Westosha our town 2016

2016

Our Town Your guide to Western Kenosha County

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Justin Kirchner, 6, of Brighton, bears down as he strives to go the longest distance during the pedal-power tractor pull at 2015 Kenosha County Fair in August.

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OUR TOWN 2016

Welcome to Western Kenosha County from the Report Group.

This annual edition of Our Town features important community information and items that residents should be proud of.

While I perused a plethora of features, photos and community achievements for this edition, there were a few that jumped out in my mind.

Education has thrived in both Falcon and Panther country, with Westosha Central’s completion of an aircraft to Wilmot Union High School’s national title in the academic decathlon.

Without the support of the community, none of these would have been possible, and should be a testament to the dedication of parents, teachers and students.

Aside from academic excellence, Falcon athletics flew high, with a WIAA Division 1 state softball title, which was unforgettable for area student-athletes.

Community volunteers and organizations made several annual events a rousing success, which include Libertyfest, Country Thunder and multiple other activities.

Aside from those there is a notable sight weekly at Lance Park in Twin Lakes, where the Aquanuts perform ski shows throughout the summer.

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About the cover Bill Steinberg revels in the joy of riding a water ski chair during the Aquanuts adaptive aquatic event for people with disabilities on Lake Mary in Twin Lakes during the summer of 2015. The water show team hosts the event annually for the Dreams for Kids organization of Chicago.

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events, but the door is always open for more community groups to promote their wonderful events happening in the community.

Let’s show the area what Western Kenosha County has to offer.

Community groups, including civic and non-profit organizations, are encouraged to submit all of their events to us a month in advance, so we can highlight them through colorful photography and bring out the best in the area.

High-resolution photos are preferable, with the names of those pictured (left-to-right).

It all starts with you, the reader, where we strive to provide muchneeded recognition to those in the community.

My door is always open, and I’m always willing to listen to what community members have to say.

All of you are welcome to email me at jarndt@ southernlakesnewspapers.com.

Jason Arndt Staff Writer

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Therapy Aquanuts bring freedom to people with disabilities

Volunteers are the key Lawless said the expertise and expense needed to host such an event puts it out of reach for groups like his.

ED NADOLSKI Our Town

Volunteer towboat operators from the Aquanuts take another participant on a ride around Lake Mary in Twin Lakes as part of the Aquanuts annual adaptive aquatics day for people with disabilities last August.

But thanks to an army of volunteers – from adult boat owners and drivers who take a day off of work to help, to teen water show team members who provide the muscle and enthusiasm – the event delivers priceless freedom at little cost to the participants.

Just ask Bill Steinberg of Highland Park, Ill., who now plans his summer schedule around the annual event.

“To be honest, I feel completely free,” Steinberg, 21, said after circling Lake Mary aboard a water ski chair. “It felt totally wild.”

The ear-to-ear grin sported by

Steinberg was perhaps exceeded only by the smile worn by his mother, Teri Steinberg, who watched her son’s ride from the towboat alongside Bill’s grandfather.

“I wouldn’t be able to do this for him,” Teri Steinberg said. “He looks forward to this. He took the day off from work and he totally loves his job.”

Bill Steinberg, who has autism, works in buildings and grounds for School District 109 and also works for the Highland Park Recreation Department.

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For about as long as By Ed Nadolski there has been water, sun Editor in Chief and sand, summer has meant freedom for teens and young adults.

Throw in a boat, some water skis and a towrope and you have all the makings of unbridled summer fun.

It’s something the members of the Twin Lakes Aquanuts water show team know and love.

And it’s precisely the feeling that 15 years ago drove Aquanuts alumnus Sue Richey to find a way to bring the exhilarating freedom of water sports to all people regardless of their abilities.

Today Richey, an occupational therapist for Alexander Leigh Center for Autism in Crystal Lake, Ill., is among the country’s experts in adaptive aquatics.

She is also the soft-spoken champion for scores of area children and adults who otherwise would never have a chance to feel the wind in their faces and spray of the lake against their legs.

Last summer, Richey and the Aquanuts hosted their 15th annual adaptive aquatic clinic for Dreams for Kids, a Chicagobased organization with a mission of empowering youth who live with disabilities or poverty. The event was held at Lance Park on Lake Mary.

“No organization could pull this off without the Aquanuts doing it all,” said Dave Lawless, director of activities for Dreams for Kids. “They come out and rock it every time.”

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In addition to occasional water sports, Steinberg was training to run a 10-kilometer event under the tutelage of his grandfather.

Teri Steinberg said the sense of confidence her son has gained at the annual Aquanuts outing contributes to the life success of the young man who recently earned his driver’s license.

A favorite thing That type of effect is just what Richey envisioned when she conceived the event 15 years ago.

“We serve all types of disabilities – from autism to other physical handicaps,” she said. “We even did a Wounded Warrior event.

“It’s so wonderful. It’s my favorite thing to do every summer.”

Richey said many of the participants are experiencing physical freedoms for the first time and “their families are continually thanking us.”

The connection with Dreams for Kids began years ago after Richey volunteered for the organization. After attending a threeday training session on adaptive aquatics Richey put together the initial event and it has grown exponentially since.

Now she’s the one attending conferences hosted by the Wisconsin Water Ski Federation and conducting the adaptive aquatic workshops.

As gratifying as it is to see people with disabilities enjoy water sports, Richey said the event is just as beneficial for the Aquanuts who volunteer.

“What’s great is it has changed the lives of the kids on the team, not just the participants,” she said. “We’re purely volunteers. All of us do this on (behalf of) the Aquanuts.

“It’s how we give back.”

ED NADOLSKI Our Town

Organizer Sue Richey (standing, right) and Dave Lawless (center) of Dreams for Kids watch while volunteers prepare Bill Steinberg for a ride in a water ski chair.

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The Village of Twin Lakes kept it in the family when they selected a new police chief after the retirement of a long-time department leader.

After the retirement of Dan Racer, the Village of Twin Lakes stayed within, tabbing Adam Grosz.

Grosz, a full-time patrol captain arrived to the village police force from Rome, where he held their police chief post.

Racer, who served as police chief for nine years, stepped down in April to focus on personal endeavors after being involved with law enforcement for more than 30 combined years.

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Lloyd Cole 279-3454 Fire Chief: Fred Schalow 279-2033

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Brighton

Town Board meets second Monday of each month at the Town Hall at 7 p.m.

25000 Burlington Road P.O. Box 249 Kansasville, WI 53139 878-2218 FAX 878-5489 www.brightonwi.com Email: townofbrighton@wi.net Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 2 to 5 p.m.

Chairman: John Kiel Supervisors: Harry Wirth Andrew Wright Clerk Treasurer: Linda L. Perona 878-2218 Assessor: Rocco Vita 925-6707 Building Inspector: Don Fox 878-3358

Town of Paris Town Board meets fourth Tuesday of each month at the Paris Safety Building at 7 p.m.

16607 Burlington Road Union Grove, WI 53182 859-3006 FAX 859-3008 Email: townofparis@wi.net Monday and Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday: 1 to 5 p.m.

Friday: 9 a.m. to noon First Saturday of month: 9 a.m. to noon.

Chairman: Virgil Gentz 859-2748 Supervisors: Ron Kammerzelt Ken Monson Clerk/Treasurer: Beverly McCumber Deputy Clerk: Heather Nikula 859-3006 Assessor: Associated Appraisal Consultants (800) 721-4157

Building Inspector: Don Fox 878-3358 Fire Chief: Roland Iwen 620-3696

Town of

Randall

Town Board meets second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Town Hall at 7 p.m.

34530 Bassett Road Bassett, WI 53101 877-2165 FAX 877-9032 www.townofrandall.com Email: randalltown@wi.rr.com Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 5 p.m.

Chairperson: Robert Stoll Supervisors: Mark Halvey Randy Kaskin Robert Gehring Lauren Fox Continued on page

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Town Board meets first Monday of month at the Town Hall at 7 p.m.

N1100 Town Hall Road P. O. Box 609 Pell Lake, WI 53157 279-6039 FAX 279-3545 Email: clerk@townofbloomfield. com Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Chairperson: Daniel Schoonover Clerk/ Treasurer: Cynthia Howard Assessor: Associated Appraisal Consultants, (920) 749-1995 Supervisors: Tom Sullivan Bill Holder Sue Leedle Dan Schoonover Building Inspector: Joe Mesler 262-215-3711 Municipal Judge: David Schiltz 279-3556 Police Chief:

lieutenant in 2013, to his previous post of full-time patrol captain in January 2015.

Grosz attended the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, University of Phoenix and Fox Valley Technical College.

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July 1 ~ Libertyfest 5:00 p.m.-midnight Live entertainment, Bingo, Baggo Tournament, Games, Food, Beer Tent, Vendors 2~ Libertyfest Parade 11:00 a.m.

American Legion to Lance Park, Park open noon-midnight Live entertainment, Duck Races, Food, Beer Tent, Games, Vendors, Twin Lakes Idol Contest, Fireworks at Dusk

Kenosha County Sheriff’s deputy Terry Tifft and his K9 partner Riggs participate in a demonstration of the dog’s abilities held at the National Night Out event at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Twin Lakes last summer.

Directory Clerk: Phyllis Kaskin Treasurer: Val Lass Municipal Judge: Charles Gitzinger Court Clerk: Pam Kroll Assessor: Rocco Vita 925-6707 Building Inspector: Jack Rowland Fire Chief: Matt Gronke Enforcement Officer: George Lawrence

August 17 ~ 26th Annual Golf Outing Twin Lakes Country Club 27 ~ Business in the Park 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Car Show 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Village Block Party 5:00 p.m.

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Town of Salem

December 2 & 3 ~ Trees on Parade and Holiday Shopping St. John’s Community Center Fri. Dec. 2 ~ 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Sat. Dec. 3 ~ 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

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Town Board meets second Monday of each month at the Town Hall at 7 p.m.

9814 Antioch Road Highway 83, P.O. Box 443 Salem, WI 53168 843-2313 FAX 843-4432 www.townofsalem.net Email: cernest@townofsalem.net Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Chairperson: Diann Tesar Supervisors: Dan Campion Dennis Faber Ted Kmiec Mike Culat

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Administrator: Patrick Casey Clerk: Cindi Ernest Treasurer: Christine Lamb Municipal Judge: Michael Langel Building Inspector: Jack Rowland Assessor: Rocco Vita 925-6707 Fire and Rescue Departments: Trevor Station:

25700 Wilmot Road

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Town of Wheatland Town Board meets second and fourth Monday of each month at the Town Hall at 6:30 p.m.

34315 Geneva Road P.O. Box 797 New Munster, WI 53152-0797 537-4340 FAX 537-4261 www.townwheatland.com Email: smsiegler@town wheatland.com Hours: Monday through Friday,

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Chairman: William M. Glembocki 5374340 Supervisors: Andrew J. Lois 537-2542 Kelly Wilson 537-4521 Clerk: Sheila M. Siegler 537-4340 Treasurer: Deborah K. Vos 537-4340 Municipal Judge: Fred C. Hewitt 537-4340 Assessor: Assoc. Appraisal Cons., Inc. (800) 721-4157 Building Inspector: Tim Popanda 537-4340 Constable: Robert Santelli, Jr. 537-4340 Fire Chief: Lou Denko 537-4340

Fire Chief: Fred Schalow 279-2033 Clerk/Treasurer: Claudia Jurewicz 279-6472 Municipal Judge: Robert J. Klabunde 279-5455 Assessor: Dean Peters Associated Appraisal Consultants, Inc. (800) 721-4157 or (920) 749-1995 Building Inspector: Barney Brugger 206-2609 Trustees: Eric Boxer Cheri Borowiec Roger Cagann Alan Cornue Phillip Traskaski Ken Parker

Village of Bristol

Village Board meets third Wednesday of each month at the Municipal Building at 7 p.m.

6969 236th Avenue Paddock Lake, Salem 53168 843-2713 or 843-2400 FAX 843-3409 www.paddocklake.net Email: villagehall@paddocklake. net Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

President: Terry Burns 843-2713 Trustees: Kathy Barry Barb Brenner Kathy Christenson Richard Fish Gary Kaddatz Gloria Walter Clerk/Treasurer: Emily Uhlenhake Deputy Clerk/Treasurer: Michelle Shramek Municipal Judge: Robert Brenner 843-9314 Administrator: Tim Popanda 843-2713 Assessor: Assoc. Appraisal Cons., Inc. (800) 721-4157 Building Inspector: Tim Popanda 843-3617

Town Board meets second and fourth Monday of each month at the Bristol Municipal Building at 7 p.m.

19801 83rd Street P. O. Box 187 Bristol, WI 53104 857-2368 FAX 857-2136 www.town.bristol.wi.us Email: bristolclerk@wi.rr.com Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Clerk/Treasurer: Amy Klemko 857-2368 President: Mike Farrell 857-9850 Chairman: Richard Gossling Supervisors: Ruth Atwood Colleen Fisch John McCabe Carolyn Owens Municipal Judge: Fred Ekornaas 857-2841 Assessor: Assoc. Appraisal Cons., Inc. (800) 721-4157 Building Inspector: Gregory Guidry Hours: Tuesday 8 a.m. to noon and Thursday noon to 2:30 p.m.

Fire Chief: Peter Parker 857-2711 Public Safety Officer: Mark Kasulke 857-2368

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Village Board meets first and third Wednesday of each month at the Village Hall at 7 p.m.

113 S. First Street Silver Lake, WI 53170 889-4308 FAX 889-8874 www.vi.silverlake.wi.gov Email: slclktreas@bizwi.rr.com Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

President: Sue Gerber 889-4788 Trustees: Mike Decker Patrick Dunn Sabrina Moran Roger Johnson Chris Wilkomm

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Clerk/Treasurer: Terry Faber 889-8015 Deputy Clerk/Treasurer: Suzanne Nelson 889-4308 Municipal Judge: Marlene Engstrom 492-9219 Assessor: Accurate Appraisal Cons., Inc. (800) 770-3927 Building Inspector/Zoning: Royce Kennedy 889-8094 Fire: Non-Emergency: 298-5630 Police: Non-Emergency: 843-2371

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Lakes

Meets third Monday of each month at the Village Hall at 7 p.m.

Committee of the Whole meets first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

108 E. Main Street P.O. Box 1024 Twin Lakes, WI 53181 877-2858 FAX 877-4019 www.villageoftwinlakes.net Email: infotwinlakes@wi.net Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Village President: Howard Skinner 877-2858

Village Administrator: Jennifer Pollitt 877-2858 Trustees: Sharon Bower Tom Connelly Kevin Fitzgerald Aaron Karow Jeremy Knoll Barb Andres Clerk/Treasurer: Kathleen Richardson 877-2858 Deputy Clerk/Treasurer: Lisa Rohrbach Municipal Judge: Bruce Goodnough 877-2346 Court Clerk: Julie Horbach 877-2269 Assessor: Accurate Appraisal (800) 7703927 Building Inspector: Lee Greivell 877-3700 Police Chief: Adam Grosz Non-emergency 877-9056 Emergency 911 or 877-2191 Fire Chief: Stan Clause, Jr. Deputy Fire Chief: Don Schemenauer Non-emergency 877-2373 Emergency 911

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Village Board meets the second Thursday of each month at the Village Hall at 7 p.m.

715 Walworth, P.O. Box 428 Genoa City, WI 53128 279-6472 FAX 279-6618 www.genoacity.info Email: clerk@genoacity.info Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Village President: Bill Antti 586-2515 Police Chief: Joseph Balog 279-6252

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1200-248th Avenue Kansasville, WI 53139 878-2191 FAX 878-2869 www.brighton.k12.wi.us Administrator: Dr. Penny Boileau School Board: Meets in the IMC room on the second Tuesday of the month.

President: Linda Perona Treasurer: Mark Salerno Clerk: Judy Uhlenhake

District Administrator: Dr. Scott Pierce Principal: Lisa Albrecht Assistant Principals: Peter Haubrich Sean Leavy School Board: Meets at 7 p.m. on first and third Tuesday of month in the All Purpose Room.

President: Mary Ellen Pearsall Vice-President: Charlene Brandes Treasurer: Mary Anderson Clerk: Cheryl Baysinger Members: Roger Runkel

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20121-83rd Street Bristol, WI 53104 857-2334 FAX 857-6644 www.bristol.k12.wi.us Administrator: Gale Ryczek Principal: Jeff Terry School Board: Meets at the school in Room 201 the second Tuesday of the month.

President: Lynn Keller Vice-President: Amy Hanson Treasurer: Katie Horton Clerk: Kathy LeFebve Deputy Clerk/Treasurer: Katie O’Neill

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WESTOSHA Westosha Central High School

24617-75th Street Salem, WI 53168 843-2321 FAX 843-4069 www.westosha.k12.wi.us

630 Kossuth Street Genoa City, WI 53128 279-6496 FAX 279-2098 http://brookwood.badger. k12.wi.us/ Principal: Teresa Curley, Principal

Brookwood Middle School

1020 Hunter Ridge Drive Genoa City, WI 53128 279-1053 FAX 279-1052 http://brookwood.badger. k12.wi.us Principal: Kellie Bohn

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Members of the state championship Westosha Central softball team ride in style during a parade in their honor on the streets surrounding Central High School in June 2015.

Community embraces Central softball team

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By Jason Arndt STAFF WRITER

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Westosha Central players Sarai Roberts (left) and Chyanne Onstad acknowledge the crowd during a parade honoring the state championship softball team in June 2015.

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Community members in Salem and Paddock Lake celebrated on the streets when Westosha Central High School capped off its WIAA Division 1 softball season with a state championship last June.

The Falcons, who finished 28-4, featured catcher and state Gatorade Player of the Year Kayla Konwent and battery mate, pitcher Alyssa Hrncar.

Konwent slugged 21 home runs with 46 RBIs her junior season while Hrncar logged 183 innings, where she struck out 231 batters as a sophomore.

Fresh off the 3-0 state title win against Watertown at Madison’s Goodman Field, Hrncar was grateful for the community support when the team arrived home.

“It felt very humbling to be saluted by the town when we came back from our state tournament run,” Hrncar said. “We were blessed to have the fans we did throughout the entire season.”

The Falcons victory was the team’s second state title in three seasons.

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PARIS CONSOLDIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT JOINT #1 Paris Consolidated School

1901-176th Avenue Kenosha, WI 53144 859-2350 FAX 859-2641 www.paris.k12.wi.us Administrator: Roger Gahart School Board: Meets in the school library the third Thursday of every month.

President: Deanna Krumm Vice-President: Joan Hancock Treasurer: Dennis Hrupka Clerk: Colleen Belmont Member: Curt Nikula

RANDALL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT Randall Consolidated School

37101 87th Street Burlington, WI 53105 537-2211 FAX 537-2280 www.randall.k12.wi.us District Administrator: John Gendron Principal: Erin Zigler School Board: Meets the second Wednesday of the month in the school library 7 p.m.

School Board President: Jim O’Connell Vice-President: Tracy Strother Treasurer: Teresa Mortensen Clerk: Randy Nolan Member: Kelly James-Piccolo, Sarah Nettis

SILVER LAKE SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT Riverview School

300 Prosser Street P.O. Box 69 Silver Lake, WI 53170 889-4384 FAX 889-8450 http://www.silverlakejt1.k12. wi.us/

District Administrator: Jon Schleusner Principal: Andrea Zackery President: Jim Walker Vice-President: Bert Christensen Treasurer: David Van Kampen Vice Secretary/Treasurer: Brent Brenner Clerk: Mary Vozel

Salem Grade School

8828 Antioch Road P.O. Box 160 Salem, WI 53168 843-2356 FAX 843-2506 www.salem.k12.wi.us District Administrator: Dr. David Milz Principal: Eileen Bruton School Board: Meets third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

President: Jack Niccolai Vice-President: Dana Powers Treasurer: Lisa Hinze

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TREVOR-WILMOT CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT Trevor-Wilmot School

26325 Wilmot Road Trevor, WI 53179 862-2356 FAX 862-9226 www.trevor-wilmotschool.net District Administrator: Dr. George Steffen Principal: Ted Gavlin School Board: Meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Trevor Grade School library.

School Board President: Tom Steiner Vice-President: Lynn Jaeger Treasurer: Bill Barhyte Clerk: Cole Marshall Member: Dean Troyer

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WILMOT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Wilmot Union High School

11112-308th Avenue P. O. Box 8 Wilmot, WI 53192 862-2351 FAX 862-6929 www.wilmothighschool.com District Administrator: Daniel Kopp Principal: Joel Adamczyk Assistant Principals: Thomas Blair Luke Braden School Board: Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m.

School Board President: Nadine Slowinski Vice-President: Wayne Trongeau Treasurer: Sam Barranco Clerk: Marcie Badtke Members: Barbara Tietz, Barbara Wetherbee

TWIN LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT #4 Lakewood School

1218 Wilmot Avenue Twin Lakes, WI 53181 877-2148 FAX 877-4507 www.twinlakes.k12.wi.us District Administrator: Joseph Price Principal: Clay Nelson School Board: Meets the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m.

School Board President: Amanda Hahn Vice-President: Jennifer Matlock Treasurer: Patricia Platts Clerk: Kathy Ticha Members: Rhett Suhre

Wheatland Center School 6606 368th Avenue Burlington, WI 53105

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Wilmot Union High School is a breeding ground for academic champions.

The school’s academic decathlon squad captured a Division 2 national title in Garden Grove, Calif., in 2014, and has been unbeaten in state competitions the last two years.

The squad won the Wisconsin state championship in the Wisconsin Dells in March 2015, where they tabulated nearly 49,000 points.

An academic decathlon is a contest that gives students an opportunity to compete in 10 scholastic areas: art, mathematics, music, literature, economics, science, social science, interview, essay, and speech.

The school excelled in four subjects: art, music, science and social science.

537-2216 FAX 537-4059 www.wheatland.k12.wi.us Supervisor: Marty McGinley Principal: Patricia Clements School Board: Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. in the Community Center room #164.

School Board President: Chris Serak Vice-President: Timothy Driscoll Treasurer: Troy Bruley Clerk: Mary Ochoa-Petersen

AREA PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS St. Alphonsus School

6211 344th Avenue P.O. Box 922 New Munster, WI 53152 537-4379 FAX 537-3527 www.st-alphonsusschool.com Principal: Greg Young School Secretary: Gloria Lauritsen School Board: Meets second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

President: Douglas Hughes Vice-President: Michelle Allen Secretary: Susan Beyer

Students were required to present a 4-minute prepared speech, a 1-1/2 to 2-minute impromptu speech, interview, essay and super quiz relay.

According to coach Don Serkowski, the squad of nearly a dozen Wilmot students is seeking another national championship, which will be held in Anchorage, Alaska, in 2016.

The nine students who were part of last year’s national champion squad were Carlie Banchi, Carl Simmons, Alyssa Gregory, Joey Burba, Angela Schumacher, Johny Weber, Mason Nindl, Ashley Dabbs and Althea Disse “They’ve worked incredibly hard since May, and continue to improve every time they compete,” he said.

Members: Rob Foley Erin Decker Susan Kolano

Catholic Central High School

148 McHenry Street Burlington, WI 53105 763-1510 FAX 763-1509 www.cchsnet.org Principal: Dave Weiters School Secretary: Rosa Tadeo Academic Dean of Students: Theresa Phillips School Board: Meets second Wednesday of each month.

President: Mike Kelly Vice-President: Ellen Galvan Treasurer: Mark Wolff Clerk: Suzanne Williamson

Shoreland Lutheran High School

9026 12th Street P.O. Box 295 Somers, WI 53171 859-2595 FAX 859-2783 www.slhs.us Principal: Paul Scriver Director of Guidance: Jeffrey Dorn School Board: Meets the second Monday

of each month.

Board Chairman: Pastor David Rockhoff Vice Chairman: Dan Large Secretary: Pastor Matt Grow Treasurer: Jim Whittier

ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL North Campus 4400 22nd Ave. Kenosha, WI 925-4021

South Campus 7400 39th Ave. Kenosha, WI 925-4000

West Campus: 1481 172nd Ave. Union Grove, WI 864-3013

Union Grove Christian School

417 15th Avenue P.O. Box 87 Union Grove, WI 53182 878-1265 FAX 878-2085 www.ugbcswi.org Principal/Administrator: Lee Morey School Board: Meets first Tuesday of each month.

President: Dennis Acker

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WHEATLAND CENTER SCHOOL JOINT DISTRICT #1

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Apple Holler 5006 S. Sylvania Avenue Sturtevant 884-7100 www.appleholler.com

Pike Bike Trail Hike or bike along the 10.2mile trail through Kenosha County. The scenic trail runs along points of interest including three National Register Historic Districts, Lake Michigan, two historic lighthouses, recreational opportunities, and Poerio Nature Center.

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Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum 880 Green Bay Road Kenosha 552-8196 www.hawthornhollow.org

Silver Lake Four Seasons Cottage 220 North Cogswell Drive Silver Lake (262) 308-3949 www.afourseasons cottage.com/ E-mail: vslana@wi.rr.com

Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association 349 E. Main Street Twin Lakes 877-2220 www.twinlakes chamber.com

Brightonwoods Orchard 1072 288th Avenue Burlington 878-3000 www.brightonwoods orchard.com Hafs Road Orchard W632 Hafs Road Genoa City 279-3638 www.hafsroadorchard.com Harvest Time 36116 128th Street Twin Lakes 877-4831 www.myharvesttime.com Oriole Springs Orchard 35032 – 128th Street Twin Lakes 877-2436

Kenosha County Bike Trail Converted rail bed offers a flat, traffic free path to connect Kenosha to communities to the North and South. The trail follows the old North Shore railbed North-South through Kenosha County. There are two separate segments on either the north or south side of the city of Kenosha. The sections can be bridged with the separate Pike Bike Trail through Kenosha along the lakefront, creating a seamless trail through Kenosha county.

BOWLING Guttormsen Recreation Center 5411 Green Bay Road Kenosha 658-8191 www.grcbowling.com Rumpoles Bowling Center 352 E. Main, Twin Lakes 877-3226

Wisconsin Vacation Cottage 27026 97th Place Center Lake Trevor (800) 866-6396 www. wisconsinvacationcottage. com

CAMPING

Sheridan Lanes 1120 80th Street Kenosha 654-0411 www.bowlsheridan.com

Happy Acres Campground 22230-45th Street, Bristol 857-7373 www.happyacres.com

Surfside Bowl 1015 Sheridan Road Kenosha 552-8303 www.surfsidebowl.com

Woodland Melody Park Campgrounds 2154 E. Lakeshore Drive Twin Lakes 877-2219

Assisi Homes of Kenosha Part of the beautiful Lou DeMarco Village Senior Campus and professionally managed by Franciscan Ministries.

BEAUTIFUL ONE BEDROOM APARTMENTS

• Rent Based On 30% Of Income • On Site Social Worker • Serving 62 & Older • Small Pets Welcome Heat Included / electrIc SubSIdIzed

Village of Paddock Lake 6969 236th Ave., Salem 843-2713 http://paddocklake.net/ Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce www.kenoshaarea chamber.com/ 600 52nd Street, Suite 130 Kenosha, WI 53140-3423 654-1234, Fax: 654-4655 Email: info@ kenoshaareachamber.com

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Tel: (262) 551-9821 Fax: (262) 551-8045 TTY Relay Center 1-800-947-3529 1860 - 27th Avenue • Kenosha, WI 199352

103 Eagle Street Eagle, WI 53119 (262) 594-2442

113 Freeman St. Genoa City, WI 53128 (262) 279-5933

320 W. Main St. Palmyra, WI 53156 (262) 495-2127

730 N. Wisconsin St. Elkhorn, WI 53121 (262) 723-6390

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OUR TOWN 2016

620 Legion Drive Twin Lakes, WI 53181 (262) 877-3013

Aq uanu ts bring home the gold

he Aquanuts went National in 2015, capturing its first championship in more than 30 years at the Indmar Marine Engines Show Ski Nationals in Loves Park, Ill., in August.

The organization, which produces a wide array of acrobats on the water near Lance Park, presented three champion acts along with a swivel at the Rock River.

While all teams displayed comedy acts and skiing tricks, the Aquanuts theme centered on the 1980 classic movie “Animal House,” dubbed “College.”

The Aquanuts won top honors with their 31-skier, allfemale ballet line, consisting of a complex performance beginning with nine swivel skiers, followed by a thread-theneedle pickup of the remaining 22 skiers – 11 on each side.

Additionally, the Aquanuts garnered accolades for the best barefoot act and swivel performance.

Kailey Koehler, of Lake Geneva, won the best barefoot act with her barefoot circles, where she skied backwards four times, earning a standing ovation from the crowd.

Koehler was also part of the swivel act, which included her sister, Arianna and 2014 national champions Kendall Krieger of Lake Bluff, Ill. and third-ranked Kaila Coffey of Silver Lake.

Krieger and Coffey anchored the team, followed by a 360-line and a 180-degree line of 14 skiers, the largest in the nation.

Following the awards ceremony, they were given an honorary emergency vehicle escort en route to Twin Lakes.

Submitted photoS by Lisa Neal Our Town

The Aquanuts close the national championship show with a threetop, four-high pyramid.

OUR TOWN 2016

Ethan Shulda, 14, of Twin Lakes, performs his wakeboard routine as part of the Aquanuts 2015 national championship water skiing team. The show, dubbed “College” won the Indmar Marine Engines Show Ski Nationals in August.

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activities Wilmot, WI 53192 862-6121 www.kenoshacofair.com

Warren Close Bark Park at KD Park 35610 - 89th Street, Twin Lakes

Walworth County Fair 411 East Court Street Elkhorn, WI 53121 723-3228 www.walworthcountyfair.com

FAIRS Kenosha County Fair 30820 111th Street

Bristol Farmer’s Market Veterans Park (west of the town hall) in Bristol 857-9796

N1055 Tombeau Road Twin Lakes 279-6311 www.nippersinkresort.com Petrifying Springs Golf Course 4909 7th St. Kenosha 697-4653

FARMER’S MARKETS

Burlington Farmer’s Market Wehmoff Square (Corner of Washington and Pine Streets) 210-6360

Borzynski’s Farm and Floral Market 11600 Washington Ave., Sturtevant 886-2235

Harbor Marketplace of Kenosha 56th Street and 2nd Avenue Kenosha 498-4388

GOLFING

The Law Offices of

Brighton Dale Links 18 holes 830 248th Avenue Kansasville 697-4653 www.golfbrightondale.com

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O’Brien Thomas C. O’Brien, Esq. ~ Laura D. Frye, Esq.

Bristol Oaks Country Club 18 holes 16801 75th Street (Highway 50) Bristol 857-2302 www.bristoloaks.com

Licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin 950 Main Street, Antioch, IL 60002 Phone: 847-838-1100 230251

Bong State Recreation Area Prairie conservation site includes areas for hiking, swimming, horse trails, bike paths, controlled hunting, cross-country skiing, specialty areas, and natural history museum. $25 (in-state) one-year pass includes entrance to all state parks.

26313 Burlington Road

Carmel House APARTMENTS

2815 Elisha Ave., Zion, IL 60099 (847) 746-5588 Household head/co-head must be 62+ or disabled for Section 8 eligibility.

Subsidy available to reduce rent to 30% of income. Income limits apply.

Urban Innovations Senior Communities

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WESTOSHA HEAD START A place to learn, play & grow

ENROLLING NOW

38331 60th St. Burlington, Wis. Call

School Readiness Program • 3 to 5 year olds • Free preschool program for children in western Kenosha County • Learning through fun, educational activities & experiences • Limited transportation available

(262) 537-4988 230257

OUR TOWN 2016

HIKING

Live Comfortably • Live Well • Live Here

We’ll provide the comfort and reassurance your guests deserve!

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Twin Lakes Country Club 18 holes 1230 Legion Drive Twin Lakes 877-2500 www.twinlakes-country-club.com

Affordable Senior Housing

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Nippersink Country Club 18 holes

Spring Valley Country Club 18 holes 23913 Wilmot Road Salem 862-2626 www.springvalleyccsalem.com

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Carlisle Family Dog Park at Petrifying Springs Park 4700 Highway JR, Kenosha

Off-Leash Dog Park at Old Settlers Park 24100 - 75th Street, Salem

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(Highway 142) Kansasville 878-5600 www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/ LAND/parks/specific/bong

Sunflower Farms 19000 128th Street Bristol 857-8555 www.sunflowerfarms.com

Mueller Park Sunset Court and Hunt Avenue Twin Lakes 877-2858

Bristol Woods Park 9800 160th St. Bristol 857-1869

Whispering Oaks Farm 10400 - 400th Ave. Genoa City 279-2075 www.whispering oaksfarminc.com/

New Munster Wildlife Area 34315 Geneva Road New Munster 884-2300

New Munster Wildlife Area 34315 Geneva Road New Munster (262) 884-2300 Fox River Park 9521 304th Ave. Salem (262) 857-1869 KD Park 8530 352nd Ave. Twin Lakes (262) 857-1869

HORSEBACK RIDING Andelain Farm 16800 – 104th Street Bristol 857-2867 B Bar J Ranch 8622 60th Street Kenosha 654-0246 First Class Horse Complex 16800 104th Street Bristol, 857-7348 www.firstclass horsecomplex.com Hidden Lake Stables 1808 128th Street Pleasant Prairie 942-9702 Keno Riding Stables 27700 – 31st Street Salem 537-2421 Diettrich Farm Horse Boarding and Lessons 2903-264th Avenue Salem 537-2827

Silverwood Farm 28426 98th Street Camp Lake 889-4700 www.silverwoodfarm.net

Bong State Recreation Area Prairie conservation site includes areas for hiking, swimming, horse trails, bike paths, controlled hunting, cross-country skiing, specialty areas, and natural history museum. $25 (in-state) one-year pass includes entrance to all state parks.

26313 Burlington Road (Highway 142) Kansasville 878-5600 www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/ LAND/parks/specific/bong Bristol Woods County Park (Home of Pringle Nature Center) Highway C and County MB Bristol 857-8008 www.pringlenc.org Fox River Park Highway F, just east of County Highway W Silver Lake 857-1869 www.co.kenosha.wi.us/ publicworks/parks/ locations.html KD Park 8530 352nd Avenue 857-1869 Highway KD, south of Highway 50, one-half mile north of Highway F, near Randall and Wheatland Lance Park Lance Drive, Twin Lakes 877-2858 Legion Park Legion Drive, Twin Lakes 877-2858 Millennium Park Stateline and Richmond Park Drive Twin Lakes 877-2858

Prime Baseball Park 175 S. Carter Genoa City 279-6675 Schmalfeldt Park 498 E. Wisconsin Silver Lake 889-4308 Silver Lake Park Highway F, One Mile South of Highway 50 Silver Lake 857-1869 Society Hall and Twin Oaks Rural Schoolhouse 25905 114th Street Trevor 862-2635 or 862-7165 Hall and school open by appointment. Meetings are the first Sunday of month at 2 p.m.

West Side Park 2020 Spiegelhoff Road Twin Lakes 877-2858 Western Kenosha Historical Society Grounds 25905-114th Street Trevor 862-2635 www.wisconsinhistory. org/localhistory/directory/ viewsociety.asp?id=119

RACING Wilmot Speedway Kenosha County Fair Grounds Highway W 862-2090 www.wilmotraceway.com Great Lakes Dragaway 5 miles west of I-94, Hwy KR

RECREATION Anderson Arts Center 121 66th Street Kenosha 653-0481 Aquanut Water Shows P. O. Box 118 Twin Lakes, WI 53181 Show Site: Lance Park, Twin Lakes Cindy Amore 877-2348 www.aquanutwater shows.com 6 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday, Memorial Day through Labor Day Bristol Renaissance Faire 12550-120th Avenue Bristol (847) 395-7773 www.renfair.com/bristol Saturday and Sunday July through August Civil War Museum 5400 First Avenue Kenosha 653-4141 www.kenosha.org/civilwar Country Thunder USA 2305 Lance Drive Twin Lakes (866) 802-6418 http://Wisconsin. countrythunder.com Email: info@country thunder.com Dinosaur Discovery Museum 5608 Tenth Avenue Kenosha 653-4450 www.kenosha.org/ dinosaurdiscovery/ Jelly Belly Visitor Center 10100 Jelly Belly Lane Pleasant Prairie 947-3800 www.jellybelly.com Kenosha Public Museum 5500 First Avenue Kenosha 653-4140 www.kenosha.org/museum Twin Lakes/Randall Recreation Program Valerie Lass 537-4179 www.twinlakes.k12.wi.us/ recreational_.htm

Email: VLass@tds.net

SHOPPING Indian Trail Plaza Highway 31 and 67th Streets Kenosha 942-9800 www.indiantrailplaza.com/ Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets 11211 – 120th Avenue Pleasant Prairie 857-2101 www.premiumoutlets.com/ outlets Southport Plaza 6804 Green Bay Road Kenosha 942-9800 www.kenoshasouthportplaza.com/

SKIING Grand Geneva Resort 7036 Grand Geneva Way Lake Geneva 249-4726 www.grandgeneva.com/ golf_spa_ski/ski/ Kenosha County Cross Country Ski Trails Different cross-country ski trails are located throughout four county parks, as well as Richard Bong State Recreation Area. Call Kenosha County Parks Department (857-1869) or Richard Bong State Recreation Area (878-5600) to confirm conditions.

Wilmot Mountain Inc. 11931 Fox River Road Wilmot 862-2301 www.wilmotmountain.com

SNOWMOBILING Falcon Trailblazers 537-4669 E-mail: info@ falcontrailblazers.org www.falcontrailblazers.org Twin Runners Snowmobile Club P. O. Box 113 Twin Lakes (262) 206-5273 www.twinrunners.com Email: dbletsch1@yahoo. com

OUR TOWN 2016

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PARKS

Old Settlers Park Highway 50 Paddock Lake 857-1869 www.co.kenosha.wi.us/ publicworks/parks/ locations.html

Union Grove 878-3783 www.greatlakes dragaway,com

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