From Racine Exposed:
"The roller-coaster ride for the overtaxed People of
Racine County continues, as the Culture of Corruption rears it’s ugly
head once again.
"The TOP STORY goes to Racine Mayor John Dickert, who
in an interview on WRJN, misrepresents Alderman Sandy Weidner’s
position on Root Works, and then is called out, LIVE! and on the air by
Alderman Weidner as a liar!"
Read more: http://racineexposed.wordpress.com/2014/08/02/three-loose-cannons-in-racine-john-dickert-mark-gleason-and-marty-defatte/
Saturday, August 2, 2014
"Top Story"
From Racine Community Media:
"Racine- Alderwoman Sandy Weidner stands tall and calls out Racine Mayor John Dickert for lying to the public on local radio station WRJN, Ald. Weidner asks the mayor, 'How much have your lies cost the residents of Racine thus far????!!!!'”
Read more: http://racinecommunitymedia.tumblr.com/post/93551872003/racine-alderwoman-sandy-weidner-stands-tall-and
Listen to the exchange on WRJN: http://podcast.wrjn.com/wrjn2/4501047.mp3
"Racine- Alderwoman Sandy Weidner stands tall and calls out Racine Mayor John Dickert for lying to the public on local radio station WRJN, Ald. Weidner asks the mayor, 'How much have your lies cost the residents of Racine thus far????!!!!'”
Read more: http://racinecommunitymedia.tumblr.com/post/93551872003/racine-alderwoman-sandy-weidner-stands-tall-and
Listen to the exchange on WRJN: http://podcast.wrjn.com/wrjn2/4501047.mp3
How much does a whole cow cost?
I just came home from grocery shopping. Bought two rib eye steaks....thirty three dollars and change. Oh boy. I really feel for young families these days. Who could afford to pay that while raising a family? Good gravy. I know they will be great, but still......
I bought fruit and vegetables, a bottle of wine (shocked, aren't you), some yogurt, couple baking potatoes, one package of cheese, hot dogs, bread, buns...stuff like that. I spent way over $200. Not really a lot of pricey stuff other than the steaks. Bought a couple of pork chops...about seven bucks...chicken breasts at about five. Normal prices.
I will tell you I will be going back to Sam's for my steaks in the future. I can get them for about two thirds what the meat counter at the grocery store charges!
Who's coming for dinner?
I bought fruit and vegetables, a bottle of wine (shocked, aren't you), some yogurt, couple baking potatoes, one package of cheese, hot dogs, bread, buns...stuff like that. I spent way over $200. Not really a lot of pricey stuff other than the steaks. Bought a couple of pork chops...about seven bucks...chicken breasts at about five. Normal prices.
I will tell you I will be going back to Sam's for my steaks in the future. I can get them for about two thirds what the meat counter at the grocery store charges!
Who's coming for dinner?
Friday, August 1, 2014
Four for Fridays
Hello everyone and welcome back! It has been a long, long week.... Looking forward to a quiet weekend. Anyways, here's your questions...
1) What creatures have you seen in your backyard?
2) What song are you sick of hearing on the radio?
3) How many text messages do you usually get a day?
4) If you had to do over again, what would you study in school?
Enjoy your weekend!
1) What creatures have you seen in your backyard?
2) What song are you sick of hearing on the radio?
3) How many text messages do you usually get a day?
4) If you had to do over again, what would you study in school?
Enjoy your weekend!
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Best of Racine 2014 - Liquor store
Well guys, this is our final category in the
Best of Racine 2014 series.
Best of Racine 2014 series.
Upon request, I wrap things up with liquor stores.
Where is your favorite place?
Vote now!
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
"Judge dismisses bar owners' lawsuit"
From The Journal Times.com:
"RACINE— A federal judge has dismissed the civil rights lawsuit brought against the city by the former owners of six shuttered bars.
"The order was issued Wednesday morning in Milwaukee by U.S. District Judge J.P. Stadtmueller.
"Filed Feb. 25 in the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, the suit alleged that the city, Mayor John Dickert and 17 other defendants engaged in an elaborate plot to bankroll Dickert’s campaign while conspiring to drive minority tavern owners out of the city and give their liquor licenses to white bar owners.
"The judge dismissed those claims without prejudice so there could still be more pleadings and filings to follow in the case."
Read more: http://journaltimes.com/news/local/judge-dismisses-bar-owners-lawsuit/article_25f24552-02fd-5d01-9428-dffb13d0d250.html
"RACINE— A federal judge has dismissed the civil rights lawsuit brought against the city by the former owners of six shuttered bars.
"The order was issued Wednesday morning in Milwaukee by U.S. District Judge J.P. Stadtmueller.
"Filed Feb. 25 in the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, the suit alleged that the city, Mayor John Dickert and 17 other defendants engaged in an elaborate plot to bankroll Dickert’s campaign while conspiring to drive minority tavern owners out of the city and give their liquor licenses to white bar owners.
"The judge dismissed those claims without prejudice so there could still be more pleadings and filings to follow in the case."
Read more: http://journaltimes.com/news/local/judge-dismisses-bar-owners-lawsuit/article_25f24552-02fd-5d01-9428-dffb13d0d250.html
Dear Madame Zoltar
So am I. I prefer cool
weather to hot, but that doesn’t mean I’m a fan of 20 below zero days,
either. Somewhere, the climate has to be
perfect. Ha.
It looks like there may be more than one challenger to Mr.
Mayor Dickert for the job of mayor next spring.
That would be a nice relief. I
wonder what kind of skeletons will be pulled out of each others closets? Mr. Mayor seems expert at low blow, cheap
shots just before election day. If you
have skeletons in your closets, expose them now before the opposition
does. A real election could get down and
dirty fast.
So far, I like Ald. Sandy Weidner for the job. But can she survive the full brunt of the
Good Ol’ Boys network? She’ll be hit
from every angle. Is it worth it to yourself
and your family to get involved in such a rollercoaster? I hope so, Ms Weidner.
It would be a breath of fresh air, a new start on community
projects. If you decide to run, you can
count on me to provide positive political feedback. Hell, I’ll even hypnotize the homeless to
vote for you.
Thank you, my friends, for visiting my blog today. You’re always welcome.
What to do if you’re feeling blue? Contact madamezoltar@jtirregulars.com
Have a good week, my dears.
Enjoy yourselves, but always in moderation. Laconicum!
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
WIldflowers Pt 7!
I know it has been awhile since I posted my pictures I am really sorry about that. It is really hard to be on the computer when you have a one year old and a two year old running around the house. Then when they leave you are trying to catch up on what you have not been able to see on the computer. We had a great time with the Grandkids while they where here with us.
So here are some pictures that we have taken and I hope everyone enjoys them-
This is a Black Eyed Susan taken at Richard Bong State Recreational Area in Brighton Wi.
This is a Bristle Thistle with a Goldfinch on it taken at Richard Bong State Recreational Area in Brighton Wi.
This is Canada Thistle taken at Richard Bong State Recreational Area in Brighton Wi.
This is Chickory taken at Pikes Pathway in Mount Pleasant Wi.
This is Common Milkweed taken at Mack Wildlife Refuge in Black Creek Wi.
This is a Compass Flower taken at Horicon National Wildlife Refuge in Lomira Wi.
This is a Downy Paintbrush taken at Shoop Park Racine Wi.
This is Milk Thistle taken at Richard Bong State Recreational Area in Brighton Wi.
This is a Pink Coneflower taken at Horicon National Wildlife Refuge in Lomira Wi.
This is a Sunflower taken at Richard Bong State Recreational Area in Brighton Wi.
This is just some of what I have to share there will be more to come. Yes we have been out birding and looking for wildflowers all summer long. If you can call this summer anymore. I hope everyone is enjoying the pictures as we do enjoy going out and taking them to share with all of you!
So here are some pictures that we have taken and I hope everyone enjoys them-
This is just some of what I have to share there will be more to come. Yes we have been out birding and looking for wildflowers all summer long. If you can call this summer anymore. I hope everyone is enjoying the pictures as we do enjoy going out and taking them to share with all of you!
Monday, July 28, 2014
Any takers for a free ticket (and maybe a coupon, too) for Arab Fest?
Just wanted to share this with my extended blog family in the JT Irregulars...
I have 4 free tickets (and a coupon), to go to Arab Fest on August 10, 2014 in downtown Milwaukee. There are 3 of us, so I have an extra ticket. And, I also have a $2.00 coupon for a 5th person, if they are interested... I'm thinking that what we could do, is to carpool, and I'm driving, so if the extra people could help pay for parking, maybe a couple bucks for gas, and bring your own spending money.
I'm hoping to be able to have a car full. Any takers? Email me @ lika.yvi@gmail.com - put tickets in the subject line.
I have 4 free tickets (and a coupon), to go to Arab Fest on August 10, 2014 in downtown Milwaukee. There are 3 of us, so I have an extra ticket. And, I also have a $2.00 coupon for a 5th person, if they are interested... I'm thinking that what we could do, is to carpool, and I'm driving, so if the extra people could help pay for parking, maybe a couple bucks for gas, and bring your own spending money.
I'm hoping to be able to have a car full. Any takers? Email me @ lika.yvi@gmail.com - put tickets in the subject line.
"Dickert fundraises as others mull challenges for 2015 election"
From The Journal Times.com:
"RACINE — April 7 is more than eight months away, but the 2015 race for Racine mayor may already have started — if only in coffee shops, living rooms and party headquarters.
"With Mayor John Dickert seeking re-election, and local political circles already buzzing about potential challengers, four local residents have told The Journal Times they are at least considering a run for the seat.
"While no one has officially announced that they are running, the would-be candidates — the Rev. Melvin Hargrove, Alderman Eddie Diehl, Alderman Sandy Weidner and Robin Coventry — all said they are contemplating throwing their hats in the ring."
Read more: http://journaltimes.com/news/local/dickert-fundraises-as-others-mull-challenges-for-election/article_eba45f98-a460-57f1-bc5d-0d2ba3068876.html
Run, Sandy, run!
"RACINE — April 7 is more than eight months away, but the 2015 race for Racine mayor may already have started — if only in coffee shops, living rooms and party headquarters.
"With Mayor John Dickert seeking re-election, and local political circles already buzzing about potential challengers, four local residents have told The Journal Times they are at least considering a run for the seat.
"While no one has officially announced that they are running, the would-be candidates — the Rev. Melvin Hargrove, Alderman Eddie Diehl, Alderman Sandy Weidner and Robin Coventry — all said they are contemplating throwing their hats in the ring."
Read more: http://journaltimes.com/news/local/dickert-fundraises-as-others-mull-challenges-for-election/article_eba45f98-a460-57f1-bc5d-0d2ba3068876.html
Run, Sandy, run!
Sunday, July 27, 2014
"A Tale of Two Liquor License Applicants"
From Racine Equality Project:
"Two different Downtown Racine Liquor License Applicants, same general area. The only difference between the two applicants is their Race and relationship with Mayor John Dickert. Doug Nicholson is a White male who hosted fundraisers for John Dickert and already operates two establishments with liquor licenses in Downtown Racine, Envi and Ivanhoe’s, which are less than a block away from his new establishment, Carriage House Liquors, which is located in an area that is considered fragile and which already has an excessively high number of establishments with existing liquor licenses."
Read more: http://racineequalityproject.org/?p=146
"Two different Downtown Racine Liquor License Applicants, same general area. The only difference between the two applicants is their Race and relationship with Mayor John Dickert. Doug Nicholson is a White male who hosted fundraisers for John Dickert and already operates two establishments with liquor licenses in Downtown Racine, Envi and Ivanhoe’s, which are less than a block away from his new establishment, Carriage House Liquors, which is located in an area that is considered fragile and which already has an excessively high number of establishments with existing liquor licenses."
Read more: http://racineequalityproject.org/?p=146