Lake Country This Month

INSIDE The FREEMAN & ENTERPRISE JANUARY 2013 Arrowhead senior has shot at fourth league, second state championship Do away with dull winter days Lake Country full of ways to add fun to cold winter months By Shannon Venegas 8A Barbara Eash antiques appraisal column 5A Calendar of community events 4A PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID WAUKESHA, WI PERMIT NO. 3 KM biology teacher places power on the student 3A Special to The Freeman When the first snow falls, families rush to embrace the fluffy, white covering by building snowmen, making snow angels and sledding. But as the days of snow-covered grounds and gray skies become dull, Wisconsin residents search for other ways to appease the doldrums of winter. Hello, Lake Country! Lake Country This Month is free and will arrive in your mail the third week of each month. In each month's edition we will take an indepth look at an issue, person or other story in Lake Country. We will also provide other important information such as community activities and updates on local stories. We encourage you to subscribe to the daily Freeman or the weekly Enterprise for coverage of Lake Country and other parts of our area. To subscribe, to reach one of the editors with story ideas or for photo reprints, call 542-2500. We hope you enjoy this month's edition. – Freeman and Enterprise editors Foster a fluffy pet A great way to pull yourself out of the winter slump is to give of your time to a good cause. What better way to offer your time then by fostering an adorable dog for the Fluffy Dog Rescue of Hartland? Fluffy Dog began six years ago when founder Lori Marchek found Bailey online at a pet shelter in Alabama set to be euthanized in just a few days. Since then, Fluffy Dog has rescued 1,200 dogs, usually from Alabama. Marchek said the rescue specializes in single coat, low-shed dogs of any size. Fluffy Dog typically fosters about 50 dogs at a time with a few also temporarily housed at Tail Waggin' Doggy Daycare in Hartland. They are always in need of responsible foster families. Marchek said most of the animals they receive are not aggressive, but do require basic training such as potty training and learning simple commands. The typical foster period is six weeks, but can be as short as three days or as long as a year. Marchek said fostering a Robert F. Borkowski/Special to The Freeman Andy Biebel, right, of Biebel's Hardware in Hartland assists Andy Mueller of Pewaukee in selecting a paint color for his living room recently. dog is a truly rewarding experience. "You have truly saved their lives," Marchek said. "You can't put a value on that." Marchek said Fluffy Dog is also in need of drivers to help transport the dogs to foster homes in different areas of Wisconsin. It also needs dog walkers to assist with the dogs kept at the day care. For more information, visit http://rescue.fluffydog.net/. Spruce up your home When you are bound to the house in the winter with little to do, adding color to your room can make each day a bit brighter. Patina Interiors in Pewaukee is a full-ser- Mention this ad to receive 200 off $ vice, primarily residential interior design firm with three experienced designers. "Winter in Wisconsin is a great time to re-feather your nest," said interior designer Patricia Gibbons, owner of Patina Interiors. Gibbons suggested painting an accent wall with a fresh and unexpected color. The color choice depends entirely on each house and personal preference, but Gibbons did suggest that in a more neutral home, picking a color out of a favorite painting or a throw pillow is a great place to start. Another way to add a bit of extra color is to paint the ceiling a different color. Pewaukee residents Scott Schmittinger and Carol Limbach relax in the Pewaukee Public Library lower level Dec. 4. 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