Relay For Life Heads to Hamilton High School

The two day fundraising event between Sussex, Menomonee Falls and Pewaukee residents kicks off at Hamilton on Friday.

The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life is heading to Hamilton High School on Friday evening, and the fundraising teams have been hard at work collecting donations to fight cancer. Starting at 6 p.m., residents from Sussex, Menomonee Falls and Pewaukee are gathering on the school's football field to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones who were lost, and fight back against the disease.  Teams of friends, family and co-workers are planning to camp out overnight at the high school track to share memories and, most of all, stories of hope. Local resident and two-time cancer survivor Bob Krawczk was selected to be the 2012 Honorary Cancer Survivor Chair for the Relay For Life of Sussex-Menomonee Falls-…

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Falls-Sussex Border Clash to Benefit Cancer Research

Though rivals on the court, both teams are coming together to raise funds for cancer research and awareness.

The Menomonee Falls Indians are primed to reignite the border war Friday at Menomonee Falls High School against Sussex Hamilton in a big Greater Metro Conference showdown. However, Friday's game is about more than just basketball. Although they are rivals on the court, both teams are coming together Friday for a good cause. Falls Head Coach Dan Leffel and Chargers Head Coach Andy Cerroni are both teachers in the Falls school district, and they are turning Friday’s matchup into a “Coaches Versus Cancer” game. Coaches Leffel and Cerroni will wear sneakers during the game and sell “Together We Can Beat Cancer” t-shirts for $10 to fans of both teams. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. The players have all purchased shirts, …

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Sussex Marks a Year of Clear Air

As Wisconsin smoking ban marks its first anniversary, some area restaurant owners say it has been good for business.

When the statewide smoking ban first went in effect one year ago today, Tailgators Sports Bar and Grille manager Amanda Buskirk found herself answering a lot of questions from patrons when they found out they couldn’t smoke in the bar anymore. Buskirk, who is a smoker herself, said the ban on indoor smoking was annoying at first, but now she’s actually happy that it's in place and with the impact on her business. “We’re not hurting at all,” she said. “If anything, I want to say we got more business with more and more people coming in for the restaurant.” In the first year of the statewide indoor ban on smoking in workplaces, Sussex businesses and customers appear to be embracing the breath of fresh air in their local bars and restaurants. …

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Teens' Artwork Featured in Walk to Fight Cancer

Two Hamilton High School students designed the logo for the American Cancer Society’s 2011 Relay for Life.

Know a great kid who made Eagle Scout or did your local soccer team take the championship? They may be our next Patch Whiz Kid honoree. We want to hear about these amazing children and teens, and select one each week as the Patch Whiz Kid.  Submit your nomination in our comment box below or e-mail the information to Editor Mark Maley. Who: Junior Kaleigh Hall and senior Jamie Destashe School:  Hamilton High School School Accomplishments:  These high school students are the logo design winners for American Cancer Society 2011 Relay for Life.  Elements from each of the logos they created were combined to create the final design with the phrase “Kicking the Crab out of Cancer.” Key to Awesomeness:  The students in Tom Schlueter’s art classes …

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