The South Milwaukee School Board approved a preliminary budget in September that deficit spends – which means projected costs are anticipated to be more than revenues . The district can run a deficit by using a source of money called fund balance – a type of savings account the District uses to bridge times between when money comes into the District from the state and local taxes and when bills are due. Although using fund balance can be used for short term financial problems, it does not address the recurring deficit problem which is projected for future years.
Wednesday, October 4th @ 4:30 p.m.
The School District of South Milwaukee is asking for the community’s input on a possible operational referendum in the spring.
Please join us on October 4 from 4:30-6 p.m. in the High School Commons (Enter Door 9).
Residents will have an opportunity to:
Speak to the Superintendent and School Board
Learn about past referendums and school finance
Learn about District facility and safety upgrades
Share your thoughts about what SM needs (if any) in a new referendum
Your voice Is needed! Join us in imagining a healthy and thriving South Shore!
Cudahy Family Library (3500 Library Drive, Cudahy): Tuesday, October 3rd from 4pm to 6:30pm
Oak Creek Civic Center (8040 S. 6th Street, Oak Creek): Thursday, October 12th from 4pm to 6:30pm
South Milwaukee Administration Building (2424 15th Avenue, South Milwaukee): Monday, October 16th 4pm to 6:30pm
St. Francis Civic Center (3400 E. Howard Ave. St. Francis): Thursday, November 2nd from 4pm to 6:30pm
The Cudahy, Oak Creek, and South Milwaukee-St. Francis Health Departments have surveyed, interviewed, and held focus groups with community members and partner organizations to better understand how COVID-19 impacted our communities and to determine how we can support our communities using a collaborative and equitable approach. Join us to see the information we have gathered as well as give your feedback on the topic!
Who: Anyone who lives, works, plays, or learns in the South Shore communities of Cudahy, Oak Creek, South Milwaukee, or St. Francis is invited to join us.
What: During these events, you will have an opportunity to view results from recent surveys, focus groups, and interviews. You will also have an opportunity to share your experiences and will be invited to participate in the creation of a community map that will explore what we need, in our communities, to be healthy and thrive.
When/Where: If you are unable to attend this event, check out the other dates we are offering here.
Why: These events will help your local health departments, as well as other South Shore agencies, learn about the biggest needs that exist in the South Shore. These discussions will also direct future programming and services provided in our communities. Attendees will receive a gift for participating (while supplies last) and can enter for a chance to win a raffle prize!
And mural #2 is coming. Details on the October 8 Art Works on the Avenue Mural Painting Party here.
From the city, on our first new downtown mural.
Late last week, the new mural at 1029 Milwaukee Ave was completed. The project’s mission was to unite the community and attract visitors as the City continues to invest in, revitalize, and reimagine its downtown. The mural embodies the spirit of “new beginnings” while celebrating the City’s prominent lakefront and its connection and proud partnership with the prospering region.
Muralist Mika Revell was selected by a stakeholder committee from over 100 submissions. Thank you to the Bucyrus Foundation, South Milwaukee Human Concerns, and Sunbelt Rentals for partnering with the City on this project!
If you’re bored this Thursday or Friday in South Milwaukee, you’re not trying.
On Thursday evening alone, it’s the Downtown Market, Community Dinner, and the opening of the South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center Season Series.
Oh, and the annual South Milwaukee Homecoming Parade and Bonfire.
Check out some of what’s going on below — and on the blog’s Events page.
Thursday, September 21: South Milwaukee Downtown Market. Music by Andy Braun. 3-7 p.m., Bucyrus Commons. Details
Thursday, September 21: Community Dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., First Congregational United Church Christ. Details
Thursday, September 21: South Milwaukee Homecoming Parade and Bonfire. Parade begins at 6 p.m. at 15th and Maple Avenues and ends at Galewski Field, followed by the bonfire.
Thursday, September 21: “Free Fallin’: A Tom Petty Experience,” 7:30 p.m., South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center. Details
Friday, September 22: South Milwaukee vs. Greenfield Homecoming football game, 7 p.m., Spaltholz Field at Bucyrus Stadium.
Sunday, September 24: Suburban Soles Nature Walk: “A Fungus Among Us,” 10 a.m., Grant Park Picnic Area 5A parking lot. Details
Here is the press release from the city on September 14 …
South Milwaukee Selects Mika Revell for New Mural Project Celebrating Native Plant Life and Waterfront Beauty
South Milwaukee, WI – South Milwaukee is about to embark on a transformative urban renewal project as the City selects acclaimed artist Mika Revell for an exciting mural endeavor. The mural will adorn the west wall of the Human Concerns building at 1029 Milwaukee Avenue, strategically situated near the South Milwaukee Downtown Market, the iconic “Da Crusher” statue, and the newly established Bucyrus Commons gathering space, thanks to support from the Bucyrus Foundation.
Work on the mural is scheduled to begin on September 14, 2023.
Mika Revell, an accomplished Asian-American artist boasting a rich portfolio, having collaborated with esteemed clients like the SoFi Stadium for Superbowl LVI, Angels Stadium, and the Architecture and Design Museum of Downtown LA is assisted by Leila Youssefi, a Los Angeles-based PersianAmerican artist and environmentalist, with expertise honed with mural giant, Branded Arts.
The mural’s vibrant design will showcase native plant life, including Purple Coneflowers, New England Aster, Native Milkweed, Wild Bergamot, and Marsh Marigolds. Against the backdrop of South Milwaukee’s waterfront, this mural represents the city’s natural beauty and its commitment to diversity and growth. The project’s mission is to unite the community and attract visitors as the City continues to invest in, revitalize, and reimagine its historic downtown. The mural embodies the spirit of “new beginnings” while celebrating the City’s prominent lakefront and its connection and proud partnership with the prospering region.
Earlier this year, the City of South Milwaukee put out a call for mural artists. In total, 116 mural designs were received, including international submittals. A seven-person mural design committee selected Revell’s proposal.
“The City is dedicated to creating a vibrant and interesting downtown and a community where people want to live, work, visit, and invest in,” said Mayor Jim Shelenske. “A mural is another enhancement complementing our new streetscaping, business attraction programs, and the Bucyrus Commons.”
The project is completely funded through a generous grant from the Bucyrus Foundation and other donations.
This artistic effort promises to redefine the current landscape, fostering pride and inspiration for all.
Stay tuned for the mural’s unveiling, marking a brighter, more vibrant South Milwaukee.
The South Milwaukee Van Eimeren-Kolonka American Legion Post 27 building has been sold.
But the new owners want the Legion members to still call it home.
Mario and Nada Stillo of Oak Creek purchased the building to operate a banquet and event space to be called Bella Rose.
The building was listed for $390,000 but closed on Sept. 6 for $340,000, Duerr said. As part of that price drop, the Stillos agreed to allow the Legion to meet inside free of charge for the next five years with the option to renegotiate another five years.
Additionally, Bella Rose has Memorial Day and Veterans Day “blocked off indefinitely for the Legion,” Duerr said, adding members will get discounts for hosting other events.
“We didn’t want to uproot them,” Stillo said, adding she and her husband want the Legion members to “still call this space their home.”
Stillo said she and her husband have plans to do some “mostly cosmetic” remodeling with fresh paint, new lighting and new flooring. The larger renovation work will be completed between Legion events.
The couple plan to leave the front of the building as-is with no plans to remove any bricks or flags, Stillo said.
When the new sign is put outside naming the building Bella Rose, it will also include “home of American Legion Post 27,” according to Duerr.
Over the summer, the large American flag mural on the side of the building was defaced with black spray paint. Recently, someone named Shawn dropped a letter in the Legion’s mailbox offering to help.
“He is going to fix that for them for free,” Duerr said. “All they need to do is provide the materials. He just said he loves vets, and he wants to fix that for free because he’s really sad that happened.”
Nada Stillo confirmed she and her husband plan to work with Shawn to fix the mural. Depending on the work he does, they’re also considering contracting him to create a second mural on the other side of the building.
The Post was filled with historical documents, photos and items, many of which will go into a storage facility for now, Duerr said. However, much of the historical memorabilia will still be on display. Stillo said they may create a showcase in the bar area along with offering storage space in the building to the Legion.
The Stillos have history in the area as well. Mario Stillo’s childhood home is only a couple blocks from the Legion building. The couple had been looking for an event space in the area and Nada Stillo said this was “the perfect location, it’s where we’re from and what we know.”
She also remembers their nephew and niece going to the Post for field trips, speaking with Legion members and participating in parades.
“It really comes down to their trust in us with their history and legacy, they’re such a focal point in our community,” Stillo said. “It wasn’t really a matter of us agreeing to concessions, it was more of we just couldn’t show them enough of how much we appreciate all the work that they put into the community, but then also trust in us with their space, their home.”
In response to a kitchen fire in which an elderly resident was unable to lift and deploy her fire extinguisher, the South Milwaukee Fire Department is pleased to announce the launch of the Fire Safety for Seniors program. The initiative provides South Milwaukee senior citizens with a free, lighter-weight fire extinguisher to enhance their ability to handle and deploy the extinguisher in the event of an emergency.
Senior citizens can submit a request for a free, lighter-weight extinguisher on the Fire Department’s website at smfdwi.org or by calling (414) 768-8191.
The program has been made possible through the support of the Bucyrus Foundation, Paul Davis Restoration, Precision Electrical, and Warm Up South Milwaukee.
So far, our specialized forestry crews have trimmed trees along several miles of power lines in South Milwaukee. The next phase of the work will be on private property and will require special equipment and access to customers’ backyards. We will reach out to those customers as we get to these locations. Overall, we will be trimming over 7 miles of our overhead lines in South Milwaukee.
A photo from the Bucyrus Commons dedication event in May. Joining Patrick, Tami, and me are my wife, Sarah, and Stephanie Hacker.
South Milwaukee is replacing one hard-working, passionate, compassionate, and innovative city leader with another, as City Administrator Tami Mazyik leaves her role after more than 20 years and is replaced by Assistant City Adminitrator Patrick Brever.
Tami informed the city council in July of her decision to accept a new job in Mount Pleasant — eventually to become its administrator. The council appointed Patrick to replace her earlier this week.
I am sad to see Tami go, and equally as excited to see Patrick grow in this critical position. And I am glad Tami is going to stay on for a time to ease in the transition.
I thank Tami for her incredible service to South Milwaukee. She is one of the best in the business, and Mount Pleasant is lucky to have her. Their gain is our loss.
Tami’s love of this community is unquestionable.
In the seven-plus years I was mayor, Tami was my confidant and co-leader, working with a steady hand to ensure we were delivering on the promise to taxpayers found in our strategic plan: a mission “to deliver exceptional city services to ensure a high quality of life and enable growth” and a vision to “be the desirable South Shore community where people want to live, work, visit and invest.”
We led through good and bad times — more good than bad — and through times of great joy, sadness, and stress — more joyful than sad or stressful. I constantly leaned on Tami for wisdom, counsel and guidance, during the dark days of the pandemic, during our annual budgeting process (she’s a wizard), during our efforts to collaborate with other communities and governments. I looked to her to effectively manage our city employee team, and she adeptly did that while always seeking to creatively rethink how we can better deliver some of our key services. We partnered to fight for South Milwaukee with our local lawmakers in Madison. We teamed up to lead a referendum campaign. We navigated sometimes challenging relationships on the common council to drive positive change, big and small.
We certainly didn’t always agree, and that was a good thing. It made our ideas better. It made us better. It made the city better.
One of the areas we agreed on more often than not was the leadership role the city should play in downtown redevelopment. I remember one conversation very well, as Tami and I stood near Da Crusher Statue one day while preparing for a city employee photo. At the time, we had been working behind the scenes with a group of Bucyrus retirees who had lost their museum and wanted a new place to showcase their history, as well as a successful local caterer looking for a new, larger and permanent home — while struggling to come up with solutions for a key downtown property desperately in need of rehabilitation and a new owner willing and able to invest in it.
“We should combine all three,” Tami said (paraphrased, of course).
And the Bucyrus Club was born.
Tami and I also agreed on the potential for a baby-faced University of Wisconsin-La Crosse graduate and former La Crosse alderman who emailed me and several other local mayors back in 2018 looking for an internship. I responded first. And it took one Avenue Coffee latte for me to realize Patrick Brever was special and bound for big things.
Tami and I started by asking him to research strategic planning, something the city had not done for decades, if ever, and he nailed it. Patrick also spent some time in code enforcement that spring, and we were soon faced with a decision: Watch a rising star leave town to seek his Master’s degree at an out-of-state university, or find a role for him locally he could grow into while getting his diploma.
As he prepared to head south, we stepped up and offered Patrick a newly created job — assistant city administrator — that allowed him to seek (and obtain) his graduate degree in Public Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. We figured he would grow quickly in his job, and he did … playing a key role in our pandemic response while also driving our real and sustained momentum in economic development, stepping up our communications efforts as a city, owning delivery of the strategic plan he led in crafting, and countless other initiatives.
Patrick learned so much under Tami. Now he has a chance to shine as one of the youngest administrators for a community our size in the state, maybe the youngest.
And much like Tami did in her 20s, when she took on this same leadership role, Patrick will succeed, leaning on the experienced team around him to grow into the job quickly and show the world just how lucky we are that this Oak Creek native chose to put down roots and build a career in South Milwaukee.
The future is incredibly bright for both Tami and Patrick, and I’m happy to stand with both of them as they continue career journeys that have thankfully included South Milwaukee.
South Milwaukee Common Council Appoints Youngest City Administrator in City’s History
South Milwaukee, WI – At their meeting on September 5, 2023, the South Milwaukee Common Council appointed Patrick Brever to the position of city administrator/economic development director.
Brever, 27, first started with the City in 2018. While working for South Milwaukee, he has served in several roles, including some simultaneously, as administrative intern, code enforcement assistant, deputy city clerk, city clerk, economic development director, and assistant city administrator.
Brever holds a bachelor’s degree in public administration and political science from the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse. In 2020, he earned his master’s degree in public administration from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee.
In July, 20-year city administrator Tami Mayzik informed South Milwaukee that she had accepted the position of finance director/deputy village administrator with the Village of Mount Pleasant in Racine County. Mayzik will start full-time in Mount Pleasant in January 2024.
Said Mayor Jim Shelenske: “We were privileged to have Tami Mayzik serve as city administrator since 2003 and we wish her well in her next role. She did a lot to move South Milwaukee forward. As Tami’s assistant administrator, Patrick Brever is well suited to succeed her. I am confident that the great work we have started over the past few years in South Milwaukee will continue with Patrick.”
“I am grateful to the Common Council and Mayor Shelenske for the trust they have placed in me and to city administrator Mayzik for her mentorship and guidance. I have enjoyed my time in South Milwaukee and the many victories we have experienced together, including implementing the first strategic plan since the 1990s, unveiling Da Crusher statue, attracting the corporate headquarters of Steele Solutions, Inc., the redevelopment of the Bucyrus Club & Event Center, and the construction of the Bucyrus Commons downtown,” said Brever. “I look forward to continuing to work with our dedicated staff and elected officials to enhance and highlight what makes South Milwaukee special. Go Rockets!”
The city administrator serves as the chief administrative officer for the City. The position has administrative authority and responsibility over all departments and department managers with the exception of the Public Library. The administrator serves at the pleasure of the Common Council to make sure the policy decisions of the elected officials are carried out and that public services are delivered efficiently and effectively.
Join us today (Saturday, September 8) for Open Doors South Milwaukee — a public celebration of South Milwaukee’s art, architecture, culture, history, and people.
We have 20 locations signed up this year!
Highlights include tours of Caterpillar Inc., and open houses at iconic parks buildings like Wulff Lodge and the Mill Pond Warming House, the city’s restored 1892 Chicago & North Western Train Depot, and several historic churches.
See details and the full list of stops at www.smwi.org.
Also, stop at eight or more locations to receive a free branded City of South Milwaukee leather keychain! Return signed location cards to City Hall between 1 – 3 p.m.
Access the card here. Location cards will also be available at each stop.
And here are those locations and descriptions … see you around town!
All stops are open from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm unless otherwise noted.
Locations and Descriptions
Bucyrus Museum – 1919 12th Avenue
Admission is half-price ($5); kids 11 and under are free We’re a non-profit educational museum celebrating Bucyrus’ 131 years of machinery that changed the world. You’ll see history, educational displays, operate a mining shovel in our simulator, watch educational videos, and more. You’ll be greeted and guided by our volunteer docents who will answer questions. Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; please allow at least one hour for the tour. Kids all receive a gift and stickers, and each visitor receives a commemorative sticker celebrating the 130th anniversary of Bucyrus moving to South Milwaukee.
Caterpillar – 1118 Rawson Avenue
Caterpillar will open its doors for tours from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Each tour will be about 30 minutes in length, and each tour will be conducted on the hour and on the half-hour. If crowded, the company will conduct tours every 15-20 minutes. Tours will be limited to about 20-25 people.
All guests entering the facility will have to sign a waiver.
All guests must wear closed-toe shoes and must wear PPE that is given to them as they arrive – earplugs and safety glasses.
Photography will be limited. It is only allowed in certain areas of the factory, and guests will be notified when they can take a photo.
Safety briefs will be conducted prior to the tour, and any guest who cannot comply with the safety rules will be excused from the tour.
Parking available on site.
Guests are asked to look for entrances and exits when arriving.
First Congregational United Church of Christ – 1111 N. Chicago Avenue
Come see the sanctuary and cemetery of the oldest church in South Milwaukee! While inside, explore our historic timeline along the sanctuary walls and meet Pastor Beth. Outdoors, take a self-guided cemetery tour with marked headstones of South Milwaukee’s founding members.
Chicago & North Western Train Depot (Benkowski Builders) – 1111 Milwaukee Avenue
Summary by Jay Benkowski Benkowski Builders Inc. is proud to be a participant in the Open Doors event with the former Chicago & North Western Railroad Depot. The depot, now in its 132nd year, is a treasure of South Milwaukee’s significance as a place of importance in the development of Wisconsin and the reputation of South Milwaukee’s history as the place where things get to be built.
The Chicago & North Western Railroad Depot, circa 1892, is a testament to the growing industrial power of Southeastern Wisconsin during the great influx of Eastern European immigration during the late 1880s. Skilled and hard-working individuals made this city a force to be reckoned with. From the Panama Canal to coal mines throughout the world, the name South Milwaukee owns the moniker of significance in industrial might!
The depot building was purchased at the price of $15,000 in 1978 by my late father Edwin Benkowski. Ironically it was the actual cost of building this property in 1892. It was after numerous and heated arguments at dinner tables my father saw my argument and agreed to purchase this property. It took five years to rebuild the depot to its current appearance. Mr. George Becker, then a Vice President with Benkowski Builders Inc., oversaw all work schedules to rehabilitate the depot. This was celebrated in an open house January of 1983 by the South Milwaukee Historical Society and attendees. That was 100 years from the building’s final completion, a derelict building order to a certificate of occupancy.
Fast forward to today, and in attendance on Saturday will be …
Mr. George Becker, the person who organized, oversaw, expedited all of the rehabilitation and retrofit of the Depot. He was the point man on rebuilding the depot to its current state.
Our master craftsman, Mr. Ken Thompson. Ken Thompson Carpenter Contractor has worked on this building for more than 30 years. He has rebuilt major supporting structural roof brackets, window systems as well as historical lock sets. Additionally he has railroad experience, working on the Union Pacific line as a conductor and yard foreman.
Lastly, we are honored to have the past President of the Wisconsin Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, Mr. Dave Nelson.
Holy Resurrection Armenian Church – 909 Michigan Avenue
Holy Resurrection represents one of the three oldest Armenian settlements east of California (Union City, NJ, and Worcester, MA, are Nos. 1 and 2). We will be celebrating our 100th anniversary in 2024, making us one of the oldest congregations in South Milwaukee. The original wooden structure burned down, and the current church was built on the same spot in 1962. With a touch of nostalgia, we will also have a bake sale, which is reminiscent of our annual Autumn Bake Sale at the Marine Bank (where Tri-City Bank is today).
Masjid Al-Huda South Milwaukee – 1800 16th Avenue
Guests can expect to tour our beautiful campus. Meet volunteers from our community, and sample some delicious foods from various parts of the Muslim world.
Mill Pond Warming House – Mill Road & Oak Creek Parkway
The Mill Pond Warming House is open for visitors from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Park on the Oak Creek Parkway near Mill Road. Water and cookies will be available.
The Mill Pond was created in 1840 with the construction of a dam, sawmill, and gristmill by John Fowle. His gristmill is believed to be the first gristmill in Milwaukee County. The mill stones were hand-carved by John Fowle and William Sivyer. The mill operated successfully until 1932 when it was torn down by the Works Progress Administration.
The original mill stones still exist. Thanks to the South Milwaukee Historical Society, they lie on either side of the dam. The commemorative plaques that identify them were recently restored thanks to Chester Grobschmidt. The mill stone on the north side, however, was badly damaged during the recent reconstruction of the bridge.
The WPA also rebuilt the dam and added the building where we are today. It was originally a boat house in summer where you could rent boats for use on the pond. In winter it became a warming house for ice skaters. In recent years, the Friends of the Mill Pond & Oak Creek Watercourse, Inc. have been restoring and upgrading the building whenever possible.
Molthen-Bell & Son Funeral Home – 700 Milwaukee Avenue
What visitors can see when they come through the doors is a 116-year-old business still going strong. There are old pictures of the Molthens and Bells, who started the funeral home. Visitors will get a tour of the entire building and, yes, the basement.
Schlaraffia Milwaukia – 500 Marquette Avenue
Schlaraffia is a German-speaking male organization, which was founded in 1859 in Prague to forget everyday life by playing knights and caring about friendship, humor, and art. It is therefore not allowed to speak about politics, religion, and business. In addition to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland the chapters and castles of Schlaraffia grew wherever Germans came together in greater numbers.
In 1884, the Milwaukia was founded as the second chapter in the USA. From 1921 to 1986 the first Badger Castle was located in downtown Milwaukee. In 1987 we moved into the second Badger Castle in South Milwaukee. The furniture is dating for the most part from the first years, now well over a hundred years old.
On September 9, you will be guided around by our members, see the ceremonial hall with the throne and the “rostra” (as we call our lectern), the busts of some founders, and a huge painting of the Charles Bridge in Prague painted by F.W. Heine, who was a famous panorama painter and art teacher in Milwaukee around 1900. You will also see some interesting paintings downstairs where the members meet after the ceremony.
We will also show a documentary by Atesh Atici that you may imagine how our meetings run. And if you liked it in our castle, you can make a little donation for a hand-painted paper shingle to help repair our roof …
South Milwaukee Fire Department – 929 Marshall Avenue
Open house style: Stop by the community fire station, the heartbeat of South Milwaukee. Meet the firefighters, see the equipment, and learn about fire safety and prevention.
South Milwaukee High School – 801 15th Avenue
South Milwaukee High School will be available for visits from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Guests will be able to participate in either a self-guided or ambassador-led walking tour to see all the fabulous history on display within the high school. You can take a stroll down Heritage Hall, where there are many artifacts on display highlighting current and past sporting success. You can also visit the student library, engineering and technology wing, or visit the multiple levels of classroom spaces to see those old rooms that you may have spent time in! Stop by the Sullivan Gymnasium to see the newly laid wood floor. And the school store “Orbit” will be open during your visit in case you would like to pick up a “Rockets” hat, shirt, jacket, or swag. Current students and staff members will be available during your visit and can’t wait to see you!
South Milwaukee Historical Society – 717 Milwaukee Avenue
South Milwaukee Human Concerns – 1029 Milwaukee Avenue
South Milwaukee Police Department – 2424 15th Avenue
The Police Department will be open beginning at 11 a.m. Tours will begin at the top of each hour between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. You will learn about our history and mission to keep our community safe through guided tours led by a member of our force.
South Milwaukee Public Library – 1907 10th Avenue
The South Milwaukee Public Library will be hosting tours between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Get a sneak peek at new projects, learn about the building’s history, and enter for a chance to win a retro library canvas bag.
South Milwaukee Street Department – 910 Marshall Avenue
The Street Department will have all their heavy equipment outside and you will have the opportunity to step inside the Street Department’s building to see what is on the inside.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church – 1314 Rawson Avenue
All are welcome at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. We are a small church with a big heart and open arms. Many people are familiar with St. Mark’s for our family-friendly events such as Barks at St. Mark’s the 2nd Sunday of June, and Trunk n Treat in October!
We are honored to be part of Open Doors and the wonderful South Milwaukee Community. Visit us this Saturday and you will be greeted by the Friendly Folks of St. Mark’s with a picnic plate under the tent. Everyone is able to take a guided or self-guided tour of the historic cemetery (locate the resting places of several historic figures including soldiers from the Civil War). Then walk through the Open Doors of St. Mark’s to see the sanctuary and enjoy coffee, a tasty treat and visit with Fr. John Allen and St. Mark’s parishioners in the Fellowship Hall. We look forward to seeing you!
Sts. Peter and Paul Polish National Catholic Church – 1308 15th Avenue
Sts. Peter and Paul Polish National Catholic Church has been serving the South Milwaukee and surrounding community since 1914. Originally started by Polish descendants and rooted in the Apostolic Succession of the Catholic Church, Sts. Peter and Paul welcomes people of all ethnic backgrounds. We will be offering visitors our famous Lionsfest chocolate chip cookies.
Trinity Lutheran Church – 2507 5th Avenue
When people stop in at Trinity, they will be welcomed by congregation members. We will have historical information available as well as refreshments — a taste of our Scandinavian heritage. Our beautiful stained-glass windows will be featured in a booklet explaining the symbols in our windows.
Wulff Lodge – 215 Lake Drive
Wulff Lodge was the home of Frederick Wulff, who was hired as the first horticulturalist for the county park system. It was built in 1916. There will be a tour of the lodge and surrounding gardens and interesting facts about Grant Park’s history. Visitors are welcomed by members of Friends of Grant Park. Photo cards, chips, and water will be for sale. Parking is in the Wil-O-Way lot in Area 7. Note: There is a fairly long walk (about two blocks) on a gravel road from the parking lot to the lodge.
And here information from Athletics & Activities Director Ante Udovicic …
GATES OPEN – 5:45pm
INTRODUCTIONS – 6:56pm
NATIONAL ANTHEM – 6:57pm
KICKOFF – 7:00pm
TICKETS
We WILL accept cash at the gate but we will be using GoFan tonight for the first time. Please be patient with us as we work out the kinks! There will be a standard $1 charge for using GoFan for your tickets. The ticket booth on the far south nearest the concession stand and bathrooms is where SM students and people with GoFan tickets already purchased should enter!
PRICES (add $1 for GoFan)Adults – $5Seniors/Non-SM Students ($4)Kids age 7-12 ($2)
There will also be several signs in the grass outside of the stadium with a QR code to purchase tickets quickly as well!
Please excuse the track construction equipment and material that will be under and behind the home bleachers. The track still has a decent amount of work to be completed and we ask that no one go under the bleachers or move any of the objects in that area.
Thanks everyone! We hope all who are able to attend will enjoy the Battle for the Hammer as well as our amazing Apollo Jazz, SM Cheer, SM Dance and SM Marching Band tonight!
It’s Da Crusher, of course! Shot the night of Crusherfest, as we unveiled this statue to the world. Do you have a photo you’d like to share on the blog? Send it along.
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