By Patricia Bogumil Editor Incumbents Dawn Van Ess and Steve McClelland will be challenged by political newcomer Randall Henderson for two open positions on the Union Grove Union High School Board of Educatiom in the April 2 election. Candidate information provided by Van Ess and Henderson follows. McClelland did not […]
Author: Tracy Ouellette
Absolutely Waterford seeks community input
Absolutely Waterford, the village’s Main Street Program, is seeking input in planning for an economically vibrant future for the Downtown Heritage District and throughout the entire community. “We recognize that businesses occupying downtown storefronts have changed over the years,” said Tina Chitwood, who oversees the non-profit group’s economic restructuring committee. […]
Machan nominated for WAMI award
The Wisconsin Area Music Industry has announced this year’s People’s Choice nominees, which include Derek Machan, director of choral activities and music theory at Waterford High School. Machan has been nomintaed for a People’s Choice award for Music Teacher of the Year. The 2013 WAMI Awards Show will be held […]
Two try for Dover Supervisor 1 spot
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Town of Dover Supervisor No. 1 Mike Shenkenberg hopes to be elected to his third term on the town board. His challenger, Deborah Krogh, hopes to replace him on the board. Voters will decide which way it will be when the two candidates face off in […]
FRANK R. SCHWARTZ
Frank Rodney Schwartz, 70 of Darien, died March 19, 2013, at his home. He was born Feb. 8, 1943 in Burlington, to the late Frank and Marie Schwartz. He married Gail Wyman in July of 1972 in Elkhorn. He worked for the Street Department in the City of Burlington […]
Hello and goodbye: mixed reactions to McDonald’s
By Julie Rossman Correspondent Plans for a Union Grove McDonald’s are on a fast track, following recent approval from the Union Grove Village Board and the Community Development Authority to allow McDonald’s to build a stand-alone restaurant at 835 15th Avenue (Highway 11). Village President Mike Aimone said McDonald’s hopes […]
Three vie for two seats on Graded School Board
By Patricia Bogumil Editor One incumbent and two challengers are vying for election to the Waterford Graded School District Board in the April 2 election. Two seats will be filled. Incumbent Blaine Nicholls is not seeking re-election. Information provided by each candidate follows. • Robert Kastengren, the incumbent, said he […]
Not so fast – School Board backtracks on setting its own pay
By Tracy Ouellette Staff writer Setting your own salary? Isn’t that a little like letting the fox in the hen house? That question was among those asked Monday night at a lively meeting of the Waterford Graded School District Board. Resident Brian Klemko, who lives in the Town of Norway […]
Weird science oozes goo and other delights
Washington-Caldwell Elementary student experiment at science night Washington-Caldwell students donned lab coats and safety goggles March 7 during experiments at the school’s Science Exploratory Night, one of the many learning activities held during the school’s recent Turn Off the TV Week. Science teacher Kelly Hanson called the after-school activity a […]
April 2 election offers choice for trustee position
By Patricia Bogumil Editor The Trustee No. 3 position on the Village of Union Grove board pits incumbent Ron Bogard against challenger Adam Graf in the April 2 election. While the two candidates may be a generation apart in life experience, each promises to approach the trustee job from a […]