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Vol. 40 • No. 31 • Thurs., Aug. 26, 2021 - Wed., Sep. 01, 2021 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 75¢
Gov. Tony Evers announces first COVID-19 vaccine incentives
The governor said any Wisconsin resident who gets their first dose of the vaccine by Labor Day will receive $100. Gov. Tony Evers announced Wisconsin's first COVID-19 vaccine incentive program. He made the announcement at an event Monday, August 23, 2021 in Oshkosh. "As our kids start returning back to school, and with the delta variant spreading rapidly across the state, we all need to step up and stop the spread, and our COVID-19 vaccines are the best tools we have to do just that," Evers said. "I'm calling on all eligible Wisconsinites who have not gotten their COVID-19 vaccine yet to step up, roll up their sleeve, and do their part
ceive the $100 payment. Those who received the vaccine since Aug. 20 are eligible for the payment. There is no incentive for Wisconsinites who have already received the COVID-19 vaccine. Residents who do not have a valid email address or need assistance filling out the form can call 844-684-1064, Monday through Sunday, 7 to help protect our state and "It's a good day for Wis- a.m. to 7 p.m. put an end to COVID-19." consin," Evers said. The Department of Health The governor said any The payment will be made Services will verify vaccine Wisconsin resident who gets with a prepaid Visa gift card. status with the Wisconsin their first dose of the vaccine After getting the vaccine, Immunization Registry to by Labor Day will receive residents must register on a determine payment. $100. state website in order to re-
U.S. Bank will administer program payments for Wisconsin. It may take up to six weeks for payments to be processed. "COVID-19 is continuing to spread and mutate into highly transmissible variants like the delta variant. Fortunately, the science and data are showing us that we can protect ourselves and our loved ones by getting vaccinated," DHS Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake said. "The vaccines are extremely safe. They are (Continued on pg. 3)
Fellowship Open presents 21st Annual Fellowship Open Weekend
Photos by Yvonne Kemp
Thursday, August 19, 2021 through Sunday, August 22, 2021, was Fellowship Open Weekend. The highlight of the weekend was the annual charity golf tournament held at Silver Spring Country Club, N56W21318 Silver Spring Drive. After the tournament is a luncheon where guests, staff and golfers enjoyed lunch before listening to this year's Youth Awardees: Simba Soccer, Butler vs Bullying, MKE Fellows/Sports Analytic Club Program (SACP) and T.Lab, and this year's special honorees Dee Robinson and LeRoy Butler. During the event two portraits painted by local artist Ras 'Ammar Nsoroma were presented as gifts to
Ms. Robinson and Mr. Butler (right photo). However, festivities kicked off the night before with the Opening Reception and Ceremonies at the Mother Daniels Conference Center, 3466 W. Hampton Ave. during which this year's the Fellowship honored (left photo, from left) National Civic Leadership Honoree Dee M. Robinson; Legends Award Honoree LeRoy Butler, and special honorers for their Fellows of Distinction The hosts for the opening ceremonies where Atty. John Daniels Jr. (center photo) and Atty. John Daniels III.
Northwest Funeral Home hosts 'Annual Back-to-School Book Bag Give-Away'
Photos by Yvonne Kemp
On Saturday, August 21, 2021, Northwest Funeral Chapel hosted its annual "Back-to-School Book Bag GiveA-Way," at the Northwest Family Activity and Event Center, 4034 West Good Hope Rd. This year the children not only received free back packs to start the new school year; there were also free school supplies, reading books, flu shots, COVID-19 vaccination, hair cuts, An NCON Communications Publication
bikes, as well as food and games. The Milwaukee Times Black Excellence Committee (center photo) was also there to hand out school supplies to the attendees. The event was organized by the staff of Northwest Funeral Chapel and Northwest Family Activity and Event Center. www.milwaukeetimesnews.com