By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer The Town of Waterford Sanitary District commissioners met in special session July 25 to discuss how they might reduce employee benefit costs, which some people have called excessive. In an unusual move, Board President Bill Gerard turned the gavel and chair over to Commissioner Donna […]
Author: Tracy Ouellette
SUNDAY! will never sound the same
‘Broadway Bob’ Metzler takes a final bow By Chris Bennett Correspondent The advertising that promoted Great Lakes Dragaway is as distinctive as the man who helped bring the venue to life. Yell “SUNDAY! SUNDAY! SUNDAY!” to anyone in southeast Wisconsin who’s turned on a radio in the last 25 […]
In My Opinion: Retain Gerard on the WSD Board
By Bill Gerard Board President Town of Waterford Sanitary District No. 1 You elected me as your commissioner in 2009. I promised to do whatever I could to get rid of the corruption in our local government. The Racine County D.A. has hundreds of pages of documentation waiting to be […]
Joint policing plan dead in the water
By Patricia Bogumil Editor In this year of ever-tightening budgets, annual police protection contracts offered for years through the Racine County Sheriff’s Department are not a sure thing. But replacing the sheriff’s services with something comparable, but cheaper, can be elusive. Monday night, after months of testing the waters, Waterford […]
On a roll – Blue Devils now above .500 for season
Blue Devils on their way back By Dan Trutteschel Sports Correspondent A four-game losing streak to start 2012 put the Southern Lakes Blue Devils football team in a bit of a tough spot. But don’t look now, the Blue Devils are on their way back. For the third straight […]
Foodbank receives $10,000 donation
Community State Bank has presented the Union Grove Area Foodbank with a $10,000 donation to help finance the purchase of the Foodbank’s new and permanent facility at 826 Main St., Unit C, Union Grove. “It’s with great pleasure that Community State Bank is able to donate to this very deserving […]
Donna Block resigns from WSD board
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Citing “current and ongoing health problems,” commissioner Donna Block resigned from the Town of Waterford Sanitary District (WSD) board Tuesday. Her resignation was accepted Wednesday morning by Town Chairman Robert Langmesser. Block, the WSD treasurer, was appointed in May 2011 by Langmesser, filling a vacancy left […]
From out in right field: Opening ceremonies bring fanfare and elegance
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor As five rings floated slowly to the center of the Olympic Stadium Friday night in England, merging to form the Olympic rings as fireworks streamed from them, the 2012 London Olympics began with fanfare and elegance. It can be so easy to lose […]
Barons eye a spot in playoffs
Teams needs to win this weekend to secure berth By Bud Milroy Sports Correspondent The Burlington Rotary Barons continued to battle toward a playoff spot in the Southwest Division of the Land O’ Lake League this week, setting up a make-or-break weekend. The Barons (8-8) complete their regular season […]
Young volunteer treasures her years of senior moments
Anita Blatnik, 18, Waterford, has been recognized by the Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Programas one of more than 2,200 young volunteers nationwide who have made a positive impact in their communities through volunteerism. She was nominated, and selected, for the Kohls award for her years of volunteerism at Waterford Senior Living. […]
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