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Spring weather is almost
here! Are you as excited
as I am to get back outside on a regular basis?
I know a lot of you live
in the Midwest because
there are four distinct
seasons. However, I am
not a fan of the springs
I saw growing up in the
Chicago suburbs; they
were usually rainy, chilly,
and muddy. Yet hanging
out at playgrounds is
in my near future, and
my active little boy will
certainly be thankful.
This season I have two
to tote around, and I am
glad the baby will be too
little to want to play in
the mud. I shudder to
think about the condition of my car with two
muddy kids kicking the backs of my seats. <sigh> I will have a clean car
again someday, right? Those of you with older kids, please reassure me!
Or maybe by the time I can have a clean car, I won’t care anymore!
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Community Corner ........................ 2
Junior Women’s Club ................... 4-5
Beacon Bulletin .............................. 6
Logemann Community Center ....... 7
Events Calendar .............................. 8
Hope for Autism ............................. 9
Mequon Real Estate ...................... 10
Newsletter Notice ......................... 11
Classifieds ..................................... 12
Clark House Museum Director .......13
Web Safety ................................... 14
Teasel in Mequon ......................... 15
Youth Classifieds ........................... 15
What do you think of when you look forward to spring? In my family
it meant that we were getting ready to go back to the cabin. My parents’
cabin in Wisconsin is three season (meaning no heat), so April or May
was the time to start going up there again. The cabin meant – means –
everything: freedom, less rules, being outdoors, staying up late, playing
cards, wearing grubby clothes, and happy relaxed parents. Up there the
rain and mud didn’t matter, you just got dirty and kept on going. For
most of my life there was no shower or hot water, so clean up didn’t
happen until you got home. Talk about a dirty car!
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Junior Women’s Club of Mequon-Thiensville
A SHINING EXAMPLE of community service in our area is the
tanks feature a variety of aquatic and amphibious creatures including tree frogs, turtles and a rare albino garter snake.
Junior Women’s Club of Mequon-Thiensville. The club has been
around for several generations but established itself independently
from the national federation in the early 2000’s. The club has a long
history of community involvement and service throughout Ozaukee
County. Some of the most long lasting and/or visible contributions
have been:
The Turkey Trot is the Junior Women’s Club’s biggest fundraiser and
has also become a time honored community tradition. With over
1,100 participants, the 2012 Turkey Trot was the 8th annual and
most successful in its history. While far from a sophisticated race,
due to its ever increasing popularity, the club made the move to
chip timing several years ago. Every year they look to improve the
event a little at a time, and this past year the kid’s area was expanded.
In addition to the Gobble Gallop, there was an inflatable obstacle
course and toy collection through the Village of Thiensville’s Toys
for Tots campaign. The members so pleased to be able to bring this
much anticipated event to the community, and are thankful to the
loyal runners, walkers, sponsors and the tireless assistance from John
Treffert and the entire Village of Thiensville team. Thank you to all
the husbands as well: usually if they are not at the event, they are at
home basting the other turkey.
t In 1978, Concerned Ozaukee Parent’s Exchange (COPE) was
initiated by the club with a vision to provide support for parents.
Initially, calls were taken at the homes of volunteers. Now 35 years
later, COPE Services, Inc. uses 50 volunteers to answer more than
22,000 calls per year from the Greater Milwaukee Area. Today
COPE is a United Way Agency and the Ozaukee County Hotline.
www.copeservices.org
t Also during the 1970’s the club donated the signboard located at
the northeast corner of Mequon and Cedarburg Roads. For more
than three decades the board has provided a voice to countless local
organizations that would otherwise not be able to easily advertise
community events and information. The club is so excited to work
with the City of Mequon to replace the signboard during 2013.
They are working with the city to come up with a modern and
timeless design which will serve the area for years to come.
The Junior Woman’s Club of Mequon-Thiensville is a combination
of working and stay-at-home women with a sharp bent for fun times
paired with a bit of community service. One of the posters once
said, “We are a small group of busy ladies looking for more busy
ladies who love Ozaukee County, too. Some with kids & some
without…..Some who are LOUD and some who are quiet…” This
still so simply sums up the group.
t In 2010 the club was able to donate funds to the Mequon Nature
Preserve (MNP) for eco-friendly furniture within an otherwise
vacant room. Now one of the most popular rooms for events at the
MNP, the room also showcases “critter tanks.” These glass viewing
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According to current president, Colleen Krueger, “My biggest
inspiration with regard to my involvement with the club
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has been the members I have met over the years. Three former
members, Shannon Stoker, Tricia Lewinsky, and Kathryn Houpt
particularly inspired me in my early years. Not only sweet, darling
and funny, these women are also practical minded, hard-working
and community driven. Each inspired me in their own way, and I
hope the essence of their graceful diplomacy and commitment to
the community has remained.”
Melissa Woehl joined the same year as Jennifer. When not
There will be a Get-To-Know-Us event at Glaze in downtown
Thiensville on Wednesday, April 24 at 7pm, and the May meeting
will be at the Mequon Nature Preserve. Thanks to the group’s donation a few years ago, there are chairs to sit on during the meeting!
Colleen Krueger, another transplant from Chicago, moved to
the area after her now husband sold her on the beauty of life in the
Wisconsin. It didn’t take long for her to fall in love with Wisconsin,
but as president of the club, she makes him dress up in a turkey
costume every Thanksgiving morning to remind him that he took
her away from life in the big city.
traveling for business, Melissa is often found with her husband
Scott biking on the beautiful country roads throughout Ozaukee
County. Although Melissa and Scott actually live in Brown Deer,
Melissa was attracted to the club for its commitment to community service. Melissa is known as the “Money Lady” or more
formally the treasurer.
Jennifer Mackinnon moved with her husband and two kids
from Chicago in 2010. As a way to meet new friends and get involved in the community, Jennifer came to a Get-To-Know-Us coffee hour and joined up. Now a mother of three, Jen holds a board
position and usually instigates our nights out on the town.
Please see the website, www.juniorwomansclubmt.org, for more
information.
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One Dream Home , Coming Right Up!
By Barb McCormick, Mequon resident
In May 1989, I went to the Peoria, IL
Animal Shelter in search of a kitten to
be company for my older cat. A litter
of three adorable kittens found in a
hollow tree had just been brought in –
about 8 weeks old, two female and one
very feisty little boy. He was so tiny
that we named him Teenie Weenie. To our surprise he grew to be
almost 20 pounds, as he was part Maine Coon. He quickly became very
attached to my then high-school age son; Stevie was his ticket to the
freedom of being outdoors. They had so many adventures. Stevie would
put him over his shoulder and carry him to large areas where he could
safely roam and hunt for mice.
As the kids left for college and my husband traveled extensively,
Teenie became mostly my cat, and I adored him. Unfortunately the
outdoors always held such a draw for him causing me many sleepless
nights from worry. He used at least 6 of his 9 lives! He was accidentally locked in a neighbor’s garage for three days during a blizzard, in
numerous cat fights since he wouldn’t allow another cat on his property,
and, my greatest fear, was hit by a car as he crossed the street on his way
home. With a broken hip and my emergency vet wanting to euthanize
him, I rushed him to the University of IL Vet School – a 1 ½ hour drive
– in which I learned he was soothed by the sounds of “Puff the Magic
Dragon”!
Months later, fully recovered, he endured a car drive to our new
home in Jacksonville, FL, sitting on my lap for 17 hours looking out
the window. He loved the warm, sunny days and chasing the lizards but
sat on my lap again when we returned to Illinois three years later. By
this time he was 13 years old and had been diagnosed with early stage
kidney failure. He allowed me to introduce two rescue kittens to our
family which finally, in his old age, he had mellowed enough to accept.
Now in Mequon, on a very sad fall day in November 2008, at the
age of 19½, I realized that Teenie was so tired, so weak, and unable to
eat his favorite foods. On a bright sunny day I carried him outside and
watched him smell the cold air, then lay down on a pile of fallen leaves.
I cried as the leaves blew on top of him and he didn’t have the energy to
shake them off. I held him on the drive to my vet, telling him over and
over what a good, loyal, loving boy he was to me for almost 20 years.
That final injection is so quick but I had time to put my head on his,
whispering over and over to him that he was the best cat ever. I know
many people say that but he really was the best cat there ever was.
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moms and their young children. It offers an educationally enriching
play environment to strengthen children’s social skills while providing a
supportive atmosphere for the adults. Throughout the years, in addition
to moms, several nannies began walking through its doors and even on
occasion, a few dads who challenged the norm and embraced the opportunity to be their family’s primary caregiver. This year, however, a new
group of adults have discovered the Playcenter – GRANDPARENTS.
In today’s economy, many families have been forced to become
two income households. To help alleviate the expense of daycare,
grandparents are stepping in to care for their grandkids – and joyfully!
The playful atmosphere of Logemann’s Family Playcenter just adds
to the experience. On any given day, you’ll see a grandpa on the floor
playing trains or a grandma “having tea” with a little girl glitzed out in
dress-up clothes. If they do migrate to one of the comfy couches, it’s
not to bury their heads in a magazine, but to relax and gaze adoringly at
their young charges at play. How lucky for these children to have such
a strong connection to their grandparents. For one reason or another,
many children never get the opportunity to develop that bond with
older adults.
If you’re a grandparent fortunate enough to have grandchildren
in the area, plan lots of outings to the Playcenter where imaginations
run wild and hearts overflow. And don’t forget your camera! If your
grandchildren are miles away and you ache for that chance to marvel at
a young child’s characteristic “cuteness”, Logemann Center welcomes
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Time: 3pm
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Alexander & The Terrible,
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Laugh and sing along with Alexander's misadventures in this hilarious
musical.
Time: 3pm
Cost: Adult $15, Student $13,
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Gallery Night and Day
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Catch Me If You Can
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LiveThe Chai Life!
A high-flying, splashy new Broadway musical based on the true story
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What Autism Looks Like for Us
A Reason for Hop e
By Amanda Hammond, Mequon resident
April is National Autism
Awareness Month. Autism
now affects 1 in 88 children
and 1 in 54 boys.
WE ALWAYS KNEW something was different about our little
boy, but we didn’t know our son had autism until October, 2012.
He was not even three yet and wasn’t showing what I thought to be
the stereotypical signs of autism. Our child was alert and loved to
cuddle. He smiled. He was boisterous. He was NOT autistic. That’s
what I told myself whenever the worry set in about his speech delay
and baffling tantrums.
His repetitive behavior, limited play skills, speech delay and lack
of joint attention skills (connecting socially) all pointed to autism,
as well as his toe-walking and hand flapping. To meet the diagnosis
requirements for an ASD, there needs to be a deficit in three key developmental areas: communication, social interaction, and repetitive
behaviors. Our kiddo exhibited enough challenges in these areas to be
labeled with mild to moderate autism. I learned that many children
on the spectrum do, in fact, love to cuddle and smile when they are
happy. Unfortunately, being cuddly was not a free pass from landing
on the autism spectrum.
I chose to approach our new found information positively. Now I
could follow a protocol, so that was actually pretty wonderful in a way.
I went to ‘Google Land’ every night after our little prince went to bed
and began to educate myself on the HOPE that can be found in ASDs.
A lot of information surfaced about biomedical treatment, meaning
approaching ASDs largely from a nutritional perspective. We removed
gluten and dairy from his diet and saw results in his speech in a couple
weeks! I am reading the book “Healing and Preventing Autism,” by Dr.
Jerry Kartzinel and Jenny McCarthy. We decided to seek Dr. Jerry’s help
with our son’s biomedical treatment. We also do a lot of supplements
like injections of vitamin B-12 and DMG (dimethyglycine) which help
the body methylate, or detoxify, properly. Within about a week, our son
was talking even more. These are some of the things that have helped
him to begin using his words to change his world. It’s been amazing.
Our boy attends Mequon Jewish Preschool two mornings a week
and loves his friends and teachers. They see his strengths rather than his
weaknesses. We are now also doing Applied Behavior Analysis therapy
in our home, and we’ve seen improvements in his ability to follow
short commands and request things he wants effectively. In four short
months, our son has made HUGE progress! This diagnosis won’t hold
our little miracle man back in life as long as we keep working hard and
respecting the amazing creature that he is. So far he has been my greatest teacher.
Please continue to read about our adventures on my blog. www.
mybeautifulpuzzle.wordpress.com
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Mequon REAL ESTATE ]
Homes PENDING SALE in Mequon Thiensville
Information is supplied by seller
and other third parties and has
not been verified.
Homes listed on this page are not
necessarily listed by the agent sponsoring this section.
12555 N Woodberry Dr
942 Shaker Cir
543 Lake Bluff Rd
110 S Orchard St
9949 N Wauwatosa Rd
10503 W Sunset Woods Ln
7717 W Pioneer Rd
3408 W Hickory Rd
2646 W Lake Park Ct
8011 W Kensington Dr
1632 W Eastbrook Ct
4115 W Rudella Rd
9639 N Old Barn Rd
13560 N Lakewood Dr
10123 N Lake Shore Dr
10060 N Lake Shore Dr
1.5
2.5
2
1.5
1.5
2.5
2
2
2.5
2.5
2.5
3.5
2.5
2.5
3.5
5.5
2
2
2
2
2
2.5
3
2.5
2.5
3
2
2
2.5
2
3
3
1,560
1,932
1,437
1,736
2,217
2,251
2,839
2,770
2,750
3,361
3,434
2,329
4,826
4,919
Condominium
Condominium
Condominium
Single-Family
Single-Family
Single-Family
Single-Family
Single-Family
Condominium
Single-Family
Condominium
Single-Family
Single-Family
Single-Family
Single-Family
Single-Family
96,500
135,900
164,900
174,900
179,900
240,000
248,500
289,900
367,500
379,900
400,000
414,900
449,900
479,900
600,000
899,900
Homes SOLD in Mequon Thiensville
1150 W Baldwin Ct
12967 N Colony Dr
12570 N Woodland Dr
612 E Freistadt Rd
4507 W Hiawatha Dr
228 Elm St
729 W San Jose Ln
226 Park Crest Dr
2645 W Lake Isle Dr
423 E Circle Rd
12975 N Thomas Dr
2630 W Lake Isle Dr
1.5
1.5
1.5
2
2
2
1.5
2
2.5
2
3
2.5
2
1.5
2
2
2
2
2
2.5
2
2.5
2
2
1,300
1,755
1,462
2,046
1,561
1,932
1,854
2,109
1,772
3,224
2,721
Condominium
Condominium
Condominium
Single-Family
Single-Family
Condominium
Single-Family
Single-Family
Condominium
Single-Family
Single-Family
Condominium
109,900
149,000
164,000
164,800
174,900
225,000
239,000
239,900
249,500
275,000
284,900
299,900
99,000
140,400
144,950
150,000
155,000
210,000
233,000
237,500
240,000
185,000
275,000
280,000
NEW LISTING!
Welcome to 13340 N Hawthorne Ct., Mequon
Stunning custom home with exceptional quality. Smart
design w/open floor plan, very open and bright. HWFs,
granite, Sensational custom cooks kitchen, 30x24
Great room w/cathedral ceiling and stone fireplace.
Charming 4-seasons room, master bedroom suite w/
attached office, additional 3 bedroom PLUS guest
suite w/kitchen and living rm, 1st floor laundry/mud
room, formal dining and front room with Northshore
charm, Deck & Patio w/ summer kitchen, 7.5 private
acres w/pond, horses allowed. 6 car garage & shop.
This home will impress you. Price $1,250,000. Call or
text Bob 414-379-1101 today for a private showing.
Text 79377 to 35620 for a Virtual Tour & YouTube video!
“Specializing in Results”
Bob Arnold
Want to know what is going in Mequon with events and Real Estate
statistics? Check out my blog mequonmarket.blogspot.com
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Where nature ends, we begin.
We want to hear from you!
This is your chance to get published – show pictures of your
family or make shout-outs to friends, make this YOUR
Mequon newsletter.
June has lots of reasons to celebrate. It’s Father’s Day, school’s
out, and lots of graduation ceremonies are happening. Make
your celebration special with a warm congratulatory message
to your loved one published in the Mequon Beacon! Just email
Nancy at [email protected] to submit your photos
and comments for our June issue. Let’s put faces and names to a
graduation picture like the one shown; what better way to show
your pride for your graduates!
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I can buy clothes straight off
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I have gone from size 22-24 to
12-14 and have not been this
weight since my teens! I am
off all medications, my blood
sugar is normal, and I don’t get
swollen ankles or heartburn. I
have lots of energy and am now
learning to play golf with my
I have been overweight for
most of my adult life and
have tried almost everything
possible to lose weight. At
one stage I even considered
stomach stapling. I have
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camera, instructions, accessories;
1980 Nikon EM 35mm, instructions,
accessories; 1970 GE Super AM/FM
Transistor Radio; 1900 metal chewing
tobacco mold stamped "Days Work";
1890 "Ansonia" ornate mantle clock. All
items A-1 condition. 262-242-5206.
2-Bicycle Car Rack Saris Bones
2 trunk bike rack is compatible
with cars, minivans, SUV's, etc.
Also Saris Bike Beam adapter for
easy loading of women’s or child
bicycles. Paid $180 in Aug. 2011,
never used, asking $150. Call 262643-4434.
Alto Saxophone Yamaha 23 student
Yamaha Portable Keyboard panel
Misc Items 1963 Polaroid Auto 100
model. Great condition. Recently
overhauled. Price changed to $500.
Please call 262-242-5074 or e-mail
[email protected].
Margaritaville Margarita Machine.
Used twice. Complete with full
carrying case, extra pitcher and drink
book. $350 value. Call Connie at 414651-2574.
NEW!
Mink Coat Full length custom
designed, rich, silky black, female
mink in a medium size that fits
8-12. PRISTINE NEW CONDITION.
Sculpted sleeves, banded slightly at
wrist. Sculpted mandarin-like collar.
Elegant. See to appreciate. $2950.
[email protected].
Needed: Driver. Pleasant, active
senior needs help in transportation.
One afternoon a week, preferably
Friday. Prefer female applicants. Call
Catherine, 262-241-5852.
NEW!
FOR S ALE
FO R SALE
17 Assorted Garden Tools Used
garden, lawn, landscaping, and
other hand tools for outside use, all
different, some at minimum price
of $5, reasonable offers accepted.
They were used in maintaining my
properties. 262-483-6713, Reply to
Mr. B.
SOLD
Multiple Items: In-ground Petsafe
fence receiver collar, unopened, for
pets over 6lbs, $70. Logan compact
heavy duty Mat Cutter, used one
time, see Logangraphics.com, $50.
Shot Steward 6 bottle revolving
liquor dispenser $50. Oceanic Lizard
Lounge, vertical octagon shape on
grey stand, lower storage, $75. [email protected].
with stand and books. Excellent
condition. Asking $165. Call Marie at
262-512-0186.
Vintage Oak Table Circa 1940’s.
Rectangular, stenciled top. 5 chairs, 2
removable leaves. Asking $600. Please
call for more information, Marie at 262512-0186.
2007 Honda Odyssey EXL Excellent
SOLD
FOR S A LE
Classic Bicycle Zebrakenko
frame, Weinmann 27" wheels,
Weinmann center pull brakes,
Suntour derailers, Suntour shifters
at handle bar ends, Runs great. $100
OBO. 262-243-5374.
7 Antique School Desks Various
conditions and sizes. Older style from
early 1900’s. Located in Mequon just
north of Concordia University. Send
an email and I’ll send photos. kris@
expomilwaukee.com or 414-573-9936.
Concert Grand Harp Venus Penti
Harp. Great sound, perfect condition.
Natural color with Mahogany trim.
Includes cover. $11,500. Pictures http://
harpforsale.tumblr.com. harp1011@
hotmail.com or 262-242-7770.
Thomasville China Cabinet 2-piece
in excellent condition, beveled glass
NEW! Herman Beyer Cello purchased
doors, mirrored inside. Shelves on top,
from Brass Bell 1996. Full size cello
drawers and dish storage on bottom.
complete with case and bow. Asking
French style with burled wood
price is $700 or best offer. Contact
on doors. Asking $450. Matching
Cristina at 262-242-6913 or sotocm@
entertainment center available. Call
uwec.edu.
Marion at 262-227-1729.
NEW! Surly Bike, long haul trucker,
Skis One pair sold, one pair left:
21" frame fits man with 31" inseam
women’s waxless cross country skis
5"10"- 6', green like new. $1000 or
with bindings and poles, $25. 262offer. [email protected]
242-9535.
or 262-240-0371.
condition, DVD player. 102K miles.
Black with tan interior. Asking
$13,900. Call Marie at 262-512-0186.
2006 Porsche Carrera Items (2)
wheels with Michelin Alpin 235/4018 WINTER TIRES front; (2) wheels
with Michelin Alpin 265/40- 18
WINTER TIRES rear. Several other
items including logoed car cover,
WINTER floor mats, rear tail lights,
light markers. Contact Greg @ 414732-5197 or [email protected].
2001 Young Chang Grand Piano
Model G-175, Ebony polished, size
175cm/5'9". It is well cared for and
in perfect condition. We are the
original owners. Asking price is
$8,500. Contact 414-526-4411 or
[email protected].
BRAND NEW Senior Living
Bar Cart-On-Wheels. Unique,
streamlined, vintage 1950 portable
party/wine cart. Scandinavian
design. Holds 20 bottles, built-in ice
chest, 12 matching silver goblets.
A-1 condition. (Craftsman seeking
project could use as prototype.) Call
262-242-5206.
must be 40 words or less, personal items (NOT business related), and
submitted by the 23rd of the month. To remove or change your listing,
please email the content coordinator at [email protected].
You will receive an email confirmation.
Starting with the April issue, Mequon residents with more than
one item in the Classifieds section will need to follow a 40-word
total limit for all items posted.
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We provide a full Continuum of Care including
Rehab, Independent Living, Assisted Living,
Memory Care, Long-Term Care.
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The 200 year-old Jonathan Clark House is well on its way to being
restored to its original 1848 appearance with the appointment of Mequon
resident Nina Jo Look, Ph.D., to the position of Museum Director. Dr.
Look has career experience in educational administration as well as extensive historical experience.
Jonathan Clark was an early Mequon settler instrumental in the development of the first public school in Mequon. The home Clark built on
the northwest corner of Cedarburg and Bonniwell Roads is considered a
significant part of the community’s history, and is on the National Register
of Historic Places.
Dr. Look is a highly visible and energetic member of the community
who has hit the ground running in her new job. She has developed an
exhaustive plan including, among other objectives, a goal to fill the Clark
House with 1848 period furniture, floor coverings, lighting, wall pieces
and accessories, plus the development of exhibits, displays and tours of the
house. A museum store is also being considered. “I am looking forward to
the challenge ahead,” Look said following her acceptance of the post, adding “I am fortunate that there is an enthusiastic group of volunteers who
will be working with me.”
Look was raised in rural northwest Mequon and for eight years attended
Bonniwell School, a one-room school in the school district founded by
Jonathan Clark. She graduated from Homestead High School and continued her education in the University of Wisconsin system, ultimately
achieving a doctorate degree in Educational Administration. Dr. Look held
administrative positions with Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)
during a 20-year career, most recently as Vice President responsible for the
Mequon campus, retiring in 2006.
Look was instrumental in promoting the recent purchase of the Clark
House by The Friends of Jonathan Clark House, LTD. The organization is
purchasing the home from Jerry McGinnis, the founder of Embassy Homes
in Mequon, who purchased the home in 2012 from Dr. Gregory Custer.
The Friends have partnered with the Mequon Community Foundation in
an ambitious fund raising program projected to raise $500,000 to pay for
the home and jumpstart operations at the Clark House.
The idea of obtaining the home for public use came from Mequon
Mayor Curt Gielow. Donations of all amounts are being sought and may
be sent to the Mequon Community Foundation, P.O. Box 52, Mequon,
WI 53092. For more information contact Nina Jo Look, 262-242-4017,
or Cindy Bock, Chair, Friends of Jonathan Clark House, LTD., 262-2425262, [email protected].
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11001 N. Port Washington Rd.
Mequon, WI
(262) 241-8800
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00-8:00; Saturday 8:00-6:00; Sunday 9:00-5:00
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Rental,
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Lighten Up!
(414) 324-0082
By Erin Eaman (Mequon Resident, www.TechMorsel.com)
North Shore Electric provides the highest quality
electrical services to both residential and commercial
customers. We’re more than happy to take on any
electrical project, big or small. From maintenance
and repairs to installation and finish, North Shore
Electric can do it all and do it all right – the first time.
The February issue featured “Step
2: Building Your Web Safety Plan,”
and covered some basic, hands-on
instructions to enable native parental
controls on your different devices. So
why do some of these basic controls
fail to protect our children? Let’s face
the facts:
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today for a FREE estimate.
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It’s a pain in the neck for parents to keep on top of.
With so many devices and apps, it takes time to cover all the bases.
Technology changes every day, from Facebook announcing changes to
their privacy settings to understanding the motivations of your child
as they progress through the teenage years.
Parental controls are easy for my child to circumvent.
COPYING & PRINTING
From dynamic IP addresses, key logging or using proxy websites,
there are a plethora of online techniques that describe in detail how to
circumvent just about any piece of software.
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Which one is best for MY needs?
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There is no one software solution across PC, smartphone, or tablet.
This leads parents to think it’s a losing battle. Fortunately there are
some websites that can help parents determine what’s right for them.
Internet filtering isn’t 100% foolproof.
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It’s almost impossible to block all illicit information – the Internet
industry is savvy enough to disguise harmful media.
Parental controls aren’t easy to turn on/off and certain sites
are blocked that are legitimate for assigned homework.
For shared computers, it is easy to switch between desktops with
a simple password. But in certain situations your child might be
bothered if Wikipedia is accidentally blocked for his homework
assignment to be completed. Because reference websites represent a
full spectrum of terms, it’s commonly blocked as ‘suspicious.’ Luckily,
you can quickly grant access remotely with several of the parental
control programs.
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On any grooming visit:
New clients $5
Existing clients $3
Countryaire Kennels Inc., Germantown
Not valid on nail clipping services.
Not valid in combination with other offers.
Maybe kids should just be ‘kids’ and you shouldn’t invade
their privacy.
SAVE
Unsuspecting parents abide by a ‘hands-off’ perspective. It blindly
puts the child at risk for predators, porn addiction and the possibility
that your child could engage in bullying behaviors without your
knowledge. Although we can acknowledge exploration is important,
kids don’t have the experience to comprehend the information
they see. Isn’t your child’s safety worth $25-50 for parental control
software? Although
there is no 100%
foolproof solution,
implementing
advanced controls
and communicating
expectations
may be enough
of a deterrent to
build a sense of
conscientiousness in
your children.
April 2013
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$
On any boarding visit:
New clients $10
Existing clients $5
Countryaire Kennels Inc., Germantown
Not valid on nail clipping services.
Not valid in combination with other offers.
Don’t forget to take
advantage of our discounted
nail trimming services!
Large dog: $8.00, Small dog: $7.00
Find us on Facebook for
more photos & information!
Located between Germantown & Mequon!
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Youth 18 and under - highlight your services to the community! With your
parents’ permission, go to www.bestversionmedia.com and select “Submit
content, classifieds & photos.” Then, type in what services you have to offer
and we will publish your classified. (Please limit to 40 words.)
Mari, 16
Landscaping
Jack, 10
Joan’s Services
Hi! My name is Joan Lawlor, I am 18
years old and a resident of the Pines.
I am now offering to do lots of things
to help you out, like water your flowers, walk and feed your dog or other
pet, baby sit, and lots more. Please
call me at 262-240-1032. Thanks!
I am Red Cross Certified, love
children and am available on the
weekends. I also do dogsitting and
other odd jobs. Please call me at
262-241-5840.
TEASEL PLANTS
Gaining a Hold in Mequon
10 yr old owner of JD Landscaping
will pick up sticks, pull weeds, shovel
snow, and spread mulch. No job is
too big for this little guy. Call Jack at
262-643-4849 or http://jdlandscape.
arctec.org/
Submitted by Jean Strelka
There are two types of teasel, Common teasel (Dipsacus sylvstris) which
invades wetlands, aquatic habitats, and grasslands, and Cut-leaved teasel
(Dipsacus laciniatus) which invades grasslands. Invasive Plants are nonindigenous species or strains that become established in natural plant communities and wild areas, replacing native vegetation. While not yet officially
“Invasive” in Ozaukee County, both species are found in Mequon. Since
they are at invasive levels in Milwaukee County, it is just a matter of time
for our area unless something is done.
One of the worst apparent areas in Mequon is along Highland Road
just west of Port Washington Road. There is a large field on the south side
of the street across from Oriole
Lane School. When the grass was
no londer mowed along Highland
Road, this grassy field became
covered with teasel in just two years.
Another area where the teasel is a
major problem is on Friestadt Road
just west of Villa Grove Road.
Teasel spreads quickly by getting
into the drainage ditches alongside
the road. The plants are biennials:
the first year they produce a basal
rosette of prickly leaves followed the
next year by the flowering stalk. The
large basal rosettes quickly squeeze
out any plants growing near them
forming a tight mat that doesn't
allow anything else to grow. Budgets
do not allow for the city to control this plant. If people were aware of the
destructive nature of this plant, we could all work to remove it from the
drainage ditches in front of our homes and from our properties.
There is a lot of information on the Invasive Plants Association of
Wisconsin website at ipaw.org. Another website with great pictures and
information is:
http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/invasives/fact/commonteasel.html. A video
on identifying Common Teasel is online at http://www.youtube.com/
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