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April events calendar......................................... 4 Start your seedlings......................... 6 The Waterfront on Browns Lake.............................. 9 Enjoy a Cup o’ Joe.........................17 Spring home improvement................................. 23 Early landscape tips....................... 24 New owners at Westenn Heating....................... 29 Plant a tree for Arbor Day.............. 31 Landscaping with water features................................ 41 Celebrate Earth Day...................... 35 Distillery to open in Waterford.................................. 39 Sauced pizzeria opens in East Troy......................... 42 Ride the Bunny Train..................... 46 Advertiser’s Index.......................... 46

Hope springs eternal The daffodil dressed up in its traditional brilliant yellow is annually among the first arrivals in the Wisconsin flower world. It’s a welcome reminder of the lush natural beauty to come and a bold statement against the state’s sometime stubborn spring weather. Ah, spring…it’s time to get your garden on.

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Editors note: This calendar went to press before it was clear how long the coronavirus pandemic would disrupt events throughout the area. Readers are advised to call ahead to verify dates and times.

2 Baker House Tour: The 30 minute

guided tour will focus on the rich history of a summer home once known as Redwood Cottage, that has spent time as a sanitarium, a boarding house, and various resorts through the last 135 years.

Architectural highlights include original woodwork, pocket doors with original brass fixtures, original fireplaces which feature unique JG Low tiles in various patterns, and original hardwood flooring with intricate inlay patterns. Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday between 3 and 4 p.m. Admission $7. Baker House, 327 Wrigley Dr, Lake Geneva, 262-248-4700.

3 Seventh Annual Bingo Dinner, 5 to

9:30 p.m., Hawk’s View Golf Club, 7377 Krueger Road, Lake Geneva. Dinner from 5 to 6:45 p.m., bingo and raffles from 7 to 9 p.m. Fundraiser for Tree House Child and Family Center. Tickets ($100) and info: www. treehouseforkids.net.

4, 5, 11 The Bunny Train presented

by the East Troy Electric Railroad: Enjoy face painting and coloring in our depot. Then board the train to the Elegant Farmer. Young riders will be able to hold baby chicks, pet bunnies, and get a picture taken with the Easter Bunny himself! All child ticket holders receive a small gift on the return trip. Tickets: $8 for toddlers (0-2); $14 for children (3-14); $17 for adults. East Troy Electric Railroad, 2002 Church St., East Troy, 262-642-3263.

9 Flashlight Egg Hung, 6 to 8 p.m.,

Sunset Park, 200 Devendorf St., Elkhorn.

Bring flashlights and baskets. Info: 262-7415114.

11 Easter Egg Hunt, 9:45 a.m., Phoenix Park, 111 E. Wisconsin St., Delavan. Kids are invited to hunt for more than 2,000 eggs.

11 Bunny Trail 5K run and Egg Hunt:

Be a part of the first annual Bunny Trail 5K to support Boy Scout Troop 239 in Lake Geneva. The 5K course is an off-road trail that winds around 240 acres of beautiful Wisconsin wooded property. There’s also a kids fun run, which will be in a large field, as well as an Easter egg hunt. The 5K run will begin at 8 a.m.; kids fun run will begin at 9 4

a.m. followed by the egg hunt at 9:30 a.m.

Held at the Moelter Farm, 6495 Highway 50, Lake Geneva. Info: bunnytrail5k.com.

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11 Fur and Feather Swap, 7 to 10 a.m., Walworth County Fairgrounds’ Activity Center, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. Call 262723-3228.

12 Easter Brunch, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Evergreen Country Club, N6246 Highway 12, Elkhorn. Info: www.evergreengolf.com.

18 Celebrate Earth Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Gateway Technical College, 400 Highway H, Elkhorn. Free admission.

Recycling center, live entertainment, raffle and door prizes, child friendly activities, indoor farmers market, workshops and demonstrations. Refreshments available for purchase. Info: www.gtc.edu/celebrateearth-day.

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culinary field trip to River Valley Mushroom Ranch: This hands-on cooking class allows participants to created a gourmet meal using locally sources foods. Representatives from the school meet with local farmers regularly to ensure that cooking enthusiasts who attend its classes use only the finest ingredients to create fabulous appetizers, entrées, and desserts. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $75 per person. For information: lakegenevaschoolofcooking.com

Ongoing events Dancing Horses Show – Enjoy the hour and a half-long show at 1 p.m. Sunday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; and 7 p.m.

Saturday, at The Dancing Horses Museum, 5065 Highway 50, Delavan. For show dates and info visit www.thedancinghorses.com Tristan Crist Magic Theater – 609 W. Main St., Lake Geneva. One of a kind performer that wows audiences with with, jaw-dropping illusions and gut-wrenching escapes! For show dates and times call 262-248-0505 or visit www.lakegenevamagic.com

The calendar of events is compiled from a variety of sources including area chambers of commerce and the Walworth County Visitors Bureau, and contains events available as of press time.

Events, dates and times may change or events may be canceled. We suggest you visit verify event times, dates and locations prior to making travel plans.

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Spring has

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Get those seedlings going now for a bountiful harvest

by Tracy Ouellette STAFF WRITER

inter is over, at least according to the calendar, and area gardeners already are planting seeds for the growing season.

With Wisconsin’s sometimes harsh (and cold) spring weather, local gardeners have two choices when it comes to vegetable and flower plants, start them from seed in late winter/early spring or buy plants from a garden center and transplant in late spring.

Starting plants from seed is almost always cheaper than buying plants, but it does require some investment in money and time. Planning is a big part of gardening, UW-Extension Horticulture Outreach Specialist Julie Hill said.

“Some careful planning should take place to make sure you have the space, light requirements and time to manage your seedlings,” Hill said. “Also, you will need to consider our last spring frost dates in Wisconsin for successful transplanting outdoors. This is usually somewhere between April 26 to May 9.”

Hill said a common mistake is to sow the seeds too early and then attempt to hold seedlings back under poor conditions. She recommends checking seed packages for how long they will take to germinate and thinking about when to transplant outdoors.

Home gardeners can grow most annuals, biennials and herbaceous perennials from seed, according to the New Hampshire Extension “Starting Plants From Seed Fact Sheet” at extension.unh.edu. Many new SPIRIT of GENEVA LAKES

vegetable and flower varieties are hybrids, meaning that they are the result of handpollinating two different parent varieties.

Hybrid varieties often have more vigor and uniformity, and they may cost more than open-pollinated varieties. Some hybrids offer specific disease resistance or other unique cultural characteristics, the Fact Sheet states.

Getting started Hill said the first thing people need to consider if they are planting seeds at home for the first time is how much room the endeavor will take up in the home and if there is enough time in their schedule to tend to the plants.

“Typically seeds are started in mini-greenhouses, cell-packs or other

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similar containers, but then consideration should be given that these seedlings will have to be transplanted to slightly bigger containers before being transplanted outside,” Hill said.

Gardeners should realistically assess the growing area they have in their home, Hill advised, remembering that plants grow and will need to be transplanted into larger containers at least once before being moved outside.

As for what to plant, the choices are almost endless.

“Choose things that you like or want to eat (if growing veggies) and that you have space for outdoors,” Hill advised. “Again, some planning and thinking ahead will help a lot. If you are planning on transplanting to containers outside, then look for dwarf or bush varieties of vegetables that are better suited for containers. Most seeds will do really well with proper growing conditions and maintenance.”

TIPS TO SUCCESSFULLY GROW TOMATOES Slicing into the first tomato of the season is a much-anticipated moment for gardeners.

Tomatoes are among the most popular fruit or vegetable plants grown in home gardens.

Much of that popularity may be credited to the fact that red, ripe tomatoes have a delicious, juicy flavor that serves as the basis for all sorts of recipes. And because tomatoes can just as easily be grown in a full backyard garden or in a container on a patio or balcony, tomatoes appeal to gardeners regardless of their living situations.

While tomatoes are relatively easy to grow, they are prone to certain problems and pests.

Knowledge of what to expect when planting tomatoes and how to start off on the right footing can help produce a season’s worth of delicious bounty.

Be patient Wait until after the last average frost date.

See TOMATOES, Page 8

FROM TOP: Tomatoes are a rich addition to any garden. A few simple tricks can help even novice gardeners grow delicious tomatoes; The Next Step Life Coach students create planters at Thomas Greenhouse and Gardens in Mukwonago. Life coach Connie Lelivelt in Waterford has partnered with greenhouse owner Jennifer Thomas for the last few years to give her students an opportunity to learn about gardening.

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Elemental control Gardening employs all the elements, which is why some people find it an uplifting and enjoyable pastime.

“A seed sprouts only if it is viable and if the environment is conducive for germination. Water, oxygen, light and heat can all affect germination,” according to the Fact Sheet.

Earth – Seeds are planted in soil, so be prepared for some mess in the indoor gardening area, and Hill said choosing the right medium for planting is vital.

“The planting medium should be lightweight and hold moisture, but not too much moisture, preferably without fertilizer or moisture- holding granules,” Hill said.

Most of the area’s garden supply stores have quality seed-starting soils and store staff usually can help gardeners choose what will work best for them if they are new to planting seeds.

Local garden centers also can assist with seed selection, which is one reason many people choose to plant seeds, for a wider variety of vegetables and flowers than commonly found at garden centers.

Fire – Hill said the next big consideration for indoor gardening was the lighting.

“Seedlings need 15 to 18 hours of bright light every day and windows often don’t provide that,” she said.

“The shop fluorescent or LED lights that you can buy are an inexpensive option and can be put on some sort of chain so they can be raised up as the seedlings grow. The distance between the light source and the plant tops should be no more than six inches.”

Seed packets usually list the light requirements for a particular plant.

Wind – All viable seeds breathe. Their respiration rate increases dramatically during germination; therefore, the growing medium must be loose and well-aerated. If the oxygen supply during germination is limited or reduced (for example, in water-saturated media), germination can be severely retarded or inhibited, according to the Fact Sheet.

Keeping the plants at the proper temperature is also important for healthy growth.

“The seedlings will also need to be in a consistently warm place with air circulation but free from drafts,” Hill said. “Most seedlings germinate best between 70 to 85 degrees.”

Water – And last but not least, don’t forget to keep the plants hydrated.

The first step in the germination process is absorption of water. A continuous supply of moisture without fluctuation in the growing medium is important to ensure germination, the Fact Sheet states.

“Your seedlings will need continued care proper watering,” Hill said. “Water them gently when the surface looks or feels dry, early in the day and try to water the soil, not the leaves.

“Generally, we are in a good time of year to get seeds started,” Hill added. “If home gardeners have questions, they can ask their local county specialist and Master Gardener volunteers.”

For more information on Wisconsin horticulture, visit hort.extension.wisc.edu.

Hill can be contacted at julie.hill@wisc.edu.

8 GARDEN TOOLS FOR BEGINNERS The right tool for the job is essential to working safely and efficiently.

This is as true in the workplace as it is in the garden.

Novice gardeners may not know where to begin in regard to which tools they need. The following are eight items that can serve as a solid foundation for beginning gardeners.

1. Gloves – Your hands will be working hard, so it pays to protect

them from calluses, blisters, splinters, insects and dirt. Look for waterresistant gloves that also are breathable.

2. Hand pruners – Hand pruners are essential for cutting

branches, cleaning up shrubs, dead-heading flowers and various other tasks. Choose ergonomic, no-slip handles that will make work easier.

Rust-resistant, nonstick blades also are handy.

See GARDEN TOOLS, Page 8

ABOVE: Starting a garden from seed is a great way to try some new vegetables that might not be easily available from garden centers for transplant.

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• Tomatoes

from page 6

Tomatoes can be grown from seeds outdoors in warm areas, but tomato gardeners often find success starting seeds indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost date.

Gradually introduce seedlings to the elements for a few hours each day, increasing the duration of time outside. Then they can be transplanted outdoors when temperatures consistently are over 60 F.

Snip off the lower branches and cover with soil up to the first set of leaves. This will produce extra root growth and stronger, more vital plants.

Choose a sunny spot

Use mulch

Give the plants support Tomato cages or stakes can help keep the leaves and fruit from touching the ground, which can cause rot and, eventually, death to the tomato plant.

Tomatoes love to soak up sunlight, according to The Home Depot. Place the plants in a sunny spot so they can thrive.

Tomatoes grow best when the soil is consistently moist. Mulch can help retain moisture from watering and rain. Mulch also will help prevent soil and soil-borne Space out plants diseases from splashing on the The experts at Better Homes leaves and plants when it rains. and Gardens say to leave anywhere While you amend the soil, make from 24 to 48 inches between sure that it drains well and is plants to accommodate for growth slightly acidic. and ensure the plants will not get Prune away suckers stunted.

Tomatoes produce “suckers,” Plant deeply which are leaves that shoot out Tomatoes tend to root along from the main stem. Removing their stems. If transplants are long these leaves promotes air and lean, dig a trench and lay the circulation and keeps the plant’s stem sideways in the dirt, and then energy focused on growing fruit.

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3. Wheelbarrow – A wheelbarrow can transport gear to garden beds or tote dirt, leaves, rocks and other materials around the landscape. A good wheelbarrow is strong but light enough to maneuver when full.

lightweight, expandable hose if storage space is at a premium. An adjustable nozzle will enable you to customize the water flow as needed. A watering can is an easy way to tote water to hard-to-reach pots and containers.

4. Loppers – Long-

7. Garden kneeler –

handled loppers will fit the bill for thick branches. The long handles provide leverage to cut through branches an inch or more in diameter.

5. Hand trowel – A hand trowel is a handy tool that lets you dig holes or unearth weeds. While shopping for a trowel, consider getting a hand-held garden fork, which can aerate soil and cut through roots.

6. Hose/watering can – Keeping gardens

hydrated is part of ensuring their health. That makes a hose and a watering can two invaluable tools to have around. Invest in a

Gardeners often bend and kneel while working in the soil. That puts pressure on the back and knees. A comfortable garden kneeler with memory foam or one made from shock-absorbing material can reduce aches and pains.

8. Garden hoe – Garden hoes till soil, remove weeds and perform many other tasks.

A garden hoe can be used along with a full-sized shovel, trowel and garden rake.

This list is just the tip of the garden tool iceberg. Visit a garden center and speak with a professional about other tools that can be added to the mix.

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From Pizza to Prime Rib The Waterfront on Browns Lake serves great food with lake views

by Sandra Landen Machaj CORRESPONDENT

On the shore of Browns Lake stands the Waterfront restaurant. It has made its home on the lakefront for 20 years. But the history of this restaurant goes back much farther than that.

The building and site that is now known as Waterfront, has previously done business as restaurants under some other names.

Prior to becoming the Waterfront it was

known as Brandy Bay and also as Club 11, according to General Manager Tanya Peterson.

“In the early days there were many restaurants along the shore of the lake but today we are the only one left,” Peterson said.

Many of the lakefront properties have been sold over the years and instead of resorts, which had restaurants nearby, they have been replaced by condos.

Peterson, who has owned and worked at other restaurants, was hired by owner Michael Hammes to manage the restaurant six years ago and has seen many changes occur during the time she has been at the Waterfront.

It is an all-inclusive restaurant and the staff wants everyone to consider it their home away from home. They encourage everyone to consider The Waterfront whether they are looking for a date night

destination or for a family night out.

Warm and welcoming

The restaurant and bar has a warm and welcoming feel typical of lakeside restaurants in Wisconsin. The décor is lake oriented from the horseshoe shaped bar with the canoe hanging overhead to the warm and friendly people sitting at the bar.

“And don’t forget the coolest bartender ever,” added Shannon, the self-proclaimed coolest bartender ever, though it seems to be a title most of her customers agree with.

The bar is typically alive with local residents and visitors who stop in for a drink with friends or to enjoy a quick lunch, snack or. Because of its horseshoe shape it is easy to speak with everyone seated at the bar.

Because of the horseshoe shape, there is a smaller space behind the bar for the bartenders to stand and work. And due to

ABOVE: The team of leaders at the Waterfront restaurant include (from left) bartender Shannon, Chef Michelle and General Manager Tanya.

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that, there are no beers on tap because there is not enough room for the tappers. But the restaurant does carry a variety of domestic, imported and craft beers. The Waterfront has a full liquor license and is known for a variety of special drinks that change seasonally or whenever Shannon comes up with something new.

Currently the bar menu offers a variety of special mixed drinks and a special list of Winter Warmers that includes coffees with a several options of alcohol additions. Enjoy an Irish coffee made with Irish whiskey and topped with green crème de menthe. Or perhaps a Keoki coffee with brandy Kahlua and dark crème de cacao will be your choice for a soothing after-dinner drink. For the non-coffee drinker the Peppermint Patty, hot chocolate with peppermint schnapps is waiting for you.

Panoramic view

Adjacent to the bar is the large dining room with a stone fireplace providing warm ambience. But it is the window that extends the entire length of the room and overlooks Brown’s Lake that adds the wow factor Sitting in front of the window and enjoying the beautiful view of the lake with the small island in direct view and the beautiful open unobstructed view of the shoreline is a favorite pastime for many customers.

“We offer a menu that changes twice a year.

The winter menu has a variety of comfort foods such as pot roast and roast duck for

Chef Michelle Landess presents of her special New York Strip Steak with fresh vegetables and potatoes. Most items on the menu are made from scratch.

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dinner entrees but also has the traditional sandwiches, and salads for a light lunch,” Peterson said. “We have a variety of choices because we want to appeal to everyone. We encourage families to come with their children.”

One of the favorite choices of families are the signature pizzas made with thin crust and topped with a variety of toppings. There is sure to be a pizza that your family will enjoy – whether it is the traditional cheese pizza or one of the unique combinations like the Hawaiian, Cajun shrimp, or chicken alfredo choices. If none of the specialty pizzas meet your tastes there is always the choice of building your own pizza.

“A special that brings in a lot of families is the Thursday three pack that is offered all day. For $23.95 it includes a three topping large pizza, garlic bread and an antipasto salad. Enough to feed a family of 4,” Peterson said.

Summertime ‘pops’

“While we are busy in the winter, it is

in summer that things really begin to pop,” she added. “While the dining room can hold about 86 diners, we also have the outdoor patio at the lakefront which will hold about 136. People arrive through the front door by car and pull up by boat and dock to make their way onto the outdoor patio.

“We don’t accept reservations in summer because it would be too hard to keep track of everyone,” Peterson said. “In winter we do accept reservations for nine or more on Friday only.”

There is also a lower-level room that can be reserved for private parties such as showers, family gatherings or other small gatherings.

The patio opens on Memorial Day weekend and stays open until Labor Day in September.

“During the summer we provide live music out on the patio,” Peterson said. “We have a specially built stage for them to perform on and we schedule for the entire summer on our music days. We try to have a variety of music to appeal to all of our customers. From country to jazz, classic

rock from the ‘60s to swing and sometimes everything in between there is sure to be your favorite type of music on one of the days.”

Check the calendar atwww. waterfrontbrownslake.com and download the current schedule of musicians who will be performing and pick the nights you want to attend. Imagine sitting at the lakeshore as the sun slowly sets enjoying the ambience of the waterfront and the sounds of your favorite music.

Music is scheduled on Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 5 to 9 p.m., and Sundays from 3 to 7 p.m. Music is also played on holidays from 3 to 7 p.m.

Fish fry days

Friday is fish fry day but it is not the only fish fry day, so is Wednesday. The Waterfront offers a variety of choices including baked or fried Icelandic cod, deep fried perch and for the more gourmet eater, baked cod Oscar (with asparagus and hollandaise sauce) or baked cod crab Oscar (with asparagus, hollandaise sauce and crab meat).

The bright and cheery dining room, with its warm and cozy fireplace and view of the lake, is the place to enjoy a lunch or dinner. The fine quality food will keep you returning.

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FROM LEFT: This 12-ounce New York Strip steak is topped with rosemary butter and accompanied by roasted red potatoes and fresh mixed vegetables; A Mediterranean tuna salad provides a tasty and filling lunch, featuring a piece of ahi tuna, cooked rare, and placed over the salad. A variety of full lunch salads are available.

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Whichever version you choose it will be accompanied with coleslaw and rye bread and your choice of potato or vegetable.

It seems that there is a special nearly everyday.

“We are known for our fried chicken available all day Tuesday,” Peterson said. “In summer the chicken is also available on Sunday. The chicken is a favorite of many of our visitors and for some it is the only item they order.”

On Saturday after 4 p.m. there is another special that brings in the meat lovers. It is the 12-ounce queen cut or the 16-ounce king cut prime rib dinner. Served with all the trimmings and a choice of soup du jour or a salad, it is a filling meal. If you have your heart set on the prime rib dinner, come early because there is a limited amount available.

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“Our food is very good,” Peterson said. “We have a great team of cooks under the direction of our head chef Michelle. Everything is made from scratch and they provide excellent tasting food. They are very creative.”

One of the reasons the Waterfront maintains its great reputation is the consistency of both the quality of the food

and the service.

“Our employees tend to stay with us whether they are working in the kitchen or serving in the dining room,” Peterson said.

“In summer we do need to hire extra help because we serve so many more people.

We do try to hire people who fit in with our staff and offer the same great service.”

The Waterfront on Browns Lake is at 31100 Weiler Rd., Burlington.

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Cup o’ Joe features great coffee and a famous TV couch

by Sandra Landen Machaj CORRESPONDENT

A step into the Cup o’ Joe coffee shop, which recently opened on Main Street in Twin Lakes, is a step back in time to when people gathered in coffee shops to meet with friends and enjoy a good cup of coffee.

They would also spend time sharing the activities of their day with friends and family and it was the place where they would gather in the evening to enjoy live music by local musicians.

When Dena Prestininzi and Kim Hill relocated from southern California to Wisconsin a short time ago, their plans

included opening businesses that reflected their personalities and would meet the needs of the community.

Kim opened Soulful-Moon Journey a healing crystal store a business that she had run online prior to moving to Twin Lakes. Dena, who was a licensed realtor planned to continue in her work as she had in California. “I realized that would be difficult here because I did not know anyone in the community,” she said.

Dena then recognized that the community had a need. It did not have a place where local people of all ages could gather and visit while enjoying a light snack or a great cup of

Dena Prestininzi (left) and partner Kim Hill in the Cup o’ Joe coffee shop. The two first opened Soul-ful Journey, Kim’s dream, last year. Now in the adjoining space they have opened the Cup o’ Joe coffee shop, Dena’s dream.

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coffee. Her teenage son agreed that there was nowhere to go in Twin Lakes.

“I knew then what my new business would be,” Dena said.

A PLACE TO MEET

She began by thinking about how she could make a difference by establishing a place where families, adults and teenagers could gather. She thought a coffee shop – a warm and welcoming place for all to enjoy – just might be what the community needed.

“I was not trying to appeal to any one age group of people but to the whole community,” she said.

Rather than a coffee shop with just booths and tables, she decided to create a living room-style where customers could sit comfortably, play games, work on their computers, or just enjoy a snack and a drink with friends.

This was reminiscent of the coffee shop on the television program “Friends,” which became popular in the mid 1990s.

“In fact, we received a phone call from Marcus Theaters who had heard about our planned coffee shop.

They had one of the Friends couches that was being sold to benefit the Children’s Hospital,” Dena said. “I opened a GoFundMe page to benefit the hospital and to allow us to receive the couch and in one week raised $11,570 which benefitted the hospital and allowed the This special “Friends” cup with a picture of the famous orange couch seen in TV series makes a great souvenir.

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sofa to be delivered to our coffee shop.”

There are about 20 of these official couches owned by Warner Brothers Studio and at times they are used as pop-up coffee houses in various locations often for charity.

“We were fortunate that the space adjacent to our Soul-ful Journey venture was available and that is where we planned to open the coffee shop,” Dena said. “Originally our plan was to open it in December but like all plans, life interferes and we found more time was needed to turn the space into the comfy coffee house of our dreams. We finally were able to open with a soft opening on Valentine’s Day and our grand opening followed on Feb. 20.”

Creating the coffee shop to resemble one on “Friends,” became a full time job for Dena with help from her son Joey and Kim. They began to collect memorabilia from the “Friends” show such as photographs and items that were seen frequently. For those they could not find, Dena and Kim began to re-create them.

There is a small trophy that was recreated on display that is a copy of one that, Ross, one of the characters on the show, and his sister fought over. The oversized coffee cups are displayed on the walls.

WHAT ABOUT THE COFFEE?

For a successful coffee shop a quality coffee must be served and the room must be comfortable and welcoming. According Although she was not able to open until late February, to Dena, they have succeeded in both. interest in the coffee house started coming in long before that “The coffee we serve is Anodyne coffee made in time.

Milwaukee,” she said. “It is a top quality coffee brand and we “It was picked up by the newspapers and the television carry both the decaffeinated and regular version. We offer a shows which brought many phone calls to us asking about the variety of hot and iced drinks including herbal teas and cold coffee shop,” Dena said. “The interest was not just local but pressed juices.” from Milwaukee, Illinois and other states.”

“Kombucha, a slightly fermented sweetened tea consumed Because of the interest, Dena purchased a map of the United for its health benefit, is also available,” she added. ‘We also States which is framed and on the wall where visitors can mark serve some special espresso drinks, frozen and blended coffees where they came from to visit Cup O’ Joe. She did however, and Rishi Teas, both black and green varieties. We also have a set her sights a bit too short. She should have purchased a liquor license.” world map for they have already had their first international According to Dena they have started slowly with their visitor. This gentleman came from Africa and actually drinks and foods. “We want to have items that will appeal to postponed his trip to the states until the coffee shop opened. everyone so we are starting slow and adding a bit at a time.”

COUCH’S FAME GROWS

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Having a cup of coffee always goes well with a muffin or pastry and at Cup o’ Joe there are a variety of items to appeal to visitors regardless of their type of diet.

Many of the items come from a keto bakery using no sugars or grains. They also offer vegan and vegetarian options.

Alternative milks including almond, coconut and oat milks are also available.

If you have ever enjoyed any of the pastries from Lovin’ Oven in Antioch you will be pleased to know that many of their products are available at Cup o’ Joe. “When we offer the maple bacon long johns, they disappear quickly,” Dena said.

Each day there are specials offered for lunch that may include items like a bagel sandwich, a pizza, or another favorite with customers a chili cheese baked potato. They make a set amount of the special items and when they are gone for the day, that is all there is. As they create new specials they begin to find the items most popular with customers.

MUSIC IN THE AIR

Music is an important part of any coffee house. Each Wednesday is open mic night when anyone is welcome to perform.

On Thursday singers and songwriters perform. Anyone is welcome to play the guitar. Trivia nights are held at the end of the month. Check the website or Facebook for exact dates.

With the variety of places to sit – from the couch and the cozy upholstered chairs to the tables where it is easy to play games or just sit and talk with friends or the large table where a group of students from Wilmot High School frequently come to work on homework after classes – there is space for all.

There is also a game room with a dartboard and a bowling machine. The owners plan to add more arcade-style games such as foosball. The game room used to be the conference room where programs were presented for Soul-ful Moon Journey.

On a recent afternoon when the coffee shop was full of guests one man said to Dena: “What have you done? I don’t see a cell phone in sight. Everyone is talking or playing games or working on homework.”

There is a misconception that you have to pay to sit on the orange couch.

Whenever the couch is empty anyone is free to sit on it and take pictures. It is possible to make a reservation for uninterrupted time on the couch for up to 7 people for 15 minutes.

A COUCH FOR ALL

There is a charge for the reservation and that money goes to charities such as the Fire Department, St Jude’s Hospital or the Canine Unit. But you don’t have to make a reservation, just wait until the couch is available. Even when there are reservations there usually still time between reservations for others to enjoy the couch.

“We didn’t pay for the couch. The community donated all that money so that Children’s Hospital was given a wonderful donation and we were able to obtain the couch,” Dena said. “Now we try to find

ways to give back to the community.”

She said they look forward to being a part of the community for a long time and for the coffee shop to continue to grow.

Cup o’ Joe is at 336 E Main Street, Twin Lakes. The telephone number is 262-4481850. The shop is closed on Mondays. It is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. On Sunday it is open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Additional information is online at cupojoecoffee.com or Facebook. The space is also available to be rented for private parties in the evening after the coffee shop closes.

FROM TOP: Bobby and Heather Dotter, of Antioch, enjoy time on the orange couch, which is one of several created for the television series “Friends.” The owners of Cup O’ Joe acquired it after raising funds for Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin; A variety of memorabilia reminiscent of the “Friends” television show is available for sale; A variety of coffee cups are displayed on the walls. These large cups are perfect for a long and satisfying cup of coffee.

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Early spring landscaping tips During the cold months of winter, many people stare longingly out of the window dreaming of spring and time spent outdoors.

For those with green thumbs, images of tending to the garden and other aspects of their landscapes no doubt dominate such daydreams.

Draw inspiration from those budding crocuses and daffodils pushing through the last remnants of snow and employ these tips to prepare for the upcoming gardening season.

• One of the first steps is to apply a preemergent weed killer to get a head start knocking out weeds that can plague the lawn during the growing season. Killing weeds at the roots early on can mean far fewer hassles in spring and summer, and may prevent new generations of weeds from cropping up each year.

• While it may be tempting to take a prematurely warm day as a sign that spring is in full force and purchase a bunch of annuals, it’s better to know the last of the possible frost dates (check “The Farmer’s Almanac”); otherwise, you may waste time and money planting flowers or vegetables only to have them zapped by another frosty day.

• Amend the soil so that it is the right

consistency — just crumbling when lifting it. Soil that is too muddy after spring thaw can harden, making it difficult for plants to flourish later on. Speak with representatives at a local lawn and garden center about which types of amendments you can add to the soil in your particular area to enrich it.

• Lawn and garden experts at The Home Depot suggest filling in bare patches of lawn now by mixing a few shovelfuls of soil with grass seed. Then apply this patch to the bare areas, water, and continue to care for the area until the spot fills in.

• Spend a day in the garage or shed tending to the lawn mower and other gardening equipment. Clean all tools and ensure that everything works, repairing parts as needed.

• Give outdoor entertaining spaces a good scrubbing, clearing away dirt and grime that may have accumulated over the winter. Use a leaf blower to blow away any leftover leaves.

• Check if the front porch, railings or decking need painting and/or staining. Tackle these projects when the weather is cooler so everything will be ready for those peak spring days.

• Think about any annuals you might want to plant in the landscape this year that

will complement any existing shrubbery or perennials. Come up with a theme so that the entire yard is cohesive.

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their HVAC equipment. While Bill Norem started the company as Westenn Mechanical Contractors and spent the Here in the Midwest, where we are faced with a variety of weather conditions next 50 years building the business and its fine reputation, in 2019 he decided it from the cold of winter to the very hot was time to retire. days of summer, our heating and air conditioning systems are one of the most It was at that time that Ray Alberth also decided that it was time for a change important parts of our home. No one in his life. He was ready to purchase his wants their furnace to stop working on a own business after working as a manager very cold day with snow falling rapidly. for a heating and air conditioning Nor are they happy to have the air company for more than 20 years. conditioner stop working on a 90-degree Together with a friend Randy Smith, they day. began to look for an established company Because of our climate conditions, it with a good reputation to purchase. One is important that homeowners maintain their heating and air conditioning systems such company was Westenn.

For Alberth it was a bit like coming and have a reliable heating, ventilation, home. He had worked for Westenn for and air conditioning contractor to turn to about 3½ years early in his career. when in need and to provide the regular On January 2, 2020, Ray officially maintenance the systems need. became an owner and the manager of Since 1969 many home and business owners have placed their faith in Westenn Westenn.

“Our goal is to continue to provide for installation and maintenance of CORRESPONDENT

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the best service to our customers,” Alberth said. “We continue to offer service for residential, commercial, and industrial needs.”

Maintenance is key According to Alberth, the biggest mistake home owners and businesses make is not maintaining their equipment. “An annual maintenance cleaning and filter replacement lessens the chance of a furnace breakdown. Too often owners don’t change filters as needed or use the wrong filter for their equipment, leaving the filters clogged and putting stress on the equipment,” Alberth said. “Homeowners sometimes try to use the least expensive filters which may not be appropriate for their equipment.”

When purchasing a new furnace or air conditioner, it is important to select a quality brand that will provide quality service.

“Furnaces, if they are properly installed and cared for will usually last at least 1415 years if properly maintained,” Alberth said. “One should not change a furnace just because it is old, only if it isn’t working properly and an HVAC technician has thoroughly checked it out and found it to be not working or repairable.”

Westenn is a distributor for Lennox and Armstrong furnaces. Armstrong furnaces are made by Lenox and have one unique feature. They are the only ones to have a stainless steel heat exchanger.

The major furnace makers all have territorial agreements so it is important to check out the dealer who has the furnace that would be best for your home. Westenn recommends their Lenox or Armstrong line for the best in heating for residential homes.

“For our commercial projects we often use Trane furnaces,” he added.

While purchasing a brand name is important perhaps just as important if not more so is the installation and having the unit properly sized for your home. “If the unit is undersized it won’t work well as there will be too much stress on the unit,” added Alberth. “That is also true if it is oversized as it will put out too much heat for the space and shut off early. It may put extreme stress on the furnace.”

It is important to choose a company with a stellar reputation and years of experience in fitting the furnace and creating the proper sized pipes that are fabricated specifically for the job for the perfect fit.

Heating systems vary There are basically two types of heating systems used in today’s houses, the furnace and the boiler. The furnace uses hot air, which comes through the vents to warm the home. A boiler uses hot water that moves through piping into radiators in each room to distribute heat.

In older homes the boiler system was used for years and often had large radiators nearly four feet high in each room. Today the boiler system in many houses has a small radiator on the baseboard.

“Often when we work on a house that is being remodeled or having an addition added there is a change in the furnace system,” said Alberth.

We often think of a house having one furnace to heat it but often in larger homes there is more than one furnace. The home may be zoned with one furnace for each floor or for a specific section of the home.

Each furnace has its own temperature controls. They may have one to turn the heat down in the bedrooms when the children are going to bed yet keep the family room warm while the adults are still awake.

“We are currently working on a large house on Geneva Lake that has seven FROM TOP: Ray Alberth purchased Westenn Heating and Air Conditioning from Bill Norem, whom he worked for early in his career, in January; A fabricated fitting to be used in the installation of a new heating system is seen here. Each fitting must be made specifically for the individual heating system.

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Many considerations There was a time when people simply purchased a furnace of the correct size for the home. Today there are many choices starting with the efficiency rating. Westenn recommends a 95% efficient furnace to provide the best heating at the most cost efficient operation.

There are a variety of furnaces that work at different capacities to give your home the best comfort. A single stage furnace wastes energy.

“They run at full capacity then stop and turn on again at full capacity,” Alberth said. “It is like driving your car at 100 miles per hour then stopping and then again putting the pedal to the floor as fast as it can go.

It will heat up to the desired

temperature but then will cool off before starting again and will use more fuel.”

The two-stage furnace that is 95% efficient works a little differently. The furnace can operate at full speed when the weather is really cold or it can operate at a lower rate when the home only needs a little boost of heat.

“Again this can be compared to the gas pedal in your automobile,” Alberth said. “The furnace will go at full speed when it needs to provide a large amount of heat during a cold spell. When it is not as cold outside the furnace will work at a slower rate thus conserving fuel. Much like the amount of pressure you place on your gas pedal when you are driving in a 30 mph zone.”

Thermostats have changed There was a time when almost everyone had a simple thermostat that was set to the temperature they wished to achieve in their home and it would allow the home to warm to that temperature.

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more choices when choosing the thermostat.

“There are now a variety of programmable thermostats that will make your house comfortable,” Alberth said. “One of these can be programmed to turn the heat down at night and for it to automatically go up in the morning so the family awakens to a warm house.

“The newer thermostats can also be programmed into your smart phone so that you can adjust the temp in your home from wherever you may be,” he added “These thermostats work on wi-fi and will send you low or high temperature alerts if your equipment breaks down. My favorite is the Escobee brand because of the ease of operation.”

For most homeowners changing the batteries in their thermostats and their furnace filters as well as having a professional cleaning on a yearly basis should keep a furnace and air conditioning unit in good condition.

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Tree planting tips for Arbor Day Arbor Day, an April holiday that celebrates the planting and caring for trees, is a popular time for homeowners to add new trees to their landscapes. Before doing this, however, homeowners should consider advice from expert arborists to ensure the trees’ longevity.

“Too often, consumers waste hundreds of dollars on trees that will die because they were planted too deep,” cautions Tchukki Andersen, staff arborist with the Tree Care Industry Association.

“Proper planting is absolutely essential for the success of a transplanted tree,” says Andersen. “Using quality plants and following up with good tree care practices, such as watering, pruning and fertilizing, will not save a poorly planted tree. The most common mistake is planting the root ball too deep.”

Andersen advises consumers to follow these planting guidelines: • Measure the height and diameter of the root ball or root spread.

• Dig the hole just deep enough to allow the first structural root to be at level grade. The diameter of the hole should be two to three times the diameter of the root ball or root spread.

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• Set the tree on undisturbed solid ground in the center of the hole. The tree should be planted so that the root flare, the base of the tree trunk where the roots begin to “flare-out,” will be visible above grade.

• Backfill with soil from the planting hole, using water to pack or settle the soil around the root ball. Do not tamp soil by stepping on it.

• Mulch the planting area with two to four inches of an organic, composted mulch such as wood chips. Do not mulch up to or against the trunk. Start the mulch six inches away from the tree trunk.

• Trees should be pruned after planting to remove broken, damaged, diseased or dead branches.

• Stake and/or protect the trunk of the tree if there is a real potential for wind damage or lawn mower injury. Remove the guy wires (string, rope, wire or other ties used with supports) when the staking is no longer needed or the tree could be injured or even killed from girdling by the wire.

• Prune to develop a good branch structure once the tree has become established in its new home, usually one to three years after planting. Never remove more than 25 percent of total foliage in one year. (Depending on the tree and its condition, some arborists advocate capping pruning at an even lower percentage.)

• Fertilizing is not recommended at the time of planting.

Homeowners can purchase trees packaged in three common forms: 1. Bare-root plants may be sold with the roots tightly packed in a moisture-retaining medium that is wrapped with paper or plastic, or with roots loosely covered by a moist packing medium. Roots must be adequately moistened prior to planting.

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Water features grow in popularity BUT PROPER ANNUAL MAINTENANCE IS KEY, EXPERTS SAY Homeowners can employ many different design techniques to create one-of-a-kind properties. Adding a water feature to a landscape is one such technique.

Water gardens, koi ponds or fountains have been home landscaping trends for the past several years. Although water features can add an element of relaxation to landscapes, such features require maintenance to keep them attractive and running properly.

The right design

Homeowners should create a water feature design that is fitting with the scale and style of their homes while also keeping their lifestyles in mind. Ponds are popular water features and, like pools, come in both in-ground and above-ground styles.

Above-ground ponds are easier and faster to build than in-ground ponds and may be safer options for parents of young children.

Streams and waterfalls also are popular and can make use of natural variations in property grading. Fountains can be freestanding structures or a component of a pond or another body of water.

Recognize that the location of the water feature can impact its maintenance. For example, a fountain or pond located directly under deciduous trees will require more frequent cleaning to remove leaf and tree debris. Ponds that receive direct sunlight may have more pronounced algae growth.

Homeowners should work with a skilled water garden expert in planning the feature’s design and location with safety and upkeep in mind.

Maintain pumps

Water features require the constant flow of water to prevent stagnation and proliferation of mosquito and other insect larvae. That requires a pump to push the water around. According to Grounds Maintenance, a green industry professionals resource, the pump should be securely situated on level ground so that vibrations will not cause the pump to move around and eventually loosen fittings.

Even pumps protected by an intake filter or screen can become clogged with debris. It’s necessary to routinely inspect the screen and the pump filter and remove any obstructions. Otherwise, the pump motor can overheat and malfunction.

Keep in mind that debris also may include animal life, such as frogs, snakes, turtles — anything that may be drawn to the water feature.

Finding balance

The wrong balance of conditions in the water can cause problems. According to the experts at This Old House, algae can be the root of all evil in garden features.

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of water levels also can help. Water features that are not meant to become wildlife habitats may benefit from a mild sanitizer to keep algae at bay. A thorough cleaning of liners at the end of the season to eliminate materials that build up on the bottom can help, too.

Winter preparation

When colder weather arrives, homeowners must decide if they want to keep the water feature running or shut it down. Many experts say smaller ponds should be drained, cleaned and left empty until spring. This is also a time to cut back the dead plant material and remove any tropicals from the water. Remove pumps and drain water feature lines so they can overwinter without freezing.

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“Our focus is protecting the natural areas, waterways and virgin forests of Walworth County,” she said. “There are 1,700 land trusts all over the country whose goal is to protect these important lands and help slow down the effects of climate change.”

GLC has accomplished that through two significant projects in recent months.

The first such effort occurred last October with the purchase of 32 acres – that features an oak forest and kettle pond – in the Town

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Thus, it’s called Bromley Woods, which was bought with private donations as well as grants from the DNR’s Knowles Nelson Stewardship Fund and Pheasants Forever.

“It is an extraordinary oak forest on a property that the family has owned since 1844,” Yancey said. “They have been good custodians of land that protects an important wildlife habitat, especially for migratory birds, so we are grateful to them.”

The most recent project came to fruition in January, when the conservancy completed a 556-acre conservation easement agreement with Ron Piening, a retired DNR employee who started buying the parcels in the towns of Darien and Richmond in 1965.

Named the Holzinger Memorial Preserve after his father’s family, the property includes 270 acres of woodland (featuring a remnant oak forest), 240 acres of agricultural land and a dozen kettle ponds.

It also is home to several endangered species and species of concern in the Badger State, such as the Blanding turtle and the massasauga rattlesnake.

Under this arrangement, Piening and GLC staff will work together in planning and restoring the preserve in which the former has planted hundreds of native and adventure trees.

Part of the plan eventually is to turn the farmland into natural grassland.

“This easement was the largest by a land trust in Wisconsin or Illinois in 2019,” Yancey said. “In this kind of situation it’s up to the landowner to decide what and how much they want to open up to the public.”

Regardless, the preserve is a huge win for Piening and the conservancy, which has protected more than 2,700 acres in Walworth County since 1977 and manages three nature preserves – Bromley Woods becomes its fourth in mid-May. The KLMT also has tackled numerous efforts.

It owns four preserves totaling 100 acres throughout the county: Turtle Creek in the Town of Darien, Beulah Bluff near East Troy, Jackson Creek south of Elkhorn and Petersen Island Woods in Lauderdale Lakes.

It also has three conservation easement agreements, not to mention it partners with the DNR to care for Beulah Bog and with

FOR MORE INFO: For more information about the Kettle Moraine Land Trust, call 262-9497211 or visit www.kmlandtrust.org.

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“We try to schedule events and rotate workdays at our four preserve locations every year,” Rajsky said.

FROM TOP: This is a picturesque view at Bromley Woods, a combined 40 acres that Although this year’s annual hands-on and will become the Geneva Lake Conservancy’s educational event with Elkhorn Area High fourth preserve in mid-May; Elkhorn Area High School students may not happen in late April, School students listen to a wildlife ecologist KLMT hopes to complete a new quarterfrom the DNR in the Lauderdale Lakes mile trail that parallels Oak Park Road at its Community Center after doing fieldwork in May Petersen Island property.

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Brandon said they also liked the idea of creating a tangible product that is from Waterford.

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LOCAL PRODUCTS ONLY The Begotkas plan to produce vodka and flavored vodka at the Waterford distillery and they have contracted with 45th Parallel Distillery in New Richmond to provide bourbon for the establishment.

“Bourbon has to be aged and because we don’t have our permit yet, we need to have it produced there so it’s ready for when we open,” Brandon said.

The distillery will serve its vodkas and bourbon onsite along with craft sodas.

“We’ll be offering both alcoholic and non-alcoholic craft drinks,” Brandon said.

But more importantly to the Begotkas is to provide a family friendly atmosphere where every feels welcome.

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The Waterford Stillhouse won’t serve food, but patrons will be welcome to bring food in from local establishments or even have food delivered. The distillery will only have its own products for sale.

“We will hold a liquor license and offer the products we make onsite, but we won’t have outside alcohol or beer or wine,” Brandon said.

EXPLORING WATERFORD The Begotkas also have plans to offer patrons an “Explore Waterford” manual to get to know the downtown area.

“With the new village ordinance, people can walk around with their drinks and check out the downtown,” Brandon said.

“We’re also going to have fishing poles people can check out to fish in the river and nets for the kids to catch butterflies and frogs. We want them to connect with the nature of this area as well as each other.

Brandon said work on the exterior of the building, at 228 E. Main St., will begin soon with interior work to follow with the goal to be up and running sometime this summer.

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are from noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, but we’re still calling this a soft open for now. But we are open.”

Even with the soft opening, the public has turned out in droves to try the new restaurant.

“Every seat was full for dinner last weekend,” Rohrer said last week. “Both days we were packed.

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Now we just need to make the pizzas faster.”

Rohrer said the goal is to expand the restaurants hours in the coming weeks and months, but acknowledged with the uncertainty of the COVID-19 response, which was ramping up when he was interviewed for this story in mid-March, they wouldn’t know for sure how that would look.

“But we encourage online ordering at getsauced.pizza,” he said. “We do carry out, so people can order and just stop in and pick up their pizzas.”

He added that the staff is constantly sanitizing every surface of the restaurant.

“All the time, everything you can touch,” he said. “We’re doing all we can, but at some point you just have to live your life. As a community we have to make sure we help each other and not get lost in this panic.”

At the moment, Rohrer said they are still looking to fully staff the restaurant while they expand their offerings.

FROM TOP: Sauced owner Justin Rohrer prepares a couple of pizzas on a recent afternoon.

The new East Troy pizzeria is open from noon to 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays with plans to expand service in the near future; Piping hot and fresh from the wood-fired oven, the pizza at Sauced in East Troy features organic and locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.

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“We need staff, I don’t have enough people to keep up,” he said. “Last weekend I made 72 dough balls and sold out each day.”

Rohrer said the dough used for the pizza crust takes two days to make.

“It has a long fermentation, which increases digestibility and tastes great, but once we run out, we run out,” he said.

The pizza at Sauced is a Neapolitanstyle, Rohrer said, with a thin crust on the bottom and a “puffy rim.”

“Our sauce is an organic tomato sauce from California,” Rohrer said. “We tested a lot of them and thought this one had the best flavor.”

The pizzeria features a wood-fired oven that cooks the pizzas in about a minute to a minute and a half, Rohrer said.

“I’ve traveled all around the country

and one thing I did was visit a lot of wood-fired pizza places,” he said. “When we decided to build this about five years ago, the long-term plan was for a pizzeria and I knew I wanted a wood oven.

“Plus, who doesn’t like a wood-fired pizza? It has such a unique history and great flavor. It’s such a unique product.”

Rohrer is in the process of setting up wine and beer options to go with the soft drinks the restaurant offers.

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Sauced also has something special for anyone with a sweet tooth. The restaurant features hand-made, organic gelato.

“We have a limited menu for that right now too, but we’re planning on expanding to about 10 to 12 flavors of gelato and sorbet at a time,” Rohrer said.

“We’re making it in house, which, of course, takes time, but it’s worth it,” he said. “Just like with our pizzas, it’s all in small batches and were working on how to streamline the process, keep the quality and reduce labor, which is always a challenge.”

The public has warmly welcomed the new pizzeria, Rohrer said, and he appreciates every order, hoping to expand the offerings soon.

“We’ll have salads and appetizers coming as time goes on,” he said. “People should stop by and check us out. We’re easy to find; we’re the yellow building with the pink awning on the square, you can’t miss us.”

Sauced is at 2886 Main St., East Troy.

For more information, visit getsauced. pizza or call 262-642-1639.

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State parks, trails remain open Amidst an onslaught of closures in response to the coronavirus, Wisconsin State Parks and Trails will remain open to the public, the Department of Natural Resources announced recently.

However, public facilities other than restrooms, including campgrounds, will be closed to the public.

The DNR noted it continues to receive the most up-to-date information and will adjust operations as conditions change, so check before visiting a state park to ensure it remains open.

The department will continue to monitor on-the-ground circumstances each day to determine if park closures become necessary, a press release states.

Parks, law enforcement and property staff will be diligently ensuring groups larger than 10 do not congregate and will provide routine sweeps of state park system properties.

The Geneva Lakes area includes two state parks: Big Foot Beach, 1550 S. Lake Shore Dr., Lake Geneva; and Richard Bong Recreational Area, 26313 Burlington Rd., Kansasville.

Here are the latest updates from the DNR as of late March: Here is the latest: • Entrance fees are waived.

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remain open given there are enough resources, cleaning supplies and access to personal protective equipment for staff to maintain them.

• All state park offices, visitor centers, and non-essential buildings are closed for the duration of the public health emergency • Properties will continue to be staffed and outdoor recreational opportunities (hiking, trails, fishing, hunting, etc.) remain open.

• Boat launches at state parks remain open. Fees for boat launches in Wisconsin State Parks are also waived.

• All campsites (individual, group, and indoor) are closed through at least April 30.

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• No new camping reservations will be taken for dates prior to June 1, 2020.

• Customer service representatives continue to provide service via phone at 1-888-936-7463 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

• All current regulations apply for hunting, trapping, and fishing seasons.

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