La Fiesta Mexicana 2012 In Racine Draws Thousands To Festival Park

Power Band, a Tejano style group from Chicago performed on Saturday. (Photo: HNG)

By H. Nelson Goodson

August 12, 2012

Racine, WI - On Sunday, La Fiesta Mexicana in Racine ended with a historical aspect that included a special tribute to local bands and its members that have dedicated their life long careers to continue their Tejano music style trend in the state. A tribute was also dedicated to those Tejano all stars that have passed away in the last three years, but have left their legacy for keeping the unique Tejano music alive. 

The special recognition in memorandum went to José Guadalupe Morales of Racine; Manuel Rivas of Milwaukee; Sammy and Manuel Avila of Milwaukee; Tommy Lugo of Chicago and others who have passed away, but had dedicated their lives and careers to promoting and playing Tejano music.

This year's festival also included Mexican bands and other groups, especially Tejano and Mexican DJ's at Racine's lakefront Festival Park. 

The festival sponsors included the Urban League of Racine/Kenosha, the Emmaus Lutheran Church and the Hispanic Community & Resource Center of Racine, which created a partnership to present and continue the yearly Fiesta Mexicana under new management at the lakefront. The two day event offered food vendors, cultural events and a variety music that included Peruvian and Salsa music at the festival grounds. 

Los Super Cats band and Victoria y su Onda Tejana closed this year's festival, which drew thousands to the two day event. No official or estimated attendance numbers have been released by the organizers.

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U.S.A. And Mexican Flags Touching Front Lawn At Milwaukee Home

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Homeowner or renter in Wisconsin lacking flag etiquette awareness when displaying both the U.S.A. and Mexico's flags in front lawn.

By H. Nelson Goodson

August 12, 2012

Milwaukee, WI - On Sunday, an unidentified homeowner or renter continues to display several flags from the U.S. and Mexico on the front lawn (ground) facing S. Layton Blvd. The home is located on the Northwest corner at 663 S. Layton Blvd. in Milwaukee's south side.

Hispanic News Network U.S.A. (HNNUSA) attempted to contact the occupant of the home, but the fence entrances were padlock secured. HNNUSA  could not contact the occupant.

A U.S.A. flag or a foreign country's flag should never touch the ground while being displayed, according to proper flag etiquette procedures and rules. In this particular case, the flags being displayed at the corner home are in violation of the etiquette rules.

Is the owner or occupant trying to convey a particular statement, protest, free speech, patriotism or other intent? Despite the motive, it can be simply portrayed as a violation of flag etiquette to some and to others a flag desecration.

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Ryan Becomes Romney's Vice-presidential Candidate For 2012

Congressman Paul Ryan from Wisconsin accepts Romney's GOP vice-presidential bid.

By H. Nelson Goodson

August 11, 2012

Norfolk, Virginia - On Saturday, Mitt Romney, the GOP presidential candidate picked U.S. Representative Paul Ryan, 42, (R-WI) as his vice-presidential candidate for the 2012 election bid to oust President Barack H. Obama (D-IL) in November. Ryan is a seven term congressman from Janesville who represents the First Congressional District in Wisconsin and is also the current Chairman of the House Budget Committee.

Ryan in his acceptance speech stated, "For the last 14 years, I have proudly represented Wisconsin in Congress.  There, I have focused on solving the problems that confront our country, and turning ideas into action; and action into solutions.  

I am committed, in heart and mind, to putting that experience to work in a Romney Administration. This is a crucial moment in the life of our nation; and it is absolutely vital that we select the right man to lead America back to prosperity and greatness...Mitt Romney is this kind of leader. I'm excited for what lies ahead and I'm thrilled to be a part of America's Comeback Team. And together, we will unite America and get this done."

Romney, if elected is expected to repeal ObamaCare and will definitely enforce immigration laws that would lead to massive deportations of millions of undocumented immigrants, including their children (DREAMers) living in the U.S.

Romney has been strongly criticized for not releasing his federal tax records within the last ten years, but has only released his 2010 tax return.

So far, Romney has spent $106 million in campaign ads compared to Obama's $130 million national re-election campaign ad bliss.

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Thousands Attend Sikh Funeral Services In Oak Creek

Governor Scott Walker

By H. Nelson Goodson

August 11, 2012

Oak Creek, WI - Thousands of people, including Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker (R) and Eric Holder, the U.S. Attorney General and other high profile local and state public officials on Friday attended funeral services at the Oak Creek High School and paid their respects to the six victims of the deadly Sikh Temple massacre. The deceased will be cremated after their families and friends finish a two day prayer vigil in private.

On Friday, a two hour closure of some metropolitan businesses beginning at noon was recognized in honor of the Sikh victims that were killed on Sunday by Wade Michael Page, 40. Page committed suicide after being wounded in the stomach by Oak Creek Police Officer Sam Lenda. The suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to the FBI.

Members of the Sikh Temple were able to go back into their temple to worship after the FBI finished their crime scene investigation on Thursday.

Three victims survived, they were identity as Baba (priest) Punjab Singh and Baba Santokh Singh, including Oak Creek Police Lieutenant Brian Murphy, 51, who was shot at least eight times by Page in an ambush outside in the parking lot. The local Sikh Temple is located at 7512 S. Howell Ave.

The deceased victims were identified as:

Sita Singh, 41, male;

Ranjit Singh, 49, male;

Satwant Singh Kaleka, 65, male;

Prakash Singh, 39, male;

Paramjit  Kaur, 41, female

and Suveg Singh, 84, male.

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Page Committed Suicide After Being Shot By Police At The Oak Creek Sikh Temple

Wade Michael Page

Deceased gunman at a Sikh Temple in Wisconsin killed himself.

By H. Nelson Goodson

August 8, 2012

Oak Creek, WI - On Wednesday, the FBI reported that the deceased suspect Wade Michael Page, 40, involved in last Sunday's deadly massacre at the Oak Creek Sikh Temple in Wisconsin had ultimately killed himself after being shot and wounded in the stomach by Officer Sam Lenda. He shot himself in the head. 

The Oak Creek Police Department confirmed that Satwant Singh Kaleka, 65, the president of the Sikh Temple had been fatally shot by the suspect. Kaleka had confronted and struggled with Page just after 10:15 a.m. inside the temple lobby. Page managed to shoot Kaleka in the back while struggling. Kaleka later bled to death as a result of his injuries. The FBI claimed that Kaleka's heroic quick action helped save lives.

The local Sikh Temple is located at 7512 S. Howell Ave. Page, a White male suspect went to the temple after 10:15 a.m. and opened fire killing six victims between the ages of 39 to 84, including Kaleka and another man in the parking lot. Three of the deceased victims were also brothers.

Three injured victims that survived were identity as Baba (priest) Punjab Singh and Baba Santokh Singh, including Oak Creek Police Lieutenant Brian Murphy, 51. 

At least 100 people were attending a peaceful Sunday sermon by Punjab, a guest from India. Punjab and one other priest were shot and injured at the scene. A high priest managed to escape from the shooting scene.

Several Oak Creek officers responding to the scene after 10: 26 a.m. were confronted by Page, who shot Lt. Murphy at least 8 to 9 times with a 9mm handgun in an ambush while trying to help a victim in the parking lot. Lt. Murphy remains in critical condition due to a serious neck injury and is expected to survive. Murphy's heroic action in the parking lot kept Page outside and helped prevent additional deaths inside the temple.

Lenda, another officer at the scene exchanged fire with a squad assault rifle and wounded Page at the scene. Page ultimately killed himself by committing suicide in the parking lot, according to the FBI. 

No motive has been established by the FBI. Most likely it will never be known why Page, an alleged supremacy group member and an army veteran from 1992 to 1998 committed the Sikh Temple massacre.

Page had recently moved to city of Cudahy in July and was living at the 3700 block of E. Holmes Ave.

The deceased victims were identified as:

Sita Singh, 41, male

Ranjit Singh, 49, male

Satwant Singh Kaleka, 65, male

Prakash Singh, 39, male

Paramjit  Kaur, 41, female

and Suveg Singh, 84, male.

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Alvarado Sentenced To 10 Years For Striking Officer In A Hit and Run

Juan C. Alvarado

Alvarado get 10 years for striking Milwaukee Police Officer Vrtochnick on Christmas Eve 2011.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

August 6, 2012

Milwaukee - On Monday, Juan C. Alvarado, 19, of Milwaukee was sentenced to ten years in prison after pleading guilty for striking Milwaukee Police Officer Frank Vrtochnick, 37, on Christmas Eve of 2011. Alvarado had been charged with first-degree reckless injury and reckless endangering safety, according to the criminal complaint.

Vrtochnick while in a traffic routine stop was strucked by Alavardo after he went over a curb as he drove on the wrong side of the street. Vrtochnick was accompanied by his partner and was outside the squad on the passenger's side when he was struck. He sustained numerous scrapes, a broken leg and continues to recover.

Alvarado fled the scene and managed to hid his 1998 Chevy Malibu in a garage near S. 15th Street and W. Becher Street. He then went to Chicago to avoid being taken into custody. 

He was later arrested by Chicago police.

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Sikh Temple Shooter In Wisconsin Identified As Page

Wade Michael Page

Deceased gunman at a Sikh Temple in Wisconsin has been identified as Wade Michael Page of Cudahy.

By H. Nelson Goodson

August 6, 2012

Cudahy, WI - On Monday, multiple media outlets are reporting that the deceased suspect involved on Sunday's deadly massacre at the Oak Creek Sikh Temple was identified as Wade Michael Page, 40, of Cudahy, Wisconsin. He has a military background and possible ties to a supremacy group. Page an Army veteran served in the Iraq war.

Page recently moved into the Cudahy area in July, according to police.

On Sunday, family members confirmed that Satwant Singh Kaleka, 65, the president of the Sikh Temple had been fatally shot by the suspect. Kaleka confronted and struggled with Page just after 10:15 a.m. inside the temple lobby.

Page managed to shoot Kaleka in the back. Kaleka later bled to death as a result of his injuries. 

The local Sikh Temple is located at 7512 S. Howell Ave. Page, a White male suspect went to the temple after 10:15 a.m. and opened fire killing six victims between the ages of 39 to 84, including Kaleka and another man in the parking lot. Three of the deceased victims were also brothers.

Two children were outside and saw the shooting incident. They both ran inside the temple to warned others. 

A man arriving at the temple in a taxi was immediately shot by the suspected gunman. The suspect afterwards went inside and killed four other people in the temple.

Three victims were confirmed injured, Baba (priest) Punjab Singh and Baba Santokh Singh, including Oak Creek Police Lieutenant Brian Murphy, 51. At least 100 people were attending a peaceful Sunday sermon by a guest from India. The guest (considered a saint) was also reported killed and three priests were shot at the scene. A high priest managed to escape from the shooting scene.

Several Oak Creek officers responding to the scene after 10: 26 a.m. were confronted by Page who shot Lt. Murphy while trying to help a victim. Murphy was shot with a 9mm handgun between 8 to 9 times by Page in an ambush. Lt. Murphy remains in critical condition due to a serious neck injury. A second officer at the scene returned fire with a squad assault rifle and killed Page in the parking lot. Murphy is expected to survive, according to Chief John Edwards, from the Oak Creek Police Department.

Three injured victims, including Lt. Murphy were taken to Froedtert hospital for treatment. The victims were reported in critical condition.

S.W.A.T. members went inside the temple and secure the temple. Chief Edwards confirmed that it was a domestic terrorist incident by a lone suspect.

The suspect from Cudahy lived in the 3700 block of E. Holmes Ave. where federal investigators secured his upper duplex apartment. A federal search warrant was issued and the feds returned to Page's apartment on Monday to gather evidence, according to Teresa Carlson, FBI agent in charge. The FBI has taken over the investigation.

The deceased victims were identified as:

Sita Singh, 41,

Ranjit Singh, 49,

Satwant Singh Kaleka, 65,

Prakash Singh, 39,

Paramjit  Kaur, 41,

and Suveg Singh, 84.

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