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Adding to the excitement of the program’s growth, Zbrzezny said a new partnership with The Boathouse of Chicago will be providing ski boats for future programming. Each program features participants from various groups, hospitals and organizations. “We work with individuals with physical disabilities and primarily disabled veterans, so there is always a VA attending this program with either a spinal cord injury unit, blind unit or outpatient unit with their recreational therapist,” Zbrzezny said. The VAs that have participated this summer include Jesse Brown VA, Chicago; Hines VA, Chicago; and Clement Zablocki VA, Milwaukee. Other groups taking part in Adaptive Adventures in Lauderdale Lakes include Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, Synergy Adaptive Athletics and Lincolnway Special Recreation Association. Independent, local residents have also participated, Zbrzezny said.

by Heather Ruenz STAFF WRITER

couple of summers ago, Julie Davis, of Lauderdale Lakes and a volunteer with Adaptive Adventures, offered her lake house to start an adaptive waterski program in the area. Adaptive Adventures aims to “provide progressive outdoor sports opportunities to improve quality of life for children, adults and veterans with disabilities and their families.” It offers programs, clinics and camps throughout the country in cycling, climbing, dragon boat racing, paddle boarding, skiing, scuba, waterskiing, kayaking and wakeboarding. The program Davis offered to start, dubbed Watersports Wednesdays, took off immediately and was held every other Wednesday during the summer. It offered not only adaptive waterskiing to its participants, people with disabilities and veterans primarily, but also wakeboarding and kayaking. Last winter, Davis and Greg Zbrzezny, the Chicago program director for Adaptive Adventures who had teamed up with Davis when the program began, spent time brainstorming about how they could expand the program. To do that meant moving it to a larger, or commercial area, but they wanted to keep the program at Lauderdale Lakes. “Naturally, we thought about reaching out to the Lutherdale Bible Camp since the venue has everything we would need. They were very supportive of what we were trying to do,” Zbrzezny said.

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David Garner, a disabled Air Force veteran, takes a ride around the lake.

They were welcomed with open arms, and as a result, Watersports Wednesdays is now held along Lutherdale’s lakefront. The program relies on volunteers. “Our volunteers are a big part of what we do, and it takes roughly 20 individuals to make this happen,” Zbrzezny said. “Julie has done a great job involving lake residents who donate their time, boats, personal watercraft and even help prepare food for the groups.”

Helping hands

One of the local volunteers is Lauderdale Lakes resident Bonnie Speer. She drives a boat pulling participants – including veterans and people with disabilities, all riding in or on equipment adapted so they can safely waterski – around the lake. “This is an amazing program and it’s great to be part of it and to see the smiles,” Speer said. A jet ski with two people on board

follow the boat, and if a skier goes down, the jumper, or person riding on the back of the jet ski, jumps in the water to assist. Fay Corbett and Phyllis Belzer, both of Lauderdale Lakes, have been volunteering with Adaptive Adventures for three and two years, respectively. “Julie lives next door to me and told me they needed volunteers and to ask whoever, so I talked to Phyllis,” Corbett said. Belzer said she was a volunteer for years with Veterans Affairs. “I like to do anything with veterans. This is that and more because they work with a lot of people,” Belzer said. The two women are humble about their dedication. “We’re just the cooks,” Belzer said. “Yet I was cooking today and someone asked me for a water, which we also do,” Corbett added.

They also help participants get their life preservers on, if needed. “Basically, we just won’t go in the water,” Belzer said. “Whatever someone needs, they come to us and we help,” Corbett added. The food is supplied but Belzer said she and other volunteers “help fill in anything else that’s needed.” The women said volunteering allows them to witness firsthand the inspiring moments that happen regularly on the shore and lake. “It’s simply amazing to watch them,” Belzer said. “One thing that stands out is when a group of eight or nine veterans – all of whom were visually impaired – went out kayaking. It was really great,” Corbett said. Zbrzezny said in addition to Lauderdale Lakes area residents, the program boasts volunteers who travel up to two hours from Illinois to be part of the program.

How you can help

The adaptive waterski program is one of the few not funded through grants, according to Zbrzezny. “We have started a fundraising campaign in hopes of raising $30,000 for new equipment and resources to continue the program at Lauderdale Lakes,” he said. A fundraiser will be held Sept. 27 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Lauderdale Landing, W5625 Westshore Dr. in Elkhorn. “We’ll have a kayak race and a corn hole tournament along with raffles and great food,” he said. To further support Adaptive Adventures, details about donations, corporate sponsorships and volunteers can be found on the website. For more information, visit adaptiveadventures.org or contact Greg Zbrzezny at greg@ adaptiveadventures.org or (847) 5332060.

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Local residents Phyllis Belzer, Fay Corbett and Marianne Kroeplin are volunteers with Adaptive Adventures. Above right: Bonnie Speer, a Lauderdale Lakes resident, volunteers as a boat driver.

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Lauderdale Lakes

CALENDARof EVENTS

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

LAS Water Ski Team show, 6 p.m., Elkhorn Lake at Babe Mann Park, 960 Proctor Dr., Elkhorn

1 LAS Water Ski Team show, 7 p.m., Scenic Ridge Campground, W7991 R&W Townline Rd., Whitewater

31 Fish Fry – 4:30-7 p.m., Lutherdale Ministries, N7891 Highway 12, north of Elkhorn. Tickets $16 adults, $8 for children 10 and younger. Reservations suggested for groups of eight or more. 262742-2352

1-3 Walworth County Fair, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn, featuring shows, animal barns and auctions, food, games, crafts, a variety of contests and a midway. 262723-3228 or walworthcountyfair.com

29-31 Walworth County Fair, featuring shows, animal barns and auctions, food, games, crafts, a variety of contests and a midway. 262-723-3228 or walworthcountyfair.com

15-16 Jericho Productions Open Horse Show, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. walworthcountyfair.com (262) 723-3228.

31 LAS Water Ski Team show, 6:30 p.m., Lauderdale Landing, W5625 West Shore Dr.

22-23 WI Horse Alliance Horse Show, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. walworthcountyfair.com 262723-3228.

Library events Matheson Memorial Library offers numerous events throughout the summer, for kids and adults of all ages, interests and abilities, from storytime, special guests and meetings to workshops, movies and feature programs. The library is at 101 N. Wisconsin St., Elkhorn, and is open 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday. For details on upcoming events, some of which require registration, call the library at 262-723-2678 or visit elkhorn.lib.wi.us.

28 Keefe Kares Fundraiser, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. walworthcountyfair.com 262723-3228. 30 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 is $5. 414-525-0820 or nlpromotionsllc@gmail.com.

OCTOBER 20 The 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 cookoff, 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 $10 for tastings and to take home a commemorative Oktoberfest glass. 262-7235788 or info@ elkhornchamber.com. 27 Annual Scare on the Square, 3 to 6 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 Elkhorn.

NOVEMBER 11 The 15th Annual Holiday Affair Craft Show, a “round robin” event in Elkhorn featuring more than 250 crafters at seven locations. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $3 admission. 262-723-3228. 30 Tree Lighting and Santa Reception – 6:30

to 8 p.m. at Downtown Square in Elkhorn. Santa will light the town’s own Christmas tree, then all attendees are invited to Matheson Memorial Library, 101 N. Wisconsin St., for crafts, cookies, hot chocolate and music.

DECEMBER 1 Annual Reindeer Run at Sunset Park, Elkhorn, 9 a.m., sponsored by the Elkhorn Recreation Department and Elkhorn Running Club with all proceeds going toward a Park Dedication Fund to replace outdated equipment. All participants will receive a Reindeer Run T-shirt, goodie bag and refreshments. Medals will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each age category, and fastest male and female overall. Prizes will be awarded for best holiday outfit. $20 if registered prior to Oct. 27, $25 if registered after Oct. 27, $30 on the day of the race. http:// runsignup.com and search “Elkhorn Reindeer Run.” 262741-5114 1 Annual Holiday Cookie Sale, 10 a.m. until noon or sold out, First Congregational Church, 76 S. Wisconsin St., Elkhorn – stock up on an assortment of holiday cookies. 262-723-3246. 1 Brown Swiss Cattle Sale, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. walworthcountyfair.com 262723-3228. 1 Annual Christmas Card Town Parade – 1:30 p.m., downtown Elkhorn. Bundle up the family and grab a

Farm market The Elkhorn Farm Market market – featuring farm fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade items, flowers, plants and more. Saturdays from early June through October in Veterans Park on the downtown square, Elkhorn. 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For information call 262-723-2219

spot downtown to see Christmas-decorated floats, novelty acts, music, animals, and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus. 262-723-5788 or info@ elkhornchamber.com. 13 Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Party 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. 17 Walworth County Agricultural Society, Inc.’s annual meeting, 7 p.m., Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. walworthcountyfair.com (262) 723-3228.

Summer is flying by The LAS Water Ski Show Team and Minneiska Ski Team are approaching the end of the season. Remaining shows for this year include Aug. 31 at 6:30 p.m., Lauderdale Landing; Sept. 1 at 6 p.m., Whitewater Lake. Elkhorn Lake is at Babe Mann Park, 960 Proctor Dr., in the City Elkhorn; Whitewater Lake is at W7991 R and W. Townline Rd., Whitewater. For more information including sponsorship opportunities, visit laswaterskiteam.org.

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‘The Big One’: Walworth County Fair by Tracy Ouellette

Summer 2018 • Fourth Edition

IT’S THE LARGEST IN THE STATE

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The 169th Annual Walworth County Fair returns to the fairgrounds in Elkhorn on Wednesday, Aug. 29 and runs through Labor Day, Sept. 3. The festival has the distinction of being the largest county fair in the state. The fair is also a “dry” festival, with no alcohol served on the fairgrounds. “(We have) over 15,000 entries in the fair competitions, everything from quilts to cows,” Walworth County Fair General Manager Larry Gaffey said. The fair also hosts the largest demo derby in the state. The six-day county fair showcases agriculture in the county with an emphasis on the youth, often area 4-H member, who raise and show animals and compete in multiple other contests to highlight farming and home-crafted goods and food. Along with the agriculture judging, the fair features a large carnival, Kiddieland, Log Cabin demonstrations, Barnyard Adventure, live music, food vendors and more. Opening ceremonies for the fair will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 29, on the Park Stage. The annual Fairest of the Fair competition finals are set for 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 2, on the Park Stage.

What’s new?

Some of the fair’s new attractions include the Aug. 29 Flat Track Motorcycling Racine and the BMX Stunt Show, Gaffey said. Also new this year are the Moogician show on the Kiddieland

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stage, Swifty Swine Racing and Swimming Pigs in the Machinery Lot, and the Red Piano Bar near the North Hall. Pies take center stage with the addition of the Pies in the Park recipe challenge and pie auction.

What’s free?

The family friendly festival offers boatloads of fun for free on the fairgrounds. Kids of all ages can enjoy live entertainment, harness racing, horse pulls, the Nick’s Kid Show, Learning Coop, Log Cabin demonstrations, racing pigs and more. The Barnyard Adventure, which is free to visit, is a great place for kids to learn about agriculture. Children can grab a basket to explore different ag stations in the Seeds of Supper Tour, earning “Barnyard Bucks” to spend in the Barnyard Adventure General Store. A visit to the Butterfly Barn is also a family favorite activity at the fair.

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Spring Prairie 4-H Club member Landon Rehberg shows his grand champion steer at the 2017 Walworth County Fair. This year’s festival runs Aug. 29 through Labor Day, Sept. 3, at the fairgrounds at 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. For more information, visit walworthcountyfair.com.

Special attractions

“C is for Celebration” when Sesame Street Live appears on the Grandstand at 3 p.m. on Sept. 1. Kids can sing and dance along with Elmo, Cookie Monster and Rosita during the interactive performance. This event does have a charge

with tickets $10 to $20 depending on the seating. Headlining at the fair this year are country star Hunter Hayes on Saturday night and Christian rock band Newsboys United Sunday night. Musical acts scheduled to perform at the Park Stage during the fair’s run include the Fair Idol

Happy trails by Sandra Landen Machaj CORRESPONDENT

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After 27 years of running his Wild West Museum and sharing his extensive collection of memorabilia with another generation, Doug Watson has decided to close the Elkhorn museum later this year and ponder what his next step in life will be. “After we close the museum at the end of this season, we will sit back and evaluate what our next venture will be,” he said.

Watson will continue to live in the farmhouse that has been on the property since 1881 and which he and his wife, Ellen, have made their home. After working seven days a week, it may be nice to enjoy some down time. “I never considered my job work; it was my passion and a pleasure. I am most lucky and truly have been blessed. I grew up at a great time, in a great place, with a great family. I have managed to spend my life following my passion.”

Watson’s Wild West Museum has the largest collection of Old West memorabilia in the area, according to Watson. The museum is just off Highway 12 on Potter Road. It makes its home in a barn that was built in 1898. Collecting this vast amount of memorabilia definitely took serious time. “My interest in cowboys and the Old West goes back to my childhood,” Watson said. “As young as 5 years of age, I remember dressing in cowboy outfits while my twin sister dressed as a cowgirl.” While many children fall in love with the idea of being a cowboy, most move on to other interests as they get older. Not so for Watson. “I began collecting some of the memorabilia found here when I was 19 years old,” he said. And he has never stopped collecting. Fortunately, Ellen also enjoyed collecting. Together they dreamed of opening a museum.

Museum of their dreams

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Doug Watson prepares to slide a Sarsaparilla across the bar to a thirsty visitor. Watson’s Wild West Museum, W4865 Potter Rd., Elkhorn, is in a barn built in 1897. It has been the home of the Old West collection for almost 30 years but will close at the end of this season.

The opportunity to open the museum came when they were visiting relatives in the area. His grandparents lived in Elkhorn, so he had spent a lot of time in the community as a child. He and Ellen spotted an old barn that was scheduled to be demolished. It was part of what had been known as Oak Ridge Farm in the 1860s. “I knew the barn would make a perfect museum, but it would require a lot of work,” Watson said.

competition, Todd Green Jazz Trio, Jack Farina Big Band, Steve Meisner Polka Band, KR Bluegrass, Gary McAdams Band, The Britins, The Concrete Roots Reggae Band and more. For tickets, a complete schedule of events and additional information, visit walworthcountyfair.com.

Museum owner plans to ride off into the sunset

But they were not deterred. In 1988 they purchased the barn and began the job of turning it into the museum of their dreams. “I was also glad to be saving this barn from demolition,” he said. “Too many of the old barns and farms in the area have been demolished, losing the history of the area.” The next three years were spent rebuilding the barn, raising and supporting the floor and adding insulation and air conditioning so the museum could be enjoyed yearround. Then each of the display areas had to be constructed, a job that was customized to house the large collection. When the museum opened in 1991, it was as it is today — a journey into the Old West. Watson, dressed in his cowboy attire, greets visitors. A large wooden bar, complete with spittoon and a large gold cash register, await incoming cowboys. However, it is simply a display and does not serve liquor. Watson will demonstrate with a bottle of sarsaparilla the way a bartender would slide the bottle down the bar to a customer — they had react quickly to catch the bottle before it slid off the bar. Large stuffed elk and bison heads, donated by hunters, are mounted on the walls. And Watson enjoys telling stories about the times when these animals were found roaming from Wisconsin to the Rockies. “Most of these heads were given to me because the hunters only wanted the meat and did not want to

mount the heads.” A huge collection of sparkling copper pans, teapots and ladles, such as those used by the pioneers traveling in their covered wagons, hang from the ceiling. “Most of these were purchased at swap meets or antique stores and were black when we bought them,” Watson said. “It took a lot of elbow grease to restore them, but they are the first items most of the women visiting look at.” It is a collection that any cook would be happy to own, use and display in their own kitchen.

Lunch and learn

“In the early days, I would invite groups of businessmen to bring their lunch and enjoy it here,” Watson said. “It was a good way for them to learn more about the museum and enjoy the many displays.” Over the years it became a place for field trips for school groups, Boy Scout troops and bus tours. Watson began to offer lunch or dinner theater programs. His packages include general admission to the museum and a meal. “Whenever we have a group in for lunch or dinner and a show, we close the museum to other visitors,” Watson said. “That way they can enjoy the museum up-close.” The museum is open seven days a week for bus tours, lunch or dinner groups or private parties such as birthdays or anniversary celebrations and school outings. See HAPPY TRAILS • Page 7

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A survivor’s tale of hope Summer 2018 • Fourth Edition

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Cancer took her husband, not her love of life

by Ed Nadolski EDITOR IN CHIEF

Clarity can strike at the most mundane moments. For Stephanie Rodgers one of those moments came while doing something many of us have done perhaps a hundred times. Years after surviving her own cancer scare and mere weeks after losing her husband to a brain tumor, Rodgers was pushing a shopping cart at Walmart – going through the motions her life demanded. Clarity didn’t hit her like a bolt of lightning. Rather, she said, it was more like a ray of warm sunshine burning a hole through the clouds. “I realized, I’m still walking with my head held high,” she said of that moment amidst the babble of shoppers under the fluorescent glow of an otherwise routine Walmart experience. “I realized it’s a choice. “Happiness is a choice – you choose how you live every day. It’s hard to put into words.” Rodgers said she discovered the best way to cut through the pain, honor her husband’s memory and be the mother her 12-year-old son needed was to celebrate life’s blessings and love those around her with every fiber in her soul.

revealed the tumor that irrevocably changed the course of the family’s life. “I knew it was bad when the doctor wheeled over close to us and pulled the curtain closed,” Stephanie Rodgers said. “You feel like you’re watching from the outside. We had all kinds of family plans, but that day our lives changed.” Three days later Randy had surgery at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee to remove as much of the tumor as possible but not before he shaved his head despite being told he’d be able to keep most of his hair since the tumor was on the right front of his head. “Sunday morning we walked into his hospital room and he was bald,” Stephanie Rodgers said. “He said, ‘I think I can pull it off.’” “He was pretty cute bald, Stephanie said. The initial prognosis following surgery was that Randy would have three to four years to live. However, after the cancer was confirmed as glioblastoma, that prediction was changed to 11 months. What followed was a course of oral chemotherapy and 30 radiation treatments. “He felt pretty good, but toward the end of the radiation, you could tell he was tired,” Stephanie said. Through it all Randy continued to work and maintained his sense of humor, his wife said.

another surgery in the hopes of buying additional quality time. But Randy suffered a massive stroke following the surgery and lost control of the left side of his body. “That was life-changing,” Stephanie said. “I was 40 years old and they told me I had to find long-term care for my 42-year-old husband.” Randy spent 7.5 weeks in rehab at St. Luke’s, learning to feed himself and eventually learning to walk again with the use of a cane and a gait belt for support. “That’s when everything set in,” Stephanie said. “He realized he was never going to be the same.”

Focus on quality time

But that didn’t quash Randy’s sense of humor. That fall, as hunting season approached, Randy spent a considerable amount of time trying to figure out how to rig his wheelchair to an ATV so he could spend some time in the woods, according to Stephanie. “The stroke was a blessing in disguise,” she said. “We decided not to pursue any more treatment and decided to focus on quality over quantity.” It allowed Stephanie and Kale to focus on the man they loved in the home they made Honorary survivor together. It’s the message Rodgers, “You just want to spend who lives in the Town of every minute with him you HEATHER RUENZ Lauderdale Lakes Breeze Geneva, aimed to convey to can,” Kale said. He fondly the participants in the Relay for Stephanie and Kale Rodgers walk together during the survivor/caregiver lap at the recalls eating waffles nearly Life of Walworth County, held 2017 Relay for Life of Walworth County. Stephanie is a cancer survivor who lost her A living example every day because that’s what husband and Kale’s father to brain cancer in 2013. Kale Rodgers said he July 21. his dad wanted. admired the way his dad The event raises money for As the Christmas season Later that month she had around with a chip on his continued on. the American Cancer Society’s and not her? approached in 2012, Randy “That’s a struggle for surgery to remove her thyroid. shoulder, but he chose not “It always seemed that he programs to support those leaned over and told his me. I was lucky,” Rodgers However, a follow-up scan to,” she said, “and a lot of that was fine,” he said. battling the disease. 12-year-old son, “I’m gonna continued. “I got a ‘good’ showed residual cancer in her credit goes to his dad.” The beginning of the end As the event’s honorary have to go soon.” cancer.” neck, so additional surgery – Stephanie Rodgers said came on March 12, 2012, survivor for 2018 Rodgers Several days later, at a which included the removal of her husband endured an when Randy lost control of his family holiday gathering, addressed those gathered for A cancer diagnosis lymph nodes in the area – was Odyssey with an insidious legs, fell and had to be helped the relay. Stephanie saw tears running performed. and unforgiving form of brain to the couch by Kale. “I know it’s my story to tell, She was diagnosed with down Randy’s face as he And while she struggled cancer known as glioblastoma. “He called me at work and but it kind of brings it all back papillary thyroid cancer in ate what would be his final with the hormonal effects of The cancer forms the fingers the first thing he said was, in a big way,” she said prior to August 2007. Her doctor Christmas meal. noticed a lump on her neck losing her thyroid, Rodgers of a hydra and plays hide and ‘Don’t panic,’” Stephanie the relay. “(But,) who cares if “Rocket” Randy Rodgers said she learned following a seek with doctors’ efforts to recounted. “Of course I my voices wavers and my eyes and scheduled some initial died on Feb. 23, 2013. tests that came back negative. scan in late November of that find and eliminate it from the panicked. I had 30 minutes left “I wouldn’t change a water.” “My doctor told me that year that her cancer was gone. deep folds of the brain. at work and he wouldn’t let me thing,” Stephanie said through Rodgers is referring to her nine times out of 10 it’s “Still, when I see what other come home until I was done.” her own tears. “A lot of people late husband, Randy’s, yearIt began with nothing,” Rodgers said. “And, people have to go through I The tumor had regrown and don’t get a chance to have the and-a-half battle with brain of course, I went home and did feel bad that I had it so easy,” was again pushing on his brain. kind of love we had. cancer. a headache what they tell you not to – I she said. His medical team responded Her own encounter with Randy Rodgers’ ordeal “Through the worst times in Googled it.” Rodgers’ son, Kale, who with chemo infusions and cancer – while concerning at began with a headache that our lives, we found the good.” was 6 or 7 at the time, said gamma knife radiation through Every day, as she looks the time – pales in comparison, The fears stoked by that lasted a week and forced him web search were realized he has no recollection of his she said. Sometimes it’s to call his wife in tears and tell that following summer. But a at her son, Stephanie sees when further tests showed the mom’s ordeal. follow-up scan showed it failed glimpses of her late husband. tough for her to reconcile the her, “I can’t take it anymore.” presence of cancer. to stop the tumor’s growth. dichotomy. Why her husband An emergency room “People ask me if that’s hard. ‘Rocket’ burns bright The family opted for visit followed by a CT scan “I think it’s a gift.” The same cannot be said for the cancer that took his father, “Rocket” Randy Rodgers, whose nickname was earned through his exploits on the local stock car racing circuit. Kale, who is now 17 and will be a senior at Badger High School in Lake Geneva this fall, was 12 when his father died in 2013. He said he most remembers and appreciates the brutal honesty with which his parents discussed the cancer prognosis and the way his father conducted himself right up until the end. “(I remember) just him always being happy,” Kale said. “He was always the same no matter what he was going through. “I always tell people: ‘Whatever you need, I can help SUBMITTED PHOTO Lauderdale Lakes Breeze you,’” he said. “I get that from Stephanie and Kale Rodgers share a milestone my dad. He took care of me.” SUBMITTED PHOTO Lauderdale Lakes Breeze moment – photos prior to Kale’s junior prom – last His mother agreed. The Rodgers family (from left), Stephanie, Randy and Kale, as they were captured spring. It’s been five years since they lost husband and “(Kale) could be walking in a portrait a few months prior to Randy’s cancer diagnosis in 2011. father, Randy Rodgers, to cancer.

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The ins and outs of Lauderdale Lakes Size • Green Lake is 311 acres • Middle Lake is 259 acres • Mill Lake is 271 acres

Lauderdale Lakes consists of Green Lake, Middle Lake and Mill Lake and is located in La Grange Township a few miles north of the City of Elkhorn, west of highways 12 and 67. For more information contact the Lauderdale Lakes Marina at (262) 495-8200 or www.lauderdalelakesmarina.com.

Fish species Lauderdale Lakes offers a wide array of fish with the predominant species being: • Largemouth bass • Smallmouth bass • Northern pike • Walleye • Panfish

Maximum depth • Green Lake: 55 feet • Middle Lake: 42 feet • Mill Lake: 44 feet

Access Lauderdale Lakes is accessible via a paved ramp on Sterlingworth Road off of Highways 12/67. Additionally, unimproved landings are located off of Bubbling Springs Road and Westshore Drive.

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Before getting up on the skis, make sure you know the rules of the waterway.

Safety tips for water skiing and wake boarding Thousands injured every year, experts say WATER SKIING HAND SIGNALS Wake boarding and water skiing are great ways to have fun and be physically active during the summer months, but certain safety precautions need to be followed to prevent serious injuries, experts say. Every year in the United States, thousands of people are hurt in water skiing and wake boarding accidents, according to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, in Columbus, Ohio. Wake boarding is similar to water skiing, but is done on a single board instead of two skis. Most water skiing injuries involve sprains and strains in the legs. Wake boarders often get cuts and injuries to their head and face. Wake boarding is more likely than water skiing to result in a traumatic brain injury, cautioned experts at Nationwide Children’s. There are ways water skiers and wake boarders can reduce their risk for injury before they head out to the water. Know the safety codes When participating in any water

sport, safety is key. Know the rules of the water before putting on the skies. Rule 1 – Always wear flotation. A properly fitted personal flotation device is designed to fit snugly, so that it won’t slip up on the body during a fall. The recommended type is a jacket or vest that covers the chest, abdomen and back. Rule 2 – Always be sure your equipment is in good condition. Your personal safety and enjoyment depend on the equipment you use. Check your equipment regularly. Be sure that your skis do not have sharp or protruding surfaces that could cut or scrape the skier. Check towropes for frayed areas or broken bridles and handles. Repair or replace damaged or unsafe articles. Rule 3 – Don’t give the starting signal until ready. Make sure you are ready; the slack has been taken out of the rope and you are clear of any dangerous obstacles around you. Keep your ski tips up. Rule 4 – Do not ski near docks, pilings, other boats or swimmers.

Always look ahead and be sure you are aware of your surroundings and where you are going at all times. Many water ski injuries result from collisions with docks or other solid objects. Rule 5 – Never put any part of your body through the handle or wrap the line around yourself in any way. Rule 6 – Never ski in shallow water or an area where there may be obstructions above or just beneath the surface. Rule 7 – When a fall is inevitable, try to fall backward or to either side. A forward fall increases the chances of contact with the ski. Rule 8 – Know and use the skier hand signals. It is particularly important to use the skier’s “I’m OK” signal after a fall if you are all right. Rule 9 – If you fall in an area where there is other boat traffic, lift one ski half way out of the water. This will signal to other boats that there is a skier in the water.

Rule 10 – Never ski to the point of excessive fatigue. Rule 11 – Always ski during daylight, from sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. Rule 12 – Never ski directly in front of another boat. Rule 13 – Always use equal length ropes when skiing double. Rule 14 – Always ensure that

the motor is “off” when a skier is entering and exiting the boat. Rule 15 – And although it is no longer required by law, it is a good idea to have an observer in the towboat. Source – USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Learn to Ski Basics. For more information, visit usawaterskiandwakesports.org.

real gold, but some “fool’s gold” could be uncovered. All enjoy a trip into the general store. Old general stores were much smaller but still provided everything pioneers needed, from groceries to fabrics to new dresses. Surprisingly many of the items carried in the store were things we still need today:

rice, beans, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt were found on the shelves. There are hundreds of tins that once were filled with these items. One of them was Ovaltine, although the packaging is much different. Another important part of life in the pioneer world was the blacksmith shop. In the Old West,

horses provided transportation and were the precursor of the tractor, pulling plows to plant the fields. One corner is devoted to the medical practices of the time. Displayed is the shingle that was first hung by Watson’s father, who was a pediatrician in Elmhurst, Ill., where Doug Watson grew up.

Watson’s Wild West Museum is located at W4865 Potter Road, Elkhorn. It is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. through Sept. 30. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 4 to 10. Call 262-723-7505 or visit online at watsonswildwestmuseum.com.

1. Speed up: The “thumbs-up” gesture indicates that the skier would like the speed increased. 2. Slow down: The “thumbs-down” gesture indicates that the skier would like the speed decreased. 3. OK: If the set speed or boat the path is good, the skier may use the OK signal. 4. Turn: When either the skier or the driver wants the boat turned, a circle motion with the arm over the head with one finger in the air is used. It is usually followed by pointing in the direction of the turn. 5. Back to the Dock: A pat on the head indicates that the skier would like to return to the dock. 6. Cut Motor/Stop: A slashing motion with the hand across the neck indicates the boat is to stop immediately. This signal can be used by the skier, driver or observer. 7. I’m OK (after a fall): This important signal indicates that a skier is OK after a fall. It consists of both hands clasped over the head. It should be used every time the skier falls.

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Gold Rush exhibits are a big draw for anybody who’s ever dreamed of panning for gold as prospectors did in the mid-1800s. And there is a bubbling stream where visitors can try their luck at panning for gold. \ There is no chance of actually panning

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LOCAL BANDS

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Local bands find purpose in connecting with fans

The country rock band Bella Cain has upped its level of entertainment with dancers and pyrotechnics in some of its shows, including this performance at Burlington’s ChocolateFest in late May.

BY SOUTHERN LAKES NEWSPAPERS STAFF

When the temperatures rise and tents go up, the performance season kicks into high gear for locally based bands. Many of their members take time away from families and play late into the night only to show up at their regular jobs early the next day. The festivals are the most fun, they say, but you never know what’s going to happen when playing a wedding. Sometimes the money doesn’t cover all the costs. But that, after all, isn’t why they do this. They do it for the love of music and the thrill of the performance. Here’s a look at three local cover bands that are popular in the area – Bella Cain, Burro Creek and Lunch Money Bullies. Bella Cain: On the verge of something big Country rock band Bella Cain became a reality when Rob Harvey assembled a group of what he believed to be the “best musicians” in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. “I assembled the band in mid-2010 but we didn’t really start playing the music scene until January 2011. We had people from as far south as Chicago to as far north as Milwaukee and as far northwest as Madison,” Harvey said. Though Bella Cain initially performed in Illinois and Wisconsin – and the two states are where their “bread and butter” come from, so to speak – they’ve also taken gigs in Michigan, Indiana, Iowa and even Texas. Harvey, who serves as the band’s leader and has a fulltime job as a fireman, said the band is run like a national act. “We have 22 members and of that, 16 depend on me for their mortgage. There are musicians, dancers, engineers, crew, roadies, drivers for the tour bus and trucks,” Harvey, who

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plays drums and sings, said. Bella Cain now performs roughly 115 shows each year, on average and aims to deliver a high-energy sound featuring numerous musicians and instruments. Harvey said the band’s success can be attributed to a few, simple things. “We don’t take breaks during our shows and we don’t use tracks. We pride ourselves on our musical ability and our ability to entertain,” he said. To take the entertainment to an even higher level, Bella Cain added dancers and a horn section for some of its shows. But, that’s not all. “In 2018, we purchased a 20-foot video wall and started introducing some pyrotechnics into some shows and that’s been awesome,” Harvey said. “We’re as normal and genuine as everyone else but we believe when you come to a show it should be about you… we give shout-outs all night long, put people up on the video screen, and chug-cams and kiss-cams. “When people think they’ve seen everything, we still have more to offer,” Harvey said. He said he never dreamed the band – or its fan base – would become what it is today. “It’s crazy. We have an amazing fan base and followers. That’s why we think now’s a good time to start doing some original music. We’re also affiliated with FM106 out of Milwaukee and that’s part of it, too,”

Harvey said. “People judge you on what they know and they want to hear what they’re familiar with. It’s all about timing. We have a big enough following now to try and take that next step,” he added. Adding to the band’s success is the fact that its members know how to have fun and still do their job. “Everybody in this band is the best of friends. There’s no drama or egos. We have fun on stage, it’s energetic and good music but we’re still doing the job we’re there to do. We’re entertaining people,” Harvey said. For more information visit bellacain.com or follow Bella Cain Band on Facebook or Bella Cain on Instagram.

have a lot of fun at our shows,” Barrons said. The band also includes Aaron Hill on keyboards and guitar, John Woodmansee on bass, Todd Hoffman on drums and Ben Barels on guitar. “We used to write our own stuff in other bands, and that’s awesome to do, but we’re really happy doing covers. We’ve become a wedding band. We have eight or nine weddings coming up before the end of the year,” Barrons said. Though the band members juggle careers, a band and family time, Barrons said that it is not quite as difficult as it seems. “When you start making money for something that is really fun, it’s pretty easy,” Barron said. For more information about Lunchmoney Bullies, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook. com/lunchmoney.bullies.

We’re as normal and genuine as everyone else but we believe when you come to a show it should be about you. .”

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attendance, she decided to belt out a Carrie Underwood tune. From there, she joined the fray, Lunch Money Bullies: and believes her new group is a stark Five guys having fun contrast compared to other bands she The five band members of has been a part of. Lunchmoney Bullies have mastered “I have been in a lot of bands, rock Burro Creek: Making music the balance between work and play. bands, classic rock bands and I have with friends Each member maintains a separate never been in a better band,” she said. career, while also playing in the band. For more than two decades, “This is perfection. It is perfect and Burro Creek has taken to the stage “Every single one of us has exactly what it should be. We all get at multiple venues, including the another job. I’m a hairdresser, one along and we are like a big family.” Country Thunder Music Festival in guy works at Abbott Labs and one Along with local events, like Twin Lakes. is a computer genius,” lead vocalist county fairs, the band has taken their The country band, which also Jamie Barrons said. show on the road. delivers blends of southern and Lunchmoney Bullies does not DeBus, who admits naming a classic rock, has performed at the confine itself to one genre of music favorite venue is a challenge, said the Racine and Kenosha county fairs, while picking their covers. band’s fan base has made the journey “We play pretty much everything, Libertyfest in Twin Lakes and Bristol worthwhile. Progress Days. except for opera I guess. We call “We play big gigs and we play “Most of us have been involved ourselves the fourth best cover band small gigs, but honestly, the people with music all of our lives,” said in Western Racine County. People that follow us and the fans that come founding member Don Fremling. to our show are amazing.” Fremling, a vocalist who plays the Burro Creek receives some guitar, is joined by two other founding stipends for their appearances, but it members and added two other band does not always cover all expenses. members within the last five years. Fremling, however, said the band’s The two other founding members, love of music more than makes up for brothers John Randall and Cletis any accrued expenses. Burroughs, played a role in the band’s “We, obviously, have a lot of name. expenses that go into it,” he said. “Burro Creek is actually based on “The money you make doesn’t a campground in Arizona,” Fremling compensate for everything that goes said. “Two of the guys are brothers into it.” with last name of Burroughs, so it “It is really for the pure enjoyment made sense.” of it and we have been doing it for so In the last five years, Burro Creek many years,” Fremling added. welcomed vocalist Sue DeBus as the DeBus agreed. first woman in the band and added “I would sing with them if I never bass guitarist Chris Beard. made a dime out of it,” she said. DeBus said becoming a member For more information visit achieved a long-term goal. burrocreek.net. “I have wanted to sing with these This story featured reporting and guys for 15 years and they never had writing by staff members Heather a girl,” she said. Ruenz (Bella Cain), Bridget Bartal CHAD HENSIAK Lauderdale Lakes Breeze (Lunchmoney Bullies) and Jason The members of the Lunchmoney Bullies have the crowd dancing at the City of Burlington Firefight- Then, one night at a local bar, where a group member was in Arndt (Burro Creek). ers July 4 dance in Echo Park.

Choosing the right boat for your needs

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around the lake. Kayaking is a good aerobic exercise. Living in the Midwest there is relatively little time to enjoy summer Kayak’s can be purchased for individuals or as a two-person kayak. outdoor activities so when the weather is warm, people head outside The beginner kayaks are a bit wider in droves to have some fun in the sun. for stability and heavier than the more advanced touring styles. Outdoor activities ranging from bicycling, tennis, sun bathing, golfing A kayak is an inexpensive boat compared to others that will be or hiking attract adults and children seen on the water, beginning at less alike in Southern Lakes Area. For many along the lakes, it is their than $200, but as one moves up to the boats for kayaking under more passion is to spend as much time as adverse conditions, the price goes up. possible on or in the water. So as the Kayaks, because they do not sun rises in the sky, boats of various have a motor, do not need as much types take to the water. The boats that are seen on the local maintenance. No motors to clean and repair. Just wash the boat periodically. lakes are as different as the people It is easy to transport, often it can be who own them. From the simple carried on a roof carrier. kayaks to the high-powered racing boats and elegant sailboats, each PONTOON BOATS meets the needs of the boater with If you are looking for a little more some looking to slowly taking in the excitement and more versatility on scenery while others seeking high the water, take a look around at the speeds as they race across the water. Before deciding what type of boat variety of boats seen on the water. One of the best selling boats is one would like to own or rent, it’s the pontoon, a rather flat boat that best to start by checking out several. floats on pontoons – airtight, hollow structures designed to float. KAYAKS Pontoon boats are a favorite for So let’s start with the kayak. The families, providing a stable platform kayak is a type of canoe that was for large groups to get out on the lake. originally used by the Inuit Indians. Originally the pontoon was It was made of a light frame with considered a slow boat, something a watertight covering with a small that would appeal to older people opening in the top that allows one to who just wanted a slow ride in sit inside and to move quickly and somewhat comfortable seats. They silently down the river or stream. were not necessarily looking for a fast The kayak is propelled by the use ride or to partake in activities such of a double-bladed paddle. Today, as waterskiing or tubing. But if you most kayaks, especially the lowerwatch the pontoons skimming across end or beginner boats, are made of the water and view the people riding polyethylene plastic. Many boaters who enjoy kayaking in them, it is easy to see that times have chosen the sport because it does have changed for the pontoon. The pontoons vary in size. They not take a lot of preparation. Just jump in the kayak and one is on their can be small such as 14 feet but most are between 18 and 27 feet. Before way to enjoy time on the water. choosing a pontoon, think about how They enjoy the peacefulness of the water, often going out in the early many people you want to have in the morning when there is less motorboat boat at a time and what activities will traffic, to take in the sounds of nature be enjoyed using the boat. CORRESPONDENT

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Pontoon boats are one of the best-selling boats in the state. When purchasing a boat, make sure to look at how you will use the watercraft before making a final decision.

Pontoons vary in cost starting around $20,000 for a basic model with a small motor and continuing to increase in cost some going as high as $200,000. Pontoons offer a variety of seating arrangements so it is wise to check out a variety of models before making your decision. There are some pontoons available as used boats. Buying a used boat is somewhat like purchasing a used car. You don’t know how the boat has been cared for and whether it will last. Buying a used pontoon can save money and may be the way to enter into the boat ownership role.

SKI BOATS

Those interested in spending time on area lakes waterskiing or tubing will most likely look toward the traditional ski boat. The Malibu Wakesetter boat is one of the new types of boats specifically designed for wake boarding as it controls the form of the wake.

INVESTING IN A BOAT

After all why have the boat if you Purchasing a boat is an investment. can’t have fun with it. Not only does one need to buy a boat Just as you would when buying a house or automobile, people often but they will need a pier if they wish to keep it in the water. If not, a trailer take out a loan for the boat that will be repaid over a 12- to 20-year is needed to move it to and from period. the lake or to travel to different lake So while the idea of owing areas. a boat and having the ability to During the winter months, cold storage is needed, preferably indoors. spend your days cruising out on the water and enjoying the fine days of If stored outdoors, boats need to be summer entices you, the expense shrink-wrapped to keep moisture of boat ownership may be a bit from entering. uncomfortable. Once the boat is purchased there are the safety items such as life jackets. The fenders, which are placed TRY RENTING If the cost of purchasing a boat, between the boat and the pier to trailer, renting a pier, paying for prevent damage, are always high on insurance, and the amount of time the new boat owners list. He or she spent to keep the boat clean and does not want to see any damage to seaworthy is overwhelming, there their new boats from bumping into may be another way to enjoy some the pier. boating time this summer. Once all the necessities are Many of the area lakes as well as purchased, toys are needed. The local boat sellers also offer boat rental tubes, water skis, fishing poles, and opportunities. wave boards become a necessity.

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CONTEST HELPS LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT CONTROL CARP POPULATION by Todd Mishler COPY EDITOR

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fficials of the Eagle Spring Lake Management District have done their best to turn a problem into a positive. Over a 10-year period, organization Chairman Tom Day and other leaders of the lake district held an annual fundraiser, slowly piling up $50,000 from raffles, selling food and soliciting donations. They subsequently used many of those funds to pay for fish stocking programs and other projects on the lake. In 2008, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources conducted a catchand-release fish survey of the lake, which is located in the southwestern corner of Waukesha County and is part of the Mukwonago River Watershed. That effort estimated there was a population of 4,000 carp in Eagle Spring Lake, with a range of anywhere from 3,000 to 6,000 possible. “We were always concerned about how many carp we had, but we never considered it a major problem or weren’t worried about it ruining the lake,” Day said. But in the meantime, the

organizing committee grew tired of holding the annual fundraiser, leaving it with somewhere between $12,000 and $15,000 in the fund. So, the management district needed to come up with a new strategy to address carp numbers, which could become trouble in a hurry because the 297-acre body of water is shallow. The effort also includes the nearby 90-acre Lulu Lake in Walworth County. In 2009, the lake district started its current project, called Carp Attack, one in which a limited number of carp were tagged — typically two to six fish per year. It then offered $1,000 to the first registered and tagged carp caught in any calendar year and $500 to any other tagged fish brought in. Of note, most of the estimated 3,300 carp taken from the lakes — they are disposed of in a Dumpster — are shot with bow and arrow, not “caught” with hook, line and sinker, so to speak. Day grew up on Milwaukee’s east side but has spent most of his life near Eagle Spring Lake. He said adding the competition has helped maintain the lake’s cleanliness and fishery. “We look at it as a win-win situation,” Day said. Brandon Smith, of Elkhorn,

registered the most recent tagged carp, hauling in his prize the evening of April 13, 2017, one of 14 he and two of the veteran’s buddies removed during that trip. James Wallis, the police chief for the Town of Oconomowoc, and his son, Brian, have harvested two of the tagged carps — the first on April 16, 2013, and their second on Nov. 15, 2015. The management district, which also participates in the state’s Clean Boats Clean Waters program, estimates that 3,300 carp have been taken. “We’ve been working away at it,” Day said. “Carp, especially when they’re rolling around during spawning season in the spring, stir up a lot of sediment. They’re a bottom feeder and an invasive species that can take over and ruin spawning for game fish and make a lake a muddy mess. “There are some down sides, such as the smell from the Dumpster, and some guys get too noisy out there with their generators and the bright lights at night, but we keep reminding them,” Day said. “Most residents understand the need for conservation and what would happen if we didn’t try to control the carp situation, so they’ve been very supportive.” Still, Day said he has been

bugging the DNR about doing another survey. “I’m not disappointed by any stretch because we’ve attacked the problem,” Day said. “The consensus is that we’ve reduced the carp population, but we still would like to know where we stand.” “We’ve had people say they used to see 50 or 60 carp sunning themselves close to the surface all of the time, but now they don’t see those numbers,” Day added. “And some fishermen who were active in this early on and used to go out at night for two or three hours and fill a barrel have said they no longer come over here because they haven’t had that much success. “We’ve been seeing more smaller carp, but this year the numbers have jumped up compared to the last two years, so I don’t know what to make of that.

“Anecdotally, it appears we’ve reduced the population,” Day said. “But that’s why we would like to have another survey done so we can gauge where we’re at again.” One person who has contributed to the cause and has enjoyed success is Chad Ostaszewski, 63, who worked in forestry for 30 years. An avid bow hunter during deer season, his skills landed him a $500 check for the second tagged fish of 2013 and second overall, which he nailed on May 21. “It came out from under a boathouse,” he said. “It wasn’t that big, and I probably hit about 25 percent of my shots, but I got this one right in the head. I picked it up and there was the tag, right behind the dorsal fin.” He said finding carp is a hitand-miss proposition, just like

it is with any other prey. “Some days I can go out and not see any carp, and then you go around the bend and they’re all over the place.” Ostaszewski said he wonders whether some of the targeted carp have lost their tags over the years, but that doesn’t mean he won’t keep pursuing them when he gets the chance. “I don’t think you can ever fix the carp situation completely,” he said. “I’ve had years where I harvested over 100. This year I’m at 41 and trying to get to 50. They seem to be bigger this year.” Day and other management district members are hoping that a potential big payday continues to lure carp hunters to the lake. “Most people do it for the sport and the challenge of it, and I think that makes it exciting,” Day said.

LOCAL FISHING REGULATIONS In last month’s issue, new fishing regulations for 2018 – while correct for Lauderdale Lakes – may vary from regulations in place for other lakes, counties and the state. Anglers fishing Lauderdale Lakes should abide by the regulations below: Bass (large, smallmouth) – Under 14 inches, five fish can be harvested daily and anglers are encouraged by the DNR to harvest smaller bass in an effort to reduce the stunted population;

– 14 to 18 inches, must be released immediately; – Over 18 inches, one fish can be harvested daily Walleye – Up to 18 inches, must be released immediately; – 18 inches and over, three fish can be harvested daily For more information, refer to the DNR’s current Fishing Regulations guide or visit dnr.wi.gov and search “fishing regulations.”

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Aug. 18, 2017 N7936 Westshore Dr. Ronald Taylor to Ryan & Christine Stephan $695,000

May 2, 2018 W5462 Lost Nation Rd. Steven & Karin Klanik to Michael & Kristin Hughes $950,000

Aug. 25, 2017 W5662 Ridge Rd. Terry E. Weiland Living Trust to Mark S. Wolfe and Amy B. Wolfe $370,500

May 15, 2018 W5493 Rocky Rd. Carmencita and Judy Agno to Jon and Molly Larue $369,000

Sept. 1, 2017 W5564 Westshore Dr. Joyce Norris to Michael Gard $1,300,000

May 25, 2018 W5580 Blackfoot Cir. Louis and Sara Masciopinto to Davie and Jacqueline Back $745,000

Sept. 29, 2017 W5336 Lauderdale Dr. Lorna Stone to 5336 Lauderdale, LLC $1,150,000

Hwy 12/67 North to Plantation Road left to Lost Nation Rd. Left to Joni Lane. Right to Vicki Terrace, Right to Cali Dr left to property on the right. WHAT: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home with boat slip on Lauderdale Lakes. WHERE: N7414 Cali Dr Elkhorn, Wisconsin 53121-2649 AMENITIES: Boat Slip is located in Cool Hill Park off Black Foot Circle which has a beach and picnic area. This ranch style home features a 2 car attached garage, open concept living room, dining and kitchen. Hardwood floors and a natural fireplace and a garden tub in the master bath. The pier slip is a short walk or golf cart ride from the home to the Association Beach Front Park. The partially wooded lot is just under 1 acre. ASKING PRICE: $265,000 LISTING AGENT: Tom Martin of Keefe Real Estate, Inc. For more information call (262) 743-1770 ext. 112

Rob Edwards

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This 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Cape Cod is the darling of this quiet neighborhood. It is tastefully decorated and well maintained with an appealing floor plan and generous room sizes. Some of the updates include a remodeled kitchen with custom butcher block island; remodeled bathrooms; and brand new upper level windows. Entryways to the living room and dining room have also been enlarged creating spaciousness to the home. You will enjoy relaxing on the back deck overlooking the large .411-acre yard. MLS#: 1593938 ......................................... Price $189,900

114 Wood St Walworth, Wisconsin 53184

Spacious home on large lot. This 3 bedroom 1 bathroom home needs some updates but overall is in great condition on a quiet street close to school and shopping. Paved drive with 2 car garage on a nicely sized lot. MLS#: 1578084......................................... Price $135,000

Sept. 29, 2017 W5438 Solid Comfort Rd. Robert Kunimura to Vandervelde Family Revocable Trust $1,350,000

June 1, 2018 N7995 Surfwood Dr. Douglas and Susan Hood to William Sattler $730,000

Oct. 6, 2017 N7445 Country Club Dr. WPB 805 Burlington LLC to Robert & Laura Morgan $559,900

June 14, 2018 W5884 Bubbling Springs Dr. Kathleen Deleon to Thomas & Sara Wilcox $299,900

Oct. 31, 2017 W5453 Lost Nation Rd. Lost Nation Properties, LLC to Steven Lefar $1,130,000

June 15, 2018 W5555 Oak Park Rd. Mark J Crawford Trust to Frank & Audry Sanroman $960,000

Nov. 29, 2017 W5447 Acorn Way Pearl Zager to Christopher and Elise Snyder $535,000

June 22, 2018 W5381 Island Way Socha, Deborah; Bielski, Darlene, & Vrabel, Emil to Mallory, James & Mcintosh, Brent $414,000

Feb. 12, 2018 W5330 Plantation Rd. Joseph & Janice Reichel to Pearl Zager $1,050,100 Feb. 23, 2018 W5421 Lost Nation Rd. Marvel J. Jacobson Living Trust to Kevin M. & Carolyn M. Meehan $266,000

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W6785 Lake Shore Dr Elkhorn, Wisconsin 53121

This 2 bedroom 1 bathroom lake front cottage is charming as can be and is one-of-a-kind. Offering delightful privacy for your relaxation on 1.25 acres of North Lake lake frontage. This property has been lovingly maintained and has low maintenance vinyl siding, gutter guards, large garden shed, fire pit, pier, natural gas grill. Close to the Kettle Moraine State Forest and several other lakes. MLS#: 1592391 ......................................... Price $194,000

N5725 Cobbie Rd Elkhorn, Wisconsin 53121

Impeccable craftsmanship and breathtaking scenery set on 11.8 acres of land. Attention to detail was a prerequisite in the construction and finishing of this striking 4-bedroom 3-bathroom brick home. The passive solar design and low-e windows uses solar heat to warm in the winter and rejects solar heat to cool in summer creating an energy efficient home with low utility bills. The home boasts generous sized rooms and offers a large lower level currently being used as a woodshop. The A-1 and C-2 zoning allows for horses, other livestock, and crops. Just a short drive to shopping and schools. MLS#: 1593439 ......................................... Price $489,000 323907

May 30, 2018 N7951 Surfwood Dr. Robert Crumbley to Thomas Sweeney $792,500

March 2, 2018 N7924 Westshore Dr. Robert Matuszek to Robert Cuthbertson $800,000 May 1, 2018 W5361 Island Way Jack & Marilyn Frymire to Gregory & Melissa Drake; Matthew & Neetha Martens $1,400,000 May 1, 2018 W5135 Bayshore Dr. Suham & Lucia Salman to Eric R. Koehler $440,000

July 12, 2018 N7435 Country Club Dr. Wangler, Michael; MaryAnn; Daniel; Maureen to Scott & Dawn Rhyan $583,000 July 18, 2018 W5573 Oriole Dr. Nancy & Sawn Hanlon to MD Oriole LLC $875,000 July 30, 2018 W5852 Bubbling Springs Dr. Anthony Parato to June Barnard $450,000 Aug. 3, 2018 W5491 Rocky Rd. Scott & Lauren Kogen to Sean & Alicia Parker $175,000 Aug.17, 2018 W5406 Lost Nation Rd. Susan E Skok Trust to Brett & Cynthia Tucker $840,000

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Market slows in first half of 2018 Demand continues to outpace available homes for sale

A strong economy and relatively low mortgage rates were not enough to offset the inventory squeeze in Wisconsin housing. As a result, home sales slipped and prices rose statewide, according to the most recent Wisconsin Realtors Association analysis of the existing home market. Existing home sales fell 11.8 percent in June relative to June 2017, but median prices rose 5.4 percent to $195,000 over that same period. For the most part, counties in the Southern Lakes region followed that statewide trend. Walworth County saw 161 sales in June compared to 258 in June 2017, a whopping 37.6 percent fall. Racine County sales slipped 16.8 percent from 345 to 287, while Kenosha County’s rose 6.3 percent from 269 to 286. Waukesha County’s dropped 10.9 percent from 789 in June 2017 to 703 this June. Meanwhile, Jefferson

County also suffered, falling 20.7 percent from 208 sales to 165. As for the median price, all three counties saw an increase year over year: Jefferson’s vaulted up 35.6 percent to $239,000, Waukesha’s jumped 10 percent to $308,000 and Walworth’s increased 1.3 percent to $206,500. Racine and Kenosha counties improved 5.5 percent and 5.3 percent, respectively. A review of the first six months of the year revealed that as a result of solid winter sales, home sales only dropped 3.7 percent compared to the first half of 2017. However, tight inventories throughout the year have pushed median prices up 5.9 percent to $180,000 for the January to June period. In this area, six-month totals fell in four of the five counties compared to the first half of 2017: Waukesha County’s year-to-date

numbers dropped 7.2 percent, Walworth County’s decreased 12.7 percent and Jefferson County’s plummeted 23.2 percent. Racine County’s also dropped 5.1 percent year to date, but Kenosha County’s went up 3.8 percent. However, the median price went up 4.9 percent in Kenosha County, 5.1 percent in Waukesha County, 8.1 percent in Walworth County, 11.1 percent in Racine County and shot up 26.3 percent in Jefferson County through June this year compared to 2017 at that point. The statewide economy remains strong as job growth and the state labor force increased over the past year. Jobs increased by 41,546, and the labor force grew by 27,997 workers. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 2.9 percent in June, marking the fifth straight month in which the state jobless rate

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benchmark, jumping from 4.6 to 6.4 months from June 2017, a 39.1 increase. Racine and Kenosha counties’ numbers improved from three months to 3.3 months of inventory, a rise of 10 percent. The percent change improved 14.3 percent in Jefferson and 25.8 percent in Waukesha. – Peter Sveum, Wisconsin All but Jefferson County Realtors Association saw the average number of days that homes were on the market drop: Kenosha at 19 percent (84 to 68 days), has been below 3 percent. Walworth at 12.8 percent Over the past 12 months, (109 to 95), Racine at 10.7 the state has added 17,600 percent (84 to 75) and manufacturing jobs. Waukesha at 9.3 percent (86 “A strong economy and to 78). low mortgage rates have In Jefferson, it jumped fueled demand, but supply from an average of 93 days to remains tight,” WRA 111. Chairman Peter Sveum said “The more urbanized in a news release. regions of the state had tighter The 30-year fixed inventory levels, whereas the mortgage rate has moved up more rural regions tended over the last year, increasing to be more buyer-friendly,” from 3.9 percent in June of Sveum said. last year to 4.57 percent in “Not surprisingly, the tight June 2018. However, rates inventory situation continues remain well below the levels during the 1990s and much of to push home prices up at a pace well above the rate of the 2000s. inflation,” WRA President “It’s not mortgage rates and CEO Michael Theo said that are keeping sales down, in the release. it’s the limited number of homes on the market,” Sveum The annual inflation rate has been at or above 2 percent said. since September of last year, While inventory levels did improve from 4.1 months and it has been steadily increasing all year, hitting 2.9 in June of last year to 4.7 percent in June. months this past June, they The annual pace at which remain well below the sixhome prices have increased month benchmark that is considered a balanced market. over the last nine months has ranged between 4.6 Walworth County percent and 8.1 percent, and surpassed that inventory

It’s not mortgage rates that are keeping sales down, it’s the limited number of homes on the market.”

the median housing price increased 5.4 percent between June 2017 and June 2018. “This has eroded affordability,” Theo said. While Wisconsin housing remains more affordable than national indicators, there is no doubt it continues to decline. The Wisconsin Housing Affordability Index measures the percent of the medianpriced home that a buyer with median family income qualifies to buy, assuming the buyer puts 20 percent down and finances the remaining balance at current rates through a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage. Wisconsin buyers could afford to buy 178 percent of the median-priced home, but this is down from 198 percent in June of last year. “Inventories were particularly low for more moderately priced homes,” said Theo. A review of homes sold at different price points over the last 12 months reveals the tightest markets for homes selling below $200,000. There were just 3.7 months of available supply in the $125,000 to $199,999 range, and inventories stood at four months for the lowestpriced homes, selling below $125,000. Theo noted that despite the inventory challenges, there are still good opportunities in this market. “While it continues to be a seller’s market for homes below $350,000, buyers are in the driver’s seat for prices above that point,” he said.

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Some potential health benefits of

paddleboarding Paddleboarding, which involves participants standing on a paddleboard or surfboard and using their arms to paddle through the ocean, is an increasingly popular recreational activity. Often seen as a relaxing way to spend a peaceful day on the water, paddleboarding might provide some hidden health benefits. The following are just a few potential health benefits of paddleboarding.

Stress reduction

According to the American Psychological Association, in 2015 a greater percentage of adults reported feeling extreme levels of stress than in 2014. Many paddleboarding enthusiasts acknowledge the soothing qualities of paddleboarding, and a 2016 study published in the academic journal Health & Place found that increased views of blue space, including oceans, can be linked to lower levels of psychological distress.

Exercise

While it might not be highintensity exercise, paddleboarding is exercise and can provide an avenue for otherwise sedentary men, women and children to begin increasing their levels of physical activity. Muscles in legs get a workout when paddleboarding, as these muscles are tasked with holding the body steady. In the meantime, core abdominal muscles also get a workout as they work to maintain the body’s balance. And of course, muscles in the arms, back and shoulders are needed for paddling. While paddleboarding may not qualify as vigorous a

cardiovascular or strength-training exercise, it does provide a lowimpact way for participants to engage muscles throughout their bodies.

Balance

Paddleboarding can be a relaxing activity, but those paddleboarders who are most relaxed are the ones with great balance. Fortunately, paddleboarding can help men, women and children improve their balance because it requires a stable core and strong legs. While novice paddleboarders might struggle to stay upright at first, in time they’re likely to notice their balance is improving.

Vitamin D

Human skin produces vitamin D in response to sunlight, which paddle boarders get plenty of. Vitamin D serves a host of functions in the body that can promote short- and longterm health. Vitamin D facilitates normal immune system function, which can help paddleboarders fight off disease and infection. Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to a host ailments, including diabetes, as inadequate amounts of vitamin D can cause insulin resistance. In addition, in 2014, researchers at the University of Georgia, the University of Pittsburgh and the Queensland University of Technology in Australia uncovered a link between vitamin D deficiency, seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, and a lack of sunlight. A type of depression related to changes in season, SAD affects millions of people across the globe. (METRO CREATIVE)

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Staff house added, conference center and lodge slated next year

by Heather Ruenz

“The main level of the lodge will have 20 guest rooms, a welcome center, a Lutherdale Ministries, meeting room, a board room, which is located on and a conference room with Lauderdale Lakes north of capacity of 135 people. There Elkhorn and open throughout will be 6,000 square feet on the year, is in the midst of a the lower level with two staff growth spurt. apartments and storage areas,” This summer, an 1,800 square foot staff house is being Bluhm said. built and in the works for next He said the lodge will feature modern hotel style year is a 14,000 square foot sleeping rooms with private lodge and conference center. The staff house will be used to baths that will serve adults. “Lutherdale also hosts house Lutherdale’s program a number of youth medical director and his family, according to executive director camps where the kids need better housing options and the Jeff Bluhm. While the lodge new lodge will also be used and conference center won’t to accommodate youth with be built until next year, the special needs,” Bluhm said, foundation will be put in this adding that the lodge and fall. EDITOR

conference center will also be available for local groups to rent. The staff house was built, in part thanks to Mission Builders, an organization Bluhm had previously heard about from other camps. “I reached out to their director, Bill Graves and they were available to help us with our building program. Mission builders are in demand around the country and we were lucky to get on their schedule at the right time,” he said. Bluhm said Mission Builders have three different locations where they are building this summer and they welcome any and all volunteers to assist in the

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Next year, this lodge and conference center will be built at Lutherdale. A capital campaign is currently underway to fund the center and a list of volunteers for the build is already in the works.

building projects. “We have had numerous local people come to volunteer, one person from Indiana and a youth group from Minnesota,” he said. A capital campaign is underway to fund the lodge and conference center and though gifts have been steadily coming in, Bluhm said there is more to be done. “A project like this is exciting to be a part of because people will be making this new lodge happen. Many gifts have been given by individuals and families to name a section of the lodge. We still have some naming opportunities available,” he said. “All of our donors who are making this lodge possible are giving a gift that will be supporting the greater good DAVE DRESDOW Lauderdale Lakes Breeze and impacting people’s lives Volunteers from Calvary Lutheran Church’s youth group out of Stansfield, Minn. for the next generation. They spend a week working alongside the Mission Builders crew in building a staff house are gifts that make a difference at Lutherdale Ministries. and isn’t that what we all want

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work at levels off the ground,” he said. Volunteers need to be at least 14 years old but Bluhm said many retired folks have been helping out. “They want to give to a greater cause. We’re lining up volunteers for next year,” he said. Lutherdale serves all faiths and denominations as well as school groups, non-profits, and the greater community through a variety of retreat programs, according to Bluhm. The camp also offers facilities for weddings, day-use group meetings and banquets. “We have a growing program for adults called 50Forward and we currently serve more adults than youth,” he said. Lutherdale is at N7891 Highway 12, north of Elkhorn. For more information, call 262-742-2352 or visit lutherdale.org.

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Selling Lauderdale Lakes Since 1989 MLS#1589626 Two homes grace the sun TW filled shoreline of 125’ on Mill Lake with sand beach and inground pool. Main home featuring 4BR, 4BA 2 story with living room with wall of windows and wood stove, Kitchen with island and dining room glass solarium with exceptional lake views, screened porch overlooking pool area and lake. LL family room with wood stove and slider to patio. 2nd home is a 4BR, 3BA with eat in kitchen, living room overlooking pool area and slider to patio, master BR with vaulted ceiling and slider to lakeside screened porch. Pool area has golf course views and short walk to club house. $1,879,700

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MLS#1586322 Lake Beulah 4 BR, 2BA on K A L 136’ frontage, 1.5 story with walkout lower level. Family room located by famous Beulah Bench. The lake welcomes when you enter this home featuring vaulted ceiling in LR with fireplace and two sliding glass doors to deck. Galley Kitchen with dinette and main floor BR. Upstairs you’ll find a loft overlooking Living Room, Master BR and two others plus full bath. Lower level Family Room walk-out to cement patio leading to gentle sloping lakefront yard to pier with relaxing bench. 1 car attached garage and garden shed. Must see! $799,900

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MLS#1600865 Move in ready all the work has NE been done inside and out. Situated on 138’ of level sand frontage on crystal clear Blue Spring Lake. Open concept 3BR, 2BA ranch with vaulted ceiling in kitchen, dining and living room. Enjoy the Southern exposure on the screened porch with vaulted ceiling and access to the deck. Kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and kitchen island, dining area with water views. Living room with fireplace and wet back bar, master bedroom with private bath. Large laundry / mud room off back door. Situated on 0.88 of an acre lot with mature trees, play ground set, cement seawall and boat launch. Maintenance free exterior and two car detached garage with ample parking. This is a must see! $649,900

MLS#1570378 Spectacular Lauderdale Lake Access 4+ BR, 3.5BA 2 story home w/walkout lower level overlooking woods. Inside you’ll find Great Room w/soaring ceilings, brick fireplace, Maple floors and wall of windows w/French door to deck. Eat-in ktch w/granite tops, SS appliances, breakfast bar, dinette w/French doors to screened porch w/ vaulted ceiling and formal dining room. Master BR suite w/vaulted ceilings and bath w/walk in shower, double vanity & whirlpool tub. LL Family room w/ multiple sliders, wood burning stove, wetbar and Theater room. 3.5 attached garage and short walk to association park. $589,900

MLS#1596484 Fully furnished lakefront with NE Southern Exposure and 60’ of frontage brings you to this move in ready 3 BR, 3 BA Ranch. Featuring open concept main floor with wood flooring, kitchen with appliances that match the cabinetry, island with breakfast bar and dinette area, living room with sliding glass door to screened porch with extended channel views and access to large deck, Master BR with full BA, 2nd BR with slider to deck, main floor bath with river rock tile. Two car attached garage, with half of the garage finished as a game room. Easy access off Highway 12/67 and within walking distance to Lauderdale Golf Course.Seller also includes: Shore Station for boat and 2 jet ski lifts, garage freezer, gas grill, as well as all furnishings. $579,000

MLS#1594177 Looking for an off the grid lifestyle? You’ll find it here with this 3 BR, 2.5BA Ranch home on 4.95 acres featuring 1/4 acre pond and 100-year-old towering pines. Outstanding features include vaulted ceilings in kitch and LR with skylights, eat in kitchen with Island and breakfast bar, Living room with fireplace and access to 12 X 50 deck, Master BR with full bath, Family room and Laundry on main floor. Lower level walkout features Rec Room with access to brick patio, 3rd BR, game room, 1/2 bath and storage. Outside offers 23 x 28 detached garage, 15 x 9 lean to, 12 x 15 shed by pond with water and electric, Tree House overlooking pond. In floor radiant heat on both levels, live edge slab siding with chinking and 10 x 48 room above 4 car attached garage. Kettle Moraine trails nearby. $559,000

MLS#1579039 Custom built in E 2005 4 plus BR, E R G R 3.5 bath split EVE ranch offering over 5,000 sq ft with golf course views. Main floor featuring Ktch with granite tops, breakfast bar, Island, SS appliances, walk-in pantry, dinette and access to covered patio. LR with fireplace, formal DR and den with glass doors off foyer. Master BR suite with tile shower, his and hers walk-in closets. Jack/Jill bath between 2nd and 3rd Bd, laundry room off 3 car garage. LL FR featuring professional grade wet bar, fireplace, huge gaming area with row of windows, 4th bdrm, full bath, exercise room, office & stairs to garage. $548,700

MLS#1581969 Located on 42 feet of prime GRE Green Lake Frontage is where you’ll find this 2 Bedroom, 2.5 bath ranch with walk-out lower. House does need repairs and is being sold ‘’AS IS’’. Living room with Stone fireplace, galley kitchen w/water views, family room lakeside with slider to 9 x 29 deck. Lower level Rec Room with wood burning stove and bath. Boat House with finished room, half bath and 17 x 29 deck above. Boat house can be used as a 3rd Bd with 1/2 bath. Great swimming and extended lake views. $497,500

MLS#1573042 End of the road privacy is 0 0 1 where you’ll find this 3BR 2BA ranch w/walkout lower level on 100’ of Middle Lake frontage. This move in ready for summer fun home features vaulted beamed ceiling in kitchen and a living room with outstanding water views. Kitchen has a breakfast bar. Living room with slider to deck, 2BR and full bath on main. Walkout lower level with family room with slider to screened porch and cement patio, third BR, full bath and large laundry room. Lauderdale memories await you and your family - come tour today! $399,000

MLS#1568966 Thoughtfully renovated and E PL all the details have been taken care of; just move in and start entertaining on the lake! Since 2012, all new: GFA, C/A, lighting, water heater, water softener, ktch appliances, septic system, stone retaining walls, patio and stairs. Sunny rooms w/gorgeous sunset views of the lake and gardens from new floor to ceiling windows and doors. Finished LL w/ walkout to screened porch & stone patio. Sleeping nook and FR on lower level. 4 car garage w/ workshop. Professionally landscaped gardens w/ sprinkler system. Bring your kayak & pontoon. 50’ water frontage. $379,900

MLS#1597708 Lauderdale Lake access with boat slip and access to sand beach. Come take a look at this 3BR 2.5BA ranch with walkout lower level. Inside you’ll find vaulted ceiling in eat-in kitchen and living room with slider to large deck. Master bedroom with bath. Lower level family room features full bath, brick fireplace and sliding glass door to cement patio. 2.5 attached garage and private backyard. Boat slip is located in quiet Sterlingworth Bay which is a short walk away and sand beach is located on Pleasant Lake. Easy access off Hwy 12/67 to Kettle Moraine State trail system. Brand new furnace and central air a plus. $219,900

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