By Sandra Bernhardt I feel I should begin this column with a sincere apology. (It’s the right thing to do.) Dear readers: I am so sorry that I chose a sneaky title. I’ll bet you hoped this column would be X-rated, didn’t you? Forgive me for disappointing you. I realize I...
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‘Driftskippers’ give BASE kids snowmobile rides
On March 6, when the last of Fort Atkinson’s beautiful snowy winter was coming to an end, the Fort Driftskippers Snowmobile Club gave rides to BASE members at Haumererson’s Pond. The youngsters were very excited and enthusiastic about the opportunity to ride on a snowmobile. For many, this was their first...
Our Take: Celebrating Easter
Easter 2020 came just weeks after gathering places were shuttered and residents were sent home in hopes of curbing the coronavirus’ spread.No new Easter bonnets and frilly dresses.No fragrant Easter lilies and daffodils decorating church altars.No choruses of “Christ the Lord Has Risen Today.”Well, at least not in person.Easter worship...
‘What’s Up? with Michael Clish’ with his guest school board candidate Rhona Buchta released
Our newest edition of "What's Up? with Michael Clish" is now available for viewing. Michael's guest in Rhona Buchta, the only candidate running for a single open seat on the School District of Fort Atkinson Board of Eduction.A General Spring Election will be held April 6. Buchta has recently described herself...
How serving students with disabilities became a priority mission at UW-Whitewater
Editor's note: This story was submitted by UW-Whitewater. After Paul Lauritzen arrived on the Whitewater State College campus in the fall of 1964 to start a special education program in its college of education, he soon found himself providing informal services for students with disabilities through the admissions office. One...