Arlene L. Sommer, 96, of Elkhorn, died on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Shorehaven Health and Rehabilitation in Oconomowoc. She was born on Dec. 7, 1924 in Elkhorn to the late Dwight and Frieda (Bleck) Getchell. Arlene was a lifetime member of the Elkhorn area. She enjoyed past times […]
Author: Heather Perkins
Delavan, Darien libraries launch seed exchange
The Seed Library is a self-serve, self-sustaining seed exchange program set to be launched soon by the libraries in Delavan and Darien. Much like borrowing a book, this program gives community members the ability to “borrow” seed packets of different flower, herb and vegetable varieties for at-home gardening. “By saving […]
Rotary Club launches annual flower sale
By Tom Ganser Correspondent What better way to celebrate the arrival of spring – at last – than with a bright and cheery floral bouquet while supporting the Whitewater Rotary Club, which is offering two choices for flower arrangements this year. One is a color-coordinated bouquet including six stems of […]
Cattails owner opposes noise ordinance
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Mike Jonas, owner of Cattails Bar in the Town of Delavan, recently shared why he’s opposed to a noise ordinance the Town of Delavan is considering in response to complaints from neighbors of Cattails. The Delavan Town Board tabled discussion about the proposed noise ordinance […]
Williams Bay Drama Club to present murder mystery
The Drama Club at Williams Bay High School will present “Lead Rings on the Merry-Go-Round” this weekend with in-person and streaming options. The presentation premieres 7 p.m. Friday, March 12 with two more shows scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, March 13 and a matinee at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 14. […]
CLARENCE BINSTOCK
Clarence L. Binstock, 86, passed away Feb. 27, 2021, at Nathan Adelson Hospice Facility in Henderson, Nevada. He was born on April 26, 1934, the son of Frank and Katherine (Praus) Binstock. On June 10, 1953, Clarence married Elizabeth “Betty” Kadrmas. In 1954, they relocated to Delavan where he […]
‘In Conversations’ event to focus on drug awareness
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent Following the success of its most recent event, the Elkhorn Resilience Coalition is looking to continue improving and building upon its “In Conversations” series with its next event – “Overcoming Addiction,” which is scheduled for March 17. Featuring the Walworth County Drug and Alcohol Coalition, Elkhorn […]
Bingo with a parking lot twist
Bingo doesn’t have to be played indoors. With the COVID-19 pandemic, which has seen indoor attendance restrictions, dozens of people found a way to play Bingo outdoors Feb. 20 in the Big Foot Union High School parking lot. Parking Lot Bingo, sponsored by Big Foot Union High School, Main Street […]
Proposed smoking, vaping ordinance advances
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A first-blush reading of an ordinance prohibiting smoking and vaping near playground and skate park equipment within Whitewater green spaces has advanced after a recent narrow vote in support of the plan. The Whitewater Common Council on March 2 voted, 4-3, in support of advancing the […]
DONY LEMMERHIRT
Dony Joe Lemmerhirt, of Sharon, was born Nov. 14, 1953, in Rockford, Ill., to Leith and Avys (Nelson) Lemmerhirt. He died Feb. 25, 2021 at Fair Oaks in South Beloit, Ill., Dony graduated from Big Foot High School and worked at Scott Forge in Clinton for many years. He is […]
