Monthly Archives: August 2016

Tuesday’s partisan primary saw a good turnout — more than 20% of registered voters in South Milwaukee — and no close races locally.

The headline: Jack Redmond will square off against incumbent Rep. Jessie Rodriguez in the Nov. 8 race for the 21st Assembly seat. Redmond, a Democrat from Oak Creek, defeated South Milwaukee’s Frank Disco Gratke, 52 to 25%.

Also winning big locally in their Democratic primary races were Russ Feingold in the race for U.S. Senate, Congresswoman Gwen Moore, and Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm. Check out the full results here.

Thanks to all of our pollworkers. It’s a long day, and they aren’t paid much, but their work is a critical part of the democratic process come election day.

Tuesday is partisan primary election day, and I ask everyone to get to the polls, do their duty as citizens and vote.

Here is the ballot, and don’t forget that, because this is a primary, you can only vote for candidates in one political party.

Here are additional voting details …

• Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• First District voters vote at Divine Mercy School, 695 College Ave.
• Second District voters vote at Lakeview School, 711 Marion Ave.
• Third District voters vote at City Hall, 2424 15th Ave.
• Fourth District voters vote at Rawson Elementary, 1410 Rawson Ave.
• Not sure what district you live in? Here is a map.
• Don’t forget: Voter ID is now in effect.

Check out more details on the city’s elections web page … and look for more information on local results from South Milwaukee Blog later tonight or Wednesday morning.

Here is Milwaukee Journal Sentinel coverage.

A local hero can use your thoughts and prayers tonight.

Gary Wetzel, South Milwaukee’s Medal of Honor recipient, was reportedly injured in a motorcycle accident on Sunday in western Wisconsin, as he headed to Sturgis, S.D., to receive the Freedom Fighter award from the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame.

Here is the story from Fox 6. I’ll keep you posted if I hear more.

The photo are from last year’s ceremony honoring Gary at the Milwaukee County War Memorial.

From the South Milwaukee Police Department …

On Monday August 8, 2016 at about 1:03am, the SMPD responded to a report of a motorcycle crash in the 2900 blk of 5th Avenue. A 29 yr old male South Milwaukee resident was transported via ambulance to Froedtert Hospital with serious injuries. The operator did not have a passenger. The condition of the driver is unknown at the time of this press release. Speed and alcohol are possible contributing factors of the crash. The WI State Patrol assisted the SMPD with the crash investigation. No further information will be provided at this time. An updated press release will occur should new information develop. Thank you.

Guardian Credit Union’s latest Movie in the Grass is this Wednesday, with “Inside Out” showing on the inflatable big screen at the site of the Downtown Market.

Showtime is around dusk.

Thanks again to GCU for bringing these movies to our city center!

Look for more details soon on the makeup date for the June movie.

Check out these South Shore headlines …

• Red Caret at All Levels Lured Caterpillar to Tucson (Arizona Daily Star)
• Hit-and-run Crash Causes Power Outage in South Milwaukee (Fox 6)
• Milwaukee Talks: Gilbert Brown on his Foundation, Favre, Fried Chicken and More (OnMilwaukee.com)
• Hundreds Gather to Remember Sikh Temple Shooting Victims (WISN)
• Oak Creek Sonic Restaurant is Closed (Patch)
• New Book Provides a Glimpse into Cudahy’s Commercial History (WUWM)

I’m excited to see the energy behind this new Neighborhood Watch group, and I’m looking forward to seeing the neighborhood — and broader community — come together to make us safer.

I want to see more of these form in our community. Every neighborhood could benefit from a watch program.

Want to start a block watch? Learn more here.

In-person absentee voting for the August 9 partisan primary continues through this Friday, August 5.

Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and 8 to 5 on Friday at City Hall, 2424 15th Ave.

Here is a sample ballot, which features Democratic primaries for U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, state Assembly and Milwaukee County district attorney.

You may only vote for candidates in one political party in the primary.

Learn more about voting on the city elections page.

Check out these South Shore headlines …

• Cudahy Land Sale Would Bring Hotel Development Near Mitchell Airport (Business Journal)
• Master Lock to Move HQ to Former Caterpillar Complex in Oak Creek (BizTimes)
• No Buyer Yet for Land Across I-94 from IKEA Site (BizTimes)
• Entrepreneur Berggren’s Real Business was “The Everyday Person” (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
• Communities Throughout Southeast Wisconsin to Celebrate National Night Out (Fox 6)

From local Lions leaders …

On behalf of the South Milwaukee Lions Club Foundation and the South Milwaukee Lions Club, we would like to thank the Community for making another very successful Lions Fest. It was a great weekend for South Milwaukee. Both the Heritage Days Parade and the South Milwaukee Lions Fest make it a special weekend. Although the two events are run by two completely different groups of volunteers they combine to make the Weekend Special for South Milwaukee.

Because of your generosity the Lions can continue to do what they have done since 1937 in South Milwaukee. Last year the South Milwaukee Lions were able to donate over $30,000. They give for many different causes from Scholarships here at home, to Lions Camp where kids and adults with disabilities, such as sight, hearing loss and diabetes can enjoy a week of fun, to recycling eyeglasses to the really poor throughout the world. Last year the South Milwaukee Lions Club collected over 4,000 pair of glasses.

We need to acknowledge the many volunteers, both Lions and non-Lions for without their help this events would not happen.

Plan for next year, July 28, 29,and 30th, to wrap up Heritage week with another great Parade and Festival.

Thanks again South Milwaukee.

Dennis Ryan, President, South Milwaukee Lions Club Foundation

Richard Blaha, President, South Milwaukee Lions Club

From Moran’s Pub …

Gilbert Brown, accompanied by Tyrone Williams, will be raising funds on Sunday, August 7th, from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM for the Gilbert Brown Foundation (GBF). The GBF has helped over 144 children’s charities, and regularly holds free football and leadership camps for youth around Wisconsin. We are raising funds by selling 50-50 tickets, and “Deal or no deal” tickets that allow you to play in the game show with Gilbert and Tyrone, with all proceeds benefiting the GBF. Prizes range from Packer tickets, signed memorabilia to Azteca gift certificates.

Lots to love about this year’s South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center season series, and there is truly something for everyone.

I love how the PAC challenges us culturally as community — and it delivers again in 2016-17.

Check out a video season preview here … and the season schedule is below.

Get your tickets now!