01 May 2024

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TWO OLD BILLS

TWO OLD BILLS


TWO OLD BILLS from page 1 and trying to avoid cuts and rust. His shakes were more pronounced when counting through the nails or bolts. Rick Heisler too, remembers that they called Mr. Schlaefer “Shakey Bill.” And you could not forget the squeaky floor. “It’s just the way it was. You always knew where anybody was because you could hear the floorboards squeak.” Meanwhile Mary, his

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About the Forest

About the Forest


About the Forest The Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit owes its unique landscape to glaciers of the Wisconsin Stage of the last Ice Age, which ended approximately 10,000 years ago. Geological History Some 20,000 years ago, two lobes of a great ice sheet met along a line extending northeast from Richmond in Walworth County through the Oconomowoc Lake country to Kewaunee County.

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For the Horse Riders

For the Horse Riders


For the Horse Riders The Northern Kettle Moraine Horse Trail Association (NKMHTA) was established in 2003 to provide area equestrians an opportunity to make an impact working with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources preserving, improving, and developing equestrian facilities in the Northern Kettle Moraine State Forest. The Northern Kettle Moraine State Forest is dedicated to serving

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EXPANSION

EXPANSION


EXPANSION from page 10 for cardiovascular excellence, performing both vascular and structural heart care. It has become the fastest growing and third largest WATCHMAN program in Wisconsin and now performs all structural heart procedures, beside heart transplant. “The Michels family donation has helped established a one of its kind program in a city this size, providing most cardiovascular

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Areas of Interest

Areas of Interest


Areas of Interest The Kettle Moraine State Forest has a lot to offer in its almost 30,000 acres. Approximately 800,000 people visit the forest each year. The forest can thank the glaciers for its unique characteristics. Wisconsin lent its name to the most recent series of glacial advances and retreats: the Wisconsin Glaciation that lasted from about 100,000 to 10,000 years ago. Massive lobes

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LAKES

LAKES


LAKES from page 6 nities are within the recreation area. Paved launch for canoes and small boats. No gas motors allowed; electric trolling motors are allowed. State park vehicle admission sticker is required. Expect to catch: bluegills - abundant, but small; crappies - occasionally the highlight of the fishery; largemouth bass - common and of quality size; and northern pike - although

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Can’t Miss: Eden Firemen’s Picnic & Parade

Can’t Miss: Eden Firemen’s Picnic & Parade


Can’t Miss: Eden Firemen’s Picnic & Parade The annual Eden Firemen’s Picnic and Parade will take place August 2-4. If you are in the area at this time, do not miss this weekend-long event! All activities are held at Eden Firemen’s Park, and the picnic is free to attend. Everything begins on Friday night with a fish fry. Members of the Eden Fire Department cook and serve a traditional

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