By Journal Times staff | Posted: Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:00 am
Those less attuned to the roars and squawks on the grounds might be wondering, "What new giraffes?"
Earlier this year, the zoo brought in two male Masai giraffes named Bosephus and Mac. The zoo's female giraffe, Twiga, headed for Texas in search of motherhood.
Looks like at least one reader is raring to evaluate this two-for-one trade.
As workers try to determine their safety needs, the young giraffes will be on display sporadically throughout the fall, said Jay Christie, president and chief executive officer of the Racine Zoo. By next spring, he said they'll be out more regularly.
The construction you see is from improvements to the African exhibit which includes those giraffes, Christie said. The opening of that, too, is planned for spring.
Is it possible for me to write Obama/Biden or McCain/Palin in white chalk on the rear window of my car for a few days before the election without getting a ticket from the police department?
The only way you wouldn't get a ticket is if you don't get caught. It's against the law.
That falls under the same state administrative code as the limitations on window tinting, Racine Police Department spokesman Lt. Jim Dobbs said. Only government-issued stickers or certificates are supposed to be stuck back there.
A violation can carry two points on your driving record and a $96 fine. For that kind of cash, you could probably get a highly visible tattoo permanently sporting your political pal.
What is the curfew for teenagers in Racine?
Growing up in Bumblesquat, we had no official curfew. But the wrath of my dad was a more powerful incentive to get home on time than anything written in legalese.
In the city of Racine, though, kids under age 18 are supposed to be in between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., according to city ordinance. It's OK under certain circumstances, including if they're out with a parent or guardian, if they're on an emergency errand or if they're working.
Minors can be fined up to $50 for an offense. Parents can be stuck with one as high as $750.
How can I get rid of old medicine?
Yee-ha, straight from the Glad You Asked greatest hits album!
Actually, there is a fresh answer for this. Racine County residents can take their unused prescriptions to the season's final household hazardous waste collection.
It's scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 18 at the county's east-end collection site, 6200 21st St. That's just northeast of Sam's Club.
Health officials request that you keep the medicines in their original bottles and cross out the patient's name. The name of the medication should be left visible. Then pack the bottles up in a sealed plastic bag.
Where can you take personal papers with sensitive numbers to be shredded?
OK, here's your mission, readers. Some businesses do this, but we're looking for free services. Educators Credit Union does these periodically, but no more are scheduled until next year.
If someone runs across one, please let me know and I'll pass it along.
Mike Moore compiles the Glad You Asked column, which seeks answers to questions of local interest. Want something answered? Call us at (262) 631-1758 or e-mail: ask@journaltimes.com