Month: March 2020

Delavan

Exhibit sponsor

The Daughters of the American Revolution–Samuel Phoenix Chapter recently sponsored a special exhibit celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Rights to Vote at the Lake Geneva Public Library. It was titled, “We Stand on Their Shoulders: A History of Wisconsin Women and Voting” and is a Wisconsin Historical Society traveling […]

Elkhorn

Calling all characters

Shenanigans and character costumes to highlight Elkhorn Rotary event Elkhorn Rotary Club is calling all characters to join the shenanigans at the club’s annual wine, beer and food tasting event on Friday, March 6. ​Eat, Drink and Shenanigans will feature more than a dozen vendors offering samples from local wineries, […]

Whitewater

Despite snags, lake drawdown to continue

Whitewater officials, DNR rep give update on Cravath, Trippe lakes project By Tom Ganser Correspondent An audience of about 50 residents recently learned about the Cravath and Trippe lakes drawdown project during an informational meeting at the Whitewater Municipal Building. And one thing they were told involved a history lesson […]

Delavan

WSD athlete competes at state games

The Wisconsin School for the Deaf was recently represented at the Wisconsin State Winter Games for Special Olympics by Jessica Konkol, who competed in the snowshoeing event. Konkol won silver medals in the 100 meter and 200 meter races. It was the first time she had run the 200 meter, […]

Obituaries

WARREN ANDERSON

      Warren Dean Anderson, 88, of Delavan passed away on Feb. 21, 2020, after a short illness. He died at Harlingen Medical Center, near his winter home in San Benito, Texas. He was born in Delavan on Dec. 23, 1931, to Clarence and Dorothy Merrifield Anderson. As a boy, Dean […]

Obituaries

KARI JENSEN

      Kari Jensen nee Egeland, 100, of Delavan went peacefully home to God on Feb. 27, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Elmer Jensen, and daughter of her late parents, Thea Regine (Stangeland) and Sigurd P. Egeland. She is preceded in death by siblings, Kristoffer (Gudrun), Trygve (Borghild), Simon (Alma), […]

Elkhorn

Traveling opens the world to students

Elkhorn teacher says it’s about having a global perspective By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Elkhorn Area Middle School teacher Yvonne Fanshaw said she truly enjoys sharing her passion for traveling with students. In part, she said, because traveling opens up a whole new world for them. Traveling can ignite a […]