by | March 2, 2014 · 9:45 am

Season Wrapups: Wrestling, Basketball

Correction: An earlier version of this post had the girls’ basketball team losing in a regional. That was incorect. They play at Whitnall in a WIAA regional at 7 p.m. Friday. My apologies.

The seasons are over for the South Milwaukee wrestling and boys’ basketball teams. Here’s a quick look at how they finished …

  • Wrestling. Five Rockets made the WIAA state tournament, and congratulations to Tom Mitchell, who finished fifth at 195 pounds. Also competing were Calvin Shilling (152 pounds), Tanner Dorangrichia (160), Ben Zbikowski (170), and Josh Wilkowski (182). See full results here. Congratulations to all five wrestlers and to coach Shilling’s team, which had a great season, including a regional championship.
  • Boys’ basketball. The South Milwaukee boys’ basketball team lost in the WIAA regionals, 48-45, to Whitnall, after beating Cudahy. South Milwaukee finished the year 8-14. Get results and stats here.

Congratulations to all the Rocket sports teams!

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by | February 28, 2014 · 10:39 pm

Sports Update: Two Successful Alumni And One Successful Fundraiser

Redd Out gameFrom the South Milwaukee School District …

South Milwaukee School District Health & Physical Education Department is proud to announce the final count collected during the annual month of February RED OUT/Jump Rope for Heart campaign.

Millions of Americans live with heart disease, stroke or a cardiovascular condition. Your donations will help save and improve lives with research, education and emergency care.

The elementary students, staff,  Mr. Walters (Lakeview) and Ms. Stellwagen (Blakewood and Luther) really outdid themselves with a total count of $2690.00.  The middle and high school students/campus with the help of Mr. Fix’s Marketing Classes and Mr. Hojnacki at the Middle School combined efforts to raise $2663.00.  

The South Milwaukee community continues to meet the challenge to fight against heart disease.  A big heartfelt thank you to everyone for your continued passion toward this cause.  Your generosity is appreciated on so many levels regionally, at the state level and nationally.

And here are a couple alumni updates …

AUSTIN STUECK (2012)

Below are links to 2 articles on a tremendous accomplishment for Austin. He was just selected this week as the NACC Conference Player of the Year. He is the first sophomore to win this award. He was also selected to the All-NACC First Team for the 2nd year in a row.

Austin and the Raiders are waiting and hoping for an at-large berth in the NCAA DII Tournament next month.

Good luck and great job Austin!

http://naccsports.org/sports/mbkb/2013-14/releases/20140225bbqn7m

http://go-raiders.com/sports/mbkb/2013-14/releases/20140225s47f9q

KATIE BARTLETT (2013)

Below is a link to an article about the Alverno Women’s Basketball Team which plays on Saturday at 2pm at the Wisconsin Lutheran College Recreation Complex. At stake is the NACC Championship and an automatic berth in the NCAA DIII Tournament. Good luck to the Inferno and Katie!

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by | February 28, 2014 · 11:51 am

Mixing Sand And Salt

Add South Milwaukee to the list communities dealing with a shortage of road salt.

The Street Department is reporting that “our salt supply has dwindled to the point that we will be adding sand in the mix and reducing spread rates to stretch our supply as much as possible.  Local vendors do not have additional salt available.”

I’ll keep you posted.

And, as always, I ask for your patience when it comes to snow and ice removal. This has been a historically bad winter, and our street crews have had to work extremely hard (at all hours and some holidays) to keep the roads clear. I thank them for their hard work … including ahead of time for this weekend, as more snow moves in.

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by | February 28, 2014 · 9:07 am

Headlines!

Check out these South Shore headlines …

NOW has published a new police blotter, again with items only from Oak Creek.

And Milwaukee County Supervisor Pat Jursik has published a new E-news update, with her thoughts on the Milwaukee County transit contract, mental health care and other issues.

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by | February 27, 2014 · 5:06 pm

Woman Rescued From South Milwaukee House Fire

From the South Milwaukee Fire Department …

At approximately 1:32 pm the South Milwaukee Fire Dept responded to a 911 call for the report of a residential house fire at 717 St. Sylvester Drive.

Upon arrival, fire units initial report of fire on first floor.  Firefighters searched the 2nd floor and located a female occupant, extricated her outside to safety, then transported her to Columbia St. Mary’s and condition is unknown at this time.

Fire is under investigation and the State Fire Marshall has been called to the scene to assist in the investigation.

Fox 6 has coverage. I’ll keep you posted.

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by | February 25, 2014 · 10:09 pm

Indoor Farmers’ Market Set For Saturday @ South Milwaukee High School

I’m proud to see the South Milwaukee Downtown Market become established as more than just a summer event.

The latest example: the indoor market set for this Saturday, March 1, at South Milwaukee High School. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 50 vendors are expected, as well as live music.

Check out more from South Milwaukee NOW … and more details on the music lineup from Sweet Music, the Oak Creek music shop booking all market music this spring and beyond.

And mark your calendars for Saturday, April 26 — our next indoor market. And be sure to join us Thursday, June 5, as we open our sixth summer season.

Learn more at our website, and like the market Facebook page for regular updates.

And thanks to the continued hard work of the Downtown Market Committee for making the market a reality throughout the year.

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by | February 24, 2014 · 9:06 pm

On To State: Record Day For Rocket Wrestlers

From the South Milwaukee School District … good luck at state!

Saturday was another banner day for the South Milwaukee Rocket Wrestling team!

The Rockets set a school record by qualifying FIVE wrestlers for the WIAA State Individual Tournament next weekend.

STATE WRESTLING QUALIFIERS

Calvin Shilling (11) took 2nd place at Sectionals at 152 lbs 

Tanner Dorangrichia (11) took 2nd place at Sectionals at 160 lbs

Ben Zbikowski (12) took 2nd place at Sectionals at 170 lbs

Josh Wilkowski (12) was the Sectional Champion at 182 lbs

Tom Mitchell (12) was the Sectional Champion at 195 lbs

Division 1 matches begin at 3:00pm on Thursday starting at the lower weight classes and should be live streamed on the following website:

http://msn.foxsports.com/wisconsin/prep-zone-stream

Additionally, Kenny Senner (12) at 285 took 3rd place just narrowly missing out on qualifying.

Good luck at State to Coach Shilling, Coach Sino, Coach Simmons & Coach Ratka and good luck Rockets!!

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by | February 24, 2014 · 9:06 pm

Cheers To The Cheerleading Team!

Success at state for the South Milwaukee cheerleaders … congratulations!

Congratulations to our South Milwaukee Rocket Cheerleaders. This past weekend they competed at State in Madison. The Rockets performed for the first time this year in the co-ed division. Competing against other teams who have been in the co-ed division for several years, our Rocket cheerleaders placed second in State to Brown Deer by only one point! Way to go Rockets and Coach Sodemann & Coach Tuska!

Thanks to Ante with the school district for the continued updates.

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by | February 23, 2014 · 10:47 pm

Meet South Milwaukee Yacht Club, The Musician

Update: He has now changed his name to North Milwaukee Yacht Club. 😦

Offered for your listening pleasure …

If anyone knows the story behind the name, please post in the comments. Enjoy!

And sorry for including “porn” on this site. 🙂

http://noiseporn.com/nunoise/2014/02/south-milwaukee-yacht-club-remixes-bon-ivers-towers-free-download/

(Here is Jay Olson’s Facebook page.)

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by | February 22, 2014 · 11:29 pm

John McGivern Stops In Cudahy

The latest community to be featured in John McGivern’s “Around the Corner” is our neighbor to the north.

It’s definitely worth a watch. See it here.

From the setup on MPTV …

As John Gurda put it, some communities bring home the bacon, but Cudahy makes the bacon! It was true when Patrick Cudahy put this town on the map – literally – and it’s still true today. Speaking of bacon, know what else John McGivern loves about Cudahy? It offers some of the best scenery and pastimes that Wisconsin has to offer. Trap shooting, archery, bird watching, golf and some of the best trails along Lake Michigan all co-exist in Sheridan Park. And speaking of one-of-a-kind attractions, wait until you see Dretska’s! It’s so great! And speaking of great, the art in Rick Serocki’s yard is just that. Enough speaking! Start watching. Like us, you won’t be able to resist this place that was once known as “Porkapolis!

Now, we need to get McGivern to South Milwaukee!

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by | February 20, 2014 · 10:24 pm

More Headlines

Check out these South Shore headlines …

NOW has published a new police blotter, just with Oak Creek items this week.

And the West Allis police officer who died so tragically during childbirth last week had local ties. She went to school in Cudahy and has family in South Milwaukee. Here is the story. Please keep her family and friends in your prayers.

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by | February 19, 2014 · 9:03 pm

Rockets Score Regional Wrestling Title

The South Milwaukee wrestling team lost to Burlington in a WIAA team sectional on Tuesday … but this team’s successful season is not over yet.

Next up for the Rockets: the individual sectional on Saturday. This, after winning the WIAA regional championship last weekend. Congratulations!

Here are details from the school district …

Congratulations to the Rocket Wrestling Team on their WIAA Regional Championship on Saturday!

  • South Milwaukee – 229 pts
  • Oak Creek – 222 pts
  • Franklin – 209 pts
  • Tech – 153 pts
  • Cudahy/SF – 102.5 pts
  • Pulaski – 67 pts
  • Bay View – 31 pts

REGIONAL CHAMPIONS

  • Ben Zbikowski (170)
  • Josh Wilkowski (182)
  • Tom Mitchell (195)
  • Kenny Senner (285)

2nd PLACE IN REGIONALS

  • Ted Swanson (126)
  • McCoy Swanson (132)
  • Calvin Shilling (152)
  • Tanner Dorangrichia (160)

3rd PLACE IN REGIONALS

  • Conrad Shilling (106)
  • Victor DeLao (113)
  • Gage Keene (138)

4th PLACE IN REGIONALS

  • Shawn Garrett (145)
  • Jeremy Ratka (220)

INDIVIDUAL SECTIONAL

On Saturday at 10:00am the Rockets all will compete in the Individual Sectionals at Racine Horlick HS. Here is the info on tickets and schedule of matches.

Time Schedule:

  • 7:45am—School opens (Enter building through tennis court doors on the West end)
  • 10:00am (approximate)—Quarter Finals (Continuous wrestling on 3 mats)
  • 12:00-12:30pm (approximate) —Lunch Break
  • 12:30pm (approximate)—Semi Finals (Continuous wrestling on 3 mats)
  • 1:30-1:45pm—Break
  • 1:45pm (approximate)—Finals and Wrestle Backs

Ticket Prices

  • Anyone showing up for ALL Sessions (Rounds 1-5) pays the following rate: $8 Child/Student/Adult
  • Anyone showing up for the Second Session and Finals pays the following rate: $6 Child/Student/Adult
  • Anyone just showing up for the Finals pays the following rate: $5 Child/Student/Adult

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by | February 18, 2014 · 11:11 pm

Primary Election Results Are In, And I’m Humbled

I’m excited, yet humbled, to report that I won Tuesday’s South Milwaukee mayoral election primary.

The final results:

  • Erik Brooks: 53.38%
  • Thomas Zepecki: 36.38%
  • James Leavens: 9.32%

Thanks to everyone who voted on Tuesday, and don’t forget the April 1 general election. My pledge: Continue to do the work necessary to earn your vote, sharing a positive vision of South Milwaukee’s future and making you part of that conversation.

Check out full results on the South Milwaukee city website.

And don’t forget to vote April 1!

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by | February 17, 2014 · 4:11 pm

Tuesday Is Election Day: Vote!

The South Milwaukee mayoral primary is tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 18, and I ask that my readers get to the polls.

Of course, I humbly ask for your vote. But even if I’m not your guy, please cast a ballot. It’s our duty as citizens, an important part of what makes America America.

Here are some details …

  • Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • There is only one race on the ballot — the mayoral race. Here is a sample ballot. You’ll note I’m listed third; that’s the result of a random drawing done in January.
  • 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.

Check out more details on the city’s elections web page.

And check out my campaign website and Facebook page.

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by | February 15, 2014 · 10:38 pm

Life And Death: South Milwaukee Physician Vitulli Delivered 8,000+ Babies

Sad news about someone who likely brought many South Milwaukeeans into the world …

Dr. Vito Vitulli, a former chief of staff at Trinity Memorial Hospital, passed away at the age of 86 on Wednesday. Here is his obituary from Molthen-Bell & Son Funeral Home, where a visitation is set for Tuesday evening.

It says he delivered more than 8,000 babies during his career.

Did you know Dr. Vitulli? Did he deliver you or a family member? Post your comments below.

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