Deaths Dec. 2, 2024: Jere L. Benedict, Billie Edward Krause Sr.

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The following deaths of local residents and those with local connections are being reported by funeral homes today. Click on name to see obituary/service information:

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A word from our sponsors: Pollinators, their habitats, and alternative lawns survey opportunity

Note: This is a paid advertisement from Chris Kugel — DH

Would you like to share your knowledge and perspectives on pollinators, their habitats, and alternative lawns? You can do so through a survey while also contributing to the research of Kenosha resident, Chris Kugel, a UW-Extended Campus graduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. His anonymous community survey was developed as part of an applied Capstone project for the Sustainable Management degree program.

This 11-question survey will not ask for any personally identifiable information and is specifically offered at this time to Kenosha County residents living West of the Interstate. The survey may be available for one week or longer depending on the number of respondents.

Pollinators and their habitats are on the decline. Your response to this survey will help Chris and others gain insights into what locals know about pollinators and their habitats; and how different segments of our local population respond to a range of strategies that may, in the long-run, benefit pollinators

It takes only 5 to 8 minute to complete the survey. Click here to respond. Thank you for your support of Chris’ studies and for contributing to our understanding of issues related to pollinators, their habitats, and alternative lawns.

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Agenda: Salem Lakes Village Board meeting Dec. 2, 2024

The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled meet Monday, starting at 6 p.m. at Village Hall in Salem.

The meeting can also be viewed here.

Agenda items include:

  • Approval of purchase of service funding requests from The Sharing Center in the amount of $20,000.
  • Approval of purchase of services funding request from the Westosha Senior Center in teh amount of $7,500.
  • Denial of purchase of services funding request from the Twin Lakes Senior Center in the amount of $4,000.
  • Rezoning request from Highway Business District to Wholesale Trade and Warehousing District for Trailer Logistics Company, 9730 Antioch Road.
  • Conditional use permit for Trailer Logistics Company, 9730 Antioch Road, for a semi-trailer rental company.
  • Discussion on donating Squad 5852 to The Racine Fire Bells.
  • 5-year service plan for cardiac monitors with Zoll Medical Corporation in teh amount of $6,803.08.
  • 2025 Kenosha County Law Enforcement contract.
  • Administrator’s office 2024 year in review.
  • Closed sessions for: IAFF Fire and Rescue Union Contract; discussion of a potential land exchange of 70-4-120-344-0562 for 70-4-120-344-0581 on Rock Lake Road; conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or may be involved), specifically concerning code enforcement proceedings involving property at: Frank A and Shannon A Schubat, 70-4-120-054-0351, 7014 284th Ave, Salem; Carleton E And Deborah J Habendott Revocable Trust, 70-4-120-204-0150, 28307 98th St., Salem; Kevin B Cook, 70-4-120-123-0515, 22605 83rd St., Salem and Adam Miller, 70-4-120-263-0260, 11510 Antioch Rd, Trevor.

The full agenda is available here.

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Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board committee of the whole meeting Dec. 2, 2024

The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a committee of the whole meeting Monday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall.

Agenda items include:

  • Discussion regarding the road closure of Legion Dr. in the spring.
  • Discussion regarding a contract agreement for Rescue and Emergency Medical Services from the Twin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Inc.

The full agenda is available here.

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Agenda: Twin Lakes #4 School District (Lakewood School) board meeting Dec. 2, 2024

The Twin Lakes #4 School District (Lakewood School) board is scheduled to meet Monday, starting at 4 p.m. in the school library.

Agenda items include:

  • Audit update
  • Maintenance update/possible needs
  • Insurance review
  • Closed session for: Discuss confidential financial matters, potential cost saving measures and projections.

The full agenda is available here.

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A word from our sponsors: Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Assoc. 2024 Trees on Parade & Holiday Shopping is Dec. 6 & 7

Note: This is a paid announcement from Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association — DH

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Growing with Bristol 2024 Light Parade and Tree Lighting Dec. 7

Growing with Bristol’s fourth annual Light Parade and Tree Lighting will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7.

The parade starts at 4:30 p.m. The parade route is:

  • 81st Street, turning right onto 198th
  • 198th Avenue left to 80th Street
  • 80th Street left to 199th Ave
  • 199th Ave left to 83rd Street
  • 83rd Street right to 198th
  • 198th right to Hansen Park

The tree lighting will follow the parade at Hansen Park. The night will end with fireworks.

Children can bring their letter to Santa to put in the magic mailbox. Make sure to include a return address. Free hot cocoa, cookies and s’mores while supplies last.

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Deaths Dec. 1, 2024: Philip Pierson

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The following deaths of local residents and those with local connections are being reported by funeral homes today. Click on name to see obituary/service information:

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A word from our sponsors: Dec. 1, 2024 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons

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Note: Glenda and Butch Dupons, of Bear Realty, are westofthei.com sponsors. This is a paid announcement — DH

Here are open houses being hosted today by Glenda and Butch Dupons, of Bear Realty:

W1039 Marigold Rd, Genoa City

7623 288th Ave, Salem

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2024 Paddock Lake Lighted Holiday Parade is Dec. 14

From last year's parade.

Paddock Lake’s 11th annual Lighted Holiday Parade will be on Dec. 14, starting at 4 p.m.

The parade will start at McAlonan Park and arrive at Village Hall. The parade will feature decorated floats and Santa.

The parade route will follow the same route as the bike parade, approximately north from the park on 248th Avenue, east on 61st Street and then south on 236th Avenue to Village Hall.

Entries of all sizes, shapes, forms and categories are welcomed. Lineup for parade participants starts at 3:30 p.m. at McAlonan Park. Registration is not needed. Golf carts are encouraged.

Afterwards, residents will be treated to cookies and milk. For the children, Santa will pose for pictures at Village Hall; bring your own camera.

Any resident interested in participating or volunteering their talents and time may contact the village at 262-843-2713.

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A word from our sponsors: Nov. 30, 2024 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons

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Note: Glenda and Butch Dupons, of Bear Realty, are westofthei.com sponsors. This is a paid announcement — DH

Here are open houses being hosted today by Glenda and Butch Dupons, of Bear Realty:

720 Lakeview Dr, Silver Lake

W1039 Marigold Rd, Genoa City

7623 288th Ave, Salem

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Units responding for fire in Bristol

At about 3 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units are responding to a report of a fire in the 19500 block of Highway C in Bristol.

Per dispatch: This is being reported as a field fire

UPDATE about 4:06 p.m. — Bristol activates box alarm. Departments responding include Town of Randall Fire Department, Paris Fire and Rescue, Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue, Kenosha Fire Department and others with engines, tenders and brush rigs.

UPDATE about 4:14 p.m. – – Bristol upgrades box alarm to second level. Additional response requested from Twin Lakes Fire Department, Somers Fire and Rescue, Kansasville Fire and Reacue, Union Grove Fire Department and others.

UPDATE 4:31 p.m. — Bristol upgrades box alarm to the third level. Response from additional regional fire departments requested.

UPDATE 4:48 p.m. — Bristol upgrades box alarm to the fourth level. Additional response from regional departments requested.

UPDATE 9:33 p.m. — Bristol Fire and Rescue dispatched to 18800 block of Highway C for a report of a tree on fire.

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A word from our sponsors: Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Assoc. 2024 Trees on Parade & Holiday Shopping is Dec. 6 & 7

Note: This is a paid announcement from Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association — DH

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A word from our sponsors: Sign up for 2024 Westosha Sports Complex holiday break baseball camp

Note: This is a paid announcement from Westosha Sports Complex — DH

Join us for this year’s holiday baseball camp at Westosha Sports Complex!

Key Focus Points:

  • Hitting drills that will have you knocking it out of the park!
  • Pitching fundamentals to perfect your game on the mound.
  • Proper warm-up routines to stay injury-free and at your best!
  • Fielding skills that will make you an infield and outfield star!
  • End of camp wiffle ball game

Camp Dates: Dec 23rd, 26th, and 27t.

Location: Westosha Sports Complex

Click here now to sign up

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Deaths Nov. 28, 2024: John Musachio

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The following deaths of local residents and those with local connections are being reported by funeral homes today. Click on name to see obituary/service information:

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Happy Thanksgiving 2024 from westofthei.com

westofthei.com wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving!

We are thankful for all of our readers and advertisers. Thank you all for your support.

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A word from our sponsors: Sign up for 12-Week 9-Hole Individual Golf League at Westosha Sports Complex

Note: This is a paid announcement from Westosha Sports Complex — DH

Sign up is underway for 12-Week 9-Hole Individual Golf League at Westosha Sports Complex.

The league starts the week of 01/27/25.

Non-Members: $280 Click here or call us at 262-885-6110

Members $140 (must have an active membership that expires April 1st or later )

MUST call us at 262-885-6110 to sign up.

First come first served gets choice of 5:00 or 7:00 tee time Monday thru Friday(Ask us about weekend times)

1-2 players per time slot are allotted 1 hour complete their round. 3-4 players per time slot are allotted 2 hours to complete their round

Stableford Scoring. Cash prizes based on number of participants, optional weekly skins game

Click here for more information.

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Colder weather ahead

Western Kenosha County is in for some colder weather, says the latest, local National Weather Service forecast.

Expect below 30 degree high temperatures from Thanksgiving Day through next Tuesday. Lows through that period should be be the teens most nights.

It may be colder than we’ve been experiencing, but it should be dry with little chance of precipitation.

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A word from our sponsors: Paris seeking bids for lease of town-owned property

Note: This is a paid announcement from the town of Paris. — DH

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Deaths Nov. 26, 2024: Tiawanna Blackburn, Michael L. Honold

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The following deaths of local residents and those with local connections are being reported by funeral homes today. Click on name to see obituary/service information:

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Wheatland votes to extend agreement allowing ATVs on Highway O

ATVs may be able to use Highway O as a crossing for Highway 50 for at least a year longer.

The Wheatland Town Board recently approved an extension of a memorandum of understanding allowing that use until Dec. 31, 2025.

The extension, proposed by the county, was unanimously approved by the Wheatland Town Board Nov. 11.

Though several Western Kenosha County municipalities have passed ordinances allowing ATVs on municipal roads, ATV use on county, state and federal highways is still prohibited in most cases.

In January, Wheatland and the county approved a memorandum of understanding allowing ATV use on Highway O to facilitate crossing Highway 50 there. There is a four-way traffic signal at the Highway O/Highway 50 intersection.

The original MOU was valid until Dec. 23, 2024 “at which time both parties shall review the terms of this agreement and determine whether to renew or discontinue this agreement.”

The extensions says since it is uncertain whether the parties will be able to complete the review by Dec. 31, the parties agree to an extension through 2025.

Wheatland board members had little comment on the extension. Chairman Brett Butler said he has not received any complaints about the arrangement. Some board members did say they have not seen many or any crossings of ATVs at Highway O this year since the agreement has been in effect.

“I’m yet to see anyone cross there,” Butler said.

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A word from our sponsors: Hospice Alliance to offer “Holiday Memories” event to children and teenagers who have experienced loss on Dec. 12

Note: The following is a paid announcement from Hospice Alliance — DH

Hospice Alliance offers “Holiday Memories” an event offered to children and teenagers (ages 18 and under) who have experienced loss. In addition to activities and refreshments, guests will create a holiday ornament to take home in memory of their loved one.

The event for child or teen (ages 18 and under) from the community who has experienced loss, and their adult chaperones will take place Thursday, Dec. 12 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm ay Hospice Alliance, 10220 Prairie Ridge Blvd, Pleasant Prairie.

Hospice Alliance understands the challenges that children and teens face when experiencing loss. This event provides the opportunity to normalize their feelings in a safe and fun environment by celebrating the lives of their
loved ones.

Please RSVP by Tuesday, Dec. 10 to Bereavement at 262-652-4482 x 1211 or bereavement@hospicealliance.org.

Hospice Alliance, the #1 provider of hospice care in Southeastern Wisconsin, is committed to offering compassionate physical, emotional, and spiritual care and educating our patients, those who support them, and the communities we serve. Personalized care for patients and families who are facing life-limiting illnesses is available in the patient’s or loved one’s private homes, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, and in the Hospice Alliance House located in Kenosha. Hospice Alliance is your compassionate, community non-profit hospice, incorporated in 1981. For more information, call 262-652-4400 or visit www.hospicealliance.org.

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A word from our sponsors: Polish your golf game year round at Westosha Sports Complex

Note: Westosha Sports Complex is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement.  — DH

Weather or season never gets in the way of your golf game at Westosha Sports Complex in Silver Lake.

Westosha Sports Complex is a professional training facility where players up their game, practice their swings, and just have fun.

Westosha Sports Complex features Full Swing, the worldwide leader in cutting edge indoor golf simulation technology. Full Swing simulators are in the homes of top Tour Pros including Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth, Jason Day, Jim Furyk, Padraig Harrington, and many more. Its patented dual tracking technology delivers superior ball tracking data and makes Full Swing the only simulator that actually measures ball flight indoors. With over 30 years of experience, Full Swing provides the most accurate and realistic golf experience you can find. There are 15 different courses you can play.

Hours are: Monday through Tuesday 3-9 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. If you are looking for an earlier tee time call us at least 48 hours in advance and we will try and accommodate you. Refreshments, including beer, are avilable for purchase.

If your game is baseball or softball, stop in for Westosha Sports Complex’s HitTrax baseball/softball hitting simulator.

HitTrax is not your average batting cage. Its patented technology measures real-time data and displays live results for immediate feedback. Analyze key performance metrics to identify tendencies before stepping onto the field.

With HitTrax, players are further engaged, in-depth performance reports are generated. Whether it’s hitting leagues, tournaments or home run derby’s, HitTrax brings the excitement of the outdoor game into this facility.

Click here for full pricing details.

Westosha Sports Complex is located at 1215 N. Pryor St, Silver Lake.

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Agenda: Silver Lake-Salem Jt. 1 School District (Riverview School) board meeting Nov. 26, 2024

The Silver Lake-Salem Jt. 1 School District (Riverview School) board is scheduled to meet Tuessday, starting at 6 p.m. in the school library.

Agenda items include:

  • Possible Referendum Survey Update
  • State of District Report
  • Budget Update and Approval for 2024-25
  • Closed sessions for: Insurance options and Personnel Concerns

The full agenda is available here.

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Deaths Nov. 25, 2024: Alan L. Kaddatz

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The following deaths of local residents and those with local connections are being reported by funeral homes today. Click on name to see obituary/service information:

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Units responding for crash in Bristol

At about 2:51 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 17400 block of 93rd Street (Wilmot Road/Highway C) in Bristol.

Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved.

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Deaths Nov. 24, 2024: Linvel Keith Jackson

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The following deaths of local residents and those with local connections are being reported by funeral homes today. Click on name to see obituary/service information:

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Agenda: Bristol Village Board meeting Nov. 25, 2024

The Bristol Village Board is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. at Village Hall, starting at 7 p.m.

Agenda items include:

  • Discuss and consider for approval the hiring the list of candidates provided by Chief Niederer to join the Fire Department as Paid-On-Call and Paid-On- Premises Staff
  • Discuss and consider for approval setting up a Go Fund Me Page for horses that were removed from their owner’s residence by the Sheriff’s Department. A motion was made by Trustee Leker and seconded by Trustee Kordecki to table the approval of the Go Fund Me page to allow Administrator Kerkman to contact the Village Attorney to inquire as to the options for a Go Fund Me and how it should be worded and putting a Lien on the property to recoup Village funds for the care of the horses. The motion was carried unanimous

The full agenda is available here.

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Agenda: Wheatland Town Board meeting Nov. 25, 2024

The Wheatland Town Board is scheduled to meet Monday, starting at 6 p.m. at Town Hall in New Munster.

Agenda items include:

  • Tree on 7205 314th Ave Quotes to trim or remove.
  • Purchase Approval – Pad for Bleachers

The full agenda is available here.

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A word from our sponsors: Nov. 24, 2024 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons

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Note: Glenda and Butch Dupons, of Bear Realty, are westofthei.com sponsors. This is a paid announcement — DH

Here are open houses being hosted today by Glenda and Butch Dupons, of Bear Realty:

W1039 Marigold Rd, Genoa City

7623 288th Ave, Salem

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