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Feb

Join Us For These Outstanding March Events at the Kenosha Civil War Museum

News - Events
Submitted by Civil WarTheatre on FaceBook

On Saturday, March 27, at 1:00pm, the Civil War Museum presents a lecture entitled "On the Authority of the Lord God Almighty" The True Story of Mary Ann Ball Bickerdyke by Professor Betsy Estilow of Hood College, Frederick, Maryland. One of the best known nurses during the Civil War, Galesburg, Illinois, native Mary Ann Bickerdyke became a legend in the armies of Grant and Sherman. Numerous colorful stories have been told of her exploits and her lack of respect for rules and regulations. She later wrote of her services, "I served for four years. I was in 19 hard-fought battles. I did the work of one and tried to do it well." Ms. Estilow's lecture will separate the myths from the truths of Mother Bickerdyke and explore the life of this amazing woman. This is a free lecture sponsored by The Milwaukee Civil War Round Table and Iron Brigade Association. Prior registration is not required. Mary Ann Bickerdyke
Last Updated on Monday, 08 February 2010 11:53
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Feb

Kenosha Rotary Club to help victims of the Haiti earthquake

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Submitted by Kenosha Rotary

Kenosha, Wisconsin, February 3, 2010: The Kenosha Rotary Club will be assisting the victims of the Haiti earthquake by supplying internationally recognized shelterboxes. Each shelterbox consists of a tough green plastic box containing a 10-person tent, thermal blankets, mosquito nets, a multi-fuel stove, cooking utensils, water purification kit and containers, a basic tool kit, children activity kits. Each shelterbox is capable of providing warmth and comfort for a minimum of six months and can be sponsored for $1000.00. For detailed information on the shelterbox program and other information, please visit http://shelterbox.org or http://www.kenosharotary.org.

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Feb

Upgrades to DK include Twitter, Facebook, mobile and toolbar support

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Submitted by John Nordquist

We have updated DailyKenoshan.com to be mobile compatible. Now you can access DK direct from your web-enabled cell phone. Also, DK is not automatically updating to Twitter and our new Facebook Fan Page. You probobly already see the new toolbar at the bottom. If anything does not work, just let me know. Thank you!
Last Updated on Monday, 08 February 2010 11:50

Feb

Jobless numbers don't reflect real jobless counts

News - Government
Submitted by John Nordquist

The U.S. jobless rate has droopped to 9.7%, according the the Department of Labor. With a net loss of 20,000 jobs last month, mostly in construction, the net loss is still less than any of the previous 12 months. Our unemployment at less than 10% is a benchmark the Obama administration has been waiting on to indicate recovery is near. The sad news, however, is that the numbers both reveal and conseal a lot. The Department of Labor reports only the number of people receiving unemployment insurance benefits in each state. Absent from the 9,7% are the growing number of unemployed who have exhausted their benefit and are not collecting.
Last Updated on Saturday, 06 February 2010 00:00
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Feb

53rd Annual Band-O-Rama this weekend

News - Schools
Submitted by John Nordquist

The Kenosha Unified School District's 53rd annual Band-O-Rama will be presented on Sat. February 6 and Sun. February 7, showcasing over 1700 students from Kenosha Unified’s elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and charter schools. General admission tickets are $5.00 and may be purchased in advance in the Department of Fine Arts office at the Educational Support Center, 3600 – 52nd Street between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. Monday through Friday. The two programs are identical.

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Feb

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Submitted by John Nordquist

Playing for Change is a multimedia movement created to inspire, connect, and bring peace to the world through music. The idea for this project arose from a common belief that music has the power to break down boundaries and overcome distances between people. No matter whether people come from different geographic, political, economic, spiritual or ideological backgrounds, music has the universal power to transcend and unite us as one human race. And with this truth firmly fixed in our minds, we set out to share it with the world.
Last Updated on Monday, 08 February 2010 11:30
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Feb

Small Fire Extinguished at WE Energies Power Plant in Pleasant Prairie

News - Law & Order
Submitted by Village of Pleasant Prairie

Earlier this morning, the Village of Pleasant Prairie Police and Fire & Rescue departments were notified of a small fire at the WE Energies Power Plant in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. Reports were that the fire was contained within a dust collector and extinguished by the power plant’s internal fire suppression system. Village Fire & Rescue crews are on site to confirm that fire has been extinguished and that it has not spread to other areas. No reports of injuries have been received. Upon completion of their investigation, the department will issue a follow-up press release.

Last Updated on Friday, 05 February 2010 12:02

Feb

KUSD STUDENTS WIN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY COMPETITION

News - Schools
Submitted by KUSD Press Release

Two Kenosha Unified School District students were the winners of the 16th Annual ‘Technicians of Tomorrow Automotive Technology Competition’. The finals were held Wednesday, Feb. 3 at Gateway Technical College’s Horizon Center. Receiving top honors were Jayson De Cesaro from Tremper High School, and Brent Tate from Bradford High School. They were among a total of ten finalists in the competition that began with 85 other students. The other high schools participating in the finals were Arrowhead, Grafton, Harford, and Mukwonago.
Last Updated on Thursday, 04 February 2010 12:24
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