Author: Adminreportgrp
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Local clerks see potential of e-poll books
But most say state needs to provide standards By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent An electronic poll book, or e-poll book, is the computer and program that replaces a paper-based poll book. State law allows municipal clerks to maintain both paper and electronic poll books. And while some local clerks have seen the benefits of e-poll books,…
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Salem Grade School has 10 new teachers
Rate of turnover higher than normal, administrator says By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent Ten teachers either resigned positions for other jobs or retired from Salem Grade School prior to the start of classes last month. At the Sept. 15 School Board meeting, Salem District Administrator Dave Milz told the board that despite the challenges, school started…
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Wilmot Community Outreach offers fall programs
The Wilmot High School Community Outreach department offers the following courses this fall: Beginning Bridge (Contract Bridge): Learn how to play the basics of Contract Bridge and have fun doing it. Bridge is a game that can be played and enjoyed for a lifetime. In this six-week class, you will cover shuffling, bidding and playing…
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They’ve got school spirit
Even the feeder schools got in on the homecoming parade fun at Westosha Central High School as this float of students from Paris School attests. The parade was held Sept. 29 in Paddock Lake. (Photo by Earlene Frederick)
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Marching to that homecoming beat
Wilmot High School’s marching band brings the beat to the street as part of the Panthers’ 2015 homecoming celebration on Sept. 25 in Wilmot. (Photo by Earlene Frederick)
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Footin’ it for Nate
Runners and walkers circle the track at Wilmot High School Sept. 23 during the third annual Nate Walter Memorial 5K Fun Run/Walk. Proceeds from the event go toward the memorial scholarship named after Walter. (Photo by Earlene Frederick)
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Aquanuts win national title
Ski team wins three separate events on the way to top honors The Aquanut Watershows Team of Twin Lakes won National Team Title at the 41st Indmar Marine Engines Division 1 Show Ski Nationals Sunday, a feat that last occurred 31 years ago in 1984. The award ceremony followed two days of competition involving 14…
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Residential fire breaks out in Lyons
A residential structure fire broke out at 3261 Via Cassio in Lyons Wednesday afternoon. The Lyons Fire Department pulled the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System, requiring assistance from other units in the area including Burlington, Elkhorn, Rochester, Waterford, Mukwonago, Lake Geneva, Twin Lakes and Wheatland. No injuries have been reported. More details as the…
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A simple choice it is not
Committee presents incorporation options for Town of Salem By Christopher Rainey Correspondent While the choice appears simple – continue the risk of losing land and tax base through annexation as a town or incur the added costs associated with conversion to a village or city – the details leading to such a decision for…
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Racer ready to ‘decompress’
Police chief retires from Twin Lakes department By Bethe Croy Staff Writer Former Police Chief Dale Racer officially retired July 6 after serving nearly nine years in the Village of Twin Lakes. “It’s the people that I’m going to miss,” Racer said. His favorite part about working in the village was the people he worked…