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Third-grader Scarlet Olver works alongside 3-year-old-Evelyn Schuller at the July 9 Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival in Mukwonago’s Field Park. The chalk art festival was part of the annual Croation Fest.

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where big city meets small town The Elegant Farmer even won a showdown with Chef Bobby Flay.

The Elegant Farmer is also one of the depot stops for the East Troy Electric Railroad, which runs May through December and features regular train rides, dinner trains, the annual Santa Train and more.

The village’s interstate exchange has built up over the years and contains the Pro-Health Emergency Department in the DN Greenwald Center on Maple Avenue and big box shopping opportunities with Walmart and Home Depot on Wolf Run. Mukwonago was first settled by the Potowatomi Indians in the 1700s. The term “Mukwonago” translates to “Place of the Bear,” according to the village’s website.

In spring of 1836, Sewall Andrews and Henry H. Camp built their homes just northwest of the Indian Village. In 1836, Mukwonago’s first plat was made. Soon afterward, more residents would begin developing homesteads and businesses in the area. The Andrew’s house still stands today and is now home to the Mukwonago Red Brick Museum.

Will all there is to see and do, Mukwonago is the place to live and play.

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An annual publication of the Mukwonago Times and Southern Lakes Newspapers P.O. Box 274, East Troy, WI 53120 (262) 642-7451 Editor:................................... Tracy Ouellette Editor in Chief:.................. Edward Nadolski Creative Director:................... Sue Z. Lange Advertising Sales:.............. Michelle Kramer Contributors:................................ Lisa Smith, Bradford Paulson and community members For advertising opportunities call (262) 642-7451

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Marshall Hungtington encourages his Grandma Bev Webber as she completes the Mukwonago Village Fun Run July 16, 2016.

The Mukwonago High School Athletics Booster Club hosted the annual event. There was also a 1K kids run to wrap up a day of fun and fitness.

(Photo by Lisa Smith)

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The Village of Mukwonago’s website says “Mukwonago resides at the intersection of life, leisure and economic leadership” and from all indications, it’s true.

Just off of Interstate 43 in southwestern Waukesha County, Mukwonago and its 20,000 residents keeps its small-town feel even when offering big-city amenities.

Mukwonago was featured in the 2015 Niche Rating as one of the best towns in the state.

Community events are one of the area’s calling cards with the Mukwonago Area Chamber of Commerce and local nonprofit organizations like the Lions Club and American Legion Post sponsor events all year long. Annual events that residents look forward to include the Easter egg hunt, Father’s Day and Memorial Day parades, Summerfeste, Fall Fest, Jack ‘o Lantern Jaunt, the winter festival Midnight Magic and ice fishing jamboree.

Mukwonago is also home to The Elegant Farmer, which has garnered national attention for its “Brown Bag Apple Pie.” The pie has been named “best pie in America” by the Wall Street Journal, Gourmet and Food Network. Dan Scheel and John Bauer, of

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OUR SCHOOLS MUKWONAGO AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION

Mary D’Amour* President (262) 363-6300, ext. 24900 Jeff Voelkel Vice-President (262) 363-6300, ext. 24901 Rodell L. Singert (262) 662-3830 Cheri Winchowky Clerk (262) 363-6300, ext. 24902 Todd Clemens Treasurer (262) 617-3077 Tim Agoudemos* (262) 706-3020 Erika Conner (262) 363-6300, x24905 Don Cox* (262) 363-6300, ext. 24903 Craig Vertz (262) 363-6300, ext. 24904 Art Schneider* (262) 392-9110 Maxwell Kizewski* Student Representative Emily Diderrich* Student Representative * Term ends April 2017.

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385 County Road NN East Mukwonago, WI 53149 Phone: (262) 363-6300 Fax: (262) 363-6272 www.masd.k12.wi.us Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Shawn McNulty District Administrator Ext. 24100 Laura Stroika District Secretary Ext. 24101 Tom Karthausser Business Services Manager Ext. 24102 zwikat@easttroy.k12.wi.us Nick Reichhoff Director of Student Learning Ext. 24400 Tim Lemke Pupil Services Administrator Ext. 24200 Julie Hanisch Network Operations supervisor Ext. 25700

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OTHER AREA SCHOOLS St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran School 410 County Road NN

Mukwonago, WI 53149 (262) 363-4999 Mukwonago Baptist Academy 1610 Honeywell Rd. Mukwonago, WI 53149 (262) 363-1731 Nature’s Classroom Montessori School W1802 County Road J P.O. Box 660, Mukwonago (262) 363-6820 (800) 574-7881 Gateway Technical College 400 County Road H Elkhorn, WI 53121 (262) 741-8200 www.gtc.edu Michael Fields Agricultural Institute W2493 County Road ES East Troy, WI 53120 (262) 642-3303 www.michaelfieldsaginst.org Gerri Lory & Alicia’s Studio of Dance Art 812 Swan Dr. Mukwonago, WI 53149 (262) 363-7268 Kay’s Academy of Dance 204 S. Rochester St., Mukwonago (262) 363-9006 kaysacademyofdance.com Lakeland School of Walworth County W3905 County Road NN Elkhorn, WI 53121 (262) 741-4118 www.co.walworth.wi.us

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The Park View Middle School Voices perform with the Grace Notes Community Orchestra during the Dec. 16, 2015, holiday concert at the school. The orchestra is always looking for new members and encourages area musicians to join up.

For more information, visit www.gracenotesorchestra.com.

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Linden Ridge residents join with students from Rolling Hills Elementary School for the book and movie premier of ‘Silver Linings.’ The movie was a preview of the book with the same title, which was created out of stories written by the seniors at Linden Ridge and read by the students.

Students, area seniors share experiences through writing

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Connecting children with seniors.

Having the vision to know what each had to offer the other. Creating a bond through writing and sharing between generations.

That is SCRIBE, brought to life by Rolling Hills Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Gina Neist.

SCRIBE, which stands for Shared Composition and Reading Intergenerational Bookmaking Experience, was created by Neist 10 years ago.

On May 19, 2016, Neist’s fourth graders and the Linden Ridge residents gathered for the premiere of their book and movie “Silver Linings.” The students were introduced one by one as they walked the red carpet.

The movie was a preview of the book, featuring pieces written by the seniors LISA SMITH Our Town Student Charlie Zmudzinski and Linden and read by the students. The pictures Ridge resident Virginia Smith enjoy the un- played throughout the movie showcased veiling of “Silver Linings.” the authors’ time together during their

monthly trips to Linden Ridge. During that time together, the writers were given a writing prompt and time to work on their piece. Throughout the year, the students and senior authors came together to share, write, revise, and edit their work.

The final book is a collaborative compilation of favorites written by the seniors, fourth graders, and a few teachers and administrators. Each author received this keepsake to always remember SCRIBE and the friendships made during this special time. It is the first time the authors get to see their work and photos in print.

The value of the intergenerational writing program goes far beyond the academics of writing as it brings generations together. It gives seniors and students an appreciation of living life in completely different times. The relationships formed are genuine and built on mutual respect and kindness.

Neist will retire this year, but her program will continue in the Mukwonago school.

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Milwaukee Bucks mascot Bango (center) visits with Jared Wulfekuhle (left of Bango), Kaden Stark and Olivia Stern (right of Bango) at a recent Mukwonago High School boys basketball freethrow shooting event to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation and

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Basketball teams raise money for Make-A-Wish

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help send Wulfekuhle to Disney. Pictured with them are: (not in order), boys basketball coach James Haasser, George Johnson, Ryan Vodnik, Jay Christiansen, Steve Pollnow, Jim Essman and Kyle Barton.

t the beginning of 2016 the Mukwonago boys basketball teams partnered with Kaden’s Wish to shoot baskets to raise awareness for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and send Jared Wulfekuhle to Disney.

Wulfekuhle said he was so happy to see all the people supporting the cause. Wulfekuhle’s wish is to go to Disney. The boys basketball teams are trying to raise enough money again this season to provide two more wishes through Make-A-Wish. The number they are targeting is $12,000, which would put their three-year contribution to Make-A-Wish Wisconsin at more than $30,000.

The event took place at Mukwonago High School. There were 80 kids in attendance shooting the free throws.

Kaden Stark, who was diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disorder called Leigh Syndrome when he was 2 years old, formed Kaden’s Wish with his family after they went to Disneyland through the Make-A-Wish

Foundation in 2011.

It was such an incredible experience for the whole family Kaden decided he wanted to help other children get their wishes granted.

Kaden’s Wish has helped make 34 wishes come true since the creation of the charity.

Cedarburg High School freshman Olivia Stern also spoke at the event.

Stern was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in January 2014. She has been in chemotherapy for more than two years. She traveled to New York with her wish.

“My chemotherapy started right away after the diagnosis, and that meant lots of nights in the hospital, pain, and bumps along the road,” she said. “My family was with me right along through the good and the bad. My sister was actually the one who nominated me for my wish.”

Stern said after she found out she would be granted a wish she needed to decide what that wish would be.

“It needed to be something to keep me

distracted to keep my mind off the bad things going on at that time,” she said. “I started to brainstorm ideas. Should I meet a celebrity? Go to Hawaii?

Have a giant shopping spree? There were so many things to choose from!”

It took a couple of months to decide on the wish.

“My mom’s friend brought up New York Fashion Week to me. I had never really heard of it before. But once she started telling me about it, I loved the idea,” she said. “I’ve always wanted to live in New York since I visited when I was 4 and I really have always wanted to do something with fashion even a career.”

Stern said she let the foundation know what her wish was the very next day and she and her family were flown to New York City in February 2015.

“I couldn’t contain my excitement on the plane ride,” Stern said. “From the moment we stepped off the plane, our week was packed full of fun activities.

Through the seven days we had fashion shows scheduled pretty much every day, sometimes more than one.

Stern was able to meet several well-known designers, including Anna Sui, Tory Burch, Zang Toi, Rachel Zoe, Clover Canyon and Marchesa.

“When I went to visit Rachel Zoe we met at Tiffany’s, had a personal tour and also visited a private floor in the Empire State Building that Rachel’s studio is on,” she said. “At Rachel’s presentation I met her models for her show and also her adorable sons Skyler and Kaius. I also had the honor of meeting Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig of Marchesa before the show started. I got to sit in the front row after meeting Mary Alice Stephanson, the Ambassador of Make-A-Wish.

Stern said after she realized she was sitting across from Helen Castillo – a contestant on Project Runway – she was very excited.

“I was able to talk with her, get a picture together and she gave me her business card,” she said. “We got to tour the Statue of Liberty, FAO Schwarz, and the Ellis Island Museum too. My sister and I got a picture with Miss USA.” Stern said the trip was one of the best experiences in her life and is hoping, after meeting so many in the fashion industry, that it will help her with her career in the future.

Olivia finished her talk by saying how thankful she was there is a foundation like Make-A-Wish.

“It’s a great way to create memories for kids with life threatening conditions and their families,” she said. “For me, it gave me something to look forward BRADFORD PAULSON Our Town to.

Above: Olivia Stern gets a hug from Milwaukee Bucks mascot Bango at the Make “During that week, I didn’t feel like the girl with A-Wish fundraiser at Mukwonago High School. Below: The participants in the fundraiser gather for a group photo. leukemia; I just felt like a normal teenage girl”

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OUR GOVERNMENT VILLAGE OF

MUKWONAGO MUKWONAGO COMMUNITY LIBRARY 511 Division St. Hours: 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday (9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday for the summer) Circulation Desk (262) 363-6411 Reference Desk (262) 363-6456 www.mukcom.lib.wi.us VILLAGE HALL 440 River Crest Court, Mukwonago, WI 53149 Phone: (262) (262) 363-6420 Fax: (262) (262) 363-6425 www.villageofmukwonago.com VILLAGE OFFICIALS Village President Fred Winchowky* (262) 363-7884 president@

villageofmukwonago.com Village Trustees James Decker* (262) 363-2245 trustee2@villageofmukwonago.com Darlene Johnson (414) 916-3876 trustee3@villageofmukwonago.com Kelly Klemme (414) 326-0284 trustee4@villageofmukwonago.com Mark Penzkover* (262) 363-0665 trustee5@villageofmukwonago.com Jay Vermeulen (414) 807-5006 trustee1@villageofmukwonago.com Ken Werner* trustee6@villageofmukwonago.com * Term expires April 2017.

VILLAGE CONTACTS Administrator John S. Weidl (262) 363-6420 Clerk-Treasurer Steven Braatz Jr. (262) 363-6420 Finance Director Diana Doherty

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(262) 363-6420 Police Chief Kevin B. Schmidt (262) 363-6435 Fire Chief Jeffrey Stien (262) 363-6426 Public Works Supervisor Ron Bittner (262) 363-6447 Utilities Director Dave Brown (262) 363-6416 Inspections Supervisor/ Zoning Administrator Robert Harley (262) 363-6419 Interim Library Director Terry Zignego (262) 363-6411 Municipal Judge Daniel Smart (262) 363-6433 Village Attorney Mark Blum 549-8181 Court Attorney Ronald English III 549-8181 Labor Attorney Rob Buikema (262) 363-0300 Assessor Nick Laird Associated Appraisal (800) 721-4157 Planner Bruce Kaniewski (414) 339-4105 Engineer Kurt Peot (262) 542-5733 Garbage/Recycle John’s Disposal Service, (888) 473-4701 Humane Officer Humane Animal Welfare Society (262) 542-8851 TOWN OF

MUKWONAGO TOWN HALL W320 S8315 Beulah Road Mukwonago, WI 53149 Phone: (262) 363-4555 Fax: (262) 363-8377 www.townofmukwonago.us

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TOWN OFFICIALS Town Chairperson Tom Stefanowski* W312 S7540 Spring Lane

(262) 363-7648 TStefanowski@ townofmukwonago.us Town Supervisors Lyle Boucher (262) 349-8039 lboucher@ townofmukwonago.us Peter Topczewski* (262) 392-9859 ptopczewski@ townofmukwonago.us Richard Wrasman* (414) 491-9250 rwrasman@ townofmukwonago.us Gail Yerke (262) 363-7556 gyerke@townofmukwonago.us * Term expires April 2017.

TOWN CONTACTS Administrator, Clerk/ Treasurer Kathy Karalewitz (262) 363-4555 kkaralewitz@ townofmukwonago.us Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Gail Obradovich (262) 363-4555 gobradovich@ townofmukwonago.us Parks and Recreations Toby Monogue, director (262) 363-7077 tmonogue@ townofmukwonago.us Planning/Zoning Tim Schwecke (920) 728-2814 tim.schwecke@ civitekconsulting.com Building inspectors Vince Budiac (262) 363-2063 Scott Johnson (262) 363-2063 Public Works Foreman/ Weed Commissioner Rick Peterson (262) 470-5582 rpeterson@ townofmukwonago.us Police Emergency – 911 Non-emergency – (262) 363-5188 Chief Thomas Czarnecki tczarnecki@ mukwonagopolice.org Fire Chief Jeffrey Stien (262) 363-6426

Vietnam veteran John Ganser (center) and his son-in-law Bob Holton (left) and grandson Dan Holton show off their Quilts of Valor at the Freedom Riders 5K run/walk to thank area veterans and active servicepersons Sept.

18. All three men were honored with a quilt for their respective military service.

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Freedom Riders run honors vets for their service

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The Freedom Riders take an honorary lap to get things rolling the annual Thank You Run/ Walk, which raised money for the Fisher House in Milwaukee, which provided comfort and housing needed to families of veterans while they are undergoing medical care and/or hospitalization.

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Also honoring and thanking the veterans, were representatives from Quilts of Valor, whose mission is to cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing quilts. More than a dozen quilts were presented to veterans at the event.

Vietnam-era veteran Diane Mullins,

spokesperson for Quilts of Valor, stressed the importance of what it means to remember the sacrifices these soldiers and their families made.

“The quilts are a way to honor your service and dedication,” Mullins said. “For your bravery in wartime situations – where you put yourself in harms way – we thank you.”

For more information, visit www.qovf.org.

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The morning of Sept. 18, 2016, started with a roar in Mukwonago with the rumble of Harley-Davidson engines as the Freedom Riders kicked off their fourth annual Thank You Run/Walk to benefit area veterans.

Dozens of runners of all ages and abilities gathered at Miniwauken Park for the 5K run to remember and recognize the veterans.

They ran in honor of a loved one who is currently serving in the military or had in the past. Participation in the run was also a way to honor and thank those past and present for their service for our country.

The Thank You Run/Walk relies solely on volunteers to run the event with 100 percent of the proceeds from this year’s event donated directly to the Fisher House in Milwaukee, a private-public partnership that supports America’s military in times of need.

The “home away from home” is on the VA Medical center grounds in Milwaukee.

The foundation enables family members to stay close to their loved ones during stressful times and hospitalization because of sudden illness, medical treatment, disease and/or injury. Its efforts help take some of the worry away so they can focus on what’s important.

No family pays to stay.

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MUKWONAGO The Village of Mukwonago park and open space system consists of 526.20 total acres of public park land and special use areas, including public school facilities, under the control of the Village.

The system includes a full range of developed facilities including neighborhood parks, community parks and special use areas located throughout the Village of Mukwonago, as well as a wealth of preserved environmental corridor and natural area sites.

FIELD PARK

Field Park is on the southwest corner of the intersection of highways 83 and NN and is the most widely used park in the Village of Mukwonago.

The park has a 3,000-square-foot pavilion, which includes a full kitchen,

a baseball diamond and an encompassing walking path surrounded by many large oak trees. It is home to such events as Maxwell Street Days, Mukwonago Summerfeste and Croatian Day Picnic.

An 800-square-foot open pavilion located near the children’s play area provides shelter from the sun and rain as well as provides relaxation for those enjoying the park. The pavilion is host to many family, friends and business picnics throughout the summer.

The park and pavilion may be rented out on a first-come-first-serve basis starting January 1 of each year. For the latest rates and application for renting Field Park, click here.

MINIWAUKAN PARK

Miniwaukan Park is at the end of McKenzie Road, behind the Mukwonago Industrial Park and Meadow Park Estates Subdivision,

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Ferris wheel lights up the night in Field Park at the 2016 Summerfeste celebration.

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is mainly used by youth sports organizations such as Mukwonago Area Soccer Club and Mukwonago Braves Football.

Miniwaukan Park features one football field, six soccer fields, six baseball fields, a Frisbee-golf course, and a newly launched Born Learning Trail.

For information the Frisbee-golf course and leagues, call Paul or Mike at (262) 968-4114.

pavilion, a beach and plenty of open space for other sports. A walking path cuts across the park for easy access to the Village Hall from Front Street. Large oak trees provide shade for those who just want to sit and relax and fish the river.

PHANTOM GLEN PARK

Phantom Glen Park sits at the end of Andrews Street, along Phantom Lake.

The small, quaint park consists of an open shelter with electricity and is ideal for a small, intimate gathering of friends MINOR PARK Minor Park can be found on Highway and family.

LO just east of Highway I. It is home WASHINGTON to the Mukwonago Women’s Softball League. Two softball diamonds and a AVENUE PARK wooded picnic area with a small open Washington Avenue Park is in the shelter make up Minor Park. block bordered by Park Avenue on Beautiful oak trees and landscape the north, Washington Avenue on the draw many photographers to the park South, Franklin Street on the West and for wedding and class photos.

Division Street on the East, directly next to the Mukwonago Community Library.

INDIANHEAD PARK The park offers a basketball court Indianhead Park is on Highway ES, and a baseball diamond, as well adjacent to Phantom Lake and to the as plenty of open space for other north of the Village Hall. recreational activities.

The park lies along the Mukwonago All Village parks are rented on a firstRiver, and it features a small, open come-first-serve basis and can only be

rented during the current year.

For availability of a specific park and/or to place a reservation, call the village clerk’s office at (262) 363-6420.

For more information, visit www. villageofmukwonago.com/parks.htm.

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MUKWONAGO COUNTY PARK

Mukwonago Park, W325, S9945 Beulah Road, is part of the Waukesha County Park system.

The 355-acre park site includes a high ridge formed during the last glacial period, which stretches nearly the length of the park. The oak opening ridge is covered with pre-settlement vegetation including burr oak, shagbark hickory, and ground cover of prairie plants.

Mukwonago Park Dog Exercise Area, W325 S9925 Beulah Road, is open daily. Daily park entrance fees apply.

Park hours are sunrise to 10 p.m., year round. In summer the beach is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

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Natalie Los (from left), Parker Paulson and Bethany Paulson take a ride on the swings at the Summerfeste carnival at Field Park this summer. Summerfeste is the Mukwonago Lions Club annual kick-off to summer and features amusement rides, games, food, live music, kids’ activities and more.

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Packing up hope

High school students and staff help fight hunger

BY Lisa Smith CORRESPONDENT

More than 80 volunteers gathered together early Feb. 20, 2016, to do their part in the fight against hunger.

Mukwonago High School students and teachers from Key Club, National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Rotary Club joined with community volunteers for Mukwonago’s fifth Simple Hope Packathon.

The cafeteria at the high school was transformed into a small factory with different teams putting together bags of nutritional, sustainable food to send to Tanzanial, East Africa, where clean water is scarce.

Each food bag contained a mixture of soy, vitamins, vegetables and rice. Each volunteer had a specific job and needed to do it precisely in order to create the best, most nutritional food to send to the children overseas. The food is measured and sealed in bags that are shipped directly to Tanzania.

The organization behind this food drive is Simple Hope, a Christian non-profit founded in 2010. Simple Hope works with volunteers across the country to provide hope to compromised communities in rural Tanzania.

“This is our fifth year here and Mukwonago has consistently been the best Packathon we have ever done!” Schwalbach said. “Here they have the best organizations, volunteers and community.”

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Teams of volunteers pack bags of food for Simple Hope in the Mukwonago High School cafeteria. Nutritional ingredients to be sent to Tanzania in East Africa include soy, vegetables, vitamins and rice.

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Always remember

Students learn about military history from those who were there

BY Lisa Smith CORRESPONDENT

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Above: Veteran John O’Brien receives his state citation from Mukwonago Area School District Superintendent Shawn McNulty. Top: Crewmen from the United States Submarine Force were on hand May 19 at Rolling Hills Elementary School with a replica submarine of the USS Skip Jack; it is one-tenth the actual size.

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to classroom groups, and assisted in acquiring the military flags in the gym. Paar served both in Vietnam Every year, Rolling Hills and Afghanistan in the US Air Force.

Elementary School sixth graders Paar was asked to oversee the sixth study the wars of the past and learn graders set up and explanation of about military life.

Sixth-grade teacher Jan Atkinson “America’s White Table,” where the students explained the significance has created a tribute to all those of each item added to the table. that have fought for freedom in During the activities on May the United States and May 19, 19, veteran John O’Brien was 2016, marked the 15th annual War honored for his years of military Connection program at the school. service, including World War II. Students had the opportunity to After entering the service at age listen to a number of veterans who were more than happy to share their 18, O’Brien served three years in the U.S. Army during WWII. He experiences in the military. fought in the European theater after Some of the veterans in landing in Liverpool, England and attendance have served on the front later saw action in northern France in lines – in times of war and conflict and in times of peace. They all spoke the invasion of Omaha Beach. As a young soldier, he was wounded three with pride about defending our times and received a Purple Heart country.

Gary Walters of the United States with two clusters and a Bronze Star.

O’Brien brought these items to share Submarine Force brought a replica with the students. of the USS Wisconsin SkipJack Carol Kowalke, an area quilter submarine. shared her passion in remembering Jim Paar, a representative of our veterans. Kowalke is a member Mukwonago Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7221, has worked closely of the Quilts of Honor and Quilts of with the students at Rolling Hills Valor foundations groups. on their studies. He works with the An honorary quilt was presented Patriot Pen Essay contest, has spoken to O’Brien.

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Adult day program opens in Mukwonago First Congregational Church of Mukwonago, 231 Roberts Drive, opened an adult day program this summer for Mukwonago and the Lake Country area.

After conducting a pilot program at the church last summer, TriSkill Community Day Program opened its doors full time, year round, on June 27.

“The day program is open to individuals age 16 and older, of all ability levels and about 99 percent qualify for Medicaid,” owner and program director Jess Ballard said.”

TriSkill is a Medicaid-approved provider.

Participants may attend the program from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

TriSkill has from 5 to 7 participants depending upon the day. Staff consists of Ballard and Program Coordinator Linda Zemanovic maintaining a one-to-five ratio.

TriSkill can also offer one-to-one staff support if needed.

According to a press release from the church, a typical day starts with a “wake-up walk” across the street to Field Park when weather permits. Then participants head back to the church for a morning meeting when announcements and “calendar

celebrations” are presented. Sharing “brags and bummers” is an especially important time because participants practice social skills such as speaking, building rapport, being supportive, problem solving, practicing gratitude and active listening.

The rest of the day is spent on practicing daily living skills such as cooking, grocery shopping, and doing laundry to name only a

few.

“We challenge participants to further develop their skills in order to maximize their physical, social and spiritual health, balance and well-being,” Ballard said.

For more information, call (262) 6820433, email jballard@triskill.org or visit TriSkill Community Day Program on Facebook.

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TriSkill participants, staff and personal care providers gather in the drop-off/pick-up room in the education wing of First Congregational Church of Mukwonago before going on a field trip to the library.

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AREA ACCOMMODATIONS There are many places to stay when visiting Mukwonago. Here are a few within a 15-mile radius of the village.

HOTELS AmericInn Lodge and Suites 2709 Browns Lake Drive Burlington (262) 534-2125 On the corner of highways 36 and W www.americinn.com Baymont Inn and Suites 750 Fox Lane Waterford (262) 534-4100 Located just off Highway 36 in the Village of Waterford www.baymontinns.com The Clarke Hotel 314 W. Main St. Waukesha (262) 549-3800 Located in the heart of Historic Downtown Waukesha, at the landmark Five Points junction, The Clarke Hotel offers intimate luxuriousness in a relaxing, historic neoclassical style – including tasteful full-service hotel accommodations, and amenities for the corporate

and leisure traveler. www.theclarkehotel.com Quality Inn and Suites 2921 O’Leary Lane East Troy (262) 642-2100 Business center, WiFi, indoor pool, breakfast, pets allowed Located just off Interstate 43 in East Troy www.countryinns.com Hampton Inn Burlington 400 N. Dodge St. Burlington (855) 271-3622 Located on the shores of Lake Echo, 54 guest rooms, accessible rooms available with added safety features, indoor pool and whirlpool, free hot breakfast, free high-speed Internet access in every room and a gym/fitness center. hamptoninn3.hilton.com Hillcrest Inn and Carriage House 540 Storle Ave. Burlington (262) 763-4706 (800) 313-9030 (toll-free) Elegantly restored historic estate, serene and secluded, antique furnishings, private baths, and breakfast www.thehillcrestinn.com

Rainbow Motel 733 Milwaukee Ave. Burlington (262) 763-2491 Forty-six rooms with private bath, coffee makers and color cable television; Internet, outdoor pool; air conditioning www.rainbow-motel.com River View Inn Bed and Breakfast 202 W. Racine St. Waterford (262) 534-5049 or toll free at (888) 534-8439 Home-style comfort without sacrificing style www.riverviewinnwaterford. com Rodeway Inn 945 Greenwald Court Mukwonago (262) 363-9970 WiFi, indoor/outdoor pools, breakfast – located just off of Highway 83 in Mukwonago www.rodewayinn.com

CAMPGROUNDS Country View Campground S110 W26400 Craig Avenue Mukwonago (262) 662-3654 Wooded and open sites with full and partial hookups, including water, sewer and 20

and 30 amp electric; sanitary dumping station, laundry facilities, showers, groceries and camper supplies, LP gas, picnic tables and fire rings, heated swimming pool, game room, Saturday night hayrides, playground, picnic pavilion, sand volleyball court, open field play area and petting zoo. www.countryviewcamp. com Mukwonago Park S100W31900 Highway LO Mukwonago (262) 363-7658 Thirty family campsites that are available on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations are not accepted. No electric or hookups. Firepit/grill areas, picnic table, pit toilets. Part of the Waukesha County Park system. www.waukeshacounty.gov Richard Bong State Recreation Camping Area 26313 Burlington Road (Highway 142) Kansasville (262) 878-5600 Single and group camping, hiking, swimming, fishing, riding trails, nature hikes with rangers, and more www bongnaturalist association.org/ campinginfo.htm

Off to see the Wizard

Marissa Borgan gets ready to trick or treat in the Village of Mukwonago as the Wicked Witch in 2015 with friends Callie Chanos (Dorothy) and Alie Scheunemann (Scarecrow).

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Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue…

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…takes in Bichons, other small dog breeds, and cats that need to be rehomed for various reasons. Some dogs/cats are surrendered by their owners, some come in as unclaimed strays and others from puppy mills.

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