Exclusively Yours - July 2023

Luxury Living on Lake Michigan

Welcome to your own private oasis nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan. Enjoy the tranquility of lakeside living while having access to a range of recreational activities, including boating, swimming and fishing along your 80 feet of prime lake frontage, or hiking at nearby state parks.

Appreciate the large windows throughout this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home providing abundant natural light and scenic views of glistening Lake Michigan. The deck overlooking the lake is perfect for hosting backyard parties. Only 13 minutes away from Port Washington amenities-38 minutes to downtown Milwaukee. Contact us today to schedule a private viewing and experience the unparalleled beauty of this remarkable property.

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Welcome Jake Helland ~ Agent Profile

Being a Realtor is all about relationships. Those relationships are built on a foundation of trust. I would love the opportunity to earn your trust and help you achieve your real estate goals. My goal is to keep your best interests in mind, as well as make sure your needs are met during the entire real estate process. Outside of real estate, you’ll find me spending time in the Lake Country area with my fiance and our dog, Nani. I live an active lifestyle by hiking, golfing and going to the Wisconsin Athletic Club. Sports are a large part of my life. 262-758-0306.

Year Totals through the Second Quarter ~ 65 accepted offers for 23.5 million in sales volume

19625 Gebhardt Road Brookfield ~ $775,000

1432 Mamerow Lane West Oconomowoc ~ $682,500

35430 Mineral Springs Blvd Oconomowoc ~ $573,000

353 South Ferry Drive Lake Mills ~ $1,510,000

Buyer’s agent | Listing agent | Consulting | Staging Duesing Realty does more than help people buy or sell properties. We solve problems & create solutions. We are the space between where you are and where you are going. Many agents think their most important job is satisfying the client. We believe that is the MINIMUM requirement. Having 30 years of experience in the housing industry & blending it seamlessly with a 10 year real estate career, I hope you will afford me the opportunity to walk this journey with you!

Duesing Realty, LLC

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JULY 2023

VOLUME 76 ISSUE 9

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Key Pieces

If Cobalt blue is your color,  these two pieces are definitely for your  collection. This Murano hand blown glass stria swirl can lie down horizontally or stand vertically 23". The frosted blue vase comes in two other shapes and sizes which are good for mantels, buffets and tight spaces. Home decor is our specialty. We do color and decorating consults. No project is too small. Come see our historical boutique located at W282N7148 Main Street, Merton, WI., Tues-Sat. 10-5:00., 262-337-1728, www.keypiecesdecor.com.

River’s End Gallery

These paintings were created by William Schneider, a representational artist working in oil and pastel. As a major American Artist, he views figures, landscape, or still life as opportunities to explore the effects of light on form. Painting from life, he seeks to capture the feeling of a particular moment and place. You can find these paintings and others by Mr. Schneider at the River’s End Gallery, 380 W. Main St., Waukesha, WI. 262-780-1191. www.RiversEndGallery.com

Oriental Rug Gallery

New colors imposed on ancient Persian designs are the focal point for our collection of high-end Hand-knotted rugs. Our collection contains some of the most decorative and unusual rugs ever woven; all with organic handspun wool and all-natural dyes. Whether you’re in the market or just love rugs–stop in to see, feel, and marvel at these true works of art. Stop by or call to make an appointment to view this collection. Oriental Rug Gallery, 11005 West Bluemound Road, Wauwatosa. 414-727-0007. www.rugsmilwaukee.com.

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Browse offerings from a few of our area’s finest shops and businesses.

6 Fashionable Destinations

Fashion awaits at The Garment Shop, Cambridge, Picardys Shoe Parlour of Mequon and Brookfield and Ann D’s Boutique, West Bend.

8 Build A Story Book Life

With A Home With Unique Charm

This is a real-life fairytale for the discerning home buyer. It features an English Tutor home with the warmth and charm of quality design and the soothing ambiance of Mother Nature’s best. By Julie Feldman

11 MayHouse Closet

MayHouse Collection of Oconomowoc has you covered this summer with latest attire! Stop by MayHouse and view our collection of fashions for all ages.

12 Outdoor Entertaining

As a natural extension of your home, a few key pieces of lighting, heating and cooking equipment can turn your backyard into an entertaining oasis.

15 A Lakeside Oasis

Calling all nature lovers and relaxation seekers! Welcome to your own private oasis nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan.

18 Growing Your Own Urban Garden

Urban living and lush gardens aren’t as mutually exclusive as one might assume. In fact, it’s possible to cultivate thriving gardens in even the smallest spaces.

21 Putting Heart & Mind On Canvas

River’s End Gallery of Waukesha, features the impressionist paintings of Anthony Soskich.

24 Enhancing Your Home’s Style With Stone

One essential step in planning a home renovation is choosing the right materials. Natural and textured walls continue to be trendy choices, and many building pros and homeowners are gravitating toward stone siding to add comfort, character and beauty.

30 God’s Corner by Gertrude M. Puelicher

Build A Storybook Life

Unique Charm

THIS IS A REAL-LIFE fairytale for the discerning home buyer. It features an English Tutor home with the warmth and charm of quality design and the soothing ambiance of Mother Nature’s best.

Set in the town of Merton in the Mae’s Walk subdivision, this picturesque home has a handsome curb appeal that speaks to authenticity. Cream and taupe brick provide a gentle pallet for the arched entryway and windows, both framed in the strength of smooth, blonde stone. Above the entrance, a small turret centers the second floor. You can’t help but imagine Rapunzel opening the window to accommodate her long locks of hair. As you enter the home, each room is a chapter of stately history, blended with modern

comfort, providing just the right place for a family to make new memories today.

The two-story foyer gives way to a traditional spindled staircase, flanked by fine oak paneling. Your line of sight takes you to a great room, with a magnificent cathedral ceiling. Picture joyful holidays in the great room, and meaningful time spent with family and friends. The great room is centered on the far end by a marble gas fireplace and tall oak mantle. Windows on either side of the fireplace are full height, with views of mature oak trees, pines, and backed by a lush forest.

The great room opens to an elegant dining room, with two oak columns at the entrance. A gleaming, brass chandelier hangs from a dome in the center of the

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ceiling. Oversized windows the length of the room are plentiful yet private, with a wooded vista. Any occasion will feel special in this formal dining room.

The spacious kitchen is the heart of the home, with easy access to prime living space. Solid oak floors, 12-foot ceilings, custom oak cabinets, and a travertine backsplash invoke the charm of old-world Europe. At the same, time modern appliances like a Miele oven will add magic to any chef-inspired dinner. But, don’t get too fancy. A large peninsula will be the hangout for kids to do homework or guests to relax with a glass of wine. An informal dining area completes the kitchen. The finishing touch: A large bay window and a built-in oak desk topped with window-pane cabinets.

You’ll want to kick off your shoes, close your eyes and imagine you are on vacation in the sunroom, adjacent to the kitchen. It feels like a north woods cabin, with knotty timbers covering the walls and ceiling. The room lives up to its name with large windows and a sunny, southern exposure. There is even a door, giving you access to an outdoor deck.

You’ll find three bedrooms on the first floor; two bedrooms for guests or children and a full bath to share. Exhale in the master bedroom suite. An attached spa bathroom offers an oversized shower, and a stand-alone soaking tub. The second has a 4th bedroom with a large walk-in closet and full bathroom. The second floor also has perhaps the most captivating space of all. Affectionately known as the “turret room”, wood floors, a fireplace, built-in cabinets, and a full bathroom create a cozy place for a study or 5th bedroom.

It’s “entertainment central” on the lower level. Half of the space is an open concept build-out for media, games, billiards, or exercise, and a full bathroom too. The handyman (or woman) of the house will find their happy place in the other half of the basement, with plenty of storage and a large workbench.

This enchanting residence is truly a home for building a happy life. It’s charming and comfortable, located in a five-star school district that is 20 minutes from downtown Milwaukee, five minutes from Pewaukee, and yet a world away. Hear birds and frogs in the spring, the call of cranes in the summer, and revel in fall colors and the peace of a gentle snowfall.

While your image of a storybook life is now complete, the fairy tale doesn’t end here. In fact, this is where it begins. n

380 West Main Street, Waukesha, WI 262.780.1191 n Historic Waukesha Art District

Painting by Anthony Soskich is a 36"H x 48"W oil painting framed in black.

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OUT DOOR

Entertaining

Gatherings and get-togethers may commonly take place inside, but giving your guests extra space takes nothing more than a little creativity and the right outdoor appliances. Open a new door–literally–and head outside to take advantage of unused deck, patio and yard space.

AS A NATURAL EXTENSION of your home, a few key pieces of lighting, heating and cooking equipment can turn your backyard into an entertaining oasis. Let your personal style shine and elevate your hosting skills with these ideas from the experts at the Propane Education & Research Council.

Lighting

Flame lighting may not be every homeowner’s first consideration, but more hosts are relying on it to add upscale elegance to outdoor gatherings. Custom lanterns, modern chandeliers, pendants and tabletop units offer stylish additions to modern and classic designs alike.

No matter your tastes, propane flame lighting fixtures can be placed in multiple areas for aesthetic and practical purposes. While it’s hard to top the soothing effect of a starry night while calming flames reflect off your windows and add a glow to your patio, flame lighting also can ward off intruders or animals and help prevent tripping in the dark.

Grills and Cooking Equipment

Propane can help you bring your dream kitchen to life outdoors. First establish a budget and identify a builder

then build out the features of your highperforming kitchen in the peaceful setting nature offers. Often, the centerpiece of the space are grills, which are available in a variety of sizes and styles. Some offer features like side burners for sauces and rotisseries.

Because they heat up fast and provide precise temperature control, propanepowered outdoor cooking appliances are a popular choice for homeowners who want to spend less time preparing food and more time enjoying it. With instant on-off convenience just like indoor gas ranges, outdoor propane grills, pizza ovens and ovens help home chefs create perfectly cooked meals with no coals, soot or ash to clean up. The appliances can also be built in to a straight, L-shape or U-shape bar to complete your outdoor cooking paradise.

Patio Heaters

If chilly weather brings on the blues in your region, make the most of your outdoor space with a propane-powered patio heater that allows for entertaining nearly year-round. Propane patio heaters can raise the outdoor air temperature up to 25 F while emitting a circle of radiant heat up to 25 feet in diameter. Next time you want to get outside before patio season arrives, start up a propane patio heater to enjoy cozy warmth in a clean, safe, reliable way.

Fireplaces and Fire Pits

Another option for bringing warmth to outdoor entertaining can happen with the push of a button in the form of a propane fireplace or fire pit. These smokeless solutions come without the maintenance of woodburning fires, meaning you can enjoy the heat and ambiance of flames dancing in the night sky while skipping the fuss of soot, ash and burning logs. Plus, clean-energy propane delivers heat more efficiently with a lower carbon footprint than traditional energy sources like wood, which take a toll on the environment.

Pool Heaters

You can maximize your fun for as much of the year as possible and combat the elements with propane pool and spa heaters. Available for in-ground and above ground pools and spas, propane heaters operate at a higher efficiency than electric systems and maintain heat better in cooler weather while also operating cleanly and taking up minimal space.

To find more outdoor entertaining inspiration, visit www.Propane.com. and www.woodchuckermulch.com n Family Features

13408

Watertown Plank Road

Elm Grove, WI (Located behind Great Harvest Bread) 262-786-1786

Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10-5 pm. Thursdays, 10-7pm.

A LAKESIDE OASIS On The Shore Of Lake Michigan

CALLING ALL NATURE LOVERS and relaxation seekers! Welcome to your own private oasis nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan. Enjoy the tranquility of lakeside living while having access to a range of recreational activities, including boating, swimming and fishing along your 80 feet of prime lake frontage, or hiking at nearby state parks.

Appreciate the large windows throughout this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home providing abundant natural light and scenic views of glistening Lake Michigan. The deck overlooking the lake is perfect for hosting backyard parties. Only 13 minutes away from Port Washington amenities-38 minutes to downtown Milwaukee. Contact us today to schedule a private viewing and experience the unparalleled beauty of this remarkable property.

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For more information on this property, contact Tony Wendorf of Tony Wendorf & Associates, First Weber Realtors.® 262-719-0676

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Bink Steinbach

Tremendous Opportunity on Big Cedar Lake

Tremendous opportunity on East side of Big Cedar Lake. 80' of shoreline allows for swimming, sailing , boating and marvellous sunsets. Main home features large addition, now a “great room’’ with lakeside wall of glass, gas fireplace, wall of counters and cabinets, a beverage cooler, wet bar and additional grill. The original living room now used as dining room also has a gas fireplace. Kitchen has gas stove and stainless steel refrigerator. The main bedroom has en-suite bath, with newer tile shower and a huge walk-in closet. Two other bedrooms and main floor laundry complete the main floor. Lower level which has older family room and office could be redone with walk-out. The two story boat house is really cool and because it is heated, can be used in any number of ways. 2.5-car attached heated garage. $2,750,000

To learn more please call… Bink Steinbach @ 262-707-1155 or email bsteinbach@firstweber.com

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Stone + Suede

Shopping Reinvigorated Come + discover shopping reimagined! Stone + Suede strive to curate an elevated yet everyday selection of clothing and accessories consisting of high quality pieces and gifts you’ll love. They want to get to know you and shop for you! Hang out with them while shopping or in their newly renovated upstairs space. Shop and stay awhile. Come for the experience, leave as a friend. Visit Us at 417 East Main Street, Waupun, WI 53963. Thurs.-Fri. 9am-3:30pm, Sat. 9am-2pm. www.stoneandsuede.design

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Riverview Antiques

Early 1900s Antique Pairpont Table lamp with a fruit form reverse painted  puffy shade is available at Riverview Antiques, 2045 West St Paul Avenue, Milwaukee, WI. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 11am-4pm Call 414-278-9999 or check www.RiverviewAntiqueMarket.com for more information.

Cabinet Supreme By Adair

Specializing in cabinets, mantels and custom built-ins for your home. A diversified background allows us to accommodate cabinets for new construction as well. The level of care and expertise we provide makes Cabinet Supreme a great place to land with your project. Working with home owners and building professionals to provide Cabinets for the home owners needs. Excelling in cabinet design for all aspects of the home. 262-533-3100. W359 N5002 Brown Street, suite 111, Oconomowoc, WI 53006. www.cabinetsupreme@gmail.com. By appointment only. HOUZZ best of design and best of service 2022, 2023

GROWING YOUR OWN

URBAN LIVING AND LUSH GARDENS aren’t as mutually exclusive as one might assume. In fact, it’s possible to cultivate thriving gardens in even the smallest spaces. The first step toward creating a successful small garden space is planning. Sketching out your garden area with a clear understanding of the actual dimensions is important. This allows you to allocate adequate growing space for the vegetation you choose and prevent overcrowding.

Part of your planning should also take climate into account. If the sun reaches your garden area, knowing what time the

sun typically hits matters. Some plants are poorly equipped to handle the strength of direct afternoon rays.

Other matters to consider are the soil quality and whether it is adequate to nourish vegetation. If not, you may need to excavate and refill your planting areas with nutrient-rich gardening soil. Access to water is also a concern; if you’ll be forced to water by can, avoid choosing plants that would better benefit from a thorough hose soaking.

As you begin planning the actual contents of your garden, don’t hesitate to blend edibles with beauty. Many herbs offer attractive textures and colors that can add variety to a colorful

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HEART &MIND On The Canvas

THE STORY BEGAN IN 2007. An artist was exhibiting at the Wisconsin State Fair grounds. In his down time, he decided to call galleries in the area and ask them if they wanted to come and see his exhibit. That is when the magic happened.

Joan Skimmons, the owner of the River’s End Gallery asked her husband, John Miota, if he wanted to go the fair. Joan and John found the exhibit they were looking for and were blown away by Anthony Soskich’s impressionist paintings. They love impressionism and had spent many hours at museums in the USA and Europe learning about the masters. They could not believe that right in front of them at the State Fair was a local master.

The River’s End Gallery owner decided right then that she had to represent Anthony’s works. Over the 16 years Anthony has been in the gallery, many very happy clients have paintings for their homes and offices. Other artists have also purchased Anthony’s small paintings as inspiration for their own art journey.

Anthony has an interesting story. Austrian born artist Anthony Soskich immigrated to the United States as a child. His family’s migration ended in Chicago where he

River’s End Gallery of Waukesha, Features Painter Anthony Soskich.

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developed a lifelong love of the arts. Anthony received his degree in Fine Arts and History at North Park College in Chicago. According to Anthony, “Painting is a very personal adventure and I feel pleased when others are moved and enjoy the experience.”

In the past fifty years of artistic endeavor, Anthony developed a style that is representative of his passion and love of the arts. Though his range of creativity is broad and vast in many mediums, he has always returned to his first and foremost love…plein air and studio painting with acrylics and oil colors. Though starting with the vibrancy of acrylic expression in abstracts and the “Pop Art” culture of the 1960’s, Anthony’s journey lead him to impressionism. Anthony explains: “Being an artist is an essential part of my life.”

Anthony’s style uses an old-world glazing method when creating his oil paintings. This glazing method has allowed him to “capture the light,” to enhance and create a vibrancy that is represented in Anthony’s current body of work in the impressionism/realism style.

The gallery owner, Joan said: “Much of the gallery’s reputation for high quality large paintings came from representing Anthony Soskich. Anthony’s attempt to communicate and evoke emotions can be seen in each work of art from his 36"x 48" oil paintings to his 8"x10" little oil paintings. Due to age and some health issues, Anthony has expanded his exhibit at the gallery to ensure that as many people as possible get to own his work while he can enjoy their reactions. And, in partnership with the gallery, Anthony has special priced his paintings.”

Anthony said, “Some wear their hearts out on their sleeves; I put my heart and mind out on the canvas for all to see.” Among his most satisfying of all achievements, are the weekly art classes he teaches. This allows Anthony to give back to others by passing on his love and talent to bring out the creativity of his students young and old.

Anthony has never lost sight of his upbringing, his struggle as an immigrant from the old Lill Avenue neighborhood in Chicago to the now successful artistic career between his homes in Illinois and Williams Bay, WI. When he is not painting, Anthony loves to surround himself with family and friends. You can always see the welcome sign out at his little white cottage in Wisconsin. And, Wednesday–Saturday you can see Anthony’s paintings at the River’s End Gallery, 380 W. Main St, Waukesha. n

The Ottoman Society

A classic settee sure to have you sitting pretty. The Ottoman Society is Milwaukee’s fine furniture consignment shop.  13408 Watertown Plank Road, Elm Grove, WI 53122  Just behind Great Harvest Bread.  262-786-1786 or visit  www.theottomansociety.com  Stop in.

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Picardy Shoe Parlour

Summer Sale In Progress Picardy Shoe Parlour is a purveyor of fine women’s clothing, accessories, and shoes. Carrying the most extensive collections found anywhere. Towne Shops Of Mequon 11035 N. Port Washington Rd., Mequon. 262-241-5578. Galleria West BLuemound 18900 W. Bluemound Rd., Brookfield. 262-784-3434.

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Pampa Bay Madera Bring natural beauty and texture to your table with these new “wood” porcelain serving pieces that are dishwasher safe! Bring in this ad and receive 20% off one home item. Our mission is to offer a fun compelling shopping experience. We offer a well-curated and unique mix of home, fashion, beauty and floral. Oconomowoc Lakes Plaza W359 N5002 Brown St. Suite 106, Oconomowoc, WI. 262-354-8100. www.mayhousecollection.com. Live Well. Dress Well. Give Well.

HOME’S STYLE Enhancingyour STONEwith

ONE ESSENTIAL STEP in planning a home renovation is choosing the right materials. Natural and textured walls continue to be trendy choices, and many building pros and homeowners are gravitating toward stone siding to add comfort, character and beauty.

Panelized stone siding offers the look and feel of natural stone and manufactured stone veneer, but in a panelized format that can be installed with screws. With a wide range of exterior and interior applications, panelized stone siding can complement almost any home style. On the exterior, in particular, stone siding can boost curb appeal and provide a multi-textured facade with a solid return on investment.

Although stone veneer, or manufactured stone, is commonly used on home exteriors, indoor applications are gaining popularity as homeowners are increasingly interested in bringing natural elements inside.

Given its design flexibility, ease of installation and affordability, the experts at Westlake Royal Building Products recommend manufactured stone siding as an ideal option for interior and exterior applications like these:

SIDING

If you love the look of natural stone but want a more affordable option, panelized stone siding offers an authentic look and simple application with a cutting and installation process similar to traditional siding panels. Some homeowners choose to mix stone with other exterior materials to create a one-of-a-kind appearance. For example, adding manufactured stone siding alongside existing brick or vinyl siding can infuse visual texture, dimension and impact. Complementing colors can provide a more balanced, traditional look while contrasting colors present as modern and bold.

ENTRYWAYS

Wrapping columns with panelized stone can make your home’s entrance a focal point, adding curb appeal and creating a welcoming effect.

ACCENT WALLS

Panelized stone siding can also be used to elongate the appearance of a wall while bringing texture and contrast into the home. Warmer tones can make the space more inviting

and cozier while cooler hues can bring a modern, industrial feel.

FIREPLACES

Manufactured stone siding makes it easy to give a fireplace a facelift or make it a focal point, changing the look and feel of a room. Available in a variety of colors, textures and shapes, it can elevate your living room’s style and create a more inviting area.

An affordable option like Versetta Stone panelized stone siding from Westlake Royal Building Products provides the beauty of hand-laid stone with virtually undetectable joints and seams for world-class design featuring timeless colors and textures, natural shapes and hand-crafted details. It’s a practical choice for experienced DIYers since there’s no need for mortar. What’s more, the tongue-and-groove interlocking system can be installed in any weather.

Learn how panelized stone siding can bring your vision to life at VersettaStone.com.

How Manufactured Stone Siding Stacks Up

If you have your heart set on a design that incorporates stone materials, you may be surprised to learn how manufactured stone siding outperforms some natural products.

Affordability– Manufactured stone siding resembles natural stone but for a fraction of the cost. Not only are natural stones more expensive than manufactured stone, but since they are heavier, they also cost more to transport.

Easy Installation– Manufactured stone siding is lighter than natural stone and is available in a familiar panelized format, making it easier and faster to install. Unlike natural stone, panelized stone siding doesn’t require structural supports like footings or tieins. No specialty masonry tools are required.

Low Maintenance– Long lasting and durable, manufactured stone siding requires little maintenance after installation. Many panelized stone siding options are resistant to water, fire and extreme temperatures, standing up to years of weathering with little change in color.

Design Flexibility– Unlike real stone, manufactured stone siding allows more control over design factors like color consistency and texture. You can choose from a wide range of design styles, making it easy to infuse your personality into your home. n

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Continued from page 19 selection of flowering plants. Edible plants such as strawberries offer color from blooms (and later brightly hued fruit), as well as trailing greenery that looks pretty along the edges of potted containers.

If your goal is color, give consideration to the blooming season for your selected plants. Unless you plan to enjoy your garden for just a short season, choose a variety of plants and flowers that bloom throughout your region’s entire growing season.

Especially in the smallest garden, it’s smart to make the most of vertical space. Use a trellis or other structure to encourage vining vegetation to grow upward rather than outward. Hanging baskets or buckets are ideal for inverted growth of plants such as tomatoes or peppers, and shelving or tiered plant stands are handy for creating more plant space in smaller gardens.

Beautiful gardens need not be limited to those with expansive lawns in rural communities. Though smaller in scale, urban gardens can deliver equal beauty and a surprising volume of edible bounty with proper preparation and design. Find more tips at www.eLivingtoday.com. n Family Features

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Spectacular Panoramic Views on Big Cedar Lake

In the same family for 70 years, this 3,500 sq. ft. home on a 1.5-acre lot has nearly 90 feet of very desirable, sandy bottom, lake frontage. Three levels of living space include 4 Bedrooms, 4 full baths. Top level has a cedar closet and 2 bedrooms, each with access to a lakeside sunroom. There is also a dumbwaiter to the middle level, which has 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, kitchen, laundry, dining room and a living room with a natural fireplace. The lower level has large family room with second natural fireplace, heated epoxy floor, exercise room, red cedar sauna, and a full bath. Concrete patio and mid-level deck afford 270 degree lake views. 3 car attached garage. Separate back lot with guest cottage and barn (not sold separately). Less than a 200 foot walk to over 50 A of wooded and prairie hiking trails. Renovation plans available. $1,950,000 To learn more please call… Bink Steinbach @ 262-707-1155 or email bsteinbach@firstweber.com

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GOD’SCORNER

by Gertrude M. Puelicher

ISAIAH, INSPIRED PATRIARCH and prophet of the Old Testament, threw us a lifeline when he said, “Behold the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear.” A lifeline is important only if one grabs it and holds it fast, whether it is from a national or individual standpoint, and it would seem that a lifeline is what we need in today’s world.

The problem is how does one connect with the lifeline? In other words, how does one reach this God whose help we obviously need? If your kitchen stove has a pilot light, you don’t need a match to produce a flame. All you do is turn on the gas. It contacts the pilot light, and the burner is instantaneously flooded with a blue flame. It’s as simple as that. Contact is the key word.

Within each of us is a pilot light, a divine spark that is never extinguished. We may be totally unaware of its presence, we may completely ignore it, but, nevertheless, it is present within us, waiting patiently to be contacted. The instant, however, that we make the connection, we are flooded with warmth of love, an assurance of the presence of a Power greater than man. We have caught the lifeline and all we need do is hang on to it.

There has never been a time in our country when we have had greater need to contact God. Sometimes one wonders whether our image hasn’t become one of a crime dominated, drug addicted, sex obsessed country. It is an appalling thought.

What has happened to “America, The Beautiful?” “The land of the free and the home of the brave?” “This is my country” with the emphasis on the my? “The Stars and Stripes forever?”

What has happened to the American home, that bulwark of security for little and big children? What has happened to family togetherness, a warm circle of affection that holds parents and their children close? What is happening to the importance of marriage vows?

Doesn’t it seem to you that there is great need of our making contact with that divine spark within each of us? Does it seem possible that anyone could be content with mere humanhood? One would think that soulnessness could be a very lonely existence. Are we blind to the truth that youth, despite its flamboyance, needs love and security and faith in something? Patriotism has become old-fashioned. Family life has become disintegrated. Morals are a matter of individual opinion. Our last resource, which ironically enough should be our first, is the divine spark within us.

Must we not, before it is too late, turn to the Father within in gratitude that his hand is not shortened that it cannot save nor his ear heavy that it cannot hear? Do we have any other option?

Why are we waiting? The time to make the contact is now. Rejoice, because fruitage from that contact with the Spirit within can only result in a great welling up of gratitude for the peace, harmony and love that are flooding us. n

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LAC LA BELLE Set on a large well-groomed level lot this home has some of the best lake frontage in all Lake Country. The house has been updated and meticulously maintained. The main level has 2 fireplaces, cook friendly kitchen, great room, and a screened in Porch. $2,100,000

WAUWATOSA Beautiful property inside and out. Hardwood floors throughout the entire first level. Remodeled kitchen. Living room with natural wood burning fireplace. The sun room is filled with light and leads out to the new patio and a BIG private yard. $599,900

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DOUSMAN 24 acres of paradise. 24 acres of meadows, pasture land and woods. Several different building sites are available. This is a perfect site for an equestrian looking to build their dream home with plenty of room for home and barns. $595,000

DELAFIELD Your private oasis awaits. Well maintained, 4 bedroom home with plenty of updates just needs you to move in. Hardwood floors throughout with gas fireplace in the family room. Newer HVAC and driveway with insulated garage. New Radon system. $499,900

$499,900

PEWAUKEE Gorgeous 3 bedroom condo. Open concept great room/kitchen/dinette. Parquet hardwood floors throughout the entry hall and kitchen. Three huge bedrooms. Private deck and balcony for peaceful outdoor living. Unfinished lower level. $340,000