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INSIDE: A Tale of Two States and the Affordable Care Act Page 2 THE BATTLE AGAINST THE BULGE

The dilemma of-and the battle against-obesity in our community

By MCJ Staff We have been hearing about the increasing crisis of obesity in the United States for a number of years. We all

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know what it is; and many of us are trying to control our portions.

Have you begun to eat from a smaller plate yet? Many of us have. Have you reduced your sweets and sodas and increased your vegetables? That’s certainly the beginning.

Maybe you’ve begun to look at the labels on food? We have! My husband is just as concerned about the ingredients in a canned or packaged food item as he is about its price. We’ve learned to examine the dominant ingredient and whether it is a trans-fat, or a polyunsaturated fat.

We have even attempted to understand the significance of coconut oil as a saturated, but high quality fat. Sometimes it is a bit confusing, but the point is that many of us are still losing this battle against the bulge.

The number of cooking shows, cook books, chefs and contests focusing on healthy eating and foods affirms our interests and desire to do it differently as it relates to our health and efforts to be healthier.

Need more proof? Just look at the plethora of late night or Saturday morning television ads selling the latest exercise machine or bootcamp like exercise regimen. We understand the problem. The problem is, how do we lick it?

The Milwaukee Community Journal has been focusing on health, our weight challenges and our efforts to take control in its “HealthyStart: We Have the Power” campaigns.

We have had experts such as Dr. Camara P. Jones of (continued on page 5)

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FIRST PERSON

W I S C O N S I N ’ S L A R G E S T A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N N E W S PA P E R

Photo and question

by Yvonne Kemp

By Joseph Njuguna

Son of retired attorney, community activist says mother being taken advantage of by County Department of Aging

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

“Why should Veterans Day be important to all Americans?”

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Says what’s happening to her could happen to any elderly person magine a 73-yearold retired woman; a church minister (Pictured above):Tennessee state senator, Thelma Harper, Speech (of Arrested Deof music, former velopment) Hazel Joyner Smith (president of the International Black Film Festival attorney, commuGREGORY WILLIAMSON of Nashville) and Representative Harold M. Love Jr. (U.S. Army, 3 years): “To nity activist, hard workpay homage to all veterans ing single mother and tax who gave their lives to paying homeowner for keep America free.” over 18 years in danger of unjustly losing her music today as it did once it was originally released.

It has often been said that artists are moved to write, Beverly Njuguna home.

The request for "Tennessee" continues to be a part of create, film and produce from life experiences. Twenty

CRAIG HEDGLEY (U.S. Marines, 29 years): “To enjoy the freedom we have today and inform other people who have provided for them.”

GERALDINE WILSON (U.S. Coast Guard, 6 years): “Without the jobs of the veterans, the United States would be run by those who would not offer us the opportunities we have today.”

VIOLET ARMSTRONG (U.S. Air Force, 28 years): To celebrate those who made it possible for Americans to enjoy the freedom that other countries which they had.”

Grammy winning group Arrested Development and its leader, Speech, honored by state of Tennessee for the iconic song “Tennessee”

one years after the release of their ground breaking hit song “Tennessee,” Hip hop group Arrested Development, was recognized by the state of Tennessee.

State Senator Thelma Harper and Representative Mike Love Jr, presented the award to the group’s founding member Speech in recognition of his group’s contribution to the world of music and for the song “Tennessee.”

The Grammy Award winning song certainly epitomizes a traumatic life experience for the leader and creator/producer Speech who, within one week, lost his grandmother and his only brother.

This crushing life-experience still brings pain; but it also conjures the same reaction for listeners to the

the band's iconic concert repertoire.

The song, "Tennessee," the state of Speech's grandmother's birth and death, and the site of the last time with his brother Terence before his death, brought international prominence to the state, which recently acknowledged this masterful creation of pain, history, joy and life.

Speech is also a member of the Milwaukee Community Journal Board of Directors. He accepted the award at the International Black Film festival of Nashville, which was held at the Country Music Hall of Fame on November 2. The group Arrested Development is preparing to release a new album called “SPLASH” in 2014. Congratulations Speech.

Retired MPS Educator Inducted into Alma Mater’s Sports Hall of Fame Gertrude Payton

Retired Milwaukee Public School (MPS) educator Gertrude Payton was inducted into the Alcorn State University (formerly Alcorn A&M College) Sports Hall of Fame during ceremonies held in Vicksburg, MS. She was the only female among the 10 inductees in the 2013 Hall of Fame Class.

Mrs. Payton played guard on Alcorn’s 1947 Varsity Conference Championship Basketball Team.

After receiving her degree in home economics (with a minor in science) in 1950, Mrs. Payton moved to Milwaukee with her husband, Mack W. Payton, and their toddler daughter, Shelia.

She worked in a bag factory and a tannery for two years before securing a teaching position in her field. Mrs. Payton taught foods and nutrition at Roosevelt Junior High School and North Division High School.

She was promoted to Chairperson of the North Division Home Economics Department.

After earning a master’s degree in educational psychology and 32 additional college credits Mrs. Payton became a Title-1 Coordinator and, later, guidance counselor at North and at West Division High School.

When the guidance director at West retired, Mrs. Payton was promoted to fill that position. She continued to serve as guidance director when West became Milwaukee High (continued on page 7)

Furthermore, imagine her suddenly removed from her home and placed in an assisted living facility against her will with no warning or justifiable paperwork.

Imagine her being given mind/mood-altering prescription drugs such as Ambien and Lorazepam that excelerates preexisting Dementia. A person who has given so much to her community is now in a vulnerable state and on the verge of losing everything she has worked hard to build.

My mother, Beverly Njuguna is a wonderful and proud woman. She has dedicated her life to her family and her community unselflessly and with pride for over 30 years. As an attorney, she has provided free legal consultation and extremely discounted estate-planning services to seniors in her church and her community.

As a social service advocate and pioneer, she has served as Vice Chair of the board for the Department on Aging, Portfolio Manager for the United Way, Executive Director for the National YWCA, Executive Director for the

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Public Art Opening Inspires Change in City’s Dilapidated Areas

Milwaukee residents got a first look at four public art projects they hope will revitalize abandoned and foreclosed areas in their neighborhoods.

ART Milwaukee and artist Reginald Baylor celebrated the completion of TypeFace this weekend by installing colorful works of art on iconic structures in four areas of the city.

"Public art, particularly public art that expresses sentiments of neighbors, adds vitality and unity in the area where it is displayed,” Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said. "A project like TypeFace does something more; it engages people in a common endeavor that builds community strength."

The former Finney Library on North Avenue and Sherman Boulevard, closed now for 10 years, inspired Baylor to create TypeFace. Green boards cover the windows as they do on many Milwaukee foreclosures.

But here, the green boards are littered with staples left from flyers long gone. This gave him the idea to bring the voice of community members to abandoned spaces.

TypeFace was designed to include the words of residents in the artwork it(continued on page 2)

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Adjoining states face differences with health care law

Article by Donovan Slack, Courtesy of Gannett Washington Bureau

WASHINGTON -- When Joe Atkins hunkered down to draft legislation outlining how Minnesota would implement the Affordable Care Act, he had no idea the results would be so dramatic.

The Gopher State is now enrolling individuals through its health-insurance exchange by the thousands and at premium rates that are among the lowest in the country.

Next door in Wisconsin, the numbers of Obamacare enrollees have barely hit the hundreds and rates are between 25 and 35 percent higher than in Minnesota.

"I wish that wasn't the case, but I'm sure glad," says Atkins, a Democratic Farm Labor Party state lawmaker. "Folks are thinking I'm pretty smart right now."

Minnesotans and Wisconsinites share a long-standing rivalry -- in politics, business, and, of course, on the football field. But the new health law has opened another front in the competition. And so far, Minnesota is ahead.

The reason for the large gap in rates is unclear but could be, in part, because of the more aggressive approach Minnesota has taken to implementing the law.

The most obvious difference between the two states is their exchanges. Minnesota has its own online marketplace where residents and small businesses can shop for and buy insurance, while Wisconsin is relying on the federal government marketplace, which has been plagued with bugs and technical failures and doesn't accommodate small businesses.

If and when the Obama administration fixes that, the rate differentials will remain. And they are stark.

A 50-year-old Minnesotan who lives just south of the Twin Cities in Dakota County can buy a midlevel, silver plan for $241 a month. Just 20 miles away, across the state line in St. Croix County, the lowest cost silver plan available to a 50-year-old Wisconsinite costs nearly three times that price -- $622 a month.

The statewide average for such a plan in Minnesota is $304, compared to $403 in Wisconsin, a Gannett analysis of federal and state data found. Those rates do not take into account the subsidies some lower-income consumers will receive.

The disparity carries through to younger consumers as well. Twenty-seven-year-olds living in Brown, Outagamie or Marathon counties, for example, have to pay roughly the statewide Wisconsin average of around $235 a month for the lowest cost mid-level plan. Over in Minnesota, individuals in their mid-20s can get those plans 36 percent cheaper for $150 on average.

Wisconsin's rates are not just higher than Minnesota's, they're 21 percent higher than the average across 34 states for which the federal government released detailed premium data.

Wisconsin officials acknowledged the rate disparities but said they are confident insurance companies in the state are not overcharging consumers. Deputy Insurance Commissioner Dan Schwartzer pointed to a requirement under the health law that carriers spend 80 percent of premium revenue on medical claims.

Public Art Opening Inspires Change in City’s Dilapidated Areas

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Offers Solutions to Governor Walker on his Plan to Move Wisconsinites off BadgerCare and Into ACA Marketplace

WASHINGTON – As a result of Governor Scott Walker’s decision to reject an opportunity to strengthen Wisconsin’s BadgerCare program through a federal partnership and investment, an estimated 77,000 Wisconsinites will have their BadgerCare coverage cancelled on January 1, 2014 unless they enroll in the federal Health Insurance Marketplace created by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by December 15.

On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin sent a letter to Governor Scott Walker raising concerns about Walker’s current plan and offered solutions “to ensure our constituents maintain the health coverage they need”.

In the letter Senator Baldwin writes, “Your current outreach plan calls for residents who will lose their BadgerCare coverage to receive final notice at the end of November, leaving them just two weeks to enroll or they will lose coverage on January 1.

Given the state’s current timeline for direct outreach to these individuals, the major issues with the federal government’s ACA website, and the fast-approaching deadline, thousands of people are at risk of losing their coverage.”

Senator Baldwin also offers a number of solutions that the Walker Administration could pursue, including altering their current request to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services so that BadgerCare enrollees maintain their current coverage through the end of March. (continued on page 5) “Such a change would extend the deadline

Sen. Tammy Baldwin

that BadgerCare enrollees face today to ensure uninterrupted health security from December 15, 2013 and align it with the deadline for open enrollment on the federal Health Insurance Marketplace - March 31, 2014,” Baldwin said, “To me, this is a common sense solution that will ensure that individuals receiving BadgerCare today will not lose coverage on January 1, 2014.

“This solution would give the people we work for more time to enroll, gain access to ACA premium tax credits and cost-sharing subsidies, and eliminate the risk of lost coverage on January 1.”

Baldwin also encourages Walker to fully expand BadgerCare under the Affordable Care Act - at no cost to the State of Wisconsin temporarily until March 31, 2014.

“Such changes would provide the state with a 100 percent federal match for all newly-eligible BadgerCare enrollees. These cost savings would allow you to offset any additional costs of continuing BadgerCare coverage for current enrollees through the end of open enrollment,” Baldwin said.

Wisconsin Health Care Leaders Praise Senator Baldwin’s Solutions “Many Wisconsinites who will be forced to (continued on page 5)

Where to apply for Health Insurance from the Affordable Care Act Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin 3020 W. Vliet Street (414) 933-0064 Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Central Library Computer Training Lab, second floor 814 W. Wisconsin Avenue (414) 286-8620 (City of Milwaukee Health Dept.)

Wednesdays until March 26, 2014 3-5:30 p.m.

Department of Health Services (DHS) Milwaukee Enrollment Services (MilES) 1220 W. Vliet Street 1-(888)-947-6583

Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Hillside Family Health Center 1452 N. 7th Street, second floor (414) 935-8000 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Keenan Health Center 3200 N. 36th Street (414) 286-8620 Mon., Wed., and Fri., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. third Thursdays, 12 p.m.- 6 p.m. All other Thursdays, 12 p.m.- 4 p.m.

Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc. 230 W. Wells Street, Room 800 (414) 274-3455

Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin to Host Affordable Care Act/ Community Forum Forum will feature presentation by Dr. Patricia McManus and offer on-site enrollment assistance

The community can get their Affordable Care Act (ACA) questions answered and receive on-site enroll-

ment assistance at a community forum hosted by

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Spanish language assistance available Lisbon Avenue Health Center 3522 W. Lisbon Avenue (414) 935-8000 Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Northwest Health Center 7630 W. Mill Road (414) 286-8620 Mon., Tues., third Thursdays and Fri., 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Tuesday and all other Thursdays, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Outreach Community Health Centers

Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin (BHCW).

The public is welcome to attend this free event on Thursday, November 21, 2013 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at BHCW, 3020 W. Vliet Street.

Dr. Patricia McManus, President & CEO of BHCW, will provide a presentation that will include an ACA overview and information specific to the Medicaid changes that are occurring in Wisconsin.

To assist with the on-site enrollment process, attendees are asked to be sure to have information about them and their family, including income,

Outpatient Clinic 210 W. Capitol Drive (414) 727-6320 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Southside Health Center 1639 South 23rd Street (414) 286-8620 Monday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Tues., Wed., and Fri., 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.

household size, other coverage they are eligible for and other key information.

Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin (BHCW) is one of the few organizations in the Milwaukee area that received an Affordable Care Act (ACA) Navigator grant from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services through the National Healthy Start Association.

This grant allows BHCW to provide ACA related outreach and education to anyone in Milwaukee County.

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Milwaukee-based storyteller Adam Carr hosted community conversations to collect those words during the summer of 2013.

For Carr, seeing the installation for the first time made him realize the project's potential to change each neighborhood.

“Ultimately, we’re interested in creating a dialog about what kind of assets exist and what we can feel proud of in these areas,” Carr said.

“We hope the attention our project garners inspires someone to make the investment and develop something.”

Baylor, Carr and ART Milwaukee were able to create TypeFace thanks to a prestigious Joyce Award.

The award is a $50,000 grant given to artists of color who engage the community while producing quality artwork.

The public can see the artwork for six months starting Nov. 9 at the following locations: 1. Burnham Park, 31st Street Corner Store: 3028 West Burnham St An Arrangement: a bouquet of flowers and answers as colorful as the neighborhood's cast of characters.

2. Lindsay Heights, Franklin Square: 1420 W Center St Bookshed: a bookshelf fullystocked with real conversation 3. Harambee, Five Points: 3418 North Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive Puzzled & Amazed: a platform for history, memory, and questions from and for the community 4. Sherman/Washington Park, Finney Library: 4243 W. North Avenue Panel Discussion: a mural showing off snippets of stories from community youth, adults, and elders

Additionally, BHCW is providing training sessions to organizations and assistance with enrollment.

For questions about the community forum or to RSVP, please contact Johnny at 414-933-0064 ext.

200 or jking@bhcw.org.

To learn more about BHCW, please visit the organization’s website at www.bhcw.org and stay up-todate with current racial health disparities information and

community health events via their Facebook page.

PERSPECTIVES

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Quote of the Week:

“I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear.” --Rosa Parks

To our veterans and their families, thanks for your sacrifices GUEST COMMENTARY

As a result, my mother made the Since America’s founding, manifest at McGuire, for the first African-Americans have played time leaving America’s shores to an instrumental and vital role in join her husband overseas. the security of this country, anBy Robert L. Gordon III I share that story for two reaswering the call of military servsons. First, if it had not been for that porter my mother would not ice time and again to defend its shores. have been able to reach her destination on time and certainly would Indeed, our African-American veterans have held field, staff and leadership positions at all levels, from enlisted service members and have missed her flight to join my father. This is not an uncommon junior grade officers to the most senior generals and admirals. For story. Our community, with its rich tapestry of honorable citizens instance, four star General Lloyd Austin III, an African-American and who overcame slavery and segregation, fortified in resilience and West Point graduate, recently became the commanding general of perseverance, has repeatedly joined hands to help others overcome Central Command. their trials and tribulations.

In fact, General Austin was the last commanding general of the Second, on a more personal note, I am sure that experiencing this United States Forces in Iraq. kind of support throughout my life as a military child had something Much is discussed about bridging the divide between our civilian to do with my decision to go to West Point and spend 26 years in the and military communities, especially during the wake of 12 years of military, alongside my brother who went ROTC and spent six years war where less than 1 percent of the US population has served in in the Air Force. I saw that same support network when I was priviuniform. Yet, our African American community has been integral in leged to serve as the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, traveling helping both service members who need their support to accomplish to installations and communities around the country and abroad, and their mission and Veterans making the transition back to civilian life. seeing the broader support of our parents, spouses, friends, and children for our Service members who weathered multiple deployAs a case in point, I want to share a story that underscores how ments and sacrificed their lives fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq. our African-American community pulls together to support our servWe continue to need this support for those service members who ice members, veterans and military families. When I was a toddler will now transition to expand the rolls of our veterans and their famiback in the late 50′s, my father, an Army officer of 27 years and a veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam wars, received orders for a lies. We as veterans are a strong and resilient community, but there new assignment to Frankfurt, Germany. He had to immediately reis no doubt that we need our brothers and sisters to help us inteport for duty and flew from Fort Lee, Virginia to Germany, leaving be- grate back into the fold. It is important that the kind of care and ashind my mother, my sister and me to join him three months later. My sistance offered my mother during her first journey overseas be mother had only traveled outside of Virginia once in her life, and provided to our veterans and their families as they make their way found herself faced with the task of preparing and executing travel to home to our communities across America. a far away land with two babies.

On this day I salute our nation’s veterans and their families in makAs my grandfather, a former train porter and boiler man, dropped ing the sacrifice to defend this nation, and I am both appreciative us off at the train station, he pulled aside an African-American porter and grateful for those in our communities – individuals, groups, and on the train and enjoined him to look after his youngest daughter in organizations – who reach out to insure that our military community her quest to travel to McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey. It was is welcomed home with love, care and open arms.

Robert L. Gordon III is a former Deputy Under Secretary of Defense still the days of segregation, and that porter was instrumental in getfor Military Community and Family Policy. He spent 26 years in the ting my mother fed on the train and then insuring she got off at the right stop with two babies in her arms and eight oversized suitcases. Army and comes from a tradition of military and civilian service.

My One-Year-Old Princess’ Brave, New World

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Actually, she didn’t have to tell my ave you princess her Poppa (that’s me) was home. Within seconds of my openever ing the back door (the alarm makes a distinctive noise), my Princess would woncome rushing down the hallway,

By Mikel Kwaku Osei Holt hands extended, wide smile on her dered what goes face, eyes bright with the happiness only a child can feel. And of course, I melt like butter.

As a parent, grandparent or surrogate, there are few life experiences that through the mind of a one-yearcome close in terms of satisfaction.

When not playing with, reading to or otherwise engaging my Princess, I old infant? find myself watching every small nuance as she explores her new world.

Obviously, they don’t think as we do. They can’t analyze situations or circumstances. I don’t think they can conceptionalize scenarios, or even who they are.

Nor can they differentiate most loud noises (accept for adults fussing at them to stop doing whatever it is they are doing.).

I know they can interpret anger and aggression, versus happiness and love.

Social scientists and physicians will quickly tell you children can be permanently traumatized if brought up in hostile or abusive environments.

(If I had my way, Neckbones who refer to their infants as bastards, heifers, or the n-word, are committing acts of child abuse and should be criminally charged. But that’s another column.)

I wonder what goes through an infant’s mind when they’re asleep? Do they dream as we do? If not, why do they sometimes break out in a broad smile or laugh in between light snores, as my one-year-old granddaughter does? I also wonder why she sometimes wakes up startled. What horror story is she living through in her dream?

Does it bring her joy to know I’m always there to provide her with a comforting voice, which immediately puts her back to sleep, content and at peace in her ever expanding world.

As you probably guessed if you’re a frequent reader, I spent another week with my granddaughter recently. That’s seven days; 500 hours; 14,000 minutes. Depending on how you look at it, that was seven days of hard work, or 34,000 happy moments.

Of course I didn’t have watch her 24-7; it was a shared experience with my wife, who by the time I returned home after a hard day’s work, was more than happy to send my princess my way as she quickly disappeared from sight for 30 minutes or so to plow the north forty (that’s taking care of all the chores she couldn’t complete while babysitting all day.)

Sometimes I’m amazed at how easily she’ll figure out something; or put something together. Other times, a frustrated or confused smile crosses her face when she discovers she can’t replicate something I did moments before- like blow a whistle or get a few notes out of the harmonica.

Conversely, her expressions quickly moved from surprise to shock when she used the remote to turn off my television in the middle of a Packer’s football game. I was equally surprised that before I could chastise her (she looked out the corner of her eye at me when she realized I was about to fuss), she had found the correct bottom and reset the TV. If you watch closely enough, you’ll see God’s guiding hand appear as an infant takes in and stores knowledge.

Most infants can’t articulate what they see and hear--save for an occasional gaa-gaa, goo-goo, --even through it’s obviously being absorbed, and prepared for playback at some future date.

But I can’t help but be awestruck at the process--how they touch, listen, emulate and manipulate items they are unfamiliar with.

Frequently I would take my Princess out on the back porch and watch as she followed the flight of a bird, or a stray animal that runs across our lawn.

Once she cornered a rabbit, and her eyes opened so wide I thought they would burst.

Unusual sounds sometimes scare my Princess, but rabbits and dragons are just part of the landscape. Of course I snatched her up, thinking back a few months ago when she nearly pulled my sister’s dog’s ear out.

The hardest, energy-draining part about “grandpa sitting” is that you have to be eternally vigilant. (I average 12 “take that outta’ your mouth,” 16 “put that down,”and four “get away from that” a day. Actually, I also use about four “granny going to get you,” a day now too. I know it’s unfair, making (continued on page 5)

THE FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT (SECTION 1): All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the state wherein they reside.

“No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any persons within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.”

FIRST PERSON:

Son of retired attorney says what’s happening to his mother could happen to any area elderly person

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“I was told my mom’s home isn’t safe for her to live in.

So they removed her and left her brother, who was staying with her temporarily, in the same home that wasn’t safe for mom to live in.”

Ounce of Prevention/Center for Successful Child Development and is the co-founder of the Wisconsin Black Women's Network.

My mother is a victim of an elaborate scheme orchestrated by those in our community trusted to keep our elders safe. On August 26th, 2013 my mom was removed from her home by a local attorney and a small entourage, which included an investigator from the Milwaukee County Department on Aging. The aforementioned parties and information related to this article is on file as public record at the Milwaukee County Probate Court under case number 13GN0532T. In looking into my mother’s situation in an effort to resolve the matter and return her to her home, I was told the Department on Aging received a “credible tip” that mold was in my mother's house. But they didn’t inspect her house.

They didn’t make arrangements for an inspection with the Department of Neighborhood Services. They didn’t alert the Health Department. They just escorted my mom to St. Joseph’s Hospital, and then shipped her in an ambulance to Trinity Village, an assisted living facility. Throughout this entire process, I was told she was under a protective order filed by Rodgers and Easter. I investigated when and where this order came about. I found that no protective order exists.

Upon my arrival to Trinity Village, I informed the nurse in charge of my mom’s care, about a prescription change by my mom’s doctor that was important and relevant to her mental condition. The nurse ignored my concerns and administered Ambien as a sleep aid to my mom. The website WebMD.com cautions: “Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug (Ambien), especially dizziness, confusion, unsteadiness, and excessive drowsiness. These side effects can increase the risk of falling.”

My mom was also given Lorazepam despite my warnings to the nurse about its side effects. WebMD.com also cautions that older adults “may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially loss of coordination and drowsiness. Also, the elderly may not experience relief of anxiety with Lorazepam. It may have the opposite effect on the elderly, causing symptoms that include mental/mood changes, sleeping problems, increase in sexual interest, or hallucinations.”

These were all side effects I witnessed while taking care of my mom. I informed my mom’s doctor about them because she was showing signs of Dementia and these prescriptions made her condition worse.

After 45 days of administering these prescriptions against my warnings and the warnings of a respected and credible medical website, my mom was given a competency test and declared “incompetent” by the Department of Aging.

Now they are attempting to enroll her in family care, even though I was told a year ago she had too many assets to qualify for any assistance.

Once my mom is enrolled in family care, the county will sell her assets to pay for her health care in an assisted living facility that sedates my mom with prescriptions on a daily basis. My mom has worked her whole life and paid her taxes. Her home is in good, livable condition and no one has any paperwork or inspection reports to say otherwise.

I was told her home isn’t safe for her to live in. So they removed her and left her brother, who was staying with her temporarily, in the same home that wasn’t safe for her to live in. On October 11, my mom called me to complain about stomach pain. I asked her if she was all right and she said she was, but the officials at Trinity Village were going to transport her to the hospital to get checked out. I told my mom to call me if she needs me.

My mom was transported from Trinity Village in an ambulance for approximately eight miles with no escort and no ride or way back to Trinity. So my mom walked to her home thinking I was there. When she found that I wasn’t at home, she went to a neighbor’s house and called me to pick her up. This is the facility that the Department on Aging has entrusted with my mom’s care, which is reportedly safer than her own home.

If you or anyone you know is elderly and has been a victim of predatory practices and wish to share your or their story, contact the Community Journal at: editorial@communityjournal.net It is important to create awareness of this issue and help protect those who have worked hard all of their life for what they have acquired through hard work, faith, and the attainment of the “American Dream.”

Is your mom next?

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RELIGION

The Milwaukee Community Journal November 13, 2013 page 4

“Thus saith the Lord, what iniquity have your fathers found in me, that they are gone far from me. And have walked after vanity, and are become vain”?

-Jeremiah 2:5

Rebelling Against God

By Latasha Jones

If God were to pose this question to many in today’s society, the answer would probably be “you haven’t given me what I want.” When God doesn’t give people what they want, many of them consider this an iniquity on his part. They feel as if God has wronged them.

I once read an article by columnist Leonard Pitts of the Miami Herald newspaper titled ‘A Conversation with the Ultimate ref.’ In his article, Leonard created a short humorous play with two characters dialoging with each other: Leonard and God. They are watching a ball game together, and the team that Leonard likes is only one point behind. When one player masterfully grabs the ball and is about to make a basket to tie the game; the ball suddenly slips from his hand and trails down the court.

The timer buzzes and the other team has won.

Leonard is dumbfounded by this. He sees no logical explanation for how the ball would just ‘slip.’ He accuses God of causing the mishap. God responds “That’s the point. You think that if you play nice, I’ll protect you from all pain and give you the desires of your heart. And if that doesn’t happen, you think I’ve cheated you. But I’m not Santa Clause. I am the great I AM.” Too many people are treating God like Santa Claus.

They’ll try to be good out of convenience so that they can get something in return from God. Not out of love for God. They have written out their own selfish wish list and have temporarily refrained from sinning just to see if God will deliver. They have no personal interest in God beyond their selfish desires, dreams, or motivations. They think God is their genie. But yet these are the same people who will swear up and down that they LOVE God. In Isaiah 29:13 God says “For as much as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, yet have they removed their heart far from me.” This shows us that while we may profess to love

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Too many people are treating God like Santa Claus. They’ll try to be good out of convenience so that they can get something in return from God. They have written out their own selfish wish list and have temporarily refrained from sinning just to see if God will deliver.

God and believe that we love God, our actions tell a different story.

Many people believe that God owes them something, and when he fails to deliver, some of them will deliberately rebel. How? By a spirited effort to break his laws and commandments, and by living a lifestyle completely offensive to God: drugs, fornication, adultery, homosexuality, etc. The Bible says that those who do these things cannot go to heaven (Galatians 5:19-21). In their minds, God’s refusal to grant their desires is a deliberate attempt to hurt them. They believe that God is responsible for their inner pain because He won’t give them what they want. So, like rebellious stubborn children, they want to strike out at the Father and hurt him in return.

But how can mere humans hurt God? By living in sin and disobeying him! They know that God loves them greatly, and when they sin they are hurting themselves and God. In other words, the resentment they carry against God is so deep that if hurting themselves means they are hurting God, then they’ll gladly do it, even if it means risking their souls to hell (2 Peter 3:9).

If you are rebelling against God for any reason, it is time to repent and get right with the Lord, and to accept His will- not your will. Many engage in cycles of sinning and false repentance, only to go right back to their lifestyle of sinning. But God is not deceived by this (Galatians 6:7). Repentance is only good if it is sincere.

New book CHOSEN highlights God, racism, the N-word and more Christian Newswire/ -- When Diane Bullock released her new book, CHOSEN, she knew that some of the subjects she had written about, such as, Racism and the usage of the N-word, would raise eyebrows. However, she had no idea that those chapters would be a precursor for a series of events that followed, locally and nationally.

Subsequently, two days after her book launched, she recalled in Isle of Wight, Virginia, the citizens were outraged about a racial slur, used by a school board member. The NAACP became involved and they called for the board member’s resignation. Then, two weeks later, in her hometown of Portsmouth, Virginia, the City Officials and some of the prominent African American preachers were engaged in a heated debate over racial bias and balance in the City. The Virginian Pilot newspaper issued a Special Report. hamptonroads.com/2013/05/special-reportportsmouth-politics-divided-race.

Next, in Sanford, Florida, the outcome of a trial for an African American teen believed to have been murdered because of his race, sparked racial tension all over the world.

Followed by, news that shocked the nation, in Savannah, Georgia, where a popular food guru had been accused of using the N-word. After that, in Franklin, Tennessee, an

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‘Black Na!vity’ cast shares why we need faith based films

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Why is it important to have faith based films in 2013?

Forest Whitaker: “To build hope.

You always want people to believe that its possible for their lives to be better. To know that it’s possible to love again and have some of the things you want to fulfill a full life.

To have faith that things can happen.”

Angela Bassett: “To create a connectedness with each other. Today so many people feel alone, unseen, and unheard. The film gives the expectation of something good. And that there is possibility, change and, redemption.”

Tyrese Gibson: “To give hope to the hopeless, to inspire the uninspired, and motivate the unmotivated.

There are a lot of people giving up.”

Mary J. Blige: “Because this is a different time and different things happening right now. There’s a generation of children on the rise that need to understand this movie because it doesn’t seem like its being taught in schools.”

Bishop T.D. Jakes: “I think faith is a big part of who we are and should not be left out of the conversation. I try to blend it in, in such a way that it is palatable. I don’t like to do movies that are totally preachy or totally secular. You cannot tell our story and divorce ourselves from our spirituality because it is so much of the American experience and certainly the African American experience.”

The Langston Hughes inspired film is directed by Kasi Lemmons.

‘Black Nativity‘ opens in theaters November 27th.

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church cordially invites the community to share in the celebration of the Pastoral installation of Joseph H. Jackson, Jr. The celebration will be held: Friday, November 22 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 24 at 10:a.m and 3:30 p.m.

The location of the celebration is 905 W. North Avenue, Milwaukee, WI.

Area church to celebrate 25 years of ministry Progressive Church anniversary theme: “We are Family: Honoring our past, celebrating our present, excited about our future”

Progressive Baptist Church will celebrate their 25th Church anniversary from Saturday, November 16 thru Sunday, November 17. The celebration begins with a dinner banquet on Saturday at the Hilton Milwaukee River Hotel which will include guest reflections from founding Pastor Rev Rolen L. Womack, Jr. The celebration will continue on Sunday, November 17 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. James E. Leary, Former Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, delivering the keynote address at our Morning Worship Service.

Progressive Baptist Church is a family-oriented church with a commitment to serving and empowering its membership and the community.

Founded in 1988 under the leadership of the Rev. Dr. Rolen Womack, the church has a rich and progressive history of community service. Dr. Womack retired in 2011 and the church called the Rev. Walter J. Lanier. Pastor Lanier has built on the Progressive Legacy of equipping its members and serving its community.

For more information please contact: Progressive Baptist Church, 8324 W. Keefe Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53222 or call 414-462-9050. Also visit the web site: progressivebaptistmilwaukee.org

In Loving Memory Quality Service... a tenured tradition sincere concern at your time of need.

As ugly as racism is, being a Chris!an, I have to love and forgive, especially, in racial ma"ers. --Diane Bullock

African American waitress alleged that a customer wrote, the N-word on her receipt, which gained national attention. Amid all of the animosity, readers have been captivated by, CHOSEN: The Master, My Mother, The Ministry and Me. In CHOSEN, Diane Bullock, a licensed and ordained Evangelist, candidly discusses Racism. She tells a very heartfelt story about the racism she encountered and she shared her mother’s definition of, the N-word which impacted her life. Evangelist Bullock said, “As ugly as racism is, being a Christian, I have to love and forgive, especially, in racial matters." In her book, she encourages Christians to do the same as she wrote about God, His love, and the fact that He sees no color.

Other topics she discussed includes, bullying, jealousy, enemies, and the state of the church. CHOSEN has received exceptional reviews. For more information, please visitwww.chosendianebullock.com or send an email tobroken4Jesus@att.net.

Friendship MBC to hold pastoral installation

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J.C. Frazier Funeral Director

Services scheduled for November 14 - 16, 2013

Hooker, Curtis C.

Age 70 yrs. November 7, 2013. Funeral services will be held on Thursday 11AM at Zion Hill Baptist Church 1825 W. Hampton Ave. Visitation Thursday 10AM at the CHURCH until time of services.

Goodwin, Cora J.

Age 61 yrs. November 9, 2013. Funeral services will be held on Friday 11AM at Holy Redeemer COGIC 3500 W. Mother Daniels Way. Instate Friday 10AM at the CHURCH until time of services.Visitation Thursday 3-7PM(Family will receive guest from 5-7PM)

Wanzo, Marcus T. Sr.

Age 51 yrs. November 10, 2013. Funeral services will be held on Saturday 11AM at Metropolitan Baptist Church 1345 W. Burleigh St. Visitation Saturday 10AM at the CHURCH until time of services.

Love, Cedric Sr.

Age 51 years. November 18, 2013. Funeral services will be held on Friday 11AM. Visitation Friday 10AM until time of services at: Northwest Funeral Chapel O'Bee, Ford & Frazier, 6630 W. Hampton Ave.

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States face differences with health care law

Veterans saluted for their service during parade

Black veterans participated in the recently held Veterans Day parade held along downtown Milwaukee to the lakefront where the above photo was taken. Veterans of several eras and military branches participated in the event. (Photo by Yvonne Kemp)

My One-Year-Old Princess’ Brave, New World

(continued from page 3) the grannies the villain, but that’s the way God planned It.).

Which is not to say I don’t shout, or tap a hand here and there. An infant’s curiosity can frequently be dangerous. And that’s when you have to intercede with a heavy hand. But you don’t want to stifle them either. So as my mother once told me, give them a kiss and hug after punishment…they’ll realize you did what you did out of love.

When dealing with infants, we must always be mindful that things we take for granted are by nature a new discovery to them. Thus, we have to maintain our composure, never get mad that they’re dissecting or probing items; it’s their way of exploring their new world and figuring out their place in it.

Plus, if you’re like me, you get a kick out of watching their reactions, sometimes with a smile, laugh or joyful noise; other times with a blank stare, or even fear. That’s when you step in (you’re always a few feet away) to help them make sense of the moment or item, and to let them know that you will always protect them.

When my Princess ran behind me grabbing my leg for support when my wife turned on the vacuum clearer, I quickly picked her up, comforted her and gave the vacuum cleaner a nice sidekick to reassure her I would protect her against all enemies, foreign and domestic.

Sometimes, I try to put myself in my granddaughters’ shoes, trying to place myself in that empty box of innocence; aware but not aware; intelligent but totally ignorant.

I wondered if the rose she played with on the table smelled as sweet to her as it did to others. Or why some toy animals scare her while others brought a smile to her lips? What went through her mind when I pointed out a duck floating in the pond behind our house? Did she recognize the sound of the frog croaking, or the birds singing their mating calls?

Does she ever wonder why she can’t fly like the bird or float across the pond like the duck?

Does she know the sky is blue?

I have occasionally seen my Princess staring through the window at the sky. Is there something up there that’s we’re unaware of? Something we can’t fathom or comprehend? Does she know something we don’t know?

Sylvia Brown wrote a book several years ago in which she said spirits make a conscious decision to come to return to earth to relive anew. They choose their families and socio-economic status as part of a grand design to specifically experience things they didn’t in a previous life. The role they will play in adulthood is shaped by their early childhood experiences; how they perceive the world and the people they are molded by.

Many would call that farfetched, maybe even blasphemous. I think there’s a grain of truth in everything, and I

act accordingly.

This has been the second time in two months that we’ve agreed to watch our one-year-old granddaughter for an entire week. The first time was a learning experience for us. This latest was an opportunity to learn from her.

She’s the most precious child you ever want to meet, thus I’ve dubbed her my ‘African Princess,’ both because she’s a jewel and she obviously comes from African royalty. For me, that’s not an adjective, but a noun.

Unlike my three-year-old grandson, for whom life is a playground and I’m his play buddy and guide, everything is new to my Princess. And her total mission in life is aptly summarized in the opening line of television/movie series Star Trek: ‘to explore the new frontier’; to seek out and explore new life and civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before…”

OK, it’s not new land or a new civilization, but to my Princess, it’s virgin territory and the sights and sounds are ‘alien’ until they become a reality and gain meaning.

Our role is to protect, nurture, and provide for. And as a Muslim friend once explained to me, “Father actually means to take your child further…you are obligated and given the responsibility by God to take your child beyond the road you once traveled.”

I never forgot that, and made it a central tenet and focus of my parenting.

Nor did I ever forget what my mother explained years ago: That children are sponges, absorbing any and everything, good and bad. Teach them the right way; never belittle or cuss at them; discipline with a loving touch. Spoil them because life will not, be ever mindful to prepare them for the challenges ahead.

My Princess is a happy child, and even though she can’t speak yet (she has tried to call me Poppa), she is probably lucky to know little of the crazy world beyond our walls. Fortunately, she can take advantage of her simple life, totally oblivious to the politics, war, hunger, and destruction that await her.

My darling, innocent young granddaughter, and my grandson for that matter, know not what awaits them, both good and the bad. But for the time being, they know I will let nothing, or anyone, harm them.

Their lives today are about exploration, learning the importance of getting up when you fall, figuring out just how large their world will be.

Apparently, that process includes their naptime, for it is a time to recharge their batteries, but also to dream--maybe it’s about cookie monsters, or the Heaven they left.

I guess it’s a blessing to be an infant, unassuming, open and hungry for knowledge.

It’s great being a grandparent too. To help a child on their life’s journey.

Hotep.

(continued from page 1) the Centers of Disease Control who shared the statistical disparity that plagues the U.S. and disproportionately the African American community.

This year, we had the “Doctors in the Kitchen” from Cincinnati, Ohio, physicians who give presentations via symposiums, television and websites that promote growing your own food and preparing low-calorie, tasty meals, right in your own kitchen. So as we prepare for 2014, we will expand on the advice of these experts and introduce new concepts that have merit.

What is unquestionably clear is that we cannot ignore this obesity issue. It is real and it continues to grow. During a conference of physicians, scientists, policymakers and other health experts in Atlanta recently, parents were encouraged to attend a public workshop about maiing creative, healthy meals in their homes.

The conference shared that in the past 20 years obesity has continued to surge with 35.7 percent of adults and 17 percent of children hitting the obesity criteria.

That’s over 12.5 million children who are statistically overweight. And, non-hispanic Blacks have the highest adjusted rates of obesity (49.5 percent). We have to change that...and we can!

Equally important for us to know is, according to the

Centers for Disease Control, Wisconsin ranks high in the number of obese persons. In fact, Wisconsin is number 15 in the top 20 states, at 29.7 percent. We rank higher than states such as Georgia and Texas, and you know how they say everything is bigger in Texas.

We will continue to bring more information to you via our HealthyStart publication and our periodic WKND Focus on health. In 2014, we will again begin our “Mission Makeover Campaign.”

Follow us for exciting information and opportunities to join us! It can mean a total wardrobe makeover, your walk down the catwalk and applause. Together we will do it.

And watch for our mid-March seminar where our 2013 Makeover winners will share their continuing successes and personal journeys. Weight empowerment and obesity control is an on-going process, they share. So watch for their exercise regimens, their breakfast, lunch and dinner menus and learn their preparation secrets.

Each one does it differently. But among them there may be your success program. HealthyStart 2014 begins as we begin our Thanksgiving and Christmas 2013 menu and preparation selections.

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving.

Bon Appetite!

The dilemma of-and the battle against-obesity in our community

And he said the state's rate-review process was sound.

Schwartzer said that actuaries reviewed the rates insurers submitted and didn't find any that appeared out of whack.

And he said the Walker administration didn't see any point in brow-beating insurers into offering lower rates when market forces are in play.

"We let them beat each other up versus us beating the insurer up," he said. "Let them beat each other up being competitive against each other." (continued from page 2) Schwartzer pointed to another potential factor in insurers That limits overhead costs, including administration, salaries setting higher rates in the state -- the dissolution of the state's and profits, to 20 percent. high-risk pool, where some 22,000 Wisconsinites with pre"When they submit rates, they know that they've got to existing conditions and therefore higher health care costs stay under the 20 percent cap or they're going to have to re- had been getting insurance. fund it back, anyways," Schwartzer said in an interview.

"From an insurer's perspective, the other major factor, He also said premiums have historically been higher in other than uninsured population would be those in the high Wisconsin, pointing to a 2012 Health and Human Services risk pools going into the private market," Schwartzer said.

Department study that showed private employers in the Over in Minnesota, state officials are keeping their highBadger State paid premiums that were 7 percent higher on risk pool open for another year. average than in Minnesota.

Minnesota officials happily point to several other deciAnalysts say premiums are based on a number of factors, sions they say resulted in low rates. After the health law from health costs and demographics to market competitive- passed in March 2010, the state acted quickly to form a task ness. But when it comes to Wisconsin and Minnesota, none force on implementation and decided to expand Medicaid of those appears to account for such a wide disparity. and set up its own exchange.

The nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation found that "The first motivation is I didn't want the federal governhealth care costs in the two states are roughly the same. Per ment imposing one on us," Atkins, the author of Minnesota's capita expenditures were $7,409 in Minnesota versus $7,233 implementation law, said in an interview. "Quite frankly, I in Wisconsin, according to the most recent data released in expected we would have lower rates if we did it ourselves.

2011 by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. And finally, when one has a problem, I prefer to dial a 651 And the costs have grown annually area code rather than a 202 area code." since 1991 at nearly the same rate -- 6.7 “The group pointed Minnesota Commerce Department percent in Wisconsin and 7 percent in Spokeswoman Anne O'Connor also to an analysis by the points to the rigorous Minnesota. review process As for competitiveness, there are nonpartisan Rand that insurers had to go through before only five insurers offering plans on the Commissioner Mike RothCorporation that pre- Commerce Minnesota exchange, while there are man approved plans offered on their 13 carriers participating in the Wiscondicted failing to exexchange. sin exchange.

"In this case, the rates Commissioner pand Medicaid would Rothman Cynthia Cox, a policy analyst at the approved for the 141 plans Kaiser Family Foundation, said reguincrease rates by 8 to available through MNsure were 4 to 37 lation also plays a role in premium levlower than had originally been 10 percent for insur- percent els. filed," O'Connor said.

In Minnesota, regulators forced inance sold on individThe White House is hoping that Wissurers in several cases to resubmit consin and other states will change ual exchanges. That's their minds lower rates because they questioned the and join Minnesota in exjustifications for them. In Wisconsin, because lower-income panding Medicaid. When the program regulators took a more hands-off aphealth care for the poor and individuals tend to be funding proach and let all the rates go through disabled was first passed in 1965, only as-is after reviewing carriers' justificaless healthy -- with 26 states initially agreed to participate, tions. but within five years, 48 states had higher health care Liberal advocacy group Citizen Acopted in. tion Wisconsin pointed to another poscosts -- and forcing "It is our belief that expansion is sible factor in a report it released a few going to grow because as governors them onto the exweeks ago: Gov. Scott Walker's deciand hospitals and others in respective sion not to expand Medicaid as much changes would make states look at it, it just makes sense to as other states and to transition some it, and it is the right thing to do," top the pool of prospec- do 77,000 people off Badgercare and force Obama aide David Simas said. them to buy insurance on the federal Wisconsin officials say revisiting tive insured less exchange. that decision is unlikely. healthy, driving up The group pointed to an analysis by "The decision's been made," the nonpartisan Rand Corporation that Schwartzer said, "and what we're trypremiums.” predicted failing to expand Medicaid ing to do is move forward, directed by would increase rates by 8 to 10 percent for insurance sold the governor, with making this work as best as you can make on individual exchanges. That's because lower-income indi- it work for consumers in Wisconsin." viduals tend to be less healthy -- with higher health care Whatever the case, some Wisconsinites say the state's encosts -- and forcing them onto the exchanges would make tire health care system needs to mount a better challenge to the pool of prospective insured less healthy,driving up pre- Minnesota. miums.

"I don't want to lose this race," said Bob DeVita, CEO of "The fundamental difference between the two states, Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative in Brookfield, which are similar geographically and demographically and Wis. "But I fear we may if we don't get our act together and have very similar underlying medical costs, is that Min- compete and do it effectively." nesota has embraced the national health care reform law and In the meantime, Atkins is ready to erect a billboard at the is using the tools it provides to deliver more affordable Minnesota state line taunting Wisconsinites in their own lanhealth insurance, while the Walker administration has tried guage: Green Bay Packer talk. to undermine the law at every turn," Citizen Action CEO " 'You may have Aaron Rodgers, but we have the lowest Robert Kraig and researcher Kevin Kane wrote in a scathing health insurance rates in the country,' " he says it would say. op-ed recently.

Atkins quickly added: "We'd be happy to take Aaron But Schwartzer, the Wisconsin deputy insurance commis- Rodgers, too, with the little quarterback issues we're having sioner, dismissed that argument, said there is no evidence these days with the Vikings. But that's a different discusthat the 77,000 individuals leaving Badgercare are un- sion." healthy.

YOUTH & EDUCATION The Milwaukee Community Journal November 13, 2013 page 6

Inspirational stamps teach Civil Rights History

Rosa Parks’ lifelong dedication to civil rights has influenced generations of Americans. The U.S. Postal Service wants its 2013 Civil Rights set of stamps to continue to educate and inspire.

It released the Rosa Parks Forever® Stamp this year, along with a stamp commemorating the day 50 years ago when nearly a quarter of a million people came together in Washington, DC, to participate in the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.

A third stamp in the Civil Rights set celebrates the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863,

by President Abraham Lincoln.

Parents looking for ways to teach their children about historic American events like these can turn to stamps for fun, interactive ways Parents lookto discuss national ing to teach milestones and their children about Civil iconic figures with their children outside Rights history the classroom. Since can turn to US 1893, the U.S. Postal Postal stamps.

Service has issued limited-edition stamps that honor prominent people, places, icons and events of contemporary American life. These miniature works of art serve as excellent resources for teaching about our country and our culture in a new and exciting way that reaches beyond a textbook.

In addition, the U.S. Postal Service has developed a worksheet to help guide exploration into civil rights and equality. The worksheet features a “how to” guide for making a family tree, as well as a coloring sheet and exercise that empowers children to think about what equality means to them. Download the worksheet and find other resources at http://blogstampofapproval.com.

Educators will want to explore the U.S. Postal Service’s Community Connection website, found at www.uspsconnection.com, which brings the history and heritage of the Postal Service’s 238 years into elementary grade classrooms, using stamps as a catalyst to spark conversations and learning opportunities for students.

Twelve civil rights pioneers, including Mary Church Terrell and Mary White Ovington, have also been honored in the past with their own postage stamp. Every year the Postal Service commemorates notable leaders and cultural milestones through other stamp collections, such as the Black Heritage series and the American Treasures series.

The Milwaukee Fire Department, MPS Board of School Directors and Milwaukee Bucks Bango recently kicked off hte “w3eek of Warmth.” (photos by MPS)

MFD to deliver coats to local youth during annual “Week of Warmth” The Milwaukee Fire Department will deliver coats to nearly 4,000 students in nine MPS schools this week.

This morning, MFD Assistant Chief Gerald Washington and MFD union president Dave Seager joined MPS Board of School Directors Larry Miller and Mark Sain to kick off the “Week of Warmth” with a delivery of coats to students at Pierce Elementary School. Milwaukee Bucks mascot, Bango, was also there to hand out pairs of tickets to a Milwaukee Bucks game.

Last year, MFD donated 1,000 new coats to MPS students as part of the “Coats for Kids” campaign. Help make sure all of our students have a winter coat this year by making a donation to Coats for Kids.

2013 Week of Warmth deliveries

Monday, November 11 Pierce Elementary School, 2765 N. Fratney St. Albert E. Kagel Elementary School, 1210 W. Mineral St. Tuesday, November 12 Silver Spring School, 5131 N. Green Bay Ave. Wednesday, November 13 Hampton Elementary School, 5000 N. 53rd St. William Cullen Bryant School, 8718 W. Thurston Ave. Thursday, November 14 Lincoln Avenue School, 1817 W. Lincoln Ave. Alba, 1712 S. 32nd St. Friday, November 15 Maple Tree Elementary School, 6644 N. 107th St. Samuel Clemens School, 3600 W. Hope Ave.

The MPL has a little something for everyone…

Upcoming events at your local library

Music Appreciation with the East Side Chamber Players Enjoy a musical showcase for children and music lovers of all ages by the East Side Chamber Players (ESCP) Inc. Listen to a wide range of music and participate in a discussion following the free performance. The program will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16, noon-1:30 p.m. at Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave. Programs for Children Saturdays at Central – “Stretchin' with Storybooks” will take place on Saturday, Nov. 16, 10:30 a.m. at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave. Saturday Afternoons at Central for 'Tweens – “Chess for Kids – Intermediate” will take place on Saturday, Nov. 16, 1- 3 p.m. at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave. Play & Learn. Imaginative play for families with young children. The program “Little Scientist Water Play” will take place on Saturday, Nov. 16, 10:3011:30 a.m. at Washington Park, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd.

Play & Learn. Imaginative play for families with young children. The program “Veterinarian” will take place on Monday, Nov. 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave. 2013 Best Books & Holiday Gifts Hear about the best books 2013 has to offer. Suggestions made by Milwaukee Public Library librarians Tom Olson and Jacki Potratz will make holiday gift-giving a breeze. This is your chance to ask questions before you buy.

Many genres, as well as children’s and young adult recommendations, will be presented. All books on display will be available for checkout. This program is open to the public and is part of the MPL docents’ ongoing enrichment training. The program will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16, 10:30 a.m. at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Meeting Room 1. For more information, please call (414) 286-8720, or email Friends@mpl.org.

Black Cinema Film Series In collaboration with Blk_Art, History & Culture the Washing ton Park Librarypresents a Fall Film Series. Award-winning documentaries highlighting African-American history and achievement will be presented with discussion sessions. Screenings are free and open to the public.

The upcoming screening will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 6 p.m. featuring: "Miles of Smiles, Years of Struggle." The screening will be held at Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd.

The film discusses the struggle of Black Pullman porters to unionize, even though rebuked by white organized labor, and the eventual formation of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters under A. Philip Randolph. The film also explores the impact of this group on the American civil rights movement.

Holiday & !ew and Used Children's Book Sale Shop this popular annual used book sale featuring holiday books and gently used and brand new children's books. There will also be a 2-for-1 sale in the Used Book Store during the holiday sale. All proceeds benefit the Milwaukee Public Library. Friends of the Library may enter sales 30 minutes before the general public with a current membership card. Please use the Eighth Street entrance and present your card. The book sale will take place on Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Meeting Room 1.

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Mayfairrevealssuperb2013holidaylineup Wisconsin’s premiere shopping destination offering signature holiday events for families

WAUWATOSA – The holiday shopping season officially kicks off this month, and as always, Mayfair is ready to spread cheer to provide its guests with an unforgettable experience with a full schedule of special events, offerings and promotions beginning Nov. 9 and running through Christmas.

Highlights Include: Photos with Santa (Nov. 9 – Dec. 24) Children will have the opportunity to get their photos taken with southeastern Wisconsin’s jolliest and mostbeloved Santa. Mayfair’s Santa has been adored by thousands of children each year. From taking photos with 2week-old babies to a 107-year-old woman, and with holiday wish lists

including everything from a doll to an exotic animal, this Santa has experienced it all! An avid harp player and a capella singer, he may also give some lucky shoppers a delightful surprise performance.

Santa will be available for photos starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9 in Center Court. Children will also receive a free holiday coloring book after their visit with Santa. For a complete schedule, please visit www.mayfairmall.com.

Toys for Tots (Nov. 9 – Dec. 24) New this year, Mayfair has partnered with Toys for Tots to offer shoppers the opportunity to donate new toys to help deserving children in our area. Guests can drop off their unwrapped toys at the collection bin at Santa’s home in Center Court. Items will be distributed by the U.S. Marine Corps to local families just in time for the holidays.

Holiday Entertainment (Nov. 9 – Dec. 24) Guests can enjoy the spirit of the holiday season with featured entertainment from more than 30 local schools, community and civic groups and signature performance groups from the United Performing Arts Fund. Performances will be held in the Mayfair Food Court. For a full line-up of events, performances and special promotions please visit www.mayfairmall.com.

Story Time with Mrs. Claus (Dec. 6 and 13, 5-6 p.m. at Center Court) Kids of all ages can meet Mrs. Claus on select Friday evenings at Mayfair. Mrs. Claus will read favorite holiday stories and hand out a plush reindeer to the first 50 children who attend each event, while supplies last.

Special guests include service members from the U.S. Marine Corps to welcome and read to the children.

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Sista Speak...Speak Lord!

PLANNING

Sonya Marie Bowman

GROUNDWORK Ask and YOU shall receive Write the VISION and make it plain FAITH without WORKS is dead See that NO ONE leads you astray Lean not on YOUR own understanding Your kingdom come, your will be DONE, on earth as it is in Heaven In GOD’S timing AMEN Zelda Corona Sista Speak…Speak Lord!!!

DIRECTION As a child we seem to know the DIRECTION we want to take We Speak out loud our Dreams and how we plan to make them come true As a young adult we know fear is not a part of our DIRECTION

Zelda Corona

We continue to go through Life feeling we have control of our DIRECTION When Life throws us hills, valleys and cracks we may start to crumble This is when to realize that all along we are not in control of our DIRECTION GOD IS Always Keeping It Real Tara R. Pulley…Sista Speak…Speak Lord!!!

PREPARATION None of us are fortune tellers, but I believe we can lay proactive plans to assist us with the unknown. Least planning meets preparation: Pay off that mortgage early by making a couple of extra payments per year. Least you plan on being debt free.

Invest in a gym membership NOW…Before

Tara R. Pulley

high blood pressure and cholesterol overtake you. Least you plan on being alive.

Spend some time getting to love and like you before you get into a relationship.

Least you plan on having a solid, healthy marriage.

Put down the self-medications of marijuana and alcohol. Least you be in your right mind to plan on making the right decisions.

Keep God first in your life. Least you plan on having favor chase you down in all that you do or even think about.

One truism my friends: Those that are successful, plan. Those that are unsuccessful, fail to plan.

“Sonya Marie” Sista Speak…Speak Lord!!!

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Former All-Pro Mark Duper is the latest retired NFL player to be told he has signs of brain disease Article courtesy of ESPN

Former Miami Dolphins All-Pro wide receiver Mark Duper is the ninth living former NFL player to be diagnosed with signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a degenerative brain disease many scientists say is caused by head trauma and linked to depression and dementia. Duper told "Outside the Lines" he learned of his diagnosis Friday from researchers involved with the testing.

The conclusions regarding the former players, according to the researchers, are based on a brain scan that uses a radioactive marker to detect accumulations of abnormal tau, a protein that damages brain cells in areas that control memory, emotions and other functions. The researchers say the diagnoses also are based on symptoms reported by the former players and on clinical evaluations.

"It was shocking," Duper told OTL about his reaction to hearing that he had signs of CTE. "I hoped nothing was wrong.

"I've had memory things where I would go to the store and forget what I went for. And I have emotional swings and panic attacks."

Duper is one of four former stars -- the others are Hall of Famers Tony Dorsett and Joe DeLamielleure, and All-Pro Leonard Marshall -- who were tested over the past three months at UCLA and diagnosed with signs of CTE. UCLA announced in January that five other ex-players had been tested and received that diagnosis.

Prior to the findings in the nine living ex-players, CTE had been diagnosed only posthumously. Autopsies on more than 50 former NFL players -- including on perennial All-Pro Junior Seau, who committed suicide last year, and Hall of Famer Mike Webster -- found concentrations of tau indicative of CTE. "Outside the Lines" reported Wednesday that Dorsett, DeLamielleure and Marshall all described experiencing memory loss, depression and suicidal thoughts.

Clara Mohammad Atty./State Sen. Lena School to host 15th Taylor annual health fair Joins Clara Mohammed School and Sultan Muhammad Community Center will hold its 15th Annual Health Fair Sat- PKSD urday, Nov. 16, at 8:30 a.m. at 317 W. Wright St. The fair Law Firm will start at 9 a.m. and will run until 3:30 p.m.

The personal injury The health fair will feature Dr. Nasir Ahmad, DDS, who is an oral surgeon; Dr. Mikal Ramada, MD, an ER physician; Dr. Patricia McManus, president and CEO of the Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin, and State Sen. Nikiya Harris. The health fair is free and open to the public. A free lunch will be provided. For more information, call 414-263-6772.

Retired MPS Educator Inducted into Alcorn University Hall of Fame

(continued from page 1) School of the Arts; and served in that capacity until her retirement from full-time MPS employment. But she did not retire from education completely. For approximately 12 years after her official retirement, Mrs. Payton served as a Milwaukee Public Schools District 1-Tutoring Coordinator.

law firm of Pitman, Kyle, Sicula and Dentice is pleased to announce today that attorney Lena Taylor has joined the firm as a partner. Attorney Sen. Lena Taylor Taylor will be working at the firm’s Milwaukee office.

After attaining a law degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, she practiced as a Public Defender for Milwaukee and eventually opened Taylor and Associates Law Office, a general practice firm on the north side.

For nearly twenty years attorney Taylor has represented the people of Milwaukee, and her dedicated efforts to serve her community and state have been recognized by both local and national organizations.

In addition to representing personal injury victims, Ms. Taylor will continue offering her free legal clinics in Milwaukee. “We are honored and excited to have Lena Taylor as a partner at PKSD. Lena’s passion, commitment and service to her community will allow PKSD to better serve the Milwaukee area,” said attorney Jeffrey Pitman.

Code Cuts will appear in next week’s Community Journal!

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SUMMO!S (PUBLICATIO!) STATE OF WISCO!SI! CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COU!TY !OTICE A!D ORDER FOR !AME CHA!GE HEARI!G Case !o. 13CV009748 In the matter of the name change of: ABDULRAHMAN OMOTAYO QUADRI HOLLIS By (Petitioner) ABDULRAHMAN OMOTAYO QUADRI NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From:ABDULRAHMAN OMOTAYO QUADRI HOLLISTo:ABDULRAHMAN OMOTAYO QUADRI Birth Certificate: ABDULRAHMAN OMOTAYO QUADRI HOLLIS

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

Judge’s Name:HON. RICHARD J SANKOVITZROOM 500 PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: November 22, 2013, 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: 10-22-2013

BY THE COURT: HON.RICHARD J SANKOVITZ Circuit Court Judge 013-179/10-30/11-6-13-2013 SUMMO!S PUBLICATIO! STATE OF WISCO!SI! CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COU!TY FAMILY COURT BRA!CH FAMILY: D CASE !O. 13FA006102 In re the Marriage of: AMY NOELLA FLORES-ESPINOSA, 2151 S 24th Street Milwaukee Wisconsin 53215, Petitioner and JOSE ANGEL FLORES-ESPINOSA, 2251 S 16th Street Milwaukee, WI 53215 Respondent THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To the person named above as respondent: You are hereby notified that the petitioner named above has filed a petition for divorce against you.

Within 45 days after the 26thday of September, 2013 exclusive of the date just stated, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the petition.

The demand must be sent or delivered to this Court, whose address is: Clerk of Circuit Court, Milwaukee County Courthouse 901 N. 9th St., Milwaukee, WI 53233 and to Centro Legal the

petitioner’s attorney, whose address is 614 W. National Ave., Floor 2, Milwaukee WI 53204.

You may have an attorney represent you.

If you do not demand a copy within 45 days, the Court may grant a 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.

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 of wages or seizure of property.

You are further hereby notified that if you or the petitioner has minor children, violation of the following criminal statute is punishable by a fine or imprisonment, or both: 948.31 Interference with custody by parent or others.

If you and the petitioner have minor children, a document setting forth the percentage standard for child support established by the department of Workforce Development under Wis. Stat. 49.22(9) and listing the factors that a court may consider for modification of that standard under Wis. Stat.

767.511(1m) is available upon your request form the clerk of court.

You are further hereby notified of the availability of information set forth in Wis. Stat. 767.105 from the office of family court commissioner.

Dated: September 26, 2013 Centro Legal Attorneys for the Petitioner By: SAMANTHA KEGLEY LEVIHN State bar No. 1050410 013-175/10-30/11-6-13-2013 SUMMO!S (PUBLICATIO!) STATE OF WISCO!SI! CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COU!TY !OTICE A!D ORDER FOR !AME CHA!GE HEARI!G Case !o. 13CV009900 In the matter of the name change of: DEVONTE TREYMANE RILEY By (Petitioner) DEVONTE TREYMANE RILEY NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From:DEVONTE TREYMANE RILEYTo:DEVONTE TREYMANE BELLAMY Birth Certificate: DEVONTE TREYMANE RILEY IT IS ORDERED This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.

Judge’s Name:HON. RICHARD J

SANKOVITZROOM 500 PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: December 4, 2013, TIME 8:45 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: 10-30-2013

BY THE COURT: HON.RICHARD J SANKOVITZ Circuit Court Judge 013-181/11-6-13-20-2013 SUMMO!S (PUBLICATIO!) STATE OF WISCO!SI! CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COU!TY Case !o. 13FA005907 Divorce-40101 In Re: The marriage of: EARLDEAN EDWARDS, Petitionerand Respondent: CURTIS EDWARDS 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 45 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 9thStMilwaukee WI 53233 and toATTORNEY JOSEPH S NETERVAL NLS-CENTRAL PO BOX 1212Milwaukee WI 53201 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: 10-14-2013 BY:ATTORNEY JOSEPH S NETERVAL 013-182/11-1-8-15-2013 SUMMO!S (PUBLICATIO!) STATE OF WISCO!SI! CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COU!TY WITHOUT MI!OR CHILDRE! Case !o.13FA005049 DIVORCE 40101 In re the marriage of:EFRAIN DELGADO JR, 1643 S 5TH APT 101 MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53204, Petitioner and PATRICIA DELGADO 2930A W NATIONAL AVE MILWAUKEE WI 53215, RESPONDENT THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, to the person named above as respondent: You are notified that your spousehas 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 County901 North 9th StreetMilwaukee, 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 requiredthat you have an attorney help or represent you If youdo not provide a proper response within 20 days, the court may grant judgment against youand youmay lose your right to object to anything that is or maybe 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: 7-22-2013 By: EFRAIN DELGADO JR 013-176/10-9-16-23-2013 SUMMO!S (PUBLICATIO!) STATE OF WISCO!SI! CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COU!TY !OTICE A!D ORDER FOR !AME CHA!GE HEARI!G Case !o. 13CV009369 In the matter of the name change of: DAMIEN DREAMS LEE OSTEEN By (Petitioner)MEGAN MARIE BURKHAMMER NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From:DAMIEN DREAMS LEE OSTEENTo: DAMIEN DREAMS LEE BURKHAMMER Birth Certificate: DAMIEN DREAMS LEE OSTEEN 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, Wis-

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consin, 53233 DATE: December 5,2013, 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: 10-17-2013

BY THE COURT: HON. DAVID A HANSHER Circuit Court Judge 013-190/11-13-20-27-2013 SUMMONS (PUBLICATION) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COUNTY NOTICE AND ORDER FOR NAME CHANGE HEARING Case No. 13CV009778 In the matter of the name change of: DINA ZANA HAMARAHIM By (Petitioner)JWAN K HASAN By (Co-Petitioner) KARDO UMIT ABDULLAH NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From:DINA ZANA HAMARAHIMTo: DINA UMIT KARDO 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: December 62013, 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: 10-23-2013

BY THE COURT: HON. DAVID A HANSHER Circuit Court Judge 013-189/11-13-20-27-2013

PROPOSED MILWAUKEE COUNTY DAS-FM Projects for Advertisement for Bids Name of Project: OAK CREEK PARKWAY LIGHTING SYSTEM REPLACEMENT Project No.: P270-13620 Bid Due Date: November 20, 2013 See Bid Documents for details Pre-Bid Meeting: November 14, 2013 BID DOCUMENTS FOR THE ABOVE PROJECT ARE AVAILABLE AT: CITY CAMPUS 2711 WEST WELLS STREET 2ND FL Milwaukee, WI 53208 For Further Information contact 414-278-4861 or www.county.milwaukee.gov PROPOSED MILWAUKEE COUNTY DAS-FM Projects for Advertisement for Bids Name of Project: UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK DISPENSER SUMP INSTALLATIONS (CONTRACT 2) Project No.: V018-12608-02 Bid Due Date: November 27, 2013 See Bid Documents for details Pre-Bid Meeting: November 20, 2013 BID DOCUMENTS FOR THE ABOVE PROJECT ARE AVAILABLE AT: CITY CAMPUS 2711 WEST WELLS STREET 2ND FL Milwaukee, WI 53208 For Further Information contact 414-278-4861 or www.county.milwaukee.gov PROPOSED MILWAUKEE COUNTY DAS-FM Projects for Advertisement for Bids Name of Project: MCTS - KINNICKINNIC & FIEBRANTZ STATION BUS VACUUM REPLACEMENT Project No.: T049-13606 & T053-13604 Bid Due Date: December 4, 2013 See Bid Documents for details Pre-Bid Meeting: November 21, 2013 BID DOCUMENTS FOR THE ABOVE PROJECT ARE AVAILABLE AT: CITY CAMPUS 2711 WEST WELLS STREET 2ND FL Milwaukee, WI 53208 For Further Information contact 414-278-4861 or www.county.milwaukee.gov PROPOSED MILWAUKEE COUNTY DAS-FM Projects for Advertisement for Bids Name of Project: MCTS – BUS WASH SYSTEM REPLACEMENT AT MULTIPLE MCTS LOCATIONS Project No.: T054-13605/T066-13603/T057-13646 Bid Due Date: December 4, 2013 See Bid Documents for details Pre-Bid Meeting: November 20, 2013 BID DOCUMENTS FOR THE ABOVE PROJECT ARE AVAILABLE AT: CITY CAMPUS 2711 WEST WELLS STREET 2ND FL Milwaukee, WI 53208 For Further Information contact 414-278-4861 or www.county.milwaukee.gov

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SUMMO!S (PUBLICATIO!) STATE OF WISCO!SI! CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COU!TY !OTICE A!D ORDER FOR !AME CHA!GE HEARI!G Case !o. 13CV009979 In the matter of the name change of: KEVIN DALE SAS By (Petitioner)KEVIN DALE SAS

NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From:KEVIN DALE SAS To:KEVIN DALE SAS-PEREZ Birth CertificateKEVIN DALE SAS IT IS ORDERED This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin.

Judge’s Name:HON.MARY KUHNMUENCHROOM 402 PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: December 9, 2013, TIME 3:30 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:10-25-2013

BY THE COURT: HON.MARY M KUHNMUENCH Circuit Court Judge 013-178/10-30/11-6-13-2013 SUMMO!S (PUBLICATIO!) STATE OF WISCO!SI! CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COU!TY !OTICE A!D ORDER FOR !AME CHA!GE HEARI!G Case !o. 13CV009925 In the matter of the name change of: LINDA KAY SWENSON NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From:LINDA KAY SWENSONTo:LINDA SWENSON WEINSTEIN Birth CertificateLINDA KAY SWENSON 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: December 6, 2013, 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: 10-28-2013

BY THE COURT: HON.DANIEL A NOONAN Circuit Court Judge 013-176/10-30/11-6-13-2013

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SUMMO!S (PUBLICATIO!) STATE OF WISCO!SI! CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COU!TY Case !o. 13FA005420 Divorce-40101 In Re: The marriage of: LISA SIMPSON-SANDERS, Petitionerand Respondent: DIONE LATROY SANDERS 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 45 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 9thStMilwaukee WI 53233 and toLISA SIMPSON-SANDERS 5909 N Teutonia Ave #3WI Milwaukee WI 53209 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: 8-28-2013 BY:LISA SIMPSON-SANDERS 013-179/10-30/11-6-13-2013

SUMMO!S (PUBLICATIO!) STATE OF WISCO!SI!: CIRCUIT COURT: FAMILY COURT BRA!CH MILWAUKEE COU!TY CASE !O. 2013FA005050A In re the marriage of: MIGDALIA QUINONES, 3051 South 9th PL, Milwaukee WI 53215 Petitioner and JUVENAL GONZALEZ, ADDRESS UNKNOWN Respondent THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To the person named above as respondent: You are hereby notified that the petitioner named above has filed a petition for divorce against you.

Within forty days after the 23rd day of October, 2013 exclusive of the date just stated, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the petition.

The demand must be sent or delivered to this Court, whose address is: Clerk of Circuit Court Milwaukee County Courthouse 901 N 9th St. Milwaukee WI 53233 and to MIGDALIA QUINONES whose address is 3051 South 9thPL Milwaukee WI 53215 You may have an attorney represent you.

If you do not demand a copy within forty (40) days, the Court may grant a 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.

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

You are hereby further notified that the parties to this action are entitled to notification of the availability of the information set forth in sec. 767.081, Stats.

The information is available from the family court commissioner.

You are further notified that if the parties to this action have minor children violation of the following criminal statutes is punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000 or imprisonment not to exceed two years or both.

948.31 Interference with custody by parent or others.

If you and the petitioner have minor children, a document setting forth the percentage standard for child support established by the Department of Health and Social Services under sec.

46.25(9)(a), Stats, and the listing the factors that a court may consider for modification for that standard under sec.

767.25(1m). Stats, is available upon your request from the clerk of court.

Dated this 23rd day of October 2013 By: MIGDALIA QUINONES 013-177/10-9-16-23-2013

SUMMO!S (PUBLICATIO!) STATE OF WISCO!SI! CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COU!TY Case !o. 13FA00306 Divorce-40101 In Re: The marriage of:REBECA ACEVEDO, Petitionerand Respondent: RICARDO ZAPATA 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 45 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 9thStMilwaukee WI 53233 and toREBECA ACEVEDO 3009 S. 12thStreetWI Milwaukee WI 53215 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: 9-11-2013 BY:REBECA ACEVEDO 013-179/10-30/11-6-13-2013 SUMMO!S (PUBLICATIO!) STATE OF WISCO!SI! CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COU!TY Case !o. 13FA006803 Divorce-40101 In Re: The marriage of:ERIC ANTHONY MEDLOCK, Petitionerand Respondent: CAROL F BONNER MEDLOCK 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 45 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 9thStMilwaukee WI 53233 and toERIC ANTHONY MEDLOCK 6508 W SPOKANE STMILWAUKEE WI 53223 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: 10-1-2013 BY:ERIC A MEDLOCK 013-188/11-13-20-27-2013

NOTICE Milwaukee Public Schools is requesting quotations for Ozone Generation Units. Equipment specifications, proposal requirements and guidelines 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) 781-4250. Call A/E Graphics, Inc. for availability of proposal documents.

The HUB requirements for this contract is 0% The COIN requirements for this contract is 0% The Student Employment/Participation requirements for this contract is 0% All questions should be submitted in writing to John Linn of Milwaukee Public Schools’ Facilities and Maintenance Services, fax number (414) 283-4682. No questions will be answered verbally. No verbal information from any source is to be relied upon by any respondent in the development of their response to the request for quotation. Only questions submitted in writing prior to 4:00 PM on Monday, November 25, 2013 will be answered. No questions will be answered after that date and time. These responses will be documented by way of addenda, which will be forwarded to all bidders.

Submit all quotations to Mr. John Linn, Manager of Design and Construction of Facilities and Maintenance Services, 1124 North 11th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233 no later than 1:30 PM on Thursday, December 5, 2013.

GREGORY E. THORNTON, Ed.D Superintendent of Schools 10440883/11-7-14-21-26

OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENT

OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENT

Office of the Milwaukee Public Schools, DIVISION OF FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 1124 N. 11th St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, November 12, 2013.

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 Tuesday, December 10, 2013 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.

Office of the Milwaukee Public Schools, DIVISION OF FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 1124 N. 11th St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, November 12, 2013.

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 Tuesday, December 10, 2013 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.

2014 ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REPLACEMENT

2014 ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REPLACEMENT

Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning @ Sarah Scott Complex 1017 N. 12th Street Milwaukee, WI 53233 MPS Property No. 061 MPS Project No. 2743

Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning @ Sarah Scott Complex 1017 N. 12th Street Milwaukee, WI 53233 MPS Property No. 061 MPS Project No. 2743

The HUB requirements for this project are 10% The COIN requirements for this project are 25% The minimum Student Participation requirements for this project are: Paid Employment: 400 Hours Educational Activities: 10 Hours

The HUB requirements for this project are 10% The COIN requirements for this project are 25% The minimum Student Participation requirements for this project are: Paid Employment: 400 Hours Educational Activities: 10 Hours

Deposit for Drawings and Specifications: $25.00 MAILING CHARGE: $35.00

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) 781-4250.

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, 10442578/11-12-19-26-12-3 Superintendent of Schools.

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) 781-4250.

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, 10442578/11-12-19-26-12-3 Superintendent of Schools.

Youth Development Educator (100%) Youth Development Educa Kenosha County Kenosha County As a faculty member of the University of

As a faculty member of theCooperative University of Wisconsin-Exten Wisconsin-Extension, Extension, employed KenoshaCounty, the Youth Development employedwith with KenoshaCounty, the Youth teaching, accessing and applying research findings in the Development Educatoris aneducationalleader The Youth Development Educator takes a scholarly appro in teaching, accessing and applying research resources in support of the inclusive positive developmen findings in the social, human and behavioral leadership and civic engagement.

sciences. The Youth Development Educator takes a scholarly approach in organizing The Youth Development Educator is the first point of con community resources in support of the inclusive based education in the urban areas, is responsible for bui positive development of youth, especially in addressing youth development needs and for expanding the areas of leadership and civic Kenosha County.

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ensure that programs are based on identified local needs The Youth programs Development Educator is theeconomic first educational for youth with cultural, a point of contact forpartnership the delivery communityprogramming and in withofother organizations

based education in the urban areas, is responsible for building collaborations For community details on how to apply visit: http://w and addressing youth development needs and We are an AA/EEO emp for expanding educational programming for youth in Kenosha County. Provide leadership to the Kenosha County Youth Development Program and ensure that programs are based on identified local needs, with a focus on providing access to educational programs for youth with cultural, economic and geographic barriers, through direct programming and in partnership with other organizations.

For details on how to apply visit: http://www.uwex.edu/ces/hr We are an AA/EEO employer.

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