Sirens filled the air as several fire trucks were included in this year’s Fourth of July parade in Waupaca.
Trombone players in the Waupaca City Band are ready to perform during the Fourth of July parade.
Waupaca High School band members head down Main Street during Waupaca’s Fourth of July parade.
It was standing room only along North Main Street in Waupaca for the city’s annual Hometown Day parade.
State Sen. Luther Olsen waves to the crowd during Waupaca’s parade.
Waupaca Police Chief Tim Goke accompanies McGruff the Crime Dog along the parade route in Waupaca.
The first-ever Compassion Connection Fun Run kicked off this year’s Fourth of July parade in Waupaca. Runners headed down Main Street in front of the parade.
Several area people avoided the congestion around Waupaca’s South Park for the city’s annual Fourth of July fireworks display. As in past years, parking lots along West Fulton Street were full of vehicles and spectators. Terry Heschke Photo
Parker Grenier and Rylan Rickert of Wautoma munch on donuts while waiting for Waupaca’s Fourth of July parade to begin.
Auggie Schindewolf of St. Louis, Mo., spent the Fourth of July weekend in the Waupaca area and had a front-row seat for Waupaca’s annual Hometown Day parade July 4. Thousands of people lined Water and Main streets for the parade. Other events that day included fireworks at night, the first-ever Compassion Connection Fun Run and a chicken dinner at South Park. See more photos inside and at www.waupacanow.com.
Two-year-old Myra Abendroth pulls 1-year-old Cheyenne Harrington behind her in Fremont’s July 4th Kiddie Parade.
Children head down Wolf River Drive with buckets of candy during Fremont’s annual Kiddie Parade.
Colton Puls is in the driver’s seat for this Kiddie Parade entry in Fremont, which wishes everyone a Happy July 4.
Fremont’s fire department sponsors the annual Kiddie Parade on July 4 and sitting on a fire fighting-themed float are (from left) Jake Buss, Payten Oehlke and Brooklyn Buss.
Ryan and Becky Tellock are pictured with their flag-waving daughter Katie in Fremont on July 4. The 21 month old was among those participating in this year’s Kiddie Parade.
Pictured in a sea of “bubbles” before the start of Fremont’s annual Kiddie Parade are (from left) Rio Hildebrandt, Samantha Bailey and Samantha St. Louis.
Standing aboard their entry for this year’s July 4th Kiddie Parade in Fremont are (from left) Turner Behm, Lillie MacKenzie and Lauren Behm.
Getting ready for Fremont’s annual Kiddie Parade on July 4 are (from left) Theo Gardner, Kegan Powell, Keira Powell and Neela Gardner.
Fireworks lit up the New London sky at Hatten Stadium on Saturday, July 4.
A spectator perched atop Hatten Stadium’s wall views the New London fireworks display on Saturday, July 4. The show was set to an orchestral movie soundtrack and featured a 250-foot-long fireworks waterfall and a “Wall of Fire.”
Aiden Connolly, age 8, waits for New London Parks and Recreation’s pie-eating contest to begin as Bradley Warren, 8, teases his family at Hatten Stadium on Saturday, July 4.
Cousins Isaac Roberts, age 8, and Kyrie Roberts, 10, lift their faces from their cream pies to chew while Kyra Oertel, 9, fights on during New London Parks and Recreation’s pie-eating contest before the fireworks on Saturday, July 4.
Brothers Connor Wilke, age 8, Kory Wilke, 5, and Carter Wilke, 4, sport boater hats and American flags before New London’s fireworks show at Hatten Park on Saturday, July 4.
Three Way Street vocalist Sara (Jeffers) Montanati and guitarist and vocalist Ian Seaholm sing before New London’s fireworks at Hatten Stadium on July 4. Both band members are New London natives.
Marcus Koeller enjoys the New London fireworks atop a fallen tree limb along the Wolf River on Saturday, July 4.
Maggie Jones and her granddaughter Megan were among the volunteers who helped serve food at the Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce’s Fireworks Celebration on Friday, July 3.
Elsie Strong was dressed to celebrate the 4th of July at Taylor Park in Iola.
Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson gave thumbs up to the Hortonville High School Marching Band Saturday, during the Fourth of July Parade in Hortonville.
Parade goers found an abundance of candy thrown from floats Saturday, during HortonvilleÂ’s Fourth of July parade.
Dozens of children decorated their bicycles and participated in HortonvilleÂ’s Fourth of July parade Saturday. Prizes were awarded for the most decorated bikes.
Elvis Presley was in the studio on Saturday, July 4, but still managed to make time for HortonvilleÂ’s Independence Day Parade.
Sophie Mueller, age seven, decorated her scooter for the kidÂ’s parade Saturday, July 4 at Clover Leaf Lakes. Sophie spent the holiday vacationing with grandma and grandpa on the lakes.
(L. to R.) Stella Craig, Kinsley Torud, Camden Torud and Tucker Retzner prepare to file into the parade route at Clover Leaf Lakes Saturday, July 4. Kids decorated their bikes, scooters and battery operated jeeps in patriotic colors for the kidÂ’s parade.
(L. to R.) Jonathan and David Anderson of Embarrass happily await the start of the kidÂ’s parade at Clover Leaf Lakes on Saturday.
Nine-month-old Gabriella Gossen enjoyed her first parade and Fourth of July Celebration at Embarrass on Saturday, July 4. Her family takes part in the tradition at Clover Leaf Lakes every year.
The fireworks in Clintonville provided many colorful displays.
Fireworks lit up the sky in Clintonville Friday, July 3.
Fireworks lit the sky in Clintonville Friday, July 3 when the annual fireworks show was held at Olen Park.
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Jesse LaMie was among those providing hayrides at this year’s Breakfast on the Farm. The 25th annual event was sponsored by the Weyauwega-Fremont FFA Chapter.
Scooping up ice cream are Ryan Ebert (left) and Madison Lantvit.
Recent Weyauwega-Fremont High School graduate Lexi Smith takes a turn flipping pancakes for this year’s breakfast.
Two-year-old Levi Hilgart holds still as Kim Gilbert paints his face.
Nine-year-old Gage Schrank nuzzles up to a rabbit at this year’s event, held Sunday, June 21, at the Waupaca County Fairgrounds.
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From left to right, Hayden Nelson, Laura Kluck, Pat Louison and Michelle Nelson serve up strawberry shortcake during Strawberry Fest Saturday, June 20, in downtown Waupaca. Holly Neumann Photo
Vendors lined the streets during Strawberry Fest.
Judy Bolier, left, Jennifer Schustek, center, and Sadie Schustek were ready to serve their delicious pies from Crystal Cafe.
Claudie Rohner, Regan Walsh, Megan Dagesse and Erin Walsh from the Chain Skiers were promoting the show during Strawberry Fest.
Ruth Siebers and her son Jacob admire some of the crafts for sale at Strawberry Fest.
Crowds filled in the park to watch the Strawberry Sam and Sally contest in the bandstand. Holly Neumann Photo
Gary Oudenhoven shows off some model trains at the Waupaca Recreation Center during Strawberry Fest.
Todd Cooper digs in during the strawberry shortcake eating contest at Strawberry Fest. Holly Neumann Photo
From left to right, Kyle Everson, Bill Lipschultz, James Molencupp and Mc Kennsa Meza take part in the shortcake eating contest.
Bill Lipschultz gets crowned by Terri Schulz for winning the shortcake eating contest. Lipschultz donated the $500 prize money to the Michele Lipschultz Scholarship fund. Holly Neumann Photo
Avery Marks, 7, enjoys a strawberry.
Payton Retzke, 2, and Avacyn Buhler, 2, were named this year’s Strawberry Sam and Strawberry Sally. Holly Neumann Photo
Joshuwa Watras, 6, was all smiles as he got ready to dig in to his Strawberry Shortcake.
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Timothy Jerabek (left) and Danielle Kiefer participate in the Processional Grand March at the Clintonville High School graduation ceremony Friday, June 12.
Joeseph Pockat (left) and Meadow Spoehr (right) take part in the Processional Grand March.
Christine Betz (left), Jarren Vanman (center), and Mattison Beyersdorf lead the Processional Grand March at the Clintonville High School graduation ceremony, Friday, June 12.
Jarren Vanman concluded his Valedictory Address by riding a unicycle and jumping off the stage.
Clintonville High School held its 2015 graduation ceremony on Friday, June 12.
A rifle squad with the American Legion Sheveland-Taylor Post 14 participated in Flag Day ceremonies in Iola.
Richard LaChapelle was one of many members of the Patriot Guard Riders that participated in the Flag Day ceremonies in Iola.
Ruth Buchholz (left) along with her daughters Sarah Smith (center) and Chris Anthony (right) attended the dedicate of the new Gold Star Recipients Memorial in Iola. Buchholz’s first husband, Elroy Olson, who served in the United States Army, was killed on Nov. 14, 1944, during World War II, and was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart.
Surrounding the Gold Star Recipients Memorial unveiled during Flag Day ceremonies at Sheveland-Taylor Post 14 Memorial Park were (from left) veterans Jim Waid, James Jolly and John Black. A plaque on the memorial read, “All gave some, some gave all.” The memorial was dedicated in memory of all who proudly served and protected our country.
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Confetti fills the gym of Weyauwega-Fremont High School’s gym at the end of the June 5 commencement ceremony.
Zak Zasoba, a member of Weyauwega-Fremont High School’s Class of 2015, poses with Maddy Merritt, of the Class of 2013, before the June 5 commencement ceremony.
Katelynn Volz was among this year’s Weyauwega-Fremont High School graduates taking the opportunity to be a bit creative for the commencement ceremony. Volz came up with this idea for the top of her cap and said the number “13” also happens to be her favorite number.
Jordan Krause is heading to Edgewood College in the fall, while Trevor Wetzel is going to the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse.
Pictured in the Weyauwega-Fremont High School Auditorium before the start of the June 5 graduation ceremony are Megan Young (left) and Taylor Miller.
John Jorgensen (left) and William Young have a chance to chat before lining up for Weyauwega-Fremont High School’s graduation ceremony.
Chuck Arndt (second from the right in the front row) pumps his fist in reaction to Weyauwega-Fremont High School science teacher Mike Hansen making a reference to him during the June 5 graduation ceremony. Each year, the senior class chooses a teacher to speak to them, and this year’s seniors chose Hansen, who left them laughing and also crying.
Valedictorian Katie McPeak makes sure she gets all of her fellow classmates in her selfie before beginning her speech. Watching in the background are (from left) Weyauwega-Fremont School Board members Jim Stuebs and Deb Bartel, High School Principal Jeremy Schoeder and District Administrator Scott Bleck.
Graduating seniors at Weyauwega-Fremont High School celebrated commencement Friday, June 5.
Hortonville senior choir members Jordan Aarant, Blake Soto, Glen Kellerman, Harrison Ellis and guitarist Bryant Rahm perform “Home” by Phillip Phillips at Hortonville’s 110th commencement on Wednesday, June 3.
Graduating seniors burst into applause after the senior choir members’ rendition of “Home” by Phillip Phillips.
Alexis Hyde accepts her diploma.
Mackenzie Arnold decorated her mortar board for Hortonville’s graduation ceremony.
Isabel Breyer, Adam Brenner, Ethan Breidel, Carter Beaudoin and Matthew Borchardt turn their tassels upon accepting their diplomas.
Alyssa Madson hugs Director of Student Services Wendy Neyhard after receiving her diploma.
Noah Rhodes, salutatorian
Tessa Rhodes, valedictorian
Senior trombonists Cory Harvey and Cole Van Camp perform The Rembrandts’ “I’ll Be There For You.”
Mason Guyette and Josee Reed walk together during the processional.
Hortonville senior choir members Jordan Aarant, Blake Soto, Glen Kellerman, Harrison Ellis and guitarist Bryant Rahm perform “Home” by Phillip Phillips at Hortonville’s 110th commencement on Wednesday, June 3.
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Graduating seniors enter the gymnasium during the processional at Waupaca High School’s Class of 2015 commencement ceremony May 30. Robert Cloud Photos
WHS Class of 2015 graduation ceremony
WHS Class of 2015 salutatorians (from left) Cole Pankratz, Zane Johnson and Owen McCann.
WHS Class of 2015 commencement
Graduating seniors performed one last time with the Waupaca High School wind ensemble during commencement May 30.
WHS Class of 2015 commencement
WHS seniors performing with the concert choir during the 2015 graduation ceremony May 30.
Waupaca High School graduating seniors sang sing with the concert choir Saturday, May 30, during commencement. Robert Cloud Photos
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Nicholas Thomas, salutatorian, delivers the thank-you.
Valedictorian Ryan Watling and Ryne Goedderz celebrate receiving their diplomas.
Breaunna Young, Grant Sturgill and Candice Zehner are among New London High School’s Class of 2015.
Callie Timm and Autumn Hawkinson deliver the welcome.
Maria Lee shakes hands with District Administrator Kathleen Gwidt upon receiving her diploma.
Madeline Schroeder delivers one of the valedictorian addresses.
Anna Van Alstine, valedictorian, emcees the ceremony.
Students of the class of 2015 sing at the New London High School graduation ceremony Friday, May 29. Students included (L-R): FRONT ROW – Annika Wickman and Carole Zehner. BACK ROW – Cassandra Dohrman and Muriel Metko.
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First grade winners from Emanual Lutheran School in American Legion Auxiliary 263 poppy artwork contest were (L to R): Madalyn Roehl (First), Aleaha Loberg (Second), and Hannah Schabo (Third).
Poppy contest winners in the kindergarten class at Emanuel Lutheran School included (L to R): Jude Sell (First), Tyler Van Camp (Second) and Cory Brooker (Third).
Poppy contest winners in Mrs. WinklerÂ’s kindergarten class were (L to R): Kennadi Richardson (First), Eviana Dachelet (Second), Jayden Hernandez (Third); Mrs. HerzfeldtÂ’s class winners were (L to R): Cooper Bessette (First), Johanna Buckarma (Second), Trae Young-Procknow (Third). Kneeling in front are (L to R): Christopher Leon, Ryan Montag, Jace Baker and Landon Sorge who received honorable mention.
Kindergarten students in Mrs. BresslerÂ’s class at Sugar Bush Elementary School who won prizes in the ALA 263 poppy artwork contest were (L to R): Marissa Lopez (First), Maren Golla (Second) and Lane Huey (Third).
Poppy artwork winners of American Legion Auxiliary 263Â’s contest from Parkview Elementary School were (L to R): Ms. LarsonÂ’s class-Katelyn Roland (First), Wyatt Romberg (Second), and Angelica Ceja (Third); Mrs. PelotÂ’s class-Claire Kedinger (First), Ariana Samp (Second), and Ryan Dougherty (Third); and Mrs. CardinalÂ’s class-Audrey Butkovich (First), Ashlyn Green (Second), and Kaden Hillman (Third).
Readfield Elementary — American Legion Auxiliary 263 poppy contest winners in Mrs. FlanneryÂ’s kindergarten class from Readfield Elementary School included (L to R) Laine Fiane (First), Ruby McCartney (Second) and Evan Barley (Third).
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The Iola-Scandinavia girls’ 3,200-meter relay team of Leighten Fischer, Shelby Trzebiatowski, Brynn Rasmussen and Erika Kisting are all smiles after taking first place with a time of 10:04.52 at a Division 3 sectional meet in Rosholt May 29 and qualifying for state.
Manawa’s Jody Wentworth hands the baton to Carlee Zander in the girls’ 3,200-meter relay at the Newman Catholic Regional. Wentworth, Zander, Brooke Schernecker and Anna Arndt placed ffith in 12:04.56.
Leighten Fischer hands off the baton to Iola-Scandinavia teammate Shelby Trzebiatowski in the girls’ 3,200-meter relay. Fischer, Trzbiatowski, Brynn Rasmussen and Erika Kisting finished first in 10:15.97.
Manawa’s Autumn Ferg throws the shot put 33 feet, 1 1/2 inches May 26 at a Division 3 regional at Newman Catholic in Wausau. She qualified for the Rosholt Sectional by placing fifth.
Kollin Staszak hands the baton to Iola-Scandinavia teammate Dylan Robbins during the boys’ 1,600-meter relay race. The team of Staszak, Robbins, Kristian Welch and Tanner Krusa won the event with a time of 3:30.48.
Manawa’s Caleb Griesbach (right) hands the baton to Austin Wagner in the boys’ 400-meter relay at the Newman Catholic Regional.
Manawa’s Lexi Smiles (right) and Iola-Scandinavia’s Hunter Frye are neck and neck in the girls’ 100-meter dash 100m dash. Smiles finished first at the Newman Catholic Regional with a time of 13.73 seconds, while Frye was second in 13.76.
Megan Mazemke competes in the girls’ 100-meter hurdles event at the Newman Catholic Regional. She turned in a time of 20.82 seconds, good for seventh place.
Claire Bestul placed 10th for Iola-Scandinavia in the girls’ shot put event at the Newman Catholic Regional.
Manawa’s Sam Welch lands a triple jump of 35 feet, 1 3/4 inches. He placed eighth overall at the Newman Catholic Regional, while teammate Daniel Teuscher placed fifth and advanced to the Rosholt Sectional.
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