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Two-year-old Shivani Muthu can’t resist the fountain outside the Riviera during the 2016 Venetian Fest in Lake Geneva. This year’s festival is celebrating its 55th run from Aug. 16 through 20. The annual event features a carnival, live music, water ski show, boat parade and an arts and crafts fair. VICKY WEDIG The Breeze
Lake Geneva Jaycees to host 55th Venetian Fest By Ryan Spoehr STAFF WRITER
For several decades, a mid-summer festival on the shores of Geneva Lake has put smiles on faces and given back to the community in the process. That event, the Lake Geneva Jaycees Venetian Festival, is poised for its 55th annual run. The festival runs from Aug. 16 through 20. Wednesday through Friday, the hours are 5 p.m. to midnight, and on Saturday and Sunday it runs from noon until midnight. The event has live music, a carnival, a water ski show, a boat parade and an arts and crafts fair. “The Lake Geneva Jaycees are proud of what we can do in the community and we are all just volunteers that want to make the Geneva Lakes area the best it can be. That starts by helping as many people as we can,” said Doug Bartz, a member of Lake Geneva Jaycees and co-chairman of Venetian Fest. This year will be the 23rd time the festival will have an arts and crafts fair. The fair will be at Library Park, just west of downtown Lake Geneva on Main Street and Highway 50 on Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. There will be 110 exhibitors and it will have free admission. The carnival will be from 5 to 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 16 and 17, 5 to 11:30 p.m. on Aug. 18, noon to 11:30 p.m. on Aug. 19 and noon to 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 20. It
will be in the Flat Iron and Seminary parks. Wristbands for $20 will be available on Aug. 16 and 17 from 5 to 10 p.m. and Aug. 19 from noon to 5 p.m. The sky will be lit on Aug. 20 at dusk with a fireworks display.
• Live Music
Another staple of the Venetian Fest, live music, will be featured throughout the entire five-day festival. “We’re looking forward to having new bands that are supposed to be great,” Bartz said. Those bands include Rod Toughcurls and the Bench Press, which will be on stage Aug. 18 from 8 p.m. to midnight. The performances have a $5 cover charge. Other musical acts will hit the stage at the same time Wednesday Thursday, Saturday and Sunday nights, and have a $5 cover charge as well. Bella Cain will perform Wednesday night. Cherry Pie will follow on Thursday night, the Too White Crew will perform on Saturday night and the Joe Marcinek Band will follow on Sunday night. Also hitting the stage will be Jimmy Nick from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Un-Hich’d from 3 to 6 p.m. These two shows have no cover charge. On Sunday, the Lake Geneva House of Music will present a show from noon to 6 p.m. All shows will be in the Jaycees
Entertainment Pavilion. Patrons must be 21 to enter.
• Hitting the water
Rounding out the weekend will be the annual Sunday evening attraction, the boat parade. This year, the boat parade will have a 1980s theme. To be a part of the parade, an entry form is available at venetianfest.com/boatparade. In the parade, first-, second- and thirdplace, and best-in-show awards will be presented.
• Other attractions
Venetian Fest will have a little something for everyone, including a Baggo Tournament and Water Ski Show. The Baggo Tournament is 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 19 at the Venetian Entertainment Pavillion. It is $40 per team, and has a double-elimination format. All of the proceeds from the tournament will go back into the community. There will also be a brat stand run by the Jaycees during the arts and crafts fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday in Library Park. Brats, hot dogs, soda, water, chips, pretzels and candy will be served.
• Helping causes
Proceeds from other festival events will also go back to the community.
“It’s about supporting the community,” Bartz said. “All the money goes back to nonprofits.” Organizations benefiting from the proceeds include the Lake Geneva police and fire departments, the Geneva Lakes YMCA, Badger High School scholarships, Cub Scouts, the United Way, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Lake Geneva Food Pantry and more.
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Tested in Fire Oakfire in Lake Geneva was torn down in January and replaced by a large contemporary style building. The expanded Oakfire features Neapolitan style pizza, sandwiches, salads and a full bar.
SANDRA LANDEN MACHAJ The Breeze
NEW OAKFIRE STAYS TRUE TO NEAPOLITAN STYLE By Sandra Landen Machaj CORRESPONDENT
If you haven’t walked along Wrigley Drive across from the Lake Geneva Public Beach lately, be prepared for an entirely new look on that street. The little house that used to be Scuttlebutts, then Oakfire, was torn down in January and replaced by a large contemporary style building that is now the home of the expanded Oakfire. David Scotny purchased the former building in 2014 and after some remodeling reopened as Oakfire in May 2015. “It gave us a chance to try out our new concept for the restaurant and evaluate whether our ideas would work before we closed again and tore the whole building down,” said Scotny, who is also general manager of the restaurant. “Most businesses do not have the opportunity to have a tryout. After being in business for almost two years, we learned what would work and how to build a better mousetrap” The rebuilding began with a teardown of the old building and, in spite of working through the winter, work progressed quickly,
according to Scotny. The relatively mild winter was certainly a factor in the successful construction. The new building is a contemporary structure that was built to incorporate the view and the feel of the lake.
A new pizza for the area
For Scotny, the desire to open a true Neapolitan style pizza restaurant became his passion. “I wanted to produce a pizza that has been made the same way for over 300 years,” he said. “I wanted to make a pizza that was made from scratch, cooked in a wood fire oven, using the freshest ingredients available.” Based his tryout in the former building, Scotny was pleased to see that his customers were as passionate about his pizza as he was. While places to purchase pizza abound in Lake Geneva, the Neapolitan style pizza is a new concept to the area. When Oakfire introduced it to the community, it was not known if it would appeal to the residents and visitors to the area. But Scotny was not worried. He developed his business plan,
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Executive Chef Nick Crawford turns a ball of dough into a pizza crust.
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moved his family to Lake Geneva and never looked back. The interior of the building is open and contemporary. The restaurant also features three outdoor areas for patrons to enjoy the fresh air, sunshine and the magnificent waterfront view. The restaurant has sidewalk tables with colorful umbrellas that line the edge of the walkway. The front deck adds a little more height to the view as people gather to enjoy a cocktail, lunch or dinner. Because of the second floor overhang this deck it is usually shady. Indoors the air-conditioned seating attracts those looking for an escape on hot summer days. The main floor kitchen is open to view as Executive Chef Nick Crawford and his assistants prepare the made-to-order pizzas, fresh salads, and sandwiches as they are ordered.
Authentic Italian ovens
The focal point is the large, red woodburning oven that maintains a temperature of 800 degrees. When wood is added to the oven, there is no need to light it. It lights itself from the heat on the oven’s floor. The pizzas are placed directly on the floor of the oven, no pizza pains or cooking stones. The ovens – one on the first floor and another on the second – are imported from Italy. They add authenticity to the Neapolitan pizzas that are prepared just as they have been for many years in Italy. A full bar provides beer, wine, and cocktails of choice. At night this becomes the gathering place to meet with friends and enjoy a drink on the outdoor deck. The entire second floor becomes an outdoor venue as the floor-to-ceiling windows are raised much like an oversize garage door. Most pizzas today are not made in the historic Neapolitan style. While many other pizzas use preformed crusts and canned tomatoes, the Neapolitan pizzas that have become the specialty at Oakfire are centered around a “simple is beautiful technique,” according to Scotny.
A meeting of minds
Chef Crawford met Scotny when he was still working in Chicago. “David used to come into the restaurant,” Crawford said. “I would often bring him his food and we would talk about cooking methods. I did not know at that time that he was opening a restaurant in Lake Geneva.” “We began to talk about his concept for a restaurant and he would invite me up on my days off and we would discuss recipes and basically worked out the menu. Eventually he offered me the job of executive chef. So here I am.” Crawford and Scotny have the same thoughts about their fresh Neapolitan style pizza: that it has been made the same way for over 300 years and it isn’t going to change now. Cooking in a wood-burning oven gives the pizza a crisp, fresh flavor and can be cooked in as little as 90 seconds. The reason for the two wood-burning ovens at Oakfire – one on each floor – is to assure that the pizza gets to the customer fresh from the oven. If they were all cooked downstairs, by the time the server carried them up the stairs to the second floor they would have cooled. “Everything we use is fresh,” Crawford said. The dough is hand shaped as the pizza is being prepared. San Marzano tomatoes are used for the sauces. These tomatoes are the most famous of the plum tomatoes from Italy. They are grown in the rich volcanic soil at the base of Mt Vesuvius, giving them a sweet taste and low acidity. Their firm pulp, a deep, red color, and low seed count make them the favorite of many Italian
cooks. Buffalo mozzarella cheese is ordered from Italy and arrives weekly. It and mushrooms are among the favorite toppings for the pizzas. “Anything with Buffalo mozzarella is popular,” Crawford said. Most people do not realize that it is a fresh cheese made from the milk of Indian/ Asian water buffalo traditionally produced in Campania, Italy. In most dishes on the menu, the regular mozzarella can be upgraded to the buffalo mozzarella.
Variety is the slice of life
Service is very friendly as staff members move into their new roles. Much of the wait staff is new while a few of those who worked in the prior building have returned. The menu, while not large, does feature a variety of pizzas. Traditional red sauce is offered along with white sauces. Flatbreads are also available. Appetizers include calamari, eggplant, bruschetta and other Italian favorites. A variety of fresh salads and sandwiches are also available for lunch or dinner. The Saint Elmo is listed as one of the favorite sandwiches. It features marinated grilled chicken, vine ripened tomatoes, shaved Parmagiano Reggiano and is garnished with a local spring mix, basil walnut pesto and served on grilled Italian bread. Scotny said they plan to enlarge the menu and include pasta dishes. Launching a delivery service for meals is also in the future. Although it has been open only a short time in its new space, Oakfire is already becoming the place to be for lunch, cocktails and appetizers or a nighttime cocktail in addition to the pizza crowd. Oakfire is at 831 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva. It is open for lunch starting at 11 a.m. daily and remains open through dinner and into the evening. The bar on the second floor remains open later. The restaurant can be reached by telephone at (262) 812-8007. The website is www.oakfirelakegeneva.com.
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This steel bar, with open shelving to display a variety of liquor, is on the second floor of Oakfire in Lake Geneva. The second floor has a modern open concept much like that of a loft. Below: This group of diners enjoys lunch on the second-floor deck overlooking the Rivera Docks and the public beach on Geneva Lake.
Wine, Dine and Nine
THERE’S MORE THAN ONE WAY TO PLAY GOLF AT HAWKS VIEW By Sandra Landen Machaj CORRESPONDENT
With the sun sparkling in the sky and the landscape in full color, for many the place to spend time is on the golf course. Finding a course that meets the needs of a golfer who is looking for a challenging course, yet one in which it is possible to achieve some success may be difficult to accomplish. Hawk’s View, 7737 Krueger Road, Lake Geneva, is an option that is just down the road. Hawk’s View has two courses. Como Crossing, a championship course, along with Barn Hollow, billed as a course anyone from a scratch player to a beginner “will have fun” on, according to the Hawk’s View website. Barn Hallow is a par 3 course while Como Crossing is a par 72 course. This course was opened in 2001 on the grounds of what had previously been a ski resort known as Mt. Fuji. Many of the ski hills are incorporated into the various holes, giving some interesting views and shots to golfers playing on Como Crossing. It is the only five-star rated golf course in Lake Geneva. Barn Hollow, an 18-hole course, opened in 2003. This course was given its name because it stands in the hollow behind a barn that was located on the property when Hawk’s View acquired it. While playing the course, the barn can be seen in the distance. This course is the only golf course in the Lake Geneva Area
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A golfer walks toward the green on the Barn Hollow par-3 course at Hawks View. The barn in the distance was on the property when it was purchased and was the inspiration for the course’s name. Inset: An array of golf carts awaits the golfers at Hawk’s View. Carts are required on the championship course but on the par-3 course there is a choice of using a cart or walking.
that welcomes families with children. Both courses have won awards. “Golf Advisor in 2015 named Como Crossings the number-one course in Wisconsin based on customer reviews. Golf Advisor also named Barn Hollow the number-two short course in the United States,” said Jake Bandi, an assistant golf professional at Hawk’s View.
‘Wine, Dine and Nine’ Hawk’s View offers the traditional Friday fish fry, but with a twist. Customers have the choice of golfing first or eating first according to the time they wish to do either activity in what is called “Wine, Dine and Nine,” according to Bandi. “Most people prefer to golf first as golfing after eating means golfing on a very full stomach,” Bandi said. “Wine, Dine and Nine is a new concept in the golfing world,” Bandi added. Hawk’s View prepares the cod baked, fried, or beer battered and deep fried. Potato pancakes, corn fritters and coleslaw round out the meal. A glass of wine is included. Golfers have a choice of playing either Como Crossing or Barn Hollow for the nine holes of golf. The price of the package is dependent on which course is chosen. The use of a cart is included in both packages. The Barn Hollow course costs is $33 for Wine, Dine and Nine, while for Como Crossing there is a $43 fee. The fish fry is served from 3 to 9 p.m.,
so it is possible to get in nine holes before 3 p.m., or choose after 3 p.m. and have dinner with a spouse, significant other or casual friends. Players may take their own clubs to the course, but clubs may be rented on site.
Night golf An activity recently added at Hawk’s View allows players to play some holes after sunset. “We usually have about 50 players give or take a few, show up for this very different form of golf,” Bandi said. Hawk’s View’s night golf takes place on the last Friday of the month at 9 p.m. in May, June and July, at 8pm in August and 7:30 p.m. in September due to earlier sunsets. “It is played in a scramble format with four-member teams,” Bandi said. A scramble format is when each member of the teams tees off, and then the team checks where each ball lands to determine who has the best position. The next shots are taken from those spots deemed the best by the individual teams. Because this is played in the dark, there are glow-in-the-dark tee markers and pins. Each player is issued one ball and a small flashlight. The ball also glows in the dark, but must be primed with a flashlight to emit a glow. Barn Hollow is the course used because the flatness of the course is more conducive to walking at night. Carts on site do not have lights, so they are not used in the dark.
The fee for night golf is $20 per player. This includes all green fees, one glow-inthe-dark ball and entry into the competition for prizes, many of which are more rounds of golf on Barn Hollow. Players have the choice of retaining their glowing balls or turning them in for a nine-hole round of golf on Barn Hollow. For groups of 36 to 60, private nighttime golf sessions can be arranged by contacting the pro shop.
Pro-simulator
When snow is likely to be on the ground, there is still some sort of golf experience at Hawk’s View. In the winter, from Black Friday in November until the end of March, the golf simulator is set up in the pro shop. The golf simulator has 19 different golf courses programmed in to it.
Planning a party The Red Tail Ballroom can be tailored to fit large parties, including weddings, anniversaries, engagements, holidays or retirements. The ballroom can fit up to about 325 people. There is on-site catering that will provide meals and appetizers. There is also a bar. The Overlook Terrace, which has an open view of the courses in the background, is also available for wedding ceremonies. To plan an event at Hawk’s View, call (262) 348-9900 or go to its website at hawksviewgolfclub.com.
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4-5 Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce Corn and Brat Days in Veterans Park on the downtown square in Elkhorn, featuring a variety of games for kids, crafters, performances and food.
19 Hand Feed Monarchs, 1-4 p.m., at Price Park Conservancy, N6418 Hodunk Rd., Elkhorn. Learn about the life cycle of Monarchs at live butterfly stations and feed the butterflies from your hands. $5 a person; free for members of the Kettle Moraine Land Trust. kmlandtrust.org or info@ kmlandtrust.org.
5, 9, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 Aquanut Water Shows – 2015 National Show Ski Champions. Most Wednesdays and Saturdays, 6 p.m., at Lance Park, 55 Lance Drive, Twin Lakes. Family focused choreographed Water Ski Show Team performs on Lake Mary throughout the summer. Free admission and free parking, concessions are sold on-site. (262) 877-2348 www. aquanutwatershows.com. 5, 12, 19, 26 Walworth County farmers market – Veterans Park on the downtown square, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (262) 723-7733. 5, 12, 19, 26 Whitewater Farmers Market, 8 a.m. until sell out, (around noon), rain or shine, in the parking lot at the Winchester True Value Hardware, 1415 W. Main St. 5-6 Madison Classic Car Show & Swap, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. madisonclassics.com or (608) 2448416. 8, 15, 22, 29 The Whitewater City Market, 3:30-7:30 p.m. at the historic Train Depot, 301 W. Whitewater St., Whitewater. Featuring local farmers, artisans, food vendors, and musicians. www.downtownwhitewater.com. 11 Fish Fry – special with preview for Lutherdale Fest Quilt Auction, 4:307:30 p.m., Lutherdale Ministries, N7891 Highway 12, north of Elkhorn. Tickets $14, adults, $7 for children 12 and younger. Reservations suggested for groups of eight or more. (262) 742-2352 11, 18, 25 East Troy Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m. on the East Troy Village Square Park. Vendors selling homegrown and local produce, specialty items, meats, baked goods, crafts, live music and activities. (262) 642-3770. 12 Lutherdale Fest and Quilt Auction – from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., handmade quilts and other items will be auctioned off to support summer camp. Lunch at 11 a.m. at Lutherdale, N7891 Highway 12. The event will also include children’s programming and a men’s lounge. (262) 742-2352. 13 Antique Flea Market, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn, featuring vendors offering a variety of treasures. Admission, $5. (414) 525-0820 or nlpromotionsllc@ gmail.com. 14 Lakeland Animal Shelter golf scramble at Hawk View Golf Club, Lake Geneva. (262) 723-1000 or visit lakelandanimalshelter.org, events and search “scramble 1.” 17-20 NBHA State Barrel Races, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. walworthcounty fair.com (262) 723-3228. 18-19 Midwest Pro Rodeo, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. walworthcountyfair.
Sawyer and mom Kelsey Stocks, of Sugar Creek, visit with some chicks in the poultry barn at the 2016 Walworth County Fair. This year’s fair will be Aug. 30 through Sept. 4 on the fairgrounds at 411 E. Court St. in Elkhorn. For more information, visit www. walworth countyfair.com.
19, 20 Maxwell Street Days, at Field Park, (intersection of highways 83 and NN), Mukwonago, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. More than 650 vendors, free admission to the park, reasonable off site parking available. Pets, bicycles and skateboards are prohibited. www. maxwellstreetdays.net. 25 Fish Fry – 4:30-7:30 p.m., Lutherdale Ministries, N7891 Highway 12, north of Elkhorn. Tickets $14, adults, $7 for children 12 and younger. Reservations suggested for groups of eight or more. (262) 742-2352.
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30 Walworth County Fair, featuring shows, animal barns and auctions, food, games, crafts, a variety of contests and a midway. (262) 7233228 or walworthcountyfair.com.
SEPTEMBER 1-4 Walworth County Fair, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn, featuring shows, animal barns and auctions, food, games, crafts, a variety of contests and a midway. walworthcountyfair.com. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 East Troy Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m. on the East Troy Village Square Park. Vendors selling homegrown and local produce, specialty items, meats, baked goods, crafts, live music and activities. (262) 642-3770. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Walworth County farmers market – Veterans Park on the downtown square, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (262) 723-7733. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Whitewater Farmers Market, 8 a.m. until sell out, (around noon), rain or shine, in the parking lot at the Winchester True Value Hardware, 1415 W. Main St. 2 Aquanut Water Shows – 2015 National Show Ski Champions. Last show of the season, 6 p.m., at Lance Park, 55 Lance Drive, Twin Lakes. Family focused choreographed Water Ski Show Team performs on Lake Mary throughout the summer. Free admission and free parking, concessions are sold on-site. (262) 877-2348 www. aquanutwatershows.com. 5, 12, 19, 26 The Whitewater City Market, 3:30-7:30 p.m. at the historic Train Depot, 301 W. Whitewater St., Whitewater. Featuring local farmers, artisans, food vendors, and musicians. www.downtownwhitewater.com. 6, 13, 20, 27 Mukwonago Area Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m., at Field Park (corner of highways 83 and NN), Mukwonago. (262) 363-7758. 9, 10 Maxwell Street Days, at Field Park, (intersection of highways 83 and NN), Mukwonago, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. More than 650 vendors, free admission to the park, reasonable off site parking available. Pets, bicycles and skateboards are prohibited. www. maxwellstreetdays.net.
9-10 Southern WI Buckskin Horse Show, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. walworthcountyfair.com (262) 7233228. 16-17 Jericho Productions Open Horse Show, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. walworthcountyfair.com (262) 723-3228.
6 East Troy Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m. on the East Troy Village Square Park. Vendors selling homegrown and local produce, specialty items, meats, baked goods, crafts, live music and activities. (262) 642-3770. 6-8 Fall Fest Barrel Racing, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. walworthcountyfair. com (262) 723-3228.
22 Keefe Kares Fundraiser, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. walworthcountyfair. com (262) 723-3228.
7, 14, 21, 28 Walworth County farmers market – Veterans Park on the downtown square, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (262) 723-7733.
23 Fall Fest in downtown Mukwonago, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Streets are closed opening the downtown for this village-wide celebration. Enjoy live music, a chili cook-off, kids pumpkin painting, scarecrow building, shopping local businesses, craft vendors, and much more. (262) 363-7758.
7, 14, 21, 28 Whitewater Farmers Market, 8 a.m. until sell out, (around noon), rain or shine, in the parking lot at the Winchester True Value Hardware, 1415 W. Main St.
24 Antique Flea Market, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn, featuring vendors offering a variety of treasures. Admission, $5. (414) 525-0820 or nlpromotionsllc@gmail.com. 29 Fish Fry – 4:30-7:30 p.m., Lutherdale Ministries, N7891 Highway 12, north of Elkhorn. Tickets $14, adults, $7 for children 12 and younger. Reservations suggested for groups of eight or more. (262) 742-2352. 29-Oct. 1 Wisconsin State Jayco Camping Rally, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. walworthcountyfair.com (262) 723-3228.
OCTOBER 3, 10, 17, 24 The Whitewater City Market, 3:30-7:30 p.m. at the historic Train Depot, 301 W. Whitewater St., Whitewater. Featuring local farmers, artisans, food vendors, and musicians. www.downtownwhitewater.com. 4, 11 Mukwonago Area Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m., at Field Park (corner of highways 83 and NN), Mukwonago. (262) 363-7758.
21 Peoples Bank Oktoberfest 5k Run, 2-mile walk, 8 to 11 a.m., Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. Registration includes long sleeve shirt, sports pack, water bottle and a free drink ticket for Elkhorn’s Oktoberfest for participants 21 and older. Register early for discounted price. Info: Oktoberfest@ peoplesbankwi.com 21 The 12th Annual Oktoberfest, a growing favorite event in the Elkhorn community that fills the town with fun, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit the more than 100 crafters and vendors showcasing handcrafted items, antiques, produce and plants in the downtown square. Stop by the north parking lot of the government center for the 5th Annual Oktoberfest Car Show, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kids activities will include games, pumpkin decorating, a bounce house, slides and more. For food there will be a chili cook-off, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and a variety of food vendors. Adults are invited to stop inside Pocket Park for the wine and beer tasting between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Several live entertainment acts will perform. General admission is free; wine and beer tent is $6 for tastings and $12 to take home a commemorative Oktoberfest glass. (262) 723-5788 or info@elkhornchamber.com. 28 Annual Scare on the Square,
2 to 4 p.m., Veterans Park in downtown Elkhorn. Fall fun for the entire family, featuring kids’ activities, storytelling, a costume contest and more. Hosted by the Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce, the Elkhorn Recreation Department and Mercy Health System. 31 Trick- or-Treating, 5 to 7 p.m., citywide in the City of Elkhorn.
NOVEMBER 4 Whitewater Farmers Market, 8 a.m. until sell out, (around noon), rain or shine, in the parking lot at the Winchester True Value Hardware, 1415 W. Main St. 11 The 15th Annual Holiday Affair Craft Show, a “round robin” event featuring more than 250 crafters at six locations – Walworth County Fairgrounds Activity Center and Log Cabin; Monte Carlo Room; St. Patrick’s School; Elkhorn Middle School; Elkhorn High School, and; Jackson School. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $2 admission. (262) 723-3228. 20 Transgender Day of Remembrance Candlelight Vigil, 6:30-8 p.m., downtown square in Elkhorn (corner of Walworth and Wisconsin streets.) Candles will be provided and a presentation with refreshments will follow at the UCC Church, 76 S. Wisconsin St., Elkhorn. www.lgbtwalco.org. 25 Fish Fry – 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Lutherdale Camp, N7891 Highway 12. Ticket cost for adults is $12, $7 for children 12 and younger. (262) 7422352. The calendar of events is compiled from a variety of sources including the Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce and the Walworth County Visitors Bureau and contains events available as of press time. Although we make every attempt to provide accurate information regarding area events, dates and times may change or events may be cancelled. We suggest you visit elkhornchamber.com or visitwalworthcounty.com prior to making travel plans.
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The Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra perform “An American Celebration” concert at George Williams College of Aurora University in Williams Bay on June 25. The orchestra played selections from Broadways’ Oklahoma!” and “West Side Story,” jazz with the medleys of “Porgy and Bess” and classics like “When Johnny Comes Marching Home.” At right: Lake Geneva’s Emily Sobacki plays with the orchestra.
Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra plays at George Williams College By Tom Ganser CORRESPONDENT
The Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra treated the audience at the Ferro Pavilion on the George Williams campus in Williams Bay in an exploration of what makes music American on June 25. Now in its 17th season, the Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra boasts musicians from southeast Wisconsin and northern Illinois. In welcoming the audience, Rebecca L. Sherrick, president of George Williams College, described the sold-out performance as “a wonderful indication of how much the local community has grown to love its hometown symphony orchestra.” LGSO Music Director David Anderson outlined how the selections he had chosen for the program, “An American Celebration,” offer examples, many of them familiar, of different aspects of American music. Selections included patriotic songs such as “When Johnny Comes Marching Home,” folk tunes such as “Simple Gifts and distinctive American musical genre such as Broadway’s “Oklahoma!” and “West Side Story,” jazz with the medleys of “Porgy and
Bess” and Duke Ellington and a composition that evokes American culture including “HoeDown” from Aaron Copland’s “Rodeo.” As an encore, the orchestra offered a performance of John Phillip Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever,” selected by an Act of Congress in 1987 as the official national march of the United States of America. “It was our wonderful privilege to perform at the Ferro Pavilion as part of the Sundays at 4 concert series this summer,” Anderson said. “The acoustics are superb, the view is stunning, the staff are top-notch, and the audience is absolutely amazing. We very much enjoyed playing music that celebrates America to a diverse audience made up of both longtime LGSO supporters, and those who happened to be visiting.”
featuring beer and wine. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at LakeGenevaOrchestra. org or by calling (262) 359-9072.
Summer Splash is Aug. 10 The Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra will hold its second annual Summer Splash on Aug. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will be hosted by Simple Café, 525 Broad Street in Lake Geneva. Orchestra members will provide entertainment while guests enjoy hors d’oevres and a cash bar
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Linde Hansen-Lukas, of Beverly Shores, Ind., demonstrates how to use metal hair spirals – a new product at her booth at the craft fair in Library Park during Venetian Fest in 2016. The arts and crafts fair will be at Library Park on Aug. 19 and 20. 286521
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To reduce the risk of electric shock drowning, never swim near a marina, dock, boatyard or a running watercraft.
Make water safety a priority
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Tips to reduce fatalities caused by electric shock drowning With summer in full swing, the National Fire Protection Association and Electrical Safety Foundation International are joining forces to remind people about the potential electrical hazards in swimming pools, hot tubs and spas, on board boats and in the waters surrounding boats, marinas and launch ramps. Electric shock drowning can occur when faulty wiring sends an electrical current into the water, which passes through the body and causes paralysis, and ultimately results in drowning. “Most consumers, including boat and pool owners and swimmers, are not aware of the risks of electric shock drowning,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s vice president of Outreach and Advocacy. “By sharing our water safety resources, NFPA and ESFI hope to educate people so that they can safely enjoy summer water activities.” ESFI and NFPA have pool and marina safety resources, including tip sheets and infographics, brochures, reference guides and checklists that cover safety devices, common ESD causes and prevention methods, response protocol, and marina electrical safety considerations. ESFI and NFPA also recommend the following tips for swimmers, pool and boat owners:
Tips for swimmers
• Never swim near a marina, dock or
boatyard, or near a boat while it’s running. • While in a pool, hot tub or spa, look out for underwater lights that are not working properly, flicker or work intermittently. • If you feel a tingling sensation while in a pool, immediately stop swimming in your current direction. Try and swim in a direction where you had not felt the tingling. Exit the water as quickly as possible; avoid using metal ladders or rails. Touching metal may increase the risk of shock.
Tips for pool owners
• If you are putting in a new pool, hot tub or spa, be sure the wiring is performed by an electrician experienced in the special safety requirements for these types of installations. • Have a qualified electrician periodically inspect and – where necessary – replace or upgrade the electrical devices or equipment that keep your pool, spa or hot tub electrically safe. Have the electrician show you how to turn off all power in case of an emergency. • Make sure any overhead lines maintain the proper distance over a pool and other structures, such as a diving board. If you have any doubts, contact a qualified electrician or your local utility company to make sure power lines are a safe distance away.
Tips for boat owners
• Avoid entering the water when launching or loading a boat. Docks or boats can leak
electricity into the water causing water electrification. • Each year, and after a major storm, have the boat’s electrical system inspected and upgraded by a qualified marine electrician to be sure it meets the required codes of your area, including the American Boat and Yacht Council. Check with the marina owner who can also tell you if the marina’s electrical system has recently been inspected to meet the required codes of your area, including the National Electrical Code. • Have ground fault circuit interrupters installed on the boat; use only portable GFCIs or shore power cords (including “Y” adapters) that are “UL-Marine Listed” when using electricity near water. Test GFCIs monthly. “Many swimmers, boat and marina operators unknowingly place themselves in danger by swimming near electric-powered boats and docks,” said Brett Brenner, ESFI president. “As incidents of electric shock drowning continue to occur every year, we are collaborating with NFPA to emphasize the importance of regular electrical inspections of pools, boats, and docks performed by qualified electricians to help prevent these tragedies while out on the water.” ESFI has additional spa tips and resources for marina operators on raising awareness of electric shock drowning, as well as steps for keeping marinas and boats safer for patrons.
For information and resources about electric shock drowning, visit www.nfpa.org/ watersafety and the ESFI website.
About the Electrical Safety Foundation International
The Electrical Safety Foundation International is dedicated exclusively to promoting electrical safety in the home and the workplace. ESFI proudly sponsors National Electrical Safety Month each May, and engages in public education campaigns throughout the year to prevent electrical fires, injuries, and fatalities. To learn more about ESFI and electrical safety, visit www. esfi.org.
About the National Fire Protection Association
Founded in 1896, NFPA is a global, nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. The association delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering the NFPA mission. For more information visit www.nfpa.org. All NFPA codes and standards can be viewed online for free at www.nfpa.org/freeaccess.
Safety tips for boats and watercraft Sea-Doo suggests keeping these safety tips in your watercraft or boat at all times and make sure that you and everyone aboard understands them all prior to leaving dock and observes them once out on the water. • Know and understand all operational features of the craft you are riding – read and follow your operator’s guide. • Ensure your watercraft is Coast Guardcompliant and has all required equipment. Securely attach engine cutoff lanyard to your wrist or Personal Flotation Device. Keep attached at all times. • All watercraft riders must wear a properly fitted, U.S. Coast Guard-approved PFD. The operator and passenger(s) of watercraft must wear protective clothing, including: • A wet suit bottom or thick, tightly woven, snug-fitting clothing that provides equivalent protection. Thin bike shorts for example would not be appropriate. Severe internal injuries can occur if water is forced into body cavities as a result of falling into water or being near jet thrust nozzle. • Normal swimwear does not adequately protect against forceful water entry into the lower body opening(s) of males or females. • Footwear, gloves and goggles/glasses are also recommended. Some type of lightweight, flexible foot protection is recommended. This will help reduce possible injury, should you step on sharp underwater objects. • Know your vessel’s capacity – don’t overload. • Stay alert and be aware of your
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Make safety a priority when out on the water on a personal watercraft.
surroundings. Constantly look in all directions for skiers, divers, swimmers and other boats or watercraft. • Keep a safe distance! Avoid wake jumping, splashing and passing close to any other vessels. • Know the waters you will be operating in and observe all applicable federal, state and local boating laws. • Know the weather conditions – tune into your local forecast. • Stay clear of all restricted areas. • Obey ALL posted signs, such as “No
Wake,” “Right of Way,” “Idle” and other navigation signs. • Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating a watercraft or boat. • All operators must be of legal age to operate the craft you will be riding. • BRP recommends a minimum operator of 16 years of age to ride. • Always operate at a safe speed and be prepared to stop or alter course in emergencies. Ride within your limits, and allow sufficient distance to stop. • Whether you’re heading in or out,
always maintain a slow speed until you’re in a clear area, away from shore. • Know and understand right-of-way rules. • Remember you need throttle power to steer. • Stay in sight of shore, but avoid operating too close to residential and congested areas. Be considerate of others who share the waterways. • A boating safety course is strongly recommended. For more information, visit www.sea-doo.com.
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