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Gwen T. Jackson honored with park in her name

On Thursday, June 22, 2017 local community activist Gwen T. Jackson (seated center) was honored for her years of service with a ceremony naming the triangle park at the intersection of North 68th Street/ West Fond du Lac Ave., and West Hampton Ave., for her. Ms. Jackson is a retired human resources vice president who participated extensively as an American Red Cross leader, early childhood development advocate and as an appointed member of the Wisconsin Child Care Council. The park was created as one of the final parts of the West Fond du Lac Avenue reconstruction project. It is believed that the park is the first purposeful development of the small strip of land since Milwaukee was incorporated in 1846. Pictured at the park dedication are (from left) Ava Temple Evan; Ms. Jackson's daughter, Stephanie Jackson; Sandra Temple; and Arleen Temple, who all came to congratulate Ms. Jackson.

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Mayor Tom Barrett honors Homer Blow with key to the city

On Saturday, June 23, 2017 the annual "Heal the Hood" celebration was held at the Fitszimonds Boys & Girls Club, 3400 West North Ave. In conjunction with Heal the Hood, Homer Blow (right) presented "The 23rd Annual Birthday Party for the Kids."

Blow is a local DJ for blowradio.com and each year hosts this fantastic birthday party for himself and all the children of Milwaukee who might not have a chance to have a birthday party. The event gives children the opportunity to have a safe, fun experience with free food, music, raffles and contests, and the chance to pick a free birthday present. As part of this year's festivities, Mr. Blow received the "Key to the City" from Mayor Tom Barrett (left) for his work with children and for the fantastic free event he puts on every year. Blow says poverty inspired his decision to start this annual birthday bash. He normally gives away presents every year but this year he received a big one from the mayor.

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Milwaukee Police Department hosts second "Coffee with a Cop" Milwaukee Police Department District Five Captain Timothy Heier (left) speaks with a family and Children’s Community Health Plan Senior Community Relations Consultant Anthony D. Smith during the second “Coffee with a Cop” event at the McDonald’s Restaurant located at 2700 West Capitol Drive on Thursday, June 22, 2017. Four additional events, which are sponsored by Children’s Community Health, are scheduled for the remainder of the summer. Upcoming dates and locations are as follows: • July 6, from 4-6 p.m., at the McDonald’s located at 1931 S. 14th St. • July 20, from 4-6 p.m., at the McDonald’s located at 4925 W. Hampton Ave. • August 10, from 4-6 p.m., at the McDonald’s located at 1615 E. North Ave. • August 24, from 4-6 p.m., at the McDonald’s located at 920 W. North Ave.

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Philando Castile family reaches $3 million settlement The mother of Philando Castile, the black motorist killed last summer by a police officer from St. Anthony, MN, reached a nearly $3 million settlement on Monday, June 26, 2017 with that city.

The settlement came 10 days after the officer who fired the fatal shots, Jeronimo Yanez, was acquitted of second-degree manslaughter and all other charges. Mr. Castile’s case is the latest example of a police shooting of a black person leading to a legal settlement but no criminal conviction of the officer involved.

This month, the family of Michael Brown, an unarmed black teenager killed by the police in 2014, reached a settlement with Ferguson, MO, reported to be worth $1.5 million. Cleveland, OH, agreed last year to pay $6 million to the family of Tamir Rice, a 12-year-old fatally shot while playing with a replica gun. Also in 2016, the Village of Pleasantville, NY, agreed to a $6 million settle-

ment in the fatal shooting of Danroy Henry, Jr., a black college student.

The settlement in Minnesota, worth $2.995 million, according to a joint statement from the Castile family and the city of St. Anthony, avoids a federal civil rights lawsuit that the family had pledged to bring. The settlement will be paid with insurance money, not taxpayer funds, the statement said.

Robert Bennett, a lawyer for the Castile family, said

that “no amount of money can ever replace Philando,” but that the settlement should provide some measure of comfort to those angered by his death.

“I think this is a way of stopping what could be several years of litigation traveling through the courts and exacerbating the suffering of the family and the community,” Mr. Bennett said. “And perhaps both can do now the important business of trying to heal.”

The payout comes at a time of heightened scrutiny of the criminal justice system’s handling of police shootings. Officer Yanez was one of four police officers to go on trial for a fatal shooting of a black person in recent weeks. All of the shootings were captured on video.

Juries acquitted three of the officers and failed to reach a verdict in the fourth case.

Mr. Castile’s death inspired protests and outrage starting minutes after he was shot last July 6 on a busy suburban road near the Minnesota state fairgrounds. Diamond Reynolds, Mr. Castile’s girlfriend, streamed the graphic aftermath of the shooting on Facebook and said her boyfriend had been trying to cooperate with Officer Yanez, who had pulled him over for a broken taillight.

Officer Yanez testified in court that he believed Mr. Castile matched the description of a robbery suspect, was disobeying his commands and was reaching for

a gun.

Mr. Castile, who was licensed to carry a gun, had advised Officer Yanez that he had a firearm in the car.

Prosecutors said he had done so to put the officer at ease, not to cause alarm. Ms. Reynolds said that Mr. Castile was trying to retrieve his driver’s license, as had been requested by the officer, when he was shot.

Officer Yanez was believed to be the first Minnesota officer criminally charged in an on-duty fatal shooting.

Protesters have marched repeatedly since his acquittal, including a highway blockade hours after the verdict and an interruption of the gay pride parade in Minneapolis on Sunday. On Twitter, some said the settlement did little to right the situation.

Mayor Jerry Faust of St. Anthony did not immediately respond to an email requesting comment.

Rebuilding Our Community

By Dr. Andrew Calhoun, Ed.D. Special to the Milwaukee Times

Broken pipes In recent years alarm bells have been sounding off all across the nation about the rising levels of lead coming into homes, businesses, daycares and schools through the water lines. Without a doubt and with medical research and doctors backing up the findings, lead in the water system is a danger to the general public and especially for young children.

This has been an issue in the making for decades, impacting several generations and now has become critical. We have all become aware that the consumption of lead at any level has a long-term impact upon little children and their cognitive development.

This is unquestionably a serious problem.

It’s always has been a problem and the more we have learned about the long-term effects of lead, the more we have grown skeptical about how it is used in business, industry, construction and for storage. For years lead has been a key component in paints, pipes, manufacturing and construction. Trying to find alternatives and replacing lead piping in aging infrastructure projects and communities continues to be a tall order and expensive. Regardless of what the financial cost are to replace or upgrade, it pales in comparison to the long-term physical and mental health of residents.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN The Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper Louvenia Johnson Luther Golden Nathan Conyers (1981-2008) (1981-2005) (1981- ) Lynda J. Jackson Conyers, Publisher Jacquelyn D. Heath, Editorial Page Editor

The Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper The water crisis in Flint, MI, helped to raise the issue and gave voice to other cities and states struggling with the same issue. Additionally, the Flint situation helped us all to understand how serious a problem can grow if not addressed in time. It also helped us to review processes, policies, adjusting budgets and to take a serious look at what we should be doing now before matters get worse. In addition, the Flint water crisis became a flash point that stirred a national outcry for change in governmental accountability, water management and environmental stewardship.

and clean-up. And now as we moved on to the next national crisis, we must become aware of the importance of not only dealing with the situation at hand, but also to make sure that our lines of communication are also not broken.

Dr. Andrew Calhoun, Ed.D. can be heard each Sunday at Grace Fellowship Church of Milwaukee. You can contact him at andrewiiicalhoun@gmail.com, twitter #AC53, Facebook 414571-5015.

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Being Frank

By: Frank James Special to the Milwaukee Times

Steps to Independence Day

July 4, 2017 will be here soon. This is the day Americans celebrate the birth of the United States of America.

There will be fireworks and parades around the country.

The patriotic rhetoric will have the most hardened pessimist of the USA bleeding red, white and blue. African Americans will also join the celebrations. This year, hopefully, African Americans can take a few steps towards independence.

African Americans are dependent on the government.

Many African Americans rely on the system that has oppressed them for centuries for everything from education to eating. This perverse sense of reliance can be traced to the fact African Americans have been brainwashed to be modern day slaves. In 2017 it is time for African Americans to take a few small steps towards independence.

One step is to understand what the Fourth of July means. It is the birth of the USA, but what does this mean to African Americans?

What it means is the USA was formed and for almost another 200 years African Americans were slaves. The birth of the new free country would be for everyone whose skin was not black.

This point needs to be understood, but not in anger.

The fact that the country was formed without African American freedom in mind should be taught to African American people. African American knowledge of where they stood at the beginning can help them to understand where they stand

today.

Another step is for African Americans to observe other races in the USA. Watch how other races interact inside the country. What are these other races doing to ensure their survival? What are the Jewish people doing to ensure their rights are not being trampled on? How are Italian people keeping their heritage alive in the USA? Are Latino people getting treated with respect? What are these other races doing to get what they need from the USA? These are answers the

African American community should pursue in their quest for independence.

African Americans should use the day off for the Fourth to analyze their situation. African Americans have short memories dealing with history. The memory loss in the African American community is the reason the same situations keep popping up. Analyze the state of African American affairs in the USA. What steps are being taken to ensure African American heritage is preserved and pushed forward?

Are there any measures to protect African Americans from aggression in the USA? These are topics that need to be pondered upon and the day off can give African Americans time to think.

African Americans have to seek independence. No other race or entity is going to give it to African Americans. The USA is a great place with opportunity, but you have to make it happen.

There is a reason other races have come to the USA and prospered while keeping

their heritage alive. African Americans have to find out what these races did and duplicate their means in a way conducive to themselves.

There are African Americans who complain about the USA. I don’t think the average African American would survive anywhere else.

The actions and behavior of some African Americans in the USA would not be tolerated in other countries. African Americans need to utilize the opportunities in the USA to become independent.

Once this happens, African Americans will have a reason to shoot off fireworks and buy new clothes.

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What does it all mean? The symbols of our faith (Week 1) experiencing an incredible return. We see it in the form of bumper stickers, casting mounted on cars, key chains Next week: The Cross and jewelry, etc. The body of The writer does not assume rethe symbol may be empty, sponsibility in any way for readers’ or may contain a name, Je- efforts to apply or utilize informasus or ICTHUS or ICTUS. tion or recommendations made in This ancient Christian sym- this article, as they may not be bol continues to transcend necessarily appropriate for every nicate and share information Christ does not need man, differences in cultures and situation to which they may refer. with one another as to wor- yet He is pleased to make denominations. From gener- This information is for educationship times and local Christian use of him in setting up His ation to generation, the fish al purposes only. If you would meeting places. This is when kingdom. We are to fish for continues to signify true fol- like to contact Rev. Lester, write it is said that the secret sym- souls and win them to Christ. lowers of Jesus Christ, God’s to her c/o P.O. Box 121, Brookbol of the fish was adopted Today, the recognition of Son. field, WI. 53008. as a mode of recognition. the fish outline symbol is It worked like this: If two strangers met and they were unsure whether the other was a Christian, one would draw an arc in the earth.

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Re me mb e r i ng t h e lif e o f l o c a l hist o r ian Irene Goggans Irene Goggans was in- portunity.

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terested in dates and details unlike most people around her. As a community historian, she often said, “I don’t know everyone, but I’d like to meet them.” Over more than 60 years in Milwaukee, Irene met many people, especially in Milwaukee’s African American community, and has kept records of their accomplishments and happenings. To date, she has collected and assembled more than 300 scrapbooks archiving events, people, places and things pertaining to life in Black Milwaukee.

Irene was born in the west Tennessee town of Dyersburg, about 80 miles north of Memphis. She grew up in the segregated South and was keenly aware of the disparities between facilities for blacks and whites, and how news about black people was often under-reported or missing from the newspaper. Nevertheless, she considered her upbringing a nurturing one, thanks to loving parents, siblings, teachers, neighbors and her church. She was educated in the Dyersburg Public Schools and attended Blanche K. Bruce High School in Dyersburg until she was 16. After her father, John Hall Bishop, a master mechanic, was refused a job because of his race, the family decided to relocate to Milwaukee, joining family members who had come to town in search of better op-

her family arrived in Milwaukee in September, 1942, and she promptly enrolled in Lincoln Jr./Sr. High School, graduating in 1943.

She attended Milwaukee State Teachers College (now U W- M i l waukee) for a year, then switched to clerical courses at Milwaukee Area Technical College, which she completed in 1946. She met Pat Goggans, a postal worker. They were married on May 24, 1947 and shared 36 years together until his death on March 17, 1983.

Irene worked in various jobs through her career, including a clerk with the Selective Service System; worker for the U. S. Census Bureau; clerk for the Internal Revenue Service; and worker for the Milwaukee Election Com-

mission.

She was active with the L a Fo l l e t t e School PTA, and was employed as a paraprofessional with Milwaukee Public Schools from 1967 to 1988, when she retired.

Re g a r d l e s s of her career path, Irene considered local history her true calling.

“I guess I’ve always been naturally curious about things,” she said. “My mother used to keep scrapbooks, and that interested me. I especially remember when my parents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, and they had a ‘heritage book’ about their life together and our family. I often thought that people of color were written out of most history books. I wanted to write us back in.”

As a youth, Irene was a member of the Girl Guides, a youth development activity with the

motto, “Face life squarely; and find and give the best.” Irene has been an active volunteer with the Milwaukee Urban League and the YWCA; and she was an avid traveler. In 2010, Irene was inducted into the Milwaukee County Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. She also taught Sunday school. A lifelong member of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Irene and her family attended St. Matthew CME Church. She and her late husband had one son, Kenneth. The family now includes four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Irene resided on the city’s northwest side.

In 2012 Irene was a recipient of the Black Excellence Awards as a Special Honoree: Social Justice Icon. And in 2015 she received an honorary doctorate for UWM. Services for Mrs. Goggans, who passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017, will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 12 noon at St. Matthew Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, 2944 N 9th St, Milwaukee, WI 53206. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Pat Goggans Educational Scholarship at St. Matthew CME Church. For more information on donating to the scholarship, please call, the church office at (414) 562-7580.

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Life Tribute for Rev. Joyce Nichols Sa’vage Rev. Joyce Nichols Sa’vage was born and raised in

of Arts in Ministry from Lakeland College in Sheboygan, WI. Upon receiving her degree, she answered God’s call for her life.

On July 23, 1995, she was licensed to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. On February 4, 1996, she made history as the first woman to be ordained at Community Baptist Church of Greater Milwaukee. She served as the leadership advisor to Community Women’s Retreat held annually at Green Lake Conference Center, where she was honored with her first robe by the Retreat Committee. She traveled to the Continent of Africa, touring five countries in 17 days, hosted by Dr. Mary Scott /Dr. Nabors.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in a loving home to Ollie and Lillie Mae Nichols. On Sundays, her family of 14 could all be found in the house of the Lord. At the age of 12, she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior and was baptized the same year at Corinth Baptist Church. She was actively involved in the church choir, Sunday school, Baptist Training Union and Youth Fellowship. She graduated from Rufus King High School in 1970. At the age of 19, she began to grow weary of church life and tried to flee from the presence of the Lord. Like Jonah, she got on a ship that took her further and further from the peaceful shores. In 1983, the Lord, in His tender mercy, rescued her from herself and led her to Community Baptist Church of Greater Milwaukee, under the dynamic, visionary leadership of Dr. Roy B. Nabors. There she developed an unquenchable thirst for the anointed preaching and teaching that compelled her to recomIn 2010, Rev. Savage received mit and rededicate her life to Jesus her Master of Divinity from CenChrist. tral Baptist Theological Seminary (Milwaukee Center). She is a long Rev. Sa’vage began to formally standing member of the Ameriprepare for ministry prior to pro- can Baptist Churches; that further fessing her calling. She was en- grounded her both in doctrine and couraged by Dr. Nabors to attend duty of the local church. She generMilwaukee Theological Institute. ously shared her wealth of knowlIn 1995, she received a Bachelor edge with both pastors and asso-

ciate ministers.

She was an active member of the International Association of Minister Wives and Widows of Wisconsin. Mrs. Vernita Phillips was her widow sponsor.

Her 28 years of work experience at Fortis Insurance as a data processor served as the catalyst to prepare her for the role of Office Administrator at Community Baptist Church and eventually her own desktop publishing/photography business, called Creations by Sa’vage. Her ability to minister to others on any occasion by way of greeting cards, letter, photos, telephone calls, crocheting special items, presenting fresh vegetables from her garden, going to the movies, or just hanging out with her children will be greatly missed; as well as the staff and students she taught at Texas Bufkin Christian Academy and New Creations Child Care.

Those who preceded her in death include her husband, Rev. Roosevelt Sa'vage, Jr.; father, Ollie Nich-

ols; brothers, Rev. Sylvester, Gerald and Roger Nichols; sisters Doris, Belinda and Carolyn Marie Nichols; uncle, Rev. Bendell Nichols.

She leaves to cherish her memories: three daughters, Letecia Nichols, Tameko and Cherell Butts; mother, Lilly Mae Nichols; sister, Shirley (Rev. Joseph) Dallas of Milwaukee, WI; three brothers, Willie Louis Nichols of Milwaukee, WI, James of Missouri and Alexander of Madison, WI; aunt, Bertha Mae Nichols; eight grandchildren, Cheron, Todd, Christopher, Jarrel, James, Jacorey, Jalen and Jawan; seven great-grandchildren, as well as aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, special friends–too many to mention–and a loving church family.

Her favorite praise, “Yay Lord!” is in direct parallel to her favorite scripture, Psalms 34:1 “I will bless the Lord at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth.” To God be the glory for the life, love and legacy of Rev. Joyce Nichols Sa’vage. On May 17, she preached her last sermon in the commencement address to the 2017 Central Baptist Theological Seminary graduating class held at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church. I’m sure the Lord said, “Well done good and faithful servant! Well done!!!”

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COMMUNITY COLUMN Perspective and policy shape education professor’s expertise

By Angela McManaman In a village just outside Dakar, Senegal, people wonder if the 8-year-old girl who won’t talk and avoids eye contact is bewitched.

In a Milwaukee high school, administrators might think that the student who routinely leaves the classroom without permission is a behavior problem.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee special education professor Elizabeth Drame sees these children differently. She’s conducted more than a decade’s worth of research and interviews with parents, teachers and advocates for children diagnosed with autism, emotional/behavioral disorders and learning disabilities.

In evening courses with her special education students – many of whom are already classroom teachers – Drame challenges longheld assumptions and biases regarding children who have special needs.

“It’s beneficial to all of us to see lives and circumstances not as ‘normal’ or ‘abnormal,’” Drame says, “but to understand that there are different ways of being.”

Drame relocated her research from Milwaukee to Dakar, Senegal after being named a 2011 Fulbright Senior Research Scholar. In Dakar, she evaluated education centers for children with disabilities. She noticed that autism seemed particularly challenging for educators

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Liz Drame (right) teaches her UWM students – current and future educators, alike – how to better serve their K-12 students who have special-education needs. (UWM Photo/Troye Fox) and families.

“The teachers and administrators were telling me: ‘We don’t know how to understand the way these children are, or what to do with them.

We don’t know how to talk to families about the fact that their children are not bewitched'."

Her observations supported findings from the African Child Policy Forum: Africa faces a shortage of trained and special education-certified therapists, physicians and educators. Rehabilitative services that are provided weekly in the United States might happen only two or three times a year in a city like Dakar.

Services in the U.S. are more accessible, Drame notes, but barriers still exist, particularly in urban communities. For

the one in 68 American children who have autism, diagnoses can be made as early as age 2 or 3. Children of color, says Drame, might not receive an accurate diagnosis until much later.

To address these barriers, Drame launched UWM’s Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate Program in 2010. Since returning to Milwaukee in 2012, she’s prioritized working with families of color who are often shut out of policymaking and advocacy efforts. She takes their concerns personally, and they’re a big reason she helped resurrect the now-annual Milwaukee Urban Autism Summit in 2014 with the Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin.

Drame also teaches about the intersection of behavior,

race and culture to students like Jonathan Arens. A special education teacher in Milwaukee who just completed his first year in the classroom, he works with high school sophomores diagnosed with emotional/behavioral disorders – EBD, for short – and other health impairment, or OHI. The EBD diagnosis is applied to children whose behavior or emotional responses deviate from established norms, which affects their ability to meet expected classroom standards and behavior. OHI describes someone who doesn’t fully respond to environmental stimuli, possibly due to another health condition like asthma or attention deficit disorder. Both conditions prompt teachers and administrators to create an individualized education program or IEP, a legal document that identifies a child’s learning needs and spells out how those needs will be met.

For Arens, Drame’s Behavioral Supports class was a place to sift through the delicate demands of his new career.

“Dr. Drame’s class provides really good cultural context – you need context for everything you do as an educator – for understanding what services these students need to succeed.”

Arens is paired with another teacher who writes and teaches the lessons, while Arens makes sure all stu-

dents’ IEPs are precisely followed. After two semesters with Drame, Arens knows well her most important advice for special educators: “Behavior is a form of communication.”

It reminds him of a student who sometimes left class without permission and was considered a behavior problem. Arens stepped back from the labeling and, over several months, analyzed the child’s behavior pattern, which was rooted in being teased about reading difficulties. Once the communication within the behavior was found, Arens developed a plan to provide resources that would improve the student’s reading.

Maybe that child will never read easily. Perhaps the child will stop formal schooling after receiving a high school diploma. But Drame insists on viewing children who have disabilities through a wider lens.

“A child with autism, or who is described as EBD or OHI, doesn’t need to have their dignity and worth limited by what is considered normal,” Drame says. “They need to be accepted and appreciated as human beings with an exceptional gift.

Whether it’s a great singing voice or an aptitude for programming, every child has a gift within them that can enrich our community and society.”

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Ten rules for summer safety By: Sara DuMond, MD Dust off your grill and grab your swimsuits, because the lazy days of summer are here! With the right tools and preparation, summertime can be a relaxing and safe time for you and your family. Here are 10 ways to avoid seasonal mishaps.

1. Sun protection and heat exhaustion First, avoid being in the sun between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., and stay in a shaded area as much as possible when outside. Dress baby in a hat, sunglasses, and clothing made with a tight weave.

For babies 6 months and older, use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 (SPF 30 and higher is even better) that offers both UVA and UVB protection. For babies younger than 6 months, if adequate shade isn't available, put sunscreen in small amounts on exposed surfaces of skin. Always apply sunscreen at least 30 minutes before going outside -- even on cloudy days -- and reapply it every two hours. Even waterproof sunscreen loses its effectiveness after about 80 minutes of swimming.

How to Treat: If your child does get a sunburn, the best remedies are cold compresses, over-the-counter pain relievers, and aloe preparations.

2. Keep kids cool As temperatures rise, heat exhaustion becomes a concern. Symptoms include fatigue, extreme thirst, and muscle cramping. If a person doesn't cool down and rehydrate herself, heat exhaustion can lead to heatstroke (signs are headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and lack of sweat), which is potentially fatal.

How to Treat: If you notice heat illnesses in kids, spray them with cold water from a bottle or hose, fan them, and get them into the shade. Ice packs to the groin and armpits can speed up the cooling process even more. If you suspect heatstroke, call 911.

3. Use caution when in the water Sadly, drowning is among the leading causes of accidental death in children. The American Academy of Pediatrics says parents should not enroll children under age 4 in formal swimming lessons that teach water survival skills. If you want them to play in water, supervise them within arm's reach, even in shallow water.

Special Concerns: When choosing a flotation device, go for a child-size life vest.

Little arms are less likely to slip out than they are with water wings. And when compared with using a swim ring, there's less chance of tipping over. Also, take a CPR course (find your local American Red Cross chapter at redcross.org) so you'll be prepared in case of a

near-drowning incident.

4. Guard against burns About half of all accidental burns that occur each year happen to kids under age 4. That's why you shouldn't leave a small child unattended around hot appliances, such as a grill or a stove, and why you should keep kids at a distance while you're cooking. Also keep sparklers away from children.

How to Treat: First-degree burns are painful and red but don't blister. To care for these minor burns, hold the area under running cool tap water for about five to 10 minutes. There's no need to use topical creams or ointments, and don't apply ice, as this can lead to frostbite and delay healing. Place a loose, sterile dressing over the site, and keep it clean with soap and water as it heals.

Special Concerns: Second-degree burns are deeper and typically blister (don't pop the bubbles). Contact your child's doctor if you suspect this. Third-degree burns are even more serious and ap-

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pear white, waxy, or black.

Often, they are so deep that the area feels numb. These burns require immediate medical attention.

5. Avoid poisonous plants To further help you sidestep these summer spoilers, here's information on recognizing these plants: Poison ivy grows as a vine or shrub in the grass or on trees. Poison oak grows only as a shrub, usually in the western United States. Poison sumac is a tall shrub or small tree found in wooded areas of eastern states.

The good news: the rashes (caused by oils from these plants) aren't contagious. Once the skin has been washed and clothing is removed, the rashes can't spread.

• Poison ivy -- Look for three pointed, notched leaves per stem.

• Poison sumac -- Six to 12 leaves grow in pairs with a single leaf topping stems.

• Poison oak -- Looks like poison ivy, but tips of leaves are rounded.

How to Treat: If your child's

skin comes in contact with one of these plants, you have a window of about 10 minutes to wash away the rash-causing oil. If you don't catch it in time, a rash may develop within 12 hours. Use topical hydrocortisone cream and an oral antihistamine to calm the itch.

Special Concerns: If the rash involves the eyes or if it covers a large portion of her body, contact your pediatrician. Oral steroids may be recommended for severe cases.

6. Beware of bee stings Bees are attracted to flowers, so don't put fragrances or floral-patterned clothing on kids. Likewise, don't leave out open containers of food and drink, and if your kid's clothes get stained, change them. Should a bee land on or next to your child, remain calm and gently blow it away.

How to Treat: If your child gets stung, brush the stinger away with the edge of a credit card. Next, apply a salve of one part meat tenderizer to four parts water and leave it on the area for about 30 minutes to neutralize the venom.

Then apply cold compresses and topical hydrocortisone cream, and give an oral antihistamine to reduce swelling.

You could also apply a paste of baking soda and water.

Special Concerns: Bee stings often look worse the next day -- skin reactions are normal and may last up to a week.

But some people have severe allergic reactions to bee stings that include all-over hives, difficulty breathing, dizzi-

ness or fainting, and swelling of the lips and tongue. These can be life-threatening reactions that require immediate medical help. If your child has this allergy, his doctor will prescribe an injectable form of epinephrine, a lifesaving medicine.

7. Bypass bug bites When outside, cover children with lightweight clothing and use mosquito netting over strollers and infant seats.

Ticks are also a concern, so check your child's body for them at the end of each day spent outside.

When choosing bug repellents this summer, know that the most effective products contain DEET because it's proven to repel both mosquitoes and ticks. Products with a DEET concentration of less than 30 percent are safe for kids, but not for babies under 2 months old. Apply the repellent once a day and don't use combination sunscreen/bug repellent products. All-natural repellents, such as lemon eucalyptus and citronella, aren't proven to protect against ticks, nor should they be used in children younger than 3 years.

It's safe to apply them on older kids.

How to Treat: Topical antihistamine preparations can help relieve the itch of mosquito bites. If you find a tick on your kid, use tweezers to pull it off by its head. Ticks have to be embedded in the skin for about 24 hours to transmit germs. If you suspect a tick has been on your (Continued on pg. 14)

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Wednesday, July 05, 2017 Serve Up a Sundae Bar

The only thing better than a dish of cold ice cream on a hot summer day is the chance to make it all your own. Let guests create their own dishes of deliciousness with a DIY sundae bar. Start with a healthy supply of cups, spoons and towels to mop up inevitable drips then fill the bar with irresistible options like these: n A sampling of ice creams, like vanilla, chocolate and strawberry n Fresh sliced fruit n Crushed candies and cookies n Sauces (chocolate, caramel and something fruity, too) n Assorted nuts n Crunchy favorites like crumbled cones or salty pretzels n Coconut (raw and toasted) n Whipped cream n Sprinkles

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dazzling fireworks display may be the grand finale for your celebration, but you can make your mouthwatering menu a close second with these ideas to light up your Fourth of July.

From bold burgers to crisp salads and sweet sides, give your guests plenty of reason to feel festive all day long. And don’t forget to add a little indulgence for all ages with a DIY dessert bar.

Find more recipes perfect for the Fourth of July at culinary.net.

A TROPICAL SUMMER TWIST

If you find yourself hosting a last-minute barbecue without time to plan an extensive menu, don’t panic.

Simply add a twist to traditional summer staples, like mixing one bag of cabbage with one jar of coleslaw dressing for a classic coleslaw side dish or incorporating coleslaw into your main course. This spin on a classic barbecue meal, Grilled Hawaiian Chicken and Tropical Coleslaw, can take your entertaining to the next level. For more recipes, visit litehousefoods.com.

Grilled Hawaiian Chicken and Tropical Coleslaw

Total time: 1 hour, 25 minutes Serves: 6 1/3 cup ketchup 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup pineapple juice 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus additional for brushing grill 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar 4 teaspoons Litehouse Instantly Fresh Garlic 1 tablespoon Litehouse Instantly Fresh Ginger 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus additional, to taste salt, to taste 1 3/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped into 1 1/4-inch cubes 1 large red onion, diced into 1 1/4-inch pieces 1 1/2 large green peppers, diced into 1 1/4-inch pieces 3 cups fresh cubed pineapple Coleslaw: 1 package (14 ounces) coleslaw mix 1 cup diced red pepper 1 cup diced pineapple 1/2 cup slivered almonds 1/2 cup Litehouse Coleslaw dressing In mixing bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger and sesame oil. Stir in pepper and season with salt, if desired.

Place chicken in gallon-sized re-sealable bag.

Reserve 1/2 cup marinade in refrigerator then pour remaining marinade over chicken. Seal bag and refrigerate 1-2 hours. Soak 10 wooden skewer sticks in water 1 hour.

While chicken marinates, prepare coleslaw.

In medium bowl, toss together coleslaw mix, red pepper, pineapple, almonds and coleslaw dressing.

Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Heat grill to 400 F. Drizzle remaining olive oil over red onion, bell pepper and pineapple; toss. Season red onion and bell pepper with salt and pepper then thread red onion, bell pepper, pineapple and chicken onto skewers until all chicken is used.

Brush grill grates with olive oil then place skewers on grill. Grill 5 minutes then brush along tops with 1/4 cup marinade. Rotate to opposite side and brush remaining marinade on opposite side; grill about 4 minutes, or until chicken registers 165 F in center on instant read thermometer.

Serve skewers warm with coleslaw.

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A HONEY OF A SIDE

No summer picnic or grilling spread is complete without an array of mouthwatering sides. When planning your menu, go for variety with dishes ranging from rich and savory to light and refreshing. If you want to mix things up a bit, look for ways to dress up timeless favorites, like this take on baked beans that gets its sweetness from honey instead of sugar. Find more ways to sweeten up your celebration at honey.com.

Honey Baked Beans

Recipe courtesy of the National Honey Board Servings: 4-6 4 slices bacon, diced 1/2 cup chopped onion 4 1/2 cups cooked navy beans (or 3 cans, 15 ounces each) 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup ketchup 1 tablespoon prepared mustard 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Heat oven to 350 F. Saute bacon and onion until onion is tender; combine with remaining ingredients in shallow 2-quart, oven-safe baking dish.

Cover with lid or aluminum foil and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 45 minutes longer.

A BOLD TAKE ON AN AMERICAN CLASSIC

When it comes to feeding family and friends on the Fourth of July, nothing pleases guests more than fan-favorite American bites fresh off the grill. Cheeseburgers are a tried-and-true classic for summer grilling season. Give your burger recipe a bold, sweet kick this Fourth of July with honey barbecue sauce and the finishing touch of delicious, smooth-melting Borden Cheese. Find more summer recipes to transform mealtime into memorable family time at bordencheese.com.

Bold Honey Barbecue Burger Total time: 35 minutes Servings: 4 1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup chopped green onions 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3-4 tablespoons steak seasoning 4 hamburger buns 1/2 stick melted butter 3/4 cup barbecue sauce 1 tablespoon honey

4 slices Borden Cheese American Singles 8 slices thick bacon, cooked until crispy 8 frozen onion rings 4 slices tomato fresh lettuce Combine ground beef, green onions, garlic powder and cayenne pepper; form into four patties. Sprinkle both sides of each patty with steak seasoning. Cover and chill. (Patties can be made several hours in advance.)

Brush buns with melted butter; set aside.

In small bowl, mix barbecue sauce with honey; set aside.

Heat grill to medium-high heat.

Grill burgers to internal temperature of 160 F, about 4-6 minutes per side. Two minutes before burgers are finished, grill buns, butter-side down, until golden brown. Place cheese slices on burgers to melt.

Serve each burger on buttered bun topped with two slices bacon, two onion rings, honey barbecue sauce, lettuce and tomato.

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food-preparation surfaces and utensils well, and cook all food thoroughly. If you're marinating food, make sure it's in the refrigerator or a cooler.

child for this long, contact The FDA recommends your pediatrician. keeping cold food at a temperature of less than 40 de8. Avert swimmer's ear grees F. Make sure to refrigIt's an infection of the out- erate all uneaten food, not er ear canal, and pain is the just foods containing mayearliest symptom. As it pro- onnaise, after one hour if gresses, you might see drain- the outdoor temperature is age from your child's ear and above 90 degrees F., or after extreme tenderness when two hours any other time. her earlobe or the outer part How to Treat: Signs of of the ear is tugged. Because food poisoning include nauswimmer's ear is caused by sea, vomiting, and diarrhea. germs that invade the ear ca- Usually there's blood in the nal due to excess moisture, stool, as well as a fever. If dry the outside part of the you suspect that your child ears after water play. has it, contact his doctor.

How to Treat: Apply pre- Treatment involves fluids, scribed antibiotic drops and rest, and a bland diet, but the curb pool time. illness may require medical attention.

9. Steer clear of food poisoning 10. First-aid kit essentials If you're outside at a picnic What better time to stock and can't wash your hands a first-aid kit than at the start (or your kids' hands), use an of the summer season, when antibacterial hand gel. Clean many accidents occur. While all raw fruits and vegetables, you can't prevent all acciand keep raw meats separate dents, you can be prepared. from cooked foods. Wash Here is a list of helpful

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things to include: • Band-Aids • Soap • Antibacterial gel or foam • Triple-antibiotic ointment • Hydrocortisone cream • Sterile gauze pads • Adhesive tape • Tweezers • Washcloths • Cold packs • Infant and children's Motrin or Tylenol • Oral antihistamine • Rubbing alcohol • Digital thermometer Sara DuMond, MD, is a pediatrician, a mom of two young children, and an American Baby adviser.

All content in this article, including medical opinion and any other health-related information, is for informational purposes only and should not be considered to be a specific diagnosis or treatment plan for any individual situation.

Use of the information contained herein does not create a doctor-patient relationship. Always seek the direct advice of your own doctor in connection with any questions or issues you may have regarding your own health or the health of others.

In Loving Memory of Lucinda J. Gordon November 5, 1915 • June 19, 2017

Lucinda J. Gordon was born and raised in Chester, PA. She came to Milwaukee to complete field work for a Master's Degree from Smith College and was assigned to the Child Welfare Bureau.

While in Milwaukee, she met Grant Gordon, a 1st lieutenant, in the segregated 320th battalion of the United States Army. These men distinguished themselves for their courage and bravery on the beaches of Normandy during World War II. Their task was to attach special balloons to bombs.

Grant and Lucinda married on April 15, 1946. In 1955, Grant became the first Black principal within the Milwaukee Public School System and also the first Black administrator.

Mrs. Gordon was a "drum majorette" for justice and equality in the areas of education, employment, and the arts. She was president of the local chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). During her presidency, in 1957, she was responsible for bringing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., to Milwaukee to speak.

She worked for the Milwaukee Urban League during the years that Wesley Scott was the executive director.

She headed up the department that dealt with community relations while problems

in employment, education and housing continued to be an issue.

Mrs. Gordon is best known for establishing the Lady Pitts School for unwed mothers within MPS. At the time the school was established, young pregnant girls were unable to attend public school. Mrs. Gordon believed that all children needed to be educated, including those girls who were pregnant. To deny them an education meant that the girls were doomed to a life of poverty and dependency.

Girls were able to attend school and their children were in day care. Many of the staff and guests that visited her while she was in the nursing home expressed their gratitude to Mrs. Gordon for the major contributions that she made in their lives.

Mrs. Gordon also initiated an arts group that became responsible for promoting the importance of including African and African American art at the Milwaukee Art

Museum.

With the election of President Barack Obama, she frequently said she never dreamed she would live to see a Black man elected to be President of the United States and constantly prayed for his safety and protection.

Mrs.Gordon often said she was a part of the generation that eradicated all the barriers to employment, education, housing and other obstacles that heretofore prevented Blacks from reaching their full potential. Those who loved and knew her can only imagine how and what she would say about the current state of affairs for Blacks in the United States.

She was a long-time member of Faith United Church of Christ and then changed her membership later in life to Bethel-Bethany United Church of Christ. She was small in stature but great in terms of her intellect, energy and compassion for those who needed a voice.

The remembrance of her life will be celebrated on Saturday, July 8, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Plymouth United Church of Christ, 2717 East Hampshire Street in Milwaukee,WI. The family requests donations in lieu of flowers to Bethel-Bethany United Church of Christ at 2878 North 54th Street in Milwaukee. www.milwaukeetimesnews.com

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