The Homestead Barn, N5761 CR-Y, Johnson Creek, has opened once again for the warm-weather season. The barn will be open in July, on the following dates: 6-9, and 20-23; in August, on the following dates: 3-6, and 17-20, and on Aug. 31 through Sept. 3. The barn will be open Sept....
Category: Lifestyle
Life’s next station: former Fort Fire Chief Rausch to head new project in Minnesota
By Kim McDarison When Fort Atkinson Fire Chief Daryl Rausch tendered his resignation to City Manager Rebecca Houseman in April of this year, he fully intended to retire, he said. Then, while browsing through industry publications online, as is his habit, he found an ad. That changed his thinking, he said. While Friday was...
Coast to coast: A bicycle ride built for two
By Kim McDarison Former Fort Atkinson High School science teacher Chick Westby, and his son, Sam, broke camp Wednesday morning in Imperial, Neb. The small community of little more than 2,000 people is among places they’ve encountered as they bike together across America. The coast-to-coast trip they’ve embarked upon began...
Tree planted in memory of Opportunities, Inc., newsletter editor
By Chris Spangler Faith Community Church recently planted a tri-color beech tree in memory of John Tschohl, a longtime member who passed away Dec. 31, 2022. Tschohl, 73, was born with cerebral palsy, but never let his physical or language challenges discourage him. In 1968, he started working at Opportunities...
Switching focus: one man’s journey across Wisconsin
By Kim McDarison Wisconsin Railroad Commissioner and former State Rep. Don Vruwink has been keeping track of the safety of crossings. Since his appointment to the position by Gov. Tony Evers, which became effective in March, two railroad-related fatalities, one in Burlington and one in Junction City, and a train...