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Homeowners want to rent, neighbors cry foul

Controversy over shortterm rentals in county dates to ‘50s

by Vicky Wedig STAFF WRITER

Controversy over homeowners renting out their houses for weekends or nights-at-a-time stays is nothing new in Walworth County. On one side of the debate are homeowners who believe they have a right to rent out their homes if they wish; on the other side are their neighbors who say renting creates a nuisance. “This topic is very controversial,” said Michael Cotter, director of the county’s Land Use and Resource Management Department. “There are people who are passionate on both sides of the issue. Some people really want to do it; some are very angry that their neighbors want to do it.” Short-term rentals, or the use of singlefamily homes as “lodges,” as the county refers to them, have been prohibited since the county’s first zoning code in 1971. But, homeowners had concerns about their neighbors renting out their

houses decades before that. “Short-term rentals as an issue for concern dates before then,” said Shannon Haydin, deputy director of the county’s Land Use and Resource Management Department. Haydin was hired just over a year and a half ago and has dedicated more time than code enforcement staff had to research the issue of “lodges” and enforce the county’s ordinance. Haydin discovered a petition from 1955 signed by 100 property owners requesting their neighbors be prohibited from renting short-term. The biggest concern that property owners have is the party atmosphere and ensuing nuisances lodges create, she said. Residents’ complaints have included discovering a man in their pool at 3 a.m., people on their piers, people passed out on their lawns, cars parked in places that make it difficult for them to get to their properties and trash piled up when renters leave on Monday and then strewn around by raccoons before it’s picked up on Wednesday, according to Haydin. She said some of those concerns such as unruly

subjects or people lighting off fireworks at 3 a.m. can be mitigated immediately by police. But residents wanted a longer-term, preventative measure.

Clarification

Although county ordinance had prohibited lodges in single-family residential zones for more than 40 years, until about two years ago, the ordinance had only been enforced in response to complaints. In December 2014, the county clarified its ordinance to better define what constitutes “transients,” which are prohibited in residential zones. It defines a transient as someone staying at a lodging facility for less than 30 consecutive days while staying away from his or her permanent residence. Such “lodges” are allowed as a principal use in only one zoning district in the county – P-2 zoning, which is for public assembly use and is rare in Walworth County. Short-term rentals are

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Rest stop

Left: Hundreds of sand hill cranes take a break from their migration flight north near a cornfield and creek north of Elkhorn earlier this year. Above: Following the brief rest stop, two cranes take off and are captured flying in sync once high in the sky.

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Lauderdale Lakes

CALENDARof EVENTS

MAY

Lutherdale.

26 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

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

27 LAS Water Ski Team show, 6 p.m. at Babe Mann Park, 960 Proctor Dr., Elkhorn 29 Memorial Day Parade – downtown Elkhorn, 10:30 a.m., followed by a special memorial service in Veterans Park. (262) 203-2434.

JUNE 3 LAS Water Ski Team show, 6 p.m. at Babe Mann Park, 960 Proctor Dr., Elkhorn 9 Night Under the Lights – a free, community event hosted by the Elkhorn Parks and Recreation Department, featuring baseball games under the lights, concessions and raffles, inflatable fun, face painting and a variety of child-friendly activities. 5 p.m. at Harris Park, Wright Street. (262) 741-5114 www.nutlfest. com. 9-10 Elkhorn City Wide Rummage – explore and shop area rummage sales. Maps of rummages that place ads will be available at the Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce. Businesses may also be offering specials. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (262) 723-5788 or info@ elkhornchamber.com. 10-11 Boating Safety Course, La Grange Town Hall. For more details visit lauderdalelakedistrict. com, under documents, or see “Local boating safety courses offered” elsewhere in this issue. 10 Annual Lauderdale Lakes Improvement Association membership meeting, 10 a.m. at

12 Chip in Fore Kids Golf Outing, 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Evergreen Country Club, Elkhorn. Four-person scramble and shotgun start at $90 a person includes: golf, cart, lunch, dinner and prizes. Dinner only for $25. (262) 741-1440 or www. wcac4kids.org. 16 Elkhorn Area High School All Sports Booster Club Golf Outing in partnership with the Elkhorn Rotary, 11:30 a.m. at Evergreen Country Club, N6246 Highway 12, Elkhorn. Day includes 18-holes of golf, special event holes, a silent auction, raffle prizes, box lunch and steak dinner. (262) 723-3444 16 Holton-Elkhorn Band Concert, a free open-air concert at Elkhorn’s historic band shell in Sunset Park, 7:30 p.m. (262) 741-5114 16-18 Community Days of Elkhorn – a celebration of all things Elkhorn featuring a water ski show by the Lauderdale Aqua Skiers, a movie in the park, a car show and more. (262) 7235788 or elkhornchamber.com. 17 Walworth County Farm Bureau Dairy Breakfast, 6 to 11 a.m. at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. Event features full breakfast, crafters, live animals and a tour of a Walworth County farm. (262) 723-3228 17 LAS Water Ski Team show, 6 p.m. at Babe Mann Park, 960 Proctor Dr., Elkhorn 17 Annual Elkhorn Firefighters Street Dance, 6 p.m. to 11:55 p.m. at the Elkhorn Fire Station on South Broad Street. The street dance features raffles,

food, drinks and live music. Cost is $10 for entry. 18 Pride and Joy Car Show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. across from the Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce, 203 E. Walworth St., at the Elkhorn Garage. There is no entry fee, though donations will be accepted for the Elkhorn Food Pantry. Goodie bags and dash plaques will be available for the first 75 cars. (262) 7235788 or elkhornchamber.com

Elkhorn Memory Café A place where people with Mild Cognitive Impairment, early stage Alzheimer’s and other related dementia, and their caregivers, are welcome to socialize, have fun and enjoy each other’s company in a safe, supportive environment. First time attendees are asked to call the Alzheimer’s Association at (800) 272-3900. Remaining meetings this year will be held the fourth Thursday of every month – June 22, July 27, Aug. 24, Sept. 28, Oct. 26, Nov. 23 and Dec. 28 – from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Matheson Memorial Library, 101 N. Wisconsin St., Elkhorn. Sunset Park, 7:30 p.m. (262) 741-5114

21 Pork Chop Cookout, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn, 4 to 7 p.m. walworthcountyfair.com (262) 723-3228.

JULY

23 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.

1 Lauderdale Lakes Yacht Club’s 4th of July fireworks display

23 Holton-Elkhorn Band Concert, a free open-air concert at Elkhorn’s historic band shell in Sunset Park, 7:30 p.m. (262) 741-5114

7 Holton-Elkhorn Band Concert, a free open-air concert at Elkhorn’s historic band shell in Sunset Park, 7:30 p.m. (262) 741-5114

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

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

25 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.

8-9 Partners for Progress Horse Show, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. walworthcountyfair.com (262) 723-3228.

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

1 Early Harness Race, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. walworthcountyfair.com (262) 723-3228.

30 Star Spangled Celebration – 5-10 p.m. at Sunset Park, 200 Devendorf St., Elkhorn, featuring music from the Holton Band, food and snacks, and a fireworks show at dusk. (262) 723-5788 or elkhornchamber.com.

14-16 – Elkhorn RibFest, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday at the Walworth County Fairgrounds. Event will feature a competition, live entertainment, food vendors, a beer garden and camping. Admission is free (262) 723-3228.

30 LAS Water Ski Team show, 6 p.m. at Lauderdale Landing, W5625 Westshore Dr., Elkhorn

14 Holton-Elkhorn Band Concert, a free open-air concert at Elkhorn’s historic band shell in

15 Elkhorn RibFest Neon 5K – 8 a.m., Holton Manor and RibFest have teamed up for a 5K to benefit residents of Holton Manor. Participants will receive a discount coupon for RibFest. walworthcountyfair.com or twescott@carriagehealthcare. com. 15 LAS Water Ski Team show, 6 p.m. at Babe Mann Park, 960 Proctor Dr., Elkhorn 15-16 SMILES Horse Show, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. walworthcountyfair.com (262) 723-3228. 19 Junior Beef Steak Cook-out, 4 to 7 p.m., Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. walworthcountyfair.com (262) 723-3228. 21-22 Relay for Life, 6 p.m. kickoff at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. For more information or to register a team call (262) 723-3228 or visit cancer.org 21 Holton-Elkhorn Band Concert, a free open-air concert at Elkhorn’s historic band shell in Sunset Park, 7:30 p.m. (262) 741-5114

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LAS Water Ski Team ready to make waves The LAS Water Ski Team (Lauderdale Aqua Skiers) will kick off the 2017 season on Saturday, May 27 with a 6 p.m. show at Babe Mann Park, 960 Proctor Dr. The schedule includes a full month of performances in June, all starting at 6 p.m. with shows at Babe Mann Park, June 3, 10, 17 and 24, and at Lauderdale Landing, W5625 Westshore Dr., Elkhorn, at 6 p.m., Friday, June 30. For more information or to make a donation or become a sponsor, visit www.laswaterskiteam.com.

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His legacy lives on

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Six years after his death, man’s genuineness continues to shine by Heather Ruenz STAFF WRITER

ix years ago, Nick Van Dyke was killed while working on a vehicle at Lockhart’s Service in Lauderdale Lakes. He was 28 years old and loved being an auto mechanic, his mom, Mary, said. “He started as a clerk there when he was in his teens and worked his way up. Even as a young kid, he would draw semis with flatbeds and would figure out the amount of weight it could carry based on the number of wheels the truck had,” she said. Mary, a social worker, was doing training in Milwaukee the day of the accident when she received a call from her husband, Chuck. “Chuck is usually easy going so I knew it was bad. They were going to Flight-for-Life Nick to Froedtert Hospital but couldn’t stabilize him enough for the flight,” she said. Immediately following Nick’s

death, on June 29, 2011, Mary said their family was surrounded by an overwhelming amount of support and began to realize the number of people Nick touched… a sentiment they still hear today. “I don’t think I really appreciated the community we live in until Nick was killed. You don’t expect grief to connect people but it does. The people in this community have been wonderful,” she said.

The shuffle takes off Mary said the goal of Nick – who along with Mike and Marty Healy, co-owners of Lauderdale Landing at that time, started the Shamrock Shuffle – was to host a fun event, bring people together and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. “I’m Irish and the Healys are Irish – and Nick loved running – so it was a way to bring people together and promote the Landing in the process,” she said. The family found out on an even deeper level the impact Nick’s

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Nick Van Dyke keeps his nephew, Carson Peterson, close and warm on a winter day.

life had on others at the second Shamrock Shuffle, which had been changed to include Nick’s name. “The best part of the Shuffle is the stories that come up about Nick’s time bartending at Lauderdale Landing,” Mary said. “We heard so many stories at that first Shuffle following Nick’s death… about him helping others and going out of his way because it

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was the right thing to do.” “That second Shuffle, it was gray and drizzly in the morning. But right before the race started, the sun came out, it was warm and there was a double rainbow. It was amazing and so many people took pictures of it and commented that Nick was there with us,” Mary said.

suffered a traumatic brain injury last fall, and; Jack Pack – a nonprofit that provides cuddle cots, a cooling device that allows families who have experienced the loss of a newborn more time with their stillborn baby. Between his love of running, playing in pool and basketball leagues and refereeing community Still helping others leagues for kids, Nick interacted with countless people, Mary said, The Nick Van Dyke Memorial though it was his time spent at The Scholarship had been created for graduating high school seniors going Landing that let his personality shine – and provided Nick an into the automotive field and is still opportunity to brag about the most going strong today. But the event important people in his life. had grown enough that by the third Shuffle, which features three walk/run “Nick was shy. Working at courses ranging from 2 to 5 miles, the Lauderdale Landing did wonders for his self-confidence and he met Healys had started Share The Love, which chooses a different beneficiary so many people there. Everyone tells us they couldn’t have a each year. conversation with Nick for more “It’s helped many people, than five minutes without him including a local teacher who was pulling out photos of his nieces and battling cancer, a 1-year-old who nephews,” Mary said. was suffering from cancer and it Three were born in the year before paid the plane fare for someone so Nick died so they’ve learned of him they could spend their final days through memories shared, but the loss with a family member. It’s done a has been harder on the older kids, lot of good,” Mary said. who were between the ages of 8 and The beneficiaries of this year’s 10 when he died, Mary said. Shuffle, which was held March 18, in addition to two scholarships, are: A grief counselor who met with the older nieces and nephews helped Lane Schweitzer – a teenager who them make memory boxes, which was helpful, according to Mary. Mary said her family has grown much closer to the Lockhart family since Nick’s death. Dennis and Wendy Lockhart, the owners of the service station Nick had worked at since he was 16 years old, have donated generously to the Nick Van Dyke Shamrock Shuffle and to the Nine + Nine for Nick golf outing the family sponsored, which benefitted The Treehouse,

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Above left: Nick Van Dyke (from the left) and his siblings Brooke Lile, Kyle Peterson, Erin Erikson, Scott Van Dyke and Dan Van Dyke, had grown into friends as adults, something their mom, Mary, said she and her husband, Chuck, were most proud of. At left: Nick Van Dyke’s family – parents, siblings and their spouses and his nieces and nephews, gather for a photo at this year’s Nick Van Dyke Shamrock Shuffle at The Landing in Lauderdale Lakes.

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Walworth County’s Child Advocacy Center, for five years following Nick’s death, she said. “The Lockharts watched Nick grow from a shy teenager into a confident, outgoing, considerate and loving man, so his death devastated them. The grief of losing him has definitely brought our two families together so that on days like the most recent Shuffle, they feel like members of our extended family instead of Nick’s former employer,” Mary said.

adults. People used to say, ‘If one Van Dyke shows up, all six of them do.’ Nick had a way of bringing people together throughout his life. He was the ‘centerpiece’ of our family and had a special and unique relationship with each one of his siblings as well as with his father and myself,” Mary said. “He had the same effect on everyone he met and has continued that legacy even though he’s no longer here physically. You take

for granted as your children get older and you see what good people they are, that they’ll always be around. That doesn’t always happen but so many people have the Nick wisdom and the Nickisms, that he’ll always be remembered,” she said. For more information about the annual Nick Van Dyke Shamrock Shuffle, which garnered 450 registrants and raised more than $10,000 this year, visit nvdshamrockshuffle.com.

He loved his family “My daughter, Brooke, was newly pregnant when Nick died. She hadn’t even told anyone yet. Her baby was born on Feb. 14 the following year and they named her Nicklyn, after her uncle. She looks like him and it was a special gift for our family,” Mary said. Mary said over the years since Nick died, her older grandchildren have told their parents about conversations they’ve had with their uncle. They also wear various shirts and hats that belonged to him. “He’s not here physically but he’s in our hearts and minds every day and we still meet people who knew him, whose lives he touched,” she said. Chuck and Mary had six children – three boys, Dan, Scott and Nick, and three girls, Kyle, Erin and Brooke, and now have 12 grandchildren, six boys and six girls. “What we’re most proud of as parents is that all six of our children were friends as

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Above: Van Dyke gives his nieces Kyrin (from the left) and Brynn Lile, and Cailin Peterson, a piggyback ride. Van Dyke was killed at the age of 28 while working as an auto mechanic at Lockhart’s Service in Lauderdale Lakes. He also worked as a bartender at Lauderdale Landing and his family still hears stories about the many people whose lives he touched as well as his willingness to help others in any way he could.

Van Dyke, according to what his mom, Mary, heard after his death, couldn’t be in a conversation for more than a few minutes without sharing photos of his nieces and nephews, including Cailin (above) and Charlie (right.)

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Highway 12 improvements still hot topic Local Lake Management District looks to keep residents informed

By Dave Fidlin

CORRESPONDENT

Whitewater officials are not backing down on their quest for improvements to Highway 12 and Lauderdale Lakes Lake Management District representatives have been keeping a close eye on the issue as well. The stalled improvements fall between Whitewater and Elkhorn and bypass around the Lauderdale Lakes area. For the second time this year, the Whitewater Common Council on Feb. 23 adopted a new resolution in relation to the expansion of the highway. Lauderdale Lakes Lake Management District adopted two resolutions this year as well, including a request that the Environmental Impact Study be completed and that the Highway 12 expansion program be included in the transportation improvement program. Since the first resolution was adopted in Whitewater, City

Manager Cameron Clapper said he and other staff persons have met with a cross-section of representatives at the state level in the hopes of bringing resolve to the issue. “Staff recently met with officials from Walworth County, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the Wisconsin legislature to discuss concerns over WisDOT’s decision to unilaterally cease work on the Highway 12 environmental impact study mandates in the 2015-17 biennial budget,” Clapper said. The city’s latest resolution magnifies the provisions set forth in Gov. Scott Walker’s last biennial budget. Included in the resolution is a passage stating, “As part of the 2013-15 biennial budget, the state legislature directed the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to commence the preparation of an environmental impact statement.” The new resolution also outlines, from the city’s vantage point, a

number of reasons Highway 12 should be improved. There had been talks of expanding Highway 12 to four lanes as far back as 1967, which is noted in the resolution. One other passage states, “Despite a dramatic increase in the population of Walworth County since the 1960s, and the number of vehicles traveling on Highway 12, the project was never constructed.” The resolution also notes the University of WisconsinWhitewater is the only state fouryear institution not served by a fourlane highway. As was the case with the first resolution, Clapper said he intends to share copies of the second document with Walker, U.S. Sen. Paul Ryan, a number of local state-level senators and representatives and officials throughout Walworth County.

Local impact

According to Scott Mason, who provided an update in

the Lauderdale Lakes Lake Management District newsletter in February, there is new activity regarding turning Highway 12 into a 4-lane highway, and “not all of what we are hearing is good news for our community. “As many of you know, the original route for the highway was determined by the Wisconsin-DOT in the early 1960s and followed a diagonal path to Whitewater from the terminating point of the current 4-lane highway just north of Elkhorn,” Mason wrote. This route is known as the “Red Line Route” and would be located west of Lauderdale and County Highway H. The “Blue Line Route” is an alternate proposal being considered and this would widen the current Highway 12 to four lanes, through Abell’s Corners, Lauderdale Lakes and the Town of LaGrange, he wrote. “We all know the horrific impact widening Highway 12 in this fashion would have on our

community,” Mason wrote. The district is requesting local residents subscribe on the website so that time sensitive information related to the Highway 12 project can be distributed. “I have had several meetings with a consultant in Whitewater regarding the Highway 12 project and the District will likely retain this firm. Currently, he represents the University of WisconsinWhitewater and the Whitewater Chamber of Commerce regarding this project as well. Whitewater wants 4-lane access to their community, and they support the ‘Red Line Route’ for this purpose, hence our goals are aligned,” Mason wrote. For more information or to subscribe visit lauderdalelakedistrict.com. Coverage from a May 19 forum on the issue at Gateway Technical College, Elkhorn, will be included in the next issue of the Lauderdale Lakes Breeze.

Officials from Lauderdale Lakes Lake Management District and Whitewater adopted two resolutions this year regarding the Highway 12 expansion project, which runs from Elkhorn to Whitewater, including a request for the Environmental Impact Study and inclusion of the program on the southeastern Wisconsin transportation improvement program.

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Rentals • from front page allowed in three residential and five business zoning districts but only with conditional use permits. Haydin said one Town of Whitewater resident successfully rezoned a property to R-4, a multifamily designation, and obtained a permit for a lodge, and one Town of Delavan resident, whose property was already zoned R-4, did the same. The only other properties in the county – aside from homes in cities and villages that are outside the county’s jurisdiction – that are allowed to rent short-term are homes in Geneva National and Interlaken, Haydin said. Those properties are zoned B-5, which is a business designation that allows single-family homes. Both properties have obtained conditional use permits to allow short-term rentals for all homeowners in the developments, Haydin said.

Enforcement

For all other property owners, the county began enforcing its ordinance regardless of complaints. In April, Haydin sent letters to 100 homeowners who were discovered to be renting, informing them they were violating county ordinance and asking them to stop. As a result of the letters, 70 of those people stopped renting, she said. However, some lodge proprietors maintained they were grandfathered in – that they were operating their homes as lodges before the county clarified its ordinance in 2014. The county’s position is that grandfathering isn’t possible since the ordinance never allowed short-term rentals, Haydin said. Another argument homeowners waged was that they’d made

significant investments in their properties to facilitate renting them such as purchasing pontoon boats, bedding and other items their renters used. Twenty-three homeowners appealed to the county’s Board of Adjustment last July, and the quasijudicial board sided with county staff. The Board of Adjustment agreed with county staff’s position on grandfathering and said the items homeowners had purchased were things they would use in a single-family residence and do not represent a significant investment in the property as a lodge, Haydin said. Fifteen of those property owners are now appealing the Board of Adjustment’s decision in Walworth County Circuit Court. Walworth County delivered its record to the court in late February – 8,000 pages

of documents including transcripts from the eight-hour Board of Adjustment hearing in July, Haydin said. Attorney Andrea Murdock, who represents the property owners, had 30 days from the court’s receipt of the documents to file a brief in response, and the county then has 30 days to respond to Murdock’s brief, she said. A decision is expected in late spring or early summer.

Continued violations As the county gears up for summer – the high season for rentals, it is hiring an enforcement officer specifically for short-term rentals, Haydin said. Of the 100 people notified nearly a year ago that they were violating the ordinance, at least 30 of them

continue to rent out their homes, she said. “All have been notified and continue to do it illegally,” Haydin said. The list of property owners in violation has also been shared with the state, Haydin said. Property owners who rent are also required to have a state license to do so, and the 30 or so property owners renting illegally in Walworth County do not have the required state license, she said. Haydin said she believes the homeowners who complied with the ordinance deserve to see the violators fall in line. “Seventy percent of the people have stopped,” she said. “I owe it to those people who have chosen to stop to get everybody into compliance.”

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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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Lauderdale Lakes FISHING New catch and release state record category to create excitement for anglers Dedicated catch and Length requirements release anglers know there’s To be certified, new little that equals the joy of live release records must releasing a healthy musky, exceed the existing record northern pike or even a by at least 1/4 inch. walleye with the hope that SPECIES LENGTH (IN.) it will spawn again and Bass, Largemouth.............. 23 perhaps provide excitement Bass. Rock............................. 10 for another angler. Bass, Smallmouth.............. 22 But what if the fish is Bass, White........................... 17 really big – possibly one for Bluegill...................................... 10 the record books? Burbot...................................... 30 A new live release Carp, Common..................... 35 record fish program being Catfish, Channel.................. 35 rolled out by the Wisconsin Catfish, Flathead................. 40 Crappie, Black...................... 15 Department of Natural Crappie, White..................... 15 Resources aims to end the Drum, Freshwater............. 35 dilemma and provide anglers Muskellunge.......................... 52 with the win-win satisfaction Muskellunge, Tiger............. 45 of achieving a state record Northern pike ...................... 40 and a successful live release. Perch, Yellow........................ 13 The new program is part of Pumpkinseed........................... 8 a larger effort to promote Salmon, Chinook.................. 40 quality fishing and encourage Salmon, Coho....................... 35 Sauger..................................... 18 the careful release of trophySturgeon, Lake..................... 70 size popular sport species. Sturgeon, Shovelnose....... 24 Similar efforts have found Sunfish, Green......................... 8 success in other states and Trout, Brook among some national record(inland)................................. 15 keeping organizations. Trout, Brook “As anglers, part of what (Great Lakes).................... 20 we enjoy is the thrill of the Trout, Brown unknown – the thought that (inland)................................. 24 Trout, Brown the fish on the end of our (Great Lakes) ................... 34 lines could be a trophy catch Trout, Lake (inland)............ 34 or even a new record,” said Trout, Lake Justine Hasz, DNR fisheries (Great Lakes).................... 34 bureau director. “What Trout, Rainbow we’ve seen with musky (inland)................................. 24 populations in areas where Trout, Rainbow there is a strong catch and (outlying).............................. 36 release ethic is that the fish Walleye.................................... 30 are reaching larger sizes and providing more anglers with the experience of a lifetime. Since it can take 10 years or more for walleye to reach trophy size and 15 years or more for musky, our new catch and release record option means Wisconsin’s legendary fish will create even more memories.” Hasz said the program also is expected to increase public awareness and encourage protection of fisheries habitat. Efforts to market the new program are expected to draw more non-resident anglers into the state and improve retention among anglers who participate only sporadically. It’s also hoped that the new format will attract younger anglers, who may be quick on the draw with cell phone cameras and able to quickly land, measure and photograph their fish, said Karl Scheidegger, DNR fisheries biologist and state record fish coordinator. When it’s officially rolled out on May 6, here’s how the program will work: • After landing the fish, take clear, color, side view photographs. Take several photos from different angles. • One photo must clearly show the fish lying on its side with a ruler or other measuring device placed beside the fish with the length number clearly visible. Get close enough so that the image fills the frame. Another photo must show the angler with the fish. • DNR fisheries biologists will identify the species from the photographs submitted with the application. If the biologists are unable to make a conclusive identification from the photographs, the record claim will not be considered. • While it’s desirable to have witnesses to the capture of live release fish entries, the program is honor-based and witnesses are not mandatory. Fish survival is the highest priority. • Fish must be caught by legal angling methods and released in good condition back into the same water. • Anglers are encouraged to keep the fish in the water as much as possible prior to the release. Do not hang the fish on a stringer. Gently place it back in the water and revive it by holding it upright in the water and moving it back and forth to forcing water through its gills. • Applications are available by visiting DNR.wi.gov and searching “Live Release.” • The forms for live release record certification must be either completed online or submitted to: Live Release Record Fish, Bureau of Fisheries Management, 101 S. Webster St., P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707-7921 within 30 days of catch. • Live release records will be recognized by length only. Fish records will be determined by total length measured to the nearest 1/4 inch and to be certified, new live release records must exceed the existing record by at least 1/4 inch. Lengths should be recorded by total length measured to the nearest 1/4 inch.

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Time to drop a line Fishing is more than a sport for many Wisconsin families. Opening day for general inland fishing was May 6 and all Wisconsin residents who are 16 years old or older need a fishing license; nonresident licenses are also available for those who don’t live in the state year-round.

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• WISCONSIN DNR Wisconsin fishing licenses, stamps, tags needed for all anglers over age 16 Wisconsin residents who are 16 years old or older need a fishing license to fish in any waters of the state. Residents need a fishing license to take rough fish by hand, hook and line or to spear fish where allowed. Residents do not need a fishing license to take smelt, rough fish, or minnows with nets, traps, and seines of legal size. (Obtain the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource’s Guide to Wisconsin Spearing, Netting, and Bait Harvest Regulations for additional regulations). Nonresidents who are 16 years old or older need a nonresident fishing license to fish in Wisconsin waters with hook and line. Nonresidents need a fishing license to take rough fish by hand, hook and line, or to spear fish where allowed. Nonresidents of any age need a fishing license to take smelt, spear fish, or to take rough fish and minnows using nets, traps, and seines of legal size. Nonresidents may not sell minnows or smelt. (Obtain the DNR’s Guide to Wisconsin Spearing, Net-ting, and Bait Harvest Regulations for additional regulations). Fishing licenses are sold at DNR Service Centers, Li-cense Sales Agents, or for an additional fee, over the phone at (877) WILICEN (945-4236) or online at dnr.wi.gov. Groups of disabled persons on fishing excursions conducted by nonprofit organizations may not need fishing licenses. Well in advance of your event, contact the WDNR Bureau of Customer Service and Licensing, (888) 936-7463 or (608) 266-2621 for more information. All annual licenses are valid from date of purchase through March 31, 2018.

Licenses

• Resident individual (annual) fishing license, $20 • Resident one-day fishing license, $8 – In the event the angler purchases an annual fishing license later in the same license year, the cost of the one-day license will apply towards the purchase of the annual fishing license. • Resident combination (husband and wife) license, $31 – Issued to a legally married husband and wife who meet residency requirements. • Resident sports license $60 – This license allows for fishing and hunting of small game and gun deer. (Nonresident fee, $275)

• Resident junior sports license (10-17 years old), $35 – (Nonresident fee, $36) • Resident reduced-rate fishing license, $7 – Required of anglers 16 and 17 years of age and anglers 65 years of age and older. Residents born before 1927 do not need a fishing license. Simply carry proof of age when fishing. Nonresident senior citizens must purchase a regular nonresident license. • Resident conservation patron license, $165 – This license serves as a substitute for separate licenses and stamps for annual fishing, inland trout fishing, Great Lakes trout and salmon fishing, hook and line lake sturgeon harvest, hunting small game, turkey, pheasant, deer, waterfowl, archer hunting, and trapping (trapping for residents and qualified nonresidents only). You also receive an admission sticker for state parks, state forests and state trails, and a one-year subscription to Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine. (Nonresident fee $600) • Resident junior conservation patron license (10–17 years old), $75 – (Nonresident fee $77) • Resident annual fishing licenses for the disabled, $7 – Anglers must provide one of the following as proof: Social Security Disability Award Notice issued within the past year, Letter from Social Security Administration advising the customer is currently receiving disability benefits, Letter or Notice of Railroad Retirement Disability, or signed statement from a licensed physician or optometrist indicating that the customer’s sight is impaired to the degree that he/she cannot read ordinary newspaper print with or without corrective glasses. Discount applies to resident fishing license only. Disabled nonresidents need to buy a regular nonresident license. • Resident annual disabled veteran’s fishing license, $3 – Veterans must provide one of the following as proof: Veteran’s Disability Award Letter showing benefits are being paid for a disability of 70 percent or more, or Letter from Veterans Administration that indicates customer is receiving benefits for a service-related disability of 70 percent or more. Nonresident disabled veterans must purchase a regular nonresident license. • Free annual resident armed forces fishing license for members of the U.S. armed forces who exhibit proof that they are in active service with the armed forces and that they are a resident on furlough or

leave (includes the inland trout and Great Lakes salmon stamps). • Nonresident individual (annual) fishing license, $50 • Nonresident one-day fishing license, $10 – In the event the angler purchases an annual fishing license later in the same license year, the cost of the one-day license will apply towards the purchase of the annual fishing license. • Nonresident 4-day individual license, $24 • Nonresident 15-day individual license, $28 • Nonresident 15-day family license, $40 – Includes children 16-17 years old (Note: Family licenses do not include grandchildren ages 16-17 years old). • Nonresident annual family license, $65 – Includes children 16-17 years old (Note: Family licenses do not include grandchildren ages 16-17 years old). • Annual Inland Trout Stamp Privilege (residents and nonresidents), $10 – See the Guide to Wisconsin Trout Fishing Regulations 2012-13 for license restrictions. Required in addition to your fishing license to fish trout on tributaries to Lake Superior and all inland waters, except Green Bay and Lake Michigan tributaries up to the first dam or lake. • Annual Great Lakes Trout and Salmon Stamp Privilege (residents and nonresidents), $10 – Required in addition to your fishing license to fish trout or salmon on Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Green Bay and the tributaries of Lake Michigan and Green Bay up to the first dam or lake. • Two-day Sports fishing license for residents and nonresidents, $14 – This license entitles a resident or nonresident to fish the outlying waters of Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, and Green Bay, as well as Lake Michigan and Green Bay tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake. License includes the Great Lakes Trout and Salmon stamp privilege. • Two-day Inland Lake Trout Fishing License (residents only), $14 – This license authorizes fishing for trout on inland lakes. A trout stamp is not required • Hook and Line Lake Sturgeon Harvest Tag, $20 – Anglers who intend to harvest a lake sturgeon must purchase this tag first, regardless of age or need for a fishing license. Harvest tags are available for either inland waters or Wisconsin/ Michigan boundary waters. For more information, visit dnr.wi.gov.

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Boat sales start strong at The Boathouse of Lauderdale Lakes by Heather Ruenz STAFF WRITER

The Boathouse of Lauderdale Lakes has a longstanding history in the area and is in the midst of its best early season on record. “This marina has been in business well over 50 years. It started as a small, outboard dealer and then in the ’80s and ’90s, when inboards became more popular, those were added to our mix along with pontoons,” Travis Quass, a salesman at The Boathouse, said. “We’re in our best early season ever right now. We thought we had done that two years ago but are topping that season,” he added. Formerly known as Lauderdale Lakes Marina, it became The Boathouse of Lauderdale Lakes seven years ago when Kevin and Andy Code bought the business. “We were the second store in The Boathouse group but now there are seven. Kevin and Andy are local, too, in that they’ve had lake homes here for years,” Quass said. The marina in Lauderdale Lakes is the No. 1 inboard dealer in the Midwest, according to Jackie Rumer, the office manager. “We’ve also been in the Top 100 dealer list in Boating Industry magazine for the past two years,” Rumer said. The Boathouse, which is just a few miles north of Elkhorn, has grown in recent years into a full-service marina, from selling boats – new and used – and shore stations and lifts, to indoor/outdoor storage, and a pier division that installs and takes out piers as well

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We’re in our best early season ever right now. We thought we had done that two years ago but are topping that season.”

Office manager Jackie Rumer (on left) and salesman Travis Quass, are ready to help customers at The Boathouse of Lauderdale Lakes. The company has been named a Top 100 dealer in the Boating Industry magazine the past two years.

– Travis Quass, The Boathouse of Lauderdale Lakes

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Boating sales on the rebound Marinas, boat slips across the state filling up fast by Tracy Ouellette STAFF WRITER

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Time to buy a boat?

The Boathouse at Lauderdale

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New this summer

The local marina will expand its horizons on a new venture this summer on the south shore of Geneva Lake, near Big Foot State Park. “It’ll be an off-shoot sales location. An investor is going to operate the restaurant but we’ll offer boat slips for the restaurant, for use by those out on the lake that want to stop in,” Quass said. The Boathouse of Lauderdale Lakes, N7536 Sterlingworth Dr., Elkhorn, is open in the summer 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sundays and is closed on Mondays. For more information visit www. boathouseh2o.com or call (262) 742-3898.

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Local boating safety course offered Successful completion of a boating safety course accepted by the Wisconsin DNR is required for anyone born on or after January 1, 1989 (and at least 12 years of age) who wishes to operate a personal watercraft (PWC, which includes jet-skis, wave-runners etc.) or wishes to operate a motorized boat without an adult onboard. So if you will be 28 this year (or are younger) you need a boating safety certificate to operate a motorboat (without parental

supervision) or a PWC, according to Ken Blanke. Two Wisconsin DNRsanctioned boating safety courses were offered through the Lauderdale Lakes Water Patrol, with one remaining. An additional advantage of taking the local course is that it will include information on the local boating ordinance (which is not included in other available boating safety courses). The remaining two-day class will be held June 10 and 11 at La Grange Town

Hall with a maximum class size of 25. The La Grange Town Hall is at N7899 County Rd. H, Whitewater, WI (at intersection of H and Territorial Road.)

How to register

Participants must register online on the Wisconsin DNR website, dnr.wi.gov. Click on “Recreation”, then “Boat” in the drop down menu (under the Statewide heading). On the Boating in Wisconsin page, click the “Sign up” button. To search

for and enroll in upcoming classes select the Course Type option “BOAT” and County “WALWORTH”. Then you can select 1 of 2 classes offered by Lauderdale Lakes Water Patrol. If you have any questions the Instructor Officer Adam Freund’s phone number and e-mail address will be listed. Each student must have a DNR Customer ID number to register online. You can obtain this ID number online or by calling DNR customer

Protect the environment with safe boating Recreational boating reaches its peak when the weather warms up and people take to waterways in droves. Spending a day on the water enjoying the scenery or trying your luck at fishing are popular pastimes. Following proper boating practices and etiquette can protect everyone onboard. Although ensuring passenger safety should be a priority, safeguarding against environmental impacts while boating also should be a concern. Marinas and various marine areas can become contaminated with pollutants generated from boating activities. Boat cleaning, fueling and marine head discharge are just a few of the pollutants that can find their way into the water. A past study in the marine reserve of Cape Creus in the Mediterranean Sea found that boat anchoring also is a considerable threat to marine habitats, as vulnerable

ecologies can be damaged by anchors. Although there are regulations in place to protect marine life and ecosystems, these rules aren’t always adhered to. Recreational boaters can do their part to keep oceans, bays, rivers, and lakes pristine by adhering to some sound advice.

Reduce engine exhaust Whenever possible, row, paddle or use sails to decrease engine use and subsequent exhaust. When engines must be used, do not idle unnecessarily. Always steer clear of the aft of the boat, where fuel fumes and carbon monoxide can cause serious health implications.

Keep trash on the vessel

Do not discard any items over the side of the boat. Even seemingly harmless items can impact the environment. Store garbage in a bag and dispose of it

properly when you return to the marina or dock. Secure items onboard so they will not blow off and end up in the water.

Avoid antifouling paints

Antifouling paints are special paints applied to the underside of vessels to prevent or slow down the growth of barnacles and other organisms. Maritime New Zealand notes that these paints can harm other sea life and prove dangerous when scraped off and not discarded properly. Keep boats in proper working order Poorly maintained boats may harm the environment. Inefficiently working engines can produce more exhaust and contaminate the air and water. Oil and other mechanical fluids can leak into the water and affect the marine environment. Proper maintenance helps keep boats safe and minimizes their

service at (888) 936-7463, 7 days a week, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Also bring this ID number with you the day of class as part of the final registration process. There is a $10 course registration fee that will be collected during registration on the first day of each twoday class.

Who can attend

The course is open to adults and children, 10 years and older. A parent must accompany their child to

course registration, which will take place between 8:30 – 9 a.m. on the first day. The formal class will start at 9 a.m. The class will run until 4 p.m. on Saturday and until approximately 1 p.m. on Sunday. Although complimentary water and soda will be provided, students need to bring a sack lunch. When attending the class, wear comfortable clothing and bring paper and pencils. There will be a written test at the end of the course.

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impact on the environment.

By Vicky Wedig STAFF WRITER

Use pump-out stations Pump out stations at marinas enable boaters to safely dispose of the contents from sanitary systems without waste ending up in the water. Commercial ships, such as tankers and bulk cargo carriers, have the added threat of ballast water. Ballast water keeps vessels buoyant. However, when this water is discharged at the next port of call, it can transfer biological materials, like bacteria and plants, from foreign waters. These materials can compromise the integrity of ecological systems.

Initial appearances were scheduled April 5 for a Delavan couple charged with breaking into a Town of Sugar Creek building. Jimmy D. Conrad, 30, was charged April 4 in Walworth County Circuit Court with burglary of a building or dwelling and obstructing an officer. Christine L. Brandemuehl, 49, was charged April 3 with burglary of a building or dwelling as a party to a crime and felony bail jumping. According to the criminal complaint, police saw a tan truck parked at an old ceramic business on County Highway H in the Town of Sugar Creek at about 5:40 p.m. March 30 and a man standing between the truck and the building. When the man saw police, he quickly shut the driver’s door of the truck and ran, according to the complaint. The man, later identified as Conrad, did not comply with an officer’s order to stop and was found lying flat on his stomach in a small thicket, according to the complaint. Two doors of the building, which was inhabitable, appeared to have been kicked in, and Brandemuehl was sitting in the truck, according to the complaint. Brandemuehl told police she had been to a garage sale at the building in August and had permission to return to take some items, according to the complaint. She said Conrad attempted to remove copper piping from an air conditioner and said, “I got some s---!” after going behind the residence toward the garage, according to the complaint. Several items including a red power washing were next to one of the doors that had been broken into, according to the complaint. Brandemuehl was out on bond at the time on drug charges.

Respect marine ecosystems Boaters who plan to enter the water and explore should tread delicately. Coastal areas often play home to birds and other wildlife. Use caution around reefs and habitats. (METRO CREATIVE)

Deputies administer narcotic overdose drug Police revived a man suffering from an opiate overdose in the Town of LaGrange on March 3. Three doses of naloxone, commonly known by its brand name, Narcan, were administered to a 26-year-old man at a Bluff Road residence, according to the Walworth County Sheriff’s Department. Police were called to the home for a report of an unresponsive man at 1:53 a.m. March 3. Emergency medical dispatch initiated CPR protocol with the 911 caller while deputies were enroute to the scene, according to the department. Dputies arrived five minutes later and knew FILE PHOTO Lauderdale Lakes Breeze the victim to be an abuser Proper boat safety, for those on the boat as well as the environment, is the smart way to start your water ad- of opiate medications. His venture this summer. Be sure to have a life jacket for each person onboard and one approved device that can be breathing was very shallow, and he was nonresponsive thrown for any boat 16 feet and longer.

to pain or light stimulation, according to the department. The deputies delivered a dose of naloxone to the victim, and administered a second dose a short time later. The man began to show signs of improvement upon delivery of the second dose. When the LaGrange Rescue Squad and Paratech Ambulance arrived, a third dose of naloxone was delivered, and the man was alert and conscious before Paratech took him to an area hospital where he was provided further medical care and released later that morning, according to the department. All Walworth County sheriff’s marked patrol squads are equipped with and deputies trained in the use of naloxone.

• DONATE, OR BUY A BOAT Inspiration Ministries will host its Spring Boat & Car Auction Saturday, June 17. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. and the auction will start at 10 a.m. Boats are being accepted for donation and are preferred to have trailers and hulls that are in good shape, “and aren’t ‘junkers’ that people are looking to unload. Disposing of boats that don’t sell costs

us valuable resources that are needed to help people with disabilities,” the website states. Inspiration Ministries can arrange transportation of a donated boat to the site within 30 miles of Walworth, generally speaking. But, as the auction date nears, it becomes increasingly challenging to meet all requests for pickup.

Those that donate a boat can qualify for a tax write off, if they itemize their deductions, equal to the price that Inspiration Ministries sells that donated item, as long as it’s sold at a price of $500 or more. If it’s sold for less, the deduction is fair market value of the boat.

Buying time

The terms and conditions

of the auction at Inspiration Ministries are “as-is” and “where-is” and the buyer is responsible for any and all title issues and fees. Interested buyers should arrive early to inspect items before bidding. All bids are final and must be paid the day of the sale. Cash, Visa, MasterCard or a good check – all with a positive ID – are accepted

forms of payment. A numbered system is used and to bid participants must register. State sales tax will be added to all purchases at the time of sale along with title and plate fees when applicable. Purchased items must be removed within seven days of the auction or a $5 per day storage fee applies. Items left for more than one month will

be disposed of without any financial repayment to the buyer. For more information about the boat auction at Inspiration Ministries, N2270 State Rd. 67, Walworth, call (262) 2756131 or (262) 275-2264, visit inspirationministries. org or email info@ inspirationministries.org.

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Sept. 23, 2016 N7390 Arrowhead Ln. Jerome Bock to Roy & Barbara Cummins $1,060,000

WHAT: A ranch home with 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms, and 3 car garage and 4+ car auxiliary garage in The Gladhurst Subdivision with private lake park, boat slip and sandy beach.

Sept. 30, 2016 W5667 Psark Rd. Beverly J Elbert Revocable Trust to Russel & Kimberly Walton $282,925

WHERE: W5395 Gladhurst Elkhorn WI. AMENITIES: Superior Craftsmanship and Design describes this 3 bedroom 2.5 Bath ranch on 2.08 acres in the Gladhurst Subd on Lauderdale Lakes. Enjoy stunning views of Green Lake at the private association park with sand beach and your own boat slip. The low maintenance landscape design is impeccable featuring water garden and blossoms from spring to fall. Home features include: gas fireplace; main floor laundry; finished lower level family room and sewing studio; ceramic tile; 3 car att garage; concrete drive; deck and patio. Perfect boat storage and workshop in the 28x42 heated auxiliary garage.

Sept. 30, 2016 W5610 Cool Hill Dr. Terry & Bonita Davis to Jack & Rebecca Koenigsknecht $490,500 Sept. 30, 2016 W5361 Lost Nation Rd. Lisa Kolick to Terry & Bonita Davis $632,000 Oct. 7, 2016 W5159 Bayshore Dr. Edward & Joanne Surtyk to Johnson, N&L Living Trust $480,000

ASKING PRICE: $449,000.00 LISTING AGENT: Rob Edwards of Keefe Real Estate, Inc. For more information call (262) 903-0566

Rob Edwards Keefe Real Estate, Inc.

(262)903-0566 • www.SellwithRob.com 814 N. Wisconsin St., Sugar Creek, WI 531211137

Professional Office Space located in High Traffic business district area of Elkhorn. Located across from Sentry Grocery Store and next to Reeds Furniture offering approximately 1100 Sq Ft. of space with kitchen, bathroom, conference room, inviting waiting room, offices, and storage space. Many possibilities! MLS#: 1522914 ...................... Price:$850 Lt12 Rose Ter, La Grange, WI 53121

Build your dream home on this 1.7 Acre lot with Lauderdale Lakes Access through Gladhurst Association’s lake park. This wooded lot with mature trees is close to the association beach and pier on Green Lake. The Gladhurst Lake Park is the Gem of Lauderdale Lakes - never crowded, sandy beach with a beautiful view of Green Lake. The property has a lot to offer located close to recreational area of the Kettle Moraine State Forest which offers Biking, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Skiing and more. MLS#: 1526391 ........................................ Price:$69,900

927 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147

Built in 1908, the Historic John Jennings Home is a brick American Foursquare located in the Maple Park historic district across the street from Geneva Lake in the midst of downtown Lake Geneva offering incredible views of the Lake. This 2 1/2 story home is in excellent condition offering a bright and warm ambiance while providing modern comforts with newer: central air, windows, roof, and leaf guard gutters. Charming: Old World Craftsman-style woodwork; built-ins; beveled leaded glass windows; red oak and birdseye maple floors. Two car heated garage with upper apartment - metered separately. MLS#: 1509752 ............................. Price:$675,000 W5395 Gladhurst Ln., La Grange, WI 53121-2478

Superior Craftsmanship and Design describes this 3 bedroom 2.5 Bath ranch on 2.08 acres in the Gladhurst Subd on Lauderdale Lakes. Enjoy stunning views of Green Lake at the private association park with sand beach and your own boat slip. The low maintenance landscape design is impeccable featuring water garden and blossoms from spring to fall. Home features include: gas fireplace; main floor laundry; finished lower level family room and sewing studio; ceramic tile; 3 car att garage; concrete drive; deck and patio. Perfect boat storage and workshop in the 28x42 heated auxiliary garage. MLS#: 1526359 ........ Price:$449,000 280710

Oct. 14, 2016 W5431 Acorn Way Michael Bendetto to David & Rita Nebel $347,500 Oct. 21, 2016 N7762 Westshore Dr. Anthony & Katherine Bylak to Stephanie Marnell $532,000 Nov. 4, 2016 W5616 Westshore Dr. Wells Fargo Bank to Daniel Perkins $400,000 Nov. 18, 2016 W5455 Lost Nation Rd. Bruce & Barbara Johnson to Thomas & Michelle Tomsovic $467,700

Nov. 18, 2016 W5866 Bubbling Spring Dr. Beer, Walter, Else to Les & Lori Vincent $450,000 Nov. 30, 2016 W5693 Ridge Rd. Jeanette Sellergren to Gary & Stacy Epsein $449,000 Dec. 20, 2016 N7420 Arrowhead Ln. Glen Willmeng to Mazza, Merrily Trust $415,000 Dec. 27, 2016 W5292 Lauderdale Dr. William & Janet Dudek to Vincent & Pamela Mchugh $796,000 Jan. 25, 2017 W5688 Bubbling Springs Dr. Jill Ingrassia to Demetrios & Michelle Xentras $440,000 March 2, 2017 W5684 Bubbling Springs Dr. Ronald & Elaine Prebis to Vincent & Amy Casieri $475,000 March 3, 2017 W5746 Bubbling Springs Dr. Stoffel, Shari & Lothrop, Christopher to James & Deanna Finnley $275,000 March 8, 2017 W5602 Cool Hill Dr. Bruno & Jill Scalzo to Maurice & Fiona Walsh $430,000 March 23, 2017 W5251 Lauderdale Dr. Casvic LLC to Susan & Edward Lacerra $575,000 April 3, 2017 W5520 Westshore Dr. Richard & Anne Rodgers to James Ertmann $1,032,000 April 12, 2017 W5507 Oak Park Rd. Daniel Mchugh to Edward & Shiela Stygar $545,000 April 27, 2017 W5660 Cool Hill Dr. Jennifer Todd to Darlene Kelly $459,000 May 1, 2017 N7786 Westshore Dr. Idlehour Cottage LLC to Oscar & Erin Cantu $567,000

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REAL ESTATE

Home sales have a rare slip But prices continue to rise as inventories tighten

Wisconsin’s existing home sales slipped in February even as prices continued to grow at well above the rate of inflation, according to a recent analysis of the state housing market by the Wisconsin Realtors Association. Home sales fell 2.6 percent in February 2017 relative to February 2016, and the median price rose 6.1 percent to $154,900 over that same period. In contrast, the annual inflation rate stood at 2.5 percent in January, the most recent month available. Racine and Waukesha counties bucked the trend in downward sales for February with home sales increasing 13 percent in Racine County and the median price rising 22.7 percent to $135,000, and home sales increasing to 4.3 percent in Waukesha County with the median price rising 2.6 percent to $255,000. Walworth County saw

median prices increase by 10.9 percent to $167,500, but home sales fell by 11 percent. Kenosha County had a 17.7 percent increase to the median price, bringing it to $153,000, with home sales falling 23.2 percent over the same time last year. The median price in Jefferson County rose by 23.8 percent to $185,000 with sales falling by 18.8 percent. “Needless to say, February is not a month where we see a lot of home sales in Wisconsin, but we would have expected stronger sales given the strength of the economy and relatively low mortgage rates,” WRA board chairman Erik Sjowall said. The statewide unemployment rate fell to 3.9 percent in January, which puts it at the lowest level since December 2000. “With 30-year fixedrate mortgages in the low

4 percent range for the first two months of the year, you would think that this would have been a strong February for sales, but sales fell short of their February levels of 2016 in most regions in the state,” Sjowall said. Compared to February 2016, sales were down in five of the six regions of the state. Only the Northeast region saw its sales increase, which increased 6.1 percent. The other regions fell anywhere from 2.6 percent to 11.4 percent. Sjowall puts much of the blame on tight inventories in the state. “Inventories naturally fall in the winter months, but these are the tightest February inventories seen since the WRA began tracking available supply in 2009,” he said. In fact, on a seasonally adjusted basis, the last two months have been the tightest

BY THE NUMBERS Waterfront Homes for Sale in Lauderdale Lakes

$324,000.............W5421 Lost Nation Rd $325,000................ W5423 Shagbark Ln $369,900................ W5525 Oak Park Rd $429,900.....................W5661 Ridge Rd $445,000.................... W5493 Rocky Rd $489,000...........W5225 Sterlingworth Ct $549,000.............W5349 Lost Nation Rd $599,000.................... W5505 Rocky Rd $639,000............ N7445 Country Club Dr $649,700............ N7435 Country Club Dr $719,500...............W5258 Plantation Rd $859,000..............W5308 Lauderdale Dr $919,000.............W5406 Lost Nation Rd $1,199,900.................. W5573 Oriole Dr $1,250,000......... N7440 Country Club Dr $1,299,000...........W5336 Lauderdale Dr $1,389,000.......... W5564 Westshore Dr $1,499,900.......W5438 Solid Comfort Rd

inventories on record. “The strong demand and limited supply have been putting significant price pressure on the existing home market,” WRA president and CEO Michael Theo said. Median prices have been increasing at an annual rate of more than 6 percent since September 2016. The market has shifted from a buyer’s market just two years ago to a strong seller’s market today. Indeed, there were 7.5 months of supply in February 2015, and there are only 4.5 months of supply statewide in February 2017. The inventory problem is even more severe in the 26 metropolitan counties in the state, which had just 3.4 months of available supply in February. However, housing remains affordable, according to the WRA, but there is no doubt

that affordability is slipping and is likely to fall even further if mortgage rates increase as expected over the next year. The Wisconsin Housing Affordability Index measures the fraction of the median-priced home that a creditworthy borrower with median family income can qualify to buy, given a 20 percent down payment and the remaining balance financed with 30-year fixedrate mortgage. The index stood at 233 in February, down from 251 in February of last year, which is a 7.2 percent decline in affordability. Mortgage rates dropped to 3.44 percent in July of last year but have moved up nearly three quarters of a percent to 4.17 percent in February. “While inflation was relatively stable over the first

half of 2016, it has definitely accelerated since that time,” Theo said. The annual pace of inflation has more than doubled from around 1 percent for the first seven months of the year to an annual rate of 2.5 percent in January 2017. “The Fed has raised the federal funds rate by a half percent over the last four months and is likely to increase it by at least another half percent by the end of 2017, which will almost certainly push mortgage rates up this year,” Theo said. “We’ve been lucky to have low mortgage rates and modest improvements in income to help offset the steadily rising prices, but affordability will almost certainly suffer when the cost of credit increases,” he said.

Tips on buying a house while single A new home is one of the biggest purchases a couple will make. Now imagine doing it on your own. In fact, home buying while single happens quite often. According to the National Association of Realtors 2016 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, 24 percent of recent buyers were single, mostly women. If you’re single and thinking about diving into homeownership, here are three hints that can help: The journey from home search to closing can be exhaustive. This is especially the case in today’s market. Inventory is tight, prices continue to rise and listings go under contract very quickly. That’s where a realtor, a member of the National Association of Realtors, comes in handy as your trusted companion. Find a Realtor familiar with the area where you’re looking to buy and in the price point you’re able to afford. A realtor can quickly hone in on listings right for you, present offers to the seller’s agent, and negotiate on your behalf to ensure you get the best deal. In the immediate years after the Great Recession, obtaining a mortgage was extremely difficult for single buyers. Fortunately, the credit box is widening a bit. However, since you’re not a dualincome household, a lender may view you

as more of a risk. That’s why it’s crucial your financial situation is in tip-top shape. This means a solid credit score and a manageable level of debt with a history of making payments on time. When applying for a mortgage, make sure to shop around to see which lender will offer the most favorable terms at the lowest rate possible. Typical homeowners stay in their house eight to 10 years before selling. That’s why, when determining what you want in your home, it’s absolutely necessary to think about how your life may be different down the road. If you’re currently living alone, a small condo in a walkable neighborhood makes perfect sense today. However, things could change rather quickly if you find yourself married and thinking about children in a few years. Instead of having to sell, renting out your home to earn additional income could be an attractive option. A Realtor can familiarize you with the rules and laws of renting if doing so is part of your long-term plan. Follow this advice and you’ll be on your way to experiencing one of the greatest financial accomplishments you’ll have – buying a home. For more information and to find a local realtor visit www.realtor.org. (NAPS)

Rebound • from Page 9 weather warms up.” According to a press release from the National Marine Manufacturers Association it expects unit sales of new powerboats to have increased between six and seven percent in 2016, reaching an estimated 250,000 boats sold as consumer confidence soared and manufacturers introduced products attracting younger boaters. Wisconsin was one of the top 10 leaders in the nation in sales of new powerboat, engine, trailer and accessories in 2015, up 10 percent over 2014 with $617 million in sales. The 2016 national new powerboat sales numbers will be released in May, but new powerboat registrations are already up 6.1 percent nationwide over last year in February. According

to NMMA’s 2016 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract – Pre-Owned Boat Market 2015-2016, sales of pre-owned boats in the United States were up for the second consecutive year in 2016, increasing 2.5 percent in units and 2 percent in dollar value. Sales of pre-owned inboard ski/wakeboard boats led the growth, up 6.8 percent in units, representing 2.1 percent of total unit sales. The full report is available on NMMA.org. One of the few original American-made industries – 95 percent of boats sold in the United States are made in the U.S. – recreational boating is seeing some of its healthiest gains in nearly a decade, a trajectory the NMMA expects to continue through 2018. “With the U.S. boating industry having one of

its strongest years in the last decade in 2016, and manufacturers saying, ‘we’re back!’ it’s likely we will reflect on this period as a golden age for our economy and our industry,” NMMA President Thom Dammrich stated in the release. “Economic indicators are working in the industry’s favor – a continuously improving housing market, strong consumer confidence, growing disposable income and consumer spending, and low interest rates all contribute to a healthy recreational boating market. “Looking ahead, 2017 is likely to bring new dollar and unit sales gains on par with or better than 2016, and this trend will likely continue through 2018.” For more information, visit www.nmma.org.

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Calendar • from Page 2 21-23 Andalusian Midwest Horse Show, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. walworthcountyfair.com (262) 723-3228. 28 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 eight or more. (262) 742-2352. 28 LAS Water Ski Team show, 6 p.m. at Lauderdale Landing, W5625 Westshore Dr., Elkhorn 29 LAS Water Ski Team show, 6 p.m. at Babe Mann Park, 960 Proctor Dr., Elkhorn 29-30 WI Ranch Horse Association Horse Show, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. walworthcountyfair.com (262) 723-3228. 31-Aug. 1 Burlington Kennel Dog Show, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. walworthcountyfair.com (262) 723-3228.

Square dancing Limber Timbers Square Dance Club will host a dance from 7:30-10 p.m. at the Elkhorn Area Middle School, 627 E. Court St. on June 7 Cost is $5 per adult, $2 per child. (262) 275-6373 or www. limbertimbers.org

Farmers market The Walworth County farmers market – featuring farm fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade items, flowers, plants and more – is held 8 a.m. to noon, Saturdays from early June through October in Veterans Park on the downtown square, Elkhorn. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (262) 7414961

30 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

Whitewater City Market Establised in 2015, the market brings area artisans, food carts and the greater community together at Cravath Lakefront Park, 301 W. Whitewater St., from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays through October. The market includes free music, kids’ activities and an average of more than 50 vendors. For more information visit downtownwhitewater.com or like Whitewater City Market on Facebook.

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. (262) 723-3228 or walworthcountyfair.com

Admission, $5. (414) 525-0820 or nlpromotionsllc@gmail.com.

AUGUST 1 National Lights Out Night, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. walworthcountyfair.com 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.

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.”

2 LAS Water Ski Team Alumni Show, 6 p.m. at Babe Mann Park, 960 Proctor Dr., Elkhorn

17-20 NBHA State Barrel Races, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. walworthcountyfair.com (262) 723-3228.

9-10 Southern WI Buckskin Horse Show, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. walworthcountyfair.com (262) 723-3228.

18-19 Midwest Pro Rodeo, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. walworthcountyfair.com (262) 723-3228.

5 LAS Water Ski Team show, 6 p.m. at Babe Mann Park, 960 Proctor Dr., Elkhorn 5-6 Madison Classic Car Show & Swap, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. madisonclassics.com or (608) 244-8416.

16-17 Jericho Productions Open Horse Show, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. walworthcountyfair.com (262) 723-3228.

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

11 Fish Fry – special with preview for Lutherdale Fest Quilt Auction, 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 eight or more. (262) 742-2352

22 Keefe Kares Fundraiser, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. walworthcountyfair.com (262) 723-3228. 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.

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

12 Lutherdale Fest and Quilt Auction – from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., hand-made 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.

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 eight or more. (262) 742-2352

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 eight or more. (262) 742-2352

25 LAS Water Ski Team show, 6 p.m. at Lauderdale Landing, W5625 Westshore Dr., Elkhorn

29-Oct. 1 Wisconsin State Jayco Camping Rally, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. walworthcountyfair.com (262) 723-3228.

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

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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 discount. 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. Food will include 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 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., city wide in the City of Elkhorn.

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6-8 Fall Fest Barrel Racing, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. walworthcountyfair.com