Sparta Burglaries from Balls&Backbone

Sparta police say they need the public’s help finding three men who broke into a woman’s home late Wednesday before fleeing in a stolen truck. A mobile home owner on K Street said she was in bed when she saw a light coming down a hallway about 11:10 p.m. She yelled, and the suspects ran from the home. Minutes later, police got a report of a truck stolen from Martin Warehous-ing, 716 S. Black River St. The truck’s owner followed it in another car before three men in their late teens abandoned it on Maple Avenue. Police could not find the men after searching the area with dogs. Investigators believe the break-in and stolen truck are related.
Police also are investigating two burglaries on the 1900 block of Julie Avenue. In those cases, the suspects broke into the houses on Tuesday through an unlocked window after removing or cutting a screen, police said. Cash and a house key were stolen during the break-ins.My personal opinion is this is happening because there is such a major drug problem in this area. Quick money for a quick fix.

City Administrators New Look from Balls&Backbone

When I logged in to my blog, I got the message that Blogger has a new look...well guess what, so does Ken Witt.  Now rumor has it, he initially liked his his first look (suit and tie) but after viewing it so many times on this blog and people commenting on it, he has updated his look to the right. A more casual laid back look.  He looks like he bought the shirt in a 80s retro shop. Does he have a Members Only jacket hanging in the corner? Horizontal stripes don't do a thing for anyone. Another thing I noticed, did he get his picture frames from a garage sale? All the money he makes? He should have gold frames. All BS on the side, this is his picture on the City of Sparta website. This picture represents Sparta, he is our city administrator. When I look at the right picture (new pic on website) I see laid back, unprofessional, unorganized, looks like he has his hands in his pants, sloppy. This is how he makes Sparta look. Only my opinion. Someone may have a different opinion. My advice for your next photo op, wear a nice suit, stand in front of city hall or a US Flag and do not smile(you have a fake smile). First consultation is free

Big Mouth from Balls&Backbone

To the Genius who  threatened me to remove my blog within 24 hours about a month ago...I am still waiting for the authorities.  Did you get lost? I left the ball in your court, remember. I have my lawyers on standby, bail money ready...and the front door is open waiting for someone to arrest me.  Just like I thought, you are nothing more than a big mouth, wannabe smart guy...like the city administrator, Ken Witt. Because Ken Witt thinks he is a lawyer.  Dont you? You see, A good lawyer knows the law and a great lawyer knows the judge...and since you are neither, you can manipulate people to write and post comments for you.

Robberies from Anonymous

I found Jean Mattakats letter to the editor very interesting. She is RIGHT ON! The only one to blame is the Chief of Police. If Chief Kass lived in town, maybe he would know what goes on in this town and maybe care about it more. Two robberies in two days. In the second robbery, no suspects have been identified even though it happened in broad daylight. Thank God for Crimestoppers...maybe someone can give the police a lead.

DOUBLE DIPPING FROM ANONYMOUS

One thing many people have always wondered about "out loud" is why is Mayor Sund's son is entitled to Two jobs. Treasurer and Assessor. Does he get double the benefits or is it an added bonus? I have heard MANY people talking about this over the years. Does he even have the background to have the position?

Native American artifacts found on sand mine site from Anonymous

I have a comment regarding another article from the same paper titled "Native American artifacts uncovered at sand mine site" In that article city administrator Ken Witt said "the artifact discovery was no surprise since maps of the area revealed Native American cultural remnants may be there". If that is true, that site should never have been touched. Why wouldnt it be brought up earlier? City not doing their homework? Again?

CITY COUNCIL FROM BALLS& BACKBONE

I am writing in response to "Embattled chairman back on city police and fire commission". Mayor Sund DECLINED to comment on the appointment. There's a surprise. That tells me one thing. Mayor Sund has less than one year left. Why would he cut his Christmas cards short this year? He doesnt care. So I talked to three different city council members, asking each one the same question. Why did the council all vote in favor of the appointment? The first aldermans response was "I thought about it after I voted." The second aldermans response was "he misunderstood and didn't know he was voting on it, he was misled". And the final aldermans answer is the best...first he said" it didn't matter because Gary would get in no matter what" and then he said he wanted to make sure he got on the committees that he was interested in. In other words, he didnt want to cause any waves. I decided not to question anymore...I couldnt take it. So there you go, three of our councilman that represent us.

MAYOR JOHN SUND FROM ANONYMOUS

After reading the Sparta Blog yesterday, I thought the blog might be exaggerated BUT then after reading the Monroe County Democrat yesterday...WOW Mayor Sund DECLINED to comment on his reappointment of Gary Ascher when there were many questions of why? Especially after the two lawsuits and Pipkin not getting punished. In my opinion, the only message Mayor Sund sent me was, "I got one year left and screw whoever is in charge next" Stuff like this makes you want to vote for Angelini if he runs as much as i may not want to. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. This is BS!!

Gary Ascher reappointed from Balls&Backbone

Last night I went to the city council meeting. My main reason to go was to see if the appointment of Gary Ascher to the police and fire commission for the next five years would be approved by the city council. And who would vote for it and who would not vote for it. As soon as I walked into the room, you could tell Witt and Sund had been reading this blog. They didn't seem to appreciate my presence...at all. Oh well. Maybe if they did their job, I wouldn't rip on them.
Gary Ascher has been on the police and fire commission for at least nine years that I know of. He has no backbone and is incapable of making any disciplinary decision. Another guy that likes the title and to look important, but does nothing. The moment came to vote on his reappointment by the mayor. The entire city council voted him in. These are the people we voted to represent the city....I have nothing else to say.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING FROM BALLS&BACKBONE

TONIGHT IS THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 7PM AT CITY HALL. I ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO ATTEND TO KNOW FIRST HAND WHO VOTES ON WHAT.

Comedian Jim Wiggins from Balls&Backbone

This is Comedian Jim Wiggins. He is featured in todays (4/16/2012) LaCrosse Tribune's Monday Profile. Jim has traveled the country performing on stages from Los Angeles to New York and written for George Carlin, David Letterman and Chuck Barris. He made Sparta his home a few years ago.

Sparta does not know what they have here. Jim loves to make people laugh and does it well. Sparta should hire this guy during Butterfest to do a show or many shows. Sparta is LUCKY to have someone like this living in this town. Thank you Jim for being a good friend to our family.

REAPPOINTMENT OF GARY ASCHER FROM ANONYMOUS

One thing I dont understand is why in hell does Mayor Sund have intention of
appointing Gary Ascher to another 5 year term on the Police and Fire Commission when EVERYONE knows Mr. Ascher is incapable of this appointment. He has done nothing while on the Police and Fire Commission, why would you reappoint him? If the city council has to approve the mayoral appointments I sure hope they realize that this is an important decision and they need to quit giving themselves more of a bad reputation and step up to the plate and have some pride knowing that the people they are choosing for these committees aren't afraid of doing a quality job. If they do approve appointments and they chose to reappoint
Mr. Ascher, they should be held responsible for lack of leadership with the mayor.

KEN WITT'S HIGH SCHOOL PICTURE FROM ANONYMOUS

I found a high school picture of Ken Witt. He hasn't change a bit.

Sgt Pipkin ANONYMOUS

So if Pipkin was suspended for two days without pay for taking extended lunch breaks...why in the world would nothing be done for the two recent lawsuits? if this true about taking his kids to school or being out of his car for extended periods of time then this guy should not be working for the police department. It seems as though the city is reluctant to punish him as it may result in a
favorable response to Mr. Angelini. And if Mr. Angelini does run for Mayor, this would definately be in his favor. THIS is why I feel that Sgt Pipkin is not being punished and still has a job. They are worried more about Angelini being
Mayor than a Sgt being a bad cop.

LETTER TO EDITOR DENIED from Balls&Backbone

I wrote the following letter to the editor for todays Monroe County Democrat. The Editor for the Monroe County Democrat has refused to publish it. Not the publisher, not the paper...the Editor for the Monroe County Democrat who is Bill Gleiss.
Dear Editor, Over the last several weeks, I have received numerous phone calls regarding Sgt Pipkin taking his children to school in the city owned squad car a couple of times a week or more. I started to go to school every morning to observe this as I like to have my own facts. However, I kept missing him. I would see the squad car or SUV but I never saw anything. On March 29, 2012, I got there EARLY. At 7:14am an unmarked, black SUV with plate number 640-RCB pulled up to the school. Because there was a tree blocking the exact view of his location on the street, I couldn't see the passenger side. He then parked the SUV in the school parking lot and headed inside the school in full uniform. I confirmed that it was Sgt. Pipkin. After sitting there for a few minutes waiting, I realized that my phone could take a picture. So I did. Other police officers have told me that you should always call yourself in and out of your squad car whenever you leave your car. Sgt. Pipkin was out of his car for over ten minutes. He arrived at 7:14am and got back in his car at 7:32am. My next step was to find out if Sgt Pipkin is accountable for his time spent outside of his squad car relating to personal matters. I then requested all CAD operation reports, audio recordings of calls, and call logs from 7am to 8am on March 29, 2012. Guess what? Sgt. Pipkin NEVER called in or out of his squad car, never called in for a break...so how many little 10 or 15 minute breaks does he take a day without accountability? The only time I heard his badge number called (#55) was at 7:30am. He was called for a possible drug overdose on Wolcott Street. So it was at that time he left the school and entered his car at 7:32am. In fact, several years ago, Sgt Pipkin got in trouble for taking extended breaks. He was suspended for two days without pay. Winning my lawsuit wasn't the end...it was only the beginning. If Chief Kass lived in town, maybe he might know what his officers are doing. So Chief Kass, I will do you a favor, I will keep an eye on your officers. My next step is to write a complaint to the Police and Fire Commission. I will have the pictures posted on the Sparta Blog.

The Proof of Sgt Pipkin from Balls&Backbone

March 29, 2012

Sgt Pipkins squad car in the school parking lot (taking care of personal matters) without reporting a break or even calling in or out of his squad. Taking advantage of his breaks which got him in trouble a few years ago (taking extended breaks). Sgt Pipkin thinking he is invincible, when really he is in my opinion nothing more then a thug and a bully with a badge.

CHIEF KASS FROM ANONYMOUS

I am not surprised by how Mr. Kass acts. I have dealt with him on different
occasions. He is very arrogant and I have caught him lying to defend his police
officers. If you disagree with him, you are on his "bad list". There is a rumor
going around that his last job "padded" his reference. They made him look so
good so they could get rid of him and someone else would have to deal with him. Guess who won the lottery? Sparta. Yippee skippee.

CHIEF KASS AND HIS CHARM FROM ANONYMOUS

I did go to this meeting after reading this post and nothing happened at the
meeting. I am surprised that there wasnt ANY discussion before they went to
closed session. The only thing that happened that was a bit disturbing is when
they asked the public to leave the meeting, everyone went into the hall. Chief
Kass came into the hall and rudely told everyone they had to leave the hall NOW! Very unprofessional. The doors were closed but it wasnt good enough

PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING TONIGHT 4/9/2012

ATTENTION...PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING TONIGHT. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. THEY NEED TO DO SOME ACTION AGAINST SGT PIPKIN. HE COST THE CITY $325,000 IN TWO MONTHS. IF ANY OF YOU READ THE SEXUAL DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT , YOU WOULD SEE THAT THIS BEHAVIOR HAD TO BE VERY COMFORTABLE FOR SGT PIPKIN. PLEASE SHOW UP AT 6:00PM AT CITY HALL

ANOTHER BIG MOUTH FROM BALLS&BACKBONE

First of all, I am scared. Second, everyone knows I own this blog. You don't need to search for my IP address. I've been telling everyone to read it and participate. Anything with the title "from Balls&Backbone" thats me. Not like you who wishes to remain anonymous. Third, learn how to spell and form sentences. Ask your wife or kids for advice...I do, because I don't want to look stupid. Finally, I accept your challenge. I will not take this blog down. The internet is the largest vessel for freedom of speech... you genius. If I was threatening someone or making up malicious lies about you then maybe I would be wrong. The only threats on this blog is the one you just gave. The ball is your court now. Lets see if you're another big mouth that thinks he knows what he is talking about. You are nothing more than an internet BULLY!

REMOVE BLOG FROM ANONYMOUS

I guess we know who owns this website, Mr Angelini. I have the IP address and since you own this blog. We have turn it over to authorities on many legal actions. Please remove website or under federal law you can be charged for this type of website and if found guilty thats 10 years in prison. I guess your chances for Mayor would be over. But if not taken down the 24 hours you can try
and push the system, but since this IP Address crosses over to your home and office. We can search your home and business and how many other law mybe broken when the search is complete. If you don't believe it just search the internet for any law breaker with a websight like this that are in Jail. By the way, freadom of speach doesn't apply to the internet because someone ownes it.

Ken Witt and His Middle Finger by Balls&Backbone

My little boy turned into a man today. Congrats to Ken Witt for expressing his freedom of speech in a secret sort of way. As I was walking into city hall to vote today, I looked into Mr. Witts office window and all of a sudden his eye itched and he had to scratch it with his middle finger. I guess he doesn't like me...I don't know why...I'm guessing because I make him look stupid. I take that back, he does a fine job of that all by himself. Because I was proud of him for growing some balls...wee little ones...I bought him some frosted Easter cookies from the ladies that sell baked goods on voting days. It is always exciting when a boy reaches manhood...next time, just flip me off. It is your freedom of speech. I wont be offended.