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August 17, 2010

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CRP signup process has begun Full Story

VHS virus not present in Wisconsin waters, reports 2010 DNR tests

The potentially deadly VHS fish virus did not spread to any inland Wisconsin waters that were tested for the virus in 2010, according to state fisheries officials. Full Story

Fatalities from falls surpass car crashes in Wisconsin

State health officials reported Aug. 10 that deaths from falls have surpassed both motor vehicle crashes and suicide as the most common cause of injury-related deaths in Wisconsin. Full Story

Deadline for CRP sign-up is Aug. 27

The USDA’s Wisconsin Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that a general sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) began Aug. 2, and will continue through Aug. 27, 2010. Full Story

Potter informs Adell of SCEDC economic development efforts

ADELL – Jessica Potter, community development and research specialist, appeared at the Village Board meeting to explain goals and activities of the Sheboygan County Economic Development Corp Full Story

Neighbors

Announcing Lakeshore Chorale auditions Aug. 17

The Lakeshore Chorale will be holding auditions for its adult choir from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, at First United Lutheran Church, 2401 Kohler Memorial Drive, Sheboygan. Full Story

Auditions being scheduled for Lakeshore Youth Chorale

The Lakeshore Youth Chorale will be holding fall auditions for its 2010-11 season for students ages 7 through 18. Full Story

BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE: September-December 2010

The Eastern Shores Library System Bookmobile begins its fall schedule Sept. 1. Full Story

Keep health and safety in mind while enjoying summer activities

With the PGA Championship come many new visitors to our community. Full Story

Kaplan University announces summer online graduates

Kaplan University celebrated the graduation of its summer 2010 class during a live ceremony on Aug. 7 in Chicago. Harold Ford Jr., a former U.S. Full Story

Opinion

Perspective Cartoon

Full Story

Council right on rail, wrong on 23

IT WAS A SPLIT decision for the Plymouth City Council last week on important transportation issues. Full Story

SHADES OF GREEN: Climate disruption

There continues to be a good deal of casual skepticism about global warming among ordinary people and writers alike. Full Story

Gubernatorial candidates need to state positions on health issues
STATE CAPITOL NEWSLETTER:

The leading Republican gubernatorial candidates say they are opposed to the health-care reform act recently passed by the Democratic Congress and signed by President Obama. Full Story

Calendar

CALENDAR

CALENDAR ITEMS MAY BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO: reply@plymouth-review.com DEADLINES: REVIEW-NOON- MON B Full Story

Police & Court

Sheriff’s Report – Aug. 11

Three of the four passengers in a car were injured in a single-car accident Aug. 7 at about 5:50 a.m. The accident occurred on State 23 and County TT in Sheboygan Falls. Full Story

Circuit Court Report – Aug. 11

The following persons either stipulated to the indicated charge or had their cases heard in Sheboygan County Circuit Court. All information is taken from case documents. Full Story

Sheriff’s Report – Aug. 16

A search warrant was executed by the Sheriff’s Department Aug. 10 for a residence at 233 Carroll Street in Random Lake. Full Story

Circuit Court Report – Aug. 16

The following persons either stipulated to the indicated charge or had their cases heard in Sheboygan County Circuit Court. All information is taken from case documents. Full Story

Sports

Bunker penalty costs Johnson dearly

HAVEN – “I guess it’s very unfortunate. I guess the only worse thing that could’ve happened is if I made that putt on the last hole. Full Story

Rathsack, Rhude All-EWC first team again

Seniors Jake Rathsack and Greg Rhude of Plymouth were voted to the All-Eastern Wisconsin Conference baseball first team for the second straight season by the league coaches. Full Story

DNR duck-banding demonstration Aug. 20

The local Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wildlife staff will be conducting a duck-banding demonstration Friday for interested youths and adults. Full Story

Gift of Life softball tourney Aug. 27-29

The annual Plymouth Gift of Life Benefit Softball Tournament will celebrate its 20th anniversary Aug. 27-29. Full Story

Kaymer wins thrilling PGA Championship

HAVEN – The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat marked an incredible finish in the PGA Championship Sunday at Whistling Straits. Full Story

Obituaries

MARY LOU DEKKER

Mary Lou Dekker, age 80, of 204 W. First St., Waldo, Wis., passed away peacefully Thursday evening, Aug. 12, 2010 at St. Full Story

Obituary Notices 8-13

Frederick F. Fioto, 88, of 916 Huron Ave., Sheboygan, died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2010. Ballhorn Funeral Chapels, Sheboygan. Full Story

Obituary notices 8-16

Owen Bizzell Jr., 74, of Sheboygan Falls died Friday, Aug. 13, 2010. Wenig Funeral Home, Sheboygan Falls. Full Story

SHARON M. (WOLF) PETERSEN

Sharon M. Petersen, age 77, of Bishop Avenue in Plymouth, died peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010, at Sharon Richardson Community Hospice following her struggle with cancer. Full Story

FRANCES (REIHMAN) ROHLFFS

Frances “Frankie” Rolfs, age 87, formerly of 833 Ann Court, Plymouth WI 53073, passed away early Tuesday morning, Aug. 10, 2010, at the Aurora Medical Center in Oconomowoc. Full Story