By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Village of Darien board approved hiring Jason Feucht of raSmith as its new village engineer Monday night. Feucht has worked with the village before, so the appointment was familiar. According to a memo by Administrator Rebecca LeMire, the village signed an agreement with Kapur […]
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United We Dance
Dancers from area to perform in support of United Way By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Dance is highly collaborative, according to Colleen Huberty, director of Toe To Toe Ballet School in Elkhorn. And in early March, several dance companies from throughout the area will do just that in an effort […]
A purr-fect party
At Sip ‘N Purr, an annual fundraiser for Lakeland Animal Shelter held Feb. 8 at The Abbey Resort, food and drink samples were provided by a variety of vendors including The Apple Barn Orchard & Winery, Studio Winery, Mershon’s Cidery, Sprecher’s Restaurant, Kenny’s Daughters, The Cheese Box, Friends on […]
Show off those super powers
Trinity Church to host Superhero Breakfast Calling all super dads, sons, grandpas and uncles. Trinity Church, W775 Geranium Road, Genoa City, is having its Superhero Breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14. Join other area superheroes for breakfast; a fun, do-it-yourself building project and games. The morning will […]
More than a fan
Between the girls JV and varsity games last week, Jeff Beardsley was recognized as the Elkhorn All-Sports Booster Club’s Fan of the Year. He attends nearly all of the sporting events at all levels on the road and at home. He writes personal letters and inspirational cards to athletes […]
Bids to be sought for Elkhorn park shelter
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of seeking bids for a 1,440 square-foot shelter for Babe Mann Park with contractors along with pricing for a larger, 1,920 square-foot shelter as an alternative. Bill Henry of Kehoe-Henry and Associates previously provided the council with […]
BFHS to present ‘Beauty and the Beast’
Based on the smash hit 1991 Disney movie and dating back to a late 18th-century classic French fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast tells the story of Belle, a beautiful and intelligent young woman who feels out of place in her provincial French village. The Big Foot High School Drama […]
FUMC declares itself a reconciling congregation
First United Methodist Church of Whitewater recently announced that it had become a reconciling congregation, meaning it is inclusive and welcoming, not judging persons based upon their sexual orientation, gender identity or any other personal or social characteristic. In February 2019, a special worldwide conference of the United Methodist Church […]
Having a ball
Vintage on the Ponds of Delavan held its annual Valentine’s Ball Feb. 13. Royalty honored at the ball were KIng Dennis Brennan and Queen Delores Ring-Beszhak. According to Vintage on the Pond Activity Director, Christine Scaro, the residents had a wonderful evening of dancing to music provided by Jestin […]
A night of dancing
The 11th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance, held Feb. 7 at The Abbey Resort, drew a crowd of nearly 350 people – dads, uncles and grandfathers accompanying their daughter, niece or granddaughter for a special night out. Above; Doug Bailey (on the left) with his daughters: Emma, 7, Violet, 4, […]
