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LGFD marks 25th anniversary of 9/11
DENNIS HINES
The Lake Geneva Fire Department conducted a memorial ceremony Friday to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks.
Matthew Karner of Wintrop Harbor, Illinois played bagpipes at Fire Station No. 1, 730 Marshall St., to begin the ceremony, which included messages of remembrance from fire department officials, a moment of silence and the tolling of Box 5-5-5-5 to honor the firefighters who died while providing rescue efforts.
During his speech, Fire Chief John Peters recognized the emergency workers who died while responding to the scene of the attacks.
"Those who gave their lives that day didn't do so for recognition, they went because people needed help," Peters said. "They went because that is what they do."
Cory Baker, president of International Association of Firefighters Local 5625, said that even though 9/11 was a tragic day in America's history, it encouraged people to come together.
"Although we can't reverse the occurrences of the World Trade Center, Pentagon or Shanksville, Pennsylvania, we can focus on the goodness that came out of such a tragedy," Baker said. "Families, friends and co-workers all came together to check on one another, loved them, supported then in their grief and lent a helping hand to those who needed one."
Division Chief Dennis Detkowski also recalled how Americans supported each other after the attacks.
"Sept. 12 was the day America came together in the midst of grief, uncertainty and heartbreak," Detkowski said. "Neighbors checked on neighbors. Strangers were helping strangers. Flags appeared in windows, on front porches, lined main streets across the United States and along roadways."
Lt. Paul Kubiak organized the ceremony, along with retired Firefighter William Beetschen. He said the purpose of the event was not only to recognized the 25th anniversary of 9/11 but to educate younger people about what happened that day.
"With the newer generations, they don't have that exact frame of reference of those of us who were alive and remember it," Kubiak said. "It's our responsibility to pass that knowledge on as to why it's so important."
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Antique and classic boat show to be held at Abbey Resort
Dennis Hines
The Geneva Lakes Antique & Classic Boat Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27 at the Abbey Resort marina, 269 Fontana Blvd. in Fontana.
The event will feature antique, classic and vintage boats showcased by local collectors. A boat parade will be held at 4 p.m., Sept. 26.
The Geneva Lakes Antique & Classic Boat Show will be held Sept.
26-27 at the Abbey Resort marina, 269 Fontana Blvd. in Fontana.
Submitted, Resorter
The event, which is free to the public and hosted by the Blackhawk Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society.
Williams Bay Middle School student wins regatta title
LGRN Staff
George Geye, an eighth-grade student at Williams Bay Middle School, recently secured the Inland Regatta Championship individual title in the 13-15 age group, using a Double Black Diamond boat.
The first step to receiving the title was winning the Lake Beulah Sailing School Regatta on June 22, which included four races with 51 competitors. Geye completed the event with a 17-point lead.
Geye won the Dinghyfest Regatta in Lake Geneva, which was held July 6-8, and featured five races and 62 competitors. He finished the race with a six-point lead.
He remained undefeated during the International Optimist Dinghy Association Championship Regatta, which took place July 24-26 in in Clear Lake, Iowa. The event featured seven races with more than 49 competitors. Geye was eight points ahead of his nearest challenger.
Geye is the son of Cheston Geye and Gretchen Witowich, and has been sailing since the age of 5.
Heading out on a boat this summer? AccuWeather's Lincoln Riddle has several tips on how to stay safe out on the water.
Walworth County to conduct Preparedness & Resiliency Expo
Dennis Hines
The Walworth County Department of Health & Human Services will conduct the Walworth County Preparedness & Resiliency Expo from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Elkhorn Area High School, 482 E. Geneva St. in Elkhorn, according to an announcement.
The expo will feature several exhibits related to hands-only CPR, family and personal preparedness, blood pressure checks and emergency communication. The event also will include presentations regarding pet first aid and suicide prevention training.
Besides the exhibits and presentations, the expo also will include pickleball games and raffle drawings. The first 75 attendees will receive a solar-powered power bank.
“Preparedness and health are the foundations of strong communities,” Ashley Burden, public health preparedness coordinator, said in a press release. “The more prepared our communities are, the more resilient and ready we will be to face challenges with confidence.”
The expo is being conducted along with preparedness expert James Cobb, Walworth County Emergency Management and the Elkhorn Area School District.
Chapel on the Hill Community Church to conduct rummage sale
Dennis Hines
Chapel on the Hill Community Church will conduct a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 and Saturday, Sept. 26 in the church’s parish hall, N2482 Cisco Road in the town of Linn.
The sale will feature antique items, books, compact discs and household items. Proceeds will go towards the church’s food pantry, which is open from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Thursdays in the parish hall.
Attendees who bring one or more non-perishable food item will receive a 10% discount.
Small business clinic to be held at Gateway Technical College
Dennis Hines
A small business clinic will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21 at Gateway Technical College, 400 Highway H in Elkhorn.
The clinic is being hosted by the Universities of Wisconsin’s Office of Business & Entrepreneurship, Wisconsin Small Business Development Center, Walworth County Economic Development Alliance and Gateway Technical College.
Attendees will have an opportunity to schedule one-on-one sessions in which they will be able to discuss starting a business, financial planning, artificial intelligence, marketing and legal matters with a consultant.
The clinic also will offer lectures that will include topics such as business planning, digital marketing, financial records, small business law, practical use of artificial intelligence and business taxes. Lunch and light refreshments will be available during the event.
“We’re excited to bring this level of hands-on business support directly to Walworth County,” Jason Schleip, director of SBDC Whitewater, said in a press release. “Whether someone is exploring an idea, tacking their financials or ready to grow, our consultants meet entrepreneurs exactly where they are, and this clinic makes that expertise easy to access in one place, in one day.”
Walworth County warns residents of wire-transfer scam
Dennis Hines
Walworth County officials are warning residents of a reported wire-transfer zoning scam.
As part of the scam, residents receive an email message directing them to pay invoices by wire transfer to complete their zoning permits.
The emails use the official Walworth County logo and appear to be sent by a Walworth County zoning staff member or county board member.
“These emails were not sent by the Walworth County Land Use and Resource Management office, and we would never send emails requesting wire transfers in exchange for zoning permits,” Mandy Bonneville, land use and resource management deputy director, said in a press release. “Please do not respond to these notices, and exercise caution with any unsolicited email you receive.”
Potential signs of a fraudulent email include suspicious contact information not associated with the county, pressure to pay zoning fees immediately through a wire transfer, information that includes higher-than-usual permitting fees and a request that all correspondence related to permits and applications be made through email.
All legitimate emails from the county’s Land Use Division end with co.walworth.wi.us and county board members will not contact residents to finalize permits or collect fees.
Residents who have received a suspicious email from the Walworth County Zoning Division are asked to contact the Walworth County Land Use and Resource Management office at 262-741-4972.
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Ringing of the church bells to be conducted on Sept. 17
Dennis Hines
The Samuel Phoenix Daughters of the American Revolution chapter in Delavan, along with other Daughters of American Revolution chapters throughout the country, will sponsor the ringing of the church bells on Thursday, Sept. 17 as part of Constitution Week.
Church bells throughout the country are set to ring at about 3 p.m. central time to honor America’s 250th anniversary.
The event commemorates when church bells rang throughout Philadelphia at 4 p.m. Sept. 17, 1787 after the U.S. Constitution was first signed.
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