MEQUON — What started as a couple of German farmers coming together to play music in the 1940s became one of the longest-performing bands in Wisconsin Introducing the Freistadt Alte Kameraden Band the band will begin its 84th season of entertaining audiences across Wisconsin a percussionist who has been in the band for 41 years The Alte Kameraden Band is a German brass band with 30 members the Alte Kameraden begins rehearsals again They practice at the Lindenwood School Community Center in Mequon Their calendar is already pretty booked from April through October they will play two to three times per weekend and then my brother got into it and went on a trip to Germany with the group During Blank's four decades of performing with the band he has gotten the chance to play for President Ronald Reagan The band is well known here and in Germany Alte Kameraden has performed in Germany seven times They have toured all across the United States playing at various Oktoberfest celebrations they've played for President Ronald Reagan twice "It's also an opportunity to entertain and share the culture with everyone around us," Scott Bell a trumpeter and member of the band for 24 seasons The Freistadt Alte Kameraden Band traces its roots back to early German immigrants in what is now known as Mequon This was a band that the guys got together because they were Germans and there was a concern that they weren’t necessarily supporting the war effort so they called themselves the Victory Band," Bell said The group played at many weddings and parades the name was changed from Victory Band to Freistadt Alte Kameraden Band “It was really just a bunch of guys from the farm community that was here that wanted an opportunity to entertain people and that’s really what the band has become," Bell said The band is keeping this German tradition alive in a state with a long German history. You’ll likely see them on the festival circuit this summer and absolutely at Oktoberfest celebrations. Find the band's schedule here Watch the video to hear what the Alte Kameraden Band sounds like.. Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for “TMJ4” on your device Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more. Report a typo or error Report a typo Thank you for your interest in BizTimes.com Access to our website is currently restricted in your region as part of our regional access policy. If you believe this is an error or have a business-related inquiry, feel free to contact us at info@biztimes.com We appreciate your understanding and look forward to connecting where possible Sunday’s ceremony included remarks from dignitaries students and alumni all joined to help celebrate the newest addition at 10729 W Pictured during the ribbon cutting ceremony are Childcare Director Melinda Neuenfeldt and Director of Facilities Chris Kapitanksi Trinity kindergarteners can enjoy a new colorful room MEQUON — Sunday marked a significant milestone in Trinity Lutheran School and Church of Freistadt’s 185-year history as the school held a grand opening for its newly expanded facilities that will help better serve the 450-plus diverse student body from 40 ZIP codes across southeastern Wisconsin which is the first of three planned phases of expansion includes 14 new classrooms totaling 22,000 square feet with half of the rooms dedicated to childcare and the other half to the school these new rooms allow the childcare and early childhood classrooms to double in size Trinity noted that the expansion represents a $7 million investment in the future of area students and reflects Trinity’s commitment to academic excellence and spiritual growth for generations to come "Our vision is to be the leader in Christian education in the state of Wisconsin," Trinity Executive Director Sam Seefeld said "We are in pursuit of that vision by holding to unchanging Biblical values hiring the best teachers and building the strongest and most joyful school culture." The city approved Trinity Lutheran and Groth Design Group’s request for the addition in May 2023 after the school experienced a growth rate of over 200% in the past six years The school reached its funding goal of $1.75 million that same month and has now also received more than $2.36 million in donations SIGN UP "Our staff and community bought into a vision of the future that saw a growing school in a growing community,” the school wrote we invested in our staff with professional development bold hiring and strategic movements that shifted the focus into the most student-centric approach possible.” A single-family home owned by the church and located on North Granville Road was also razed to make room For more information about the expansion, the ELC and future expansion phases, visit www.trinitymequon.org or contact Catrina Kagerbauer at ckagerbauer@trinityfreistadt.com 10 things to know this week from the WOW counties (Waukesha Ozaukee and Washington) sent on Sundays Get the latest Ozaukee County news delivered Tuesday and Thursdays so you don't miss out on updates Have Ozaukee County breaking news alerts sent to your inbox as they happen Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: “The Corner” that is set to add multi-family housing is in a central location within downtown Thiensville THIENSVILLE — The village of Thiensville has found its development partner for a new mixed-use project at the northwest corner of Main Street and Freistadt Road within the 15-acre redevelopment district known as Thiensville Crossing LLC was selected for "their innovative vision and expertise," the village wrote in a statement The proposed development will feature high-quality market-rate multi-family housing with first-floor commercial space that the village said will create a vibrant and inviting atmosphere for residents businesses and visitors while also enhancing the downtown’s historic charm "This partnership is a defining moment in our efforts to elevate Thiensville’s downtown," Village President John Rosing said "We’re excited to team up with Heimat Capital whose vision aligns perfectly with our goals for a vibrant This project is a testament to our commitment to growth and prosperity for all our residents and businesses." The village and Heimat Capital have entered into a memorandum of understanding that outlines their commitment to work toward finalizing a Purchase and Development Agreement the two will evaluate potential project concepts Those details will then be shared at a public information meeting hosted by Heimat Capital and presented for approvals at upcoming plan commission and village board meetings “We’re honored to have been chosen for this transformative development,” Heimat Capital Principal Joseph Lak said “We look forward to working hand in hand with the village of Thiensville to deepen our roots in the community and improve the built environment for generations to come.” Located primarily at the intersection of East Freistadt Road and North Main Street the Thiensville Crossing Tax Increment District No 2 was created in September 2020 to pay the costs of land acquisition and cleanup according to Village Director of Community Services/Public Works Andy LaFond The village has been accumulating properties and trying to consolidate areas to allow for redevelopment Aside from “The Corner” — the former Mobil station area that Heimat Capital has now been chosen to transform — other areas in the district that have undergone changes are 200 Green a 1.84-acre pocket neighborhood located along 200 Green Bay Road where the former M&I bank was situated and more recently the installation of the water main along Freistadt Road and Main Street over summer 2023 For more information about Heimat Capital’s new project or the village’s other plans for redevelopment, visit www.village.thiensville.wi.us/thiensvillecrossing we're trying out some of the city's most popular fish fries pro tips and ratings of the three staples of a classic Wisconsin fry: namely the fish the potato pancakes and the classic Wisconsin-style brandy old fashioned As a passionate champion of the local dining scene Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with every dish Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food" Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association writing or planning for TV and radio spots you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference The man’s right leg was amputated above the knee instead of his left “as a result of a sequence of unfortunate events” Julie Mazziotta is the Senior Sports Editor at PEOPLE covering everything from the NFL to tennis to Simone Biles and Tom Brady She was previously an Associate Editor for the Health vertical for six years and prior to joining PEOPLE worked at Health Magazine Julie spends her time as a (very) amateur athlete Freistadt Clinic apologises for ‘tragic mistake’ which local media said the patient did not initially recognise because of his illness An Austrian hospital amputated the wrong leg of a patient blaming human error for what it called a “tragic mistake” The elderly patient was suffering from many illnesses in a town of the same name near the Czech border Previous sicknesses have affected his legs to the point that his left leg required amputation the wrong leg of an 82-year-old man … was amputated,” the clinic said adding that the mistake was first noticed during a bandage change on Thursday morning I would like to apologise publicly here,” the clinic’s medical director Austrian news outlet Heute reported that the patient did not initially recognise the mistake, because of his illness. It also said the 82-year-old was asked to confirm beforehand, but his articulation was limited, it reported Fritsch saying. The error appears to have been made shortly before the operation, when the leg that was to be amputated was marked, the clinic said. “Unfortunately the mistake, in which the right leg was removed instead of the left, occurred as a result of a sequence of unfortunate circumstances,” it said, adding that it was investigating what happened and would review its standards. The patient has been offered psychological assistance and must still undergo another operation to remove his left leg from mid-thigh. “The operation is planned shortly,” the clinic said. President Donald Trump holds a cabinet meeting at the White House. WATCH LIVEHorror as surgeons amputate the wrong legby GEORGINA JADIKOVSKALL AUSTRIA (Zenger News) — Austrian hospital officials announced a “tragic mistake” after doctors amputated the wrong leg of an elderly man Both legs of the 82-year-old man were affected by complications from illnesses he was suffering but doctors at Freistadt Hospital thought amputating his left leg from mid-thigh was urgent nurses discovered the wrong leg had been amputated while changing his bandages It was later revealed that surgeons had marked the wrong limb shortly before heading into the operating room The surgeon who performed the operation has been released from duty at her request The patient and his relatives have been offered psychological help before the operation to amputate his other leg Medical director Dr. Norbert Fritsch in a press conference on May 20 blamed “a chain of unfortunate circumstances” for the error An investigation is underway by the Upper Austrian health holding company (Edited by Judith Isacoff and Fern Siegel) the surgeon removed an elderly patient's right leg -- but it was supposed to be the left and was discovered two days after the operation during a routine bandage change the patient was told he would still need his other leg amputated The director of the clinic gave a public apology and a statement from the hospital said the incident wasthe "result of a sequence of unfortunate circumstances." BBC News reported that the doctor was sued for gross negligence although the patient died before the case reached court According to the German newspaperKurier the 43-year-old doctor said there was a flaw in the chain of command in the operating room and that she doesn't know how she could've marked the wrong leg She stated in court that she"made a mistake," but denied"gross negligence." The court found her guilty and she was fined€2,700 (about $3,053) She has since moved to another clinic and half of the fine has been suspended said in a press conference that the incident was investigated and the rest of the surgery team was required to go through safety training The patient's widow received€5,000 (about$5,651) in damages Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Add to Calendar Complete the form below to get directions for the Cemetery for Elliott F Add to Calendar Complete the form below to get directions for the Memorial Service for Elliott F Complete the form below to get directions for the Burial for Elliott F This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Freistadt Alte Kameradan Band at German Fest 2023 The 41st Milwaukee Germanfest is now in the history books an estimated 65,000 people attended this year’s three-day festival made the Lakefront’s Henry Maier Festival Park come alive again with “the original haus party” tagline The celebration of German culture was aided by beautiful weather Throw the word gemutlichkeit (friendliness) in there somewhere too “Without many of our volunteers throughout the year we would not be able to put such a great fest together,” said Deb Wolf Highlights of the fest for me are always the glockenspiel Schurzenjaeger (“The Skirt Chasers”) is a band that was formed in 1973 and supposedly named by a female bartender for their certain proclivities as are many of the musical acts that have become annual fixtures on the various theater stages spread out across the park as well as others filling the air with polkas and old songs updated can always be found playing somewhere on one of the stages Each stage seems to be separated by the aroma of bratwursts and chicken being grilled One of the staples of Germanfest is the music of the Freistadt Alte Kameradan Band (“Free City Old Comrades Band”) when Mayor (Henry) Maier cut the ribbon in 1981 “The group itself has been around since 1942 “I was the principal at Trinity Lutheran School there “The great thing is to play to a full house people enjoying themselves and the German culture participating in the event … what a great country that we can share our heritage They are known for their version of the Chicken Dance and bits of “schtick” between songs interspersed with “Ein Prosit,” a song-toast A medley of beer commercials is also in the act and some on-the-fly noodling for a musical arrangement and all of them have a connection to Freistadt … actually This year we haven’t had that much fun in a long time.” Debbie Dannecker cranks the wheel on a wooden bellow music box “The wheel crank pushes air into the bellows it’s all mechanical,” said Debbie Dannecker “The notes are on booklets of hard cardboard stock that feeds into it and plays them when they pass over the metal tines.” operate several music boxes and helps provide the soundtrack for a relaxing stroll by the water so much was happening all around,” said Jennifer Ashley who came for the Reuben wraps with spicy mustard Get the latest news from Shepherd Express delivered directly to your inbox LEARN MORE Pictured are members of the Trinity Lutheran School and Church Executive Groundbreaking Committee The land is prepped and ready to go for the more than 22,000-square-foot addition at Trinity Freistadt Lutheran A site rendering shows the future design for the school addition and parking lots MEQUON — To accommodate the growing school and daycare enrollment Trinity Lutheran School and Church proposed a roughly 22,000-square-foot addition to its current building at 10729 W as the school held a groundbreaking ceremony for its expansion project on Sunday marking a significant milestone in its 185-year history "We are elated to embark on this significant expansion project which will enable us to further our mission of creating and growing a passion for learning and a heart for Christ in our greater community," Trinity Lutheran Principal Sam Seefeld said the city approved Trinity Lutheran and Groth Design Group’s request for a 22,309-squarefoot addition the construction of a stand-alone 7,200square-foot maintenance building and a reduction in the parking lot A single-family home owned by the church and located on North Granville Road will also be razed to make room The expansion would include additional classrooms The design is shown to utilize a combination of brick and split-face veneer fiber cement lap siding with metal paneling and trim that matches the materials of the existing structure "This new facility will not only accommodate our growing student body and childcare but also allow us to enrich our educational offerings and continue providing an outstanding learning experience to students from more than 30 ZIP codes across southeastern Wisconsin over half of whom attend Trinity as part of a choice or special needs scholarship," Seefeld added Trinity Lutheran has experienced a growth rate of nearly 175% Mequon’s Planning Commission was presented with a larger expansion plan in October 2022 the school was forced to reduce the size of it the school reached its funding goal of $1.75 million in early May has received more than $1.95 million in donations "It’s absolutely wonderful," resident Tim Hansen told the News Graphic during Sunday’s ceremony "I think it’s an absolutely wonderful experience We’ve paraded a lot over this and to see it all come together and some culverts and storm bypasses were installed The canopy used for outdoor worship supplies and July 4 information booth was also removed The Church Place and Granville entrance (driveway closest to the church) is now closed There is a walking path from Granville Road to the Main Office and Gathering Room Doors The lot south of the white house and north of the current childcare is available for parking Preparations are underway for the new school dropoff/pick-up location at the west side of the building as well For sponsorship and giving opportunities, updates on the expansion project or to learn more about Trinity Lutheran School and its mission, visit www.trinitymequon.org/school  The proposed mixed-use development at Main Street and Freistadt Road would be just one of several developments occurring within the Thiensville Crossing Tax Increment District No THIENSVILLE — The community is invited to an introduction and informational discussion on the proposed development at Main Street and Freistadt Road in the village of Thiensville will allow residents an opportunity to review the plans and share feedback with the development team Formal village approvals and public meetings will be scheduled following the meeting the mixed-use development project has 6,000 square feet of first-floor retail space and 88 market-rate apartment residences It would be located within the 15-acre redevelopment district known as Thiensville Crossing which was established in September 2020 to pay the costs of land acquisition and cleanup LLC was selected as the development partner in October for “their innovative vision and expertise,” the village wrote “This partnership is a defining moment in our efforts to elevate Thiensville’s downtown,” Village President John Rosing said “We’re excited to team up with Heimat Capital This project is a testament to our commitment to growth and prosperity for all our residents and businesses.” The two had entered into a memorandum of understanding that outlined their commitment to work toward finalizing a purchase and development agreement and have since been evaluating potential project concepts In addition to the “The Corner,” or the former Mobil station area that Heimat Capital is now transforming the village has been accumulating properties and trying to consolidate other land to allow for redevelopment a 1.84acre pocket neighborhood located along 200 Green Bay Road where the former M&I bank was situated as well as the recent installation of the water main along Freistadt Road and Main Streets have undergone changes For more information about Heimat Capital’s open house or the village’s other plans for redevelopment, visit https://shorturl.at/H5ohu or www.village.thiensville.wi.us/thiensvillecrossing Pictured is the southeast view of the proposed Trinity Lutheran addition A rendering shows what a completed Trinity campus would look like with church and expanded school MEQUON — Increased school and daycare enrollment are behind a Trinity Lutheran School and Church proposal to add a roughly 22,000 square-foot addition to its current building at 10729 W During last week’s Mequon Planning Commission meeting the city approved Trinity Lutheran and Groth Design Group’s request for building and site plan amendment and landscape plan approval for a 22,309 square-foot addition the construction of a stand-alone 7,200-square-foot maintenance building and a reduction in the parking lot enrollment and excellence it has ever seen," according to Trinity Lutheran’s website bringing in students from more than 30 zip codes across southeastern Wisconsin." Commissioners were presented with a larger expansion plan in October 2022 according to information provided to the Planning Commission “I hope costs continue to stay down so you can build this,” Mayor Andrew Nerbun said the school reached its goal of $1.75 million to break ground this summer receiving more than $1.8 million in donations According to information provided to commissioners the proposed addition is shown to have a combination of brick and split-face veneer proposed to be clad with traditional vertical siding and 3-feet-tall brick veneer belt two painted hollow doors and two vinyl casement windows on the east elevation City staff recommends that four additional windows be installed on the west elevation of the building to break up the appearance of the wall building sub-chairman on Trinity Lutheran’s Expansion & Communications Committee said that the school also wants to change the color of the siding and overhead doors on the maintenance building to match the principal structure “I think it would be a better look,” Ernst added The site plan includes the removal of a portion of the existing parking lot — a decrease of 52 stalls — and the house along Granville Road to help relocate 46 parking spaces and create a suitable pick-up and drop-off area The maintenance building would have a new access drive connecting to the south side of the parking lot five canopy luminaires and nine parking lot lights was proposed city staff received a complaint regarding the exterior lighting of a monument sign located along Granville Road and recommended the architect work with the city and the resident to present new solutions While the submitted landscape plan shows a wide range of plant materials city staff agreed that the plan be updated to meet the code requirement of one tree per 30 feet of street frontage after noticing a shortage of trees planted along Granville Road and Church Place “The parking lot landscaping and shading requirements have been met in the newly proposed parking lot; however should the area west of the existing southern parking lot be developed staff recommends requiring the southern parking be updated to meet code requirements,” according to the city a few of the city’s requirements for Groth Design Group include updating all of the plans to consistently show new design features as well as having staff and landscape consultants review the final site For a full summary of the project, go to https://bit.ly/3VgwzLt As the Die Freistadt Alte Kameraden (The Old Comrades) band took the stage at German Fest over the weekend one of their most beloved comrades was conspicuously absent had attended every German Fest and was active in getting it organized since it first began in 1981 he passed away in hospice care surrounded by his family “He would always tell you that he didn’t have the training of other directors; he was just a farm boy who loved the band,” bandmate Scott Bell said he studied the trumpet and lent a hand on the family farm His parents brought him up with strong pride in his German heritage and deep religious conviction he joined Die Freistadt Alte Kameraden as a trumpet player This would be the beginning of a lifelong tenure with the band during which time he would direct the ensemble and take countless other musicians under his wing “He was the dad who always demanded the best of everyone,” Bell said When Hilgendorf graduated from high school he considered going to college but decided to stay and support his family after the untimely passing of his younger brother Hilgendorf made sure that they all reached higher education Hilgendorf ordered his priorities as “his faith Hilgendorf liked to mix his passions in life He directed the male choir at Trinity Lutheran Church He also gave his children the music bug and encouraged them to learn to play The family performed together at parades and concerts with the Cedarburg Civic Band Hilgendorf involved his family in his work as well, teaming up with Blaine and his wife, Kay, in the Hilgendorf Memorials monument business he founded in 1969 the business had more to do with comforting people in grief than hawking tombstones “He dedicated his life to helping families during tough times,” Blaine said Lois; and his 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren Tuesday at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church The family suggests memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church Building Fund A surgeon in Austria was fined 2,700 euros ($3,000) on Wednesday after she was found to have amputated a patient's wrong leg The 43-year-old surgeon, who under Austrian law cannot be named, was found guilty of "grossly negligent bodily harm" for the error at Klinikum Freistadt in Linz, according to the Austrian newspaper Volksblatt.  The wrong leg came off on May 18 due to a "disastrous combination of circumstances," according to a statement issued by the hospital soon after the blunder The surgeon marked up the right leg instead of the left before surgery a mistake that was only discovered when the patient's dressings were being changed the next day were immediately informed and psychological support was made available," said the hospital's May statement The surgeon told Linz Regional Court during her trial according to Volksblatt: "I knew I had to amputate the left leg." When asked why she marked the right leg she repeatedly said: "I just don't know," the paper reported The patient still had to have his left leg amputated in the middle of the thigh The surgeon is no longer working at the Klinikum Freistadt at her own request hospital spokesperson Jutta Oberweger told Insider Friday we will not destroy the life of our employee she will get a second chance," Oberweger said "We apologize and deeply regret what happened in Klinikum Freistadt in spring this year but we also have a responsibility for our staff members," she continued.  The surgeon denied the charge of grossly negligent bodily harm with her defense lawyer arguing it was human error combined with poor institutional safeguards The hospital's May statement said it was reviewing and improving its practices.  The surgeon has until noon on December 6 to appeal the decision, CNN reported. Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Hospital blames ‘sequence of unfortunate circumstances’ for botched operation I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice A hospital in Austria amputated the wrong leg of a patient in a “tragic mistake” it blamed on human error An 82-year-old patient who was suffering from a number of illnesses was admitted at the Freistadt Clinic in a town of the same name, near the Czech border He was supposed to get his left leg amputated in what would have been a regular procedure for the hospital following what the hospital has called “a sequence of unfortunate circumstances” the elderly patient’s right leg was removed instead The Freistadt Clinic issued a statement on Thursday admitting to the incident and expressing their “shock” The incident only came to light after hospital staff began performing a scheduled bandage change of the leg on Thursday morning The clinic said the error appears to have been made shortly before the operation when the leg that was to be amputated was marked in which the right leg was removed instead of the left occurred as a result of a sequence of unfortunate circumstances,” it said adding that it was investigating what happened and would review its standards The patient has been offered psychological assistance and must still undergo another operation to remove his left leg from the mid-thigh “The operation is planned shortly,” the clinic said This isn’t the first time such a case has come to light – indeed, only in March this year, St Lucia’s OKEU hospital said it was investigating a report of a similarly mistaken leg amputation. According to local media reports, the hospital cut off a woman’s good leg by accident. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies The new restaurant from the owners of the cheel will showcase dishes from Western Mexico Sign In Register Thiensville officials are considering a potential $9.9 million investment to spur redevelopment on the north end of the downtown district Thiensville's downtown has seen recent redevelopment just north of Buntrock Road with the Pigeon Creek flood mitigation project and the development of Reuters Insurance Thiensville Health Alliance and Fiddleheads Artisan Bakery and Coffee Roasters the village wants to redevelop up to 17 properties farther north on Main Street and along Freistadt Road The village could buy the properties or lend financial assistance through the use of tax-incremental financing which allows the village to borrow for redevelopment projects and then pay down those expenses through the additional tax revenue generated by future redevelopment the village expects to spend $9.9 million on developer incentives streetscaping and burying overhead utilities The village expects the redevelopment to create an additional $36.2 million in value The additional tax revenue generated by that redevelopment would allow the village to recoup its investment in 25 years school district and other taxing entities would not see their share of the additional tax revenue until the TIF district closes TIF districts have a maximum lifetime of 27 years The idea to create this TIF started during conversations about the Hawthorne Square project which would bring two retail buildings and two large apartment buildings to the mostly vacant property surrounding the Walgreens at the southeastern corner of Main Street and Freistadt Road in Thiensville In talking about financial assistance for the project village officials decided to expand their scope beyond the Hawthorne Square project including blighted surrounding properties that could potentially be purchased to facilitate further development "That project opened the door to seeing if we could capitalize off that and improve that area," said Village Administrator Colleen Landisch-Hansen "It will be the catalyst that will start redevelopment along Freistadt (Road)." the village plans to provide the developer of the Hawthorne Square project with $3.3 million in pay-as-you-go financing which means the developer will be reimbursed after finishing construction The TIF also earmarks $3.7 million for property acquisition and improvement Eight of the 17 properties slated for redevelopment are south of Freistadt Road between Green Bay Road and Main Street That includes the Hawthorn Square site the former Falafel Guys restaurant at 105 W Freistadt Road has also been targeted for redevelopment between Main Street and the railroad tracks the village could purchase the Mobil gas station a house and the East Sun Chinese restaurant for redevelopment The redevelopment plans include three apartment buildings and a home south of Freistadt Road between the railroad tracks and Williamsburg Drive The Hawthorne Square project is projected to make a 6.7% return over 10 years without TIF assistance which would allow the developer to attract the necessary investment capital The Thiensville Village Board was expected to consider the TIF plan Sept The plan has received a positive recommendation from the Thiensville Plan Commission Contact Jeff Rumage at (262) 446-6616 or jeff.rumage@jrn.com. 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This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Google Terms of Service apply nowFeatured Video - 10 videosVideo3:28 Canadians retrace their fathers’ footsteps in the NetherlandsThe National |9 hours agoVideo3:10 Trump repeats 51st state taunt as Carney prepares for White House visitThe National |1 hour agoVideo1:59 Air Canada flight credit stolen, used for stranger’s luxury trip | Go PublicThe National |1 hour agoVideo10:02 How GM job cuts could impact OshawaCBC News |May 4Video2:31 Crowds line streets to thank Canadian veterans in NetherlandsCBC News |May 3Video2:05 Gaza faces starvation crisis as Israel blockade enters third monthThe National |10 hours agoVideo2:01 Adidas launches new shoe tailored for people with Down syndromeThe National |9 hours agoMore CBC NewsVideo12:03 It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem 1925 to Lawrence and Malvina (nee Kosokowsky) Germain on the family homestead in the Wolverine district She worked at the Grant Hotel in Moose Jaw for awhile as a housekeeper for the Sawatzsky family for a number of years and then at the Carmel Post Office which is where they made their home and raised their family of three children Mary was an active member of the Carmel CWL participating in their many activities through the years Eugene and Mary spent many afternoons visiting with family and friends She enjoyed nothing more than a family gathering with the cooking game playing and sharing her great sense of humour She was noted for her wonderful homemade buns and their home was always open for coffee and a bun Mary was very proud of all of her family and loved them all dearly Mary will be lovingly remembered by her three children four great grandchildren and two step great grandchildren: Murray (Trudy) Freistadt of Regina and family Joshua (Lindsay) Freistadt and daughter Hailey of Edmonton and Shannon and her son Garrett; Valerie (Vernon) Engele of Carmel and family Megan (Dustin) Ebner of Carmel and children Ethan and Lahna and Nicole Engele (fiancé,Brett Heebner) of Estevan; and Germaine Freistadt of Saskatoon; three sisters: Emma Schidlowsky of Bethany Pioneer Village and Genevieve Doetzel of Humboldt; sisters-and-brothers-in-law: Margaret Germain of St Arnold (Bernice) Freistadt of Saskatoon and David (Audrey) Freistadt of Humboldt She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years and Rudy Germain; sisters: Agnes (Nicolas) Witt Madeline Germain and Theresa (Gabe) Kloschinksy; brothers-and sisters-in-law: Walter Kennedy The Prayer Service for Mary was held on Wednesday Scripture readers were Audrey Freistadt and Annette Engele and the eulogy was given by Amanda Freistadt Others taking part in the mass were: Crossbearer Vernon Engele and Josh Freistadt; Intentions Nicole Engele and Natasha Freistadt; Music Ministry Marian Fraess and Clara Freistadt; and Urnbearer Honorary Pallbearers were "All those who shared in Mary's life" Interment followed in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Cemetery Memorial Donations in Mary's memory may be made to the Breast Cancer Society of Canada Humboldt District Hospital Foundation or St Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Malinoski & Danyluik Funeral Home CRITTER WATCH -- Here's my favorite birding story of the day courtesy of the Associated Press in Montana: but Montana fifth-grader Tara Atkins apparently has a “schooling pigeon.” The pet bird named Foresta had disappeared Tuesday from Tara’s home in the Elkhorn Mountains near Montana City but it was back in her arms Wednesday after it showed up at her school about 5 air miles away in Helena “This pigeon has never been to town before,” Atkins’ mother The bird caused a ruckus when it arrived at Central-Linc Elementary first sitting on teacher Rob Freistadt’s head Staff members and a police officer tried for an hour to corral the bird that Principal Vanessa Nasset said was just “sky-bombing everyone.” Nasset asked Tara for help catching the bird after a parent remembered she had a pet pigeon Tara recognized Foresta by her distinct coloration and the blue band around her leg the school bell rang and students poured outside Fellow fifth-grader Owen Cleary finally caught the bird by throwing a blanket over it while it sat on his head Holmes said she doesn’t know how the bird ended up at her daughter’s school Rich Landers joined The Spokesman-Review in 1977 He is the Outdoors editor for the Sports Department writing and photographing stories about hiking © Copyright 2025, The Spokesman-Review | Community Guidelines | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy SASKATOON –WorkSafe Saskatchewan has recognized safety leaders from around the province at its 2023 Safe Worker and Safe Employer Awards the partnership between the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) and the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety presented these awards in Saskatoon as part of the WCB’s 25th anniversary of Compensation Institute.  This year’s Safe Worker Award winner is Paige Freistadt a program assistant at Harvest Community Inc She took initiative in making changes for employees’ physical well-being including anti-fatigue mats for staff and air purifiers in spaces where social distancing was difficult Freistadt also became a certified transferring lifting and repositioning (TLR) instructor to train staff on the risks of taking shortcuts She made recommendations for the company to purchase a transfer belt for those who need assistance walking to prevent shoulder and arm injuries Freistadt educates others on lifting and moving properly Freistadt’s attitude has positively influenced the workplace safety culture resulting in a workplace where more people know how to safely and confidently complete tasks Teamwork has improved and everyone looks out for each other The recipient of this year’s Safe Employer Award is power and phone line construction company Hundseth Line Construction Corp The Saskatoon-based company’s commitment to the safety and well-being of its workforce is reflected in growing number of 1,139 days with no lost-time injuries near misses and good catches are reported and investigated according to the severity or potential of an event Through its thorough online reporting system Hundseth employees can easily report hazards and corrective actions Hundseth is committed to safety through its corporate commitment and the individual commitment of each employee Their success is reflected in their recognition as the company recently received the 2022 Canada Safest Employer Award To learn more about the WorkSafe Safe Worker and Safe Employer Awards, including how to nominate someone for the 2024 awards, visit worksafesask.ca/resources/awards