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• Some local thanks

  In recent years, it seems that customer service has gone by the wayside, or at best is channeled through some "heavily accented, barely English speaking" rep in some far away land. So, in the spirit of the holiday season, I'd like to acknowledge a few local people and companies that' [...]
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  Posted: December 14, 2009, 4:07pm EST
  

• 68 years ago today...

  And now new evidence of a "mini-sub" that may have fired on Battleship Row. Pearl Harbor mini-submarine mystery solved? [...]
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  Posted: December 07, 2009, 7:06am EST
  

• How Much Longer Before Climategate Explodes?

  Navy vet Jim O'Neill takes no prisoners in his article in today's Canada Free Press on the lack of mainstream media coverage of Climategate!
  
  Agenda 21 is designed to destroy America's middle-class, ruin America's economy, steal America's sovereignty, and abolish America's freedom.
  
  How Much Longer Before Climategate Explodes?[...]
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  Posted: December 04, 2009, 10:07am EST
  

• Happy Thanksgiving!

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  Posted: November 26, 2009, 10:58am EST
  

• Deer hunting 2010??

  
  H/T Mr. W [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 5:14pm EST
  

• Which one's the terrorist?

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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 3:22pm EST
  

• Obamacare good enough for us, but not Obama and Congress

  Several amendments were rejected that would have included the President, Supreme Court and Congress in the proposed government health care plan. Guess what's good for the geese isn't good for the gander? [...]
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  Posted: November 10, 2009, 5:50pm EST
  

• Broke!

  
  Stole it from GOC [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 8:27am EST
  

• 111 ways the health care bill expands government

  Bureaucracy run amok! #4 is my personal favorite.
  
  The House Republican Conference has compiled a list of all the new boards, bureaucracies, commissions, and programs created in H.R. 3962, Speaker Pelosi's government takeover of health care:
  
  1. Retiree Reserve Trust Fund (Section 111(d), p. 61)
  2. Grant program' [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 4:37pm EST
  

• The Government Can

  As The House of Representatives prepares to vote on a $1.5 trillion government health care takeover bill, I thought this video was appropriate!
  
  
  
  HT Mr. W [...]
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  Posted: October 29, 2009, 5:02pm EDT
  

• The Village Board's sniper attack

  The following e-mail was sent to our Village Administrator and Village Trustees. As such, it becomes public record. Since Ms. McCalvy has requested this be posted to the web, and I have not seen it any of the usual places, I thought I'd oblige.
  
  From: Wendy McCalvy [mailto:wmccalvy@wi.net] [...]
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  Posted: October 27, 2009, 11:06am EDT
  

• State Senate Candidate comments on Bank of Elmwood closing

  County Supervisor and State Senate Candidate Van Wanggaard has released the statement below regarding the recent closing of the Bank of Elmwood.
  
  The Village of Caledonia does have accounts with the bank (now part of Tri City National Bank) to manage certain payables, but that money has always been [...]
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  Posted: October 27, 2009, 8:35am EDT
  

• Caledonia Trustee to be featured guest at local GOP meeting

  Caledonia Trustee Kevin Wanggaard and Lt. Governor Candidate Ben Collins will be the featured guests at this month's Racine County GOP "Pints & Politics".
  
  Wanggaard is expected to discuss Caledonia's current budget process and Collins will likely discuss his qualifications for Lieutenant Governor.
  
  Thursday, October 22, 2009 6:30 [...]
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  Posted: October 21, 2009, 2:09pm EDT
  

• Hey Caledonians, award winning parks are just next door

  Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker announced Wednesday that the Milwaukee County Park System has been awarded the 2009 National Gold Medal for Excellence in the Park and Recreation Management Program. Full story here.
  
  Given our proximity to Milwaukee, maybe Caledonians will be able to find a Milwaukee park [...]
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  Posted: October 15, 2009, 8:26am EDT
  

• Pay attention Caledonia!

  Given Caledonia's recurring budget deficits, and now reports the parks could be closing, I'm hoping our Village Board, CDA and Plan Commission will start getting behind some of the initiatives Rep. Vos mentions below. Small business creation could be a great jumpstart to help Caledonia grow itself into [...]
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  Posted: October 12, 2009, 7:10am EDT
  

• Caledonia School District UPDATE

  Passersby stop to sign the CSD petitions or pick up CSD yard signs on 9-26-09 at the corner of 4 Mile and Erie Streets.
  
  The Caledonia School District Steering Committee has released updated figures following their September 26, 2009 petition drive.
  
  The group received an [...]
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  Posted: October 09, 2009, 12:12pm EDT
  

• Enough with Brett Favre already!

  
  H/T Dave W [...]
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  Posted: October 05, 2009, 9:00am EDT
  

• A congressman, two candidates for governor, a candidate for senate and the RNC Chairman

  Interested in meeting (and bending the ears of) candidates for national and statewide office...all under one tent?
  
  The First District Republican Party is holding their annual Fall Fest this Saturday.
  
  Keynote Speaker:
  Republican National Committee Chairman, Michael Steele
  
  Emcee:
  Jay Weber
  
  Confirmed [...]
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  Posted: October 01, 2009, 9:00am EDT
  

• $657,274 budget deficit !!!

  The Village Board and staff recently began public discussion for the 2010 budget process with the daunting task of erasing the largest deficit I believe Caledonia has ever experienced.
  
  Let me apologize before continuing...because of some medical issues I've not been attending meetings and am reluctant to comment without' [...]
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  Posted: September 29, 2009, 7:47am EDT
  

• Those rascally "extremists"

  In response to last Saturday's tea party rally in Milwaukee, Mike Tate, the chairman of the Democrat Party of Wisconsin, released a statement referring to those attending the rally as "extremist elements pulling together, distinct vocal minorities that frankly don't believe in this country..." He also labeled them as racists, [...]
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  Posted: September 24, 2009, 9:27am EDT
  

• Those rascally "extremists"

  In response to last Saturday's tea party rally in Milwaukee, Mike Tate, the chairman of the Democrat Party of Wisconsin, released a statement referring to those attending the rally as "extremist elements pulling together, distinct vocal minorities that frankly don't believe in this country..." He also labeled them as racists,' [...]
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  Posted: September 24, 2009, 9:27am EDT
  

• Never, never forget!

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  Posted: September 10, 2009, 5:51pm EDT
  

• In case you missed it...

  The giant sunset on September 7th
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  Posted: September 09, 2009, 7:25am EDT
  

• New Park Commission member appointed

  John Leiber was voted in last night as the newest member of Caledonia's Park Commission. Leiber frequently attends both Village Board and Park Commission meetings, ran for RUSD board last year and continues to follow the school board as well as the Caledonia School District Steering Committee to analyze the' [...]
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  Posted: September 02, 2009, 2:38pm EDT
  

• Paul Ryan's health care listening session in Racine moved

  UPDATED 9-1-09
  The Caledonia Professional Firefighters have posted a link to the complete audio from Congressman Ryan's listening session at Roma Lodge here.
  
  _________________________________________________
  Just in case you haven't seen this anywhere else:
  
  The health care town hall meeting originally scheduled to be at Gateway has [...]
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  Posted: August 25, 2009, 7:24pm EDT
  

• High Speed Rail or High Speed Fail?

  Interesting analysis by Randal O'Toole at the CATO Institute of the overwhelming costs vs. benefits of high speed rail.
  
  High Speed Fail' [...]
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  Posted: August 25, 2009, 11:33am EDT
  

• Vos and Lehman in Caledonia to discuss state budget

  State Rep. Robin Vos and State Sen. John Lehman will be at the Caledonia Finance Committee meeting this Monday to discuss the recently adopted Wisconsin State Budget, its impact on Caledonia and answer questions from the public.
  
  Caledonia Finance Committee
  Monday, August 24, 2009
  5:30 p.m.
  Eastside Community Center
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  Posted: August 23, 2009, 7:55am EDT
  

• Marine Corps vet at Congressman Baird Town Hall meeting

  "...stay away from my kids!"
  
  
  
  Huge H/T David Hedrick [...]
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  Posted: August 23, 2009, 7:39am EDT
  

• Caledonia School District Steering Committee Updates

  Dear Friends of a Caledonia School District,
  
  1) PETITION SIGNATURE CANVASSING EVENT THIS SATURDAY @ NOON
  
  Come help collect petition signatures this Saturday by walking around with other volunteers as a group to help collect petition signatures.
  
  If you're interested in helping, meet at the Caledonia' [...]
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  Posted: August 21, 2009, 8:07am EDT
  

• Budgetary shortfall could jeopardize necessary surgeries in Vancouver

  Thousands of surgeries may be cut in Metro Vancouver due to government underfunding, leaked paper
  
  The article also mentions about 1/3rd of operating rooms will be closed during the Olympics. Makes sense - hundreds of thousands of people visiting your community so decrease the available health care in [...]
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  Posted: August 20, 2009, 8:01am EDT
  

• How I will forever (from this day forward) remember Brett Favre: Drama Viqueen

  
  
  Ironically, this was posted last year by a blogger in the Minneapolis area.
  
  H/T Twin Cities Minnesota Blog [...]
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  Posted: August 19, 2009, 5:16am EDT
  

• Auto dealers not being reimbursed for "cash for clunkers" program

  And this is the group we want to oversee health care? Wonder how many life saving surgeries will be rejected for a "minor oversight" in the application?
  
  From Fox News.com
  The federal government has only reimbursed auto dealers for 2 percent of the claims they've submitted through the popular' [...]
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  Posted: August 18, 2009, 8:33am EDT
  

• Van Wanggaard responds to accusations

  Last week, a citizen opinion letter appeared in the Racine Journal Times bascially accusing State Senate candidate Van Wanggaard (a former public employee) of putting his own financial interests ahead of those of constituents.
  
  Wanggaard has submitted the following response to the Journal-Times.
  
  I'd like to also' [...]
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  Posted: August 17, 2009, 11:23am EDT
  

• Penn and Teller explain Obamanomics

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  Posted: August 16, 2009, 10:48pm EDT
  

• DOYLE WON'T SEEK THIRD TERM

  Much to my huge disappointment, (sarcasm) reports are just surfacing that Jim Doyle won't be seeking reelection.
  
  Maybe now Mr. CU and I won't be looking at those homes in Tennessee after all! [...]
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  Posted: August 15, 2009, 2:51pm EDT
  

• DOYLE WON'T SEEK THIRD TERM

  Much to my huge disappointment, (sarcasm) reports are just surfacing that Jim Doyle won't be seeking reelection.
  
  Maybe now Mr. CU and I won't be looking at those homes in Tennessee after all! [...]
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  Posted: August 15, 2009, 2:51pm EDT
  

• I-94/Hwy G ramp reconstruction in full swing

  From the Wisconsin DOT:
  
  Long term closures at County G (Racine) through November
  
  I-94 EAST (SB) and WEST (NB) traffic is reduced to 2-lanes in both directions. Beginning Thursday, August 13th at 5:30 am I-94 EAST (SB) traffic will crossover to the I-94 WEST (NB) side [...]
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  Posted: August 13, 2009, 4:36pm EDT
  

• I am the Mob

  Yeap, these are some really scary people!
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  Posted: August 11, 2009, 7:53am EDT
  

• Obama's Capitol Hill Card

  
  Another H/T to Dave W [...]
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  Posted: August 08, 2009, 8:10am EDT
  

• Obamacare for seniors

  
  
  Coincidentally, Mr. CU and I (quickly approaching the senior citizen status) were discussing this very topic last night - the Obama government medicine approach to treating seasoned citizens. Our conclusion: our life expectancy just dropped by about 10 years. On the upside, maybe we will [...]
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  Posted: August 06, 2009, 10:24am EDT
  

• Green Bay Congressman booed at Health Care Town Hall Meeting

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  Posted: August 04, 2009, 1:58pm EDT
  

• A clunker (?) meets its demise

  A couple quarts of sodium silicate and no more Volvo, but clearly, this car was not ready to call it quits. I sure hope all that scrap metal is being properly recycled.
  
  Hmmm...Maybe the Obama administration will include sodium silicate as one of the "options" discussed during the mandatory [...]
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  Posted: August 03, 2009, 8:53pm EDT
  

• Obama's Beer Party

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  Posted: July 31, 2009, 10:31am EDT
  

• No COPS Grant to ease Caledonia budget deficit

  Caledonia has been anxiously awaiting word from the Department of Justice on the status of a COPS grant application in the amount of $200,000 to close the gap on our $450,000 budget deficit for 2009.
  
  Word came today that we didn't make the cut. Vice President Joe Biden' [...]
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  Posted: July 28, 2009, 6:19pm EDT
  

• PG 30 Line 123 - THERE WILL BE A Government COMMITTEE that decides what treatments/benefits you get.

  Don't have time to read all 1018 pages of Obama's health care reform? How about this summary: Health Care Bill Summary
  
  Just a few of my many favorites:
  Page 59, lines 21-24
  Page 95, lines 8-18
  Page 110, lines 19-24 (if there's anything left in SS to take' [...]
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  Posted: July 27, 2009, 9:19pm EDT
  

• Caledonia School District meeting tonight

  There will be a general meeting of the Caledonia School District Steering Committee this Monday, July 27th, at 7:00pm at the Caledonia Eastside Community Center (6156 Douglas Ave).
  
  We will be discussing plans for an up-coming Petition Drive and other committee topics. If you have any questions, would [...]
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  Posted: July 27, 2009, 1:34pm EDT
  

• The Milwaukee Air Show

  In case you didn't go, here are some very amateur videos of the Air Force Thunderbirds and Aeroshell Aerobatics Team from the Milwaukee Air Show on Sunday. We listened to the simulcast radio show. God Bless America played during the final flyover by the F-16s - very cool!
  Hope you' [...]
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  Posted: July 27, 2009, 11:41am EDT
  

• The Obama Health Plan irony for one U.S. Senator?

  As Obama continues to hawk socialized medicine, the inevitable discussion has begun regarding at what point in patient care does government step in to play God and decide who lives or dies?
  
  James Lewis at The American Thinker debates the pros and cons of continued treatment for Senator Ted [...]
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  Posted: July 22, 2009, 10:08pm EDT
  

• The Domestic Tranquility Act of 2010

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  Posted: July 22, 2009, 9:49am EDT
  

• Kennedy Health Care

  This cartoon seems appropriate on the 40th anniversary of the drowning of Mary Jo Kopechne (may she rest in peace) via the negligence of Senator Ted Kennedy.
  
  from Grouchy Old Cripple [...]
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  Posted: July 20, 2009, 5:00pm EDT
  

• Rep. Paul Ryan discusses health care with Howard Dean on CNBC Squawk Box

  Some of the most interesting statements, for me, were Ryan's statement that the public plan costs will increase by 8% every year, and Dean's admission at the end of the video that really the only way there will be any savings is if EVERYONE is on the public plan. Well [...]
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  Posted: July 20, 2009, 1:31pm EDT
  

• New President for Caledonia's Park Commission

  Marla Wishau, wife of Trustee Lee Wishau, was elected last night to replace Brian Dey as President of the Park and Rec Commission. Dey resigned last week because of growing time requirements with the position since the Park Department saw a reduction in funding from $65,000 to $3,000. Dey also [...]
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  Posted: July 16, 2009, 11:15am EDT
  

• Your state senator doing you proud?

  With all the brouhaha focused on the "controversial" banners flying over the 4th of July Parade calling out elected officials Doyle, Lehman and Mason for raising taxes, a few comments really stand out for me.
  
  The (what can only be described as) stunning statement from State Senator John [...]
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  Posted: July 16, 2009, 7:35am EDT
  

• 是否是時間教中文對我們的孩子？(Is it time to teach Chinese to our children?)

  From Time Magazine:
  
  At $2.13 trillion, China's international reserves are more than enough to fund America's entire budget deficit next year, which the U.S. Treasury estimates will reach $1.3 trillion because of the government's massive stimulus spending. There is no direct correlation between these two numbers, but they highlight [...]
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  Posted: July 15, 2009, 9:15am EDT
  

• Patrick Cudahy fire caused by a military flare

  Story from JS Online. $16,000 reward. Wow, wonder if this was someone just fooling around after the holiday, or shot off intentionally to damage the facility. What a shame and loss for Patrick Cudahy and their employees. [...]
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  Posted: July 14, 2009, 5:18pm EDT
  

• Racine Unified planning to raise tax levy 12.13% !

  Caledonia resident and former school board candidate, John Leiber, has been monitoring budget numbers from Racine Unified as well as projected numbers for a Caledonia School District.
  
  This evening John attended the RUSD audit committee meeting.
  
  Here is his report:
  
  I just got back from the RUSD [...]
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  Posted: July 13, 2009, 9:10pm EDT
  

• Latest on Hwy G closings

  Thought I'd post this since I'm getting a number of hits through search engines looking for this information. Additionally, Hwy. G is closed east to Hwy V at least for this weekend. I'll continue to keep the link to the I-94 project closures in the right sidebar.
  
  From WISDOT:[...]
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  Posted: July 10, 2009, 10:28pm EDT
  

• Van Wanggaard announces candidacy for 21st District Senate seat

  While speaking to a standing room only crowd at Multi Products Co., County Supervisor Van Wanggaard announced his intention to run to represent the 21st Senate District in Wisconsin - this includes Caledonia. The seat is currently held by liberal Democrat John Lehman.
  
  Wanggaard was a [...]
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  Posted: July 09, 2009, 5:51pm EDT
  

• Be on the lookout for these three...

  I've seen this small doe and her two young fawns three times now since I took this picture at dawn on July 5th. Once heading toward 4 Mile Road from a field; another time completely stopped in the middle of Hwy. H between 4 and 5 Mile' [...]
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  Posted: July 09, 2009, 7:20am EDT
  

• Moment of silence for Vetrovec

  After President Coutts made the announcement, a moment of silence was observed at last night's Village Board meeting to honor the late Ken Vetrovec.
  
  Since both the Racine Post and Journal Times have covered the journalistic details of his fatal motorcyle accident, I'm going to attempt to [...]
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  Posted: July 07, 2009, 11:22am EDT
  

• Caledonia firefighters called to help

  Thanks to our Caledonia firefighters for their help with the Patrick Cudahy situation. Journal-Times story. [...]
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  Posted: July 06, 2009, 11:45am EDT
  

• An alternative to a 4th of July parade

  Although I love a parade as much as the next guy, Mr. CU and I opted for a change of pace this year. Since we anticipate the cost of just about everything we do, buy or use going up because of needless government spending, and since we weren't in a' [...]
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  Posted: July 05, 2009, 5:58pm EDT
  

• Stars and Stripes performed by the Caledonia High School Orchestra

  Caledonia, Michigan that is! Great job by this group of youngsters from across the pond.
  
  HOPE YOU HAVE A VERY HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!
  
  
  
  Courtesy of jdernest [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 3:46pm EDT
  

• Finance Committee approvals 2010 plow truck purchase

  Earlier this week, the Finance Committee (President Coutts and Trustee Wanggaard in attendance) approved a purchase scheduled for the 2010 capital budget for a Highway Department plow truck.
  
  Blaine Pfeffer, superintendent of the department, explained this would be a 2010 single axle truck/plow/sander with a 2009 exhaust system. The [...]
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  Posted: July 01, 2009, 10:54am EDT
  

• EPA suppresses report skeptical of global warming

  News report from CNET
  
  Senator Inhofe calls for inquiry into suppressed climate report
  
  The draft report from the National Center for Environmental Economics
  
  The American people are on the verge of having a "global warming bill" thrust upon them that will see energy prices [...]
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  Posted: June 30, 2009, 6:16pm EDT
  

• Gateway raises levy 4.5% despite Mason's recommendation

  I know I'm a couple days behind on this, but want to make sure everyone has seen this - at least once!
  
  Yes, Gateway raised their levy 4.5% in this economy, but even more amazing, IMHO, is the fact that State Rep Cory Mason was ' [...]
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  Posted: June 28, 2009, 8:26am EDT
  

• Obama Health Care

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  Posted: June 26, 2009, 7:38am EDT
  

• Congressman Paul Ryan discusses health care on GMA 6-25-09

  So let's see - the Democrat (Obama) proposal for health care gets a 3-hour informercial on ABC; the Republican reply gets 3 minutes.
  
  
  courtesy of Bostonian371
  
  My own little anecdote on socialized medicine:
  
  In the 1980s I spent some time in Vancouver, BC. Aside from [...]
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  Posted: June 25, 2009, 8:36am EDT
  

• Village bond rating holds steady at "A-1" for 2009 borrowing

  The Village Board voted last week to authorize the issuance of $1,000,000 in general obligation notes for the Village’s 2009 capital spending.
  
  Those expenditures include $400,000 for asphalt; $175,000 for a new ambulance; $122,000 for 5 squad cars; $167,000 for a Mack double axle dump, along with a [...]
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  Posted: June 23, 2009, 1:47pm EDT
  

• Administrative costs for a Caledonia School District

  Caledonia resident and former RUSD candidate, John Leiber, continues to attend both RUSD meetings and the CSD Steering Committee meetings.
  
  Leiber has recently done an analysis (below) of the administrative costs for school districts similar in size to the size projected for a Caledonia School District and presented it [...]
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  Posted: June 18, 2009, 8:15am EDT
  

• Should Caledonia pay for a KRM stop?

  The state budget recently passed by the State Assembly (I should say the State Assemby Democrats) includes a provision for KRM. To paraphrase: KRM commuter train will stop in the cities of Kenosha, Racine and Milwaukee and will be funded by an $18 car rental fee. Municipalities in Racine or [...]
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  Posted: June 16, 2009, 2:58pm EDT
  

• "The Party of Know" greets Obama in Packerland

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  Posted: June 14, 2009, 6:41am EDT
  

• Who, What or Where?

  UPDATED: gopfolk got another one:
  I knew that I knew this one...just so happens that my wife and I were in Port Washington yesterday and I sought this out...sure enough the prop was located in the Port Washington Marina and was from the SS Badger!
  
  The propeller measures 13'' [...]
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  Posted: June 12, 2009, 8:17am EDT
  

• Survery results: NO to KRM, Unelected RTA

  For Immediate Release: Contact: Deb Jordahl (877) 707-5571
  June 8, 2009
  
  Voters Oppose KRM When They Know the Facts
  
  A survey commissioned for the Wisconsin Club for Growth and the Independent Business Association of Wisconsin (IBAW) found that after voters in Southeastern Wisconsin were informed [...]
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  Posted: June 09, 2009, 9:29am EDT
  

• Lehman and Vos respond to Caledonia resolution

  As you're probably aware, our Caledonia Village Board recently adopted a resolution opposing the proposed 5.5% levy increase (since reduced to 4.5%)and 3.25% salary increases in the Gateway Technical College 2010 budget.
  
  That resolution was sent to both our state Legislators, Senator John Lehman and Representative Robin' [...]
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  Posted: June 08, 2009, 10:54am EDT
  

• Sooweee piggy piggy piggy!

  As the State Legislature begins debating the budget passed by the Joint Finance Committee, below are some of the "earmarks" included in that budget. As you'll notice, most of them are going to districts represented by Democrats since they control everything.
  
  So, the next time you hear whining' [...]
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  Posted: June 07, 2009, 11:10am EDT
  

• Obama Apology Tour

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  Posted: June 05, 2009, 1:12pm EDT
  

• NO stimulus money for Caledonia

  Yesterday I gave you the good news about a new company and some slight easing of commercial development regulations, now it’s time for the bad news.
  
  Caledonia will be receiving zip, zero, nada in stimulus money. Why? Because there are no shovel ready/existing projects. Why are there no [...]
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  Posted: June 03, 2009, 3:25pm EDT
  

• A new company and a restriction lifted...has there been a sudden chill in the underworld?

  Richard Ehmcke, a Franksville resident, received unanimous board approval for a new construction concept plan at this evening’s board meeting. This opens the door for his small company, Precision Door Drive, to move to the Caledonia Industrial Park from Kenosha where they will build on a little more than an [...]
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  Posted: June 03, 2009, 11:35pm EDT
  

• Where is it?

  I've been waiting, but apparently the much maligned global warming has not yet made it to my neighborhood. Anyone care to tell me when I can expect it so I can finally turn off the heat pump? After all, it is June!' [...]
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  Posted: June 02, 2009, 12:23pm EDT
  

• A letter to Senator John Lehman

  Fred at Real Debate Wisconsin has sent a letter to Senator John Lehman (D) who represents Caledonia in the state legislature. Fred's letter summarizes many of the outrageous tax increases for which Lehman voted.
  
  But there's one vote a number of people have overlooked that primarily affects the [...]
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  Posted: May 29, 2009, 11:41am EDT
  

• A letter to Senator John Lehman

  Fred at Real Debate Wisconsin has sent a letter to Senator John Lehman (D) who represents Caledonia in the state legislature. Fred's letter summarizes many of the outrageous tax increases for which Lehman voted.
  
  But there's one vote a number of people have overlooked that primarily affects the [...]
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  Posted: May 29, 2009, 11:41am EDT
  

• "Sonya"

  
  H/T Dave W [...]
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  Posted: May 29, 2009, 9:11am EDT
  

• A public service announcement...

  ...courtesy of the Oak Creek Fire Department.
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  Posted: May 26, 2009, 11:00am EDT
  

• Tribute to the fallen

  
  Courtesy of bbccentrallake [...]
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  Posted: May 25, 2009, 9:35am EDT
  

• Tribute to the fallen

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  Posted: May 25, 2009, 9:35am EDT
  

• How do I cash in on this?

  $60,631.90How Much is Your Site Worth?
  
  The folks over at JT IRREGULARS have found this fun little website appraisal tool. In all honesty, when looking at the stats used for my blog, some of the results seem a little off, so I'm obviously grossly overappraised for my' [...]
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  Posted: May 22, 2009, 10:14pm EDT
  

• Who, What or Where?

  harmonica's guess on this one is correct.
  St. John's Chapel at DeKoven?
  
  Reading about the city's proposed historic district on the south side reminded me of the DeKoven Foundation. I don't know if these buildings by themselves have a historic designation - they very well may - but it [...]
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  Posted: May 22, 2009, 10:36am EDT
  

• Trustees adopt resolution opposing Gateway property tax/salary increase

  Updated: Gateway reduces property tax levy...while cutting public safety training. This J-T article does not mention this, but apparently the Gateway Board has cut an intern program for firefighters. Caledonia voluntarily hosts the program (receiving no funds) that helps train future firefighters for eventual placement in other communities. This [...]
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  Posted: May 20, 2009, 11:08pm EDT
  

• Trustees will take up resolution opposing Gateway property tax increase

  Trustee Kevin Wanggaard will be presenting the following resolution at Tuesday evening's Village Board meeting. The meeting will be at 7:00 PM on 5-19-09 at the East Side Community Center.
  
  RESOLUTION 2009-10
  
  A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE GATEWAY TECHNICAL COLLEGE’S DISTRICTS PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX RATE INCREASE
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  Posted: May 17, 2009, 10:15am EDT
  

• J-Wax and Becker quid pro quo deal Part 2

  UPDATED: Fellow blogger The Underground Conservative discussed this "Sweetheart Deal" as well with links to Milwaukee talk show hosts Mark Belling's podcast on the issue and Charlie Sykes blog post.
  
  _____________________________________________
  Dustin Block at Racine Post has done a great job in following up on his' [...]
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  Posted: May 17, 2009, 9:27am EDT
  

• The future of car dealerships?

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  Posted: May 15, 2009, 10:01pm EDT
  

• Gateway Technical Board and RTAs - two peas in a pod

  After attending the Gateway Technical College public hearing on their 2010 budget Monday night (presented by an unelected, unaccountable board) the idea of an unaccountable RTA with taxing authority becomes an even scarier prospect.
  
  A representative for the Gateway board presented the budget, then public comment was taken. There [...]
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  Posted: May 13, 2009, 11:36am EDT
  

• Gateway Technical Board and RTAs - two peas in a pod

  After attending the Gateway Technical College public hearing on their 2010 budget Monday night (presented by an unelected, unaccountable board) the idea of an accountable RTA with taxing authority becomes an even scarier prospect.
  
  A representative for the Gateway board presented the budget, then public comment was taken. There [...]
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  Posted: May 13, 2009, 11:36am EDT
  

• Reps. Vos and Colon discuss the state budget deficit with Mike Gousha

  In case you missed State Rep. Robin Vos (R-Caledonia) on Mike Gousha last Sunday.
  
  
  There is mention made of additional cuts to shared revenue to municipalities, which would further impact Caledonia's shortfalls. I don't have the exact figure for 2009, but Caledonia has been receiving in the area [...]
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  Posted: May 12, 2009, 7:26am EDT
  

• Want to show your support for a Caledonia School District?

  The Caledonia School District Steering Committee is now accepting pre-orders for yard signs supporting an independent school distict. There is currently a very limited supply, but they will be ordering more as needed. The committee is asking for a $6.00 donation for each sign.
  
  The Steering Committee is meeting [...]
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  Posted: May 10, 2009, 10:19pm EDT
  

• New Mexican currency

  H/T Kat M [...]
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  Posted: May 09, 2009, 9:43am EDT
  

• I'm assuming most of my readers also ...

  I'm assuming most of my readers also check out Racine Post on a regular basis. In case you don't, I'd like to draw attention to a very interesting piece by Dustin Block.
  
  In a nutshell, the J-Wax Wright-designed administrative buildings are now tax-exempt as will be the new' [...]
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  Posted: May 08, 2009, 8:01pm EDT
  

• Who, What or Where?

  gopfolk got this one:
  
  What you have there is the SS Arthur M. Anderson...best know for being the very last ship to be in contact with the Edmund Fitzgerald.
  
  Arthur M. Anderson
  
  The Anderson also, at the urging of the Coast Guard, was the first ship [...]
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  Posted: May 05, 2009, 8:31am EDT
  

• Who, What or Where?

  (click to enlarge)
  
  This photo contains something of historic interest relating to the Great Lakes. There might be more than one answer, but I'm looking for something very specific.
  
  What is of historic significance in this photo? 5 points' [...]
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  Posted: May 05, 2009, 8:31am EDT