MCJ Feb 19, 2014

MPS Sup. Gregory Thornton to leave Accepts position in Baltimore to lead that city’s school system/Story compiled by MCJ Staff

MILWAUKEE--Baltimore City Public Schools announced today Dr. Gregory E. Thornton, Superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, will become the new Chief Executive Officer of the district, pending successful contract negotiations.

The announcement was made in Baltimore by Dr. Shanaysha M. Sands, Chair of the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners, and Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake. Details of Dr. Thornton’s transition to Baltimore City Public Schools are being developed.

"We are extremely grateful to Dr. Thornton for his tireless efforts to improve outcomes for students in Milwaukee Public Schools,” said Milwaukee Board of School Directors President Dr. Michael Bonds.

“MPS has made significant progress under Dr. Thornton’s leadership. He is one of the top superintendents in the nation and has done a phenomenal job. He will be missed.”

Dr. Thornton came to Milwaukee in July 2010 after a nationwide search to se-

lect a new superintendent. He has served as superintendent of Chester (PA) Upland School District, as Chief Academic Officer in Philadelphia Schools, Deputy Superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools and in leadership positions in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Schools and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Schools. He began his career as a teacher.

Under Dr. Thornton’s tenure, Milwaukee Public Schools saw an increase in its graduation rate and an increase in the

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number of students attending college and receiving college scholarships. Scholar- Dr. Gregory ships for the Class of 2013 topped $24 Thornton million, up from $18 million the year before.

MPS students also saw scores trend up while outpacing U.S. growth in math and reading on the 2013 National Assessment of Educational Progress Trial Urban District Assessment.

The district has also developed and implemented comprehensive literacy, math-

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Record number participate in the 11th annual DADDY/DAUGHTER DANCE at North Division High School

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he special bond between a father and daughter was celebrated at the 11th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance.

Eight-hundred dads and daughters packed the gym at North Division High School for an evening of dining, music, dancing, and the sharing of a special time. The Daddy Daughter Dance was an annual event put on by the Milwaukee Recreation Department in partnership with the Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative and the Social Development Commission. One father Rodney Banks who has attended previous dances and attended this one with his six-year old daughter Olivia said the night was a chance to show his daughter how women should be treated. He added that they both had a great time and that Olivia was already looking forward to coming back at next year’s Daddy Daughter Dance. (Above four photos by Yvonne Kemp.

Photo at top far right by Dale Shuster, SDC)

PULSE OF THE COMMUNITY Photos and question by Yvonne Kemp

GOLDEN YEARS

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: “Why is it important for fathers to spend time with their daughters?”

Marriage and “Gray” Divorce

JOSE G. PEREZ AND DAUGHTER CIARA PEREZ: “Healthy relationships between father and daughter leads to good decisions (by the daughter) choosing good friends, especially boys and men (as it relates to relationships).

DENNIS WALTON, SR. AND DAUGHTER DIATA WALTON: “So that we can raise them to be the queens that they deserve to be and not “baby mamas.”

WILLIAM MUHAMMAD AND DAUGHTER NAJAH: “A father’s love for his daughter gives her a strong sense of self-worth, self-validation and self-love. She has a criteria by which to judge the men that will ultimately come into her life.”

BRYANT L. WILCOX AND DAUGHTER PORCHA R. WILCOX: “You have to be envolved in your daughter’s life, because if you don’t, there will be dozens of guys in the streets willing to! So be involved!”

By Kathy Gaillard

Longevity in marriage still exists, but apparently the prospect of living ‘happily ever after,’ doesn’t ring true as much for adults 50 and over. In fact, the trend of divorce among individuals 50 and older even has a name—it is called ‘gray divorce.’ While there are a number of reasons accounting for the high number of individuals over 50 getting divorced, one of the top reasons is that couples who stayed together ‘for the sake of the children’ are leaving their marriages in search of true love and happiness once they become empty nesters.

Bishop LeHavre Buck, Pastor of Triumph the Church and Kingdom of God in Christ, has been married to his wife, Barbara, for 50 years. A long-time advocate of healthy marriage, Bishop Buck regularly facilitates marriage retreats and workshops for organizations like the Center for Self-Sufficiency.

“My wife and I love each other and we do for each other. Marriage is a state of mind. If you care about someone and his or her well being, that makes it easier to put in the time and effort to make it work. Couples who stay together for as long as my wife and I have make a conscious decision to do so.

You have to DECIDE that marriage is something you want to work at and, if you don’t make that decision, you will find a reason and a way to move out of the relationship,” said Bishop Buck.

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(continued from page 1) ematics and science plans aligned to the Common Core State Standards; developed a Montessori school program that is the largest public school program in the nation; and, grew Project Lead The Way, a hands on science and technology program, to the largest urban footprint in the country.

Dr. Thornton made significant progress in creating a more efficient, more transparent district office. He instituted financial changes that reduced pension liabilities by half – from $2.8 billion to $1.4 billion – and initiated other financial efforts that helped stabilize district finances. Suspensions

are down by cultivating positive school climates.

Art, music and physical education specialists were restored to classrooms. Dr. Thornton’s work in external partnerships has resulted in nearly $79 million in grants to MPS since FY12 and exclusive scholarship programs with numerous schools, including Morehouse College.

A number education and political leaders commented on the announcement who echoed Bonds’ on the positive impact Thornton had on the district.

State Superintendent Tony Evers thanked Thornton for his leadership, adding he appreciated his work as superintendent of the state’s largest public school district. “He has served the people and especially the children of Milwaukee well, showing enthusiasm, dedication, and focus,” Evers said of Thornton. “Anyone who has spent time in

a school with Dr. Thornton can see how much he enjoys working for kids.

In a press statment, the Milwaukee Teacher’s Education Association (MTEA) also acknowledged Thornton’s service to MPS, adding they are looking forward to working with the MPS Board to “ensure that the voices of educators, parents and community members are part of the process of hiring a new superintendent.”

“A quality superintendent is essential to the district’s future. MPS is the only educational institution in Milwaukee with the capacity, commitment, and legal obligation to educate all children.

As the leading voice of Milwaukee’s educators, we remain committed to a quality public education for all children, and to safeguarding public education as a fundamental democratic institution.”

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Mayor speaks to faith leaders about health

Mayor Tom Barrett made opening remarks at the recent Faith Leaders Forum on Health held at the Italian Community Center.

Also on hand to address the group of clergy was City Health Commissioner Bevin Baker, Dr, Eric Gass, public policy director of the City of Milwaukee Health Department and keynote speaker Steve Ohly, RN, NP of the Community Clinics for Aurora UW Medical Group. (Photo provided

by City Hall)

President meets with civil rights leadership, discuss “priorities of action” on issues impacting minorities

Leaders from some of the country’s foremost African American civil rights organizations joined President Obama and a handful of Administration leaders in the Roosevelt Room of the White House Tuesday. The meeting was a discussion and outling of the President’s priorities for this year of action.

Present were leaders from the NAACP, The National Urban League, the National Action Network, the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, the National Bar Association and the National Coalition of Black Civic Participation.

Administration leaders present to hear the civil righrs groups’ views and suggestions were Advisor Valarie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to the President and Chair of the White House Council on Women and Girls; U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, Director of the Domestic Policy Council Cecilia Muñoz, Cabinet Secretary Broderick Johnson and White House Advisor for Health Policy and Implementation Phil Schiliro for a discussion outlining the President’s priorities for this year of action.

The civil rights representatives covered a range of issues of great concern to the President, and the African American community, touching on job growth, education and job training, maintaining the momentum in enrolling the uninsured through the Affordable Care Act, bringing more fairness and efficiency to our criminal justice system, increasing the minimum wage, and ensuring ladders of opportunity for all.

What was clear in the meeting was that many of the goals the President set forth in his State of the Union address will become reality because of the strong partnerships that he and his administration have forged with leaders from the civil rights community who work hard every day to advocate equality and opportunity for all.

The President said he will continue to work with Congress where they are able and willing to act, but meetings like this provide optimistic reminders that there remain other leaders in the country who can act right now – to improve the economy, to ensure greater opportunity for all, and to keep this country moving in the right direction.

The capacity for the President and his White House to convene thought leaders, decision makers, and community leaders, all of whom have access to both resources and the audiences we aim to reach, is a powerful tool, and one which President Obama hopes to wield effectively in 2014 for the good of all Americans.

After the hour-plus meeting with the President, the civil rights representatives came out to the microphones to talk about what was discussed with

Rep. Richards Moves to Criminalize First Drunken Driving Offenses

MADISON—State Rep. Jon Richards unveiled Tuesday legislation to criminalize first-offense drunken driving, a move that would finally align Wisconsin’s statute with the laws in every other state.

Richards’ bill is one of many proposals the Milwaukee Democrat has introduced or supported this session to improve public safety through tougher operating while intoxicated laws and expanded treatment options.

First-offense drunken driving is considered a crime in every state except Wisconsin, where the penalty is Rep. Jon Richards equivalent to a traffic citation.

“First offenders are no less dangerous than repeat offenders,” said Richards.

“In fact, a majority of drunken driving injuries and deaths involve drivers who had no previous convictions. Making first offense a crime is one of many laws we should pass this session if we truly want to get serious about drunken driving in Wisconsin.”

Richards’ bill would make first-offense OWI a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $300 and up to 5 days in jail, and provide additional funding to cover the costs associated with the new law.

Richards recently introduced AB 738 to require ignition interlocks for all convicted drunken drivers, a top legislative priority for Mothers Against Drunk Driving. In addition, he has co-authored or supported a number of other bipartisan bills to strengthen the state’s drunken driving laws and expand treatment options for non-violent offenders with drug and alcohol problems.

Bishop Exits Secretary of State Race; Endorses Julian Bradley

LA CROSSE, WIS. - Rohn Bishop announced recenty he will drop out of the race for Wisconsin Secretary of State and endorse former rival Julian Bradley (R-La Crosse).

“After much heartfelt consideration, I have decided to no longer pursue my campaign to be Wisconsin’s next Secretary of State.

“My responsibilities to my family and my local community need to come first right now, and I simply cannot dedicate the time and effort to this race that it needs and deserves, said Bishop in a statement.

“I want to thank all of my support- Julian Bradley ers who have shared my vision of reforming the Secretary of State’s office.

Removing Doug La Follette remains a priority, and I am proud to endorse my friend Julian Bradley to be our next Secretary of State. Julian and I agree that Wisconsin cannot continue the status quo when it comes to the Secretary of State’s Office. I know that Julian can bring meaningful change to the office, and I urge my supporters to support his candidacy. Together, we can make a difference for Wisconsin" In a statement responding to Bishop’s decision, Bradley said he is proud to have earned Rohn Bishop’s endorsement. Rohn and I agree that for far too long, Doug La Follette’s absentee administration has made a mockery of the Secretary of State's office. I am grateful to have Rohn’s support as I run to reform, restore, and rebuild the office.”

Bradley said he will continue his vigorous campaign schedule to accelerate the momentum that his campaign has built so far. He will be in Milwaukee, Madison, and Wausau this weekend to talk with voters about his vision for the Secretary of State’s office.

Extreme weather conditions exacerbate potholes in Milwaukee

President Obama and cabinet members meet with civil rights leaders. the gathered media They said the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) report warning against an increase in the minimum-wage, saying it could lead to lost jobs, did not come up at the meeting, although they did discuss raising the minimum wage.

Marc Morial, president of the National Urban League, said they presented a document, the 21st Century Agenda for Jobs and Freedom, to the president. He said it's an outgrowth of last year's March on Washington, details their priorities on health care, voting rights, education and other issues.

"This agenda … aligns in many respects with the president's agenda," Mr. Morial said. "We talked extensively about the challenges of unemployment, the challenges of under-employment, the challenges of black and urban and brown unemployment in this nation."

"It was helpful to us to hear the president and his team clarify some misconceptions about the Affordable Care Act, one (being) that it adds to the deficit when all the projections are that it will reduce the deficit. …This president's ear, this president's concern for our community is as strong as ever."

Mr. Morial said the CBO report did not come up at the meeting. He said his group's research shows that raising the minimum wage does not cost jobs.

"The minimum wage has not kept place with inflation. The minimum wage has not kept pace with the productivity of low-income workers. The minimum wage makes good sense."

Said Rev. Al Sharpton of the National Action Network on the minimum wage: "What must be weighed in any analysis, CBO and others, is that blacks suffer disproportionately from having to do

work and not get the kind of wages that we need.

This is a central concern in our community. It's not just having a job; but having wages that are guaranteed to provide for our families. We had full employment in the black community during slavery. We just didn't have wages. So we don't want just a job, we want a job that pays, and pays so that we can take care of our families."

Sherrilyn Ifill, president of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund: "We were deeply gratified to hear both the president and the attorney general's commitment in describing the ways in which they stand united in some of the efforts to ensure that our criminal justice system reduces racial disparities and doesn't break communities, as our current criminal justice system is doing, by the kind of mass incarceration, over-sentencing, and misuse of the criminal justice system that has been so rampant over the past 20 or 30 years. We think it's really bold for the attorney general and the president to be making efforts to use clemency power to relieve those individuals who were sentenced before the fair sentencing act…" She said Mr. Holder and Mr. Obama "described in detail" their vision for further reforms to the criminal justice system.

Lorraine Miller, interim CEO of the NAACP, said they raised the issue of voter suppression.

"Our programs align with each other, and so this was a great moment for the civil rights movement."

Wade Henderson, President, Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, called the meeting "a substantive conversation."--Article by White House with additional information provided by Dave Boyer, White House correspondent for the Washington Times via DNC

Due to this winter’s extreme weather conditions, the Mayor has directed his budget team and the Department of Public Works to prepare proposals to increase road condition fixes for this spring. This will include increasing crews and supplies, targeting 2014 paving and road work to the areas of highest need, and carefully monitoring weather conditions to get secure potholes fixes in place as soon as possible.

From the beginning of the year through yesterday, 1,251 pothole location requests were received. During that same time, 1,158 pothole requests were resolved with an average response time of 2 days 13 hours.

Typically, seven or eight crews are dedicated to patching potholes in areas of greatest need.

The number of crews is increased as needed - usually around mid-March and again in April. In past years, DPW has had as many as 23 crews out patching. When the City is experiencing the freeze-thaw cycles, Street Maintenance averages 12 to 15 crews daily.

The City is using reports received from residents and crews to address street conditions more efficiently. Potholes can be reported through the City’s Call Center at 286-CITY (286-2489) or via its website http://city.milwaukee.gov/mpw/requests/StreetMaintenanceServices.htm.

DPW uses the information to improve response times as well as in recognizing patterns enabling crews to be dispatched more efficiently - optimizing its resources.

Information collected on potholes and road conditions is a valuable resource. The data is used when planning future paving and street maintenance projects; to improve crew level routing schedules; track effectiveness of budgeted programs - alerting policy makers of the possibility that new measures are needed; and to monitor response times - increasing crews for pothole work as weather conditions allow.

During the winter months, “cold mix” asphalt is used to patch potholes.

This is the only type of asphalt available during the cold weather. Presently, DPW uses two different types of cold mix asphalt and is conducting a trial with a third type - always looking for better solutions to patch potholes during the winter months. Hot mix asphalt becomes available around mid-April – providing a superior and longer patch for the potholes.

The number of frost heaves is another indication that this winter has been particularly harsh. Frost heaves are caused by the formation of ice below the surface of the pavement and can continue growing throughout the winter season.

Not much can be done with this seasonal condition, although DPW does monitor the pavement and has placed “Rough Road Ahead” signs along some roadways to warn drivers of the pavement anomaly. Almost all frost heaves will shrink/settle as frost leaves the pavement.

PERSPECTIVES

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

“When you control a man’s thinking, you do not have to worry about his actions. He will find his ‘proper place’ and will stay in it. You do not need to send him to the back door. He will go without being told. In fact, if there is no back door, he will protest until one is made for his use.

His education demands it.”--Dr. Carter G. Woodson; “The Miseducation of the Negro.”

It’s Time to African Americans Must Milwaukee Respect, Uphold Their History Make a Priority Again GUEST COMMENTARY

There’s a famous quote by There is a general disrespect of history by too many of our Harriet Tubman about the many slaves that she could have saved people. if they only realized that they Here we are in the midst of the

By Janaye Ingram were captive. It’s been floating one month, the shortest might I around on the web recently and floating above the heads of those add, that we as Black people should lift up our legacy and honor our who still don’t know they aren’t free. history — but instead, Nikki Minaj thinks it is a good idea to both Two weeks ago, I returned from Israel with a newfound respect for belittle Black people and do so with an image that shows one of our the self-determination and preservation of Jewish people. One of the historical figures who fought for justice with a word that I’m sure he places we visited was Israel’s Independence Hall, where the would have never approved of using.

There is a type of mental slavery that still exists and it allows cerfounders of the Jewish state laid out their intentions and came totain people to somehow think that by calling themselves a derogagether to ratify their new nation. As the tour guide was telling the tory name, which they have slightly altered and now claim means story of what happened, I noticed that he sang the praises of his something else, they are not still subjugating Black people. country’s founders and more importantly of the Jewish people in general.

Malcom X once said, “History is a people’s memory, and without It was something that I could appreciate – the fact that he was so a memory, man is demoted to the lower animals.” I’m sure while in control of the narrative, promoting all of the contributions of his Ms. Minaj was posting Malcolm’s picture and typing the N-word across it, she never stumbled across that quote. If she did, then she ancestors and fellow countrymen that made their triumphant victory something that we were all celebrating as we departed. Sitting there, would realize the sting of that word still exists. It’s the reason why NFL player Riley Cooper was apologizing last year and partly why in the Independence Hall in Tel Aviv, it struck me as something that people were upset with Paula Deen.

African Americans don’t do well enough.

When we don’t acknowledge the history of the word, we are beThere was recently a huge controversy by a rapper in the midst of Black History month. This time, the perpetrator was Nikki Minaj having like animals. In order to achieve our potential, we need to inwhose cover art for a new song included the use of the N-word along still in our children the sense of pride that our ancestors had. We need to loose ourselves from our own mental chains to truly find the with a picture of Malcolm X. Minaj, who was originally defensive about the backlash suffered from posting the photo on her Instagram independence that will allow us to succeed. We can’t look in the miraccount, issued an attempt at an apology to the estate of Malcolm X, ror every morning and tell ourselves we are the N-word or any other demeaning thing and not somehow internalize it all while still exsaying she apologizes if the “photo was misconstrued.”

In reality, if she was a woman, she would have just said the truth: pecting the rest of the world to treat us with respect. We have to own our narrative and let the rest of the world know that we demand reshe’s sorry. The song is supposedly a song of empowerment for spect. women even though it does nothing or says nothing about women, Janaye Ingram is the National Executive Director of the Narather it demeans Black people by using the N-word more than 40 tional Action Network. times. (Just a note to Nikki, empowering women doesn’t mean you have to belittle men.)

James Ferguson and the “In-Just-Us” system

SIGNIFYIN’

You probably have as much chance of of his employees, who may or may not finding an African American who behave been in position to see what oclieves America’s criminal justice system curred. is blind, as you would finding a central Interestingly, the Racine district attorcity corner grocery store owned by a ney refuted testimony from the MilwauBy Mikel Kwaku Osei Holt Black merchant. kee County Medical Examiner who Just about every African American knows of someone who stated that Sollmon’s injuries were not consistent with his was victimized, if not otherwise short changed by the criminal testimony. ‘justice’ system, prompting the oft-referred to sentiment that it The court also discounted testimony from Ferguson’s sushould be more appropriately referred to as the ‘JUST-US’ syspervisor, as well as Ferguson’s wife, both of whom were on tem. the phone and were privy to the tirade that sparked the physWhether that assumption is grounded in juries that are rarely ical confrontation. made up from peers of the minority on trial, law enforcement These travesties of justice (excuse me… “JUST-US”) ocagencies that seemingly operate under Jim Crow laws, or judges curred despite Ferguson’s protestations to the court. Ferguwho can’t separate themselves from their prejudices, is irrelevant. son later said he was as mad at his public defender as he The fruit taken from this ‘IN-JUST-US’ tree is poisonous, and was at the DA and jury who dismissed all of his evidence. is digested in the disproportionate arrest, convictions and senFerguson felt his public defender did not fight hard enough tencing of thousands of Black Americans every day. Those realin support of his evidence. And despite an agreed upon strategy, the PD didn’t call Sollmon to the stand, further confusities are evidenced by hundreds of studies and criminal justice ing the defendant and probably sealing his fate. (Ferguson statistics, leaving you to conclude that unless we are indeed the cursed and immoral descendents of Ham, there has to be another said the public defender was “subsequently disciplined by reason why African Americans make up less than 20% of the the Office of Lawyer Regulations for improperly handling U.S. population, but 50 plus percent of the prison population. his case.)

Still unwilling to subscribe to the assumption that the U.S. juA newspaper report of the trial said both Ferguson and dicial system is systematically biased against people of color? his wife were tearful after the jury read its verdict.

Well, let me introduce you to James Ferguson, a local entrepreIn a recent interview, Ferguson said his wife was heartneur and family man who until a couple of years ago would have broken at the possibility that her husband would be sent to James Ferguson been in line for a citizen of the year honor. prison, convicted of a crime he did not commit.

Today, Ferguson probably can’t find time to pick up that award, as he jockeys Without acknowledging he shed a tear, Ferguson recalled that his initial feelings daily between the Racine county jail, work as a barber, college classes and a few of shock and disbelief quickly turned to anger and frustration. precious moments with his wife and two children. Ferguson’s ‘schedule’ is the Ferguson quickly came to the realization the system was entirely weighed against byproduct of his conviction for an assault allegation four years ago that many believe him. A jury of his peers did not judge him, and the benefit of the doubt went to the White man, whose questionable testimony didn’t fall under the scrutiny it would is a prime example of a biased criminal justice system.

For justice system apologists and supporters of the status quo, Ferguson’s case have if their roles had been reversed. doesn’t elicit any special concern since most Black men are considered amoral any“I didn’t really worry that much about the trial, because I thought the system was way. just, and justice was blind. (Wow), was I wrong,” he told me recently as he cut my But to those with an even passing regard for the guarantees of the U.S. constitution, hair. the case reeks of double standards, a biased court and White privilege.

Ferguson was adamant in his declarations of innocence, so much so that I worried Ferguson’s criminal justice sojourn began on September 4, 2010 when, as a driver if he might inadvertently take out his frustrations on my graying Afro. for the Nassco Trucking Company, he delivered cargo to the Gallo Manufacturing There’s probably never been a week that passes when I haven’t received a letter Company in Racine. Ferguson worked for the trucking company for nearly three or phone call from someone who claims they have been falsely accused or convicted years and had never incurred a problem. of a crime. Rarely do I write about them, as they are often complex and sometimes Upon delivering his goods, a couple of coiled bandings, Ferguson found himself inaccurately presented. confronted by Gallo’s president, Thomas Sollmon, who happened to be a former This time however, was different. As the saying goes, ‘Thou (Ferguson) do protest Racine alderman of note, and the son of a prominent civic leader. Sollmon also serves too loudly.’ Not only did he come across as being truthful, but also there’s was the on the Racine Water Commission. history of the IN-JUST-US system to consider.

(I mention his occupation, civic and family status because in the eyes of many, Nonetheless, there are those who can excuse away or justify the Ferguson verdict.

Sollmon’s prominent standing in the Racine community is relevant, as is his race, to But to do so is to give credence to the assumption that there remains a system of the outcome of the trial.)

White privilege in America, or that the Drew Scott Supreme Court decision remains Though the accounts of what happened next are in dispute, trial testimony as well in effect today. as a statement from Sollmon made in a subsequent civil suit, are consistent in several To them I would also ask a few questions that have crossed the lips of a deflated points, including that the alleged victim continued his verbal barrage, following Fer- James Ferguson: Why was the contradictory statements of Sollmon taken as the guson as he retreated around the loading dock. ‘gospel’ instead of Ferguson’s, which was collaborated by his supervisor and wife?

Sollmon’s alleged anger was rooted in an earlier delivery by Ferguson of similar Why was the medical examiner’s statement ignored? cargo, which Sollmon said were corrupted. Sollmon further asserted, in a harsh and What type of response is the average person expected to take when he is followed, reportedly profane tone, that Ferguson did not sign-off on the previous delivery. cursed out and otherwise verbally abused? Isn’t being body bumped and jabbed in Apparently, Sollmon’s anger grew because Ferguson was on his cell phone the chest an aggressive action worthy of a response?

Most importantly, under what circumstances or stretch of logic is having someone throughout his tirade. As he and his wife later testified, Ferguson was initially on the phone with his wife, and subsequently, with his supervisor on the company provided block your vehicle in with a two ton fork lift an action denoting you want someone cell phone. Ferguson said his purpose for being on the phone with the two afore- to leave your property? mentioned individuals was two fold: He wanted witnesses to the verbal assault, and Finally, if Ferguson was a White guy…you know the rest of that sentence, and he hoped he could convince Sollmon to talk to his supervisor. your answer.

Ferguson retreated several times from Sollmon, expressing his desire to have SollBut let’s take it to another level. What impact did the fact that Sollmon was a mon talk to his boss. But his words fell on deaf ears. high profile elected official and his mother an equally prominent civic leader, have A statement from Ferguson’s supervisor essentially confirmed the Black man’s on the outcome of the trial? version, including the fact that several minutes into the tirade, which may or may “All I was doing the day of the incident was working hard as usual to take care of not (according to Sollmon) have included profanity, Sollmon ordered an employee my wife and kids. I was not looking for any trouble and took numerous steps to to use a folk lift to block in Ferguson’s truck. avoid the situation, even retreated several times while being verbally assaulted until Shocked and confused, Ferguson walked to the folk lift with the intent of moving I was forced to defend myself when the alleged victim made the situation physical it so he could exit the lot, but the keys were not in it. As he turned to follow the ad- with first contact,” Ferguson told me. vice of his supervisor and lock himself in his truck until the matter was resolved, he “I didn’t intend to hurt him, but I intended to stop him from hurting me.” said Sollmon approached and ‘body bumped’ him and then proceeded to poke him For which there is an obvious double standard in Wisconsin, and the country, if in the chest. At that point, Ferguson said he felt he was under physical attack and you ask most Black Americans. There have been numerous celebrated cases of punched Sollmon twice.

White men applying force, including killing, when there is even the perception that Whether the two blows knocked out Sollmon instantly, or he lost consciousness a Black man, or boy, is being too aggressive. How many similar cases have been when he hit the ground is another unresolved contention. But he was knocked out recorded when the racial roles are reversed? and several minutes later, Ferguson was in jail.

Obviously, Ferguson is very bitter by the entire experience. His life has been irSollmon later testified (unconvincingly by my interpretation) ordering his em- reparably altered. He lost his job, his liberty and his respect for the criminal justice ployee to block Ferguson’s truck in with a fork lift would somehow spark the Black system. man to leave his property. How he was supposed to do that remains a mystery al“I used to be an art major, but switched over to criminal justice as I was forced though the jury strangely agreed with Sollmon’s intent. into this situation to gain knowledge of what I was facing.”

The jury also believed that Ferguson struck Sollmon 10 times, as the alleged victim What he learned, beyond the classroom, was that the system is weighed against testified, for no reason. the poor and minorities.

The number of blows Ferguson alleged inflicted on Sollmon was central to the “I tried to pursue an appeal, but could find no help from anyone and the courts case. The jury believed Sollmon, who was supported by statements from a couple (continued on page 4)

By Mary Burke

Milwaukee has always been a city defined by its work ethic. Full of hard-working men and women who are willing to roll up their sleeves, put in an honest day’s work, and are proud to support their families. I still hold fond memories of the small business my father ran on Virginia Street, and I have countless childhood memories of all that Milwaukee has to offer.

I know that Milwaukee still holds an enormous amount of value to the rest of the state. And the success or Mary Burke failure of our largest city will play a central role in determining how we move forward as a State. Top-notch universities are located here, and the city has great potential to be a hub for cutting edge industry.

Unfortunately, Governor Walker has ignored Milwaukee’s potential. Instead of valuing the potential that Milwaukee has to drive our state’s economy, the Governor has undermined the city at virtually every turn.

Governor Walker has failed to create the 250,000 jobs he promised – right now we rank 37th in job creation, 45th in job prospects, and 48th in new business starts. In his first budget, Walker cut $800 million from education. He’s turned away an opportunity to bring our own tax dollars back to the state to expand Badgercare, which resulted in 72,000 people losing their health care.

He raided millions that should have gone to addressing the housing foreclosure crisis to patch a budget hole. And he remains committed to passing a restrictive voter ID law that makes it harder to vote.

The result is hard to miss. Blighted neighborhoods ravaged by the foreclosure crisis. Thousands of people willing to work but unable to find jobs or the transportation to get to them. Failing schools that aren’t doing enough to prepare kids for a job or college. And too much senseless violence threatening our neighborhoods.

Addressing these challenges won’t be easy, but that doesn’t make them any less important. My pledge to you is to make Milwaukee a real priority, roll up my sleeves, and get to work alongside you to move the city – and our state – forward.

We do our best work when we work together. Throughout my career I’ve taken that approach: when opening up new markets for Trek Bicyle to sell great Wisconsin products around the world; as Commerce Secretary charged with helping new businesses start up and existing businesses grow; and in working to close the achievement gap in Madison and give more kids the chance to go to college.

At Trek, my approach helped grow our European sales from $3 million to over $50 million annually, creating good jobs right here in Wisconsin. While I was Commerce Secretary, Wisconsin had 84,000 more jobs than we had based on the latest data and our unemployment rate was just 4.8%. And I’m proud to say that the program I founded in Madison to give more young people the opportunity to continue their education after high school is succeeding – over 90% of the students in our first graduating class have gone on to college or tech school – many of them the first in their family to do so.

Each of those endeavors succeeded because we worked together. It wasn’t about who got the credit; it was about bringing more voices into the conversation. Wisconsin needs a governor who will bring that approach back to how we do business in this state. We need a governor who understands that this state’s diversity is what makes us great and propels us into a future of opportunity and progress.

Throughout this campaign, and during my term as Governor, I’ll remain focused on Milwaukee and work with community leaders to realize the vision of a thriving Milwaukee that benefits everyone. But there are a few common sense places we can start.

First, we need to make job creation our top priority by investing in our strengths and helping more new businesses – which create the majority of new jobs – get their start. We also need to improve our public schools and make sure students are graduating job- or college-ready.

It’s long past time we invested in 21st century transit that connects workers with jobs. And we need to make better choices as a state when it comes to health care – ensuring access to quality, affordable care is more than a moral (continued on page 5)

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Dr. Umar Johnson in city for Afrikan Liberation Weekend observance

By Taki S. Raton

Nationally Certified School Psychologist Dr. Umar Abdullah Johnson will be returning to Milwaukee as a featured speaker this Black History Month on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at the Milwaukee Brotherhood of Firefighters Hall, 7717 West Good Hope Road. Doors will open at 1 p.m. The program begins at 2 p.m.

Sponsored by the Milwaukee Brotherhood of Firefighters (MBFF) and True Blue Productions, Johnson will present on the theme, “Life After Obama: What Black Milwaukee Must Do Before 2017.”

He will additionally speak to his national initiative of organizing a Milwaukee Independent Black Parent Association.

America’s Black community was introduced to Dr. Johnson as a result of his deeply insightful comments as a participant in the April, 2011 release DVD film “HIDDEN COLORS 1: The Untold Story of People of Aboriginal, Moor and African Descent” and in “HIDDEN COLORS 2: The Triumph of Melanin,” release last December 2013.

He has been on a nearly non-stop on demand speaking tour throughout Dr. Umar Johnson the country and internationally presenting to a full house audience base more than eager to drink from his deep well of knowledge, wisdom on historical, social, and cultural critiques.

Philadelphian Phyllis Dumond commented after one of his presentation in her area: Johnson is a blood relative of Frederick Douglas, the great Black abolitionist and orator. He is former Minister of Education for the Marcus Garvey Movement, the Universal Negro Improvement Association and the African Communities League.

A writer, political scientist, and consultant to families, educators, mental health professionals and to charter schools throughout the country, Johnson currently hosts a psycho-educational community lecture series at the AfricanAmerican Museum in Philadelphia.

Known as “The Prince of Pan-Africanism,” Johnson is now considered to be one of the most popular faces and voices nationally and globally focusing on the proper education and development of African and African American children with emphasis on the socialization and education of young Black males.

His speaking style is considered by many to be “reminiscent” of his late ancestor, Frederick Douglas, Johnson and he is cited in many published accounts as “a fast rising star in the field of Black psychology and education.”

A noted lecture descriptor says of his speaking style: “Umar possesses the rare ability to hold an audience spellbound for hours as he unleashes a barrage of facts, statistics and practical information that leaves viewers in awe for weeks after his presentations.”

The Sunday, February 23 event is free and open to the public. For vendor information and a response to any further questions, please contact Sis. Cheryl Blue at (414) 751-0169 or Bro. Oshi at (414) 324-5796.

Marriage and “Gray” Divorce

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(continued from page 1) toward their wellness. That said, some of their wellness and happiness hinges on their desire to live fulfilled lives. Sometimes the decision to divorce or remarry factors into that quest for happiness and fulfillment.

According to research conducted by sociologists Susan Brown and I-Fen Lin of Bowling Green State University, among individuals ages 50 and older, the divorce rate has doubled over the past two decades.

Even though overall national divorce rates have declined since the 1980s, "gray divorce" has risen to its highest level on record, according to the study. A 2004 national survey conducted by American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) found that women are most likely to initiate these breakups. Among divorces by people ages 40-69, women reported seeking the split 66% of the time. The study also reports that cheating does not appear to be a driving force in gray divorce. One of the reasons women 50 and older are divorcing their spouses is that—with their parental responsibilities fulfilled—baby boomers are seeking their own personal fulfillment, which sometimes results in them leaving their spouses.

For boomers who have had trouble maintaining commitments in the past, hitting the empty-nest phase seems to trigger thoughts of mortality and of diminishing possibilities for that elusive selffulfillment. Gray divorces also include a twist: for many boomers: it is not their first marital split. Fifty-three percent of the people over 50 who divorce have done so at least once before.

Moreover, the Bowling Green State University study predicts that the number of over-50 divorces in 2030—based on current trends—could easily top 800,000 per year.

Milwaukee residents, Ralph, Jr. and Evelyn Williams are not buying into the ‘gray divorce’ trend. Married for more than 44 years, they admit to having had their share of challenges, but they faced those challenges head on.

“I don’t think there is a secret to staying married.

Ralph and I were raised in Milwaukee at a time when our neighborhoods were more communityoriented, before integration destroyed it. We came up pre-integration. Our families knew each other. Our families worked together. We went to school together and my husband and I were in the band together. We were friends before we started dating,” said Evelyn.

Even though the Williams’ are now empty nesters, they remain fully committed to each other and their marriage.

“We had four children and, during the course of

our marriage, we have had counseling and attended marriage retreats to help us understand, communicate and appreciate one another. I also think that in a marriage, it helps if one partner is entrenched in God. When Ralph and I first married, my faith in Christ was unshakeable and I was not a nagging wife. My husband had no objection to my church fellowship and by the time we started having children, he knew there was something to having faith, so he joined church.

My actions and faith got him involved in church and our faith in God has strengthened our marriage,” said Evelyn.

Bishop Buck believes that some of the key ingredients to a healthy and successful marriage are faith, open and honest communication, and selffulfillment.

“When you enter into a marriage, it’s important that you are whole and fulfilled. Do not look for the other person to provide love and fulfillment if you do not love yourself. Find a partner who is supportive; someone with whom you enjoy spending time. Love is a verb, not a feeling and many people are looking to share their love,” said Bishop Buck.

A SNAPSHOT OF MARRIAGE

• People are getting married later in life. The median age of those married for the first time is currently 28.3 for men and 25.8 for women (National Health Statistics Report, 2012).

• The marriage rate continues to decline in the United States. In fact, there has been a decline of over 50% from 1970 – 2010 in the annual number of marriages in every 1,000 unmarried adult women. (The State of Our Unions 2011, 60) • The rate of satisfaction in marriage is higher for husbands and wives when both regularly maintain religious attendance and feel that God is the center of their marriage.

(The State of Our Unions 2011, 31, 33) • The American divorce rate is nearly twice what it was in 1960, though it has declined somewhat since hitting an all-time high in 1980. This decline suggests a higher rate of marital stability, due to both a higher age of first marriages, as well as couples waiting to marry when they are more economically stable. (The State of Our Unions 2011, 67,69) Marriage and Health • On average, husbands and wives are healthier, happier and enjoy longer lives than those who are not married.

• Men appear to reap the most physical health benefits from marriage and suffer the greatest health consequences if they divorce.

Marriage and Wealth • Married couples build more wealth on average than singles or co-habiting couples.

• Married men earn more money than do single men with similar education and job histories.

• Married women are economically better off than divorced, co-habiting or never-married women.

Marriage and Crime/Domestic Violence • Married women are at lower risk for domestic violence than women in co-habiting or dating relationships.

• Married women are significantly less likely to be the victims of violent crime than single or divorced women. Married men are less likely to perpetrate violent crimes than unmarried men.

Marriage and Society • In general, the institution of marriage creates the social, economic and affective conditions for effective parenting.

• Being married changes people’s lifestyles and habits in ways that are personally and socially beneficial.

• The social bonds created through marriage yield benefits not only for the family but for others as well, including the larger society.

YOUTH&EDUCATION The Milwaukee Community Journal February 19, 2014 Page 6

Students learn about the ins and outs of construction through “Tech Terns” program

(Above photo): Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Gregory Thornton, Department of Workforce Development Secretary Reggie Newson and State Superintendent Tony Evers visited the construction site of a 480,000-sqaure-foot addition to Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin. As part of Continuing and Technical Education month, they visited exemplary programs across the state including "Tech Terns," a two-year career development program for 18 MPS Bradley Tech High School students and taught by architects, construction managers, tradespeople and health care professionals.

In recognition of Career and Technical School Month, Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Gregory Thornton (pictured at left, front) motivates Bradley Tech High School” Tech Terns” students during his visit to the construction site of Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Center for Advanced Care.

Joining him to learn more about the Tech Terns program as a new approach to career pathway development were State Superintendent Tony Evers (left of Newson) and Department of Workforce Development Secretary Reggie Newson.

For the “Tech Terns” program, 18 Tech Terns high schoolers are spending their junior and senior years learning both in the classroom and on the construction site of Froedtert & the Medical College Center for Advanced Care The goal is to provide students with a handson experience and an expanded view of careerts in architecture, engineering, construction and trades.

Tech Terns is a partnership involving Cannon Design, Mortenson Construction, the Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership/BIG STEP, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin and MPS. Architects, construction managers, technical and trades people, and hospital employees developed the curriculum, serve as on-site instructors, and collaborate with the Milwaukee Public Schools Career and Technical Education program and Bradley Tech.

These partners believe this is a first-of-its-kind career pathway development program in the United States.

Milwaukee Environmental Sciences to hold enrollment Day Pancake Breakfast

Centered on the Expeditionary Learning (EL) model, Milwaukee Environmental Sciences combines engaging projects, academic rigor and character education to provide an innovative, high quality school for Milwaukee area families.

Recruiting students willing to work hard and exercise the philosophy of “Be Smart, To Do Good,” Milwaukee Environmental Sciences, located at 6600 W. Melvina, will hold an Enrollment Day Pancake Breakfast Saturday, February 22 beginning at 10 am through noon.

At the breakfast, families will learn more about the MPS non-instrumentality charter school focused on science and witness the school’s success in action.

In its first year, the college prep school has seen students making strides to move ahead academically and be prepared to compete globally with their peers around the city and state.

“Our school culture is beginning to evolve. Staff, parents, students and

community members have joined together to promote our new, rigorous learning environment, to engage students and prepare them as self-directed learners and problem-solvers, while encouraging thoughtful, caring and action-oriented future citizens of the world,” said Roseann Lococo, Principal.

Through project-based learning, students at Milwaukee Environmental Sciences, which serves children in grades K4 through 6 in 2014-15 and growing one grade level each year to eventually serve students K4-12, are postured to become thoughtful, action-oriented citizens.

“At Milwaukee Environmental Sciences, learning has purpose.

When students go on learning expeditions, they create a product for a real audience—whether it is a plan to save energy in a building or develop a class book to share with guests, learning is meaningful,” said Dave Libert, Project Manager.

This winter, classrooms are exploring real-life topics like solar power,

the energy use of the school building, and Milwaukee's energy use -- even the youngest students are exploring the motion of dominoes down a ramp and bringing their questions to a little scientist’s discussion.

Inside the building, learning is active -- from growing plants in the class to pedaling a bike-generator to power a TV -- kids are up and moving to learn.

“Expeditionary Learning is kicked into gear here at Milwaukee Environmental Sciences,” said Ryan Maxwell, EL Midwest Regional Director.

“We've come a long way since opening our doors in August. Daily circle ‘crew meetings’ take time to build the community in the class.

Students and teachers talk about grit, collaboration, integrity and many more character traits as they work to solve their own problems and issues in the class.”

“We know that learning about the world means you have to go out in it.

EL is all about letting kids explore to

learn! Investigative field work will take kids to explore the city and its different forms of energy -- going out to community partners and bringing in experts from the field to make the topics come off the desk and alive in their world,” Maxwell added.

Year round education, sets the stage for high standards for student learning and frequent practice.

The focus on accelerated academics is further reinforced by extra support for students through tutoring, by employing an “intervention” period during the school day, skill-focused after school programming and weeklong “intensives” during intercession.

Before and after school care is also available.

Interested families who are not able to attend the pancake breakfast are invited to contact Ms. Roseann Lococo, principal, at (414) 353-3830 and/or visit the school’s website – theenvironmentalschool.org – for more information.

Prospective families have their best chance of enrolling in their firstchoice school during MPS’ ThreeChoice Enrollment period, which runs from February 3-21. Learn more at mpsmke.com/enrollmps.

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KALEIDOSCOPE

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the MCJ lifestyle & entertainment section Editor’s Facebook photo pick of the week

“MOVIN’ ON UP!”

The Chocolate Party 2014 ~Valentine's Weekend @ Milwaukee Athletic Club, Milwaukee, WI 2-15-2014 Photo by Harrison D. Kern

MOVIN’ ON UP! Is a new column/section dealing with African Americans who are advancing in the corporate world, healthcare, Community Based Organizations, Sports, and Entertainment locally.

The section will be monthly. If you or anyone you know are MOVIN’ ON UP! in any of the aforementioned areas, let us know! Send us a jpeg photo and a one paragraph write-up about their new position and where it is to: editorial@communityjournal

MELINDA DAVENPORT JOINS WISN 12 NEWS ANCHOR TEAM

Melinda Davenport

WISN-TV announces Melinda Davenport as the new breaking news anchor on “WISN 12 News This Morning.”

Beginning mid-March, Davenport will join Patrick Paolantonio and Marianne Lyles weekdays from 4:30-7 a.m. Davenport will bring the viewers of southeastern Wisconsin breaking news and trending stories from the WISN 12 breaking news desk.

No stranger to cold weather, Davenport comes to WISN-TV from its sister station WMUR in Manchester, New Hampshire. Davenport was an anchor/reporter at the Hearstowned ABC affiliate for more than two years.

Most recently, she anchored the station’s weekday noon newscast and weekend evening newscasts.

“I am honored for the opportunity to be part of such an award-winning team,” says Davenport.

“I have tremendous respect for the Hearst Television organization, and am proud to continue my career within the company.

“I feel fortunate to tell the stories of the people of Wisconsin and look forward to working with the incredible morning news team at WISN 12.”

New SDC Human Resources Director

Pamela Biagui

The new Director of Human Resources at the Social Development Commission is Pamela Biagui, who has already been working at the anti-poverty agency.

Biagui brings 15 years of Human Resources experience with her to the agency. Most recently, she worked at API Healthcare and before that position, with Woodward, Inc. of Rockford, Illinois.

She earned a Master’s Degree in Business Management from Cardinal Stritch University in 2002. She has also achieved national certification and designation in Human Resources through earning her SPHR (Senior Professional Human Resources) certification.

SISTA SPEAK...

“SPEAK LORD!”

MEMOIR

I was born to an amiable nurse who always put others before herself.

I was raised by a father who loved hard, but died young .

I remember great aunts and uncles who shared so much, when they had so little.

My grandmother was tall and graceful, who loved to ask, “how do I look?”

My grandfather was a rolling stone, but he always laid his hat at Mama Sista’s home.

Childhood was filled with making mud pies and creating families out of Barbie Dolls.

Summer time was always easy in Arkansas, and I never missed church on Sundays.

Uncle Carl was fun and eccentric, he taught me about diversity early on.

I was raised unconventional, my parents instilled in me to speak my mind, even to them.

I reminisce about those who came before me, and I relish in the thought of my tomorrow. As memories are nostalgic, my past is my history, and my today is the start of my future.--Zelda

LIKE ME

Ten organizations sponsoring alternative and supplemental Health Fair

The Black Elders of the community had a saying: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” which simply meant that it was better to address a potential illness before it could take root and become a serious ailment.

So, they would have all kinds of remedies they would dispense to friends and family to stop ailments before they start.

Using that adage and approach as their theme, 10 grass root community organization will sponsor a health fair titled: “An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure.”

The fair will be held Thursday, Feb. 27 from 5p.m. until 9 p.m., at

the Wisconsin African American Women’s Center, 3020 W. Vliet St. This health fair will present numerous ways of both preventing disease from taking root and also address the healing of them once they have taken hold.

Below are the times and presenters during the health fair: 5PM – Doors Open – Visit Vendors 6:00PM – Affordable Health Care Act (Obamacare) BHCW presentation /Q and A 7 PM – Yvonne Greer, Nutritional Consultant, owner of YEATRIGHT 7 PM – Visit Vendors 7 PM – Muhsin Abdullah, Mas-

“SISTERS OF FREEDOM”

Display Showcased at the Milwaukee County Courthouse A unique art display honoring African American women from the 1800’s to present day will be on display on the third floor of the Milwaukee County Courthouse through the end of the month. "Sisters of Freedom", African American Women Moving Us Forward, is on loan from Mount Mary University.

From Harriet Tubman to Rosa Parks to Maya Angelou, the “Sisters of Freedom” display highlights the important accomplishments made over the decades by African American women.

“In any discussion we have around civil rights and the fight for freedom in the this country we rightly recognize what African American men have accomplished, but too often we look past the role of African American women.

This display reminds us of the women who stood up to inequality and who helped shape our world.” said County Executive Chris Abele.

According to Dr. Lynne Woehrle, professor of sociology at Mount Mary, she worked with Dr. Shawnee Daniels-Sykes, in the theology department to "...address the great need for educational materials about women leaders in the U.S Civil Rights Movement." They collaborated with the Syracuse Cultural Workers to design the exhibit. The exhibit has traveled to Denver, CO and has appeared in several area community locations including Milwaukee City Hall, schools, churches, libraries and community centers. It is available for loan at no cost from Mount Mary University. Visit mtmary.edu for more information.

Three Milwaukee women are featured in the exhibit: Gwen Jackson, an early childhood education advocate and longtime community volunteer, was involved in the leadership of the American Red Cross at a chapter, regional and national level. In 2009, MPS’ Twenty-first Street School was renamed the Gwen T. Jackson Early Childhood and Elementary School.

Martha Love, a longtime community activist, political organizer and labor leader in Milwaukee, was a union representative who fought to ensure equal treatment of African American employees, as well as other people of color.

Vel Phillips was the first African American woman to graduate from the University of Wisconsin - Madison law school, and in 1956, Phillips became the first woman and the first African American member of Milwaukee’s Common Council. She later was appointed to the Milwaukee County judiciary, making her the first African American judge in Wisconsin.

“Sisters of Freedom” will be on display from February 17th – 28th during normal business hours on the third floor of the Courthouse. The display is free and open to the public.

sage Therapist 8 PM –Qi Gong: Eliminating Stress (anger, grief, worry, fear, sadness, etc) AAS The sponsoring organizations are: The Monday Night Men’s Group, The 381 Days Group, The Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce, True Our Brother’s Keeper, Real Dads Father’s Support Group, The Ausar Auset Society, The Black Man’s Forum, The Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin, The Wisconsin African American Women’s Center and Inner City Development Project, Inc.

Sojourner Truth led the slaves to freedom therefore she was an activator like me.

Madame CJ Walker was the inventor of the straightening comb so she was innovative like me.

Shirley Chisholm was the first black woman elected to Congress, she was also and educator and an author like me.

Rosa Parks ushered us forward refusing to let the system push her to the back of the bus because she was bold like me.

Wilma Rudolph was the fastest black woman on the planet in the 60’s setting a record for the 200 yard dash like me.

Nina Simone gave us more than eclectic music, she was also a civil rights activist therefore she was a sista down for the cause like me.

Pam Grier was cinemas first black female, action star! Foxy Brown, Sheba Baby…Strong as Coffy just like me.

Angela Davis was known for that huge fro sporting red, black and green, but more so she was known for the black fist pumping in the air, saying: “Can’t hold my people down, you must let my people go!” …You see…Not just Angela but all these great sista’s that contribute to our rich history…Are intelligent, impressive and immortally black…Like Me.--Sonya Marie

REMEMBERING THE TIME WHEN...

We were only allowed to sit in the back of the bus There was a separate entrance for "Colored Only" We had to hide books and hide if we could read and write Our Elders would tell the stories of their Struggles We had to have an Underground Railroad to escape Slavery Our Black Leaders and ancestors were assassinated for fighting for Our Equal Rights With all of this said, We need to Remember our past and know we are truly blessed that we are still here to Keep on Pushing.

Take today, tomorrow and the next day to Remember the Time in your past and say a prayer for the good and bad times.

Let's take control and steer our Future not only for us but for Our Children...

Always Keeping It Real Tara R Pulley

SUMMONS (PUBLICATION) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COUNTY NOTICE AND ORDER FOR NAME CHANGE HEARING Case No. 14CV001394 In the matter of the name change of: MARTAEVION JEVAIL JOHNSON By (Petitioner) RAVEN SHARRETTA JOHNSON NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: MARTAEVION JEVAIL JOHNSON To: MARTAEVION JEVAIL BROWN Birth Certificate MARTAEVION JEVAIL JOHNSON IT IS ORDERED This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.

Judge’s Name: HON. MARY KUHNMUENCH ROOM 402 PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: March 21, 2014, TIME 9:30 A.M. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Milwaukee Community Journal, a newspaper published in Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.

Dated: 2-14-2014

BY THE COURT: HON. MARY M KUHNMUENCH Circuit Court Judge 014-032/2-19-26/3-5-2014 SUMMONS (PUBLICATION) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COUNTY NOTICE AND ORDER FOR NAME CHANGE HEARING Case No. 14CV001394 In the matter of the name change of: MARTAEVIOUS DEVAIL JOHNSON By (Petitioner) RAVEN SHARRETTA JOHNSON NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: MARTAEVIOUS DEVAIL JOHNSON To: MARTAEVIOUS DEVAIL BROWN Birth Certificate MARTAEVIOUS DEVAIL JOHNSON IT IS ORDERED This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.

Judge’s Name: HON. MARY KUHNMUENCH ROOM 402 PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: March 21, 2014, TIME 9:30 A.M. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Milwaukee Community Journal, a newspaper published in Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.

Dated: 2-14-2014

BY THE COURT: HON. MARY M KUHNMUENCH Circuit Court Judge 014-033/2-19-26/3-5-2014 SUMMONS (PUBLICATION) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COUNTY NOTICE AND ORDER FOR NAME CHANGE HEARING Case No. 14CV931 In the matter of the name change of: KAMARI MARVIEA DENISE GANDYFREEMAN By (Petitioner) TESHIMA V.I. FREEMAN-MCGREGORY NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: KAMARI MARVIEA DENISE GANDY-FREEMAN To: KAMARI DENISE FREEMAN Birth Certificate: KAMARI MARVIEA DENISE GANDY-FREEMAN IT IS ORDERED This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.

Judge’s Name: HON. MCHAEL D. GUOLEE ROOM 413 PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: March 17, 2014, TIME 2:30 P.M. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Milwaukee Community Journal, a newspaper published in Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.

Dated: 2-5-2014

BY THE COURT: HON. MICHAEL D GUOLEE Circuit Court Judge 014-036/2-19-26/3-5-2014

SUMMONS (PUBLICATION) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COUNTY Case No. 13FA6050 Divorce-4010 In Re: The marriage of: ROBERT L REED, Petitioner and Respondent: DIANE REED THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TO THE PERSON NAMED ABOVE AS RESPONDENT: You are notified that the petitioner named above has filed a Petition for divorce or legal separation against you.

You must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Petition within 40 days from the day after the first day of publication.

The demand must be sent or delivered to the court at: Clerk of Court, Milwaukee County Courthouse 901 N 9th St Milwaukee WI 53233 and to ROBERT REED, 3330 W Wells St Rm 302 Bed A Milwaukee WI 53208 It is recommended, but not required that you have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the Petition within 45 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Petition, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Petition.

A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

You are further notified that if the parties to this action have minor children, violation of 948.31 Wis. Stats., (Interference with custody by parent or others) is punishable by fines and/or imprisonment: If you and the petitioner have minor children, documents setting forth the percentage standard for child support established by the department under 49.22(9), Wis. Stats., and the factors that a court may consider for modification of that standard under 767.511 (1m). Wis Stats. are available upon your request from the Clerk of Court.

You are notified of the availability of information from the Circuit Court Commissioner as set forth in 767.105 Wis. Stats.

767.105 Information from Circuit Court Commissioner.

(2)Upon the request of a party to an action affecting the family, including a revision of judgment or order under sec.

767.59 or 767.451: (a)The Circuit Court Commissioner shall, with or without charge, provide the party with written information on the following, as appropriate to the action commenced: 1. The procedure for obtaining a judgment or order in the action 2. The major issues usually addressed in such an action.

3. Community resources and family court counseling services available to assist the parties.

4. The procedure for setting, modifying, and enforcing child support awards, or modifying and enforcing legal custody or physical placement judgments or orders. (b)The Circuit Court Commissioner shall provide a party, for inspection or purchase, with a copy of the statutory provisions in this chapter generally pertinent to the action.

Date: 2-11-2014 BY: ROBERT L REED JR 014-031/2-19-26/3-5-2014 SUMMONS (PUBLICATION) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COUNTY Case No. 14FA000195 Divorce-40101 In Re: The marriage of: ARTIE METCHELLE SCOTT, Petitioner and Respondent: AUGUSTA SCOTT THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TO THE PERSON NAMED ABOVE AS RESPONDENT: You are notified that the petitioner named above has filed a Petition for divorce or legal separation against you.

You must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Petition within 40 days from the day after the first day of publication.

The demand must be sent or delivered to the court at: Clerk of Court, Milwaukee County Courthouse 901 N 9th St Milwaukee WI 53233 and to AUGUSTA SCOTT 7815 West Bender Ave #4 Milwaukee WI 53218 It is recommended, but not required that

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you have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the Petition within 45 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Petition, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Petition.

A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

You are further notified that if the parties to this action have minor children, violation of 948.31 Wis. Stats., (Interference with custody by parent or others) is punishable by fines and/or imprisonment: If you and the petitioner have minor children, documents setting forth the percentage standard for child support established by the department under 49.22(9), Wis. Stats., and the factors that a court may consider for modification of that standard under 767.511 (1m). Wis. Stats. are available upon your request from the Clerk of Court.

You are notified of the availability of information from the Circuit Court Commissioner as set forth in 767.105 Wis. Stats.

767.105 Information from Circuit Court Commissioner.

(2)Upon the request of a party to an action affecting the family, including a revision of judgment or order under sec.

767.59 or 767.451: (a)The Circuit Court Commissioner shall, with or without charge, provide the party with written information on the following, as appropriate to the action commenced: 1. The procedure for obtaining a judgment or order in the action 2. The major issues usually addressed in such an action.

3. Community resources and family court counseling services available to assist the parties.

4. The procedure for setting, modifying, and enforcing child support awards, or modifying and enforcing legal custody or physical placement judgments or orders. (b)The Circuit Court Commissioner shall provide a party, for inspection or purchase, with a copy of the statutory provisions in this chapter generally pertinent to the action.

Date: 2-7-2014 BY: ARTIE M SCOTT 014-037/2-19-26/3-5-2014 SUMMONS (PUBLICATION) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COUNTY Case No. 13FA006505 Divorce-40101 In Re: The marriage of: TONYA M PUTMAN, Petitioner and Respondent: DARNELL C PUTMAN SR THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TO THE PERSON NAMED ABOVE AS RESPONDENT: You are notified that the petitioner named above has filed a Petition for divorce or legal separation against you.

You must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Petition within 40 days from the day after the first day of publication.

The demand must be sent or delivered to the court at: Clerk of Court, Milwaukee County Courthouse 901 N 9th St Milwaukee WI 53233 and to TONYA M PUTMAN, 6006W Port Ave Milwaukee WI 53224 It is recommended, but not required that you have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the Petition within 45 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Petition, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Petition.

A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

You are further notified that if the parties to this action have minor children, violation of 948.31 Wis. Stats., (Interference with custody by parent or others) is punishable by fines and/or imprisonment: If you and the petitioner have minor children, documents setting forth the percentage standard for child support established by the department under 49.22(9), Wis. Stats., and the factors that a court may consider for modification of that standard under 767.511 (1m). Wis. Stats. are available upon your request

from the Clerk of Court.

You are notified of the availability of information from the Circuit Court Commissioner as set forth in 767.105 Wis. Stats.

767.105 Information from Circuit Court Commissioner.

(2)Upon the request of a party to an action affecting the family, including a revision of judgment or order under sec.

767.59 or 767.451: (a)The Circuit Court Commissioner shall, with or without charge, provide the party with written information on the following, as appropriate to the action commenced: 1. The procedure for obtaining a judgment or order in the action 2. The major issues usually addressed in such an action.

3. Community resources and family court counseling services available to assist the parties.

4. The procedure for setting, modifying, and enforcing child support awards, or modifying and enforcing legal custody or physical placement judgments or orders. (b)The Circuit Court Commissioner shall provide a party, for inspection or purchase, with a copy of the statutory provisions in this chapter generally pertinent to the action.

Date: 1-21-2014 BY: TONYA PUTMAN 014-035/2-12-19-26-2014 SUMMONS (PUBLICATION) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COUNTY NOTICE AND ORDER FOR NAME CHANGE HEARING Case No. 14CV001288 In the matter of the name change of: SHAYLA JAMESE ALEXANDERRICKS By: (Petitioner) TAMEKA DENAE ALEXANDER By: (Co-Petitioner) RAYMOND PERRY RICKS NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: SHAYLA JAMESE ALEXANDER-RICKS To: SHAYLA MCKENZIE ALEXANDER-RICKS Birth Certificate: SHAYLA JAMESE ALEXANDER-RICKS IT IS ORDERED This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.

Judge’s Name: HON. DAVID A HANSHER ROOM 412 PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: March 20, 2014, TIME 9:00 A.M. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Milwaukee Community Journal, a newspaper published in Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.

Dated: 2-12-2014

BY THE COURT: HON. DAVID A HANSHER Circuit Court Judge 014-034/2-19-26/3-5-2014 SUMMONS (PUBLICATION) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COUNTY Case No. 14FA000557 Divorce-40101

also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

You are further notified that if the parties to this action have minor children, violation of 948.31 Wis. Stats., (Interference with custody by parent or others) is punishable by fines and/or imprisonment: If you and the petitioner have minor children, documents setting forth the percentage standard for child support established by the department under 49.22(9), Wis. Stats., and the factors that a court may consider for modification of that standard under 767.511 (1m). Wis Stats. are available upon your request from the Clerk of Court.

You are notified of the availability of information from the Circuit Court Commissioner as set forth in 767.105 Wis. Stats.

767.105 Information from Circuit Court Commissioner.

(2)Upon the request of a party to an action affecting the family, including a revision of judgment or order under sec.

767.59 or 767.451: (a)The Circuit Court Commissioner shall, with or without charge, provide the party with written information on the following, as appropriate to the action commenced: 1. The procedure for obtaining a judgment or order in the action 2. The major issues usually addressed in such an action.

3. Community resources and family court counseling services available to assist the parties.

4. The procedure for setting, modifying, and enforcing child support awards, or modifying and enforcing legal custody or physical placement judgments or orders. (b)The Circuit Court Commissioner shall provide a party, for inspection or purchase, with a copy of the statutory provisions in this chapter generally pertinent to the action.

Date: 2-11-2014 BY: DEBRA A PHILLIPS 014-030/2-12-19-26-2014 SUMMONS (PUBLICATION) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COUNTY Case No. 13FA007408 Divorce-40101 In Re: The marriage of: DIANE HOLLAND, Petitioner and Respondent: WILLIE HOLLAND JR THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TO THE PERSON NAMED ABOVE AS RESPONDENT: You are notified that the petitioner named above has filed a Petition for divorce or legal separation against you.

You must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Petition within 40 days from the day after the first day of publication.

The demand must be sent or delivered to the court at: Clerk of Court, Milwaukee County Courthouse 901 N 9th St Milwaukee WI 53233 and to DIANE HOLLAND, 1741 W CUSTER Milwaukee WI 53209 It is recommended, but not required that you have an attorney help or represent you.

(a)The Circuit Court Commissioner shall, with or without charge, provide the party with written information on the following, as appropriate to the action commenced: 1. The procedure for obtaining a judgment or order in the action 2. The major issues usually addressed in such an action.

3. Community resources and family court counseling services available to assist the parties.

4. The procedure for setting, modifying, and enforcing child support awards, or modifying and enforcing legal custody or physical placement judgments or orders. (b)The Circuit Court Commissioner shall provide a party, for inspection or purchase, with a copy of the statutory provisions in this chapter generally pertinent to the action.

Date: 1-22-2014 BY: DIANE HOLLAND 014-027/2-12-19-26-2014 SUMMONS (PUBLICATION) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COUNTY NOTICE AND ORDER FOR NAME CHANGE HEARING Case No. 14CV001224 In the matter of the name change of: NICOLE MICHELLE ROSS NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: NICOLE MICHELLE ROSS To: ZION NICOLE MICHELLE ROSS Birth Certificate: NICOLE MICHELLE ROSS IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.

Judge’s Name: HON. RICHARD J SANKOVITZ, PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Room 500 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: March 11, 2014, TIME: 1:30 P.M. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Milwaukee Community Journal, a newspaper published in Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.

Dated: 2-7-2014

BY THE COURT: HON. RICHARD J SANKOVITZ Circuit Court Judge 014-029/2-12-19-26-2014 SUMMONS (PUBLICATION) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COUNTY NOTICE AND ORDER FOR NAME CHANGE HEARING Case No. 14CV001121 In the matter of the name change of: TRISTAN JOVITA HARRIS NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: TRISTAN JOVITA MATTHEWS To: TRISTAN JOVITA HARRIS Birth Certificate TRISTAN JOVITA HARRIS IT IS ORDERED This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.

Judge’s Name: HON. DANIEL A NOONAN ROOM 414 PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: March 12, 2014, TIME 10:30 A.M.

In Re: The marriage of: DEBRA A PHILLIPS, Petitioner and Respondent: THOMAS W PHILLIPS

If you do not demand a copy of the Petition within 45 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Petition, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Petition.

THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TO THE PERSON NAMED ABOVE AS RESPONDENT: You are notified that the petitioner named above has filed a Petition for divorce or legal separation against you.

A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Milwaukee Community Journal, a newspaper published in Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.

You must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Petition within 40 days from the day after the first day of publication.

You are further notified that if the parties to this action have minor children, violation of 948.31 Wis. Stats., (Interference with custody by parent or others) is punishable by fines and/or imprisonment:

Dated: 2-5-2014

BY THE COURT: HON. DANIEL A NOONAN Circuit Court Judge 014-026/2-12-19-26-2014

The demand must be sent or delivered to the court at: Clerk of Court, Milwaukee County Courthouse 901 N 9th St Milwaukee WI 53233 and to DEBRA PHILLIPS, 2426 W Orchard St Milwaukee WI 53204 It is recommended, but not required that you have an attorney help or represent you.

If you and the petitioner have minor children, documents setting forth the percentage standard for child support established by the department under 49.22(9), Wis. Stats., and the factors that a court may consider for modification of that standard under 767.511 (1m). Wis Stats. are available upon your request from the Clerk of Court.

If you do not demand a copy of the Petition within 45 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Petition, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Petition.

You are notified of the availability of information from the Circuit Court Commissioner as set forth in 767.105 Wis. Stats.

A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may

(2)Upon the request of a party to an action affecting the family, including a revision of judgment or order under sec.

767.59 or 767.451:

767.105 Information from Circuit Court Commissioner.

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IT IS ORDERED This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.

Judge’s Name: HON. MARY KUHNMUENCH ROOM 402 PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: March 7, 2014, TIME 8:30 A.M. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Milwaukee Community Journal, a newspaper published in Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.

Dated: 2-4-2014

BY THE COURT: HON. MARY M KUHNMUENCH Circuit Court Judge 014-024/2-12-19-26-2014 SUMMONS (PUBLICATION) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COUNTY NOTICE AND ORDER FOR NAME CHANGE HEARING Case No. 14CV001163 In the matter of the name change of: KATIRIA NAZARIO NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: KATIRIA NAZARIO To: KATIRIA CORDERO Birth Certificate: KATIRIA NAZARIO IT IS ORDERED This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.

Judge’s Name: HON. PAUL R VAN GRUNSVEN ROOM 404 PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: March 10, 2014, TIME 10:30 A.M. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Milwaukee Community Journal, a newspaper published in Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.

Dated: 2-6-2014

BY THE COURT: PAUL R VAN GRUNSVEN Circuit Court Judge 014-025/2-12-19-26-2014 SUMMONS (PUBLICATION) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COUNTY WITHOUT MINOR CHILDREN Case No. 13FA007745 DIVORCE 40101 In re the marriage of: SHAVONICA A HAMILTON, 7029 W THURSTON MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53218, Petitioner and TONY EVANS 1542 N 14TH STREET-LOWER MILWAUKEE WI 53206, RESPONDENT THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, to the person named above as respondent: You are notified that your spouse has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

The Petition, which is attached, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within 20 days of receiving this Summons, you must provide a written response, as that term is used in Ch. 802, Wis. Stats., to the Petition. The Court may reject or disregard a response that does not follow the requirements of the statutes.

The response must be sent or delivered to the following government office: Clerk of Court Milwaukee County 901 North 9th Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233.

The response must also be mailed or delivered within 20 days to the petitioner at the address above.

It is recommended, but not required that you have an attorney help or represent you If you do not provide a proper response within 20 days, the court may grant judgment against you and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Petition.

A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A Judgment may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated: 11-12-2013

SUMMONS (PUBLICATION) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COUNTY NOTICE AND ORDER FOR NAME CHANGE HEARING Case No. 14CV001017 In the matter of the name change of: NANCY MOSER VAN WIERINGEN By (Petitioner) NANCY MOSER VAN WIERINGEN NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: NANCY MOSER VAN WIERINGEN To: NANCY MARIE MOSER Birth Certificate: NANCY MARIE MOSER IT IS ORDERED This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.

Judge’s Name: HON. JEFFREY A CONEN ROOM 413 PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: March 21, 2014, TIME 10:30 A.M. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Milwaukee Community Journal, a newspaper published in Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.

Dated: 2-3-2014

BY THE COURT: HON. JEFFREY A CONEN Circuit Court Judge 014-018/2-5-12-19-2014 SUMMONS (PUBLICATION) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COUNTY NOTICE AND ORDER FOR NAME CHANGE HEARING Case No. 14CV000964 In the matter of the name change of: JUNIOR MARSHAL By (Petitioner) JUNIOR MARSHAL JULIAN NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: JUNIOR MARSHAL JULIAN To: MARSHALL JOSEPH JULIAN Birth Certificate JUNIOR MARSHAL JULIAN IT IS ORDERED This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.

Judge’s Name: HON. DANIEL A NOONAN ROOM 414 PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: March 10, 2014, TIME 10:00 A.M. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Milwaukee Community Journal, a newspaper published in Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.

Dated: 2-3-2014

BY THE COURT: HON. DANIEL A NOONAN Circuit Court Judge 014-017/2-5-12-19-2014 SUMMONS (PUBLICATION) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COUNTY NOTICE AND ORDER FOR NAME CHANGE HEARING Case No. 13CV010640 In the matter of the name change of: ELIJAH LEE CADE By (Petitioner) ELIJAH LEE CADE NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: ELIJAH LEE CADE To: ELIJAH LEE FOWLKES IT IS ORDERED This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.

Judge’s Name: HON. CHRISTOPHER R FOLEY BRANCH 14 PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: March 26, 2014, TIME 4:00 P.M. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Milwaukee Community Journal, a newspaper published in Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.

Dated: 11-15-2013

BY THE COURT: HON. CHRISTOPHER R FOLEY Circuit Court Judge 014-020/2-5-12-19-2014

SUMMONS (PUBLICATION) STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COUNTY FAMILY DIVISION ORDER FOR PRETRIAL ORDER TO APPEAR Case NO. 13FA003735B In re the marriage of: KUINTRICE PITTMAN, Petitioner and RICHARD PITTMAN, Respondent.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the above action is scheduled for a pre-trail hearing before the Honorable Judge FREDERICK C ROSA, Branch 35. Date: April 24, 2014 Time: 9:30 A.M., Milwaukee County Courthouse, 901 North 9th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the attorneys (if any) who will actually try the case and both parties must be present unless appearance is waived BY THE COURT. In the event a stipulation is reached, the matter will be heard and a divorce granted at the time of this pretrial if all required information is on file.

If the respondent fails to appear, the Court may proceed with the case. Action that may be taken includes granting the divorce, dividing property, awarding or permanently denying maintenance, assigning responsibility for debts, making orders for the custody and placement of minor children, making or modifying child support orders.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that each party shall provide to the Court and to the other party, at least 14 days prior to the pre-trial, current financial information, including proof of earnings, on a signed financial disclosure statement under oath.

The parties shall be prepared to: a. discuss property valuation and whether written appraisals are needed, or if the parties can agree on the value of the real and personal property, and pensions; b. agree on appraiser(s), if needed, before or at this pretrial, subject to the Court’s approval (if parties cannot so agree, the Court will appoint needed appraiser(s) a the pretrial); c. advise the Court of any custody or visitation disputes, whether mediation has been attempted, and whether a guardian ad litem may have to be appointed and the parties’ ability to pay the fees of the guardian ad litem; d. indicate what issues the parties have agreed on and those issues that have not been resolved.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the petitioner, not less than 5 days prior to this hearing, serve a copy of this order upon the Department of Child Support Enforcement, Courthouse Room 101 If either party receives any W-2 benefits (including employment positions, work programs, job access loans, education and training, health and/or child care, or transportation assistance), or medical assistance, or if a child of the parties is in foster care.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that no adjournments will be granted without Court approval.

Failure to comply with the order of the Court, including failure to provide required information, may cause appropriate sanctions to be imposed pursuant to sec. 802.10(5), Wis. Stats.

Dated: 12-2-2013

BY THE COURT: FREDERICK C ROSA CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE 014-023/2-5-12-19-2014 SUMMONS (PUBLICATION) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COUNTY DIVORCE-40101 Case No. 13FA1PA4008 In Re: The marriage of GWENDOLYN HARPER, Petitioner and ALPHONSO HARPER, Respondent THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TO THE PERSON NAMED ABOVE AS RESPONDENT You are notified that the petitioner named above has filed a Petition for divorce or legal separation against you.

You must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Petition within 40 days from the day after the first date of publication.

The demand must be sent or delivered to the court at: Clerk of Court Milwaukee County Courthouse 901 N. 9th St. ROOM 104 Milwaukee WI 53233and to ALPHONSO HARPER 2612 N 36th St Milwaukee WI 53210 It is recommended, but not required, that you have attorney help or represent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the Petition within 45 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Petition and you may lose your right to object anything that is or may be incorrect in the Petition.

A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may

become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

You are further notified that if the parties to this action have minor children, violation of 948.31, Wis. Stats., (Interference with custody by parent or others) is punishable by fines and/or imprisonment.

If you and the petitioner have minor children, documents setting forth the percentage standard for child support established by the department under 49.22(9), Wis. Stats., and the factors that a court may consider for modification of that standard under 767.511(1m), Wis. Stats., are available upon your request from the Clerk of Court.

You are notified of the availability of information from the Circuit Court Commissioner as set forth in 767.105, Wis. Stats.

767.105 Information from Circuit Court Commissioner.

(2) Upon the request of a party to an action affecting the family, including a revision of judgment or order under sec. 767.59 or 767.451: (a) The Circuit Court Commissioner shall, with or without charge provide the party with written information on the following, as appropriate to the action commenced: 1. The procedure for obtaining a judgment or order in the action.

2. The major issues usually addressed in such an action.

3. Community resources and family court counseling services available to assist the parties.

4. The procedure for setting modifying, and enforcing child support awards, or modifying and enforcing legal custody or physical placement judgments or orders. (b) The Circuit Court Commissioner shall provide a party, for inspection or purchase with a copy of the statutory provisions in this chapter generally pertinent to the action.

Date: 1-29-2014 By: GWENDOLYN HARPER 014-019/2-5-12-19-2014 SUMMONS (PUBLICATION) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COUNTY NOTICE AND ORDER FOR NAME CHANGE HEARING Case No. 14CV000879 In the matter of the name change of: JATARIOUS DESHAWN WINTERSJONES By (Petitioner) JEREMY JOHN BURTON BY (Co-Petitioner) TANZANIA WINTERS NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: JATARIOUS DESHAWN WINTERS-JONES To: JATARIOUS AARON BURTON Birth Certificate JATARIOUS DESHAWN WINTERS - JONES IT IS ORDERED This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.

Judge’s Name: HON. DANIEL A NOONAN ROOM 414 PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: March 7, 2014, TIME 9:00 A.M. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Milwaukee Community Journal, a newspaper published in Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.

Dated: 1-30-2014

BY THE COURT: HON. DANIEL A NOONAN Circuit Court Judge 014-021/2-5-12-19-2014 SUMMONS (PUBLICATION) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COUNTY NOTICE AND ORDER FOR NAME CHANGE HEARING Case No. 14CV000601 In the matter of the name change of: TANISHA WRIGHT By (Petitioner) TANISHA WRIGHT NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: TANISHA DENISE WRIGHT To: TANISHA DENISE KILLINGSWORTH Birth Certificate: TANISHA DENISE KILLINGSWORTH IT IS ORDERED This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.

Judge’s Name: HON. MCHAEL D. GUOLEE ROOM 413 PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: March 6, 2014, TIME 9:30 A.M. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Milwaukee Community Journal, a newspaper published in Mil-

waukee County, State of Wisconsin.

Dated: 1-20-2014

BY THE COURT: HON. MICHAEL D GUOLEE Circuit Court Judge 014-038/2-19-26/3-5-2014 SUMMONS (PUBLICATION) STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COUNTY FAMILY DIVISION ORDER FOR PRETRIAL ORDER TO APPEAR Case NO. 13FA005049B In re the marriage of: EFRAIN DELGADO JR, Petitioner and PATRICIA DELGADO, Respondent.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the above action is scheduled for a pre-trail hearing before the Honorable Judge FREDERICK C ROSA, Branch 35. Date: February 25 2014 Time: 10:00 A.M., Milwaukee County Courthouse, 901 North 9th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the attorneys (if any) who will actually try the case and both parties must be present unless appearance is waived BY THE COURT. In the event a stipulation is reached, the matter will be heard and a divorce granted at the time of this pretrial if all required information is on file.

If the respondent fails to appear, the Court may proceed with the case. Action that may be taken includes granting the divorce, dividing property, awarding or permanently denying maintenance, assigning responsibility for debts, making orders for the custody and placement of minor children, making or modifying child support orders.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that each party shall provide to the Court and to the other party, at least 14 days prior to the pre-trial, current financial information, including proof of earnings, on a signed financial disclosure statement under oath.

The parties shall be prepared to: a. discuss property valuation and whether written appraisals are needed, or if the parties can agree on the value of the real and personal property, and pensions; b. agree on appraiser(s), if needed, before or at this pretrial, subject to the Court’s approval (if parties cannot so agree, the Court will appoint needed appraiser(s) a the pretrial); c. advise the Court of any custody or visitation disputes, whether mediation has been attempted, and whether a guardian ad litem may have to be appointed and the parties’ ability to pay the fees of the guardian ad litem; d. indicate what issues the parties have agreed on and those issues that have not been resolved.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the petitioner, not less than 5 days prior to this hearing, serve a copy of this order upon the Department of Child Support Enforcement, Courthouse Room 101 If either party receives any W-2 benefits (including employment positions, work programs, job access loans, education and training, health and/or child care, or transportation assistance), or medical assistance, or if a child of the parties is in foster care.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that no adjournments will be granted without Court approval.

Failure to comply with the order of the Court, including failure to provide required information, may cause appropriate sanctions to be imposed pursuant to sec. 802.10(5), Wis. Stats.

Dated: 11-20-2013

BY THE COURT: FREDERICK C ROSA CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE 014-039/2-19-2014

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NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: MICHAEL CARTER To: MICHAEL ANTHONY CARTER LONG Birth Certificate: MICHAEL CARTER

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PROPOSED MILWAUKEE COUNTY DAS-FM Architecture, Engineering & Environmental Services Construction Projects GMIA Cessna Service Center Apron Reconstruction Project A162-10007 Bid Due Date: March 5, 2014 BID DOCUMENTS FOR THE ABOVE ARE AVAILABLE AT CITY CAMPUS, 2711 W. WELLS STREET, 2ND FLR For further information-call 278-4861 or visit our website at: county.milwaukee.gov/bop OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENT Office of the Milwaukee Public Schools, DIVISION OF FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 1124 N. 11th St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, February 13, 2014.

Sealed proposals will be received at 1124 N. 11th St., directed to the attention of Ms. Gina M. Spang, P.E., Director of the Division of Facilities and Maintenance Services, pursuant to Section 119.52(3) Wisconsin Statutes, until Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 1:30 P.M., in accordance with plans and specifications for the following work: All contractor(s) and subcontractor(s) are subject to the prevailing wage rates and hours of labor as prescribed by the Milwaukee Board of School Directors of the City of Milwaukee consistent with provisions of Section 66.0903 of the Wisconsin Statutes.

BID GUARANTY TO ACCOMPANY BID: MPS Bid Bond, Certified or Cashier’s Check: 10% of Contractor’s Base Bid. CYCLIC POOL PIPING REPLACEMENT Gaenslen School 1250 E. Burleigh Street Milwaukee, WI 53212 MPS Property No. 185 MPS Project No. 2059/2060 The HUB requirements for this project are 10% The COIN requirements for this project are 10% The minimum Student Participation requirements for this project are: Paid Employment: 300 Hours Educational Activities: 10 Hours Deposit for Drawings and Specifications: $25.00 MAILING CHARGE: $35.00 The bidding documents may be obtained 7:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday from A/E Graphics, Inc., 4075 North 124th Street, Brookfield, WI 53005; phone (262) 781-7744; fax (262) 7814250. Call A/E Graphics for availability of bid documents for pick up. Plans and specifications will be loaned to a prospective bidder upon receipt of the deposit listed, which deposit will be returned upon surrender of the plans and specifications in good condition. Bid documents must be returned only to A/E Graphics, Inc. Plans and specifications may be examined at the Facilities and Maintenance Services’ office. Bid documents may not be examined at A/E Graphics, Inc. Plans and specifications may also be viewed online at A/E Graphics, Inc. @ www.aegraphics.com.

Each proposal shall be for a fixed lump sum.

The right is reserved to reject any or all bids or to waive informalities.

Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals at the bid opening through sign language interpreters or other auxiliary aids. The following TDD number is available for the hearing impaired for questions prior to bid opening, 283-4611.

GREGORY E. THORNTON, Ed.D, 10499583/2-13-20-27-3-6 Superintendent of Schools

The Milwaukee Community Journal February 19, 2014 Page 10