The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Alice Baker Library Gets New Learning Program

By AMY NIXON The Alice Baker Library recently received a $2,500 grant from the R.A. Stevens Family Foundation of Genesee Depot in order to implement a cutting-edge, interactive learning program called Tutor.com Learning Suite. Alice Baker Library is one of just three libraries in the state to offer the program.

Farmers Market Offers More Than Produce

By AMY NIXON If you think farmers markets are all about produce, think again. The Mukwonago Area Farmers Market, presented by the Mukwonago Area Chamber of Commerce and Tractor Supply Co., has really taken off this year and offers a variety of products.

Julie Cyra Builds Business From Ground Up

By AMY NIXON Talk about humble beginnings. Julie Cyra, founder of West 20 Ranch and Saddle Co. in East Troy, started her own tack store out of half of her parent's 2 1/2 -car garage. Today, she runs a large- scale equestrian facility and retail store that hosts not only the largest selection of saddles in the state, but is among the largest in the Midwest.

Garden Provides Peaceful, Green Sanctuary Brinkman Learned Skills From the Ground Up

By AMY NIXON Connie Brinkman's garden is much more than a place for plants and flowers to grow. To her, it's a challenge, a sanctuary, a playground and a gym.

Water Level On Eagle Spring Lake in Question

By CAROL SPAETH-BAUER In mid-July, the Eagle Spring Lake Management District lowered the water level of Eagle Spring Lake about 6 inches for a couple of weeks to allow work on the dam. During that time, residents complained they couldn't get their boats on the water because the water level was too low.

State Ready to Graduate to New Statewide Testing Wkce to Be Phased Out in Next Few Years

By CAROL SPAETH-BAUER Mukwonago Area School District - "We're on the brink of big changes," said Mukwonago Area School District Director of Student Learning Mary Koski.

Local Municipalities Show Population Growth

By JENNA KLEIST Estimates released recently by the U.S. Census Bureau and state Department of Administration indicate the state has grown by about 5 percent since 2000.

Town of Vernon Will Salvage Barn

By AMY NIXON Town of Vernon - After plans to initiate a controlled burn on the town storage barn and build a new storage facility were put on hold last month, the Vernon Town Board has now authorized Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Doug Salentine to accept a proposal from Darrick Luck from Old Wood New Used LLC to buy the barn for $1,000 and to salvage what he can from the structure.

Mhs Kicked Out at Hamilton Chargers Outlast Mukwonago in Three Overtimes

By CHRIS SCHUCK Hamilton senior Nathan Vannarom said enough was enough Friday at Stan Grove Field.

Awareness Can Help Prevent Suicide Suicide Awareness Prevention Week Is Sept. 6-12, Suicide Prevention Day Is Sept. 10

By CAROL SPAETH-BAUER More than 20 years after her daughter's suicide, Jan Porter of Mukwonago still gets emotional. Jan doesn't let herself dwell on what happened, though. She keeps busy, and over the years, while the pain may not go away, it gets better.

Cases Could Rise in Fall; Schools Prepare to Handle Outbreaks

By JENNA KLEIST While the swine flu has made numerous Wisconsin residents ill, the virus peaked in June and has since declined, Mukwonago School District Nurse Amy Durkin reported to the Mukwonago School Board on Aug. 24. However, Durkin added, officials might see an increase once school starts.

Mhs Girls Finish 4-1 at Home Tournament

By JR RADCLIFFE The Mukwonago girls' varsity volleyball team won four matches and lost one to finish third in the Becky Werner Memorial Invitational at Mukwonago on Sept. 5.

Lannon to Play for Title Lannon Hands New Berlin First Loss

By CHRIS SCHUCK Using the strong right arm of Carthage College standout pitcher Eric Rohe, the Lannon Stonemen went from facing elimination to a leg up in the Land O'Lakes Grand Championship Playoffs on Sunday at Joecks Field.

Hamilton Gets Kick Out of Vannarom Chargers Outlast Mukwonago in Three Overtimes

By CHRIS SCHUCK Hamilton senior Nathan Vannarom said enough was enough Friday at Stan Grove Field.

Tennis Program Alive and Well Healthy Numbers Serve As Boon to Hhs Netters

By CHRIS SCHUCK The rackets are in full swing at Hamilton High School, and Hamilton head girls tennis coach Pattie Chapman has seen interest in the program rise in recent seasons.

Hhs Loses Heartbreaker Brookfield East Girls Come Back to Defeat Hhs

By CHRIS SCHUCK It took five sets to decide a winner, but unfortunately for the Chargers, it didn't end up being them.

Paulson On Time at Betz Invite Selestow Finishes Fourth

By CHRIS SCHUCK Hamilton senior standout runner Marcus Paulson got things going on Sept. 4, setting the pace in the annual Betz Memorial Invitational at Greenfield Park in West Allis.

Dozer Day Event Raises Funds for Schools

By JENNA KLEIST A stone quarry is not typically a popular children's playground, but every two years in Sussex that misconception gets bulldozed.

Sussex Girl Playing with a Good Idea 15-Year-Old Donates Toys to Children's Hospital

By PAIGE SMAGA Claire Nowak of Sussex began the first day of her sophomore year at Brookfield Academy on Tuesday. The 15-year-old said she's interested in singing, acting, writing and photography, but her creativity extends beyond these extracurriculars. Nowak made a good idea better this summer when she came up with a way to brighten the day of patients at Children's Hospital of Milwaukee.

Infected Dying Suspected Emerald Ash Borer Case in Sussex Main St. State Investigates Dying Trees On Weaver Drive

By JENNA KLEIST It has not been confirmed by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, but there is a possible case of emerald ash borer in the Village of Sussex.