Milwaukee Post
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AUGUST 16, 2013 MARK BELLING MILWAUKEE COUNTY'S WEEKLY NEWSPAPER Liberals have no answer for urban violence Page 9 Sheriff Clarke among few saying what needs to be said STEVE "THE HOMER" TRUE Melvin made mistake with Betancourt Page 11 Infielder should not be on Brewers roster CHILD, MILWAUKEE ARTIST PARTNER TO BENEFIT MDA – PAGE 6 Anniversary party a boon to economy Harley-Davidson Labor Day weekend expected to draw 130,000 visitors By KEVIN PASSON Special to The Post MILWAUKEE – The 950,000 people who call Milwaukee County home will soon have a lot of company . After more than a year's worth of celebrations around the world, Harley-Davidson will bring its 110th anniversary party home at the end of August. "We expect between 130,000 and 150,000 people due to the Harley-Davidson celebration," said Carrie Woods, public relations specialist at VISIT Milwaukee, the local convention and visitors bureau. "As for the businesses that will be affected, they will include hotels, restaurants, retail, gas stations, campgrounds – pretty much everything." The economic impact will be in the millions of dollars, she added. The Labor Day weekend, four days will be filled with more 60 bands, features three other main stage entertainers, activities at the Harley-Davidson Museum, parades and rides, and shared experiences of millions of fans from every corner of the world. The official celebration will be held Aug. 29 through Sept. 1, with many events at the Summerfest grounds. A 30th anniversary celebration of Harley Owners Group chapters will also be held with special events for members at the festival park on Milwaukee's lakefront. The anniversary is helping Harley's bottom line, as well. TAKE A BREAK FROM THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER , FOR A DOGGONE GOOD DEAL! Get One Month FREE Rent Heat & Hot 2 Bedroom $899 Water Included Income restrictions do apply Sign lease before September 30, 2013 to get this special. 233698114 Brenwood Park Senior Apts 9501 W. Loomis Rd. • Franklin • 414-427-8499 • Brenwood-Park.com Professionally Managed by Oakbrook Corporation OFFICE HOURS: M & W & F 9am-Noon & 12:30-4:30pm Card Night • Miniature Golf • Free Coffee Bar • Dart Baseball • Bingo • Casino Trips • Exercise Class • Billiards Birthday of the Month • FREE Friday Continental Breakfast • Wii Bowling • On-Site Bank Harley-Davidson's second-quarter 2013 earnings per share increased 13.1 percent on higher motorcycle shipments and continued gains in operating efficiencies, compared to the same quarter last year. Second-quarter net income was $271.7 million on revenue of $1.79 billion, compared with net income of $247.3 million on revenue See HARLEY-DAVIDSON on Page 6 DID YOU KNOW? • Thirteen percent of people are left-handed, up from 11 percent a few decades ago. The story that right-handed people live, on average, nine years longer than left-handed people is a myth. • Leonardo da Vinci's notebook, called "The Codex Hammer," was bought by Bill Gates in 1994 for $30.8 million. – For more facts, visit www.didyouknow.org. Local news at your fingertips Visit www.gmtoday.com