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Pages from the Past 09/09/09

Posted: Sept. 8, 2009

100 years ago - 1909

Lannon residents Art and Frances Flanagan attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in the fall.

The Lannon Hotel, owned by Otto Roebel, was taken over by John Thiery.

W.H. Connell put up a large silo on County Line Road near Colgate.

Herman Joecks of Lannon put in a basement for his new home.

50 years ago - 1959

More than 150 children participated in the season-ending Sussex playground program parade. John Plese tied for third place in costumes.

The Lannon VFW had a parade and picnic to honor area veterans.

Keith Gissal of Lannon and his wife, June, attend the Spearfish, S.D., Passion play while camping in the Black Hills.

25 years ago - 1984

George Kaestner, chief of the Sussex Fire Department, took on eight new recruits, including Jeff Weber.

The WIAA finally set the new realignment; Hamilton High School, at 1,250 students, ranked as the smallest of eight high schools in the Waukesha County Athletic Conference. Six of the eight schools had more than 1,500 students.

10 years ago - 1999

Templeton Middle School dedicated its new $4.9 million addition, which added 17,000 square feet.

Lisbon Town Chairman Jerry Schmitz began the process to get village status for the town.

5 years ago - 2004

Megan Kula was hired as the new recreation chief for Sussex. She replaced Tammy Rocker.

Hamilton High School, under first-year coach John Damato, won its first game of the season, 27-0, over Waukesha North High School. Jeremy Duell scored 15 points in the victory on two touchdowns and three extra points.

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