New Building Means Positive Things For Shorewood

Visitors and residents alike have positive thoughts on construction throughout the Village of Shorewood. Not only is it a sign of new business but a sign of a healthy economy.

Signs lined the streets of North Bartlett Avenue and East Kenmore place, outlining North Shore Presbyterian Church’s urban location Tuesday morning. “Absolutely No Construction Vehicle Parking Allowed At Any Time,” the signs threatened, warning violators of the $500 fine which may await them.  Since its launch in March of 2012, the Church and Learning Center has neighbored the construction of a Mandel Group project: the Lighthorse 4041, a six-story apartment and retail development.  “I appreciate what it will do for Shorewood,” said Amanda Singh, who frequents North Shore Presbyterian. “Construction is good to see, it is a sign of a good economy.”  Local moms, Singh and Sara Abbass, have taken their children to Connie’s Sunshine Learning …

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Alol

2:57 pm on Wednesday, March 20, 2013

In her defense I will say that I'd imagine it was no picnic being married to Paul Bucher. Just a hunch.   more ›

Holiday Services Scheduled at Local Churches

Here's a look at some of the church services scheduled to celebrate the Christmas holiday in the village.

Honoring the History of Home

St. Robert Celebrates 100 Years of Worship

The parish plans to open its doors to the public for several centennial events this year.

One hundred years ago, Milwaukee resident Farrel Reilly paid a construction team $100 to build a one-room structure in a single day on what is now the southeast corner of North Maryland Avenue and East Capitol Drive. Reilly did not tell them what it would be used for, and it was only that evening that the community realized what he was building, when he added the final piece himself: a small wooden cross for the first St. Robert Parish. “I couldn’t risk being stopped before it was done,” he told the Milwaukee Sentinel in 1954, according to St. Robert's records, because the community was not supportive of having a church constructed on such a small budget. Four pastors later, the St. Robert Parish has grown into a powerful presence in the …

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CowDung

9:06 am on Thursday, January 26, 2012

Nice article. If anyone wants more info on the history of St. Robert and the surrounding area, they may want to attend this upcoming program. Historian John Gurda will be speaking on February 12th at St. Robert. http://www.strobert.org/special/libfile_files/media/1151.pdf   more ›

St. Robert Fair Draws Eclectic Crowd

Locals enjoyed attractions from polka music to cotton candy at the church fundraiser this weekend.

Lured to Shorewood by the promise of live polka music at the St. Robert Parish Fair, Angie and Jerry Friday danced their Sunday away to The Squeezettes, even when they were dancing alone (which was most of the time). "You get a little shy, but you forget about it fast," Angie Friday said. She and her husband are members of Seniorgee, the Milwaukee Bucks' performing dance team comprised of seniors over 60. "When Jerry feels the music it's like a drug, she said. "We used to have a problem where we'd go to a festival and he'd hear the music and he would just want to run right out of the car." Jerry Friday, who just retired last week, laughed and nodded in agreement. "The rhythm just takes you over," he said. "You feel a mind body connection, …

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