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June 11, 2019 //Volume 19, Issue 23 HARTFORD/SLINGER WEST BEND/JACKSON (262) 238-6397 SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS - PAGE 11 discoverhometown.com YOUR FIRST SOURCE FOR LOCAL NEWS, SPORTS & ADVERTISING W63 N127 Washington County Earns National Washington Ave. Cedarburg, WI 53012 Transportation Achievement Award (262) 377-1906 NOW OFFERING BEDROOM FURNITURE Washington County has been recog- “This award belongs to the villages 7259 nized with an Achievement Award from of Newburg and Richfield, towns of Sleepy Hollow Rd. West Bend, WI 53090 the National Association of Counties Trenton, Polk, Erin, Addison and (262) 334-1906 (NACo) for the county’s work on juris- Hartford, city of Hartford, and the state dictional transfers. The awards honor of Wisconsin as much as it belongs to innovative, effective county govern- us,” added Highway Commissioner Scott ment programs that strengthen service Schmidt. “I have no doubt this project for residents. promoted intergovernmental coopera- County Administrator Joshua tion and coordination in addressing www.kettlemoraineappliance.com Schoemann announced the award in his shared problems and involved a signifi- May 8, 2019, State of the County pres- cant amount of good work from good entation to the Washington County people.” Board of Supervisors. Nationally, awards are given in “The County Board passed and fund- eighteen different categories which ed, without raising taxes, a 2050 reflect the vast, comprehensive services Transportation Sustainability Plan,” counties provide. The categories include stated the county administrator, “these children and youth, criminal justice, several jurisdictional transfers with county administration, information more than half of Washington County’s technology, health, civic engagement local governments reduced county high- and many more. Eight other counties way miles to ensure the realization of nationwide received an award for trans- the sustainability plan. This is an amaz- portation projects. In Wisconsin, ing achievement which allows Sheboygan County was awarded a Washington County to say Community and Economic Development #JustFixedIt.” Achievement Award. PHOTO BY THOMAS J. MCKILLEN NACo President Greg Cox said, NACo will recognize award-winning Sign up for Aethelrad Templin crosses the finish line during the “Counties implement innovative pro- counties at its 2019 Annual Conference Savings second annual Rainbows and Unicorns Fun Fun, which grams that enhance residents’ quality of and Exposition July 12-15 in Clark was held at Kinderberg Park in Germantown May 19. life every day. This year’s Achievement County, Nevada. A full program sum- GO TO The run honored Liz Perry, a County Line Elementary Award-winning programs demonstrate mary for Washington County’s jurisdic- discoverhometown.com School Special Education teacher, who passed away how counties build healthy, safe and tional transfer program can be found on suddenly in February 2018 from the flu. vibrant communities across America.” the County’s website. click SAVINGS to Slinger’s 150th PAGES 3-7 sign up and receive IN THIS Like us on Facebook! 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At the Hwy 60 & 175 anniversary of Slinger other end of the spec- Theresa at History Center of trum, the most recent 262-644-GOLD Washington County. item are artifacts from 730 E. Washington St. Suite 12 “From the 1969 Slinger Tues. thru Fri. 10-6; Sat. 10-3 262-644-6921 Schleisingerville to Centennial. Slinger: 150 Years” As part of the opened on April 10 and Slinger celebration, a Annie’s Amber Inn (Terry Annie’s Supper Club 1969 to 1979) will be on display presentation on the through Nov. 2. The history of Storck History Center of Brewery was held at the Longest Bar/Restaurant Washington County is History Center of located at 320 S. Fifth Washington County on Avenue in West Bend. May 21. 1969 to 2019 In Slinger The museum is open All of the items in form 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. the exhibit come form NOW SERVING FISH ON FRIDAYS Wednesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to the History Center collections. Mollet- ALSO OTHER FOOD AVAILABLE 3 p.m. on Saturday. Van Beckum said the items have come Janean Mollet-Van Beckum, Curator from various people over the years, while OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 9:00 ‘TIL ? of Collections and Exhibits, said the video clips in the exhibit were from oral We will be celebrating Slinger’s Sesquicentennial (150 Years) exhibit includes 42 artifacts plus several histories done by students of Slinger and My Golden Jubilee (50 Years). Watch future ads for dates. photographs and and video clips from High School teacher Nate Grimm. Some oral histories. Mollet-Van Beckum said of the photos in the exhibit were donat- Party Coming Soon! the oldest item in the exhibit is likely ed by the Slinger Advancement Annie’s 101 W. COMMERCE BLVD. the the mortar and pestle brought from Association. (Corner of Hwy 60 & 144), SLINGER AMBER INN 262-644-8055 Becoming Slinger While the village of Slinger is cele- porated as the village of brating 150 years, the current name of Schleisingerville, and was named after the village goes back 98 years. community founder Baruch “For the sake of brevity, villagers Schleisinger. approved shortening “Schleisingerville” According to the Slinger historical to its commonly used nickname, album: Schleisingerville to Slinger, 125 “Slinger,” in 1921,” the Encyclopedia of years, 1869-1994(1994): Milwaukee entry on the village On April 5, 1921, 210 residents (emke.uwm.edu/entry/village-of- voted on a proposal to change the name slinger/) stated. of the village. There were 169 votes in The Slinger150th anniversary favor of changing the name of the vil- Facebook page mentioned other reasons lage while 16 votes were cast against a Fun Swims & for the name change. change. Of the votes in favor of change, Therapy Swims “The name of the Village was 145 favored changing the name to changed for the sake of brevity and in Slinger, five votes favored Schleisinger, response to anti-Germanic hysteria that four for Hilton, three for Hill Side, two gripped the area during World War I,” a for Cedar Dell and one each for Tyrone, March 31, 2018 posting on the Slinger Cream City, Towerville. Four ballots were 150th Facebook page stated.. cast in favor of a change without mak- The community was originally incor- ing a recommendation on a new name. Congratulations Slinger on 150 years Our 15 Year Anniversary Event Continues... 20% OFF IN JUNE: Hwy. 60 in Slinger • 262-644-1040 • www.myorganicmarket.org Monday - Friday 9-7 • Saturday 8-4 • Sunday 12-4 Page 4 Visit discoverhometown.com for daily updates on Local News June 11, 2019 Under New Ownership CELEBRATING SLINGER • 15 Rotating Flavors: gelato, sorbet, frozen yogurt, custard (non-dairy, non-fat, and gluten-free options) 150 YEARS OLD • Toppings bar to create your own delicious treat! • Outdoor Seating • Anodyne Coffee When the fair was in Slinger COUPON REQUIRED For six decades, the Washington had to be placed in tents due to lack of Follow us on County Fair was held in Slinger until space,” the fair history states.