By Chris Thompson The neighborly thing to do before ripping a farmer’s land out from under him through eminent domain would be to make him an official offer for the property It would not have taken much for someone from the city of Oak Creek to approach Earl Giefer with an offer. A simple, “We …
Monthly Archive: May 2010
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May
31
Is solar really going to save us?
The solar industry has been getting some big boosts lately — the most notable of which was a visit from President Barack Obama himself. Obama was in Fremont, Calif., today lauding solar panel manufacturing and the promise the industry shows for the U.S. economy. The president toured a California manufacturer that received $535 million of …
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May
31
State panel dismisses family’s wind farm complaint
By Paul Snyder A family seeking payback for health, business and property losses allegedly caused by a wind farm suffered a setback Thursday when the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin rejected the complaint. PSC Chairman Eric Callisto said the commission is not the proper forum for personal injury claims and said Ann and Jason Wirtz, …
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May
31
Oak Creek may back down on eminent domain of farmland
By MARK SCHAAF In the wake of staunch opposition, Oak Creek Mayor Dick Bolender today said he would urge the Common Council to drop plans to use its eminent domain powers to acquire land owned by a 94-year-old farmer. Earl Giefer’s family has said they have no interest in selling the farm at 10523 S. …
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