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February 2010

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Top Story

Valentine surprise for Dousman couple

A little love will go a long way this Valentine's Day.

News

Incumbents gain nominations in caucus

Wales Village Board held its 2010 Caucus on Jan. 18 for the April 6 election. For the vacant trustee positions, incumbent David Lang was nominated by trustee Lyle Orwig which trustee Eugene Mayernick seconded and the nomination passed.

Backhoe takes icy dip in Nemahbin

Town of Summit — esting the frozen waters on a snowmobile is considered a risk, but crews got more than they gambled for Tuesday when they took at 35,000-pound backhoe onto the ice of Lower Nemahbin Lake.

Travel agencies optimistic

It may be the shortest month on the calendar, but February always seems to linger far too long in the minds of many residents held captive between vacillating gray skies or snow and freezing temperatures. For many, there is only one solution: a vacation.

Community prepares for Hwy. 83 project

Looking ahead to the Highway 83 expansion project slated for 2011, business and community members are working together to prepare for the major construction project, which will cut off the main artery between Mukwonago and areas to the north for about a year.

Have you gotten the call?

Flocks of sheep are popping up in yards to promote St. Paul Parish's Auction and Casino Night "Viva Las Vega" on Saturday, Feb. 13.Waukesha County is about to be taken over - by sheep. Beginning last week and continuing through Feb. 12, members of St. Paul Parish in Genesee Depot may be sending unsuspecting parishioners a flock of sheep to help promote their yearly auction fundraiser, which takes place Feb. 13.

Merchants want left turns on Golf Road fixed

Cars wait to turn off of Golf Road onto Hwy 83, (foreground), Friday afternoon around lunch time.City of Delafield — There appears to be a consensus developing among some Golf Road merchants and property owners that the city should focus on fixing dangerous turns near Starbucks Coffee and Kohl's department store rather than considering rebuilding the road from Highway 83 east to the border with the Town of Delafield.

Featured Article

Waldo the groundhog predicts an early spring

Spring is on the wayOnce again, a groundhog has emerged as a hero with a promise of something to look forward to during a long Wisconsin winter. Who knew the whims of a willful woodchuck would bring a smile to so many? More than 200 children, teens and adults let out a resounding cheer when Wildlife In Need's resident groundhog, Waldo, failed to see his shadow during the Milwaukee Groundhog Club's annual celebration Feb. 2. According to Groundhog Day lore, that means spring is most certainly on it's way.

Top Sports Story

Vallesky, Laux post KM's top finishes

Kettle Moraine's wrestling team, once again led by Jacob Laux, took seventh place with 84.5 points Saturday at the Pewaukee Invite, an event won by the host school with 195.5 points.

Poll of the Week

Waldo predicted spring will be here soon. When do you think we'll have our first 50-degree day?

First week of March

Mid to late March

Not until April

By the end of February

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Perspectives of a Foreigner in Sussex
By Sofia Reino
Chocolate Covered Fruit

Eagle's Eye
By Al Neuhauser
Protect and Defend (11)

Fighting Liberal Lies!
By Jim Hayett
Common Sense: Not so Common! (9)

Tracy Enright

Lake Country Women's Club
By Tracy Enright
Calling all artists!

Andy Kristensen

A Day in Ion Square
By Andy Kristensen
Really Wal-Mart? UPDATE (32)

It's Hemmer Time
By Amy L. Geiger-Hemmer
Super protest over super ad during the Super Bowl (42)

'Hears' to Life!
By Tami Klink
HLAA Lake Country Chapter February 2010 Meeting

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