Take it easy.
Saturday, July 9, 2016
Friday, July 8, 2016
Four for Fridays!
I am so sorry that I am posting this kind of late today. Yes I almost forgot about Four for Fridays today. Here are the questions.
1) Did you survive the 4th of July?
2) How are you with the hot and humid weather?
3) Do you have any kind of a hobby?
4) What kind of hobby do you have?
I hope everyone has a great weekend!
1) Did you survive the 4th of July?
2) How are you with the hot and humid weather?
3) Do you have any kind of a hobby?
4) What kind of hobby do you have?
I hope everyone has a great weekend!
Thursday, July 7, 2016
"'I didn’t do anything!' Racine youth baseball coach arrested for allegedly groping kids at Disney resort"
From Fox6Now:
"ORLANDO -- Under arrest at the happiest place on earth. A Racine youth baseball coach is facing charges of groping children at a Disney World park. His team from Racine is competing at a baseball tournament in Orlando. Tonight, their coach is in a jail cell.
"26-year-old Nicholas Groth, who's from Oak Creek, is accused of groping at least three children in a pool at Disney's Pop Century Resort.
"Authorities say Groth was staying at the resort when several kids say he swam up to them in the pool and 'grabbed their butts.'
"When one of the children's father confronted the stranger, authorities say Groth said, 'Please, I didn't do anything. I'm a U14 Wisconsin baseball coach!'
"With the help of Disney, authorities say they noticed only one Wisconsin team, from Racine, was taking part in Disney's International Salute to Baseball. That team's coach fit the suspect's description.
"When Groth was stopped at his hotel on Wednesday, and questioned by a detective, officials say 'Groth appeared to be in a mental struggle.'
"After indirect and slow responses to questions, the detective said, 'his responses disturbed me.'
"Groth doesn't just work with kids during the summer. Online records show during the school year, he works as a second grade teacher at Willow Glen Primary School in St. Francis.
"By email, FOX6 News was able to reach out to another coach who is with the team in Florida -- he asked, 'Is this a joke?'
"The coach says Thursday was a day off from baseball, and she was with family at Hollywood Studios unaware of the arrest.
"By evening, the coach wrote, 'Parents already know and we are meeting shortly. Right now, I have to take care of my team and my family.'
"Deputies say Groth's responses disturbed them so much they asked if he was on any medication or had mental illness. His response was that he'd been hit in the head with baseballs three times this year.
"Groth is now being held without bond, facing five charges of lewd and lascivious molestation with most of the victims under the age of 12."
Read more: http://fox6now.com/2016/07/07/racine-youth-baseball-coach-arrested-for-groping-children-at-disney-resort/
Shit, shit, shit.
"ORLANDO -- Under arrest at the happiest place on earth. A Racine youth baseball coach is facing charges of groping children at a Disney World park. His team from Racine is competing at a baseball tournament in Orlando. Tonight, their coach is in a jail cell.
"26-year-old Nicholas Groth, who's from Oak Creek, is accused of groping at least three children in a pool at Disney's Pop Century Resort.
"Authorities say Groth was staying at the resort when several kids say he swam up to them in the pool and 'grabbed their butts.'
"When one of the children's father confronted the stranger, authorities say Groth said, 'Please, I didn't do anything. I'm a U14 Wisconsin baseball coach!'
"With the help of Disney, authorities say they noticed only one Wisconsin team, from Racine, was taking part in Disney's International Salute to Baseball. That team's coach fit the suspect's description.
"When Groth was stopped at his hotel on Wednesday, and questioned by a detective, officials say 'Groth appeared to be in a mental struggle.'
"After indirect and slow responses to questions, the detective said, 'his responses disturbed me.'
"Groth doesn't just work with kids during the summer. Online records show during the school year, he works as a second grade teacher at Willow Glen Primary School in St. Francis.
"The coach says Thursday was a day off from baseball, and she was with family at Hollywood Studios unaware of the arrest.
"By evening, the coach wrote, 'Parents already know and we are meeting shortly. Right now, I have to take care of my team and my family.'
"Deputies say Groth's responses disturbed them so much they asked if he was on any medication or had mental illness. His response was that he'd been hit in the head with baseballs three times this year.
"Groth is now being held without bond, facing five charges of lewd and lascivious molestation with most of the victims under the age of 12."
Read more: http://fox6now.com/2016/07/07/racine-youth-baseball-coach-arrested-for-groping-children-at-disney-resort/
Shit, shit, shit.
"Police: Naked Man Flees on 5th of July"
From Racine County Eye:
By Heather Asiyanbi in Police and fire · July 7, 2016 · No comments
"Racine police say a man lying naked in his driveway on Tuesday attempted to flee police but was then taken into custody for lewd and lascivious behavior.
"Rodolfo
Barrera, 41, of Racine, was charged Wednesday in Racine County Circuit
Court with one misdemeanor count each of lewd and lascivious behavior,
disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. If convicted of all charges, he
faces up to almost two years in prison and/or up to $21,000 in fines.
"According to the criminal complaint, police were called around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday to a home in the 5200 block of Marlboro Drive for a report of a drunk man shouting at neighbors. When officers arrived, they found Barrera lying naked on the sidewalk save for a pair of socks. When they asked if he was okay, he shouted, 'I’m gonna (expletive) you up!'
"Police say when they attempted to take him into custody, Barrera 'ripped' away from them and fled to the backyard of a nearby home. When officers gave chase, neighbors told them Barrera was running west on Marlboro. One squad was positioned to block Barrera’s flight path, and when he saw it, he turned around toward pursuing officers.
"When Barrera realized he was cornered, he dropped to the ground but continued to resist arrest, the complaint reads.
"Barrera was assigned a $500 signature bond during his initial appearance Wednesday and ordered to not possess or consume alcohol. He must also submit to random urine tests as well as tests after court appearances. Barrera was still in Racine County Jail as of Wednesday night and will next be in court August 4 for his pre-trial conference."
Read more: http://racinecountyeye.com/police-naked-man-flees-5th-july/
In all my years of boozing, not once did I want to take my clothes off in public. However, this may become a Fourth Fest tradition. A few years back, my buddy was listening to the police scanner on the 4th of July. A woman called in to report that there was a naked man pounding on her front door.
By Heather Asiyanbi in Police and fire · July 7, 2016 · No comments
"Racine police say a man lying naked in his driveway on Tuesday attempted to flee police but was then taken into custody for lewd and lascivious behavior.
"According to the criminal complaint, police were called around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday to a home in the 5200 block of Marlboro Drive for a report of a drunk man shouting at neighbors. When officers arrived, they found Barrera lying naked on the sidewalk save for a pair of socks. When they asked if he was okay, he shouted, 'I’m gonna (expletive) you up!'
"Police say when they attempted to take him into custody, Barrera 'ripped' away from them and fled to the backyard of a nearby home. When officers gave chase, neighbors told them Barrera was running west on Marlboro. One squad was positioned to block Barrera’s flight path, and when he saw it, he turned around toward pursuing officers.
"When Barrera realized he was cornered, he dropped to the ground but continued to resist arrest, the complaint reads.
"Barrera was assigned a $500 signature bond during his initial appearance Wednesday and ordered to not possess or consume alcohol. He must also submit to random urine tests as well as tests after court appearances. Barrera was still in Racine County Jail as of Wednesday night and will next be in court August 4 for his pre-trial conference."
Read more: http://racinecountyeye.com/police-naked-man-flees-5th-july/
In all my years of boozing, not once did I want to take my clothes off in public. However, this may become a Fourth Fest tradition. A few years back, my buddy was listening to the police scanner on the 4th of July. A woman called in to report that there was a naked man pounding on her front door.
"Wahlen may soon be out as Mount Pleasant administrator"
From The Journal Times.com:
MARK SCHAAF mark.schaaf@journaltimes.com 1
"MOUNT PLEASANT — Kurt Wahlen appears to be on his way out as Mount Pleasant village administrator.
"The Village Board has called a special meeting Monday to discuss a separation agreement with Wahlen, whom the new board majority has generally opposed.
"The closed-session meeting has been set for 7:30 a.m. at Village Hall, 8811 Campus Drive. Board members then may reconvene in open session to vote on matters discussed in closed session.
"Wahlen expects Monday will be his last day on the job.
"'Elections have consequences,' Wahlen said when reached by phone Thursday. 'That's what I'm facing here.'
"Power on the factional Mount Pleasant Village Board shifted after the April 5 election, with the new majority often at odds with the current administration. The most high-profile example is a controversial Highway V water and sewer project, which Wahlen helped bring to passage before the election.
"Questions over Wahlen's job status were first raised June 3, when the board met for 90 minutes in closed session about his contract, which had expired three weeks earlier.
"Talks about extending the contract never materialized, Wahlen said.
"In another meeting, a fired employee took to a public forum to make a variety of claims about 'questionable practices' under Wahlen, who denies the claims.
"It's been part of a turbulent period for the board after two incumbents were unseated in April, in a race driven by their support for the Highway V project. In recent weeks, the board has clashed over closed-session meetings, special assessments for water mains and grant funding for Pike River work.
"Wahlen, the former Racine police chief, began his tenure as Mount Pleasant village administrator in 2013.
"'It's time for the village to move on, and if it means getting me out of the way, so be it,' Wahlen said.
"Village Board members and Village President Jerry Garski could not be reached for comment Thursday. The village canceled its regularly-scheduled Monday night meeting."
Read more: http://journaltimes.com/news/local/wahlen-could-be-out-as-mount-pleasant-administrator/article_10684310-7c51-5ed9-93ca-54acea96ee53.html
Related: https://kurtwahlenexposed.wordpress.com/
MARK SCHAAF mark.schaaf@journaltimes.com 1
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| Kurt Wahlen |
"The Village Board has called a special meeting Monday to discuss a separation agreement with Wahlen, whom the new board majority has generally opposed.
"The closed-session meeting has been set for 7:30 a.m. at Village Hall, 8811 Campus Drive. Board members then may reconvene in open session to vote on matters discussed in closed session.
"Wahlen expects Monday will be his last day on the job.
"'Elections have consequences,' Wahlen said when reached by phone Thursday. 'That's what I'm facing here.'
"Power on the factional Mount Pleasant Village Board shifted after the April 5 election, with the new majority often at odds with the current administration. The most high-profile example is a controversial Highway V water and sewer project, which Wahlen helped bring to passage before the election.
"Questions over Wahlen's job status were first raised June 3, when the board met for 90 minutes in closed session about his contract, which had expired three weeks earlier.
"Talks about extending the contract never materialized, Wahlen said.
"In another meeting, a fired employee took to a public forum to make a variety of claims about 'questionable practices' under Wahlen, who denies the claims.
"It's been part of a turbulent period for the board after two incumbents were unseated in April, in a race driven by their support for the Highway V project. In recent weeks, the board has clashed over closed-session meetings, special assessments for water mains and grant funding for Pike River work.
"Wahlen, the former Racine police chief, began his tenure as Mount Pleasant village administrator in 2013.
"'It's time for the village to move on, and if it means getting me out of the way, so be it,' Wahlen said.
"Village Board members and Village President Jerry Garski could not be reached for comment Thursday. The village canceled its regularly-scheduled Monday night meeting."
Read more: http://journaltimes.com/news/local/wahlen-could-be-out-as-mount-pleasant-administrator/article_10684310-7c51-5ed9-93ca-54acea96ee53.html
Related: https://kurtwahlenexposed.wordpress.com/
Birds!
This week I am going to share some of our bird pictures with you. This past weekend we really didn't go anyplace because of the holiday weekend. Here are some pictures to share.
This is a picture of a American Coot this picture was taken at Horicon Marsh Wildlife Refuge on Hwy 49 in Lomira Wi.
This is a picture of a Field Sparrow the picture was taken at Bender Park in Oak Creek Wi.
This is a picture of a Great Egret the picture was taken at Horicon Marsh Wildlife Refuge in Lomira Wi.
This is a picture of a Savannah Sparrow the picture was taken at Bender Park in Oak Creek Wi.
This is a picture of a Barn Swallow the picture was taken at Meyers Park in Racine Wi.
I hope everyone enjoys the pictures.
I hope everyone enjoys the pictures.
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
"Eight cats pulled from police seizure"
From The Journal Times.com:
"The house, located at 1608 Deane, had a sign posted from the City of Racine Health Department that read: 'This unit can not be used for human habitation, occupancy or use.'
"Of the eight cats, three were kittens and five were adults, Speed said. The cats are currently in the custody of the Wisconsin Humane Society.
"'We have the cats in our (Racine County) facility and are taking care of them,' Speed said.
"The owner of the house appeared to have taped a note on the door before the police seizure. The note read, 'Health Department will be here 7-6-16 approx. noon for inspection plus animal removal. No one is in the house until then. Thanks, Owner.'
"Attempts to reach police and Health Department officials Wednesday for elaboration were unsuccessful."
Read more: http://journaltimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/eight-cats-pulled-from-police-seizure/article_5d4691c8-b2af-5cd4-aa7a-225f59632cfd.html
Hooray. Better they raid cat houses rather than pot houses.
"RACINE — Eight cats were removed from
a home in the 1600 block of Deane Boulevard during a police
seizure Wednesday afternoon, according to Angela Speed, vice president
of communication for the Wisconsin Humane Society.
"The house, located at 1608 Deane, had a sign posted from the City of Racine Health Department that read: 'This unit can not be used for human habitation, occupancy or use.'
"Of the eight cats, three were kittens and five were adults, Speed said. The cats are currently in the custody of the Wisconsin Humane Society.
"'We have the cats in our (Racine County) facility and are taking care of them,' Speed said.
"The owner of the house appeared to have taped a note on the door before the police seizure. The note read, 'Health Department will be here 7-6-16 approx. noon for inspection plus animal removal. No one is in the house until then. Thanks, Owner.'
"Attempts to reach police and Health Department officials Wednesday for elaboration were unsuccessful."
Read more: http://journaltimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/eight-cats-pulled-from-police-seizure/article_5d4691c8-b2af-5cd4-aa7a-225f59632cfd.html
Hooray. Better they raid cat houses rather than pot houses.
Dear Madame Zoltar
Don't get me wrong. In the winter we have storms with the s-word. It's worse. Much worse. Somewhere there must be a "Mayberry, RFD" where the weather is pretty darn good most of the time. That's where I want to be.
Señor Zanza accompanied Junior to both the parade and the fireworks. You couldn't get me to go to the fireworks no how. People are packed like sardines. I don't like the crowds. Thank God for Señor Zanza. He's a saint.
After the parade, "my boys" returned, along with a few girls about Junior's age. Guess who had promised them free food and free readings from his psychic mother? I told the girls to help themselves to the food, but it was a holiday and I wasn't going to work on a holiday, especially for free. Some of the girls hung around and ate a brat or two, talking with Junior and Señor Zanza. Apparently, I was the wicked witch of the west for not doing free readings. I explained to Junior later that doing readings is not a parlor trick. I also told him to try to meditate a little bit to see if he's inherited any of his parents' powers. Fat chance. He can't sit still long enough to tie his shoe, let alone contact his inner self (which, like his outer self, is probably hungry all of the time).
"Mayor dedicates bubbler, memorial plaque" Thank you, Mr. Mayor Dickert for the bubbler. It's not really a bubbler, but a drinking fountain, but who's counting? We have the promise of more "bubblers" springing up around town. I can hardly wait. Maybe we'll become known as Bubblertown. For once, this is a positive check mark in Mr. Mayor's career. "Let them drink bubblers." "A chicken in every pot and a bubbler in every home." "Bubbler blabber banter."
Mr. OrbsCorbs begged me to plug his OrbsCorbs, Of Course, for president campaign. Consider it plugged, Mr. OrbsCorbs.
As for the apparent Republican and Democratic nominees, gag me with a spoon. "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." There ya go. All this infighting amongst ourselves kept us from seeing true national developments. I can't stand either nominee apparent. I'm voting for Mr. OrbsCorbs.
Like the shortened workweek, my blog is truncated today. My love for my readers, however, is endless. You are my family. Together we share the ups and downs of this crazy world. I love you. all of you.
"Who Stole The Keeshka?" Ask madamezoltar@jtirregulars.com
I haven't maintained my connections concerning various events around town, but this is prime party time for Racine. There's always something going on. Get out and enjoy some of it. There's bound to be something you like to do.
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
* For Mature Audiences Only *
A rare, split-beaveer shot of Charlie. He'll kill me for posting this.
"Counterfeit Cash Turns Taco Bell Run Sour, Police Say"
From Racine County Eye:
By Denise Lockwood in Police and fire · July 5, 2016 · No comments
"An Illinois woman was charged with drunk driving and forgery after she tried to buy $49 in food from a Taco Bell with a counterfeit $50 bill.
"Joy Taborn, 42, of Joliet, IL, was charged by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office with uttering a forgery. If convicted of the charge, Taborn faces up to six years in prison and/or fined up to $10,000.
"According to the criminal complaint, an employee at the restaurant called the police when Taborn tried to buy $49 in food from Taco Bell, 5620 Washington Ave. Taborn left before she could get her food. When police stopped Taborn in her car leaving the restaurant, the officer found that Taborn had another $50 bill that had the same serial number as the one used to pay Taco Bell.
"During the investigation, the detective learned that only the $50 used to buy the food was counterfeit and the other one was not. Taborn told the police she buys items in Joliet from Target and Walmart, and sells them in Racine. She received the counterfeit bill from someone she sold clothing to, but she couldn’t describe the man she sold them to.
"The officer told Taborn that her story didn’t make sense. She was also cited for drunken driving because her blood-alcohol content was .12, just over the legal limit of .08.
"A cash bond was set for $500. Taborn is expected to have a preliminary hearing at 8:30 a.m. July 13."
Read more: http://racinecountyeye.com/counterfeit-cash-turns-taco-bell-run-sour-police-say/
Yay! That's "my" Taco Bell. I eat there way too often for my budget.
When I ran the muffler shop in Chicago, I took in 5 counterfeit twenties and didn't even know it. At the end of the day, I wrote a personal check and cashed it. Later, I went to a liquor store to buy my booze. The guy behind the counter there didn't even look at the twenty I gave him. He said, "Someone played a joke on you. This isn't real." At first I worried about the other twenties I took from the till, but they were OK. The bank caught the other 4 twenties. I asked the guy at the liquor store how he could tell it was fake without even looking at it. He said, "The feel. It didn't feel like real money." I still couldn't tell the difference.
I wanted to keep the counterfeit twenty, but the Secret Service made me turn it in. At the end of my telephone conversation with a Secret Service agent, he asked for a quote on exhaust work for a Corvette. I thought, "A Corvette? We pay these guys too much."
By Denise Lockwood in Police and fire · July 5, 2016 · No comments
"Joy Taborn, 42, of Joliet, IL, was charged by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office with uttering a forgery. If convicted of the charge, Taborn faces up to six years in prison and/or fined up to $10,000.
"According to the criminal complaint, an employee at the restaurant called the police when Taborn tried to buy $49 in food from Taco Bell, 5620 Washington Ave. Taborn left before she could get her food. When police stopped Taborn in her car leaving the restaurant, the officer found that Taborn had another $50 bill that had the same serial number as the one used to pay Taco Bell.
"During the investigation, the detective learned that only the $50 used to buy the food was counterfeit and the other one was not. Taborn told the police she buys items in Joliet from Target and Walmart, and sells them in Racine. She received the counterfeit bill from someone she sold clothing to, but she couldn’t describe the man she sold them to.
"The officer told Taborn that her story didn’t make sense. She was also cited for drunken driving because her blood-alcohol content was .12, just over the legal limit of .08.
"A cash bond was set for $500. Taborn is expected to have a preliminary hearing at 8:30 a.m. July 13."
Read more: http://racinecountyeye.com/counterfeit-cash-turns-taco-bell-run-sour-police-say/
Yay! That's "my" Taco Bell. I eat there way too often for my budget.
When I ran the muffler shop in Chicago, I took in 5 counterfeit twenties and didn't even know it. At the end of the day, I wrote a personal check and cashed it. Later, I went to a liquor store to buy my booze. The guy behind the counter there didn't even look at the twenty I gave him. He said, "Someone played a joke on you. This isn't real." At first I worried about the other twenties I took from the till, but they were OK. The bank caught the other 4 twenties. I asked the guy at the liquor store how he could tell it was fake without even looking at it. He said, "The feel. It didn't feel like real money." I still couldn't tell the difference.
I wanted to keep the counterfeit twenty, but the Secret Service made me turn it in. At the end of my telephone conversation with a Secret Service agent, he asked for a quote on exhaust work for a Corvette. I thought, "A Corvette? We pay these guys too much."
" Ok folks, if you want to keep up with the "GAME ON" show featuring Michael Nieskes"
From Racine County Corruption:
Read more: http://racinecountycorruption.blogspot.com/2016/07/ok-folks-if-you-want-to-keep-up-with.html
"Ok folks, if you want to keep up with the
'GAME ON' show featuring Michael Nieskes,
and the
'ANYBODY BUT NIESKES' CAMPAIGN
"then now is a good time to start viewing
St. Croix County Corruption"
Read more: http://racinecountycorruption.blogspot.com/2016/07/ok-folks-if-you-want-to-keep-up-with.html
"Fourth Fest Fireworks Finale"
From Racine County Eye:
By Denise Lockwood in Events · July 5, 2016 · No comments
"Did you miss the fireworks? Take a peek at this video, which shows off the finale of Racine Fourth Fest Fireworks."
Read more: http://racinecountyeye.com/fourth-fest-fireworks-finale-video/
This video shows more of the finale than I saw because of trees. I still think it was weak.
By Denise Lockwood in Events · July 5, 2016 · No comments
"Did you miss the fireworks? Take a peek at this video, which shows off the finale of Racine Fourth Fest Fireworks."
Read more: http://racinecountyeye.com/fourth-fest-fireworks-finale-video/
This video shows more of the finale than I saw because of trees. I still think it was weak.
Monday, July 4, 2016
"MENARDS SUES MT. PLEASANT – AGAIN!"
From Kurt Whalen Exposed:
"The CHALLENGE for the Trustees:
"Has MTP had enough? When will Residency restrictions be introduced? When will those who are involved in Offices of Trust and Profit be required to be MEMBERS and SHAREHOLDERS in the Community?
"The CHALLENGE for the Trustees:
"Has MTP had enough? When will Residency restrictions be introduced? When will those who are involved in Offices of Trust and Profit be required to be MEMBERS and SHAREHOLDERS in the Community?
"This NONSENSE isn’t productive.
"It needs to end."
Read More: https://kurtwahlenexposed.wordpress.com/2016/07/04/menards-sues-mt-pleasant-again
Sunday, July 3, 2016
"*UPDATED* Racine – Mas Tequila This Fourth!"
Saturday, July 2, 2016
"Adoption Fees Waived for 1,000 Cats Who Need Furever Homes"
From Racine County Eye:
By Heather Asiyanbi in Community · July 2, 2016 · No comments
"Adoption fees will be waived during the month of July so that humane societies in Southeast Wisconsin can try to find homes for 1,000 cats who are a year or older.
"'Just eight weeks ago we had empty adoption suites and today, we have more than 160 cats and kittens on our adoption floor looking for new homes,' said Wisconsin Humane Society President Anne Reed in a press release. 'We’re hearing similar trends from our colleagues throughout Southeastern Wisconsin and we’re hoping this initiative will inspire more cat adoptions throughout the entire region.'
"Furever families interested in adding a new feline friend can take advantage of a fee-free July thanks to the partnership of these humane societies:
- Elmbrook Humane Society, www.ebhs.org
- Humane Animal Welfare Society, www.hawspets.org
- Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission, http://madacc.org/
- Sheboygan County Humane Society, www.myschs.com/
- Washington County Humane Society, http://www.wchspets.org/
- Wisconsin Humane Society, www.wihumane.org
"And, while kittens are most often the draw, humane society officials want to encourage families to open their hearts to older cats as well.
"'While summer is known as "kitten season" in our area, there are so many wonderful adult cats needing homes,' said Lynn Olenik, executive director at HAWS, said in the same release. 'Don’t overlook these amazing pets – they are grown up, fully trained and settled into their personalities. What’s not to like?!?'"
Read more: http://racinecountyeye.com/adoption-fees-waived-1000-cats-need-furever-homes/
"Teen tries to sell gun to victim, then turns it on him"
From The Journal Times.com:
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"Deonte D. Anderson, 17, of the 4100 block of Marquette Drive, who is also reportedly known by the street name 'Snot,' allegedly robbed a 27-year-old man at gunpoint in the 1500 block of Packard Avenue, Racine police allege.
"According to the criminal complaint, Anderson and another individual approached the victim, who was talking with his neighbor, and asked the victim if he wanted to purchase a firearm. The victim reportedly said he did not, but might know someone who might. The victim then took a picture of the weapon with his cell phone.
"Anderson then allegedly pointed the firearm at the victim and demanded money. The victim reportedly gave up $900 in cash and then Anderson fled from the scene. The victim chased Anderson, but lost him, according to the criminal complaint. The neighbor said that Anderson was accompanied by another man, who the neighbor was able to identify.
"Racine Police copied images of the photos that the victim had taken of the firearm. Police then obtained a search warrant for the home of the man who accompanied Anderson. There, they reportedly recovered a firearm that matched the one in the photo and the victim’s description.
"According to the criminal complaint, Anderson reportedly stashed the gun at the accomplice's apartment.
"According to police, the firearm was a brown-gripped black .22-caliber semiautomatic handgun.
"Anderson is facing one felony count of armed robbery and one felony count of possession of a firearm by a felon. He was in the Racine County Jail as of Saturday night and has a preliminary hearing scheduled for Wednesday morning in Racine County Circuit Court."
Read more: http://journaltimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/teen-tries-to-sell-gun-to-victim-then-turns-it/article_5f034d35-beb8-5e8c-a463-4f3eb3f60a40.html
900 in cash? On Packard Ave.?
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"RACINE — A Racine man was taken into custody Thursday in connection to an armed robbery on the afternoon of June 25.
"Deonte D. Anderson, 17, of the 4100 block of Marquette Drive, who is also reportedly known by the street name 'Snot,' allegedly robbed a 27-year-old man at gunpoint in the 1500 block of Packard Avenue, Racine police allege.
"According to the criminal complaint, Anderson and another individual approached the victim, who was talking with his neighbor, and asked the victim if he wanted to purchase a firearm. The victim reportedly said he did not, but might know someone who might. The victim then took a picture of the weapon with his cell phone.
"Anderson then allegedly pointed the firearm at the victim and demanded money. The victim reportedly gave up $900 in cash and then Anderson fled from the scene. The victim chased Anderson, but lost him, according to the criminal complaint. The neighbor said that Anderson was accompanied by another man, who the neighbor was able to identify.
"Racine Police copied images of the photos that the victim had taken of the firearm. Police then obtained a search warrant for the home of the man who accompanied Anderson. There, they reportedly recovered a firearm that matched the one in the photo and the victim’s description.
"According to the criminal complaint, Anderson reportedly stashed the gun at the accomplice's apartment.
"According to police, the firearm was a brown-gripped black .22-caliber semiautomatic handgun.
Anderson was later identified in a photo lineup, police said.
"Anderson is facing one felony count of armed robbery and one felony count of possession of a firearm by a felon. He was in the Racine County Jail as of Saturday night and has a preliminary hearing scheduled for Wednesday morning in Racine County Circuit Court."
Read more: http://journaltimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/teen-tries-to-sell-gun-to-victim-then-turns-it/article_5f034d35-beb8-5e8c-a463-4f3eb3f60a40.html
900 in cash? On Packard Ave.?
Friday, July 1, 2016
"Puerto Rico Defaults On $2 Billion In Debt Payments"
by Tyler Durden
Jul 1, 2016 7:46 AM
"As expected, Puerto Rico will default on about $2 billion in debt payments Friday, including $780 million in constitutionally-backed general obligation bonds, as governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla has issued an executive order authorizing the suspension of payments. In addition, Garcia Padilla also declared states of emergency at the island's biggest public pension - the Commonwealth's Employee Retirement System - which is more than 99% underfunded, as well as the University of Puerto Rico and other agencies Reuters reports. The default will mark the first time a US territory has failed to pay on its general obligation bonds.
"'Under these circumstances, these executive orders protect the limited resources available to the agencies listed in these orders and prevents that these can be seized by creditors, leaving Puerto Ricans without basic services,' Garcia Padilla's administration said in a statement.
"The suspension of payments comes just as the Senate rushed a bill to President Obama that was signed on Thursday, and the bill will now allow Puerto Rico to access a bankruptcy-like debt restructuring process for its roughly $70 billion in debt. As Bloomberg explains, the next phase will now be for the US appointed control board to begin the restructuring negotiation process. The step allows Garcia Padilla to use cash that would otherwise go to investors to avert cuts to schools, policing and health care that Garcia Padilla said would extract a heavy toll on the island where nearly half of the 3.5 million residents live in poverty."
Read more: http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2016-07-01/puerto-rico-defaults-2-billion-debt-payments
"As expected, Puerto Rico will default on about $2 billion in debt payments Friday, including $780 million in constitutionally-backed general obligation bonds, as governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla has issued an executive order authorizing the suspension of payments. In addition, Garcia Padilla also declared states of emergency at the island's biggest public pension - the Commonwealth's Employee Retirement System - which is more than 99% underfunded, as well as the University of Puerto Rico and other agencies Reuters reports. The default will mark the first time a US territory has failed to pay on its general obligation bonds.
"'Under these circumstances, these executive orders protect the limited resources available to the agencies listed in these orders and prevents that these can be seized by creditors, leaving Puerto Ricans without basic services,' Garcia Padilla's administration said in a statement.
"The suspension of payments comes just as the Senate rushed a bill to President Obama that was signed on Thursday, and the bill will now allow Puerto Rico to access a bankruptcy-like debt restructuring process for its roughly $70 billion in debt. As Bloomberg explains, the next phase will now be for the US appointed control board to begin the restructuring negotiation process. The step allows Garcia Padilla to use cash that would otherwise go to investors to avert cuts to schools, policing and health care that Garcia Padilla said would extract a heavy toll on the island where nearly half of the 3.5 million residents live in poverty."
Read more: http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2016-07-01/puerto-rico-defaults-2-billion-debt-payments
"Meet Chirpy Boy: A Bird Searching for His Flock"
From Racine County Eye:
By Heather Asiyanbi in Adopt-a-pet, Pet of the Week · June 30, 2016 · No comments
"Good looking out by a neighbor saved Chirpy Boy from an unknown fate, and now he’s ready to join your forever flock.
"The folks at Wisconsin Humane Society say Chirpy Boy is about a year old and fully of personality. He’ll flock to your side because cockatiels are sociable birds who need regular interaction, including conversations in which Chirpy Boy will happily participate. If left alone for too long or too often, cockatiels will show signs of depression.
"Adopting a cockatiel is no different than bringing home a new four-legged friend; it’s a lifetime commitment because they can live between 15 and 20 years.
"'Stray cockatiels are indeed pretty unusual to see at the shelter, but we do get stray birds in with some regularity,' says Angela Speed with WHS. 'Between our three locations, we have parakeets, a dove and one cockatiel. And Chirpy Boy is going to bring a song into someone’s heart, that’s for sure!'
"To schedule an appointment to meet Chirpy Boy and learn more about how to care for a cockatiel, please call the Racine campus of WHS at (262) 554-6699."
Read more: http://racinecountyeye.com/meet-chirpy-boy-bird-searching-flock/
Do they give "depresed" cockatiels antidepresants?
By Heather Asiyanbi in Adopt-a-pet, Pet of the Week · June 30, 2016 · No comments
"Good looking out by a neighbor saved Chirpy Boy from an unknown fate, and now he’s ready to join your forever flock.
"The folks at Wisconsin Humane Society say Chirpy Boy is about a year old and fully of personality. He’ll flock to your side because cockatiels are sociable birds who need regular interaction, including conversations in which Chirpy Boy will happily participate. If left alone for too long or too often, cockatiels will show signs of depression.
"Adopting a cockatiel is no different than bringing home a new four-legged friend; it’s a lifetime commitment because they can live between 15 and 20 years.
"'Stray cockatiels are indeed pretty unusual to see at the shelter, but we do get stray birds in with some regularity,' says Angela Speed with WHS. 'Between our three locations, we have parakeets, a dove and one cockatiel. And Chirpy Boy is going to bring a song into someone’s heart, that’s for sure!'
"To schedule an appointment to meet Chirpy Boy and learn more about how to care for a cockatiel, please call the Racine campus of WHS at (262) 554-6699."
Read more: http://racinecountyeye.com/meet-chirpy-boy-bird-searching-flock/
Do they give "depresed" cockatiels antidepresants?
Four for Fridays!
Hello everyone I hope a lot of you will be enjoying your three day weekend. This week really went by fast for me and I can not believe the 4th of July is here. Here are you questions!
1) Do you have any special plans for this weekend?
2) What are your special plans?
3) Do you attend the 4th of July parade?
4) Have you ever shot of any fireworks?
Have a very Happy 4th of July and I hope everyone enjoys there weekend and please be safe!
1) Do you have any special plans for this weekend?
2) What are your special plans?
3) Do you attend the 4th of July parade?
4) Have you ever shot of any fireworks?
Have a very Happy 4th of July and I hope everyone enjoys there weekend and please be safe!
"GAME ON !!!"
From Racine County Corruption:
"We at RCC are often moved by the Pro bono publico/politico efforts of citizens in numerous communities. In the last few months, several fine folks in the St. Croix County, Wisconsin area sought us out for information and directions on how to deal with an individual in St. Croix County government. This person recently announced his intentions to run for the elected post of St. Croix District Attorney. That person turned out to be former Racine County District Attorney, Governor appointed and publicly rejected Judge Michael Nieskes.
"We at RCC are often moved by the Pro bono publico/politico efforts of citizens in numerous communities. In the last few months, several fine folks in the St. Croix County, Wisconsin area sought us out for information and directions on how to deal with an individual in St. Croix County government. This person recently announced his intentions to run for the elected post of St. Croix District Attorney. That person turned out to be former Racine County District Attorney, Governor appointed and publicly rejected Judge Michael Nieskes.
"It
appears by the amount of correspondence we have received at RCC that Mr. Nieskes has
pissed off a lot of people up in this quaint little town of Hudson, Wi.
"If fact, Mike has pissed off so many people in the Hudson area that we created another blog just for the St. Croix County area.
"Hudson Wisconsin borders the Mississippi river
and the great state of Minnesota.
It is
by Racine standards a quiet community and serves the outlying area with a
county population of just under 90,000.
"According
to our sources in St. Croix County, Mr. Nieskes is using his same old tactics
he used in Racine in an attempt to quite his critics. Several St. Croix area residents have called
upon us to act as the lead nemesis to the candidate Michael Nieskes, and yes we
accepted the challenge.
Michael, once again the game is
on!
You run for office and we work to run you out of office!
So simple isn’t it?
"In
today’s media age, coupled with the internet and bloggers, only a fool and
his foolish followers would believe his checkered history would not follow
him 300 miles up to the community of Hudson, Wisconsin.
"Michael Nieskes's acts of negligence in Racine County is well documented in court records.
"Further his narcissistic ways had created a lot of animosity amongst a good portion of the Racine population.
"And as a former District Attorney and
Judge in Racine County seeking employment, Michael Nieskes's failure to
secure a job in the Racine legal community spoke volumes of his disdain by his own peers.
"Let
us point out some facts about Michael Nieskes that the mainstream press leaves
out of publication, starting with the benign to the egregious,
·
Michael Nieskes is a RINO republican
·
Talks pro gun but has a history of being subversive to firearm rights.
Has a history of allegedly violating the following:
·
His oath in office.
·
Failure to provide equal protection of the law
·
Selective prosecution
·
Conspiracy, complicity and collusion against the public
·
Records tampering
·
Court records tampering
·
Court dates tampering
·
Filing a false affidavit into court records
Michael Nieskes was further the focus of a
criminal
complaint filed into the
Wisconsin Attorney General’s office
·
The complaint contained over 100 pages alleging misconduct in office and
several criminal acts.
"Michael
Nieskes was also the first recipient of the highly coveted 'Today’s D.A.' Dirty
Rat Award. He is in the good company of Wisconsin’s own sexting D.A., Kenny
Kratz and State of Oregon's D.A. Dan Norris, the D.A. that failed to convene a grand jury and
further abused his powers to sanctioned murder.
"You may read more about his award here:
"Further, Michael Nieskes along with Racine County Sheriff Schmaling were in charge of the investigation into the death of former Racine County Judge Barry. Michael Nieskes and Sheriff Schmaling failed to exercise good judgment by failing to order an autopsy of the dead judge. This failure left many to speculate as to whether Judge Barry committed suicide or was murdered. An autopsy would have further cleared the air as to the allegations as to whether Judge Barry may have been murdered by a drug dealer, possibly for a past debt. The autopsy could have further cleared the air to the rumors that Barry was using illegal drugs while in office
"Further, Michael Nieskes along with Racine County Sheriff Schmaling were in charge of the investigation into the death of former Racine County Judge Barry. Michael Nieskes and Sheriff Schmaling failed to exercise good judgment by failing to order an autopsy of the dead judge. This failure left many to speculate as to whether Judge Barry committed suicide or was murdered. An autopsy would have further cleared the air as to the allegations as to whether Judge Barry may have been murdered by a drug dealer, possibly for a past debt. The autopsy could have further cleared the air to the rumors that Barry was using illegal drugs while in office
"So as you can clearly see we have history
with the candidate D.A.. We are happy to aid our fellow citizens in
Hudson Wisconsin to
help remove the current plague from their city. Hudson's very own
flotsam candidate for St. Croix District Attorney, Michael Nieskes.
"We are currently planning an
informational symposium with some concerned St. Croix residents to be
held in the Hudson area. The importance of
electing a District Attorney with high moral character and ethics is
paramount and it will be open to the public. RSVP if you wish @
racinecountycorruption.gmail.com.
"Time and date to be announced."
Thursday, June 30, 2016
"Time to make Racine beautiful"
From The Journal Times.com:
MARK FELDMANN mark.feldmann@journaltimes.com 1
"RACINE — Collect the trash, pull the weeds, shut the garage doors, and tidy the yard.
"The beautification judges are coming to town.
"A pair of international judges will arrive in Racine July 10 and spend three days evaluating the city for the international Communities in Bloom competition.
"Racine is one of only four American communities being evaluated this year, said Melissa Kaprelian-Becker, a Racine County Board supervisor who is in charge of the Discover Racine group. The international category covers locations in North America, Europe and Asia.
"The judges, Bob Ivison from England and Ed Hooker III from Camp Springs, Maryland, will evaluate Racine for its community involvement, tidiness, environmental action, heritage conservation, urban forestry, landscape and floral displays.
"'I am always putting together projects and ways for residents to get involved in their community, all with the hopes to not only improve places and spaces, but to build civic pride,' Kaprelian-Becker said. 'Our residents, businesses, municipalities, schools, organizations, parks, and waterways really make Racine something special.'
"Communities in Bloom is a Canadian nonprofit organization committed to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility, beautification and to improving quality of life through community participation and a national challenge.
"The city has a long and successful history with the organization. Racine won a national criteria award in 2012. In both 2012 and 2013, judges implored Racine to try the international competition, Kaprelian-Becker said.
"'These judges have traveled to hundreds of communities and really saw something special here in Racine,' she said. 'We made 2016 the year to go international.'
"City residents can meet the judges at the welcome ceremony 8:15 a.m. July 11 at Monument Square. The event will include food, entertainment, and gifts for those attending."
Read more: http://journaltimes.com/news/local/time-to-make-racine-beautiful/article_ea97491e-72a4-528f-b608-42f99473c10d.html
"Time to Tell Us Your Tallest Fishing Tale"
From Racine County Eye:
By Heather Asiyanbi in Community · June 29, 2016 · No comments
"Do you have a whale of a tale to tell us that’s off the hook? We want you to tell us about your tallest fishing tale for a chance to win a fabulous prize pack!
"We’ll announce two winners; one in the 18 and under group and one in the 18 and older.
"Entries will be accepted through July 6 … and Racine County Eye readers vote through July 8 … we can’t wait for you to reel us in."
By Heather Asiyanbi in Community · June 29, 2016 · No comments
"Do you have a whale of a tale to tell us that’s off the hook? We want you to tell us about your tallest fishing tale for a chance to win a fabulous prize pack!
"We’ll announce two winners; one in the 18 and under group and one in the 18 and older.
"Entries will be accepted through July 6 … and Racine County Eye readers vote through July 8 … we can’t wait for you to reel us in."
"Tell Your Off The Hook Fishing Tale"
"Greenfield Couple Calls 911 Saying They Are Being Held Hostage by Cat"
From CBS 58:
Posted: Jun 22, 2016 5:17 PM CST Updated: Jun 22, 2016 8:33 PM CST Connect
"A Greenfield couple called police to tell them they are being held hostage by their cat.
"It happened last Friday after the cat had a bit of a meltdown take a listen.
"'This is gonna sound like a strange question but we have a cat and it's going crazy and it attacked my husband and we're kind of hostage in our house and we're just wondering who we should call to do something, get rid of the cat or help us,' said 911 caller.
"The cat was captured and turned over to MADACC. No one was seriously hurt."
Read more: http://www.cbs58.com/story/32285826/greenfield-couple-calls-911-saying-their-being-held-hostage-by-ca
Oh my.
Posted: Jun 22, 2016 5:17 PM CST Updated: Jun 22, 2016 8:33 PM CST Connect
"A Greenfield couple called police to tell them they are being held hostage by their cat.
"It happened last Friday after the cat had a bit of a meltdown take a listen.
"'This is gonna sound like a strange question but we have a cat and it's going crazy and it attacked my husband and we're kind of hostage in our house and we're just wondering who we should call to do something, get rid of the cat or help us,' said 911 caller.
"The cat was captured and turned over to MADACC. No one was seriously hurt."
Read more: http://www.cbs58.com/story/32285826/greenfield-couple-calls-911-saying-their-being-held-hostage-by-ca
Oh my.
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