Town of Sharon Public Works Director, Bill Henning (right) retired May 14. He is shown being presented a plaque of appreciation by Town Chairman Rich Brandl. Henning was a Town Board Supervisor from 1991 to 2005, at which point he was appointed as Public Works Director. Serving the community is […]
Walworth-Fontana area
News from communities on the west side of Geneva Lake
Scouts host fundraiser
Walworth/Fontana Boy Scout Troop 234 hosts a Brat and Hot Dog Sale at Heyer True Value Hardware May 26 with proceeds set to support a trip to Camp Tomahawk. Cheryl and John Tracy, from Fontana, are among the first customers to stop by during the sale. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
Keeping kids safe
At a bike rodeo hosted by the Sharon Police Department June 2, a variety of stations were set up to teach kids about bike safety, fit them for helmets and give them prizes. Police Chief Brad Buchholz mans one of the stations and talks to Lito Alicea, 8, about the […]
Ready to serve
At Big Foot High School’s graduation ceremony June 3, grads entering the military are honored, from the left: Greg Baker, Quintin Camren, Hayley Krawczyk, Ret. Rear Admiral Frank Harness (keynote speaker), Lisa Ohrwall (accepting for her son, Josh, who is already serving), Madison Pajeau and Ethan Rowland. See full coverage […]
Happy dance
During the recessional at Williams Bay High School’s graduation ceremony June 1, Carson Luberda and Benjamin Dellheim dance down the aisle. See complete coverage in the June 8 Times. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
In this week’s Times/Reporter…
Pick up a copy of the June 8 Times/Reporter for coverage of the following and more: • High School graduation ceremonies at Big Foot and Williams Bay; • The Sharon Police Department held a bike rodeo in an effort to keep local kids safe; • A recent fundraiser held by […]
A roaring good time
Barrett Memorial Library in Williams Bay hosted a Tea-Rex Party May 26. Above: Carol Rholl, from Williams Bay, has fun with her grandchildren, Erik and Bjorn Rholl, who were visiting from Chicago. Right: Bob Jenski and his son, Beckett, of Williams Bay, make a dinosaur skeleton at the event using […]
Garden Fair Fun
Kris Strehlow, of Delavan, keeps the plants watered at the Fontana Garden Club’s annual Garden Fair, held May 26 at Pearce’s Farm Stand. The event featured a variety of plants, homemade pies and breads, garden art, cookbooks and a raffle. Proceeds support scholarships for area students pursuing horticulture; this year’s […]
‘Gettin’ Down With Mama Goose’
Walworth Grade School students (from the left) Max Johnson, Jocelyn Stott, Aubrey Knight, Tentley Crusan and Joseph Huerta take center stage during the presentation of “Gettin’ Down With Mama Goose” May 17 by junior kindergarten and kindergarten students. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
Library, village to host Bay Summer Kick-off
Barrett Memorial Library and the Williams Bay recreation and police departments have joined forces to welcome summer with a new event – the Bay’s Summer Kick-off Bash. The event starts at 4 p.m. June 6 at Lions Park and will feature games and activities, hot dogs provided by the police […]