It’s time for the Kenosha County Fair, Aug. 15 -19 at the fairgrounds in Wilmot. The Western Kenosha County Historic Society will again have a booth set up and has some “treasurers” from years past they would like to return to the rightful owner.
Is your name on this listing? The Western Kenosha County Historical Society has an all points bulletin out for you again this year, the fifth year running. This will be the last year. WKCHS believes that they have something of interest to you or to your family. It may be big or small but it is something that they would like to return to you or someone of your immediate family.
Last year, over 30 people visited the WKCHS booth in the Commercial Building at the Kenosha County Fair and received their family treasures.
“We hope that all of the people listed visit with us this year,” said Society President, Vi Miller.
“We have protected the items for over 20 years but now it is time to return them to family! Last year we had lots of smiles from those who saw their names and visited!”
A few actually had tears in their eyes when presented with records that brought back memories of long ago. The names belong to people who attended Wilmot High School between 1975 and 1986 and had Dick Heigl as a teacher. “We will be at the booth, waiting!” says Miller.
These items must be given to family members. Some information would be considered private in this day and age. The Western Kenosha County Historical Society does not have the ability to ‘track’ people down, therefore this list is published in an effort to allow family, friends and neighbors to contact those listed in turn to contact us.
This year, the Society will feature historic images of Powers Lake, Slades Corners, Wheatland Station, Honey Bear Farm and Bassett and welcome information and recollections about life in the area. After the fair, these images will be on display at the Community Library in Salem.
The Historic Society will also will have an Ice Harvesting display including tools that were used in the work. Ice Harvesting in Western Kenosha County was big business.
WKCHS will continue to collect names for the nameless students that we have published in the past and which are waiting publication in the historical schoolhouse calendars and hope for your help.
“Last year we received many names for our unidentified students and teachers,” said Miller.
“We’d like to have every student and every teacher named. A few of the images in this years’ calendar have some new unidentified students and we would like to have names for the photos as soon as possible.
If you attended school in Western Kenosha County6, the Historic Society would be interested in borrowing items.
The Historic Society is also on a hunt for photos of students from Paddock Lake School. After printing calendars since 1993, it was discovered they do not have a single image of the school or of kids from that school. So, it is important that the Historic Society have some help on anything related to the Paddock Lake School. Can you help?”
This year our second calendar, “Where We Live,” returns. Each month will feature a different area of Western Kenosha County in a collage format.
“Summer Enchantment A History of Twin Lakes is available.
Again this year at the fair, the Historic Society will have on display a HO scale model layout of the Trevor Yards.
“We think there are many people who can help with the overall history of our area….and we hope they’ll stop for a visit and sit with us to share their knowledge,” says Miller, adding, “We can always be reached at [email protected] or visit and “Like” us on Facebook.”
Are you on the list?
The Historic Society is seeking the following students:
Allied Wally, Axen David, B. Patti (see also Becki), Badger Steven, Baker Brenda, Barr Linette, Barty Louise, Batko Toni Becki, Patti (see also B.), Bernhard Dana, Binder Timothy, Blaine Beth, Bobis Michelle, Brede Jerry, Bullis Linda, Cairns Carrie, Capelle Michele, Carlson Jari, Carmichael Kris, Carton Remi, Colette (not Tindall), Condos Effie, Conklin Philip, Conrad Eileen.
Craig Cindy, Croger John, Davis unknown parents Frank Martha), Dellutri Glenn, Downing Brian, Dyer Mark, Ellis Karl, Epping Richard, Faust Youst Jeff, Flesch Chas, Fox Denise, Freich Kevin, Gajentan Susan, Galich Dave, Gerko Deborah, Gordon Susan, Green Jill, Greskovich Rob, Grossman Wendy, Harrison Lee, Hart Pauline, Hartman Michael, Hewson Paul C.
Houtz Maria, Hubbard Maureen, Huff Keith, Ippolito, Debbie Irwin, Jeanette Saminski/Jaminski; Bob John Rock, Johnson Dave, Johnson Mike, Keating Kevin, Kerkman Tim, Kiel Glenn, Kinzie Isabelle, Klen Dave, Koch Jeff, Koch Joan, Kolovos Linda, Kolovos Sue, Konicek Matt, Kruzan Julie, Kuebker Nancy, Kuznier Ben, Lasco Lori, Mangan Martin, Martino Michele, Masters Laurie, Mathes Tiffany, McFarlane Patrick, McKinney Barb.
McManus Ronald, Miller Greg, Moore Daniel, Moris Tony, Mueller Deborah, Nordmeyer Donald, Nowdomski Laura, Oberhofer Teresa, Ogden Maria, Ogden Roxanne, Olson Scott, Orca Bruce, Palcynski Rhonda, Paul Nancie, Peters Dave, Peterson Jenny, Petrus Mary, Pipala Vicki, Pitt Dan, Ploessl Julie, Poe Paige, Quatlander Donald, Rasico Christine, Reath Patty, Reed Brian, Rezek Cindy, Russell Bob (see also Zero), Russell Tom, Sacco Julie, Schwander Jayne, Scott Margaret, Sheahan (Jim), Sobon Mark, Sovar John.
Spader Kathryn, Saminski/Jaminski, Bob Szalapski Mark, Thomas II William, Tilen Dave, Trezkow Carol, V? Kris, Wade Veronica, Wagner Tim, Wilson Sheila, Winniewicz Pam, Wojtas Laura M, Yeh Sharon, Youst/Faust Jeff, Zak Robert, Zaleski Dianna, Zero Wally (see also Russell), Ziemiarin Tracy and Zurpos Keith.