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Vol. 40 • No. 39 • Thurs., Oct. 07, 2021 - Wed., Oct. 13, 2021 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 75¢
King Drive postal worker Naomi Curry retires after 27 years of service On Thursday, September 30, 2021, United States Postal Service carrier, Naomi Curry (inset), retired after 27 years. Pretty much from the the start of her time at the U.S. Post Office, she has delivered mail to the King Drive Business District and Halyard Park residents. Naomi was greeted in front of the King Drive Postal Annex Building, 2650 N. Dr. M.L.K., Jr. Dr., with drumming, a dozen roses, balloons, a fruit basket, a cake, a serenade of gospel songs, a proclamation that was presented by State Representative Kalan Haywood and a large crowd of well wishers and co-workers who came congratulate her. The event was sponsored by the Milwaukee Times Printing & Publishing, Co.
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Good Luck On Your Retirement Naomi!
Outreach Community Health Centers and Molina Healthcare hosts walk-through community baby shower On October 2, 2021, Outreach Community Health Centers in partnership with Molina Healthcare, hosted a walk-through community baby shower at their clinic, 210 W. Capitol Dr. This year’s theme was “It Takes a Village.” Expecting dads, mothers and parents who had delivered within the past 3 months, had the opportunity to meet and receive information to help support their babies grow healthy and strong. In addition, attendees received many of the supplies needed for their little ones. Additional partners included: The African American Breastfeeding Network & Doula Programs, Ascension Wisconsin Blanket of Love, City of Milwaukee Health Department’s DAD PROJECT and Lead programs, Inpower Solution, LLC, and WGLB Gospel Radio Station.
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Taste of Lindsay Heights Café celebrates with grand opening and ribbon cutting
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On Saturday, October 2, 2021, The Taste of Lindsay Heights, 1617 W. North Ave., a brand new and innovative carryout café featuring cuisine from local food entrepreneurs opened for business. The cafe is owned and operated by Walnut Way Conservation Corps, a resident-driven nonprofit organization which promotes work, wealth and wellness within the Lindsay Heights community. Featured entrepreneurs represent a wide array of tastes and styles including Jamaican-inspired ginger beers, fresh-pressed juices, rum cakes, fruit dips, and much more. The café will have a regular menu and feature “pop-ups” for new entrepreneurs to test and promote their products. Taste of Lindsay Heights Cafe ribbon cutting and grand opening featured food and beverage samples, opportunities to meet food entrepreneurs, and order from the fresh food focused menu. The youngest entrepreneur is Kyric Burt, 11 years old, owner of Kyric’s Lemonade. www.milwaukeetimesnews.com