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The Palmyra-Eagle area welcomes visitors to their restaurants, retail shops, parks, churches, library, historic sites and attractions with a friendly smile and a rich history.

Located near the heart of the southern unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest which has more than 20,000 acres of glacial hills, kettles, lakes, prairie restoration sites, pine woods and hardwood forests, the area offers camping, hiking, biking, snowmobiling and horseback riding.

The area parks are known for their amenities, with Paradise Springs a favorite of residents and visitors alike.

Eagle’s Village Park is the site of the annual Kettle Moraine Days held in June.

Rides, games, food and music are in the park on Friday, Saturday and Sunday with a parade down Main Street on Sunday at noon.

Old World Wisconsin, an outdoor living museum is in Eagle and offers a look back in time with its displays, working farm and events.

Named after a city in the Syrian Desert because of the abundance of sand, Palmyra was incorporated on April 4, 1866. Six mineral springs, each known for their medical and therapeutic properties, were an important part of Palmyra’s early years.

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From 1870 to the early 1920s, people from across the country visited Palmyra enjoying the healing waters at the Palmyra Spring Sanitarium. In 1924, the sanitarium became the National Druggist Home, but a few years later interest in the therapeutic mineral water treatments declined and the sanitarium was closed.

Eagle was nearly named Diamond City in the mid-1800s when it became known that a diamond had been discovered in 1876. Eagle was incorporated as a village on Sept. 11,1899.

Small-town life is at its finest in the Palmyra-Eagle area. Stop by for a visit, we’ll leave the light on.

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Earning accolades Palmyra teen receives Meritorious Action Award

By Caitlin Kirchner CONTRIBUTOR

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Christian Eddy, son of Michael and Lisa Eddy of Palmyra, was honored by the Potawatomi Area Council of Boy Scouts of America. The Feb. 6 ceremony presented Christian with a Certificate of Merit “in recognition of a meritorious action demonstrating scoutings best traditions.”

The ceremony was previously delayed because of COVID-19 precautions and recognized action taken by Eddy in 2019.

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Christian has been in scouts since the firs grade and is a member of Boy Scout Troop 54 in Eagle. As a young Scout, he earned his “Arrow of Light” award – the highest award given in Cub Scouts. He is a “Life Scout” and is expected to achieve the “Eagle Scout” rank later this year.

Eagle Scout is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Scouts BSA program of the Boy Scouts of America. Only about four percent of Scouts earn this rank.

Eddy is a senior at Palmyra-Eagle High School and is involved in many activities, including football, basketball, baseball and more. Eddy also works part time laboring at Oak Ridge Contracting and is currently taking classes at Waukesha County Technical College through the “Start College Now” program at PalmyraEagle High School.

“While he keeps a pretty busy schedule, he is known for always taking time to help out teammates and fellow students – whether they need a ride to or from practices or need some encouragement to face a challenge – Eddy is there with a smile and a helping hand. It is no surprise for those who know him, to learn he was recognized by BSA for a “specific and notable act of service and exceptional character using scouting skills and ideals.”

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above: Christian Eddy shows off the Certificate of Merit he received. opposite: Palmyra-Eagle High School senior Christian Eddy (center) with his cousins Aaron Simmons (left) and Ryan Simmons (right), who are fellow scouts. Eddy was honored by the Potawatomi Area Council of Boy Scouts of America.

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who works hard, is a good role model, and enjoys helping others,” LeRoy said.

“I see him go out of his way to help students get the opportunity to participate in activities they love and I admire that. It was not a surprise to learn he was being honored for helping to save a life.”

As proud parents, Michael and Lisa credit the training and skills their son learned through scouting to enable him to respond calmly in an emergency situation.

His experience in team sports also likely played a role – where life skills such

as leadership, respect and making split second decisions are also learned.

“Without Christian’s prior experience and training, the outcome that day could have been very different. As parents we are extremely proud that he was able to rise to the occasion and take appropriate actions in an emergency situation,” mom Lisa said.

Caitlin Kirchner is the public relations coordinator for the Palmyra-Eagle Area School District.

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In July of 2019, Eddy was mowing grass for a 92-year-old Palmyra man.

During the course of his mowing, he happened to notice the door on the house was open, but he could no longer actually see the man who had been holding the door and that caught his attention.

Concerned, he immediately jumped off the lawn mower to discover the man had fallen, was seriously hurt and unable to get up or summon help. Eddy also noticed a bleeding gash on his arm. He then quickly put his first aid training to work, taking off his own shirt and using it to wrap the injured arm to stop the bleeding and also ran to call 911.

The paramedics arrived within minutes to assist and transport the man to the hospital. The elderly man had suffered a broken hip in addition to the wound on his arm and required two weeks in the hospital and special care to recover.

The paramedics who arrived on scene indicated if Eddy had not helped when he did, “the man more than likely would have died.”

One relative of the injured man, Helen Carlson, was extremely grateful Eddy was there that day and said, “Chris is an amazing young man. Caring, respectful and honest.”

Tara LeRoy is a Palmyra parent of a child who has also benefitted from Eddy’s kindness in the past.

“Christian is an admirable young man

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OUR SCHOOLS Palmyra-Eagle School District Todd W. Gray Interim Superintendent of Schools 123 Burr Oak St. Palmyra, WI 53156 (262) 495-7101 www.palmyra.k12.wi.us Board of Education President Doris Parsons dparsons@peasd.org Term ends April 2022 Vice-president Jean Reith jreith@peasd.org Term ends April 2023 Treasurer Mitzi Roscizewski mroscizewski@peasd.org Term ends April 2024

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Clerk Michael Eddy meddy@peasd.org Term ends April 2022 Members at large Tara LeRoy tleroy@peasd.org Term ends April 2023 Zachary Rutkowski zrutkowski@peasd.org Term ends April 2023 Kristiana Williams kwilliams@peasd.org Term ends April 2024

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(262) 363-6300 www.masd.k12.wi.us District Administrator Shawn McNulty Ext. 24100 Board of Education President Erika Conner (262) 363-6300, ext. 24905 Vice-President Mary D’Amour* Central Region (262) 363-6300, ext. 24900 Treasurer Jill Werner Central Region (414) 313-0784

Grades 6 to 12 123 Burr Oak St. Palmyra, WI 53156 (262) 495-7101

Clerk Cheri Winchowky District at large (262) 363-6300, ext. 24902

Principal Kari Timm Assistant Principal Joel Tortomasi

District at large Andy Mahnke* (262) 363-6300, ext. 24907 Art Schneider (262) 392-9110

Eagle Elementary School Grades 4K to 5 810 E. Main St. Eagle, WI 53119 (262) 594-2148 Principal Katie Robertson

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East Region Joel Frerichs (303) 863-5320 West Region Vito Schwartz (262) 363-6300, ext. 24901 Craig Vertz (262) 363-6300, ext. 24904 * Term ends April 2022

The Palmyra-Eagle High School Panther meets with the Culver’s mascot, Scoopie, during the third annual Healthy Community Network End of Summer/Back to School carnival Sept. 5, 2020.

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Mukwonago Area High School 605 W. Veterans Way Mukwonago, WI 53149 (262) 363-6200

Rolling Hills Elementary School W322 S9230 Beulah Rd. Mukwonago, WI 53149 (262) 363-6318

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above: Rebecca Andrysczyk’s second-grade class at Eagle Elementary School enjoyed some time outside in spring while they blew bubbles for their “B-day” during the ABC Countdown. opposite: Eagle Elementary School kindergartners in Melissa Tischer’s class share their ”emoji-tions” at the end of April in response to a non-fiction story read in class.

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On the job

Laura Leja-Robinson introduces students at Eagle Elementary School to Rose, the Palmyra-Eagle School District’s therapy dog on April 23. The kids learned about how Rose is a “dog with a job” for the schools and had a chance to play with the long-haired Dachshund.

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Baseball team shows appreciation to local business owner The Palmyra-Eagle High School Panther baseball program in spring honored and thanked Virenda “V” Verma, owner of Lower Spring Lake BP in Palmyra, for his donations to purchase new baseball uniforms for the team and personalized jerseys for each player.

Coach Tom Davey and the team also thanked Verma for his ongoing support for all

students in the Palmyra-Eagle Area School District through his “Save For Kids” program, which donates 5% of store sales on the 15th and 30th each month.

Additionally, every day 2 cents per gallon on the Panther Pumps, No. 3 and No. 4, is donated. More than $22,000 has already been donated back to benefit the students of the Palmyra-Eagle Area School

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Virenda “V” Verma, owner of Lower Spring Lake BP in Palmyra, gets a hug and a handshake from each member of the Panther baseball team as a thank you for his donation of new uniforms.

District since the program started in March of 2020.

The Panther baseball team is nearing the halfway mark in their season and has a conference title in their sights, with an impressive 6-3 overall record as of May 16, pitching four shutout games and batting in 101 runs over the course of their first six wins.

above: The Palmyra-Eagle High School baseball team shows off the new uniforms that were donated by local business owner Virenda “V” Verma (center back).

Panthers pictured front from left with Verma are: Colin Walsh, Riley Harris, Travis Tiller, Hunter Pagel, Brady Isaacson, Duncan Ireland, Corey Monty, (back row) Noah Taylor, Sean Dooley, Christian Eddy, Casey Weber, Cameron Joyner, Ryan Carpenter, Tony Jrolf and Tyler Peardon.

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Local woman named a Changemaker

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Palmyra-Eagle parent, School Board member selected among 7 nominees

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Tara LeRoy, a Palmyra-Eagle parent and community leader, won the 2020 Changemaker of the Year award presented by non-partisan advocacy coalition Wisconsin Public Education Network.

LeRoy, who serves on the PalmyraEagle Area School Board, received the second annual awarded at the sixth annual Summer Summit on July 24, 2020.

The community leader and activist earned the awarded for her unparalleled efforts to engage her local community in supporting its public schools, according to a news release, which indicated she was among seven nominees.

LeRoy, nominated by Tammy, Chesney and and Chase Urban, led the charge to stop the school from dissolution followed a failed Spring 2019 referendum.

She organized, educated, encouraged and advocated for the children of the Palmyra Eagle School District yearlong, with the constant goal of saving the Palmyra-Eagle School District from dissolution.

“Tara became the pied piper of the Palmyra-Eagle School District,” said one of her supporters.

Not only did her team prevail in saving the school district, she ran for school board and won a position on the Palmyra-Eagle School Board, where she continues to work for the children of Palmyra-Eagle School District.

According to one of her nominators, “Tara has taught us all to never give up.

She has shown us that with hard work CHANGE is possible.”

Her exemplary leadership, relentless focus on the needs of local students, humility, and commitment have been an inspiration to advocates around the state.

When presenting LeRoy with her award, Heather DuBois Bourenane, Executive Director of Wisconsin Network said, “Tara embodies our motto: local level action with statewide impact.”

This is the second year of the Wisconsin Public Education Network Changemaker Award, which honors local organizers who motivate their local communities to take actions that lead to statewide awareness and change. The first recipient was Chris Hambuch-Boyle, a community activist and former board member from Eau Claire.

The Changemaker of the Year award recognizes non-partisan, local-level advocacy to support students and public schools.

Tara LeRoy, a Palmyra-Eagle parent, walks alongside her daughter, Bailey, who is riding a pony called Charlie. LeRoy was awarded the 2020 Changemaker of the Year award for her community efforts.

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Wisconsin Public Education Network seeks to honor those who take action where they live to increase community awareness of education issues, build relationships with decision-makers and legislators, encourage nonpartisan civic and electoral engagement, and more.

There are no restrictions on who can be nominated provided their advocacy is

nonpartisan and intended to support strong public schools.

Other finalists included: • Andy Brault, Fond du Lac Education Association, nominated by Fond du Lac Education Association, by Kate Pogorelec.

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The Palmyra Lions Club had its annual Easter Egg Hunt April 3 at Palmyra Village Park Eggs were hidden around the park in various areas for different age groups. These lucky kids found the eggs with tickets for the large prize items at Saturday’s egg hunt.

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VILLAGE OF PALMYRA

Matt Sockrider (843) 609-5752 trustee1@villageofpalmyra.com Term Expire April 2023 Term expires April 2023

Village Clerk/Treasurer Laurie Mueller P.O. Box 380 (262) 495-8316 clerk@villageofpalmyra.com

Julie Powell (262) 495-4179 trustee4@villageofpalmyra.com Term expires April 2022

villageofpalmyra.com Village Hall 100 W. Taft St. Palmyra, WI 53156-0380

Village Board The Palmyra Village Board meets on the first Monday of the month at 6 p.m. Committee of the Whole meetings are the third Monday of the month at 6 p.m.

President Kathy Weiss (262) 495-8294 villpres@villageofpalmyra.com Term expires April 2023

Bill Lurvey (262) 903-0935 trustee6@villageofpalmyra.com Term expires April 2022

John Kinjerski (262) 719-9415 trustee5@villageofpalmyra.com Term expires April 2023 Municipal Judge Charles Warren P.O. Box 368 (414) 238-4092 Clerk of Courts Laura Koplinski P.O. Box 368 (262) 495-4459 courtclerk@villageof palmyra.com Library Director Traci Plotz

Public Works Superintendent Scott Halbrucker P.O. Box 380 (262) 495-4106 publicworks@villageof palmyra.com

Weed Commissioner Scott Halbrucker P.O. Box 380 (262) 495-4106 publicworks@villageof palmyra.com

Emergency Government Director James Small P.O. Box 380 (262) 495-4200 jsmall@villageofpalmyra.com

Recreation Director Stephanie Butler P.O. Box 380 (262) 468-1174 palmyra_park_rec@ villageofpalmyra.com

Chief of Police and Public Safety Director James Small P.O. Box 380 (262) 495-4200 jsmall@villageofpalmyra.com

Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Dee Dee Morateck PO Box 380 (262) 495-8316 deputyclerk@villageof palmyra.com

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Trustees Tom Ball (262) 495-4494 trustee2@villageofpalmyra.com Term expires April 2023

NickTroiola (262) 470-8346 trustee3@villageofpalmyra.com Term expires April 2022

Tplotz@palmyra.lib.wi.us Powers Memorial Library 115. W. Main St. Palmyra, WI P.O. Box O (262) 495-4605 www.palmyra.lib.wi.us Library hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Palmyra, WI 53156 (262) 495-2395 Mass: 8:15 a.m. Sunday, 8 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday.

Reconciliation is offered before weekday Masses or at other times by appointment.

St. Matthew Lutheran Church 313 W. Main St. P.O. Box 205 Palmyra, WI 53156 (262) 495-4540 www.palstmat.org Worship: Sunday at 9 a.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m.

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Little Prairie Methodist Church N9515 Palmyra Road Palmyra, WI 53156 (262) 495-2410

Fellowship Bible Church Office: 114 E. Main St. Palmyra, WI 53156 (262) 495-3395 www.fbcpalmyra.com Worship: Sunday at 10 a.m. at Palmyra-Eagle Middle School Gym, 123 Burr Oak St., Palmyra

Eagle United Methodist Church 305 E. Main St. Eagle, WI 53119 (262) 594-2111 www.eagleumcwi.com Worship: Sunday at 8:30

Palmyra United Methodist Church 122 N. Fifth St. Palmyra, WI 53156 (262) 495-2540 palmyumc.wixsite.com/mysite Worship: Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

Mission stateMent: DogsInVests mission is to improve the quality of life through the training and matching of service dogs with children and young adults with Autism.

St. Theresa Catholic Church 136 W. Waukesha Road Eagle, WI 53119-2026 (262) 594-5200 www.sttheresaeagle.com Mass: Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m.

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GOVERNMENT • CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Building, Plumbing and Electrical Inspector Inspection Agency John Moosreiner P.O. Box 180136 Delafield, WI 53018 (262) 490-0277 Village Assessor Associated Appraisal 1314 College Ave. Appleton, WI 54913 (800) 721-4157 Term expire: 1 year Court Attorney Christopher Schultz 730 N. Grand Ave Waukesha, WI 53186 (262) 548-1340 Village Attorney Municipal Law and LitigationStanley Riffle P.O. Box 1348 Waukesha, WI. 53187 (262) 548-1340 Health Officer Gale Scott Jefferson County Designee (920) 920-674-7275

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Assessor Grota Appraisals, LLC N88 W16573 Main St. Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 (262) 253-1142 \ Building Inspector Tom Marks W359 N5002 Round St., Suite 202 Oconomowoc, WI 53066 temarks@live.com (262) 490-0513 Road Supervisor Ed Miller (262) 495-2833 edmiller3721@yahoo.com Zion Cemetery Ed Miller (262) 495-2833 edmiller3721@yahoo.com Blue Spring Lake representative Weenanah Brattset (262) 593-8051 harold043@centurytel.net Burn Permit Larry Kau (920) 728-0436 larryekau@yahoo.com

townofpalmyrawisconsin.com Town Hall W1125 State Road 106 Palmyra, WI 53156

Jefferson County Sheriff Non Emergency (920) 674-7310

Town Clerk Laura Lowrey (262) 495-2049 palmyratownclerk@centurylink.net

www.vi.eagle.wi.gov Village Hall 820 E. Main St. P.O. Box 295 Eagle, WI 53119 (262) 594-3400

Town Board The Palmyra Town Board meets on the second Monday of the month.

Town Chairman Larry Kau (920) 728-0436 larryekau@yahoo.com Supervisors Ed Miller (262) 495-2833 edmiller3721@yahoo.com

Airport Manager Bob Zurell P.O. Box 348 Palmyra, WI 53156 (262) 361-2911

Clerk-Treasurer Kelly Jones 262-594-3400 kelly@eagle-wi.gov Village Board President Richard Spurrell (262) 594-2726 spurrell@eagle-wi.gov Trustees Mike Rice (262) 378-0272 rice@eagle-wi.gov Mark Schoessow (262) 385-1410 schoessow@eagle-wi.gov Matt Lepperd (262) 470-3869 lepperd@eagle-wi.gov

Chris Lauterbach (262) 617-6545 lauterbach@eagle-wi.gov Greg Scheff (262) 594-3303 scheff@eagle-wi.gov Public Works (262) 594-3202 deegan@eagle-wi.gov Parks and Recreation (262) 949-4232 eaglerecreation@ townofeaglewi.us Police Department (262) 594-2400 chief@eaglepdwi.com Fire and Emergency Serives (262) 594-3302 eaglefiredepartment.com/ contact-us.html Municipal Court (262) 392-2265

TOWN OF EAGLE townofeaglewi.us 820 E. Main St. P.O. Box 327 Eagle, WI 53119 (262) 594-5800

Clerk-Treasurer Lynn M Pepper (262) 594-5800 clerk@townofeaglewi.us Town Board The Town Board meets on the thires Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m..

Town Chairman Don Malek (262) 470-9688 malekd@townofeaglewi.us Supervisors Chris Mommaerts (262) 470-5844 mommaertsc@townofeaglewi.us Janis Suhm (262) 470-2164 suhmj@townofeaglewi.us Molly Schneider 414-651-8887 schneiderm@townofeaglewi.us Dan West (262) 594-2932 westd@townofeaglewi.us

Library Director Alli Chase Alice Baker Library 820 E. Main St. Eagle, WI 53119 (262) 594-2800 www.alicebaker.lib.wi.us Library hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

EAGLE SPRING LAKE MANAGEMENT Chairperson/Dam Operator/ Emergency Coordinator Pete Jensen (262) 594-3249 Board Members Nancy Wilhelm (262) 370-752 Nick Wambach (262) 594-5699 Treasurer Thomas Casey (262) 613-9641 Secretary John Mann (262) 594-8972 Town of Eagle Representative Don Malek (262) 470-9688 malekd@townofeaglewi.us Bookkeeper/ Administrative Assistant Gina Krause (262) 594-3583 eagleslmd@yahoo.com Waukesha County Representatives Chuck Wood (262) 594-3119 cwood@waukeshacounty.gov Thomas A. Day (262) 594-3231 Eagle Fire Department eaglefiredepartment.com 126 E. Main St. Eagle, WI 53119 (262) 594-3302 The Eagle Fire Department is a paid-on-call fire department providing primary fire protection and emergency medical services to a 36-square-mile area encompassing both the Town and Village of Eagle.

The Town of Eagle supports the lion’s share of the fire department budget (75.1%) while the Village of Eagle supports the remainder.

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‘SAVE FOR KIDS’ PROGRAM REACHES FIRST MILESTONE The Palmyra-Eagle Area School District celebrated a milestone in 2021 with one of its community partners – Lower Spring Lake BP. The gas station-convenience mart at 162 E. Main St. in Palmyra, has been owned and operated since 2013

by Virendra S. Verma (affectionately known as “V” by the community).

Feb. 20 marked the one-year anniversary since the inception of the “Save For Kids” program initiated by Verma as a School District support program. The program generously donates 5% of all in- store sales to the Palmyra-Eagle Area School District on “Purple and White” days on the 15th and 30th each month. The donations exclude lotto and tobacco sales.

Additionally, fuel pumps No. 3 and No. 4 are permanently designated as “Panther Pumps” for which Verma donates back 2 cents for every gallon pumped every day. A purple donation jar is also prominently available on the store counter, where customers regularly drop change adding up to hundreds of dollars every month.

Those generous donations have now combined and totaled more than $21,950 in its first year. When sharing a stack of Thank You letters from grateful students and summarizing the program’s first year, “V” smiled proudly (with a tear in his eye) and showed his list of donations.

“Save for Kids” helped purchase scholastic books for all district elementary students, “Make History” Panther T-shirts for all PEASD students, monthly milk for snack breaks at Eagle Elementary, Panther masks, new basketball uniforms, and helped sponsor the popular annual “Friendsgiving” Thanksgiving lunch

for students. BP is now also a Lifetime Member of the all new “Friends of the Band Boosters” program to support the expanding Panther band program.

Most recently, he matched a $5,000 donation from the PE Athletic Booster Club to help purchase a much-needed pole vault pit replacement for PE Track and Field, which will see significant use this season as PEHS is scheduled to host several key events this spring, including the 19-team Trailways Conference Championship in June.

Verma has been quietly giving back and supporting local youth for the past six years, initially by providing two $500 scholarships each year to graduating PEASD seniors in a scholarship founded in his own father’s honor.

His generosity then extended to support Panther athletics and booster clubs by generously providing sports drinks, event sponsorships, and providing space for Panther booster clubs to hold fundraiser concession sales. His store is proudly adorned with Panther window decals and signs, purple and white balloons and ribbons, and staff will often be seen wearing Panther T-shirts. When customers stop to fill up or shop, there is no denying they have entered Panther Country and their patronage is fueling children’s dreams.

“I want to help our kids be successful, to show them strong community support, and help them look and feel their best – by making sure they have the best uniforms, equipment, and educational opportunities available. The wonderful people of this community have supported me for years and now I can enjoy giving back by supporting our

local schools!” Verma said.

Even more exciting things are coming up in 2021, according to Verma. Lower Spring Lake BP will be hosting an all-new Palmyra Farmers Market on Monday evenings from 4 to 7 p.m., starting May 3 in the lower parking lot.

In addition to being a great event for local vendors and community members, all vendor fees will be donated to the “Save for Kids” program. Panther PEP band is planning on performing at the market to help celebrate opening day as a show of appreciation.

A pancake breakfast, with proceeds to benefit the School District, and an art mural project to display the talents of Palmyra-Eagle art students are also being planned for this year.

“Palmyra-Eagle Area School District truly appreciates the support of its many community partners. The ‘Save for Kids’ program has been another extraordinary gift for our students and a testament to the generosity and support, which exists within Panther Nation,” a press release from the district stated.

While “V” has been a blessing to the community, he also shares his love and appreciation for all who have supported him in his journey. His message to everyone is one of gratitude and he shared a special message.

“Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all of my friends and family, to the absolutely wonderful Palmyra area businesses and community members, to my loyal customers and morning ‘coffee clutches’, my fabulous employees, and the Palmyra-Eagle Area School District students and staff who have all worked together to make our ‘Save for Kids’ program so successful,” Verma said.

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Best” advocacy group, nominated by Bob Wright.

• Deb Molle, Platteville/Mineral Point School District educator and Pointer Pantry volunteer, nominated by Maureen “Mo” May-Grimm.

• Doug Mering, Baraboo advocate and former board member, nominated by

Teresa Lien.

• Vanessa Moran, a former principal in Little Chute and a member of the HowardSuamico School Board, nominated by State Rep. John Nygren.

• Marilyn Peebles Ruffin, Sun Prairie school board member, nominated by Robert Meyer.

• Steve Schroeder, president of the Sun Prairie Area School District board, nominated anonymously.

The Wisconsin Public Education Network is a project of the Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent School, a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan, nonprofit organization.

Learn more at WisconsinNetwork.org.

OUR PARKS The Village of Palmyra Recreation Department is at 100 W. Taft St., Palmyra.

For information call Director Stephanie Butler at 262-468-1174, Village Hall at 262-495-8316 or email at palmyra_park_ rec@villageofpalmyra.com.

Area parks include:

Palmyra Village Park

Palmyra Village Park is at 955 Eighth St. The 6.5 acre park features two ball fields, playground, horseshoe pits, volleyball pit, covered pavilion, bathrooms and kitchen.

Park rental is available by contacting the Village Hall at 262-495-8316.

Lower Spring Lake Beach

Lower Spring Lake Beach is at 306 Anemone St., Palmyra. The park is about 1 acre with a sand beach, playground, grill.

Beach is open in the summer. Call the Village of Palmyra at 262-495-8316 for lifeguard hours. All other times is “swim at your own risk.”

PFC Charles F. Deuel Veterans Memorial Trailhead Park

The Memorial Trailhead Park is at the corner of West Wilson and South Second Streets in Palmyra. The half-acre park has picnic tables, snowmobile parking, horse stalls for horse riders with a shaded park area.

Xenobia Springs Park

Xenobia Springs Park can be accessed from 203 Jefferson St. or Mill Road in the Village of Palmyra. This is one of the many healing springs that Palmyra is famous for.

Deep Rock Springs is right next to Xenobia Springs.

Aurelian Springs Village Park

Carlin Weld Park

Carlin Weld Park is on 78 acres near Palmyra and Eagle and features the rugged topography of the Kettle Moraine area with upland, steep kettles, a man-made pond, and lowlands with an ephemeral stream.

The park is used for picnics, hiking, sledding, fishing and relaxing. Park has a

Paradise Springs is one of the area’s popular parks. The self-guided nature trail offers beautiful views and plenty of exercise. Paradise Springs is in the Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit.

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shelter, pump house, restroom, playground, picnic tables and grills.

Contact Jefferson County Parks System at 920-674-7260 to reserve space.

with horses. Fire pits, water, bathrooms and showers, and mounting blocks are also available. Call 888-947-2757 to make reservations.

Horseriders Campground

Paradise Springs

Horseriders Campground is west of Eagle at W830 Little Prairie Road. Travel Highway 59 into the town of Palmyra.

Turn south on 3rd Street to the campground entrance. The campground has 56 sites, some with electric that are open to campers

Paradise Springs is in the Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit The park features a self-guiding nature trail and is at W374 S8640, Highway N, Eagle. For more information, call (262) 594-6200.

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Aurelian Springs Village Park is located off of Highway H on 1121 N. Blue Spring Lake Drive. The 42-acre park features an open air pavilion, picnic tables, bathrooms, nature trail and wildlife viewing. Contact Palmyra Village Hall for more information.

Beach fees: individual daily pass $3, family season pass $35 (five persons), individual season pass $15. When there is no lifeguard on duty, it is a “swim at your own risk” beach. No charge to enter the beach area if no lifeguard is on duty.

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halloween painting ceramics fun

Wine tasting

Walking trails

Corn toss tournaments

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