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Weddings at the winery
STALLER ESTATE OFFERS NUPTIALS AMID THE GRAPEVINES CORRESPONDENT
you are looking for a special place to hold a bridal shower, bachelorette party or a small wedding overlooking rows of grape vines in the Wisconsin countryside, the quaint and rustic vistas of Staller Estate Winery may be the location of your dreams. Staller Estate is a small winery owned by Joe and Wendy Staller along Highway A in Delavan. The winery was started by the Staller family more than 10 years ago and has grown to become a special place taste their award winning wines or to hold a special event. “Our interest in wines actually began with a beer brewing project that Joe was working on for a class at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater,” Wendy Staller said. “He was so successful that he was able to transform the recipe into one large enough to be used at Randy’s Restaurant in Whitewater where he was serving an internship.” While Joe was working on this project, Wendy became interested in experimenting with wine making and continued to learn more about the craft of winemaking at the University of California-Davis. Wendy entered winemaking competitions and came away a winner. “We described my winemaking as a
hobby out of control,” she said. Although neither Joe nor Wendy had ever lived on a farm, the dream of living on an old dairy farm where they would produce wines made from grapes grown on site, suddenly became a reality with their purchase of the farm on Highway A. And thus Staller Estate Winery was born.
The transformation
Transforming their dairy farm into a vineyard, a winery and a place to hold tastings and other events was not easily accomplished. “We began with an old pole barn on the property and transformed it into a place to create wines and a venue where visitors could come to learn about local wines and enjoy them, ” Wendy said. It was not an easy task as the original building needed a lot of work. The building had dirt floors and open trusses not suitable for their intended use. But their hard work and creative designs turned it into a warm and welcoming space where they could create their wines and welcome visitors for tastings, tours of the winery, and friendly gatherings. They also had to plant their vineyards after choosing the grape varieties that would work well with the varieties of wine they planned to produce. According to Joe Staller, European wines are so good because the grapes are
grown in the region where those varieties of grapes flourish. “Grapes to produce Bordeaux wines are grown in the Bordeaux region while Champagne grapes are grown in the Champagne region,” Joe said. So it is not surprising that the grapes grown for the Staller wines are ones that thrive in the Wisconsin area with hardy vines that can survive the cold winters. “Each year we try to increase our vineyards but it takes three to five years for the grapes to be mature enough to make good wine,” Wendy said. “Therefore we often have to purchase some grapes from other local growers.” For their reserve wines, Wendy will often go to the vineyards from which they will purchase additional grapes and oversee the production there. “By beginning the process right where they are grown and immediately after they are picked, we are assured of the freshest and most flavorful grapes for the wines produced,” Wendy said.
The perfect venue
Today that old pole barn is a beautiful place that includes a wine making room and a large gift shop where visitors may purchase any of the 17 wines created by the Stallers. They also sell a variety of
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262-248-2031 Same Family Owned andPhone: Operated Since 1912
Since our first location in 1912 in
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downtown Lake Geneva, the Derrick Funeral Home has been owned and operated by the Derrick family. Even though we have moved to a couple of locations, one thing has remained the same, the professionalism and the dedication of the staff to providing the families that we serve with the best possible care.
Main Street, Lake Geneva Derrick Funeral Home will be more than honored to assist you or your family with everything from a traditional funeral to celebration of life to preplanning and pre-funding a funeral service. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to give us a call, 262-248-2031 or visit our website, www.derrickfuneralhome.com for more information.
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interesting wine-related gifts such as wine holders and beautifully hand-painted wine glasses. While you may think of stopping at the winery to taste the wines produced there, it is also the place to consider for any event associated with a wedding – whether it be a bridal shower, a bachelorette party or an actual wedding. Whichever event you choose to celebrate, the location makes it special. The large sunroom and attached gazebo provide the perfect place to hold a bachelorette party, a family reunion, or even a small wedding. These can also be held outside among the grape vines for a real outdoor vineyard experience. For the bachelorette party Staller offers a variety of packages for the partygoers to enjoy. Starting with the simplest package each person receives a wine flight, which is composed of four different wine samples accompanied by imported Belgian chocolate truffles. The European Lunch package includes the wine flight with the Belgian chocolates, a guided tour of the winery usually by Joe or Wendy which includes the vineyards and the actual processing of the wine and a picnic platter of Wisconsin cheeses, sausages, olives and dried fruits accompanied by freshly baked bread. It is a true European-style lunch. The complete Wine Experience includes everything on the European package plus an additional full glass of wine for each guest. A custom package is also available. Saturday is the most popular day for these events. Enjoy an afternoon of honoring the bride to be, visiting with friends, and sampling the Staller Estate wines either in the beautiful indoor space of the sunroom or the gazebo with a relaxing view of the vineyards. Bachelorette parties can be arranged for groups ranging from five to 100 guests with
cost varying according to package chosen.
Showered in joy
If you are looking for a unique place to hold a bridal or baby shower, there are several choices available at the winery. Once again you may choose from the Sunroom or the Barrel Room located on the lower level. The Barrel Room is a new venue that offers more privacy than the Sunroom. Holding up to 90 guests, the Barrel Room can be enjoyed for bachelorette parties, showers or a small wedding. Coming to the winery for a shower makes preparation easy. Wendy will work
with clients to make planning the bridal shower simple and hassle free. There are a variety of choices for food and wine to make the shower complete. Everyone wants their wedding to be unique and holding the wedding at the winery will provide a lovely and different experience with the beautiful open air space, the pristine red and white buildings, the green grass and the vineyards. Chairs will be placed near the vineyards for a gorgeous view of the ceremony. There are a variety of choices for your reception. Choose an outdoor wine and appetizer reception or one served in the gazebo. For a more formal meal, the bridal party may
choose their own caterer or Wendy can refer you to the Black Sheep Restaurant where Chef Tyler Salisbery will arrange the perfect meal for you and your guests. Salisbery strives to provide foods with unique local flavors. When possible he finds locally sourced choices from around the area. Salisbery can prepare a buffet style meal or a more formal plated meal. With a variety of choices there is sure to be a menu that will add to the perfection of your wedding. “We can easily handle weddings with up to 120 guests,” Wendy said.
Regular events
Throughout the year, there are a number of activities held at the winery that many are interested in attending. Visitors often stop by when driving through the area or make a special trip out when visiting the Lake Geneva area. “Many are return visitors who have visited before and add us to their list of things to do when in the area,” Wendy said. “One of our newer activities are our wine pairing classes,” she said. Wendy works with a variety of foods and wines to teach visitors how to choose the one that best compliments the flavor of the foods and the wines. This class grew out of visitors asking which wine to pair with which variety of cheese. Other events include painting classes and wine glass-painting classes taught by a local artist. Participants can bring out their creativity as the artist leads them along the way to their own artwork. And, of course, you’ll sip some wine while you create. For more information on events at Staller Estate Winery contact them at 608883-2100 or visit them online at www. stallerestate.com Hours from September through May are Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. From June through August the winery is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The building is climate controlled. Staller Estate Winery is at W8896 Highway A, Delavan.
• See their ad on page 6 • FROM TOP: Visitors enjoy tasting some of Staller Estates wines made on site from grapes grown in their vineyards. Because they still have a young vineyard, they purchase additional grapes from local vineyards to produce some of their wines. They offer 17 different wines; an aerial view of the Staller Estate Winery. On a beautiful day visitors are able to sip wine and enjoy a platter of Wisconsin cheese, sausages and dried fruits with fresh baked bread while overlooking the vineyard. COURTESY OF STALLER ESTATE WINERY Family Owned & Operated
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DANCING HORSES THEATER OFFERS GLITZ AND GLAM by Heather Ruenz
Montana said. “And it really is suitable for anyone. I’ve seen 2 year olds mesmerized the entire time.” The theater works with area hotels to get more As the Dancing Horses Theatre owner and publicity out and offer deals but Montana said she’s president, Dana Montana has distinguished herself still surprised at the number of people who attend a among other female entrepreneurs. show and say they just learned of it. She started her career 40 years ago as a “Even (Lt. Governor) Rebecca Kleefisch breeder of Arabian horses – buying, selling and attended with her children and said it’s one of the participating in Arabian Equestrian performance best kept secrets,” Montana said. shows nationwide and at the state level. After One of the keys to the success of The Dancing owning 50 horses she decided to create a platform Horses has been the internship program, which for others to enjoy these beautiful creatures. allows interns to live on the property and learn “I had raised horses for 30 years and went to what it takes to put on a show while also gaining horse shows and all of that but didn’t feel like that valuable experience. was how I wanted to present them. Then I met “It helps them learn all facets of the business Laura Amandes, who had previously worked at a big Arabian Nights show in Florida,” Montana said. from those looking to get into horse entertainment to the production side of things with the lights and “I hired her and then on my birthday, she music,” Reynolds said. surprised me with a show. She had trained my stallion. It was the most moving thing I’ve ever seen, Montana is celebrating 17 years of entertaining the public and presenting talented performers and so I decided that’s what I wanted to do,” she said. of course her exquisite horses. And Montana did. Her love for animals has inspired her to open It began with small shows at a variety of Lollipups Pet Resort, a luxury daycare, boarding locations until the current property became and grooming facility in Delavan. Decorated in available. Now, Montana has a crew of about 10 true Disney style the dogs experience individual people that run the shows, which feature about 25 enclosures, inside and outside runs, and of course horses, each trained in specific disciplines. the “yellow brick road.” “It’s amazing that the show is done by a very She continues to prove her independence and small staff. They do everything from beginning to entrepreneurship in the spirit of new ideas. She’s end and a lot in between,” she said. not done yet look for more to come! “All of our shows have something that appeals During the warmer months, between late May to anyone, including our holiday show. Kids like and late October, guests can also visit Animal the unicorns and entertainment while adults enjoy Gardens – featuring a baby animal barn, a wildlife the music and are impressed with the talent,” exhibit, a petting zoo and more. Reynolds said. Price breaks are available year-round for groups Reynolds said though the older adults enjoy the classic music selections, the shows feature a variety and parties as well as dinner-show packages and backstage pass options. including popular, modern pieces. For more information about The Dancing Montana said live shows are fading, making Horses Theater, 5065 Highway 50, Delavan, call what she offers even more important to continue. 262-728-8200, visit thedancinghorses.com. “It costs too much overall, especially with animals. We’re one of the few things remaining • See their ad on page 26 • that families can do as far as seeing a live show,” STAFF WRITER
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Lauber’s Ice Cream Parlor in East Troy Lauber’s Ice Cream Parlor was started 46 years ago by owner John Lauber, one of the founders of the neighboring East Troy Railroad Museum. Lauber’s is an authentic, 1920s drug/corner store complete with marble soda fountain and booths, assembled using component from numerous stores, primarily from the Milwaukee area. John’s goal was to create an authentic atmosphere so customers would feel they were entering the store in 1920. Much of the equipment used to create your treats today – shake mixers, scoops, dispensers, etc. – is from the 1930s and 1940s. The cabinets along the wall showcase a collection of old products and ice cream serving items, including scoops, malt mixers, warmers and dispensers. The parlor also has a large selection of old-time candy and 78 rpm jukebox. Table service is offered and all ice cream treats are served in old-style glass dishes. Lauber’s offers more
than 20 flavors of malts and shakes. Popular items are the Timber Lee (chocolate and peanut butter) and the Toonerville (mint chocolate chip and fudge). Among the array of sundaes are the Happy Hollow (a small Dusty Road and Turtle served in a banana split dish), Shetering Oaks (four scoops of mint chocolate chip, hot fudge, marshmallow, whipped cream and jimmies) and the Tortoise (a large turtle with seven scoops of ice cream, lots of butterscotch and hot fudge, pecans and whipped cream). All sundaes are topped with whipped cream, nuts or jimmies and a cherry. All phosphates are made individually with syrup and seltzer and hand mixed. Lauber’s serves original Green River as well as 11 other flavors and any combination you wish. Lauber’s is a seasonal business, open May through October. Visa and Master Card are accepted.
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FROM TOP: A special treat during the holiday show at The Dancing Horses Theater is an appearance by the horse Celestia, in costume as a unicorn, shown with Suzette Springer; For 46 years, Lauber’s Ice Cream Parlor has been dishing out delicious ice cream treats in an authentic 1920’s setting. Lauber’s is adjacent to the East Troy Railroad Depot on Church street, just a short walk from the East Troy Village Square. SUBMITTED PHOTOS Family Owned & Operated
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James R. Taylor & Sons
Jim and Stevie Taylor are third-generation owners at James R. Taylor and Sons in East Troy. The company provides services in southeastern Wisconsin for roofing, siding, windows, remodeling, additions and new home construction. TRACY OUELLETTE Family Owned & Operated
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Building a community connection AREA BUILDER, REMODELER PRIORITIZES CHARITABLE WORK
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For Jim and Stevie Taylor, owners of James R. Taylor and Sons in East Troy, being small business owners in a small town means being part of the community in more ways than just providing a service. “We’re family owned and operated and we’re part of this community,” Jim Taylor said. “We care about the community. We live in the community. We’re happy here. We’ve raised our kids here. We have a great business here and we want to give back, not just to our customers, but to everyone.” Being a multi-generational business is a source of pride for the Taylors and a testament to their commitment to quality workmanship and community connections. One of the family’s charity efforts is entering its seventh year, the Putting Our Military on Top grant program gifts a new roof to a Walworth County veteran in need. Nominations are open until April 1 with the new roof installed in spring (see sidebar for additional information). Since its inception, six Walworth County veterans have been awarded a new roof. They are: Dennis Bolles, 2019; Ted Cvikota, 2018; Amanda Debaere, 2017; Larry Weber, 2016; Phil Schultz, 2015; and Francis Brady, 2014.
Helping the kids
Jim said supporting the area’s youth is a priority with the company and family getting involved with school activities, athletics and events, often donating money and/or labor for various needs. One such occasion was the 2019 Walk of Terror charity haunted house put on annually
by Jeff and Vicki McKone. Last year, the McKones wanted a roof for the haunted house instead of the tarps they had previously used. “Taylor and Sons and O’Leary actually had crews to come set up for us. They paid their guys and brought crews over to help us out, which we couldn’t thank enough,” Jeff McKone said last fall. McKone said the addition of the wood roof was a blessing last year because the bitter weather would have been too much for the tarps. The Taylors have big plans this year with a new program that is still in the planning stages. “We feel like we’re very blessed and just want to give back, and hopefully, starting this year, we’re going to start a scholarship program for people who aren’t going to college or technical school, but want to enter the trades,” Jim said. When he began to think about a scholarship program, Jim said he wanted to do something for the kids who weren’t college-bound. “That’s how we’re going to approach this,” he said. “We want to get it set up and have it continue each year like the Military on Top program.”
about this community.” Recently, Taylor and Sons was the general contractor for the East Troy Brewery’s major renovations needed to turn a former bank building into the brewpub. “They were such a big part of the project,” brewery owner Ann Zess said. “They believe in East Troy and believed in the project. Supporting local businesses They worked side by side with us right from In addition to the company’s commitment conception to the end.” to the local children, Taylor and Sons is a Zess, who owns the East Troy Brewery proponent of supporting local businesses. with her husband, Ted, said the Taylors made “We like to stay local with all our business the long construction project bearable with and advertising because we like to support the Jim and Stevie’s positive attitudes, which other businesses in East Troy,” Jim said. “We seems to be contagious. support the local newspapers, the chamber, “I can’t say enough about them or their local events, local nonprofits … we care workers,” Ann Zess said. “Their workers
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emulate them. They’re all so kind and considerate. The way they work is just amazing, really. They were such a huge support for us.” “The company is only as good as the guys working here,” Jim said. “It couldn’t be done if we didn’t have the employees that we do.” Some of those employees have been with the Taylors for 20 years, Jim said. “And now, my daughter (Haley) and son (Jim III) are in it,” he added. Haley Taylor is the marketing manager for the company and Jim III is still in high school, but is involved with a work/school program with the company.
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Military on Top grant accepts nominations
James R. Taylor and Sons Inc., of East Troy, offers a new, no-cost roof to one lucky Walworth County military veteran each year with its Putting Our Military on Top grant program. The nominee will be notified in May of 2020, according to Taylor. Through their Military on Top program, Taylor and Sons is accepting nominations through April 1. Nominees must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen and a resident of Walworth County. He/she must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces either with the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, National Guard or as a reservist in any of the branches. Nominations can be made by anyone, including the nominees and must include a photo of the house. Entries will be accepted by mail only; no hand delivered, overnight, courier, emailed or faxed nominations will be accepted. The nominee must own the home and be current on mortgage or loan payments on the property. Nomination forms and instructions can be picked up at the Taylor and Sons office, 2115 Division St., East Troy, or online at www. jrtaylorandsons.com.
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FROM TOP: The options for flooring and wall treatments are almost endless. James R. Taylor and Sons can help homeowners design a space that fits their needs and lifestyle; Dennis and Kim Bolles (center) were the 2019 Military on Top recipients of a free roof from James R. Taylor and Sons in East Troy. Dennis Bolles served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was on the front lines during the Vietnam War. Pictured with the recipients are Stevie and Jim Taylor.
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Rauland Agency offers experience and knowledge Realtor Bob Rauland’s life wealthy lakefront families and in the Lake Geneva area began property owners for the past in 1943 when his family bought 60 years. a cottage in Buena Vista Park. When Bob began his career In 1952 his parents bought in real estate in 1961, Big Foot a lakefront home at 382 N. prairie Farmland was selling Lakeshore Drive, Fontana. The for about $100 per acre. Prairie lakehouse was a large two-story farmland values had reached stucco home. a value of $10,000 per acre His parents paid $16,000 for as of the end of 2016. During the property, $195 per foot of the past 60 years the Rauland lake frontage. In 1954 they sold Agency has had farm sales in the home for $26,000, which excess of 10,000 – plus acres equates to $317 per foot of Lake of Farmland in Walworth and frontage. Rock counties. In 1978 a 13.5-acre lakefront The Rauland offices were Bob Rauland estate with 700 feet of lake purchased by Bob in 1961 frontage, 20 rooms, swimming pool and for the establishment of his real estate and guest residence sold for $775 per foot of insurance businesses. The history of the lake frontage. Things have dramatically buildings dates back to the late 1800s when changed over the years. In 1985 lakefront the buildings were the home of Woodman’s property sold for about $2,500 per foot. Insurance Co., Walworth’s first library, the Lakefront property reached its high of Masonic Center and two grocery stores. $30,000- plus and has since settled back to The two buildings have been the home $24,500 to $27,500 for riparian-right lake of the Rauland Agency, Inc. Realtors for 60 frontage per frontage foot. years. Rauland has been called “the grandfather of real estate” in Walworth County. Are you ready to sell your home? Grandfathers are people who are gentle, Selling your home doesn’t have to be honest, caring and enjoy making people a daunting experience. A great looking happy. That’s a pretty good description exterior is important. of this Realtor. Bob personally had the “Curb appeal is huge,” says Connie opportunity to know and work with many Poggensee, a Realtor with The Rauland
The Rauland Agency, Inc. Realtors does business the old-fashioned way – “We earn it.”
Agency. “Your home has to look great because you’ll get the best price for the market if it’s all cleaned up and looking nice. Those are suggestions that we give people when we first look at their properties.” Bob Rauland likes to provide sellers with a recommendation of where the house should be priced. “If it’s not priced right, potential buyers are going to look somewhere else,” Rauland says. “Everyone is going to change something in the house, whether it’s the flooring or the countertops. But, if your home has good bones, and if you have the basics, and your home is priced right, it should sell between 60 and 120 days.” The inventory of homes around Geneva, Delavan and Lauderdale Lakes for the spring of 2020 is untypically low. Properties don’t enter the market very often, and when they do, people hurry to scoop them up. If you are planning to sell your home in 2020 it’s important to be prepared. It’s also important to listen to your Realtor and pay attention to marketing in your communities. • For more information, see their ad on page 18 •
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“We’re the fourth generation,” Haley said. “My cousins, myself and my brother are all involved. This truly is a family owned and operated business and we really do value our relationships with out customers and our community.”
A bit of history
James said he is the third generation to own the company and he moved it to East Troy in the early 1980s. The Taylors employ about 20 people, including workmen and office staff. Along with roofing, Taylor and Sons offers remodeling services, with a showroom in East Troy, window replacement, siding, kitchens and baths, and new construction. “We can do pretty much anything in the house,” Haley said. “We have experienced carpenters who are very knowledgeable in the construction field and can pretty much do anything.” “They can come in and we can do plans from the ground up,” Jim added. “We can design and build anything from kitchens and baths to remodels to full houses. With the showroom, it’s kind of like one-room shopping for our customers and we can help them design what they want.” James R. Taylor and Sons is on the East Troy Village Square at 2115 Division St. For more information, call 262-6427970, visit www.jrtaylorandsons.comm stop by the showroom.
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Burtness Chevrolet has been a fixture in southern Wisconsin since it was first established by Elmer Burtness in 1921 as a small Chevrolet dealer attached to a Standard Oil gas station in Orfordville. Today Burtness is a major name in auto dealerships in the area and encompasses a variety of automobile brands, giving local customers a full shopping experience. With the original Chevrolet dealership still located in Orfordville, there are also two additional dealerships in Whitewater, Burtness Chevrolet, Buick and GMC, and Burtness Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram. Today the dealerships are owned and managed by Matt and Brian Bowditch who maintain the same quality of service that has been offered to their customers throughout the years. Matt manages the Whitewater locations while Brian oversees the Orfordville location. “My father, John Bowditch, purchased Burtness Chevrolet, the original franchise in Orfordville from Elmer’s son, Glen, in 1976 and began to build the business as we know it today,” said Matt Bowditch. “Because the Burtness name was so well known and appreciated by customers, my father chose to keep the Burtness name on the business.” “My dad’s goal was to provide the best service for his customers. To do that he began with the staff who worked with the prospective customer to help them find the right vehicle for their needs. His staff was composed of the best employees he could find,” said Bowditch. “He always considered his employees part of his family. We have continued to follow this policy. We spend almost as much and sometimes more time with our fellow employees than we do with our families.”
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business after college, it was not surprising that John decided it was time to expand. It was in 2007 that he opened the Whitewater Chevrolet dealership. “My dad passed away in 2015 and Brian and I decided to carry on their family’s legacy and continue to run and expand the business while keeping the interest of the customer at the forefront,” Matt Bowditch said. “We expanded in 2017 with the purchase of the Zingg Automotive Group that brought Buick, GMC, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles into our franchise.”
He also provided high quality repairs by knowledgeable technicians to keep the vehicles running well. He expected to far exceed his customers’ expectations and with his staff and his customer-focused quality, his reliable team allowed him to do just that. “Our Service Department today is the best. We have factory certified ASE Master Certified technicians. Training protocols are always followed when servicing a vehicle,” CHOICES ABOUND Bowditch said. With both of his sons joining the family Purchasing a new automobile is often
an exciting and yet scary event as so many choices have to be made. Years ago, according to Matt, there weren’t the number of options available there are today. Black wall tires or white walls, a six-cylinder or eight-cylinder engine, radio or no radio, or air conditioning for a really luxurious car were the main choices. “Tech has changed all of that,” Bowditch said. “Who would have thought Apple play, sensors to change lanes, back up screens, GPS and all those other technology items would make the choices a customer must make more difficult and costlier. In the next few years there will be even more tech
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FROM TOP: The popular Ram pickup truck is artfully displayed in front of the Burtness dealership. Pickup trucks are very popular in the Wisconsin region. Over the years the cabs have expanded to accommodate more people; Brothers Matt and Brian Bowditch pose in front of the Burtness dealership sign. Matt manages the Whitewater dealerships while Brian oversees the Chevrolet dealership in Orfordville. NEXT PAGE: Brian Bowditch, owner and manager of Burtness Chevrolet Buick and GMC, displays the popular Chevrolet Equinox in the showroom. SUV’s and pickup trucks remain the top sellers at this dealership. PHOTOS COURTESY OF BURTNESS Family Owned & Operated
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changes to the vehicle available.” Over the years, the style of automobiles and their sizes have changed. The sedan was the most popular style for families for many years with ample room for the parents and kids to travel. Then they went through station wagons, mini-vans and now, as many brands are discontinuing the sedan, it is the SUV that is the leading vehicle available. “One of the reasons SUV’s are popular is because sitting up higher gives better visibility,” Bowditch said. “Many people find they can get in and out of the vehicle more easily than from lower vehicles. Also all-wheel drive makes traveling through the winter safer.” As everyone becomes more “green minded” the introduction of the electric powered cars has begun to take hold. According to Bowditch, they do not sell a lot of the electric powered automobiles in the area. “Electric charging stations have not made their way into the area,” he said. “Being a more open area the need for an electric charge to complete your journey could leave one stranded if there is not a place to recharge. A few places have them.”
FRIENDLY FACES Customers of Burtness are greeted in a friendly manner as the sales staff welcomes them to the showroom. Many of the prospective customers are greeted by name for it is often not their first visit. The sales staff is also often greeted by name. “Our employees are usually long term and build a relationship with their clients, often selling them several vehicles over
the years,” Bowditch said. “One of our salesmen, Tom Wegner, has been selling Chevrolets for 42 years. There are not many people who walk into the dealership that he doesn’t know.” The pickup truck has always been a popular vehicle in the Wisconsin area. Originally the pickups had small cabs with a single seat. Today the pickup is one of the most popular vehicles. “They are a lifestyle vehicle,” Bowditch said. “Many people have them to tow their trailer with their boats. The trucks have changed their cabs and now are offered in two door extended cabs with room for the whole family, so many advance from a sports styled car to the pickup.” The more fuel-efficient four- and sixcylinder engines have taken over as the engine of choice. Today a half-ton pickup truck will come with the fuel-efficient four-cylinder engine. According to Bowditch, more will change in the next five years as technology continues to advance. When asked about self-driving cars, Bowditch said that while they will make progress in the larger cities, he feels it will be a while before they are available to work in rural areas. “They use the yellow center lines to guide them and if you have driven much on country roads you will notice that many of those roads are not striped.”
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT The commitment to the community at Burtness goes beyond selling cars. They offer an apprenticeship program with the high school. They have also provided a
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college scholarship for a student who is interested in a future in the automotive industry. They also provide the first tool set for apprentices. Toys for Tots is regular beneficiary of the dealership’s efforts. This year, the staff and customers were able to provide enough toys to fill the back of two pickup trucks with another pickup truck filled by the Orfordville dealership. “(It’s) always a little competition between brothers,” Brian Bowditch said. In the fall the workers and their families are invited to a family farm in Johnstown where they enjoy a Fall Pumpkin Fest with hayrides and pumpkin picking for the children. “When products are similar it is the dealer that makes the difference,” Bowditch said. “Establishing long-term
relationships are important. The average customer will purchase five to six vehicles over 20 years and seven over a period of 35 years. We want our customers to be so satisfied with both the products and service that they will return to us for these purchases. “We are a team and a family.” Burtness Chevrolet, Buick and GMC is at 1389 W. Main Street in Whitewater. Reach them by phone at 262-473-6060 or visit online at www.burtnesschevrolet. com. Visit the website for hours for sales, service and parts and to meet the staff. Burtness Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram is at 1421 W. Main in Whitewater. For more information, call 262-473-3072.
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The picturesque Red Oak Restaurant in Bristol has only been open since 2016 yet it has become well known for its beautiful setting and its unique menu, which was developed using organic standards and locally produced foods. “The original part of the building was built in 1934 as a tavern,” said Adeline Carney, who with her daughter Mary Acuna are the current owners. “The building’s original owner lived upstairs above the tavern in an apartment that did not have a kitchen. The business was bought and sold over time until an Illinois couple purchased the property around 1990 and added a dining room, expanded the kitchen, and built large garages to be used as storage areas, basically a walk in pantry.” According to Carney, this couple reopened the business as Whispering Oaks, a popular place to dine, and ran it for about 15 years. Then it again went through a series of owners. Opening and closing with regularity. It was then that Carney and Acuna began to consider opening a restaurant on
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just starting out here,” Brandon said. “So, we went around to distilleries, learning When Tammie and Brandon about the process Begotka moved to Waterford 10 We saw years ago, they quickly connected and meeting opening a business people.” with the community. in the downtown as What they “In that time we have really found was been passionate about this the next step for us. many of the community,” Brandon Begotka It was time to roll up small, local said. “We’ve created two our sleeves and get distilleries community events in that time were run by something going on and volunteered a lot of hours people just like with community organizations.” Main Street. them. The couple and their three – Brandon “They were boys attend Waterford’s Living Begotka family oriented and Water Lutheran Church and said community oriented like the connections they have in the community stem from their desire we are,” Brandon said. “What we found is their tasting rooms to serve. were upscale cocktail lounges “Our faith has led us to give that were really accessible to as much as we can,” Brandon anyone, any age.” Begotka said. The Begotkas recently decided Brandon said they also liked to expand their community efforts the idea of creating a tangible product that is from Waterford. to the business side of things “That is a big part of the plan, and are opening a distillery, the to have something made right Waterford Stillhouse, this year. “One thing we’ve consistently here in town,” he said. seen is that this vibrant community, with its amazing people, doesn’t have a downtown LOCAL PRODUCTS ONLY that reflects that,” Brandon said. The Begotkas plan to produce “We saw opening a business in vodka and flavored vodka at the downtown as the next step the Waterford distillery and for us. It was time to roll up our they have contracted with sleeves and get something going 45th Parallel Distillery in New on Main Street.” Richmond to provide bourbon Brandon said he and Tammie for the establishment. decided that if they wanted to see a “Bourbon has to be aged revitalized downtown district, they and because we don’t have our were going to have to step up. permit yet, we need to have it EXPLORING “We’re leading by example,” produced there so it’s ready for WATERFORD Brandon said. “We’re bringing when we open,” Brandon said. in a place where friends and the The distillery will serve its The Begotkas also have community can interact in the vodkas and bourbon onsite along plans to offer patrons an downtown.” with craft sodas. “Explore Waterford” manual “We’ll be offering both to get to know the downtown alcoholic and non-alcoholic craft area. A PERSONAL drinks,” Brandon said. “With the new village CONNECTION But more importantly to the ordinance, people can walk Begotkas is to provide a family Downtown Waterford has around with their drinks and been under a redesign for the past friendly atmosphere where every check out the downtown,” feels welcome. couple of years, with extensive Brandon said. “We’re also “That’s one of the negative roadwork, signage and new going to have fishing poles lighting along with a new bridge things we have heard – not people can check out to fish in another bar in Waterford,” over the Fox River. the river and nets for the kids The Begotkas wanted to create Brandon said. “But we’re not to catch butterflies and frogs. just another place to drink, something to counter the loss We want them to connect with that’s not what this is about. It’s the nature of this area as well of personal interaction between about offering a gathering place as each other. people in the newly renovated for everyone to connect and downtown. Brandon said work on the experience the downtown.” “In this day and age, we feel exterior of the building, at 228 The Waterford Stillhouse like a lot of social interaction is E. Main St., will begin soon won’t serve food, but patrons online and we’re losing spaces with interior work to follow will be welcome to bring food to get together to interact facewith the goal to be up and in from local establishments or to-face,” Brandon said. “So, we running sometime this summer. even have food delivered. The started thinking about what kind “We see the greater plan in distillery will only have its own the downtown and think it has of business we could do that products for sale. would bring people together.” a lot of potential with beautiful “We will hold a liquor license green space, a brewery going The Begotkas considered a and offer the products we make few options, but the idea of a into the fire building and the onsite, but we won’t have distillery was one of their early new park and we’re really outside alcohol or beer or wine,” excited to collaborate with thoughts that stuck with them. “It’s a new trend in Wisconsin, Brandon said. them,” Brandon said. EDITOR
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the site. Living nearby they often passed it on their way out to dinner and felt it would be nice to have somewhere close for local people to enjoy a good meal. The idea of opening a restaurant there slowly evolved. Acuna, an IT specialist, and Carney, a retired counselor for adolescents with drug abuse problems, began the job of turning the building into a locally sourced farm to table restaurant that offers interesting and tasty foods.
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“Both Mary and I had been waitresses at some time in our lives, but that was the extent of our knowledge of running a restaurant,” Carney said. “Fortunately we had the help of Heidi Naef as our manager, who had experience in this field.” Together they worked, learned, and put together a good team, which included the hiring of a creative chef. Their menus are changed every two months or so and reflect the seasonal foods available at the time. “We try to purchase everything we cook locally from farms, which follow organic standards,” Carney said. “At times because of weather we have to go further out for our ingredients but we always look for those raised under organic standards.” With hundreds of small farms, breweries, distilleries and bakeries in Wisconsin finding locally sourced foods that meet their standards is dependent on the season. As stated on their menu, “By celebrating the craft, creativity, and hard work that is happening in our backyard, we can reduce the miles our food travels and improve the quality of the dishes we’re serving. We source our ingredients with a preference and priority to locally produced items using sustainable and organic methods, and humanely raised animals.” Many of the suppliers are well known names in the area. Eggs from Yuppie Hill, fruit from Brightonwoods Orchard, bison from Pierson Bison, meats from Wilson’s Farms, and cheese from Hook’s are but a few of the local suppliers used by The Red Oak Restaurant. The property was purchased in March of 2016 but did not open as a restaurant until September. “Even then we were not sure that we were ready but it was time,” said Carney. “We tried for a soft opening with little advertising and were shocked when 65 people showed up the first night we were open to the public. Not everything went completely smooth. All orders had to be written by hand and taken to the kitchen. The staff did their best but they had not worked together long enough for everything to run smoothly.” “Things will happen,” Naef, the manager, added. “It isn’t what happens but how you handle it that is important.” In the end the customers were happy and many have continued to return. “We have built our restaurant around a no-tipping model,” Carney said. “Instead of paying servers the minimum wage for servers of $2.33 per hour as required by the state – where they are expected to increase their income through tips – we pay them a living wage. “We add 20 percent hospitality charge to the bill to pay for the higher wages to our servers and all kitchen staff,” Carney added. “This way everyone works as a team. There are no your tables or my tables. Everyone pitches in with whatever
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needs to be done whether it is refilling water glasses or bringing out plated meals.” According to Adeline, the employees like this method because they are assured that even if it is a very slow night, they will still receive reasonable pay.
as it is served with sautéed cremini mushrooms, in a red wine and mushroom reduction sauce. The tenderloin is then topped with herb butter and served with potato croquette and roasted parsnips.
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Among of the highlights of The Red Oak Restaurant are the twice-yearly Farm Dinners. These dinners are held off site – in June at Brightonwoods Orchard, Brighton, and in September at Yellow Dog Farms in nearby Paris. The Friday fish fry offers a choice “These are very popular events and of baked or beer-battered cod, or pansell out quickly so watch the website and When entering the dining room the seared or beer batter walleye. A limited Facebook page to make your reservation as first sight is the beautiful stone fireplace children’s menu is available at all times. soon as they are available,” Carney said. with a welcoming fire. Overhead a unique The restaurant is open for dinner Wine dinners are held at various times chandelier made from a Korean lilac bush on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and throughout the year and are also popular. and intertwined with soft small white Saturday. On Saturday and Sunday Red The Red Oak also serves special brunches lights adds a unique look and warmth to Oak offers a brunch menu with a variety on Easter, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. the room. of choices such as traditional eggs, In addition to the usual dinners offered, The view from the windows is homemade sausage or bacon, roasted The Red Oak also offers private parties for beautiful whatever the time of the year. potatoes and Wild Flour Country bread. showers, anniversaries, business meetings The white snow clinging to the trees A traditional Wisconsin choice is the and any other event on days when the and covering the ground in winter or the apple cinnamon and cranberry stuffed restaurant and staff are available. beautiful green leaves and grass in the French toast, topped with whipped The Red Oak gives back to the summer each offer a unique and peaceful cream and fresh mint and served with community. The first two nights it was view for diners. In the summer customers pure Wisconsin maple syrup and butter. open, all profits were donated to Walk have the option to dine out on the patio Lox and poached eggs or a vegetarian in My Shoes, Kenosha, which supplies when the weather permits. The patio will breakfast bowl offer alternative choices. seat 40 patrons. The goal of the restaurant is to prepare food and clothing for those in need. The organization especially works with those Original artwork by local artists is a meal that meets your taste and health who have aged out of the foster system featured on the walls of the dining room. desires. Red Oak can provide a vegan and single mothers who have no means of These artworks are for sale with the option or prepare a gluten-free option. support. entire cost going to the artist. “We do It is not only the food that is locally The Red Oak composts vegetable this to support local artists,” Naef said. sourced when possible. A visit to the bar Each menu offers a variety of foods. reveals that half the liquors on display are kitchen scraps and sends its fry oil out to Shrimp with parmesan grits, Bison local bourbons, vodkas and whiskies. The be converted to biodiesel fuel. The owners hope to help reduce the 7 million tons meatballs with fettuccine in a rich cream beautiful bar is a great place to enjoy a of food waste that currently ends up in sauce, braised lamb shank served with before-dinner drink. Each month, on the landfills to near zero. creamy polenta are among a few of the second Saturday, Naef offers a cocktail current menu selections. class where she will teach how to prepare The Red Oak Restaurant is at 4410 200th Avenue in Bristol. It can be “Two of the items that never cease to one of her unique cocktails. Classes are reached at 262-857-8588 or online at please are our airline chicken or our hand- limited to eight participants. cut beef tenderloin,” Carney said. “Airline On Wednesday and Thursdays consider theredoakrestaurant.com or on Facebook to learn more. The Red Oak is open for chicken is so called because it is a chicken the Gotta Run takeout specials. A variety dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday breast with the wing in place giving it the of dinner choices are available to make and Thursday. On Friday and Saturday, appearance of a flying chicken. Paired dinner a snap at home on these nights. dinner is served from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. with parsnip risotto, and roasted carrots For those eating in-house, a special treat Plated Brunch selections are served on and parsnips and sautéed spinach, it is a on Thursdays includes entertainment by Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 tasty and healthy dinner choice. “ Joe Diamond a magician and mind reader The tenderloin filet cannot be beat whose act sparks laughter and amazement. p.m.
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Local couple offers sales of discount furniture by Sandra Landen Machaj CORRESPONDENT
Another option for people looking to update the furniture in their homes is BoxDrop at 23 S. Walworth Street in downtown Elkhorn. BoxDrop is a national wholesaler that works with a variety of companies to clear overstock and closeout items for major manufacturers. However, local stores are individually owned. Kristy and Rob Klein began their venture into owning a business by opening a BoxDrop store in Milwaukee. “Then the recession came and people weren’t purchasing new furniture,” Kristy said. “So we dropped out of the business. I went back to nursing and Rob found a new job in his field as a production planner.” But when the economy turned around, the Kleins decided it was time to chase their dream of owning a business again. This time they opened a BoxDrop in their hometown.
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“We opened about four years ago with 8,000 square feet of warehouse space,” Kristy said. Several months ago the space on Walworth Avenue just in front of their warehouse space became available. It was perfect for them to add this large retail showroom, where the furniture and bedding could be well displayed and local shoppers would have easier access. A large display of sofas and mattresses greet visitors, and there are spaces for bunk beds and dining room tables. “All of the furniture we have is supplied by a national wholesaler who works with major manufacturers to help them clear overstock and closeout items,” Kristy said. “We work to keep our overhead low so that we may offer our items at 30 percent to 80 percent below the expected retail rates.” And they keep advertising to a minimum. “Most of our customers come from referrals from other customers who have been so satisfied with our products and services, and especially by being able to purchase the furniture they like at lower prices,” she added. Before opening the showroom on Walworth Street, customers made
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FROM TOP: Kristy and Rob Klein, owners of BoxDrop Mattress and Furniture, Elkhorn, stand in their display room among the many sofas. The couple opened the showroom last year; Today’s bunk beds are not the bunk beds of old where two twin beds were placed one on top of the other. Today’s styles include a top twin bed with a full sized bed below. OPPOSITE: Boxdrop Mattress and Furniture is located at 23 E. Walworth Street in downtown Elkhorn. The store offers a large selection of home furniture and mattresses at reasonable prices. SANDRA LANDEN MACHAJ Family Owned & Operated
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appointments to meet at the warehouse. This also kept overhead down because they were not paying salaries to salespeople just to wait for customers. “With the opening of the showroom on Walworth in the heart of town about six months ago, we have a lot of potential customers who just come in to browse and check out the merchandise on display,” Kristy said. “So now we are open daily to encourage customers to come in and find the furniture that most appeals to them. With new items arriving frequently, there is always something new and different on display.” The items most often replaced are the family or living room furniture and mattresses. According to industry standards, mattresses are replaced about every seven to eight years. Buying a mattress used to be a simple job. Go into the mattress store, test out the firmness of the mattress and pick the one that feels the best. “Today it is not that simple,” Rob Klein said. “There are a variety of types of mattresses. We carry many of the name brands, including Serta and Simmons. Because we carry closeouts from these major brands, these are not defective mattresses but top quality.” Today’s choices include the traditional spring mattress or a gel or memory foam variety. Popular now are the adjustable bases that allow the head and/or foot of the mattress to be raised. Perhaps you have considered an adjustable bed but thought it would require giving up your headboard or footboard “No need to worry about that,” Kristy said. “Today’s adjustable bed frames will fit
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into the regular frame you already have, so you don’t have to lose the headboard you love.” Although the showroom is large, it is packed with merchandise, especially in the sofa area. The owners try to keep as many styles on display as possible so that customers can see the various styles, fabrics and sizes to visualize them in their homes. There are many varieties of fabrics for the upholstered pieces. The microfiber and polyester blends make keeping the furniture clean easy even when being used regularly by adults and children. Leather is also a
durable option. “Many customers are afraid of leather because of past experiences,” Kristy said. “Often the past experience may not have been with real leather but with a fake product that looks like leather. Or it may have been poor-quality leather that just didn’t stand up. “We are always willing to spend time explaining the quality of the leather in the piece the customer is considering and explain which ones will work with their lifestyle, especially if it includes kids and pets,” Kristy added.
The Kleins also own a second store in Milton at 450 S. John Paul Road. “Managing both stores is a difficult job, but by working together as a team we are able to provide service to our customers,” Rob said. Customers may reach Dropbox at 262233-0324 or visit them on Facebook. The Elkhorn store is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. They are closed on Wednesdays.
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The last one around Family owned, independently operated by Tracy Ouellette EDITOR
Sue and Tom Schinke, owners of Lyle’s TV and Appliance in Elkhorn, take pride in the fact that they are the last independently owned appliance store in Walworth County. Being local, Lyle’s not only sells the appliances, but they deliver and service them as needed. “Our customers come from the local area not only Elkhorn but also the southern Wisconsin area and across the Illinois border to nearby towns such as Richmond and McHenry. We limit our delivery and service areas to approximately a 30 mile
See LYLE’S, Page 27 FROM TOP: Sue and Tom Schinke are the owners of Lyle’s TV and Appliance Center in Elkhorn. The family owned and operated business is the last remaining independently owned appliance store in Walworth County; Lyle’s TV and Appliance Center has had a presence in Elkhorn since the mid 1950s. Founded by the late Lyle Schinke, Lyle’s has provided quality appliances to homeowners in the southern Wisconsin area. The store is at 17 S. Washington St., Elkhorn. SANDRA LANDEN MACHAJ Family Owned & Operated
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You can’t beat the quality of Quality Custom Framing. Call Sue Budzien in East Troy to set up your personal appointment.
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radius so that we can offer the best in service,” Tom Schinke said. Lyle’s offers a wide variety of kitchen and household appliance in all price ranges. They also feature the Big Green Egg, one of the most popular grills out there. Lyle’s was opened by Tom’s father, Lyle Schinke in 1954 out of his home. “He later purchased the building at 17 S. Washington in Elkhorn where the business continues to grow,” Tom said. Tom joined his dad in 1973 and Lyle’s daughter-in-law, Sue, joined the business in 1996. Lyle was well known for his knowledge about the appliances he sold and also for the service that he offered to his customers, service that continues today. Lyle continued to actively work in the store until his retirement in 2006 when Tom and Sue, took over. Now as owners of Lyle’s, Tom and Sue have brought in other family members including their daughter.
KEEPING UP WITH THE TIMES With the advent of social media and the heavy presence of online marketing with those platforms, many mistakenly believe traditional marketing techniques have gone the way of the dodo. For Lyle’s, where and how to advertise is an important decision. “When you only have $1 to spend, you spend it wisely,” Lyle’s TV and Appliance owner Sue Schinke said. “You try to take turns in all the different advertising medias
to reach everyone you can.” Sue said they look at which customers they want to reach and then decide which media to use. “The questions are, ‘How am I going to get the attention of the people looking for the store?’ ‘Where’s the best fit?’” she said. For the Schinkes, the winning combination has included newspapers, magazines, radio, promotional branding, digital and social media. “We find that getting out into the community with all of this is what works,” Sue said. “We’re part of this community, so we like to support other local businesses like our newspapers and radio stations. “We also have found just setting up a booth at the local events like Ribfest is a great way to let people know we’re here. We put our name on the fence at the Walworth County Fair for two reasons. First, to support the fair and second, to let people know who we are.” Sue said the more “well-rounded” they try to be with their advertising, the better the response. “We also target our ads to who we’re selling to in that market,” she said. “If it’s a high-end magazine, we advertise our high-end appliances. For something like the Spirit (of Geneva Lakes) we advertise things like out Big Green Egg and our bedding. We tailor it to the publication.”
CONNECTING WITH OTHERS In the end, however, Sue said the real reason they advertise is to connect with the
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community and to do that they need to meet the community members where they are. “The older generation isn’t online as much as the younger one, so we need to be in both places,” she said. “This area is really family connected and we’re a familyrun business with strong family values. We’re fourth generation in here now and people know and trust us. “We’re not just about selling, we’re about taking care of our people.”
Lyle’s TV and Appliance at 17 S. Washington St. in Elkhorn. Store hours are 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 262-7233477, visit www.Lylestv.com.
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FROM TOP: You can’t beat the quality of Quality Custom Framing. Call Sue Budzien in East Troy to set up your personal appointment; The recently remodeled kitchen showroom at Lyle’s TV and Appliance Center displays a variety of high-end kitchen appliances including Wolff and Samsung brands.
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With spring in the air, it’s time to shake the winter cobwebs out of the home, dig into the heavy spring cleaning and tackle the repairs needed after a long hard winter. It’s time to get open the windows and enjoy the fresh, clean air of spring. But as people look at the number of tasks needed to turn a living space into the sparkling home, it becomes apparent that they either don’t have the time required to accomplish everything that needs to be done or may not have the skills to fix all the items that are in need of assistance. So where do you turn for that help? The first question is, “Where to begin?” Trying to find a cleaning team to handle the inside cleaning and a handyman or two, who can tackle the needed repairs may seem a difficult job.
Where does one find someone who is reliable and able to perform the needed tasks? The search does not need to be as difficult as one might expect.
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The BEST pizza in town SPANKY’S SIGNATURE DISH DRAWS PEOPLE FROM FAR AND WIDE by Jason Arndt
Allen seeks locally sourced ingredients However, a new opportunity opened right and food wherever possible. “We have really good food and all of our Matthew Allen yearned for the same in his neighborhood, which was the sale of sandwiches are great. Our burgers are fresh. pizza he enjoyed decades earlier in a small the former Happy Ours Bar & Grill at 485 They come everyday from Gooseberries in town outside of Columbus, Ohio. Jefferson Street in Waterford. Burlington,” he said. “We try to source as Allen, however, couldn’t find the quality Allen jumped at the chance and left his much as we can. We make our own crust cracker-thin crust he and his wife, Karen, job in the corporate world to transform the around their new home in Waterford for tavern into a venue for people to experience every morning, our dough is made fresh every morning, our cheese on the pizza about 20 years. the same pizza he savored while living in comes from businesses within a 50-mile “We missed the pizza from Ohio, real Canal Winchester, Ohio. radius.” cracker thin crust pizza, just great toppings,” said Matthew Allen. “You really can’t find Naming rights Growing popularity it around here, you have to drive to Racine, Allen, paying homage to his childhood Since July 2018, when Spanky’s started Kenosha or some place in Milwaukee.” nickname, renamed the place Spanky’s offering pizza, Allen has seen a steady climb The Allens, who raised their family with Sports Bar and Grill. in business and an influx of customers. sons, Jacob and Sam, in Waterford, decided “The first three months we were here, to bring the food closer to home and began we served fresh burgers, wings and upscale Some customers come from beyond Southeast Wisconsin, Allen said. exploring locations in Western Racine tavern fare,” he said. “Then we shut our “We have people traveling from all over County. kitchen down, ripped everything out and Initially, the Allens looked at the former redid the whole kitchen, put in a pizza oven the state now to try the pizza, which is great, we had a couple from Sheboygan that Coach’s Bar in Burlington, where they and all of the equipment that we needed.” heard about it. They stopped and had pizza envisioned opening a duckpin bowling alley The pizza, Allen said, is what sets his and have been back six times,” he said. featuring the pizza. establishment apart from others in the area The growing popularity has allowed “The cost and renovation was getting to and includes vegetarian and gluten free Spanky’s to increase its staffing from four at the point it just wasn’t feasible for us,” he options on its menu. its infancy to dozens today. said. “We loved the location and we liked Spanky’s offers three sizes of pizza “We have more than 30 employees, the space, but financially, it was not right for with more than 25 toppings as well as 10 which is amazing, when we started there us.” specialty pizzas. STAFF WRITER
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were just four,” he said, adding his son, Jacob, works full-time while Sam often tends the bar and helps in the kitchen when he is home from college. “It really is a family business,” he said. “All of my employees, they are my family.”
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Spanky’s Sports Bar and Grill isn’t limited to pizza, drinks and a place to catch the latest Brewers, Bucks or Packers game. The venue offers live music twice weekly with local and regional musicians featured on Thursdays and Saturdays. “It is a good time, it is fun and is a family atmosphere,” Matthew Allen said. “We have basketball teams, baseball teams coming here after tournaments.” FROM TOP: Karen and Matthew Allen own Spanky’s Bar and Grill, 485 S. Jefferson St., Waterford and has son Jacob (center) working full-time at the establishment. The family owned and operated restaurant has become a local favorite; Taco pizza is one of several options for customers at Spanky’s Bar and Grill in Waterford. JASON ARNDT Family Owned & Operated
For the love of all things Irish
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LAKE GENEVA SHOP OFFERS A TOUCH OR IRELAND by Tracy Ouellette EDITOR
For more than four decades, Flemings Ltd., in downtown Lake Geneva, has been offering treasures from the Emerald Isle with owners Kevin and Maureen Fleming focusing on quality products and personal service. “We know our regular customers by name and sometimes they just stop in to see what’s new and chat,” Kevin Fleming said. “That’s the key when you’re a small business. You have to have that personal relationship along with offering the items they want.” Fleming’s offers a wide variety of authentic Irish clothing, including wool sweaters, some handmade, hats, scarves, sterling silver jewelry, and sports wear from Irish teams. To stock the store’s shelves, the Flemings travel to Ireland every other year to purchase their merchandise. Both sets of the Flemings’ grandparents are from Ireland and the semi-annual trips are more than just shopping excursions. “We love it,” Kevin Fleming said. “We opened in 1976 so this will be our 44th year with the shop and the trips. We have relationships with the companies we buy from. We look for smaller companies. All we deal with are small, family-owned companies and some of them we have been purchasing from for two or three generations.” The Flemings know what will attract customers to their store and which Irish
companies can fill their orders. “We look for knit wear – sweaters and scarves and stuff like that – and we always look for smaller companies,” Kevin Fleming said. “We’re always on the lookout for small craft companies that do homemade items like pottery and jewelry. We want unique things.” The store also carries a line of clothing that is not from Ireland – a brand from Martha’s Vineyard called Vineyard Vines. The clothing features a whale insignia and has “Lake Geneva” written on it. Fleming said the clothing is popular in the summer when the lighter-weight cotton clothing comes out, even if there are no whales in Lake Geneva. The store is open seven days a week and stays busy, Kevin Fleming said, from Memorial Day through Christmas with a predictable uptick in March. “St. Patrick’s Day is March 17,” he deadpanned. “Just in case you didn’t know.” The store’s popular winter items include Irish sweaters, hats, scarves, capes and ponchos. Sterling silver jewelry, children’s sweaters and clothing, china, crystal, pottery and Irish foods can also be found on the shelves. “We carry some Irish food products, mainly chocolate, tea and oatmeal, but we have a fair amount of people who have either been to Ireland or are from Ireland who stop in once or twice a month for their treats,” Kevin Fleming said. Fleming’s also features Guinness clothing and artifacts, Irish rugby wear and
other sportswear from Ireland depicting its popular sports – “football” (American soccer) and Gaelic football – a cross between soccer and rugby. Kevin Fleming said many of the store’s customers are local people of Irish descent and natives of Chicago, which has a large Irish population. The shop’s customers know the history, culture and ancestry of Ireland, he added. “We have things for all ages here,” Kevin Fleming said. “We’re keeping up with the times and our doors are open everyday. For us, we’re still a family-owned business with customers that have been with us since we’ve opened 40 years ago. We want to continue that personal relationship and make new ones.”
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Stebnitz Builders – A FAMILY FOUNDATION FOR 48 YEARS Stebnitz Builders Inc. is celebrating its 48th year of service to Walworth and surrounding counties. Founded by Stan Stebnitz in 1972, original projects were limited to general carpentry work and the occasional addition. With the help of Stan’s three sons, Dave, Gary and Dan, the company grew and was recognized for its quality and integrity. “The three key principles my father committed to from the beginning resonate within our team today,” said Dan Stebnitz, production advisor and estimator for the company. “Always do what’s right, provide service like you expect to be served and NEVER walk-away from a project.” In 1985, the brothers approached their dad and purchased the business. They wasted no time implementing their growth plans, which began with a new headquarters in Delavan and an expansion of their service offerings. They also added key members to the team to further enhance the client experience, which was so important to each of them. The tradition of family ownership and involvement continued when Dave’s son, Chris Stebnitz, purchased the business in 2005 and became the company’s thirdgeneration owner. “Our team culture has the same goals today, to ensure our clients are well-served now and in the years to come,” Chris said. “That approach is something that’s critically important to our team and the family name. It’s a focus that will allow this company to continue my grandfather’s legacy by serving Walworth County for another 48 years.”
In an effort to be more easily accessible to their clients and allow for continued growth, Stebnitz Builders moved from their headquarters in Delavan to the hub of Walworth County at the interchange of highways 43 and 67. Their new location, 204 Commerce Court in Elkhorn, provides an easier access for clients traveling from anywhere in the county. Great designs and quality results are a time-proven standard at Stebnitz Builders. But, today, their focus has broadened, embracing 21st century technology to enhance the client experience. Communication, visually and verbally, with the use of tomorrow’s technology is taking the client experience to a whole new level. Collaborating through Houzz, 3-D design and virtual walk-throughs allow their clients to truly experience their renovated space before it even begins. An expansive presence on the internet, including social media sites, homeowner reference sites and a comprehensive website allow homeowners to gather great information about Stebnitz Builders and the plethora of products and materials they may be considering for their project. The company culture at Stebnitz Builders encourages regular client communication. Their team of consultants, production managers, carpenters and office staff all pride themselves on proactive and responsive communication. “Our clients want and deserve to be in-the-know. Remodeling can be a scary and invasive process; our level of regular communication and availability make us a 24-7 home advisor and information funnel
for our clients and homeowners. Phone, text, e-mail, go-to-meetings, messenger, and face-time, just to name a few, make us reachable and accessible,” Chris Stebnitz said. Delivering great client service and an exceptional client experience is evident by the many accolades and awards they’ve received. One such measurement is the use of Guild Quality, a third-party survey firm who contacts clients after project completion for an in-depth, detailed survey/ report about their remodeling experience. Those most recent results are constantly updated and accessible for all to see.
“We love the transparency Guild Quality provides us in our efforts to continually improve. Our 99% referral rate from those client surveys has earned us our seventh consecutive Excellence in Customer Service and another Guildmaster Award … I couldn’t be more proud of our team,” said Chris Stebnitz. If you are interested in a home improvement project of any size, reach out to them – they’ll be ready to listen! For more information, call 262-7237232, visit www.stebnitzbuilders.com.
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FROM TOP: Stebnitz Builders has been family owned and operated for nearly a half-century. The family and staff take pride in serving the community. Stebnitz Builders is at 204 Commerce Court in Elkhorn; Stebnitz Builders offers a large selection of design options for the home. SUBMITTED PHOTO Family Owned & Operated
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We’re committed to the community and our customers by John Hocking ADVANCED AUTO CLINIC
At Advanced Auto Clinic, we know the importance of family. Being familyowned and operated means respecting family values – honesty, integrity and a commitment to helping families and individuals with all their automotive needs. Advanced Auto Clinic was established on Sept. 1, 2003, by Tony Lynn. We are ASE certified, NAPA Automotive Center, and AAA approved, we employ only the most experienced mechanics in the area. Besides being a tire dealer, we offer repairs, wheel alignments, oil changes, air conditioning service, and a plethora of other automotive repair services. Come to us for the highest level of skill, a wealth of knowledge, and the experience that it takes to build a highly regarded automotive service business. Delavan is our home, and we take pride in doing our part to keep its drivers safe. Advanced Auto Clinic is a member of the Better Business Bureau, and the Delavan-Delavan Lakes Chamber of Commerce. AAC takes pride in our contributions to our community, sponsoring several youth sports teams. We also have been instrumental in bringing back the automotive program to Delavan High School by donating time, tools, equipment, and vehicles to the high school program to help in the education of the students. AAC also started an apprenticeship program to give students opportunities in the automotive field. This past November, we offered all
veterans and active military members half-price oil changes, as well as donating $5 for each oil change performed during November and gave the funds raised to the Vets Roll organization that sends veterans to Washington, D.C. Advance Auto Clinic also founded the “Deserving Rides” program that rewards a deserving person in the community with a safe and reliable vehicle. Our team of ASE certified technicians refurbish the vehicles and give them away to a nominated community member who consistently puts the needs of others before their own. Deserving Rides is just another way AAC gives back to our great community. This past December, we gave away our fifth vehicle and look forward to continuing this excellent program for many years to come. For our customers, we provide complimentary loaner cars, pick-up, and delivery, 0% financing for six months, full digital safety inspections with every service, three-year 36,000-mile nationwide warranty on all parts and labor, friendly professional customer service, clean and comfortable waiting area with complimentary beverages, free WiFi, secured after-hours customer drop off and pick up service. Our customer rewards program includes: free 24-hour towing roadside assistance, free oil change program, 3% off all purchases, as well as being rewarded for customer referrals. Advanced Auto Care is at 1101 Anne St. in Delavan. For more information, call 262-728-2944, visit www.aacdelavan.com.
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FROM TOP: Advanced Auto Clinic owner Tony Lynn (center front) and his family. Lynn opened the family owned and operated auto shop on Sept. 1, 2003; Owner of Advanced Auto Clinic Tony Lynn hands over the vehicle title to this year’s Deserving Rides recipient, the Rev. Todd Harder. Left: Master Mechanic Justin Hoffman works on a customer’s vehicle. SUBMITTED PHOTOS Family Owned & Operated
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Area bowling center focuses on community connections by Tracy Ouellette EDITOR
With spring break almost here and the kids off of school, many parents are looking for family activities. River City Lanes Bowling Center owner Chuck Torosian has just the place. “Some places aren’t that kid friendly, but we really want the kids and their families to stop in and have some fun,” he said. “We’re here for kids of all ages, from 5 to 85. We’re kind of a melting pot here with a lot of different folks from youth to students to families to working professionals to retired folks. It’s pretty cool.” Torosian and his wife, Theresa, opened River City Lanes in 2006. The facility also houses Bruno’s Restaurant, a banquet hall, bar/lounge and pro shop. The bowling center offers leagues and open bowling daily and has become a popular event venue in the area. “We can host any kind of party with any kind of budget,” Chuck Torosian said. “We have the full-service restaurant with Bruno’s so we can combine events in the banquet hall or restaurant with bowling events. It makes for a very family friendly venue.” Torosian added that people might want to call ahead for lane availability over the spring break and/or make reservations.
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For the Torosians, running the bowling center and restaurant is more than just
owning a business – it’s about being a part of the community. The bowling center hosts events all year long, some public like the annual Christmas in the Village craft show, and some private, like holiday parties for local companies. But one local business owner says the Torosians go above and beyond when it comes to hosting her events. Connie Lelivelt, owner of The Next Step Life Coach, works with young adults with special needs and said River City Lanes has become her only event venue because of the love and care her students receive. “Chuck is just amazing,” Lelivelt said. “He’s so giving and caring; he would do anything for anyone. He gives his services for my population over and over again. I can’t say enough good things about him.” One of the reasons Lelivelt said the facility works so well for her students is its accessibility. “It’s fully accessible which is just perfect for all my events. The entry, the bathrooms, the hall, we have no problems with students getting around,” she said. This is not by accident, Chuck Torosian said. “When we built the center, we wanted to be ADA compliant so we designed the entrance to our bowling center with automatic doors, we don’t have any steps to deal with. We went to great lengths to make
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FROM TOP: River City Lanes Bowling Center in Waterford offers bowling leagues, open bowling, a pro shop, full-service restaurant, bar and banquet hall. The bowling center, Bruno’s Restaurant and River City Lounge are open daily. For more information, visit bowlrivercity.com; Next Step Life Coach students Colleen Schauer (from left), Zeb Baumgart and Holly Woolleyat have fun at the Nov. 12 award ceremony for the No Fun Gutter Gang Bowling League at River City Lanes Bowling Center. Next Step owner Connie Lelivelt holds all her events at River City. TRACY OUELLETTE Family Owned & Operated
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Services offered
Springtime is a time when many people are ready to put their homes up for sale. But to do so, they need a really thorough cleaning to make their home shine and attractive to the prospective buyers. TruBlue can bring in a crew of workers who can complete the job efficiently in a reasonable amount of time so that the home can be placed on the market. Handling the major cleaning by oneself takes many hours and that means time away from family activities. Or perhaps there are things that need to be fixed before the home can be put up for sale. Perhaps they haven’t been fixed because the homeowner had neither the time nor ability to correct the problem. TruBlue will send the handyman who can complete the job in a timely manner. In addition to home cleaning, TruBlue also cleans and repairs commercial offices to assure a clean professional look for your business. The inside of the home is not the only part that shows winter neglect. The exterior may have maintenance needs, which have gone unchecked during the winter months. Deck staining, sealing and repair are popular jobs in the spring. A new coat of stain or repair of splintered boards will give the outdoor deck a fresh and exciting look. To help with those who don’t want to worry about ongoing home repairs and cleaning, TruBlue developed a program of monthly house care. They will come once a month and do any jobs that are needed to keep the home in excellent shape. Vacation homes and AirB &Bs are frequently cleaned by TruBlue. Not only do they complete a thorough cleaning after each vacationer ends their stay, they conduct an inspection to find any problems that need correction before the next guest arrives.
Home help for seniors
“I used to work in a nursing home and really loved it,” Susan said. “We had a rehabilitation center and I always wondered about the help these people had at home after they left the facility. Of course many used home health agencies to help with their physical recovery, but what about keeping their home in shape. “We have developed a Total House Care for the Elderly program that includes ‘Senior proofing’ the home so that older residents can remain safely in their homes as they age,” she continued. “We will go into the home and assess what is needed to allow the senior to be safe in the home and we will search for both obvious safety hazards and those less obvious and correct them. This may include needs such as the installation of bathtub or shower grab bars, being certain that all needed handrails on staircases are safe and replaced if they are not.” Among the services that can be contracted for TruBlue to complete is the installation of wheelchair ramps so senior residents can safely enter or leave their homes. One of the problems that seniors often have is the accumulation of excessive belongings resulting in the home being so packed with items that they cannot safely navigate through the space without danger of falling. The space available may be too tight to allow them to maneuver their walkers and they may try to move without them resulting in falls and injuries. “Helping these seniors who have become hoarders restore their homes to a pleasant living space where they can again invite friends and family in to visit makes a big
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change in their quality of life,” Susan said. “We had one lady who was so depressed by the state of her home but was unable to manage to put it in order. “We went in and worked with her, helping her to make choices of what she needed to keep and what should be recycled or just thrown out. Items that can be used by others are donated. We try to find places truly in need of the items such as a Woman’s Shelter or the Walworth County Resale Shop. It is always good to donate usable items to those in need.” Susan said the most important thing is to build trust with these people so that they realize that you respect them, their possessions and that their feelings are important. “We worked slowly with her on a weekly basis helping her to decide what to keep, what to donate and what should just be
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the company for their excellent work as a new franchise. This year they received the President’s Award, which is given to a franchise who believe in and follow the TruBlue Model. This includes helping new franchises by Staffed for service going and talking with them to answer any TruBlue in Elkhorn has three handy men questions they may have as they begin to on staff and five home cleaners. They are establish their own agency. They also are always looking for additional staff but are involved in testing new products and systems very particular about who they hire. as approved. TruBlue only uses products “We expect our employees to be good that are safe. Most of them are Proctor and workers who like Jeff and I care about people Gamble products that have been approved for and want to help them,” Susan said. “We also use in the home by TruBlue. Occasionally, expect our employees to have the same moral at customer request, they will use the homeowner’s choice of cleaning products. values that we do. If we don’t see it in them, TruBlue Total House Care is at 204 E. then we don’t hire them.” Recently Jeff and Susan were attending the Walworth St. in Elkhorn. Free quotes are available. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. TruBlue annual convention in Orlando and Monday through Friday. were again honored for their work. Last year For more information, call 262-239-4407. they were awarded the Rising Star Award by
trashed. As she made progress, you could see her demeanor improving and after she had everything in order, she decided to build a new home in another state where she would be closer to relatives,” Susan said.
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the center accessible; it was a priority for us,” he said. For Lelivelt, having a place with such accessibility gives her students the opportunity to socialize, learn new skills and have fun. Having people like the Torosians and their staff to help them put on the many events she holds throughout the year is a “blessing.” “We have our dances there and the Christmas concert, where Chuck donates the hall for practice and the concert, and other events,” Lelivelt said. “Anything we need, they will do for us, if they don’t have something, they’ll find a way to make it happen. I only hold my events there.” “Connie comes up with the ideas and we provide the space,” Chuck Torosian. But most importantly, Lelivelt said, is the change in the conversation in Waterford and the surrounding area in regard to people with handicaps. “He’s changed the attitude in Waterford about people with special needs,” Lelivelt said. River City Lanes Bowling Center is at 730 Corner Stone Crossing in Waterford. For more information, call 262-514-3663 and visit bowlrivercity.com.
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FROM TOP LEFT: Before: Living in a home such as this one loaded with clutter and mess can lead to isolation as the owner avoids letting others into the home; After: A team from TruBlue worked with the homeowner to organize and declutter the home, restoring it to an attractive and welcoming place to invite friends and family in to visit; River City Lanes owner Chuck Torosian greets a couple of longtime customers and friends, June Bossow (left), visiting from the state of New York, and Wendy Cain, Rochester.
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