By Ann Engelman When we think of “making history,” finding unique old dusty artifacts come to mind. It often is curious to determine what, that is happening right, now will be history.For your consideration, here is the history of the current “Poetry Walls” in Fort Atkinson. Whether or not you...
Category: Opinion
Vruwink: Struggling for tax fairness
By State Rep. Don Vruwink People like to grumble about taxes but let’s face it: Taxes are necessary for a safe, well-educated, prosperous society. Taxes pay for the education of our children, police and fire protection, safe roads, natural resources conservation, economic development, and many, many other things.Some people take a...
Behind My Door: I’ve had it!
By Sandra Bernhardt There have been so many changes in our society. One that is a struggle for me is the amount of work I now do that used to be done by people wearing name badges. At the risk of sounding like an old geezer, I refrain from saying...
Fuller: ‘great reads’ found at the library
By Jill Fuller Even though it’s been many years since I was in school and had a summer vacation, I still get the itch to dive into a huge stack of books when warmer months come around. Whether reading on vacation, on the patio or by the pool, there’s nothing more...
Your Take: Fort’s recent alcohol consumption ordinances encourage a safer community
The Fort Atkinson City Council recently considered changes that would prohibit: · People from leaving a bar or restaurant with an open container of alcohol · Open containers of alcohol on city streets; and · Alcohol use in parks when they are closed (two parks prohibit alcohol use at all...