Greenfield, West Allis Featured Photos

Posted: July 10, 2011
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    Amelia Kegel of Wheel and Sprocket (right) fits Gina Klamik, 9, with a new bike helmets during a Bike Safety Day at Elm Dale School on May 11. The Greenfield Police and Health departments co-hosted the event with helmets distributed free from a grant obtained by the Health Department.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Amelia Kegel and Chris Kegel (back, right) of Wheel and Sprocket fit children with bike helmets during a Bike Safety Day at Elm Dale School on May 11. The Greenfield Police and Health departments co-hosted the event with helmets distributed free from a grant obtained by the Health Department.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Fourth-grader Jacob Purcell loads soil into a wheelbarrow as he joins fellow students in filling garden boxes at Irving Elementary School on May 8.

    Credit: Dave Haberkorn

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    Second-grader Natalia Scardina gives a helping hand to James Kinnard of myHandyPro while assisting in the construction of a garden box at Irving Elementary School Wednesday, May 8, 2013.

    Credit: Dave Haberkorn

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    Laura Janis (left) and Sarah Brown keep working on the jewelry they offer for sale during the Central-O-Rama Rummage Sale at West Allis Central on May 4.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Damian Stych (right), Ronald Jurginalis and Ortheis Huston (left) race to produce as many donuts as they can with stickers for milk, flour, eggs and two crayon colors in a quick simulation of product production for kindergarten and first grade students during Junior Acheivement Day at Jefferson School on May 2.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Scott Rusk (left), Gina Klamik, Emily Rusk, Xitllali Sanchez and Eduardo Sanchez of Brownie Troop 3246 backfill a Callory Pear tree, one of 35 planted in Konkel Park - South during an Arbor Day activity on May 4.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Xitllali {cq} Sanchez (left), Emily Rusk and Gina Klamik of Brownie Troop 3246 backfill a Callory Pear tree, one of 35 planted in Konkel Park - South during an Arbor Day activity on May 4.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Mia Bodanske (left) tells Bailey Luttinen the sky is falling in a rehearsal for Edgewood Elementary School's presentation of the musical "Thwacked" on April 23.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Hunter Mauermann (left) Gunther Johnson, Dominic Haugen and Benjamin Leiser dance at Frank Lloyd Wright Middle School's Last Chance to Dance on April 26.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Susan Wensink dances to the music of "Our House" during the West Allis-West Milwaukee Monogram Organization's scholarship and awards dinner at the Knights of Columbus on April 26.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Marie Valona (left) Susan Wensink and Dawn Sengstock dance to the music of "Our House" at the West Allis - West Milwaukee Monogram Organization's scholarship and awards dinner April 26 at the Knight of Columbus.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Michael Cramey joined other volunteers to clear a vacant lot at 53rd Street and Rodgers Avenue of debris during a city-wide cleanup hosted by the West Allis Police department on April 20.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Kathy Largin-Ringkjob picked debris from along a fence line of a vacant lot at 53rd Street and Rodgers Avenue as volunters particiapted in a city-wide cleanup hosted by the West Allis Police department on April 20.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Lee Janik of Milwaukee took advantage of the break in bad weather to work on his golf game at Konkel Park on April 20.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Lee Janik of Milwaukee retrieves his golf balls as he took advantage of the break in bad weather to work on his golf game at Konkel Park on April 20.

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    Brooke Penoske, co-captain of the West Allis Central Pom Pon squad, leads some of 45 students trying out for for the squad on April 10 for the 2013-14 team, an 11-month commitment of time.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Coach Vinette Immekus (left) and Assistant Coach Amber Braaten watch the performance of some of the 45 students trying out for the West Allis Central Pom Pon team on April 10. Team members are active for 11 months, from April through the end of the basketball season in March.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    West Allis Police and Fire investigators are on the scene of a fatal house fire in the 7700 block of West Hicks Street on April 12. Officials have reported the April 11 fire left three people dead.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    A Canada Goose walks on thin ice on the Greenfield Park Lagoon on April 5 with temperatures reaching the low 40s.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    Area Cub Scouts and other families stopped by the Milwaukee Mile for a Bike-A-Thon organized by Cub Scout Pack 513 with 10 activity, safety and skills stations, including a timed lap around the racetrack on April 6.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    The cutting begins as (from left) West Allis Alderperson Michael May, Mark Satterfield and Jim Jandovitz have their heads shaved by stylists Laura Benjamin, Suzzette Grisham and Kayla Lemanske during a St. Baldrick’s Day event at Hoover Elementary School on April 8.

    Credit: Dave Haberkorn

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    Hoover Elementary School student Braeden Rausch has his head shaved by stylist Suzzette Grisham during a St. Baldrick’s Day event in the school’s gymnasium on April 8.

    Credit: Dave Haberkorn

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    Sebastian Wichgers holds a plastic bag full of cut hair as fellow Hoover Elementary School students (from left) Easton Scherer, Hunter Freitag and Zach Sino scoop up additional clippings at the conclusion of a St. Baldrick’s Day event in the school’s gymnasium on April 8.

    Credit: Dave Haberkorn

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    Nate "T-Bone" Getzin blocks Ennis Assad from making a shot in a three-on-three basketball game at the Reikowski home on Edgerton Avenue that drew enough Greenfield High School players out on Spring Break to create nine teams on March 29.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Mike Kaifesh keeps the ball from going out of bounds in three-on-three basketball game at the Reikowski home on Edgerton Avenue that drew enough Greenfield High School players out on Spring Break to create nine teams on March 29.

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    At the sound of a horn, the tape raised and one to three-year-old headed off in search of eggs scattered in a section of LaFollette park on March 30 during a Pancake Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Friends of LaFollette Park.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Carl Sericati adds bread and butter to a plate for one of the more than 350 people who turned out for the St. Augustine Parish Fish Fry on March 29, the last of the parish's Lenten fish fries.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Doug Nardi (left) and Michael Moran of the West Allis Departent of Public Works cold patch a large pothole on March 21 that settled in the southbound lane of Highway 100.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    "There are jobs out there to be had," Tom Leipzig tells West Allis high school students during his presentation on welding during a Career Fair with presenters from 55 different fields at West Allis Hale High School on March 21.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    "There are jobs out there to be had," Tom Leipzig tells West Allis high school students during his presentation on welding during a Career Fair with presenters from 55 different fields at West Allis Hale High School on March 21.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Lions Club members Mark Nisenbaum, of West Allis (back) and Ron Morrison, of West Allis, grill brats and hamburgers outside the Pick-N-Save food store in the 4200 block of south 76th Street March 16 as a major fundraiser for the club that gives the proceeds to various charities.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    The cast of Whitnall High School's production of "Godspell" rehearse a scene in preparation for show dates of March 21, 22 and 23 at 7:30 pm, and 2 pm March 24.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Constance Scheffler (second from left) reads a letter to Connor Zimmerman (left) and Analisa Mundell-Wachowiak during a rehearsal of "The Philidelphia Story" on March 13 in preparation for show dates of March 22 and 23 at 7 pm, and 2 pm March 24 at Greenfield High School.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Lexi Peterson (front, left), Joey Krasovich and Ronald Faleta rehearse a scene for "The Philadelphia Story" on March 13 in preparation for show dates of March 22 and 23 at 7 pm, and 2 pm March 24 at Greenfield High School.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Henry (Mitchell Mares, left), Anthony (Zach Conway), Mrs. Rogers (Michaela Bromberek) and Edward (Austin Jasniewski) rehearse a scene from the West Allis Central production of Agatha Christie's "And The There Were None" mystery set for the stage March 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Emily (Haley-Marie Asher, left) and Vera (Annelise Pollard) rehearse a scene from the West Allis Central production of Agatha Christie's "And The There Were None" mystery set for the stage March 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m.

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    Megan Malkovic, 9, of Greenfield plays a game on a smartphone while with familiy offering items for sale during the Greenfield Community Rummage Sale on March 9 at Greenfield High School.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Sam Koening rehearses his animation of one of the four versions of Audrey II to appear in the West Allis Hale production of "Little Shop of Horrors." Show dates are March 14, 15, 16 at 7 p.m., and at 2 p.m. March 17

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Katarina Jevtiz (right) rehearses with Sam Koening on her animation of one of the four versions of Audrey II to appear in the West Allis Hale production of "Little Shop of Horrors." Show dates are March 14, 15, 16 at 7 p.m., and at 2 p.m. March 17

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Sam Koening as Seymour tells how he found Audrey II in the West Allis Hale production of "Little Shop of Horrors." Show dates are March 14, 15, 16 at 7 p.m., and at 2 p.m. March 17

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Jessica Stein as Dr. Seuss followed by Thing 2, Kristen Martens, (left,) and Thing 1, Gina Waise, make their way down the runway at Maple Grove Elementary School on March 4 during a childrens book character fashion show.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Greenfield High School freshman Bella Matthias, 14, lets fly her ball while taking part in the Third Annual Hawks Softball 9 Pin Tap Bowling Fund-Raiser in Serb Hall on March 1 to raisee money for the Greenfield High School girls softball teams.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    An excavator removes a layer of concrete and base material in the westbound lane of the 10300 block of Greenfield Avenue on Feb. 20. In some areas the base material was frozen to a depth of two feet.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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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.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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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.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    DR. Louis Birchbauer of the Wisconsin Association of School Boards gathers input from eight people in the Greenfield High School PAC on Feb. 21 during a parent focus group for the selection of a new Greenfield School District superintendent. The parent focus group was one of five focus groups scheduled for the day with parents, teachers and district staff.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Dr. Louis Birchbauer of the Wisconsin Association of School Boards gathers input from eight people in the Greenfield High School PAC on Feb. 21 during a parent focus group for the selection of a new Greenfield School District superintendent. The parent focus group was one of five focus groups scheduled for the day with parents, teachers and district staff.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Kaleb Trzebiatow, 17, gets a hand from Natalia Tacrmina, 18, as the two create a sculpture out of chocolate during a Death by Chocolate Party at the Greenfield Library on Feb. 14.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    Kaleb Trzebiatow, 17, creates sculpture out of chocolate during a Death by Chocolate Party at the Greenfield Public Library on Feb. 14.

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    Omar Ismail, 10 (left) and his friend Sultan Issa, 11, warm up before the start of a basketball free-throw contest hosted by Greenfield Park and Recreation Department at Elm Dale Elementary School on Feb. 16.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    Omar Ismail, 10, takes aim before the start of a basketball free-throw contest hosted by Greenfield Park and Recreation Department at Elm Dale Elementary School on Feb. 16.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    Tracy Wey arranges flowers for sale by Lockers Florist at a drive-by stand for Valentines Day near the Pettit National Ice Center on Feb. 13.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    Drake Liebeherr, 6, checks out his new look created by face painting and glitter artist Susan Sevedge, or Suzy Sparkles, at the Community Alliance Against Drugs annual Winterfest at Hale High School on Feb. 9.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Violet Hale, 3, of Green Bay readies for her descent down a giant inflatable slide at the Community Alliance Aganst Drugs annual Winterfest at Hale High School on Feb. 9.

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    Chloe Matson, 5, and her father, Todd, make a Valentine craft at the West Allis Public Library on Feb. 10.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Joe Gilsdorf of Valentine Coffee Roasters uses the pour-over method of brewing coffee for customers at the Milwaukee County Winter Farmers Market on Feb 2. The market is in its fourth season at the Tommy Thompson Youth Center at State Fair Park and runs every Saturday through April 13.

    Credit: Stephanie Jones

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    Herbalist Amy-Mae Miller (center) of Thymely Herbals talks with customers at her booth at the Milwaukee County Winter Farmers Market on Feb 2. The market is in its fourth season at the Tommy Thompson Youth Center at State Fair Park and runs every Saturday through April 13.

    Credit: Stephanie Jones

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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.

    Credit: NOW Photo by C.T. Kruger

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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.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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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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    Three-time Olympic race walker Debbi Sullivan has a group of Jefferson Elementary School students go through some stretching exercises during an assembly on how to stay fit in body and mind on Jan. 18.

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    Three-time Olympic race walker Debbi Sullivan cheers on students in a mini-race walk around the Jefferson Elementary School gym during an assembly on how to stay fit in body and mind on Jan. 18.

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    Susie Hayden (right), Walker Elementary School transition teacher, leans in close to hear Mitchell Elementary School fourth-grader Laurel Thompson, use an African-American dialect to tell the story of "Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt." The reading was part of West Allis-West Milwaukee School District's exhibit and presentations at the District offices on Jan. 20 for the "Frederick Douglass: From Slavery to Freedom" in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    A Grey Squirrel feeds on bread piled in Greenfield Park Jan. 17 as temperatures reached 23 degrees and snow remained absent from the area.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    Preliminary utility work has begun and signs posted in advance of the long-term closure of the Greenfield Avenue bridge and access ramps to I-894 beginning Jan. 21.

    Credit: NOW Photo by C.T. Kruger

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    Wilson Leffler, 4, of Wauwatosa tries to climb into a replica Weinermobile kiddiecar that Glenn Lansing of Milwaukee brought to the Pick n Save on 76th Street and Cold Spring Road when one of the Weinermobiles stopped at the store on Jan. 11. The kiddiecar is a Lansing family heirloom that Glenn wants to restore.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    A wisconsin personalized licesne plate OUR DOG graces the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile that stopped at the Pick n Save on 76th Street and Cold Spring Road on Jan. 11.

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    A New Years Eve blaze left the Happy Hobby store on National Avenue in West Allis and its contents a total loss.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    A New Years Eve blaze left the Happy Hobby store on National Avenue in West Allis and its contents a total loss.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    Youngsters sledders glide through La Follette Park on Jan. 1.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    Property owners are reflected in a security mirror as they pay their taxes in the West Allis City Hall on Dec. 26.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    A walker leaves tracks in the first snow of the season on the Oak Leaf Trail north of Beloit Road on Dec. 18.

    Credit: NOW Photo by C.T. Kruger

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    Izaac Escobedo, 41/2, takes direction fron Cathy Bartell as he rehearses his title role in The Littlest Angel pageant on Dec. 15 at Holy trinity Lutheran Church.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Izaac Escobedo, 41/2, needs a bit of help with his halo as he rehearses his title role in The Littlest Angel pageant on Dec. 15 at Holy trinity Lutheran Church.

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    Junior Eli Streeter adds items to one family's collection of food and gift items in preparation for the arrival of 51 families to receive food and gifts, and offered choice though a large selection of used clothing, toys and other items during the Greenfield High School' Honor Society's Holiday Sharing project on Dec. 14..

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    Luci Krenzke (left), Kayla Weber and Sara Kassel pass along different food items to create food boxes for 51 families to receive food and gifts, and offered choice though a large selection of used clothing, toys and other items during the Greenfield High School's Honor Society's Holiday Sharing project on Dec. 14..

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Tirza Getty, 4 (right), and Donovan Glatz, 6, run through Dominic's Christmas Trees at the corner of 66th and Beloit on Dec. 8.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Dominic SanFelippo is in the 49th year of selling Christmas trees and wreaths at the corner of 66th Street and Beloit Road every year.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki survey's presents piled high on pool tables at Kipp's Inn in West Allis on Dec. 8 that were collected and donated by bar staff and customers to the Catholic Charities Christmas Giving Program tha tdistributes Christmas gifts and toys, blankets and household goods to over 3,000 needy individuals throughout the ten counties of Southeastern Wisconsin

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki survey's presents piled high on pool tables at Kipp's Inn in West Allis on Dec. 8 that were collected and donated by bar staff and customers to the Catholic Charities Christmas Giving Program tha tdistributes Christmas gifts and toys, blankets and household goods to over 3,000 needy individuals throughout the ten counties of Southeastern Wisconsin

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Crane opperator Art Leinweber, of Muskego, left, lifts a 4,270 pound cannon on to it's carrage as the cannon's owner, Frank Markl, right, guides the cannon in Merkl's front yard Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, in Greenfield, Wis.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    Frank Markl looks on as a crane lifts a 4,270 pound Civil War Cannon in Merkl's front yard Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, in Greenfield, Wis. The cannon is one of four that are on display in Markl's yard.

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    A McCormick Farmall tractor pulls a wagon with West Allis Alderman Michael May in the West Allis Christmas Parade on Greenfield Avenue on Dec. 1.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Hailey Herron (left), Sienna Gurtner (center) and other children await the start of the West Allis Christmas Parade on Greenfield Avenue on Dec. 1.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Elves collected letters to Santa from children along Greenfield Avenue during the West Allis Christmas Parade on Dec. 1.

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    After a very busy Black Friday, local West Allis businesses got a boost from the Buy Local Saturday promotion on Nov. 24. Blue On Greenfield co-owners (left) Stephanie and Cody Pyfer chat with customers John Saric and Matt Sheffieck.

    Credit: John O'Hara

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    After a very busy Black Friday, local West Allis businesses got a boost from the Buy Local Saturday on Nov. 24. Here, Blue On Greenfield customer Meg Kruger supports her home town businesses on a holiday shopping foray.

    Credit: John O'Hara

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    The cast of "Oklahoma" rehearses for its Nov. 30 opening at Greenfield High School.

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    Kindergartener Meadow Mageske speed stacks cups while classmate run laps around the Walker elementary School gym as the school joined schools around the country in an attempt to make a new world record for Speed Stacking on Nov. 15.

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    Kindergartner Mason Williams performs jumping jacks while his teammate Seth Horvat speed stacks cups in the Walker Elementary School gym as the school joined schools around the country in an attempt to make a new world record for Speed Stacking on Nov. 15.

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    Marcia Levake, of West Allis, (second from left) joins her Polynesian group of dancers as they perform a Tahitian dance at the Holiday Folk Fair International on Nov. 16, 2012.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Gaston (Andrew Joyal, center) sings with the West Allis Central cast of "Beauty and the Beast" during a Nov. 8 rehearsal. The show will appear on Central's Auditorim stage on Nov. 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Gaston (Andrew Joyal, left) has sharp words with Lefou (Zach Conway) during the West Allis Central production of Beauty and the Beast set for the stage on Nov. 16 and 17 at Central at 7:30 p.m.

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    Sasha Kovacevic of Milwaukee continues to produce jewelry she offers for sale during the Harvest Craft Fair at St. John the Evangelist church on Nov. 10.

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    Mary Vis of the Friends of LaFollette Park clears a planting bed during a Fall Cleanup on Nov. 3.

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    Mary Vis of the Friends of LaFollette Park clears a planting bed during a Fall Cleanup on Nov. 3.

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    Nora Ellingson and five other budding dancers practice an Arabesque at the bar during a Tutus and Tumbling class for three and four-year-olds offered by the Greenfield Recreation Department at the City's Community Center on Nov. 2.

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    Molly Jozwiak (left), Jenasis Neusen, Diena Keller and three other budding dancers practice a tap shuffle during a Tutus and Tumbling class for three and four-year-olds offered by the Greenfield Recreation Department at the City's Community Center on Nov. 2.

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    Paul (Matt Boey, left), Charlotte (Francesca Steitz) and George (Tariff Garret) rehearse a scene for the West Allis Hale production of "Moon Over Buffalo" set for the Hale stage Nov. 8, 9, and 10 at 7 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Nov. 11.

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    A Great Blue Heron stalks prey in the Greenfield Park Lagoon early Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in West Allis, Wis Two pairs of the large birds nest in the park.

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    A little princess walks into Greenfield Park in the setting sun for Halloween in the Park hosted by the Community Alliance Against Drugs on Oct. 27.

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    A vintage Allis Chalmers tractor pulls families on a hayride through Greenfield Park during the Halloween in the Park hosted by the Community Alliance Against Drugs on Oct. 27.

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    John Bloechl kept track of his daughter Emma's bunny ears while the kindergartener played and John received a text during the Elm Dale School's Halloween Part on Oct. 19.

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    First grader Alex Salaty heads for the next green in miniature golf during the Elm Dale School's Halloween Part on Oct. 19.

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    John Bloechl kept track of his daughter Emma's bunny ears while the kindergartener played and John received a text during the Elm Dale School's Halloween Part on Oct. 19.

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    West Allis School District fourth and fifth grade boys head off on a mile run through McCarty Park on Oct. 16 during an annual Fun Run led by high school cross country team members.

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    Fifth grader Alec Perry (red) of Jefferson School leads fifth grader Quinten Lenieux into the finish line for the first and second place finish for fourth and fifth grade boys during the Oct. 16 Fun Run through McCarty Park.

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    West Allis School District fourth and fifth grade girls head off on a mile run through McCarty Park on Oct. 16 during an annual Fun Run led by high school cross country team members.

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    Eighth grader Kelsey Jackson stays warm and comfy with her books and 15 other Greenfield teens participating in a Read-A-Thon at the Greenfield Library on Oct. 20 as part of Teen Read Week

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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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    Jan Falk of Milwaukee stitches a clasp insde a hand bag she created using the wet felt process and offered for sale during the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Oktoberfest on Oct. 13.

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    Construction continues on Greenfield Avenue, State Highway 59, in the 116000 block Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in West Allis, Wis. Traffic if reduced to one lane in each direction due to the construction.

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    Greenfield high school booster club treasurer, Nancy Czerwinski, passes out candy during the homecoming parade Oct. 5, 2012.

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    The Greenfield High School Poms make their way along the parade route during the Homecoming Parade on Oct. 5.

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    Todd Hetzel videotapes the Greenfield High School Marching Band. His daughter, Hannah, plays trumpet.

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    The Greenfield High School Varsity football team makes its way to the field Oct. 5 for their Homecoming game.

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    John Lewandowski (right) plays Officer John O'Hara opposite Don Lobalz as Mortomer Brewster in the West Allis Players production of Arsenic and Old Lace at West Allis Central on Oct. 3.

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    Laurel Gallman (left) and Martha Pena Acosta scamper in to complete their leg of a three-legged race during the West Allis Central Homecoming Pep Assembly on Sept. 28. Click here for more photos of the Homecoming assembly.

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    Storyteller Mark Steidl shares a story about an elephant with children at the Greenfield Public Library during his " Animals on Parade " series on Sept. 27.

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    Vanessa Andrew of Chino's Look Nook prepares for a demonstration to cut old t-shirts into long ribbons for knitting and crochetting at Milwaukee Sewing Machine during the West Allis Art Crawl on Sept. 20.

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    Vanessa Andrew of Chino's Look Nook shows how to cut old t-shirts into long ribbons for knitting and crochetting at Milwaukee Sewing Machine during the West Allis Art Crawl on Sept. 20.

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    Puzzles the "Tail Waggin' Tutor" meets kids and parents on Sept 12 at the Greenfield Library in hopes some parents will sign up their children for an appointment to read to Puzzles.

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    While waiting for the arrival of more parents, Culinary Instructor Rachel Schmeling folds some of her class's kitchen laundry during Greenfield High School Open House on Sept. 11 where parents followed their student's abreviated schedule to meet instructors and see the classrooms.

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    Culinary Instructor Rachel Schmeling (right) talks with Beth Fleischhacker about her son Adam and the class he is enrolled during the Greenfield High School Open House on Sept. 11 where parents followed their student's abreviated schedule to meet instructors and see the classrooms.

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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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    A crew from Lalonde Paving grade and compact a new gravel base for new alley concrete between 77th and 78th streets at lincoln Avenue on Sept. 6.

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    Matthew Naus of Channel 14's board of directors removes pegboard from the cable channel's equipment storage room on Aug. 29. Channel 14 is to vacate its Greenfield Avenue production facility by Aug. 31. Click Here to read more about the demise of West Allis Channel 14.

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    More that 50 boxes of VHS master tapes and DVDs of shows produced during Channel 14's production run await removal from the public cable channel's Greenfield Avenue offices. A gathering of Channel 14 membership and producers is being scheduled, and show staff will be giving an opportunity to retrieve old show tapes.

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    Channel 14's production equipment is being placed into storage for distribution to similarnon-profit cable television production groups.

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    There was tinme for one more trip down the children's water slide at Cool Waters as temperatures approached 90 degrees in a last blast of summer weather on Aug. 30.

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    Carson Eigner, 19 months, of Merton, plays at one of the interactive stations at Cool Waters as temperatures approached 90 degrees in a last blast of summer weather on Aug. 30.

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    The Greenfield High School cheerleaders practice their routines on Aug. 29 in preparation for the Fall sports season.

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    Joseph Roman of Mukwonago (right) talks about his collection of Warsaw Pact military equipment and uniforms, on this day East German soldiers, during Settler's Weekend at the West Allis Historical Society grounds on Aug. 25.

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    Larry Hackney of South Milwaukee plays checkers with Jimmy Thompson of Illinois in the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) encampment during Settler's Weekend at the West Allis Historical Society grounds on Aug. 25.

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    Les Neuman of Beaver Dan lightly beats out a small heart at the end of a rod to becone a ring while blacksmithing at the Settler's Weekend at the West Allis Historical Society grounds on Aug. 25.

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    Lizzy the bearded dragon receives a blessing during the yearly animal blessing service at Christ United Methodist Church on Aug. 25.

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    Madelyn Brown, 8, (left), Kayleigh Brown, 10, Ty Spaeth, 9, and Jordyn Allen, 5, join pray for pets during the Christ United Methodist Church blessing of the animals on Aug. 25.

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    Paul Tulppo and Penny (left) follow along during the blessing of the animals service at Christ United Methodist Church on Aug. 25.

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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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    Harv Thompson, director of theatre at West Milwaukee High School, gets a hug from Jennifer Ondrejka, Class of 1970, who played Annie Sullivan in the school's production of Helen Keller. The two joined others at a reception between two performances of the West Milwaukee High School Alumni Choir on Aug. 18.

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    Mary (Mauer) Reese, Class of 1967, talks with Director Ken McMonagle during a reception between two performances by the West Milwaukee High School's Alumni Chior on Aug. 18.

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    Joe Vento, Class of 1975 (left), Carl Knapp, Class of 1976, and John Ash, Class of 1975 (right) talk during a reception between two performances of the West Milwaukee High School Alumni Choir on Aug. 18.

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    Ellen (Sheahan) Demos, Class of 1978, and Paula (Keever) Lewein, Class of 1977, share a few laughs during a reception between two performances of the West Milwaukee High School Alumni Choir on Aug. 18.

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    A work crew removes sidewalk on Greenfield Avenue at 11th Street for relocation and enlargement of gas main along the street in advance of a Wisconsin Department Transportation resurfacing project of Highway 59 between 106th and and 124th Street that will cause lane closures through November. The resurfacing project is in advance of the Zoo Interchange and reconstruction of the Greenfield Avenue and I-894 bridge beginning in Spring 2013.

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    Greenfield Avenue motorists will experience lane closures between 106th and 124th streets at the Wisconsin Department Transortation resurfaces Highway 58 beginning Aug. 13 with completion in November. The resurfacing project is in advance of the Zoo Interchange and reconstruction of the Greenfield Avenue and I-894 bridge beginning in Spring 2013.

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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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    Cori Bergeron watches northbound traffic in front of her family's 84th Street property for potential parking customers for State Fair on Aug. 4. Parking prices will fluctuate on the day, the time of day, State Fair traffic and other factors.

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    Erin Barbeau (left) leads the Madison Elementary Pee Wee Poms through one last rehearsal before taking the West Allis Central fieldhouse floor to perform with 33 other playground and school cheer and pom squads during a season ending Dance Fest on July 31.

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    Cecilia Volk leads the Allegro Intermediate Hip Hop class through its performance at the West Allis Central fieldhouse with 33 other playground and school cheer and pom squads during a season ending Dance Fest on July 31.

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    a Dozen sixth through eighth grade youth play sand volleyball at Konkel Park on Aug. 2 as part of a Greenfield Recreation Department program.

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    Kendyll Anderson, 3, takes a handoff from Bela Messling, 5, during the Sports of Sorts program at West Allis Nathan Hale High School on July 26. The program teaches young children basic skills in different sports.

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    Nathan Hale and West Alllis Rec Dept. physical education teacher Scott Pritzl leads kids in a football drill during the Sports of Sorts program on July 26. The program teaches young children basic skills in different sports.

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    Paul Messling, 4, runs with the football during the Sports of Sorts program at West Allis Nathan Hale High School on July 26. The program teaches young children basic skills in different sports.

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    Brendon Vorwald, 3, takes a handoff from Paul Messling,4, in a football drill during the Sports of Sorts program on July 26. The program teaches young children basic skills in different sports.

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    Jalen Bohentin, 3, practices his kicking at the Sports of Sorts program at West Allis Nathan Hale High School on July 26. The program teaches young children basic skills in different sports.

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    Ted Alvarado cooks up some sausages for his daughter Gabby's second birthday party at Konkel Park on July 28, 2012. Mom Vanessa and Gabby watch.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Garden walkers pass a field of Purple Cone flowers on Waterford Avenue during the Greenfield Beautification Committee tour of private gardens on July 21.

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    Carson Cotey, 2, looks at gold fish in the garden pond of Bill Radler during the Greenfield Beautification Committee tour of private gardens on July 21.

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    Visitors view the impatiens flowers in the garden of Bill Radler during the Greenfield Beautification Committee tour of private gardens on July 21.

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    Aidan Clark, 6, of West Allis, samples several dishes during the National Night Out event held at the West Allis Farmer's Market on July 23.

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    Audie Matter, 2, (left), adjusts his helmet as his brother Max, 4, looks over a helmet shown to him by West Allis Patrol Officer Rick Orlowski during the National Night Out event held at the West Allis Farmer's Market on July 23.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Deklan Zabel, 2, sits on top of the raffle, custom built 'Ton-Up Bobber' Harley-Davidson, during the 2nd Cruisin-4-Kids ATI-Physical Therapy fundraiser, July 21 at the House of Harley-Davidson.

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    Bikers prepare to bike-out during the 2nd ATI-Physical Therapy Foundation, Cruisin-4-Kids Poker Run Fundrasier, motorclcle ride and celebration at the House of Harley-Davidson July 21.

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    West Allis Nathan Hale starting pitcher Alex Elenteny winds up to deliver a pitch against New Berlin West during the first inning of the teams regional game at New Berlin West High on July 13. Click here for more photos from the WIAA Hale sectional playoff.

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    Jerome Wardlow, of Milwaukee, leaps up while shooting baskets in McCarty Park Tuesday, July 10, 2010, in West Allis, Wis. High temperatures Tuesday are expected to be inn the low 80's in West Allis.

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    Based on clues given to him by fellow campers, Marcus Bernard, 10, trie to guess what animal he is during one of the Rumble in the Jungle week activities at the West Allis SAFE Camp for more than 200 children at Hale High School on July 5.

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    Teammates cheer on Brennan Kompas (left) and Nick Lisinski, both 9, as they crabwalk in one of the legs in a relay activity at the West Allis SAFE Camp for more than 200 children at Hale High School on July 5.

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    Conselors Jordan Pollard and Katie Moore load Jungle Jello Slime - cups of gelatin, whipped cream and gummy worms - into a cooler for the afternoon snack during Rumble in the Jungle week at the West Allis SAFE Camp for more than 200 children at Hale High School on July 5.

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    The Johnson family flew Old Glory from their pop-up shelter in the Layton Avenue median for the Greenfield 4th of July Parade. Click here for more Greenfield and West Allis 4th of July photos.

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    One of the Daily Debutante's Daily Dolls gets a refreshing squirt as they march along Greenfield Avenue during the West Allis 4th of July parade on July 2.

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    The North Country Band entertains the crowd at the Thursday Night Concert at Veteran's Park sponsored by Tri City National Bank on June 28.

    Credit: Jerry Luterman

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    Phil Hennzig of the North Country Band entertains the crowd at the Thursday Night Concert at Veteran's Park sponsored by Tri City National Bank on June 28.

    Credit: Jerry Luterman

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    Despite the sweltering heat, Sherry Nagel of West Allis (left) and Karen Schultz of Germantown enjoyed the sounds of the North Country band at the Thursday night concert at Veteran's Park sponsored by Tri City National Bank on June 28.

    Credit: Jerry Luterman

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    Ethan Ditzer, 4, concentrates on lining up his swing during a session of Blastball that teaches baseball fundamentals for three and four-year-olds offered by the Greenfield Recreation Department at Elm Dale School on June 27.

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    West Allis Mayor Dan Devine reacts to his clean shaven head at Benno's Genuine Bar and Grill during the fund raiser for the St. Baldrick's childhood cancer foundation on June 21.

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    Brian Preiss gestures a surprised look of shock as barber Dan Navis begins to shave without warning at Benno's Genuine Bar and Grill, during the St. Baldrick's Foundation fund raiser on June 21.

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    Steve Schaer is taunted with a partially shaven head by barber Suzzette Grisham at Benno's Genuine Bar and Grill during the fund raiser for the St. Baldrick's childhood cancer foundation on June 21.

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    Logan Panyk gets his Milwaukee Brewers hat signed by Brewers catcher George Kottaras at the grand opening celebration of ATI Physical Therapy at 10724 W. Oklahoma Ave. in West Allis on June 20.

    Credit: Jerry Luterman

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    More than 60 candidates wishing to be considered for employment by the Greenfield police Department lap the Greenfield High School track in one of the physcial tests on June 16.

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    Theresa Cichacki, 19, of West Allis, plays volleyball as the sun sets in Veterans Park on June 12 during the Community Alliance Against Drugs Music in the Park event.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    Angelina Stephens, 9, and her brother Lestat, 3, dance to DJ music in Veterans Park on June 12 during the Community Alliance Against Drugs Music in the Park event.

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    West Allis Central Senior Class President Cailey Moran was named the 2012 recipient of the Honor Cup during the school's Commencement ceremony on June 9.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Jeff Larson (left), Josh and Jeff Boeder man the West Allis Central Track Team's grill preparing orders for customers at the West Allis Ala Carte on June 3.

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    A wood-encased recumbent bicycle rolls through crowd milling between the stands at the West Allis Ala Carte on June 3.

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    Visitors to the West Allis Ala Carte worked their way along a closed portion of Greenfield Avenue on June 3.

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    Matthew Naus and other supporters of West Allis Open Access Channel 14 pictet in front of West Allis City Hall during the Ala Carte event in protest of the City's decision to defund the cable channel.

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    Matthew Naus and other supporters of West Allis Open Access Channel 14 picket in front of West Allis City Hall during the Ala Carte event in protest of the City's decision to defund the cable channel.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    As a light rain falls, the midway is caste into a a spring light show at the Dan Jansen Family Festival Friday, May 25, 2012, in Greenfield, Wis. This is the 18th year of the event.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    As a light rain falls, the midway is caste into a a spring light show at the Dan Jansen Family Festival Friday, May 25, 2012, in Greenfield, Wis. This is the 18th year of the event.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    As a light rain falls, the midway is caste into a a spring light show at the Dan Jansen Family Festival Friday, May 25, 2012, in Greenfield, Wis. This is the 18th year of the event.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    Pencil, pen, and charcoal artist Terry Wrensch, of West Allis, displays her art as in front of the 88 Keys tavern on 72nd and Greenfield Avenue Thursday, May 17, 2012, in West Allis, Wis. Wrensch was taking part in an Art Crawl along the street.

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    Gabrielle Blanke, 8, gets a bike helmet fitted by Pat Peterson of Wheel & Sprocket bike shop at the Glenwood School bike rodeo and hot dog supper on May 15.

    Credit: Jerry Luterman

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    Anais Gundrum, 5, enjoys a sucker while getting a bike helmet fitted by Pat Peterson of Wheel & Sprocket bike shop at the Glenwood School bike rodeo and hot dog supper on May 15.

    Credit: Jerry Luterman

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    Kids & bikes take over the gym at the Glenwood School bike rodeo and hot dog supper on May 15. The bike event had to be moved inside due to lightning.

    Credit: Jerry Luterman

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    Staff and volunteers from the Hunger Task Force unload totes of food collected by West Allis postal carriers along their delivery routes at the West Allis Post office on Greenfield Avenue on May 12 during tha annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

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    Staff and volunteers from the Hunger Task Force unload totes of food collected by West Allis postal carriers along their delivery routes at the West Allis Post office on Greenfield Avenue on May 12 during tha annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

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    Therese Cincotta (right) picks up her order of bedding flats, plants and hanging pots from Kayla Knippel (left) and other volunteers at the West Allis Hale Sports Booster Club's annual Plant Sale on May 12. The Boosters sold 43 flats of plants and more than 40 pots and baskets to benefit sports programs at the school.

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    Dr. Marla Lichtenberger, owner of the Milwaukee Emergency Center for Animals, watches a demonstration of K9 officers on May 9. The Milwaukee Emergency Center for Animals is involoved in a drive to obtain bullet-proof vests for area K9 officers.

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    Sheriff Deputy Mike Smith (right) and K9 Officer Rex train with Deputy Carl Skroback while Deputy Tim Kraklow and K9 Officer Aegis (left) await their turn during a training session at the Milwaukee Emergency Center for Animals on May 9. The Milwaukee Emergency Center for Animals is involoved in a drive to obtain bullet-proof vests for area K9 officers.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Deputy Carl Skroback (right) helps Deputy Ezekiel Walker out of a protective decoy suit following a training the Milwaukee Emergency Center for Animals on May 9. The Milwaukee Emergency Center for Animals is involoved in a drive to obtain bullet-proof vests for area K9 officers.

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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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    People take a look at home improvement bargains during the seventh annual Home Improvement Rummage Sale of the Milwaukee/NARI Foundation on May 4 in the parking lot of NARI member Milwaukee Millwork.

    Credit: Jerry Luterman

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    Charlie, a 3 year-old ornage tabby, keeps a paw out for attention during the Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control's Purr-fect Paws Cat Adpotion event on April 28 where the MADAC hoped to place 18 cats and kittens during the day.

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    Sparkle, a mother cat with two kittens, keeps an eye on the activity during the Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control's Purr-fect Paws Cat Adpotion event on April 28 there the MADAC hoped to place 18 cats and kittens during the day.

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    Emma Lietz, 4 found her selection in the video tape collection offered during the Greenfield Library's Book Sale on April 28.

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    The Greendale Dixieland Band perfoms during the Memorial United Methodist Church's Spaghetti Dinner that drew more than 125 dinners on April 21.

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    Milton Erdman (front) and Walter Mennicke play with the Greendale Dixieland Band during the Memorial United Methodist Church's Spaghetti Dinner that drew more than 125 dinners on April 21.

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    Peyton Lenga, 8, of Cudahy steps into a hit one one of the busy batting cages at River Falls Family Fun Center in Greenfield on April 14.

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    David Franz of Wild Theatre portrays a polar bear in a performance of "A Tale of Two Hemispheres" for children at the Greenfield Library on April 14.

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    Alexis DePetrillo of Wild Theatre calls for "Action!!" in a performance of "A Tale of Two Hemispheres" for children at the Greenfield Library on April 14.

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    Matthew Sebald of New Berlin and other seasonal workers have begun the process of mowing, seeding and weeding the State Fair grounds in preparation for the park's Summer season.

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    Adriana Amada helps Ana Hi line up a nail for a valet caddy they fifth grader would construct in a woodworking session at Pershing Elementary School during High Interest Day on April 4 that offered students 31 different enrichment classes to choose from.

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    Louann Wagner tries finger knitting at Pershing Elementary School during High Interest Day on April 4 that offered students 31 different enrichment classes to choose from.

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    Youngsters charge down a hill in LaFollette Park at the start of an Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 7, 2012, in West Allis, Wis. The annual event, sponsored by the Friends LaFollette Park, also included a pancake breakfast with the Easter Bunny.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    Jeanne Biever makes change for Richard Chu as Biever and Brandi Fielders (center) manned a bake sale by the Glenwood School Home and School Association in conjunction with the Spring Election on April 3. With a steady turnout for the presidential primary and local elections, the Bake Sale expereinced a steady stream of voters looking for a sweet treat.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Second and third grade Pershing Elementary School students created their own tie-dyed shirts for their display on Purple and Blue for the school's Gallery Walk on March 29 that was the culmination of an inquiry-based learning unit. Each grade was assigned a color based on the book "Living Color" and research something unique with that color and answer an essential question about the item.

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    Fourth grader Tyrone Havies Jr explains the display he created with Adam Etzel on the Yellow Eyelash Viper for Pershing Elementary School's Gallery Walk on March 29 that was the culmination of an inquiry-based learning unit. Each grade was assigned a color based on the book "Living Color" and research something unique with that color and answer an essential question about the item.

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    Alex Latus as Leaf Coneybear dances and sings through his turn in "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," an interactive musical comedy being staged by Whitnall High School on March 29-31 at 7:30 pm and 2 pm on April 1.

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    Alex Salinas launches a rolled t-shirt into the stands with Army Sgt. David Castaneda during March Madness at West Allis Central on March 23.

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    Juniors Danny Swanner (left) and Nick Stachowiak square off to begin their round of Joust during March Madness at West Allis Central on March 23.

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    Junior Saidee Gale cheers during March Madness at West Allis Central on March 23.

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    A male Mallard duck floats on a lagoon in Greenfield Park at sunrise on March 20. High temperatures for the day were expected to reach 80 degrees.

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    A group of Canada Geese take flight into the rising sun from a lagoon in Greenfield Park on March 20. High temperatures for the day were expected to reach 80 degrees.

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    Cast members line the Whitnall High School stage while rehearsing the opening number of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" on March 14. The show opens March 29.

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    The cast of "Hairsrpay" rehearses the show's namesake number "It's Harispray" in preparation of the March 15 opening of the West Allis Hale production. Show dates and times are March 15, 16 and 17 at 7 p.m. and 2 p.m. on March 18.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Sam Koening as Corny Collins sings "It's Hairspray" in the West Allis Hale production of Hairspray" set for the stage on March 15, 16 and 17 at 7 p.m., and 2 p.m. om March 18.

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    Fifth grader Nicole Kraker (right) buys a frozen treat from Jason Green as he and fellow fifth grade classmates Curtis Graham, Lilliana Galvan and Sarah Wawrzyniakowski (back, right) man a sales table during afternoon recess on March 9. The Glenwood School fifth grade sells treats every other Friday and at special events to fund the grade's annaul Secret Field Trip that is geared to the interests of that year's fifth grade class.

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    Rachel Brown (Cailey Maran) brings clothes and other items to an incarcerated Bert Cates (Austin Jasniewski) as he awaits trial in the West Allis Central production of "Inherit the Wind" set for the school's stage on March 16, 17, 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m.

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    Matthew Harrison Brady (David Dawursk) arrives in Hillsbough in advance of the trial in the West Allis Central production of "Inherit the Wind" set for the school's stage on March 16, 17, 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m.

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    Zach Kovacic, 18 (left), and Tyler Espinoza, 18, wash dishes in the back room of the Classroom Cafe located inside the West Allis/West Milwaukee School District Administration Building on March 7.

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    Zach Kovacic, 18 (back), and Tyler Espinoza, 18, stock shelves in the Classroom Cafe located inside the West Allis/West Milwaukee School District Administration Building.

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    Greenfield High School senior Lynn Pipke helps Petar Dragicevic, 6, with his racket during a pee wee tennis class at Edgewood Elementary, March 1.

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    Mackenzie Sherer, 13, of Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate School reacts to a successful shot during the 2012 District Free Throw Contest at West Allis Central on Feb. 23.

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    Nathan Nobs, 10, of Jefferson Elementary School takes a shot during the 2012 District Free Throw Contest at West Allis Central on Feb. 23.

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    Nathan Nobs, 10, of Jefferson Elementary School concentrates on his shot during the 2012 District Free Throw Contest at West Allis Central on Feb. 23.

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    Mackenzie Sherer, 13, of Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate School prepares for her shot during the 2012 District Free Throw Contest at West Allis Central on Feb. 23.

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    Ayla, 4, and Brad Abraham applaud after the two shared a dance with Dad on his knees during Date Night with Mom and Dad hosted by the West Allis Recreation Department that drew 50 couples to Mitchell School on Feb. 24.

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    Brad Abraham (front) and Matt Done inflate punch bags for their daughters Ayla (front) and Bridget, both 4, during Date Night with Mom and Dad hosted by the West Allis Recreation Department that drew 50 couples to Mitchell School on Feb. 24.

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    Brittany Montgomery (front, left), Holly Brown, Kaleb Trzebiatowski (back, left) and Miranda Solum move to the Wii video game Just Dance 3 during a Video Game Tournament for middle and high school students on Feb. 22, a schools' early release day, at the Greenfield Library.

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    Brittany Montgomery (front) and Genelle Fuents-Lund move to the Wii video game Just Dance 3 during a Video Game Tournament for middle and high school students on Feb. 22, a schools' early release day, at the Greenfield Library.

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    Middle and high school students move to the Wii video game Just Dance 3 during a Video Game Tournament on Feb. 22, a schools' early release day, at the Greenfield Library.

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    Walker Elementary School fifth grader Alyssa Borowski negotiates the school's rock wall during gym class on Feb. 15. The class the was culmination of "Adventure Week" for students to learn how to safely use the new rock wall.

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    Andrew Cervantes-Kerwin performs a baratone saxaphone solo with the West Allis Central Jazz Ensemble during the school's Broadway Concert that included the Ensemble, Concert and Chamber choirs on Feb. 16.

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    The West Allis Central Jazz Ensemble performed during the school's Broadway Concert that included the Ensemble, Concert and Chamber choirs on Feb. 16.

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    West Allis Police and Fire Departments, and the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit responded to the Hillside mobile home park at 10211 W. Greenfield Ave. on Feb. 21 when a items suspected to be an explosive device was found during an unrelated search warrant.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    West Allis Police and Fire Departments, and the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit responded to the Hillside mobile home park at 10211 W. Greenfield Ave. on Feb. 21 when a items suspected to be an explosive device was found during an unrelated search warrant.

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    Members of the Greenfield High School Varsity Cheerleading Squad practice in the schools atrium Feb. 9.

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    Send me your tired, your confused, your people seeking tax help... Crystal Senski, a waver for Liberty Tax Service, manned Oklahoma Avenue near Highway 100 in West Allis on Feb. 9. No wonder people need help when the IRS instructions for the 1040-EZ - the most basic form - is 42 pages.

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    Abigail Walkowiak, 6, hula hoops to the music at Winterfest sponsored by West Allis' Community Alliance Against Drugs at Nathan Hale on Feb. 4.

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    Nicolas {cq} Martinez, 5, spins in dance with his mother, Marianna, during Winterfest sponsored by West Allis' Community Alliance Against Drugs at Nathan Hale on Feb. 4.

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    Four different inflatable structure had children bouncing and sliding the night away during Winterfest sponsored by West Allis' Community Alliance Against Drugs at Nathan Hale on Feb. 4.

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    Display cases filled with small items, even a set of dentures, at Rummage-A-Rama at State Fair Park on Jan. 27.

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    Thomas Thompson of Two Old Stoners continues to cut and shape stone into different creations at Rummage-A-Rama at State Fair Park on Jan. 27.

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    Kayla Rape {cq} of Hales Corners browses books at Rummage-A-Rama at State Fair Park on Jan. 27.

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    Crowds pour through the aisles of Rummage-A-Rama at State Fair Park on Jan. 27.

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    Maksim Argote Ulyanova learns a new kick Jan 26 during a Greenfield Recreation Department self-defense class, Little Ninja's, for 3- to 5-year-olds at the Chosun Black Belt Academy in Franklin.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    The Bucks took on the Hawks in sixth to eighth-grade league play at Lincoln Intermediate School during West Allis Recreation Department play between eight teams on Jan. 21. The Bucks (in green) won 46-41.

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    The Bucks took on the Hawks in sixth to eighth-grade league play at Lincoln Intermediate School during West Allis Recreation Department play between eight teams on Jan. 21. The Bucks (in green) won 46-41.

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    Work continues through the winter on the Whitnall High School property and athletic field to improve drainage and replace the athletic field stands and track.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Snow finally caught up with the Winter of 2011/12 with storms passing through the area on Jan. 12 and again on Jan. 17 that had a Greenfield City plow out clearing West Cold Spring Road during the morning storm.

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    Nathan, 10, Noah, 12 and Shon Hernandez step through an agility drill during an open gym at West Allis Central High School on Jan 12.

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    With temperatures into the mid to high 40's for the weekend, Milwaukee County opened several of its golf courses for play, including Greenfield Park on Jan. 7. The summery diversion would cease with a forecast of the first major snow of the season on Jan. 12.

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    The former West Allis-West Milwaukee School District administration building that the River Church Assembly of God is buying and turning into a church. The school administration moved out in January 2011.

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    Visitors to the Wold of Weddings show were treated for a fashion show featuring wear for everyone in a brial party down to the ring bearer at State Fair Park on Jan. 7.

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    Visitors to the Wold of Weddings show were treated for a fashion show featuring wear for everyone in a brial party down to the ring bearer at State Fair Park on Jan. 7.

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    Visitors to the Wold of Weddings show were treated for a fashion show featuring wear for everyone in a brial party down to the ring bearer at State Fair Park on Jan. 7.

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    Visitors to the Wold of Weddings show were treated for a fashion show featuring wear for everyone in a brial party down to the ring bearer at State Fair Park on Jan. 7.

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    So far this Winter season has delivered few flakes but rainy days instead, like the blustery weather shoppers along Greenfield Avenue experienced on Dec. 30.

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    Brooklyn Price, 2, was more interested in other activity in the room than in her dad Daniel paying his property taxes at Greenfield City Hall on Dec. 30.

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    Pedestrians pause as they look at Christmas decorations in the 3000 block of South 96th Street in Candy Cane Lane on Dec 14.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    Cooper Rognsvog, 5, counts to ten while waiting for a glue dot to adhere to the gingerbread man he created in Crafty Town at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church and School's Bethlehem Express on Dec. 17. The Bethlehem Express made stops at Crafty Town, Carol Town and the Dining Car along the event's way.

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    A.J. Hoelke sets more track to the Hoelke's Railway at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church and School's Bethlehem Express on Dec. 17. The Bethlehem Express made stops at Crafty Town, Carol Town and the Dining Car along the event's way.

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    Mackenzie Magnus talks with her father and Santa's helper Dr. Bob Magnus of Oconomowoc at Horace Mann School 0n Dec. 20. Ninety-six Oconomowoc High School students were at the school to distribute presents to students, 96 percent of which receive subsidized lunches.

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    Mackenzie Magnus helps with final adjustments to her father and Santa's helper Dr. Bob Magnus of Oconomowoc at Horace Mann School 0n Dec. 20. Ninety-six Oconomowoc High School students were at the school to distribute presents to students, 96 percent of which receive subsidized lunches.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    The Suburban Concert, and Jazz bands performed holiday songs at Nathan Hale High School's 'Tis The Season' on Dec. 9.

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    Marilyn Papus of Franklin, and daughter Tessa, 6, read at Greenfield High School Dec. 10 as the two waited for the start of a dress rehearsal of the Nutcracker in which Tessa plays an angel.

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    Kids practice kicks at the Junior Poms Clinic behind the Greenfield High School Varsity Poms on December 3. The Varsity Poms squad taught a routine for those at the clinic to perform at the 7 p.m. varsity girls basketball game on Dec. 9.

    Credit: Jerry Luterman

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    Donald Polinske unravels a string of lights to place along the roof of his Greenfield home on Nov. 28.

    Credit: Mary Catanese

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    Bill Heitl unwraps Christmas trees fresh from Michigan's upper peninsula for display at Grandpa Frank's Flower Market on Nov. 26.

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    A crashed car, displayed as part of the West Allis Central Peer Advisory Council’s program to raise awareness of the effects of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, gets the attention of students leaving the high school on Nov. 22.

    Credit: Dave Haberkorn

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    Friends pause for a photograph following a Citizen and Naturalization Ceremony in front of an American Flag in the Wisconsin Products Pavilion while attending the the Holiday Folk Fair International on Nov. 19.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    Bonnie Hayden, of Verona, Wi (left) looks on as Judy Bieri of Madison kisses Sourasay Chareunsour following Chareunsour's Citizen and Naturalization Ceremony in the Wisconsin Exposition Center on Nov 19 in West Allis. Chareunsaur is originally from Loas, one of 205 people from 58 different countries who participated in the ceremony to officially become U.S. Citizens.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    Wearing one piece pajamas, General Mitchell Elementary School custodian Jeff King climbs onto the roof of the school Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011, in West Allis, Wis. King and school principal Joe Hill were spending the night on the roof as a reward to students for raising $12,000.00 for the school's PTA. The low temperature Wednesday night was predicted to be 25 degrees.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    West Allis Central students from the cast of "Once Upon a Mattress" perform during dress rehearsal on November 10. The play will open Nov. 11 and be presented through the weekend, and also at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18, 19

    Credit: Jerry Luterman

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    Pit Orchestra Accompanist DeAnn McClanahan warms up before the start of a dress rehearsal for the up-coming production of Greenfield High School's production of "The Sound of Music" in the school's auditorium on Nov. 9. The show runs Nov. 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, and 19th.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    A male Mallard Duck leaves a wake of ripples as he makes his way across the Greenfield Park Lagoon on Nov. 2 Ducks, geese, and other migratory birds make the urban wilderness an annual stop over on their flight south for the winter.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    Rain dropps bead on the back of a male Mallard Duck as it sits on the shore of the Greenfield Park Lagoon Nov. 2. Ducks, geese, and other migratory birds make the urban wilderness an annual stop over on their flight south for the winter.

    Credit: Peter Zuzga

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    Best buddies have to start somewhere, like Madeline Fisher (left) and Keeley Gertz, both 3, who danced with 10 other girls in Tutus and Tumbling offered by the Greenfield Recreation Department on Nov. 4.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    It was one picture moment after another for parents and grandparents who attended the last session of Tutus and Tumbling offered by the Greenfield Recreation Department on Nov. 4.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Gerry Evans (Chris Goldner) talks with Christina Mundy (Megan Hamerer) in the West Allis Hale production of "Dancing at Lughnasa"

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    Fifth grader Morgan Lesieur browses through the selection at the Edgewood School Book Fair on Oct. 26 that was open in conjunction with Parent and Teacher conferences. Sale proceeds will benefit the school's library.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    A ghoul runs from one shop to the next along Greenfield Avenue during Meet and Treat hosted by the Downtown Business Improvement District on Oct. 29.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    The entire Donald family got into costume for the Meet and Treat along Greenfield Avenue hosted by the Downtown Business Improvement District on Oct. 29.

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    Elizabeth Tavidia gets dughter Alexandria ready for Meet and Treat along Greenfield Avenue hosted by the Downtown Business Improvement District on Oct. 29.

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    Ella Miller, 3, wanted very little to do with the treats offered by The Great Pumpkin, also known as Chuck Zinda, as she Trick or Treated with her grandmother Denise Nelson along 102nd Street in West Allis before the rains on Oct. 30.

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    For a treat, children met The Great Pumpkin, also known as Chuck Zinda, as they Trick or Treated along 102nd Street in West Allis before the rains on Oct. 30.

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    Greenfield High School boys varsity volleyball player finds an out of the way place to do home work while waiting to compete in the Homestead Highlander Invite volleyball tournament on Oct. 22.

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    The Glenwood team (green shirts) made an interception in the end zone on a Edgewood / Elmwood team's attempt at a two-point conversion during flag football play offered by the Grenfield Recreation Department on Oct. 22.

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    Ava Jones, 6, of West Allis carries her selection from the pumpkin patch at Basse's Farm Market in Muskego on Oct. 15.

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    Sofia Randall, 20 months, feeds grain to a kid goat with her mother Katie Schultz of West Allis at Basse's Farm Market in Muskego on Oct. 15.

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    West Allis Hale High School Homecoming King Sam Menzia reacts during an Oct. 14 school assembly. Sam, who players wide receiver on the varsity football team and has autism, was selected as king by overwhelming vote by his classmates.

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    Susan Whitlow of New Berlin kept right on tying fleece blanket that she offered for sale with kitchen aprons and dog biscuits during the Greenfield High School Booster Club annual Craft and Bake Sale on Oct. 15.

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    Briana Battle-Tate (left) and Kendriana Sanders have free hotdogs offered by the Booster Club during a tailgate party at the West Allis Athletic Complex before the West Allis Central homecoming game on Oct. 7.

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    Darla Heinz and Amy Grun (back) stand fingertip to fingertip to measure out two arms lengths of contest tickets for a participant of the West Allis Police K9 Unit Golf Outing that drew 144 players to New Berlin Hills Golf Course on Sept. 30 to help replace some of the K9 unit's worn out equipment.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    A large throng of motor vehicle enthusiasts view custom cars that line Greenfield Avenue between South 70th and South 76th Streets during the 31st annual Classic Car Show sponsored by the Downtown West Allis Business Improvement District on Oct. 2.

    Credit: Dave Haberkorn

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    Greenfield High School's ROTC cadets march with massed international flags during the school's Homecoming Parade on Sept. 30.

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    Homecoming King Chris Bofiles and Queen Michelle Matysik ride atop the Greenfield Fire Department's aerial platform during the school's Homecoming Parade on Sept. 30.

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    Jenna Bednar (left) and Rebecca Posig, both 10, try to keep warm while waiting for the start of the Greenfield High School Homecoming Parade on Sept. 30.

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    The Greenfield High School Marching band in the school's Homecoming Parade on Sept. 30.

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    Denise Lukasik-Sedmak leads a skill level II Middle Eastern Dance Class in the Greenfield Community Center on Sept. 20that was offered through the Greenfield Park and Recreation Department.

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    Denise Lukasik-Sedmak leads a skill level II Middle Eastern Dance Class in the Greenfield Community Center on Sept. 20that was offered through the Greenfield Park and Recreation Department.

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    Andreas Bouraxis and El Beso Restaurant received an award from the Greenfield Beautification Commission for the landscaping and outdoor details of the restaurant at 5030 S. 74th St. in Greenfield.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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    Heather Ragen (left) slides a couple bratwurst to Kelley Stendler as Lynn Wall collects the cash at the West Allis School District Education Foundation Cookout at West Allis Hale before the cross-town rival football game on Sept. 23.

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    Nearly a thousand people ran and walked under early Fall colors in Greenfield Park for Nancy's Run / Rock & Roll & Stroll to benefit the Wisconsin Ovarian Cancer Alliance on Sept. 17.

    Credit: C.T. Kruger

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