by | August 12, 2013 · 10:18 pm

2014 South Milwaukee Budget: Key Dates Announced

It’s the most important thing we do as the South Milwaukee City Council — and here are some important dates to keep in mind as we prepare the 2014 South Milwaukee budget …

  • Wednesday, October 16: Executive budget review
  • Wednesday, October 23: Additional budget review, if necessary
  • Thursday, October 31: Proposed budget published
  • Monday, November 25: Public hearing on proposed budget
  • Tuesday, November 26: City Council meets to adopt budget

All of these meetings are public.

Here is the official notice. Of course, I’ll keep you posted throughout the process on South Milwaukee Blog.

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by | August 12, 2013 · 10:03 pm

Back To Blogging With Headlines

Back to blogging after a relaxing weekend Up North …

Here are some stories I missed …

Also, the management of Sunrise Plaza has shared a response to the recent Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story of which it was the focus.

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by | August 9, 2013 · 12:53 pm

Open Thread: Would You Recommend South Milwaukee To A Friend?

I’ll be taking a few days off from blogging, returning early next week.

In the meantime, let’s keep the debate going with comments on the following question …

Would you recommend South Milwaukee to a friend looking for a new home, or to a businessperson looking to start up or relocate? If so, why? If not, why not?

Post your comments below … and vote in my new poll. 

Thanks again for reading. I hope you like what you see here.

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by | August 9, 2013 · 10:47 am

School Back In Session Soon

Summer does go by quickly, doesn’t it? Being married to a teacher and as the proud father of two Rawson Elementary School students, for me, the answer to that question is a resounding “yes.”

Elementary school registration is next Tuesday and Wednesday, and middle and high school registration is Tuesday and on August 21. Learn more here. Additional high school registration information is here.

The first day of school is Tuesday, Sept. 3. Here is the full school calendar.

As always, I’ll do my best to keep you informed on school issues on South Milwaukee Blog. Stay tuned.

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by | August 7, 2013 · 5:02 pm

More Headlines (And A Couple Events)

Check out these South Shore headlines …

Also, the South Milwaukee High School marching band is holding a brat fry on Friday and car wash on Sunday at the Piggly Wiggly at 2201 E. Rawson Ave. in Oak Creek.

And the Cudahy Kennel Club is holding its Conformation dog show Friday and Saturday at Grant Park, picnic areas five and six. Details here.

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by | August 6, 2013 · 1:37 pm

New Job For Tim Sullivan

Tim Sullivan, the former head of Bucyrus International, is heading to Pennsylvania to become CEO of Gardner Denver Inc.

The Business Journal has the story.

Here is the press release. From it:

“I am enthusiastic about leading Gardner Denver and I am confident in the near- and long-term potential of the business,” said Mr. Sullivan. “Gardner Denver has a highly diversified business portfolio of market-leading products and solutions, strong customer relationships and a passionate team of highly talented employees. Under Michael’s leadership, the Company expanded its global footprint and leveraged its best-in-class technologies to become a worldwide industry leader. I look forward to working closely with the Board and leadership team to refine the Company’s strategy, enhance performance and build upon the Company’s positive momentum. I believe Gardner Denver is very well positioned to capitalize on the many opportunities ahead.”

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by | August 5, 2013 · 11:00 pm

South Performing Arts Center Brings More Concerts To Farmers’ Market

The South Milwaukee Downtown Market is going strong … and if you haven’t had a chance to swing by this year, the next couple of weeks would be a good time to start.

For starters, produce is in (big time), in addition to our well-rounded lineup of other vendors — including plenty of dinner options.

Then there’s our music. We have shows every week, but the South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center is bringing a pair of concerts to the market starting this week.

First up, it’s noted guitarist Jim Green on August 8. Then it’s the OPUS Jazz Band on Thursday, August 15. Both shows start at 4 p.m.

Learn more in this press release, and tell your family and friends. And if you haven’t like the market on Facebook yet, please do. Visit our Facebook page at Facebook.com/smdowntownmarket.

See you Thursday!

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by | August 5, 2013 · 6:26 pm

NOW: South Milwaukee Man — Abraham Lincoln? — Arrested For Drunk Driving Outside City Hall

A disturbing story from NOW…

A 60-year-old South Milwaukee man, who later told hospital staff he was Abraham Lincoln, was arrested for drunken driving, first offense, after police found him in his minivan parked in the front lawn of South Milwaukee City Hall, 2424 15th Ave., passed out with the engine running and music blaring, around 2 a.m. Friday.

And here is the rest of this week’s police blotter, including this …

A 26-year-old Franklin man was threatened at knifepoint by two men outside of Johnny Mo’s Bar & Grill, 1301 Milwaukee Ave., around 1:30 a.m. July 28. The two men thought that the victim and two other Oak Creek men outside the bar were staring at them, confronted the group and demanded an apology. One of the aggressors pulled out a knife and the primary victim kicked and pushed at the men until one of the other victims called police and the aggressors fled in a gold sedan.

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by | August 4, 2013 · 7:29 pm

Headlines: Oak Creek Sikh Temple Shooting, One Year Later

A sampling of stories on the first anniversary of the Sikh Temple shooting …

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by | August 3, 2013 · 9:10 am

A South Milwaukee Love Story

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has a tragic, yet uplifting, story about  the “inseparable” South Milwaukee couple who died of natural causes within minutes of each other this week.

Read about Jerome and Diane Pawlak here. Join me in praying for that family … and hoping we can have as deep a love in life as they did.

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by | August 2, 2013 · 11:31 pm

Honadel Makes The Case For Coal

Read South Milwaukee Rep. Mark Honadel’s recent opinion piece in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and post your comments below!

As to me, I at least agree with this line: “Americans should keep the door open to all forms of energy, so we can be the most competitive, strongest, most free nation in the world.”

Yes, coal should be part of that, a big part for the time being. But I’m not nearly as all-in with coal as Honadel is, certainly not for “many generations to come,” as he puts it. What say you?

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by | August 1, 2013 · 11:19 pm

Enjoy A Little South Milwaukee At The Wisconsin State Fair

Like most people, we have our Wisconsin State Fair routines — regular stops we make as we visit each year.

The big slide. Something from the Wisconsin Products Pavilion. Cheese curds. Cream puffs. Lemonade. The animal barns. The pig races. Maybe the sky glider. Those are just a few of the ways we enjoy the fair.

I’ll be adding a couple other attractions to that list this year.

First, Parkway Floral has a space in the Horticultural Building.

And Patrick Cudahy is celebrating 125 Hours of Bacon — with a local flavor. From the Patrick Cudahy Facebook page …

We’ll be celebrating our 125th anniversary with “125 Hours of Bacon” from August 1-11. Each day we will be at the fair handing out free bacon treats, coupons, recipes and more. Stop by and get your picture taken in our Say Hey Photo Booth. We’ll be there all day through the duration of the fair. And don’t miss Patrick Cudahy Day on August 9th for a day of delicious samples, cooking demonstrations, entertainment, giveaways, and more! Check out the schedule for details on Patrick Cudahy Day.

The South Milwaukee connection: Emerald City Catering is providing bacon-themed samples at the Patrick Cudahy booth throughout the fair, including a couple really unique ones on August 9: maple bacon- and cream cheese-stuffed French toast and Celebritzza (cheese sauce, bacon, ham and pepperoni on a pizza crust). The local caterer is also providing the “world’s largest bacon-shaped cake” on that day. 

Be sure to stop and smell the bacon (and the flowers).

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by | August 1, 2013 · 8:38 am

Reports: Packard Avenue Reopens After Shooting, Standoff

Check out the stories from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WISN, Fox 6 and TMJ 4. From the Journal Sentinel …

Cudahy police have a suspect in custody and are searching for a second suspect Thursday morning after a shooting overnight in the 5700 block of S. Packard Ave.

Although police are still investigating, the area of S. Packard Ave. between S. Whitall Ave. and E. Ramsey Ave. reopened about 7:45 a.m. Thursday after it was blocked off late Wednesday.

One person was injured in the shooting, which occurred about 11:30 p.m. Wednesday. The suspect in custody is not necessarily the shooter, police told reporters during a morning briefing.

Cudahy police and the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office are systematically searching two 32-unit apartment buildings on S. Packard Ave., looking for witnesses and the second suspect.

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by | July 31, 2013 · 9:34 pm

South Milwaukee Dunkin’ Donuts Project Moves Ahead

South Milwaukee is getting closer to getting a double-D.

The Plan Commission on Monday discussed the proposed Dunkin’ Donuts location at Chicago Avenue and Drexel Boulevard and recommended approval of the conditional use permit necessary for the project to the South Milwaukee City Council.

I expect the council will consider this at our next meeting on Tuesday, August 6.

Company officials said they’d like to begin construction on the 1,900 square-foot store (with drive-through) as soon as possible.

The store is planned for an outlot to the existing Aldi’s, Dollar Tree and Little Caesar’s Pizza. There are five other Dunkin’ Donuts within 10 miles of South Milwaukee, but the closest is on Layton Avenue near the airport.

What do you think of this project? Post your comments below!

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by | July 31, 2013 · 4:59 pm

Duck!

duck1 duck2 duck3An update on Saturday’s Great Duck Race from the Friends of the Mill Pond and Oak Creek Watercourse …

Bundled against the cold, several dozen fans cheered and blew duck whistles to encourage their ducks as more than 800 plastic duckies drifted down the slow moving Oak Creek on Saturday afternoon.  At the end, duck number 556 won the $500 first prize for Richard Thinnes;  duck number 475 won $250 for Todd Grant; duck number 638 won $150 for June Ortiz and duck number 24 won the $25 lame duck award for Jude Westergard. Classic Cargo International, Inc. won the corporate duck race. They will display the traveling trophy for a year.

 The 9th annual Great Duck Race was a fundraiser for the “Friends of the Mill Pond & Oak Creek Watercourse, Inc.”. Eighteen scouts from Oak Creek helped.

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