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April events calendar................................................4 The art of fly fishing...............................................5 Komfort Heating and Cooling.........................................13 Ideas for an evolving lifestyle................................... 18 The right trees for your property.......................................20 The benefits of raised garden beds................................21 Dining Directory.............................................22 A new course for Yerkes Observatory...............................23

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One with nature Fly fishing guide George Kaider, of Lake Geneva, finds a special connection with nature while plying the streams of the Geneva Lakes Area. It’s a connection he shares with his clients, including this one, who cast his line under the glow of an orange sunset.

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IT’S COMIN’ UP APRIL EVENTS

Editor’s note: With uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic and its potential to disrupt events throughout the area, readers are advised to call ahead to verify dates and times.

1: I Love the ‘80s to Death – Get into the action of this 80’s themed murder mystery dinner at the Abby Resort in Fontana. Tensions run wild at a totally tubular concert as backstage secrets spill out into the spotlight with, like, totally tragic results! Bring your appetite for a three-course dinner and break out the neon and leg warmers to get in on the fun. Runs from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Abby Resort, 269 Fontana Blvd., Fontana. Visit https://bit.ly/3oeopV0 to purchase your tickets.

1: Flowers for Ukraine – The Geneva

Lake Arts Foundation has a special window exhibition featuring Sunflowers as a tribute to the bravery the Ukrainian people have shown the world. The proceeds from the sale of most of these works of art will be donated to people in need in Ukraine through Catholic Relief Services.

The agency is working with agencies in Ukraine and bordering countries to “provide safe shelters, hot meals, hygiene supplies, fuel for warmth, transport to sake areas, counseling support and more.” The display is at Gallery 223, 223 Broad St., Lake Geneva.

1: Live Music Weekends – at Studio Winery and Geneva Distilling. 401 Sheridan Springs Rd., Lake Geneva. Live music every Friday and Saturday in April from 5 to 9 p.m., usually blues or classic rock on the best sound system in Southeastern Wisconsin. Enjoy the music while sipping on a glass of wine, or a craft cocktail. Light bites also available.

List of performers is posted on the website: studiowinery.com.

10, 16: Bunny Trains on the East

Troy Railroad – Board one of the historic

trains and take a ride down to the Elegant Farmer.

During the ride, there will be coloring activities and a scavenger hunt out your window. On the return trip from the Elegant Farmer, children will have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny.

All child and toddler ticket holders will receive a stuffed bunny and jelly beans for all. Boarding is only done at the East Troy Depot, 202 Church St. Advance reservations are required. Tickets are $9 for toddlers (0-2); $15 for children (3-14); and $19 for adults

10: Spring Wedding Open House – at

Lake Lawn Resort, 2400 E. Geneva St., Delavan.

Join Lake Lawn Resort’s wedding specialists at the Spring Wedding Open House event. Speak with the catering team, meet with trusted vendors, and explore the venue during a guided tour with our team. We encourage attendees to register for the open house with the weddings team by phone or email: Jaci Jesionowski: 262-7259193; jjesionowski@lakelawnresort.com; Pam Linker: 262-725-9196; plinker@lakelawnresort. com;Maria Williams: 262-725-9162; mwilliams@ lakelawnresort.com

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Enjoy an Easter feast in the Geneva Ballroom complete with favorite brunch bites and take home a complimentary professional family photo in the Great Room. The kids are all invited to join in on the Egg Hunt at 9 a.m. Seating is limited and reservations are required. $60 for adults; $22 for children 4-12. Book online at lakelawnresort. com or by calling (262) 728-7950.

23: Make a Succulent Hanger – at Bella Botanical, 1787 Walworth Street, Springfield.

Learn about succulents and macrame in this joint workshop. The class starts at 10 a.m. with a lesson in succulents. Each participant will then arrange two small pots with 3 succulents of their choice. The second part of the class will demonstrate the basics of macrame. Many knots later, the two macrame hangers will then be displayed on a branch. All supplies are included; $50.

23-May 1: Lake Geneva Restaurant Week – Make plans to enjoy

a culinary adventure around the Lake Geneva region Dozens of the area’s restaurants will feature exclusive breakfast, lunch and dinner menus created just for Restaurant Week. Explore new restaurants or revisit old favorites, dine in or take out. With each meal at a participating restaurant, diners will receive a ballot to vote for a charity to receive a monetary donation from the Restaurant Week Charity Check sponsor. See visitlakegeneva.com for full details about restaurant week, including participating restaurants and featured menus.

27-30: Spring Fashion Week in Downtown Lake Geneva – A

complimentary ticket entitles participants to shop at more than 25 local boutiques and receive specials at each location. Prize drawings and demonstrations are included in the fun. VIP tickets at $25 and $40 levels entitle participants to additional activities and benefits. For additional information, visit streetsoflakegeneva.com.

Ongoing events Tristan Crist Magic Theater – 609 W. Main St., Lake Geneva. One of a kind performer that wows audiences with jaw-dropping illusions and gut-wrenching escapes! For show dates and times call 262-248-0505 or visit www. lakegenevamagic.com.

Dancing Horses Show – at The Dancing

Horses Theatre, 5065 Highway 50, Delavan. This dazzling spectacle features an array of horse breeds that perform alongside their trainers in this cavalcade of equestrian artistry. Visually stunning, and performed in a state-of-the-art, 300-seat theatre. For show dates, ticket prices and additional information call (262) 728-8200, or visit thedancinghorses.com Events, dates and times may change or events may be canceled. We suggest you verify event times and dates in advance.

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THE ART OF

For George Kaider, local fly fishing guide and owner of In the Flow Fly Fishing, there is nothing he enjoys more than spending a day on the rivers and streams of Wisconsin, sharing his love of fly fishing.

He has been doing so for over 30 years, and he has perfected his skills in both fly fishing and in tying his own flies to use while fishing.

“I first learned to fish as a young boy,” Kaider said. ”My grandmother who enjoyed fishing, retired to Florida. There was a small pond on the property and when we came to visit, she would take me out to fish.”

While he enjoyed this fishing with his grandmother, it was not long before he became more interested in learning more about fishing, and not just standing casting and holding a pole waiting for the fish to bite. It was fly fishing that caught his attention.

Now over 30 years later, Kaider is an expert fly fisherman and guide, who enjoys not only fishing himself, but sharing his knowledge and talents with others. Teaching others has been a life long journey for him.

“Early in life, I knew I wanted to work with kids and I have done so as a teacher, counselor, assistant principal, and

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Fishing guide George Kaider says the goal of his service is to help clients become one with nature.

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sports coach (football and wrestling),” he said. “But over the years I have learned that teaching adults can also be rewarding.

Teaching and guiding fly fishing has been a highlight of my life.”

Kaider continues to work at Mundelein High School in Illinois as a counselor, traveling from his home in Lake Geneva each day. On weekends and during the summer, he turns his attention to teaching mostly adults how to fly fish and guides them on day journeys down the rivers and streams of southeastern Wisconsin as he directs them to the best spots to find the fish. Here they then put into action what he has taught them earlier in the day.

A business spawns

While Kaider has been arranging fly fishing trips for years, last year he decided to officially launch In the Flow Fly Fishing Guide Service. In the Flow Fly Fishing Guide Service offers full-day fishing experiences under the direction of Kaider, who is knowledgeable about the special places to find the fish.

“Each experience is different depending George Kaider displays a large northern pike caught in a river. All fishing tours with In the Flow are catch and release. The fish is returned to the water after a photo is taken.

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on the client,” said Kaider. “When a client calls to set up an event, we have a long conversation, much like an interview on both of our sides. I need to know what are their goals for the day and what experience they have. With more information I can set up a program to meet their needs. I want them to have a great experience whether they are a beginner or an expert. During the interview, the prospective client also learns more about me and my method of teaching and what they can expect from the day.”

After he speaks to the client he begins to put together a plan. For the beginner, the day will begin with a 60-90 minute session on casting. This will be held on dry land as

the fundamentals of casting are explained and will include proper stance and grip. The physics of managing the fly line to direct it to the area where the fish are located and to keep it from tangling will also be addressed.

Once the fundamentals are learned, they will move into a wading session. Here Kaider will teach them how to safely wade into the river, how to target the fish, and how to retrieve the fly that is used for bait once the fish is caught.

“We do a catch and release method of fishing on all our trips, to protect the environment. This way the population of fish remains for others to enjoy,” added Kaider.

Taking to water

Once the basics are learned, they will move from wading into the raft and begin their float down the river. Kaider will sit in the middle section and man the oars for the entire float, steering and directing the raft. He can take two fishermen on the raft during each trip. One is placed in the front and the other in the back.

“More fishermen than that, and it is not possible to observe them and correct any problems,” added Kaider.

He also noted that more lines being cast makes for tangled lines especially when they are just beginning to learn how to cast correctly.

Proper technique is key to successful fly fishing. Guide George Kaider offers hours of training prior to taking clients to the water.

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They will spend the next five hours on the float as Kaider points out the places where there are fish. The type of fish that they will pursue will depend on what the fisherman wants to accomplish. Usually, they will be able to catch a trout. Bass are a bit more difficult to capture and require a bit more finesse. So, if they just want to catch a lot of fish, they will be directed to spots where the trout gather.

Lunch is prepared by Kaider, often freshly grilled bratwurst along with trimmings and sides. Lots of Gatorade is on board to keep everyone hydrated. Being out in the fresh air makes everyone hungry and ready to eat.

For the more advanced participants, the day is planned a bit differently. If they already know how to cast, they forego the onshore casting basics and the two hours wading in the river. Instead, they head directly to the raft to prepare for their nine-hour trip. They will spend eight hours fishing and have a one-hour rest during which lunch will be prepared and served.

“Sitting in the raft for the extensive amount of time that we are in it can become very tiring. So, at times I will stop the raft and send them into the river to stretch their legs and do a little fishing while wading.

Good exercise and good for circulation,” added Kaider.

Gearing up

Dressing correctly for the day is important. Participants are advised to bring their own waders and footwear. If they don’t have waders, they should wear quick drying clothing and shoes that can withstand being in the water. Wearing the waders throughout the day, even during boat time is suggested because of the time when they enter the water to stretch. They are especially recommended in the boat in the spring and fall when the weather is cooler.

A hat and sunscreen are also good ideas to bring on board. Other than that, no other supplies are needed. In the Flow Fishing supplies all the fly rods and flies.

“All of the flies I use are hand tied by me,” Kaider said. “Learning to tie flies that have the appearance of food attractive to the fish takes time. The flies are each tied in such a way that they do resemble the types of food each individual species searches to obtain.”

Creating the flies is not just a method of putting together a variety of colored threads or strings but creating one that actually can move in the water as the real bait would.

Bass and pike need 6- to 8-inch streamers that mimic the patterns of the live bait they crave. Or they search for the frog patterns that float on top of the water. Each of the hand-tied flies takes more than an hour to create. If well made they will last the season.

Safety on these trips is important and Kaider is a Class 5 whitewater kayaker and is certified in swift water rescue.

One with nature

“Going out into the rivers and streams and enjoying the time takes you into the zone. Here you are in a state of mind where time seems to stand still,” Kaider said.

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Spending the day on the boat, friendships are also often established.

“Even I can’t just talk about fishing for nine hours so there is often an exchange of information about their lives. Many friendships start on a fishing trip and continue long after,” added Kaider with a smile.

Like any sport, proper instruction is needed to be the best you can be and to especially learn the basics correctly.

“You wouldn’t head out on a golf course with a set of clubs and expect to be successful without some instruction about what clubs to use in which situations,” added Kaider. “Same is true of fly fishing.

You need to learn the basics and learn where the fish you hope to catch gather before starting out on your own. I am here to help you do so.”

Contact In the Flow Fly Fishing Guide to set up a day’s fishing experience that will teach you not only how to fish but to truly get “In the Flow” with nature.

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In addition to regular cleaning, Romani reminds homeowners to be certain to keep objects off the drain line.

“If the drain line is crushed due to weight on it, water backs up into the furnace causing damage,” added Romani.

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If you have filters that are only 1 inch thick, they need to be replaced every one to three months. For homes that have the thicker 4-inch, filters they generally need to be changed every six months,” added Romani.

“Although it is good to check the filter regularly, and if needed replace when dirty, no matter what the time span is between changes. The small cost of a clean filter can save money on furnace use, electricity and provide cleaner air for the family to breathe.”

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In early spring, Romani recommends clearing the area around the outside air conditioning unit. Remove all the dead brush and leaves that are near the unit to prevent them from blowing into the unit and clogging the fan blades. He also recommends that there are no bushes growing around the unit.

“Bushes restrict the air flow needed for the air conditioner to provide the best cooling,” Romani said. “While many cover the air conditioner for the winter, it is better if only the top is covered. When the sides are also covered, it makes a warm hideaway for rodents who also like to gnaw on the wiring,” added Romani. “I suggest covering the top of the unit with a board.”

Spring is a good time to think about cleaning out your dryer vent, something that is often overlooked by homeowners. Just as cleaning and servicing the air conditioner yearly is important, maintaining a clean and clear dryer vent is also important. Cleaning the dryer vent is another service available at Komfort Heating and Air Conditioning. The dryer vent cleaning can be scheduled when the air conditioner is serviced.

There are signs that your vent is in need of cleaning. You may notice that the amount of time to dry each load has increased to over 40 minutes. The clothing that you remove from the dryer may feel exceptionally hot to the touch. Blocked dryer vents are often responsible for home fires, which can easily be avoided by a simple cleaning.

If it has been more than a year since the vent has had a professional cleaning, your dryer vent is overdue for a cleaning, according to the crew at Komfort.

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When your air conditioner is getting close to the time to consider replacing it, you may feel it still has a couple of years left. There are reasons to replace it before it dies, including better efficiency from a newer model. Since you don’t know when it will break down for good, you may end up without air conditioning during the hottest heat wave.

New standards coming In January 2023 the government standards for whole house air conditioners are changing, according to Mane. The SEER rating, which stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio for air conditioners now stands at 13. This is the federal minimum, but it will be raised to 14 in 2023.

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“These systems are good for homes without the duct work needed for the traditional air conditioning systems or for use in an area that has a spot that doesn’t get good air flow to keep it cool,” added Romani.

How to keep your cool To be certain that your equipment remains in top working condition, Komfort Heating and Cooling advises customers to consider purchasing a maintenance plan. They offer three separate levels of maintenance plans to suit your needs and your budget.

All three plans, the Platinum Package, the Gold Package and the Silver Package include two service appointments per year. The service appointments include a 23-point furnace service, and a 17-point air conditioner service. They also include a 10% discount on parts and emergency priority scheduling.

In addition to these basic services, the Platinum Package includes no diagnostic fees even if needed after hours. Humidifier service with pads is also included in the Platinum Package as well as a detailed indoor air quality analysis to assure clean air in your home.

The Gold Package includes regular hours diagnostic fees even if needed after hours.

It also includes the humidifier service with pad replacement as needed.

Each service package has a different price level, which can be obtained by calling Komfort Heating and Cooling.

“When ready to consider replacing your furnace and your air conditioner, give us a call. We will gladly set up an appointment to share costs and information about what will work best in your home. Each home requires an inspection to be sure the right size unit is provided,” said Mane The new furnace will have all new fittings custom fabricated either in the workroom or on their special fabricating truck at the job site.

Whether to purchase both a new furnace and air conditioning unit at the same time is dependent on the age of each unit and the homeowner’s budget.

“If they are about the same age, it is best to replace them together and it usually results in a lower cost to purchase and install them at the same time,” said Mane.

“If the air conditioner or the furnace does not need to be replaced then it is fine to just replace one of them.”

Komfort Heating and Cooling Inc. is at 5384 Highway 11, Elkhorn. To set up an appointment for services or to replace a furnace or air conditioner, contact them at 262-723-2662 or visit their website, www.

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top: Technician Nick Romani services a furnace. Each furnace should be serviced yearly before the heating season begins to assure that it works properly throughout the season, he said. In spring, the air conditioner needs to be serviced. above: Komfort Heating and Cooling is at 5384 Highway 11, Elkhorn.

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Evolving Lifestyle Home is more than just where the heart is.

Whether creating an office, a socially distant gathering space or making room for a loved one to move in, people are using their homes in ways they may never have before.

Experts predict homeowners will focus on upgrades and home improvements that fit this evolving lifestyle in 2022 and beyond.

In fact, the Leading Indicator for Remodeling Activity from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies predicts a steady and significant rise in remodeling projects that is projected to reach $401 billion of annual spending by the third quarter of 2022.

If you’re looking to make some moves with home renovation projects in the New Year, here are five trending upgrades for 2022 that will have lasting impact:

Refresh the staircase You probably don’t spend much time using staircases compared to the rest of the house, so staircase design isn’t likely top of mind.

However, if you have dated carpet on your stairs, you have a prime opportunity to revamp a central component of your home for a small investment. It could be as simple as installing new treads, selecting new paint for the walls and maybe a new stain on the trim.

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members moving in, keep safety in mind on stairs to help them navigate your home with ease.

Modernize the bathroom It’s amazing how the right paint and new hardware can revitalize a row of sad old cabinets. With no major construction involved, you can transform your bathroom vanity over the course of a weekend.

Select new hardware that looks bold and stately (think chrome bars, not little plastic knobs) to match the tones in your countertop, and remove the cabinets and give them a fresh, neutral shade. If you’re over the whiteon-white bathroom look, try a dramatic dark finish that will make your new hardware and fixtures really pop.

Install new flooring Flooring is quite literally the foundation of design, so it must strike a blend of fashion and function. Research flooring with a good combination of durability and timeless aesthetics, like the Duravana hybrid resilient flooring, a waterproof and eco-friendly product exclusive to LL Flooring.

Duravana’s range of styles are designed to replicate the natural color, grain and texture of real hardwood, with more unique plank patterns than traditional vinyl plank or laminate. Plus, its easy-click installation makes it DIY friendly. Learn more at LLFlooring.com.

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Start with simple shoe and boot storage, like a DIY bench or wall rack, so those items don’t spill out to hallways and bedrooms.

Wall hooks are helpful for when guests arrive.

And if you don’t have a true mudroom, a bit of wall-mounted storage can make even the slimmest entryway feel intentional and inviting.

Define outdoor spaces Once the snow melts, adding a dedicated lounge to your back or side yard can feel like adding a whole room’s worth of square footage to your house. It could be as easy as a new patio set and a fire pit with some gravel or simple flagstone landscaping.

Gabion baskets, framed with good-looking lumber, can be made into a simple divider or group seating. Pergolas with climbing plants continue to be popular. This outdoor space can become a year-round retreat that everyone (BPT) will love.

Evolving trends in home design reflect the changes in how the home is used. Popular changes in the past few years include creating home offices and making room for an elderly relative to move in.

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Trees benefit a landscape by serving both aesthetic and utilitarian functions. A home surrounded by healthy green trees can be a sight to behold, and those same trees can benefit surrounding plants and wildlife at the same time.

As appealing as trees are, not all trees and landscapes make for the perfect match. The Arbor Day Foundation notes the importance of planning when designing a landscape. Planning ensures the trees homeowners ultimately choose for their properties will grow well in the soil and moisture present in their yards.

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as well. The ADF sizing guide can help homeowners get an idea of how wide a tree is likely to be at maturity. Trees that spread out quite a bit don’t necessarily need to be avoided, but it’s important that they’re planted far enough apart so they don’t adversely affect surrounding plants. In addition, wide trees that are planted too close together can make the landscape appear crowded, taking something away from its aesthetic appeal.

Growth rate Growth rate is an important variable because it can affect how quickly homeowners will see changes in their landscapes.

Homeowners who want to plant for privacy can consider trees with quick growth rates or purchase more mature trees that are already near full growth.

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Raised beds allow you to overcome poor soil by creating the ideal growing mix.

They also make gardening more comfortable thanks to less bending and kneeling.

Whether you purchase a kit or build your own, there are a few things to consider when creating a raised bed garden.

Locate the garden in a sunny area if possible.

By MELINDA MYERS Contributor Most plants require at least six hours of sun, and vegetables like tomatoes, peppers and melons produce best with a full day of sunlight.

Select a long-lasting material such as interlocking block, fieldstone, plastic lumber or naturally long-lasting wood like cedar. The material selected will influence the shape and size of your garden. Some materials allow for curved beds while others are limited to squares, rectangles, and other angular shapes.

Design your raised bed to fit your space and your needs. A three- or fourfeet width makes it easy to reach all parts of the garden for planting, weeding, and harvesting. Raising your planting bed at least eight to twelve inches improves drainage and provides an adequate space for most plants to root and grow. If you want to minimize bending, go higher. Add benches to increase your gardening comfort and ease.

Roughen or loosen the existing soil surface if your bed is built on compact, slow-draining soil. This will allow water to readily move from the raised bed into the soil below. Cover the bottom of the bed with newspaper or cardboard, if needed, to suffocate existing weeds and grass.

Line the bottom of your raised bed with hardware cloth to reduce the risk of animals burrowing into your garden. Lay the hardware cloth over the ground and bend it up along the inside of the raised bed walls.

Fill the bed with a quality growing mix that is well drained but also able to retain moisture and nutrients. This may be a

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mixture of quality topsoil and compost, a high-quality potting mix, or a planting mix designed specifically for raised bed gardens.

Grow any plants that you normally would grow in ground. Just make sure the plants are suited to the growing conditions – sunlight, heat, and wind – in your area.

Since the soil mix and drainage is ideal in a raised garden, you will be able to grow more plants per square foot. Just be sure to leave sufficient room for plants to reach their mature size.

Keep your plants healthy and productive with proper watering. This is critical for growing any garden, but even more crucial in a fast draining raised bed. The simple act of raising the garden height increases drainage, and a raised bed filled with planting mix means more frequent watering. Consider using drip irrigation or soaker hoses for watering ease. Always water thoroughly when the top inch of soil is dry.

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Add an organic fertilizer at planting if your planting mix does not already contain one. Apply again mid-season if the plants need a nutrient boost. Always follow the label directions on the fertilizer container.

The time and effort invested in creating raised beds will be returned many times over with years of healthy and productive gardens.

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In 1897, the Yerkes Observatory housing the largest lens-type telescope in the world, made its appearance on the shore of Geneva Lake in the Village of Williams Bay. Since that time the Observatory has become the symbol of the village with its likeness appearing on the village seal and the Williams Bay Police Department patch. It is the most recognized building in Williams Bay. The observatory was built for use by the University of Chicago, with money donated by Chicago millionaire Charles Tyson Yerkes. It was the dream of first University of Chicago President William Rainey Harper and associate professor of astrophysics George Hale to create a prestigious astronomy program at the University of Chicago.

At the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, a 40-inch refracting telescope had been introduced. Harper and Hale began to envision a research facility, complete with the latest in the technology of the time, which would become Yerkes Observatory. Hale hired architect Henry Ives Cobb to build the structure.

The unique structure was built by Cobb to house the largest lenstype telescope. This building became the center of the new emerging top: The Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay as it looked in 2020 when it was deeded to the Yerkes Future Foundation by the University of Chicago. right: Dennis Kois, Executive Director of Yerkes Observatory, at the Yerkes display at the Geneva Lake Museum.

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A tower 112 feet high and 90 feet in diameter was required to hold the 64-foot telescope tube. The telescope contained two lenses, which together weigh close to 500 pounds. The lenses were cast in Paris by the optical glass manufacturer Mantois in the 1880s and ground and polished by the American optical firm of Alvan Clark and Sons of Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The right location The new telescope, located about 100 miles away from the main University of Chicago campus – which would be known for its astrophysics work by many of the most important scientists of the time – was given the name Yerkes in honor of the principal donor.

Many wondered why it was not built on the campus of the University of Chicago, but that was never considered to be an option.

There was too much coal dust and other pollution in the air in Chicago to allow a good view of the night sky. The school also wanted somewhere that was not more than 100 miles from the campus to allow for travel back and forth between the campuses.

According to Dennis Kois, executive director of the Yerkes Observatory, the shores of Geneva Lake, met the criteria for the perfect spot for the telescope, with clear air and dark skies, away from the pollution of the city. It also had a close connection with the Chicago donors, many of whom were also residents of the area with summer homes on Geneva Lake.

The Yerkes campus quickly became the birthplace of the new growing field of astrophysics and attracted both students and known scientists from around the world.

Edwin Hubble spent two years at Yerkes working on his dissertation. Carl Sagan also spent time there. The most famous visitor to Yerkes was Albert Einstein, but he only spent two hours visiting.

Nancy Grace Roman, an astronomer, made important contributions to the classification of stars. She worked on her graduate degree at the University of Chicago campus in Williams Bay. She would become the first female executive at NASA, serving as NASA’s first Chief of Astronomy and played a role in planning the Hubble Space Telescope.

“A new space telescope going up in 2025 volunteers and teaming up with local is being named for her,” said Kois. businesses, the Yerkes Future Foundation was formed.

A change for the future The mission of the Yerkes Future In spite of all the work accomplished here, Foundation is stated to be “to preserve and rumors began to circulate that the University protect the Yerkes Observatory, celebrate of Chicago was going to close the campus. In its history and continue to foster its goals October 2018 the rumors became reality when of research, education and astronomical the University of Chicago decided to close the observation by providing the opportunity to Yerkes facility. Concern about the fate of this all interested.” special building, with its Olmstead designed The Yerkes Future Foundation was grounds – important both historically and successful in working with the University of architecturally to the area – would be lost.

Chicago and on May 1, 2020, the University Local residents did not give up as they of Chicago deeded the Observatory along fought to develop a plan to preserve the with 50 acres of land to the Yerkes Future property and the building. Working with Foundation.

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of the building covered with scaffolding as repairs continue. left: The telescope that makes its home in the Yerkes Observatory was the largest operating telescope in the world from 1897 to 1908. The dome where it resides is 112 feet high and 90 feet in diameter.

The telescope itself is 64 fee long. It has two 40-inch diameter lenses weighing close to 500 pounds.

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“While they donated the Observatory, the 50 acres of land, the main telescope and included the two modernized telescopes, they did not provide any funds to repair or restore the building,” said Kois.

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It is an ongoing project that continues to be a priority.

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here,” said Kois. “We have spent weeks going through books and papers with the help of Judy Baisch, our librarian, to determine what should be kept. We even uncovered the original front page of Hubble’s dissertation.”

One of the large tasks is to restore the brick walls, some of which have deteriorated over the years. Funds were raised to accomplish this. Bricks were removed in some areas to allow the walls to dry out.

“The walls dry at the rate of 1 inch per month. The walls themselves are 28 inches thick so they were heated through the winter to encourage drying,” Kois said.

left: The intricate work on the inside of the building mimics the look of the outside.

While outside the work is composed of cast terracotta the inside decorative accents are of a light cast plaster. below: In addition to replacing the roof, a new parking area has been created for visitor parking.

Making progress Much work has been accomplished in 2021 according to the Yerkes website. Here are a few of the projects that have been completed: • A new roof with 83 solar panels which will generate power for the observatory and provide charging stations in the parking lot for automobiles.

• A new parking lot where rainwater runoff passes through water-filtering retention ponds filled with native plants. Dark skies compliant lighting has been added to the parking lot.

• Bluebird habitat houses have been placed across the 50 acres of land.

• A Frederick Law Olmsted room was created in celebration of his 200th birthday.

The Yerkes Observatory has become a partner in the Olmsted 200 campaign, a nationwide celebration honoring the bicentennial celebration of the birth of Olmsted.

Since the grounds were originally designed

by Olmsted’s architectural firm there are plans to try to recapture the design using the original plans. They have already removed many dead and diseased trees and have begun planting new ones.

New deer-resistant daffodil bulbs have been planted and a welcome garden is set to bloom in the spring along Geneva Street. One thing that is not being replanted is buckthorn.

Originally the Olmstead group planted a lot of it on the grounds. It is not native to this area and is more of a nuisance as it is invasive.

Other projects are being worked on including restoration and cleaning of the Travertine marble on the walls in the entryways, rotunda, and main corridors.

What is the future for the Yerkes Observatory? According to Kois they will continue to work on the property and plan to have more activities on the grounds. They recently renovated one of the houses on the property.

“We hope to bring in deep thinkers, artists, and writers to engage in science here. With two active robotic telescopes on the grounds, we hope to continue to be a presence in the community,” Kois said.

Last year they hosted their first wedding on the property in spite of all the renovations being done. The group looks to provide additional space for weddings. They are now taking reservations for weddings for 2022 and 2023.

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Restoring spaces for a welcome center and a lecture and meeting room will continue to make this a community space where education will remain important.

The terrazzo floors need to be restored and the skylights, which have been covered for more than 40 years, will be uncovered to see the light of day again.

The plan is to have some programs to allow visitors to look at the night skies, although they may be held out on the lawn with smaller scopes due to construction.

“We plan to be open in spring for tours. We will start slowly and build up over the next few years,” Kois said.

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In the meantime, Kois, as executive director will continue to run the venue and will work on fundraising to continue to improve Yerkes and what it has to offer the community.

The plan includes making it once again a center where education and astronomy are joined with speakers, concerts, exhibits, tours, and performances.

Those interested in donating to the Yerkes Future Foundation financially or as a volunteer, contact the Yerkes Future Foundation at info@yerkesobservatory.org or by mail at the Yerkes Future Foundation, P.O. Box 346, Williams Bay, Wi 53191.

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or Dawn Heath-Fiedler, education is the answer. The question? How to stop human trafficking in the community.

“I want every person to know this at a community level,” Heath-Fiedler said. “We need the whole community to come together to learn about what’s going on. If we don’t know what we’re looking for, if we can’t identify it, how can we stop it?”

Heath-Fiedler founded Join the Movement to Stop Human Trafficking in 2017 to bring awareness to a hidden problem. It’s a problem she says most people don’t even know exists in the community.

“Social media has made it so much easier to gain access to children,” she said. “It’s coming into our homes, into our living rooms, into our bedrooms through our phones and people don’t know what to look for.”

From law enforcement and emergency services to hospital personnel and educators, schools and churches, Heath-Fiedler has spent the last five years teaching workshops and giving presentations in an effort to get the needed information out to people.

“I want people to know what to look for,” she said. “What is social media used for – I get into the schools to show them what to be watching for. The best defense we have is to teach the kids what to look for but the whole community needs to understand what’s happening. The more the community knows, then the traffickers are going to know we’re on to them.”

Heath-Fiedler said the COVID-19 pandemic slowed things down for the organization, but they are ramping up again.

“We formed in 2017 and were just getting up to speed when COVID hit a few years later,” she said. “Everything shut down and we went virtual with Zoom but the response was huge. And now, with things starting to open up again, we’re looking at increasing our offerings and are fundraising to do it.”

above: Dawn Heath-

Fiedler, founder and president of Join the Movement to Stop Human Trafficking, gives a presentation on recognizing the signs of trafficking in the community.

Fiedler offers several different workshops in an effort to help raise awareness about human trafficking. right: Heath-Fiedler teaches a workshop on human trafficking in the community.

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Because Join the Movement is privately funded and most of the training and workshops it offers are free of charge, the need to fundraise is always present, HeathFiedler said.

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are some fees at times, for speakers or honorariums or gifts, but we don’t force anybody to come up with money because we want this information out there.”

Join the Movement is planning a gala that will provide community education at Lake Lawn Resort in Delavan on Friday, April 8.

“We originally planned it for Jan. 11, National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. A week before the event we had a huge omicron surge and the board met and decided it was safer for everyone to postpone the event. Lake Lawn agreed and we rescheduled for April,” Heath-Fiedler said.

Trafficking survivor and author Theresa Flores will be the guest speaker at the

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Human Trafficking is: sex exploitation, forced labor, debt bondage, child bride, child soldier and organ harvesting. It’s different from human smuggling. Human trafficking is exploitation-based and does not require movement across borders or any type of transportation.

Who are victims? Who is at risk?

Trafficking victims can be any age, race, gender or nationality. Trafficking victims can be men or women, young or old, American or from abroad, and with or without legal status.

Traffickers prey on victims who have little or no social safety net. They look for victims who are vulnerable because of their illegal immigration status, limited English proficiency, and those who may be in vulnerable situations due to economic hardship, political instability, natural disasters, or other causes.

(Referenced from The Blue Campaign, Homeland Security)

gala. Proving that trafficking can happen anywhere, Flores will share her experience of being blackmailed into sex trafficking at night while attending high school during the day in Michigan.

Ticket are $75 each and include a VIP reception, hors d’oeuvres and desserts at 5:30 p.m., followed by Flores’ presentation at 6:30 p.m. April 8 at Lake Lawn Resort, 2400 Geneva St. in Delavan.

For tickets, go to jtme.org/fundraiser.

Sex trafficking of teen girls has filled international headlines in recent weeks as the former girlfriend of financier Jeffrey Epstein was tried in New York on charges of helping him find girls as young as 14 to provide massages that eventually turned into sex. British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, who befriended the girls and introduced them to Epstein, was convicted Dec. 29 of five of the six charges against her.

“The Maxwell case put the spotlight on how predators take advantage of vulnerable people,” Heath-Fiedler said. “That case happened in metropolitan New York, but

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human trafficking also happens right here in rural Wisconsin. We want people to learn the signs of trafficking and how they can help stop it. Join the Movement focuses our education on what human trafficking looks like in the rural areas.”

The event’s main speaker, Flores, is also the author of the book, “The Slave Across the Street: The True Story of How an American Teen Survived the World of Human Trafficking.”

As Flores shares her personal story, she engages her audience and educates about human trafficking across the Midwest and the rest of the country. She talks about how young people are drawn in or tricked into servitude, and what everyone can do to help those people escape the life.

Presenting sponsors for the educational evening include Kunes RV/Auto/Trucks/ Commercial and Lake Lawn Resort.

The theme is “A Garden Party,” and will offer a silent auction to follow the speaker.

For more information about the event or how to help stop trafficking, contact HeathFiedler at dawn@jtme.org.

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