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February 2012

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Dam to be replaced

Town of Oconomowoc - Residents and officials alike had a lot to cheer about Monday night when the Town Board agreed to fund up to $1 million to replace the Monterey dam - with no increase in the tax rate.

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New leadership at Wildlife In Need

The Wildlife in Need Center in Oconomowoc has hired Joan Rudnitzki as its new Executive Director. She will succeed former Executive Director Michael Guzniczak as of Feb. 13. Guzniczak will return to serving on WINC’s board of directors where he will continue to strengthen WINC’s collaboration with University of Waukesha-Waukesha and the UW System.

'Slow' fire merger discussed in Merton

Town of Merton - Representatives from three private, not-for-profit, volunteer fire departments indicated last week they are willing to consider a "slow" incorporation of the departments into a single fire protection district that would serve the Town of Merton and perhaps portions of the Town of Oconomowoc and other surrounding communities.

April timetable for Dousman-Summit fire merger

Village of Dousman - An agreement that will merge the Dousman and Summit fire protection districts may be ratified by the three municipal "owners" of the consolidated district by the end of April, according to Dousman Fire Chief Steve Totzke.

Prepare your palate for Rotary Brewfest

City of Oconomowoc- Bend an elbow, help a child. The sixth annual Wine and Brewfest on Saturday, Feb. 11 provides attendees with the opportunity to do both.

Get to know Ixonia principal, Black Excellence winner, Deanna Burton

Deanna Burton's dedication to education and students is no secret in Oconomowoc. In seven years with the district she has served as an associate principal at the high school level and the last three as Principal at Ixonia Elementary. Burton's work is not just recognized within the community, she was recently selected as one of The Milwaukee Times' 27th Black Excellence Awards honorees for 2012.

Public school open enrollment period nears

Parents hoping to enroll their children in a new school district for next year can apply to do so from Feb. 6-24.

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Lake Country

Did court chair recruit candidate?

Douglas SternDid long-time municipal Judge Doug Stern decide not to run because of the fallout from the snafu surrounding his over-sentencing of those convicted of misdemeanors?

Top Sports Story

Skiing

Ski teams dominate

Last Thursday was a golden night for all of the downhill ski teams from Oconomowoc High School.

Poll of the Week

You'll have to show ID when you vote this year. Do you agree with the new voter ID law?

Local Chamber Directories

Destination Oconomowoc

Destination Oconomowoc 2011/12

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Winter 2012 Coupon Book

 

Community Blogs

Lake Country residents share their views on news, happenings and current events.

Eagle's Eye
By Al Neuhauser
"The World's Gone Mad!" (30)

Alien Relay 2.0
By Jacob Pickard
The plan to secure the future (48)

Fighting Liberal Lies!
By Jim Hayett
And some want four more years of this dishonesty and hypocrisy? (76)

It's Hemmer Time
By Amy L. Geiger-Hemmer
"We thought more about the next generation than we did about the next election." - Governor Scott Walker (233)

"Hear's" to Life!
By Tami Klink
New Type of Hearing Aid from Able Planet

Lake Country Rotary Happenings
By Sarah Schroeder
Splash Pad Donations half way there! Lake Country Rotary and Lake Country Foundation gave $150,000

Andy Kristensen

A Day in Ion Square
By Andy Kristensen
Here's To a Happy Beginning To The Holiday Season! (26)

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Editors' Choice Awards

Posted Wednesday, Jan. 25

Photo of the Week by Scott Ash:

MANY HATS - Kathy LaShelle from the Town of Merton tries on a handmade hat from Jo's Feltz at the Delafield Winter Market on Sunday, Jan 15. The market is an indoor farmers market and craft fair located at the Delafield Fish Hatchery on the third Sunday of each month through April.

 

News or Feature Story of the Week by Joe Trovato: Area school districts jump into WEA lawsuit

 

Design Layout of the Week by Matt Colby:  What a difference a day makes

 

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