By Chris SpanglerA few years ago, David Firari wrote three things on his bucket list, vowing to do at least one of them before he dies: hike the Appalachian Trail, open a breakfast-sandwich food truck, and give a career in live performance an earnest attempt.Next week, he will set off...
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Fort author shares inspiration; releases fourth, final ‘Meena’ book
By Kim McDarison Parents and educators of children, ages 8-12, are likely familiar with a host of fictional characters. There’s “Clementine,” “Junie B. Jones,” “Judy Moody,” and “Ramona,” Fort Atkinson-based author of children’s books, Karla Manternach said, and thanks to Manternach, beginning in 2019, when the first in a four-book series was...
Happy Valentine’s Day: Fort couple recounts adventures spanning a 57-year marriage
By Kim McDarison While Clarice and Peter “Pete” Fernelius were moving through life as teenagers and in early adulthood on similar paths, the would-be sweethearts did not meet until they were both assigned in the mid-1960s to an Army post in Japan. After a six-month courtship, they embarked upon what...
Faces of makeup artist Kim Witte on display at Whitewater Cultural Arts Center
By Kim McDarison When Kim Witte, a Rockton, Ill., native and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduate, was in her teens, she saw an American reality TV game show called “Face Off.” The show aired on the Syfy cable network channel between 2011 and 2018, according to information presented online. Witte said...
Temps, snow add to success of Haumerson’s candlelight ski, skate, hike
Mother Nature’s recent 7-inch snowstorm followed by several days of bitter temperatures were just what was needed to hold the annual Family Candlelight Ski, Skate and Hike at Haumerson’s Pond in Fort Atkinson Saturday.The event was held from 2 to 8 p.m.Attendees were able to hike, snowshoe and ski on...