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May 2012

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Regular Features
Columns

Al Brown
Tracking the Seasons
Latest: For the birds: grape jelly draws a flock (May 17, 2012)

Chamber Chat
Latest: It wouldn't be summer without the Delafield Chamber community events! (May 17, 2012)

Lorayne Ritt
Close to Home
Latest: Outstanding women (May 17, 2012)

Scott Peterson
Scott Free

Editor-in-chief Scott Peterson shares light-hearted and poignant views about his life and observations.


Latest: It was not mud slinging going on in this meeting (May 16, 2012)

April Reszka
The Right Side of Business
Latest: Positively (April 27, 2012)

LC/KM Living Sports

Area track and field sectional loaded

May 17, 2012 | This week's column is penned by Now Newspapers writer Steven L. Tietz, who covers the North Shore and Northwest communities. He knows track and field as well as anyone, and that's an area particularly interesting to the Arrowhead area, with a boys and girls team each capable of winning gold at this year's state meet. Follow Tietz on Twitter (@StevenTietz).

Coaches satisfied with move to Resch Center

May 10, 2012 | Mukwonago girls basketball coach Todd Frohwirth has coached twice in the state tournament, and never in a building as modern as the Resch Center in Green Bay. He led the Messmer boys team to the WISAA tournament, playing at the U.S. Cellular Arena in Milwaukee, and the Whitefish Bay girls team, playing at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison in 2006.

Arrowhead 9, Catholic Memorial 8

May 10, 2012 | The Arrowhead softball team, in first place in the Classic 8 Conference, trailed by two runs with nobody on and two out in the seventh. But three singles and a couple Catholic Memorial miscues later, the Warhawks had grabbed a 9-8 lead and held on for a wild victory May 8 in Waukesha.

Waukesha North 5, Mukwonago 2

May 10, 2012 | The Mukwonago boys tennis team finished the dual-meet portion of the season May 8 with a 5-2 loss to Waukesha North at Mukwonago. Mitch Hollman (No. 4 singles) recorded one of the victories, and Jake Diesler (No. 1 singles) continued his rampage through the league with a straight-set win. Diesler entered the weekend's Classic 8 Conference tournament with an undefeated mark in league matches.

Casper aims to make a case for Packers

May 3, 2012 | For Casey Casper, getting an invitation to try out for the home state NFL football franchise was a snap. But that's a bit misleading.

Lake Country Living

CCC announces 2011 Angel Award winners

May 17, 2012 | Christmas Clearing Council (CCC) of Waukesha County recently announced the 2011 recipients of its annual Angel Awards which recognize people, businesses, organizations and groups for their strong dedication and support on behalf of CCC.

State activates dead bird reporting hotline

May 17, 2012 | To help track the West Nile virus (WNV), state health officials have reactivated the statewide, toll-free Dead Bird Reporting Hotline at (800) 433-1610.

Living large in the music business

Emily WhiteMay 17, 2012 | Emily White has always been a competitive person - a trait that often leads to success.

Parents Place June offerings announced

May 17, 2012 | The following are groups or classes offered at Parents Place, 1570 E. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha. Call (262) 549-5575 to register. Complimentary child care is available.

Waukesha County Health Clinics offered

May 17, 2012 | The Waukesha County Public Health Division, (WCPH) 615 W. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha, offers childhood and adult immunization clinics at a variety of times and locations throughout the community. Children can receive immunizations for a $7 fee, which may be waived. Adult vaccines range from $7 to $105 and will not be waived.

Kettle Moraine Living

Metro home sales up 44.2 percent in April

May 17, 2012 | The housing market's resurgence continued in April, increasing 44.2 percent in the four-county metropolitan area. April is the 10th month in a row in which home sales have increased by double digits. April sales (1,541) were about even with sales in April of 2010 (1,555), at the height of the federal tax credit.

Long summer days provide plenty of reading time

May 17, 2012 | A warm day at the beach and a good book are a perfect combination for summer reading. With the hazy, lazy days of summer right around the corner, the staff at Mukwonago Publications put together a list of some of their favorite titles to get you started. From poetry to classics to recent bestsellers, there is plenty to choose from when you visit the library or your favorite bookstore to stock up on summer reading options.

Land seminars offered

May 17, 2012 | The Seno Woodland Education Center, Burlington, is holding a workshop series for anyone who owns land. Native & Nonnative species: Thursday, May 24, with Bernadette Williams, Department of Natural Resources invasive species specialist. Learn to identify the native and nonnative species of Wisconsin. How can you promote the growth of native species and discourage the nonnative species in your yard, woods, or wetland? Did you know there are nonnative earthworms in Wisconsin? Learn how they affect the ecology of your woods.

Ryan honors local student's artwork

May 17, 2012 | Congressman Paul Ryan recognized Burlington High School's Anne Kocha as the winner of this year's First District Congressional Art Competition. A senior at Burlington High School, Anne's colored-pencil-and-ink piece "Heart" was selected among submissions from young artists around Wisconsin's First Congressional District. Anne's art teacher at Burlington High School, Carrie McCanna, was also recognized at the event.

Residents step out for annual Hope Walk

May 17, 2012 | Teams of family, friends and co-workers filled the Burlington High School track field on May 12 for the 13th annual Hope Walk.

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LCP Annual Writing Contest
If I could travel in time ...
 
Whether your idea is grounded in historical events or just your own imagination, we're interested in reading where your journey would take you. 
 

Judging is currently in progress with an anticipated publication date of June 3 for winning entries.  

 
Contest entry based on newspaper coverage area.

Kettle Moraine Living Sunday

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Lake Country residents share their views on news, happenings and current events.

It's Hemmer Time
By Amy L. Geiger-Hemmer
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Fighting Liberal Lies!
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By Al Neuhauser
The Comedy of Errors (17)

Alien Relay 2.0
By Jacob Pickard
Dunkirk Walker Style: Divide & Conquer (28)

Lake Country Rotary Happenings
By Sarah Schroeder
What can you do to help make the Splash Pad a Reality in Hartland?

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Editors' Choice Awards

Posted Friday, May 18

Photo of the Week by Todd Ponath:  View the gallery

ROCKIN' IT - Fred Eide, left, and his daughter Ashley, of Eide Painting and Sandblasting, use spray guns to paint the individual rock shapes on the underside of the I-94 overpass at Highway P in Oconomowoc Wednesday, May 16. Each "rock" is painted individually and then speckled with black paint to make it look like granite.

 

News or Feature Story of the Week by Andrea Budde: Bigfoot sighting in Eagle turns out to be less than meets the eye

 

Sports Story of the Week by JR Radcliffe: Netters win 'unofficial' titles conference

 

Page or layout design of the week by Lisa Leonard: Drop a line and relax

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