The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI) back issues from November 2008:
TOYING WITH YOUR PET Make playthings yourself, and pup or cat will be just as happy
Nov 01, 2008; ... Stuffed pig squeaky toy for Fido ordered from a national petcatalog: $29.95 plus shipping and handling. Life expectancy for Mr. Piggy after opening: 45 seconds, give ortake a squeak. You can find yourself with empty pockets and a lot of chewed-upstuffing on the rug when you ...
SHOPPORTUNITIES
Nov 01, 2008; ... The state of the economy has a lot of people giving theirshopping another look. If you seek quality at a good price, it makessense to take a look at Another Look, an upscale consignment shop at1916 E. Capitol Drive. It's a you-never-know-what-you'll-find kind of place for ...
ENERGY BAR
Nov 01, 2008 ... To-do list Got a little bit of sugar hangover to deal with today? Here are afew events that could take your mind off the mountains of candy thekids brought home from trick-or-treating. 1 The Milwaukee Public Library's Zablocki location, 3501 W.Oklahoma Ave., will help ...
TESTING; . . .; 1, 2, 3
Nov 01, 2008; ... I-DOG DANCE FROM TIGER ELECTRONICS The claim: "The i-Dog gets up and dances to your tunes. He'strained to obey eight different commands. Multicolored lights flashto the beat of your music." The cost: $42.99 at www.hasbro.com/tiger/idog The verdict: Using an ...
MILWAUKEE COUNTY BUDGET And the gap grows Instead of bickering over small-bore ideas that don't have lasting impact, the County Board and the executive should work together to find agreement on long- term solutions.
Nov 01, 2008; ... Rather than pointing fingers at each other, the Milwaukee CountyBoard and Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker need to worktogether to solve the county's budget woes. As a recent report bythe Public Policy Forum noted, neither branch of county governmenthas done enough to address the ...
GERMANTOWN SCHOOL REFERENDUMS 'Yes' to a new school The issue should be solely whether the district needs a new elementary school. We believe it does for a variety of reasons, and keeping up with growth is key among them.
Nov 01, 2008; ... The only good reason to vote for a school building referendum isif a district actually needs a new school. Based on the numbers, weagree with those who believe that Germantown does need a newelementary school, so we urge "yes" votes on two referendums on theballot Tuesday for Germantown ...
YOUR OPINIONS
Nov 01, 2008 ... PROSECUTORS' PAY Pay DAs enough to keep the good ones Crocker Stephenson's timely Oct. 28 article about our underpaidand underappreciated state prosecutors, who are daily keeping thecrime levees from breaking in our communities, is a sober warning:We are only going to get the ...
Wenzel, Ruth Mary
Nov 01, 2008 ... Wenzel, Ruth Mary (Nee Shanahan) Peacefully born into Eternal Life on October 29,2008, in her 93rd year. Preceded in death by her loving husband of45 years Milton Wenzel, sisters Marge Tromp and Mary Sporer, brotherJoe Shanahan, and grandson Peter Towne. Survived by her beloved ...
von Briesen, Ralph
Nov 01, 2008 ... von Briesen, Ralph Born on January 6, 1915, died on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, atthe age 93. Mr. von Briesen lived his whole life, other than hisyears of education, in the Village of Shorewood, Wisconsin. He was alawyer. He was predeceased by his parents Ernst F. and ...
Triplett, Walter Sr.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Triplett, Walter Sr. Age 80 years. October 24, 2008. Beloved father of Mary Triplett,Walter O. Triplett Jr., Philomena (Charles) Cocroft and Ceceila(John) Zachary. Loving brother of Beverly (Noris) Bradley andRaymond Triplett. Also survived by 8 grandchildren, 26 great ...
Spurr, Gerald Baxter, Ph.D.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Spurr, Gerald Baxter, Ph.D. Of Brookfield. Born June 1, 1928, and Born to Eternal Life onOctober 30, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth SullivanSpurr. Loving father of Michael (Elaine), Karen (Pedro), David(Freda) and Ellen (Glenn) Smiley. Treasured grandpa of Erin, ...
Schutt, Marilyn T.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Schutt, Marilyn T. (Nee Troegel) Passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 30,2008, at age 76. Beloved wife of the late Wenzel, Jr., "Les," for 38years. Loving mom of Alan (Bek), Steve (Lori), and Blayne Arneson,Susie (David), Wieland, Pam (Mike) Gasper, and Jan (Michael) ...
Rusch, Marvin H.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Rusch, Marvin H. October 29, 2008. Age 89 years. Please see Fri., Nov. 1 ...
Hying, Albert H.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Hying, Albert H. Joined his wife Catherine (nee Franecki) on Friday, October 31,2008, at age ...
Holter, Steven J.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Holter, Steven J. 50, of Lindenhurst, IL, formerly of Fox Point, WI passed awayunexpectedly on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at his home. He was bornon October 4, 1958 in Milwaukee, WI to Earl and Gloria (neeSchoenfeldt) Holter. He is survived by his parents, sisters, Kathy(Kraig) ...
Hintz, Eula M.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Hintz, Eula M. (Nee Adams) October 26, 2008, age 80 years. Preceded in death byher loving husband LeRoy and her son Gerald. Beloved mother ofDennis (Patricia), Cheryl (Jeff) LaFontsee, Debra (Peter) Jafuta,Denise (Michael) Perinovic, and Scott. Sister of Marilyn Legg andDonald ...
Ebert, Elmer M.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Ebert, Elmer M. Age 92, of West Allis. Sun., Oct. 26, 2008. Visitation TODAYSaturday 10AM until service at 11:30AM ....
Banda, Alice Marie
Nov 01, 2008 ... Banda, Alice Marie Age 83. Please see yesterday's paper or ...
Williams, Estella "Tiny Baby"
Nov 01, 2008 ... Williams, Estella "Tiny Baby" Passed away on October 29, 2008, at the age of 83. Preceded indeath by her loving mother Maggie Ward, father Ezekiel Moore,brothers Jacob Moore, Esau Moore and Lembrie Moore, sisters MariahScott and Rebecca Moore, and daughter Rosie Marie Williams ....
Williams, Anna
Nov 01, 2008 ... Williams, Anna (Nee Kovach) Found peace October 29, 2008, at the age of 98.Preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth and son, Thomas. Lovingmother-in-law of Clara Williams (nee Sallmann). Beloved grandmotherof 8, great-grandma of 13 and great-great-grandma of 7. Alsosurvived by ...
Steiler, Betty Jane
Nov 01, 2008 ... Steiler, Betty Jane (Nee Julien) Of Menomonee Falls, then Pewaukee, age 84, passedaway peacefully on October 30, 2008. She was preceded in death byher husband Douglas. Loving mother of Arlene (Jay) Preston, Barbara(Tom) Robinson, Laura (Dennis) Marchese and Don (Jolynn) ...
Pieper, Donald F.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Pieper, Donald F. Born to Eternal Life on Thursday, October 30, 2008, at the age of69 years. He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend LynnPetro, daughters Carey Pieper and Stephany Counterman, grandchildrenAmanda (Russell) Taylor, Amber and Alyssa, and ...
Newton, Floyd
Nov 01, 2008 ... Newton, Floyd Born to Eternal Life October 24, 2008, age 74 years. Lovingfather of Lloyd(Dorothea), Allen, Sherita Newton, and ReggieRussell. Dear brother of Freddie (Emma) Newton. Further survived by2 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, a host of family ...
Onarheim, Harriet
Nov 01, 2008 ... Onarheim, Harriet Called home to the Lord and was reunited with her beloved husbandRalph on Wednesday, October ...
Olson, Donna M.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Olson, Donna M. Found Peace and Eternal Life on Oct. 25, 2008, at the age of 76.Mother of Brad Becher, Barb (Dan) Lambie and Pam Becher. Grandma ofCindy Becher. Great-grandma of Jaime ...
Maher, Patrick Jeremiah
Nov 01, 2008 ... Maher, Patrick Jeremiah Born to Eternal Life October 30, 2008, at the age of 92. Lovinghusband of Ruth for 64 years. Proud father of his daughters Kathleen(Gary) Poindexter, Maureen (Dr. Michael) Dailey, Pauline Bohmann andJeannine Maher. Grandfather of Katherine (Scot) Kenyon, ...
Fleischman, Maxine E.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Fleischman, Maxine E. (Nee Raab) Monday, October 27, 2008, age 75 years. Dear wife for48 years of Robert. Loving mother of Michael, Charlotte (Randy)Flemming and Brian. Dear grandmother of Michelle, Vincent, Mellisa,Anthony, Trevor, Leah, Taya and Alana. Great - grandmother of ...
Boyce, Emmett K.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Boyce, Emmett K. Found peace after fighting a hard battle with Parkinson's onFriday, Oct. 31, 2008, age 81 years. Loved husband of Phyllis (neeMork). Loving father of the late Gary, Shary (Dave Dove) Zahn, Kim(John) Guyton, Scott (Jenny), Kent (Stacy), Paula (LeRoy ...
Ex-Mile promoter weighs in Unnamed group could take over tomorrow, he says
Nov 01, 2008; ... A former racing promoter concerned about the future of motorsports at the Milwaukee Mile says he knows of a local group "whocould move in tomorrow and run the place." Dominic Giuffre, who with his brother Frank promoted races at thetrack from October 1983 through the 1991 season, ...
Earnings slip for Alliant Utility holding company's shares fall nearly 10%
Nov 01, 2008; ... Shares of Alliant Energy Corp. fell nearly 10% Friday after thecompany reported earnings that were slightly below analystprojections and warned that the slowing economy will result in lowerelectricity sales in 2009. The Madison utility holding company said costs associated ...
BadgerCare plan expansion backed Coverage could go to adults without children
Nov 01, 2008; ... Wisconsin won federal approval this week to expand the BadgerCarePlus program to include basic health care coverage for tens ofthousands of uninsured adults. The state now must come up with the money -- and that will not beeasy given the bleak outlook for the state ...
Credit union gets 18 months to divest car dealership Auto trade group says that's too much time
Nov 01, 2008; ... Educators Credit Union has 18 months to divest its auto salesbusiness under an agreement reached between the credit union and astate regulator. But a car dealers' trade group says that's not fast enough. The Wisconsin Automobile & Truck Dealers Association said it mayfight ...
MG&E adds; to supply of wind-produced electricity
Nov 01, 2008; ... Madison Gas & Electric Co. has expanded its supply of wind powerwith the purchase of energy from a wind farm that opened this weekin northwest Iowa. The Madison utility, a subsidiary of MGE Energy Inc., has nowsurpassed a goal announced several years ago to increase its supplyof ...
Oshkosh wins truck contract Company will build 6,000 armored vehicles for military
Nov 01, 2008; ... Oshkosh Corp. has received a $1.2 billion contract to buildroughly 6,000 more U.S. military trucks used heavily in Iraq. The vehicles are new versions of trucks that Oshkosh has builtfor years. One version, known as the Heavy Expanded MobilityTactical Truck, or HEMTT, now comes ...
Oconomowoc condo project plods along Developer, original contractor at odds over who is to blame
Nov 01, 2008; ... A high-end condominium development in Oconomowoc is far behindschedule because of problems with the project's general contractorand the housing market's steep decline, according to the developer. Icon Development Corp. of Franklin originally planned to build 36units at the Vespera ...
UW GAME DAY FIVE THINGS TO WATCH
Nov 01, 2008 ... Slow Ringer: With respect to quarterback Brian Hoyer, MichiganState's offense goes as far as the legs of tailback Javon Ringer cancarry it. So far, that is to within on one game of first place inthe Big Ten. Ringer leads Bowl Championship Subdivision players inrushing yards (1,373), ...
Counsell's option declined Brewers mulling Torres, Cameron
Nov 01, 2008; ... The Milwaukee Brewers made their first significant rosterdecision Friday when they declined the 2009 option on the contractof veteran infielder Craig Counsell. The club option on Counsell's contract was for $3.4 million, witha $400,000 buyout. Neither general manager Doug Melvin ...
CORRECTION
Nov 01, 2008 ... An article Friday about the 2009 Milwaukee city budgetincorrectly stated that Ald. Joe Dudzik supported a move to reversemost of Mayor Tom Barrett's deepest budget cuts and Ald. Nik Kovacopposed it. Dudzik voted against the ...
NFL FOCUS THIS WEEK IN THE NFL
Nov 01, 2008; ... WHO'S HOT Nose tackle Shaun Rogers' desire was often questioned when he waswith the Detroit Lions. But that hasn't been the case since helanded with the Cleveland Browns this year. The 6-4, 350-poundRogers might have had the best performance of his career Sundayagainst the ...
NFL FOCUS POWER RANKINGS
Nov 01, 2008; ... Last week 1. Tennessee Titans (7-0) 1 Standing at mirror flexing muscles 2. New York Giants (6-1) 2 Plaxico vowing he'll only hug officials 3. Carolina Panthers (6-2) 6 5-0 when eating breakfast at home 4. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2) ...
GREG A. BEDARD Broncos break secret ground Rookie ready for pro debut
Nov 01, 2008; ... Ever heard of Ryan Torain? If not, you must not be either a fantasy geek or up on yourDenver Broncos news. He's only supposed to save their season. The running back just might be the most heralded rookie midseasonaddition in the history of the National Football ...
AIBA YOUTH WORLD BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS Arias settles for bronze after loss
Nov 01, 2008; ... Boxer Luis Arias of Milwaukee returned to his corner after eachround of his semifinal bout at the AIBA Youth World Championshipsconvinced he had landed enough solid punches to score points Friday. When it was over, however, he was a 7-1 loser to Enrico Koellingof Germany in ...
PREPS PLUS WIAA STATE CROSS COUNTRY PREVIEW Time for another shot Whitefish Bay out to claim title for good
Nov 01, 2008; ... For 10 minutes, they were on top of the world. A big, portable scoreboard was set up at the finish line of the2007 WIAA state cross country meet. And shortly after the end of theDivision 1 girls race, that scoreboard listed Whitefish Bay as theteam champion. "Whoever was ...
PREPS PLUS STATE CROSS COUNTRY FACTS
Nov 01, 2008; ... WHAT: The state boys and girls cross country meet. This is the96th running of the boys meet and the 36th annual girls meet. WHERE: The Ridges Golf Course, Wisconsin Rapids. TICKETS: $6. ON THE WEB: Visit http://www.wiaawi.org and choose Cross Countryfrom the Sports ...
PREPS PLUS PREP FOOTBALL THIS WEEK
Nov 01, 2008; ... GAME OF THE WEEK Racine Horlick (9-1) vs. Racine Park (9-1) When: 1 p.m. today at Hammes Field. Recent history: Horlick defeated Park, 35-28, earlier this seasonbut both teams finished tied for first in the Southeast Conferencewith one loss. Key statistics: ...
Keeping ladder crews of 5 backed Committee rejects Barrett's proposal
Nov 01, 2008; ... Acting on one of the most controversial items in the 2009 citybudget, a Milwaukee Common Council committee called Friday forkeeping five-member crews on nine Fire Department ladder truckcompanies. The council's Finance & Personnel Committee voted 3-2 torecommend rejecting Mayor ...
Teen needs bone marrow transplant
Nov 01, 2008; ... David Sczesny's frightening twist of fate is one that causes hismother to smile with pride and cry with sorrow. The 16-year-old junior at Whitnall High School learned he has alife-threatening bone marrow cancer largely because he volunteeredin June to donate blood at one of his ...
Impact of a sales tax; boost argued
Nov 01, 2008; ... Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker on Thursday warned votersnot to believe they would actually get property tax relief if aproposed 1% increase in the county sales tax is approved. "The facts show just the opposite" would happen, Walker said at acourthouse news ...
Police search of suspect's cell phone photos legal, court says
Nov 01, 2008; ... Jermichael Carroll has made some mistakes in his life, courtrecords show -- so many, it appears, that it's a little difficult toimagine where to begin. But a decision released Tuesday by the 1st District state Courtof Appeals, in which the court reversed a lower court ruling and ...
Foreclosure delay denied Barrett urges 90-day moratorium; judge says it's not in court's power
Nov 01, 2008; ... Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has asked the county's chief judge toissue a 60-day moratorium on foreclosure proceedings in the city,something the judge later said was beyond the court's power. "Currently in the City of Milwaukee, there are more than 1,600bank-owned foreclosures, and ...
ELECTION 2008 Voters will decide sick days issue Barrett says it would cost Milwaukee jobs
Nov 01, 2008; ... Tuesday, Milwaukee voters will be asked to decide whether thecity should require employers to provide paid sick days toemployees. The binding referendum is supported by a coalition of union andcommunity groups that says no worker should have to choose betweenbeing sick, or caring ...
Financial pinch creeps into church Some reporting slight donation declines
Nov 01, 2008; ... With an economic crisis rocking Wall St. and Main St., churchesare nervously watching collection plates to see if the financialpain flooding the nation is flowing their way. The concern comes as churches head into the holiday season andthe end of the year, times when many donors ...
LAUREL WALKER N MY OPINION Literacy finds its voice in new book
Nov 01, 2008; ... When literacy students and their tutors get together in Waukeshafor a celebration of their successes later this month, as hundredsdo at the annual gathering, they'll have something extra to cheerabout. For the first time, the Literacy Council of Greater Waukesha willbe showing ...
Dairy plant to pay fine in massive whey spill Discharge killed 300 fish in Milwaukee River
Nov 01, 2008; ... An estimated 30,000 gallons of whey from a dairy processing plantwas the source of a rare fish kill on the Milwaukee River and one ofits tributaries in Sheboygan County in the summer of 2007, officialsreported this week. MSC, formerly known as Milk Specialty Co., has agreed to ...
TAKE TWO
Nov 01, 2008; ... UP Aaron Rodgers: The first-year starter signed a contract extension with the GreenBay Packers through the 2014 season. Down on the gridiron they callthis a quarterback keeper. Peter Buckley: The British super featherweight won his 300th and final fight tosnap ...
October; has history of spooking investors Crashes, swings of 2008 mimicked fall of '29, '87
Nov 01, 2008; ... Economically speaking, the best thing to be said about October2008 may be this: It's over. Through the years, October has seen some of the most punishingswings in the stock market, including the crashes of 1929 and 1987.And it did not disappoint historians this year. It began ...
WASTED IN WISCONSIN SOBERING REMINDERS: DANIEL CHRIST Rider was careful; driver was drunk Deaths merit public outcry, father says
Nov 01, 2008; ... Daniel Christ's friends with the BMW motorcycle club back homecalled him "Mr. Safety" for his insistence on helmets and keepingeveryone safe. "If you saw him riding, he always had full protective gear," saidhis father, David. It was not enough. A drunken driver ...
ELECTION 2008 Early voting looks likely to set record in state At least 14,000 file ballots in Milwaukee
Nov 01, 2008; ... With Tuesday's historic election fast approaching, lines movedslowly Friday as residents throughout the region joined what isexpected to be a record-breaking wave of early voters. In Milwaukee alone, 14,000 to 15,000 people had voted by absenteeballot in person as of midday Friday, ...
ELECTION 2008 Obama is top choice of Milwaukee voters
Nov 01, 2008; ... As Tuesday's presidential election approaches, Democratic stateRep. Fred Kessler is thinking long and hard about a book called "TheBig Sort: Why the Clustering of Like-Minded America Is Tearing UsApart." The book, written by Bill Bishop, argues that communities acrossAmerica are ...
GREAT LAKES, GREAT PERIL THE NEXT BIG THREAT The carp blocker that isn't Governors ask why electric barrier hasn't been switched on
Nov 01, 2008; ... The Great Lakes governors want answers from the U.S. Army Corpsof Engineers and the Coast Guard as to why they have not switched onthe new $9 million electric fish barrier designed to keep thedreaded Asian carp from invading the lakes. The barrier was finished more than two years ...
CHEMICAL FALLOUT; WATCHDOG REPORT UPDATE BPA substitutes sought Pressure mounts on FDA, industry as voices rise for alternatives
Nov 01, 2008; ... Washington -- With public pressure mounting and the Food and DrugAdministration reconsidering the safety of bisphenol A,manufacturers said Friday that they would intensify their efforts tofind a substitute for the controversial plastic baby bottleingredient. While chemical-makers ...
REGIONAL NEWS WATCH
Nov 01, 2008 ... MILWAUKEE COUNTY Teens arrested outside Water St. club Police arrested six teenagers, including a 13-year-old armed witha pistol, who police say were conspiring to rob patrons outside adowntown nightclub early Friday. Milwaukee police Sgt. Mark Stanmeyer said a security ...
Mid-Moraine participants may take judge to court
Nov 01, 2008; ... The 14 municipalities of the Mid-Moraine Municipal Court may betaking their judge, John Trandahl, to court to force him to collectfees they want to charge for serving warrants. The court's Administrative Committee met in closed sessionThursday and authorized its attorney, John St ....
BUCKS NOTES Ridnour rests balky back Guard hopes to be better tonight
Nov 01, 2008; ... St. Francis -- Luke Ridnour battled painful back spasms butwilled himself to play in the Milwaukee Bucks' first two games. The 6-foot-2 point guard sat out practice on Friday, hoping thetime off will help his ailing back and he will feel better for theBucks' home opener tonight ...
WISCONSIN MEN'S BASKETBALL Department of education Hughes mentoring freshman Taylor
Nov 01, 2008; ... Madison -- Trevon Hughes is playing big brother. Since the start of basketball practice, the University ofWisconsin's junior point guard has been mentoring Jordan Taylor, afreshman guard from Minneapolis. The two are matched together in theweight room. They defend each other in ...