Kolek planning to go pro
That wrong place wrong time is something that really resonates with me bc our son is a freshman Marquette High. He spends every single day at 34th and Michigan. About a month ago he and his carpool were hit at 30th in Michigan when car going 50 MPH flew through a stop sign. It should’ve T-bond my son. Instead the kid driving was able to swerve enough that it ended up just being a sideswipe. My son went from probably two broken legs (at best) to being able to walk away. Needless to say, I understand reckless driving in the city of Milwaukee.Beyond going to school at 34th & Michigan is he runs cross country and he ran all winter which means every day he leaves from 35th and Wisconsin and runs to the Domes or to the Hank Aaron Trail or to Doyne & Jacobus Parks through Miller Valley. The route to all those places ain’t pretty and he does this every single day, and he always tells me it's the best part of his day, he loves to explore all parts of the city. When I think back about the accident, here’s what I think about:- He learned that the kid who was driving his carpool had his head on a swivel and was able to make an instant reaction because he was paying attention. That’s an invaluable lesson to a kid about to get his temps. - He learned how to call the cops and wait for their arrival to give a police report - And he learned that at 30th and Michigan that when 3 Whitefish Bay kids crash their Volkswagen that people from a neighborhood completely different from theirs still come running outside to make sure they’re OK and offer support / help. He learned about how there’s compassion from groups all across the city. I hate saying he goes to school in a bad area...he goes to school in a poor area. So in someways I don’t see that accident as a con. I will see it as a pro. He learned a lot that day and it really, really, REALLY bothers me that there are people outside of the city who don’t want to come in because of a few hiccups. IMO, it’s disgraceful and it goes against everyting Christ taught us. Additionally (bc this is long enough) I own a company at 14th & St Paul. 26 employees who love coming to work and our building is a huge part of our morale (free parking). I work out at the Rec Plex (across the street from MPL) daily, I eat / shop on MU's campus on a daily basis. It sickens me that people delight in the 1% of problems and not revel in the 99% of good. I am there EVERY SINGLE DAY. I see it all. If you have a problem, the problem is you. Back to "wrong place, wrong time" I’m so happy that my son is exposed to real life on a daily basis, and I hope that these other New Berlin West kids will evetually be too.Peace.
Updates from Marquette Police Safety Update: Suspect from May Campus Town West burglaries in custodyA suspect in the burglaries that occurred in Campus Town West this past May was taken into custody by the Marquette University Police Department this morning. The suspect was arrested following the incident in May, but failed to show up for a court hearing this week, leading to an active warrant.MUPD reminds the campus community to lock all residence and car doors. If you observe any suspicious behavior or fear for your safety at any time, contact MUPD at (414) 288-1911 or through the mobile Blue Light feature on the Eagle Eye app.
O, is the Farmer's Market on today? Musta been the housekeepin' help. Generally, the residents are shoutin' Benz, BMW, or Range Rovers, hey?
Man, ya can say dat again, Bro, hey?
I was in Mequon this morning and got cut off by someone in a gray Lexus with a plate that said either Psalm 26 or Psalm 27. Know him? Looked OLD. Probably shouldn’t be driving
a lot of assumptions there reeko-getting old and cut off are reasons for someone not to drive? how old is too old? if you were acting anything like you do on this board, i'm sure he did ya favor by only cutting you off
Wen wuz da last tyme ewe drove anywhere in da city of Milwaukee? Talk 'bout crap shoots. Ya stood a better chance of survival walkin' in a mine field in 'Nam than you do drivin' down Capitol Dr., hey?
The Marquette University Police Department is investigating the incident below. If you have more information, please contact MUPD immediately at (414) 288-6800.Initial Incident ReportIncident type: Attempted armed robberyIncident location: North 17th St. and West Clybourn St.Approximate time: 9:15 a.m.Victims: One female Marquette studentPhysical injuries: NoneTwo suspects approached a female Marquette student, displayed a weapon and demanded property. The subjects did not obtain property and fled the area in a black Hyundai sedan northbound on 27th Street. The victim was not physically injured. MUPD is investigating.
MU's campus must've been much safer recently. Was wondering what happened to you. Been a while.