Walworth County Dementia Awareness Spotlight: Frontotemporal Dementia and Family Support: Contact:  Jake SawyersDementia Care [email protected] August 20, 2024 ADRC of Walworth County Dementia Awareness Spotlight: Frontotemporal Dementia and Family Support (ELKHORN, WI): On Friday, September 13, 2024, the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Walworth County will host a free educational presentation on frontotemporal dementia, also called FTD, and family support. Speakers from the Association of FTD and Lorenzo’s House, a non-profit organization focused on supporting families with younger-onset dementia, will provide the presentation. “FTD is the most common form of dementia for individuals under the age of 60,” says Jake Sawyers, dementia care specialist. “FTD symptoms are different from Alzheimer’s. The age of onset is typically younger. And it is often misdiagnosed. This presentation will educate attendees about FTD and introduce families to the amazing work of Lorenzo’s House.” The Dementia Awareness Spotlight will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the Walworth County Health and Human Services building, 1910 County Road NN, Elkhorn. Registration is preferred. Virtual attendance options will also be available. Contact Dementia Care Specialist Jake Sawyers at (262) 741-3273 to register for the event. About the ADRC of Walworth County: The ADRC provides information and assistance to older and disabled adults, their friends, family, caregivers, and the public. We can assist by evaluating your current needs and providing options available to meet the needs of your situation. Learn more at https://www.co.walworth.wi.us/376/Aging-Disability-Resource-Center or call 262-741-3200.

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South Shore Drive Project Has Begun

South Shore Drive Project Has Begun

On July 21, 2021 the Town Board approved the South Shore Drive Road Project (5-0) and have awarded Wolf Paving the bid of Wolf Paving – $2,645,992 to complete the project. The project had been delayed until a Financial Audit was completed. Now that the audit is complete the project will resume, beginning at Bailey Road. 

The project officially began on August 6th 2021.

Residents of the surrounding area have the option to sign up for our automated construction update text service or call the Hotline (262) 249-6544 to receive the most recent construction update.

Sign up to receive text message updates:

Text the word:  roads   to #74121

Standard message and data rates apply. Project updates will be sent directly to your mobile device Or click the link below to be directed to the sign up page:

https://mobile-text-alerts.com/Roads

To stay abreast of the progress, please go to their website for more information:

https://www.cardinalroadprojects.com/

The funding for the project will be a combination of monies that include a loan.  It will be a 2% note for 5 years with a balloon payment after five years. This would raise taxes approximately $16 per hundred thousand of assessed value.

The Board is looking in to various ways to reduce the cost to taxpayers. All agreed that the projected was a priority. 

Click here to view a presentation of the project proposal.

Click here for a pdf file about the road project.