Roman Olecki of Milwaukee casts into the Idle Isel channel on May 9 for a repeat of a crappie run he hooked onto a week earlier that resulted in "a really good Friday night fish fry."
Roman Olecki of Milwaukee casts into the Idle Isel channel on May 9 for a repeat of a crappie run he hooked onto a week earlier that resulted in "a really good Friday night fish fry."
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Shoppers stop by the New Berlin Junior Women's Club annual Hamging Basket and Flower Sale at the North Shore Bank on May 10. The Club will be selling again during the Memorial Day weekend.
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Shoppers stop by the New Berlin Junior Women's Club annual Hamging Basket and Flower Sale at the North Shore Bank on May 10. The Club will be selling again during the Memorial Day weekend.
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Muskego's mayors gathered for a May 2 portrait unveiling of recent mayors include (left) current Mayor Kathy Chiaverotti, Donald E. Weiselman 1968-70, Mark Slocumb 2002-05, Dave DeAngelis 1993-2002, Wayne Salentine 1982-93, and John Johnson 2006-11.
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Grandsons Zach (left), Ben and Nicholas Johnson help John Johnson uncover his portait during an unveiling of portaits of former mayors Mark Slocumb, Charles Damaske and Johnson during a ceremony on May 2.
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Granddaughter Tye Slocumb helps former Mayor Mark Slocumb uncover his portait in Muskego City Hall, one of three portaits of former Mayors unveiled in a May 2 ceremony.
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Jon Carter of Team New Berlin receives congratulations from his father, Jeff, after coming in second during the 30M slalom during the Special Olympics competition at Muskego High School on May 4.
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Demetrius Jackson, representing the Franklin team, threw the "javelin" 19 feet, 5 inches during the Special Olympics competition held at Muskego High School on May 4.
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Athletes representing Greenfield and Franklin participate in the Special Olympics opening ceremonies including the torch lighting and a parade around the track at Muskego High School on May 4.
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Collin Revolinski of Team Elmbrook threw the "javelin" 6 feet, 7 inches during a Special Olympics competition at Muskego High School on May 4.
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Amber Bucholz and 103 other Reagan Elementary School fifth grader cross the school's stage to receive congratulations during the class' DARE Graduation ceremony on April 25.
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Officer Steve Dodson speaks to his DARE students during the Reagan Elementary School DARE Graduation ceremony on April 25.
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The rain stopped and the skies cleared just in time for Lakeview School's annual Jump Rope for Heart on April 26. Lakeview is the top fund-raising school in Racine county for the past 11 years, including more than $12,000 raised from last year's event.
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Student fans look on during a talent show at Ronald Reagan Elementary School on April 19.
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A flooded farm field under threatening skies near the intersection of Calhoun Road and Salentine Drive in New Berlin on April 19 as heavy spring rains delay the planting of spring crops.
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Bill Landgraf of New Berlin walks head into the wind to Ronald Reagan Elementary School on April 19 as heavy winds, rain, and snow showers blew through the area.
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Jim Frayen (left), vice president of Manhard Consulting, an engineering firm, talks with Jennifer Statza of New Berlin and Bob Morvak of New Berlin, who lives within a block of the proposed development, during an informational meeting for the development of a Walmart on Greenfield Avenue just east of Moreland Road at the Brookfield Siutes Hotel on April 11.
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Neighbors First New Berlin hosted an informational meeting the same night and at the Brookfield Suites Hotel as the public informational meeting on April 11 for the proposed Walmart development.
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Jake McDowell, 8, tried his hand at Frog Hop during the Ronald Reagan Elementary School Boy Scout Pack 41 Family Carnival on April 12.
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John Steffens reads with his children Bailey and Cole. Cole assisted his father my calling 911 when Bailey was choking.
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Cole Steffens gives his sister Bailey a smooch while reading a book with their dad John Steffens.
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Camp Leader Amber Mueller (left), Carley Miller, 7, Sydney Miller, 9 and Grace Mayes, 10 (left), play the card game "Apples to Apples" while attending Muskego Park and Recreation Department's School's Out Drop Off Camp in the Muskego Old Town Hall on April 3.
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Alumni of the New Berlin Citizens Police Academy test their skills during a use of force exercise at Waukesha County Technical College on March 28.
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Don Barker of New Berlin tests his law enforcement skills with other alumni of the New Berlin Citizens Police Academyin a use of force simulation exercise at Waukesha County Technical College on March 28.
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A Guitar Hero section leads Elmwood School students sing "Eye of the Tiger" during Destination Rock n' Roll, a musical performance during the school's Fine Arts Night on March 26.
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"I'm just waiting for the phone call," New Berlin Alderman Dave Ament said to supporters at the New Berlin VFW Post as the last of the district results came in for the mayoral election that indicated Ament upset incumbent Mayor Jack Chiovatero on April 2.
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Michael Lawrence of New Berlin photographs his kids Harper, 3 (left) and and Henry, 1, with the Easter Bunny during the Breakfast with the Bunny on March 23 hosted by the New Berlin Junior Women's Club to raise funds for their work in the community.
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Volunteer Erika Wilcox, 10, paints bunny whiskers and a nose on Ocean Goetzke, 8, during Breakfast with the Bunny hosted by the New Berlin Junior Woman's Club on March 23.
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Lauren Munson, 7, of Muskego collects eggs hidden in the snow during the Community Easter Egg Hunt at Heratige Presbyterian Church on March 23. The annual event highlights how the church celebrates the season with the community and includes a lunch and songs and stories about Easter.
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Dillon Herling, 4, investigates the contents of his eggs after the hunt at Heritage Presbyterian Church on March 23.
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Brookfield East Sophmore Trace Carrasco paces a hallway as he rehearses his entry in the Radio catagory during the Muskego High School Invitational Forensics Tournament that drew entrants from 22 high schools to the March 16 competition.
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Mitchell Swing and other soloists perform with the New Berlin Eisenhower Middle School Jazz Ensemble during Jazz Night at the school on March 12 that featured music, food and prizes to raise funds for a scholarship program.
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Keith (right), Audrey and Ben (back) Crosby browse raffle items during the New Berlin Eisenhower Middle and High School Jazz Night at the school on March 12 that featured music, food and prizes to raise funds for a scholarship program.
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Jack Jorgenson, 5, checks a sample in Olivia Tiedeman's (left) exhibit on Rocks and Minerals during the Tess Corners Elementary School Science Fair on March 8. More than 125 students participated in this year's Science Fair for kindergarten through fourth grade students.
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Kelly Rember and Michael Petfalski (center) watch a presentation on Type 1 Diabetes in a Tess Corners Elementary School Science Fair exhibit by sister Izzy (left) and Sophia Veit during interviews on March 8. More than 125 students participated in this year's Science Fair for kindergarten through fourth grade students.
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New Berlin Alderman Dave Ament (left) and Mayor Jack Chiovatero listen to a moderator's question during a candidate forum at New Berlin West High School on March 9.
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Mayor Jack Chiovatero in debate with New Berlin Alderman Dave Ament during a mayoral candidates forum at New Berlin West High School on March 9.
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New Berlin Alderman Dave Ament (left) and Mayor Jack Chiovatero debate during a mayorial candidates forum at New Berlin West High School on March 9.
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Peter( Scott Ziolecki, left), Susan (Savannah Schleicher), the Lion (Brooklyn DiPietrantonio), Edmund (Joey Radish) and Lucy (Jenelle Rolli) rehearse “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” to be presented by TAP for Children’s Playhouse at the New Berlin West Performing Arts Center, 18695 W. Cleveland Ave., to be performed at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. March 15 and 2 p.m. March 16 and 17.
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Edmund (Joey Radish, left center) and the Lion (Brooklyn DiPietrantonio) rehearse “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” to be presented by TAP for Children’s Playhouse at the New Berlin West Performing Arts Center, 18695 W. Cleveland Ave., to be performed at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. March 15 and 2 p.m. March 16 and 17.
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The week's snowstorm filled the Calhoun Park slopes with fresh opportunities for Ben Anderson, 6, of Hartland to gain some air off a jump on the park's slopes on March. 2.
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Fourty-six racers pounded out of the start of the first Prospect Lions' Snowshoe Race at Malone Park on March 1.
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Fourty-six racers pounded out of the start of the first Prospect Lions' Snowshoe Race at Malone Park on March 1.
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Fourty-six racers rounded Malone Park in the first Prospect Lions' Snowshoe Race at Malone Park on March 1.
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Amy Helminski (right) of Advanced Physical Therapy fields questions from New Berlin West students during a Job Fair on Feb. 20. The Job Fair offered business and career information to stdeunts during the day, then opened to adults during the evening.
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Robb Krahn (center) of Donovan and Jorgenson talks with New Berlin West students during a Job Fair on Feb. 20. The Job Fair offered business and career information to stdeunts during the day, then opened to adults during the evening.
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The former Parkland Mall site was planted with evergreens in order to change its use from commerical to agricultural use.
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The former Parkland Mall site was planted with evergreens in order to change its use from commerical to agricultural use.
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Members of the New Berlin Synquettes 11 and 12 Intermediate team perform during an Invitational Syncro Swim competition at Whitman School on Feb. 23.
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Miss Dorothy Brown (Leah Henriksen) and Mr. Graydon (Eric Pillar) break into song in fromt of Millie (Ashley Patin) in "Thoroughly Modern Millie" set for the Muskego Performing Arts Center stage with show dates of Feb. 21, 22 and 23 at 7 p.m., and 2 pm on Feb. 24.
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One of the dance numbers from "Thoroughly Modern Millie" set for the Muskego Performing Arts Center stage with show dates of Feb. 21, 22and 23 at 7 p.m., and 2 pm on Feb. 24.
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Dorothy (Samantha Kent, right) and the Scarecrow (Max Mainwood) make their way through the forrest where they discover the Tin Man (Zach Olson) during the Eisenhower High School production of "The Wizard of Oz" set for the stage on Feb. 21, 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m., and 2 p.m. Feb. 24.
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Dorothy (Samantha Kent, right) and the Scarecrow (Max Mainwood) meet on the Yellow Brick Road in the Eisenhower High School production of "The Wizard of Oz" set for the stage on Feb. 21, 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m., and 2 p.m. Feb. 24.
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A banner hangs on the front of the Salentine Buick automobile delaership recognizing its 90 years of business.
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Jess Shaw, and her daughter Emily, 2, watch a multi-media presentation as part an Ash Wednesday service by Lakepoint Church in the Old Town Hall Building on the Muskego Settlement Center on Feb. 13.
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Ryan Wachholz retrieves a ball from the snow stolen by Tahoe, his foursome's team mascot on Feb. 9 as they take part in the 2012 Muskego Water Bugs Charity Ice Golf Classic held on Schubring Bay on Little Muskego Lake.
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Golfers attempt to reach the pin during the 2012 Water Bugs Charity Ice Golf Classic on Feb. 9. Approximately 50 golfers made it out to Schubring Bay on Little Muskego Lake to take part in the 5th annual fund raiser for the water ski team.
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Ben Horn of Mukwonago tees off on the first hole at the Muskego Water Bugs Charity Golf Classic on Feb. 9. The outing is an annual fund raiser to benefit the water ski team.
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Artist-in-Residence Randy Peterson sets studio microphones to record the Poplar Creek Elementary School third grade's song they created about Sports on Feb. 7.
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Poplar Creek Elementary School third grader rehearse the song about Sports they created with Artist-in-Residence Randy Peterson.
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Artist-in-Residence Randy Peterson checks a segments of the third grade's song about sports before recording a final take on Feb. 7.
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Dracula (Christian Kloth) rises from his coffin to confront Mina (Annaleise Pospyhalla) in the New Berlin West production of "Bram Stoker's Dracula" set for the New Berlin West Performing Arts Center stage on Feb. 8 and 9 at 7 p.m.
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Mina (Annaleise Pospyhalla) finds garlic circling the coffin of Dracula in the New Berlin West production of "Bram Stoker's Dracula set for the stage on Feb. 8 and 9 at 7 p.m.
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Jaime Bohte takes something of a scientific approach to sample and score the nine different entries to the Second Annual Chili Throw Down hosted by the New Berlin Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau at the New Berlin Community Center on Feb. 1.
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New Berlin Chamber of Commerce President Kim Dort samples one of the nine different entries to the Second Annual Chili Throw Down hosted by the New Berlin Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau at the New Berlin Community Center on Feb. 1.
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Aidan Blenker rolls to a stop in the center of the rink as Tess Corners School fourth graders wheel about during a two-week roller skating unit in their physical education class on Jan. 31.
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Ben Rader laces up skates as he and fellow fourth graders get ready to roll about the Tess Corners Schoo gyml during a two-week roller skating unit in their physical education class on Jan. 31.
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Sisters Nicole (left) and Natalie Moser shared the duty of pinning a police chief shield on their father Craig Moser who was promoted to be the fifth leader in the history of the Muskego Police Department during a swearing in ceremony on Jan. 24.
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Olivia Rozeski pins a lieutenant's shield on her father James Rozeski during a swearing in ceremony on Jan. 24. Rozeski was promoted from sergeant to lieutenant of the Muskego Police Department.
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John Przybysz of New Berlin his niece Rebecca Prybysz, 7, ice fish for trout in the Calhoun Park pond Jan. 26. High temperatures reached the upper 20's Saturday.
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John Przybysz of New Berlin his niece Rebecca Prybysz, 7, ice fish for trout in the Calhoun Park pond Jan. 26. High temperatures reached the upper 20's Saturday.
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Don Lee of Traffic Analysis & Design (left) describes the traffic flow projections for the proposed Walmart Super Center on Greenfield Avenue just east of Moreland Road in New Berlin to Brookfield Mayor Steve Ponto and Dee McDonald (right) during an informational meeting that drew both New Berlin and Brookfield residents to Reagan Elementary on Jan 23.
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Dee McDonald (right) of New Berlin asks Don Lee of Trafic Analysis & Design about traffic flow projections for the proposed Walmart Super Center on Greenfield Avenue just east of Moreland Road in New Berlin during an informational meeting that drew both New Berlin and Brookfield residents, including Brookfield Mayor Steve Ponto (center) to Reagan Elementary on Jan 23.
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Paige Schreiber, assistant gymnastics teacher, plays a game of "Red Light, Green Light," with her students in a Muskego Park and Recreation's program "Games, Games, Games" for ages 3 to 5 on Jan. 16.
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Tanner Duchow, 17, of West Allis goes up for a jumper during a pick-up basketball game in the old New Berlin West High School gym Jan. 18 during a late night basketball program sponsored by the New Berlin Recreation Department and the New Berlin Police Department.
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New Berlin West High School Band member Trevor Whittow, 15, plays his horn during a pep-rally held in the school's old gym on Jan. 11 for the school's Sadie Hawkins dance.
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Ryan Beilfuss (left) and Scott fredrickson of the Muskego Department of Public Works attach signs on a standard to be installed at the intersection of Martin Drive and Janesville Road on Jan. 3.
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Jacob Polmatier practices dribbling under the watchful eye of his father, Greg on Jan. 5. The Start Smart Basketball program for 3 and 4 year olds had them working at skills stations including dribbling, catching the ball and running an obstacle course if offered by the New Berlin Recreation Department at Hickory Grove.
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Kellan Larkin practices throwing the ball in the air over his head and catching it on the first day of "Start Smart Basketball" on Jan. 5 The New Berlin Recreation Department offers the program for 3 and 4 year olds at Hickory Grove.
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Lines moves quickly with three service windows open for residents to pay their property taxes on Dec. 27 at New Berlin City Hall.
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A sign promoting a Jan. 17 blood drive reminds people to stop by and donate greets local residents lined up to pay their property taxes at New Berlin City Hall on Dec. 27.
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Rivals New Berlin West and New Berlin Eisenhower team up for their 5th annual outreach game at Eisenhower on Dec. 14 in which they sold Prevent Blindness t-shirts and wore them during warmups before their game.
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The big brass section stood to perform in an opening medley during the Muskego Sounds of the Season concert directed by James Beckman on Dec. 12.
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Pastor Martinho Sander and Church Secretary Carolyn Ede in the sanctuary of Blessed Savior Lutheran Church in New Berlin.
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Pastor Martinho Sander and Church Secretary Carolyn Ede look at decades of Confirmation class photos lining a hallway of Blessed Savior Lutheran Church in New Berlin.
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Muskego High School voluntters form a human conveyor belt to move more than 1,000 items collected at the school into a small storage area at the Muskego Food Pantry on Dec. 8.
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Lydia Spone (right), Amy Rothwell and other Muskego High School volunteers work on a rough sort and date check to stock the Muskego Food Pantry on Dec. 8 with more than 1,000 items collected at the school during a Student Council food drive.
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Lorna Schubring sets out more hand-crafted ornaments for sale during the Holiday Gift and Craft Fair at ProHealth Care Regency Senior Communities - New Berlin on Dec. 8.
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Karen Sanderson of Muskego continues rosemaling glass ornaments for sale during the Holiday Gift and Craft Fair at ProHealth Care Regency Senior Communities - New Berlin on Dec. 8.
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Ella the Great Dane, owned by Gavin Tierney, of Oconomowoc, yawns while walking in the New Berlin Christmas Parade on Dec. 1.
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Sgt. Nathan Spreeman, of Jansesville, warms up with his trombone before the start of the New Berlin Christmas Parade on Dec. 1. Sgt. Spreeman is a member of the U.S. Army's 484th Army Band which was riding on a float in the parade.
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Btyan Kempka, of New Berlin, and his children Skyler, 3, and Liam, 2, watch the New Berlin Christmas Parade on Dec. 1.
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Brian Stenske (left) and Kyle Brown of Boy Scout troop 18 restock the Christmas wreath as troop volunteers sold the seasonal circles at the Jetz station at Janesville and Pilgrim roads on Dec. 1. The troop will continue the weekend sale until all wreaths are sold.
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It takes several people you help Youth PastorZach Mueller into his songbook costume during a rehearsal of Poplar Creek Church's rehearsal of the children's musical "Psalty's Christmas Calamity" on Dec. 1.
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Tyler Leblanc and Tori Fredrickson, sixth graders at Elmwood School, place finished sandwiches in a cooler for delivery to the Guest House at the Milwaukee Rescue Mission on Nov. 20.
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Nick Zoccoli (front) and Julia Hintz assemble and bag sandwiches in Kelli Rado's sixth grade class at Elmwood School on Nov. 20 for one of 100 sandwiches destined for the Guest House at the Milwaukee Rescue Mission.
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Ronald Reagan Elementary kindergarten students sing a turkey song at the Thanksgiving celebration on Nov. 20.
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Members of the Muskego High School Band march along Pioneer Drive for the Muskego Christmas Parade on Nov. 17. Click here to see more photos from the parade.
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A contractor attaches flashing to the under construction Heritage development, located on Deer Creek Parkway, in the City Center on Nov. 15.
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Ray Ingold, of the American Legion Post 356 Color Guard, during a quiet moment in the Post's Veterans Day ceremony at Horn Memorial Park on Nov. 11.
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Fred Korth, Muskego American Legion Post 356 Commander, at the Veterans Day ceremony at Horn Memorial Park on Nov. 11.
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Doug Scherer, a member of American Legion Post 356's rifle squad, during a Veterans Day ceremony at Horn Memorial Park on Nov. 11.
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A Muskego shopping center where vacant stores are beginning to be occupied with new retailers and businesses.
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A Muskego shopping center where vacant stores are beginning to be occupied with new retailers and businesses.
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Bob Miller slectes a compound bow from the varity of makes and models offered through his store, BKIII Archery Pro Shop in Wind Lake.
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Student actors rehearse for the up-coming production of "Annie" in the New Berlin West High School Preforming Arts Center on Nov. 8. The play opens Nov. 16 at 7:00 PM.
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Cellists of the New Berlin Eisenhower Concert Orchestra await the start of its Fall Concert on Nov. 1.
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Dina (left) and Neal Conway sing the Hello song with daughter Natalie during a Rhythm and Moves class at the Muskego Library on Nov. 1.
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Amira Nosir, 5, waits for the next move in a game of Twister at Muskego High School's Spooktacular event sponsored by the Student Council on Oct. 27.
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Michael Diaz, 9, (left) of Muskego, and his friend, Payton Hisel, 4, of Waukesha, make Halloween frames during the Muskego High School Spooktacular hosted by the Student Council on Oct. 27.
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Freshman Hanna Perry has lunch with other student council members who volunteered at Muskego High School's Spooktacular on Oct. 27.
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Chloe Majinski, 4, of New Berlin, tries her hand at a game of leap frog during the Prospect Hill Garden Center's Harvest Daze on Oct. 27.
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Linzy Owens, 4, and her twin brother, James, find their pumpkins after a hayride to the Prospect Hill Garden Center pumpkin patch on Oct. 27.
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A hay ride through Ghostly Grove during the Prospect Hill Garden Center's Harvest Daze on Oct. 27.
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Becky Fellows applies makeup to Jessie Hoard as the two and other members of the Heritage Presbyterian Church Youth Group and the Muskego Players host a Ghost Walk at the Old Muskego Settlement on Oct. 19.
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A crescent moon peaks from the clouds over the Old Muskego Town Hall during the Ghost Walk at the Old Muskego Settlement on Oct. 19.
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William greets "Sprecher" at the Heritage at Deer Creek on Oct. 15, 2012. Eight German shepherds from the German Shepherd Club of Wisconsin visit residents monthly.
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Heritage at Deer Creek residents Rosie (left) and Lauretta watch Camille Labinski cover "Sprecher" for his "nap" during a demonstration from the German Shepherd Club of Wisconsin during the dogs monthly visit on Oct. 15.
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Alex Radtke, 5, hooks treats from volunteer Stu Bell at the "Something Fishy" game. The New Berlin Park and Recreation Department sponsored a Halloween party at Hickory Grove on Oct. 21.
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Olivia Arndt, 3, of New Berlin, makes her way across the balance beam at the New Berlin Park and Recreation Department's Halloween Party on Oct. 21.
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Volunteer Laura Haack waits for a little trick or treater at the New Berlin Park and Recreation Department's Halloween Party at Hickory Grove on Oct. 21.
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It remains a question of who was more curious, Bennett Majdecki, 1, and his mother Leah of Pewaukee, or the goats at the Lindner Pumpkin Farm on Cleveland Avenue on Oct. 12 where families expereince a variety of activities during a pumpkin gathering excursion.
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Work continues on the new Muskego Worriors Slect Baseball Team's field in Park Arthur Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Muskego, Wis.
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Megan Phillips, 11, along with her sisters, Sarah and Mackenzie, 13, run through the tires portion of the obstacle course designed for Maxine's First Annual Mud Run on Oct. 6 in Muskego.
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Hanna Gralton jumps hay bales during Maxine's First Annual Mud Run on Oct. 6 in Muskego. The run is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society and a memorial for her mother, Traci Gralton, wo died of breast cancer in March.
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Maxine Learned paints her face with mud for the 1st Maxine's Mud Run memorial for Traci Gralton on Oct. 6, 2012.
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Najwa Muna (left) Jason Freels, Rick Andersen and Christine Venuti use straws to prod their entrants to the annual Madagascar Hissing Cockroach race at Batzner Pest Management on Oct. 2. Nine teams of employees and guests raced the bugs to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House.
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One of the entrants attempts to escape the track during the annual Madagascar Hissing Cockroach race at Batzner Pest Management on Oct. 2. Nine teams of employees and guests raced the bugs to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House.
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Marie Lund reads to tottlers and parents during a Lapsitters Storytime at the Muskego Library on Sept. 25.
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Julia Helmer, 21/2, gives her triplet sister Layla a hug as the two and brother Jackson (right) listen to a story during Lapsitters Storytime at the Muskego Library on Sept. 25.
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"I would not know what to do with myself if I did not get my hands dirty," said Ronald Hause, a life-long New Berlin farmer as he restocked his self-serve pumpkin stand on Calhoun Road south of Cleveland Avenue on Sept. 20. Hause grows pumpkins and other Fall produce in fields across from Ronald Reagan Elementary School, which is fitting as Hause started growing pumpkins as "something for the kids."
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"I would not know what to do with myself if I did not get my hands dirty," said Ronald Hause, a life-long New Berlin farmer as he restocked his self-serve pumpkin stand on Calhoun Road south of Cleveland Avenue on Sept. 20. Hause grows pumpkins and other Fall produce in fields across from Ronald Reagan Elementary School, which is fitting as Hause started growing pumpkins as "something for the kids."
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With Anna Filicetti nestled into the cloth egg, Hanna Gralton climbs above on the silks at Maxine's Dance Studio on Sept. 20.
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Hanna Gralton helps Anna Filicetti into a cloth egg during a class on silks at Maxine's Dance Studio on Sept. 20.
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Jaymison Anderson (right) watches the white triangle circle around on a wheel of chance during a carnival at Muskego Elementary School on Sept. 22.
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Members of the Prospect Lions Club of New Berlin erect a pop-up tent at the New Berlin Farmers Market at the New Berlin Police Station on Sept. 15. Cub members were collection donations for the New Berlin Christmas Parade scheduled for Dec.1, 2012.
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A crew removes spoils to create a new lower base and surface for the westbound lane of Janesville Road in the vicinity of Moreland Road on Sept. 5.
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"The Barefoot Montage" take off from a pier in Idle Isle Park during the Muskego Water Bugs last ski show of the summer Aug. 29, 2012.
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Muskego Water Bug Jeff Asbach stops by and picks up his daughter, Kayla, 12, during the last ski show of the summer at Idle Isle Park on Aug. 29, 2012.
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Alicia Asbach is the only Water Bug female barefoot skier. She joined the others in demonstrations Aug. 29, 2012.
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The Little Muskego Lake Management District's newest weed cutter cuts and conveys a 10-foot wide swath of aquactic vegitation from Schubring Bay on Aug. 31. Click Here to read how the Summer’s heat presented weedy challenges to three area lake districts.
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The Little Muskego Lake Management District's appraoch to weed cutting is to concentrate as much equipment into one area at a timme, like in Schubring Bay where the District's new 10-foot cutter (right) works in large open areas, an eight-foot cutter works parallel nearer the shore, and the seven-foot cutter works along the shoreline around private property docks.
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The Little Muskego Lake Management District's approach to weed cutting is to concentrate as much equipment into one area at a time, the District's new 10-foot cutter (back) and an eight-foot cutter enter Schubring Bay on Aug. 31.
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Dan Stitt(cq), of Milwaukee, rides east on the New Berlin Recreation Train near Sunnyslope Road Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in New Berlin Wis. Stitt commutes 26 miles round trip on his bike to Waukesha from his home in Milwaukee.
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Rides light up the night in the midway of the Muskego Community Festival on Aug 24.
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Fans file into the newly named Frank T. Granger stadium before the start of the New Berlin Eisenhower versus Whitnall varsity football game on Aug. 24.
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Ryan Koepp, 8, of Wind Lake, concentrates on the target during an archery lesson held at Schultz Rod & Gun Club on August 15.
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Michelle Buck of Greendale aims at the target during an archery lesson held at Schultz Rod & Gun Club on August 15.
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Ten-year-old Maya Schaefer lets an arrow fly at archery lessons held at Schultz Rod & Gun Club on August 15.
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Carol Dailey (left) and Lois Ludwig pack up food bags for distribution to more than 50 families through the New Berlin Food Pantry on Aug. 15. With home gardens nearing peak production, the Pantry does accept fresh garden produce.
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Volunteers pack up food bags for distribution to more than 50 families through the New Berlin Food Pantry on Aug. 15. With home gardens nearing peak production, the Pantry does accept fresh garden produce.
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After geting his face painted, Nathan Pawlowski smiles at the pirate face looking back at him in the mirror at the Muskego National Night Out on Aug. 9.
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The Tess Corners Fire Department demonstrates rescue tactics using the jaws of life at the Muskego National Night Out on Aug. 9. at Veteran's Park.
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Eight-year-old Madison Coubal gets to try out a firehose with a little help from Tess Corners fireman Lazo Atlija at the Muskego National Night Out on Aug. 9 at Veteran's Park.
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Drug Enforcement Agency officer Chris Hackbarth shows an LED illuminated tactical shield to five-year-old Logan Geboy at the Muskego National Night Out on Aug. 9.
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Jerry Johnson helps prepare fresh sweet corn for roasting at the Wisconsin State Fair. The New Berlin Lions stand sells about 90,000 ears of corn, about 95% of the roast corn sold during the 10-day fair with the help of 1,100 volunteers that results in a January "Parade of Checks" to the volunteer's groups totalling more than $130,000.
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Members of the Star of Bethlehem Lutheran School Cross Country Team take part in their practice in Malone Park on Aug. 8 in seasonal 79 degree temperatures.
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The Concord Chamber Orchestra performs at sunset at the New Berlin Library Green Park on Aug. 1 as part of a concert series sponsored by the Prohealth Care Regency Senior Communities.
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Jamin Hoffman directs the Concord Chamber Orchestra at the New Berlin Library Green Park on Aug. 1 as part of a concert series sponsored by the Prohealth Care Regency Senior Communities.
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Becky Gunville, of Muskego, helps her one year old daughter Callie eat an ear of corn in the parkinglot of the Lincoln Point shopping center Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, in Muskego, Wis. The two were attending Jammin' On Janesville event held at businesses along Janesville Road Friday evening.
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Gavin O'Day, 4, practices his swing while his father Steven plays catcher at the Start Smart baseball program for kids and parents held at the Hickory Grove Center on July 25. Gavin's mom Milissa was the pitcher.
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Three-year-old Sam Schultz hits the ball at the Start Smart baseball program for kids and parents held at the Hickory Grove Center on July 25.
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Home owner Kurt Bakalar explains landscaping work being done to his property Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in New Berlin, Wis.
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Home owner Kurt Bakalar, left, talks with contractor Don Reidy, right, about landscaping work being done to his property Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in New Berlin, Wis.
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Home owner Kurt Bakalar talks with unseen contractor Don Reidy about landscaping work being done to his property Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in New Berlin, Wis.
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Contractor Don Reidy, right, moves soil as Randy Czerwinski makes concrete forums at the home of Kurt Bakalar Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in New Berlin, Wis.
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Rain drops coat a leaf in the 17800 block of West Oak Drive Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in New Berlin, Wis. Rain showers swept through the area throughout the day Tuesday.
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Taryn Lisinski of West allis (left), Taylor Norkus of Illinois, Natalie Tinsen of Oak Creek, and Angelica Sekula of West Allis walk the Survivors Lap to open the West Allis / New Berlin Relay for Life to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society on July 20. Teams and individuals walked laps on the Hale High School track beginning at 6 p.m. Friday until 8 a.m. Saturday.
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Life Guard Dan Tripoli, of Oak Creek, raises his sun umbrella on the beach in Muskego County Park before open swimming Tuesday, July 17, 2012, in Muskego, Wis.
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Members of the Muskego Waterbugs Future Show take off into their routine on July 18 at Idle Isle Park.
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The Muskego Waterbugs main show opens with a nautical bringing in of the colors for the National Anthem on July 18.
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Cody Soik, 11, winds up to take a swing in a game of Boom Bat before one of this season's rare rainstorms rolls over the Hickory Grove Center and the Summer Recration program on July 13.
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On July 9th the City of New Berlin enacted lawn watering restrictions with lawn watering only allowed between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM on alternating days for residents of New Berlin.
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Children leap from an Idle Isle dock for a bit of fun while trying to keep their cool in high 90-degree temperatures on July 6.
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A rider makes his patriotic way down National Avenue in the New Berlin for the Fourth of July Parade.Click here for more New Berlin parade photos.
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Brandon Mahoney, 10, does his version of the Lambeau Leap on an inflatable bounce house and slide during the Muskego Recreation Department's Summer Playground's annual Carnival on June 27.
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Brody Brantman, 12 (center) gets a High Five from Amber Mueller (left) when he scored a Tic Tac Toe during the Muskego Recreation Department's Summer Playground's annual Carnival on June 27.
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New Berlin residents were treated to the sounds of Streetlife with Warren Wiegratz at the the first Concerts at City Center on June 27.
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Despite the heat, New Berlin residents came out to hear the sounds of Streetlife with Warren Wiegratz at the the first Concerts at City Center on June 27.
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It is not exactly festival food, but Becky Coello snacks on some salted deep fried giant ants during the Holy Apostles Family Festival in New Berlin on Friday, June 22, 2012. Watching are her son Vinny, 6, and husband Mike. The edible ants were brought back from Colombia by parish priest Chuck Wrobel.
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Muskego High School Chorale director Peter Knight conducts the graduating class in a song, 'You Are A New Day', a musical tribute to the Class of 2012 during its Commencement ceremony on June 17.
Amanda Crosby and her mom Amy look at old newspaper clippings from Glen Park school events. The closing school held a " Curtain Call " for present and former students, parents, and teachers on June 14.
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Second grade classmates watch Emma Briglevic navigate with a wooden egg balanced on a wooden spoon during one of the 10 Olympic events at Lakeview School on June 6.
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Kindergartener Hannah Moser tries to catch a water-filled balloon in one ofthe 10 events during Olympics Day at Lakeview Elementary School on June 6.
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Nate Cleveland, 11, picks through some of the tools up for sale during the Forest Park Presbyterian Church Flea Market, Ar and Craft Sale on June 2. Proceeds from the event are destined to the Wauekesha Hope Center.
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Caden Visner, 5, waits for Ian Prentki, 3 to emerge from beneath at rainbow parachute at Bethel Evengelical Lutheran Church during the Jammin on Janesville on June 1.
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Dressed as a safety barrel, Connor Hogan, 10, resets bowling pins in front of Bethel Evengelical Lutheran Church during the Jammin on Janesville on June 1.
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Pedestrians and vintage vehiles move along Janesville Road beneath a fire department aerial platform Jammin on Janesville on June 1.
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Dr. Kelly M. Thompson introduced herself to parents and guests of the kindergarten through second grade choral concert at Tess Corner Elementary School on May 15 as the new superintendent of the Muskego-Norway School District. Thompson, who has been with the District for 19 years, was the Assistant Superintendent when selected for the post.
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Second grader Connor Clark perfromed a drumming solo to open up a kindergarten through second grade choral concert at Tess Corner Elementary School on May 15.
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Freshman Tyler Brown talks with Muskego Director of Student Learning Dawn Marisch about his project on aerodynamics for gas efficiency during a Project Lead the Way Engineering Fair at Muskego High Scholl that displaye the work of more than 60 engineering students at the school n May 10.
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Freshman Tyler Brown talks with Muskego Director of Student Learning Dawn Marisch about his project on aerodynamics for gas efficiency during a Project Lead the Way Engineering Fair at Muskego High Scholl that displaye the work of more than 60 engineering students at the school n May 10.
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An employee of LC United Painting moves ropes for painting platforms as the crew paints the water tower for the New Berlin Business Park southeast of I-43 and Moreland Road on May 10.
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Tiny dancers shine on the stage at the Muskego Rec Department's dance recital held at Lake Denoon Middle School on May 12.
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Dancers perform at the Muskego Rec Department's dance recital held at Lake Denoon Middle School on May 12.
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Greater Milwaukee Synod Bishop Jeff Barrow talks to charter member Marilyn Zimmerman after the celebration of Atonement Lutheran Church's service celebrating their 50th anniversary May 6, 2012.
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Charter members of Atonement Lutheran Church gather for a photo after a service celebrating the church's 50th anniversary May 6, 2012. From left, Enid Haugen Cook, Janet Wojnowski, Marilyn Zimmerman, Earl and Evelyn Duewel.
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Adam Lopatkiewicz and Alexa Kulak work the cash register on May 4 during the regular Friday playgroup held in the youth room of the New Berlin Public Library.
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Justin Steger as Capt. Von Trapp and Markelle Grabo rehearse for the New Berlin West production of "Sound of Music" set for the Performing Art Center stage on May 3 to May 5 at 7 p.m. and 2 p.m. on May 6.
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Justin Steger as Capt. Von Trapp and Markelle Grabo rehearse for the New Berlin West production of "Sound of Music" set for the Performing Art Center stage on May 3 to May 5 at 7 p.m. and 2 p.m. on May 6.
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MacKenzie O'Keefe donates some food to the Muskego Food Pantry at the American Legion Post's Stuff the Truck food drive at Walmart on April 28.
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Dylan Riemer, 8, gets his heart rate checked at the Movin' & Munchin' Family Fun Night at Muskego Elementary on April 26. The event was a celebration for families who participated in the school's Movin' and Munchin' fitness challenge where kids got movin' miles for walking or sports and munchin' miles for healthy food choices
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Kids got to try healthy foods like goji berries, peppers, and carrot juice at the Movin' & Munchin' Family Fun Night at Muskego Elementary on April 26. The event was a celebration for families who participated in the school's Movin' and Munchin' fitness challenge where kids got movin' miles for walking or sports and munchin' miles for healthy food choices
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Zach Wilkinson from Boys Scout Troop # 41, pulls brush to a compost pile in Calhoun Park with members from troop #38, April 21.
Alex Weiss (R), and Andy Schrom, both from Boys Scout Troop #38, clean the pond in Calhoun Park April 21 as part of Earth Day clean up.
Jordan Korom, from Boy Scouts Troop 38, applies mulch around a tree in Calhoun Park.
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The Pre-Ballet and Tap 2 class dance to "Red Red Robin" during "The Colors of Dance," the New Berlin Recreation Department's recital for 23 different dance groups in the New Berlin West Performing Arts Center on April 20.
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The Intermediate Baton group twirl to "White House" during "The Colors of Dance," the New Berlin Recreation Department's recital for 23 different dance groups in the New Berlin West Performing Arts Center on April 20.
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Pete Loeffel (right), the new director of the Muskego Public Library, talks with Tom Hennen, director of the Waukesha County Federated Library System, during a Meet and Greet for Loeffel at the Library on April 17.
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Pete Loeffel, the new director of the Muskego Public Library (right) talks with Tom Hennen, director of the Waukesha County Federated Library System, and Sandy Snyder of the Friends of the Muskego Library (left) during a Meet and Greet for Loeffel at the Library on April 17.
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Mark Schmidt, executive chef of Bartolotta Catering at Pier Wisconsin, demonstrates cooking and preparation techniques in "Three-Way Chicken - Pan-Seared, Braised and Fried" at Kitchens and Baths by Callen on April 15.
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Mark Schmidt, executive chef of Bartolotta Catering at Pier Wisconsin, demonstrates cooking and preparation techniques in "Three-Way Chicken - Pan-Seared, Braised and Fried" at Kitchens and Baths by Callen on April 15.
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Mark Schmidt, executive chef of Bartolotta Catering at Pier Wisconsin, mixes up Jicama Slaw during a cooking presentation "Three-Way Chicken - Pan-Seared, Braised and Fried" at Kitchens and Baths by Callen on April 15.
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Aaron Bertsch, 8, reaches out to deflect a ball while standing in a card board tube while playing "Well Rat" during a New Berlin Recreation Department's Kids Camp program in the Hickory Grove Center on April 12. The object of the game is for the participant standing in the tube to deflect balls thrown into the tube by other participants.
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Larry Pokrob of Lincoln Music House makes quick repairs and tunes instruments for a long line of New Berlin orchestra students as more than 600 of them rehearse for Stringfest in the New Berlin West High School fieldhouse on April 3.
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Orchestra Instructor Elizabeth Ellenwood instructs more than 600 New Berlin orchestra students during rehearsal for Stringfest in the New Berlin West High School fieldhouse on April 3.
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Orchestra Instructor Elizabeth Ellenwood leads more than 600 New Berlin orchestra students during rehearsal for Stringfest in the New Berlin West High School fieldhouse on April 3.
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A City of New Berlin Streets crew reseeds a ditch regrade project along Johnson Road on April 5. A number of ditch regrades started last Fall, and plow scars created during the Winter, were finished or repaired this week.
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A City of New Berlin Streets crew reseeds a ditch regrade project along Johnson Road on April 5. A number of ditch regrades started last Fall and plow scar created during the Winter were finished or repaired this week.
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Mame (Carolyn Duff) talks with her college-age son Patrick (Elijah Krause) in the New Berlin West Theatre Arts presentation of "Mame" at the Performing Art Center on March 30 and 31 at 7 p.m.
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Mame (Carolyn Duff, right) gets applause fith her husband Beau ( Scott Sorensen) in the New Berlin West Theatre Arts presentation of "Mame" at the Performing Art Center on March 30 and 31 at 7 p.m.
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Isabella Campione and Turner Sagat, New Berlin Eisenhower juniors, made the audience laugh with their matador and bull impression while modeling prom fashions during a show March 21, 2012.
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Mia Jennaro (center) adjusts her shoe before returning to the stage during a Prom Fashion Show at New Berlin Eisenhower on March 21.
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Paul Dean, a driver for Lamers Bus, runs through a safety training session on a three-panel video simulator at the Muskego terminal on March 22. Lamers operate a custom coach containing a classroom and the training silmulator that travels to its 228 terminals within the state were all drivers, like the 62 from the Muskego, drive through the simulation.
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sw_nb_jazznight_0322_SA_dh Dale Bigus directs the Eisenhower Middle School Jazz Ensemble during Jazz Night at the Ike Caf� in the school cafeteria Tuesday, March 13, 2012. Proceeds from the event benefited the Eisenhower Band Boosters� scholarship and awards program.
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John Pedersen, of Muskego, holds his one year old granddaughter Madelynn(cq) Frisch as volunteer Jeff Lewandowski, with clip board, talks with Margie Pedersen in Salentine Buick Wednesday, March 14, 2012, in Muskego, Wis. Lewandowski and other volunteers were spending the afternoon preforming child safety seat checks.
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Marek Ackerman, 7, resets water bottle bowling pins in one of the activities during the Muskego Public Library's Seuss-i-cal Celebration on March 9 with stories and activities in honor of Dr. Seuss.
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Abigail Thomka, 6, adds colorful feathers to Gertrude McFuss in one of the activities during the Muskego Public Library's Seuss-i-cal Celebration on March 9 with stories and activities in honor of Dr. Seuss.
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Fourth grader Michael Kemper lets one ball fly and is ready to reload in a game of Dodgeball during the Orchard Lane School's Lock-In that drew more than 140 fourth through sixth grade students on March 2.
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Tess Corners Elementary School second-grader Callen Lewkowski demonstrates how to make a light bulb brighter during the Science and Discovery Fair in the school gymnasium on March 2.
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Parent volunteers Karen Maher and Tony Tiedemann interview second-grader Jack Woznicki about his project, “The Basic Care of Bearded Dragons,” during Tess Corners Elementary School’s Science and Discovery Fair in the school gymnasium on March 2.
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Fourth-grade student Bella Goldstein discusses hydroelectricity at Tess Corners Elementary School’s Science and Discovery Fair in the school gymnasium on March 2.
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Summer Hosea, 2 (right) and Jill Currah took advantage of the March 2 snowfall to form and stack snow blocks in Currah's front yard along Bay Lane Road on March 3.
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Fourth graders William Detlaff (left) and Dylan Oclaire flail away at each other in the Joust Pit, one of the inflatable activies for the Orchard Lane School's Lock-In that drew more than 140 fourth through sixth grade students on March 2.
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A crew from KS Energy Services buries a section of electrical cable at Glen Cove Court and Janesville Road on Feb. 23 as utility work progresses in preparation for reconstruction of Janesville Road.
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A crew from KS Energy Services buries a section of electrical cable at Glen Cove Court and Janesville Road on Feb. 23 as utility work progresses in preparation for reconstruction of Janesville Road.
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A cast song of "Tradition" opens the New Berlin Eisenhower production of "Fiddler on the Roof" with shows at 7:30 p.m on Feb. 23 through 25, and a 2 p.m. matinee on Feb. 26.
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An argument over whether the trade was for a horse or a mule is part of the opening scene of "Tradition" in the New Berlin Eisenhower production of "Fiddler on the Roof" with shows at 7:30 p.m on Feb. 23 through 25, and a 2 p.m. matinee on Feb. 26.
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The cast song of "Tradition" opens the New Berlin Eisenhower production of "Fiddler on the Roof" with shows at 7:30 p.m on Feb. 23 through 25, and a 2 p.m. matinee on Feb. 26.
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Amneris (Ashley Patin), daughter of the Pharaoh, is dressed for her wedding by Handmaiden's Kelsee York (left) and Nicki Morley in a rehearsal of Muskego High School's "Aida" set for the Performing Arts Center stage at 7 p.m. on Feb. 23 to 25, and 2 pm on Feb. 26.
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Julia Piper, 4, concentrates on her baton twirling during a three- to five-year-old class at Hickory Grove Center offered by the New Berlin Parks and Recreation Department on Feb. 16.
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Lilly Thompson, 4, takes a moment for a an itch during a three- to five-year-old class at Hickory Grove Center offered by the New Berlin Parks and Recreation Department on Feb. 16.
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Allison LaVigne, 3, peeks back at her classmates during a three- to five-year-old class at Hickory Grove Center offered by the New Berlin Parks and Recreation Department on Feb. 16.
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A group of people piggy-back in the cold waters of the Muskego County Park Beach on Feb. 12, during the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics fund raising event.
A man in a wedding gown follows a mock wedding party into the icy Muskego County Beach.
Brad Nelles, 12 (left), and Kurt Doescher (center) sit in a hot tub waiting for Diana Gruman (right) after they took the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics in Muskego County beach on Feb. 12.
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Four friends prepare to take the cold plunge together into Muskego County Park Beach, Sunday February 12, during the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics event.
Matthew Prodoehl, 11, looks at clay art work on display in the New Berlin Public Library Feb. 8 during a Gallery Night display opening of art work created by Glen Park Elementary School students. The art work will be on display through the month of February.
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Jeff Servais makes a photo of his son Max Servais, 10, as he sits in front of art work he createdthat was on display in the New Berlin Public Library Feb. The two were attending a Gallery Night for art work created by Glen Park Elementary School students. The art work will be on display through the month of February.
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Puss In Boots (Elena Hausmann; left) talks with Jack (Emilio Bruemmer) in the New Berlin West Theatre Arts Children’s Playhouse production of “Puss In Boots” set for the stage on Feb. 10 and 11 in the New Berlin West Performing Arts Center with show times of 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. both days.
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The Aunt (Kathryn Goodspeed, right) and the Princess (Alyssa Kaiser) celebrate with the King (Taylor Jeffery, center), Puss In Boots (Elena Hausmann, left) and Jack (Emilio Bruemmer) in the New Berlin West Theatre Arts Children’s Playhouse production of “Puss In Boots” set for the stage on Feb. 10 and 11 in the New Berlin West Performing Arts Center with show times of 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. both days.
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Archeologist Carter Lupton of the Milwaukee Public Museum explains the political climate of the Middle East and Mediterranean regions that led to the rise of Cleopatra during a presentation at the Muskego Library on Feb. 4.
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Pranaya Bista performs with Down 2 Earth during a Jan. 24 Activity Night at Eisenhower Middle School, the concluding activity for a day of "It's Up to You" events to kick off the semester's anti-bullying efforts at the school.
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Jared Samplaski (left) and Sandy Kapusta hold signs 17800 block of West Janesville Road asking for a referendum on a proposed new park in Muskego.
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Cady Jegers and Jordan Schaich check expiration dates on food dropped off at the Muskego Food Pantry. Fifteen girls from Girl Scout Troop 4224, along with Daisy's and Brownies from Muskego Elementary school, collected 700 items in a school-wide food drive and delivered to the Muskego Food Pantry on Jan. 24.
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Elliott Loughney counts out the correct number of prize tickets to winners in a lollypop pull during Carnival Night for Pack and Troop 38 at Elmwood Elementary School on Jan. 20.
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Elliott Loughney counts out the correct number of prize tickets to winners in a lollypop pull during Carnival Night for Pack and Troop 38 at Elmwood Elementary School on Jan. 20.
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Maddie Danihel, 3, waits as a name tag is attached to her Hello Kitty who will stay overnight in the Muskego Public Library for the Teddy Bear Picnic and Sleepover on Jan. 19. Library staff then photographed their overnight guests in diffferent locations and activites throughout the library.
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Children's Librarian Penny Halle tells a tale with Library Bear who lives at the Muskego Public Library for the Teddy Bear Picnic and Sleepover on Jan. 19. Library staff then photographed their overnight guests in different locations and activites throughout the library.
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Sydnee Young, 4, listens to a story with her bear, Chipmunk, at the Muskego Public Library for the Teddy Bear Picnic and Sleepover on Jan. 19. Library staff then photographed their overnight guests in diffferent locations and activites throughout the library.
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Steam rises into the chilly winter air as Richard Knudsen stirs his vat of Kettle Corn at his stand at the intersection of Janesville Road and Center Drive on Jan. 14. Knudsen cooks his corn outdoors at the site Fridays and Saturdays.
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Members of the New Berlin West High School Marching Band preform during an all-school assembly marking the 50th anniversary of the school on Jan. 13.
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New Berlin West High School counselor Jill Werner enters in costume and on roller skates during an all-school assembly marking the 50th anniversary of the school on Jan. 13.
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C.J. Lewitzke, 21/2, of Muskego (left) and Abby Artlip, 3, of Muskego take part in stretching exercises at the beginning of a children's gymnastics class held in Bay Lane Middle School on Jan. 3 offered through the Muskego Park and Recreation Department.
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New Berlin West High School is seen Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011, in New Berlin, Wis.
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Kids play " Silent Ball " at the Muskego Old Town Hall during the Schools Out program which runs through December30.
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With a lack of snow and moderate temperatures, the New Berlin Hills golf course has remained opened for duffers to play as seen on Dec. 29.
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Santa Claus waves to the crowd as he heads to his chair to visit with children in the New Berlin Library’s community room on December 15.
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Laura Pelon performs with a Hurdy Gurdy and other ancient musical instruments in her "The Living Roots of Music" program at the Muskego Library on Dec. 6.
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Shannon Hight high-fives Abby Armstrong, 3, as the two play on an exercise mat during the Childcare and Santa event hosted by the New Berlin West cheerleaders at the school on Dec. 10. More than 20 children were cared for by 18 cheerleaders with activities, crafts, snacks and a visit by Santa.
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Brittany McClellan and Cassidy Somogji, 3, team up on a jigsaw puzzle during the Childcare and Santa event hosted by the New Berlin West cheerleaders at the school on Dec. 10. More than 20 children were cared for by 18 cheerleaders with activities, crafts, snacks and a visit by Santa.
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Abby Ruehle, 3, of New Berlin looks up from her Ginger Bread House she placed onto a display table in the Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel on Dec. 8. Abby is a student in the Wisconsin Virtual Academy and was attending a "Winterland of Gingerbread" social event for students in the school.
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Ben Nance of Milwaukee takes a shot for a good cause at the benefit for the family of Clinton Chrismon at the Lakeview Gun Club in Muskego on Dec. 3. Next door at Hunter's Nest raffles were held for prizes. Mr. Chrismon was a Desert Storm veteran who lost his battle with cancer in October.
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New Berlin Public Library Director Dennis Sampson, right, looks on as Rick Carter wheels a cart of transferred books into the library on Dec. 1.
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Rick Carter wheels a cart of transferred books out of the New Berlin Public Library on Dec. 1.
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Reggie, a member of the Elmbrook Humane Society Therapy Dog Team, snoozes while waiting for children to visit the New Berlin Library with his owner Sandi Summerfield of Vernon on Nov. 26
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Reggie, a member of the Elmbrook Humane Society Therapy Dog Team, snoozes while waiting for children to visit the New Berlin Library with his owner Sandi Summerfield of Vernon on Nov. 26
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Fifth grader Cody West checks the headgear of Elizabeth Wohlers who wore a turkey suit as a prize to Bay Lane Middle School students who raised $572 for the Muskego Food Pantry through a Turkey Feather fundraiser. Students purchased a feather for $1 to present to a teacher, and the teacher with the most feathers gobbled away their last day of school before Thanksgiving on Nov. 22. For Wohlers, she was presented with 141 feather, which she and other teachers had their students turn into their own headgear.
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Carolyn Duff, 17, playing "Dotty", poses for photographer Dan Kazinski before the start of a dress rehearsal for the up-coming production of "Noises Off in the Performing Arts Center of New Berlin West High School. The play opens Dec. 1 with a show at 7:00 P.M.
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Volunteers sort donated food items in the IEWC Global Solutions Corp. parking lot for the Thanksgiving Food Drive to benefit the New Berlin Food Pantry on Nov. 15. People who donated a bag of groceries received an autograph from a Green Bay Packer.
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Jennifer Faust and six month-old Packer fan Kaileigh Schwartz wait in line for autographs from Green Bay Packers players on Nov. 15. By donating a bag of groceries to the New Berlin Food Pantry, generous Packer fans had the favor returned by several Packers players signing autographs.
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People ride a tractor before the start of Muskego's Country Christmas Parade on Nov. 19 as part of Muskego's annual holiday program at the Muskego Settlement.
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Jenny Eickhorst, 17, of Franklin, looks on as a tractor ride passes during the Muskego Country Christmas Parade on Nov. 19.
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With scores of New Berlin School District students behind them, area veterans stand for the Pledge of Allegiance to open the Veteran's Day Program at New Berlin West High School on Nov. 11.
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New Berlin Hoeppner-Horn Brothers VFW Post 5716 applaud a proclamation from New Berlin Mayor Jack Chiovatero at the Veteran's Day Program at New Berlin West High School on Nov. 11.
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Country Meadows Boy and Girl advance flags to begin a Veteran's Day ceremony at Country Meadows School in Muskego on Nov. 11.
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Lady Liberty joined students as they sang "You're a Grand Old Flag" at Country Meadows School in Muskego on Nov. 11.
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Barbara J. Eash, an certified appraiser evaluates a visitor's Roseville pottery vase at the Muskego Public Library seventh annual Heirloom Fest. The vase was determined to be worth $1,200, or more in insurance coverage.
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Barbara J. Eash, a certified appraiser at the Muskego Public Library's seventh annual Heirloom Fest, gives Matthew Glazier, 9, advise on some of his collectiables he brought in on November 5.
Leah Fraleigh (left) and Molly Barbeau spot Autumn Jaquet as she tries a backflip during a gymnastics class offered by the New Berlin Recreation Department at Hickory Grove on Nov. 5.
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Dimitrios Ziogas, 8 (left), and Alex Hogg, 6 work on stuffing straw in hoisery to create the head and arms for a scarecrow in the Children's Garden at the New Berlin Library on Oct. 27.
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Luigi, also known as Jack Navarrete, 6, checks the pumpkin face he created during the Halloween Spooktacular hosted by the Muskego High School Student Council on Oct. 21.
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Lindsey Kunke, 8 (left) and Emily Krawczyk, 6, have a hoop off in one of the games during the Halloween Spooktacular hosted by the Muskego High School Student Council on Oct. 21.
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Jenna Dorshorst, 7 (left), Kyle Dorshorst, 12, and Maddie Mainwood, 11, paint pumpkins as part of the Fall Fest at Glen Park Elementary on Oct. 21.
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Jenna Dorshorst, 7, paints a pumpkin during the Oct. 21 Fall Fest at Glen Park Elementary in New Berlin.
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Mike Graeve demonstrates how Dousing Rods detect energy forces after a presentation by the Paranormal Investigators of Milwaukee at the Muskego Public Library on Oct. 18.
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Bill Moore (left) and Carl Deutsch in a drainage area between Weatherstone Boulevard that had been planted with prarie grasses and flowers.
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Susan Whitlow of New Berlin kept right on tying fleece blanket that she offered for sale with kitchen aprons and dog biscuits during the Greenfield High School Booster Club annual Craft and Bake Sale on Oct. 15.
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Ava Jones, 6, of West Allis carries her selection from the pumpkin patch at Basse's Farm Market in Muskego on Oct. 15.
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James Dulski, 6, of Muskego makes a leap of faith between hay bales in a play area at Basse's Farm Market in Muskego on Oct. 15.
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Guests to the pumpkin patch climb into a hay wagon with their gourd selections at Basse's Farm Market in Muskego on Oct. 15.
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Sofia Randall, 20 months, feeds grain to a kid goat with her mother Katie Schultz of West Allis at Basse's Farm Market in Muskego on Oct. 15.
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Spiro Grkovic coaches budding players in a Micro Soccer program offered by the Muskego Recreation Department at Moorland Park on Oct. 4.
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Brady Hojnacki (left), Makenna Huckstorf, Ellia Greenwald and other budding players try to control the ball with their knees in a Micro Soccer program offered by the Muskego Recreation Department at Moorland Park on Oct. 4.
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With a pillow tucked under his right arm, Country Meadows Elementary Principal Gary Goelz waves good night to students and parents after being lifted onto the roof of the school by a firetruck on October 6. Goelz had promised to sleep on the roof one night if students surpassed a Coin Drop Fundraiser goal of $4.607, an amount they exceeded by $44.62.
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Ava Wihowski, 8, of Waterford, cranks away on a corn sheller during Applefest at the New Berlin Historical Park on Oct. 2.
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Alex Hauke, 14, drinks from a water fountain during a break in his freshman football practice at Muskego High School on Sept. 27.
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Shannon Hein (left), Barbara Wieting and other members of the Junior class apply hundreds of loops of tape to a main hallway wall to afix a banner for Homecoming week. Muskego High School has a long tradition of classes decorating different areas of the school for Homecoming. The Homecoming game and dance will be Sept. 23 and 24.
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Members of the Junior class position a section of banners in a hallway for Homecoming week. Muskego High School has a long tradition of classes decorating different areas of the school for Homecoming.
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Ashley Patin climbs a ladder beneath a section of banner to position the top edge as she and other Junior class members decorate a Muskego High School hallway for Homecoming Week. The school has a long tradition of classes decorating different areas of the school for Homecoming.
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Max Laven (left), Cole Mercer, Nate Tikkanen, Zach Reeves and other members of Muskego's Cub Scout Pack 19 and Boy Scout Troup 141 plant trees and perennials in flower beds on Sept. 18 at the boat launch at Idle Isle.
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Matt Ciepluch (left) Nicholas Maier, Matthew Glazier and other members of Muskego's Cub Scout Pack 19 and Boy Scout Troup 141 plant trees and perennials in flower beds Sept. 18 at the boat launch at Idle Isle.
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Eric Luedtke (left), Eileen Luedtke, Tad Ludtke, and Kathy Kerrigan (right) walk along a path in Muskego County Park on Sept. 17.
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Members of the audeince observe a moment of silence during a 9/11 10th anniversary ceremony at the New Berlin Fire Department on Sept. 11.
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Kristen Pokrop on a trial run for the Special Class drivers in the New Berlin Soap Box Derby on Sept. 11 at Valley View Park that included the 27th Annual Special Race for Special Needs Children. Kristen appeared in the Sept. 11, 1986 issue of the New Berlin Citizen racing down this same track.
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Charlie Nowakowski gathers seaweed along Little Muskego Lake in Idle Isle Park on Aug. 31. The Little Muskego Lake District collects weeds around the lake, seven days a week, to remove up to 120 weed harvester loads.
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Chase Makinen, 2, and his father, Mark, watch as seaweed is put onto a weed harvester in Idle Isle Park. The Little Muskego Lake District cuts weeds seven days a week and has up to 120 loads per week.
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Kendra shows her parent were her name is in her kindergarten class during a Poplar Creek Elementary School open house on Aug. 29.
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