Rebecca Sprague

Autumn Open House, Thursday, October 22, 5:00 to 7:00 pm

It's a Meet and Greet at the Meadowbrook Village Clubhouse

BUYERS: MEET YOUR POTENTIAL NEIGHBORS!

Stop in and chat at the Meadowbrook Village Clubhouse for Wine and hors d'oerves on Thursday, October 22, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. If you're a potential buyer, discover what the owners already know. Meadowbrook Village is surrounded by a nature conservancy, and walking trails. Experience the private clubhouse with entertainment facilities, Wi-Fi, exercise room, tennis courts, and swimming pool. Willow Run Golf Course surrounds us on two sides. Fast commute to Milwaukee off I94. Perfect for singles, DINKS (dual income no kids), Single parent, snowbirds, fast track urban professionals.

One bedroom, two bedrooms, some with dens--Seven different models to choose from. Ready to be customized with flooring, paint and appliances of your choice. Ask the team.

Meet the sales team!

Congress is voting this week whether to continue the $8K tax incentive after November 30, 2009. Hmmm.
We have Johnson Bank offering a 30-year fixed rate Mortgage; 5% down; low financing rate. ASK!

Take I94 to Hwy G north 3/4 mile to Fieldhack Rd in Pewaukee, follow to Meadowbrook Village at end of development.

Or contact Rebecca Sprague rebecca@shorewest.com / 262-567-8302 x132

CAN'T MAKE IT? WE'RE OPEN TUESDAYS 4-6 PM
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS 1-4 PM

www.rebecca.shorewest.com - www.meadowbrook-village.com - www.condoswisconsin.net

My sister is the occasional blogger for me, and I forgot to give her the new name of the former Four Seasons Salon in Okauchee. Mea culpa here.

The new Salon is called Lake View Salon -- very apropo, it's situated in downtown Okauchee, between two lakes, Okauchee on the north side and Florence Lake on the south side (well, my directions are a little off, more like southwest).

Up and coming business, walk-ins welcome. Appointments desired. Check it out for salon-style work at good country prices.

Okay, our lunch choices in Oconomowoc is not bad. I love Sweetie Pies, downtown. Spinnakers has a nice porch, and view of Lac LaBelle. Winesteins is great for salads and wraps.

But for real Italian food, you can't beat Porticello's on Silver Lake.

Until last week, they opened at 4:00 pm. Now they open at 11:00 am during the week!! Be still my heart. I can get my eggplant fix early now. I heard their lunch prices are excellent. Lasagne for $4.00?

Don't quote me, I'm not a lasagne eater. But give me those vegetables...it's a different story.

If you're in Oconomowoc, check it out. I give it 5-stars.

Where can you get a professional wash and style for $16? Try Debbie Lynn at the re-opened Four Seasons Beauty Salon.

The building is still for sale. I should know, I've been trying to sell it for my cousin Diane Mahnke Hubing, but with the recession -- it seemed more advantageous to rent it out and keep it going.What was downtown Okauchee without the Four Seasons? It had been a mainstay for over 40 years (as a salon).

According to Millie Babich, in "Gateway to Okauchee" it was one of the first grocery stores that belonged to Walter and Mrs. Schraudenbach. Then it was operated after 1909 as a grocery and post office. It was also known as Walter's Bootery, a shoe store.

It's the end of an era, and the beginning of a new one. Our youngest, my nephew, is graduating high school. It will be another generation before I see another one. Or visit the school to pick him up from the sick room. The next time I go to Oconomowoc High School will be to vote -- or visit the new theatre.

Oconomowoc has always been dedicated to the cultural arts. We have an impressive art gallery and store downtown, a local theatre arts group and live theatre, organized concerts at different venues, and of course, the VFW band plays at the band shelter.

Did you know that the original movie,"The Wizard of Oz"premiered in Oconomowoc? To celebrate the grand opening of the new Theatre at OHS, {also known as the Oconomowoc Arts Center} the Oconomowoc Area Historical Society made a display of Wizard of Oz history and memorabilia exhibit. If you enjoy the exhibit, drop an email to the Society at oahs-m@sbcglobal.net and let the hardworking volunteers know.