Tag: Featured
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Buddy, can you spare a beer?
During the fifth annual Dairy State Cheese and Beer Festival held April 21 at the Brat Stop, Rasch Construction employees ran out of beer and bellied up at the Riley Construction booth to see if they would share. Both companies are among sponsors of the event, which showcases Wisconsin beers and cheeses and raises money…
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Steady as she goes
Richmond Burton High School student Susan Mahoney works on the construction of her pasta bridge. Physics students at RB participated in a pasta bridge project as an application of concepts learned in class related to forces and the strength of structures.
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Airforce
Wilmot’s Kaytlyn Eidson (32) jumps to block a pass by Union Grove’s Jo Wilks (33) during a recent game at Wilmot. The Panthers won the game, in large part because of a strong defensive effort. (Photo by Earlene Frederick)
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Asleep at the wheel
The annual bed races were held Jan 29 at the Twin Lakes Country Club. The races, sponsored by the TLCC, Mad Dan’s and the Twin Runners Snowmobile Club, were held for charity. Mad Dan’s and the Pink House go head to head (above). In the end TLCC won the entire event and took the coveted…
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How can you say no?
Sisters and fellow Girl Scouts Darcie, 8, and Hannelore Riestler, 10, are geared up for cookie booth sales. Both girls attend Spring Grove Elementary. Darcie is in Troop 313 and Hannelore is in Troop 359. They want to remind you to watch for the Girl Scout cookie booth sales that will be taking place at…
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Local artist helps people find their natural creativity
By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent “Its not about natural talent,” Barbara Wagner explained, “its about showing someone how to get form point A top point B. And when that person looks at his or her work and realizes what they have accomplished, it’s a great reward for me.” The Wooden Canvas is Barbara’s teaching studio, located…
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Maiter earns Scouting’s highest honor
Shaun Maiter (third from right), received the highest honor a Boy Scout can achieve, the Eagle Scout Award, during a ceremony Jan. 17. Joining in the celebration are state Rep. Samantha Kerkman (from left), Maiter’s brothers Kevin and Ryan, and his parents, Leslee and Tim Maiter. Maiter, a member of troop 328, has earned 35…
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Let ’em make cake
Art students at Lakewood School recently created mouthwatering pies and cakes as part of a project that including the study of American artist Wayne Thiebaud. Fourth-grade artists with their cake creations are (from left) are Teague Matzke-Depinto, Aaliyah Novitovic, Siara Volbrecht and Sean O’Dowd.
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Seniors celebrate Christmas
The Christmas spirit was easy to see during the Twin Lakes Senior Dining Luncheon and Christmas party held Dec. 22 at the Twin Lakes American Legion Hall (above). A total of 56 people RSVP’d for the event which included a tasty lunch, White Elephant Exchange and raffles. Earlene Frederick photo.
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Shop with a Hero
The Twin Lakes Police and Fire Departments joined forces Saturday morning to take some students from Lakewood Elementary and Randall Grade School on a special shopping trip called Shop with a Hero at the Lake Geneva Wal-Mart. Police and firefighters consider the kids the heroes. Each child is matched up with a firefighter or member…