Waupun City Administrator Kathy Schlieve, left, with Waupun Fire Chief B.J. DeMaa on Aug. 10. DeMaa, who was set to take a new job in October, has been retained by the city.
The Waupun Police and Fire Commission met Friday to reinstate B.J. DeMaa in the role of fire chief and director of emergency management. DeMaa announced his departure Sept. 7, after accepting a position with Fond du Lac County Emergency Management.
The Waupun High School Warrior Blaskapelle performs several German polkas Saturday morning during Volksfest at the Waupun Community Center. Here Michelle Naegele conducts the band in a toe-tapping favorite.
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Jason Bruckner performs vocals during the Warrior Blaskapelle portion of German entertainment Saturday. The 27th annual Volksfest was held at the Waupun Community Center, and was well attended. It featured German food, music and, of course, beer.
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Nancy and Steve Joas enjoy a polka during the 27th annual Volksfest held Saturday in Waupun. The couple had been previously involved in organizing the event and got to enjoy it without all the work for the first time in many years. It is currently organized by the Waupun Area Chamber of Commerce, with lots of community support.
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Enjoying the Kiwanis breakfast Saturday during Waupun's Volksfest are Kim Ven Huizen and her children Jaina and Ryker. The 27th annual event was held at the Waupun Community Center featured all things German, including polkas and beer.
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Cost was the main reason for the switch, the district says, but also was the age of the bus fleet.
Waupun City Administrator Kathy Schlieve, left, with Waupun Fire Chief B.J. DeMaa on Aug. 10. DeMaa, who was set to take a new job in October, has been retained by the city.
