By Tom Ganser Correspondent During the eighth lecture in the 2013 Fairhaven Lecture Series on Oct. 28, Dick Haven led his audience on a fast-paced 53 minute field trip exploring “American Political Discourse Since 1983: The Impact of Cable TV, Email, Twitter, Facebook and Other Technology Innovations.” Haven is also […]
Month: November 2013
Discover Whitewater distributes $25,000 to local charities
Sponsors, volunteers, charity partners praised at thank you reception The Greater Whitewater Committee debuted their inaugural Discover Whitewater Series Sept. 22 featuring a Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, 5K and Fit Kid Shuffle. The event saw 563 participants and more than 400 volunteers come together for a successful community event. […]
CDA supports local Makerspace initiative
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater officials recently put their support behind an initiative aimed at bringing together people of various talents and backgrounds. The Community Development Authority’s (CDA) board of directors recently offered to provide $5,000 to Whitewater Makerspace, a inter-generational program aimed at linking people with various skill sets […]
JEANETTE HOFFMAN
Jeanette Hoffman, 94 of formerly of Delavan, died Nov. 5, 2013, at Seasons of Life Hospice, Woodruff. She was born March 5, 1919, in Troy Center, to Jake and Emma Ballard. Graveside services were Nov. 8, 2013, at Spring Grove Cemetery, Delavan. Monroe Funeral Home, Delavan, assisted the family.
AUDREY WESTPHAL
Audrey Westphal, 72, died Nov. 4, 2013, at Rosewood Nursing Home, Rockford, Ill. Private services will be held by the family. Monroe Funeral Home, Delavan, is assisting the family.
JOHANNA STERKEN
Johanna Sterken, 95, of Delavan, died Nov. 4, 2013, at her home. She was born in DeMotte, Ind., on Jan. 27, 1918, to Abraham and Anna (Boersma) Keyzer. She married Henry Sterken on Sept. 21, 1938, in Clinton. He preceded her in death in December of 1997. She and her […]
Elkhorn set to join SMART network
Consortium provides mutual aid for law enforcement By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted at its Monday night meeting in favor of a resolution entering the City of Elkhorn Police Department into a mutual aid agreement. SMART – Suburban Mutual Assistance Response Teams – is […]
The Knights of flapjacks
Armed and ready to serve breakfast Nov. 3 on behalf of the Knights of Columbus St. Patrick Council are (from left) Uriel Reyes, Derek Mendez, Ulysses Reyes and Ben Brauer. The Knights host a breakfast in Columbus Hall just off Walworth Street in downtown Elkhorn on the first Sunday of […]
Put your game face on
In the 21st century, libraries are about more than books. Gaming encourages young patrons to interact with a diverse group of peers, share their expertise with others, and develop new strategies for gaming and learning. Gaming has changed a lot over the years, and where it was once about beating […]
Budget set for hearing in Fontana
Public can comment Monday evening on village’s spending plan with 6% tax hike By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer Village of Fontana administration is prepared to present the 2014 budget – which would levy $3.2 million from Fontana residents – at a Nov. 11 public hearing. The tax levy will increase […]
