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| Utilities, garbage, phones, street lights | Rules, regulations | Transportation | Rain gardens, erosion control |
How big is the lake? About 88 acres, 22 ft at its deepest point. Underground springs from Lake Superior feed the lake.
Is it Lily Lake or Lilly Lake? Both. The formal name is Lilly, but road signs are inconsistent. The Association decided to go with Lily for simplicity. Per the Feb 11, 2001 Kenosha News, the lake was named after John Lilly, an early settler. In the 1920s, the lake was home to a Boy Scout camp.
How do I get rid of all these lake weeds? The lake
district is undertaking a multi-year project to control Eurasian
milfoil and curly leaf. See the Lake
Protection & Rehabilitation District page for details.
When did development start here? Although the lake had been used for fishing, swimming, and ice harvesting (for ice boxes), serious development began in the 1930s when summer cottages were built along the north shore.
What are the rules for the lake? Briefly, no motor boating over wake speed before 10 am or after 8 pm or sunset, whichever comes first. Travel in counterclockwise motion. No food, drinks, or dogs on the beach. Speed limit on roads is 25 mph. See Wheatland town rules for more detail.
Are people allowed to walk on my beach? Not exactly.
Legally, they must be 1 foot into the water. Because walkers are
supposed to be at least 12 inches away from the shore, property
owners are supposed to provide 1 foot of clearance between their
piers and the shore line. Of course, that is just about impossible
to do because the water level of the lake changes continuously
(high in spring, low in August).
What are the rules for piers? Laws for piers have changed. New laws are in effect to reduce damage to natural habitats. Piers wider than 6 ft or having more than 2 boat slips need a one-time DNR permit. See dnr.wi.gov/org/water/fhp/waterway/piers.shtml.
Burlington: Aurora HealthCare operates a hospital (262-767-6000) and a walk-in clinic (262-767-8254) at 248 McHenry Street. Clinic hours are Mon - Thu 8 am to 8 pm, Fri 8 am - 6 pm, Sat 8 am - 4 pm, holidays 9 am - 1 pm.
Paddock Lake: United Hospital Systems operates a walk-in clinic for non-emergency care (minor illnesses and accidents) in Village Plaza. M, Th & F: 8 to 5, Tu 8 to 7, W 9 to 7, Sat 9 to 1. Call 577-8460.
Kenosha: Aurora also operates a walk-in clinic and hospital (with emergency room) at Hwy 50 and 104th St (a mile or so east of I-94, look for the turn-off to Dairyland dog track).
St. Catherine's / United Hospital System provides walk-in care 24
hours/day. Call 262.577.8600. Use the Emergency entrance to get to
walk-in care.
Medical Appliances
Love, Inc. at 480 S. Pine St. in Burlington (763-6226) may have
the item (e.g., walker or wheelchair) that you need. They give it
to you free if you sign a receipt and return it clean when you're
done with it.
How far away are the major highways? From the intersection
of Hwy 50 and County W South:
I-94 is about 15 miles to the east,
Hwy 83 (in Paddock Lake) is about 5 miles to the east,
US 12 (in Lake Geneva) is about 11 miles to the west
What’s there to do around here?
A public hunting ground on the west side of the lake is good for nature walks in summer and cross-country skiing in winter—and of course, hunting in season. You can reach it from several places, e.g.:
See Other local events for descriptions of other major events in the area.
If you want to drive somewhere:
Where do I take my garbage? All owners and renters are entitled to take garbage to the Wheatland transfer station (old Hwy 50, in back of the Wheatland fire station). The station is open Saturdays 7 am to 3 pm and Wednesdays noon to 5 pm. You MUST have a blue Wheatland sticker to use the transfer station. The stickers are available free at the Wheatland town hall with proof of identity. Also, you must separate recyclables (newspaper, plastic, cans) from other garbage. Recycling is the law in Wisconsin.
If you want private pickup (e.g., from Veolia at 1-800-248-2373 or ASDA of Burlington at 539-2086), you have to arrange and pay for it yourself.
What do I do with toxic substances? Several times each year, there are special collections of hazardous wastes (e.g., pesticides, paint). Call the Town Hall (537-4340) for collection dates and places.
What is the local telephone company? TDS Telecom 539-2115 or 800-982-2769
How do I report a malfunctioning street light? Call the Wheatland Town Hall at 537-4340 and provide the pole location, description of the problem, and your phone number in case of questions. The Town will contact WE Energies.
What county are we in? Kenosha
Why do we have Burlington addresses and ZIP codes? Because the Burlington Post Office delivers our mail. Note that Burlington is in Racine county.
Where is the town hall? On old Hwy 50 (Geneva Rd) in the same building as the Post Office (opposite the church)
How do I get to old Hwy 50/Geneva Rd? Take Hwy 50 west to the stop light at 50 and 83 North. Turn left.
Who are the Town Board members?
See http://www.co.kenosha.wi.us/muni/wheatland/index.phtml.
When do I need a building permit? You need a building permit for just about everything.
Who handles fires? Volunteer fire departments in Wheatland
and the surrounding communities.
Where is the closest tornado
shelter? The Town does not have a tornado shelter.
When are property taxes due? You can pay the whole bill or half the bill in person at the Town Hall, or you can mail your payment(s). Due dates are January 31 and July 31.
What school districts do we belong to? Wheatland Center Grade School (take old Hwy 50 to County O; turn left on O and go ½ mile; school is on your right).
Wilmot High School (about 2 blocks west of County W in downtown Wilmot).
What public transportation is available? Other than school buses for children and facilities for the elderly, you’re on your own. However, there are some good links to the public network nearby:
How do I find the assessments and taxes for the properties in this area?
Kenosha County maintains property records online. To use this feature, you must have either the address or the property number of the property that you want to query. If you have the property address, the steps are:
Where can I get information about local rules? The town hall. Free booklets offer information on lots of topics. Also, Sheila Siegler, the Town Clerk, is a walking encyclopedia of local knowledge. Call 537-4340
What are the rules for pets? Dogs must be vaccinated, licensed, and leashed or under the owner's control at all times. Dogs are not allowed on the beach. There is a yearly charge for dogs (on tax bill). Call the Town Hall (537-4340) for details or information about non-standard pets.
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How do I protect my beach area from erosion and from lawn fertilizer? The Association thanks Valerie Hotzfeld for researching the following information:
Do you have a wet spot in your yard that you've been trying to
contend with? Do you have problems with water runoff? Instead of
trying to drain the water off your property, take advantage of it
by creating a rain garden.
| Why build a rain garden? | Rain gardens not only provide visual interest to your yard, but can help our lake. They are small vegetated depressions that promote infiltration of stormwater runoff from your roof, driveway and lawn. Some are even designed to capture runoff from the street. Rain gardens help keep things like fertilizer, loose soil and grass clippings stay in your yard and out of the lake, where they can add unacceptably high levels of nutrients to the water, increase the stream turbidity or deplete oxygen as the stuff rots. |
| Where do I start? | Rain gardens are
designed with a depression to hold water after rain storms
and a shallow swale to route storm water from roofs and
driveways to the garden. Plants are selected to be tolerant
of large water volumes, and to aid in infiltration and
pollutant capture. Use the links below for design
information and listings of native plants that will thrive
in our environment. http://dnr.wi.gov/org/water/wm/nps/rg/ http://www.raingardens.org/Index.php Also see: http://www.emmitsburg.net/gardens/articles/adams/2008/rain_garden.htm. |
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