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June 15, 2018 • Milwaukee County Post • 15 3 Day Rummage Sale Thursday, June 14 • 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday, June 15 • 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, June 16 • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. American Legion Post in Oak Creek, 9327 S. Shepard Ave. Inside and air conditioned! Find everything from A to Z. All proceeds benefit the kitties of Second Hand Purrs!!! Visit our website at secondhandpurrs.org first chase that began at 91st Street and Silver Spring Drive for motorists as well as his 5-year-old son, who was in the car, along with fleeing an officer, bail jumping and causing the death of someone while driving with a revoked license. Milwaukee Police Department Chief Alfonso Morales said, "I commend all of those involved in this investigation. I want to thank all members of the Milwaukee Police Department, along with our part- ner law enforcement agencies for their quick response and assistance." The department, which has come under fire for some highly publicized cases involving force, suffered its first death of an officer in the line of duty in 22 years. The Police Officer Support Team and the Salvation Army chaplaincy program have been made available to Police Department personnel. A vigil was held Monday at the accident site. Schulze and Irvine each served about four years with the department and worked out of District 4. Irvine began his service at age 19, becoming a police officer when he was 21. In addition to the chief, numerous offi- cials, including city aldermen and Gov. Scott Walker, offered their condolences. Walker last week ordered flags to fly at half-staff in honor of the fallen officer. "Charles died while serving to keep his community safe, and his loss is a painful reminder of the dangers faced and sacri- fices made by our first responders every single day," Walker said in a statement. An official fund for Irvine has been set up. People can donate at any Tri City National Bank or send checks to: The Charles Irvine Jr. Memorial Fund, C/O Tri City National Bank, N96-W18221 County Line Road, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051. MILWAUKEE — The Humboldt Park 4th of July Association is in need of two to three judges for the 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. parade and six to eight judges for the deco- rated vehicle contest from noon to 2:30 p.m. The group also needs four people from 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m. to help the decorated vehicles up and down the ramps onto the chalet. Judges will receive parking passes to enter the park on South Howell Avenue and East Montana Street to park at desig- nated areas. The association also needs people to help plan and organize the 4th of July activities. Members meet at 7 p.m. every Wednesday in June in the Humboldt Park Pavilion. If interested in helping, call LuRae Brower at 414-482-2032. Individuals are needed to continue the tradition of July 4th activities at Humboldt Park. Humboldt Park 4th of July event needs judges, planners HALES CORNERS — Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced that Milwaukee County Parks and Festival Pro LLC have agreed to bring back the popular China Lights. China Lights: Panda-mania will return, Sept. 21 to Oct. 21, to Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 W. Boerner Drive. Tri City National Bank will be the festival's present- ing sponsor. For the third year, Tianyu Arts & Culture Inc. will organize the lantern fes- tival. Last year, China Lights drew visitors from 44 states and the District of Columbia to the botanical gardens in Whitnall Park. China Lights: Panda-mania will feature several panda habitat lantern displays among the 3-foot to three-story handmade exhibits illuminating the 9-acre botanical gardens. Online ticket sales will open at 10:08 a.m. Aug. 8. The number eight is associated with good fortune in Chinese culture. For more information, visit ChinaLights.org. Chinese Lantern Festival to return Police: Officer killed in line of duty after crash continued from Page 1 Irvine Jr. Schulze By ALEX BELD Conley News Service WEST BEND — During the course of the David Hanke case, about 40 letters in support of his character were filed and during his sentencing, nine people spoke to support the man convicted of sexually assaulting one of his students. The victim who brought the case for- ward and three other witnesses all said during the trial that they were afraid the community wouldn't believe their stories. They said they worried too many people would support the man who led the Slinger High School band for more than three decades. On June 8, Hanke, 67, was sentenced to five years in prison along with five years of supervision, the sentence requested by the state. Deputy District Attorney Stephanie Hanson said she expected kind words from family, but the other names and professions she saw on letters of support she "found to be disgusting and disheartening." Hanson said, "Turning a blind eye does not erase the pattern of predatory behav- ior." In September 2000, Hanke sexually assaulted a student in his home. Several other women shared similar accusations. Many of Hanke's supporters spoke about all he had done to create a great band program and done other good works in the community. One denied he had done what he was convicted of. "Those tributes are trivial," Hanson said about Hanke's community involve- ment. "Mr. Hanke knew his position in the community shielded him," the mother of one victim said. Three victims shared their words dur- ing the sentencing, detailing years of guilt, shame and reliving the trauma of Hanke's actions. Attorney William Mayer said all the opinions shared had validity. He also shared the words of Slinger School District Superintendent Daren Sievers, who said Hanke was dedicated to his students and had an incredible career. Mayer said to deter Hanke from commit- ting another crime, "little to nothing" should be done. Though convicted, Hanke didn't admit to the crime or outright apologize when given a chance to speak. "If I failed, again, all I can do is apolo- gize," Hanke said. "Teaching is a noble profession and you secretly betrayed your profession," Circuit Judge James Pouros said. "You betrayed all by your secret activity." The judge read from testimony given at the trial to make a point about Hanke. Ex-Slinger High band director gets prison for assaulting student John Ehlke/Conley News Service David Hanke is led into court by sheriff's deputies June 8 for his sentencing at the Washington County Courthouse in West Bend. He was sentenced to five years in prison.