By Kellen Olshefski Staff writer For Bruce Kudick, though it may be tough, moving on after running Elkhorn’s only bowling facility for 25 years is something he just needs to do. Kudick, who took over Two Seasons Bowl officially in 1989, worked previously as a photographer, shooting weddings, portraits and […]
Month: August 2013
Golf outing to raise funds for SMILES
Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills will have a golf outing Sept. 11 at Evergreen Golf Club in Elkhorn to raise funds for the Darien therapeutic riding center. The event feature 18 rounds of golf on the championship course. It will include lunch and special events to test every level […]
22nd Infantry marches through Carolinas
Civil War: the fourth year – Jan. 1, 1865, to March 23, 1865 By Andrew W. Johnson Contributor In the closing days of 1864, Company D of the 22nd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, found itself in Savannah, Ga., as part of Union Gen. William T. Sherman’s great army, immediately following […]
Senator’s mobile office to visit Genoa City
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, will have mobile office hours in Genoa City on Tuesday. Johnson’s staff will meet with constituents who need assistance with a federal agency or regarding other federal matters at the Genoa City Village Hall, 715 Walworth St., from 2 to 3 p.m.
Child advocacy center takes on child abuse
Newly christened Tree House a key part of healing process By Tyler Lamb Editor It’s the latest chapter in the continuing mission of helping abused children in Walworth County. The Walworth County Alliance for Children recently held a grand opening for its Tree House, located at W4063 County Highway NN, […]
Toppers names Schneider Manager of the Year
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Over the years, Chris Schneider has worked an assortment of jobs – from a bike mechanic to a pizza deliveryman and manager. Regardless of the venue and task, Schneider emphatically says he puts his heart into his work. Schneider, who up until recently was a Whitewater […]
JOANNE SILVA
Joanne Silva, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Aug. 11, 2013 after a long illness. She was born on Sept. 25, 1939 in Chicago, Ill. to parents, Leo and Erna Kedrok. She was such a special person to those who knew and loved her. She […]
Lakeland Players holding ‘Rocky Horror’ auditions
Lakeland Players will hold auditions for adults 18 and older for the musical “Rocky Horror Show” at 7 p.m. on Sunday and Monday, Sept. 8 and 9, at the Walworth County Performing Arts Center, 15 W. Walworth St. Call Barry at (847) 462-9118 to schedule a 10-minute singing audition. Prepare […]
DONALD J. ROSTOWFSKE
Donald J. Rostowfske, age 81, of Palmyra, passed away Friday, Aug. 9, 2013. He was born on Dec. 24, 1931 in Whitewater to parents Julius and Sophia (Mallvitz) Rostowfske in the home of his grandma Mallvitz. He married Ruth Rowley on June 26, 1952 and they had three sons and […]
VERNA KOSHAREK
Verna Kosharek, age 93, of Milton passed away Friday, Aug. 9, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Nursing Home with her family by her side. She was born on Oct. 29, 1919 the daughter of Joseph and Katherine (Vogel) Koch in Jefferson. She married Francis H. Kosharek on May 19, 1945 at […]