“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” ~William Arthur Ward The staff at Southern Lakes Newspapers wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
Sports & Other News
Mitten Tree campaign begins Nov. 23
The UWW/Community Optimist Club is preparing to kick off its annual Mitten Tree collection campaign for the holiday season. Associated Bank, First Citizen’s State Bank, Fort Community Credit Union and Premier Bank will be collection sites in addition to several area churches. Donations will be accepted from Friday, Nov. 23, […]
Healthy kids
Delavan Christian School kindergartner Findley Akey looks in a microscope during Aurora’s Healthy Kids Club program at Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn. (Submitted photo)
Top selections
East Troy Middle School students perform in honors bands Ten students from the East Troy Middle School seventh, and eighth, grade bands were selected to participate in the 52nd Annual UW, Milwaukee Honors Band Festival. Taylor Cain, flute; Natalie Goetsch, clarinet; Megan Greenlees, clarinet; Carly Boers, alto sax; Cadence Kroll, […]
Local church to host Pack Friday event
In conjunction with the Kids Around the World OneMeal program, Calvary Community Church is hosting a food packaging effort on Nov. 23, the day after Thanksgiving. “Pack Friday has been intentionally set on a date that reminds us we can take from our excess to give to desperately hungry children […]
Patriotic program
Kalen Kramp performs during the Veterans Day program at Lake Geneva Middle School, which featured patriotic music by the seventh- and eighth-grade orchestras and bands directed by Lauren Klement and Amanda Krause. (Submitted photo)
History made
Whitewater High School athletes competed in five events at the WIAA Division 2 girls state swimming meet in Madison on Nov 9. Ella Houwers (third from right) stands on the podium after finishing third in the 200-yard individual medley. She also gave WUSD its first state championship, winning the 100-yard […]
Vets recognized
At the Veterans Day program at Walworth Grade School Nov. 9, Cliff Erkfitz, Tom Stelling and Sue Diderich are among the veterans honored during Salute to the Armed Forces, sung by the 7th-8th grade choir. Special honorees were two retired military fathers – Josh Sallee and Jeremy Vail, and the […]
City looks to increase sewer rates
Rates would increase incrementally over next three years By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent With WalCoMet rates increasing and the City of Elkhorn’s sewage system working in a deficit, the Common Council is looking to increasing sewage rates by roughly 20 percent over the next three years, at about $5 per month […]
Special gathering
At Whitewater Middle School’s Veterans Day assembly on Monday, veterans and their families enjoy breakfast treats and conversation. Students created thank you cards for the veterans and Cory Newmann, of Whitewater and an Iraq War veteran who serves in the Wisconsin Army National Guard as a major in the Military […]
