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NOW has published a new police blotter.
And the Oak Creek girls’ basketball team beat Superior Saturday night to win the WIAA Division I state title. Congratulations, Knights!
Take advantage of a couple of opportunities to help two local institutions …
Filed under Community, South Milwaukee
Well, it appears those booms on Tuesday night were from four grenades being detonated by the Oak Creek Police Department.
Here is the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story. It says they were detonated in a “remote location” of the city.
You can now cast a vote in the April 1 election.
In-person absentee voting is open, meaning you can vote at South Milwaukee City Hall during regular business hours through 5 p.m. on Friday, March 28.
You don’t need a reason to vote this way — you can simply show up and request a ballot and cast it right there. But I’d especially ask you to consider voting early if you think you might not be able to make it to the polls on April 1.
Learn more on the city’s elections web page.
Of course, I humbly ask for your vote in the race for mayor.
Filed under 2014 Elections, Brooks for Mayor, South Milwaukee
Here is a shot from Saturday’s Pullin’ o’ the Green event at the Grant Park clubhouse. Lots of fun, and some great Irish food and music.
Thanks to the Friends of Grant Park and all the important work they do in enhancing the experience at the county’s second-largest park. They are all volunteers, and we should thank them for their efforts.
Learn more about how to get involved at their website.
Filed under Community, Milwaukee County, Parks, South Milwaukee
Congratulations to the cast and crew of the South Milwaukee High School Theatre Company’s “Beauty and the Beast”!
Thanks to Leslie Henry for providing the following …
The South Milwaukee High School Theatre Company produced the show Beauty and the Beast last weekend and it was a tremendous success. According to production director, Julie Pikulik,” the company was proud to present a show that the entire family could attend.” About 70 students participated in the cast, stage crew, orchestra and direction of the show. These youth masterfully learned their lines and the difficult music and performed with ease and grace. They also designed and constructed imaginative costumes and intricate sets and where some show patrons remarked the show came out of a “Disney Vault.” It was so realistic that a young member of the audience yelled out to warn the Beast when Gaston the show’s villain was going to get him.
The SMHS Theatre Company’s mission is to create a safe, respectful and collaborative environment for students to learn the values and life skills of teamwork, confidence, honesty, kindness, perseverance and responsibility through the production of high-quality performances.
This highly successful endeavor that drew an audience of over 400 each of the days in the three show run and brought many communities within South Milwaukee together. It was evident by seeing the variety of people including the ages and interests that this show was a true community triumph.
Bravo to the directors, students, volunteers, staff and community for supporting the dramatic arts for youth of South Milwaukee.
Do you have news or information to share on the blog? Please send it along. I try my best in writing about all things South Milwaukee, but I don’t have much time to do original reporting outside of city issues. That means I’m reliant on others to provide content … so keep it coming!
Filed under Schools, South Milwaukee
With spring here (such as it is), the South Milwaukee Health Department is asking dog owners to pick up their pet’s fecal matter … and asking for patience to give them time to do it.
Check out the memo here from the city’s Facebook page. It states no complaints about dog waste removal will be taken until after April 30 … and lays out the penalties after that point.
Please clean up after your pets. On the campaign trail, I’ve too often seen (and stepped in) the results of not doing your doody.
Filed under City Services, Health, South Milwaukee
… Four terrific-looking rain barrels designed and painted by students at Rawson, Lakeview, E.W. Luther and Blakewood Elementary Schools.
The rain barrels were unveiled at Thursday night’s student art show at City Hall.
What a great event!
Filed under Community, Schools, South Milwaukee
A quick shoutout to my alma mater, which is putting on “Footloose” this weekend.
The following cast members live in South Milwaukee …
More details from the school …
Numerous other cast members are from Cudahy and Oak Creek and three of the above cast members are graduates of Divine Mercy School in South Milwaukee.
Since the day Matt Zembrowski stepped on the scene as Theater Director at St. Thomas More High School, it has been a family affair. It is Matt’s second year as Director and the program is growing by leaps and bounds since his arrival. Many improvements have been made to the Auditorium and the surrounding areas, including new seats, paint and sound upgrades. This year’s spring musical, “Footloose” has a cast of 34 on stage while last year’s musical had 19. Zembrowski brings with him a whole cast of his own characters as well. His father Bill is in charge of scene design, while his mother Liz is House Manager. Matt’s brother Zach is in charge of lighting and his sister Rachel is Assistant Director. But the family connections don’t end there; Footloose boosts two sets of siblings on stage as main characters. Playing the lead role of Ariel is senior Kaitlyn Serketich, while her sister, freshman Carly Serketich, plays Vi, Ariel’s mother. In the role of Wendy Jo is senior Garbriella Hamilton, and her sister Freshman Francesca Hamilton is her side-kick Urleen.
This musical featuring the chart-topping classics “Footloose”, “Let’s Hear It For the Boy” and “Holding Out For a Hero”, is sure to get you on your feet! Footloose is being performed for the second weekend at St. Thomas More High School Auditorium, 2601 E. Morgan Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53207 – March 14 & 15 at 7:30 pm and March 16 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are General Admission. They can be purchased at the door, $10 Adults and $5 Students/Seniors. For more information visit our website at www.tmore.org.
Filed under Schools, South Milwaukee
OK, so I’m bragging a bit because my kids’ artwork will be on display.
See you starting at 6 p.m.! Details here … including more on the city’s unveiling of four new rain barrels painted by local students. Refreshments will be provided.
Filed under Community, Schools, South Milwaukee
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Update: More details here and here (and a great photo).
What an amazing result … Lauren Kleppin was the first American woman to finish Sunday’s Los Angeles Marathon in a time 13 minutes better than her previous best.
Check out the story here, and see my previous post for more on Lauren’s journey.
Congratulations, Lauren!
Filed under South Milwaukee, Sports
Update: Belmont lost.
Looking for a Cinderella to cheer for in the upcoming NCAA Tournament?
Well, a former South Milwaukee star has led his team to one win shy of the Big Dance.
Drew Windler (2009) is a starting forward for Belmont, which plays in the Ohio Valley Conference championship at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday on ESPNU. The winner gets an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
The 6-foot-9 Windler, who transferred to Belmont after two years at Samford, had nine points in the OVC semifinal win over Morehead State Friday and is averaging 10 points and 4.2 rebounds per game for the Bruins.
Belmont won its division and is 24-8 overall after finishing 14-2 in the OVC.
Go Bruins! Go Drew!
Filed under Schools, South Milwaukee, Sports
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And NOW has published a new police blotter.
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