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DID YOU KNOW? • Nutella was invented during World War II when an Italian pastry maker mixed hazelnuts into chocolate to extend his short supply of chocolate. – Source: sotruefacts.com MARK BELLING A congressional challenger without a cause Page 8 Behind the scenes at the anti-Ryan campaign STATE FAIR ROLLS OUT THE FOOD, FUN AND GAMES – PAGES 14, 15 STEVE 'THE HOMER' TRUE Crystal ball fogged for Brewers' trades Page 11 Time will tell when it comes to these last-day deals MILWAUKEE COUNTY'S WEEKLY NEWSPAPER AUGUST 5, 2016 Local news at your fingertips Visit www.gmtoday.com By DAN MUCKELBAUER Post Editor MILWAUKEE — A Franklin family of restaurateurs with busi- nesses in the Milwaukee area have reached a plea deal for federal tax conspiracy in which they skimmed more than $3 million in and did not report $1.3 million in payroll taxes. Paul Bouraxis is to serve two years in prison, his wife, Freida Bouraxis, will spend one year in prison and their son Andreas Bouraxis will spend six months behind bars. Paul Bouraxis owned Bouraxis Limited, through which he operat- ed the fast-food restaurant Omega Burger, 7041 S. 27 St., Franklin. Andreas Bouraxis owned El Fuego Limited, 909 W. Layton Ave., Milwaukee, and El Beso Mexican Restaurante, 5030 S. 74th St., Greenfield. Freida Bouraxis did bookkeep- ing at the three restaurants and instructed others how to keep the records and books, according to a U.S. District Court-Eastern District of Wisconsin document. Also named in the complaint is Reiad "Ray" Awadallah of Franklin, a son-in-law of Paul and Frieda Bouraxis and general man- ager of El Fuego, but he has not reached a deal with the U.S. Department of Justice. Federal agents were tipped off about the fraud in 2011 and began investigating the family and their operations and found a second set of fraudulent records after obtain- ing search warrants in 2012, the Department of Justice said. The defendants did not include cash receipts for money they skimmed from the restaurants and created other records for their accountants from January 2007 to at least September 2012, according to court documents. The Bouraxis family also understated the wages paid to employees and the weekly payroll taxes to the IRS. While they used electronic point-of-sale systems at El Fuego and El Beso, they did not supply those records to their accountants, but also maintained handwritten records that kept accurate track of the income and payroll taxes, the court documents revealed. Bouraxis family members convicted of tax conspiracy totaling $1.3 million See RESTAURANT on Page 2 Restaurant operators skimmed more than $3 million Email Resumes To: thompsonmeadows@aol.com Or Fax To: 414-769-9257 Maintenance Position Integrity Investments has an immediate need for an experienced maintenance professional for a 100 unit, senior property located in St. Francis, WI. This is a full-time position. Knowledge of air conditioners, construction, plumbing & electrical. Willing to clean turnovers and assist with snow shoveling, trash disposal and some yard maintenance. ❇ ❇ Must mention ad for special! 251186056 BROKEN GARAGE DOOR SPRING, CABLE OR OPENER? We'll Fix It Fast! Same Day Service-Lowest Price Extend the life of your door & opener with a TUNE-UP, LUBE & SAFETY INSPECTION Parts extra if needed. $ 59 95 LIMITED TIME OFFER! $ 689 $ 689 * 16X7 STEEL RAISED PANEL DOOR Includes installation, remove and haul away old door, reattach existing opener & tax. *Prices may vary due to Lead Abatement law. 1/2 hp chain drive garage door opener with 2 remotes, deluxe inside wall button, safety photo eyes, lifetime motor warranty, installation, haul away old opener and tax! Senior & Veteran Discounts 414-418-3667 (DOOR) www.blandodoorcollc.com Senior & Veteran Discounts 414-418-3667 (DOOR) www.blandodoorcollc.com Chamberlain LiftMaster 1/2 HP Model 8365 ON SALE Limited time only! Save $50.00!! Only reg. $349 $ 299 00 Chamberlain LiftMaster 1/2 HP Model 8365 ON SALE Limited time only! Save $50.00!! Only reg. $349 $ 299 00 The animals at the State Fair enjoy a good working door too!