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January events calendar......................................... 4 Lake Geneva Winterfest....................................... 5 Local sculpting team won it all in 2018...........................11 Curling – a sweeping success......................................... 13 A hero for Wisconsin......................................17 University offers ‘Beer 101’..................................... 20 Health and Fitness 2019................................. 21 Real food, real fresh...................................... 27 Are you fiscally fit?..................................... 29 The Bottle Shop to host wine pairing........................... 31 Winter fun guide............................................ 37 Area skiing options abound............................. 41

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A masterpiece in snow An exquisitely detailed sculpture of a viking takes shape during a previous U.S. National Snow Sculpting Competition as part of Lake Geneva’s Winterfest. The sculptures made from the fragile and fleeting medium are the stars of the weeklong celebration as they beckon visitors to the lakefront to take in the annual spectacle. For more on Winterfest see the feature story beginning on page 5.

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Gingerbread House Display – Enjoy displays of area residents’ gingerbread houses at Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, Upper Level, 7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva. Gingerbread houses will be made by professionals, amateurs, adults and children.

Guests will have the opportunity to vote for the best one online. Info: www.grandgeneva. com.

1 Pajama Jam Brunch – Families can enjoy a brunch and dance party in their pajamas before the Polar Plunge from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in The Ridge Hotel, W4240 WI-50, Lake Geneva. The cost is $45 for adults, $20 for kids. The event will include an artisan fare, a Bloody Mary Bar and a DJ in Crafted Americana. Reservations are required. Info: 262-249-3832 1 Trolley Tour of Lights – Ride on the Grand Geneva Trolley and tour all of the decorations every hour from 5 to 8 p.m. at Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, Upper Level, 7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva.

Tickets are $2 per person for non-resort guests. Riders will meet at the concierge desk. Info: 262-248-8811 ext. 3782.

1-8 Winter Show and Artsy Holiday Market – View all of the artwork and unique items for sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Gallery 223, 223 Broad St., Lake Geneva.

Info: www.genevalakeartsfoundation.org.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Cribbage

League – Play cribbage from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Sperino’s Little Italy Dining Room, 720 N. Wisconsin St., Elkhorn. Info: 262-723-4976

12, 19, 26 Indoor Season

Whitewater City Market – The market will be open from 9 a.m. to noon in the Community Room at Irvin L. Young Memorial Library, 431 W. Center St., Whitewater. Info: 262-473-0530.

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Black from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door if available. Info: www. walworthcountyfair.com.

13, 20 Local Craft Market – Enjoy and shop local crafters from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Bottle Shop, 617 W. Main St., Lake Geneva. Info: www.thebottleshoplakegeneva. com.

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Wednesday Date Night – This event will feature a four-course romantic dinner menu from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Baker House, 327 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva.

Tickets are $25 per person or $50 a couple.

Reservations are required. Info: 262-2484700

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Hot Chocolate Fest – Third annual Hot Chocolate Fest from 5 to 8 p.m. at Echo Park, 589 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington. Info: www.burlingtonchamber.org.

19 Pink Floyd Tribute: Think Floyd – Hear Think Floyd from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door if available. Info: www. walworthcountyfair.com 22, 25, 29

Cooking Class – Learn how to make different meals form 6:15 to 9 p.m. at The Black Sheep, 210 W. Whitewater St., Whitewater. Prices range from $30 and more, depending on the class. Info: 262-4584751

25 Night Golf – Enjoy glow in the dark golf from 9 to 11:30 p.m. at Hawk’s View Golf Club, 7377 Krueger Road, Lake Geneva. The format for this event is a four-person best position scramble. The cost is $20 per player and includes nine holes on Barn Hollow, LED golf ball and prizes for first, fourth and eighth places. Info: www.hawksviewgolfclub.com 26-31 Winterfest – This event will take

place throughout Lake Geneva. Info: www. visitlakegeneva.com

3, 10, 17, 24 Guided Meditation Ongoing events Night – Open to all people ages 16 years or older from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. at The Infinity Center, 5 E. Walworth St., Elkhorn. Info: www. theinfinitycenter.net.

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Magic and Comedy Show – watch a 60-minute family-friendly illusion show at Magic Morgan’s Little Magic Theatre, 231 Cook St., Lake Geneva. Tickets are $24.95 for adults, $22.95 for seniors ages 55 and older and $20.95 for children. Jan. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 12, 19, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31. For show times and more info: www.littlemagictheatre. com.

Dancing Horses Show – Enjoy the hour and a half-long show at The Dancing Horses Museum, 5065 Highway 50, Delavan. Jan. 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 16, 19, 20. For show times and more info: www.thedancinghorses.com The calendar of events is compiled from a variety of sources including Visit Lake Geneva and the Walworth County Visitors Bureau and contains events available as of press time. Although we make every attempt to provide accurate information regarding area events, dates and times may change or events may be cancelled. We suggest you go to visitlakegeneva.com or visitwalworthcounty.com prior to making travel plans.

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Winterfest is a time to embrace outdoor fun

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he Lake Geneva area becomes a winter wonderland filled with exciting indoor and outdoor activities during Winterfest, which runs from Jan. 26 through Feb. 3.

The yearly festival gets people out of their January slumber and returns some of the excitement that they experienced during the holidays.

Favorite activities return along the shore of Geneva Lake and throughout the community that appeal to visitors of all ages.

Two lakefront activities make their debut at Winterfest.

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An elephant plays with a bird in this snow sculpture from a previous Winterfest snow sculpting competition. The national competition is a highlight of the annual festival.

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Located on Riviera Beach will be the Ice Castle, a frozen phenomenon said to bring fairy tales to life. The castle is built using hundreds of thousands of icicles hand placed by professional ice artists. The icicles are replaced daily as needed.

Myriad paths travel through the sculpture, which includes icecarved tunnels, slides and beautiful fountains. Also inside are LED lights embedded in breathtaking sculptures and the ice castle’s walls, which add a gorgeous glow.

Traveling through the ice castles is reminiscent of taking a trip through the movie “Frozen.” Those who have been on Wrigley Drive in the past month cannot have missed

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this beautiful addition to the lakefront.

Tickets are best purchased in advance online at www.icecastles.com.

Hovercrafts will make their first appearance on the lakefront during Winterfest on Jan. 26. “Hovercrafts are vessels that float on air and are powered by air,� said Joe Tominaro, director of marketing and development for Visit Lake Geneva.

Hovercraft rides will be available to the public from noon to 2 p.m. Tickets may be purchased on-site: $20 for adults, $15 for children 12 and younger.

From 2 to 4 p.m., watch the hovercrafts skimming over the lake as they compete in the Hovercraft Challenge, making their way through a challenging obstacle course.

At 3:30, a world speed record will be attempted to break the current official time in the Guinness Book of

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Part of the fun of attending Winterfest is watching the sculptors transform a block of snow into a detailed work of art. These children watch as the sculptor works on his design.

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A snow sculptor puts the finishing touches on his winter creation.

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World Records. The event will end with a lighted regatta on Geneva Lake.

Snow sculpting returns

For many visitors, Winterfest’s main event is the annual National Snow Sculpting Championship in which teams of expert snow sculptors turn large mounds of snow into intricate sculptures. The competition is held in front of the Riviera and continues into Flat Iron Park.

Teams have qualified by winning state titles. The competition will begin on Jan. 30. Over the next few days, onlookers may see some of the artists, working through the night by flashlight if needed, as the mounds of snow are transformed.

On Feb. 2 from 11a.m. to 1 p.m., visitors may vote for their favorite sculpture for the People’s Choice Award. Pick up ballots at the Riviera Ballroom starting at 10 a.m. and return them by 1 p.m. Awards will be announced at 3 p.m.

In Flat Iron Park, there also will be an area of snow sculptures created by local children.

Other events

On Jan. 27 a variety of events will be held throughout the area.

Do you think one needs to be in Alaska to view or participate in dog sled races? Not so. Winterfest has its own version. Travel to the Grand Geneva Mountain Top Chalet to view this human dog sled race.

Six people will take on all of the roles of a typical dog sled. Four will become sled pullers, replacing those beautiful Alaskan huskies. One will be a sled rider and the other the sled pusher. All sleds and harnesses are provided by Grand Geneva.

Teams must register ahead of time. Contact the chalet for more information and to register.

Hawk’s View Golf Club on Krueger Road will be the home of the fourth annual chili cook-off, which involves more than just chili. It will be held

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Exquisite detail as shown in this sculpture is the hallmark of the frozen creations that are part of the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Competition.

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This year a new activity will be enjoyed on Geneva Lake during Winterfest – hovercrafts. Visitors will have a chance to catch a ride or sit back and watch them speed around an obstacle course and attempt to break the world record for speed.

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Chili sampling begins at 11:30 a.m. and continues until it’s gone. Tasters may vote for the People’s Choice Award.

That day features many other activities.

A Bloody Mary bar opens at 11 a.m. The Barnacles will entertain from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The kids will enjoy the hot cocoa bar and make s’mores by the fire. Enjoy face painting, a beanbag toss, miniature golf and other kidfriendly activities.

If weather permits, bring a sled and enjoy zipping down Hawk’s View’s big hill. It’s $10 for those age 10 and older and free for kids 9 and younger. A family of four is $25. Come for activities after 1 p.m. without chili tasting for $5.

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Humans take on all the roles in the sled dog races, becoming pullers, riders and pushers.

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The traditional Winterfest Souper Family Night at Harbor Shore will once again offer a tasty treat for participants and will benefit the local food pantry. Restaurants will offer a variety of excellent soups from 5 to 8 p.m.

Each person must donate at least two nonperishable items or pay a $4 cash donation.

Each participant will be given a taste of five soups.

Other activities will include music, balloon animals, jokes and an interactive game show.

On Jan. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m., the Riviera Ballroom will offer music, comedy and magic.

Music by Unhitch’d will fill the air, and a magic and illusion show by popular local magician Tristan Crist will keep everyone mesmerized as the audience wonders “how does he do it?”

Snacks and drinks will be available. The first drink is included in the ticket price of $10.

The Cocoa Crawl is planned on Feb. 1. The free event takes visitors through downtown Lake Geneva in search of hot cocoa and other chocolate treats. It begins at the Geneva Theater, where participants will check in and receive a map and list of the participating businesses. Visit them for your hot cocoa.

Return to the theater to vote on your favorite.

The theater also will be hosting a meet and greet with Elsa and Ana from the popular movie “Frozen” for those who participate in the Cocoa Crawl. A free showing of the movie follows.

For those interested, helicopter rides will be given from the shore of Geneva Lake on Feb. 2 and 3.

For more information about Winterfest, visit www.visitlakegeneva.com or contact any of the venues.

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LOCAL SCULPTOR HELPED STATE CLAIM NATIONAL TITLE IN 2018

For someone who was participating in just his second official competition, Mike Austin wasn’t necessarily expecting that he and his teammates would emerge as winners of the U.S. National Snow Sculpting competition in early 2018.

But that’s just what happened for Austin, of Burlington, and fellow snow sculptors Joshua Jakubowski, Grafton, and Bob Lechtenberg, Hartland, who made up the Wisconsin 1 team at the competition held during Lake Geneva’s 2018 Winterfest.

“I knew I would get to Lake Geneva to compete, but I didn’t think it would happen this quick,” Austin said. “It’s a big honor and really humbling.”

The trio’s creation, dubbed “Your Move,” was not only judged best by a panel of fellow competitors, but it also took home the People’s Choice Award, which garners thousands of votes from visitors to Winterfest.

The team prevailed in a contest that included 14 other teams featuring the best snow sculptors from Alaska to Maine, according to Austin.

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The winning sculpture featured a large octopus engaged in a game of chess with a crab. The creation included several chess pieces, some coral, a sea anemone and a seahorse all done in a fine detail that defies the medium.

“It starts out as an idea and the idea gets put on paper before it becomes a sculpture,” Austin said.

“We’re very proud of the piece. It turned out better that we imagined in

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This creation – dubbed “Your Move” – featured an octopus playing chess with a crab

and garnered first place as well as the People’s Choice Award in the 2018 U.S. National Snow Sculpting Contest in Lake Geneva.

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The Wisconsin 1 snow sculpting team of Bob Lechtenberg, Joshua Jakubowski and Mike Austin pose with their first-place awards at the conclusion of the U.S. National Snow Sculpting competition in Lake Geneva in February 2018.

a lot of respects.”

The teams started at 10 a.m. on a Wednesday and had to be finished by 11 a.m.

Saturday. Some of the teams worked through the night in frigid temperatures to finish their sculptures. That was the case with Jakubowski and Lechtenberg, who worked through the final night.

Austin said he left to get some sleep about 3 a.m. Saturday but returned around 6 a.m. to help the trio finish. “I wouldn’t be there without my teammates.”

“It was ideal conditions – a little cold,” he added. “(Which is) good for the snow, but bad for the artists.”

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Austin, who has organized

the chocolate carving contest for Burlington’s ChocolateFest in recent years, has dabbled in ice and snow sculpting for the past five years or so.

In 2015 and 2016 he did snow sculptures for Grand Geneva Resort during Lake Geneva’s annual Winterfest – a moose on skis the first year and ice skaters the next.

Then in 2017 he, Jakubowski and Lechtenberg joined forces to compete in the state contest in Fond du Lac and came away as winners. With the victory came a bid to enter the national competition in Lake Geneva.

“I’ve been immersing myself in the medium the last five years,” Austin said. “I felt I was ready to compete at the state level.”

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by Jason Arndt STAFF WRITER

or some people, curling is more than just a sport, it is a way for them to socialize.

The social sport, according to the United States Curling Association, is an activity where players slide 42-pound granite stones down a sheet of ice toward a target, known as the “house.”

Using a broom, players sweep the ice to increase the distance or direct the stone’s path toward the target.

Players, or teams, score more points against a competitor by positioning their stone closer to the target.

David Bemus, of Twin Lakes, has been involved in curling for more than 20 years and said scoring is similar to bocce ball.

Bemus, whose wife, Gail Armstrong, also plays, said the two were introduced to the sport many years ago.

“Gail has been playing this since junior high; she started with her family in Highland Park,” Bemus said. “I have been maybe in this sport for about 27 years. I started in 1992 at the Chicago Curling Club in Northbrook.”

The two, meanwhile, hone their skills as members of the Racine Curling Club.

Armstrong said curling, which is a sanctioned Olympic sport, is more common in Wisconsin than people believe.

“As a matter of fact, it is not that rare; there are 34 curling clubs in the state of Wisconsin,” she said. “There are 34 curling clubs in the country known as the Soviet Union, and they are in the Olympics.”

A granite stone sits near the target at the Racine Curling Club.

The Racine Curling Club, one of only three in Southeast Wisconsin, has drawn members from communities west of Interstate 94, notably Racine and Kenosha counties.

Additionally, one member travels to the club from Lake County, Ill., Armstrong said.

“We have lots of members that are from west of Interstate 94.

My team is from Twin Lakes. There are several people from the Burlington area,” she said.

“People come pretty darn far.”

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At the Racine Curling Club, where there are more than 100 members, Armstrong said the social environment and quality ice surface brings people in.

She compares the lure to golf courses, noting golfers seek an ideal playing surface, which the Racine Curling Club has.

“Curling is a very social sport and the reason that many people belong to the Racine Curling Club is that we have quality ice. It is like golf courses; you want to have a good surface.”

Bemus agreed, adding the club caters to people of all ages regardless of athletic ability.

Bemus said one member is 87 years old.

“It is a sport for all ages. Once you get the fundamentals down, you can curl anywhere and with anybody,” he said. “That is the beauty of this. It is a wonderful sport.”

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interested in taking on the sport.

These events, which typically happen on Sundays, consist of watching a video and receiving instruction from someone such as Chris Rank.

Rank, of Round Lake, Ill., is one of many instructors teaching newcomers the craft.

According to Bemus, instruction takes anywhere from 90 minutes to two hours.

“What that is, is a brief two-hour introduction to curling,” he said, adding prospective members watch a video before they take the ice.

“The video tells you all of the techniques in curling,” he said.

Unlike the Olympics, where professionals make the sport appear easy, Bemus said curling could present a challenge for some people.

However, anyone can tackle the challenge, he said.

“The funniest thing people say is that the people on television make it look simple,” he said. “But then they get out there and use muscles they have never used before.

“There is good cardiovascular exercise with the sweeping,” he said.

“You can get your physical exercise here, and you can meet some new people, so it is camaraderie,” he said.

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Since last year’s Winter Olympics, when Madison’s Matt Hamilton garnered a gold medal for the United States, people have become more aware of the sport.

The awareness, said Armstrong, has led to an influx of new members.

“We have more than 100 members,” she said. “We gained about 25 new people as a result of last year’s Olympics.”

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The Racine Curling Club offers the needed equipment for anyone looking to try the sport.

Equipment consists of granite stones, a broom, sliders for the

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Matt Margosian, of Racine, prepares to send the stone toward the target during a game at the Racine Curling Club.

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feet, with gloves and specialized pants optional.

Bemus and Armstrong each recommend arriving to any curling club with a clean pair of tennis shoes and loose-fitting clothes.

For people looking to buy their own equipment, prices vary based on what each person seeks, but brooms typically cost anywhere from $70 to $135.

“You can buy as little, or as much, as you want,” he said.

Because the Racine Curling Club operates on volunteers, membership dues are reasonable, Armstrong said.

“It is an all-volunteer club; nobody is paid to do anything at this club,” she said, adding members are responsible for maintenance, cleanup and other tasks.

“Because we do it that way, our dues are very reasonable.”

The annual membership fee for adults is $125, while juniors pay $36.

League play, meanwhile, costs an extra $103 for adults.

Prices are reduced for first- and second-year members.

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David Bemus and his wife, Gail Armstrong, have found joy in curling as members of the Racine Curling Club.

Because there are less than a handful of curling clubs in Southeast Wisconsin, Bemus and Armstrong found Racine’s facility as most convenient because of the drive.

“It comes down to location. There are not that many curling clubs; they are like bowling alleys,” she said. “From where I live in Twin Lakes, I can triangulate three different curling clubs. One is in Northbrook, Ill., the other one is in Janesville and the third one is in Racine.”

“Racine is by far the closest in both miles and in time,” she said. “Janesville is about 10 minutes longer to get to and drive to, and that is essentially farther, even with less traffic.”

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Burlington man is among six soldiers statewide awarded a United Service Organization Heroes of Wisconsin award for 2018.

Capt. Jeffrey Koehler, 36, of the Army National Guard, was issued the award at the USO Wisconsin gala on Oct. 20 at the Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee. However, with Koehler away on his second deployment in the Middle East, his wife, Jamie Koehler, accepted the award on his behalf.

The USO’s Heroes of Wisconsin gala is a blacktie fundraiser to recognize military members and veteran-friendly workplaces statewide.

USO Wisconsin focuses on active military personnel in Wisconsin and helps families stay connected, said USO Wisconsin Executive Director Josh Sova.

Each year, the organization issues one hero award to a

The Koehler family is composed of Jamie Koehler, Jeff Koehler and their sons Issac, 11, and Zak, 9.

Jeffrey Koehler, of Burlington, a Waterford High School graduate, is one of six servicemen statewide to receive a Heroes of Wisconsin award from USO Wisconsin this year.

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“These are the best of our military in Wisconsin,” he said.

The award focuses on a nominee’s military and community service, Sova said. Koehler, who is currently deployed, has shown his dedication by accepting assignments with the National Guard and answering calls for other emergencies in Wisconsin, such as flooding, that require National Guard involvement, he said.

In addition, Koehler works as an electrical engineer at Henneman Engineering Inc. in Waukesha.

Jamie Koehler nominated her husband for the award while attending a Brewers game over Memorial Day, when USO Wisconsin provided complimentary tickets to family members.

Jamie Koehler said she believes the characteristics that earned her husband the award are his honesty, openness and compassion with his soldiers and his family.

She said he treats people respectfully and is shown respect in return.

Jon Ludtke, Jeff Koehler’s best friend for more than 30 years, said Jeff is loyal, reliable, patient, forgiving and funny.

He said Koehler is there whenever he is needed, gives help with no questions asked and always keeps his cool.

Jeff’s mom, Norine Koehler, created a nomination video for the USO.

Capt. Jeffrey Koehler

“Jeff has never let adversity stand in his way,” Norine Koehler said in the video.

Despite losing his father at the age of 13, Jeff Koehler went on to be a leader in high school sports and at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he was president of his fraternity and mentored people who struggled with math. He obtained his electrical engineering degree

from UW-Madison and his master’s degree at the Milwaukee School of Engineering before joining the National Guard, where he earned the rank of lieutenant and later captain.

He was first deployed to Afghanistan four years ago, where he met Travis Legris, who said Koehler considers the well-being of his soldiers above himself in difficult situations.

“Jeff is an excellent leader that remains calm under pressure,” he said.

Jamie Koehler said Jeff’s first deployment lasted about nine months.

This time, she said, he has been gone since March and is expected to come home around January.

Jeff Koehler thanked the USO for the award via video from the Middle East.

“I don’t feel like a hero,” he said. “I’m just serving my country, doing my duty.”

Koehler thanked his wife for her support and the additional work she does while he is away, including caring for their sons Issac, 11, and Zak, 9.

“I try to keep them on their normal routine,” Jamie Koehler said. “They know why he’s gone. They know he’s over there for our country.”

Jamie Koehler said during this deployment she, Isaac and Zak are able to Skype with Jeff about twice a week.

Jeff Koehler is a Milwaukee native who attended Waterford schools and now lives in Burlington.

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UW-Whitewater offers free online class that’s all about the beverage University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Continuing Education is again offering its popular open online course “Beer Matters” in January.

The free online class is open to anyone 21 and older. The class begins Jan. 14 and will explore beer and brewing from prehistoric times to the present.

Lessons will cover brewing around the globe as well as beer in America, from Prohibition to the current popularity of craft brewing.

Karl Brown, assistant professor of history at UW-Whitewater and former professional brewmaster in the U.S. and Europe, will teach the six-week course.

New this year, participants will have a chance to join the instructor, an archaeologist and a local brewing history buff on a virtual expedition in the beer caves of one of Janesville’s historic breweries.

Beer Matters is free, but registration is required. Beer pairings are suggested each week and class lessons will be complemented by optional meet-ups, where classmates have an opportunity to meet each other and the instructor at local beer or brewing venues.

The course will wrap up in February, coinciding with a Brew Expo to be held at the UW-Whitewater Rock County campus in Janesville on Feb. 23. More information on Brew Expo can be found at uww.edu/ce/brew-expo.

Past participants are encouraged to sign up again as the course features new materials, additional meet-up venues and deeper online discussions.

Beer Matters” is free, but registration is required at www.uww.edu/ce/beer-matters.

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Holistic approach

How to develop a healthy body, mind and environment

by Sandra Landen Machaj CORRESPONDENT

SANDRA LANDEN MACHAJ Spirit of Geneva Lakes

A new year means new beginnings and for many it is a time to take stock of our personal health and healthy ways of living.

Through the holiday season, many of us have spent too much time socializing and indulging in high-calorie foods and drinks.

After all who can ignore the rich foods that often become part of the holiday diet and the homemade cookies and desserts that seem to appear wherever one visits?

Regular workout time has fallen by the wayside as often with work and social obligations there just isn’t the time to head for the gym and the weather may prevent one from exercising outdoors. So it is not surprising that many feel tired and sluggish and clothes are a bit tighter.

So as we begin a new year, many of us realize that there is a need to return to a healthy lifestyle. So where to begin?

In January, weight loss programs and gym memberships see a rise in participants as many try to correct the excesses of the previous six weeks. Unfortunately for many, these attempts to create a healthy lifestyle only last for a few weeks.

Now is the time to begin a realistic change in our lives for a healthier life.

Ready to make that change for a healthier you? Here are a few ideas to help you meet your goal.

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If you are ready to make the commitment to exercise but really

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There are few things as relaxing as a spa. This high-end spa available at Doheny Fitness and Spas, with its colored lights and electronic cover is the perfect place to relax after a hard workout.

don’t want to go to a gym or fitness center, a visit to Doheny’s Fitness and Spa will help choose the right equipment for your needs. Having the equipment in your home makes exercising convenient.

Ron Meitz, who has been the manager of Doheny’s in Kenosha for approximately 10 years is well versed in the products available and can advise what will be best to meet your exercise needs. “We carry a variety of brands and types of workout equipment to meet the needs of our customers,” he said. “We carry Body Craft, Bowflex, Body Solid, Schwinn and Spirit brands of workout equipment. Some of the equipment is meant to increase strength while others work on cardio health.”

According to Meitz, cardio is the most popular with treadmills, bikes and steppers leading the way.

Treadmills are often the first piece of equipment that is purchased for home workout. They are easy to use and take the place of outdoor runs or walks on icy snowy days. Having a treadmill at home enables people to squeeze a workout in between the demands of a busy day.

Recumbent stationary bikes are popular for those who have had a recent knee replacement as it puts less stress on the knee and still affords a cardio workout.

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detoxify the body.

Looking to relax and relieve stress? Consider a water spa. Doheny’s carries a variety of spas from top American manufacturers. These include DreamMaker, Vita and Marquis.

In inventory includes basic models to the top of the line hot tubs with all the bells and whistles to help take the tension away.

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Snap Fitness is the answer for those who want to work out regularly but have difficulty attending a fitness center because of their work schedules. When one joins Snap Fitness, there is no excuse for forgoing a workout, as the fitness center is open 24 hours per day.

“While we are only staffed certain hours of the day, each member receives a key that allows them to enter at any time of the day or night,” said Penny Ahl, owner of the Elkhorn Snap Fitness. “The door locks behind them so as not to allow anyone who is not a member to enter.”

Working out is not just walking or running on the treadmill.

Snap Fitness offers a variety of equipment that allows for the workout of all the muscle groups along with a cardio workout to

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Snap Fitness offers a variety of exercise machines that will help you to attain your fitness goal.

The facility is open 24 hours a day for members.

establish a strong and healthy body.

According to Ahl, Snap Fitness can meet all your workout needs as they have a wide variety of machines including those manufactured by Cybex and TRX and all are well maintained for your safety.

Bikes are available for the popular spinning classes that will provide a strong cardio workout.

Through the cold days of winter a facial may be just what is needed to restore your face to a healthy glow. The variety of facials – from a basic treatment to one of the specialty facials designed to enhance a glow and firm skin – are available. Dermaplaning, chemical peels, or waxing services are also available.

Enjoy a single service or make it into a full spa day. For clients

Calladora Spa

Looking for a time away to relax, be pampered, and rejuvenated? A visit to the Calladora Spa located in the Lake Lawn Resort is just the treatment needed. This award-winning spa (Best Spa Walworth County 2017-2018) and runner up for their nail and pedicure services will provide a tranquil atmosphere and top quality services.

The hair salon and nail services are provided on the first floor.

Take the tiredness out of your feet as you relax in the comfortable spa chairs with your feet soaking. A bright new polish to brighten up your toes will add a sparkle to your day. Consider the no-chip polish for both toes and fingernails for a long-lasting finish.

The spa, which has been open for six years, was designed to be relaxing and comfortable, according to Manager Christine Showalter. On the lower level is an area reserved only for adult spa visitors. With soft neutral colors and rounded walls, which softly leads one through the hallways to their service room, it is quiet and tranquil.

A lounge area where clients can relax before and after their spa services also provides coffee and tea, or water and a snack.

Services offered on the lower level include a variety of massage services – regular, deep tissue, hot stone and sports massages are available. Specialty massages such as mother-to-be and couples massages may also be arranged.

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not staying at the hotel, the use of the hotel’s swimming pool may be enjoyed when receiving a spa service.

Enjoy a relaxing day where the stresses slide away as one indulges in comfortable services.

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There was a time when most people had one or two pairs of shoes, one for daily wear, usually a hardy shoe, and one for dress. Today many people choose quantity over quality in their shoes and may have a whole closet full of shoes – many that make their feet hurt.

When purchasing footwear it is important that the shoes are properly made and that they are properly fitted.

“We are what is known as a Sit and Fit store,” said Bob Herald, a licensed pedorthist and owner of Dale’s Bootery in Whitewater.

Customers come in and sit while a trained member of the staff measures their feet with a device that gives them not only the correct length of the shoe but also the correct width.

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Those with diabetes or other circulatory problems need a proper fitting shoe with a wide toe base to prevent loss of circulation and neuropathy. Custom fitted orthotics are also created for those who need additional support.

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Wintertime means having all the windows in the house closed. It is a time when air quality decreases inside your home. Winter is also a time when family members and visitors may suffer from respiratory illness and spread their germs throughout the home.

Having healthy air to breathe is important and it starts with having a wellmaintained furnace. A yearly cleaning and overall checkup for the furnace will find problems before they become serious.

Jameson Myers of Komfort Heating suggests having an indoor air analysis.

“We offer a Quality Indoor Air Analysis to test for chemicals, allergens (and) pollutants,” he said. “We will offer solutions to help you clear your air and make it healthier.”

Keeping the humidity at a comfortable level for those who live in the home is important. A level of 40 to 50 percent is considered ideal, according to Myers, while some families are comfortable as low as 30 percent or as high as 60 percent.

Quality home air is enhanced with the use of air cleaners. Special air filters – including media cleaners or those that use UV lights to kill bacteria – are among the best ways to clean the air. The thin filters used in past days do not clean the air as well as modern day filter systems are able to.

While they do not offer the service, Myers said that duct cleaning is also beneficial for maintaining healthy indoor air.

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At this time of the year, many of us take a look at our weight. The few extra pounds that we have thought of losing before the holidays have now mushroomed into more additional pounds. Or perhaps there has been yo-yo dieting, only to find the pounds that were lost, returning sometimes with additional ones.

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Gail Jachimek to help patients takeoff weight and keep it off.

“We developed the program when Dr. Gail was having a difficult time taking off some extra weight in spite of dieting and heavy exercise,” Richard Jachimek said.

The program is designed to take off weight and help avoid some of the medical problems that are often linked to excess weight. These include elevated blood pressure, diabetes, auto immune and thyroid problems, arthritis, and heart disease. The program, according to Jachimek, is to help clients be healthier and to look better.

The weight loss program combines pharmaceutical appetite suppressant medication, fat burning injections and pills. This is combined with a diet program consisting of meats, fruits, and vegetables, and medical doctor and nursing support along with counseling to help patients reach their target goals.

According to Jachimek, under the supervision of their medical doctors and practitioners, patients may drop 20 to 30 pounds in the first month.

“It is not unusual for patients to drop 5 to 10 pounds in the first week,” he said. “We have had patients that have lost 17 pounds in their first week as well as patients that have lost over 100 pounds while on our program.”

Patients are monitored on a weekly basis by nurses to evaluate their progress.

Those interested are encouraged to contact Medical Weight Loss LLC for complete information and cost.

Medical Weight Loss LLC is at 314 Sage Street in downtown Lake Geneva.

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Much has been said and studied about the importance of healthy eating to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Locally produced foods are considered better for you as they are picked at their peak and arrive from farm to table with more nutrients still intact.

Protein is important part of the diet for healthy organs, skin, and bones. Just as with vegetables, protein such as meat and cheese, is best when produced locally.

In this area of farms and butchers, locally raised meats and artisan cheeses are easily obtained.

Here’s a look at two area suppliers: Sorg’s Quality Meats and Sausages N4290 Highway 14

John (left) and Andy Sorg stand in front of their meat display case. Providing the finest in fresh, locally butchered meat has been a goal of the Sorg family through three generations.

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WHERE TO FIND LOCALLY PRODUCED FOOD Much has been said and studied about the importance of healthy eating to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Locally produced foods are considered better for you as they are picked at their peak and arrive from farm to table with more nutrients still intact.

Protein is an important part of the diet for healthy organs, skin, and bones. Just as with vegetables, protein such as meat and cheese, is best when produced locally.

In this area of farms and butchers, locally raised meats and artisan cheeses are easily obtained.

Here’s a look at two area suppliers:

SORG’S QUALITY MEATS AND SAUSAGES N4290 Highway 14, Darien 262-724-5554

Over 60 years ago, the Sorg family began farming and butchering high quality meats for local shoppers – a practice that continues today with the second, third, and even some members of the fourth generation of the family now working in the family business.

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unusual for several generations of the same family to shop at Sorg’s.

With concerns about the safety and freshness of meat products, Sorg’s locally raised beef, pork, and lamb are always freshly butchered on site. Meats displayed in their display case are never frozen before being placed in the counter.

For a healthy meat choice consider Bison. Bison is a lowfat alternative to beef.

Sorg’s is also the place to come for hormone- and antibiotic-free chicken.

Other poultry is also available. Enjoy an occasional sausage, brat or hot dog? With over 50 varieties of sausages all made by Andy Sorg III, customers can be certain that they are fresh and made with high quality ingredients using traditional family recipes.

While sausages are not usually a part of a daily diet, most people are ready for a brat or a hot dog from time to time. When that time comes choose a high quality sausage made from fresh ingredients.

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Winterfest offers a large number of events that enhance the spirit of winter in Lake Geneva. While many of the events include outdoor activities to embrace the season, there are other events that provide a time to spend indoors and to relax and enjoy fine food and drink.

After a busy day of Winterfest activities, most people will be ready to relax with a fine quality dinner, expertly paired with the appropriate wine to enhance the food. On Jan. 29, just such a dinner will be held at The Bottle Shop, 617 W. Main Street, Lake Geneva.

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“The dinner will be a four-course event with a wine pairing for each course,” Tumas said. “Chef Julie Tominaro … chooses the food then I pair each course with the proper wine to enhance the flavors of the food.”

The dinner is held at the Bottle Shop in a cozy room that will easily hold the 30 guests.

“We limit the number of guests to 30 to maintain that close and intimate feeling – leaving room for guests to gather and enjoy each other’s company,” Tumas said.

The room has a soft, country look with wooden tables to accommodate parties of two, four, or six. Larger groups can also be accommodated if need be. On the walls are paintings by a local artist.

“Each month a different artist from the Geneva Lake Arts Foundation displays their work on the walls,” Tumas said.

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The wine pairing dinner will be held in this cozy room, with its natural wood tables. Tables are available for small or larger groups.

Natalie Schutz, along with her new puppy Benjy, enjoy a glass of wine at the bar in the Bottle Shop on a recent afternoon.

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Purchasing one of these paintings is a great way to add a new look to a room in your home and a way to support art in Lake Geneva.

Bottle Shop owner, Beth Tumas, is surrounded by the more than 800 bottles of wine in her shop in Lake Geneva.

Dinner to savor Tumas and Tominaro have put together a fabulous dinner.

Tominaro, with her years of experience as a cook and chef, is known for providing healthy meals that are appealing. Tumas, with her wide knowledge of wines, and the large number of varieties on hand in the Bottle Shop does a wonderful job pairing the wines with the menu items to bring out the best in the food and in the wine.

Holding the dinner at The Bottle Shop requires some extra work and planning for Tominaro, as there are no kitchen facilities on site.

“Everything must be brought in completely prepared and ready to serve, Tumas said. “Julie uses warmers to keep the food hot while it is transported from her kitchen to the Bottle Shop for serving. We have had many of these dinners catered by Julie and

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What’s on the menu?

The menu for the Winterfest Dinner at the Bottle Shop includes healthy and tasty foods prepared by Julie Tominaro of Crafty Kitchens.

The wine pairings, chosen by Beth Tumas of the Bottle Shop had not been determined prior to the deadline for this edition.

Here’s a look at the menu:

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Begin the evening with a glass of wine with fellow diners as everyone gathers for the meal to follow.

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A sculptured vegetable salad, which will feature carrots, beets, and chard with garlic dressing and crisp pepitas.

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A tasty dish of shrimp and sesame snow peas with savory sweet chili sauce and Arborio rice.

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Broiled arctic salmon in lemon honey citrus sauce over sautéed spinach and caramelized onions, capers, and toasted almonds.

~ FOURTH COURSE Owner Beth Tumas sits by one of the many paintings that adorn the walls.

The paintings change monthly and are supplied by local artists and offered for sale.

she is perfect at bringing everything to the table hot and tasty.”` Included with the Winterfest dinner will be a guest speaker from the Winterfest Committee, who will share some of the stories about the festival and the National Snow Sculpting Competition.

The snow sculpting competition, which began here and was the basis for Winterfest, still remains the most popular event by drawing in visitors from Wisconsin and out of state to enjoy the sculptures with their fine details.

The dinner begins at 5:45 p.m. and generally lasts for about one and a half hours. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Bottle Shop at 262-3489463. Price per ticket is $55 plus tax and gratuity. Reservations and payment

must be made by Jan. 26. No refunds for cancellations are available after that date.

About the hosts Tumas purchased the Bottle Shop three years ago. While it had been a wine shop at the same location for about nine years, Beth remodeled it and turned it into a special place to enjoy wine and even some beer.

While not affiliated with any one winery, the Bottle Shop carries over 800 bottles of the best wines from a variety of wineries. She also carries a selection of 50 beers many of them craft made, including some created locally.

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Reservations and payments are required by Jan. 26. Call The Bottle Shop at 262-348-9463 for reservations.

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or just a lounge, the Bottle Shop is both. A small bar is located in the main room where hundreds of bottles of wine line the walls.

Customers may stop in for a glass of wine or beer or they may pick out a bottle of wine to take home or to their hotel.

There are more intimate areas of the shop where visitors may enjoy some wine along with some of the artisan cheeses and baguettes. Some visitors enjoy taking their wine into one of the

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Hundreds of bottles of wine line the walls of the Bottle Shop.

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Looking for a gift? Choose one of the variety of gift baskets or have one prepared to meet your needs. Baskets may include wine or beer of your choice or a basket with various artisan cheeses, flatbreads or baguettes.

The shop is open seven days a week, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Embrace the Season LAKE GENEVA AREA OFFERS FUN INSIDE AND OUT Winter in Lake Geneva offers inviting opportunities to get out and enjoy the outdoors.

For those brave enough to embrace the colder temperatures here’s a look at some of the things to do provided by the folks at VISIT Lake Geneva:

Tour an Ice Castle Colorfully luminous, imaginatively shaped, and sprawling across an acre of Riviera Beach in downtown Lake Geneva, Ice Castles is a majestic treat for residents and visitors this winter season.

Featuring ice-carved slides, tunnels and crawl spaces, be sure to wear boots and bring a small sled to pull children. This attraction will draw thousands so buy tickets in advance at www.visitlakegeneva.com.

An Ice Castle of epic proportions can be toured at Rivera Beach offering plenty of options for photos and fun.

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Take Hovercraft, helicopter rides Get adventurous with a different kind of ride. Try a hovercraft ride during the Lake Geneva Hovercraft Challenge held on Jan. 26. Rides are $20 for adults and $15 for children under 12 years old. Or fly high with helicopter rides offered Feb. 2 and 3 during Winterfest.

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See a competition

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United States National Snow Sculpting Championship: Jan. 30 through Feb. 2. Watch teams of the most talented sculptors and artists from across the country create works of art out of 8-foot wide by 9-foot tall snow blocks. After about three days’ work, competitors will vote to name the best of the best. There is also a People’s Choice winner based on ballots available to the public at the competition.

Fly a kite Head to Lake Lawn Resort’s Sky Circus on Ice, Feb. 15 through 17, to see gigantic kite displays and airborne performances by world-class kite teams. Hands-on kite making workshops, expertled kite flying lessons and family winter activities add to the fun throughout the weekend. Check out the special Sky Circus on Ice stay packages.

Explore scenic trails

Skating opportunities are plenty in the Geneva Lakes area on rinks and lakes.

Lake Geneva has many scenic trails and nature areas for cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and ice-skating. Lake Geneva Canopy Tours rents snowshoes for $15 per day including access to their nine miles of Arbor Trails.

favorite is Moose Mountain Falls Waterpark at Timber Ridge Lodge at Grand Geneva. The Waterpark boasts 50,000 square feet of water fun with two gigantic heated waterslides from a 35-foot tower, one of which has you swooshing to music and flashing lights.

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New this year, an ice-skating rink has been added to Flat Iron Park in downtown Lake Geneva. Ice skaters can also find rinks at The Abbey Resort, The Ridge Hotel, Lake Lawn Resort and Grand Geneva Resort. The best sledding hills are at Big Foot Beach State Park and near the parking lot at Sage and Mill Streets in downtown Lake Geneva. Anglers will find plenty of action ice fishing area lakes. Geneva Lake, Delavan Lake and Lake Como all have large pike populations. Geneva Lake Bait & Tackle and Lake Geneva Fishing Guide Service offer guides and equipment rental.

Take it indoors – swim and play While area resorts and hotels offer indoor pools, a perennial

Consider live entertainment with cabaret style music shows at Rosewood, Vegas-style equestrian shows at Dancing Horses Theatre, or musical theatre, drama and comedy shows at the Belfry Music Theatre. Lake Geneva Clue Room escape games are challenging and fun and The Tristan Crist Magic Theatre show is a must see.

See a snowmobile race Head to Grand Geneva Resort and Spa to see the top professional snocross racers and leading freestyle athletes compete in Nielsen’s Grand Finale of the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series. The track on Grand Geneva’s Mountain Top ski hill allows

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Stroll the downtown streets of Lake Geneva and Delavan for one-of-akind shops and small-town hospitality.

Favorite breakfast spots include Egg Harbor, Joni’s Diner and Simple. Great pizza is found at Oakfire, Next Door Pub and Pie High Pizza. Dinner favorites include Café Calamari, Pier 290 and Tuscan Tavern & Grill. Resort fine dining options include 240° West at the Abbey Resort and Ristorante Brissago at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, Frontier at Lake Lawn Resort and Hunt Club Steakhouse at Geneva National.

Area hotels and resorts make it easy to get cozy and relax with fireplaces, lounges, spas and more. For help finding your place to stay during your winter getaway, call (800) 345-1020 or go to www.visitlakegeneva.com.

Lake Lawn Resort, Delavan, hosts the annual Sky Circus on Ice Feb. 15 -17.

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kiing and snowboarding remain popular among athletes and outdoor enthusiasts who refuse to be relegated to the couch during the winter months.

For the men, women and children who hit the slopes each winter, the thrill of racing down snow-covered hills is a feeling unlike any other.

The Southern Lakes Area features several ski hills including The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, which has 20 ski slopes covering more than 30 acres of downhill ski runs and terrain with elevations peaking at 1,086 feet.

The ski and snowboarding offerings are suitable for all levels, according to staff at The Mountain Top. Some additional amenities and services offered by The Mountain Top include: • The “Burton Experience” Learn to Ride program designed to help newcomers of any type.

• Skiing and snowboarding all winter long with The Mountain Top’s snowmaking capabilities

• Three chairlifts and two carpet lifts.

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• Six-acre Terrain Park with dedicated lift.

• Lessons offered by professional ski instructors for kids and adults • Equipment rentals • Trolley transportation from guest rooms at Grand Geneva and Timber Ridge Lodge After a day in the snow, skiers and snowboarders can relax and enjoy a warm fire, hot beverage and food at the Leinenkugel Mountain Top Lodge.

There are a variety of ski packages offered at Grand Geneva, including NYE Hills and Thrills, Stay and Ski Free and a Family Ski special.

The resort also offers the Snow Cubs program, a 90-minute program designed for children 3 to 6 years old. Participants are introduced to skiing or snowboarding in a controlled setting under the supervision of a professionally trained instructor.

A similar program, Mountain Mites, is designed for children 6 to 14 years of age and is a series of three-week sessions.

For more information, visit www.grandgeneva. com.

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and snowboarding as well as places that offer trails suitable for cross country skiing and snowshoeing include:

Alpine Valley Resort W2501 Highway D, Elkhorn (262) 642-7374 www.alpinevalleyresort.com

Alpine features 20 slopes that range from beginner to expert mogul runs with 388 feet of vertical skiing. The hill also includes the Mohawk Terrain Park, which offers snowboarders and freestyle skiers a variety of rails, boxes and snow features.

Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort 11931 Fox River Rd., Wilmot (262) 862-2301 www.wilmotmountain.com

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The 25 unique runs at Wilmot Mountain offer varied terrain for all skiers and snowboarders; from novices stepping onto the snow for the very first time to experts looking to further push themselves and their sport.

Snowmaking, according to Wilmot General Manager Peter Disch, is a combination of science and an ideal atmosphere.

“While any natural snow is certainly always a plus, making our own snow at Wilmot Mountain really is a science,” With three chairlifts and two carpet lifts, the Mountain Top at Grand he said. “Temperatures must Geneva provides plenty of ways to get back to the top. be consistently 28 degrees or colder with low humidity’s in order for us to make quality Tubing, he said, is also beneficial to Gary Player Course. snow.” large groups.

Complimentary ski rental Officials monitor weather conditions “Anyone can tube because gravity does available to Geneva National closely and develop a snowmaking plan, he the work,” he said. “And it’s a fun thing to Resort guests. Trail is said. do with family and friends. We see many open depending Wilmot Mountain reports daily school groups, clubs and organizations that on weather conditions on its website. come out and utilize our group rates of 20and snow “We typically focus our efforts on ski plus.” accumulation. and snowboard terrain once temperatures Big Foot State Park allow us to make snow early season,” said White River Disch, whose staff then moves its efforts to 1550 S. Lake Shore Drive County Park Wilmot Mountain’s tubing hill.

Lake Geneva 6503 Sheridan For tubing, Disch said, officials need The park entrance is at 1550 S. Lake Springs Road more snow, considering the ski hill offers Shore Drive, one mile south of the city Lake Geneva 22 carved lanes of snow tubing. of Lake Geneva. Vehicle admission (262) 741-3114 “It takes a lot of snow to open tubing sticker is required. Cross country skiing given that we have up to 22 carved lanes With nearly 200 and snowshoeing allowed. Bring own of snow tubing. Depth of snow is really acres and two miles equipment. important as we carve those lanes,” Disch of frontage along said. “There’s also thorough testing of lanes Geneva National the White River, this to ensure guest safety. And, obviously, we park features walking 1221 Geneva National Ave. South test the lanes daily.” trails, cross country Lake Geneva While Wilmot Mountain guests have skiing and more.

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The origins of popular winter sports Many people spend winter huddled indoors. For winter sports enthusiasts, however, the arrival of snow and chilly temperatures means the start of a season of outdoor fun. Those who see winter as a time to embrace their love of sport may appreciate learning more about some of the sports that are most popular during the colder months of the year.

Ice hockey

Hockey is one of the most popular winter sports. In 1994, Parliament passed the Canada’s National Sport Act, which declared hockey the official national winter sport of Canada. The origins of ice hockey are somewhat uncertain, though some historians claim the first set of rules to govern the sport were written by students at Montreal’s McGill University in the 1870s.

Downhill skiing

SnowSports Industries America indicates that, in the 2014-2015 season, more than nine million American Alpine skiers took to the slopes, and the sport continues to attract new devotees each year.

Historians state that skiing evolved as a method to cross the landscape in the winter when marshlands froze over. Cave drawings suggest that man used skis during the last Ice Age in the Palaeolithic period.

Yet the birth of modern downhill skiing is often traced to the 1850s when Norwegian

legend Sondre Norheim popularized skis with curved sides and made skiing a sport instead of just a mode of transport.

Skiing ultimately became quite popular in Russia, Finland, Sweden, and Norway. Today there are various types of downhill skiing, including mountain skiing, extreme cat skiing and heli skiing.

Curling

Curling may now be seen as a largely Canadian sport, but it is widely believed to be one of the world’s oldest team sports, tracing its origins to Great Britain. The World Curling Federation states paintings by the 16th Century Flemish artist Pieter Bruegel portrayed an activity similar to curling being played on Scotland’s frozen ponds.

The earliest known curling stones came from the Scottish regions of Stirling and Perth, dating all the way back to 1511.

Ice skating

Speed skating and figure skating are derivatives of early ice skating, which is believed to have started in Finland more than 3,000 years ago.

Skates were sharpened, flattened bone strapped to the bottom of a shoe and glided on top of the ice.

The Dutch added edges to steel blades around the 13th or 14th centuries. Eventually, skating was brought to England from the Netherlands.

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