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July 2009

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» For third time this week, East rallies to beat Falls 7/2

» Brookfield Central, West Allis Hale baseball photos now online 7/2

» Central back in first with win, East loss 7/1

» East's Taylor signs with Badgers 7/1

» Spartans beat Falls again; Talbot's hit keys late rally 7/1

» East's Sotiros named to All-Suburban team 7/1

» Schaffhauser tosses gem, East beats Falls in extra innings 6/29

» Marquette University High School honor rolls now online 6/29

» Freshman, senior keys East win over Pewaukee 6/27

» Lancers remain hot in beating sloppy HHS squad 6/26

» Elmbrook may exempt students from final exams 6/26

» Waukesha County chamber leader announces retirement 6/26

» Brookfield Central, Wauwatosa East baseball photos now online 6/25

» Vukmir to challenge Sullivan for 5th District Senate seat 6/25

» Board declines both Juneau study proposals 6/25

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Family Fun Fest packs July 4 full of activities for all ages

Elm Grove is gearing up for a fun-filled Independence Day celebration presented by local clubs and organizations. All July 4 Family Fun Fest events take place at Village Park, 13600 Juneau Blvd., unless otherwise noted.

Exemption policy for exams ready for debate

Some students at Brookfield's two public high schools could be exempt from some final exams if the School Board approves a measure introduced last week.

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Police News

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Going Prices

Recent home sales in Elm Grove

Around the Town

Our picks from the Community Calendar

City of Brookfield July 4 Parade
Date: Saturday, July 4
Starts at 10 a.m. at west entrance of Brookfield Central High School, 16900 W. Gebhardt Road, travels west on Gebhardt to Calhoun, north on Calhoun to North, west on North to Norhardt, and south on Norhardt for a short distance.

Town of Brookfield July 4 parade
Date: Saturday, July 4
Starts at 9 a.m. in the north parking lot of Elmbrook Church, 777 S. Barker Road, runs east along Davidson to Linden, south on Linden to Marx Park; picnic with games, food and refreshments will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the park.

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Elm Grove Links

• Village of Elm Grove
• Elmbrook School District
• Elmbrook Education Foundation
• Elm Grove Public Library
• Elmbrook Humane Society

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Your Views

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Community Voices

Local residents weigh in on what's happening in the community.

Practically Speaking
By Kyle Prast
Taxpayer Tea Parties, as American as Mom and Apple Pie

Perk and Pleasantry
By Ronda Larkin
Vantastic

Live from District Five
By State Senator Jim Sullivan
A Special Fourth of July Thank You to Service Members, Veterans and Their Families (3)

Brookfield Basics
By Tom Gehl
AND TO THIS DELCARATION...........

Brookfield Wannabe

Summerfest Dilemma (7)

Senior Viewpoint
By Richard Steinberg
Open Car Door Law (4)

Now...The Truth
By Dick Brunner
SAVE OUR HERITAGE (8)

School Spotlight
By Kelly Fang
SJV Festival this weekend 6/5 - 6/7

359 Degrees
By Scott Berg
Tour of the Siepmann House (17)

The Way I See It
By Tim Dotson
Memorial Day Has New Meaning For This Parade Viewer (6)

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This is Elm Grove

This is Elm Grove: Village President Neil Palmer shares his thoughts about why Elm Grove is a great place to live, work and play.

Your Map

Click on the map, and help us plot the stores, churches, city buildings and landmarks that make Elm Grove the unique community it is.

Fun on the Fourth

Elm Grove's Independence Day celebration will be held at Village Park, and features a fun run/walk, a bike-decorating contest, a Rotary Club food booth, a baking contest, carnival games and much more. Fireworks are set for 9:40 p.m. Click here for a complete schedule of events.

Check out NOW's preview of local events

MilwaukeeMoms.com: Metro area Fourth events

NOW All-Suburban Softball

Brookfield East's Lexi Sotiros has earned a spot on the team for the second consecutive season. The senior batted .478 and will continue her softball career next season at UW-Parkside.