The Alzheimer’s Association, in conjunction with Memory, Mind & Motion LLC, will present the 7th annual Walworth County Dementia Conference on Friday, August 11 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Chapel on the Hill, Highway 50 outside Lake Geneva. The conference will feature several keynote addresses including, “From Diagnosis to […]
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‘Friendships that will last a lifetime’
Elkhorn HOSA team shares experiences from international conference By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Not only did the Elkhorn HOSA chapter have the largest team to represent Wisconsin at the international conference this summer, it also had 12 students make it to the big stage, including one team that earned a […]
Get ready for a party
East Troy Manor to host block party in honor of 40th anniversary By Meghan Griffin Correspondent Local, nonprofit senior housing community and rehab therapy provider East Troy Manor will host a community block party on Sunday, Aug. 20. All residents of East Troy and surrounding communities are invited to the […]
Project Hero to make stop in Elkhorn
Community members encouraged to welcome, support riders By Heather Ruenz SLN staff On Friday, Aug. 11, a group of bike riders will stop in Elkhorn when Project Hero passes through. Members of the community are encouraged to welcome and support them. “We really want to engage the community in welcoming […]
Boilin’ and fryin’
At the Big Foot Lions Club’s Lobster Boil and Steak Fry, July 29 at Reid Park in Fontana, Bob Madden (on left), from Fontana, and Swany, from Williams Bay, keep the lobster frenzy going. The event also featured bounce houses, kids activities and a beer tent. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
Take a book; leave a book
Little Free Library encourages reading By Heather Ruenz SLN staff A Little Free Library outside the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Elkhorn has been getting a lot of business, so to speak, since it was installed a few months ago. “When it was put up in early May, […]
Second antique, garden market planned
Forget-Me-Not Flower Market owners look for event to grow By Heather Ruenz SLN staff The first antique and garden market, held in mid-June, was so successful organizers Stephanie Atwell and Amy Hurwitz – who own Forget-Me-Not Flower Market – are planning a second one for Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. […]
For the animals
Diane Hanson, of rural Elkhorn, hosts a summer party at her home July 23 featuring live music by Tracy Becka (above), a silent auction and refreshments with the request that guests bring donations for Lakeland Animal Shelter. “I’m an animal person and the shelter is always in need so I […]
County employees attend dementia friendly training
By Heather Ruenz SLN staff It’s estimated 13.6 percent of the population in Walworth County has Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia and by the year 2025, that number is expected to jump to 20 percent. In an effort to increase awareness and offer a better understanding of how to […]
His style, and smile live on
Jerry Ketchpaw loved barbering, sports and people By Heather Ruenz SLN staff “I can’t tell you a lot about the first 53 years or so that Jerry was at this barbershop but I can tell you about the last seven. He took a chance on me,” Megan McCormick, a stylist […]
