| MADISON REPORT-New governor will be asked to stop dumping waste into lake |
One of my biggest frustrations over the past number of years has been the inability or unwillingness of our state to stop or dramatically reduce the dumping of wastewater sewage into Lake Michigan by the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD).
Monday, September 06, 2010
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| EDITORIAL-Another primary, another round of discontent |
Do not vote for Jack Lechler in the Sept. 14 primary election.
That statement has nothing to do with, nor holds anything against Lechler, the Kiel resident who is running for State Senate as an Independent.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
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| MADISON REPORT-Court agrees-governor guilty of robbing fund |
On July 20, the Wisconsin Supreme Court announced that a $200 million raid of the Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund (IPFCF) pushed by Governor Jim Doyle and approved by a majority of state legislators was an unconstitutional taking of private property and ordered that the action must be reversed.
Friday, August 27, 2010
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| KIELEIDOSCOPE-Looking through the lenses of learning |
Within a week, our doors will be open and students will be entering into the 2010/2011 school year. For many years, we as educators have been talking about the need to prepare our students for the 21st century.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
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| READER OPINION-Wisconsin not immune from illegal alien problem |
The events of last week should serve as a wakeup call.
We in Wisconsin are not immune from the problems that are impacting states like Arizona, Texas and California. We read, see and hear stories about parks in Arizona with warning signs advising Arizona and U.S. citizens not to enter because the parks are dangerous.
Monday, August 23, 2010
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| KIELEIDOSCOPE-The many lenses of learning |
This past week I had the pleasure of attending my first Kiel Picnic. It was obvious that the community has much pride in this event. Several businesses, organizations, clubs and individuals worked together to bring this experience to the families of Kiel and the surrounding communities.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
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| READER OPINION-Did he hear that right |
I needed to turn the volume up on the radio last week because I didn't think I was hearing correctly.
Friday, August 13, 2010
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| KIELIEDOSCOPE-The many lenses of learning |
My name is Louise Blankenheim and I am the new District Administrator for the Kiel Area School District. I moved to the community in June and joined the Kiel School District in Jul
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
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| READER OPINION-We are borrowing from kids, grandkids |
How much more debt are we as Americans willing to pile on our kids and grand kids future before we say enough is enough to our liberal politicians?
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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| EDITORIAL-Loud about jobless symptoms, instead of roots |
As unemployment benefits for millions of Americans were set to run out this week, President Barack Obama engaged in all-too-familiar tactics.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
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| BEHIND THE FRONT PAGE-It's quiet on the highway these days |
The talk of the town-and beyond-this week is how to get around town.
The only highway through New Holstein is shut down for the next seven weeks-well, 6-1/2 now, we hope-and everyone is talking about it.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
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| GUEST OPINION-States should abolish tax collections from cigarettes |
Faced with yawning budget deficits, state legislators are looking for new revenue sources.
Many think hiking cigarette excise taxes is the pain-free answer, but they're wrong.
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
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| GUEST OPINION-Law officials seek help in thwarting area thieves |
In recent weeks, all of our communities have experienced incidents of thefts of property.
Thursday, July 01, 2010
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| MADISON REPORT-State to build interchange on STH 23 near St. Cloud |
For this week's column focus, I am pleased to return to the "Just Ask Joe" format in which I address specific questions from local constituents regarding state government issues or programs.
Monday, June 28, 2010
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| SCHOOL CROSSINGS-Thanks for the memories |
I would like to thank all of you for the opportunity to serve this district. I will be leaving in a few days to retire once again. I would like to write about some of the many wonderful experiences the school district and community have given me.
Friday, June 18, 2010
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| BEHIND THE FRONT PAGE-The commencement speech you will never hear |
I covered New Holstein High School's commencement on Sunday afternoon.
I probably have not missed more than three or four NHHS commencements over the past 26 years.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
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