Lily
Lake Summerhaven Association July 2, 2023 Parade
Rev. 4-Jul-2023
The Kids Independence Day parade was held on Saturday, July 1,
2023. Amy Nelson chaired the event.
Photos on this page are courtesy of Jessie Cole.
Many thanks to everyone who made this year's parade a success. It
was a wonderful day!
Please contact Marilyn if
you have digital pictures to share.
Note: Photos are thumbnail size.
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Prize winners
In the commotion of the event, it's hard to get all the names right.
If you have a correction, please email Marilyn.
Famous American Heroes: 1st The Potempas: Boy Scouts of
America... 2nd Scannells:
God bless America ... 3rd
Wheatland Fire Fighters - Chief Lou Denko ... 4th Sheriff
Kids on Wheels: 1st
Patriotic Moms (Summer, Adeline) ... 2nd Fireworks (Chris, Dylan,
Alexandra, Noah) ... 3rd
Bubble Brigade (Ella, River, AJ, Elliot, Damien)
Funniest Kids: 1st Dahlia Poole ... 2nd Tony Heinz ... 3rd Finn Connelly
Infants & Toddlers: 1st
Hudson Mitchell ... 2nd Owen McCarthy ... 3rd Joey Gelber
Most Original Group: 1st Bunny's
Fluffle (whole Mullins clan) ... 2nd
Patriotic Molerats (Landmeier family) ... 3rd Guy Fierri (Justin
Melanius)

Grand Marshals: Bill
& Kate Lill
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As one Lily Lake resident said “Bill and Kate are just
great neighbors.” They have been a part of our community
for decades and their deeds have often gone unnoticed.
Many of you may know Bill recently from the transfer
station; whether its 10 below or 90 degrees, he’s there.
He’s also helped maintain the beach and is involved in
our Movie on the Beach nights. They have always been
willing to lend a helping hand and we are privileged to
honor them as our 2023 Grand Marshals.
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Thanks
We are deeply grateful to the many people who helped make this
parade a success:
- Amy Nelson for guiding the 2023 parade
- Our 2023 Grand Marshals Bill and Kate Lill
- Cathy McKenzie for the generous offer of her garage for the
Association food drive and treat center. Her helpers were Rose
Good and Stephanie Jones.
- Mike Adam for decorating the fence with bunting
- Marc Skurski for handling all the financial aspects of the
parade
- The Wheatland Volunteer Fire Department for sending a vehicle
to the parade
- The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department for sending a squad
car
- The kids in costume and their parents for making it possible
- Eileen Mullins and her team of costume judges: Sandee Heine,
Maura Sullivan, Andy Smith, Alex Malhiot, Justin Malenius, and
Tom Swock.
- Barricade brigade: Mark Mullins, Tony Vargyas, Darrin Spears,
Chris Amen, Justin Malenius, Andy Smith, and Alex Malhiot.
- The Mullins family for their candy donation again this year
- Marilyn Magnuski, Erin Koziol, Kelly Landmeier, and Steve
Rasinskis for selling chances for the 50/50 raffle
- Jessie Cole, our photographer, whose efforts made this web
page possible
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Amy Nelson's reading
Our American flag, also known as the US flag, The Stars and Stripes,
Old Glory and The Star Spangled Banner was adopted June 14, 1777. It
was known as the Grand Union flag before then.
There are 13 stripes of red and white representing the 13 British
colonies that declared independence from Great Britain and became
the first 13 states. The 50 stars on the flag represent the 50
states.
Since we have added states over the past 200-ish years, this is the
27th version of our flag and it was adopted in July 1960 by
Eisenhower.
The star for WI was added July 4, 1848 and we are the 30th
state. WI is 175 years old!
The oldest explanation of the meaning of the colors of the flag was
in 1782 with red meaning hardiness and valor, white meaning purity
and innocence and blue meaning vigilance, perseverance and justice.
So why do we celebrate July 4th as Independence Day? This was the
day in 1776 when our country’s founding document - The Declaration
of Independence - was adopted. It basically explained to the
world why the 13 colonies regarded themselves as independent states,
no longer subject to British Colonial rule.
Happy 247th birthday to our country!
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Kids in prize costumes
Famous American Heroes
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1st - The Potempas: Boy Scouts of America
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2nd - Scannells: God
bless America |

Chief Lou Denko
3rd - Wheatland Fire
Fighters |
Funniest Kids
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1st - Dahlia Poole |
2nd - Tony Heinz |
3rd - Finn
Connelly |
Kids on Wheels
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1st - Patriotic Moms (Summer, Adeline)
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2nd -
Fireworks (Chris, Dylan, Alexandra, Noah) |

3rd -
Bubble Brigade (Ella, River, AJ, Elliot, Damien) |
Most Original Group
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1st - Bunny's Fluffle
(whole Mullins clan)
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2nd -
Patriotic Molerats (Landmeier family) |
3rd - Guy Fierri
(Justin Melanius) |
Infants & Toddlers
Group
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1st - Hudson Mitchell |
2nd - Owen McCarthy |
3rd - Joey
Gabor |
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Scouts
Scouts from Troop 381, who usually
lead the parade walkers, could not be with us this year.
We hope to see them in 2024.
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General parade photos

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The Wheatland Volunteer Fire Dept came with
a vehicle
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Amy Nelson asks some of the young people to
lead the Pledge of Allegiance
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VP Eileen Mullins heads the team of judges
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Treaurer Marc Skurski tracks the money
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The Association held a 50/50 raffle.
The winner won $154. The consolation raffle featured 2
gift certificates: Twin Lakes Country Club and Luisa's
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Many thanks to everyone who helped with this event and who
participated
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Mike Adam, Association President
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See you next year! |
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Association
Lilly Lake (Wisconsin)