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Posted: July 10, 2011
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    Oak Creek Police Lt. Brian Murphy talks with well wishers prior to being recognized as one of Oak Creek's Citizens of the Year shared with Officer Sam Lenda by the Citizen of the Year Organization on May 16. Murphy also recently announced his retirement from the Oak Creek Police Department.The event was attended my US. Congressman Paul Ryan, Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch and other area officials.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Oak Creek Officer Sam Lenda talks with well wishers prior to being recognized as one of Oak Creek's Citizens of the Year shared with Lt. Brian Murphy by the Citizen of the Year Organization on May 16. Murphy also recently announced his retirement from the Oak Creek Police Department. The event was attended by US. Congressman Paul Ryan, Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch and other area officials.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Alrene Miller of Bay View eyes some of the items out for sale during the Bay View Historical Society's annual Yard Sale at the Beulah Brinton House on May 18.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Youngsters lead the first group lap of the Oak Creek Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society on May 17 at the Oak Creek High School stadium.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Families and teams join in for the first group lap of the Oak Creek Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society on May 17 at the Oak Creek High School stadium.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Band teacher Carla Gannon and students look on during a 3D Animation demonstration held as part of High Interest Day in Robinwood Elementary School Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in Franklin, Wis.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    Robinwood Elementary School fourth grade student Cole Abraham, 10, wears 3D Goggles during a 3D Animation demonstration held as part of High Interest Day in Robinwood Elementary School on May 15.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    David Kalchbrenner of Boy Scout Troop 506 crushes aluminum cans donated to the troop at a drop-off point near Greendale High School on May 11. The Troop collects cans four times a year as a community project and to raise funds for camp expiditions.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Kris Ziemann of Mequon wires an Amur Maple tree into shape, "like putting braces of a child's teeth," in a demonstration area by the Milwaukee Bonsai Society during National Public Garden Day at the Boerner Botanical Gardens on May 10.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Freshman John Stefaniak spreads out mulch to be picked of large wood chuncks for the mulch to top new wild prairie plants in the expanded Community Memorial Garden in front of Oak Creek High School on May 4.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Nancy Penn joins the crowd as her father, Larry Penn, retired Teamster and folksinger, leads them in singing "Solidarity Forever," at the end of the 127th Anniversary Commemoration of the Bay View Tragedy. The May 5th event honored the 7 people killed when fired upon by state militia during a parade to show support for an eight-hour work day.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Mary Zeidler places a wreath at the historical marker as her sister, Anita Zeidler (at right) reads the names of the six men and one boy killed by state militia under the order of Governor Jeremiah Rusk on May 5, 1886. The massacre occurred as thousands of workers in Milwaukee made their way toward the rolling mill factory in Bay View. Their father, Frank Zeidler, served as Milwaukee mayor from 1948 to 1960.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Barbara Leigh, told of the death of her 12 year-old grandson, Frank Nowarczyk, at the hands of state milita as workers marched to the Bay View rolling mIll in support of the national effort for an eight-hour workday on May 5, 1886. She is the artistic/ producing director of Milwaukee Public Theatre who put on the reenactment in Bay View on May 5.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Doris Gangler met David Blonien on the dance floor 15 years ago. "I haven't let let him go since," she said. They've come to the Rotary Club of Mitchell Field's annual Senior Citizens Spring Prom before because they like the music and atmosphere. The "Step into Spring" dance was held April 28 at the Oak Creek Community Center.

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    Carol Ranier packages up baked goods to go during the Rummage and Metal Recycling Fundraiser held at the Kelly Senior Center on Saturday.

    Credit: Stephanie Jones

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    Rummagers browse through vendors wares at the Kelly Senior Center Rummage and Metal Recycling Fundraiser on Saturday, April 27. The annual event features between 30 and 50 vendors with proceeds benefiting activities at the Senior Center.

    Credit: Stephanie Jones

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    Mariana Ramierez, 9, left, and Isabelle Olesen, 5, place trash into a bag held by Sharon Olesen as the group clean up around the City Hall lawn. The girls were participating in the Oak Creek Community Cleanup with their respective Brownie and Daisy Scout troops.

    Credit: Stephanie Jones

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    Mayor Steve Scaffidi cleans up garbage along Puetz Rd. Saturday, April 27 as part of the first annual Oak Creek Community Cleanup. All week long volunteers have been sprucing up different areas of the city for the Great American Cleanup.

    Credit: Stephanie Jones

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    Doris Gangler met David Blonien on the dance floor 15 years ago and "I haven't let let him go since." They've come to the Rotary Club of Mitchell Field's annual Senior Citizens Spring Prom before because they like the music and atmosphere.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Hunger Task Force Executive Director Sherrie Tussler conducts a tour of a remodeled barn at the organizations facility Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Franklin, Wis. The facilities fish ponds are seen from the upper floor of a barn during the tour.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    Students from the Early View Academy of Excellence tour fish hatchery tanks in a barn at the Hunger Task Force of Southeastern Wisconsin's facility Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Franklin, Wis.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    Hunger Task Force Executive Director Sherrie Tussler conducts a tour of a remodeled barn at the organizations facility Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Franklin, Wis.

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    Kate Agarwal resets her selection og pure organic children's clothing in her Bella and Boo booth at the Milwaukee Holistic Health Expo at the Marian Center for Non Profits on April 20 that drew 84 exhibitors and 400 pre-registered visitors.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Terese Lopez of Infinite Therapies of Menomonee Falls shows Steven Janiszewski his magnified blood cells on a monitor at the Milwaukee Holistic Health Expo at the Marian Center for Non Profits on April 20 that drew 84 exhibitors and 400 pre-registered visitors.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Sergio Ramirez hits the deck to aviod a throw and recover a ball during a Oak Creek High School Dodgeball Tournament at East Middle School April 20 hosted by the the Student Council to raise funds for Relay for Live.

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    Sam Johnson can not get out of the way of an incoming throw during a Oak Creek High School Dodgeball Tournament at East Middle School April 20 hosted by the the Student Council to raise funds for Relay for Live.

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    Franklin School District Superintendent Dr. Steve Patz (right) dons a hard hat with School Board President Janet Evan (center) and Franklin High School Principal Michael Nowak for an April 17 ground breaking that weather forced inside for a performing art center and classroom addition to Franklin High School. Site work for the addition is to begin in June with the addition projected for completion in January 2015.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Franklin High School Principal Michael Nowak (right) makes comments during an April 17 ground breaking that weather forced inside for a performing art center and classroom addition to Franklin High School. Site work for the addition is to begin in June with the addition projected for completion in January 2015.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Patrons brought in more than 15 edible books, like this interpretation of "Three Hens and a Peacock" by author Lester Laminack, for the Franklin Library's edible Book Festival on April 17.

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    Isaiah Daniel (left) 8, of Oak Creek, and his brother, Noah, 5, fish for blue gill, perch or trout, while dad, Andre, makes a call. The Friends of Grant Park Mill Pond opened the Pavilion and served free hot dogs, snacks and beverages to those fishing in the stocked pond on April. 13.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Zach Will, 12, of Greenfield, caught a perch at Scout Park. He's been fishing before because "I love eating the fish and it's fun to reel them in. " Wallleyes Unlimited, U.S.A" hosted the 29th annual kids' fishing clinic on April 12.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Andre Daniel (left) of Oak Creek, helped son, Isaiah, 8, put corn on the hook, while Noah, 5, continued fishing for blue gill, perch or trout. The Friends of Grant Park Mill Pond opened the Pavilion and served free hot dogs, snacks and beverages to those fishing in the stocked pond on April 13.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Zach Will, 12, of Greenfield, caught a perch at Scout Park. He's been fishing before because "I love eating the fish and it's fun to reel them in. " Wallleyes Unlimited, U.S.A" hosted the 29th annual kids' fishing clinic Apr. 12.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Traffic rolls along 60th Street south of Oakwood Avenue between fields flooded by the Root River. The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for the area on April 10. The Franklin Department of Public Works reports the closure of Oakwood Avenue between 60th and 76th streets, but no other flooding or road closures in the city.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Crews remove asphalt from a former parking area at the Drexel Town Square property on April 12. The material is being stockpiled on the site for further processing.

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    Molly Nutter, 7, gets anxious as her father Steve, cuts her breakfast into small pieces during the 53rd Greendale Lions Club Breakfast on April 14 at Greendale High School to raise fund for scholarships.

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    Grill masters Bruce Paprochi (left), Joe Bustos, and Terry Patzke (right) flipped several hours worth of flapjacks from the griddle on April 14 at Greendale High School during the Greendale's Lions Club scholarship fund raiser.

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    Craig MacWilliams watches as Taekwondo student Ennis Hildebrandt, 7, practices his roundhouse pivot during a class St. John's Lutheran School on April 9 hosted by the Oak Creek Recreation Department.

    Credit: Stephanie Jones

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    Rickie Rios leads the group of high white belt students in the Taegukk Il Jang form during a Taekwondo class on April 9 at St. John's Lutheran School hosted by the Oak Creek Recreation Department.

    Credit: Stephanie Jones

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    Robert Kirby of the Oak Creek Kiwanis stacks donated items during a Food Drive at the Oak Creek Community Center on April 6 staffed by the Kiwanis and the Oak Creek High School National Honor Society to benefit the Family Life Center and the St. Stephens Church food pantries.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Alex Murnane, 12, waits as Tim Federle autographs a copy of his debut book, "Better Nate Than Ever," at the Oak Creek Community Center on April 9. The Oak Creek Public Library and Boswell Book Company co-sponsored the author's visit to the center.

    Credit: Stephanie Jones

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    Author and Broadway performer Tim Federle talks to audience members about his debut novel at the Oak Creek Community Center on April 9. The book, "Better Nate Than Ever", was inspired by Federle's own experiences as a teenager on Broadway.

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    Sam Mortimer, 3, gets ahead of the pack as three to four-year-olds scatter in the Greendale High School upper gym for the Greendale Lions Club's annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 30.

    Credit: Staff Photo by C.T. Kruger

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    Noah Jacobson, 4, tries to muffle the sound of of families gathering in the Greendale High School upper gym with his Grandma Lois Roth for the Greendale Lions Club's annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 30.

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    Dennis Lendowski gives daughter Olivia Lendowski a few pointer before the start of an Easter Egg Hunt at Midwest Twisters in Oak Creek on March 30.

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    Orlando Velasquez goes up for two points in a pickup game against Bay View area friends at Kinnickinnic Park on March 29 as schools were out and Spring weather finally appeared.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Maya Novak, 4, lines up a bunny on her basket. Every child attending the March 24 Oak Creek Community Center Lunch with the Easter Bunny received a basket with a stuffed animal and snacks.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Erin Weber sits on the Easter Bunny's lap to show her son, Charlie, 2, that there's nothing to be afraid of. They attended the Oak Creek Community Center's lunch with the Easter Bunny on March 24.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Charlie Weber, 2, waits his turn to visit the Easter Bunny on March 24 at the Oak Creek Community Center.

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    Former Green Bay Packer and 1996 Super Bowl Champion Gilbert Brown addressed the issue of bullying after a special presentation of the movie "Bully" at Greendale High School. GABnow sponsored the event and invited 200 MPS students to the March 20 event.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Chad Newton had surgery for a right torn labral. Newton's father asked former Green Bay Packer Gilbert Brown how he could tackle without getting hurt to which Brown responded "go hard."

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Sophmore Cameron Sauve warms up for performance in a trumpet quintette during a Solo and Ensemble Music Festival at Oak Creek High School on March 23.

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    Tucked in to the auxillary gym's shadows Freshman Sara Marshall rehearses for a trupet duet during a Solo and Ensemble Muisc Festival at Oak Creek High School on March 23.

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    Cudahy Family Library Director Rebecca Roepke encourages people to line up through the Library's lobby and connect with people on the north side of the building to complete a circle as a group hug for the building's 10th birthday on March 23.

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    Friends and patrons of the Cudahy Family Library line up through the Library's lobby and connect with people on the north side of the building to complete a circle as a group hug for the building's 10th birthday on March 23.

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    Ron Noeske brushes sawdust off one of the oak board milled on March 23 from a tree that fell on the Stahl-Conrad Homestead. The board will go into a project for the Homestead and the stump of the tree dated back to 1845 before the start of Hales Corners will remain.

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    Sophmore Cameron Sauve warms upfor performance in a trumpet quintette during a Solo and Ensemble Muisc Festival at Oak Creek High School on March 23.

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    Lily Vanderlinden is introduced to the Easter Bunny by her Dad Jesse Vanderlinden at Cudahy's Pick n' Save on March 23 during a festival to raise funds for the MAAC Fund.

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    Margaret Schultz (left) watches for a spare with St. Francis Library Aid Mary Naczek (right) and other participants during the first Senior Wii Bowling at the Library on March 12. The Library offers Wii Bowling and refreshments for seniors at 1 p.m. on every second Tuesday, the next set for March 26.

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    Margaret Schultz (left) learns the finer points of Wii Bowling from St. Francis Library Aid Mary Naczek at the Library on March 12. The Library offers Wii Bowling and refreshments for seniors at 1 p.m. on every second Tuesday, the next set for March 26.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Second grader Sarah Steinbach tries a bit of surgery during the Robinwood Elementary School Carnival on March 16.

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    Not only did one need to land on the right number, but he or she needed to be a real fine dancer in one round of the Cake Walk at Robinwood Elementary School during its Carnival on March 16.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Greendale High School students modeling the latest in Prom fashions work the stage during the Project Prom fashion show at the school on March 19.

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    Greendale High School students modeling the latest in Prom fashions wait for their trip across the stage during the Project Prom fashion show at the school on March 19.

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    Tai Chi instructor Motoko Muneno Rashka leads a class of seven participants in a Tai Chi class in the Kelly Senior Center in Cudahy on March 6.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    Skiers and snowboarders joined in for Ruckas at The Rock, an end-of-season snow party at the Franklin hill that offered a variety of competitions and activities.

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    Guy Somann watched his daughter, Chantele-Arae Byrnes-Somann, 3, pull a raffle ticket for a prize as USO of Wisconsin president, Don Grundy, (right) waited to call out the winning number at a United Service Organizations of Wisconsin pancake breakfast at the Greendale American Legion Post on March 10.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    As wind blown snow falls, pedestrians cross Broad Street in the Village of Greendale on March 5 as three to five inches of snow were expected to fall throughout the day.

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    Highland View Elementary School third grade students Adrian Bauer, 9 (left), Alyssa Doraba, 8, and Salma Abukhamireh, 9, sort donated dental supplies on March 1 collected at the school for donation to the Hope House in Milwaukee.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    Dorothy Bau waves to the residents and guests gathered for a February birthday party at the Willow Crest Care Center in South Milwaukee when she was recognized for her 100th birthday on Feb. 28. Bau is a life-long resident of the Milwaukee area.

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    Greendale High School graduates Sarah Hopefl (left) and Meghan McCormick perform in the University of Wisconsin Badger Band during a concert in their alma mater’s gymnasium on Feb. 23.

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    Members of the University of Wisconsin Badger Band perform during a concert in the Greendale High School gymnasium on Feb. 23.

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    Michael Leckrone directs the University of Wisconsin Badger Band during a concert in the Greendale High School gymnasium on Feb. 23.

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    Karen Claffey of South Milwaukee kept right on knitting while displaying her products during the Craft and Vendor Fair at the Oak Creek Community Center on Feb. 23.

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    One of the shelves in the Greendale Visitors Center test kitchen on Feb. 23.

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    C.J. grinds pecans to add the a cookie receipe that includes toffee and chocolate chips from the Taste of Home's best-selling cookies cookbook in the Greendale Visitors Center test kitchen on Feb. 23. The cookbook came about from 32,000 recipes submitted by Taste of Home readers, then culled to 1,500 recipes that were tested over a year.

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    Logan Atwater takes the lead as Maggie Sabljak of the School on Ice instructs Parkview School third graders oin the finer points of ice skating at the Pettit Center in West Allis on Feb. 22. Vilter Manufacturing Trust and the Emerson Foundation sponsored the class and transportation for the Cudahy school's third graders.

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    Maggie Sabljak of the School on Ice instructs Parkview School third graders oin the finer points of ice skating at the Pettit Center in West Allis on Feb. 22. Vilter Manufacturing Trust and the Emerson Foundation sponsored the class and transportation for the Cudahy school's third graders.

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    Kevin Mandella waves to passing traffic in front of the Liberty Tax Service office on Layton Avenue in Cudahy on Feb. 14.

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    Kevin Mandella waves to passing traffic in front of the Liberty Tax Service office on Layton Avenue in Cudahy on Feb. 14.

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    Larry Musuraca collects his ballot before voting at the Oak Creek/Franklin School Administration Building on Feb. 19.

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    Florence Groth sells a "wingspan" of raffle tickets during the American Legion Auxillary 416 Sweetheart Benefit Dance on Feb. 15.

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    Bob Naffier pours a frosty, cola that is, during the American Legion Auxillary 416 Sweetheart Benefit Dance on Feb. 15. Guests were encourages to wear dress or uniform of the 1940's to the event.

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    Mayor Stephen Scaffidi (left) listens to concerns from Carolyn Marks and her son, Jim Marks, who own property along Howell Avenue during an informational about Drexel Town Square at the Oak Creek Community Center on Feb. 11. The Marks' main concern is traffic from the proposed site past land has been in their family for six generation and according to Jim "the only ones before us were the Indians."

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Carolyn Teff reacts as a plaque honoring her late husband, Jim, is unveiled at the entrance to the South Milwaukee Middle School gymnasium before ceremonies naming the facility in his memory on Feb. 8.

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    Carolyn Teff (center) is joined by her children (from left) Sarah, Derek, Doug and Bryan as they display a drawing of the entrance to the South Milwaukee Middle School gymnasium, which was officially named the Teff Gymnasium in memory of her late husband, Jim, on Feb 8. A plaque on the wall behind them also honors Jim Teff, longtime physical education instructor, coach and athletic director at South Milwaukee High School.

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    South Milwaukee Mayor Tom Zapecki presents a plaque to Carolyn Teff during ceremonies naming the South Milwaukee Middle School gymnasium in memory of her late husband, Jim, on Feb. 8. The ceremony took place before the South Milwaukee-Cudahy high school basketball game in the facility,

    Credit: Dave Haberkorn

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    Franklin High School's Chamber Chorus performs during the 11th annual Jazz Cabaret on Feb. 9 to raise funds for the district's music programs.

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    Franklin High School's Chamber Chorus performs during the 11th annual Jazz Cabaret on Feb. 9 to raise funds for the district's music programs.

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    A comfy lap, warm 'jammies, and a cup of milk was all most too much for Kingsley McKune as he listened to tales with more than 30 other children during Pajama Story Time at the Oak Creek Library on Feb. 5

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    Basmallah Salahat enters her guess to how many Gummy Bears in the jar during Pajama Story Time at the Oak Creek Library on Feb. 5

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    Miles Spankowski enjoys a snack with his pal Huckle Doggy during Pajama Story Time with 30 other children at the Oak Creek Library on Feb. 5

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    Mark Vrrhagen of the Wehr Nature Center spoons up samples of Wehr's Halloween Chili, one of nine recipes entered in a Chili Cook-off at the Wehr on Feb. 2.

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    Kendra Simek, (left), and Laura Sepulveda, Oak Creek high school seniors, demonstrate the proper way to shake hands during in an interview. It was part of their presentation on business etiquette during the Future Business Leaders of America FBLA "Igniting Innovation" regional competition and workshop on Feb. 2.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Danny McKenna, Oak Creek high school junior, goes over his presentation with Stephanie Pischke, an Oak Creek alum, who is assisting with the FBLA "Igniting Innovation" regional competition and workshop Feb. 2 at Oak Creek high school.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Elaine Ritzka, of West Allis, plays the Button Box accordion during the Milwaukee Accordion Club's open mic night at Root River Center on Jan. 28.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Kylie DeBerg, 8, and her mother, Kari DeBerg, of Racine, take part in the Thaw Flash Fitness at Oak Creek East Middle School Jan. 26. Participants in the event were exposed to nine different exercise routines to keep in shape over the winter.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    Participants take part in the Thaw Flash Fitness at Oak Creek East Middle School on Jan. 26. Participants in the event were exposed to nine different exercise routines to keep in shape over the winter.

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    Kari DeBerg of Racine (center) and others perform Jumping Jacks as part the Thaw Flash Fitness at Oak Creek East Middle School on Jan. 26. Participants in the event were exposed to nine different exercise routines to keep in shape over the winter.

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    Kelsie Lomis sings "Gravity" as one of 22 acts in the 21st Annual Whitnall High School Talent Show hosted by the school's Band Boosters on Jan. 26.

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    Sadee Kotowski and Mallory Kubenik sing "If I'm James Dea, You're Audrey Hepburn" as one of 22 acts in the 21st Annual Whitnall High School Talent Show hosted by the school's Band Boosters on Jan. 26.

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    Ivish Malik sings "Be Alright" A cappella as one of 22 acts in the 21st Annual Whitnall High School Talent Show hosted by the school's Band Boosters on Jan. 26.

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    Elaine Ritzka, of West Allis, plays the Button Box accordion during the Milwaukee Accordion Club's open mic night at Root River Center on Jan. 28.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Compression ice grinds against the shore of Lake Michigan in the South Shore Yacht Club basin near the Oak Leaf Trail before sunrise Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, in the Bay View Neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wis. The temperature at sunrise Wednesday was seven degrees.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    Mark Schulz of Cudahy resets some of the produce he brought for sale at the the Indoor Winter Farmer's Market at the St. Ann's Center on Jan. 19.

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    Tamara Baker (right) 0f Ruegsegger Farms of New Glarus bags up some produce for customers of the Indoor Winter Farmer's Market at the St. Ann's Center on Jan. 19.

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    Shakayla Binford wears a costume as she serves as a living bill board on Highway 100 in Hales Corners on Jan. 19.

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    Rudy Pugel of Cudahy buys a "wingspan" of 50/50 raffle tickets from fingertip to fingertip from Linda Wood and other members of the George Washington / Bay View Post 180 during a 9-Pin Tap fundraiser at Motion Plus Lanes in Cudahy. Motion Plus donated bowling for all teams in two separate sessions on Jan. 12. Proceeds from the event will benefit Stars and Strips Honor Flights, Fisher House, The V.A. Spinal Injury Clinic and other veterans charities.

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    Rudy Pugel of Cudahy buys a "wingspan" of 50/50 raffle tickets from fingertip to fingertip from Linda Wood and other members of the George Washington / Bay View Post 180 during a 9-Pin Tap fundraiser at Motion Plus Lanes in Cudahy. Motion Plus donated bowling for all teams in two separate sessions on Jan. 12. Proceeds from the event will benefit Stars and Strips Honor Flights, Fisher House, The V.A. Spinal Injury Clinic and other veterans charities.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Oak Creek West Middle School seventh grader Danielle Moczynski, 12, looks to band director Kristen Honore during a rehearsal of the joint West and East Middle School bands in the Oak Creek High School gym on Jan. 12. Danielle was one of some 800 students taking part in the district wide Festival of Bands event presented later in the day.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    Julie Schultz serves customers Arline Zielski and her son Kerry Zielski during a First Friday Fish Fry at the Oak Creek Community Center on Jan 4.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Arnold Alanen, co-author of "Main Street Ready-Made: The New Deal Community of Greendale Wisconsin," gave a presentation of his work. The Greendale Historical Society and the Greendale Public Library sponsored the free event at the Greendale Safety Center on Jan. 5.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Jasin Sinani, 9 (foreground), lines up a pitch, as Tyler Peck, 9, waits his turn. Kids ages 9-14 participated in the Oak Creek Youth Baseball's Fielding and Pitching Camp on Dec 27th at Oak Creek East Middle School. PLEASE NOTE JASIN IS SPELLED CORRECTLY

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Katie VandeZande pays her property taxes in the Cudahy City Hall on Dec. 26.

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    Mary Herwig (right) is reflected in a security mirror as she pays her property taxes with the help of Sharon Kindt at Cudahy City Hall on Dec. 26.

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    Bob Helf and Maggie go for a walk through Humbolt Park during the first snow of the season in Dec. 18.

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    Los Angeles Dodgers Catcher A.J. Ellis speaks with Robinwood Elementary School's 74 DARE students during their graduation ceremony on Dec. 18. Ellis pointed out he is a DARE graduate from his Missouri hometown.

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    Seventy-four Robinwood Elementary School's welcome Los Angeles Dodgers Catcher A.J. Ellis as their guest speakers during their DARE graduation ceremony on Dec. 18.

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    Several DARE students brought along items for Los Angeles Dodgers Catcher A.J. Ellis to autograph following their graduation ceremony on Dec. 18.

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    Workers from Velcheck & Finger retreat from the Humbolt Park bandshell roof as the first snow of the season makes footing trecherous on Dec. 18 as they install a new seamless metal roof on the structure.

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    Oak Creek High School guidance counselor Kim Wolak wraps one of the Christmas presents on Dec. 14 that students and staff collected for 31 needy district families.

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    Liam Mutchelknaus, 2, watches an N scale train set up by Friends of the Boerner Botanical Gardens Friends during a brunch with the Claus family at the Boerner Botanical Gardens on Dec. 16.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Cudahy Historical Society's board member Sharon Vaccaro (left) hands out holiday cookies to a wolf-hatted Sierra Dennis, 6, at the Society's Christmas at the Depot on Dec. 15.

    Credit: John O'Hara

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    A wide-eyed Sofia Alicea, 8 months old, gazes at Santa during the Cudahy Historical Society's hristmas at the Depot on Dec. 15.

    Credit: John O'Hara

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    Olivia Francis, 21/2, dives into a cupcake at the Cudahy Historical Society's Christmas at the Depot on Dec. 15.

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    Michael Wilcox watches from amid more than 70 people participating in a Zumba session at Oak Creek East Middle School at part of Mayor Steve Scaffidi's weight loss challenge. The flash fitness activity was the fifth so far, the second for Zumba, led by trainer Mike Krajewski, that included a collection of personal care products for charitable donation.

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    More than 70 people participate in a Zumba session at Oak Creek East Middle School at part of Mayor Steve Scaffidi's weight loss challenge. The flash fitness activity on Dec. 8 was the fifth so far, the second for Zumba, led by trainer Mike Krajewski, that included a collection of personal care products for charitable donation.

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    Mayor Steve Scaffidi's greets more than 70 people to a zumba flash fitness event, the fifth event so far, that is a part of his weight loss challenge. The zumba session was led by trainer Mike Krajewski, and included a collection of personal care products for charity.

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    Genevieve Magner, 5, picked out cookies and cupcakes on Dec. 8 at Faith Community Church. The cookies sold by the pound will raise funds for the Faith Academy.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Camille Sutton, 13 months, hangs onto her mother, Meg's, hand while looking for trees at the Stahl-Conrad Homestead on Dec. 8.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Dave Miles leads the Sixth Grade Chorus through the South Milwaukee Middle School Fight Song to start it's Holiday Concert with the school's band and orchestrat at the South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center on Dec. 4.

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    Accompanied by Emily Buckner on violin (left) Dave Miles leads the Sixth Grade Chorus through its performance during a Holiday Concert with the school's band and orchestra at the South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center on Dec. 4.

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    South Milwaukee High School students, (left) Brianna Cullen, Glorian Konieczny, Pashai Henry and Adam Hackbarth, dressed as a Medieval court members, raise their glasses of "wassail" and sing a toast during the Ye Olde Christmas Feaste dinner event Dec. 1st.

    Credit: John O'Hara

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    Visitors enjoy a fanciful display in the Prairie Room created by the Anderson Commerical Group for the Christmas House at the Lawson House Bed and Breakfast on Nov. 30.

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    Visitors tour the dining room and other decorated rooms at the Lawson House Bed and BreakfastChristmas House display on Nov. 30.

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    Joey Osborne, 5, shows Santa Claus his paper airplane after the Franklin Library's tree lighting ceremony on December 2.

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    Franklin Mayor Tom Taylor (Pete Kosvich in background) encourages Madison Rea, 4, to sing a verse of "Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer" before the tree lighting ceremony at the Franklin Library December 2.

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    Children caroling from the holiday songbook at the Franklin Library before the tree lighting December 2.

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    Mayor Tom Taylor, Jessica Gibson, and Pete Kosvich sing holiday songs with children at the Franklin Library's tree lighting ceremony December 2.

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    South Milwaukee High School symphonic band member Anna Nowakowski, dressed as a Medieval court musician, plays her French horn during the Ye Olde Christmas Feaste dinner event Dec. 1st.

    Credit: John O'Hara

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    South Milwaukee High School sudents, dressed as a Medieval court members, carry in the "boars head" prop during the Ye Olde Christmas Feaste dinner event Dec. 1st.

    Credit: John O'Hara

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    With weather more appropriate to September than December, crowds were put in the Christmas mood at the Oak Creek tree lighting festivities Dec. 2.

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    Oak Creek High School choir members (l-r) Molly Schuerman, Lexi Linnemann, Marie Goodman and Katie Sullivan sing traditional Christmas songs at the Oak Creek tree lighting festivities Dec. 2.

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    Oak Creek Middle School volunteer "ambassador" Lisel Couch goes with a funky pixie look at the Oak Creek tree lighting festivities Dec. 2.

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    Joey Osborne, 5, shows Santa Claus his paper airplane after the Franklin Library's tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 2.

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    Saydee Kallio, 3, adds a pine cone to the decorative tree that Larry Passafaro set up on his East Bolivar Avenue yard while Fall temperatures and soft ground were around on Nov. 21.

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    Saydee {cq} Kallio, 3, helps Larry Passafaro set up his family's Dhristmas display on Nov. 21 on his East Bolivar Avenue yard while Fall temperatures and soft ground were still around.

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    Santa waves from the back of a Village of Greendale Fire Department Ladder Truck as he arrives at Village Hall during the village's annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 23. The village is decorated with 75,000 lights for the Christmas season.

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    Santa waves from the back of a Village of Greendale Fire Department Ladder Truck as he arrives at Village Hall during the village's annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 23. The village is decorated with 75,000 lights for the Christmas season.

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    Connor McMullin gets his different food groups together at the Ebenezer Care Center's Family Fun Night on Nov. 15. Kids got to learn about the value of family meals and nutrition.

    Credit: Jerry Luterman

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    Road salt is loaded into a truck at the North American Salt Corporation on East Bay Street in the Bay View neighborhood on Nov. 14.

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    Narice Plumb (right) and Erin Plumb of Skyline Catering offer up samples to visitors to the first Taste of South Milwaukee hosted by the South Milwaukee Lions Club at Salvatore’s on Nov. 8 that featured food samples from 15 different restaurants.

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    Greg Castle of Greg's Soup-er Desserts puts out cakes for visitors to the first Taste of South Milwaukee hosted by the South Milwaukee Lions Club at Salvatore’s on Nov. 8 that featured food samples from 15 different restaurants.

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    Liz Malin of Milwaukee (left) shows Nadia Turner and Jenny Schiller (right), both of Milwaukee, the adjustable hand-crochetted ribbon necklaces she offered for sale during the Cinnamon and Cider Fair at franklin High School on Nov. 10.

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    Donald Rask, 18, a member of the Oak Creek High School band, played ' Taps' at the closing of the Oak Creek Veterans Day Memorial ceremony on Nov. 10.

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    Commander of VFW Post 8482, Joseph Maniscalco and members of the Oak Creek Cub Scouts Pack #330 recite the Pledge of Allegiance during the Veteran's Day Memorial opening ceremony at Fire Station #3 on Nov. 10.

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    American Legions / VFW Honor guard stands at parade rest during a Veteran's Memorial service Nov. 10 at Oak Creek Fire Station #3.

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    Sue Heinrich recalls the family members she's known who served in WWII and Korea during the Benediction by Chaplain Richwalski during the AMVETS Post 60 Veteran's Day program on Nov. 11.

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    Ed Grochowski (left) served in Korea, Brian Grochowski (center) served in Iraq, Arnold Fuerstenberg served in WWII, and all three received handmade quilts during the Quilts of Valor presentation on Nov. 11.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    WWII Marine veteran Richard Ryback is acknowledged for his service by Franklin mayor Thomas Taylor during the AMVETS Post 60 Veteran's Day program on Nov. 11.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Hailey Angeli, 17, photographs a mock presidential debate in the Oak Creek Community Center Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, in Oak Creek, Wis. The event, billed as "The 2012 Oak Creek High School Great Presidential Debate" was sponsored by the Oak Creek Kiwanis Club and the Oak Creek High School Spirit Club.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    Wisconsin State Democratic Senator Chris Larson (left) and Republican State Representative Jeff Stone take part in "The 2012 Oak Creek High School Great Presidential Debate" sponsored by the Oak Creek Kiwanis Club and the Oak Creek High School Spirit Club at the Oak Creek Community Center on Oct. 31.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    Wisconsin State Democratic Senator Chris Larson (right) and Republican State Representative Jeff Stone take part in "The 2012 Oak Creek High School Great Presidential Debate" sponsored by the Oak Creek Kiwanis Club and the Oak Creek High School Spirit Club at the Oak Creek Community Center on Oct. 31.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    The Lake Michigan lakefront north of Bender Beach with the fenced EPEC Polymers property at the top of the hill.

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    Demolition equipment is onsite to begin work on the former Connell Aluminum Foundry property.

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    Workers onsite of the du Pont property.

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    Fighting wind from an appraoching storm, Ernie Scheidegger rakes his Morris Aveune yard in Cudahy for the fourth time this season on Oct. 25 so the grass can be mowed one last time before the snow flies.

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    As a storm approaches, salt its loaded into trucks from a massive road salt pile in the Port of Milwaukee on Oct. 25.

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    Debbie Kames looks at a necklace in the mirror held by her friend Laura Nelson at the Franklin Lioness Club's annual Autumn Craft Fair on Oct. 27, 2012.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Senior Alex Matecki nails down a rafter clip on one of two dugouts on Field 3 on Oct. 20.

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    Senior Nikki Turkowski completes a cut with Instructor Brian Debelak on a support post for one of two dugouts on Field 3 on Oct. 20.

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    Owners of the My Table shop, Lynita Wolf (left) and Jessie Shroeder-Voss in the shop.

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    Hales Corners Fire Department Lt. Wes Guajardo (left) shows Erik Callies of Franklin and Nick Fugh of Greendale at Thermal Imaging Device from one of the department's fire engines during an open house for prospective Explorer Scouts interested in a career in the fire service on Oct. 20.

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    John Schwengel films a scene in a movie with Anna Wozniewicz, Ania Bista (second from right) and Ivy Rinzel (right) in the Franklin High School production of the play "The Craving" in rehearsal for a Nov. 8 - 10 stage run.

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    Alex Schmidt (second from left) talks with Anna Wozniewicz about her performance in a movie scene with Ania Bista (second from right) and Ivy Rinzel in the Franklin High School production of the play "The Craving" in rehearsal for a Nov. 8 - 10 stage run.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Lakeview Elementary School principal Cindy Dennis lets go of her pink balloon along with balloons from the school's grade classrooms on the playground of the school Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, in South Milwaukee, Wis. The balloon launch was held to raise awairness of breast cancer.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    An unidentified Lakeview Elementary School second grader holds onto a pink balloon with the names of second grade students' relatives written on it on the playground of the school Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, in South Milwaukee, Wis. The balloon launch was held to raise awairness of breast cancer.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    Payton Chycinski, 4, paints up his pumpkin in the childrens activity area of the Fall Festival at the South Milwaukee Farmer's Market on Oct. 10.

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    Jax Mosier, 6, of Oak Creek paints up his pumpkin in the childrens activity area of the Fall Festival at the South Milwaukee Farmer's Market on Oct. 10.

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    One of the whimsical creations donated to the Empty Bowls project that Jackie May of Brookfield Academy and other volunteers placed out for people to select during the Empty Bowls events at the Oak Creek MATC campus on Oct. 13. Proceeds from the sale of the bowls and a serving of soup benefitted area food pantries.

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    John Riccio of Mount Pleasant bags bowls that will be Grab Bag selections during the Empty Bowls events at the Oak Creek MATC campus on Oct. 13. Proceeds from the sale of the bowls and a serving of soup benefitted area food pantries.

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    Kathye Franz of St. Francis keeps right on stitching her mittens that have fingered gloves inside during the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Oktoberfest on Oct. 13.

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    Mike Buckna, (center) asks Mike Clark, financial consultant with Robt. W. Baird, (right), if there were money left over from work done on the schools would it be returned to the tax payers or used for more work in the school district. Franklin school superintendent Steve Patz (left) and Pat Buckna listen at the informational fair held at Forest Park Middle School on Oct. 15.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Robert A. Vajgrt, of Eppstein Uhen architects, explains referendum details at an informational fair Oct. 15 at Forest Park Middle School.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    David Heine (right) compares a finished part to its scale mechanical drawing while his son, Sam, a Franklin High School junior talks with Gary Umbreit about a computer numeric control machining center in one of the labs during the MATC ECAM Center open house for area students to learn about the manufacturing center's education programs on Oct. 6.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Katelyn Budzisz (left) and Marena Slogaski of Oak Creek Girl Scout Troop 3018 assemble parts for a Harley Davidson motor engine oil pump with Jon Miller, a Harley engineer, during the MATC ECAM Center open house for area students to learn about the manufacturing center's education programs.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Seventy runners and walkers took off onto a course that looped through the St. Francis Seminary and Cousins Center properties for the Step Up for Seniors to benefit Community Projects for Seniors on Oct. 6.

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    Kristina Manelli works with her grandmother Iftade Manelli in Kristina's first grade classroom during Grandparents Day at Lakeview Elementary School in South Milwaukee on Sept. 28.

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    Susan Mazzoni (right) comforts her granddaughter Sarah Mazzoni as Susan leaves to visit Sarah's bother in a another classroon during Grandparents Day at Lakeview Elementary School in South Milwaukee on Sept. 28.

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    Nancy Wirth works with granddaughter Emily Zolo on a book about her grandparents in Emily's first grade classroom during Grandparents Day at Lakeview Elementary School in South Milwaukee on Sept. 28.

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    The former Wabash Alloys site on Fifth Avenue on Oak Creek.

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    The Franklin High School Swim & Dive team greets the crowd as they get pulled along the parade route during the Homecoming Parade on Sept. 20.

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    The Klement's sausage characters march along during the Franklin High School Homecoming Parade on Sept. 20.

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    The Freshmen Float greets the crowd during the Franklin Homecoming Parade on Sept. 20.

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    The Cowgirls get up for the kickoff against the Wranglers during the Greendale High School Powder Puff football game on Sept. 20.

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    Cowgirl Maggie McGinnes celebrates scoring a succesful two-point conversion on Sept. 20 at Greendale High School's Powder Puff Football game.

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    Shawn Hotson takes off with the ball during the Sept. 20 Powder Puff Football game at Greendale High School.

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    A tour bus arrives with Greendale's latest addition at the corner of Northway and Board streets, a statute of artist Norman Rockwell painting an image of the Village Hall. Donated by Roy Reiman, owner of the Grandhaven property management firm and founder of Reiman Publications, the statue was dedicated on Sept. 8.

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    A statute of artist Norman Rockwell painting an image of the Village Hall stands at the corner of Northway and Board streets. Donated by Roy Reiman, owner of the Grandhaven property management firm and founder of Reiman Publications, the statue was dedicated on Sept. 8.

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    Freshman Jonathan Heinen (right) and Sophmore Angel Pacheco harvest tomatoes to be served in school's lunch program from the Greendale Schools Garden behind Greendale High School. For the High School's Special Education program, the garden is one of its science classrooms.

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    Sophmore Angel Pacheco uses a garden fork to turn over the compost pile in the Greendale Schools Garden behind Greendale High School. For the High School Special Education program, the garden is one of its classrooms.

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    Fresh produce from the Greendale Schools Garden will become part of a lunch menu at Greendale High School.

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    Junior Sam Hushek (top) piles onto Sophmore Ethan Latus in the Sumo Wrestling area during the Whitnall Schools Block Party on Sept. 8.

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    The Whitnall High School Dance team warms up before perfoming at the Whitnall Schools Blcok Party on Sept. 8.

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    Head Football Coach Jeff Wallack is submerged in the dunk tank during the Whitnall Schools Block Party on Sept. 8.

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    Madalynn Lee, 7, of South Milwaukee hangs on for a spin or three on a mechanical bull at St. Francis Days on Aug. 30.

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    William Noble, 9, of St. Francis, lines up to take a swing in the batting cage during St. Francis Days on Aug. 30.

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    Dominic Taylor, 9, of St. Francis, ducks and heaves back the Wrecking Ball at his sister Alana, 12, at St. Francis Days on Aug. 30.

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    Mary Megna (right) tries on a dress for sale by Dolly Chadha at the St. Martin's Fair on Labor Day.

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    Jean Hynek (right) checks the temperature of egg and sausage patties for breakfast sandwiches. Her daughter, Alyssa Terpening waits for customers at Uncle Paul's Homestyle BBQ, owned by Jean's brother Paul.

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    Ron Hryniewicki takes a photograph of his granddaughter Tessa Hryniewicki's desk in Highland View kindergarten class. Tessa shows her grandmother, Joyce Hryniewicki her classroom. Her mother is a teacher in another school district and was at the same event at ther school. Ron worked in the Greendale School district maintenance department for 30 years. The school held a Meet Your Teacher event Aug. 29, 2012.

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    Highland View fifth-graders Emma Bode (left) and Chloe Lewis organize their desks during the Meet your Teacher event Aug. 29, 2012.

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    Rachelle AbouElGheit and her second-grader, Isis, stop to chat with speech language pathologist, Judy Towne during their "Meet your Teacher" event Aug. 29, 2012. (PLEASE NOTE; SPELLING AND UPPER LOWERCASE IS CORRECT)

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    A female White Tail Deer darts across a road in Whitnall Park to it's unseen fawn as a car approaches on Aug. 25.

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    A golfer hits from a fairway of the Whitnall Park Golf Course on Aug. 25.

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    Cudahy Police Department Corporal Sean Harrington sights in a newly installed holographic sight on a department shotgun at the Cudahy Sportsmen's Club, located next to Warnimont Golf Course on Aug. 25. The Cudahy Police Department uses the trap range for routine firearms practice.

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    Fishermen and women are reflected in the water of Scout Lake as they wait for bites 0n Aug. 21.

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    Picnicers enjoy the shade along the shore of a pond in Whitnall Park Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, in Franklin, Wis. Tuesday's high temperature was expected to be 77 in Franklin.

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    Pulverized rubber grains are swept into the strands of the new Whitnall High School stadium artifical turf on Aug. 14 as the new $6.5 million athletic complex nears completion.

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    The new entry gate to the Whitnall High School stadium as the new $6.5 million athletic complex nears completion.

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    The new Whitnall High School $6.5 million athletic complex nears completion.

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    As dark storm clouds dissipate, a large "Thank You" banner hangs in front of the Sikh Temple along south Howell Avenue in Oak Creek during the Aug. 19th prayer services. It will have a "Welcome Home Lt. Brian Murphy" banner added to it by the Sikh community when the Oak Creek officer is well enough to return home from the hospital.

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    Dr. Sethi (r) signs the "Welcome Home Lt. Brian Murphy" banner that the Sikh Temple of Milwaukee will place in front of the temple along south Howell Avenue in Oak Creek as soon as the Oak Creek officer is able to leave the hospital. The banner was on display for signing by worshipers gathered at the temple for the Aug. 19th prayers.

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    Dr. Sethi (r) signs the "Welcome Home Lt. Brian Murphy" banner that the Sikh Temple of Milwaukee will place in front of the temple along south Howell Avenue in Oak Creek as soon as the Oak Creek officer is able to leave the hospital. The banner was on display for signing by worshipers gathered at the temple for the Aug. 19th prayers.

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    Sam Schuh unloads children who took a wet spin the the Aquadome at Greendale's Village Days on Aug. 11.

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    Leahy's Luck performs at the Entertainment Stage during Greendale's Villgae Days on Aug. 11.

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    Jasia Fredrich, 8, levitates above Greendale's Village Days on Aug. 11.

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    A child flips through the Wrecking Ball at Greendale's Village Days on Aug. 11.

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    Jack Baretz, 8 (left) and Nathan Orlando, 9, have a bit of a debate over a chess move in tournament play during a week-long Chess Camp offered by the Franklin Recreation Department at Country Dale School on Aug. 8.

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    Reese Sebastian, 7, gets some instruction at Beginning Ukelele class at Greendale Middle School on Aug. 9.

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    Evie Skibicki, 6, concentrates on a chord at Beginning Ukelele class at Greendale Middle School on Aug. 9.

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    Jenna Ratayczak plays a chord at Beginning Ukelele class at Greendale Middle School on Aug. 8.

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    Beginning Ukelele teacher Malia Chow gets a laugh out of a student's answer to the question " What is your Ukelele's name?" The student responded " Bob."

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    Sarah Hulett (right) and Jadyn Galaska practice at Beginning Ukelele class at Greendale Middle School on Aug. 9.

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    Junior Rob Grosser drills with the Whitnall Marching Falcons on Aug. 8 during a week-long band camp. With the Whitnall High School athletic field under construction, the musicians practiced on the Whitnall Middle School property.

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    Junior Sam Hushek uses a coaster wagon to roll his tuba onto the practice field for the Whitnall Marching Falcons on Aug. 8. With the Whitnall stadium and athletic field under construction, the musicians practiced on the Whitnall Middle School property.

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    Whitnall Marching Falcons Band Director Chris Nelson sets a marching beat for musicians in block drills on Aug. 8 during a week-long camp. With the Whitnall stadium and athletic field under construction, the musicians practiced on the Whitnall Middle School property.

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    Bruno Leszezynski (left) and Piotr Pankiewicz bought raffle tickets during the Annual Summer Festival at Polonia Park on Aug. 5, 2012.

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    Magda Olech (left) and Kris Polend dance to live music by "Silver Band" during the annual summer festival at Polonia Park on Aug. 5, 2012.

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    Ryan Keen competes in the hula-hoop event at the St. Francis Library's 2012 Olympic Games on July 27.

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    St. Francis Library children's librarian Sue Marshall passes out flags prior to the opening ceremony at the Library's 2012 Olympic Games on July 27.

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    Mackenna Keen, 4, concentrates on the pins at the St. Francis Library's 2012 Olympic Games on July 27.

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    Brenna Beecroft of Muskego sings and plays the Autoharp at the Harvest at the Homestead Farmers Market on July 28 in Hales Corners.

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    Malaya Hack, 2, of Union Grove rests her head on a vegetable crate at the Harvest at the Homestead Farmers Market July 28 in Hales Corners, Wis. Malaya was at the market with her grandmother, Gail Hack, who was selling produce she had grown on her Union Grove farm.

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    Ed Schlueter chats with Kathryn Harrison at the Franklin Historical Society's Barn Raising kick-off Event on July 28. The historical society is on his former farm land.

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    Sharon Wolf of Nennah tries on the new hat she won in the raffle drawing at the Red Hat Picnic at Milton Vretenar Park in St. Francis on July 21. Food, live music and good camaraderie were paired with great weather for the annual event.

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    Sharon Wolf of nennah tries on the new hat and red shawl she won in the raffle drawing at the Red Hat Picnic at Milton Vretenar Park in St. Francis on July 21. Food, live music and good camaraderie were paired with great weather for the annual event.

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    Lee Crites, a Tim McGraw Tribute Artist, revs up the crowd at the Red Hat Picnic at Milton Vretenar Park in St. Francis on July 21. Food, live music and good camaraderie were paired with great weather for the annual event.

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    Anastasia Hoeg, 13, and Hannah Schulz,12, hold their gold fish prizes during the Lutherfest Fun Festival July 21 at Martin Luther High School.

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    Meghan Beierle, 14, encourages Emily Waldron, 6, to reach the top of the Twin Peaks bounce house during Lutherfest on July 21 at Martin Luther High School in Greendale.

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    Eric Barbieri performs at the Lutherfest community music, and family event July 21 at Martin Luther High School.

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    Samia Lee, 3 1/2, tosses a tennis ball towards a bowl during a Win A Fish contest during Lutherfest July 21 at Martin Luther High School.

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    Workers from C.D. Smith Construction lift roof sheathing onto the 8,000 square-foot addition to the Greendale Community Church slated for completion by Christmas. The project includes creation of six new classroom spaces, a new entrance off Southway, handicap accessible restrooms and some reconfiguration to the existing building. The $1.6 million project is the fourth addition to the original building constructed in 1952.

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    Doug Franzen of C.D. Smith Construction applies Lannon stone veneer to the 8,000 square-foot addition to the Greendale Community Church slated for completion by Christmas. The project includes creation of six new classroom spaces, a new entrance off Southway, handicap accessible restrooms and some reconfiguration to the existing building. The $1.6 million project is the fourth addition to the original building constructed in 1952.

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    Mike Ornek fires into a linebacker dummy and Coach Jim Wick during a Franklin Recreation Saber Youth Football Camp at Franklin High School that drew 25 future players to the July 17 camp.

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    Jacob Hansen drives past a linebacker dummy during a Franklin Recreation SaberYouth Football Camp at Franklin High School that drew 25 future players to the July 17 camp.

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    Joshua Narrai lines up to hit a linebacker dummy during a Franklin Recreation SaberYouth Football Camp at Franklin High School that drew 25 future players to the July 17 camp.

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    Marilu Smith, 6, (left) tries to catch bubbles that Elizabeth Orta, 5, blew down the hill of South Shore Park as the two waited with the families for the start of fireworks at the South Shore Frolics on July 13.

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    Yamelli Oshkeshequoam, 3, is outsized by her inflatable alien as she waited with her families for the start of fireworks at the South Shore Frolics on July 13.

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    William Kewan of the Greendale Historical Society sold raffle tickets to John O'Dell (left) and Anna Lappen while the Village Concert Band performed at Village Nites on the Green on July 15. , 2012. Raffle tickets will be sold through August. 1st with cash prizes of $500 donated by Al Emmons and $250 donated by area businesses, plus many other items including sports memorabilia and a quilt.

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    Children spins about the Tilt-A-Whirl at the St. Mary's Parish Festival on July 14.

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    Vikki Curtis of Michigan (left) and Marianne Martin of New Berlin purchase pull tabs from Mike Lipinski in the entertainment tent of the St. Mary's Parish Festival on July 14.

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    The Doo-Wop Daddies perform during the St. Mary's Parish Festival on July 14.

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    The American Legion Riders with their massed American flags roll along in the Oak Creek 4th of July parade. Click here for more Oak Creek parade photos.

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    A patriotically attired girl prepares to distribute American flags to viewers of the 2012 St. Francis Fourth of July parade. Click here for more St. Francis parade photos.

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    Barbara Williams (right) serves up a sample of a Tyranena brand craft beer to John Weiss during the Hales Corners Rotary Club Taste of Wisconsin Craft Beers event at the Borerner Botanical Gardens on June 29.

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    Craft beers, wines and even soda was up for sampling during the Hales Corners Rotary Club Taste of Wisconsin Craft Beers event at the Borerner Botanical Gardens on June 29.

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    Hannah Dziedzic, 13 (left), Maddie Wood and Gunnar the pooch watch for potential customers to the Lemonaide stand the girls set up in a spot of shade along 15th Avenue as temperatures reached into the 90's on June 27.

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    Dexter McNabb, cousin of quarterback Donovan McNabb, talks with kids about team work during a session break at the Green Bay Packer Football Camp at Milwaukee County Sports Complex on June 26.

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    Coach Jermaine Evans explains how having a positive attitude can affect your game during the Green Bay Packers Football for kids at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex in Franklin.

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    Coach Maurice Baldwin chases Carson Marshall during a running drill at the Green Bay Packers Football Camp at Milwaukee County Sports Complex in Franklin, June 26.

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    Madison Hurley, 11 from South Haven, Mississippi takes a ride on the opening night of the St. Paul Catholic Church Festival on June 21 in Bay View.

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    Presley Porth, 4, of Milwaukee tries her luck at the gold fish game during the St. Paul Catholic Church Festival on June 21 in Bay View.

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    Caylee Lawrence, 3, of Oak Creek joins magician and illusionist Glen Gerard for a trick during Gerard’s show to benefit Veterans of Foreign Wars projects at American Legion Post 434 on June 24 on Oak Creek.

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    Magician and illusionist Glen Gerard is helped by (from left) William Grabowski, 10, of Franklin, and Brandon Acker, 7, and Austin Kopplin, 9, of Oak Creek, while performing in a benefit show for Veterans of Foreign Wars projects at American Legion Post 434 Sunday, June 24, 2012.

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    Vern Tretow (right) leads members of Vern and the Orignals in a summer afternoon concert of polka and waltzes at the Lions Legend Park in Franklin. Playing trumpet is Gene Schartz, and on bass guitar is Vern's son Tom, who also plays the tuba.

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    People relax in Lions Legend Park and listen to the summer concert being performed by Vern and the Originals on June 24.

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    Oak Creek High School Principal Paul Sigler said he's "sliding into retirement" at the end of this school year. As students turned the tassels on their caps during the school's Commencement ceremony, he slid down the Bernie Brewer slide at Miller Park on June 16.

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    Constituents of Milwaukee Supervisor Pat Jursik ride from Sheridan Park up to Grant Park and back, promoting trail maintenance June 14.

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    Jennfier Niederstadt checks of Nathan Orlando, 9, is paying attention in an obstructed intersection to check for traffic, like Vintee Sawhney at one of the skill stations at the Franklin Bike Rodeo at Wheaton Franciscian Healthcare-Franklin Hospital on June 16. More than 200 childrens tested their skills at eigh different stations and other activities manned by more than 80 volunteers.

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    Donovan Forester, 8, weaves his way through a skills course during the Franklin Bike Rodeo at Wheaton Franciscian Healthcare-Franklin Hospital on June 16. More than 200 childrens tested their skills at eigh different stations and other activities manned by more than 80 volunteers.

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    "Scientists" Kennedy Klafke, 4, (left), Konrad Faessler, 5 and Audrey Faessler, 3, try to discover what will happen to a raisin if dropped in a beaker of soda. The experiment put on by Mad Science was part of Super Duper Mini Chefs hosted by Simon Kidgits Club at Southridge on June 16.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Quenton Foo-Barreda, 4, of West Allis, takes a bit of pizza by Sbarro Pizza during the Super Duper Mini Chefs at Southridge on June 13.

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    Richard Rabiega, president of the Polonia Soccer Club, stops by the kitchen were Helen Poszpanczyk is putting together a Polish sausage dish for the annual picnic. He told her he was pleased to see some young people come to the event June 2.

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    Mariusz Skwarzynski takes out a moment dancing with his wife Diana Inglot to talk to their son Natan Skwarzynski, 4. There was music, soccer and chicken dinners during the annual picnic to kick off the soccer season at Polonia Park on June 2.

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    Mariah Schleicher,13, checks the floral details of her 5 year old sister Marissa, Girl Scout daisy headband on June 5, during a Daisy Flower Garden Party at Oak Creek Public Library.

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    Alaina McKillip, 5 1/2 years old, is all smiles as her mother, Ann adjusts her Girl Scout daisy headband on June 5, during a Daisy Flower Garden Party at Oak Creek Public Library.

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    Jacob Helfenbein (left) and Damien Frischman roll an Arbor Vitae tree to be planted in the back yard of one of 20 residences that 55 Greendale Middle School students helped during Clean and Green Day on May 17.

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    Ashley Boston (left) and Meredith Hawley trimback branches from a Willow tree in the back yard of one of 20 residences that 55 Greendale Middle School students helped during Clean and Green Day on May 17.

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    St. Francis Mariner Amanda Scherbarth throws a pitch in a softball game May 24, 2012.

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    As Alexis Forbes leaves the field she's greeted by St. Francis Mariner teammates Gina Hardenbrook (left), Amanda Scherbarth and Becky Schaewe.

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    Mary McInnes of St. Francis gets a closer look at a wooden chair at the Bay View Historical Society's benefit yard sale May 19. Books, furniture, antiques and even Christmas ornaments were seen at the event and outdoor chairs made the hot dogs a picnic atmosphere.

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    Amy Joyce of Bay View gets a closer look at one of the treasures inside at the Bay View Historical Society's benefit yard sale May 19. Books, furniture, antiques and even Christmas ornaments were seen at the event and outdoor chairs made the hot dogs a picnic atmosphere.

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    Under a bright sun, walkers leave the starting line of the tenth annual Franklin Education Association Foundation Community Run/Walk at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex Saturday, May 19, 2012, in Franklin, Wis. The event is a fund-raiser for the organization.

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    Melinda Myers holds an evasive weed during the Discover Hidden Treasures garden walk at the Boerner Botanical Gardens on May 16.

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    Melinda Meyers gives a talk about horticulture and home gardening, as she host a walking tour at the Boerner Botanical Gardens, the' Discover Hidden Treasures' garden walk series.

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    A lone doe makes a slow trot across Whitnall Park drive on May 16.

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    Volunteers sort food donations during the 20th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive at the Franklin Post Office on May 12.

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    Todd Southern of FedEx SmartPost, left, and Rich Richardson from the Hunger Task Force unload food donations during the 20th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive at the Franklin Post Office on May 12.

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    Stephen Lancaster, a baritone singer, performs the song 'Volare' with the Notre Dame Concert Band at Greendale High School on May 14.

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    Matt Rowe hits a dramatic cord while performing Rhapsody In Blue, with the University of Notre Dame concert band during a performance at Greendale High School, May 14.

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    Noah Larson, 14, carries a broken tree branch through a back yard in the 3100 block of Southway Drive Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Franklin, Wis. Sixty students from the Forest Park Middle School Service Learning Club spent the day cleaning up homes and properties of those in need.

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    Nevena(cq) Atlija(cq), 14, left, and Alia Ali, 13, right, pick up and bag debris on the back yard in the 3100 block of Southway Drive Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Franklin, Wis. 60 students from the Forest Park Middle School Service Learning Club spent the day cleaning up homes and properties of those in need.

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    Makayla Lewitzke, 4, connects with a soft underhand pitch during a T-Ball class for 3 to 5-year-old offered by the Greenfield and Greendale recreation departments on May 2. The class, with 16 children in one of three sessions, is wildly popular and a starting point for many athletes.

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    Noah Jacobson, 3, takes a swing at a soft underhand pitch during a T-Ball class for 3 to 5-year-old offered by the Greenfield and Greendale recreation departments on May 2. The class, with 16 children in one of three sessions, is wildly popular and a starting point for many athletes.

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    Art Heitzer portrays one of the 7 fallen victims of the Bay View Tragedy. The re-enactment held at the Bay View Rolling Mills Historical Marker site May 6, 2012 was performed by the Milwaukee Public Theater and Milwaukee Mask and Puppet Theatre.

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    Art Heitzer portrays one of the 7 fallen victims of the Bay View Tragedy. The re-enactment held at the Bay View Rolling Mills Historical Marker site May 6, 2012 was performed by the Milwaukee Public Theater and Milwaukee Mask and Puppet Theatre.

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    Ron Scot Fry (left) speaks for the puppet representing workers during a re-enactment of the Bay View tragedy.

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    Zander Conklyn jumps over a hurdle in the obstacle course during the YMCA Healthy Kids Day on April 28.

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    From left, Ashley, Chris, and Hank Megal put soil into cups to plant wildflowers at the YMCA Healthy Kids Day on April 28.

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    Oak Creek high school's choirs Knight Club and Ladies Knight combine to sing "I Got a Feeling/Rock Party Anthem" with several soloists including . The Cabaret's "Gonna be a Good Knight" event was held April 27th and 28th at the high school.

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    Ruth Gifford gets a tree from Dan Andres, right, and Wes Cannon, center, of the Franklin Environmental Commision. The city of Franklin and the Environmental Commision gave out free trees during Arbor Day at the Franklin Public Library on April 28.

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    Kohl's Cares volunteers work on new bridge supports for the Seven Bridges Trail at Grant Park on April 26. From left are Lee Ales, Eric Borkenhagen, and Wendy Whetton.

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    Kohl's Cares volunteers place a new bridge support on the Seven Bridges Trail in Grant Park on April 26.

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    Maddie Foster, 6, (center), joins the flash mob as they dance to Diana Ross' "Stop in the Name of Love" at the second annual walk in memory of her cousin, Ava Marie Zimmerman.

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    Lilyan Zimmerman, 2, listens to speakers at the second annual walk on April 22 for her cousin Ava Marie Zimmerman on April 21, 2012.

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    Tanya Zimmerman spray painted a banner to start the second annual walk on April 22 in memory of her daughter Ava Marie Zimmerman.

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    A Traditional dancer from the Indian Community School performs for the students of Hales Corners Elementary on April 24.

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    Traditional girl dancers from the Indian Community School fan themselves while waiting to perform for the students of Hales Corners Elementary on April 24.

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    Traditional dancers from the Indian Community School performs for the students of Hales Corners Elementary on April 24.

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    Nick Tilley (left) and Ashlyn Thome carry the presentation board on cyber bullying that Ben Franklin 6th graders put together.

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    6th graders Tiffany Konstantakis (left) and Ken Kobayashi work on a presentation on "improving school lunch" at Ben Franklin Elementary school April 23, 2012.

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    Ben Franklin 6th graders Carla Smith (left) and Victoria Cauliflower research the internet for information on their cyberbullying project.

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