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'Amani Youth in Action' holds annual brunch to thank youth for helping improve the Amani neighborhood
Rodney Ferguson named chief executive officer/ general manager at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
Photo by Yvonne Kemp
On Saturday, September 16, 2017 the Dominican Center, 2470 W. Locust Street, hosted an annual brunch to thank this year's participants in the "Amani Youth In Action" program. Amani neighborhood youth from 8-18 years of age, helped clean the neighborhood, one block at a time, from 20th to 30th Streets and North Ave to Keefe Ave, every Saturday morning for 7 weeks during the summer; as well as participated in trips and activities throughout the year.
" Amani Youth in Action, thank you for helping make your community a better place."
Milwaukee Brewers recognized local WWII veteran
Photo by Yvonne Kemp
On Saturday, September 16, 2017, The Milwaukee Brewers recognized World War II veteran Vernon C. Townsend; who enlisted in the United States Army in July 1943. While in service, he trained and served as a medical orderly until he was honorably discharged with the rank of Private First Class in February 1946. During his tenure in the military, he administered first aid to the sick, injured and wounded. He also assisted the medical officers and technicians in performing various duties. After leaving the service, PFC Vernon C. Townsend opened his own truck and repair shop and has owned the business for more than 50 years. Vernon is also the father of local photographer Yvonne Kemp. www.milwaukeetimesnews.com
Photo Courtasy of Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino has named Rodney Ferguson as Chief Executive Officer and General Manager. In his new role, Ferguson will be responsible for the successful overall direction, administration and coordination of the property. He will continue to oversee day-to-day operations of the casino and hotel while serving as a direct liaison to the Forest County Potawatomi Executive Council.
at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino and we’re so pleased Rodney will be leading these efforts,” said Harold “Gus” Frank, Chairman of the Forest County Potawatomi Executive Council. “Rodney not only brings a wealth of experience in tribal gaming to this leadership role, but has an intimate knowledge of the operations in Milwaukee, which will serve the property very well.”
Ferguson has more than 30 years of experience in a Since 2016, Ferguson variety of leadership posihas served as the proper- tions both in and out of the ty’s Chief Operating Of- gaming industry. ficer. Additionally, from 2013 to 2015, he served as In addition to his leadPotawatomi Hotel & Casi- ership roles at Potawatomi no’s Chief Financial Offi- Hotel & Casino, Ferguson cer, where he helped lead served as CEO of Spirit the planning and opening Mountain Casino in Grand of the property’s 381-room Ronde, OR. Prior to that, he hotel. He will now help served as General Manager steer the hotel’s expansion at the Isleta Casino & Rewith the construction of a sort in Albuquerque, NM. second tower, expected for In addition, Ferguson is a completion in 2019. certified public accountant with a bachelor of science “On behalf of the Tribe’s degree in accounting from Executive Council, this is a Virginia State University. pivotal moment of growth An NCON Communications Publication