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i vm VivW Aju.t. M.t-vt a 'Mr the Journal Times, Sunday, Soptembor 27, 1987 Racine, Wis. 3A Big and small, they all owe taxes Lalicfront Update By Mlka Hill Journal Times David Duchac. who nrCAiiizAH Construction the April lax limit referendum, owes delinquent property taxes. So does Edward Hales, chairman of the Wisconsin Investment Board.

And Philadelphia Phillies ace pitcher Shane Rawley, State Sen. Joseph Strohl, Caledonia Town Chairman Patrick Motley, School Board member William Frank and County Clerk of Courts Larry Flynn also have been delinquent taxpayers. That's according to a county treasurer's office computer printout of delinquent taxes as of Sept. 10, nearly six weeks after the final payment deadline. Duchac's rjast-due tax bill of County records show S.C.

Johnson Sort Inc. owes $2,892 In delinquent property taxes, and the related Johnson Redevelopment Corp. owes $485 on two properties. But, James May, Johnson's corporate public relations manager, said the records are probably wrong. Company records show the bill was paid, May said, but it was unclear Friday whether there were any unpaid special assessments on that property.

The redevelopment company's bill shouldn't apply because it sold the two properties in question last vear, he said. Hales, who owes $16,530 in back taxes, has told the Journal Times an old funeral home building he bought had back taxes that were passed to him through the sale. He said he is trying to pay off the taxes as he is able. Others who owe delinquent taxes, according to computer lists, include Rawley, Kathleen Venturelli, former director of the Racine County Economic Development Volunteers of America-city of Chicago, $37; Archdiocese of Milwaukee, and Journal Times reporter Geeta Sharma-Jensen, and her husband, Brian, $749. interest any time now, Duchac said.

Motley said he bought a "whole bunch of buildings" to renovate, and has been short of money to pay the $12,197 in taxes on them. "I guess I'll have to slow down and catch up with my taxes," he said. Motley also said he isn't protesting local taxes and believes people should pay them. Frank said he owes $578 on a rental property because he has had problems with his tenants. He owed $22.86 on another property tax bill, and said that was just an oversight, All of those taxes were paid on Friday, Frank said.

That was the day after a Journal Times reporter questioned him about the tax bills. Flynn made the computer list by owing $344.79 on his water bill. Unpaid water bills or special assessments can be included in the amount of deliquent taxes owed the county. Strohl said he recently received a delinquent tax bill for $28.87 but threw it in a drawer. "It was such a small bill, I didn't look into it," he said.

Strohl speculated that his property tax payment just came up short for some reason. $1,477 may make it look like he's protesting the high, local property taxes he tried to control, but he says, "I'm not a protester." "I can't afford for Unified Top 25 tax delinquents (Related story, Page 1A) 1 Evans Products Racine Steel Castings division, 1442 N. Memorial Drive, $202,280 on one property in Racine. 2 Century Warehouse Fund Division, Oshkosh, $88,528 on warehouse at 1 94 and Highway 11 in Yorkville. 3 Flatiron Business Professional Association, 1661 Douglas $75,775 on Flatiron Mall in Racine.

4 Thomas limners, Milwaukee, $68,321 on four rental properties in Racine. 5 Pascal Mantoux, John Nikitas, Morton Schmidt, 4252 Goley's Lane, $55,889 on seven properties in Racine. 6 Bacaintan, Constance Pappas John Dassios Trust, Chicago, $55,850 on the former Clayton House motel and Golden Lantern restaurant in Racine. 7 The Enterprising Group, Green Bay, $54,275 on one property in Yorkville. 8 W.I.L.D.

II, Rapids Business Association, 1509 Rapids Drive, $49,254 on three business properties in Racine. 9 KAO 1325 16th $47,634 on three business properties in Racine. 10 Wayne H. Fuller, 15125 Washington Union Grove, $42,581 on eight properties in Yorkville. 11 John DeRango, 405 3 Mile Road.

$41,750 on four properties in Racine. 12 Operating 3458 Rapids Drive, $38,287 on one property in Racine. 13 Grinding, 1450 Summit $36,589 on one business property in Racine. 14 George Meyers Family Trust, Choctaw, $35,669 on 11 rental properties in Racine. 15 Gerald T.

Flynn, 310 5th $33,189 on six rental properties in Racine. 16 Reginald Hunt, 22017 6 Mile Road, Caledonia. $30,589 on eight properties in Norway. 17 Fergus Family Trust, 2032 W. Lawn $30,181 on a shopping center in Racine.

18 Corsta Brookfield, $30,178 on six properties in town of Burlington. 19 John Kashian, Greendale, $28,535 on 35 properties in Waterford. 20 Mario DeRango, 3427 Charles $27,439 on six properties in Racine. 21 Douglas Heberling, 4252 Goley's Lane, $26,624 on 10 properties in Racine and two in Sturtevant. 22 Raymond Biddle, 4523 Knollwood Drive, $25,583 on one property in Mount Pleasant and eight in Racine.

23 Martin De Fatte, Racine, $24,987 on 17 properties in Racine. 24 William H. Olson, 3730 Foxwood Drive, $23,520 on two properties in Racine and two in Mount Pleasant. 25 Alvin J. Lambert, of multiple Racine and Milwaukee addresses, $22,589 on nine properties in Racine.

(school district) to take the house, yet," he said. Duchac said he refinanced his mortgage and directed the mortgage company to pay his taxes. But, the firm didn't pay on time, possibly to accumulate more interest on the money, he said. The mortgage company has promised to pay the bill and set to start on overlook soon By Sara Lamb Journal Times The public works committee has awarded a $201,800 bid to a local firm for construction of what Richard Vallin predicts will be the "focal point" of Reefpoint Marina. Vallin, harbor project director, said Korndoerfer Corporation, 7900 Durand will build the marina 's 45-foot-tall overlook at the east point of the harbor.

Construction is to begin next month. Landscaping begins in the next few weeks as piles of black dirt will be brought in for planting grass, Vallin said. "They (the landscapers) were set back by all the recent rains," he added. He said trees will be planted at the marina and marina park in April or May. "Roughly 90 percent of the construction will be done by Christmastime." Richard Vallin harbor project director By Monday, Jensen Metal Products Inc.

will have put in floating docks in the northwest and southwest corner of the launch basin, Vallin said. A log boom, to be placed at the harbor's entrance in November, will keep ice from moving back and forth and damaging harbor docks, Vallin said. The boom is roughly 125 feet long and 15 feet wide' and made of telephone poles wrapped with cable, Vallin said. The bid for construction of the log boom was awarded to Edward E. Gillen Co.

of Milwaukee. Vallin said. "Roughly 90 percent of the construction will be done I by Christmas time," Vallin Walls on the administrative building will be up before cold weather sets in, Vallin said. Inside work on the building is to continue through winter and be completed by May 1, he added. Vallin said most of the sidewalks will be done in the next few weeks, and a final layer of asphalt will be put on the parking lot and roads next month.

The fish-cleaning station, which will also contain bathroom facilities, should be completed by the middle of October, Vallin said. Past-due taxes by municipality Town of Burlington $128,445.37 North Bay $1,524.41 Caledonia $342,431 .25 Rochester $1 3,383. 1 7 Dover $68,398.06 Sturtevant $80,326.05 Mount Pleasant $245,184.52 Union Grove $28,633.88 Norway $144,781.96 Village of Waterford $39,367.43 Raymond $73,127.90 Wind Point $35,025.94 Rochester $23,206.69 City of Burlington $98,382.97 Waterford $84,354.32 Racine $1 ,546,286.14 Yorkville $208,869.92 1 Elmwood $12,067.68 $3,173,797.66 From Jan.1 through Aug. 31 not including interest or penalty The top 25 delinquent taxpayers each owe $22,000 or more and are responsible for $1.2 million of the $6.3 million owed. Another 36 taxpayers have bills ranging from 10,000 to $21,000.

from Racine County Treasurer's Office computerized delinquent tax list SoDil readies veto battle By Jim Kneiszel Journal Times State Senate Majority Leader Joseph Strohl, D-Racine, said he is one of two legislators who will attempt this week to override Gov. Tommy Thompson's veto cutting welfare benefits by 6 percent. Strohl and Joint Finance Committee co-chairman Gary George, D-Milwaukee, Monday will release a list of 43 of Thompson's record-setting 290 vetos from the biennial budget bill that they intend to fight in the Senate beginning Tuesday. While cuts to the Aid to Families with Dependent Children program have been the focus of much media attention, Strohl hopes to draw that attention toward Thompson vetos of nursing home and enviromental programs. To do that, Strohl said the AFDC veto will be the last one to face an override attempt.

Nursing home regulation and the environment were the two.top concerns of residents at hearings around the state on the biennial budget held in the last six weeks, Strohl said. If Republicans fail to support the veto overrides, they would be branded as supporters of cuts for aid to elderly, nursing homes residents and low-income people, Strohl said. That would give Democrats ample ammunition on emotional issues to hurl at election time, he said. "We (Democrats) believe this is an opportunity for the people of Wisconsin to really see the difference between Democrats and Republicans," Strohl said. wouldn't cost the taxpayer a great deal, Strohl said.

He also pointed to a program Thompson cut that helps epileptics and costs the state onlv $125,000. On the other hand, Strohl criticized Thompson for vetoing a capital gains tax program which will save a few thousand wealthy citizens $70 million a year. "I wouldn't be so upset if every one in the budget was being asked to sacrifice, that nobody was getting tax breaks," Strohl said. "The cuts are for everyone tax cuts for the wealthy and cuts in service for everyone else." Six vetos Strohl will attack concerning nursing homes called for prospective nursing home residents to receive information about violations, staff turnover and state rat ings of homes. Another vetoed program gave the state permission to spot check all patient records at nursing homes, not just records of residents receiv ing medical assistance.

Strohl accused Thompson of fol-. lowing the lead of nursing home owners who don't think information on violations is important to prospective residents. Of Thompson's veto of 14 environmental programs that will be subject to override, Strohl said, "Any program that was designed to stop a polluter from polluting, he vetoed." Democrats are also testing in court Thompson's right to alter individual phrases and sentences in the budget bill. Strohl said Thompson has the constitutional right to veto entire sections of the legislation, but not to alter parts of them. r-f v' l2 State Sen.

Joseph Strohl "We almost dare Republicans to vote against the protection of nursing home residents or against measures to protect the environment." The Democrats don't figure to win many overrides because each will require the support of 22 of the 33 senators. There are 19 Democratic senators. "It will take some Republicans to help override the governor. I think they will help on some safe items," Strohl said. As an example, he said Republicans might support an override that would replace the $250,000 "Clean Sweep" program helping residents clear their homes of small amounts of toxic waste.

"Clean Sweep," and several other programs carved out by Thompson. 'Charley's Aunt' chugs along A review Chuck D'Acquisto, Journal Times Mark Mucklin Is among many area youngsters helped by United Way programs. His handicap hasn't soured him It could be argued that Babber ly's drag part would draw the most laughs. The lanky Lee seemed very com fortable in the part, though, and was probably the perfect choice. He was wonderful whether he was beating the older male suitors off with a stick or groping and kissing the young ladies who thought he was a kindly old ladv.

And he probably has more bruises than an overripe banana after nights of headlong pratfalls. One curiosity came as Babberly at one point sang the Gene Autry Western classic. "Back in the Sad die Again." How was it that this cowboy anthem, written 40 years after the play, was used in a play staged in Britain'' "Charley Aunt was performed last by the Theater Guild during the 1967-68 season. Members of the original cast and crew were introduced in the audience. Tl play runs the next three weekends.

Tickets are available through the Theater Guild box of-' fice at 2519 Northwestern Ave. By Jim Kneiszel Journal Times Like an old locomotive train, it takes quite a while for the Racine Theater Guild's revival of "Charley's Aunt" to build up a head of steam. Stoking the engine in this creaking 1896 Brandon Thomas farce on opening night Friday was Michael Lee, a 1987 graduate of St. Catherine's High School. His performance as a college student duped into disguising himself as an old woman for the benefit of two chums was a bright spot in a sometimes dreary production.

Another high spot was the set design by Vincent Faust, the guest scenic designer. Like the play's sluggish beginning, the elegance of the archway-Faust designed to be used in three different indoor-outdoor sets didn't come alive until it was transformed into a patio and garden in act II. Only Lee's spirited performance could breathe the appropriate life into this well-worn story. As Lord Fancourt Babberly, Lee is caught in a desperate situation with college friends Charley (Julian Opificius) and Jack Chesney (Randy Brown). The men had invited two young ladies to their dormitory for lunch and their intended chaperone for the day, Charley's Aunt Donna Lucia d'Alvadorez, failed to show.

To get the girls to stay for lunch, Charley and Jack forced Babberly to pose as the missing aunt. Until Lee donned a frumpy polka-dot dress and grey wig midway through the first act, the action was slow as molasses. Some stunts and jokes from Opificius and Brown went unnoticed and both seemed over-animated early on. When the attention shifted to several actors and the plot "Charley's Aunt" became more enjoyable. But mostly it was still not very funny.

It was difficult to determine if the simple play doesn't stand the test of time or if the actors just weren't confident in the material. But there as a tenseness in the production that was difficult to By Sue Zaeske Journal Times If Mark Mucklin could have anything printed in the paper he'd say: "Hike people." And people like Mark. He has been given the opportunity to interact with people through such United Way programs as Camp Kinder, Respite Care Weekends and Camp River Bend. Mark is the son of Tom and Sharon Mucklin, of 5619 Bradford and brother of Kim, 16. Mark is a talkative, independent 13-year-old who asked his mother if she didn't have some sewing to do ben a Journal Times reporter came to interview him.

But being independent is not an easy thing for Mark, who has an undiagnosed mental and physical disability. He is also deaf in one ear and partially deaf in the other. Respite Weekends, where parties pants recreate at a local hotel, has allowed Mark to build a lasting friendship with Allen, a Case High School honors student who is physically disabled. The two talk on the phone almost every day, Sharon said. They also enjoy sleepovers and in the morning devour gourmet delights such as "Lynda Carter Pancakes." "Allen thinks Lynda Carter, Wonder Woman, is super.

So one morn ing we asked, 'What would make a suoer pancake? Tom recalled. The young chefs came up with this concoction: pancakes, peanut butter, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup and whipping cream. For a kid as sweet as his tastes, making friends with Allen is only one valuable aspect of the camps Mark has attended. "The programs funded by the United Way allow Mark to grow as an individual," Sharon said. "They provide opportunities to get out there and experience as much as be can.".