Posts from ‘May, 2014’

Bristol Fire Department receives Flight for Life Scene Call of the Year Award

Flight For Life-McHenry Base presented Bristol Fire and Rescue with its 20th Annual Scene Call of the Year Award at a ceremony Thursday evening  at the Bristol Municipal Building. On hand were the patient, Christine Borggren and her family, along with the representatives of the fire department, Kenosha County Sheriff’s Deputies, the dispatchers from Kenosha County […]

Deaths May 22, 2014: Raymond M. York

This post sponsored by Westosha Floral. 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: ShareTweet0 Shares

A word from our sponsors: Arbor Hills Nursery offers high quality trees at affordable prices

Note: Arbor Hills Nursery is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH Arbor Hills Nursery is a high quality and affordable place to buy your next trees. Mark and Janet Lesko, Arbor Hills owners,  provide  personalized service from experienced staff (BS degree Biology: Horticulture, Botany). Questions are answered whether or not a purchase results. Questions are also […]

Silver Lake Firefighter’s Association to host pancake breakfast May 26

The Silver Lake Firefighter’s Association will be hosting a pancake breakfast at the Fire Station 113 S. First St., Silver Lake, on Monday, May 26, from 6 a.m. until noon, before and after the Memorial Day Parade. Served will be pancakes, sausage, eggs, and orange juice, milk or coffee. All you can eat for only: Adults $7 ; Kids (4-12) $4; […]

Twin Lakes Movies in the Park starts Friday with Alpha and Omega 2

The Village of Twin Lakes Park Commission and season sponsor Baxter and Woodman Consulting Engineers 2014  Movies in the Parks program begins Friday. “Alpha and Omega 2” will be screened beginning at dusk in the outdoor amphitheater on the shores of Lake Mary at Lance Park. Bring a blanket or chair for these free, family-friendly movies. […]

Garage sales page updated

West of the I’s garage sales page has been updated. Be sure to check it out each week before you begin your bargain hunting. If you’d like your sale added to the list, please drop us a line at darren@westofthei.com. Include your address, days, hours etc. We’ll even add a map to your info. ShareTweet0 Shares

Lilly Lake treated for milfoil

Some areas of Lilly Lake were treated to control invasive aquatic plants (milfoil, etc.) Wednesday late afternoon, town Clerk Sheila Siegler has announced. A notice was posted at the public beach with a 24-hour swimming advisory. Share4Tweet4 Shares

No one waiting in wings for SLFD chief job, says president (AUDIO)

Silver Lake village President Sue Gerber said that there is no obvious candidate for chief of the Silver Lake Fire Department. Gerber made that statement in an interview with westofthei.com after Wednesday’s volatile board meeting in which acting Chief Roger Pattie resigned as chief. His resignation came after the board voted down a motion to contract […]

Deaths May 21, 2014: Alexandra Rene’ Brent, Betty Ann Ratchek, Jeanette H. Simon

This post sponsored by Westosha Floral. 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: ShareTweet0 Shares

Silver Lake FD apparatus “out of service” says acting chief (VIDEO)

Silver Lake Fire Department acting Chief Roger Pattie said he is considering the department’s apparatus “out of service” due to maintenance problems detected today. Pattie made the statement during citizens comments at a Village Board meeting Wednesday night. The key problem is tires on the equipment that are at least 10 years out of date, […]

Garage sales page updated

West of the I’s garage sales page has been updated. Be sure to check it out each week before you begin your bargain hunting. If you’d like your sale added to the list, please drop us a line at darren@westofthei.com. Include your address, days, hours etc. We’ll even add a map to your info. ShareTweet0 Shares

Units responding for tree on power line in Lake Shangri-la

At about 3:58 p.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue units are responding to a report of a tree down on a power line in the 22100 block of 120th Street in Lake Shangri-la. Per dispatch: Caller says a tree in a backyard fell on a power line and is causing sparking. UPDATE 4 p.m. — Fire […]

Units responding to crash in Brighton

At about 2:24 p.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highways EW and NN in Brighton. Per dispatch: Crash involves a tractor and a motorcycle. UPDATE 2:32 p.m. — Salem F/R chief on scene. Reports motorcyclist is on the ground. UPDATE 2:37 p.m. — […]

Units responding to crash in Twin Lakes

At about 1:49 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department units and Twin Lakes Police officers are responding to a report of a crash at Matthew Avenue and Highway HM in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: A single vehicle has rolled over. UPDATE 1:53 p.m. — Two police officers on the specified scene are not finding the vehicle. […]

Pringle Nature Center to host youth birding field trip

Pringle Nature Center, 9800 160th Ave., Bristol will be having a Youth Birding Field Trip at Bristol Woods County Park on Saturday, May 31, at 9 a.m. Staff will have some binoculars to borrow. For children ages 8-18. Free. ShareTweet0 Shares

Twin Lakes Police officers deliver baby by the roadside

Two Twin Lakes Police officers can now add baby delivery to the many things they have done to serve village residents. Officers Katie Hall and Jeffrey Comp delivered baby Justin at Highways Z and P, just a little west of the village limits, at a little after 3 a.m. this morning. Here’s the account from Chief Dale Racer: […]

Dense fog this morning

The National Weather Service is warning of dense fog in the area this morning. The fog should begin lifting after 7 a.m. Today’s high temperature should be back in the 80s again. ShareTweet0 Shares

A word from our sponsors: New weekly ad for Marv & Alison’s Sentry posted at westofthei.com

Note: Marv & Alison’s Sentry is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH This week’s ad for Marv & Alison’s Sentry  in Paddock Lake is now available at westofthei.com. Click on the ad to see the full line-up of values for this coming week. The sale prices in this ad (click here to see ad) are effective from […]

Salem hears pitch for KABA business park study

Salem Town Board members were the latest municipality to hear the Kenosha Area Business Alliance’s request for  financial support for a study of where to locate a Western Kenosha County business park. Board members at Monday’s committee of the whole meeting were generally agreeable to spending no more than $3,000 to participate in the study, and talked about […]

Lakewood School referendum passes

Twin Lakes School Dist. No. 4-Lakewood School’s $5.9 million building renovation referendum passed by a wide margin in voting today. Final unofficial votes are 341 yes to 100 no. Votes will be certified Friday. The positive result means that the district can now move forward with issuing general obligation bonds to fund renovations of the school […]

Salem Fire/Rescue to host CPR/AED course

The Town of Salem Fire /Rescue Department will be hosting an American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR /AED course on May 22 at 6 pm. This course is a 3-4 hour course which combines basic CPR skills training with instruction and practice in using an AED. Course covers: Adult CPR/AED with and without a mask, Adult Choking, […]

Severe thunderstorm watch issued

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for nine Wisconsin counties including Kenosha County. The watch is in effect until 11 p.m. UPDATE 7:46 p.m. — Watch still in effect until 11 p.m. for Kenosha County, but canceled for some Wisconsin counties farther north. UPDATE 9:38 p.m. — Severe thunderstorm watch cancelled […]

Units responding for grass fire in Randall

At 5:25 p.m., Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding to a report of a grass fire at Highways P and 125th Street in Randall. UPDATE 5:29 p.m. — Second tone out for Randall FD and Twin Lakes Rescue. UPDATE 5:30 p.m. — Randall units responding. ShareTweet0 Shares

Units responding to crash in Wheatland

At about 2:19 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units along with sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 7500 block of 352nd Avenue in Wheatland. Per dispatch: Crash appears to involve a semi and another vehicle. The other vehicle may be rolled over in the […]

A word from our sponsors: ACE Soccer summer league registration under way

Note: ACE Soccer is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH Registration for ACE Summer rec league is under way. Ages will be kindergarten through adults. Games begin June 16 and end on Aug. 17 with the week of July 4th off. The games will be 5 vs. 5 plus a goal keeper for each division. Price $50 includes […]

Units responding for smoke alarm in Paddock Lake

At about 9:45 a.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue units are responding to a report of a smoke detector alarm at a condo building in the 6900 block of 238th Avenue in Paddock Lake. UPDATE 9:52 p.m. — Deputy on the scene reports alarm apparently was triggered by burnt toast. ShareTweet0 Shares

Warm temps today, Wednesday

The National Weather Service forecast is calling for high temperatures 80 and above today and Wednesday. Today’s temp should reach 82. Tomorrow’s high is forecast for 80. There’s a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms today and a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms tonight. After Wednesday, temps will drop into the 60s for a couple of days […]

Deputy responding for ducks in road

At about 6:39 a.m., a sheriff’s deputy is responding to a report of baby ducks in the road on Highway 83 south of Highway C in Salem. Per dispatch: caller reported that a mother duck was struck. Ducklings were then staying in the roadway. UPDATE 7:28 a.m. — Original deputy was diverted to back-up on […]

Lakewood School referendum is today

Voting in the Lakewood School referendum will take place today from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the school in Twin Lakes. All legal voters living in the school district are eligible to vote. The Twin Lakes School District No. 4 is seeking approval for issuing of general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $5,990,000 for […]

Deaths May 19, 2014: Bernard W. “Bernie” Fitzgerald

This post sponsored by Westosha Floral. 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: ShareTweet0 Shares

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