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    Students performing in RTGs Beauty and the Beast cast  Dec 2, 2008
    RACINE The Racine Theatre Guild s holiday production of the dazzling Broadway megahit Disney s Beauty and the Beast counts 20 students among its 38 cast members on stage ... Performances of the Racine Theatre Guild production of Disney s Beauty and the Beast are scheduled on four weekends, from Nov. 28 through Dec. 21 ... The Racine Theatre Guild is a community (amateur) theater producing eight main-stage plays and musicals and four Racine Children s Theatre Packy Plays each season at 2519... (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    School Notes 12.2  Dec 2, 2008
    RACINE The Horlick High School 32nd annual Choir High Renaissance Feast (formerly known as the Madrigal Dinner) will be held Dec. 6-7 and 12-13 (sold out Dec. 13) at the Masonic Center, 1012 Main St. ... RACINE Christmas with the Angels for all kindergarten through third-graders will be held from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Dec. 13 at St. Catherine s High School, 1200 Park Ave. ... Typed contributions should be directed to Sharon Knox, newsroom assistant, The Journal Times, 212 Fourth St., Racine, WI 53403;... (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    State dismisses discrimination complaint against the city (177)  Dec 2, 2008
    RACINE Sandra Tingles discrimination complaint against the City of Racine has been dismissed by a state agency, but Tingles attorney said she will appeal. Tingle, the mayors former administrative assistant, filed a discrimination complaint with the state Aug. 1 alleging City Administrator Ben Hughes harassed her, the City of Racine maintains a sexually hostile working environment and that she was fired for making a discrimination complaint ... The states investigator did not find... (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Student of violence: Local med student finds spot where help could be applied  Dec 2, 2008
    Humphrey grew up on the north side of Racine, son of two pediatricians at Children s Hospital of Wisconsin, graduated from St. Catherine s High School and Notre Dame, and is now a second-year student at the Medical College of Wisconsin ... Children who may come from Racine, Kenosha or other communities are connected with local services, although she said Ujima is considering whether it should establish a similar agency for Racine and Kenosha ... David Steinkraus Journal Times Above: Steve... (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Minor problems with first snowstorm (58)  Dec 2, 2008
    RACINE COUNTY The first snowstorm of the season caused some minor problems and delays here Monday, including traffic accidents, power outages and late starts for a couple of schools ... The outages, which were reported between midnight and 3 a.m., included parts of Caledonia, Racine and Mount Pleasant ... Later Monday morning in Racine a tree that fell on power lines in the 2300 block of Green Street caused more than 60 customers in that area to lose power. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Stay off the ice for now, officials warn (56)  Dec 2, 2008
    RACINE COUNTY Looks can be deceiving when it comes to frozen bodies of water ... A layer of ice caps a water retention pond on Sunday at Pritchard Park in Racine ... Every year, the Racine County Sheriffs Department ends up pulling a few people out of the water after theyve fallen through the ice, said Sgt. Jim Stratman, a supervisor with the Sheriffs. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Preparing for the future of farming  Dec 1, 2008
    RACINE COUNTY Be it suburban encroachment on farm lands, or the hard work and long hours of farming and its constant economic and meteorological uncertainties, agriculture at first glance might not seem like a hip career choice ... Although there will no doubt be many challenges, local agricultural experts predict farming will be a part of the Racine County landscape throughout the next decade and perhaps beyond ... My personal hope is the county stays rural enough and we maintain an agriculture... (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    People In Business 11.30  Nov 30, 2008
    Her primary office is located at 201 N. Mayfair Road in Wauwatosa, and she can be reached at (414) 259-7480 or at (262) 687-3111 in Racine ... Our address is: People in Business, The Journal Times, 212 Fourth St., Racine, WI 53403 ... The Journal Times will begin publishing short news items of 10th, 25th, 50th and greater multiples of 25 years of Racine County-based companies. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Caring for the caregiver: The person caring for elderly parents or special-needs children needs caring for, too  Nov 30, 2008
    When her father had to have emergency surgery a year and a half ago, Patti Sackett left her job and home in Rhinelander and returned to Racine to stay with her parents in the house she grew up in ... Support for family caregivers can also be found through community organizations, such as the Racine County Aging and Disability Resource Center (see box on Page 1D), as well as within some area churches ... A variety of support services are available to family caregivers through the Senior Services... (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Wisconsin shoppers do more looking than buying  Nov 29, 2008
    From left Amel, Muhammad and Eman Chaar and Brandon Webster gather around a propane heater as they join other well-bundled people in their party to brave below-freezing temperatures to sit outside the Racine Best Buy store at about 12:30 a.m. on Friday. The store opens at 5 a.m. AP photo by Scott Anderson. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Jim KelleyINSIDE THE NHL  Nov 29, 2008
    It was a similar affair when George Gillet of Racine, Wisconsin bought a majority interest in the fabled Canadiens in 2001, at a time when no Canadian interests had the cash or the initiative. Gillet was not warmly welcomed and has had to tread carefully to avoid alienating a fan base that is among the most passionate and loyal in sports. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)

    Five things learned from a life of farming  Nov 29, 2008
    Farms that dotted the landscape in Racine County, like the rest of the country, were far more diversified ... This country has seen a tremendous change in agriculture in the last 70 to 80 years, said Rose Skora, an agriculture educator for Racine and Kenosha counties UW-Cooperative Extension ... After he sold the cows, Noble went to work for the Racine County Highway Department, where he worked plowing snow and building roads for 13 years. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    State Deficit Grows to over $5 Billion  Nov 28, 2008
    - Economic Development Senator Julie Lassa (D-Stevens Point), chair; Senators John Lehman (D-Racine), Vinehout and Kreitlow ... - Joint Finance Committee co-chair will again be Senator Mark Miller (D-Monona), Other Democrats on the committee will be Senators David Hansen, Green Bay; Lena Taylor, Milwaukee; John Lehman, Racine; Judy Robson, Beloit; and Julie Lassa, Stevens Point. (Agri-View, WI)

    Bulldogs Face Marquette Friday at WBCA Classic  Nov 27, 2008
    0 apg) G - 20 Krystal Ellis, 5-9, Sr., Racine, WI (13. 5 ppg, 3. (Gozags.com)

    Consider yourself warned  Nov 27, 2008
    RACINE COUNTY The Friday after Thanksgiving is traditionally a big party day ... The extra officers will not be on routine calls for service, but specifically looking for drunk drivers, said Sgt. Bernie Kupper of the Racine Police Department, which will be running the alcohol enforcement Friday night into Saturday morning, along with the Racine County Sheriff s Department and other local law enforcement ... The Racine Tavern League s Saferide program, which works with a company called Designated... (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Obituaries for Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008  Nov 26, 2008
    William was born in Racine, Wis ... He was raised in Racine by a loving and caring maternal grandmother because of the premature death of his mother ... During his teen years, he was a bus boy at Green Meadows ice cream parlor in Racine. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    ALL-STATE FOOTBALL: Seven Racine County players honored  Nov 26, 2008
    Together, they head a vintage class of seven Racine County high school football players on the Associated Press All-State team ... --- On the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-Region team, seven Racine County players were honored, including Morris, McClain and Mosley on offense and Bias on defense ... Also named to the All-Region team on offense were linemen Patrick Kelly of Catholic Central and Matt Hermes of Park and running back Eric Oertel of Racine Lutheran. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Locals seen on Kimberly-filled all-state squad  Nov 25, 2008
    Other standout players who earned consideration for player of the year honors were Homestead defensive tackle Shelby Harris, Racine Horlick quarterback Steve Morris and Walworth Big Foot lineman Travis Frederick ... QB *Steve Morris, Racine Horlick 6-0 180 Sr. ... RB Deon McLain, Racine Park 5-10 185 Sr.. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Aumann to receive WSAW Award of Excellence  Nov 25, 2008
    RACINE Rachel Aumann, a senior at Lutheran High School, has been selected to receive the 2009 Award of Excellence from the Women s Sports Advocates of Wisconsin Inc. She will be recognized at WSAW s Annual Awards Banquet scheduled for Feb. 7 at the Wyndham Milwaukee Airport Hotel ... This entire web site content copyright 2008, The Journal Times, 212 4th St., Racine, WI, 53403. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    GLAD YOU ASKED: Where could I go to volunteer Thanksgiving Day? Volunteering might provide an option for those who would otherwise spend Thanksgiving alone.  Nov 25, 2008
    Who paid for someone from the Racine Zoo to go on a research trip to the Caribbean ... Harrison, who is an animal care specialist at the Racine Zoo, didn t start working here until after the trip ... This entire web site content copyright 2008, The Journal Times, 212 4th St., Racine, WI, 53403. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Students honored for art projects  Nov 25, 2008
    RACINE Racine elementary school students were awarded prizes for participating in an art contest hosted by the orthodontic office of Dr. Gary Chu ... The contest was designed to create artistic interest in students and support Racine elementary art programs ... This entire web site content copyright 2008, The Journal Times, 212 4th St., Racine, WI, 53403. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    STEM: 4-H Gateway Academy participants learn lessons in science, technology, engineering and math fields  Nov 25, 2008
    RACINE Nate Castillo tweaked the letter N on his computer screen ... Mitchell is one of two Racine County sites for the 2009 summer session ... This entire web site content copyright 2008, The Journal Times, 212 4th St., Racine, WI, 53403. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Illegal aliens arrested in southeastern Wisconsin (72)  Nov 24, 2008
    RACINE A five-day operation that ended Tuesday night led to the arrest of 38 illegal aliens in Racine, Milwaukee and Kenosha counties ... A spokesman for ICE said Wednesday no more information was available about the arrests made in Racine County ... This entire web site content copyright 2008, The Journal Times, 212 4th St., Racine, WI, 53403. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Strouf Funeral Home becomes certified veterans provider  Nov 21, 2008
    RACINE Strouf Funeral Home, 1001 High St., has become a certified veterans and family memorial care provider ... Jamie Jacobs bought The Guide to Health, Wellness and Creative Living in Racine, Kenosha and Nearby in Wisconsin ... Selling it was Karen Carnabucci, a Racine psychotherapist who founded and has published The Guide for the past six years. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Vote early, not often  Nov 21, 2008
    This entire web site content copyright 2008, The Journal Times, 212 4th St., Racine, WI, 53403. All Rights Reserved. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Wisconsin football championship weekend  Nov 20, 2008
    After a slow start in Levels 1 and 2, the Highlanders came alive with their crushing of Racine Park in Level 3. Arrowhead has struggled against teams that can pass the ball, and will have a tough time containing Barnes. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Christmas in the big cities: Milwaukee and Chicago offer plenty of ways to find your holiday spirit  Nov 20, 2008
    If you missed Racine s Holiday Parade a couple weekends ago, you can catch Milwaukee s 82nd Annual Holiday Parade at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday ... Winterfest events in Racine ... This entire web site content copyright 2008, The Journal Times, 212 4th St., Racine, WI, 53403. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    POLICE REPORTS: Nov. 17 (68)  Nov 19, 2008
    Someone called a phony bomb threat in to the American Legion Post 546, 1234 Douglas Ave., on Sunday night, Racine police said ... A 23-year-old man was assaulted Thursday night while walking to his car in the Piggly Wiggly parking lot at 3900 Erie St., Racine police said ... Racine police said a 25-year-old woman walking home from a relative s house was assaulted and robbed Sunday night. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Cricket wireless service launches in Milwaukee  Nov 19, 2008
    The Cricket footprint, which covers approximately 3,390 square miles in the greater Milwaukee area, also includes coverage in Racine, Kenosha and Madison. The service also is offering Cricket Broadband, which allows customers unlimited Internet access anywhere in Cricket's coverage areas on their desktop or laptop computers. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)

    Wis. Chrysler dealer wants feds to help industry  Nov 18, 2008
    Andy Palmen has two dealerships each in Kenosha and Racine, employing about 200 workers. He's among more than 30 Chrysler dealers planning to visit with those in Congress and the administration Tuesday and Wednesday. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Kenneth Hamm  Nov 18, 2008
    Kenneth Lee Hamm, 85, of Racine, Wis ... The Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home in Racine, Wis. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Decision time for Jamil Wilson  Nov 17, 2008
    By Co-PublisherDate: Nov 16, 2008 Racine, WI forward Jamil Wilson is getting closer to a decision with the early signing period wrapping up on November 19. The top 50 prospect has been down to Marquette, Oregon, Michigan State and Texas for a few weeks now and a decision could come within the next 24 hours. (InsideTexas.com)

    POLICE REPORTS: Nov. 14 (113)  Nov 17, 2008
    A man armed with a semi-automatic handgun walked into High Street Foods, 704 High St., Thursday night, pointed his gun at the clerk and demanded cash, Racine police said ... The Wisconsin State Patrol did not release many details on the crash, but confirmed that one driver was initially taken to Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints hospital, 3801 Spring St., Racine, and subsequently transported to Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Wauwatosa ... Also assisting at the crash scene were the Raymond... (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    The faces that form the unemployment picture (312)  Nov 17, 2008
    RACINE For Aaron Juliano, it seemed like a good career move at the time ... The 30-year-old Racine man chips in by building an occasional computer system ... 6 percent of city of Racine residents were without jobs in September, the most recent month that state Department of Workforce Development statistics cover. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Commuter rail is an investment in our future  Nov 17, 2008
    The proposal to extend commuter rail from Kenosha to Milwaukee enables Racine to tie itself tighter to one of the world s top cities and the wealth and jobs that are created there ... The days when you could grow up in a city like Racine, go to school, get a family supporting job at any number of great companies, enjoy a comfortable life without leaving the city except for a week or two each summer going to the Dells, up north or on an annual family trip, are over ... Racine is now part of the... (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Take a hard look at bringing school vouchers to Racine  Nov 16, 2008
    Leaders should take a hard look at expanding the voucher program to Racine ... Superintendent James Shaw took the top job at the Racine Unified School District largely to lift achievement among students from lower-income homes ... This entire web site content copyright 2008, The Journal Times, 212 4th St., Racine, WI, 53403. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    People in Business, 11-16  Nov 16, 2008
    Debbie Griffiths joined Shorewest Realtors as a new sales associate in the Racine office, 6800 Washington Ave. ... Our address is: People in Business, the Journal Times, 212 Fourth St., Racine, Wis ... The Journal Times will begin publishing short news items of 10th, 25th, 50th and greater multiples of 25 years of Racine County-based companies. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Friday Finishers, 11-14-08  Nov 15, 2008
    That sounds like one ugly solution to what had been a fine tribute to the late astronaut and Horlick High School graduate, who died in the destruction of the space shuttle Columbia on Feb. 1, 2003, a spot of sunshine in Racines summertime and a great little attraction for kids ... THUMBSUP:A mile here and a mile there, Racine Countys bike path system continues to grow ... This week the Racine County Board approved spending $75,000 for an extension that will link Mount Pleasant to... (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Small Business Times Relaunches as BizTimes Milwaukee  Nov 14, 2008
    The redesign and new size will provide advertisers a classy and effective opportunity to connect with the decision-makers of companies of all sizes throughout southeastern Wisconsin, including Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington, Racine, Kenosha, Walworth and Sheboygan counties. "We are embracing the Milwaukee brand in our name, because our company wants to be a resource in the efforts to promote economic development throughout the region," Meyer said. (PR Newswire)

    Senator Barack Obama Is Now the President-Elect  Nov 14, 2008
    The main issue on the agenda will be the board s review of the Van Dyke v. Racine County (Noble Farms). The time of the meeting and other agenda items have not yet been set. (Agri-View, WI)

    Commuter rail could be on track  Nov 14, 2008
    5 percent sales tax increase to fund southeastern Wisconsin bus service and the Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee commuter rail line to move forward ... The seven members of the group were appointed by the governor, the county executives of Kenosha, Racine and Milwaukee counties and the mayors of Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha ... The RTA s vote also recommended that the regional authority become a permanent entity in Kenosha County, the area east of Interstate 94 in Racine County and Milwaukee County... (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)

    Economic downturn could be a business opportunity  Nov 13, 2008
    Interestingly, many of the businesses I talk to in Racine, while not setting new sales records, continue to hold their own in these uncertain times ... How can Racine County businesses position themselves for the next business cycle ... The Racine County Economic Development Corp. s partnership with the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership provides some insight into this issue. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    GLAD YOU ASKED: Why do gas stations in Racine consistently have higher prices than those in Milwaukee?  Nov 13, 2008
    GLAD YOU ASKED: Why do gas stations in Racine consistently have higher prices than those in Milwaukee ... Online services did show Milwaukees average gas price was about a nickel cheaper than Racines on Wednesday afternoon ... Racine stations price their gas to compete with other Racine stations because they know drivers arent likely to trek all the way to Milwaukee for a few cents, said Larry Kamholz, a spokesman for AAA Wisconsin. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    It's time to make KRM a reality  Nov 13, 2008
    The sales tax would provide a stable funding source for transit operations in Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha counties for the foreseeable future and would provide sufficient funding to make the Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee commuter rail a reality ... Racine County Executive William McReynolds urged that Racine County s area west of Interstate 94 be clipped from the transit region and that, too, happened ... In Racine, for instance, that would likely mean a $1 million reduction in the property tax. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Football Rankings: Divisions 1-3  Nov 11, 2008
    Mequon Homestead (2) Defeated Racine Park 42-6 ... Racine Park (3) Lost to Mequon Homestead 42-6. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)

    School Notes 11.11  Nov 11, 2008
    RACINE The Park High School music department and the Walden III High School music department will present a Fall Jazz Concert beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, in the Auditorium, 1901 12th St. ... RACINE The Park High School Panther backers will sell spirit wear from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday in the school s main lobby, 1901 12th St. New items are available including fleece pullovers, blankets and hats ... RACINE The Park High School Theatre will hold auditions for boys and girls in grades... (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    School Notes 11-4  Nov 11, 2008
    RACINE November is a celebration of the history and culture of America s original inhabitants ... RACINE A craft/vendor fair with more than 40 booths, concessions and a bake sale, will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 23 at St. Lucy Parish School, 3035 Drexel Ave. ... Typed contributions should be directed to Sharon Knox, newsroom assistant, The Journal Times, 212 Fourth St., Racine, WI 53403; e-mailed to ; or faxed submissions can be sent to (262) 631-1780. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Property transfers Oct. 27-31  Nov 10, 2008
    Each week The Journal Times will run a list of properties where the title has either been transferred or sold, as recorded by the Racine County Register of Deeds office ... This entire web site content copyright 2008, The Journal Times, 212 4th St., Racine, WI, 53403. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Find Santa in Milwaukee for Christm...  Nov 9, 2008
    After shariing a meal, sponsored by Racine Danish Kringles, with Santa; visit the animals at the zoo. Milwaukee County Zoological Gardens, 10001 West Blue Mound Road, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226. (Suite101.com)

    Proposalcould cut cops' hospital monitoring time  Nov 9, 2008
    RACINE COUNTY Local law enforcement officers spend thousands of hours annually monitoring patients in need of psychiatric care, hours that could be reduced if the system were run more efficiently ... The proposed procedure would allow doctors and law enforcement to conduct an initial risk assessment of patients to determine if they are likely to flee the hospital, said Assistant Racine Police Chief Steven Hurley ... The Racine police and Sheriff s departments do not record the number of hours... (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    WIAA PLAYOFFS: Mequon Homestead 42, Park 6 (68)  Nov 9, 2008
    McLain who finished with an unofficial Racine County single-season rushing record of 2,615 yards on 291 carries, felt his team s effort simply didn t match that of Homestead ... This entire web site content copyright 2008, The Journal Times, 212 4th St., Racine, WI, 53403. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    GLAD YOU ASKED: How can I apply for heating assistance?  Nov 8, 2008
    Call the Racine/Kenosha Community Action Agency at (262) 637-8377. They ll set you up with an appointment to come to either the CAA office in Racine, 2113 N. Wisconsin St., or Love Inc. in Burlington, 480 S. Pine St. ... The Racine office is already booked into mid-January, said Joy McClelland, local coordinator of the energy assistance program. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Planned layoffs skyrocket  Nov 7, 2008
    Job cuts tied to planned mass layoffs and plant closings in southeast Wisconsin Milwaukee, Waukesha, Walworth, Ozaukee, Washington, Racine and Kenosha counties through Nov. 4 totaled 4,347, an increase of more than 31 percent compared with the same period a year ago. The figure has exceeded the total number of layoffs 4,012 for the seven-county region for all of last year. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)

    LOCAL: Republicans have questionsabout local ballots  Nov 6, 2008
    Prior to John McCain s concession, Racine County Republicans were reportedly considering a challenge to hundreds, maybe thousands of ballots cast in the City of Racine on Election Day ... Election observers for the Republican Party of Racine County questioned activities at more than one polling place in the city Tuesday, where they said supporters of Sen ... This entire web site content copyright 2008, The Journal Times, 212 4th St., Racine, WI, 53403. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    LOCAL: Celebration, somber moodmark campaign rallies  Nov 6, 2008
    RACINE On Tuesday night, the mood at the Obama headquarters party at Buckets Pub was excited, cheerful and as Obama won states on TV loud ... Shannon Feeney, 23, of Racine, said she campaigned for Obama because she loved his integrity ... John McCain sponsored by the Republican Party of Racine County. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    GLAD YOU ASKED: Will those portable electric Amish heaters I see advertised really reduce my heating bill?  Nov 6, 2008
    Who is selling the gold C books around the Racine area ... This entire web site content copyright 2008, The Journal Times, 212 4th St., Racine, WI, 53403. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Belle City Brassworks is going strong after 20 years for the same reason the group got started ... for love of music  Nov 6, 2008
    Others had played with the Racine All City Youth Band and various other groups in and around Racine ... At one time, there were a lot of outlets for brass players in Racine, said Norman, who can play just about any brass instrument out there ... The concert will also feature guest trombone soloist Dean Sorenson, director of Jazz Studies at the University of Minnesota (see side story for more about him), and the All Region High School Honors Brass Ensemble, consisting of Racine and Kenosha area... (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Feelin' crafty: The Journal Times 2008 Craft Fair Roundup  Nov 6, 2008
    Oct. 11 Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 2417 Drexel Ave., Racine, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Homemade and handcrafted items for sale, silent auction, demonstrations and performances also viewing of collections ... Oct. 23 2904 Michigan Blvd., Racine, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Unique handmade items by 29 local and regional artists ... Oct. 26 Memorial Hall upstairs main hall, 72 Seventh St., Racine, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Handcrafts and Christmas crafts. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Obituaries for Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008  Nov 5, 2008
    She was born Dec. 19, 1925, to Buford and Kate (Riley) Collicutt in Racine, Wis. Kay married Myron Storbakken on Nov. 13, 1947, in Eau Claire, Wis. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Wirch loses in RacineCounty, but wins district  Nov 5, 2008
    Wirch loses in Racine County, but wins district ... Bakke led by 128 votes in the Racine County portion of the district, unofficial returns showed, gaining 4,198 votes to Wirch s 4,070 ... This entire web site content copyright 2008, The Journal Times, 212 4th St., Racine, WI, 53403. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Gunderson takes83rd  Nov 5, 2008
    The 83rd District encompasses the village and town of Waterford in Racine County and also parts of southeast Waukesha County and northeast Walworth County, including the communities of Muskego, Mukwonago, East Troy and Big Bend ... This entire web site content copyright 2008, The Journal Times, 212 4th St., Racine, WI, 53403. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Vos wins in 63rdDistrict race  Nov 5, 2008
    Voters in northern Racine County gave an endorsement to State Rep ... In a district thats leaning conservative, at the end of the day the people of Racine County want less government, not more, Vos said from a gathering at Spokes Restaurant and Bar in Yorkville ... The 61-year-old Flashinski was president of the Racine Unified School District Board in the late 1990s and served as the districts communications officer for several years afterward. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Turner wins 61st  Nov 5, 2008
    Bob Turner, D-Racine,defeatedhis Libertarian challenger George Meyers on Tuesday ... Turners district covers Wind Point, North Bay and the northern part of Racine ... He supported getting the Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee commuter rail project under way and ensuring health care coverage for all children in Wisconsin. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Ryan wins anotherterm in U.S. House  Nov 5, 2008
    Wisconsins 1st Congressional District includes Racine and Kenosha counties and parts of Milwaukee, Waukesha, Walworth and Rock counties ... This entire web site content copyright 2008, The Journal Times, 212 4th St., Racine, WI, 53403. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    GLAD YOU ASKED: Why do Racine Unified elementary students have instrumental music classes only once a week and library classes every other week? How are the kids supposed to play well and stay interested?  Nov 4, 2008
    GLAD YOU ASKED: Why do Racine Unified elementary students have instrumental music classes only once a week and library classes every other week ... Usually it s all about placement, said Sgt. Bernie Kupper, public information officer for the Racine Police Department ... This entire web site content copyright 2008, The Journal Times, 212 4th St., Racine, WI, 53403. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    ELECTION DAY BLOG:VOTERS LINE UP THIS MORNING IN HISTORIC ELECTION  Nov 4, 2008
    RACINE A ballot counting machine broke after one ballot, backing up an already long line at at the Tyler-Domer Community Center, 2301 12th Street, in Racine where about 50 people were waiting in line to vote ... RACINE Donta Albritton not only has the distinction of being the last early voter at Racine City Hall this election season ... Earlier in the day, the Racine Health Department staff had placed hand-fans at a table near a stairwell to help those waiting to keep cool. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    New rules should rein in aggressive poll watchers  Nov 3, 2008
    Representatives said about 50 would monitor sites in Madison, 150 would be in Milwaukee and others would be stationed in Racine, Green Bay and Beloit. "We're not sending in attorneys to tell anyone how to do their job. The state does a phenomenal job training poll workers," said Lissa Koop, a lawyer organizing the effort in Madison. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    New rules aimed at aggressive poll watchers  Nov 3, 2008
    Representatives said about 50 would monitor sites in Madison, 150 would be in Milwaukee and others would be stationed in Racine, Green Bay and Beloit. We re not sending in attorneys to tell anyone how to do their job. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    People in Business  Nov 3, 2008
    John Trotter, an orthopaedic surgeon at Aurora Health Center, recently relocated his Racine office to a new Aurora Health Center location at 7300 Washington Ave., inside the Razor Sharp Fitness and Aurora Rehabilitation Center complex ... Jim and Pam Carter are in their 10th year as franchisees of the Racine location ... He is associated with Cornerstone Financial Group of Racine/Milwaukee. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Barley to beer: Home brewing is growing in popularity and local resources abound  Nov 3, 2008
    Through the years the Racine resident has done a lot of research about different brewing methods, equipment and ingredients and he s eager to share what he s learned along the way ... Tylla is one of approximately 30 home brewers in the Racine area who make up the Belle City Home Brewers and Vintners, a club which not only exists to support home brewing, but to establish a positive role in the community through charity and good will (go to for more) ... The group will host Racine s Teach a... (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Football Playoff Scoreboard  Nov 2, 2008
    Racine Park 49, Racine Horlick 28 ... Homestead vs. Racine Park ... Racine Lutheran 14, Pecatonica/Argyle 13. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)

    Friday Finishers, 10-31-08  Nov 2, 2008
    The Racine City Clerk s office this week reported that 4,600 voters had already cast absentee ballots and they were getting about 500 voters a day coming in to vote ... The presidential race is driving the turnout, of course, but there is also high interest here in the congressional race between incumbent Paul Ryan and challengers Marge Krupp and Joe Kexel, several Assembly races, a police overtime referendum in the city of Racine, a Rochester consolidation vote, a county clerk s race and other... (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Park-Horlick matchup two times in one season happened before - 65 years ago (1)  Nov 2, 2008
    There wasn t enough fuel to have buses or cars take us to games out of town, which we used to do all the time, said 83-year-old Pete Mandli, quarterback of the 1943 Park team who still lives in Racine ... That didn t matter to fans in Racine, as a reported 4,000 were on hand to watch Park follow up its 3-0 victory in 1942 by defeating Horlick 24-6 ... And Mandli, who retired from the Racine Fire Department in 1984 after 33 years, will be among those in what is expected to be a capacity crowd at... (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Whereto vote  Nov 2, 2008
    Polling Places thoughout Racine County ... For more information on Racine go to ... This entire web site content copyright 2008, The Journal Times, 212 4th St., Racine, WI, 53403. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Doors of HOPES: Racine Dominicans' HOPES Center brings a variety of spritual and other services to Downtown community  Nov 2, 2008
    While that may sound like a lot to pack into the space that formerly housed the Racine Arts Council, the description doesn t really cover all that the HOPES Center aspires to be to its surrounding community. Created out of the vision of five Racine Dominicans, the center is designed to be a vibrant hub where a diverse and inclusive community will collaborate to shape the future a future which values the dignity and worth of all people through a spirituality rooted in justice ... Sister Lisa... (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Missing Fla. dog shows up 1,000 miles away in Ill.  Nov 1, 2008
    Rescue director Mary Palmer had the dog taken to Racine, Wis ... Mary Palmer brings a Maltese dog named Max in for a checkup at Belle City Veterinary Hospital in Racine, Wi. (AZCentral -- News)

    Missing dog found 1,000 miles from home  Oct 31, 2008
    Mary Palmer, a Maltese rescuer, brings Max in for a checkup at Belle City Veterinary Hospital in Racine, Wis ... RACINE, Wisconsin (AP) A Maltese dog named Max is headed home to Florida after he was spotted in Chicago 1,000 miles from where he vanished ... Rescue director Mary Palmer had the dog taken to Racine, Wisconsin, and he will be flown Saturday to Florida. (USA Today -- News)

    Delwin P. Anderson  Oct 30, 2008
    one daughter, Robin (Dave Kaisler) Anderson, of Racine; one brother, Roger (Jean) Anderson, of Hudson; one sister, Ilene Trautlein, of Eau Claire; two grandchildren, Zachary and Emily; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents Peter and Esther Anderson; wife Ruth; one brother, Glen; one sister-in-law, Bernie; and special companion Peggy Wirth. (Chetek Alert, WI)

    Postseason Football Ratings: Divisions 1-3  Oct 30, 2008
    Racine Horlick (5) Defeated Milwaukee Bay View 45-38 ... Racine Park (6) Defeated Milwaukee Riverside 43-7. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)

    Amtrak shows good in transport options  Oct 30, 2008
    Which brings us, of course, to the Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee commuter rail ... This entire web site content copyright 2008, The Journal Times, 212 4th St., Racine, WI, 53403. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Johnson Bank awarded $40M in tax credits for distressed-area lending  Oct 30, 2008
    RACINE For the third straight year, Johnson Bank has been awarded New Market tax credits and this time, they could have an impact here. In a competitive process, the U.S. Treasury Department awarded $40 million in the tax credits to Racine-based Johnson Bank ... As Racine County Economic Development Corp. executive director, he sits on the Johnson Community Development Corp. advisory committee. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Nosferatu: A Halloween classic set to music opens the Choral Arts Societys season (with Video)  Oct 30, 2008
    The CAS, which is Racine s symphonic chorus, will perform Suchy s compositions during a screening of the classic film at a special Halloween program in the DeKoven Center s Great Hall Friday and Saturday ... Choral arrangements of their music will be done for the show by Racine s Gregory Berg ... In between Nosferatu and Focus on Folk, the CAS will present its Holiday Lessons & Carols program in December and its annual collaborative concert with the Racine Symphony Orchestra in March. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Singer to play shows on Gateway campuses  Oct 30, 2008
    Each show will start at 11:30 a.m. and will take place Tuesday in Elkhorn, Wednesday in Kenosha and Oct. 30 in Racine ... This entire web site content copyright 2008, The Journal Times, 212 4th St., Racine, WI, 53403. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    GLAD YOU ASKED: Whats the latest on the Asian carp that jump into boats? If they make it to the Great Lakes, sport and commercial fisheries could be threatened.  Oct 30, 2008
    The section from Kinzie Avenue north to Graceland Boulevard is scheduled to be resurfaced next year, said Rick Jones, Racine s commissioner of public works ... Then send the art to The Journal Times, Attn. Tom Farley, 212 4th St., Racine, WI 53403 and we ll run as many as we can ... This entire web site content copyright 2008, The Journal Times, 212 4th St., Racine, WI, 53403. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    New Jerseys flu-shot mandate goes too far  Oct 29, 2008
    This entire web site content copyright 2008, The Journal Times, 212 4th St., Racine, WI, 53403. All Rights Reserved. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

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