The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI) back issues from May 2009:
BANDWAGON INSIDE LOCAL MUSIC
May 01, 2009; ... At 41, married, with two kids, Willy Porter is firmly entrenchedin middle-age dad-dom and looking to cut back on the road work. But that's more of a change of direction than a step back. Porterhas a new album, his seventh, called "How to Rob a Bank" and islooking to spend more time ...
REVIEW Show does go on for 'Paris 36' Film captures pre-war theater struggles
May 01, 2009; ... By DUANE DUDEK Journal Sentinel film critic "Paris 36" is a quaint trifle, re-creating an era and itsatmosphere with nostalgia and affection. This story of a rundown French music hall, and the enthusiasticbut talent-challenged performers trying to keep it alive, ...
AT THE TABLE Top dogs Check out the best of the wurst joints in town
May 01, 2009; ... When you grow up in a German family, sausage is a part of life atthe table. It certainly was for me. Cured sausages and meats could be servedfor Sunday night supper, or for lunch, or even at breakfast.Apparently, my parents were into charcuterie -- or salumi, dependingon which ...
Taking a trip back to the 1860s
May 01, 2009; ... The 15th annual Civil War Encampment at Dousman Stagecoach Inn,put on by the Elmbrook Historical Society, is a lesson in livinghistory. Visitors can get a glimpse of what life was like for those on allfronts of the war, on the battlefield and at home. Battlefield events ...
MOVIES 'Anvil' reveals decades of mettle
May 01, 2009; ... Your heart goes out to the aging Canadian heavy metal rockersportrayed in the documentary "Anvil! The Story of Anvil." They sound as good as ever and seem like good and sincere guys. But they are anachronisms in more ways than one. The band, its 50-year-old members and the ...
Boswell begins with Hamilton
May 01, 2009; ... Wisconsin writer Jane Hamilton will be the first visiting authorto sign copies and discuss her latest book with readers at BoswellBook Co., the Downer Ave. shop that was once part of the now-defunct Harry W. Schwartz Bookshops chain. Hamilton is a book club favorite -- ...
CONCERT UPDATE NEW SHOWS & MUSIC NEWS
May 01, 2009 ... JUST ANNOUNCED Present Music: Spice Wave: 7:30 p.m. June 13, Turner HallBallroom, 1032 N. 4th St. $27, $20, $12 before May 15; $37, $27, $16after May 15, on sale noon Friday at the Pabst and Riverside theaterbox offices, (414) 286-3663 and www.pabsttheater.org. VNV Nation ...
Adventures in savings Feeling thrifty? Great deals (and, in some cases, wine tastings) are in store for you
May 01, 2009; ... Grand-opening plans for Retique, which debuts this month at 190N. Broadway, include makeup tips from 6 to 9 p.m. May 21 and a wine,cheese and chocolate tasting May 22. Doesn't sound like a thrift store, does it? Goodwill Industries is the nonprofit power behind Retique, ...
QUICK HIT
May 01, 2009; ... There is some talk of disinviting President Barack Obama fromspeaking at the University of Notre Dame because of his abortion/stem-cell stance. So, what if some entity said the pope was notwelcome because of his abortion/stem-cell/contraception/gays/ordination of women stands, or because ...
YOUR OPINIONS
May 01, 2009 ... SCOTT WALKER Time to resign If Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker wants to run forgovernor on his sorry record in Milwaukee County, that's hisprerogative. But campaigning is a full time job. Why do we have topay his salary for the job he was already elected to do for the ...
SOO LOCKS Good call There is better use for the federal stimulus money than on a redundant boat lock in the Upper Peninsula.
May 01, 2009; ... The Great Lakes shipping industry may be a bit shaken, but theArmy Corps of Engineers made the right decision to not spend federalstimulus money to build a half billion-dollar boat lock on theeastern edge of Lake Superior in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. As weargued in an editorial last ...
SWINE FLU Let's do what works Government agencies at all levels should work to stop the spread of the disease. But closing the U.S. border with Mexico is simply nonsense.
May 01, 2009; ... It was inevitable that the fast-moving swine flu virus wouldemerge in Wisconsin. Now that it appears it has, health officialsshould try to limit its spread but also try to limit the spread ofanxiety. At least five probable cases of the flu have been found in thestate, which ...
INSIDE TV & RADIO Format change pushes WLWK up ratings list
May 01, 2009; ... WLWK-FM (94.5) -- the radio station formerly known as WKTI --made a surprisingly strong showing in the first-quarter Arbitronratings, tying for third place overall among the key group oflisteners ages 25 to 54. The winter ratings show "Lake FM," as the music-heavy station ...
Swine flu threatens summer film season
May 01, 2009; ... Surgical masks are unlikely to replace 3-D glasses as the must-have accessory at the multiplex this summer, but the swine fluoutbreak couldn't have come at a worse time for the movie industry. The opening of "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" on Friday marks theunofficial start of the ...
Zunft, Helen H.
May 01, 2009 ... Zunft, Helen H. (Nee Strozewski) Wednesday, April 29, 2009, age 94 years. Pleasesee Sunday's ...
Zager, Leonarda E.
May 01, 2009 ... Zager, Leonarda E. Was Born to Eternal Life on Tues., April 28, 2009. Age 90 years.Beloved wife of Frank Zager and the late Clarence F. Schroeder.Loving mother of James (Barbara), Alan (Barbara), Thomas (Marylyn)and John (Kathy) Schroeder. Cherished grandmother of Debra ...
Woods, Andrew J.
May 01, 2009 ... Woods, Andrew J. Age 59 years. April 25, 2009. Survived by loving family andfriends. Combined Services Sat., May 2, 2009. Visitation ...
Wolski, Janet A.
May 01, 2009 ... Wolski, Janet A. (Nee Witkowski) Wednesday, April 29, 2009, age 47 years. Dearwife of Greg. Loving mom of Frank. Dear daughter of Clara ...
Wiita, Theresa F.
May 01, 2009 ... Wiita, Theresa F. (Nee Chiapuzio) 90, of Newburg, passed away Thurs., April 30,2009, joining her late husband, Edwin, and daughter, Yvonne. She issurvived by four children, John (Margery) Wiite of Fredonia, Carol(Tom) Bielke of Oconomowoc, Paula Adams of Newburg, and Judy ...
Wegner, Dorothy M.
May 01, 2009 ... Wegner, Dorothy M. (Nee Warner) Of Milwaukee. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday,April 29, 2009, at the age of 86. Preceded to heaven by her husband,Richard O. and her beloved pets who she loved and cared for, Dusty,Misty, Punky, Tiger, Tuffy, Minnie and Buddy. Survived by ...
Villwock, Cheryl Jean
May 01, 2009 ... Villwock, Cheryl Jean (Nee Kollatz) Of Oak Creek found peace Wed., April 29, 2009, atthe age of 50 years. Beloved wife of 23 years to Ronald Villwock.Loving mother of William Allan, Robert James, Michael Lee and RachelAshley Villwock. Dear sister of Nadine (Michael) O'Kame, ...
Ticcioni, John G.
May 01, 2009 ... Ticcioni, John G. Born to Eternal Life on April 29, 2009, at the age of 90 years.Devoted husband of Aileen (nee Hurley) for over 65 years. Lovingfather of Daniel (Ruth) and Thomas (Audrey). Special "Gramps" ofElizabeth (Craig) Noto, Michael, Joseph, Timothy (Jenny), Sarah,Kristin ...
Thome, Robert J., Sr.
May 01, 2009 ... Thome, Robert J., Sr. Of Thiensville. April 30, 2009. Age 80 years. Preceded in deathby his wives, Marlene (nee Heidel) of 41 years, and Mary Burns of 9years. Loving father of Robert Jr. (Sue) Thome and Mary (MichaelAdy) Thome. Dear grandfather of Amanda and Elizabeth Thome ....
Tausz, Ludwig
May 01, 2009 ... Tausz, Ludwig Found peace April 29, 2009, age 79. Beloved husband of Theresia(nee Bechtler). Brother of Theresia (Manfred). Father of Ludwig(Kathryn) and Angela (Paul). Grandfather of Mandy (Corey), Ali andAndrea. Great-grandfather of Mason, Marissa and Marcos. Uncle ofLillian ...
Siefert, William C. "Bill"
May 01, 2009 ... Siefert, William C. "Bill" Of Wauwatosa. Found peace Tue., Feb. 24, 2009, age 84. Belovedhusband of Nancy (nee Montgomery), for 60 years. Loving father ofTodd (Roger Kocher) Siefert and Laura (John) Adrian. Proud grandpaof Rebecca Siefert, Nicole (Nate Huitt) Adrian and Steven ...
Shumow, Lois
May 01, 2009 ... Shumow, Lois (Nee Barker) April 29, 2009, age 83 years, of Fox Point. Belovedmother of Suzy (John) Tauber, Mark (Lee) Shumow and Amy (Brett)Stone. Loving grandmother of Peter Tauber; Daniel and Laura Shumow;and David Stone. Devoted sister of Dr. Walter (Betty) Barker.Funeral ...
Schaefer, Albert M.
May 01, 2009 ... Schaefer, Albert M. Age 86 years. April 29, 2009. Preceded in death by his wife,Martha (nee Wiebeck) and his son, Steven. Loving companion ofKatherine Munk. Dear father of Mary Mantsch, Ken (Connie) andMichele (Tim) Kirst. Loving grandfather of Travis (Kerry) Mantsch,Michael ...
Rosenberger, Dale M. "Rosie"
May 01, 2009 ... Rosenberger, Dale M. "Rosie" Of Menomonee Falls. April 27, 2009, age 76 years. Beloved husbandof the ...
Rinaldi, Giocondina "Jackie"
May 01, 2009 ... Rinaldi, Giocondina "Jackie" (Nee Cifaldi) Found peace in Eternal Life and rejoined herbeloved husband Carl, Sr. on April 29, 2009, at the age of 79.Loving mother of Anthony Sr. (Mary Ellen), Carl Jr. (Karen) andRichard (Tammy) Rinaldi. Proud and loving Nonna of Dr. Anthony ...
Porter, Violet M.
May 01, 2009 ... Porter, Violet M. Age 83, of Southport, CT and Cuttyhunk Island, MA, died on April26, 2009. Born in Oneonta, NY, on May 30, 1925, to the late Michaeland Marion Monser. She was the salutatorian of her class at OneontaHigh School and graduated in 1947 from Syracuse University ....
Pietrzak, Harry F.
May 01, 2009 ... Pietrzak, Harry F. Was Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, April 29, 2009. Age 89years. Beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Malecki), his sweetheart for66 years. Loving father of Sharon (Jim) Szpiszar, Larry Pietrzak andLinda (Brian) North. Cherished grandfather of Rebecca North ....
Pecora, Peter Joseph
May 01, 2009 ... Pecora, Peter Joseph Peter passed away comfortably surrounded by his loving family onWed., April 29, 2009, age 86. Lovingly survived by his wife of 36years, Jeanette Pecora. Loving father of Peter (Patty), Joseph(Lani), John (Annette), Thomas and Mark (Lisa) Pecora. Dear ...
Misurek, Stella A.
May 01, 2009 ... Misurek, Stella A. (Nee Melewski) Born to Eternal Life on April 29, 2009, age 88.Beloved wife of the late Stanley W. Misurek. Dear mother of Gerald(Cheryl), Kathy, Thomas (Chris), Robert (Anita), Jeanette (Don)Marus, Mary Ann (the late Gerald) Milkowski and Carrie (Rick)Madden ....
Marotte, Raymond A.
May 01, 2009 ... Marotte, Raymond A. Of Wauwatosa, went to Heaven to be with his beloved Ruthe (neeGehl) on April 28, 2009, just before his 89th birthday. Loving anddevoted father of Denise (Rick) Kohl, Martha (Bob Frederickson)Marotte, Paul (Kristen) Marotte and Joan (Dave) Helling. Proudgrandpa ...
Kotze, Virgene Clare
May 01, 2009 ... Kotze, Virgene Clare (Nee Haley) Passed away peacefully at home in Alexandria, VA, onDecember 22, 2008, age 91 years. Cherished wife of William M. Kotze.Devoted mother of William (Colleen) and Joan Marie Kotze. Lovinggrandmother of Steven (Amy) and Caitlin. Sister of Kathleen ...
Kern, Mary E.
May 01, 2009 ... Kern, Mary E. (Nee Gessert) Age 66 years of the Town of Trenton, entered intoeternal peace on Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at Kathy Hospice. Marywas born on October 28, 1942, to Harold and Marie (nee Thoma)Gessert in West Bend. She graduated from West Bend High School,class of ...
Grigaitis, Dorothy L.
May 01, 2009 ... Grigaitis, Dorothy L. (Nee Bandlow) Passed away April 28, 2009, at the age of 66.Beloved wife of Allen for over 25 years. Dear mother of Mark Forkesand the late Jeffery Forkes and the late Jill Forkes. Sister ofBonnie (Wilhelm) Sonnheim an Ruth (Kenneth) Kempen ....
Gradischnig, Frank Charles III "Chuck Gradi"
May 01, 2009 ... Gradischnig, Frank Charles III "Chuck Gradi" Des Moines. Age 70, peacefully passed away Monday, April 26,2009, at Wesley Acres Hospice of lung cancer. The body is beingcremated. A member of St. Ambrose Cathedral and a Junior Warden atthe Capital Masonic Lodge, Chuck was born in ...
Goins, Maude R.
May 01, 2009 ... Goins, Maude R. Age 72 years. April 26, 2009. Funeral Saturday 11AM at GreaterLittle Hill COGIC, 2480 W. Locust St. In state Saturday ...
Genthe, Ruth D.
May 01, 2009 ... Genthe, Ruth D. (Nee Rhodes) April 23, 2009, at the age of 85 years. Preceded indeath by her husband of 62 years Herbert A. Genthe, parents Frankand Ina Rhodes, sisters Freda Thompson and Bonnie McCall, andbrothers Frank Rhodes Jr. and Edward Eugene Rhodes. Loving mother ...
Gabrys, Stanley J.
May 01, 2009 ... Gabrys, Stanley J. Peacefully entered Eternal Life April 29, 2009, at the age of 85years. Beloved husband of the late Alice (nee Kwiatkowski). Dearfather of Christine Wolf, Greg (Connie) and Cindy (Greg) Nowak.Loving grandpa of Peter and Tom Wolf, Derek Gabrys, Annie (Jeff)Serak ...
Frank (Kerslake), Doris R.
May 01, 2009 ... Frank (Kerslake), Doris R. (Nee Patton) Passed away peacefuly on April 29, 2009, at the ageof 88. She is survived by her son, Gary (Mary) Kerslake;grandchildren, Keri (James) Schultz, Teri (Camillo) Giannetti,Jeremy (Jessica) Kerslake, Joshua Kerslake (fiancee Ashley Bosch),and ...
Floyd, Michael J. "Mick"
May 01, 2009 ... Floyd, Michael J. "Mick" Entered into an eternal life on April 30, 2009, at the age of 70,surrounded by his family at home. Resident of Sheboygan Falls, WI,previous resident of Mequon, WI, for several years. Devoted husbandof Judy (nee Birkett) for 48 wonderful years. Beloved ...
Feltes, Gerald J. "Jerry"
May 01, 2009 ... Feltes, Gerald J. "Jerry" Passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at the age of 75 years.Dear husband of Connie (nee Fulweiler). Loving father of Cindy (Tim)Koester and Sandy (Mark) Kolinski. Grandfather of Stephanie, Kevin,Austin ...
Dretzka, Mary Denise
May 01, 2009 ... Dretzka, Mary Denise Passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2009. Survivors includeparents, Roland and Elaine Dretzka; brother David (Phyllis) Dretzka;sisters, Susan Dretzka, Julie (Tim) Myers; and other ...
Dowling, Joseph Patrick
May 01, 2009 ... Dowling, Joseph Patrick Age 81, of Atlanta, GA, died Tuesday, April 28, 2009. BornOctober 14, 1927, in Killiskea, Co. Offaly, Ireland, Mr. Dowling issurvived by his loving wife of nearly 50 years, Mary Elizabeth(Betty); his children, Martin (Christine), Teresa Finley ...
Donley, Lorraine L.
May 01, 2009 ... Donley, Lorraine L. Passed away Saturday, April 25, 2009, age 88. Preceded in deathby her loving husband, Byron. Loving mother of Patrick (Ellen)Donley, Michael (the late Carol) Donley and Colleen (Vernon)Pillsbury. Dear sister of Richard ...
Clark, Virginia
May 01, 2009 ... Clark, Virginia (Nee Drexler) Born November 2, 1930. Virginia took the hand ofGod and entered into Eternal Life, joining her son John, on April29, 2009. She found peace surrounded by her loving family. Born toMartha and Rudolph Drexler. Devoted loving mother of Emory ...
Branca, Stephen J.
May 01, 2009 ... Branca, Stephen J. Born to Eternal Life April 28, 2009, age 62 years. Beloved friendand companion of Beata Major and her sons Mike and Pako. Loving sonof Angelo and the late Rita Branca. Dear brother of Ronald (Diana),Michelle (Michael) Kesselman and Denise Wiegel. Further survived ...
Bossler, Fred R.
May 01, 2009 ... Bossler, Fred R. PORT WASHINGTION, April 29, 2009, age 92 years. Dear husband ofthe late Catherine "Cathie" (nee Johnson). Further survived by 1sister Joan (Peter) Albers of Kewaskum, 1 sister-in-law Betty(Henry) Ellenberger of Brookfield, 2 brothers-in-law Philip Steffenof Port ...
Becker, Joseph P.
May 01, 2009 ... Becker, Joseph P. Passed away April 29, 2009, at the age of 89. Beloved husband ofthe late Clarice Musickant (nee Ellison) and the late Carolyn Becker(nee Starr). Cherished father of Howard Becker, Kenneth (Lori)Becker and the late Randi (Keith ) Glass. Dear step-father ofPhillip ...
Anderson, Alice V.
May 01, 2009 ... Anderson, Alice V. (Nee Brown) Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at the age of 80. SeeFriday's ...
Merchants caught in middle of investors' lawsuits Both sides demanding they get May rent checks
May 01, 2009; ... With their May rent due Friday, tenants at two Milwaukeeneighborhood strip shopping centers face an unusual dilemma. Do they send their checks to their landlord, and face legalaction from the landlord's lender? Or do they agree to the lender'sdemands for the rent, and risk an ...
State harbors, dams to get upgrade Corps of Engineers to spend $41 million on Great Lakes
May 01, 2009; ... The Army Corps of Engineers this week released a $41 million listof navigation projects in the Great Lakes region that will receivestimulus funding this year. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 includes about$3.3 million to dredge harbors in Kewaunee, Manitowoc and ...
Ash borer found beyond Vernon County hamlet Officials will hang traps across the state
May 01, 2009; ... In recent weeks, the emerald ash borer has turned up as far asthree miles from the tiny Mississippi River community of Victory,where the destructive pest was discovered in early April. Inspections in and around Victory in Vernon County haveidentified dead or dying ash trees three ...
FOLLOWING THE MONEY HOW STIMULUS FUNDS ARE BEING SPENT Road project funds stymied Planners delay allocation decision
May 01, 2009; ... The adage that money can't buy happiness appeared to apply toarea transportation planners who found themselves stymied Thursdayby the burden of doling out $38.7 million delivered through thefederal economic recovery plan. The advisory committee to the Southeastern Wisconsin ...
Charges push Manitowoc to loss Enodis acquisition increasing revenue
May 01, 2009; ... The Manitowoc Co. swung to a first-quarter loss after takingcharges of $700 million to write down goodwill in its food servicebusiness. The maker of construction cranes and food service equipmentreported a loss of $656.3 million, or $5.04 a share, compared to netincome of $102.7 ...
Alliant cuts costs as sales fall Utility executives depart; 15 laid off; furloughs scheduled
May 01, 2009; ... Its sales and earnings falling because of the weak economy,Alliant Energy Corp. on Thursday announced layoffs, furloughs andthe suspension of contributions to employees' 401(k) plans in a bidto cut costs. The moves came after the company said sales of electricity forthe Madison ...
EARNINGS OF LOCAL FIRMS
May 01, 2009 ... Fiserv Inc. The drop in net income at the Brookfield-based financialtechnology in the quarter was due to a special gain in last year'sfirst quarter from the sale of a majority stake in Fiserv'sinsurance unit. Before gains or losses, earnings from continuingoperations rose to $102 ...
Having fun scaring up business Haunted house expo helps operators bone up on skills
May 01, 2009; ... Make your own Eyeballs. Corpsifying a Bucky Skull. Creature HandsMake N Take. There are so many sessions to choose from at HAuNTcon that italmost makes your head spin. The show floor at the sixth annual Haunted Attraction NationalTradeshow and Convention opens Friday at the ...
Military work keeps Oshkosh Corp. rolling Truck maker posts loss but is named finalist for contract
May 01, 2009; ... Oshkosh Corp. was named a finalist Thursday in a $1.5 billioncompetition to outfit ground troops in Afghanistan with all-terraintrucks. The company said it was awarded a U.S. Army contract for three ofthe vehicles to be tested at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds. Under thecontract, ...
We Energies gets OK to cut rates Cheaper fuel leads to 2.2% rollback
May 01, 2009; ... We Energies electric rates will be reduced starting Fridaybecause of declining fuel costs, utility spokesman Brian Mantheysaid. The state Public Service Commission on Thursday approved autility proposal to reduce rates by 2.2%, or $67.5 million, for theremainder of the year. That ...
Sailing center to build $2.5 million modern facility Six times more space will allow for longer season
May 01, 2009; ... A new $2.5 million building for the Milwaukee Community SailingCenter will permit the center to begin classes earlier in spring andextend them into the fall, said Peter Rieck, executive director ofthe center. Construction is slated to start in June and be completed by nextspring, ...
JIM STINGL IN MY OPINION Pontiacs had muscle and charm, man
May 01, 2009; ... Yeah, that's me in the Supertramp concert T-shirt, leaning on my1973 Pontiac Grand Prix. I was probably on my way to pick up chicks, who were powerless toresist this car's sleek styling and V-8 power, not to mention the 8-track tape player retro-jammed in the glove ...
SWINE FLU REACTION More schools close on city's south side Immigrant rights march to go on; festival canceled
May 01, 2009; ... The May Day immigration march that has attracted thousands todowntown streets and the lakefront since 2006 will proceed Friday asplanned. But the two-day Cinco de Mayo Springfest scheduled for theweekend has been canceled as a precaution because of concerns aboutthe widening ...