Katie Derksen Photography

Photojournalism: Single images

Dennis Duran, commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #8171, watches the red, white and blue balloons float into the air Saturday, May 24, 2008, during Muskego's Memorial Day Ceremony, held at ProHealth Care Regency, Muskego, Wis. The ceremony included several readings, songs, a Memorial Wreath, a salute by the Rifle Squad, and remarks by Tracy Snead, Muskego's Common Council president.
   
A construction worker helps install the steel beams Wednesday, March 22, 2006, on top of the new addition to The Villages Regional Medical Center, located in The Villages, Fla.
   
Mike Tostado, a pizza chef, teaches kids how to throw pizza dough Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at StoneFire Pizza, New Berlin, Wis. Ready-Set-DOUGH!, an interactive pizza-tossing demonstration, was held right around dinner time three nights in a row. The kids took a turn at throwing using Throw Dough, a rubber substance that is the official practice dough for the U.S. Pizza Team.
     
  
Dylan Seawright (right), a student at Mill Valley Elementary School, Muskego, Wis., lets out a little frustration while taking a break Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, during a physical education roller skating class. The students are required to arm themselves with helmets and wrist guards before they are allowed to participate. The school has been teaching roller skating for the past 15 years.
   
"This is about good enough for a good snack," says Gregory Palo, of Muskego, Wis., as he walks away from his fishing spot Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, at Idle Isle Park, Muskego. "So, that's my catch for today." Gregory said his parents let him come fish for the afternoon and told him to come back once he caught enough fish for a snack. Temperatures remained in the mid-70s Tuesday afternoon.
   
A woman enters the Historic Sumter County Courthouse Friday, Jan. 26, 2007, shortly before the investiture of Sumter County Circuit Court Judge Michelle Morley. Morley, who was sworn in as the fifth judicial circuit judge, is the first female judge in Sumter County, Fla.
     
  
As nearly a foot of snow fell Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, the sign for MidAmerica Bank on Moorland Road in New Berlin, Wis., experiences an error, displaying a temperature of -999 degrees. Temperatures remained in the high 20s as a few lone drivers commuted to their destinations. The snowstorm resulted in the closing of hundreds of area schools and businesses.
   
Ebenezer Scrooge practices his lines during a rehearsal for, "A Christmas Carol," held at The Pabst Theater, Milwaukee, Wis.
   
Nikki DeCleene, 11, takes a few minutes to watch the snow fall Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, at Whitnall Park, Franklin, Wis. Nikki was sledding with her friend, Rachel Formella, 12.
     
  
Tommy Olszewski III, 10, finds the perfect fishing spot Saturday, April 18, 2009, at a fishing clinic put on for kids, sponsored by the Milwaukee County Parks and the DNR, held at Muskego County Park, Muskego, Wis. The children were taught fishing techniques, safe use of equipment and knot tying. Tommy was fishing with his brothers, John and Richard, and his father, Tom Jr.
  
Jair Saenz, of The Villages High School boys golf team, tees off Monday, Oct. 16, 2006, during regional finals, held at the Haile Plantation Golf and Country Club, Gainesville, Fla.
   
As a runner passes, a woman shields herself from the sun Thursday, April 19, 2007, during the track and field regional finals held at Lake Highland Prep, Orlando, Fla.
     
  
Members of the Muskego High School varsity football team line up shortly before the start of their game against South Milwaukee High School Friday, Sept. 7, 2007, held at MHS, Muskego, Wis.
  
Tiger Woods, the world's top-ranked player, strides down the fairway of the first hole Sunday, March 18, 2007, during the 2007 Arnold Palmer Invitational, held at Bay Hill Club & Lodge, Orlando, Fla. Woods tied for 22nd place in the tournament. With his head down, Woods felt so discouraged that he declined to speak with reporters after he left the 18th green, and he headed directly to his car.
   
Two volunteers man the scoreboard Sunday, March 18, 2007, during the 2007 Arnold Palmer Invitational, held at Bay Hill Club & Lodge, Orlando, Fla. The tournament wouldn't be possible without the 1,200 volunteers. In exchange for working 20 hours, each volunteer gets a free round of golf and lunch after the tournament.
     
  
Lord Lyall, of Virginia Trace, rides down the field Sunday, March 25, 2007, in a match against Sunset Pointe, held at The Villages Polo Club, The Villages, Fla., as a spectator looks on.
   
Chris Ford, left, a deputy with the Orange County Sheriff's Office and the brother-in-law of the deceased Lake County Sheriff Chris Daniels, holds the hand of Sgt. Christie Mysinger, of the Lake County Sheriff's Office, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006, while talking with the media at Lake-Sumter Community College, Leesburg, Fla. Sheriff Daniels was killed Saturday evening in a charity bus race at New Smyrna Speedway, New Smyrna Beach, Fla. Friends and family of Sheriff Daniels gathered together Sunday at LSCC for grief counseling.
   
"I couldn't see anything," said Gloria Mullinax, of Lady Lake, Fla. "Smoke was just choking me. I was trying to get in." Mullinax covers her face in sorrow Monday, Nov. 27, 2006; her husband, Samuel, died Sunday evening when the couple's Lady Lake home started on fire. Gloria was not home when the fire started. Samuel, 67, was a retired firefighter.
     
  
Cpt. Tim Patterson, a Franklin police officer from New Berlin, is reunited with his 8-year-old daughter, Abby, shortly before 2 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008, at General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee, Wis. Due to inclement weather, Patterson's flight into Milwaukee was delayed nearly six hours. Approximately 15 family members, including Patterson's wife, Margie, and his father, Jerry, gathered at the airport to welcome home the soldier. Patterson has returned from a one-year tour of duty overseas, where he served as a member of the military police in Afghanistan. Patterson will be returning to his position with the Franklin Police Department in mid-February.
  
Brian Litz, the 7-year-old son of the deceased Dep. Brian Litz, touches the hand of his father's statue Friday, Jan. 13, 2006, shortly after an unveiling ceremony, held in Ocala, Fla. Litz was gunned down by an elderly man in February 2004. The statue stands as a constant reminder of officer safety, honor, integrity and loyalty to the fallen officer.