Wind Lake man charged with mistreatment of an animal, bail jumping Mar 20, 2008
WIND LAKE A 49-year-old Wind Lake man was charged Tuesday with misdemeanor mistreatment of an animal and bail jumping after his dog was found malnourished and suffering in his home ... Deputies called the Wind Lake Animal Control Warden, who took the dog to a kennel. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Property transfers Feb. 11-15 Feb 24, 2008
8804 E. Wind Lake Road $230,000. 7610 Church St. $228,000. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
MIKE MOORE: New clouds of suspicion on horizon Feb 6, 2008
A year or two back in the Wind Lake and Muskego areas, a handful of businesses complained of visits from bogus sheriff s deputies. At least one turned out to be a real off-duty deputy. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Property transfers Jan. 2-4 Jan 13, 2008
25414 S. Wind Lake Road $574,500. 3813 Jacobs Road $380,000. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Mike Moore: Reader says Racine has an inferiority complex Jan 7, 2008
Last week I wrote about paying it forward, the brand of pass-it-on generosity that won Wind Lake s Philip Bosanko an award. A reader wrote back to tell me about her own experience after getting stuck in a snow bank driving to see her grandkids on Highway 38 between 5 Mile and 6 Mile roads shortly before Christmas. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Obituaries for Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008 Jan 5, 2008
two sons, Dan (Carrie) Maringer of Wind Lake, Wis. Kevin Maringer of Onalaska; six grandchildren, Mackenze, Meghan, Alyssa, Sullivan, Brynn and Elliot; his father, Robert (Jeri) Maringer of Sequim, Wash. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Small animal barn burns (598) Jan 2, 2008
Tichigan fire crews were assisted by units and personnel from Wind Lake, Waterford and Rochester. The last crews left the scene at approximately 7 p.m.. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Mike Moore: How will you pay it forward? Dec 31, 2007
Wind Lake resident Philip Bosanko did, although it wasn t a new year that prompted his efforts. More like a new start. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Tall tale about Favre backups earns honors in liars' contest Dec 28, 2007
"A full moon and a hot summer night prompted me to take my boat out on the Fox River to go cat fishing. Bam! A hit right away. I could hardly hold onto my pole, he took the line out, pulling me and my boat behind him. He then circled my boat, spinning it around and around. Snap! He went under my boat, breaking the line, but not before I got a glimpse of a 60 Lb Catfish with so many lures attached to him, that I could hear him clanging through the water, as he swam away." _ from Dusty Thew of... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Health and Fitness File Dec. 26 Dec 27, 2007
n Jan. 8, Tichigan Civic Center, 6710 Big Bend Road, Waterford, 12:30-1 p.m.,; St. Clare s Catholic Church, 7616 Fritz St., Wind Lake, 1:30-2:30 p.m. ... n Jan. 28, Norway Town Hall, 6419 Heg Park Road, Wind Lake, 5-6 p.m.. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
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Rezoning of land for Wind Lake fire station put on hold ... IVES GROVE The Racine County Board Tuesday evening postponed the rezoning of land for a new and contentious fire station in Wind Lake and sent the item back to the Economic Development and Land Use Planning Committee. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Kidnap suspect at large (1805) Dec 6, 2007
Jendusa-Nicolai was kidnapped from her Wind Lake home on Feb. 1, 2004, by her former husband, beaten and put in a garbage can that was left in storage unit in Illinois. Police found her after tracing leads from David M. Larsen s wallet that lead to the storage unit near Palwaukee Municipal Airport in Wheeling, Ill. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Deaths 12-4 (766) Dec 5, 2007
Wind Lake, Dec. 2, at his residence, Mealy Funeral Home, Waterford. PETERSON, Richard J. Pete, 76. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Property Transfers, Oct. 31-Nov. 7 Nov 11, 2007
8503 E. Wind Lake Road $259,000. 26615 Oak Lane $140,000. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Glad You Asked: Have a sports question you want researched? Oct 18, 2007
Wind Lake Oct. 27, 5-8 p.m.. Dover Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Russell William Miller Sep 25, 2007
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Helen (McGowan) Miller; son Bill (Val) Miller of Bayside, WI; son Tom (Candy) Miller of Pewaukee, WI; grandson, Nick Miller of Cedarburg, WI; grandson, Matt ( Julie) Miller of Watertown, WI; Great-grandchildren Tyler Rudolph, Jasmine Miller and Jacob Miller; daughter Lynda (Doug) Jablonski of Oconomowoc, WI; Grandchildren, Samantha Jablonski and Ben Jablonski; sister, Jacquelyn Landers of Wind Lake, WI, as well as four nieces, seven nephews, nine... (Lake Country Reporter, WI)
New location planned for fire station Sep 13, 2007
Wednesday, September 12, 2007 11:06 PM CDT TOWN OF NORWAY A mile and a half might not seem like a long way, but it might be enough to help improve fire insurance ratings for parts of the Wind Lake/Norway area. That s approximately the distance between the current Wind Lake Fire Department s Station 2 at Highway K (Apple Road) and West Overson Road, and the site being considered for a new station ... The Fire Department has a purchase agreement to buy two acres at the northeast corner of East... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
In brief: Man found dead along the road Sep 6, 2007
Rochester and Wind Lake rescue personnel arrived and ceased revival efforts after consulting with an emergency room physician at St. Luke s Hospital in Milwaukee. The Walworth County Sheriff s Department and medical examiner were then notified. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
LaborFest 2007 celebrates workers Sep 4, 2007
Jeff is president of IBEW local 430 and a member AFL-CIO executive board, and Lisa is child care director at Lots of Tots in Wind Lake. We both work on a lot of campaigns, Jeff said. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Man faces felony charges stemming from motorcycle crash Aug 29, 2007
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 9:58 PM CDT WIND LAKE The Franklin man who crashed his motorcycle after an 8 1/2-mile chase earlier this month now faces felony charges for the incident. Scott R. Hesse, 44, is charged with fleeing from an officer and second-degree recklessly endangering safety. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Child seriously hurt in crash Aug 21, 2007
Assisting the Sheriff s Department at the scene of the crash were The Town of Waterford and Norway police departments and Waterford, Wind Lake and Tichigan fire and rescue crews. Article Rating. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Property transfers Aug 19, 2007
25200 S. Wind Lake Road $375,000. 6718 Windcrest Drive $300,000. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Local sports in brief Aug 8, 2007
The Racers beat the Caledonia Daydreamers 13-7, the Wind Lake Angels 13-6 and the Caledonia Angels 8-1 to advance to the championship, where they beat the Caledonia Heartbreakers 11-4. The Racers lost only one game during the regular season, losing to the Caledonia Heartbreakers. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Five Racine County bridges fall short of federal sufficiency standards Aug 5, 2007
The 51-year-old bridge, spanning the Wind Lake Drainage Canal, has a sufficiency rating of 29 percent. Town Treasurer Thomas Kramer said Friday that bridge is slated for repair but the municipality is waiting for approval and money from the powers that be. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
• Former champions highlight Junior Masters Jul 22, 2007
"Part of the reason the field isn t as large as usual there are 185 in the field and tournament officials didn t have to turn away any entries is because there are five WPGA Junior Tour events, one each weekday this week.Tee times for the 34th annual Junior Masters begin at 7 a.m. Monday and Tuesday for the stroke-play qualifying rounds. The top 32 in each age group then advance to match play, which begins Wednesday. The 36-hole final matches begin Friday morning.Mike Bencriscutto Junior Masters... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
• Driving on the other side of 7 Mile Road can be a spooky, dangerous experience Jul 1, 2007
I cannot explain why a monster would be interested in Lake Michigan, nor why it wouldn't just stop at Wind Lake or some other closer water source. Monsters are strange that way. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
• People want health care fix Jun 27, 2007
Daniel Drumel, 67, drove in from Wind Lake just to see the AARP group. He likes the plan put forward by the AFL-CIO.. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
• Up to speed on monsters, memorials Jun 13, 2007
After she remarried, she heard the VFW post in Wind Lake had been named partly for Fohr. Mike Lawrence, vice commander for the Schiller Kulchar Fohr post - who had been seeking information on its namesakes - was able to connect with her last week. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Obituaries for Sunday, June 10, 2007 Jun 10, 2007
He is the beloved father of the late Kurt Larson of Wind Lake, Wis. Hans Larson of Racine, Wis. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
• Deaths Jun 9, 2007
Wind Lake, June 8, at his residence, Mealy Funeral Home, Waterford. OLSON, William, 94. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
• Local baseballKiwanis' defense shines again Jun 7, 2007
RAPTORS: Jake Lueneburg hit a two-run triple in the seventh and Aaron Cikel went 3-for-5, including a two-run single in the first inning Tuesday to lead the Racine Raptors to a 12-2 victory over the Wind Lake Monsters in a Junior Legion game at Wind Lake. It was the season opener for the U16 Raptors, who are part of the Racine Baseball Cooperative. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
• Injury crash temporarily closes highway Jun 4, 2007
Wind Lake rescue crews were put on standby for a time late friday and early Saturday until the Rochester and Waterford ambulances could return to their jurisdictions. Further details were not readily available Saturday. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
• Police, deputies take to the road for Special Olympics Jun 4, 2007
Zimmermann said the event is a fundraiser for the Special Olympics program and the Racine County runners annually receive support from several sponsors including the Racine County Deputies Association, the sheriff's command staff association, Waterford-based Runzheimer International, and the Wind Lake Chamber of Commerce. to view The Journal Times On-line privacy policy. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
• Seat belts apparently save couple's lives Jun 4, 2007
A Racine County Sheriff's deputy reported that he was on another call when he heard a car loudly take off westward from East Wind Lake Road ... His injuries were judged to be fairly serious, and the driver was taken by Wind Lake Rescue Squad to Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Wauwatosa. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
• Pharmacy student named Miss Burlington May 27, 2007
She is the daughter of Craig and Susan Gavran of Wind Lake. She performed a vocal solo for her talent and chose "Generation Rx: Promoting Pharmacy in the Classroom" for her community service platform. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
• Property transfers May 27, 2007
7910 E. Wind Lake Road $386,000. 26633 Susie Court $317,000. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
• Ex-Marine with local ties to give Dems' response to Bush address May 26, 2007
The 24-year-old who grew up in Wind Lake is also a Marine veteran who has just recorded today's Democratic Party response to President Bush's weekly radio address. Anderson moved to Las Vegas after he was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps in August 2005 after serving for four years, including a trip to Afghanistan. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
• Quick respondersteam up for a save May 5, 2007
Still, we like to commend them when they get it right and the 2nd District Court of Appeals did exactly that this week when it rejected the appeal of David Larsen, formerly of Wind Lake, who got 37 years in prison for beating and abducting his pregnant ex-wife, Teri Jendusa-Nicolai, stuffing her in a trash can and leaving her for dead in an unheated storage facility in Illinois in freezing weather two years ago. Larsen's attorneys contended his Constitutional rights were violated when police... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
• Appeal rejected: State appeals court upholds kidnapper Larsen's sentence May 3, 2007
Larsen, 43, formerly of Wind Lake, had appealed his conviction, handed down when he entered a no-contest plea to attempted first-degree intentional homicide and two counts of interference with child custody. He said that he could not remember any of the events of that day and while he may be able to regain his memory through treatment, he had no desire to recall the events, if what Teri Jendusa-Nicolai said happened really occurred. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
• Apartment fire displaces residents May 2, 2007
WIND LAKE - Residents of an apartment building near the Racine/Waukesha county line have been displaced, after a fire destroyed their units early Tuesday morning. The eight-unit apartment building at 23910 W. Loomis Road is still standing, but will likely be a total loss, said Wind Lake Fire Chief Tim Halter. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
• Talk of The Town: Piano teacher to receive a big thank-you for his years of compassionate instruction May 2, 2007
Recently, Erica and Cathy Haglund brought bunnies to the Wind Lake church for the Sunday school children to see. Erica is a member of the Kan-Do 4-H Club. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Near ideal spring weather on horizon May 1, 2007
Local Weather Conditions. Story created Apr 30, 2007 - 14:53:06 EDT.. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
• Two teens charged with felony theft Apr 26, 2007
James J. Mielke, 17, Waterford, and Jeremy L. Schorle, 17, Wind Lake, are charged with three counts of theft of movable property as party to the crime. If convicted, each could face up to $45,000 in fines and 11 1/2 years imprisonment. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
John L. Malchine Dead at 71 Mar 23, 2007
He also served on the Wind Lake Management District ... In June of 1957 John married Doris Williams at Norway Hill Church in Wind Lake ... A lifelong member of Norway Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wind Lake, John served the church in many positions. (Agri-View, WI)
• A farmer at heart: John Malchine, longtime local agriculture advocate, businessman and politician, dies at 71 Mar 20, 2007
Malchine served on the Wind Lake Management District for a time. He also served a total of 28 years split between two western Racine County school districts - North Cape Elementary and Waterford Union High School, the latter of which one of Malchine's sons would later serve as a board member. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
• Milwaukee man killed in highway accident in Town of Rochester Mar 14, 2007
Emergency crews from Burlington and Wind Lake also assisted at the scene. to view The Journal Times On-line privacy policy. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Four Salukis honored on MVC All-Conference Teams Mar 8, 2007
Women's Basketball - Southern Illinois University - Official Athletic Site. Carlai Moore was named First-Team All-Missouri Valley Conference. (Siusalukis.com)
Obituaries from the week of February 14, 2007 Feb 15, 2007
She is survived by son, Ralph (Chris) LaFountain, Wind Lake; stepchildren, Joanne Graves of Blackwell, Sandra Johan of Neosha, Hurley Alderton of Milwaukee, William Alderton of Crivitz; grandsons, Jason (Susan) LaFountain of Hales Corners, Grant (Debbie) LaFountain of Louisiana, Clint LaFountain of California; six great-grandchildren; sister, Jeanne Pitzland of Green Bay; brother, Robert (Karren) McEwen of Wabeno. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Joe Alderton. (Forest Republican, WI)
• A life well-lived -- for 101 years Feb 3, 2007
"Fiehweg's funeral services will be held at Norway Hill Lutheran Church, 6321 Heg Park Road, Wind Lake, at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 2. Visitation will be in the church from 9:30 until 11 a.m. to view The Journal Times On-line privacy policy. to view The Journal Times Do Not Call policy. . This entire web site content copyright 1996-2007, The Journal Times, 212 4th St., Racine, WI, 53403. All Rights Reserved.Phone: (262) 634-3322.. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
• Two hurt in crash on Highway 20 Jan 26, 2007
Kansasville, Rochester and Wind Lake fire and rescue units responded to the scene. to view The Journal Times On-line privacy policy. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
• Phyllis Sides: An honor that was a long time coming Jan 25, 2007
On Jan. 15, Susalla received his medals during a special ceremony at his daughter's home in Wind Lake. Ryan presented the Bronze Star Medal to Susalla. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Pole dancing not just for strippers anymore Jan 18, 2007
Some nightspots, such as Kelly's Bleachers II in Wind Lake, bring Kolf's trainers in to give customers a chance to try pole dancing. And some nightclubs and fitness clubs have put in poles for people like Kolf's students to practice. (Lake Country Reporter, WI)
• School Board filings: Interest lacking in Waterford school race Jan 5, 2007
Drought School District (1 seat) James Bluemel, 7346 East Wind Lake Road, Norway (I). Kansasville Elementary (1 seat) Denise Slater, 3201 South Beaumont Ave. (I). (Racine Journal Times, WI)
• Election filings: Ken Hall to challenge McReynolds Jan 4, 2007
Supervisor No. 1 Robert Helback, 7124 West Wind Lake Rd. (I). Supervisor No. 2 Chet W. Kintop, 6419 Heg Park Road (I). (Racine Journal Times, WI)
