by | November 7, 2014 · 3:15 pm

Wild Flour Bakery To Reopen This Month

The downtown momentum continues, with some more great news for South Milwaukee’s central business district.

Wild Flour Bakery is set to reopen its storefront retail space by Thanksgiving, according to Jaime Salazar, who will run the store at 1205 Milwaukee Ave.

Hours will be Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 9-4.

Jaime tells me the store will offer baked goods like pastries, breads, cookies and muffins, with the potential of offering hot and cold lunches and other prepared foods in 2015, depending on customer feedback. Customers will also be able to order Thanksgiving pies at the store in coming weeks. And they will offer catering.

The interior (which features a kitchen in the back, where Wild Flour has continued to use even with the storefront closed) will also get a facelift with new paint and decor.

I wish Jaime and the staff at Wild Flour the best of luck — and thank them for continuing to invest in downtown South Milwaukee. I’m excited to see new life for the store that closed more than three years ago, and look forward to even more good news for downtown in coming weeks and months.

From MKE City Sippers to Wild Flour Bakery to Board Game Barrister (opening soon), and more, we’re just getting started when it comes to downtown South Milwaukee!

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by | November 6, 2014 · 7:07 pm

Public Hearing On Proposed St. Adalbert’s Development Set For Dec. 9

The South Milwaukee City Council voted tonight to schedule a public hearing on the proposed Gorman & Co. development at the former St. Adalbert’s site.

The hearing was set for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at City Hall.

This will be an official opportunity for the public to be heard — in front of the city council — on this issue. A vote up or down on the project will then be held at a future meeting. I’ll keep you posted.

You can find more information on the development on the city website.

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by | November 6, 2014 · 4:42 pm

Holiday Bazaar Set For Saturday

It’s time to start thinking Christmas (my favorite time of year to be a South Milwaukeean).

South Milwaukee’s holiday events kick off this Saturday, Nov. 8, with the Holiday Bazaar at the Grobschmidt Senior Center.

The event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and features homemade crafts, delicious baked goods, wonderful raffle items, and a white elephant/rummage sale. Lunch is also available.

Admission is free.

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by | November 6, 2014 · 4:41 pm

Arrest Made In Pick ‘n Save Bank Robbery

From South Milwaukee Police Chief Ann Wellens, in reference to this incident …

SMPD has been advised by the FBI that they have made an arrest of a subject responsible for several bank robberies in the Milwaukee area. Based on their investigation the FBI feels the subject they have arrested is responsible for the bank robbery at the Tri-City Bank inside Pick & Save on May 11, 2014. The FBI advised we could close our case.

The person is not being named, because charges havent’t been filed.

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by | November 6, 2014 · 8:44 am

More South Shore Headlines

Check out these headlines from around the South Shore …

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by | November 4, 2014 · 11:17 pm

South Milwaukee Election Results: 70% Turnout

South Milwaukeeans yet again turned out in big numbers for an election.

Tuesday’s turnout: 70.6% of registered voters, according to unofficial results from the city clerk’s office. There were more than 8,400 ballots cast on Tuesday.

Here are the results. Some local highlights:

  • Gov. Scott Walker and Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch tallied 51.7% of the votes in South Milwaukee, to 45.9% for Mary Burke and John Lehman.
  • Brad Schimel topped Susan Happ in the attorney general’s race locally, 49.4% to 43.6%.
  • Dan Sebring beat U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, 49.8% to 42.3%, in South Milwaukee, even as Moore scored a big victory across the district.
  • State Sen. Chris Larson beat challenger Jason “Red” Arnold 48.2% to 45.9% in South Milwaukee.

Thanks to everyone who got out to the polls and made their voices heard. And thanks to City Clerk Jim Shelenske, his City Hall team and all of the pollworkers for their efforts. They do important work, and they do it well.

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by | November 4, 2014 · 6:43 am

It’s Election Day: Vote!

Today is Election Day. Please do your duty as a citizen and vote!

Here are some details …

  • Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Here is a sample ballot. Contested races include governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, state treasurer, secretary of state, Wisconsin State Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. There are also four county referendeum questions, and one state question.
  • 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.
  • Voter ID is not required in this election. But you will be asked to sign the poll book.

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.

See you at the polls!

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by | November 3, 2014 · 10:28 pm

St. Adalbert’s Topic Of Thursday Council Meeting

The South Milwaukee City Council will consider the rezoning request for the proposed St. Adalbert’s apartment complex at a special meeting on Thursday evening.

The meeting is at 6 p.m. at City Hall. Here is the agenda.

As you’ll recall, the Plan Commission last week deadlocked 3-3 on a vote to deny recommending the rezoning to the council.

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by | November 3, 2014 · 5:12 pm

Reaching Out: Trinity Lutheran To Host South Milwaukee Coaches’ Forum, Blood Drive

A couple of events coming up at Trinity Lutheran Church in South Milwaukee (my church) …

The community is more than welcome at both — in fact, encouraged to attend.

First, we’re proud to announce our next Speaker Series event, which features two South Milwaukee coaching legends: John Galewski and Stan Druckrey.

The pair have combined to lead young student-athletes for more than 60 years — Galewski a state Hall of Fame baseball coach who also led the South Milwaukee football team until this year; Druckrey (a Trinity member) the high school’s longtime girls’ track and co-ed cross-country coach – touching hundreds of lives along the way.

Come hear from both on Sunday, November 23, as they share stories from their decades in coaching and life lessons for athletes and non-athletes alike. There will also be plenty of time for Q&A. The event starts at 4 p.m., after the Packers’ game, and all attendees are invited to a free simple supper afterwards. Tell your family and friends , and bring a guest or three for what should be a memorable night. Go Rockets!

Also, the Trinity Caring Ministry Team is hosting a blood drive on Saturday, Nov. 22. Hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and folks can sign up by visiting www.bcw.edu/trinitysouthmilwaukee. Here is an event flyer.

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by | November 2, 2014 · 5:05 pm

New Downtown Coffee House Opens Monday

Sippers 1Sipper 2Just a quick note that MKE City Sippers — the new coffee house at 911 Milwaukee Ave. — is opening Monday morning.

Please stop by and welcome Nicole to South Milwaukee … and support this terrific new downtown business. I stopped for their pre-opening Saturday, and it’s worth the trip.

Learn more on their Facebook page.

Hours are 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Thanks to Nicole for believing in downtown South Milwaukee.

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by | November 1, 2014 · 10:36 pm

County Budget Update: Money For Grant Park Trails, Oak Creek And More

County Executive Chris Abele’s budget includes some strong support for the South Shore and South Milwaukee.

Now, there are still lots of moving parts with this process as the Milwaukee County Board weighs the document and makes its own changes, but things look promising for our fair city.

Check out details on the proposed budget here. And County Supervisor Patricia Jursik has her take on it in her newly published newsletter. From the newsletter …

New for District 8

  • $378,500.00 is provided for remediation of the Warnimont Park site that has once been used as a dump site. Our ancestors did not always consider the consequences of using a natural ravine as a place to dump garbage. Even today, illegal dumping takes place in our parks. Please report any sighting of trash/ rubbish dumping of any kind.
  • $324,000 continues to be the funding planned for the Oak Creek stream bed stabilization in 2016. This must first be done before looking at dredging of the pond. However, the Parks Department is spending $10,000 to test the silt to understand if it is contaminated which would impact the cost.

Bike Trail Replacement

District 8 will benefit from $500,000 for Sheridan/Warnimont trail replacement which is still pending from 2014 projects plus a new $830,000 for Grant Park. Both projects should be done at the same time. Our trails are among the oldest in the system.

Bus Route Extension

Route 80 on Howell Avenue will be extended to provide service to the future Drexel Town Square. The City of Oak Creek has been requesting an extension and my office was proud to move this request forward. Our Route 55 on Layton will intersect with Route 80 at Layton and Howell Avenues. Bus riders can now connect to Woodman’s, Target, and Kohls in Oak Creek. In addition, persons 65 and older or persons with disabilities, with a valid ID or Medicare card, are now eligible for free-fare rides.

There is a public hearing on the budget at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3, at the Milwaukee Art Museum. I will keep you posted.

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by | November 1, 2014 · 10:17 am

Police Nab Sex Offender Fugitive

Thanks again to the South Milwaukee Police Department for keeping us safe … more great work.

The press release …

On the evening of October 31st, 2014, SMPD received an anonymous call regarding the whereabouts of a felony sex offender fugitive that had been featured on Fox 6 that evening.  This person was being sought by the U.S. Marshals, along with the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Corrections.  After verifying the offender, Christopher Perkins, might be staying with a girlfriend in the 600 block of Mackinac Ave, officers conducted a knock and talk at the residence.  Christopher Perkins was found inside the residence and surrendered without incident.  The South Milwaukee Police Department would like to thank our community partners for assisting in the recovery of this fugitive.

Here is that Fox 6 story.

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by | October 31, 2014 · 4:08 pm

Rocket Sports Update: More On The State-Bound Cross-Country Runners

From the South Milwaukee School District …

ROCKET CROSS COUNTRY – STATE!

Congratulations to the Rocket Boys’ CC team on taking 2nd at last Saturday’s WIAA Sectional In Brookfield and for qualifying as a team for the WIAA State Meet in Wisconsin Rapids. This is the 4th appearance in a row by Josh Janusiak!!

The Rockets had 60 points (Marquette was first with 25 pts) and outdistanced 3rd place by 34 pts! The Rockets last qualified a team for state in 2007 (the Boys were Sectional runners-up in 2005, 2006 & 2007 as well).

WIAA STATE CC MEET INFO

Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids

12:50pm – D1 Boys’ Race

2:50pm – D1 Grls’ Race

FACEBOOK & TEXT UPDATES FOR RUNNERS AT STATE

If you would like to receive facebook or text updates for Rocket Runners (or any other runners), go to the following link and sign up! It only takes a few seconds. Bib numbers you need are down below. Make sure to click on which type of update you want (Facebook or Text). Make sure to keep the numbers on hand so you can remember which runner has which bib number!

http://www.pttiming.com/page/show/244818-2014-wiaa-xc-state-meet-facebook-registration-page

BIB NUMBERS PER RUNNER

  • 580 – Josh Janusiak
  • 581 – Jordan Janusiak
  • 582 – Chris Sobczak
  • 583 – Justin Weber
  • 584 – Damon Dettmann
  • 585 – Sage Leahy
  • 586 – Wyatt Schlager
  • 223 – Maddie Wood
  • 224 – Becca Heller

ROCKET BOYS’ QUALIFIERS & SECTIONAL TIMES

  • 12 Joshua Janusiak 16:17.00
  • 9 Jordan Janusiak 16:40.00
  • 10 Chris Sobczak 16:40.00
  • 11 Justin Weber 16:57.00
  • 12 Damon Dettman 18:26.00
  • 9 Sage Leahy 18:32.00
  • 9 Wyatt Schlager 19:34.00

ROCKET GIRLS’ QUALIFIERS & SECTIONAL TIMES

  • 10 Maddie Wood 19:47.00
  • 11 Rebecca Heller 20:51.00

ROCKET GIRLS’ SWIMMING & DIVING

Congratulations to Allison Osell on breaking the SMHS 11-dive diving record for the 2nd time this season at last night’s Woodland Conference Meet!! She took 4th place in the conference with a score of 362.70 (old record was 346.2, which Ally broke with a 347.15!), Good luck to all of the swimmers at tomorrow’s Woodland Conference Swimming Meet at Greenfield HS at 1:30pm.

ROCKET BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL

Good luck to the Rocket Boys’ Volleyball team at tonight’s WIAA Regional opener at Racine Horlick HS at 7:00pm. Tickets for all spectators will be $4.

Also, the Boy’s Volleyball team is having a fund raiser from Oct 30th through November 8th by offering Massages through the Chiropractic and Wellness Group in West Allis – on the intersection of Greenfield and 894 All you have to do is go to the web page and you can buy the $35.00 one hour massage and $10.00 will go to the Boy’s Volleyball team.

Web site: cwgfundraising.oolagives.com

The massage therapists are very good and once you buy the coupon, you have 6 months to use it.

The two massage therapists are available:

  • Mon / Weds/ Thurs / Friday 8 am-6 pm (5 pm is last appt.)
  • Tuesday 2 pm – 6 pm and
  • Sat 8 am – 1 pm.

This can also be shared through social media – email, Facebook, etc. And if you would like a gift certificate call the Chiropractic and Wellness office directly and talk to Chris or Mel. (414) 292-3499

If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact Sharon Stellwagen. 766-5960

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by | October 30, 2014 · 10:35 pm

South Milwaukee Lions Step Up To Help Community Organizations

???????????????????????????????The South Milwaukee Lions Club showed their community support yet again recently – with their checkbook.

The Lions, at their Oct. 22 meeting, announced donations of $30,360 to more than a dozen local organizations at their annual Parade of Checks ceremony.

The contributions include:

  • $1,500 to the South Milwaukee Police Auxiliary
  • $550 to the South Milwaukee Little League
  • $500 to the South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center
  • $500 to the South Milwaukee Heritage Parade
  • $500 to the Police Department’s Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program
  • $500 to the South Milwaukee High School post-prom event
  • $500 to Interfaith

Check out the full press release here.

And thanks to all the Lions who serve. Learn more about the Lions at our website and Facebook pages … and consider becoming a member!

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by | October 29, 2014 · 10:54 pm

Headlines!

Recent news and notes from around the South Shore …

Also, NOW has published new police blotters here and here.

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