Sara and Pete Planton give Old Glory a ride during the playing of the national anthem early in the Muskego Water Bugs ski team’s holiday performance on Little Muskego Lake on July 3.
Sara and Pete Planton give Old Glory a ride during the playing of the national anthem early in the Muskego Water Bugs ski team’s holiday performance on Little Muskego Lake on July 3.
Credit: Dave Haberkorn
At Park Arthur in Muskego, construction crews are creating Muskego's first sledding hill and grading for a parking lot to go with it. The project also includes getting the ground ready for eventual construction of four baseball fields and a shelter.They will be creating Muskego's first sledding hill and grading for a parking lot to go with it. The project also includes getting the ground ready for eventual construction of four baseball fields and a shelter.
Credit: Jerry Luterman
Lilly Larsen, 11, takes a swing during a session on softball, one of 12 sports children could try during the All Sports Camp offered by the Muskego Recreation Department at Muskego High School on June 14.
Credit: C.T. Kruger
Courtney Ermisch, 14, takes her turn at bat during the Muskego Hornet's practice at Jensen Park on June 9.
Credit: Mary Catanese
Alexis Randolph's toss was just right, but the catch had a damp surprise for Hannah Sondreal as the second-grade classmates competed in a Balloon Toss during Field Day at Muskego Elementary School on June 3.
Credit: C.T. Kruger
Jaden Muenkel, 6, gained two teeth from the makeup applied during Jammin On Janesville on June 3.
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"Taps" is played during a Memorial Day program at the Prohealth Care Muskego Regency community on May 28.
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Tom Boos of Muskego examines a sample of wine during the Eighth Annual Wine Tasting at the Muskego Public Library Saturday on May 14. Boos formerly sold wine for 20 years.
Credit: Dave Haberkorn
Randy and Randettte Roadbot made their debut as mascots for the upcoming Janesville Road construction project during a gathering at the Muskego Chamber of Commerce offices on May 6. The Roadbots were created by Alpha Plastics Solutions to anchor the two ends of the construction zone. Five area businesses have placed orders for additional Roadbots as part of a promotion to keep traffic and business flowing through the area.
Credit: C.T. Kruger
Pamela Graef, of New Berlin, signals to her five year old grandson Brandon Graef as the two take part in a National Day of Prayer event held in the Muskego City Hall on May 5. The event was led by Gail and Larry Hart of Praise Fellowship church in Muskego.
Credit: Peter Zuzga
Pamela Graef, of New Berlin, signals to her five year old grandson Brandon Graef as the two take part in a National Day of Prayer event held in the Muskego City Hall Thursday, May 5, 2011, in Muskego, Wis. The event was led by Gail and Larry Hart of Praise Fellowship church in Muskego.
Credit: Peter Zuzga
Pamela Graef, of New Berlin, holds her five year old grandson Brandon Graef as the two take part in a National Day of Prayer event held in the Muskego City Hall Thursday, May 5, 2011, in Muskego, Wis. The event was led by Gail and Larry Hart of Praise Fellowship church in Muskego.
Credit: Peter Zuzga
Art Takishian of the Little Muskego Lake District positions a weed conveyor at Idle Isle Park for the start of the lake weed harvest season. The District can begin shoreline collection and cutting beginning May 15.
Credit: C.T. Kruger
Pastor Bill Zieche of Heritage Presbyterian in Muskego explains Easter symbols that were contained in plastic eggs during the churchs' community Easter egg hunt on April 16.
Credit: Jerry Luterman
Muskego High School students Anne Li, 15 (left) and Alyssa Colla, 18 watch Muskego Elementary School student Alyanya Felts-Curtice, 7, demonstrate her science fair project on the buoyancy of different objects on April 15. Muskego High School Advanced Placement Students were judging the school's kindergarten through fourth grade science fair.
Credit: Peter Zuzga
The Lion (Sam Tretow) meets Dorothy (Gabrielle Steidl), the Scarecrow (Emma Bonack) and the Tin Man (Victoria Bonack) in the St. Paul's School production of "The Wizard of Oz" on April 6.
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Hannah Kingan lines up a shot while playing pool in the game room at Lights Non-Alcoholic Dance Club on April 9.
Credit: Dave Haberkorn
Alyssa Germain, 4, decorates her Easter bunny at the Muskego Recreation Department Crafty Cottontails program on March 7.
Credit: Jerry Luterman
Mike Jones waits outside Muskego City Hall to collect signatures on a petition to recall Wis. Rep. Mary Lazich during the local general election on April 5.
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Katie Wasiak, 10, waits to catch a bubble blown by her mom Linda Wasiac at Katie and Alison Borgealt's science project "The Invincible Soap Bubble " during the Country Meadows School annual Science Fair on March 29. The hypothesis for their project was that "Soap bubbles made from solutions containing glycerin will last the longest."
Credit: Jerry Luterman
Ben Merens, host of Wisconsin Public Radio's "At Issue," addresses a town hall meeting on "Budget Politics in Madison" at the Muskego Public Library on March 31.
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Superhero Power Reading Principal Dawn Marisch reads "I'm Going To Be The Best Superhero Ever!" to Collen Rux's second-grade class at Lakeview Elementary on March 24 as part of the school's theme for the year, "Heroes Among Us."
Credit: Jerry Luterman
Muskego Director of Information Technology John Wisniewski shows Common Council members how a 911 cellular caller will now appear on a map at Dispatcher Lisa Hanson's desk during a tour of the upgraded dispatch center on March 23.
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The T-Birds from Lake Denoon Middle School warm up for heir performance of the musical "Grease" at the Performing Arts Center on March 24.
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Mary Zangerle, 15 months, waits patiently as Stacy Range properly adjusts her child car seat. The free Car Seat and Booster Safety Check at Salentine Buick was sponsored by the Children's Health Education Center of Children's Hospital of Wisconsin and Safe Kids of Southeast Wisconsin.
Credit: Jerry Luterman
Zak Baker, executive sous chef of Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro, prepare a dish during a cooking demonstration at the at The Callen Design Group on March 11.
Credit: Mary Catanese
Sixth graders Liza Olson (left) and Alex Stiglitz count dimes from individual classroom collection boxes for the "Pennies for Patients" project at Lake Denoon Middle School on March 2. Each day of the week was for donating different coins and wearing different apparel, like pajamas on dime day.
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Josie and Tina Prosser, 3, play with scarves to music during a Musik Garten class led by Sylvia Nelson for the Muskego Recreation Department that drew 17 people to the Muskego Library on Feb. 15.
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Connor Loessin as Billy Crocker (back) and Joe Holtman as Moonface Martin rehearse the song "Be Like the Bluebird" for the Muskego High School production of "Anything Goes" set for the stage for Feb. 24 through 27.
Credit: C.T. Kruger
Colin Mies (left), 5, Holland Amey, 5, and Kyle Geronde, 4, practice their painting skills on ceramic pots at the Muskego Parks and Recreation Department's Fun With Art program on Feb. 3.
Credit: Jerry Luterman
Members of the Muskego High School 6 grade Bobcats, and Bay Lane Choirs, perform a musical skit Route 66 on Jan. 27.
Megan Chaney (center), 6, and others youngsters are reflected in a large mirror as they leap off the floor while taking part in a hip hop dance class in the Jensen Park pavilion Jan. 19. The class, put on my the Muskego Park and Recreation Department, was for children ages 7-10.
Credit: Peter Zuzga
Kayla Hensiak (left) and Kim Vidmar spot Isabella Dean, 2, on the bars during Tumble Bees gymnastics class by the Muskego Recreation Department at Bay Lane School on Jan 15.
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Four-year-old Alyssa Germain of Muskego pages through a book in the children's section of the Muskego Public Library Dec. 30. Alyssa was spending the morning at the library with her mother Rebecca.
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Patrick Stewart, 3 (left) his sister, Peyton, 5 check out Christmas trees at Basse's in Muskego on Dec. 11.
Credit: Mary Catanese
Sophia (center) and Izzy (right) Veit, both students at Tess Corners Elementary School, Muskego, talk about their science project during the school's Dec. 1 Discovery Fair. Muskego High School students interviewed the children about their projects.
Credit: Katie Derksen
Linda and Gary Krueger share some time with their grandson, Seth Wehr, during Grandparents Day at Country Meadows Elementary on Nov. 24.
Credit: Jerry Luterman
Elf Candy Cane gives reindeer Cupid a Christmas hug at the Muskego Country Christmas at the Old Muskego Settlement on Nov. 20.
Credit: Jerry Luterman
Scouts Dale Kafura (left), 9, and Colton Kersky (right), 9, salute the United States flag during the National Anthem at the beginning of a Veterans Day celebration in Muskego Elementary School. The celebration was held in honor of staff and students family members who have served in the military.
Credit: Peter Zuzga
John Turcin and the rifle squad from VFW post 8171 give a three volley salute at the conclusion of their Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 6 at Muskego's ProHealth Care Regency Senior Communities.
Credit: Mary Catanese
Frank Dawson (left), resident at Muskego's ProHealth Care Regency Senior Communities, bows his head as taps is played during VFW Post 8171's Veterans Day Ceremony.
Credit: Mary Catanese
Katie, one of two Clydesdale horses brought from Hazienda Farm in Beaver Dam, keeps an eye on the crowd gathered for a demonstration on draft horses at Muskego Public Library as part of author Jerry Apps' presentation on his latest book, "Horse Drawn Days," on Oct 16.
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Steve Haase of Beaver Dam harnesses up Hannah, one of two Clydesdale horses from Hazienda Farm, for a demonstration at Muskego Public Library as part of author Jerry Apps' presentation on his latest book, "Horse Drawn Days," on Oct 16.
Credit: C.T. Kruger
Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki talks with St. Leonards School eighth graders as he visited the school for lunch and a Living Rosary on Oct. 7.
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Cheerleaders perform with their backs to the sun during a Muskego Youth Football game held at Muskego High School on Oct. 9 that included a fundraising bake sale held for Evan Coubal, who died after suffering a head injury playing football.
Credit: Peter Zuzga
Franklin and Muskego square off under the lights during the second quarter at Muskego High School on Sept. 10.
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Muskego's Emma Szczupakiewicz swims the back stroke leg of the 200 Yard Medley Relay event of the Fountain Wood Funfest invitational swim meet in Fountain Wood Pool on Aug. 21. The swim meet, hosted by Whitnall High School, is the only high school girls meet held outdoors in Wisconsin.
Credit: Peter Zuzga
Muskego High School goal keeper Ryan Henderson blocks a shot on goal during the second half of the school's soccer alumni game at the school Aug. 14.
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Alivia Almquist practices her overhead serve during an Intermediate Tennis class offered by the Muskego Recreation Department at Muskego High School on July 29.
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Jeff Nohelty (left), of Muskego, Sadie Wilson (center), 11, of Dousman, and Karen Nohelty, 12, of Muskego have a squirt gun fight in the back of Shawn Billmyer's truck before the start of the New Berlin Fourth of July Parade along National Avenue. Billmyer (lower right) lines the bed of his pick-up truck with plastic and fills it with water to create an improvised wading pool.
Credit: Peter Zuzga
Jeff Nohelty (left) of Muskego, his daughter Karen Nohelty (center), 12, and Sadie Wilson, 11, of Dousman have a squirt gun fight in the back of Shawn Billmyer's truck before the start of the New Berlin Fourth of July Parade along National Avenue. Billmyer lines the bed of his pick-up truck with plastic and fills it with water to create an improvised wading pool.
Credit: Peter Zuzga
Jake Wilde, 9, gets covered in sand by his grandpa Gary Wilde (left) and his relatives Brady Wilde, 6, and Sarah Wilde, 11, on June 24 at Muskego County Park.
Credit: John Williams
Tony Deangelo piles up limbs of trees near the corner of Woodland and Racine Drives on June 24. The storm on June 22 destroyed multiple trees on this property in Muskego.
Credit: John Williams
Mark Zangl walks through the debris of the Tess Corners Fire Department Station 3 roof blown onto an adjacent property. Monday night's storm damaged roofs at the fire station, the Post Office building and a unit in Freedom Square Condominiums north of Janesville Road and downed power lines in the area.
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William Springer tries to keep an eye on his fellow soldier ants as the third graders perform "Rumpus in the Rainforest" at Country Meadows School on June 3.
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Emily Sowinski (left) and Hannah Schneider enjoyed their basket lunches with other Country Meadows' fourth-graders as part of their grade's Pioneer Day on June 4.
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Tracy Roth and her children Andrew, 8, and Tyler, 10 months, tour the "Today and Long Ago" Showcase of Learning exhibit on display in Tess Corners Elementary School.
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Marsha Lierman looks at a display presented on Old World Wisconsin while touring the "Today and Long Ago" Showcase of Learning exhibit on display in Tess Corners Elementary School.
Credit: Peter Zuzga
Mill Valley Elementary School Principal Sue Borden waves to well-wishers from a tent on the roof of the school May 20. Borden was spending the night in the tent as a reward to school students for raising $13,000 that will be used for the school and donated to charity.
Credit: Peter Zuzga
Aaron Kronschnabl (left), 11, and Matt Robinson, 14, warm up with their trumpets back stage before the start of the Bay Lane Middle School Band Concert held in Muskego High School on May 5.
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Annie (Gabrielle Steidl) comforts Molly (Jenna Hutchinson) in the opening of Annie Jr. performed by St. Paul Lutheran School on April 22.
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The Orphans sing "It's a Hard Knock Life" in the St. Paul Lutheran School's production of "Annie Jr." on April 22.
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Ashley Aufieri tries to keep herself occupied as her parents Shari and Tony complete paperwork to enroll her in four-year-old kindergarten in the Muskego School District following a meeting at the High School on April 15.
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Kaedyn Olipant-Buchta, 4, meets Assistant Superintent of Schools Kelly Thompson with her mother Delaine Oliphant (right) following a meeting on four-year-old Kindergarden in Muskego schools on April 15.
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A steady stream of parents pick up information and registration packets following a meeting on four-year-old kindergarten in Muskego school on April 15.
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Alex Jamroziak, 7, winds up to throw a bean bag while playing a game at a school carnival held at Muskego Elementary School on April 17. The event featured games, prizes, and refreshments for school students.
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Ryan Hainey of Milwaukee is pulled into the air by a stiff wind while kiteboarding on Big Muskego Lake.
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Kaitlin Sterwald (left), 9, Playground Leader Clare Leblanc, center, and Kelly Averill (right), 10, dance the "YMCA" while taking part in the "Schools' Out" program held in the Muskego Old Town Hall on April 7. The Muskego Parks and Recreation program is held for children ages 5 to 15 during spring break and features games and art activities.
Credit: PETER ZUZGA
With temperatures in the high 70s and schools closing for spring vacation, skaters took to the Muskego Skate Park on April 1.
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Emma Warr springs through a tumbling routine with Clarie Maki as the pair were one of 18 acts in the Country Meadows Elementary School 2010 Talent Show on March 26.
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Rachel Neuberger dives for a loose ball beneath the basket in Muskego's 52-64 loss to Racine Case in the Sectional Final at Brookfield Central on March 20.
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-Ben Ziolkowski, 14, is silhouetted against a setting sun and temperatures in the 60s as he returns a serve playing tennis outside Muskego High School on March 18.
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Sophia Randeau (rear), 5, looks at 6-month-old Sophia Mack as Randeau and Emily Cack, 3, draw pictures in the Old Town Hall building March 5. The youngsters were taking part the Muskego Recreation Department's Art Explosion program for children ages 2 and up.
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Second-grader Brianna Moran, 7, collects and scrapes off lunch trays in the Muskego Elementary School gym Feb. 18.
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First-grade students from Country Meadows Elementary School sing a song to residents of the Muskego Health Care Center on Feb. 12. After the performance the youngsters passed out Valentine's Day cards to residents.
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First grade students from Country Meadows Elementary School sing a song to unseen residents of the Muskego Health Care Center Friday, Feb. 12, 2010, in Muskego, Wis. After the preformance the youngsters passed out Saint Valentines Day cards to residents of the facility.
Credit: PETER ZUZGA
Alexa Rathsack (left) and Maxine Kafura dance during a fourth-grade number in the Muskego Elementary Winterconcert held at the Muskego High School Performing Arts Center on Jan. 12.
Credit: Mary Catanese
Madison Mashlon searches the crowd just before her group performs during the Muskego Elementary Winterconcert held Jan. 12.
Credit: Mary Catanese
Dave Ehlert paused for effect in his impersonation of Mark Twain at the Muskego Public Library on Jan. 16 hosted by the Friends of the Muskego Library.
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Members of the Muskego High School combined chorus preform during the Muskego High School Choir Sounds of the Season concert in the school Dec. 17.
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Members of the Muskego High School combined chorus preform during the Muskego High School Choir Sounds of the Season concert in the school Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009, in Muskego.
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Ava Price, 4, and Senior Samantha Pratt celebrate finishing a reindeer hat during the annual Shop and Drop, an afternoon of free babysitting service hosted by the Muskego High School Student Council on Dec. 5 that drew 150 children for an afternoon of activity.
Credit: C.T. Kruger
Kevin Ryder of Mukwonago waits in line for the opening of the Kohl's Department Store on Black Friday, Nov. 27. Ryder got to the store at 2:15 a.m. to be one of the first in line for the store, which opened at 4 a.m.
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American Legion Post 356 member Mike Stephens of Muskego loads food stuffs from a school bus into the back of a truck during a food drive held in the parking lot of Pick 'n Save on Nov. 14. The food drive was held for Muskego food pantry.
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Bay Lane Middle School students Jessie West, 13, left, Allison Schultz, 13, and Christin Foster, 14, right, attempt to attract people to a food drive held in the parking lot of Pick 'N Save Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Muskego. The food drive was held for Muskego food pantry.
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Members of American Legion Post 356 preform a "Casket Flag Folding Ceremony" for residents of the Tudor Oaks Retirement Community Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, in Muskego. The event was held in honor of Veterans Day.
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Certified Appraiser Barbara Eash examine the pocketwatch that belonged to a Russian or Prussian soldier during the Heirloom Fair at the Muskego Public Library on Nov. 7.
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Certified Appraiser Barbara Eash talks with Gloria Drenzek about the glassware she brought in to the Heirloom Fest at the Muskego Public Library on Nov. 7.
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Bethany Paulson, 18 months, grabs hold of dad Bradford's nose as the entire Paulson family came in costume to the Muskego High School Spooktacular on Oct. 17.
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"Buddy", owned by Janet Zweifel of Muskego, takes part in a animal pet blessing in downtown Greendale.
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Elizabeth Brandes, 7, and Jack LaFond, 3, share a ride on the spinner, one of the many activities in the new playground at Moorland Park off Moorland Road south of Janesville Road. The playground is part of a long-term plan for the park, whch is already home to the City's skateboard park.
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Leo Ponteri, 8, shoots a basket in the Muskego High School gym. Leo was taking part in the Muskego Warriors All Sport Camp sponsored by the Muskego Recreation Department for children ages 7 to 13. The week-long camp let children try 16 different sports including baseball, football, basketball, soccer, tennis, swimming, wrestling and track.
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Rodney Knapp, of Muskego, makes a cow "mooing" noise while taking part in the Moo-la-Palooza contest Friday, June 26, 2009, in Muskego. Winners in the Muskego contest are to go on and compete in the Wisconsin State Fair contest in August.
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Elizabeth Brandes, 7, and Jack LaFond, 3, share a ride on the spinner, one of the many activities in the new playground at Moorland Park off Moorland Road south of Janesville Road.
Credit: C.T. Kruger
Gregory Napientek (left) and Gene Kaye of the St. Leonard's Knights of Columbus serve up pizza burgers outside the Piggly Wiggly on July 17 as a fundraiser for the service organzation.
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Rodney Knapp of Muskego makes a cow "mooing" sound while taking part in the Moo-la-Palooza contest on June 26 in Muskego. Winners of the Muskego contest are going on to compete in the Wisconsin State Fair contest in August.
Credit: PETER ZUZGA
Muskego's first baseman Allison Mayer snags a pop fly behind home plate for an out against Pius in the Greenfield Sectional Semifinal Thursday, June 4 at Konkel Park in Greenfield.
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Muskego Ashley Gnacinski against Pius in 6-3 win in the Greenfield Sectional Semifinal Thursday, June 4 at Konkel Park in Greenfield.
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Steve Carpenter (center), 10, practices his skateboarding skills May 13 during a skateboarding class put on by the Muskego Recreation Department at InPro Skate Park. The class is taught by Jesse Geboy.
Credit: Katie Derksen
Jim Baumgarten, a physical education teacher at Bay Lane Middle School, Muskego, takes down his students' badminton scores next to the equipment room May 13. Baumgarten will be retiring this year after 34 years of teaching at the school and 38 years as a gym teacher. After his retirement, he plans to do a little traveling with his wife, who is also retired.
Credit: Katie Derksen
Jim Baumgarten, a physical education teacher at Bay Lane Middle School, Muskego, watches his students play badminton May 13. Baumgarten will be retiring this year after 34 years of teaching at the school.
Credit: Katie Derksen
Jim Baumgarten takes down his students' badminton scores next to the equipment room Baumgarten will be retiring this year after 34 years of teaching at the school.
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Kai Pham, 12, of Muskego, practices May 6 during his Total Martial Arts class at Bally Total Fitness, Brookfield. Kai won the Grand Championship in Power Board Breaking in the junior division at the Bally Total Fitness TMA sixth annual tournament held in Rolling Meadows, Ill., last month by breaking 15 boards with one punch.
Credit: Katie Derksen
Kai Pham, 12, of Muskego, attempts to break 15 boards May 6 during his Total Martial Arts class at Bally Total Fitness, Brookfield. Kai's master, Gi Won Lee, looks on. Kai won the Grand Championship in Power Board Breaking in the junior division at the Bally Total Fitness TMA sixth annual tournament held in Rolling Meadows, Ill., last month by breaking 15 boards with one punch.
Credit: Katie Derksen
"Police officers eat lunch too," said Muskego Police Officer Gary Leon as he sits down for lunch May 6 with Colten Kersky, a second-grader at Muskego Elementary School, Muskego. Colten won the lunch, along with a ride to school in Leon's police car, through a raffle at the school's spring carnival.
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"Police officers eat lunch too," said Muskego Police Officer Gary Leon as he sits down for lunch May 6 with Colten Kersky, a second-grader at Muskego Elementary School, Muskego. Colten won the lunch, along with a ride to school in Leon's police car, through a raffle at the school's spring carnival.
Credit: Katie Derksen
George Mata (right), a first-grader at Muskego Elementary School, Muskego, tries a taste of homemade ice cream April 29 during the school's Science Fair. Devin Anderson (left), a second-grader, made the ice cream using rock salt and a plastic bag.
Credit: Katie Derksen
From left, Austin Schutz, Alex Moll and Adam Hlavacek, all students at Bay Lane Middle School, Muskego, accept their medals April 30 during Time Warner Cable's Hang Tough Video Contest, held at Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee. Bay Lane Middle School took third place with their video, "Stop Sniffing."
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Students are welcomed April 30 during Time Warner Cable's Hang Tough Video Contest, held at Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee. Bay Lane Middle School, Muskego, took third place with their video, "Stop Sniffing."
Credit: Katie Derksen
Students cheer for their school April 30 during Time Warner Cable's Hang Tough Video Contest, held at Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee. Bay Lane Middle School took third place with their video, "Stop Sniffing."
Credit: Katie Derksen
"He's a good dancer," said Pauline Rothenbueler (right), a resident at ProHealth Care Regency, Muskego, shortly after she finished dancing with Bobby Wolf (left), a junior at Muskego High School. "I love this place," Rothenbueler added. With the help of student council members from Muskego High School, ProHealth Care Regency held a Senior Citizen Prom April 24.
Credit: Katie Derksen
Emily Brown (center), 10, holds a baby duck April 25 during an Earth Day celebration, held at the Old Settlement Centre, Muskego. The event, put on by the Muskego Historical Society, featured a variety of activities, including the ground breaking for an organic garden, a wool-spinning display and guided walking tours of the woods.
Credit: Katie Derksen
Emily Brown (center), 10, holds a baby chick April 25 during an Earth Day celebration, held at the Old Settlement Centre, Muskego. The event, put on by the Muskego Historical Society, featured a variety of activities, including the ground breaking for an organic garden, a wool-spinning display and guided walking tours of the woods.
Credit: Katie Derksen
Cody West (right), Paige Henry (second from right) and Ellie Kamentz (center), all second-graders at Tess Corners Elementary School, Muskego, perform the fairy tale, "Rumpelstiltskin" April 24 while three of their classmates, Jenna Turdo (left), Cole Schienebeck (second from left) and Trevor Hampton wait behind the scenes. The students in Lisa Radomski's class studied fairy tales and then presented the plays for family and friends.
Credit: Katie Derksen
Tommy Olszewski III, 10, finds the perfect fishing spot April 18 at a fishing clinic put on for kids, held at Muskego County Park. The children were taught fishing techniques, safe use of equipment and knot tying. Tommy was fishing with his brothers, John and Richard, and his father, Tom Jr.
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After no luck with his pole, Tommy Olszewski III, 10, decides to go after some fish with his bare hands April 18 at a fishing clinic put on for kids, held at Muskego County Park. The children were taught fishing techniques, safe use of equipment and knot tying. Tommy was fishing with his brothers, John and Richard, and his father, Tom Jr.
Credit: Katie Derksen
Tommy Olszewski III, 10, finds the perfect fishing spot April 18 at a fishing clinic put on for kids, held at Muskego County Park. The children were taught fishing techniques, safe use of equipment and knot tying. Tommy was fishing with his brothers, John and Richard, and his father, Tom Jr.
Credit: Katie Derksen
Irene Armstrong, a resident at ProHealth Care Regency, Muskego, dances with Bill Hempel, the community's bus driver, April 14 during a Jump 'n Jive Dance Demo, put on by Maureen Majeski, a swing dance instructor. Majeski, along with Stephanie Wise, demonstrated and performed popular dances from the Big Band era. Residents were encouraged to participate and dress in 1950s attire.
Credit: Katie Derksen
Maureen Majeski (left), a swing dance instructor, demonstrates a swing dance with Stephanie Wise April 14 at ProHealth Care Regency, Muskego, during a Jump 'n Jive Dance Demo. Majeski demonstrated and performed popular dances from the Big Band era. Residents were encouraged to participate.
Credit: Katie Derksen
Irene Armstrong, a resident at ProHealth Care Regency, Muskego, dances in her seat April 14 during a Jump 'n Jive Dance Demo, put on by Maureen Majeski, a swing dance instructor. Majeski, along with Stephanie Wise, demonstrated and performed popular dances from the Big Band era. Residents were encouraged to participate and dress in 1950s attire.
Credit: Katie Derksen
Ron Welch (center) and Wayne Philpott (right), both members of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Muskego, boil some shrimp April 18 during the church's annual shrimp boil. Church members went through approximately 800 pounds of shrimp, which served hundreds of guests.
Credit: Katie Derksen
Gail Levin (left), owner of Curves, Muskego, hands over a bag of food April 1 to Joshua Nitz, an employee of Salentine Buick and Pontiac, while May Hyde (right) organizes some food. Muskego's new food pantry is located in the employee cafeteria of Salentine.
Credit: Katie Derksen
Joshua Nitz, an employee of Salentine Buick and Pontiac, Muskego, organizes some food April 1 at Muskego's new food pantry, located in the employee cafeteria of Salentine. Members of Curves, Muskego, were on hand to set up the food pantry.
Credit: Katie Derksen
May Hyde (right), a member of Curves, Muskego, organizes boxes of food April 1 with Joshua Nitz, an employee of Salentine Buick and Pontiac, Muskego. Muskego's new food pantry is located in the employee cafeteria of Salentine.
Credit: Katie Derksen
Joshua Nitz, an employee of Salentine Buick and Pontiac, Muskego, organizes some food April 1 at Muskego's new food pantry, located in the employee cafeteria of Salentine. Members of Curves, Muskego, were on hand to set up the food pantry.
Credit: Katie Derksen
Kassandra Mazza (left) and Skye Thurow, both fourth-graders at Country Meadows Elementary School, Muskego, talk about their science fair project April 1 while the project was being judged by a Muskego High School student. Kassandra and Skye did their project on how to get a whole egg inside a bottle using the heat from matches.
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Christopher Rowland (center) and Ben Schram (left), both students at Country Meadows Elementary School, Muskego, talk about their science fair project April 1 while the project was being judged by a Muskego High School student. Christopher and Ben did their project on how crystals are made.
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Aubrey Maciosek (left), Charlie Salter (center) and Natalija Atlija (second from right), all students at Bay Lane Middle School, Muskego, help sort through nearly 2,000 books April 2 at Tewco, Franklin. Charlie's mother, Shawn Salter, organized a book drive for the African Library Project and collected thousands of books with the help of students from Muskego Elementary School, Bay Lane Middle School and the Muskego Public Library. The books will be shipped to a school in Botswana.
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Nadia Tabbal, a student at Lake Denoon Middle School, Muskego, rehearses March 26 for the musical, "Mulan Jr." The musical will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2009, and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 2009, at the Muskego High School Performing Arts Center, Muskego.
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Zanie Tsopelas, a kindergartner at Muskego Elementary School, Muskego, gets her hair fixed by her mother March 27 shortly before her school pictures. Students had the opportunity to get spring pictures taken.
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Katie Sullivan (left), a sixth-grader at Bay Lane Middle School, Muskego, rehearses March 19 in the school's gymnasium. Bay Lane Middle School will present, "The Pirates of Penzance Junior" at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2009, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 29, 2009, at the Muskego High School Performing Arts Center, Muskego. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for seniors and students.
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Keith Werner, a candidate for Muskego's District 4 alderman, introduces himself while his opponent, Nancy Salentine, listens, March 19 during an aldermanic forum, held at Muskego City Hall, Muskego.
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Jenna Balistreri (center) and Shelby Campbell (background), both fourth-graders at Mill Valley Elementary School, Muskego, go over their science project March 19 in the school's gymnasium. The projects were judged by area high school students.
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Brooke Wargolet (second from right), a student at Muskego High School, rehearses March 11 in the MHS Performing Arts Center. The Muskego High School band held a concert Thursday, March 12, 2009.
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Katy Steinhaus (right), a student at Muskego High School, rehearses March 11 in the MHS Performing Arts Center. The Muskego High School band held a concert Thursday, March 12, 2009.
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Jeremy Thompson, a student at Country Meadows Elementary School, Muskego, gets his spring picture taken March 12. Students lined up to get their photos taken by Lifetouch Photography.
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Karisa Austin, 10, of Muskego, is greeted by her grandpa, Joe Klafke, March 7 during a fundraiser benefit for Karisa and her family. Karisa has Rett Syndrome, a neurological disorder. Karisa's family is in need of a van with a ramping system to aid in transportation.
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As Mill Valley Elementary School students learn a little more about giving blood, Sue Gullekson, of Muskego, donates March 5 during the school's blood drive, held in the gymnasium. Mill Valley students helped organize the event.
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Muskego resident Marie Ashbaugh's dog, Tilt, a 3-year-old Belgian Tervuren, runs through some weave poles Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009. Tilt recently won second place in the 20-inch agility finals at an American Kennel Club show out in California. The show aired Feb. 14 on Animal Planet. Depending on the time of year, Ashbaugh says she trains her dogs three times per day.
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Muskego resident Marie Ashbaugh's dog, Tilt, a 3-year-old Belgian Tervuren, recently won second place in the 20-inch agility finals at an American Kennel Club show out in California. The show aired Feb. 14 on Animal Planet. Depending on the time of year, Ashbaugh says she trains her dogs three times per day.
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Muskego resident Marie Ashbaugh's dog, Tilt, a 3-year-old Belgian Tervuren, recently won second place in the 20-inch agility finals at an American Kennel Club show out in California. The show aired Feb. 14 on Animal Planet. Depending on the time of year, Ashbaugh says she trains her dogs three times per day.
Credit: Katie Derksen
Muskego resident Marie Ashbaugh's dog, Tilt, a 3-year-old Belgian Tervuren, recently won second place in the 20-inch agility finals at an American Kennel Club show out in California. The show aired Feb. 14 on Animal Planet. Depending on the time of year, Ashbaugh says she trains her dogs three times per day.
Credit: Katie Derksen
Muskego resident Marie Ashbaugh's dog, Tilt, a 3-year-old Belgian Tervuren, runs through some weave poles Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009. Tilt recently won second place in the 20-inch agility finals at an American Kennel Club show out in California. The show aired Feb. 14 on Animal Planet. Depending on the time of year, Ashbaugh says she trains her dogs three times per day.
Credit: Katie Derksen
Muskego resident Marie Ashbaugh's dog, Tilt, a 3-year-old Belgian Tervuren, recently won second place in the 20-inch agility finals at an American Kennel Club show out in California. The show aired Feb. 14 on Animal Planet. Depending on the time of year, Ashbaugh says she trains her dogs three times per day.
Credit: Katie Derksen
Audri Brezobar participates in a dance Feb. 26 during story time, held at the Muskego Public Library. The children listened to various stories, played a memory game and sang songs.
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Clare Saggio participates in a memory game Feb. 26 during story time, held at the Muskego Public Library. The children listened to various stories, danced and sang songs.
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A representative from the Milwaukee County Zoo holds a live snake for students at Country Meadows Elementary School and Bay Lane Middle School, Muskego, to see Feb. 19 during a Zoo to You program.
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A representative from the Milwaukee County Zoo holds a live owl for students at Country Meadows Elementary School and Bay Lane Middle School, Muskego, to see Feb. 19 during a Zoo to You program.
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Alex Eschner, a student at Country Meadows Elementary School, Muskego, touches a snake Feb. 19 during a Zoo to You program, put on by the Milwaukee County Zoo, held at the school. A zoo representative brought in a live snake and owl for the students to see.
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Jason Kay (left) and Adam Jaksic set up their tip-ups Feb. 21 during the South Milwaukee AMVETS Post 4 Fisheree, held on Big Muskego Lake, Muskego. The event featured an ice fishing contest on Big Muskego Lake and was open to the general public.
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Adam Jaksic sets up his tip-up Feb. 21 during the South Milwaukee AMVETS Post 4 Fisheree, held on Big Muskego Lake, Muskego. Jaksic was fishing with Jason Kay. The event featured an ice fishing contest on Big Muskego Lake and was open to the general public.
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William Springer, a second-grader at Country Meadows Elementary School, Muskego, pins a foot on the Valentine's Man Feb. 13 during a Valentine's Day party at the school. Students played games, enjoyed snacks and exchanged Valentine's Day cards.
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Merissa Marx, a junior at Muskego High School, rehearses in her ruby slippers Feb. 12 for the school's upcoming performance of, "The Wizard of Oz." Performances of the musical begin Feb. 26 at the Muskego High School Performing Arts Center.
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Students at Muskego High School rehearse Feb. 12 for their upcoming performance of, "The Wizard of Oz." Performances of the musical begin Feb. 26 at the Muskego High School Performing Arts Center.
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Merissa Marx (center) and Lauren Anderson (left), both juniors at Muskego High School, rehearse Feb. 12 for their upcoming performance of, "The Wizard of Oz." Performances of the musical begin Feb. 26 at the Muskego High School Performing Arts Center.
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Kindergartners at Muskego Elementary School rehearse Jan. 21, the day prior to their winter concert, at the Muskego High School Performing Arts Center.
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Instructor Connie Bakker leads a Zumba fitness class Jan. 22 at the Old Settlement Centre, Muskego. Zumba is a fusion of Latin and international dance music. Classes are held Tuesday and Thursday evenings through the Muskego Parks and Recreation Department.
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Dan Barry, a driver for the Muskego Senior Taxi, heads out to pick up a rider Jan. 16. The Muskego Senior Taxi Service, which gives rides to seniors and people with disabilities, has been in service for one year and is run by nine volunteer drivers.
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Amy Casper exits the Muskego Senior Taxi at Pick 'n Save, where she works, Jan. 16. The taxi program, which began in 2008, gives rides to seniors and people with disabilities. It recently honored its nine volunteer drivers.
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As temperatures hovered around 7 degrees below zero Jan. 15, Kathy Emper delivers mail on Charlotte Court. Emper had to walk only a small portion of her route, she said. Classes were canceled at area schools due to the extremely cold temperatures.
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Lauren Stigler, a member of the Southwest Aquatic Team, does the backstroke Jan. 10 during swim practice at the Muskego High School pool. SWAT is a competitive swim team that offers professional coaching and technique instruction for all ages and abilities.
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Caitlin Cline, an employee of San Laurio Coffeehouse, Muskego, makes breakfast sandwiches Jan. 8. The restaurant offers coffee drinks, bagels, sandwiches, salads and bakery items.
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Tony Schwegel (second from left) and Will Schaefer, both members of the Muskego Volunteer Fire Company, wash a MVFC fire truck one last time Dec. 29 at the Muskego Fire Department, Station 1. Members of the MVFC gathered to wash the trucks and meet with Fire Chief Andy Mack. As of Jan. 1, the Muskego station closed and the Tess Corners Volunteer Fire Department now covers all of Muskego.
Sarah Anderson, 8, a student at Country Meadows Elementary School, Muskego, plays a song on the piano Dec. 23 at the Christmas Musicale, held at the Muskego Public Library. The public was invited to sing or play a musical instrument for the community's holiday concert.
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Rachel Brzezinski, a fourth-grader at Country Meadows Elementary School in Muskego, reads her essay to three of her classmates Nov. 25. The class spent a considerable amount of time brainstorming, writing drafts, editing and finally presenting their essays.
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An eight-family condominium building on Overlook Bay Road was damaged by fire Nov. 19. No one was injured, though one cat and several award-winning rabbits died in the blaze, Muskego Fire Chief Andy Mack said.
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Drake Gettelman eats birthday cake for the first time Sept. 13 at his first birthday party. Family members, friends and nurses from the neonatal intensive care unit at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin attended the party for Drake, who usually gets his nutrition through a feeding tube.
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After a long afternoon of medical appointments at Children's Hospital, Drake Gettelman falls asleep on the lap of his mother, Kristin Gettelman, as Dr. Alfonso Martinez makes a few notes. Drake was born with gene mutations that caused chronic lung disease and a paralyzed vocal cord.
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June Hammann performs with members of Spring City Squares at ProHealth Care Regency Muskego on Nov. 11. Hammann is president of the square-dancing group.
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Dennis Duran, a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8171, properly disposes of a flag during a flag burning at the Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11 at the Old Settlement Centre, Muskego.
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Witch Donna Robinson, Muskego, attempts to take settler Patrick White, 13, from his cabin to eat him during the Ghost Walk at Muskego Settlement on Oct. 25. Actors from the Muskego Players portrayed settlers and ghouls during the Halloween event.
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Chloe Carver, 6, of Wind Lake colors a pumpkin Oct. 25 at the Muskego Settlement during Applefest, which was sponsored by Heritage Presbyterian Church.
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Jessica Michna (right) greets Mary Link as she enters the chapel of Muskego ProHealth Care Regency Senior Communities-Muskego for Michna's presentation, “A Visit From Eleanor Roosevelt,” Oct. 10.
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Muskego's Nick McCormack (37), Craig Robins (9) and a swarm of other players fight for the football during the Warriors' Oct. 3 homecoming game against Oak Creek. The Knights defeated the Warriors, 23-7.
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Muskego doubles player Garnet Voecks reaches to return a shot during the Oct. 2 Southeast Conference Tournament at South Milwaukee High School.
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Paige Rohde (right), a kindergartner at Muskego Elementary School, carries a flag Oct. 3 during the school's first walkathon. Students and their families collected pledges for a 1.4-mile walk to raise money for the school and collected about $9,600. Paige was the top fundraiser.
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Senior Lisa Betlej (center), a member of the Muskego High School cheerleading squad, does the roller coaster Oct. 3 during the school's homecoming pep rally in the gymnasium. The rally included class competitions, a slide show and skits.
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Muskego High School students participate in the parade featuring homemade banners from various school clubs and organizations. Despite the support, the football team lost 23-7 to Oak Creek in the homecoming game Oct. 3.
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Laura Mecha, of Muskego, left, gets her seasonal flu shot from nurse Jill Bemis, of Menomonee Falls, right, while attending a flu clinic held in the Muskego City Hall Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, in Muskego. The H1N1 Flu Vaccine was not being given at the clinic.
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Soccer fans take shelter from a heavy rain while watching Muskego play Waukesha West in sectional soccer at Muskego High School Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, in Muskego, Wis.
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