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The Waterford area, which includes the Village and Town of Waterford, Village of Rochester and the Town of Norway offers small-town living a short distance from bigcity amenities. Only 30 minutes from Milwaukee, the western Racine village and surrounding towns are growing daily. Waterford began as a town of commerce in the 1800s because of its proximity to the Fox River. The waterway provided the perfect source of access and power for early settlers. Early settlers came to what would become the Village of Waterford in the late 1830s, led by Levi Barnes and Samuel Chapman. Because of its location on the Fox River, by the 1920s the area became the largest village in western Racine County and a hub of commerce and industry. Today, the area is home to about

8,000 people, according to the 2020 U.S. Census. The community and the village have grown in the past 150 years with the additions of an industrial park, business park and downtown districts. The villages of Waterford and Rochester offer downtown districts with shopping and restaurants designed to make visitors feel right at home. One of the draws to the area is the event schedule. The communities host several unique opportunities to enjoy the local flavor. In the summer, the annual Fourth of July parade in Waterford is a big draw for visitors who join in with the community’s Independence Day celebration. New in 2021 was the Fun Fest carnival in 10 Club Park, which will return. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church also hosts its annual Country Fair in early June and the chamber’s Full Moon Four Miler and Half

Moon Mini Miler Fun Run is held in the beginning of August. Add to that the fine fishing, boating and bike trails in the area, and it’s clear why people often say Waterford is a “destination.” Fall in the village features Absolutely Waterford’s River’s Edge Art Walk and the annual Lion Club’s chicken barbecue dinner. The holidays are also celebrated in style, when the first Saturday in December comes around and the spirit of the season fills downtown with the annual Christmas Parade, sponsored by Absolutely Waterford. At the end of the parade, Santa and Mrs. Claus ride in on fire truck to light the village Christmas tree in the library and visit with the children. So, the welcome mat is out and we look forward to seeing you!

above: Children get wet during a scheduled water balloon battle in Waterford’s Ten Club Park during the final Food and Fun on the First event of 2021. The August event featured vendors, crafts, games, food, live music, and other entertainment. on the cover: The Waterford Lions Club hosted its first ever Fun Fest in August 2021 at Ten Club Park. The festival featured rides, games, food, drink and live music. The Lions Club cooked and served hamburgers, brats, hot dogs, roasted corn and more at their booth. CHAD HENSIAK PHOTOS Our Town

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VILLAGE OF WATERFORD 123 North River Road • Waterford, WI 53185 262-534-3980 www.waterfordwi.org Administrator 262-534-7912 Assessor 262-534-3003 Attorney 262-534-6611 Building Inspection 262-534-7911 Clerk 262-534-3980 x 223 Court 262-534-3980 x 233 Engineers 262-348-5600 Fire Chief 262-514-7019 Library 262-534-3988 Police (non-emergency) 262-534-2119 Police and Fire (emergency only) 911 Post Office 262-534-3255 Public Works 262-534-4069 Recreation Department 262-514-8200 x1131 Safety Building 262-534-3911 Treasurer 262-534-2980 x 224 VILLAGE BOARD MAUREEN VANDER SANDEN Our Town

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OUR GOVERNMENT

The Village Board meets the second Monday of the month (fourth Monday as needed) at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. The Village Board trustees are: Don Houston, president Andrew Ewert* Adam Jaskie* Troy McReynolds Tamara Pollnow

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TOWN OF WATERFORD 415 N. Milwaukee Street Waterford, WI 53185 262-534-2350 www.tn.waterford.wi.gov Assessor 262-534-3003 Attorney 262-534-6950 Building/Electrical/ Plumbing Inspector 262-534-9236 Clerk-Treasurer 262-534-2350 Court 262-534-4880 Engineers 262-348-5600 Fire Chief 262-758-8965 Police (non-emergency) 262-534-2119 Police and Fire (emergency only) 911 Post Office 262-534-3255 Public Works Department 262-534-5705 Recreation Department 262-514-8200 x1131 Sanitary District No. 1 262-5344646 Sewer Emergency 262-534-2031 Waterford Waterway Management District 847-921-9087 TOWN BOARD The Town of Waterford Board meets the second Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall. Supervisors are:

Tom Hincz, chairman Dale Gauerke Teri Jendusa Nicolai Tim Szeklinski TOWN OF NORWAY 6419 Heg Park Road. • Wind Lake, WI 53185 262-895-6335 www.townofnorway.org Administrator/ Treasurer 262-895-6335 Assessor 262542-3332 Building Inspector 262-895-2732 Clerk-Treasurer 262-895-6335 Fire & Rescue (non-emergency) 262-8957533 Municipal Court 262-895-3652 Parks & Recreation 262-895-6180 Police (non-emergency) 262-895-2195 Police and Fire (emergency only) 911 Public Works Department 262-895-6335 Post Office 262-895-6078 Sanitary District No. 1 262-895-6400 TOWN BOARD The Town of Norway Board meets the second Monday of the month in the Main Hall at Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. Supervisors are: Jean Jacobson, chairman Robert Helback Timothy Hansen

Michael Lyman Ralph Schopp VILLAGE OF ROCHESTER 300 Spring Street • P.O. Box 65 Rochester, WI 53167 262-534-2431 www.rochesterwi.us Assessor 262-534-3003 Building Inspector 262-534-2431 x 306 Clerk-Treasurer 262-534-2431 x 301 Fire Department (non-emergency) 262534-3444 Library 262-534-3533 Racine County Sheriff (non-emergency) 262-534-5166 Police and Fire (emergency only) 911 Post Office 262-534-6100 Public Works 262-332-1017 Zoning Administrator 262-534-2431 x 305 VILLAGE BOARD The Village of Rochester Board meets the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Village Hall. Village Board trustees are: Edward Chart, president Nick Ahlers Gary Beck Doug Webb Chris Bennett Chris Johnson Leslie Kinsey

opposite top: Waterford Unique Antique hosted an indoor/outdoor flea market on May 29, 2021. Along with sales on everything the antique shop offers inside, the flea market featured antiques, vintage furniture, reclaimed barn wood, all sorts of collectible items, books, unique home décor pieces, and more in over 40 booths set up in the parking lot. The market hosts flea markets on a regular basis spring through early fall. opposite bottom: Adam Schaefer shows off his American pride from his classic red Farmall during the 2021 Waterford Lions annual Chicken BBQ and Tractorcade. More than 50 tractors made a showing, departing from Whitford Park in the morning, touring 30 miles of country roadways before returning to the park for the Lions signature barbecue. above: Marty’s Restaurant in Waterford hosted its 17th annual breakfast for veterans and first responders and their families Nov. 11, 2021. Marty’s owners Gonzalo, his wife Mary, and the staff cooked enough scrambled eggs, French toast, biscuits and gravy, ham, sausage, bacon, hash browns, toast, and fresh fruit to serve more 300 people a buffet-style breakfast. Not only does the crew at Marty’s serve up a hearty breakfast, but there was music and it is also free of charge to all who attend.

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New restaurant offers old favorites WATERFORD OUR TOWN • 2022

Meatloaf potato bowl earns popularity atop menu

by Tracy Ouellette EDITOR

When Waterford’s Amanda and Matthew Rooney decided they wanted to open a restaurant in the area, things didn’t go quite as they planned, but the end result is better than they expected. “I was a co-owner of a Rocky Rococo’s for eight years and it was always my dream to open a restaurant one day,” Matthew Rooney said. “I went to culinary school at Blackhawk Tech and it’s been my plan to own a restaurant since I was 19.” When the Rooneys first went to the

Village of Waterford, they petitioned to open a Rocky Rococo pizza parlor, but were denied. “They didn’t think it would do well and the co-owner of the Rocky Rococo’s where Matthew was a co-owner didn’t want another restaurant,” Amanda said. “He offered to buy Matthew out so we went and did what we always wanted to do and opened our own restaurant.” The restaurant, Hometown Table, recently opened its dining room. Matthew has created the menu himself, using some family recipes and creating new items with the goal of providing good, old-fashioned, home-style, American food. “We wanted to make it affordable and we wanted to offer the comfort food

everyone knows in a comfortable, cozy atmosphere,” Amanda said. The couple said some of their menu items have already become local favorites as they were open for pickup and delivery before they opened their dining room. “People really like the Meatloaf Potato Bowl and the Rueben sandwich, and the chicken salad and mac and cheese are popular too,” Amanda said. The meatloaf for the bowls are Matthew’s “secret recipe” and its popularity means he is making trays of the entrée every day. Other menu offerings include sandwiches, burgers, pasta, pan-seared salmon, salads, flatbreads and desserts. The restaurant also has family meals available

Veteran owned Matthew, who is a U.S. Army veteran, said he served abroad in Germany for three years to help pay for culinary school. He didn’t cook in the Army. “I was a combat engineer,” he said. “But this was a way to get me back in school. He was able to go back to culinary school after he was medically discharged from the Army, Amanda added. Now, with the restaurant open and the community

supporting the new venture, the Rooneys are working hard to make it a success. With four children, ages 3 to 13, hard work is something they are familiar with. “Some times the older ones help out, but I think they just like to be with us,” Amanda said. Family and community were the driving factors for the couple when they thought about opening the restaurant in their hometown. “We just wanted to create a place that when people wanted to go out to eat, they would think of us. A place to make friends and have some really good food.” The restaurant, at 315 N. Milwaukee Ave., Waterford. Hours of operation vary seasonally, find them on Facebook for updates. For more information, to view the menu, or place an order, go to www. hometowntable.com.

from top: The Hometown Table Restaurant is at 315 N. Milwaukee St. in Waterford. The restaurant offers home-style, American food from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Hometown Table offers comfortable seating and indoor dining along with take out and Door Dash orders. opposite: Hometown Table owner Matthew Rooney takes meatloaf off a baking pan for one of the Waterford’s restaurant’s specialties. The Meatloaf Potato Bowl is one of the new restaurant’s popular menu items. TRACY OUELLETTE Our Town

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for takeout. What you won’t find on the menu is pizza, which the Rooney’s can’t sell because of the buy-out agreement with his former Rocky Rococo’s co-owner. “But we have flatbreads,” Matthew said. “I can’t make a buffalochicken pizza, but I can make a buffalo-chicken flat bread.”

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WATERFORD UNION HIGH SCHOOL

www.waterforduhs.k12.wi.us 100 Field Drive, Waterford 262-534-3189 Waterford Union High School has been educating students since 1905. Today, the school has an enrollment of more than 1,200 students who enjoy learning in a sunny, open facility. A broad-based curriculum with more than 150 courses is in place to provide all types of educational opportunities for every student, from advance placement courses to vocational education. Standard tests and ACT test scores place Waterford students above the state and national average.

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NORTH CAPE SCHOOL DISTRICT www.northcape.k12.wi.us 11926 W. Highway K, Franksville 262-835-4069 North Cape School District is a K-8 elementary school located west of I94 on highway K and is a feeder school to Waterford Union High School. North Cape School. North Cape School focuses on a rich curriculum experience

that challenges the students to think critically and problem solve in preparation for a global economy.

DROUGHT SCHOOL DISTRICT www.droughtschool.net 21016 W. Seven Mile Road, Franksville 414-425-6020 Drought is a small public school with a private school atmosphere of small class sizes. Students at Drought are high performing, with the majority scoring at or above state proficiency in all core subjects. The unique combination of oldschool charm along with the rigor of modern day standards make Drought an ideal school for children to learn and prosper.

WASHINGTONCALDWELL SCHOOL DISTRICT www.washcald.com 8937 Big Bend Road, Waterford 262-662-3466 Washington Caldwell is a 4K through 8-grade school district

in Tichigan (Town of Waterford). Washington-Caldwell infuses technology in all grades with 1:1 iPads in third through eighth grade. Several programs are available during or after school including Project Lead the Way, National Junior Honor Society, Lego Club, and K-Kids/Builders Club (community focus).

CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL www.cchsnet.org 148 McHenry St., Burlington 262-763-1510 www.facebook.com/ CatholicCentralHS/twitter.com/ cchstoppers Catholic Central High School, a four-year parochial high school, is an alternative choice to public schools for the Waterford and Burlington area. Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Catholic Central serves the 17 area parishes and is committed to providing a Catholic-based education.

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www.waterford.k12.wi.us 819 W. Main Street, Waterford 262-514-8250 The Waterford Graded School District offers a comprehensive K-8 curriculum

that is aligned with the Wisconsin Model Academic Standards, and adheres to a student-first philosophy. Waterford is recognized statewide for its outstanding public education system. The district is characterized by above average student performance, teachers equipped with a variety of instructional strategies and excellent facilities. Students also benefit from a low student-to-teacher ratio and a district philosophy that is committed to meeting the needs of all students.

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Lions remain true to their cause Tichigan Club to raise funds to supply guide dog by Maureen Vander Sanden CONTRIBUTOR

Wisconsin Lions District 27-B1 Governor Bernard “BJ” Blahnik speaks at the Tichigan Lake Lions Christmas dinner Dec. 11, 2021, about being visually impaired and the impact the Lions’ Leader Dog for the Blind program has had on him. The local club has launched an initiative to raise $25,000 to provide a guide dog for a visually impaired person. MAUREEN VANDER SANDEN Our Town

be ready to partner with Blahnik in the coming year. He tearfully thanked the club and added that he is “humbled.” ‘Let’s Pave the Way’ Tichigan Lake Lions President Tom Romanowicz and Tichigan Lake Charities coordinator Mike Duhamel rolled out the club’s fundraising campaign, “Let’s Pave the Way,” during the Christmas dinner.

Supporters can donate $150 for a 4-by8 inch paver or $600 for an 8-by-16 inch paver with personalized inscriptions to be laid around the club’s flag pole and patio. All donations are tax-deductible. To purchase and personalize a paver, visit tichiganlakelions.com. For more information, contact Duhamel at mike.duhamel@yahoo.com or call 262-993-3215 or Romanowicz at trtileinstallation@yahoo.com.

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The Tichigan Lake Lions in December 2021 announced a $25,000 initiative that will pair a legally blind Wisconsin man with his new guide dog. During the local civic club’s Christmas celebration held at the Tichigan Civic Center Dec. 11, members and guests heard a touching speech from Bernard “BJ” Blahnik about what it was like growing up with poor vision, and eventually becoming blind. “I heard the kids talking about how cool the stars looked at night, and I thought, ‘you guys can see stars?’” he said, recalling a pivotal moment in his childhood. Blahnik, a Sheboygan-based Wisconsin Lions Club district governor, said he was angry and frustrated because he could not see. He felt sorry for himself and at his lowest point, contemplated suicide. Then he met a Lions Club member who introduced him to the Leader Dog for the Blind program, and his outlook on life improved. Founded in 1939 by Lions Club International members, Leader Dog for the Blind empowers people who are blind or visually impaired with the lifelong skills required for safe and independent daily travel. More than 300 clients are served from Wisconsin and around the world at no cost to the person receiving the services. The organization provides guide-dog training and orientation and mobility training to the blind, among other services. Blahnik said Leader Dog has changed his life and is changing the lives of others who hear about his struggles and how far he has come today. Since being paired with his first guide dog, Diesel, a large German shephard, he met his wife Victoria and together they have three kids. He is an advocate and mentor for people with disabilities and even started a non-profit organization called VISION that helps support individuals with disabilities learn how to sail. After a long year of sheltering in due to the pandemic, and the kids “feeding him Cheerios,” Blahnik’s current Leader Dog, Goober, is ready to retire and become the family’s pet. Thanks to the Tichigan Lions’ recent commitment, his new Leader Dog will

Area antique mall earns community support by Tracy Ouellette

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Waterford Unique Antique Market opened up about five years ago and has seen its customer base grow ever since. This year, with many people choosing to “shop small” and support local businesses, the store is welcoming a steady stream of shoppers daily. “We feel very blessed with so many people coming in and making purchases,” owner Darla Yanny said. “We’re seeing a lot of new people too. I hear, every week, at least one person say, ‘I didn’t know you were here, I’m so glad I found you!’” Yanny, who owns the antique mall with her son, Ryan Ross, said the day-to-day operations have been turned over to him and she just “helps out” now. “He’s been doing great,” Yanny said. “He’s got some really good ideas and we’re hoping to expand in the new year.” The mall’s loyal customer base has helped increased awareness about the market through word of mouth testimonials and social media, Yanny said. “We come here all the time, it’s a great place to shop,” said customer Lisa Grodey, of Racine. “It has anything and everything, just the coolest stuff,” her husband, Alan Grodey added. The couple said they stop in on a regular basis just to see what’s new. “Our stock changes almost on a daily basis with the vendors coming in and restocking their booths,” Yanny said. “The regular customers know this, so we see a lot of them frequently. We got new people all the time, too, who tell us that they’re supporting local businesses more this year. Events like Christmas in the Village and Small Business Saturday have really helped bring more people into the community and it’s just great.” Kerry Mealy, who works at the antique market, said the wide variety of items

from top: Darla Yanny, who owns Waterford Unique Antique Market with her son, Ryan Ross, shows off one of the vendor’s stalls at the store. The shop, on Milwaukee Street offers antiques, collectibles, re-purposed furniture, handcrafted items and much more; Lisa Grodey, of Racine, checks out with employee Kerry Mealy at the Waterford Unique Antique Market. Grodey and her husband, Alan are frequent customers. opposite from top: One of the more popular vendor stalls at the Waterford Unique Antique Market features painted wood furniture; Waterford Unique Antique Market owner Darla Yanny (right) and market vendor, Linda Amon, of Big Bend, enjoy each other’s company on a recent Friday afternoon. TRACY OUELLETTE Our Town

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available often surprised firsttime visitors. The mall is more than 10,000 square feet and features more than 50 vendors. “It’s not just antiques,” Mealy said. “We have handmade items, up-cycled furniture, books … we have a lot of different things for people.” Other items that can be found at the market include soaps, candles, collectibles, vintage toys, jewelry, chocolates, coins and currency, military items, farm items, 1960s and older sports cards, and much more. The antique mall’s tagline is “Something for everyone,” which the customers seem to agree with, according to Yanny and her staff. “Rarely does someone leave without something,” Yanny said. “And we don’t take it for granted, I feel so blessed so many people come in and keep coming back.” “We’re a hidden gem,” Mealy added. The Waterford Unique Antique Market is at 209 N. Milwaukee St., Waterford. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit www.waterforduniqueantiques. com, find the market on Facebook or call 262-534-3500.

OUR AREA CHURCHES Honey Creek Community Baptist Church (American Baptist) 35512 Washington Avenue, Honey Creek (262) 534-3585 CATHOLIC St. Clare Catholic Church 7616 Fritz Street, Wind Lake (262) 895-2729 www.stclarewindlake.org St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church 305 South First Street, Waterford (262) 534-2255 www.saintthomaswaterford.org LUTHERAN Living Water Lutheran Church (Wisconsin Synod) 6525 North Milwaukee Avenue, Wind Lake (262) 895-3700 www.livingwaterlutheran.com

North Cape Lutheran Church 2644 124th Street, Franksville (262) 835-2206 www.northcapelutheran.org Norway Evangelical Lutheran Church 6321 Heg Park Road, Wind Lake (262) 895-2281 www.norwaylutheranchurch.org St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 145 South 6th Street, Waterford (262) 534-3639 www.stpeterswaterford.com UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST First Congregational Church of Rochester 103 South State Street, Rochester (262) 534-6582 www.fccrochesterwis.com

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UNITED METHODIST Caldwell United Methodist Church 8504 Caldwell Road, Waterford (262) 363-2630 www.caldwellumc.org Community United Methodist Church 455 S. Jefferson Street Waterford (262) 534-2313 www.extremefaith.org NON-DENOMINATIONAL Fox River Christian Church 238 E. Main Street, Waterford (262) 332-7047 www.foxriverchristian.org Grace Church 257 Kendall Street, Burlington (262) 763-3021 www.gracechurchwi.org

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Helping and healing by Maureen Vander Sanden CONTRIBUTOR

For more than a decade, Mary Chic has been reaching out to struggling moms through Elizabeth Ministry, offering a listening ear, helping hands and a supportive heart. In her early stages of motherhood 26 years ago, Chic had a big job of caring for her infant twin girls and her rambunctious one-year old son, while her husband worked six, 12-hour days to make ends meet. “I just remember telling myself, ‘Mary

do a good job, so that when their mama comes for them she will be proud.’ When the twins turned one I realized I was the mama and I made it through. It was hard.” With three in diapers, bulk bottle feedings, financial burdens and limited support, the overwhelmed mother reached out to a family network hotline based in Milwaukee from her Burlington home. “I couldn’t call often, because back then it was long distance, but they connected me with a couple women from Love, Inc. (in Burlington) and the women would come once a week,” she said. “They would do

laundry, help with meals, and just visit. It felt so good to have that support.” Three years later she suffered from miscarriage, losing twin boys. A few years following that, she lost another baby boy to miscarriage. “I remember feeling alone and empty. But I had to quickly put it behind me both times, go home, and get busy,” she said. Through the pain, she was humbled by the kindness her family received from the St. Thomas Aquinas community in Wa• CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

Mary Chic, coordinator of St. Thomas Aquinas’ Elizabeth Ministry, visits the church cemetery baby memorial. The Waterford parish has recently added pavers for families who would like to memorialize their unborn babies with an engraved brick.

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Local woman builds ministry to offer hope after tragedy

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The baby memorial at Waterford’s St. Thomas Aquinas features a memorial stone, landscaping and a statue of the Virgin Mother holding Jesus.

Pavers have been laid out for families who would like to memorialize their lost babies by engraving a stone with the baby’s name and date of delivery. “It’s very impactful to see the name of a baby you never got to meet,” she said. “(The memorial site) is a peaceful place where 1 families can go to pray and you don’t have to be Catholic or belong to St. Thomas or St. Clare’s to do it. You just have to want to have a Christian site to remember your baby at.” shts Blaise Beaulier, director of Administrative Services at St. re g ro p s n soug g sources Thomas, said the church is pleased to offer this type of outreach to lubmePd asaaltrkernpatila ve fundin n Ctrim Te Wish list the community at no charge. “This outreach began by a passionate and giving group of women in the parish who believed this was an area underserved to families who have experienced painful and difficult loss,” he said. Local police Families who would like to memorialize a lost baby with an nab murder suspect engraved brick may reach out at no charge to the parish office by “ calling 262-534-2250. To donate, get involved or for assistance from Elizabeth Ministry at St. Thomas, call Mary Chic at 262-878-2723 or email gchic2000@sbcglobal.net or Mary Hoffman at 262-442-1927, maryhoffman@hotmail.com. ” BU SIN ES S

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terford where her kids were enrolled at school. One parish family took in her kids while she was hospitalized. “To this day, I still remember the kindness of the family that took our kids into their home.” Following three losses, Mary gave birth to a healthy baby girl who would complete the Chic family. Financial burdens eased and caring for the kids became much more manageable but the pain of losing three babies – Andrew, Matthew and Peter – never subsided, and looking back, she said that she didn’t get to properly grieve or seek out the support she needed. To help her heart heal and as a tribute to her three unborn babies, Chic began her work with Elizabeth Ministry. Headquartered in Mukwonago, Elizabeth Ministry is an international movement designed to offer hope, help, and healing on the issues of life, loss, and love. Volunteers encourage, educate, and equip people through mentoring, programs, and resources related to relationships, sexuality, and childbearing. “(In the Bible) Mary went to visit Elizabeth when they were both pregnant and Elizabeth was older. Mary was an unwed, pregnant mother. Back in those days, she could have been stoned to death. Elizabeth taught Mary how to be a good wife and shared her fears about being pregnant... “So, Elizabeth Ministry is based off of that theory, that women should help women however they can during their child bearing years,” she explained. Chic initially reached out to the ministry as a way to cope with her losses. She said she felt comforted knowing she was not alone after she stumbled upon an Elizabeth Ministry rosebud “Blessing Bouquet” at St. Paul’s in Genesee Depot. The bouquet was filled with a variety of colors symbolizing a number of other area women’s losses and celebrations focused on growing and raising families. “I knew what those roses meant and seeing them made me know I was not alone,” she said. Inspired by the women of Elizabeth Ministries who helped her, Chic began to give back through the organization. She has worked with mothers suffering from severe post-partum depression, mothers in need of extra childcare and household chores, and mothers in need of grief support, among other requests. “We are not counselors, we are friends,” she said. “We just offer some friendly support, a kind ear when you need it and arms to hold that baby when you just need to take a break. No one should feel alone or overwhelmed.” In 2019, Chic worked with Father Ed Tlucek and parish staff to bring Elizabeth Ministry to St. Thomas. Last month, they expanded the ministry to its sister parish, St. Clare Catholic Church in Wind Lake. As part of the local program, the church has enhanced its memorial for unborn babies at the parish cemetery, south of the church, on Beck Drive.

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Rising from the ashes

Ela Orchard plans to rebuild by Tracy Ouellette EDITOR

Rebuilding history

Plans to rebuild the historical barn are underway, but the COVID-19 pandemic and broken supply chain are hindering progress. “We have a plan and a contractor and

that’s been going well, but we have not been able to start rebuilding, yet. We’re working on it, but we’re not on the timeline we had hoped for,” Jane said. For now, the orchard is operating at a reduced level. The orchard didn’t have pick-your-

own apples in 2021, but they still had the goats, which have long been part of the destination. “They’re always eager to greet people. The orchard is out there for people to • CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

clockwise from top left: Ela Orchard was open to purchase apples, visit the goats and enjoy the orchard this fall. The orchard did not have cider this year because of the Jan. 12 fire that destroyed the apple barn; the goats at Ela Orchard in Rochester are still around to greet guests and delight visitors. The orchard has apples for sale onsite, at DW Coffee in downtown Rochester and at various area farmers markets; the granite pillars in front of the old apple barn at Ela Orchard in Rochester survived the fire earlier this year and are still structurally sound and will be re-used in the new barn. SUBMITTED PHOTO Our Town

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When the old apple barn at Ela Orchard burned in January 2021, a bit of the local history was lost. The barn, built in 1907, was almost part of the family for the Ela clan, which has owned the orchard since 1922. Today, the orchard is owned by third generation farmer Edwin Ela and Robert Willard. Also involved are Ela’s wife Wendy Ela, Willard’s wife, Jane Willard, Edwin’s son, Ben, and his wife Erin Dix. “We’re all part of the orchard,” Jane Willard said. “It’s truly a family-run business.” After the Jan. 12 fire, the family wasn’t sure if they would be up and running for the fall apple season, but with the community’s support and some hard work, Ela Orchard is open this year for customers buy apples and visit the goats. “Things are going well,” Jane said in the fall. “Our customers have been wonderful. We’re selling apples in the same spot. We have a tent that’s very festive and a refrigerated pod for storage so we’re selling from the orchard. We also sell from some of the area’s farmers markets, in Burlington, Lake Geneva, Shorewood and Sturtevant.” Apples from the orchard were also available at DW Coffee in downtown Rochester, a newly opened café that Robert and Jane Willard own. “Opening the coffee shop was a new project for us this year and it’s been real positive and we’ve been selling apples from the café because we don’t have a barn. So, we’ve been able to say, ‘Here we are, we’re selling apples, and would you like a coffee? It’s interesting how this has dovetailed into another opportunity.”

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enjoy and the ruins of the barn are actually pretty interesting. The old granite pillars are structurally sound and will be part of the new barn,” Jane said. The 2021 apple crop was down, which made things a bit more manageable for the orchard without the barn and its cold storage facility. “It’s been an interesting year for many growers in Wisconsin,” Jane said of the harvest. “With the less than ideal winter and spring and then the drought, there are not a lot of Honeycrisps, which people really like. For us, though, it’s a smaller crop than usual and it’s kind of a blessing in disguise because we just don’t have the storage space this year.” The one thing the orchard didn’t have in 2021 was its popular apple cider. “That’s the big thing that’s missing,” Jane said. “Our customers love the cider and are disappointed, but understanding, that it’s not

here. We’re looking to get that up and running, but probably not until next year.” In the interim, the Elas and Willards are just happy to be open for the public and very grateful for the community they live and work in. “The main thing I want people to know is how grateful we are for the community support we’ve received,” Jane said. “When the barn burned down, there was just such an outpouring of love from the community. People would tell us about their memories of the barn and the orchard, it was almost like we had a funeral for it. “There’s such a rich history and we realized just how much a part of people’s lives we are. It really brought that home to us; it was a true silver lining to it.” Ela Orchard is at 31308 Washington Ave. in Rochester. For more information, call 262-534-2545, visit elaorchard.com and find the orchard on Facebook.

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Waterford is experiencing a bit of a revival with its flurry of downtown events and the village’s focus on brining in visitors to enjoy the community’s offerings and local restaurants. Spanky’s Sports Bar and Grill is one of those restaurants, even amid the coronavirus pandemic. “We’re doing all right,” owner Matt Allen said. “In today’s day and age, if you can’t adapt, you’re in trouble. Luckily we were able to bend enough not to break and we’re doing really well.” Allen and his wife, Karen, opened Spanky’s on Jefferson Street in Waterford in December 2017 and have seen the bar/ restaurant grow rapidly. Matt Allen credits

the quality of the food they serve and a supportive community for the success. “We’re kind of an unassuming place from the road, but you can come in and the quality of food in our kitchen is second to none in the area and we have a lot of great restaurants here,” he said. “We’ve had a resurgence in Waterford, thanks to the village’s efforts, and people now come out here just for the food. We have so many good restaurants, Café 213, Rivermoor, Hometown Table, the Hilltop in Tichigan, there’s really good food here. “Waterford’s not a place you would think about coming out to, to eat before, but now it’s an attraction. People are coming from all over to eat our food.” While visitors to Spanky’s will find the normal pub fare of burgers and pizza, the

restaurant’s take on the classics and the rest of the menu reflect the owners desire to serve food that’s above average, Allen said. “We’re a hometown, neighborhood tavern that serves gourmet fare,” he said. “And we’ve have a great pizza, we’re in the running for best pizza in Racine County. But we have so much more than that. We always have something new, whether it’s an event or food or new drink special, there’s always something.”

Growing pains Spanky’s quick success has presented some challenges, however. “We’ve outgrown our spot,” Allen said. “We’re to the point on weekends we cannot • CONTINUED ON PAGE 18

above: Spanky’s Sports Bar and Grill owners Karen and Matt Allen (center) and their sons, Jacob Allen (right), line and pizza cook, and Sam Allen (left), who worked as a bartender at the restaurant before he graduated from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse and moved to Ft. Meyers, Florida, recently. page 18: The patio at Spanky’s Sports Bar and Grill in Waterford offers outdoor seating and has been a draw in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. The outdoor space helps with the restaurant’s overflow. SUBMITTED PHOTOS Our Town

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make anymore food because the kitchen is full, the dining room is full, the patio is full … we’re taxed to deliver all that food in a timely manner to meet the customers and our expectations.” Allen said they know they will have to move into a bigger facility, but they aren’t rushing into anything. “A bigger kitchen would definitely solve some of our growing pains, but we’re probably going to be here for the short term,” he said. “We’ve had offers, but for us to make that move, it’s got to be what we need and want. We’re not going to shoehorn this into a place that’s not a good fit. “And we’re definitely not leaving Waterford,” Allen added. “We are absolutely not leaving this town.”

Community minded That strong sense of community is important to Allen and his family. “We’re a veteran-owned company, I’m a veteran,” he said. “This is our community and we’re active in it. We do a lot of charity work, fundraisers, donations for our local veterans organizations. We were lucky enough during our Spankypalooza fundraiser to write a $5,000 check for Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin. And our annual golf outing at Rivermoor raised

$1,750 for the local VFW. We’re proud to be part of this community and to be able to give back. We support the Waterford High School athletics and choral programs, I love the fact that we’ve been successful here and can pay it forward with the local kids organizations. “This community has taken care of us and now it’s our turn,” he added. “This community steps up and takes care of its

own, no matter who’s in need.” Spanky’s Sports Bar and Grill is at 485 S. Jefferson St., Waterford. Hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. For more information, call 262-3327223, visit www.spankyswaterford.com and find the restaurant on Facebook.

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