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SPIRIT of GENEVA LAKES 3 ON THE COVER Model dream Lake Geneva’s Nicole Petrie was like countless other teenagers from her school – she wanted to play volleyball in college and move on to a successful career. But along the way she never gave up on her biggest dream to become a famous model. Her dream was realized this year. For the full story see page 5. SUBMITTED PHOTO. Spirit of Geneva Lakes Bee happy at the fair .............................................. 4 Small town girl becomes big time model ......................... 5 Baker finds her niche .............................................. 9 Get it done right ................................................... 13 Good fences make good neighbors ................................... 18 Loaded businessfor.............................................. 23 forCondoscars 27 directoryDining ............................................. 30 Advertiser’sindex @ Properties 6 Abbey Springs 22 Addie Water Systems 20 AeppelTreow Winery 25 Always Remember That 26 Apple Barn Orchard and Winery 32 Aronson Fence Co 28 Baker House 30 Best Bargains 6 Brightonwoods Orchard....................... 25 Caravelle Lighting 17 Carpets Plus Outlet. 25 Chances 30 Chris’ USA 30 East Troy Brewery 30 Elkhorn Gun Barrel 2 First Citizens State Bank 17 Geneva Crossing NeighborhoodSenior 10 Gino’s East Pizzeria 24, 30 Green Grocer & Deli.................................30 Hafs Road Orchard 24 James R. Taylor & Sons 16 Komfort Heating & Cooling 20 Local Folks Restaurant & Pub 30 Luisa’s Restaurant 22, 30 Lyle’s TV & Appliances, Inc. 8 Mars Resort 30 Network Media LLC 30 NL Promotions LLC 10 Parkside Village Senior Apartments 24 PATS Services Inc. 10 Pine Street Cafe 30 Sandy’s Upscale Consignment 26 Sugar Creek Mutual Insurance 21 The Bottle Shop 10 The Rustic Realm 16 The Thielmann Group. 12 Verlo Mattress 31 Veteran’s Truck Line 22 Waterfront Pub and Eatery ...............30 Westenn Heating & Air 14 Westside Landscape 16

GENERAL MANAGER Sue Z. Lange EDITOR IN CHIEF Ed Nadolski ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Vicki Vanderwerff CREATIVE DIRECTOR Heather Ruenz SALES Pete TameraHansenHamilton DISTRIBUTION DIRECTOR Lindy Sweet The Spirit of Geneva Lakes is a complimentary publication, distributed from I-94 through west Kenosha County, to and including the Geneva Lakes area in Walworth County, Richmond Illinois, plus Burlington and Waterford in Racine County. Send all correspondence to: The Spirit SOUTHERNNEWSPAPERSLAKES 1102 Ann Street Delavan, WI 53115 N SpiritofGenevaLakes.com 262.728.3411 4 SEPTEMBER 2022 TheSpirit IS A PUBLICATION OF ‘BEE HAPPY’ AT THE FAIR!

Wednesday, Aug. 31 Pro Truck and Tractor Pulls, 7 p.m. General admission, $5 Thursday, Sept. 1 All-Star Monster Trucks, 7:30 p.m. General admission, $10 Friday, Sept. 2 Monday, Sept. 5 Demo Derby 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 5:30 p.m. General admission, $10 Concerts Friday, Sept. 2 Josh Turner with Phil Vassar, 7:30 p.m. General admission, $30-$40 Saturday, Sept. 3 Halestorm, 7:30 p.m. General admission, $30 to $50 Sunday, Sept. 4 Foreigner, 7:30 p.m. General admission, $30 to $50 Tickets available at www.walworthcountyfair.com

Walworth County Fair Manager Larry Gaffey said the fair has some new food vendors this year and will feature three big concerts at the Grandstands instead of the normal two. Josh Turner with special guest Phil Vassar will be on stage Friday, Sept. 2. Halestorm with Lines of Loyalty and Shallow Side take the stage Saturday, Sept. 3, and Foreigner plays Sunday, Sept.Also4. new this year is the Tanis Construction Birdhouse Build Off where a kid can win $5,000 for the best bird house, Gaffey said. The fairgrounds have updated some of its décor as “Newwell.bright colors painted on some of our buildings to match and support the new Walworth County Tourism logo – Gowalco. com,” Gaffey said. Also new this year is the Plein Air at the Fair competition. Fairgoers can see participating artists create art inspired by and created solely the Walworth County Fair.

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Antique Tractor Display, Machinery Lot HCE Exhibits and Demos, Log Cabin North American Midway Entertainment Barnyard WalworthMusicDiscoveryMidwayKiddielandAdventureAreaBarnontheParkStageCountyHistorical Society Used Book Sale in the park, daily 10 a.m. – to 7 p.m. Schedule of events

Walworth County Fair set for another run by Tracy Ouellette STAFF WRITER

The Honorary Fair Marshalls for 2022 are Walworth County Sheriff Kurt Picknell and the late former Walworth County Board Chairperson and friend of the fair Nancy Russell, being represented by her family. The 2022 Fairest of the Fair is Jessica Markham with Royalty Lillie Cauffman. The 2023 Fairest will be crowned after the finals at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31. New this year

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ADMISSION Adult admission, $12 Junior (ages 5-12), $7 Children (younger than age 5), admitted FREE Adult season ticket, $45 Senior Days: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (age 62 years and older), $10 Lifetime memberships, $350 Prices are “at the door” admission. Free general parking VIP parking, $50 (VIP Parking is a reserved spot for the entire fair season.) General parking is free to the public. For more information, call 262-723-3228 or visit www.walworthcountyfair.com.

The Walworth County Fairgrounds are open 7 a.m. to midnight, except Monday, Labor Day, when it closes at 8 p.m.

The 173rd annual Walworth County Fair will be at the county fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn, from Wednesday, Aug. 31, through Labor Day, Sept. 5. The County Fair celebrates the area’s youth and agriculture with contests, animal shows and projects. The family friendly event attracts large crowds during its six-day run, offering kids of all ages great food, fun rides, interesting displays, live music and more.

It’s the kind of news anyone would want to share with the world. Think of Michael Jordan finding out he’s going to make the NBA. Aaron Rodgers learning he will play for the Green Bay Packers. Or even Eminem when he signed his first recordThat’sdeal.the kind of rarified air Nicole Petrie is experiencing right now.

Just take a look at this recent post from her Facebook page: “One more post for this iconic moment before I board my flight to Nicaragua for another modeling job! I am truly living my dream life and I can’t thank @si_swimsuit & @mj_day enough for seeing my potential and making this a reality!

Lake Geneva Badger grad Nicole Petrie will appear in this year’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. She was selected for the photo shoot during an open application process.

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From Cindy Crawford to Tyra Banks to Giselle to Kate Upton, you’re talking about worldwide celebrities making millions of dollars.Petrie may not be there yet, but she’s well on her way.

Lake Geneva native Petrie featured in Sports swimsuitIllustratededition

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She has recently been traveling to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and Nicaragua for photo shoots. These days, her life is the stuff people only dream of. “My whole life pretty much revolved around volleyball and going on to college to play, but my first year playing in college

“I have never felt more beautiful, more powerful, or more impactful than I do right now with the release of the #siswim2022 issue! When I was in middle school and high school I got bullied so much for being so tall and ‘awkwardly skinny,’ for being too shy, or for not being focused on partying or socializing as much as my peers because I was becoming a caregiver and focusing on my passions instead … but look where I am now! It has paid off to be in this groundbreaking and inspiring magazine! So grateful. So happy. So humbled. Thank you to everyone for your support!!”Dreams are coming true for Petrie, 27, a former Lake Geneva Badger High School volleyball star that stands 5-foot-11. Petrie grew up in Geneva Township and graduated from Badger in 2013. Her life revolved around volleyball. She even tried playing in college. All her life, people have told her she could be a Fast-forwardmodel.to 2022, and she is featured in the 2022 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition, an iconic magazine that’s a “who’s who” of the next top national and international models.

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“I have known from a very young age that I was meant for big things, even coming from a small town in Wisconsin. I would practice my runway walk in my mom’s heels (which were much too big for me at the time but I have now grown into them hopefully both figuratively as well as literally) back and forth, over and over, from the time I was in first grade and took those very first modeling pictures.”

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LOOKING FOR MORE However, she always knew she was destined for something more. “I knew I wanted to do bigger things than the Midwest market had to offer at the time,” Petrie said. “So as soon as I graduated college I started to travel as much as I could afford to, while still being home often to help take care of my mom. I eventually decided I wanted to focus on the market in Miami, so I moved down there with no help, no money, and I hustled until I found an agent that signed me and started getting me work with Saks and Neiman MarcusOnceregularly.”shegotataste of the possibilities, Petrie’s confidence grew and she decided to branch out even more. Her agency wasn’t helping her grow with new markets such as New York or Europe, so she took matters into her own hands.She submitted her stuff to the Sports Illustrated Swim search, and wouldn’t you believe it – she got picked. Nicole beat out thousands of other models, and she will be in this year’s famed swimsuit issue. “I’m so proud of this accomplishment not only because of how hard I worked to get to this point but because I get to use this platform to raise awareness for FTD, a disease that has affected multiple people in my family but that no family should have to go through, and that I am reaching so many caregivers and showing them they are not alone,” Petrie Frontotemporalsaid.

degeneration (FTD) is caused by progressive damage and loss of nerve cells in the frontal and temporal lobes of the Petrie’sbrain.mother suffers from it, so she is a regular caregiver for her along with being a model.Petrie earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology and a scholarship to play collegeNow,volleyball.it’salifeof flying around the world to the most remote, exotic locations and living out her dreams. Not bad for a girl from a small town like LakeAsGeneva.earlyas first grade, Petrie was taking “modeling pictures” and practicing her runway walk. She even printed out copies of her picture and gave it to teachers and principals at school, so they could remember her “when I become a famous supermodel.”Well,thattime has come. Petrie is a living, breathing example that dreams really do come true.

Before she embarked on her trip to Nicaragua, she added one more Facebook post around 10 p.m. May 16. “Don’t want to go to sleep tonight because my dreams came true today. One lesson my mom made sure to really drive into my personality: You can do anything you set your mind to! Never give up and your hard work will pay off!!! In first grade I was already watching #ANTM (America’s Next Top Model) daily and one day convinced my parents to take “modeling pictures” of me, which I then printed out on glossy photo paper, signed with a black sharpie and took multiple copies to school with me to hand out to my teachers, school staff, and principals. I told them it was so they could remember that I was their student “when I become a famous supermodel”… manifestation, baby!! (If any of that school staff still has that picture for some reason pls send my way)...

SPIRIT of GENEVA LAKES 7 was not a great experience (bad coaches, bad teammates, etc.),” Petrie said. “I lost my passion for the game and decided I didn’t want to play anymore. But, at that point I was used to practicing or working out like three times a day and not having any free time, so I decided I needed a new hobby.“Ididn’t know then that the hobby I ended up choosing would turn into my new passion and later my career. My friends and family had suggested to me many times throughout my life that I could be a model because of my height, but I never knew how to get started. But with the boredom growing, I reached out to a friend of a friend that asked a photographer they knew if they would do a test shoot with me in Chicago.”So,Petrie took a big chance, and it paid off.She submitted photos from this photographer to an agency in Madison and started doing small jobs here and there.

Model Nicole Petrie has been traveling the world for photo shoots as her career has taken off. FOR SPORTS ILLUSTRATED Spirit of Geneva Lakes

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CORRESPONDENT Valerie Kowalski is no stranger to heartbreak.Thepast three years have forced the 33-year-old Waterford native to grow up faster than she’s wanted. From leaving the corporate world as a bigtime chef to venturing out on her own with a catering business and restaurant, Kowalski has loved, lost, loved again, and lost even more.But she always finds her way back up, and takes things to a newer, higher level. Her story epitomizes the struggles of the pandemic – shock, change and rebirth.

Cafe B’s new owner had a tough stretch, but is now on the way up by Mike Ramczyk

Valerie Kowalski works in the kitchen of Café B, which she recently purchased. She plans to expand the business to include lunch service. The café is in the Burlington Loop in the city’s downtown.

“I love it, love it, yes,” Kowalski said about cooking inside her business Cafe B, in the Burlington Loop. “I just always had a passion for cooking. My friend’s dad was the chef at Milwaukee Athletic Club, and he took us on a tour there. I just fell in love with it. I was like, ‘This is what I want to do.’” “My heart and soul is in cooking. Baking is kind of like the minor to my major of cooking.”TheMadison Area Technical College culinary school grad likes to bake, and cook, and she does a lot of it. At her corporate chef job at Epic in Verona, they would serve 15,000 people a day.She’s been all over, whether it’s the corporate world, or restaurants, or her own ventures.Inearly 2022, she took over Cafe B, which was located at the corner of Chestnut and Dodge streets a few blocks down from the Loop.Fast forward, and by May, Kowalski opened up in the former Hopscotch Cakery building in the Loop, and she now owns and operates the large kitchen for preparing sweet treats and the storefront, where she sells bestsellers like bear claws, quiches and more. With grand plans already to rebrand soon, Kowalski is driven, hardworking and committed to making good food for the people of Burlington.

“I left my cushy, corporate job as a chef and ambitiously bought my own business, bought a catering business, took it over, and what could possibly go wrong? It was eight months before the pandemic, and we just had no idea,” Kowalski said.

“On St. Patrick’s Day weekend, we had three weddings in one weekend. It was March 2020. All the weddings got smaller, and I only did two weddings during the pandemic. We became the preferred caterer around the Wisconsin Dells area, Devil Lake and more. The pandemic decided it was done. We had a lot of bookings in place. Suddenly, everything was cancelled. Everything, everything…I watched my whole business overnight, it was gone.”Bythe summer of 2020, she created a restaurant, The Marketplace, and it was enough to hold on to just pay the bills. But catering never came back, and it wasn’t sustainable.“Ihadto let go of the business, I couldn’t afford it anymore,” Kowalski said. She lost her business, and her dream house

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“I was making enough in the mornings to stay afloat,” Kowalski said. “I had this whole town’s support on the move, and I couldn’t believe it.

“My slowest days here are my busiest days sales-wise there (where she was on Chestnut and Dodge.)”

Above: Café B is in the Burlington Loop in the city’s downtown at 133 E Chestnut Street. Left: Baking is a passion that Valerie Kowalski turned into a business.

Cafe B is currently open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Puff pastries and bear claws are the top draws, but Kowalski is shifting gears.

“It came about because I want to focus more on lunch. I am a chef. I’m going to do soups, salads, sandwiches. I drink endless amounts of coffee, and it’s an endless cycle. It’s like an infinity symbol.” Her specialty for lunch will be a salad with roasted butternut, sweet potato, roasted red onion, squash salad with in-house scratch vinaigrette with pecans, craisins and goat cheese.Shesays it’s “very healthy.”

“I said the pandemic finally got me, mom.” That was April of 2021, where she was still running and operating the Marketplace in SaukSheCity.knew a change was needed, and she wanted to keep cooking.

But Valerie’s food – and personality –speaks for “Downtownitself.Burlington is up-andcoming,” Kowalski said. “The Loop has like seven female owners. The Loop is up and coming. I think Burlington should be the city of weddings, instead of trails. It would help so many places. There are hotels, Rustic Roots, Cafe B, the Coffeehouse, so many nice, beautiful things to do down here. The Loop is growing, it’s moving and shaking. There are younger business owners. Ninety-five percent of the businesses down here are womenowned. All of us are pretty tight, we have a good network going, and we support each other.”

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Kowalski hopes to open Infinity Coffee and Beyond by the end of this year or 2023.

The former owner of the space, Meghan Schroeder, announced on Facebook she was closing Hopscotch Cakery earlier this year, and Kowalski’s phone rang off the hook. Three different people called and told her to look into moving into the heart of the Loop. So she made the leap, as business was starting to pick up, and now she has even biggerEventually,plans. she wants to rebrand and get back into cooking by expanding Cafe B’s mostly breakfast menu into lunch as well.

SPIRIT of GENEVA LAKES 11 in Sauk Prairie. The serene setting overlooked the Wisconsin River with picturesque views, and she would watch birds and all the boaters. Kowalski hit rock bottom But that entrepreneurial spirit still coursed through her veins, and she would spend weekends looking for store spaces to get back into cooking, or baking, or whatever. She was willing to consider anything with a nice“Thekitchen.hammer dropped on my birthday,” Kowalski said. “I called my mom, saying I’m going to lose my business. I saw the writing on the wall. I said I was losing my business and my house, and for the next few months I had a lot of figuring out to do.”

“I’m very private, but people will watch me working through the windows, and it’s just something I’m getting used to,” she said. “I’ll get some nice, old ladies that will ask me about my place. I had a guy from Racine, he just wouldn’t go away, and I opened up and said hello. I was making turnovers, and he was like ‘Can I buy those right now?’”

“This town doesn’t have much of a healthy lunch option,” she said. “She has a few menu items. Infinity Coffee and Beyond is soon to be coming. It’s my own entity, my own business, and there are no past ties. I have to burn my own trails, now. I want it to be something I created.

Plus, there will be a whole grain chicken salad sandwich, another favorite from her previousKowalskirestaurant.opened up and laughed loud when speaking about her ultimate dream.

Weekends are three times busier Kowalski finds herself baking – with see-through windows – in the large, fully self-designed kitchen, and kids will bring over their Hansen’s ice cream cones and just sit there and state in awe.

“Business doubled since I moved in here (the new location in the Loop), and a rough marriage just doesn’t work when you’re both running a business,” Kowalski added.

“Within my price range and practically in the backyard of my hometown, Cafe B was for sale,” Kowalski said. “I was looking online and everywhere. Danielle had to sell quickly, and I figured I had to buy rather quickly. It used to be Chocolate Expression. She named it ‘Cafe B’ after her name Bowman, so now I tell people it means Cafe Burlington.”Kowalski started making dough, puff pastry, turnovers, bear claws and other tasty delectables from scratch. She made laminated dough in a class in college, and a lot of the dishes come from that background. “Baking is very much an exact science, there isn’t much wiggle room,” Kowalski said. “If you mess it up, you mess it up bad. With cooking, you can alter things, cook them longer and fix them.” There were no plans for moving to Burlington, and it was Valerie and her husband at the time. Long story short, in her words, it didn’t work out. So now she was really all alone, starting another new business, and not exactly living in aValeriehome. actually stayed in the building attached to Cafe B, and there were all kinds of hard“Ittimes.sucked,” she said. “I was coasting in on fumes. And it was always falling on me to make an income.” “I had a roof over my head, but the building leaked. It would rain inside. There were a ton of bugs, mice, there was a lot of damage. There was a lot to contend with.”

Things began to slowly turn around when Kowalski continued on her own, after splitting from her marriage in December, and January was like a new day.

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It’s no secret that people have spent a great deal more time at home in the past two years as the coronavirus limited travel and social interaction. And it’s also no secret that many people used the time to focus on home improvement. Whether that entails a new patio, flooring or furnace, homeowners have to partner with trusted suppliers of products and services to finish their jobs with the best results their budget allows. In the Geneva Lakes Area, finding those project partners doesn’t have to cause sleepless nights. Here’s a look at several of Spirit magazine’s preferred home improvement providers

Lyle’s TV and Appliance For residents of Geneva Lakes are area, a visit to Lyle’s TV and Appliance in Elkhorn is always the first and the last stop for shoppers in need of new appliances or the latest home technology. Known for fair prices and excellent service, Lyle’s has served the community from this location since 1952. From the outside, however, you may not have noticed changes in the building. A step indoors and a quick look at the newly remodeled showrooms will take your breath away.Two years ago year the owners remodeled and updated their kitchen showroom to include all the latest high-tech and high-end kitchen appliances. Last year more changes were made in the showroom. The completed Smart Home showroom

The fences provided by Aronson Fence Company are all top quality – whether they are made of cedar, ornamental metal or vinyl.Wood picket fences are one of the most popular types of fence. All of the cedar fences from Aronson Fence Company are made to order, not preordered from another company. The cedar is purchased from a mill in upper Michigan.

FLOORING Carpets Plus Outlet Family owned and operated for more than 20 years, Carpets Plus Outlet has the Racine and Kenosha area’s largest in-stock selection of quality flooring. Owners Neil and Penny Fuhr have more than 40 years of experience in the flooring business.Although the name prominently includes carpets, the “plus” encompasses a wide variety of flooring options and styles – from

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GET RIGHTDONEIT is an open and elegant space with all the high-tech devices that are expected in a high-end home. The room is decorated with soft, neutral chairs and an area rug. High above, a wooden cathedral-style ceiling with exposed beams adds to the beauty of the“Allroom.of the items seen in the room are things we have carried but were never displayed because we didn’t have the right space for it,” owner Sue Schinke said.

One of the most popular features to enjoy in an outdoor space is a firepit, like this custom design by the Reesman Company. Firepits can be built in a variety of styles using many decorative materials that will make it a special gathering place for your family.

14 SEPTEMBER 2022 Ray Alberth, Owner Free Estimates! PROF E S SIONA L . HON E S T. VALU E . Se r vi c e o n a ll b ran d s 24 / 7 10 0 % Se r vi c e G ua ra n t e e • R E SID E N T IA L Replacement • R emodel New Construction • C O MM E RC IA L • IND UST RIA L 990 Koo p man L an e , E lkhorn | 262 72 3 4955 | ww w.We st ennH e atandAi r.c o m 412111 hardwood and tile to luxury vinyl and waterproof options. The store also offers window treatments. Carpets Plus Outlet provides free estimates, expert installation and financing. The store is on Kenosha’s north side at 1241 22nd Ave., Kenosha. The phone number is 262-683-5399 and the website is carpetsplusoutlet.com.

For 46 years Komfort Heating and Cooling, Inc., in Elkhorn has provided topline heating and air conditioning services for both residential and commercial buildings in southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois

While the company was purchased a little more than a year ago by current owner Kraig Edelman, the quality of their service has not changed.

Thielmann Group sells and services topgrade furnaces and air conditioning units, including Lennox, Daikson, and Carrier in forced air systems and a variety of boilers including Buderus, Lennox, NTI and others, for hot water heating systems.

“We offer a variety of services from replacement of older equipment to providing new equipment for new construction,” said Nicole Mane, manager of Komfort Heating and Cooling, Inc. “The most important thing a customer can do to be certain that they have a working heating or air conditioning unit throughout the season is to have yearly inspections on the furnace and on the air conditioning unit,” said Nick Romani, Komfort Heating and Cooling technician Nick Romani services a furnace. Each furnace should be serviced yearly before the heating season begins to assure that it works properly throughout the season, he said. In spring the air conditioner needs to be serviced

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SUBMITTED PHOTO Spirit of Geneva Lakes a Komfort Heating and Cooling, Inc. technician, who routinely cleans, inspects and installs HVAC equipment. To be certain that your equipment remains in top working condition, Komfort Heating and Cooling advises customers

Thielmann Group now with six locations – including Burlington Heating and Air conditioning and Roth Heating in Waterford has been keeping heating systems running at their peak since 1929.

to consider purchasing a maintenance plan. They offer three separate levels of maintenance plans to suit your needs and your budget.

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Thielmann group Living in the Upper Midwest, one of the most important items in our homes – one that helps to keep our family comfortable and safe – is our heating and air conditioning system.

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

However, maintenance is important in getting the top performance out of your equipment. Annual service visits are required by most manufacturers to keep the warranty valid – and that’s another area where Thielmann Group companies excel.

24 years ago, I began this business as a lawn mowing business,” Koch said. “Then we expanded to doing additional lawn, landscape, and hardscape installations. Today we offer a full line of services to add to the beauty of your property.”KochKuts is also able to incorporate fire pits, water features and outdoor kitchens into its designs. Their scope of work also includes ponds and retaining walls. And for those looking for traditional lawn and landscaping services, Koch Kuts remains committed to services that gave the business its start. Contact Koch Kuts at 262-534-9509 or visit their website www.kochkuts.com.

Caravelle Lighting has supplied attractive, functional home lighting at its current location — 9307 U.S. Highway 12 in Richmond, Illinois — for about 30 years. When ready to consider replacing existing light fixtures or installing lights in a new building, a lighting store is the place to go.“Customers sometimes head to the big box stores or go online to purchase their fixtures thinking they will save money,” Caravelle owner Joe Kroup said. “We can meet or beat any price for the same fixture. We also offer service. We are a lighting store, not just a store to sell fixtures.” Builders often refer customers to Caravelle to choose fixtures for their new home. Caravelle Lighting is at 9307 Highway 12 in Richmond, Illinois. Call 815-6784558 or visit caravellelight.com.

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B & J also has an arborist and crew who are experts in tree trimming and removal as well as fertilization, moving trees, and diseaseTheycontrol.alsoprovide snow removal services.

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What started out as an excavation and utility firm has now consolidated its heavy construction, aggregate operations, and the landscaping division under the Reesman Company name. For many, the process of how to turn their property into the attractive oasis they envision for the enjoyment of their family and friends requires input from professionals who to turn their thoughts into“Wereality.encourage homeowners to call us so we can work with them to turn their vision into a viable hardscape,” Chris Reesman said.Whether its decorative patios, fire pits, outdoor kitchens or water features, Reesman has built a reputation for topnotch

“Ourprojects.goalis not to be the biggest company in our field but to always provide the best service and quality work,” he added. “We take the high road and maintain high standards.”

Westenn Heating and Air Conditioning is at 990 Koopman Lane, Elkhorn. Contact them at 262-723-4955 or visit them online at www.westennheatandair.com

The Reesman Company is a fullscale landscape architect providing both industrial and residential services. Their office is at 28815 Bushnell Rd, Burlington. They are available by phone at 262-5392124. The company’s service area in southeast Wisconsin stretches from the state line to Milwaukee on the north and as far west as Madison. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. See www.reesman.com or on Facebook for additional information.

With a renewed interest on indoor air quality, Thielmann Group also offers the filters and advice to keep your home and its occupants healthy. For HVAC service, repairs or new installations, the Thielmann Group is ready to serve. They offer 24-hour emergency service.

Because of our climate conditions, it is important that homeowners maintain their heating and air conditioning systems and have a reliable heating, ventilation, and air conditioning contractor to turn to when in need and to provide the regular maintenance the systems need. Since 1969 many home and business owners have placed their faith in Westenn for installation and maintenance of their HVACAccordingequipment.toWestenn owner Ray Alberth, the biggest mistake homeowners and businesses make is not maintaining their“Anequipment.annualmaintenance cleaning and filter replacement lessens the chance of a furnaceWhenbreakdown.”purchasing a new furnace or air conditioner, it is important to select a quality brand that will provide quality service.“Furnaces, if they are properly installed and cared for will usually last at least 1415 years if properly maintained,” Albreth said. “One should not change a furnace just because it is old, only if it isn’t working properly and an HVAC technician has thoroughly checked it out and found it to be not working or repairable.”

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

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Burlington Heating and Air Conditioning is at 201 S. Pine St., Burlington. The telephone number is 262763-2653.

B & J Tree and Landscape is locally owned and operated, serving the Geneva Lakes Area since 1959. Specializing in trimming, removal, and planting of trees, B & J Landscape has advanced over the years to a company that These mid-century modern style lamps on display at Caravelle Lighing are just a fraction of the hundreds in the showroom at the store in Richmond, Illinois.

B & J Landscape is at W2795 Krueger Rd., Lake Geneva. Call 262-248-3653 or visit bandjlandscape.com.

A beautiful yard and top-quality landscaping add to the enjoyment and value of a home. For Justin Koch, owner of Koch Kuts, helping homeowners achieve that perfection has been his work for more than 20 “Aboutyears.

For 50 years homeowners and businesses owners have depended on the Reesman Company, of Burlington, to help solve their landscape and structural problems.

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Roth Heating has two locations, 107 N. Milwaukee, Waterford, 262-534-5568, or 400 W. Drexel, Oak Creek, 414-764-4700. Visit thielmannheating.com for more information about their services.

SANDRA LANDEN MACHAJ Spirit of Geneva Lakes can offer our clients everything for their outdoor living needs. B & J’s landscape designer can draw clients a plan suitable for any budget, while its landscape team will install retaining walls, patios, planters, brickwork and more. The maintenance crew will take care of weekly mowing, weeding, raking, as well as spring and fall cleanup.

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Finding the right fence

For Roger Aronson, who has been building fences in the northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin area since 1994, the last few years have been a time of growth for his company as more homeowners have added decorative fencing to their property. While the fencing has a decorative look, it is also serving an important“Peoplepurpose.buildfences for basically two purposes, to keep their children and dogs on the property and safe, and to keep strangers out,” said Roger Aronson, owner, and founder of Aronson fencing. “It also serves to add a finished, attractive look to the property.”

Good fences make good neighbors

top: A decorative fence of aluminum is perfect for around swimming pools or the entire yard. right: This is a type of fence often used on farms with horizontal boards that keep the livestock in while not obstructing the view of the land. While traditionally made of wood, this one is a vinyl fence.

The COVID pandemic, which has influenced so many of our lives, has also affected the business world in many ways, some positive and some negative. On the positive side, with many people staying home or working from home, they have become more aware of repairs or additions needed to make their property more beautiful and to meet the needs of their families. Many of them were excited to add beautiful new fences to bring a positive look, or to replace a sad old fence. Many families adopted dogs during their stay at home and now that they are returning somewhat to pre-COVID life, they realize they have to find time, either to walk the dogs or provide an area where they can be let out safely for exercise. On the negative side, supply chains have been interrupted, making supplies difficult to obtain and material costs have risen. Some contractors have had a wait list of up to 6 months to receive their orders. At times there has been a shortage of workers also adding to delays.“This has been a challenging time for us. As the orders continue to come in for new fences, the supply chain delays tend to back us up. Coupled with the supply chain delays, the sudden price increases have been a problem for homeowners. While some of the polyvinyl fences have been in short supply, they are now back into better control,” said Aronson. “Our weather these past two summers has also made construction a bit more difficult. When the ground is too wet trying to build a fence may result in destroying the landscape. So, we have to wait.”

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Aronson offers a variety of fence styles and materials to allow the homeowner to find the perfect fence for their needs and the look they desire. Among the choices are wooden cedar fences, aluminum fences, or polyvinyl fences. Each has a different price point and style.“One of the advantages we have had is our long standing working relationship with a mill in northern Michigan that cuts our cedar boards to order. We did not have difficulty receiving our custom cut cedar boards during this period,” Aronson said. “Some mills prefer to sell the logs intact to log cabin builders rather than having to slice them up. We did not have that problem with our mill and our custom fence boards remained available. Some fence installers use preordered cedar fences but Aronson Fence Company always provides cedar fences that are custom cut to order.“Another advantage of our cedar fence is that we use only high quality cedar and have them cut ¾ inch thick rather than the ½ inch thick that is the industry standard. The thicker board gives a much sturdier fence,” according to Aronson. “We also use stainless steel nails, that don’t bleed into the wood, in the building of the fence. These nails have a strong holding power for a strong fence that will stand up for many years in our Midwest winters.”

Factors to consider The most popular height for fences is 4 feet but privacy fences can be built as high

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As their business has increased in the last two years, Aronson has also opened a second location. Located in Union Grove, this location is a working location for the crews to store materials thus making it easier and more efficient to get the fencing to the worksite. They have not yet opened a customer showroom at that site. Just learning about the types and styles of fencing? If you are unsure about what you need, stop in at the showroom in Wauconda and view the many choices available. Or call and set up an appointment to be held either at the showroom or at your home with the estimator. One of our estimators will be happy to evaluate your needs. There is no charge to meet with an estimator. The estimator will help you choose the style of fence that will be best for your needs, give you the best look for your property, and will work with you within your budget.

The metal ornamental fences are often used as decorative fences around a property and they may be the preferred fence to be placed around a pool. These fences have a clean look. The pool needs a fence for safety and having an ornamental fence that allows a view into the pool from outside, increasing the safety of the pool as you can see what is going on in the pool from out on the deck.

With the increase in business the past couple of years, Aronson has increased to seven full time estimators and increased their construction crews by an additional 3 teams, making 13 crews available to install fences. These extra crews were needed to cover the increase of installations in the Wisconsin area.

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Chain link fences are often used for security because they are easy to install easy to repair, require little maintenance, are very durable and secure. Vinyl fences, also known as PVC fences are becoming more popular due to their versatility. The vinyl fences are not custom made but are available in over 30 styles and in many different colors to match or enhance your décor. They will last many years and are very maintenance free. There are decorative caps that can be added to the vinyl posts to give the fence a special look. Among the different styles are an antique copper look or a sleeker stainless steel cap. You choose the style that fits your property’s style. For an additional glitzy look, consider adding LED, eco-friendly solar lights on the posts.

“In spite of the difficulties of the past year, we have continued to grow,” said Aronson. “We continue to increase the number of fences installed each year. We now install about 1,400 fences each year making us the largest fence installing company in the area. We have increased our area and now install fences as far as the suburban Milwaukee area.”Since they install fences throughout northern Illinois and the entire southern Wisconsin area, into the Milwaukee suburbs, Kenosha, west to Lake Geneva and Delavan, they have made some changes to better service the area. The large showroom in Wauconda, Illinois, is near Highway 12 in that suburb. It has a large indoor and outdoor display area for customers to view the many styles of fences available and the many different materials that they have available.

“We are a full-service company. We even assist the customer in obtaining the building permits, something that many other companies do not do. We do our best to go above and beyond the expected service,” said Aronson. “We also offer financing programs to make the purchase of your fence doable. We want you to be satisfied.”

Aronson Fence Company has a showroom at 26356 W. Ivanhoe, Wauconda, Illinois. Call 847-526-9300 in Illinois or 262-2483390 in Wisconsin to set up an appointment. or stop by the showroom to view the large selection of fencing available. The showroom in Wauconda is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4 pm.

SPIRIT of GENEVA LAKES 19 as 6 feet tall. The design of the wooden fence can be custom created from the traditional pointed pickets, a flat even top, or even an arched top. The look of the fence can also change by the spacing, the width, or height of theWhenpickets.considering a wood fence, remember cedar fences last between 12 and 18 years and do require some maintenance. Sealing the wood with a clear stain will preserve the natural color of the wood and protect it from drying out. Others prefer to let the wood age naturally and develop a silver gray patina. Another choice is to paint the fence but remember that painted fences need to be repainted every few years. Unlike the wood fences that are custom made, the aluminum ornamental fences are created in a factory. The customer chooses the style of fence, the site is measured and the ornamental fence is created in the factory.

top: This vinyl fence features very straight lines in a brilliant white. above: A traditional cedar picket fence with a decorative entrance. left: Looking for an aluminum fence? A variety of styles are on display inside Aronson Fence. With a variety of styles to choose from to create the perfect style for your home.

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On one side of the room are racks of long guns, used for hunting. They are placed in large racks so they can be viewed by the customers and picked up to see how their size and grip fit the customer. Not all the long guns are the traditional black or brown. Some of those on display have a camouflage pattern. To purchase a hunting rifle, the purchaser must be at 18 years of age; while to purchase a handgun they must be 21 years of age.

Deer hunting is perhaps the most popular of the hunting season experiences and draws not only local hunters but also out-of-state hunters looking to bag their deer.

SPIRIT of GENEVA LAKES 23 Barrel, checking out what is new in hunting guns or stocking up on their ammunition for that first hunting trip of the season.

The knowledgeable staff (from left) Tom Rodden, Mark Spesard, and Jenny Talbert are eager to help customers with all their needs.

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“We carry all the quality shotguns and ammunition needed, including the Benelli which is considered one of the best. They may run as high as $1,700 for a semi-automatic model or a pump model is available for as low as $500. Other top sellers include the Winchester, Remington, Mossberg, and Browning lines. These range from $375 to $750“Thatdollars.”firstgoose may cost you hundreds of dollars, if you have to purchase all the necessary equipment,” said Spesard smiling. “But the goose you hunt has a much better taste than the one from the grocery store. Once you have all the necessary equipment you are set for some time.” Spesard shared that there is much you can do with the meat from the goose besides just roasting it. “I have ground the meat and made goose burgers. I once made goose pastrami. It can also be cooked as a stew. All were delicious.”

Just as it is for waterfowl there is a specific season when deer can be hunted. Check www. dnr.wi.gov for the dates for the season in the

At this time of year hunters are eagerly looking forward to the beginning of hunting season and so may be found at Elkhorn Gun

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“In Wisconsin, hunting is a popular sport,” sad Mark Spesard, manager of Elkhorn Gun Barrel. “There are a variety of types of hunting and the seasons for each one varies. They each have their own sets of rules and time periods when and where hunters are allowed to Accordinghunt.”toSpesard, each type of hunting requires its own equipment, its own clothing, its own “Whenseason.hunting waterfowl, you not only need a shotgun and ammunition but you also need camo clothing, boots, waders, a custom caller, and decoys to attract the water fowl. You may also need a boat, a hunting dog, or a blind to work out of,” he added.

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locale that the hunting is planned. For the deer hunter, there is also specific equipment need for a successful hunt. A correctly sized gun for you and to handle the deer is the first requirement. Elkhorn Gun Barrel has a large display of the appropriate guns and will work with you to find the one best for you. Some of their long guns are covered in a camouflage pattern that make the gun less likely to be noticed by the“Specialprey. optics including sights and scopes, are available and we will help you find the one that works best with your gun and is best suited for your needs,” added Spesard. Deer hunters must be 50% covered in blaze orange when hunting. That is, they must wear a hat and vest in that color so that they are seen by other hunters. Blaze pink is also acceptable and is usually worn by women hunters.While the majority of deer hunters are male there are also some female hunters, such as Jenny Talbert, one of the employees at Elkhorn Gun Barrel. “I have four children,” said Talbert, “A deer yields a lot of meat to feed my family.”

Elkhorn Gun Barrel offers a large selection of both new and used guns. If a new model is not on site at the store, they will gladly order it for the customer. Used firearms can be viewed online, but the customer needs to come into the store to purchase them. New firearms can actually be purchased online but they will be delivered to the retail store. From there the customer must come into the store to complete the purchase and take his purchase home.

Easily found on Highway 12 is Elkhorn Gun Barrel. The large building with ample parking and a deer head over the door welcomes customers.

Aside from hunting, employees at have also noted that more women are now taking the course necessary for a concealed carry permit and following through with getting their license for self-protection. “I recently sold a first gun to a woman who was 79 years old,” shared Besard. Help with handguns The store carries a full supply of quality guns from makers including Savage, Winchester, Browning, Ruger, Remington, and Tikka. Each of these are good quality but the most popular are the Savage and the Ruger according to Besard.

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Elkhorn Gun Barrel is at N7019 Highway 12, Elkhorn. Call 262-7240407 for information. They are open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. They offer in store shopping and in-store pickup for all items. Visit them online at elkhorngunbarrel.com.

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When one considers buying a condo, they are usually planning on purchasing a place to live for their family, either as a full time home or a vacation residence. But Elkhorn Motor Condos are not homes for the family but homes for the family’s big toys. Toys such as classic automobiles, boats, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles need somewhere to be stored and the family’s garage usually is not large enough to accommodate the family cars and special vehicles that are part of the family’s fun.

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SANDRA LANDEN MACHAJ Spirit of Geneva Lakes much time on his hands.” Dale loves anything with a motor so it is not surprising that he has collected a variety of “toys” with motors. He also began to research this new motor condo concept that was starting to blossom in various areas of the country.“Hepurchased a classic Chevy for me because it was from the year I was born,” said Patty Hargrave. “He also began to research the then new concept of motor condos that was starting to grow around the country. Although there were none located in Walworth County, Dale felt this was the perfect spot to develop a motor condo development since there were many residents with boats, motorcycles, classic automobiles, and large scale recreational vehicles that needed a place to store them.” When a piece of property became available next to a building they already owned, Patty encouraged Dale to purchase it, and consider whether he wished to pursue the dream of developing a motor condo.

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top: Dale and Patty Hargrave stand inside one of their 16 Motor Condos currently being built in Elkhorn. The units are available for sale. Items such as vintage collectible cars, sailboats, and large recreational vehicles are safe and protected in their own condo. above: A 1956 Chevy and a 1968 Mercedes Benz convertible are viewed by visitors while parked inside one of the Elkhorn Motor condos. In 1956 gasoline was 22 cents a gallon and in 1968 it sold for 34 cents a gallon.

For 42 years Dale Hargrave owned Hargrave Builders, Inc. in the western suburbs of Chicago. As a full time builder, he worked hard and was proud of his work, but he also put in long hours. Six years ago, he sold his business and moved with his wife Patty to southern Wisconsin, “It was a busy time with Dale always at work so I looked forward to our retirement as a time to relax and enjoy time together,” said Patty Hargrave. “That worked for a while, then Dale, like many men who had worked hard for so many years, became bored with so

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“The stone accents on the outside walls were among the materials that were late to arrive. We expected to have the stone installed a couple of months ago, but due to delays in delivery, it was completed last month,” Patty said. ”Now we are waiting for the delivery of our secure entry gate. Once it is installed, there will be safe access 24/7.”

Elkhorn Motor Condos is at 1503 N. Country Club Parkway, Elkhorn. Call 847833-2390 for more information or to make an appointment to visit the space. Or visit them on line at elkhornmotorcondos.com. Their next Open House will be held onsite on Saturday Oct. 8.

“In spite of the fact that owners may have many amenities in their motor condo, there is one thing that is not allowed. Owners cannot spend the night and sleep in the unit as it is not zoned for living space,” added Patty

The Hargraves expect many of the owners will become friends as they share their interests in classic cars, motorcycles, boating, or RV living.

“The builder in him returned. After learning more about these special condos, he was excited to build his own motor condo building,” said Patty Hargrave. “The property we had purchased in an industrial area was perfect for the project.” While there were no such buildings in the Elkhorn area, this did not dissuade the Hargraves from pursuing a permit to build the condos.“Ittook a year before we were ready to begin building, with all the permits in hand, architectural designs created and approved, ordering the required materials in this difficult time, and finding enough workers to create the buildings, ” Patty said. “We felt there was a need in this area, where there are so many people who owned classic cars that they did not want to leave out in the cold Wisconsin winter. Or they owned recreational vehicles that needed to be stored through the summer until they were ready to be taken out to travel to warmer climes in the winter.” Their goal was to create a quality space that owners would be pleased to own and that was located in an area that was convenient for them. They sought high quality and attention to detail so that each unit was a quality condo. The units vary in size from 25 to 75 feet wide and from 25 to 50 feet deep allowing purchasers to choose the size that best meets their needs for the number of vehicles they wish to store and depending on what else they wish to do in the space. “For some the condo is the place they choose to work on their vehicle,” Dale said. “Each unit can hold two to 20 autos depending on the size one chooses”

The units are sold with the main floor completed and roughed in plumbing for the possible addition of an in-unit bathroom or utility sink if the owners care to add one. Many of the owners build a second floor mezzanine which can be used as an office or as a gathering room for friends and family. Because of the high ceiling in the unit, the second floor mezzanine can be added with plenty of headroom and increases the available usable space in the unit.

“We also offer some amenities for the owners. There is a community space which includes both a male and female restroom and a community room with a small kitchen where owners can gather, share information about their cars, enjoy lunch or sit and watch television,” said Patty. Once the spaces are sold, the owners can decorate them to their taste. Some may choose to keep a garage/workspace look while others may turn the space into an elegant office or room to gather, especially if they build the second floor mezzanine.

According to Dale, these are high efficiency buildings. There is R-21 insulation in the exterior wall and R-32 in the ceiling insuring the high efficiency of the building. Each unit is dry walled with R-19 insulation between the units, which will help to provide someTheresoundproofing.isafloordrain in each unit. The floors themselves are reinforced concrete. There are four 120 V double duplex outlets, and four efficient LED eight-foot light fixtures. Each unit is equipped with a 100 amp electric panel to provide the necessary electric power for the unit and any changes that are made by the owners, There are three buildings arranged around a central courtyard of reinforced concrete where owners access their units. When completed, a gate will prevent others from entering the campus. Each owner will have access to the entrance of the complex.

above: Elkhorn Motor Condos is a new concept being built in Elkhorn to house high-end toys that just don’t fit in the at-home garage. top: This view from the street shows the condo building with stone trim. The complex will have a locked security gate allowing only owners to enter. Security cameras will be monitored to keep the units and their contents safe.

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Hargrave.Whenthe units were started, they expected to have them completed early this year. Unfortunately, that was not to be. Things went slower with construction than they expected. Due to the supply chain shortages and the difficulty finding construction help, they are completing this project much later than expected. But in spite of the delays, they have been able to maintain the quality they expect. The units will be completed this fall.

Although they expected the motor condos to be well received as there seemed to be a need for indoor storage of their motor vehicles, they were not sure. They were pleasantly surprised when they received 35 inquiries about the spaces when they put up the website and began to advertise their“Weavailability.havealready sold five of the 16 spaces and have had a lot of interest in the project,” added Patty Hargrave. “While interest in these large mechanical toys usually begins with the men of the family, it is not long until it becomes a family affair.”

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