Archive for: October, 2016

Finally, The World Series

Well it’s finally happened, something big, something really big.  A certain sports team from a nearby major city has accomplished the unthinkable for the first time in over a100 years. Yes, you know what I am talking about; the Chicago Cubs have won the National League Pennant, and will compete […]

 
 

Village Board Reviewed School Referendum, Budget

By Mary Ann Inman, REPORTER  Village President, Connie Tracy called the meeting to order on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. Board Trustees present were: Ron Torkilson, Art Bushue, Dennis Nielson, Jeanette Troha, Sonja Capes, and Dina Knibbs. Acting Administrator/Police Chief Dave Hooker was present. DPW Director Roger Johnson was […]

 
 

Referendum: Who is Driving the Public School Financial Bus?

By Mary Ann Inman, REPORTER   You are in the driver’s seat. You can vote on Nov. 8. Constituents have the final say. If you believe leadership matters, read on. Clinton’s District School Board, Administrator, and Business Manager are working together to make the public school sustainable. I attended four […]

 
 

Rock County Public Libraries to Celebrate National Picture Book Month

Rock County Public Libraries to Celebrate National Picture Book Month

November is National Picture Book Month and all seven Rock County Public Libraries are celebrating with special events, displays, activities and a social media project to raise awareness of the importance of picture books in developing reading and pre-reading skills in young school-aged and preschool children. Brochures are available at […]

 
 

Be Safe While Celebrating Halloween

Well it’s that time of year when the weather changes multiple times a day. You can wake up and need to wear a coat and end up thinking that a T-shirt and shorts would feel real nice by afternoon. This kind of weather tells us that fall is in full […]

 
 

Coach Jeff Spiwak Among the Final 15 Coaches in U.S. Cellular’s Most Valuable Coach Program

Kreger & Spiwak recognized for commitment to students and community; voting begins now to select two Most Valuable Coach winners. U.S. Cellular announced last week that Parker High School Football Coach Clayton Kreger and Clinton High School Football Coach Jeff Spiwak are among the Final 15 coaches for the company’s […]

 
 

Clinton School Faculty, Staff Raises Funds for Clinton Fire Department

Clinton School Faculty, Staff Raises Funds for Clinton Fire Department

By Theresa Wellnitz, CHS TEACHER  The Clinton Community School District teachers and staff started off the school year by having Clinton Police, Fire and EMS give a presentation called ‘Casualty Care in the Classroom.’ Through this program, CCSD staff were taught what to do in an emergency situation, from how […]

 
 

Lois Irene Clark Kirby

Lois Irene Clark Kirby, 95, formerly of Beloit, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, at the home of her son in Brookfield, Wis.  She was born on Aug. 6, 1921, in Beloit, the daughter of Harley and Ella M. (Gardner) Clark.  She married Elmer W. Kirby on May 22, […]

 
 

Londa L. Moldenhauer

Londa L. Moldenhauer

Londa L. Moldenhauer, 53, of Brodhead, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, Wis.   She was born on July 27, 1963, in Monroe, the daughter of Donald and Janice (Burtness) LaRue.  She married David D. Moldenhauer on March 14, 1994. Londa was a homemaker.  She […]

 
 

October is Bullying Prevention Awareness Month

October is Bullying Prevention Awareness Month

It has been reported by the Center for Disease Control that students who experience bullying are at an increased risk for poor school adjustment, sleep difficulties, anxiety, and depression. Additionally, students who engage in bullying behavior are at an increased risk for academic problems, substance use, and violent behavior later […]