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The classrooms are open, let the learning begin. The school year began on September 1. Our students are now captured and within our midst for the next one hundred and eighty-one days.
Friday, September 03, 2010
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| BEHIND THE FRONT PAGE-Closed road can provide life lessons...and |
I enjoy trying to see a life lesson in things that happen around me everyday.
You might have noticed that is a recurring theme in my columns over the years.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| READER OPINION-Not one taxpayer spoke in favor of new garage |
At last week's Calumet County Board meeting an attempt by several fiscally responsible supervisors to introduce resolution #2010-23 for a remodeling option as opposed to the recent resolution to build a new building at a new location with the current building being destroyed and hauled to an every expanding landfill was introduced.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
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| READER OPINION-Fences cause neighbors to be very upset |
Good fences make good neighbors-wrong!
Fences cause very upset neighbor
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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| BEHIND THE FRONT PAGE-Seatbelt use at all-time high in state, but |
Seatbelt use in Wisconsin has reached an all-time high, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Friday, August 20, 2010
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| EDITORIAL-Private money needed to save building |
Saving historic buildings is an important and noble undertaking, but how it is done makes all the difference.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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| READER OPINION-Writer urges attendance at board |
Earlier this year the Calumet County Board of Supervisors put on hold a move to build a new county garage at a cost to taxpayers of over $7 million.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
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| READER OPINION-Paying for the cost of freedom a citizen duty |
When we think of the cost of freedom, our thoughts generally turn to our military personnel who are serving, have served, or have paid the ultimate price. How many also think of the cost we, as citizens, also bear?
Friday, August 06, 2010
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| THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER-Brewers bow out of sports scene |
For but a fleeting instant early last week, the Milwaukee Brewers tried out one more masquerade on their adoring fans-those that remain among the faithful.
Friday, August 06, 2010
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| READER OPINION-Residents' opinions what matter, not candidate's |
As a candidate for assemblyman, I am learning new things each day.
I was aware of lobbying groups, special interest groups, etc., but I am amazed how quickly they move into action.
Thursday, August 05, 2010
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| THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER-A great year for harvesting clippings |
My calendar shows that it's nearly August.
That's about the time the lawn mowing equipment gets put away temporarily for the annual summer lawn dormancy.
Not this year.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
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| BEHIND THE FRONT PAGE-Vacationing with 25,000 Teenagers? Sounds strange, but it was awesome. |
I hope at least a few of you missed seeing this column in last week's Tri-County News.
I took some rare time away from the office; in fact, that was only the second week in the now over nine years of the Tri-County News that I have not been around on a publication Tuesday.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
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| EDITORIAL-State Continues to live well beyond its means |
The State of Wisconsin is continuing to live well beyond its means, according to Sen. Joe Leibham.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
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| READER OPINION-Independent would like to be part of any forum |
To the editor:
I found this recent article in the Sheboygan Press to be interesting (a condensed version was on page 12 of last week's Tri-County News).
I would like to share it with you (if you did not see it) and make some comments, observations and suggestions about it:
Thursday, July 29, 2010
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| MADISON REPORT-STH 23, I-43 issues occupy state senator's thoughts |
On Monday, July 19, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) hosted a public meeting to provide an update and receive input on the proposed STH 23 access changes between STH 32 near Sheboygan Falls and CTH P near Plymouth.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
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| EDITORIAL-Business support more important during project |
The long awaited repair project on STH 32/57 through New Holstein is here, and while any such project is a bother for everyone it just makes sense to take a positive, proactive approach to the situation.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
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| THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER-Arizona only trying to do what feds won't |
Most of us who live in this part of Wisconsin are descended from immigrants who came from other lands.
Thursday, July 08, 2010
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| EDITORIAL-Highway shop: Don't be penny wise, pound foolish |
What to do with Calumet County's Highway Department shop continues to be a thorny issue among some people in the county.
Friday, July 02, 2010
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| THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER-Well done, good and faithful servants |
The Kiel community mourned the passing of two wonderful community-minded servant leaders this week.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
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| BEHIND THE FRONT PAGE-Firmer foundation needed |
As off and on president of a local Optimist club, I really do not like to be a pessimist.
Things keep nagging at me, however, that say this significant recession the country has been in might not be as quick to recover as we would all like.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
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| READER OPINION-Sportsmanship
questioned |
This letter is in reference to Ken Broeckel's "Political Baseball" story. Here's the rest of it.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
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| READER OPINION-Sportsmanship
questioned |
This letter is in reference to Ken Broeckel's "Political Baseball" story. Here's the rest of it.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
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| VIEWFINDER-Would you camp overnight for the best Christmas gift ever? |
We all can easily become frustrated with all the materialism that gets out of whack at the Christmas season. Yet, how many of us shape our lives, our Christmas habits and even our beliefs around that earthly side of the holiday?
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
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