š± How would a 50-year Shoop Park lease change Racineās lakefront?
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In today's newsletter:
- How would a 50-year Shoop Park lease change Racineās lakefront?
- Racineās Nick Williams just took a big step toward the majors.
Today's riddle: Where do lizards go when their tails fall off? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Mostly sunny; hot, more humid, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Tuesday: Sunny, hot and humid, temps: high: 93, low: 73.
- Wednesday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 91 and low of 69 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Racine weighs 50-year Shoop Park golf deal before final lease is public (racinecountyeye.com) ā Racine officials are set to debate a 50āyear private operating deal for Shoop Park Golf Course that could reshape public access, pricing, and shoreline protection at a cityāowned lakefront gem. The proposal includes a $1.96 million payment toward the new King Center, at least $10 million in course and bluff upgrades, and capped green fees for Racine residents, but key lease and access details remain unresolved. 
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ā¢ Pair Of Spartan Baseball Players Drafted In MLB Draft Sunday - Michigan State University Athletics (msuspartans.com) ā Racine native Nick Williams has been drafted by the Washington Nationals in the 10th round after a standout baseball career at Michigan State. The left fielder, who hit .333 this season and earned a team offensive award, played three seasons for the Spartans after junior college and now becomes one of several recent MSU players to reach the MLB draft. Ā Ā Ā
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Mount Pleasant Village Meetings Village Hall > Room B114 (Ebe Auditorium) - 8811 Campus Drive Mount Pleasant WI 53406
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Mount Pleasant Village Meetings Village Hall > Room B114 (Ebe Auditorium) - 8811 Campus Drive Mount Pleasant WI 53406
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Continuous Improvement Roundtable (4 of 6)
Racine Area Mfr-Commerce Inc Poclain 1300 Grandview Parkway Sturtevant
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MEMBER EVENT: Cigar Dinner
Racine Area Mfr-Commerce Inc 300 5th St, Racine, WI 53403
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MEMBER EVENT: Racine Farmers Market on the Lake
Racine Area Mfr-Commerce Inc Festival Park 5 Fifth St. Racine
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Committee of the Whole ā
Mount Pleasant Village Hall, 8811 Campus Dr, Mt Pleasant
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Village Board ā
Mount Pleasant Village Meetings Village Hall > Room B114 (Ebe Auditorium) - 8811 Campus Drive Mount Pleasant WI 53406
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MEMBER EVENT: Bright Futures Summer Festival
Racine Area Mfr-Commerce Inc Festival Park 5 Fifth St, Racine, WI 53403
4:00 pm -
Continuous Improvement Roundtable (4 of 6)
Racine Area Mfr-Commerce Inc Poclain 1300 Grandview Parkway Sturtevant
9:00 am -
MEMBER EVENT: Cigar Dinner
Racine Area Mfr-Commerce Inc 300 5th St, Racine, WI 53403
5:00 pm
Monday July 13
Wednesday July 15
Thursday July 16
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My intention is to inspire others with positive quotes and statements. Have a safe and happy weekend to one and all. (Nextdoor 2nd District - Racine) - Looking for someone to take a look at my motion lights on my garage..
Had new siding put in.. worked before not working now. Garage has power to it. Door and interior lights work. Thanks! (Nextdoor Melvin/Lombard/St Clair)
- Great Northern Corporation posted a job opening for Forklift Operator in Racine. Apply here.
- Medxcel Facilities Management, LLC posted a job opening for Powerplant Operator II Licensed in Racine. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Racine here.
š Nearby News
Mount Pleasant
- Racine Amateur Championship: Kuiper takes 4 shot lead going into final round (racinecountyeye.com)
Caledonia
- Horses struck in Caledonia by Amtrak train (wtmj.com)
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