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Each week, the three authors of this column provide photos and articles featuring tidbits from the past to help Lake Country readers better understand and appreciate their roots. Historian Pam Weinhammer focuses on Hartland, Penny Williams focuses on Pewaukee and Jeanne Ann Frederickson focuses on Merton.
The Old Rail Fence
Latest: Tamarack School
(May 21, 2012)
Local movie buff Jim Stevens reviews films, first-runs and rentals, for Lake Country Publications in his column "Lake Theater," named in honor of the old cinema in his hometown of Pewaukee.
Lake Theater
Latest: 'Captain America'
(July 26, 2011)
Legion Band seeks musicians for summer season
The Oconomowoc American Legion Band first concert of the season is 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, at the City Beach Rhodee Memorial Band Shell.
Seniors gather for luncheon on doctor's orders
City of Oconomowoc - A small group of Dr. John Kelly's older patients met recently to celebrate the holidays.
Veolia sponsors LCO concert
Working with the Oconomowoc Chamber Orchestra (OCO), Veolia Environmental Services North America Corp. (VESNA) has announced the 2011 Lake Country Orchestra (LCO) holiday concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at the Oconomowoc Arts Center, 641 E. Forest Drive.
Holy bat ride, Batman
Oconomowoc - How would you spend two hours with Batman? Take a ride in the Batmobile around Oconomowoc?
Film sparks dialogue about educational system
More than 300 members of the Lake Country community attended a free screening of the documentary film "Race to Nowhere" last Saturday evening at the Oconomowoc Arts Center. Sponsored by Rogers Memorial Hospital and the Oconomowoc Area School District, the film takes a closer look at "the dark side of America's achievement culture" and its impact on education.
OPEF gives $86K back to schools
Oconomowoc Area School District - The seven educational awards announced by the Oconomowoc Public Education Foundation (OPEF) Tuesday night, shattered previous totals by presenting a record $86,795 in grants to support innovative educational opportunities in the Oconomowoc Area School District. It represented a 70-percent increase over the last year's totals.
Growth, lost aid may mean budget hike
Oconomowoc Area School District - A preliminary budget proposal for 2012-13 brought forward to the School Board Tuesday night is estimating a 4.72-percent increase in the total tax levy based on growing enrollment and a loss of state aid.(2)
Students again gather in memory of Courtney Bella
Oconomowoc Area School District - The dream of a little girl, whose life was tragically cut far too short, lives on in an event held annually at her school
Newton's laws put to the test
Dave Wagner's eigth-grade physical science class is often involved in hands-on demonstrations of principals of which we should all know.
Comments continue on transformation plan
Oconomowoc Area School District - A controversial restructuring plan for Oconomowoc High School brought out a dozen opponents who took the opportunity to voice their concern during public comments at the School Board meeting.
Gallery Night set for Friday
City of Oconomowoc - Stroll around downtown Oconomowoc on Friday night and enjoy the sights and sounds of the 33rd annual Gallery Night. The event, sponsored by the Downtown Oconomowoc Merchants Association (DOMA), mixes art with enterprise in a combination worthy of a Friday night outing.
Drop that phone, drivers
City of Oconomowoc - A new initiative from Snyder Insurance aims to raise awareness of the dangers of texting and driving.
Ex-pro hopes venture is a hit
City of Oconomowoc - It seems like a natural progression for a former professional athlete and certainly for one with such strong community ties. (1)
New laser tag facility aims for fun
Looking for a way to beat the winter blues? Consider stopping by one of Oconomowoc's newest entertainment options, AKA Tactical Laser Tag.
First Bank, others unite to help needy
During the 2011 holiday season, First Bank Financial Centre (FBFC) donated a $1,500 to purchase more than 65 holiday meals, through the Wisconsin SHARE program, for those in need in the Oconomowoc area.
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Photo of the Week by Todd Ponath: ROCKIN' IT - Fred Eide, left, and his daughter Ashley, of Eide Painting and Sandblasting, use spray guns to paint the individual rock shapes on the underside of the I-94 overpass at Highway P in Oconomowoc Wednesday, May 16. Each "rock" is painted individually and then speckled with black paint to make it look like granite.
News or Feature Story of the Week by Andrea Budde: Bigfoot sighting in Eagle turns out to be less than meets the eye
Sports Story of the Week by JR Radcliffe: Netters win 'unofficial' titles conference
Page or layout design of the week by Lisa Leonard: Drop a line and relax
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- “Savvy Social Security Planning” Seminar to Detail Strategies for Maximizing Benefits
- U.S. Cellular Hosting Free Device Workshop
- Tour Our Very Special Gardens - free - June 25
- Host Daniela from Mexico at Oconomowoc HS
- Very Special Garden Tour - Free - June 23 and June 25
- Wisconsin Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Hits Home Stretch of Annual Milwaukee Man & Woman of the Year Campaign
- Neuroscience Nurse Appreciation Ceremony
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