The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI) back issues from August 2008:
Poet to lead 3-week fiction writing class
Aug 01, 2008; ... Local poet and writer Carmen Alicia Murguia will run a three-week writing workshop at Woodland Pattern Book Center beginningWednesday. The workshop will conclude a performance/reading of students'work at Woodland Pattern Gallery on Aug. 22. Workshop participants will share ...
Third Ward fest will sizzle with sounds of jazz
Aug 01, 2008; ... Jazz trumpeter Terence Blanchard is tonight's headliner at theannual Third Ward Summer Sizzle, a free festival that celebrates themany varieties of jazz music. Blanchard, who performs at 9 p.m. on the festival's Main Stage,has composed the music for more than 25 movies, including ...
MOVIES Vote apathy <> 'Swing' has a few laughs, but it won't win by a landslide
Aug 01, 2008; ... It would have taken a particularly astute act of politicalforesight to predict the election year we are going through. So it's no surprise that "Swing Vote" pales by comparison. Neither nimble enough to reflect the times nor passionate enoughto be inspiring, the election year ...
REVIEW <> Revisiting 'Brideshead' <> Famed British tale takes a fresh look at faith, identity
Aug 01, 2008; ... Call it "Brideshead Revisited" revisited. Its reputation precedesit. But since I never read the book and have scant memory of the 1981miniseries, I have to regard this version on its own merits. Nonetheless, certain aspects -- notably the religious theme --feel as if they ...
Taste summer -- before it's over <> Don't wait too long for these rituals
Aug 01, 2008; ... Greater Milwaukeeans, it's Aug. 1. Do you know where your summerwent? With any luck, you've spent at least part of it enjoying theweather on restaurant patios, or grabbing foods that go well withsummer. If you haven't, well, it's certainly not too late. Turning the calendar ...
Cool restaurant patios help diners seize the long days
Aug 01, 2008; ... If you want to dine out -- out on the patio, that is -- considerthese, a mix of established restaurants and two new ones: Agave Southwestern Grille 18380 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield (262) 439-8200; agavegrille.net Open seven days for lunch and dinner A ...
CELEBRITY NOISE The mean, the lean and the seen of Hollywood
Aug 01, 2008; ... Oh, woe of woes! The Hollywood pearl is losing its luster -- andit's all the fault of the paparazzi, says Shia LaBeouf. That's right. That guy. The one who imbibed a little too muchHollywood luster. Yeah, those paparazzi are wrecking the Hollywood image. Then there's ...
CONCERTS NEW SHOWS & MUSIC NEWS
Aug 01, 2008; ... JUST ANNOUNCED Jason Mraz: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21, The Rave, 2401 W. Wisconsin Ave.$28 and $34, on sale Saturday, at the box office, (414) 342-7283 andat Ticketmaster outlets, (414) 276-4545 and www.ticketmaster. com. Rise Against with Alkaline Trio, Thrice, The Gaslight Anthem: ...
SIDE DISH Celebrating 70 years of old Brown Bottle pub
Aug 01, 2008; ... If you were among the folks so excited about classic Schlitz'sreturn to store shelves that they sparked a beer shortage, thiscould interest you: The Brown Bottle, the old Schlitz brewery's tavern, is 70 yearsold, and beer aficionados will be celebrating. On Aug. 18, the ...
THE COOL POOL Fairly good fun, with a jazz sizzle
Aug 01, 2008 ... Here's what's on the to-do lists for this busy weekend: Carol Lewis Tonight, I'm going to the 2008 Summer Sizzle, the three-day jazzfestival in the Historic Third Ward, and, with a friend, checkingout Terence Blanchard at 9 p.m. Saturday is family time: Samuel and ...
BREWERS-CUBS <> We love the Cubs . . . <> . . . Yeah, right. But we do love their fans' money. The four-game Brewers-Cubs series brought thousands of North Siders to our town along with their cold, hard cash.
Aug 01, 2008; ... Painful though it was for us Milwaukee Brewers fans this week --especially the ugly finale Thursday afternoon -- our team's move tothe National League has paid off. The four-game series with the Chicago Cubs brought thousands ofrabid Cubs fans north to spend their money, drink our ...
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS <> The best for whom? <> Forbes magazine named Milwaukee one of the best places to live for young professionals, but that may not be the case for many young, professional African- Americans.
Aug 01, 2008; ... Forbes magazine recently named Milwaukee as one of the top 10places to live for young professionals, but Joseph Tucker doesn'tentirely agree with the conclusion. Forbes cited Milwaukee's high concentration of top employees,good pay, lower cost of living and a high number of ...
YOUR OPINIONS
Aug 01, 2008 ... EMINENT DOMAIN City's actions should be more transparent Seventeen downtown Beaver Dam property owners found out from alocal radio station that their buildings were to be bought by theCity of Beaver Dam at 65% of their assessed value. If they did notaccept these terms, the ...
Quick Hit
Aug 01, 2008; ... Several years ago, I met John McCain when he visited theEditorial Board to talk about campaign finance reform, and we evenchatted for a few minutes before the meeting started. I respect hima great deal. But with his military background, I'm disappointed hedidn't step up much sooner and ...
REGIONAL NEWS WATCH <I> Two die in plane crash at EAA
Aug 01, 2008; ... OSHKOSH Federal officials are investigating a plane crash in which twopeople died while trying to land Thursday at the Oshkosh airportduring EAA AirVenture. The crash occurred around 9:35 a.m. A Lancair Legacy home-builtplane was approaching the east-west runway at Wittman ...
REGIONAL NEWS WATCH
Aug 01, 2008 ... MILWAUKEE COUNTY Man charged in warrant in fatal crash A 20-year-old Milwaukee man was charged in a warrant Thursdaywith being stoned when he crashed his car in West Allis early June23 and killed a passenger. The warrant charges Jose Rios with homicide by intoxicated ...
Widenski, Eileen A.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Widenski, Eileen A. Died July 29, 2008, at the age of 91 years. Preceded in death byher husband John. Beloved mother of Richard (Jane), Kenneth and thelate Donald Widenski. Grandmother of David and Jill Widenski.Special friend of Angela Hanson. Further survived by other ...
Shay, William
Aug 01, 2008 ... Shay, William Bill passed away peacefully into God's arms July 30, 2008, at theage of 65. Devoted father of Kathleen (Jerome) Monfre and Patrick(Kristina) Shay. Arrangements are pending for a Monday eveningvisitation and ...
Ostrander, Lynn E.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Ostrander, Lynn E. Of Hustisford. Wed., July 30, 2008, age 71. Beloved husband ofSusan. Loving father of Bonnie (Mike) Zangl, Kathy (Scott) Bowers,Randy (Roxanne), and Rick (Kris) Ostrander. Adored grandfather ofTim, Tom, Lindsey, Erin, Abbey and Aimee. Dear brother of Iva ...
New, Ruthie M.
Aug 01, 2008 ... New, Ruthie M. Age 67 years. July 2, 2008. Beloved mother of Abigail Wade(Derri) Person of Chicago, IL, Venita Wade (Robert) Gardner, Arthur(Genover) New, John Allen New and Turand (Sharon) Jackson ofGreenbay, WI. Loving sister of James (Clydale) Wade of Los Angles,CA, Napoleon ...
Mishlove, Benjamin Abraham
Aug 01, 2008 ... Mishlove, Benjamin Abraham Passed away July 31, 2008, at the age of 23. Beloved son ofDenise Denton and Andrew Mishlove. Loving brother of Julia RevaMishlove and Jason Richard Grubb. Dear grandson of Rose and the lateHyman Mishlove, Marianne and the late Clifford Bragman. Fond ...
Miller, Marion C.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Miller, Marion C. Age 59, July 23, 2008. Combined services Sat., Aug. 2, atWisconsin Memorial Park (Chapel of the Chimes), 13235 W. Capitol ...
Meleski, Laura Le
Aug 01, 2008 ... Meleski, Laura Le (Nee Brownell) Age 59, of Waukesha, went home to the Lord July30, 2008. Visitation at ELMBROOK CHURCH CHAPEL (777 S. Barker Rd.,Brookfield) 4:00 PM ...
Mann, Mary M.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Mann, Mary M. Of Oak Creek, found peace on Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at the ageof 64. Preceded in death by her parents Jack and Alice (Nowak) Mann,and niece Melissa Mann. Survived by loving brother John (Diane)Mann, aunt Josephine Nowak and cousin Frank Seiy. Further survivedby ...
Love, Cecilia M.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Love, Cecilia M. July 24, 2008. Age 70 years. Survived by family and friends.Visitation Mon., Aug 4, from 11 AM to ...
Krom, Claire
Aug 01, 2008 ... Krom, Claire Peacefully passed away on July 29, 2008, at the age of 91. Lovinghusband of the late Gertrude (nee Zarne) and the late Fan (neeFabric). Claire was born in Owen, Wisconsin to Rose and Louis Krom,the eldest of five children. Due to a fatal accident to his father,Claire ...
Jackson, Donald M.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Jackson, Donald M. Passed away July 28, 2008, at the age of 80. Beloved father ofDonald S. Jackson, Rhonda K. Jackson, and Michelle Whitmore.Cherished brother of Hattie Thomas, Agnes Brown, Theodus Jackson,Lynda Jackson Conyers, Ronald Jackson, Charles Jackson, and MuhammadSabir ....
Homan, Fred
Aug 01, 2008 ... Homan, Fred Of West Allis. Found Peace July 25, 2008, at the age of 91 years.Loving husband for 66 years to the late Vetial Homan. Loving fatherof Shirley (Nikola) Kostich. Cherished grandpa of Natasha, andAleksandar (Lisa) Kostich. Dearest great-grandpa of Nadija ....
Hanzlik, Helen D.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Hanzlik, Helen D. (Nee Kaminski) Passed away peacefully in her sleep July 29, 2008,at age 84. Preceded by her loving husband Joseph John. Dear motherof Barbara (Gary) Hart and Mary Eaton. Beloved grandmother of Paula,Pamela, Charline, Robert, Lisa, and Thomas, and 6 ...
Eltzsch, Betty A.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Eltzsch, Betty A. (Nee Klaves) Found peace on July 25, 2008, age 78 years. Privateservices were held at Wisconsin Memorial Park, Chapel of the Chimes.Beloved wife of Fred Eltzsch ...
Eimermann, Edward R.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Eimermann, Edward R. Age 85, of Normal, Illinois formerly of Milwaukee, WI. Died July30, 2008, at Heritage Manor, Normal, IL. He was born July 24, 1923,in Milwaukee, WI, to his parents John Eimermann and Freida Gehrmann-Maechtle Eimermann. He married June Engle on June 25, 1943, ...
Ehlers, Carolyn J. "Carrie"
Aug 01, 2008 ... Ehlers, Carolyn J. "Carrie" (Nee Mueller) "Carrie" of Oak Creek. Found Peace on Mon., July28, 2008, at the age of 40 years Beloved ...
Dziengel, Joseph H.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Dziengel, Joseph H. Of Brookfield, July 29, 2008, age 64 years. Dear cousin of MaryAnn O'Brien, Michael, Paul, Peter and Patrick Kuzniewski. Joe isalso survived by Kathy Mesa, Philomena Mesa and Bruce Mesa, and goodfriend Michael. Also other relatives and friends. Visitation ...
Dwyer, Christopher G.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Dwyer, Christopher G. July 29, 2008. Beloved wife Colleen. A celebration of Chris' lifewill be held on Sat., August 9, 2008, 2-6 PM at the funeral homechapel until the time of service ...
Daugherty-Dotson, Nellie G.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Daugherty-Dotson, Nellie G. Passed peacefully Tues., July 29, 2008, at the age of 92. Lovingmother of Jack (Denise) Daugherty. Proud grandmother of MelissaDaugherty and Ian Martin. Adoring great-grandmother of Samantha andViolet Martin. Also survived by other relatives ...
Ceraso, Salvatore "Sam"
Aug 01, 2008 ... Ceraso, Salvatore "Sam" Entered Eternal life on July 29, 2008, at the age of 78. Lovinghusband and best friend of Beatrice "Bea" (nee Szymczak). Cherishedand loving father of Rose Anne Fritchie, Mary Anne Ceraso-Alioto(John) and Elizabeth Anne (Jody). Preceded in death by his ...
Brown, Billy Wayne
Aug 01, 2008 ... Brown, Billy Wayne Went to fly his airplane upside down on Wed., July 30, 2008, atthe age of 62 years. He is survived by his two daughters Jeanne andJackie, 6 grandchildren, two sisters Leola (George) Webster ofMilwaukee and Wanda (Ralph) Sellers of Columbia, South ...
Bortlein Brant, Margot Theresa
Aug 01, 2008 ... Bortlein Brant, Margot Theresa Passed away on July 19, 2008, after a brief illness at her homein San Diego, California. She was born on March 25, 1912, inAschaffenburg, Germany, the eldest child of Rosa Kasarina Orth andEmil Bortlein. She emigrated to the United States from Germany ...
Blazejovsky, Dorothy M.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Blazejovsky, Dorothy M. (Nee Schulte) Born May 31, 1921. Found peace Wed., July 30, 2008,at the age of 87. Preceded in death by parents Elmer and Helen (neeSeibert) Schulte, and brothers Donald, Gerald and Charles Schulte.Beloved wife for 63 years to James P. Blazejovsky. Proud ...
Berg, Michael R.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Berg, Michael R. Of Menomonee Falls, age 30. Beloved son of Raymond and Carol (neeSchwarz) Berg. Loving brother and best friend of Ken (Renee) Berg.Father of Brianna. Also loved by other relatives and friends.Memorial ...
Anderson, Franklin D.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Anderson, Franklin D. July 30, 2008, age 83 years. Please ...
Svitavsky, Eldeen V.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Svitavsky, Eldeen V. Passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2008, in King, WI. She wasborn on February 14, 1928, in Milwaukee, WI, daughter of the lateAlvin and Eleanor (nee Fuchs) Kunde. Deen graduated from La CrosseCollege in 1949. She was an accomplished athlete and coach ....
Shamburek, Carol
Aug 01, 2008 ... Shamburek, Carol (Nee Geniesse) Entered Eternal Life on July 29, 2008, at the ageof 81. Resident of Mequon, former longtime resident of Glendale.Beloved wife and best friend for 60 years of Lloyd W. "Red"Shamburek. Loving mother of Michael (Joy), William and Peter ...
Scheller, Helen J.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Scheller, Helen J. (Nee Hawkey) Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, July 30, 2008,age 86 years. Beloved wife of the late August F. Scheller. Lovingmother of Janice (Richard) Peltzer, Patricia (John) Cybulski, Laurie(Russ) Rick, and Mark. Dear grandmother of Kurt (Dawn) ...
Rohrbach, Pearl
Aug 01, 2008 ... Rohrbach, Pearl Age 95, of Oconomowoc, formerly of Pewaukee, passed away July 29,2008. Pearl was the beloved mother of Ann (James) Duggan ofOconomowoc. Grandmother of Scott (Diana) Kleist of Oconomowoc,Kimberly (Michael) Hausman of Hartland, and Michael (Terri) Dugganof Clinton, ...
Reidhauser, Frank J.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Reidhauser, Frank J. Entered into Eternal Peace on July 24, 2008, age 90 years. Deardad of Aggie (Jerry) Rosenau. Loving grandpa of Christopher (Tracy)and Shelley Rosenau. Loving great-grandpa of Lily and Hana Rosenau.Brother of Edith (Carlos) Parsloe of Sao Paulo, Brazil and ...
Pitrof, Anthony Albert "Tony"
Aug 01, 2008 ... Pitrof, Anthony Albert "Tony" Age 80. Born Easter April 8, 1928. Departed heroically July 29,2008. Married 54 years to Shirley (nee DelaHunt). Dad of Marge(Bryon), Tim, Larry (Elisa), Steve (Mary), Maureen (Mike), Marie(Dan), Joan (Tim) and Ken (Jo Ellen). Grandpa to 22. Brother ...
Mimier, Josephine
Aug 01, 2008 ... Mimier, Josephine (Nee Ziefle) July 29, 2008, age 93. Visitation Saturday 9-10:30AM with Funeral Mass, at 10:30AM, at ST. VINCENT PALLOTTICATHOLIC ...
Luecke, Dorothy M.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Luecke, Dorothy M. (Nee Matchulat) Age 93. Died peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2008.Beloved wife of the late Norman F. Proud mother of Virginia (MichaelBrault) Stocker and Norman A. (Sharon) Luecke. Dear Nanny of Anna,Thea, Christopher, Sarah and Noah. Loving great-Nanny of Ian, ...
Kujawa, Kenneth
Aug 01, 2008 ... Kujawa, Kenneth Of Oak Creek. Found peace Tues., July 29, 2008, age 60. Lovinghusband of Mara (nee Kunzler). Beloved dad of Kurt. Ken will beremembered by other family and friends. Proud Vietnam veteran,serving with the Marine Corps 1/9. Retired Milwaukee County DeputySheriff ....
Knudsen, Carol J.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Knudsen, Carol J. (Nee Belland) Passed away on Monday, July 28, 2008, at the age of76 surrounded by her circle of loving daughters after losing a shortbattle with cancer after her recent diagnosis. Devoted wife for 50wonderful years of the late Richard Knudsen. Loving mother of ...
Ingwersen, Barbara C.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Ingwersen, Barbara C. (Nee Leicht) Of New Berlin, passed away peacefully on Wed., July30, 2008, at the age of 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Ingwer"Chris". Loving mother of the late Barbara (Robert) Maney and Cathy(Michael) Los. Grandmother of Scott and ...
Howard, David Joseph
Aug 01, 2008 ... Howard, David Joseph Of Waukesha, died on Thursday, July 31, 2008, at age 75. Thememorial mass for David will be held on Monday, August 4, 2008, at11:00 AM, at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 2400 Hwy. 59,Waukesha, WI 53188, with Fr. James Loehr ...
Holtz, Evelyn Pauline
Aug 01, 2008 ... Holtz, Evelyn Pauline (Nee Kehe) Of Dunedin, FL. Passed away July 4, 2008, age 89.Beloved wife of Milton W. Holtz. Born in South Milwaukee. AttendedZion Lutheran Church. Graduated from South Milwaukee High School in1937. She and MIlton married in May 1941. They moved to ...
Frayer, Donald L.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Frayer, Donald L. Joined his beloved wife Audrey in Eternal Life on Wednesday, July30, 2008, at the age of 84. Loving father of Michael (AliciaGranica) Frayer and Patricia Cimbalnik. Proud grandfather ofJennifer and Kathryn Cimbalnik. Also survived by nieces, nephews,other ...
Doyle, Sr. Edwarda Doyle, SSSF
Aug 01, 2008 ... Doyle, Sr. Edwarda Doyle, SSSF 79, July 30, 2008. Sister is the beloved sister of ElayneBollier. She is further survived by nieces, nephews and the SchoolSisters of St. Francis Community with whom she shared her life for62 years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, ...
Deeds, Treva M.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Deeds, Treva M. (Nee Tousey) Tuesday, July 29, 2008, age 80 years. Safe in thearms of Jesus, after a long valiant battle with cancer and givingher all for her family and friends. Beloved wife for 61 years ofEdward J. Deeds. Dear mother of Dennis, David (Pamela), Dale (Karen)and ...
Deal, Jimmie M.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Deal, Jimmie M. (Nee Thomson) Passed away Sunday July 27, 2008, at the age of 81years. Loving wife of the late Winfred. Dear mother of Judy(Percell) Green, Linda Fox. Proud grandmother, great-grandmother andgreat-great-grandmother of many. She is survived by her step-daughter ...
STATE FAIR <> Kids keep game show going <> Wild n' Wacky hosts get audience into competition
Aug 01, 2008; ... Can you sing, dance or whistle? Make a hula hoop spin? Stuff asnake in a can or blow up a balloon? Then the Wild n' Wacky Game Show at the State Fair is the placefor you. And you're guaranteed to win a prize. One 3-year-old girl even got a prize for doing nothing in ...
INSIDE TV & RADIO <> Reporter at Rhode Island TV station takes stand against sensationalism
Aug 01, 2008; ... An investigative reporter for the ABC affiliate in Providence,R.I., took a stand this week against sensationalism. He quit. Jim Hummel, the reporter behind the "You Paid for It"investigative segments on WLNE-TV for 13 years, tells The ProvidenceJournal that "there comes a ...
STATE FAIR <I> All 58 amusement rides rated safe by state's inspectors
Aug 01, 2008; ... Lori Kleman waited for her two children Thursday as they twistedand turned around the track of the Himalaya ride at the State Fair.She generally keeps them on rides that don't involve being liftedinto the air. "I figure they're fairly safe on the ones I let them go on," shesaid ....
Milwaukee-area reports indicate weak economy
Aug 01, 2008; ... Two local economic reports released Thursday show the Milwaukee-area economy is struggling. The June report of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association ofCommerce finds that five of 19 indicators of economic activityimproved from year-earlier levels, down from seven of 19 in ...
Lean manufacturing gains disciples in Wisconsin industry <> Interest reflects developing trend
Aug 01, 2008; ... The Wisconsin economy, as it's buffeted by steep commodity costsand a slowdown in North America, has never seen a greater demand forlean-manufacturing techniques, according to a nonprofit agency thatassists state manufacturers. Lean manufacturing typically involves a process of ...
Few apply for flood loans <> SBA fears rules may be misunderstood
Aug 01, 2008; ... More than 4,000 Wisconsin business owners registered for low-interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration after the June flooding, but just 6% have applied for the money, anagency spokesman said Wednesday. The response rate has officials concerned that people ...
Brewer shelving Miller Lite spinoffs <> Beers' sales didn't live up to hopes
Aug 01, 2008; ... MillerCoors LLC is dropping plans for the Miller Lite BrewersCollection, three spinoffs of Miller Lite that tried to emulatecraft beers, the company disclosed Thursday. MillerCoors is suspending its test marketing of the three beersafter they did not perform as well as hoped, ...