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January 21, 2020 // Volume 20, Issue 3HARTFORD/SLINGER WEST BEND/JACKSON(262) 238-6397discoverhometown.comSPORTS HIGHLIGHTS - PAGE 2YOUR FIRST SOURCE FOR LOCAL NEWS, SPORTS & ADVERTISINGMcLane Elementaryevent raises 2,685for Leukemia &Lymphoma SocietyThroughout the month of December2019, students, families, and staff atMcLane Elementary paid tribute to thememory of Jodi Kleibel by raising fundsfor the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.Jodi, a longtime kindergarten teacher atMcLane, lost her battle with leukemia inSeptember 2019.The effort, called Pennies for Patients,requested everyone to donate coins orother funds. The McLane Elementary community raised 2,685, surpassing theirgoal. Each grade level competed to seewhich could raise the most money, withthe third grade taking first place by raising 628. For their efforts, all thirdgraders received an ice cream float partywhich was held on Jan. 7.Pennies for Patients raises funds forthe Leukemia & Lymphoma Society,which invests the funds in groundbreaking cancer research, patient educationand support services, and advocacyefforts aimed at making treatments moreaccessible and affordable for families.Above, third graders at McLane posewith the ceremonial check. Right,Benjamin Nielson (left) and YatesReese (right) hold the check. Below,Christine Huesemann of McLane,Brooke Sahlstrom of the Leukemia &Lymphoma Society, and TamiSlayton of McLane display the check.IN THISISSUE.Healthcare PAGES 5-7Home Services PAGE 9Classifieds PAGES 9-11Like us on Facebook!facebook.com/HometownExpressNewsW63 N127Washington Ave.Cedarburg, WI 53012(262) 377-1906NOW OFFERING BEDROOM FURNITURE7259Sleepy Hollow Rd.West Bend, WI 53090(262) 334-1906www.kettlemoraineappliance.comSign up forSavingsGO TOdiscoverhometown.comclick SAVINGS tosign up and receiveour weeklysavings offer!Follow us on Twitter!twitter.com/HometownExpressHomeSAVE UP TO 5% ON TAXES DUEOPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!JANUARY 20TH - APRIL 30THTAX PLANNING ALL YEAR.LOWEST PRICES IN THE AREA!New forms, rates, qualifications, and limitations change every year.Why waste a weekend, when you can be done in an hour by us.“We do our best to help you get the most from your return.” WALK-INS OR APPOINTMENTS SAME DAY OR DROP-OFF PRIOR YEARS ALSO AMENDMENTSQUIGLEY TAXSERVICEPROMPTPROFESSIONALEmail: QuigleyTaxServ@yahoo.comRICHFIELD, WI(262) 628-0400MAIN OFFICE(414) 461-18001886 HWY 17560TH & FOND DU LAC AVE, MILW.
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The news releasestates the AA rating declares the city "tobe at a very strong capacity to meetfinancial commitments due to its leadership, organizational policies, and financial stability. It will position the City toreceive the best possible interest rateson future borrowings."“The City of West Bend has made atremendous commitment to its shortand long-term financial wellness,” saidCity Administrator Jay Shambeau. “Thisimproved rating reflects the hard workand dedication of City Council members,the Finance Department staff, and ourdepartment head team.“S&P upgraded the City’s bond rating,last conducted by Moody in 2019, fromAa3 to AA. In summary, the ratingreflects S&P’s assessment of the City's:Strong economy with access to abroad and diverse metropolitan statistical area (MSA). The city has a projectedper capita effective buying income of98.3 percent of the national level andper capita market value of 93,945.Overall, the city's market value grew by6.9 percent over the past year to 3.0billion in 2020. The county unemployment rate was 2.5 percent in 2018.Strong management with good financial policies and practices under ourFinancial Management Assessment(FMA) methodology. West Bend conductsline-by-line budgeting, relying on historical information to determine trends. Very strong budgetary flexibilitywith an available undesignated fund balance in fiscal 2018 of 28.3 percent ofoperating expenditures.Very strong liquidity with total government availablecash at 78.8 percent of total governmental fund expenditures and 3.3 timesgovernmental debt service, and access toexternal liquidity we consider strong. 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KettleMoraine Lutheran had a 7-5 overallmark.The top of the North ShoreConference remained crowded Jan. 14,as West Bend West, Homestead andSlinger all had 7-2 conference records.Slinger lost to Homesetad on Jan. 10,57-50. Anna Breuer led Slinger with 16points.The loss left Slinger with a 10-3overall record.West Bend West lost to Cedarburg onJan. 10, 47-31 as its overall recorddropped to 10-2. Maddie Rettler ledWest with 11 points.Hartford lost at Wisconsin Lutheranon Jan. 14, 56-36. Maci Meyer ledHartford with 15 points as the Oriolesdropped to 6-3 in conference and 6-6overall.Hartford defeated West Bend Eastthe previous Friday, 59-51. The lossdropped East’s record to 1-8 in conference and 3-8 overall.Boys resultsKettle Moraine Lutheran turnedaround a six-point halftime deficit todefeat Slinger 63-61 on Jan. 14. Thenon conference win lifted KML’s overallrecord to 10-1 while Slinger dropped to8-2.West Bend East beat Hartford on Jan.10, 76-72. 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January 21, 2020Visit discoverhometown.com for daily updates on Local NewsPage 3MacFarlan new Hartford Police ChiefThe Hartford Police and FireCommission recently appointed thePolice Department's AdministrativeLieutenant, Scott MacFarlan, as theHartford Police Chief effective Feb. 11.The appointment, which was unanimously approved by the commission,was made during the commission's Jan.8 meeting.The appointment was announced onthe city of Hartford administrationFacebook page on Jan. 9. The followinginformation was provided by the city:MacFarlan has spent his entire 24year law enforcement career at theHartford Police Department. He began asa patrol officer before earning a promotion to the rank of detective. After serving three years in that role, he earned apromotion to administrative lieutenant,and has served in that capacity for thelast 13 years. As the administrative lieutenant, he oversees the department’sInvestigations Bureau, EmergencyCommunications Center, CommunityOutreach Programs, is the liaison to theWashington County District Attorney’sOffice for all criminal complaints, andperforms a variety of technical supportduties.MacFarlan came to the HartfordPolice Department with an Associate’sDegree, and later completed hisBachelor’s Degree at night throughMarion University. He is currentlyenrolled in a Master’s Program atMarion. MacFarlan is also a graduate ofthe University of Wisconsin’s CertifiedPublic Managers Course.He brings valuable senior commandofficer experience with him garneredfrom the roles he has played in the renovation of the Hartford PoliceDepartment’s facility, multiple upgradeswithin the Hartford Police Department’sEmergency Communications Center, anda variety of community outreach efforts.MacFarlan made it clear to the commission that he fully embraces the community-based policing model at theHartford Police Department, and that athis core he was “COMMUNITY PROUD.”He plans to build on the many community partnerships that the HartfordPolice Department has built over theyears.MacFarlan will join a select group ofHartford’s "Top Cops." Since the department’s founding in 1922, the reigns ofthe agencies command have only beenheld by seven other individuals: ChiefJohn J. Murray (1923-1944), ChiefHarold J. Emmer (1945-1953), ChiefClement J. Mueller (1954-1966), ChiefJames W. Gregor (1967-1980), ChiefDavid C. Henry (1980-1992), ChiefThomas O. Jones (1992-2006), and ChiefDavid A. Groves (2006-2020).Current Police Chief David Groves -who is retiring from the post -- said,“Scott MacFarlan has been a long-timemember of our Senior Command StaffTeam. I have always valued his inputregarding the vision and operations ofour department. I believe Scott willmake an excellent Chief of Police. I wishChief MacFarlan a long and successfulcareer.”1.5 TO3.9% FULLSERVICEMY KID’S FIRST CARIF YOU HAVE THE NEED, WE HAVE THE NEWOR USED VEHICLE TO FIT YOUR BUDGET!!Shelly SerchenDonna LuedtkeDebbie SaueressigCALL 262-644-6160www.homeownersMKE.comCOUPONNow ServingFree Entree BreakfastBuy One Entree and2 Beverages at Reg. Price& Get 2nd Entreeof Equal or Lesser Value FREESaturdays & Sundays7am to 11amOpen Lunch & DinnerSPECIALPOLANCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT & CANTINA1058 COMMERCE BLVD. HWY 60 SLINGER262-297-1788Only with this coupon. Valid Sunday thru Thursday.Not valid with any other offers. Not valid on holidays.Expires Feb. 18, 2020Holiday Gift CardEvery 25 you spendon a gift card you get 5.00 extra on it1058 Commerce Blvd.Hwy 60 Slinger262-297-1788Check our website for hours www.PolancoSlinger.netWHY BUY FROMUPTOWN INSLINGER?YOU WANT SAFETY, DEPENDABILITY,FAIR MARKET PRICING, GREATREPUTATION AND MORE!!! Over 80% of our pre-owned inventoryare one owner vehicles. Many vehicles are General Motors Every vehicle undergoes thorough 125and Chrysler Certified.point inspection. Buy with confidence and peace of Great selection for every budget and need. mind at Uptown.SALES & LEASING SERVICE PARTS/ACCESSORIES COLLISION CENTERwww.uptownmotorcars.com262-644-84001101 E. Commerce Blvd.(Hwy 60) Slinger
Page 4Visit discoverhometown.com for daily updates on Local NewsJanuary 21, 2020Two pedestrians struck by intoxicated driverat West Bend intersection Jan. 9Indoor Dog ParkSat. Jan. 25th Sat. Feb. 8thSat. Feb. 22nd Sat. Mar. 7th10am-1pmJust 10 8Nail TrimPlease note: You must STAY with your dog & all dogsmust be current on Rabies, Distemper & Bordatella.Indoor play space out of theelements during the winter months!!Never been to Central Bark?Come see what we have to offer.244 Info Highway Ct., Slinger 262.677.4100Centralbarkslinger.comA man and a woman were treated fornon-life threatening injuries after afterthey were struck while walking near S.Main Street and W. Decorah Road justbefore 3:05 p.m. Jan. 9. A 29-year-oldmale driver was subsequently arrestedfor operating while intoxicated-causinginjury and on drug charges.According to the police report:A citizen called police to report thattwo citizens, a 58-year-old man and a50-year-old woman, had been struck atthe above intersection by a vehicleapproaching W. Decorah Road. Witnessesstated the light was solid red when thedriver went through. Police made contact with the driver who failed fieldsobriety tests and was determined to beintoxicated. He had drug paraphernaliain the vehicle and he was found to be onprobation for a previous similar incident.West Bend Fire personnel respondedto the scene and transported the twovictims to Froedtert Memorial Hospitalwhere the man was treated for injuriesto his shoulder and leg and the womanfor injuries to her leg. The driver wastaken into custody and placed in jail.Suspect arrested forfourth OWI after crash in GermantownA 51-year-old man was arrested foroperating a vehicle while intoxicated(OWI)-fourth offense following a crashon northboun
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