By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Elkhorn Area High School students have put in countless hours of rehearsals in preparation for this weekend’s performances of “Pygmalion,” by George Bernard Shaw. The play, according to David Drettwan, one of the student directors, is about “how we treat people regardless of class or […]
Author: Heather Ruenz
Racky earns all-conference honors
Sydney Racky, a native of Walworth, and graduate of Big Foot Union High School, was one of four members of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater volleyball team who were recognized by the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference as the league announced its all-conference teams and award winners. Junior defensive specialist Brittany Robinson […]
Compassion shines in volunteer program
By Heather Ruenz SLN staff What began as the Pink Ladies in 1963 has grown into a program that currently has 90 active volunteers at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center, Elkhorn, and clinics in the area. Kathy Galstad, volunteer program manager, said the volunteers are generally retired, but also includes people […]
Fenrick takes helm of Chiefs basketball team
Coach says team will be prepared and play with passion, pride By Dan Truttschel Sports correspondent Longtime Big Foot High School teacher Jeff Fenrick has had his eye on leading a boys basketball program for many years. Now he’ll get his chance – and he didn’t have to leave […]
Just a swinging
At a 1940s-style USO dance, hosted by the Walworth County Historical Society and held at the Monte Carlo Room, Elkhorn, Nov. 4, attendees take to the dance floor to the music of the Swing Nouveau Band. The dance was a fundraiser to help build a Veterans Memorial to house a […]
Go, pumpkin, go!
A young boy helps his pumpkin stay on track during pumpkin races on the hill near Barrett Memorial Library, one of several events held during Williams Bay’s Boo in the Bay event Oct. 28. (Heather Ruenz photo)
Committee favors adjusting compensation plan
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Human Resources Committee voted in favor of recommending to the council an adjustment be made to update the city’s wage and compensation plan at its Nov. 6 meeting. City Administrator Sam Tapson said the structural adjustment to the compensation plan would include […]
Wolves undefeated season leads to title
By Heather Ruenz SLN staff For the first time in 19 years of Big Foot Wolves youth football, the team went undefeated on the season and claimed the Northern Illinois Football Conference title Oct. 28 by defeating Harvard, 25-0. They say offense sells tickets but defense wins championships and the […]
A solemn but hopeful walk
People participate in the Out of the Darkness Walk Nov. 4 at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, to raise awareness about, and prevent, suicide. The event began with speakers followed by attendees releasing balloons, some featuring handwritten personal messages. (Dave Dresdow photo)
Brigham Memorial Library in 90th year
Director says a love of reading, enjoying people, important By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Heather Kinkade, director of Brigham Memorial Library in Sharon, said embracing how public libraries have changed is vital to their success. “The goals of public libraries has changed, from books to adding audio/visual items. Now, it’s […]
