Spirit of Lake Geneva for Sept. 2018

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September events calendar......................................... 4 Bluegrass Festival celebrates 25 years.......................... 5 Champagne brunch: Decadent and delightful.................... 9 Take a journey back in time.................................. 15 Raise a glass – It’s Oktoberfest.............................. 19 Fall Home Improvement.............................21-33 Bathrooms revived by the Grout Experts..................... 21 Creating a perfect outdoor space............................... 26 Closest thing to pet heaven................................ 35 Riding the waves in a special way............................. 39 A man of many talents................................. 43

A great sight A hungry great egret snatches a fish from the White River near the Echo Lake dam in Burlington. The birds, best known as the symbol of the National Audubon Society, have become plentiful in the area and often attract interested bird watchers and photographers. You’ll have to move quick to catch a glimpse of the majestic birds because they migrate south in late summer and early fall.

Bird watching is just one of the many outdoor activities available to residents of and visitors to the Geneva Lakes area.

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IT’S COMIN’ UP SEPTEMBER EVENTS

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Pearce’s Farm Stand – shop locally grown produce from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Pearce’s Farm Stand, W5740 N. Walworth Road, Walworth.

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Walworth County Fair –from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Elkhorn Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn.

1 Live Music: Triple D – Triple D will perform from 9:30 p.m. until 1 a.m. on Sept. 2, at the Abbey Resort – Bar West, 269 Fontana Blvd., Fontana.

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Social Paddle – Join Clear Water Outdoor for morning paddles on Geneva Lake from 8 to 10 a.m. at Baker House Pier, Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva. The cost is $10 for Adventure Club members, $25 for non-members, $10 for non-members who bring their own craft and free for members who bring their own craft. Rental reservations are required. www. clearwateroutdoor.com.

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Whitewater City Market – area farmers, artisans, food carts and community members will have items for sale from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Whitewater Train Depot, 301 W. Whitewater St., Whitewater. The market includes free music, kids activities and over 40 vendors. www. downtownwhitewater.com.

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Horticultural Hall Farmer’s Market – The farmer’s market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the hall, 330 Broad St., Lake Geneva.

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Mix and Mingle – join area business professionals for evening drinks, food and networking from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Geneva Inn, N2009 S. Lakeshore Drive, Lake Geneva. Info: www.genevainn.com

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Legends and Landmarks: A Walking Tour of Lake Geneva – a 90-minute walking tour of downtown Lake Geneva and the historic Maple Park neighborhoods from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Riviera Building, 812 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva. www.blackpointestate.org.

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Friday Fish Fry – enjoy “all-you-caneat” fried of baked cod from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Stefana’s Lakeside Dining, W4190 West End Road, Lake Geneva. Fish is served with homemade potato pancakes or steak fries, coleslaw, applesauce and tarter sauce. www. stefanaslakeside.com.

11 Whitewater City Market – area farmers, artisans, food carts and community members will have items for sale from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Whitewater Train Depot, 301 W. Whitewater St., Whitewater. The market includes free music, kids activities and over 40 vendors. www.downtownwhitewater.com.

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– The farmer’s market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the hall, 330 Broad St., Lake Geneva.

13 Mix and Mingle – join area business

professionals for evening drinks, food and networking from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Geneva Inn, N2009 S. Lakeshore Drive, Lake Geneva. Info: www.genevainn.com

14 Paint N Sip – enjoy a glass of wine

while participating in a step-by-step painting tutorial from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, 7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva. The cost is $45 per person. This event is for people ages 16 and older.

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Outdoor for morning paddles on Geneva Lake from 8 to 10 a.m. at Baker House Pier, Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva. The cost is $10 for Adventure Club members, $25 for non-members, $10 for non-members who bring their own craft and free for members who bring their own craft. Rental reservations are required. www. clearwateroutdoor.com.

18 22nd Annual Chocolate City Open – play golf from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Hawk’s View Golf Club, 7377 Krueger Road, Lake Geneva. The cost is $125 per person and $500 for a foursome and includes 18-hole game, dinner, green fees, cart, team prizes, individual prizes and lunch. There will also be raffles and $10,000 hole in one. www.burlingtonchamber. org.

20 Horticultural Hall Farmer’s Market

– The farmer’s market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the hall, 330 Broad St., Lake Geneva.

20 Mix and Mingle – join area business

professionals for evening drinks, food and networking from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Geneva Inn, N2009 S. Lakeshore Drive, Lake Geneva. Info: www.genevainn.com

22 Farmer’s Market –from 8 a.m. to noon at Porter’s Park Plaza, Mill Street and Highway 67, Fontana.

25 Whitewater City Market – area

farmers, artisans, food carts and community members will have items for sale from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Whitewater Train Depot, 301 W. Whitewater St., Whitewater. The market includes free music, kids activities and over 40 vendors. www.downtownwhitewater.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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Noah John and the Ringing Irons perform at the East Troy Bluegrass Festival last year.

EAST TROY’S ANNUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL RETURNS SEPT. 8-9

festival celebrates 25 years

by Vanessa Lenz CONTRIBUTOR

Thousands have gathered from near and far for the celebration that happens during the second weekend in September at East Troy Village Square Park.

This year the gathering will be extra special as the East Troy Bluegrass Festival celebrates 25 years on Saturday, Sept. 8, and Sunday, Sept. 9. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. each day Now considered one of the top bluegrass events in the region, the East Troy Bluegrass Festival was started from scratch back in 1994, and today (along with the famous Alpine Valley Music Theatre) is credited for making music deeply rooted in the local SPIRIT of GENEVA LAKES

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The festival morphed out of founder Melissa Sherman’s love for bluegrass music.

“It started because I’m a bluegrasser,” Sherman said.

With help from local bluegrass musicians Lee and Barb Lorentz, who she lovingly calls “Dad” and “Mom,” and Linnea Loesch, who served on the Village of East Troy Parks and Recreation Committee at the time, Sherman held the first event, then called East Troy’s Bluegrass Funfest.

Sherman, who was drawn into Bluegrass as a young girl, wanted to hold her own festival after she found that running her business Melissa’s Country Baskets and a Touch of Heart in East Troy left her little time

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Gabe Dettinger, of Sun Prairie, competes in the banjo division at the annual East Troy Bluegrass Festival in 2017 – he won both the mandolin and banjo contests.

to jam on her guitar and upright bass and go to bluegrass shows.

That changed when Milwaukee resident and fiddle player John Losiniecki came into her store and chatted about how the Village Square would be a nice spot to play bluegrass.

“I was fresh off having three kids and I missed the music,” Sherman said. “I decided to bring bluegrass to East Troy. I thought it was a perfect place for a little bluegrass festival.”

Sherman followed through with her idea by raising money for prizes and asking her friends who were in bands to play for nothing.

Today, the East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored event isn’t so small and is slowly and surely becoming a fixture in the regional and national bluegrass festival scene.

Dedicated crowds have increased from less than 200 the first weekend to more than 2,000 attendees expected for the festival’s 25th anniversary event.

Sherman said the third annual event put the East Troy Bluegrass Festival on the map when a private donation brought in the “Doctor of Bluegrass” Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys. The performance set high standards for the festival and

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Although many events, circumstances and key individuals influenced the development of the genre, there are certain fundamentals agreed upon by most bluegrass music enthusiasts.

“It’s down home music with no drums and no amplification,” said Melissa Sherman, East Troy Bluegrass Festival founder and artistic director.

The main bluegrass instruments are the guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, dobro and upright bass.

Bluegrass is a derivative of country music and began after World War II. Its roots go back to 1600, and are attributed to early American settlers to the Carolinas, Tennessee, Kentucky and the Virginias who composed songs about day-to-day life on the farm and hills, according to the International Bluegrass Music Association.

After popular country duet the Monroe Brothers split and formed their own bands, bluegrass got its start. Bill Monroe’s band Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys, along with Earl Scruggs, with a three-finger picking style on the banjo, are credited for shaping the genre.

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Sherman has worked to increase the quality of the bands each year.

“We had to up the ante and come up with the money to get somebody as good as him,” she said.

Sherman, who currently serves as artistic director, has been successful in hiring headliners for each subsequent event.

Many top artists have graced the East Troy stage through the years, including Bobby Osborne, J.D. Crowe and Jim and Jesse McReynolds.

This year’s headliners include Carson Peters & Iron Mountain and Volume 5.

Staying true to the festival’s roots, local, emerging and popular regional bands will pepper each day’s lineup.

Staying true to blue The East Troy Bluegrass Festival continues because of the generosity of local sponsors with many key volunteers contributing over the years.

Robin Hudec joined on as co-chair of the festival in 2002 after Sherman moved to Canada where she composes award-winning bluegrass music.

Unlike larger music festivals, the event showcases local food and entertainment while keeping costs down for attendees.

Sherman said there have been a few pop culture occurrences that have sparked more interest in bluegrass through the years.

The genre’s fast tempos and high vocals hit the mainstream with the Coen Brothers’ 2000 film “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” and triple platinum selling soundtrack.

Sherman said celebrity banjo player Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers have also given bluegrass a huge amount of press.

She said this type of growth in popularity helps attract younger fans to the music, which usually has

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Margaret Templeton competes in the junior banjo competition.

The festival is sponsored by the East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce.

The lowdown In addition to the musical entertainment, other festival highlights include a popular food court featuring local fare and a Marketplace featuring local crafters, artisans and farmers market vendors.

Admission is $10 per person. Children 15 and younger are admitted free.

Attendees should bring their own lawn chairs.

No alcohol is allowed at this family event.

The rain location is East Troy Middle School, 3143 Graydon Ave. For more information, call (262) 6423770 or email vanessa@easttroy.org.

Vanessa Lenz is the executive director of the East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Guests at Grand Geneva are invited to finish off brunch with a rich dessert from the Chocolate Fountain.

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Champagne brunch – that elegant and decadent experience – is the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion, end a getaway weekend, or start a full week when one must return to reality.

With glasses of bubbly champagne to sip, while enjoying the beauty of the resort or restaurant, it is time to relax with that special someone, friends or family leaving the responsibilities of daily life far behind. It’s a chance to enjoy the beauty of the surroundings or the beautiful waterfront of Geneva or Delavan lakes.

The food served at champagne brunches is always high quality and often cooked to order before your eyes. Eggs Benedict, omelets made to order, or homemade waffles are a favorite way to begin this in-between meal. This is often the way the brunch begins, a meal that then works its way through to luncheon entrees such as prime rib and ends with decadent desserts.

The Lake Geneva area with its high quality resorts and restaurants, and the beauty of the waterfront tops the list of places to enjoy a Champagne brunch. Whether it is the champagne, the food or the

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chance to relax and enjoy the beauty of the area, this is not a decision you’ll regret.

Here’s a look at four of the Champagne brunches offered in the area:

and decide where to begin. For most guests it is the build-your-own omelet station that beckons. Along with omelets there are freshly made waffles. Add some hometown bacon or sausage. For many this could be their complete breakfast, but this is just the start.

The carving station with its 7036 GRAND GENEVA WAY, LAKE fresh, carved-to-order prime rib is GENEVA a favorite especially for those who On Sunday mornings the Geneva meander in closer to lunchtime.

Chophouse is transformed from a The carving station also includes a fabulous steakhouse to the elegant seasonal selection, which may be home of the Champagne brunch ham or turkey or anything else the with limitless champagne or chef chooses. mimosas. The view of the beautiful The highlight of the buffet is grounds of Grand Geneva will take the fresh seafood table. Mounds of diners into another world – away fresh steamed crab legs and shrimp from the everyday stresses and into highlight the table. The seafood a relaxing morning of fine food and table is 3-½ feet long and contains drink. a variety of items intended to please The Sunday Champagne brunch, the seafood lovers. according to Rick Froelicher, “We have changed the look of director of food and beverages for our buffet tables making them more Grand Geneva, has been around at attractive by removing the black least since the early 1990s when skirt that traditionally surrounds the the Marcus Family purchased the table. We have also removed all the resort. large chafing dishes and replaced “Over the years it has changed, them with smaller Le Creuset improving in both food and pans. These pans are changed presentation,” Froelicher said. out frequently, assuring a fresh While enjoying Champagne, selection for guests,” Froelicher diners may peruse the buffet tables said. “We also use clear table tops,

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giving a window like look to the entire buffet table.”

Save room for dessert as pastry chef Sarah offers a wide variety of refreshing desserts to finish off the meal. The chocolate barks infused with nuts offers a light, sweet end to your meal.

The Champagne Brunch is offered year-round with seating beginning at 10 a.m. and the final seating at 2 p.m. The cost is $34.95 for adults, $17.95 for children 6 to 12 and $5.95 for those 2 to 5 years of age.

Station the Carving Station offers a variety of choices, which may change periodically.

Roast beef, roast pork, turkey and other varieties of meat may be chosen by the chef.

One of the new items typically not found at a brunch is chicken roulade, which is one of the new items in the Carvings.

A variety of fresh vegetables and fruits and a plethora of salads will make choosing difficult, but not 2400 EAST GENEVA, DELAVAN impossible.

There are also choices for Located in Delavan, Lake the seafood lovers to enjoy.

Lawn Resort is a favorite Items such as smoked trout, getaway for both couples and cream cheese capers, and peelfamilies. It has long been known and-eat shrimp may be among for high quality food offerings the day’s choices. and their Sunday Champagne “The important thing to brunch is no exception. The remember when eating at Champagne is served to all a buffet,” said Robinson, adults in a free pouring manner, “is to pace yourself. Eat according to Jeffrey Robinson, slowly.” who was recently designated Also consider taking Master Chef for the resort. small portions at first so Begin brunch in the Frontier you may try more items or Room with a selection from the limit yourself to items you Action Station where homemade don’t often have the chance waffles and omelets are prepared to enjoy, he advises. to order. Add a choice of bacon The Frontier Room is or sausage for the meat lovers. A the perfect place to enjoy variety of pastries and hot rolls a slow-paced meal such are also served. as the champagne buffet.

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Made-to-order eggs Benedict are a favorite of many brunch patrons.

Guests can choose from the bottomless Champagne or Mimosas to enhance their brunch at the Grand Geneva.

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No ordinary Benedict, this gourmet Benedict contains special ingredients including asparagus, onion, smoked salmon and is topped with capers.

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Mounds of sweet crab legs along with fresh shrimp lead the seafood display at the Grand Geneva Champagne brunch.

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may look out at the beautifully landscaped lawns, Delavan Lake and the resort guests enjoying time outdoors.

Save a little bit of room for Pastry Chef Michael’s special desserts. His carrot cake, strawberry shortcake and cappuccino brownies are among the favorites enjoyed by visitors.

Seating begins at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings and continue until 2 p.m. The cost for adults is $26.95 and for children 4 to 12 years of age it is $10.95.

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If you are looking for a brunch that combines a meal with a ride on Geneva Lake, consider taking the Lake Geneva Cruise Line’s Sunday Brunch Cruise aboard the Grand Belle of Geneva.

The Grand Belle was designed after the turn-of-the century steam ships that once were the 327 WRIGLEY BLVD., ships of choice on the water. But LAKE GENEVA this boat also has the comfort Located on Wrigley Drive found in today’s boats. The Belle with a view of Geneva Lake, has brass furnishings and a this Queen Anne-style Victorian pine deck. But unlike the old mansion was built as a summer time steamers, the Belle has a home in 1885. With 17,000 climate-controlled, enclosed square feet of space and 30 main floor. A portion of the rooms, today this building is a upper deck is also enclosed. bed and breakfast and a highThere is an open-air area on the end restaurant. It has been listed bow and the stern for those who on the National Register of prefer to be outside enjoying the Historic Places. fresh lake breezes.

Well known for its On Sunday morning at Champagne brunch, the Baker 11 a.m., the Belle leaves the House offers a unique dining docks at the Riviera in Lake experience. There is no main Geneva on its Champagne dining room and tables are Brunch Cruise. Shortly after scattered in various rooms. A leaving port, passengers will favorite spot is on the glassed in begin to enjoy the lavish porch with a view of the lake. buffet. The brunch consists of The brunch offers continuous a combination of traditional champagne along with a variety breakfast foods such as eggs of brunch entrees. Eggs Benedict Benedict, sausage links, sliced and omelets are prepared to order ham, cheese blintzes and fresh at the omelet station. Bacon, fruit along with some luncheon sausage, biscuits and gravy and choices. These include beef fresh fruit are among the other tenderloin tips, chicken ala tasty breakfast offerings. king, and broccoli and cheese In addition to the breakfast quiche, although the food may selections there are a variety change at the chef’s discretion. of luncheon entrees including Each adult is served one homemade crab cakes, chicken complimentary glass of and dumplings and other champagne. changing favorites. These are While guests enjoy the accompanied by various salads meal, the boat glides around and sides.

Geneva Lake and a docent Baker House is famous for its offers a history of the lake signature bananas Foster and for and the impressive mansions its Belgian chocolate fondue. that were built along the The Baker House offers a shore in the late 1800s and unique set up for their buffet early 1900s. tables. Instead of one long The brunch is offered table the items are divided by from May 13 to Oct. 28. category, with several smaller Reservations and payment must stations located in the various be received prior to the cruise. rooms. It’s a great way to avoid The cost is $57.50 for adults, the congestion that is frequently $55.50 for seniors (65 and found at the buffet table. older), and $44.50 for kids and The Baker House serves the teens 4 to 17. Children younger Champagne brunch on Sundays than 3 are not charged but must from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The be counted in the reservation.

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Top to bottom: Where does one begin to choose the items to enjoy while traveling down this long buffet at Lake Lawn Resort?; Cakes are placed on a decorated table to entice those ready for some dessert of freshly made cakes. A variety of cakes prepared by the pastry chef are ready to please any appetite; These mini Belgian waffles will serve as the base for a do it yourself strawberry shortcake. Waffles may be topped with strawberries and dressed with whipped cream to suit your taste.

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BACK IN TIME Old World Wisconsin offers immigrant tour

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Above: Old World Wisconsin’s grounds contain many heritage animals, including chickens, Morgan horses and sheep. Experiential instructors dress in period accurate outfits. Upper photo: Anna Altschwager, Old World Wisconsin assistant director and tour guide, stands in front of a 1910s Finnish farm house. This is one stop on the three-part Wisconsin Journey that will launch its second season at Old World Wisconsin in the fall.

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Old World Wisconsin is bringing back its Wisconsin Journey program this fall. The 90-minute guided tour explores the lives of immigrants who journeyed from Sweden to Wisconsin.

After a pilot season last summer, the second season of the tour will run Tuesdays through Fridays from Sept. 4 through Oct. 12. Tours leave from the main office at 10 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m.

Old World Wisconsin in Eagle is an outdoor museum with more than 60 historic structures.

Tours offer an interactive experience of settler’s life, with docents dressed in period accurate clothes and heritage animals running around the grounds.

Wisconsin Journey is a three-part tour, bringing guests to a 1890s Danish homestead, a 1910s Finnish farm and the Harmony Township Hall.

At each of these locations, a group of no more than 16 guests has the opportunity to problem solve, interact with historic buildings and learn about a group of real settlers who made the trek to Wisconsin.

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Guests explore at one of more than 60 historic structures on the grounds of Old World Wisconsin.

Director Daniel J. Freas refers to the grounds as both a “living history museum” and an “outdoor museum.”

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You will be a part of the story instead of an observer. The guests drive the tour,” Old World Director Daniel J. Freas said.

The tour is only offered to adults, 18 and older.

“In the past, the audiences sometimes clashed on tours that had both adults and kids on fieldtrips. Now we have the option of different tours for different groups of people,” Freas said.

Wisconsin Journey follows the story of a group of Swedish immigrants who departed for the United States in 1843.

The leader of the pack, Thure Kumlien, convinced his group of immigrants to move to Lake Koshkonong, WI. Kumlien, fascinated with nature and birds, spotted this location in a North America nature guide.

Before the tour begins, each visitor is assigned to a person who traveled with Kumlien. Along the way, guests receive

information about their lives and census records; this helps relate that these are real people who made Wisconsin their home in the late 1800s.

In the research process for the Wisconsin Journey, the daunting task was set out to find a well-documented family who had come to Wisconsin. Other strict guidelines were set in choosing a group of settlers.

“Last summer, a wonderful intern found the name Toure Kumlien. I had never heard of him, but I live a mile away from Hoard Historical Museum that has all of his biological work and journals. It all fell together,” Assistant Director Anna Altschwager said.

The tour discusses immigration and citizenship, a hot topic in 2018.

“Experiential instructors are trained to bridge controversy and make it productive,” Altschwager said.

Challenge cards are handed out,

recounting real events that happened to this group of settlers. One family lost three children and the guests were prompted to consider how the family would have paid for a burial and a coffin. One woman offered that they could sell the oxen team that their documents showed the family owned.

Critical thinking conversations make the Wisconsin Journey a “living history,” as Freas calls it.

“We want it to be about inquiry, curiosity and play. It’s about humans, history and stories. These are the things that are often missing from classroom history,” Altschwager said.

Old World Wisconsin is at W372 S9727 Highway 67 in Eagle. For more information, visit oldworldwisconsin.org.

To purchase a ticket for the Wisconsin Journey, visit wihist.org/wisconsinjourney.

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The schedule for the event is as follows: • Oktoberfest 5K+: Registration at 9 a.m.; Oktoberfest is an annual celebration race at 10:30 a.m. with roots in Germany. As the state with • Beer, wine and food tents: noon to 8 the second highest German population, p.m.

Wisconsin offers many Oktoberfest celebrations. Two of these are Lake Geneva’s • Brew Haus Polka Kings (music): noon to 3 p.m.

Oktoberfest and Old Settlers Oktoberfest in • Ed Wagner Brass Band: 4 p.m., 7 p.m.

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• Alphorn Players (music): noon to 4 p.m.

Lake Geneva Oktoberfest takes place • Classic car show: noon to 4 p.m. on Oct. 6 and 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The • Daschund Dash: registration at noon; event is held on the 200 block of Broad race at 1 p.m.

Street and Flat Iron Park.

• Stein hoisting competition: 5:30 p.m.

The celebration boasts pony rides, bouncy houses, German music, brats, potato • Kids games and bounce house: noon to 5 p.m. pancakes, kids’ games, the Giant Pumpkin • Kids tractor train rides: noon to 2 p.m.

Weigh-in and Sprechtoberfest’s beer tents.

• Raffle drawing: 7 p.m.

The festival has expanded this year, now All proceeds from the classic car show offering two Sprechtoberfest beer tents.

On several news sites, the event has been will go to Make-A-Wish Foundation. mentioned as one of the top Oktoberfest’s to Old Settlers Oktoberfest is a non-profit organization. visit in Wisconsin.

Old Settlers Oktoberfest is on Sep. 8 from “It’s a completely volunteer based organization. All of the proceeds go towards noon to 8 p.m. Old Settlers Park is at 24100 building a band shelter in Old Settlers 75th Street, in Paddock Lake.

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Lancour is also the owner of Westosha Floral, located at 24200 75th St., in Salem.

“It was a success from the first day. When we started eight years ago, we didn’t know what to expect. We had about 4,000 people that first year,” Lancour said.

Like many Oktoberfests, Old Settlers largely revolves around the families of the area.

“My favorite thing is the community involvement. I see a lot of the same faces each year; it’s become an institution in the community. We’re very family oriented and kid friendly. We have no parking fees or admission. That makes it more of a family event,” Lancour said.

Elkhorn Oktoberfest, another area celebration, will take place on Oct. 20.

For more information on Lake Geneva Oktoberfest, visit www.visitlakegeneva.com.

For more information on Old Settlers Oktoberfest, follow their Facebook page.

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He added the grout business is a growing field as homeowners are often opting to repair rather than replace. Ferrara said the business had become somewhat a lost art, because contractors encouraged people to replace rather than to do the tedious work of re-grouting or cleaning the tiles.

Replacing an entire bathroom is costly, often in the $20,000 range depending on the quality one wants to put into the room.

“That isn’t a cost many families can handle in today’s economy,” Ferrara said.

So calling on Grout Experts might be the answer.

“A shower that would cost $2300 to replace can usually be re-caulked and grouted for around $500 making it look like new and pleasing the family and their budget,” Ferrara explained.

For many the need to “spiff up” the grout often occurs when preparing for a big event such as a wedding, family reunion, or putting the home up for sale. The realtor will point out the state of the grout to the seller, as kitchens and bathrooms are well scrutinized by prospective buyers.

Mold, mildew or chipped tiles are red flags for homebuyers when considering a property. Often the realtor will want the homeowner to replace floors, wall tiles, and even tubs and showers.

Ferrara said Grout Experts can fix whatever is there and make it look brand new by re-grouting and caulking.

Quality service is one of the reasons that customers are so pleased with Grout Experts, Ferrara said.

He and his crew take a personal interest in each customer. One of them will meet with the family and complete a written estimate of the cost of the job – no hidden fees. After the customer returns the signed contract the job is scheduled.

“We are usually able to schedule the job within 7 to 10 days. Most jobs can be completed in one day, but occasionally very large jobs will require more time,” Ferrara said.

Repairing the tiles To clean grout, they begin by using a steam machine to remove the dirt, mildew or lime scale that has collected over the years. In areas with well water the high level of scale builds up fast.

Once that is removed the grout can be inspected to see what if any repairs need to be made. If it is in good condition it can just be resealed to protect it against future discoloration, staining and dirt.

But if it is not in good condition, it may need to be replaced. Grout Experts use environmentally friendly products that are safe for both family and pets.

There was a time when grout was grout and there were no choices in colors, but now grout comes in a variety of colors to compliment the tiles. Choosing a new color

for the grout can result in an entire new look for the bathroom or kitchen.

Color sealing will give the grout a new look and protect it from discoloration.

With about 40 different colors ranging from bright white through a variety of shades of off whites, shades of gray, terra cotta, and ending with their darkest color, midnight black, there is sure to be a color to complement the existing tile.

Sometimes if the grout is in really poor shape it needs to be removed and replaced.

It can be just a small area on the floor, a complete countertop or shower, but whatever the size the technicians will do their best to make a match. Once the new grout is in and sealed the new look will be completed.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Spirit of Geneva Lakes Loose tiles or chipped, broken or cracked These before and after photos of a bathtub and wall with mold show the difference tiles can also be repaired, sometimes by that can occur when Grout Experts work repainting or replacing as needed. their magic to remove the mold and restore

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Getting rid of mold Mold is every homeowner’s fear. There is so much written about the danger of mold to the health and safety of the family that many live in fear they will find mold in their home and endure expensive removal costs. But Ferrara said that’s not always the case.

“Not all mold is dangerous. While some are, others are just superficial and can be easily removed. In bathrooms, the mold often appears along the caulk line between the tub and the tiles on the wall or on the shower seams. If these areas are re-caulked and then sealed, the area is protected against mold,” he said.

During their work, the Grout Experts often uncover areas that have suffered water damage. Sometimes slow leaks make their way through the walls. By referring the work to a plumber, repairs can be completed before permanent and structural SUBMITTED PHOTO Spirit of Geneva Lakes damage occurs.

A thorough cleaning of grout gives a new, Leaks inside the walls frequently cause clean look to this white-tile countertop. damage long before they are visible to the outside.

“The wet spots are a sign that something isn’t right,” Ferrara said. “The problem needs to be fixed before it turns into a bigger problem with major concerns and costs for the homeowner.”

Picking new colors Popular colors in bathroom fixtures like tubs, toilets and sinks often change. For many years a variety of colors from beige and almond to colorful greens and blues were the items of choice for the bathroom.

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Natural stones, such as marble, provide beautiful countertops and floors giving the home a high-end look. While they provide a beautiful surface it does need restoration after a time of use, Ferrara said. While many grout companies work only on grout, Grout Experts will restore natural stone to its original sheen.

Ferrara and said he and his crew work hard to provide the high-level service their customers expect. They have won awards as the Best of Home Advisor and regularly are rated 5/5 by their customers on Home Serving You For Over 50 Years

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While awards are always welcomed, Ferrara said one of his proudest accomplishments is that over the years he has maintained his clientele and Grout Experts is often referred by them to family and friends.

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From May to October, the backyard beckons with its view of the surrounding nature and relaxed atmosphere.

In the Lake Geneva area, where many homes border on a water view, having a beautiful space to enjoy the splendor of the lake is often a desired amenity.

Many of today’s homeowners do not want just a small outside patio but rather an elegant space that continues the style of the home, creating a spacious place to entertain and enjoy.

Outdoor spaces, just as the interior of a home, require care and maintenance. Now, as summertime is slowly turning into fall, it may be time to re-evaluate that outdoor space. After the hot summer, some of the landscape trees and plants may be stressed or may have SEPTEMBER 2018

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reached the end of their life span and need to be replaced. It might even be time to consider a different floral and shrub design.

The deck or patio may show the wear of the years and need to be repaired or updated. Or perhaps it is time to rework the space into a more luxurious area for relaxing and entertaining.

If it’s time to make some changes to the outdoor-living spaces, it is time to contact a landscape specialist.

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Mike and Mary McNulty opened Stonetree Landscapes in Woodstock, Illinois, in 2004.

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Mary McNulty said it was an easy step to move into the design and installation of not just the plants and trees but to install the driveways, patios, retaining walls and other outdoor décor.

“We work with builders and landscape architects and individual home owners to provide the look that best complements the style of the home and the property. Much of our work is in the Lake Geneva area, about 90 percent of it. But we cover both residential and commercial properties in other areas including Southern Wisconsin and Northwest Chicago land,” Mary McNulty said.

property to get a feel for the type of landscape that will work best,” Mary McNulty said.

They carry a large variety of trees and shrubs and will have the ones that best fit a particular property, providing years of enjoyment.

Purchasing and planting the material is not all that is needed. Stonetree Landscapes also offers complete care of the landscape including lawn cutting, tree and shrub pruning, and fertilizer application to keep everything looking its best.

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Spring and fall cleanup removes the dead debris that is often detrimental to the plants and trees if allowed to remain in place and may include aerating, dethatching and fertilizing.

Popular in hardscaping Stone has become the product of choice to create an outdoor space. The natural product offers a variety of shapes and colors to add to the texture and beauty of an outdoor space.

“Stone is relatively maintenance free and has an attractive appearance,” Mary McNulty said.

Driveways made from pavers are replacing cement and blacktop driveways giving a more natural look. The pavers are available in a variety of colors and can be arranged in patterns giving the work a professional and finished appearance.

“We often work with the builders incorporating the outdoor plan into the total

planning for the property right from the beginning,” Mary McNulty said.

When planning an outdoor space, the McNultys say they begin with a free initial consultation to determine the client’s vision and budget. The landscape architects will then create scaled, detailed drawings customized to the client’s needs.

“Our mission is to take the vision of the customer and turn it into reality,” Mary McNulty said.

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Other options to up the “wow” factor include accent boulders, rock signs or amenities like bocce courts to give the space a unique look. Outdoor kitchens to make cooking and serving guests easy and convenient are all the rage right now.

Creating custom outdoor space that the family will use day in and day out is the goal of the project – no cookie-cutter backyards, Mary McNulty said.

Stonetree Landscapes is at 1517 IL-47 in Woodstock. Hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday.

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The 37-year-old Cedar Dale Pet Resort in Genoa City has undergone renovations with the goal of providing the utmost care for pets.

The renovations include a $100,000 renovation of the grooming room, remodeling of the front desk area and kitchen, two new chain-link fenced yards, four turf yards, new fencing, siding and Everson holds her two dogs. Jaxon (left) is 14 and is the first dog Kelly ever bought.

Azza (right) is 1 and was fostered as part of the International Street Dog Foundation.

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Four of the seven yard areas contain a turf flooring that allows the pets to use the yards during all four seasons without coming back into the resort with muddy paws. One of the turf fields was put in last month. This Perfect-Turf all weather pet grass has been helpful for small and large dogs alike, said owner Kelly Everson.

The resort, at N1538 North Daisy Drive, takes care of cats and dogs and, occasionally, a chinchilla. It occupies about eight acres of land manicured to have a

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The resort offers pet boarding 365 days of the year, dog day care seven days a week and pet grooming five days a week. The facility can hold 100 guests.

During spring break, which is the busiest time of the year for the resort, the facility comes closest to reaching its maximum capacity with the number of the guests usually reaching the 90s.

Everson began Cedar Dale Pet Resort in 1981.

“I had adopted a rescue dog, and she was the main reason I started this whole thing. I knew I wanted to buy a pet place.

I’m from California, and there weren’t any places that I liked there. I also knew I didn’t want a franchise. I ended up picking this place,” Everson said.

The pet resort has three full-time groomers, four full-time kennel people and three part-time kennel people.

The facility has 24 large dog cages and 24 small dog cages.

The business also fosters dogs through the International Street Dog Foundation.

Over the years, the pet resort has housed dogs from Thailand, India and Africa.

It has taken in eight dogs, a couple of whom have been adopted by workers of the resort.

Near the entrance to Cedar Dale Pet Resort, a new billboard features the face of one of Everson’s original foster dogs.

Though the facility usually takes care of dogs and cats, Everson described a more unusual guest.

“Occasionally we get chinchillas.

They stayed in the cat room while they were here. Guinea pigs too,” Everson said.

Everson has two dogs of her own.

One-year old Azza was taken in as part of the International Street Dog Foundation.

Her first dog Jaxon is now 14 years old.

“Jaxon loves the other dogs, but he knows that he lives upstairs. Sometimes he looks down on the fences and wants to play. We also have an office cat. It’s perfect, because she greets customers and knows which dogs are friendly to say hello to,” Everson said.

“Our professionally designed boarding facility offers spacious indoor and outdoor enclosures that are climate controlled for warmth in the winter and cool comfort in the summer,” the pet resort’s website states.

The location also has a cozy room for the cat boarders.

For more information about the services at Cedar Dale Pet Resort, visit www.cedardalepetresort.com.

The newly renovated front desk area has been repainted and refloored.

The grooming room recently underwent extensive renovations.

The area has two large tubs.

Cedar Dale Pet Resort has gotten new siding, fencing and landscaping in the past year. The grounds have about eight acres of land for dogs to play on.

The office cat sits on a counter in the newly remodeled kitchen. The kitchen received new flooring and new counters. It was also repainted.

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program at Lauderdale Lakes.

“Naturally, we thought about reaching out to the Lutherdale Bible Camp since the venue has everything we would need. They were very supportive of what we were trying to do,” Zbrzezny said.

They were welcomed with open arms, and as a result, Watersports Wednesdays is now held along Lutherdale’s lakefront.

The program also relies heavily on volunteers.

“Our volunteers are a big part of what we do, and it takes roughly 20 individuals to make this happen,” Zbrzezny said. “Julie has done a great job involving lake residents who donate their time, boats, personal watercraft and even help prepare food for the groups.”

Garner gets a hand from Sarah Repka and Scott Alm while in the water.

and two years, respectively.

“Julie lives next door to me and told me they needed volunteers and to ask whoever, so I talked to Phyllis,” Corbett said.

Belzer said she was a volunteer for years with Veterans Affairs.

One of the local volunteers is Lauderdale “I like to do anything with veterans. This Lakes resident Bonnie Speer. She drives a is that and more because they work with a lot boat pulling participants – including veterans of people,” Belzer said. and people with disabilities, all riding in or The two women are humble about their on equipment adapted so they can safely dedication. waterski – around the lake.

“We’re just the cooks,” Belzer said.

“This is an amazing program and it’s “Yet I was cooking today and someone great to be part of it and to see the smiles,” asked me for a water, which we also do,” Speer said.

Corbett added.

A jet ski with two people on board follow They also help participants get their the boat, and if a skier goes down, the wetsuits and life preservers on, if needed. jumper, or person riding on the back of the “Basically, we just won’t go in the water,” jet ski, jumps in the water to assist.

Belzer said.

Fay Corbett and Phyllis Belzer, both of “Whatever someone needs, they come to Lauderdale Lakes, have been volunteering us and we help,” Corbett added. with Adaptive Adventures for three The food is supplied, for the most part, but Belzer said she and other volunteers “help fill in anything else that’s needed.”

The women said volunteering allows them to witness firsthand the inspiring moments that happen regularly on the shore and lake.

“It’s simply amazing to watch them,” Belzer said.

“One thing that stands out is when a group of eight or nine veterans – all of whom were visually impaired – went out kayaking. It was really great,” Corbett said.

Zbrzezny said in addition to Lauderdale Lakes area residents, the program boasts volunteers who travel up to two hours from Illinois to be part of the program.

Adding to the excitement of the program’s growth, Zbrzezny said a new partnership with The Boathouse of Chicago will be providing ski

Helping hands

Scott Alm (left) and Greg Zbrzezny (right) help disabled veteran Harold Hack get into a kayak.

boats for future programming.

Each program features participants from various groups, hospitals and organizations.

“We work with individuals with physical disabilities and primarily disabled veterans, so there is always a VA attending this program with either a spinal cord injury unit, blind unit or outpatient unit with their recreational therapist,” Zbrzezny said.

The VAs that have participated this summer include Jesse Brown VA, Chicago; Hines VA, Chicago; and Clement Zablocki VA, Milwaukee.

Other groups taking part in Adaptive Adventures in Lauderdale Lakes include Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, Synergy Adaptive Athletics and Lincolnway Special Recreation Association.

Independent, local residents have also participated at this summer’s events, Zbrzezny said.

How you can help

The adaptive waterski program is one of the only ones not funded through grants, so it’s difficult to sustain, according to Zbrzezny.

“We have started a fundraising campaign in hopes of raising $30,000 for new equipment and resources to continue the program at Lauderdale Lakes,” he said.

A fundraiser will be held Sept. 27 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Lauderdale Landing, W5625 Westshore Dr. in Elkhorn.

“We’ll have a kayak race and a corn hole tournament along with raffles and great food,” Zbrzezny said.

The final program for this summer at Lutherdale was held on Aug. 22.

To further support Adaptive Adventures, individual donations as well as corporate sponsorships are accepted, and there is an ongoing need for volunteers – details can be found on the website.

For more information, visit adaptiveadventures.org or contact Greg Zbrzezny at greg@adaptiveadventures.org or (847) 533-2060.

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Bunge has been playing the trumpet for the majority of his life. He began playing in fourth grade.

“To be honest, at first I thought I was going to be a saxophone player. I went to an instrument demonstration and was disappointed by the saxophone. Instantly, I was able to play the trumpet mouthpiece better than the guy who was demonstrating it! He told me that I was a natural trumpet player,” Bunge said.

As a sixth grader, Bunge was busy playing high school level music. Though he possesses a natural skill at music, Bunge is humble and rarely discusses his accomplishments.

“I guess that’s when I realized I was pretty decent,” Bunge said.

He received his Bachelor of Music Education from University of Arizona.

After following a former professor to Illinois to be a graduate assistant, Bunge got his master’s degree from Illinois State University in 1991. He lived in Illinois for three years while maintaining jobs in the Lake Geneva area.

Bunge has been a band director at Badger High School since 1995 and has been a captain on the Lake Geneva Cruise Line since 1996. He finally moved to Lake Geneva in 1999.

At Badger High School, Bunge directs three concert bands and three jazz bands.

Because of the intensity level of the music, many of the bands have organized practices not only during school hours, but later at night after sports’ practices get out as well.

After 23 years at Badger, Bunge is

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Greg Bunge prepares to leave the dock for a charter on Geneva Lake aboard the Duchess. Bunge is a captain at the Lake Geneva Cruise Line during the summer.

continually able to create moments in the classroom that keep him and his students excited about music.

“What keeps me ticking are the relationships where kids come back and thank me or want to play music together.

Through music, we make lifelong friendships and eventually can become colleagues,” Bunge said.

As a director, he has little moments of inspiration scattered throughout each school day.

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you can tell they put their soul into it; those are goose bumps moments. When you get those moments, you have to bottle them up and save them,” Bunge said.

Several of Bunge’s former students have saved these memories and fondly look back on their time in the bands.

“His passion for what he does is undeniable. He was constantly pushing the band to be the best they can be. While this was demanding at times, it taught hard work and discipline. He was always sure to be proud of every student, no matter their skill

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Greg Bunge (kneeling) with the Badger High School jazz ensemble that he directs. The band posed for this photo after a jazz concert in May of 2016.

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level,” said Eric Schirtzinger, a former student and drummer.

Other students echoed similar sentiments.

After getting into some trouble in high school, former student and trombone player David Ayala described how Bunge helped him turn his life around.

“One day, I walked into Greg’s office with the intent of quitting band. Nine months later, I was practicing five hours a day. To this day, I’m still convinced that without Greg Bunge, that sad boy would be incarcerated right now,” Ayala said.

“He is so deeply passionate about what he does that he works around the clock and through the summer to further the music program,” Ayala said.

Bunge and his wife, Lisa, have a daughter named Elizabeth who will be a junior at Badger High School in the fall. A lover of instruments like her dad, she plays bass and French horn.

Elizabeth’s dad is her band director in the jazz ensemble and the wind ensemble. Both of these are the highest of the three band levels, which Bunge compares to “freshman, junior varsity and varsity teams.”

Many of the lessons that Bunge teaches in the band room are applicable to everyday life.

After discussing an improvisation lesson that Bunge taught him, former student and multi-instrumentalist Nick Pedraza said,

“This doesn’t just apply to jazz, but to life as a whole. If you approach whatever you do with honesty and conviction, people will listen and care.”

When Bunge is not conducting bands, he plays jazz gigs on trumpet with his group, The Jazz Scholars. The group is made up of Craig Olson on drums, Kevin Kazimier on bass, Andy Schultz on piano and Bunge on either trumpet or flugelhorn. Olson and Bunge are both teachers at Badger.

Nearly every week, the Jazz Scholars play gigs on a boat at the Lake Geneva Cruise Line called the Grand Belle of the Lake.

Playing jazz is one of Bunge’s main passions in life. He is a fan of both traditional and contemporary jazz.

“A few of the jazz musicians who inspire me are Winton Marsalis, Clark Terry, Sonny Rollins and Oscar Peterson,” Bunge said.

During the summers, Bunge is a captain on the Lake Geneva Cruise Line where he drives antique boats. Each year, several of his former students work there as well.

“As a captain, I never have the same day twice. People are usually in a good mood when they’re out on the lake. My daughter works here too, which is pretty fun,” Bunge said, as he prepared a boat called the Duchess for a charter trip.

When Bunge is not driving boats, conducting bands or playing music, he loves to golf and kayak with his family. He and his

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The Jazz Scholars band members are: bassist Kevin Kazimier (from left), trumpeter Greg Bunge, pianist Andy Schultz and drummer Craig Olson. Bunge and Olson both teach at Badger High School.

daughter Elizabeth enjoy Brewers games.

The family also enjoys going on trips around the county, including return trips to Bunge’s home state of Arizona.

Though he spent much of his life in Arizona, Bunge’s involvement in the Lake Geneva area has been crucial in the lives of many of his students.

“I see people all the time. My sister nicknamed me ‘mayor,’ because I am always running into people I know. I love living and working in this community.”

Author to read excerpts from novel at library Author Janet Burroway will read excerpts Burroway pursues her theatre work as a from her most recent novel in progress at 6:30 network playwright at Chicago Dramatists p.m. Sept. 13 at the Lake Geneva Public Library. and has joined the board of Sideshow Theatre.

Burroway is at work on a ninth novel, “Indian Her most recent play, “Headshots,” was given Dancer.” readings at the Trellis Project of the Greenhouse Along with the readings, she will present a Theatre in Chicago in 2016 and at Chicago talk on the craft of writing: “All you Need to Dramatists and Pulse Ensemble Theatre in New Know About Story and Structure You Can Learn York in 2017. “Parts of Speech” was reprised as from Where the Wild Things Are.” part of the Fall Festival of Women Playwrights at Burroway is author of the “Writing Fiction: Artemisia Theatre in Chicago in 2017.

A Guide to Narrative Craft,” which is being released as a new edition. She will share her Pianist to perform at library writing process, and her program will be Pianist Jordan Novak will perform in the followed by a question-and-answer session and Lake Geneva Public Library’s foyer at 3 p.m. book signing.

Sept. 24 as part of the ongoing Music in the Burroway was awarded the Florida Library series.

Humanities Council’s 2014 Lifetime People of all ages are invited to enjoy music Author Janet Burroway Achievement Award in Writing and is the author while they browse the library’s collection, sip of eight novels as well as short fiction, plays, a beverage and enjoy the view. The program is poetry, essays, texts for dance and children’s books. Her multisponsored by the Friends of the Lake Geneva Public Library. genre “Imaginative Writing” is out in a fourth edition. Her most Novak has participated in many competitions, recitals and recent novel is “Bridge of Sand,” and her memoir “Losing Tim” gatherings. was published in 2014. Her play “Parts of Speech” won the He has been playing piano for eight years and is 17 years old.

Brink Award at the Renaissance Theatreworks in Milwaukee More information on both programs can be obtained by calling in 2015, and her play “Boomerang” was commissioned by the library at 262-249-5299 or visiting the library’s Facebook Sideshow Theatre Co. in Chicago, in 2015. page or www.lakegeneva.lib.wi.us.

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