Summer 2011 Issue
Table of Contents
Features
Profile: Lorna Stone
Lauderdale Lakes resident Lorna Stone reflects on the history of — and view from — this lake chain and her own corner of it, Deakin Isle.
Worth it in Walworth County
Join us for a bicycle ride on the 12-mile White River State Trail. Mysteries of the Mind
t's easy to discuss the history of sanitariums in Lake Geneva at the turn of the century, but what about their patients? Writer Lisa M. Schmelz tries her hand at retelling the story of one patient who sought help here. Geneva Lake: A Walking Guide to the Shore Path
Take a walking tour around the lake with this excerpt from our new booklet, Geneva Lake Shore Path Guide.
L.E.O.: A Foundation of Support
Possibly Walworth County's largest one-day fundraiser, the Geneva National Foundation's L.E.O. golf outing serves those who can't serve themselves: individuals with special needs and disabilities. Portfolio: The Joy of Flowerside's Gardens
Take a stroll through this lakeside garden, documented in The Archives of Great American Gardens at the Smithsonian Institution. History of Wooden Boats on Geneva Lake
This lake has had a love affair with wood boats for a century. What keeps that old flame burning after all these years? Summer of '72: A Wisconsin Love Story
The story of one writer's lifelong journey to find her roots in Wisconsin.Departments
Well Being: Sunshine on My Shoulders
Are you sun smart? Bone up on skin care basics for a healthy, sunburn-free summer, on the water or off.Cuisine: Bringing Food to Life with Balsamic
More than merely the neglected, tired half of America's favorite salad dressing, balsamic vinegar is enchanting, seductive and ready to make itself at home in your kitchen.
Something to Think About: Making Green Happen
Organizers of the 2nd annual EcoFair360 are "Making Green Happen" with their family-friendly festival celebrating the Earth and how to better protect it.
Lakeshore Living: Engerman Companies
Engerman builds new lakeside history for two families.Lifestyles: Bathrooms as Sanctuaries
From fireplaces to flat-screen television, here's how to make your bathroom a place to escape.
History of Wooden Boats on Lake Geneva
Boat rides always put me to sleep. That sweet hum of the engine, sun petting me to sleep, my mother's fingers combing my hair, my family thrown in the back of the boat, a splash of warm water on us, summer melting everything away. A thick varnish on the boat as it glides through the water. Dad upfront smiling as we bounce on Geneva's waves.
Account of our [The Leitner family] boat, "Geneva"
a 1984 Century wooden boat.
a 1984 Century wooden boat.
