For homeowners in Lyons Wisconsin, the proposal of a hired townwide garbage hauler didn’t go over well at last Tuesday’s vote—with a resounding ‘no’ to the referendum.  The results of the vote mean that the town tax levy will not increase to the estimated $504, 250 for next year; in addition, the ‘no’ vote to the referendum will allow home and property owners in Lyons to retain their ability to choose their waste management services.

Town Supervisor Bill Henningfield, who was for the proposal of townwide garbage pickup, indicated that he believed that residents would be paying less if they paid their bill once a year in the long run.  However, it seems that residents voted it down at the expectation of having a possible addition of anywhere from $155 to $180 added to their real estate tax bills.

For more information on Lake Geneva WI area real estate, contact local agent Bob Webster via email or at (262) 348-3233 or 800-364-7579.

This lovely home with a transferable boat slip on Lake Geneva is located midway between Cedar Point Park in Williams Bay and the Knollwood Association in Linn Township.  The owners are willing to make the first 6 mortgage payments for the Buyer of the property, with a closing that occurs by the end of the year.  The Buyer gets the advantage of the recently reduced price and doesn’t have to make a mortgage until they are using and enjoying it, next summer.  The home sets on a spacious wooded lot and is just a short walk or golf cart ride to the Lakefront Park and transferable boat slip on Lake Geneva.  Call Bob Webster of Keefe Real Estate in Lake Geneva, WI at 262-348-3233 or Email at Bob@LakeGenevaProperty.com for more details on this exciting offer.

This attractive Van Slyke Dr Fontana Wisconsin home is as beautiful inside as it is out.  With 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a 2-story styling, this home is perfect for a seasonal home to relax from the rush and stress of nearby Chicago.  You’ll love the sizable 16×19 master bedroom that includes its own bath area and adjoining sitting room for your convenience.  Other notable features include the large screened porch, an incredible hot tub, and a detached garage.  The backyard is fenced in for a private getaway, and includes selected Lake rights to gorgeous Lake Geneva.

List price is $449,900 for this charming Fontana lake rights home in Wisconsin.  If you would like more information on this listing or would like to see more great Lake Geneva homes contact experienced local Realtor Bob Webster toll free at (800) 364-7579 or by email.

Located in Whitewater WI, this lake front property is the perfect
summer home. The modest 3 bedroom home
and seasonal guest cottage are included in this package with ideal views of the
south shore of gorgeous Delavan Lake. Exterior
highlights include approximately 3 acres of land, over 130’ of prime level
frontage, a scenic winding driveway, large deck with great lake views, and a vast
lakeside dock area for your enjoyment.

This is the perfect home for those who love quiet privacy
and a beautiful lakeside ambiance. Priced at $699,900, you will love this sublime get-away.

For more information on this lake front property or other
great options in the Lake Geneva WI region, contact expert Realtor Bob Webster
by email or at (262) 348-3233 or Toll-Free at (800) 364-7579.

Coming again for another year
is the Aurora Health Care Championship at Geneva National Golf Club in
Wisconsin. This four day event will
commence on May 31^st and end on June 3^rd. The Championship, sponsored by the local
Aurora Health Care department, will engage 144 golfers from all over the world
at Geneva National Golf Club near the beautiful Lake Como. Proceeds from the tournament will be donated
to the Geneva National Foundation and the Aurora Lakeland Medical Center. Don’t miss out on this chance to support your
local community as well as have a great time watching expert golfers compete
for the gold.

For more information call the
Tournament Office at 262-245-1398 or check out their website at www.AuroraChampionship.org.

If you enjoy food and live music, don’t miss out on the
latest musicians at Champ’s. Located on
747 Main St in Lake Geneva Wisconsin, Champ’s Sports Bar and Grill serves up
more than just great food and drinks. This
Friday on May 25^th, “Yahoo” will be performing live, and on Sunday,
May 27^th John Hainstock will be on stage. Bring a date and enjoy your weekend! You can reach Champ’s Sports Bar and Grill at
(262) 248-6008 for more information on Champ’s entertainment events. 

And for those of you that enjoy the other fine arts, Gary
John Gresl will be speaking on “Wisconsin Regional Art,” Thursday, May 31^st. Gresl is the former president of Wisconsin
Painters and Sculptors, as well as an art critic, historian, and
columnist. This interesting and
informative program will be held in the Art Association Gallery at the North
Shore Pavilion (647 W. Main St., Lake Geneva WI). The presentation is open to the public and
starts at 7pm.  Call (262) 249-7988 for more information.

The Elkhorn Area High School
is proud to send four of their students to a national history competition June
10-13 this year. Wisconsin history students Emily
Welch, Lea Schoenberg, Joelle Jankowski, and Laruen Rinaldi will attend and
present at the University of Maryland in College Park, MD at the national
competition. 

These students worked
together for the National History Day state finals to present a winning reenactment
of the second Rowe vs. Wade Supreme Court Hearing.  All students are excited to compete
nationally and do some sight-seeing in the Washington D.C. area.

When a deadly fish virus was discovered in the Lake
Winnebago water system, officials of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
(DNR) have been on the case. The DNR are
focusing their investigation on Madison and Lake Geneva as well as Lake Michigan
and the Mississippi River to discover whether the virus is found here as well.
DNR officials reported that the virus is known as viral hemorrhagic septicemia
(VHS) and travels via water rather than saliva or blood, making it more
dangerous. VHS is said to cause anemia
and hemorrhaging in fish. 

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported
that last Thursday the Natural Resources board gave the ‘okay’ to emergency
restrictions for boaters and anglers in the Lake Winnebago system. Though the virus has not been found in other
Lakes, the same emergency restrictions will be applied immediately to any and
all other bodies of water if the virus shows up there as well. 

This Williams Bay Home is an architectural wonder with a
Tudor/Provincial style built anywhere from 61-100 years ago. Inside you’ll find modern conveniences such
as central air, but with the rustic appeal of a natural fireplace, elegant
skylight, and a sun porch with a great view. Updates include a modernized kitchen and baths, as well as updated
mechanicals. There is over 100’ of prime
level frontage, giving you the perfect location to view the gorgeous Lake
Geneva of WI. Exterior highlights
include a detached garage, paved driveway, and well-built deck for lounging. There are ten rooms with five luxurious bedrooms,
and three baths, including a stylish master bath. List price is $2,950,000 with
ideal lake front views of Lake Geneva.

This enchanting home is available for immediate
occupancy. Contact experienced Realtor
Bob Webster at (262) 348-3233 or his 24 hour voice mail at (800)
364-7579 for more information on this Wisconsin Williams
Bay Home with character.

If you are thinking of taking a tour of Lake Geneva,
Wisconsin, don’t forget to stop at Conrad Seipp’s place. Seipp was a Chicago beer magnate who built a
cottage that became known as Black Point. This summer home was constructed in 1888 in a Queen-Anne style, proudly
resting on eight acres near Geneva Lake. Although this cottage was in Seipp’s family for seven generations, his
great-grandson recently gave the house to the state of Wisconsin, making it a
historical tourist attraction.

This historic Lake Geneva Wisconsin estate will be open for
viewing starting on June 15^th. Because the home does not have modern heating units within, it will close
for the winter months starting in October. Don’t miss this opportunity to see this formerly private estate,
containing 15 bedrooms and a four-story tower. 

Adding to the experience of nostalgia, Black Point tours
will arrive by boat, replicating Seipp’s own journey to reach his summer
cottage. You will be touring in a group
of about 45 people starting at the Riviera Docks at 11am and then again at 1pm;
expect to return a few hours later at 2:45pm and 4:30pm, respectively. For information on the cost per person call
the Lake Geneva Cruise line at (800) 558-5911.

This will be a great opportunity to see historic Lake Geneva
at its finest.