Family of adopted boy this year’s benefit recipient By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Brandon and Hiedi Kadlec opened their hearts when they decided to become adoptive parents and they opened them even further when they agreed to take in a baby with a rare heart condition. “There were certain […]
Walworth-Fontana area
News from communities on the west side of Geneva Lake
Color Run fun
After having to cancel twice because of the weather, the Color Run at Duck Pond, a Fontana Parent-Teacher Organization event, was held June 1. Kids are shown taking off on the run at the start. Teachers sprayed them with powdered colors along the way. See more photos from the event […]
A job well done
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 […]
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 […]