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February 2010

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Top Story

You could vote on rec center

Is a new community center a want or a need? That's the question Alderman Dave Nold wants put to a referendum. The Common Council agreed to put the issue on its next agenda.

News

Input sought on Highway 67 project

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Southeast Regional Office in Waukesha will hold a public information meeting to discuss roadway improvements to Highway 67 from the Oconomowoc Bypass to the north county line in the Town of Oconomowoc.

Chamber plans to restructure office staff

City of Oconomowoc — A restructuring of the Chamber of Commerce office staff is under way.

Lakeland joins auto arbitration

Lakeland Auto owner Tom Manthy joined more than 50 Chrysler and General Motors dealers in Wisconsin in filing last week with the American Arbitration Association to have their dealerships restored. All have lost or are targeted to lose their franchises.

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.

FBI specialist to give talk on human trafficking

City of Oconomowoc — A local church group is raising awareness of the global issue of modern day slavery.

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.

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Chill out

City of Oconomowoc — rganizers are hoping that local residents will come out to celebrate winter at the annual Chillfest event held at Highlands of Olympia on Saturday, Feb. 6.

Top Sports Story

Oconomowoc wrestling

Two come away with Little Ten crowns

The Mommaerts brothers both won conference championships, while the Raccoons took fifth place among eight schools at the Wisconsin Little Ten conference meet in West Bend on Saturday.

Poll of the Week

What do you support?

A new community center, city beach expansion and boat launch reconfiguration

A new community center

Boat launch reconfiguration

City beach expansion

Beach expansion and launch reconfiguration

Community center and beach expansion

Community center and launch reconfiguration

None

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Oconomowoc Chamber Directory - 05/09

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

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

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A Day in Ion Square
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It's Hemmer Time
By Amy L. Geiger-Hemmer
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'Hears' to Life!
By Tami Klink
HLAA Lake Country Chapter February 2010 Meeting

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