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Welcome to the West Side of Kenosha! Western Kenosha County is a vibrant community with a lot to offer residents and visitors alike. The annual Our Town edition, produced by the Report Group, is packed with important community information and items that residents should be proud of. Filled with features, photos and
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ABOVE: Sixteen members of the Aquanuts perform one of their pyramid routines during Libertyfest 2019. This year’s Libertyfest is July 3 and 4 in Lance Park. The festival is presented by the Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association. For more information, visit twinlakes. chamber.com. Aquanut Water Ski Shows are every Wednesday and Saturday in the summer, except during competitions. ON THE COVER: Westosha Central High School student Seth Bayles (lower left), who suffers from an incurable autoimmune disorder, was the beneficiary at a Color Powder Run fundraiser May 18, 2019, that Advanced Marketing students organized. Bayles planned to distribute the funds to Ronald McDonald House Charities, which has supported him and his family throughout his ordeal. (Photo by Nancy Switalla)
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Learning to fly like an eagle Latest student takes flight through Westosha Central’s aviation program
Westosha Central High School student Valarie Meyer completed three takeoffs and landings in this F2 Talon last year. SUBMITTED PHOTO Our Town
The Central High School STEM aviation program is designed to inspire the next generation of aviation leaders, providing students with an experiential education that excites, engages and enriches through a learn-by-doing curriculum. James Senft started the program that develops knowledge and skills in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math, which features building a Van’s RV-12 aircraft. And students involved in the building process are eligible to use the airplane free to obtain their pilot’s license. The latest such student to show the right stuff is Valarie Meyer, who recently took sole control of an F2 Talon and
completed three picture-perfect takeoffs and landings. “It is amazing to watch this impressive young lady growing in leaps and bounds in skill, knowledge, confidence and character,” flight instructor Mickey Fergusson said in a news release. “The Eagle’s Nest program is an amazing opportunity for these aspiring engineers and aviators, and Valarie and I are learning so much through our association with this outstanding organization.” Meyer couldn’t agree more. “My solo was the most exhilarating experience I’ve ever had,” she said in the news release. “Being up in the air and doing it all on my own was • CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
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Artwork pays big dividends Salem School students sell their creations to benefit Sharing Center, community
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When Brittany Stalker began teaching at Salem Grade School seven years ago, she wanted to show her students how to use their art to help the community. Stalker believed her students and their families needed to see the value of art beyond the classroom. “I discovered Square 1 Art,” Stalker said. “It was a company created by an elementary school art teacher.” Marty Reid worked for an art fundraising company but realized there should be a simpler way to replicate children’s art on a variety of keepsakes that family and friends could purchase and raise money for good causes. All students receive stickers of their chosen artwork, whether they are able to sell anything or not. And Stalker discovered The Sharing Center, the place where residents in need who live west of Interstate 94 can go to receive help to better themselves. Stalker and fellow art teacher Sarah Grabaric’s students have donated more than $8,500 to the center. “More than 50 percent of those who receive help from the center are Salem families,” Stalker said. “So it seemed the natural place to send our proceeds from student artwork.” Each of her students receives a personalized catalog of items, such as coffee mugs, water bottles and Christmas tree ornaments, to let family members and friends choose for purchase. “I have received positive feedback about this,” Stalker said. “These are precious keepsakes for people. And no calories involved is a plus.” Sharon Pomaville, executive director of The Sharing Center, says the money donated goes right back into the community. “We might use it to support the snack program,” Pomaville said, “or to purchase tennis shoes, winter coats or snow boots. “And some of the money supports our food pantry,” Pomaville added. “Fifty
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Salem School students and art instructors celebate their most recent donation to The Sharing Center. Back row, from the left, teacher Brittany Stalker, Serenity Salas, Samantha Ernst, Sharing Center Executive Director Sharon Pomaville and teacher Sara Grabarec; middle row, Stephen Ernst, Nick Grabarec, Tommy Verhaalen, Hunter Luengen and Ella Riley; front row, Penny Clark and Finn Buntrock. SUBMITTED PHOTO Our Town
percent of our clients that use the food pantry come from Salem.” Pomaville said regular giving like this annual amount – or even monthly donations – is greatly appreciated. “Regular giving supports us to meet community needs in ways to help our clients become more independent and sometimes to prevent homelessness.” A number of the clients are one paycheck away from losing their homes. “The issue is often created by an injury or an illness,” Pomaville said. “There can be a drop in income and a small amount for the center helps to pay the rent or keep the heat on. “We make sure that they can pick up and continue to manage the expenses the next
month,” she added, “but this is the most effective and efficient way to help families avoid becoming homeless.” Other ways the center helps people increase their income and become selfsufficient could be to help an individual get a driver’s license to allow transportation to work. Some folks need help paying for mental health or blood pressure medicine to remain employed. Or a single mother may need support in finding a good child care program so she can have a full-time job. And sometimes it’s connecting veterans with Veterans Administration programs that help improve their lives. Anyone interested in participating with Square 1 Art can visit www.square1art.com/.
continue to support local festivals and events like Libertyfest, Country Thunder, Labor of Love Music Festival, Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast and more.The Report makes a concerted effort to highlight upcoming events, recognize community members, and give well-deserved acknowledgments to students in the classroom. Community groups, including civic and
non-profit organizations, are encouraged to submit all of their events to us a month in advance, so we can highlight them through colorful photography and bring out the best in the area. High-resolution photos are preferable, with the names of those pictured (left-to-right). Report Group Editor Todd Mischler can be reached at 262-725-7701, ext. 138.
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the schools. Aside from academic excellence, community events have fostered growth and social enhancement to residents in Western Kenosha County. In the summer months, the Village of Twin Lakes features the nationally known Aquanuts, who take to Lake Mary, where they entertain the crowds with a ski show. Community volunteers and organizations
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OUR SCHOOLS BRIGHTON NO. 1 SCHOOL DISTRICT Brighton School 1200 248th Avenue Kansasville, WI 53139 878-2191 FAX 878-2869 www.brightonschool.net District Administrator: Matt Eggert School Board meets in the library at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month. BRISTOL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 Bristol School 20121 83rd Street Bristol, WI 53104 857-2334 FAX 857-6644 www.bristol.k12.wi.us District Administrator: David Milz School Board meets at the school in Room 201 the third Wednesday of the month. CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WESTOSHA Westosha Central High School 24617 75th Street Salem, WI 53168 843-2321 FAX 843-4069 www.westosha.k12.wi.us District Administrator: John Gendron School Board meets at 7 p.m. on
first and third Tuesday of month in the All Purpose Room. PARIS CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT JOINT 1 Paris Consolidated School 1901 176th Avenue Kenosha, WI 53144 859-2350 FAX 859-2641 www.paris.k12.wi.us District Administrator/Principal: Roger Gahart School Board meets in the school library at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month. RANDALL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL JOINT DISTRICT NO. 1 Randall Consolidated School 37101 87th Street Burlington, WI 53105 537-2211 FAX 537-2280 www.randall.k12.wi.us District Administrator: Jeffrey Alstadt School Board meets at 6 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month in the school library. SILVER LAKE SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT Riverview School 300 E. Prosser Street P.O. Box 69 Silver Lake, WI 53170
889-4384 FAX 889-8450 www.silverlakejt1.k12.wi.us District Administrator: Jon Schleusner School Board meets the fourth Monday of the month. SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT Salem Grade School 8828 Antioch Road P.O. Box 160 Salem, WI 53168 843-2356 FAX 843-2506 www.salem.k12.wi.us Principal: Dr. Eileen Hanson School Board meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. TREVOR-WILMOT CONSOLIDATED GRADE SCHOOL DISTRICT Trevor-Wilmot School 26325 Wilmot Road Trevor, WI 53179 862-2356 FAX 862-9226 www.trevorwilmotschool.net District Administrator: Michelle Garven School Board meets at 6:45 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month in the Trevor Grade School library. WILMOT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Wilmot Union High School
11112 308th Avenue P. O. Box 8 Wilmot, WI 53192 862-2351 FAX 862-6929 www.wilmothighschool.com District Administrator: Daniel Kopp School Board meets at 6 p.m. the second Thursday of the month in Room 180> TWIN LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 Lakewood School 1218 Wilmot Avenue Twin Lakes, WI 53181 877-2148 FAX 877-4507 www.twinlakes.k12.wi.us District Administrator: Christine Anderson School Board meets the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. WHEATLAND J1 SCHOOL DISTRICT Wheatland Center School 6606 368th Avenue Burlington, WI 53105 537-2216 FAX 537-4059 www.wheatland.k12.wi.us District Administrator: Marty McGinley School Board meets at 7 p.m. on the third or fourth Wednesday of the month in the Community Center, room 164.
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OUR EVENTS The Westosha area offers events all year long, with many of them sponsored by the Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association. Here are some of the 2020 events planned: LIBERTYFEST Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association presents the annual Liberytfest celebration each year. This year the twoday event runs Friday and Saturday, July 3 and 4 in Twin Lakes. Festivities kickoff at Lance Park on Lake Mary July 3 with the Aquanuts Ski Show followed at dusk by a fireworks display that lights up the sky and the lake. Food and beverages will be available. The Libertyfest Parade steps off at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 4, from the St. John’s parking lot ending at Lance Park. Stop by the chamber office in Central Park by the caboose for hot dogs and activities immediately following the parade. The Aquanuts will perform again July 4 at 7 p.m.
Main Street in Twin Lakes fills up with classic vehicles during the 2019 Twin Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce & Business Association’s annual Business in the Park and Car Show Street Party. The family friendly event features sidewalk booths from area businesses, car and motorcycle show, live music, games, food and more.
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“Golden 50th Anniversary” will be held July 10 to 12 with most activities at Hansen Park on Highway 45. CORNFEST
HARVEST FEST Central Park and the Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association parking lot will host the new Harvest Fest Sept. 26. The new fall-themed event will have costume (adult and kids) contests, beer stein holding contest, Hammerschlagen contest, pumpkin decorating for the kids, Baggo tournament, hayrides, food trucks, beer garden and more. OKTOBERFEST Every September, Old Settlers Park in Paddock Lake booms with Bavarian-
inspired culture. This year, the celebration is slated for Sept. 12. The event, which is celebrating its 10th year in 2020, draws in people who are decked out in lederhosen, with some dancing to polka tunes. It also features a steinhoisting competition, dachshund dash, German food offered by local businesses, a car show and much more. Old Settlers Oktoberfest, also a nonprofit organization since 2014, coordinated the event. TREES ON PARADE The first weekend in December finds Santa at St. John’s Community Center surrounded by decorated trees, a gingerbread house contest and vendors to start the holiday shopping season. Visitors judge the Christmas tree contest, ugly • CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
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CornFest, with all-youcan-eat corn at Lance Park, BRISTOL returns Aug. 14 and 15. PROGRESS DAYS The Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Annually, the Village Association’s event features of Bristol celebrates with waterski showdowns in Bristol Progress Days, which Freestyle Jump Royale, Feet features activities for people on Fire, Legends of Wake, of any age. Swivel Showcase, Trick Ski The three-day event offers Showdown and more. sports tournaments, carnival CornFest also features and children activities, live live music and family music, historical reflections activities. and a parade that allows patrons to come home with BUSINESS IN THE PARK candy. AND CAR SHOW Bristol Progress Days also recognizes the village’s best Spend the day downtown in Twin Lakes on Saturday, by presenting outstanding citizen awards and crowns a Aug. 29. Visit the booths of local businesses and learn new Miss Bristol. what they have to offer and Along with a 5K run, shop vendors and crafters Bristol Progress Days has booths. a fireworks show at dusk Have a hot dog or brat on the final day, which is for lunch and enjoy the Sunday. This year’s event themed seventh annual Car Show
on Main Street and vote for the People’s Choice. Crafts and face painting will be available for the kids. The Village Block Party follows with a Baggo Tournament good food and entertainment lasting well into the evening. Sponsored by the Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association.
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Local group looks to raise mental health awareness By Jason Arndt
why they’re there, but rather that they are there to support aising awareness us and the fight.” of mental illness is The fight isn’t over, critically important however, as the group and could continues to provide save a life. suicide prevention For Just Live Inc., education to the a local nonprofit community as well group, that has been as financial aid to its mission for about a related supportive decade. organizations that Since its inception, look to help people Just Live has raised who have a mental about $1 million for illness. suicide prevention According to the programs and American Psychiatric Jamie Leigh established mental Association, mental Wilson health initiatives illnesses are health throughout Southeast conditions involving changes Wisconsin. in emotion, thinking or The nonprofit group behavior or a combination composed of volunteers of these. Mental illnesses are developed the organization associated with distress and/or after a Wheatland family lost problems functioning in social, one of its own to suicide in work or family activities. 2009. The APA reports nearly Jamie Leigh Wilson, who one in five adults nationwide was just 21, had a love for experience some form of bluegrass music and the mental illness, with one in outdoors and family members 24 having a serious mental described her as free-spirited. illness, while one in 12 Her love of bluegrass music have been diagnosed with a inspired the Labor of Love substance use disorder. Music Festival held annually A serious mental illness, on Labor Day weekend. the APA reports, causes Just Live Inc. Board someone to have a functional Member Mark Mullins, a impairment that interferes friend of the Wilson family, with or limits one or more said he has seen an outpouring major life activities. of support for the music Examples include festival and the cause itself. major depressive disorder, “It’s amazing that such a schizophrenia and bipolar small community comes out disorder. in droves to be with us on that The APA, however, said special day. It takes months there is hope and reports that of planning on our end, and mental illness is treatable. to see it all unfold the day of “Mental illness is nothing the event is surreal,” he said. to be ashamed of. It is a “Some come for the cause and medical problem, just like some come for the music, but heart disease or diabetes,” the in the end it doesn’t matter APA states. STAFF WRITER
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Drummer Teeto Miller performs with one of the featured bands, Useful Jenkins, during the most recent Labor of Love Music Festival. FILE PHOTO Our Town
Importance of sharing Meanwhile, experts believe it is important for people to share their concerns. Concerns also can come from family members of people diagnosed or undiagnosed with mental
illness, because it could help reduce the stigma. Mullins said the more people share, the better the outcome, noting his experiences with Just Live. “What I’ve personally experienced is that the
more we talk about suicide prevention and mental health education, the more others are willing to share their stories with us,” he said. “The more we talk about it there will be less of a stigma associated with mental illness.”
Love in the air The Labor of Love Music Festival serves as Just Live’s chief fundraiser; it held its 10th annual event in 2019. On Labor Day, the festival drew thousands of people to New Munster Ball Park in the Town of Wheatland, where headliner Trampled by Turtles entertained the crowd. It also brought in Missouribased Useful Jenkins as well as Kansas duo Jenna and Martin. Jenna Rae, one half of the duo, said at the festival she felt compelled to join the cause. “I have lost some people in my life to suicide, and to give back, this just makes it worthwhile,” she said. “We are based in Kansas City, so it was about an eight-hour drive to get here, but was totally worth it.” Rae said she stuck around the festival after her performance to soak up the love. “Every single person you meet is just so full of love,” she said. “I would love to come
For more info: For more information on Just Live Inc. and to seek additional resources, visit www. justliveinc.org.
back, even if I am not playing. I would want to come back to be a part of this.”
Committed to the cause Just Live Inc. donated funds from the Labor of Love Music Festival to nine organizations in 2019. Beneficiaries included Marquette University’s College of Health Science, which is conducting research on effective drugs to treat depression, along with organizations dedicated to improving mental health care access. Other organizations included School Based Services, Center for Suicide Awareness, Rodgers Memorial Hospital, Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin, Journey Mental Health Services, Catholic Charities of Milwaukee, Carthage College Health and Counseling Center and the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Center for Suicide
Rise in suicides The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported suicide was responsible for nearly 45,000 deaths in 2016, with one occurring every 12 minutes, and many more considering it. In 2016, 9.8 million American adults seriously thought about suicide, 2.8 million made a plan and 1.3 million had attempted to take their own lives. Statewide, the CDC states, suicides increased 25.8 percent from 1999 to 2016 and is the 10th leading cause of death. Health advocates, meanwhile, said recognizing symptoms and reaching out for help can save lives. According to the CDC,
Who to call If you or someone you love is in crisis, help is available by calling the following resources: • National Suicide Hotline 800-273-8258 • Kenosha County Crisis Center 800-236-7188 • Racine County Crisis Services 262-638-6741 • Walworth County Crisis Services 800-365-1587 • Hopeline Text “Hopeline” to 741741
warning signs include major mood changes, appearing consistently unhappy/depressed, withdrawn from family/friends as well as self-harm episodes, increase in substance/alcohol abuse. Other symptoms include expressing hopelessness and issues with concentration, sleep, energy level or appetite. Friends and family can help by listening, encouraging them to seek help and connecting them with support such as local crisis lines.
Festival, which is an annual fundraiser for Just Live Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to suicide prevention. FILE PHOTO Our Town
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Members of the band Trampled By Turtles warm up behind the stage before their performance during the most recent Labor of Love Music
Awareness is a text-in, rather than call-in, free service for people who need help through Hopeline, which serves as the emotional support text line in the state of Wisconsin. Wisconsin-based Journey Mental Health Services helps farmers who have suicidal thoughts and behaviors and has a training program that helps participants recognize signs and symptoms of mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, psychosis and substance abuse disorders.
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so empowering. I’m so thankful that I’ve gotten the opportunity to join this program and to have the privilege to work with Mr. Ferguson. He is a wonderful instructor and mentor who prepared me well for this moment.” Senft said Meyer is a great example of how the program, which involves student-directed and teacher-led curricula, can create a powerful and effective STEM experience. “Valarie is a strong, soft-
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spoken, intelligent young person,” Senft said in the news release. “She never lets anyone or anything get in her way of success. She faces every challenge with compassion, determination, drive and thoughtful thinking. Valarie is an outstanding young person that has a future in aviation.” For information, visit the program’s Facebook page at facebook.com/Central-HighSchool-STEM-Aviation-Club591524597584424/k.
EVENTS FROM PAGE 7 chocolate sale by the Boy Scouts, caroling by students from Lakewood, Riverview, Trevor-Wilmot, Wheatland and Wilmot High School bands and choirs before the tree is lit at 5:30 p.m. by Santa and the Village Board president. Santa then catches a ride on a Fire Truck to St. John’s to visit with kids for a few hours at Trees on Parade.
Steve Ksycki waits for the next stein chugging contest at the 2019 Old Settlers Oktoberfest celebration in Paddock Lake. Along with German beer and food, attendees at the annual event enjoy dancing, live music, entertainment acts, silent auctions, raffles and a classic car show. CHAD HENSIAK Our Town
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sweater contest and the gingerbread contest. The Kids Korner has activities and face painting for the little ones and Santa will visit for a few hours each day. Check with the chamber, twinlakeschamber. com, for the times. The Village Tree Lighting Ceremony will be at 4:15 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4. Enjoy a cookie and hot
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Brighton Dale Links 18 holes 830 248th Avenue Kansasville, 697-4653 www.golfbrightondale.com Bristol Oaks Country Club 18 holes 16801 75th Street (Highway 50) Bristol, 857-2302 www.bristoloaks.com Nippersink Country Club 18 holes N1055 Tombeau Road Genoa City, 279-6311 www.nippersinkresort.com Petrifying Springs Golf Course 4909 7th St. Kenosha, 697-4653
Twin Lakes Country Club 18 holes 1230 Legion Drive Twin Lakes, 877-2500 www.tlccgolf.com
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Bong State Recreation Area Prairie conservation site includes areas for hiking, swimming, horse trails, bike paths, controlled hunting, cross-country skiing, specialty areas, and natural history museum. $25 (in-state) one-year pass includes entrance to all state parks. 26313 Burlington Road (Highway 142) Kansasville, 878-5600 www.dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/ name/richardbong Bristol Woods Park 9800 160th St. Bristol, 857-1869 New Munster Wildlife Area 344th Ave. Burlington, (888) 936-7463 Fox River Park 9521 304th Ave. Burlington, (262) 889-4710 KD Park 8530 352nd Ave. Twin Lakes, (262) 857-1869
HORSEBACK RIDING Andelain Farm 16800 104th Street Bristol, 857-2867 B Bar J Ranch 8622 60th Street Kenosha, 654-0246
First Class Horse Complex 16800 104th Street Bristol, 857-7348 www.firstclasshorsecomplex.com Keno Riding Stables 27700 31st Street Salem, 537-2421 Diettrich Farm Horse Boarding and Lessons 2903 264th Avenue Salem, 537-2827 Rafter Lazy E Boarding and Training Stables 19808 60th Street Bristol, 857-6899 Silverwood Farm 28426 98th Street Camp Lake, 889-4700 www.silverwoodfarm.net Sunflower Farms 19000 128th Street Bristol, 857-8555 www.sunflowerfarms.com Whispering Oaks Farm 10400 400th Ave. Genoa City, 279-2075
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Bong State Recreation Area Prairie conservation site includes areas for hiking, swimming, horse trails, bike paths, controlled hunting, cross-country skiing, specialty areas, and natural history museum. $25
(in-state) one-year pass includes entrance to all state parks. 26313 Burlington Road (Highway 142) Kansasville 878-5600 www.dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/ name/richardbong Bristol Woods County Park (Home of Pringle Nature Center) Highway C and County MB Bristol, 857-8008 www.pringlenc.org Fox River Park 9521 304th Ave. Burlington, 857-1869 www.co.kenosha.wi.us/ publicworks/parks/locations.html KD Park 8530 352nd Avenue, 857-1869 Highway KD, south of Highway 50, one-half mile north of Highway F, near Randall and Wheatland Lance Park 55 Lance Drive Twin Lakes, 877-2599 Legion Park 989 Legion Drive Twin Lakes, 877-2858 Millennium Park Stateline and Richmond Park Drive Twin Lakes, 877-2858 • CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
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Spring Valley Country Club 18 holes 23913 Wilmot Road Salem, 862-2626 www.springvalleyccgolf.com
Travis Senft, who belongs to Troop 318 out of Wheatland, constructed this walking bridge over a small creek in Kenosha’s KD Park as his Eagle Scout project last year.
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Mueller Park Sunset Court and Hunt Avenue Twin Lakes, 877-2858 New Munster Wildlife Area 344th Ave. Burlington (888) 936-7463 Old Settlers Park 24100 75th St. Paddock Lake, 857-1869 www.co.kenosha.wi.us/ publicworks/parks/locations.html Prime Baseball Park 175 S. Carter St. Genoa City, 279-6675 Schmalfeldt Park 498 E. Wisconsin Silver Lake Silver Lake Park 27000 85th St. Silver Lake, 857-1869 West Side Park 2238 Spiegelhoff Road Twin Lakes, 877-2858
Western Kenosha Historical Society Grounds 25905 114th Street Trevor, 862-7165 www.kenoshacohistory.org
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Wilmot Speedway Kenosha County Fair Grounds 30820 111th Street Wilmot, 862-2090 www.wilmotraceway.com
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Anderson Arts Center 6603 3rd Avenue Kenosha, 653-0481 Aquanut Water Shows P. O. Box 118 Twin Lakes, WI 53181 Show Site: Lance Park, Twin Lakes Cindy Amore, 877-2348 www.aquanutwatershows.com 6 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday, Memorial Day through Labor Day Bristol Renaissance Faire 12550 120th Avenue
Bristol, 847-395-7773 www.renfair.com/bristol Saturday and Sunday July through August Civil War Museum 5400 First Avenue Kenosha, 653-4141 www.museums. kenosha.org/civilwar/ Country Thunder USA 2305 Lance Drive Twin Lakes, 877-388-0007 www.countrythunder.com/ festivals/twin-lakes-wi Email: info@countrythunder.com Dinosaur Discovery Museum 5608 10th Avenue Kenosha, 653-4450 www.museums.kenosha.org/ dinosaur/ Jelly Belly Visitor Center 10100 Jelly Belly Lane Pleasant Prairie, 866-868-7522 www.jellybelly.com Kenosha Public Museum 5500 First Avenue Kenosha, 653-4140
www.museums. kenosha.org/public/ Twin Lakes/Randall Recreation Program Kristine Hedrick 458-8194 Email: kristinehedrick@gmail.com
SKIING
Grand Geneva Resort 7036 Grand Geneva Way Lake Geneva, 800-558-3417 www.grandgeneva.com Kenosha County Cross Country Ski Trails Different cross-country ski trails are located throughout four county parks, as well as Richard Bong State Recreation Area. Call Kenosha County Parks Department (8571869) or Richard Bong State Recreation Area (878-5600) to confirm conditions. Wilmot Mountain Inc. 11931 Fox River Road Wilmot, 862-2301 www.wilmotmountain.com
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SOUL-FUL MOON JOURNEY PROVIDES HOLISTIC SOLUTIONS TO EVERYDAY STRESSES By Sandra Machaj CORRESPONDENT
Helping people The shop in Twin Lakes offers a variety of items that will help on the journey to spirituality and others that are just nice items
Kim Hill (left) is owner of Soul-ful Moon Journey and Dena Prestininzi works in the store. Both are knowledgeable about the various services and products offered. SANDRA LANDEN MACHAJ Our Town
to own. Hill will gladly escort visitors through the store explaining the various products and how they may lead you on your journey. “It is a joy being able to help people,” she said. Crystals have long been believed to aid in healing whether physical, spiritual, or emotional. Hill offers custom-made bracelets of fine crystals that are created to deal with specific needs. Are you looking to attract love? Do you suffer from insomnia? Are you dealing with grief? These are all areas that Hill
discusses with customers to determine how to customize their bracelets. “There are crystals to help with any condition,” Hill said. And in addition to that, the bracelets are attractive. During a recent visit, Hill was wearing a pendant of lapis lazuli, a deep blue stone that has been prized since antiquity for its intense color. It was paired with a mother of pearl stone which made the blue of the lapis appear • CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
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The opening of Soul-ful Moon Journey in Twin Lakes last May was the fulfillment of a dream for owner Kim Hill. Relocating from California in December 2018, she was looking for a space to turn her online business into a space where she could work face-to-face with people. “In California I had an online business where we sold custom healing crystal bracelets, herbal supplements and gift jewelry to help people on their journey to spirituality and healing,” owner Kim Hill said. “We also had an event space where we held events that would introduce people to various ways of bringing health and spirituality into their lives. Kim became more interested in holistic medicine and spirituality after caring for her mother as she was dying from the complications of diabetes. Her mother lost her sight and had amputations of her lower limbs. “I was told that I was borderline for diabetes while caring for my mother,” she said. “By the time she passed away I had full-blown diabetes and was taking nine pharmaceutical drugs including insulin each day to try to control the diabetes. “I was only 37 years old and could see myself ending up like my mother.” So Kim began to research what she could do to improve her health. “I went to see an herbalist and began a strict six-month regime of recommended herbs. I was also introduced to ionic detoxifying foot baths.” When she returned to her endocrinologist her diabetes was under such good control that she was able to discontinue her medications. Seeing how her own health had improved with her journey into spirituality and wellness, her goal was to help other achieve the same results.
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even a more intense when placed next to the contrasting white of the pearl. Lapis, according to Dena Prestininzi, who works with Hill, is known for its effect on the thyroid gland, the lymphatic system, and the respiratory system. It is also said to relieve stress and inspire confidence.
Oils and candles
A full line of essential oils is available in the store. Hill also carries a variety of essential oil diffusers to match a variety of décor. Candles in a variety of scents will bring a warm ambience to your home. Often when returning home from work, the stress of the day comes home with us. Purchase a relaxing candle or several to enjoy when you relax at home CBD products have become very popular in the last few months. “We carry a full line of Medicileaf CBD products,” Hill said. These include full spectrum organic CBD tinctures in various strengths, Night Cap CBD sleep aid, and topical sprays in peppermint or lavender flavors. CBD pain cream is designed to ease aches. A full line of herbal supplements from Nature’s Sunshine is stocked in the store. According to Hill, customers can be confident of getting a quality product at her store whether it is an oil, a CBD product, or an herbal supplement. “We never sell anything that we have not personally used and found to be effective,” Hill said. Sage, which is available in the store, has been used by the Native Americans for purifying and blessings for many years. It is burnt and the smoke directed toward the item to be cleansed. The pleasant scent of the sage remains after the ceremony. “Having a store has benefitted us and our customers in many ways,” Hill said. “We are able to offer services that we were not able to do when it was only an online business. Now we get to meet the local people and share our knowledge of products and services.”
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Relax and detox
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One of these services is one that Kim discovered when she was working with the herbalist trying to control her diabetes. At the herbalist she learned about the Ionic detox footbath. For those unfamiliar with the detox footbath, the purpose is to rid the body of toxic contaminants that have been absorbed. These contaminants may be absorbed through makeup, toothpaste, medications, and even some foods and other sources. The contaminants, according to Hill build up in your body. “A detox footbath takes 30 minutes. The client sits in a comfortable chair while his or her feet are immersed in the footbath with a small detox machine in the water. When started the machine will allow ions to enter
This peaceful room lighted with candles and a salt lamp provides a soft, calming space to experience Reiki healing.
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the body through the skin of the feet and begin to neutralize tissue acid wastes that have built up,” Hill said. “The detox bath will purge the heavy metals in the body leaving a more balanced pH level, reduce inflammation and enhance the immune system.” As the footbath works the water changes from clear to a murky red brown as the contaminants are released into the water. Each detox footbath costs $40. According to Hill, a large number of men regularly have the detox footbath. The footbaths can be done as often as once a week but for most people a monthly footbath will be sufficient. Many of those who make appointments for the footbath return regularly. “Come in and try a footbath and you will be pleased,” Hill said.
Pure Reiki
Reiki is a hands-on way of treating pain and a way to heal body, mind and spirit. At Soul-ful Moon Journey they offer the pure form of Reiki, known as Jikiden Reiki. This form of Reiki comes straight from Japan where it originated. Reiki is a holistic treatment given in a oneon-one individual session that is crafted to an individual’s needs. Each treatment embraces a wonderful, warm and relaxing radiance that flows through and around the body. Through the session one can experience stress and anxiety reduction, detoxification, expedited recovery, decreased inflammation and pain relief. A session of Reiki is designed to leave one invigorated and peaceful. Reiki is offered in a peaceful room,
lit with soothing candlelight to allow for relaxation. A 30-minute Reiki session is $79 while a one-hour session is $99. “We have had a class on site for certification in the art of Reiki and will hold another one in the fall,” Hill said. “We are pleased to be able to offer a variety of classes for the public.” she added. “Each month we hold a class or event in our large event space in the rear of the shop. We have had good response from the community. “We can hold about 25 in each class. In a small town such as Twin Lakes it is always good to bring something new to town for the community to enjoy and learn. People are always excited to learn something new.” Some of the classes offered include a psychic/medium brought in for group readings. “Mediums are always enjoyed with the audience (members) who are impressed that the medium has so much knowledge about them, Hill said. “Drum circles and Reiki circles are also well attended.” Rock painting events are offered for children. The rocks are then hidden throughout the downtown area for others to find and enjoy a smile as they read the happy saying. In addition to specific services, the store has gift cards available in any amount. Soul-Ful Moon Journey is at 334 E. Main St., Twin Lakes. Reach them by phone at 262-448-1107 to schedule an appointment for a footbaths or Reiki. Stop in or call to be added to the mailing list to be informed of upcoming classes. The website is SoulfulMoonJourney.com or visit them on Facebook or Instagram.
OUR GOVERNMENT Town of Brighton Town Board meets second Monday of each month at the Town Hall at 7 p.m. 25000 Burlington Road P.O. Box 249 Kansasville, WI 53139 878-2218 FAX 878-5489 www.brightonwi.org Email: townofbrighton@wi.net Hours: Monday, Wednesday, noon to 5 p.m.; Fridays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chairperson: Susan Crane Supervisors: March Schmidt Dave DeVito Clerk Treasurer: Linda L. Perona 878-2218 Assessor: Rocco Vita 925-6707 Building Inspector: Don Fox 878-3358 Town of Paris Town Board meets fourth Tuesday of each month at the Paris Safety Building at 7 p.m. 16607 Burlington Road Union Grove, WI 53182 859-3006 FAX 859-3008 town-of-paris.org Email: townofparis@wi.net Monday and Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. First Saturday of month: 9 a.m. to noon. Chairperson: John Holloway Supervisors: Ron Buttke Kenneth Monson Clerk/Treasurer: Diana Coughlin Assessor: Associated Appraisal Consultants (800) 721-4157 Building Inspector: Don Fox 488-8850 Fire Chief: Roland Iwen 620-3696
Village of Salem Lakes The Regular Village Board meets the second Monday of each month at the Town Hall at 7 p.m.; Committee of the Whole meetings are on the third Monday of the month at the Town Hall at 7 p.m. 9814 Antioch Road Highway 83, P.O. Box 443 Salem, WI 53168 843-2313 FAX 843-4432 www.villageofsalemlakes.org Email: shahn@voslwi.org Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Village Administrarot: Mike Murdock Board President: Diann Tesar Board Trustees: Dan Campion Mike Culat Dennis Faber Ron Gandt Bill Hopkins Ted Kmiec Clerk: Shannon Hahn Municipal Judge: Michael Langel Merlene Engstrom Building Inspector: Jack Rowland Don Fox Fire and Rescue Departments: Trevor Station: 11252 254th Court 862-2431 or 911 Salem Fire and Rescue: 8339 Antioch Road 843-2170 or 911 Wilmot Station: 30400 Wilmot Road 862-2801 or 911 Town of Wheatland Town Board meets second and fourth Monday of each month at the Town Hall at 6 p.m. 34315 Geneva Road P.O. Box 797 New Munster, WI 53152-0797 537-4340 FAX 537-4261 www.townwheatland.com Email: smsiegler@
townwheatland.com Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Chairman: William M. Glembocki Supervisors: Andrew J. Lois Kelly Wilson Clerk: Sheila M. Siegler Treasurer: Deborah K. Vos Municipal Judge: Fred C. Hewitt Assessor: Assoc. Appraisal Cons., Inc. (920) 749-1995 Building Inspector: Tim Popanda Constable: Robert Santelli, Jr. Fire Chief: Louis Denko Village of Bristol The Village Board meets second and fourth Monday of each month at the Bristol Municipal Building at 7 p.m. 19801 83rd Street P. O. Box 187 Bristol, WI 53104 857-2368 FAX 857-2136 www.villageofbristol.org Email: clerk@villageofbristol.org Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Clerk/Treasurer: Amy Klemko 857-2368 Village Administrator: Randy Kerkman Municipal Judge: Fred Ekornaas Assessor: Assoc. Appraisal Cons., Inc. (800) 721-4157 Building Inspector: Jack Rowland Don Fox Fire Chief: John Niederer 857-2711 Village of Paddock Lake Village Board meets third Wednesday of each month at the Municipal Building at 7 p.m. 6969 236th Avenue Paddock Lake, Salem 53168 843-2713 FAX 843-3409 www.paddocklake.net Email: mshramek@paddocklake. net Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Village Board President: Terry Burns Trustees: Barb Brenner
Katherine Christenson Scott Garland Gary Kaddatz Robert Spencer Gloria Walter Clerk/Treasurer: Michelle Shramek Deputy Clerk/Treasurer: Marla McIntyre Municipal Judge: Robert Brenner Administrator: Tim Popanda 843-3617 Assessor: Assoc. Appraisal Cons., Inc. 800-721-4157 Building Inspector: Tim Popanda 843-3617 Village of Twin Lakes Meets third Monday of each month at the Village Hall at 6:30 p.m. Committee of the Whole meets first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. 108 E. Main Street P.O. Box 1024 Twin Lakes, WI 53181 877-2858 www.villageoftwinlakes.net Email: info@twinlakeswi.net Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Village Administrator: Laura Roesslein Village Board President: Howard Skinner Trustees: Sharon Bower Tom Connelly Kevin Fitzgerald Aaron Karow Jeremy Knoll Barb Andres Clerk: Laura Roesslein 877-2858 Deputy Clerk/Building Assistant: Julie Harms Municipal Judge: Bruce Goodnough 877-2269 Court Clerk: Nicole Lewakowski Assessor: Accurate Appraisal 800-770-3927 Building Inspector: Ellis Border 877-3700 Police Chief: Adam Grosz Non-emergency 877-9056 Emergency 911 Fire Chief: Stan Clause, Jr. Deputy Fire Chief: Don Schemenauer Non-emergency 877-2373 Emergency 911
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Town of Randall Town Board meets second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Town Hall at 7 p.m. 34530 Bassett Road Burlington, WI 53101 877-2165 FAX 877-9032 www.townofrandall.com Email: randalltown@wi.rr.com Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Chairperson: Robert Stoll Supervisors: Robert Gehring
Randy Kaskin Mark Halvey Julie Horbach Clerk: Callie Rucker Municipal Judge: Charles Gitzinger Court Clerk: Pam Kroll Assessor: Rocco Vita 925-6707 Building Inspector: Ellis Border
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