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Monte Mabra, founder and director of “Voiceof the Fatherless Child” organization (in fore-ground laying on floor next to his daughter whohas her arm around his neck posing for a picturewith participants in a recently held praise danc-ing audition), has reached an agreement with

The Home Depot to help the home improvmentchain fill 70 open positions at the Port Washing-ton Road store.

Mabra has agreed to allow individuals seekingemployment to come to the offices of “Voice ofthe Fatherless Child” Center for Intervention

Through Entertainment, located at 4505 W.Burleigh St.

Home Depot representatives will be on hand todiscuss the application and interview process onThursday, February 16 at 5 p.m. (Photo byYvonne Kemp)

NEWARK, N.J. — Whitney Hous-ton's funeral will be held Saturday inthe church where she first showcasedher singing talents as a child, her fam-ily choosing to remember her in a pri-vate service rather than in a largeevent at an arena.The owner of the Whigham Funeral

Home said Tuesday that the funeralwill be held at noon at Newark's NewHope Baptist Church, which seats upto 1,500.The family said no public memorial

service is planned at this time. Officials had discussed the possibility of openingup the Prudential Center, a major sports and entertainment venue, for a memo-rial, but the funeral home said it had been ruled out.Funeral home owner Carolyn Whigham said the church service will be by

invitation only, reflecting the family's decision to keep the memorial more per-sonal."They have shared her for 30-some years with the city, with the state, with

the world. This is their time now for their farewell," she said."The family thanks all the fans, the friends and the media, but this time is

their private time," she said.Houston, 48, died Feb. 11 at a hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., just hours before

she was set to perform at producer Clive Davis' pre-Grammy Awards bash. Of-ficials say she was underwater and apparently unconscious when she was pulledfrom a bathtub.After an autopsy Sunday, authorities said there were no indications of foul

play and no obvious signs of trauma on Houston. It could be weeks, however,before the coroner's office completes toxicology tests to establish the cause of

RONALD JOHNSON: “I don’tthink the people are informed be-cause the requirements are not pub-lished enough in the community.”

LEKECIA WRIGHT: “No, I don’tthink everyone is informed enoughabout the new voting requirements be-cause everyone doesn’t watch T.V. toknow what’s being said. A lot of resi-dents don’t have the proper I.D. orcan’t get what’s required to get theirI.D.”

CHRISTINE BERNARD: “No, I donot. It is not being publicized enough.There isn’t enough money put into themarketing of the new voting law. Thelaw was passed, but now they arewaiting for people to find out forthemselves instead of making surepeople know about it.”

THOMAS WILLIAMS: “Most peo-ple are informed if they watch T.V.With all the different commercialsabout voting and recalling, there is noreason why we as people are unin-formed. A way to better keep us in-formed is if they add more postersaround the city.”

PULSE OF THECOMMUNITYPhotos and question by Yvonne Kemp

Dear Community,I have served this city for 29 years

as a State Senator and State Repre-sentative and my integrity has never

been questioned.Yet, in recent days there have been

news accounts that have dragged myname and reputation through themedia.Here are the facts:Fact-No charge has been leveled

against me by the Government Ac-countability Board

Fact-There is no written complaintagainst me by my accuser. An alle-gation was made in a phone call. Myex-staffer was let go, and she calledthe Government AccountabilityBoard. They in turn wrote me thatthey would investigate.

Fact-The allegations were made ayear ago! The Government Account-ability Board hasn’t seen fit to inves-

tigate, or even call me to questionme, apparently because they havebeen busy with the recalls.It is unfair for me to be put in this

position!I have called for the Government

Accountability board to conduct aninvestigation immediately, yet sincethen I’ve been told that it would bealmost impossible to complete an in-quiry before the election date. Once again the timing is unfair to

me and my campaign supporters.I am running for City Treasurer on

a solid record of service to the city:• The community trusted me,

when children got lead poisoned tocreate a law to save the lives of hun-

dreds of thousands of children- and Idid.• The community trusted me, when

kids were dying by being abandonedin day care vans, to pass bills thatbrought forth alarms and penalties tosave children’s lives- and I did.• The community trusted me and

Representative Tamara Grigsby todevelop a Transitional Jobs Programto train thousands of applicants- andwe did.I trust you to recognize that these

“allegations” are just hearsay, I didn’tdo them and I will be vindicated.Now, I’m running for City Treas-

urer because we need a Treasurerwho has the experience and dedica-

With sick season now in high gear, area emergency departments are likelyto be overwhelmed by patients. But nearly half of costly emergency visits areunnecessary and could be handled by a primary care physician.Sixty percent of avoidable emergency department visits take place in ten

Milwaukee zip codes with the highest rate of poverty, according to a studyby the Milwaukee Health Care Partnership. The vast majority of the popula-tion in these zip codes are uninsured, underinsured or on Medicaid.Progressive Community Health Centers, formerly Westside Healthcare As-

sociation, provides a quality, cost-effective alternative to the emergency de-partment. Through their Hillside Family Health Center and Lisbon Avenue Health

Center clinics, Progressive reaches people in six of these zip codes and pro-vides service to all, regardless of their personal financial situation.A rough estimate of the avoidable emergency department expense in 2007-

2008 for low-income patients was a staggering $80,000,000. On average, oneemergency department visit costs $800, excluding physician fees. A compre-hensive visit to a primary care doctor at a Progressive clinic is less than aquarter of an emergency department visit.

Educator and children’s advocate Frances Starms, who was the first African Amer-ican appointed director of MPS’ Head Start Program, died Thursday, February 9. Shewas 97.Funeral services will be held Friday, February 17, at 11 a.m. at St. Mark AME

Church, 1616 W. Atkinson Ave.The viewing will be from 10 a.m. that Friday until the start of services.Visitation will be Thursday, February 16 at Northwest Funeral Chapel, 6630 W.

Hampton Ave., from 3 until 7 p.m. Fam-ily hour will be at the Chapel from 5 to7p.m.Born Frances Juanita Brock in Mont-

gomery, Ala. on July 12, 1914 to AlphaOmega and Louis Edward Brock, whomboth preceded her in death.As a child, Starms and her family

moved to California, where she attendedelementary and junior high school. Aftershe won an oratory contest at church,Starms was recognized by someone whooffered to send her to school in Atlanta. She attended Atlanta University Labo-

ratory High School; continuing her edu-cation at Spelman College in Atlantawhere she graduated with honors.She went on to receive her Master of Arts

Degree in Early Childhood Education at At-lanta University.Her post graduate work also included scholarly research at the University of South-

ern California and the University of Wisconsin-Milwauke. In 2004 Starms was givenan honorary doctorate in Public Service from the UW-Milwaukee.Frances accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She was an active

member of St. Mark AME for more than 62 years. On July 23, 1938, Frances unitedin holy matriony to Robert W. Starms. They were married for 45 years before Robert’sdeath. The union produced one child, a son, Stephen Brock Starms.Starms begain her teaching career in Atlanta and continued in Indianapolis, Ind.

President Barack Obama makes a point about bringing jobs back to America during his visist Wednesday afternoon to the MasterLock manufacturing facility, located on Milwaukee’s north side at 2600 N. 32nd Street. President Obama praised the company, whichmakes locks and other security devices, for bringing 100 jobs back to Milwaukee’s central city from China. The president challengedother local and American companies to follow Master Lock’s example during his hour-long address before Master Lock employees,management and dignitaries representing local, county, state and federal government. He reemphasized his call for greater economicfairness in order to restore the nation’s economy. Master Lock was highlighted during President Obama’s State of the Union addressas an example of an American company reviving--through action-- the spirit of “Made in America” and pride in American innovationand manufacturing. (Photo by Yvonne Kemp)

Two Black legends die

locally, nationally

Open Letter to the Community From Sen. Spencer Coggs

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Do you think people are thoroughly informed about

the Wisconsin’s new voting requirements?

Organization helps Home Depot fill 70 openings

ELECTIONWATCH 2012IN HIS OWNWORDS

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Sen. Spencer Coggs

Educator Francis Brock Starms passes

Services set for Whitney Houston


Nearly half of costlyemergency departmentvisits avoidable

Whitney Houston

Frances Starms


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The Milwaukee Community Journal February 15, 2012

February is Black History Month;a time to recognize the achievementsand contributions of African-Ameri-cans and their role in our nation’s his-tory. February is also a time whenwe celebrate Valentine’s Day; a dayto celebrate love and ideally, mar-riage. It is, therefore a bit disconcerting

that at a time when we honor bothAfrican Americans and the institutionof marriage a report in June 2011 bythe NCAAP shows that only 28% ofMilwaukee's black families had twoparents in 2000, down from 64% in1970. It is rather alarming that since the

modern civil rights movement of the 1950’s and 60’s, thefamily structure for Americans of African descent hascrumbled more than at any time in the generations fol-lowing slavery. In the 1890’s, things were really tough for Americans

of African descent. At that time we (blacks) were poorer;less educated and had fewer opportunities. We need toremember and understand that through the struggles ofslavery and Jim Crow, we have always been a people whotried very hard to keep our families intact. Family meanta father, mother and children and often included extendedfamily members as well. During those times the marriagerate was approximately 80%. Today we see a large population of people in Milwau-

kee living in poverty, mostly Americans of African de-scent. Within this population is a very high rate ofunemployment, low marriage rates and a high rate of chil-dren living in households without their fathers. I believea major contributing factor to the poverty and high un-employment is the low rate of marriage. So, what’s so good about marriage for men? Higher

income; married men earn more than single men with thesimilar education and job histories. Longer life ex-pectancy; married men have longer life expectancies thansingle men. Better relationships; marriage increases the likelihood

that fathers will have a relationship (a good one) withtheir children and married men have more, better andsafer sex. Married men are also more likely to be faithful.This means the father’s resources are devoted to onehousehold rather than having resources spread acrossmany households.What about women and marriage? The poverty rate

increases for unmarried mothers and their children, espe-cially for women of African descent. Married mothers have lower rates of depression than

single or cohabitating mothers andmarried women appear to have lowerrisk of domestic violence than cohab-itating or dating women. Raising achild in poverty and in a potentiallyviolent situation is not good for thechild.The list of reasons why marriage

benefits both men and women is im-pressive, but for children having par-ents who are married is equallyimportant. Statistics show that marriage re-

duces the risk that children will be ei-ther a perpetrator or a victim of crimeand boys raised in a single-parenthome are almost twice as likely to

have committed a crime that leads to incarceration by thetime they reach their early thirties. Children in single parent households are: five times

more likely to be poor; two times more likely to drop outof school; 150% more likely to experience a non-maritalteen pregnancy. Seventy percent of juveniles in state institutions grew

up in single parent homes and seventy two percent of ado-lescent murderers grew up without their fathers. Fathersare a big deal, their children need them, and society needsthem in the household partnering in raising their children.Fathers need to view parenting skills as important, oreven more important, as job skills. Society as a whole also benefits from marriage. Neigh-

borhoods have lower crime rates when they have moremarried families living in them. Neighborhoods with a high concentration of Americans

of African descent with little or no married families havehigher rates of assaults by males. These communitiesneed married men invested in the community providingstability.It is vitally important that our community reconnects

with the concept of marriage. We need to encourageyoung people to graduate from high school and either geta job, any job, or pursue post secondary education andthen look at marriage and children (in that order). A ded-icated and nurturing father and mother who are united inmarriage are the backbone of a healthy and stable familyand the foundation of a strong and prosperous commu-nity.

Governor Scott Walker appointed Eloise Anderson as theSecretary of the Wisconsin Department of Children andFamilies effective January 3, 2011. Secretary Anderson isnationally and internationally known as a leader in publicpolicy creation and implementation. She has extensive ex-perience in child welfare and work support issues.

ELECTION WATCH 2012ELECTION WATCH 2012tion to manage the public’s finances efficiently and re-sponsibly. I have over 12 years of previous City of Milwaukee

work experience and I am on the only candidate with 9years’ experience on the State of Wisconsin’s Joint Fi-nance Committee.I will:• Improve the City Treasurer’s service delivery system• Institute a Financial Literacy Program• Utilize the City’s Common Council to forestall the

alarming rate of city home foreclosures.People have trusted me for the past 29 years and when,

as your next City Treasurer you trust me to handle ourCity’s finances with independence and innovation, I will.Please remember to get your photo ID and come vote

in the February 21st Primary Elections. Thank you foryour support.

Sincerely, Spencer Coggs

Spencer Coggs in his own words(continued from page 1)

I am Administrative Law JudgeCAROLINA STARK, and I ask foryour vote on February 21st for Mil-waukee County Circuit Court JudgeBranch 17.Circuit Court Judges make important

decisions that affect our daily lives.Decisions about divorces, criminalcases, children in protect services casesand civil law suits. Circuit CourtJudges need experience making deci-sions based in the law and dedicationto the community, and the judgesshould reflect our diverse community.

* ExperienceAs an Administrative Law Judge for

the last five years, I have proven expe-rience conducting legal hearings andmaking impartial decisions based in the law. I have a repu-tation for being calm and fair in a high-volume and fast-paced workplace. I also have a lot of experience workingwith people from diverse backgrounds, including those whodo not speak English fluently.

* Dedication to the CommunityOn election days I work as a bilingual chief poll worker,

and I am a deputy voter registrar. I serve as a board memberof the Wisconsin Hispanic Lawyers Association, and I leadthe group’s voter education projects in the Hispanic Com-munity. I know my neighbors, and I actively participate inmy neighborhood association. As a Commissioner for theMilwaukee Fire and Police Commission by appointment ofMilwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, I have worked to increase

diversity in both of the departments.Before becoming an Administrative

Law Judge, I worked as a criminal de-fense attorney, and I represented manylow-income and many Spanish-speak-ing clients. My husband, Michael,worked as an attorney for the StatePublic Defender in Milwaukee for nineyears.

* Reflect Our Diverse CommunityI am a Latina, I speak Spanish flu-

ently, and I am a first-generation col-lege graduate. I have lived on 29th andState Streets in the City of Milwaukeefor almost ten years. When I ride thebus to work, I get on the #31 bus on29th and Highland. I am the only can-

didate in this race who lives in the City of Milwaukee. MyHispanic heritage and my urban living experience give mean important perspective about our community.

* The Best Choice for JudgeMy candidacy gives the people a choice. The incumbent,

Nelson Phillips, has only been in office since November of2011, when he was appointed by Governor Walker. FEBRUARY 21ST you can choose a judge with proven

experience making impartial decisions based in the law, ajudge with proven dedication to the community and a judgewho reflects our diverse community by VOTING FORCAROLINA STARK. For more information, go to www.carolinastar-

kforjudge.com

Administrative Law Judge Carolina Starkrunning for Branch 17 Circuit Court

Carolina Stark

By Taki S. Raton“Did the social integration movement

in America create in Black people a‘Ward of the State’ mentality?” will bethe theme of the Milwaukee Black MaleAchievement Forum (MBMAF) panel onSaturday, February 25 at Coffee Makes UBlack, 2803 North Teutonia Avenue, be-ginning at 1 p.m.The term ‘Ward of the State’ will be

used as a conceptual benchmark to de-note a state of being, a mental conditionresulting from this peculiar ‘state ofbeing’ and a specific time reference.The time period in question is the past

48 years of “social integration” from theCivil Rights Act of 1964 to the 2012 pres-ent. The “state of being” is similar to Black

people being in a sense re-plantationizedas we are revisiting today in our “beingequal” state a quasi-plantational relation-ship with White people. The resultantconditioning is nearly 100% dependencyon others for our needs and sustenance. Citing select bibliographical sources

researched by MBMAF members inpreparation for the February 25 presenta-tion, the 2002 edition of “The AmericanDictionary of Certified Uncle Toms,”Black Americans are “still entirely de-pendent on another race for their food,shelter, clothing, education, defense andcapital just as were the Africans in chattelslavery.”Dr. Claud Anderson in his 2001 title

“PowerNomics – The National Plan toEmpower Black America,” positions that“Throughout the centuries, social engi-neering, especially integration, has led

Blacks to destroy their own group soli-darity. Social integration reinforced thepractice (of social engineering) and de-stroyed Black communities and a senseof community. Increasingly, Blacks areviewing social integration in America asa failure.”He adds that integration as we have

practiced it, “has given Black Americanslimited access to resources and institu-tions within mainstream America.Anderson cites that since the opening

of the integration floodgates in 1965,Blacks gave up their own businesses, ed-ucational institutions, political leader-ship, and culture, thus highly contributingto the now 48 years of Black communitydecline, dysfunctionalism, and decay.“By comparison, approximately 90

percent of all the Asians, Arabs and His-

panics in America who have immigratedwithin the last 30 years have economi-cally surpassed Blacks. Each group owns and controls more

income, more wealth, and more busi-nesses than 99 percent of Black Ameri-cans who have been in American forcenturies. The civil rights movement and social

integration opened the nation’s doors ofwealth and power to everyone, exceptBlack people,” he contends.Haki R. Madhubuti in “Black Men –

Obsolete, Single, Dangerous” (1991) onthis point positions that “When a commu-nity loses its foundation - its philoso-phers, writers, poets, visual artist, skilledworkers, musicians, professionals,dancers, business people, teachers – thereis little left on which to build.”

Black Male Forum panel to discuss integration and Black dependency

What’s more, at Progressive a patient receives more extensive services thanan emergency room visit, where only the urgent need or illness is treated. Atthe Hillside and Lisbon Avenue clinics that first visit is the start of a relation-ship with a primary care physician. Practitioners are dedicated to the imme-diate care of incoming patients, but also address the other health concernsand various lifestyle issues that affect long-term health and overall wellbe-ing.The clinics currently serve over 8,500 patients. With the recent hiring of

additional physicians, capacity has increased. “It is important for the com-munity to know that we are here to serve them. We provide high quality, per-sonalized health care and won’t turn anyone away,” said Jenni Sevenich, CEOof Progressive.The Hillside and Lisbon Avenue clinics’ comprehensive services include:

adult medicine, pediatric medicine, women’s health, dental care, financialcounseling, case management, and referral services.

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Wanted: Married Black men providing community stability By Eloise Anderson--Secretary of the Wisconsin Dept. of Children and Families

Eloise Anderson

ER visits cab be avoidable


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ELECTION WATCH 2012ELECTION WATCH 2012THE CANDIDATES SPEAK OUT ON THE ISSUES FACING COMMUNITYTHE CANDIDATES SPEAK OUT ON THE ISSUES FACING COMMUNITY

We conclude our series in which candidatesrunning for Milwaukee mayor, common coun-cil, county board and other local elected of-fices answer eight questions the MCJ sent thecandidates about their positions on job cre-

ation, public transportation, public education,tax reform, affirmative action, public safety,housing foreclosures, and how involved gov-ernment should be in the daily lives of citi-zens.

Candidates are listed in alphabetical order,not by the office they are seeking or an in-cumbent. REMEMBER TO VOTE ONFEBRUARY 21, 2012!

Question Six:How involved should government be in our lives?

Question Seven:What is your position on affirmative action

Question Eight:What is your position on housing/foreclosure

On February 21, we will witness first hand the impact ofWisconsin’s new Voter ID law. Regretfully, we don’t thinkthe results will be pretty. We hope we’re wrong, but we feelthose individuals who feared and opposed this law, whichrestricts first time voters, students, individuals who haverecently moved, veterans serving overseas and seniors--the very people who made the election of PresidentBarack Obama possible in 2008--will be made prophets intheir own land.We hope we’re wrong, but we feel there will be unrest atthe election polls with people demanding their right to ex-ercise their right to vote their conscience for the individualthey feel will best represent and fight for their needs andrights.Yes, we sincerely hope we’re wrong about what will takeplace on February 21. The best way to prevent anyclashes that may take place at polling locations around thecity and county is to register now--immediately--within thenext six days.

Please, prove us wrong and come to the polls alreadyregistered, with the proper photo ID and or the necessarydocumentation--such as utility bills or other proof of identi-fication--prepared to vote!Register now so you can vote on Tuesday! Yes, it’s thatimportant, and will reveal the will of the people as to theircommitment to vote in the general election this Novemberand whether or not President Barack Obama will have asecond term in office.• We agree with Common Council President Willie Hines’and Milwaukee County Board Chairman Lee Holloway’scriticism of Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke’s deci-sion to scale back his department’s contribution to secruityfor President Barack Obama during his visit to MilwaukeeWednesday. The sheriff said his department scaled back its participa-tion due to county budget cuts. Clearly what the sheriff did

was meant to be a slap at Milwaukee County ExecutiveChris Abele’s budget, which drastically cut the sheriff’sbudget, leading to the layoff of a large number of sheriff’sdeputies. Reportedly, the Sheriff Department’s budget for dignitaryprotection was eliminated in Abele’s budget.Though we are not familiar with how manpower is distrib-uted by Sheriff Clarke (who, interestingly, was on vacation--in Mexico--during the presdident’s visit), we can’t believethe sheriff, with his years of experience on the job, couldnot have adequately shifted manpower to fully staff a con-tingent of deputies to help with the security detail for thepresident, while maintaining the security of the county.The protection of the President of the United States mustnot be used as a political tool by a sheriff who is disgrun-tled with the budget cuts he must make in his department.We hope the sheriff will have a good explaination forwhat he did when he returns from vacation. The city andcounty demand and deserve nothing less.

Be ready for first test of state’s new Voter ID law; Sheriff’s failure toprovide adequate security contingent for president unacceptable

Deanna Alexander (18th Dist. County Supervisor)--The U.S. Constitution includes the words “to promote the general wel-fare.” I believe that our government has a responsibility to enableevery citizen to live adequately. However, I think that the correct ques-tion to ask is more so “How involved should citizens be in the function-ing of government?” and we must be careful to guard against

Eyon Biddle (15th Aldermanic Dist.)-- I am a public ser-vant, when elected as County Supervisor I promised to be accessible andproactive; I will continue to do so as Alderman of the 15th District. I havemade it a practice to respond to constituent concerns within 24 hours. Inorder to provide them with a voice I will Institute a district-wide commu-nity planning council, giving residents an opportunity to shape our com-munity. I will actively promote civic engagement among residence in the

15th to ensure that government is accountable to their needs.

Tom Barrett (Mayor/Incumbent)--Milwaukee city govern-ment touches the life of every person in the city on a regular basis. Theservices we offer are essential for our community to operate safely andconveniently. From garbage collection to libraries, snow plowing, fire-fighting, maintaining trees along our streets, keeping people healthy,reducing crime, and encouraging business growth, city governmentplays a significant role. I do not believe government should intrude onthe lives of our citizens, but I do believe city government is essential to

maintain a good quality of life.

David Bowen (10th Dist. Cnty Sup.)--I believe that govern-ment should allow citizens to make decisions for themselves but alsomake sure the equality is accessible to all members of its constituency. Itwas the government that stepped in to ensure that black veterans got ac-cess to their GI Bill benefits after they were oppressed from qualifyingfor home mortgages.

Michael Brox (5th Dist. Cnty Sup.)--There is a differencebetween envolvement and entrusion. Government is envolved in ourdaily lives in many ways. Government helps us to educate our children,hospitals and health care, taxation,and much more. Government entru-sion is when government steps over the line and violates our civil rightswhich I am against in any way shape or form.

Jermaine Buckner (7th Dist. Cnty Sup.)--Governmentshould be involved in making sure that the rights and quality of life ofpeople are not jeopardized. If they are, accountability for a person’s ac-tions must be implemented. Government should not deprive people oftheir liberties or be involved in their personal lives.

A.T. Buford (18th Dist. Cnty Sup.)--Americans are the pri-mary stockholders in government; therefore they should look to thatsystem in times of challenge. Government, should provide educationalopportunities, healthcare options and create jobs and/or business op-portunities. Government should protect its most fragile constituents eld-erly and children ensuring that they have food and housing.

Roy Evans (5th Dist. Cnty Sup.)--As an elected official I canonly be effective in our daily lives as a good citizen and neighbor con-cerned about the health, safety and welfare of the area I represent. Set-ting an example I can only encourage and listen to people who feel thatgovernment can make a positive change in their lives. As a policy makerI can share these concerns and explore ways to bring about thosechanges. The new district creates a unique challenge in not only balanc-

ing the distribution of resources and services but, how to recognize the strength in its diversityand unite the district through recognition of the common good of the district. The key is commu-nication. I believe I have the skills and ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders forbetterment of the district and community.

Deanna Alexander (18th Dist. County Supervisor)--I was once hired as a re-sult of affirmative action. After hiring, I was upset to realize the reason I was chosen because Ifelt that I was not really valued by my employer for my skills. Too often the achievements ofminorities can be demeaned by people who think preferential treatment was involved and as aresult minorities must work twice as hard to earn respect. Such programs are sometimes re-quired, but remain insufficient at solving our problems.

Tom Barrett (Mayor/Incumbent)--Milwaukee city government works to make sureits contracts and programs include healthy participation by minority-owned firms. After com-pleting a disparity study, the city has changed its contracting requirements, and is now directingthat, in specific areas, African-American owned firms will be hired.No city can be strong without making sure that every citizen has a fair opportunity to partici-pate.

David Bowen (10th Dist. Cnty Sup.)--I believe Affirmative Action/Inclusion Pro-grams is a great way for the government to play its role of enforcing equality to all members ofits constituency. This is a key way to ensure laws.

Jermaine Buckner (7th Dist. Cnty Sup.)--Affirmative action was compensatoryaction for past dues. I believe that this policy is relevant today as it is in the past. There mightneed to be some readjustments to it, but the policy needs to occur. Especially when people of dif-ferent groups are not fully represented in different industries.

A.T. Buford (18th Dist. Cnty Sup.)--I hope that there will be a day where affirma-tive action/ inclusion programs won’t be needed, but until that time comes, I am in full supportof these programs. Unfortunately we do not live in a color-blind society, therefore, certainquota’s needed to be created in order for all Americans to have a fair opportunity to work andattend schools.Roy Evans (5th Dist. Cnty Sup.)--The original purpose and legal definition of Affir-mative Action has been stripped of its intent by persistent anti-Affirmative Action legal chal-lenges. However, the concept is still critically important in dealing with the issue of inequitabletreatment and fairness of opportunity in every domain. The current disproportionate racial/so-cial/economic disparity is proof. I would advocate a doctrine of “fair play”. If the playing fieldand rules are fair then unbiased competition can be fairly evaluated. If you play the game fairlyand win you should reap the benefits of winning. Because of my involvement as an attorney inpublic/private sector contracting I have a unique understanding and view of the process forgaining equitable access to contracting opportunities. The concept of Affirmative Action is a so-cial policy is still supported by empirical proof that fair play and equal access is needed in orderto gain fair and balanced opportunities to participate fully. Attitudes towards resistance has tobe continually challenged and changed. Persistent advocacy and challenge are key.

Michael Brox (5th Dist. Cnty Sup.)--I am 100% for leveling the playing field. Allpeople should have equal access to the means of production irregardless to race, creed, or color.

Eyon Biddle (15th Aldermanic Dist.)--Unlike my opponent, I support job-creatingefforts such as the MORE Ordinance, and I want the residents of the 15th aldermanic district tobenefit from them. We need more bold progressive ideas like the Milwaukee Jobs Act and Banthe Box, a law that prevents discrimination against felons looking for employment. Milwaukeeshould follow President Obama’s lead and create incentives for local companies to hire the long-term unemployed. Additionally, the city should amend its living wage ordinance to give prefer-ence to contractors that provide health insurance and allow workers to earn paid sick days.Finally, I believe that Milwaukee is desperately in need of upgrading our infrastructure. The cityshould implement a wide-scale public works program that puts Milwaukee residents to workrestoring and repairing our crumbling infrastructure.

Deanna Alexander (18th Dist. County Supervisor)--The “housing crisis” hasits name for a reason – it is a nationwide problem. While I don’t have the answer to the crisis, Ibelieve that it lays in strengthening families and communities and promoting economic develop-ment.

Tom Barrett (Mayor/Incumbent)--Like every city in the country, Milwaukee hasbeen negatively affected by home foreclosures. Our response has brought together people in thepublic and private sector – along with tens-of-millions of dollars – to reduce the impact.Our efforts have received national attention and praise. Through my task force, we establishedprograms that assist homeowners facing foreclosure. Other programs work to stabilize neigh-borhoods by preserving homes and organizing neighbors. I have insisted that banks act respon-sibly and respect individuals and neighborhoods where they do business. And, because oftax-foreclosed properties, the city has become the owner of hundreds of homes which we main-tain and work to return to private hands.Because of our exemplary programs, we have been able to attract additional federal resourcesto help our community deal with foreclosure issues.Eyon Biddle (15th Aldermanic Dist.)--Foreclosed properties, empty lots, nuisanceproperties, and drug houses are pervasive in the 15th Aldermanic district. The residents havetold me repeatedly that they’ve had enough. These are the types of problems that bring downproperty values and lower the quality of life for residents living in the district. As Alderman, Iwill set out a long term strategy for dealing with foreclosed homes in the district and throughoutMilwaukee. I will fight to hold the banks accountable for housing foreclosures by prohibitingany bank that refuses to care for foreclosed properties from benefiting from city deposits, in-vestments, and bonding. Finally, I will empower residents to take charge of these properties byhelping them take community control over foreclosed and abandoned properties.

David Bowen (10th Dist. Cnty Sup.)--No answer was provided.

Michael Brox (5th Dist. Cnty Sup.)--We need to get the information to familieswho are facing foreclosure about government subsidies which are avialable to stop evictionsfrom taking place. Some cities are working with the banks to allow the homeless to occupy va-cant houses which the previous owner had to give up. These homes are in good condition andwould otherwise would fall into disarray.


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Bria Grant (13th Dist. Cnty Sup.)--The role of governmentis to provide services and maintain the freedom and rights for all citi-zens. In saying that government should be a guide by which standardsare set.

Bria Grant (13th Dist. Cnty Sup.)--Affirmative Action/Inclusion Programs- Suchmanagement tools are necessary to ensure equal employment opportunities. This includes di-verse recruitment techniques that encourage applicants, the implementation of career buildinginitiatives which increases the development of employees and creates a positive nonbiased envi-ronment in the workplace.

Wanted: Married Black men providing community stability

The Milwaukee Community Journal February 15, 2012 page 4

RELIGIONRELIGIONecently I went to my dentistfor a scheduled cleaning. Ifyou are anything like me,going to the dentist is not

one of your favorite things to do.Even going to the dentist has aritual that is sort of weird. Webrush our teeth before we go haveour teeth brushed.I do not wash my hair before I go see my beau-

tician Lora so why I feel the compulsion to “pre-brush” before I pay someone to brush them for meis a bit odd. I believe that we all want to hear a“good report” so we go in with sparkling teeth tohear the dentist and hygienist say, “great job.”Admittedly, I was a bit overdue for my clean-

ing but I still wanted to hear that everything wasalright. Since I had not been in a while they mademe redo my bitewing x-rays to be sure there wereno problems beneath the gums.After a thorough cleaning, flossing and inspec-

tion of my x-rays the dentist let me know thateverything looked good and I did not have anycavities.Dr. Newman then took the time to talk to me

about an observation that he made after inspect-ing my teeth. He said to me, “you must be right

handed” to which I replied, “yes.” He said, “I cantell by looking at your teeth.”He went on to explain that the left side of my

mouth was tended to better than the right side. Heexplained that the orientation of how we holdthings, such as being left or right handed, deter-mined our positioning when brushing our teeth.We tend to favor the side that is most comfort-

able for us. In order to get the opposite side wehave to turn our wrist in an awkward mannerwhich causes us to brush for a shorter period oftime on that side. Our desire to be comfortable canlead to cavities which will ultimately make us un-comfortable.Dr. Newman put a toothbrush in my hand and

guided me through repositioning my hand in orderto brush most effectively. It felt odd holding myhand a different way, but I also realized that it wasbetter for me to be uncomfortable with all my

teeth than to be “comfortable” and need implantsby 40. There are times in life that we are called by God

to remember the other side. Stretching outside ofour comfort zone is not always easy or comfort-able but it helps us to be better Christians and bet-ter aligned with the will and ways of God.When you are healthy don’t forget those who

are sick. When you are sick, don’t despise thehealthy.When you are rich, do not ignore the needs of

the poor. If you are poor know that troubles affecteveryone – including the rich, they need prayertoo.When you are happy, remember those who are

sad. When you are sad, reach out and be lifted bythose who are happy.When you have plenty, give to those who don’t

have enough.When you don’t have enough, don’tbe too proud to ask for help. One day, if you en-dure, you will be the one giving the help and notgetting it.When you are saved, remember the unsaved and

pray for them just as someone took time andprayed for you when you were unsaved. Whenyou are unsaved, reach out to those who have asincere relationship with God and allow them totell you about the difference He has made in theirlife.This week, extend yourself, and don’t forget the

other side.

Donʼt Forgetthe Other Side

Dont̓ForgettheOtherSide

ANOINTEDANOINTEDTHOUGHTSTHOUGHTSby Rev. RoxanneCardenas, M.Div

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MetropolitianMissionary BaptistChurchto hold 75thchurch anniversarycelebrationOn February 26, 2012 Metropol-

itan Missionary Baptist Church willcelebrate its 75th church anniver-sary. The commemoration includesmultiple events.Theme: “Looking Back...Reach-

ing Forward”Theme Scripture: Haggai 2:9“The glory of this latter house

shall be greater than the formersaith the LORD of hosts: and in thisplace will I give peace...”Sunday, February 26, 20129:00 a.m. Sunday School10:45 a.m. Worship ServiceGuest Speaker: Rev. Lucious

Fullwood, Bellvue Baptist Church,Chicago, Illinois2:00 p.m. Fellowship Dinner4:00 p.m. Celebration ServicePresentations: Congresswoman

GwenMoore,Wisconsin State Sen-ator Lena Taylor, County Supervi-sor Willie Johnson, StateRepresentative Elizabeth CoggsInvited Guests: National Baptist

Convention, American BaptistChurches of Wisconsin, ProjectFocal Point, 14th Street BlockClub, NAACPMetropolitan Baptist Church is

pastored by the esteemed tbe Rev.Willie D. Wanzo, Sr. Metropolitanextends an invitation to the entirecommunity to commemorate thisanniversary and all scheduledevents.

The Catholic News Service publishedan article last week with the headline:“Black Catholics’survey finds strong ties,strong engagement in church.” The Uni-versity of Notre Dame’s Institute forChurch Life and the office of the school’spresident conducted the survey.The article went on to say that “African

American Catholics are much more en-gaged in their church on a variety of lev-els than are white Catholics.”And more good news: “African-Amer-

ican young adults, both Catholic andProtestant, are more religiously engagedand consider religion to be more impor-tant than whites of the same age.”Another finding: “Black Catholics are

almost as at-ease in mixed or mostlywhite parishes as they are in majorityblack parishes.” This shows, according to Bishop John H. Ricard, President ofthe National Black Catholic Congress, that efforts have been successful in help-ing African Americans to feel a part of the Catholic Church and make it theirown.The Survey does give us some good news, but we, on the ground, realize that

we have much to do to make each local church a microcosm of “The BelovedCommunity” spoken about in the Epistles of John. We will use the survey as thebasis for “a pastoral plan for evangelization.”First of all, we must pray and praise God for bringing us this far by faith. We

can also ask God to make us more faithful, more open, more attuned to the “signsof the times” with an ability to address the issues that confront people today, es-pecially poor people, hungry people, people who have been pushed to the mar-gins of our community and society.First of all, we must pray and praise God for bringing us this far by faith. We

can also ask God to make us more faithful, more open, more attuned to the “signsof the times” with an ability to address the issues that confront people today, es-pecially poor people, hungry people, people who have been pushed to the mar-gins of our community and society.The local church has Word and Sacrament, the palpable signs of Jesus’ pres-

ence with us. We have the great tradition of coming together as a community onthe weekend and joining hands and hearts to lift up those who are sufferings inany way. And to break bread together.If we address the needs of our members to grow in their faith and challenge

each other to step out of our comfort zone in faith, we will attract even moreseekers to our community of faith. And yes, our younger members will see thatwe walk the talk and they will become more convinced that we have a treasurebeyond price—the Body of Christ, the local church gathered as one.I am grateful for the Survey quoted above. I take heart in the fact that so many

of our members are rich in faith and good works. God is good all the time; allthe time God is good.Come join us any Sunday at 8:00 or 10:30 AM at 3051 N.25th Street.

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Jebbie LeeFebruary 18, 2012Beatrice BrownFebruary 20, 2012

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Choirs to gather for Unity Celebration ConcertRiverside University High School & Washington High School of Infor-

mation Technology Gospel Choirs, under the choral direction of Diante M.Harris, will be coming together as one to put on a "Unity Celebration Con-cert". This event will take place at Epistles of Christ Church of God inChrist, located at 2407 W. Nash Street on Sunday, March 4th, 2012 at4:30PM. The main purpose of this concert is to show and express to our city that are

youth are doing something positive and up lifting in the community throughthe sound of music. This is the perfect opporunity for us a community tostand up and take back our community. It's a new year and our city has allready been faced with an alarming rate of social issues, violence crimes,etc... that need to be addressed, and hopefully this concert will open theeyes, minds and hearts of some people to see what type of impact it has made.Admission to the concert is free and it is an open door event. Special Mu-

sical Guests will include: Tabernacle Worship Flow Praise Team, East BrookChurch Worship Choir, UWM Gospel Choir, Saxophonist Ryan Davis, andSister Jeanette Mixon

Brentwood Church of Christ's 2nd Annual Black Marriage Day Seminarwill be held on March 24, 2012 at 2:00 pm in the church's fellowship hall,6425 N. 60th Street. The theme of the event will be It Takes Two!. The featured speaker will be

Pastor Leslie Odoms of Brentwood. Special musical performance will be pro-vided by Olusegun Sijuwade. Black Marriage Day is a annual national ob-servance held every 4th Sunday in March. It celebrates the value of marriage in the Black community. This event is

open to the general public. Tickets are $15 for individuals and $20 for cou-ples. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the event. For information or

tickets, please call Clarene at 414-736-1546 or [email protected].

BrentwoodChurch ofChrist to celebrate

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ELECTION WATCH 2012ELECTION WATCH 2012THE CANDIDATES SPEAK OUT ON THE ISSUES FACING COMMUNITYTHE CANDIDATES SPEAK OUT ON THE ISSUES FACING COMMUNITY

Ieshuh Griffin (Mayor and 6th Ald. Dist.)--Simply put,the government is accountable to the citizens; however the citizensshould be very involved as it relates to daily activities of the governmentas it relates to the concerns of the citizens.

Ray Harmon (9th Ald. Dist.)--Government has to be vigilantand unwavering in providing a safety net for people. The removal of Act10 and Governor Walker’s budget reductions is a good example of thesafety net being removed.

Willie Hines (15th Ald. Dist.)--My constituents want streetsplowed and cleaned; they want a strong bus system; they want to knowthat the sewer and water system is being maintained. They want longerlibrary hours and more access. They want responsiveness from policeand fire services with well-trained public servants. We need to provideservices for a world-class city.

Cavalier Johnson (5th Dist. Cnty Sup.)--We don’t needgovernment to be more active than it already is in the everyday lives ofcitizens. Good regulations that protect us, that provide for our safety,and provide a buffer to poverty are all great things that we encouragebut we don’t need additional prodding from government.

Ieshuh Griffin (Mayor and 6th Ald. Dist.)--I am an advocate of equality andequal opportunity. I also am very concerned that the needs of women and children have failedto be addressed repeatedly in questions as it concerns to special needs.

Ray Harmon (9th Ald. Dist.)--I am supportive of the Milwaukee Jobs Act race/genderconscious policy passed by the Common Council. I would also like to introduce legislation to do afeasibility study for the creation of a City of Milwaukee Department of Civil Rights. This depart-ment would act as the regulatory agency to monitor and ensure participation goals are beingmet by city agencies in contracting and purchasing, as well as, those doing business with thecity.

Jermaine Buckner (7th Dist. Cnty Sup.)--Everyone should be able to have ahome that is affordable and able to achieve the American Dream. Unfortunately because of thegreed and stupidity that has occurred, we are in a difficult narrative. With the foreclosure crisis,parties will be need to be held accountable through collaborating with communities to help revi-talize neighborhoods. In addition, companies and resources need to be utilize to produce thebest results possible.

A.T. Buford (18th Dist. Cnty Sup.)--Housing foreclosure is a serious issue that hasplagued so many communities in Milwaukee County. I will work with state and federal legisla-tors to discuss options to expedite the mediation process, but also to look into the credit ratingbureaus to ensure that the best practices are being implemented.

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Marty Matson(City Comptrol-ler)--The govern-ment should providesupport where neces-sary: picking upgarbage, street main-tenance, snow re-

moval, etc. Those things are the nuts andbolts of city services. The city provides neces-sary health care services through its clinics.Safety is provided through Fire & Police pro-tection. As Comptroller, I would ensure the ap-propriate expenditures for these services areaccurate and timely.

Radolph “Ray”Matthews (10thDist. Cnty Sup.)--We live our lives withthe ideology of beingfree and able to live aswe please without the

threat of government telling us how to live. Wealso look for particular comforts knowing thegovernmental machine is spinning and crankingits gears when we are living day-to-day. Govern-ment should only be involved in our lives asneeded.

Edward McDon-ald (Mayor)--Thepeople own govern-ment and governmentshould never be per-ceived as owning thepeople. We will prac-

tice a policy that reflect a value that the moreopen government is, the greater the peopleownership of government and their under-standing and participation in government..My administration will declare that govern-ment is the public's business and that the pub-lic, individually and collectively andrepresented by a free press, should have ac-cess to the records of government in accor-dance with the following best practices asidentified by the Wisconsin Freedom of Infor-mation Council.

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Upon moving to Milwaukee in 1948,Starms began her employment withMPS, where she worked as a teacher. Shewas later appointed director of the dis-trict’s Head Start Program, becoming thefirst Black person to do so. Starms holdsthe distinction of being the only livingperson with three MPS schools namedafter her: Starms Early Childhood Center,Starms Monumental Early ChildhoodCenter, and Starms Discovery LearningCenter. Starms was a prolific writer of poet

whose work was published locally andnationally, receiving many awards.Starms is preceded in death by her hus-

band Robert, one brother, William Brock;two sisters Laura Collins and PaulaMiller and a nephew, Ronald Miller.She leaves to cherish her memory her

son, Stephen, one niece, Sheila Miller,who she raised; two grandchildren:Stephanie (Tim) Morgan and Robert(Tawanda) Starms, six great grand-chil-dren: Marques, Ashley, Mia, Amber,Aaron, and Marissa; one great-greatgrandchild Malana; three nieces: PatsyJohnson, Evelyn Galloway and JanetteBrock; four nephews: Jimmy Miller, Vin-cent, Wali and Kenneth Brock; two greatnieces: Frances (Halbert) Algee, KimCowan and a host of grand nieces,nephews and many close friends.

--Obit edited by MCJ Staff

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ilton Coleman, senior editor of theWashington Post, has been selected asthe first University of Wisconsin-Mil-

waukee Foundation Alumni Fellow.The new Alumni Fellows program recognizes emi-nent alumni who have achieved leadership and ac-complishment in their fields.Coleman, who received his bachelor of fine arts degree in music history

and literature from UWM, will receive the award at a campus reception start-ing at 3:30 p.m. in the Union Art Gallery, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd., on Tues-day, Feb. 21. While at the university, he will participate in classes in journalism and

music on Feb. 21 and 22. He will also take part in a panel discussion with themedia on black unemployment and education at the Milwaukee Press Club,137 E. Wells St., at 11 a.m. Feb. 21.Coleman started his journalism career as a reporter for the Milwaukee

Courier, an African American weekly. Before joining the Washington Post in1976, he worked as a reporter and editor for the African World newspaper inNorth Carolina; the All African News Service; WHUR-FM in Washington,D.C.; Community News Service of New York; and the Minneapolis Star.At the Post, he rose from a reporter on the Metropolitan staff to senior ed-

itor. He most recently has overseen and helped to develop the newspaper’sethics and standards guidelines and its corrections policy. Coleman, who has learned Spanish, also provides newsroom guidance to

El Tiempo Latino, a Spanish-language weekly owned by the Post. Among many awards and honors, Coleman has served as a jury chairman

for the Pulitzer Prizes in Journalism and as a judge for a number of other topjournalism awards. He is president of the Inter American Press Association (IAPA) and im-

mediate past president of the American Society of Newspaper Editors(ASNE). Through his work with those organizations, he has taken part in fact-find-

ing missions and given presentations on press freedom and media ethics inmany Caribbean and Latin American countries. In addition to his numerous professional activities and awards, he has

served his church and the Boy Scouts of America for many years. He has been active in the D.C. area in raising and awarding scholarship

money through the Post and through his church, which was founded morethan 120 years ago by the children and grandchildren of slaves who, he says,knew education was a path to and an essential asset in freedom.“We see education as a liberator and an equalizer,” Coleman said. “I be-

lieve my alma mater can really make a difference in this city, this state andin this world, in the same way that scholarships – that ticket to ride – made adifference for me,” he said.In a 2003 speech to the UW System Board of Regents, Coleman said he owed

a great deal to his time at UWM and to his editors at the Milwaukee Courier. “I could not have had a more intellectually stimulating educational, civic and

social experience than the one I received at UWM,” Coleman said recently. “I leftcampus well equipped to compete with the best and was ultimately blessed withopportunities to be a leader among them.”Coleman, who grew up in the Hillside Terrace public housing project in Mil-

waukee, graduated from Fourth Street Elementary School and Lincoln Juniorand Senior High Schools. The first in his family to go to college. he said that winning a scholarship to

attend UW-Milwaukee was a key turning point that provided a “step up in life.” He added that his college experience – and that of others – has proved that the

University of Wisconsin System is “a place where anybody can be somebody,proof that ordinary people, as they say, can be prepared to do extraordinarythings.”

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equalizer. I believe myalma mater can reallymake a difference in thiscity, this state and in thisworld, in the same waythat scholarships – thatticket to ride – made a difference for me.

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YOUTH & EDUCATIONYOUTH & EDUCATIONWisconsin on leadershipteam for College Readiness Partnership

MADISON — Wisconsin is among seven states that have formed leader-ship teams to support the College Readiness Partnership, a national collabora-tive effort to implement the Common Core State Standards so students trulyare ready for college or careers when they complete high school. Wisconsin was chosen for the partnership due in part to its progress in re-

forming and strengthening education. The state was the first to adopt the Com-mon Core State Standards for Mathematics and English Language Arts. In thefirst phase of implementation, administrators, educators, and other stakehold-ers gained an understanding the Common Core State Standards through afoundations kit created and provided by the state’s cooperative educationalservice agencies. Work is in progress to align curriculum and instruction to thestandards. Additionally, Wisconsin is active in the SMARTER Balanced Assessment

Consortium for next generation assessments. New assessments, aligned withstandards, are expected for the 2014-15 school year. The Common Core State Standards are integrated in the state’s Response to

Intervention (RtI) initiative. Six elementary schools are serving as demonstra-tion sites, focusing on reading for the 2011-12 school year. Wisconsin has beena leader in disciplinary literacy, expanding the focus of the standards to ensurethat students understand how to read, think, write, speak, and listen in multiplesubject areas. The department recently published Common Core State Stan-dards for Literacy in All Subject Areas. “Adopting the standards for Wisconsin was the easy task. Implementing the

Common Core State Standards through engaging instruction coupled with rig-orous learning activities and assessments is the hard work we are now pursu-ing,” said State Superintendent Tony Evers. Members of Wisconsin’s leadership team are Gary Albrecht, administrator,

Cooperative Educational Service Agency 2, Whitewater; Jane Belmore, dean,School of Education, Edgewood College; Sheila Briggs, assistant state super-intendent, Division for Academic Excellence, Department of Public Instruc-tion; Kathleen Cullen, vice president of Teaching and Learning, WisconsinTechnical College System; Katy Heyning, dean of the College of Educationand Professional Studies, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and president,Wisconsin Association of Colleges for Teacher Education; Mark A. Nook, in-terim senior vice president for academic affairs, University of Wisconsin Sys-tem; Francine Tompkins, director, PK-16 Initiatives, University of WisconsinSystem; and James Wollack, associate professor of Educational Psychologyand director, Testing and Evaluation Services and the University of WisconsinCenter for Placement Testing. The leadership team held its first meeting in November 2011 to begin work

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the Common Core State Standards and the relationship between the standardsand classroom instruction and assessment,” said Kevin Reilly, president, Univer-sity of Wisconsin System. “Our commitment extends to our preservice programsthat prepare new teachers and administrators, as well as to UW continuing educa-tion activities that serve experienced educators in schools and classroomsstatewide.” The College Readiness Partnership is supported by the American Association

of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), the Council of Chief State SchoolOfficers (CCSSO), and the State Higher Education Executive Officers (SHEEO).

Other state leadership teams are from Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri,Oregon, and Tennessee. The collaborative effort seeks to promote broad imple-mentation of Common Core State Standards in mathematics and English lan-guage arts, with a focus on those issues at the intersection of K-12 and highereducation systems. The College Readiness Partnership will work directly with the selected state

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each participating state to improve college and career readiness for all students; • define how leaders and faculty across K-12 and higher education need to

work together to improve both teaching and learning in ways essential to achiev-ing the goal of college and career readiness; and • delineate the specific steps that higher education and states must take to-

gether to make effective implementation a reality; in other words, to make col-lege and career readiness expectations more transparent, to align curricula, toassess student performance more effectively, and to improve teacher preparationand professional development. The partnership will compile effective practices and state models and will

translate the experiences of the state leadership teams to create a policy andprocess roadmap for Common Core State Standards implementation. Together,the roadmap and the collection of best practices will serve to support and guideall states in their implementation efforts.

Wisconsin on leadershipteam for College Readiness Partnership(continued from page 6)

Scholarship Opportunityfor Service Minded Kids –Deadline: Feb. 27Nominations are being accepted

for the ninth annual Build-A-BearWorkshop Huggable Heroes pro-gram that recognizes and rewardsyoung leaders, ages 8-18, for posi-tive contributions to their commu-nities and the world. Deadline isFebruary 27.Ten Huggable Heroes will each

receive $10,000 — a $7,500 educational scholarship and a $2,500 dona-tion for the charity of his or her choice.Nominate a candidate by visiting www.buildabear.com/huggableheroes.

or pick up an entry form at participating Build-A-Bear Workshop stores.Past Huggable Heroes have been honored for starting literacy programs,

organizing toy drives for children in need, collecting donations to feedhomeless animals and gathering items to send to soldiers.

Brewers Community Foundation supports library with $34,000 gift The YMCA Young Leaders Academy and the

Brewers Community Foundation celebrated the of-ficial opening of the “Brewers Dugout” at theYMCA Young Leaders Academy (YLA). A $34,000gift from the Brewers Community Foundation madethe creation of the library at the school a reality. The gift from the Brewers Community Founda-

tion supported the construction, furnishings andbooks to establish the library. Developed to supportschool curriculum, the library will provide neces-sary tools and resources to encourage a passion forreading at a very early age. The Young LeadersAcademy as well as the YMCA Childcare and EarlyLearning Center, both located on the same campus,will use the library. “Brewers Community Foundation along with our

Mark and Debbie Attanasio and our players arethrilled to contribute a meaningful gift to improvethe quality of life for our children. We take greatpride in having a positive impact on and off thefield. Learning to read is a critical component thatmust be achieved in order to assure academic suc-cess,” said Cecelia Gore, Executive Director-Brew-ers Community Foundation. “We are so grateful for the ongoing support of the

Brewers Community Foundation for providingthese children with one of the most valuable gifts

we can offer our youth – the enjoyment of reading,”said Bob Yamachika, President and CEO of theYMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee. “The Brewers Dugout is another resource for our

teachers as they address the critical need for ourarea’s youth to develop comprehensive reading andlanguage skills. We are excited to see the joy on thefaces of our students as they grow their love of read-ing in our library,” said Yamachika. The Young Leaders Academy is one of the higher

performing elementary schools in the city of Mil-

waukee with 93 percent of the eighth grade studentsperforming at the proficient or advanced level inreading. Students attending YLA consistently out-perform their peers in the Milwaukee PublicSchools. Overall, combined students at YLA scoredat 80 percent in reading proficiency. The YMCA Young Leaders Academy is a public,

free, charter school serving children grades K4through 8. The unique culture of YLA helps stu-dents achieve academic success and supports the de-velopment of strong leaders.

Young Leaders Academy opens library to spread the joy of reading

(From left to right) Cecelia Gore, Executive Director of the Brewers Community Foundation,Ronn Johnson, Vice President of Charter Education for the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee,Bob Yamachika, President and CEO of the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee, and two YMCAYoung Leaders Academy students celebrate the official opening of the “Brewers Dugout” at theYMCA Young Leaders Academy (YLA). A $34,000 gift from the Brewers Community Foundationmade the creation of the library at the school a reality.


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man, Wesley Deeds (Tyler Perry)has always done what's expected ofhim, whether it's assuming the helmof his father's company, toleratinghis brother's misbehavior at the of-fice or planning to marry his beauti-ful but restless fiance, Natalie(Gabrielle Union). But Wesley is jolted out of his

predictable routine when he meetsLindsey (Thandie Newton), a down-on-her-luck single mother whoworks on the cleaning crew in hisoffice building. When he offers to help her get

back on her feet, the chance en-counter with someone so far outsidehis usual circle ignites something inWesley. This one good deed may finally

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By Tonyaa Weathersbee, BlackAmericaWeb.com A while back, when ABC's Diane Sawyer

asked Whitney Houston what she wanted 10years from now, the pop diva rattled off a list ofsimple desires."Retired ... sitting down ... seeing my daugh-

ter grow up ... grandchildren," Houston said,smiling with that perfect, piano-key smile ofhers.No wishes to be in anyone's Hall of Fame.

No wishes for another Grammy. She justwanted to be Whitney, the woman.Hearing that interview saddens me even

more about her death.I guess it's because Houston was a woman

blessed with gifts that fill the dreams of every-day women; dreams of being beautiful, talentedand adored by millions. Yet, it was that talent -and all the complexities that go along with it -that got in the way of her living to fulfill com-mon dreams that are, for many of us, a given.

And we'll always be left to wonder whatmight have been.Beverly Hills police say that Houston, whose

body was found in a Beverly Hills hotel roomthis past weekend, was "underwater and un-conscious" in the bathtub. The 48-year-old hadbattled a drug addiction for many years, andprescription drug bottles were in the room.So far, though, there's no evidence of foul

play, and the cause of Houston's death has yetto be determined.But regardless of how she died, to many

women like me, women who had seen hergrow from girlish singer in the video "I WannaDance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" tosultry actress in the movie, "Waiting to Ex-hale," the loss still stings. I didn't expect for her to go out like that. I

still believed there was a lot of magic left inHouston, enough magic to propel her past theaddictions that had hobbled her life and career.I wanted to see her use her talent to beat down

her demons.And whenever Houston did retire, I wanted

to see her end her career with an exclamationpoint. Instead, her life ended as a somber foot-note.It's pointless to blame anyone for the de-

structive choices that Houston made in her life.I just wish that there was a way to take thatsame comfort and enjoyment that her giftsbrought to people like me and turn it back on

her so that she could draw the same comfortand fulfillment from it.So much so that she wouldn't feel the need to

use drugs, or so much so that she could find thestrength to shun them.I just wish I knew of a way that Houston

could have used that same power that kept usspellbound over her voice to control the thingsthat hobbled her life.And I wish that maybe one of her gospel

songs, or her early hit, "The Greatest Love ofAll," could have saved her in the way that theylikely inspired others to save themselves.I guess that in the end, Houston, for all her

superhuman talent and beauty, was all toohuman. Her interview with Sawyer tells us that- that at the end of the day, she wanted whatmany other women want: To see their childrengrow up, to have grandchildren, to be able tomarvel over the circle of life that they had ahand in creating.This Saturday, when Houston is laid to rest

in her native New Jersey, everyone will bestruggling to remember her life, not her death.I’ll be struggling to do that too, to rememberthe beauty and talent that she brought to theworld.But I'll also be mourning the fact that Hous-

ton's extraordinary life ended way before shegot a chance to see her ordinary, 10-year planbecome real. And that she didn't intend forthings to turn out that way.

Houston Wanted to Be Whitney, the Woman

Willie Hines (15th Ald. Dist.)--I have always prioritized the inclusion of central cityresidents in job programs, even when that means standing up to the special interests. We haveseen racial and economic discrimination hit the central city hard, and affirmative action and in-clusion programs are a necessary component of our strategy to grow the economy.

Cavalier Johnson (5th Dist. Cnty Sup.)--These are important issues. We’ve startedto touch on these items with the M.O.R.E. ordinance and the disparity study. We need to do moreto engage local emerging business enterprises. I’m baffled when seeing a contractor rolling intotown and I think, “Is there no minority business in Milwaukee that can do that?”

Marty Matson (City Comptroller)--City residents and city businesses need to knowthey are adequately represented in their government. Affirmative action provides the necessaryimpetus to get qualified disadvantaged businesses an opportunity to perform the work thatneeds to be done with the city. As Comptroller, I would support the city’s current programs re-lated to disadvantage business enterprises.

Radolph “Ray” Matthews (10th Dist. Cnty Sup.)--African-Americans are stillstruggling to be included into the idea of America. Inclusion programs, which would allowAfrican-Americans to venture out of our traditional comfort zones would help expand to educa-tional, social, and economic environments as well as be a source for business development.

Edward McDonald (Mayor)--My administration will immediately create a city advisorycommission on human rights. The commission will audit the city procurement system and otherareas for compliance with civil rights and equal opportunity laws. The report will be used tofashion reform in our civil, human and equal rights protections. The commission will receive re-ports on all matters concerning the equal rights of all persons within the city and advise the ap-propriate city department or division of the proper procedures for preserving the equal rights ofpersons as guaranteed by the law.

Cavalier Johnson (5th Dist. Cnty Sup.)--For too long, this community has put offits foreclosure problem. I want make sure that every homeowner knows what resources areavailable to them to prevent and/or mitigate foreclosures. Foreclosures hurt the psyche ofneighborhood children, cause public safety problems, and bring down neighborhood appeal,and I’ll work to prevent it.

Marty Matson (City Comptroller)--The city needs adequate, affordable housing.There are many initiatives out there right now that are working, and example: Habitat for Hu-manity. As Comptroller, I would ensure that Housing Authority expenditures are appropriate,and assist with any grant applications if necessary.

Radolph “Ray” Matthews (10th Dist. Cnty Sup.)--Throughout MilwaukeeCounty families are struggling to save their homes. Neighborhoods are dwindling and streetsare becoming ghost towns due to high interest rates and mortgages. This problem crosses allethic, race, and social lines. We need more federal understandings and more constraints on fi-nancial institutions to allow families (homeowners) a grace period to correct any financial issuesthey may have with making the month-to-month payments on their homes.

Edward McDonald (Mayor)--My administration will address the foreclosure problem by tying itto the Build Milwaukee jobs and economic development strategy. Specially, we will use a portion of thededicated 40% redevelopment apparatuses and procurement contracts to expand the capacity of selectBMIZ Community Development Corporations chosen by the community councils to participate in activitiesand establish Wealth Building that includes: Comprehensive Housing Counseling and Assistance, BusinessDevelopment and Retention ,Education Placement, Financial Management and Investment.

Willie Hines (15th Ald. Dist.)--I’ve been working around the clock to keep people intheir homes. I worked with the Department of City Development, banks, LISC and others to poolresources to implement a local Housing TIF Pilot Program. The program was so successful thatthe partners extended it. As a result, millions of dollars poured into the community, helping todevelop Lindsay Heights and sustain the WAICO YMCA Area.

Ray Harmon (9th Ald. Dist.)--Foreclosures: I support expansion of Milwaukee Com-mon Ground’s Milwaukee Rising project to help with foreclosures.A public private fund to helprehabilitate and clean up foreclosed properties currently in the Sherman Park area.

Ieshuh Griffin (Mayor and 6th Ald. Dist.)--Milwaukee began the first publichousing projects in the country, and now low cost housing is rapidly disappearing and fore-closed and boarded up homes are vastly appearing. I would like to implement special needshousings. I also would utilize funding to launch several programs that would provide housing tothe citizens as well as profits to the City of Milwaukee.

Bria Grant (13th Dist. Cnty Sup.)--Maslow’s hierarchy of needs identifies housingas a priority for basic living. The housing crisis not only creates a financial problem in the com-munity, it strips families of their dignity and sense of accomplishment. Stabile housing is piv-otal in creating a sense of responsibility and loyalty to their neighborhood.

Roy Evans (5th Dist. Cnty Sup.)--I have represented numerous individuals affectedby predatory lending and mortgage fraud. We have all been affected and it has been devastat-ing to many. I am waiting for those who played principle roles in creating this crisis to be prose-cuted and punished because in my opinion, it was fraud and criminal activity that took place. Icurrently sit on the Board of Review for the City of Milwaukee and review tax assessment ap-peals. Having access to this information I know that the decline in housing value has severelyeroded our tax base and affected our economy. Going door to door during this campaign in myown neighborhood I was shocked at the number of board-ups and vacant lots. We have to advo-cate community reinvestment and promote affordable home ownership. In this sluggish econ-omy we will have to be bold and creative. The community must be part of the discussion andsolution. This is an appropriate area for affirmative action.



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death.Los Angeles County coroner's assis-

tant chief Ed Winter said bottles ofprescription medicine were found inthe room. He would not give detailsexcept to say: "There weren't a lot ofprescription bottles. You probablyhave just as many prescription bottlesin your medicine cabinet."Her body was returned to New Jer-

sey late Monday.Houston was born in Newark and

was raised in nearby East Orange. Shebegan singing as a child at New HopeBaptist Church, where her mother,Grammy-winning gospel singer CissyHouston, led the music program formany years. Her cousin singer Dionne Warwick

also sang in its choir.Houston's family asked Tuesday

that any donations in her memory besent to the arts-focused public schoolthat she attended as a child and thatwas named after her in the late 1990s.In lieu of flowers, they said mourn-

ers should donate to the WhitneyHouston Academy of Creative andPerforming Arts in East Orange, aschool serving students in kinder-garten through eighth grade.Houston attended the school as a

girl when it was named the FranklinSchool and was a regular visitor formany years afterward. On Monday,students held an outdoor service in hermemory.An impromptu memorial for Hous-

ton was held Sunday during a sadness-tinged Grammys, with JenniferHudson saluting her memory with aperformance of "I Will Always LoveYou." Viewership for the awards showsoared over last year by 50 percent,with about 40 million viewers tuning

in to the program on CBS.On Tuesday, a steady stream of

well-wishers continued to stop at theNew Hope Baptist Church, where thefront fence was adorned with dozensof flowers, balloons and oversizedcards, some with hundreds of signa-tures and condolences written onthem.Several people expressed disap-

pointment that a public memorial hadnot been scheduled. But they also saidthey understood why the funeralwasbeing kept private."Maybe at some point down the

road, they might do something," saidB.J. Frazier, of East Orange, who saidshe had performed as a singer withone of Houston's aunts. "But it's like they're saying today,

they shared her for a long time andthey just want her to themselves fornow."Houston left behind one child,

daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown, 18,from her marriage to singer BobbyBrown.

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HIGH SCHOOL RIVALRIESTake the Milwaukee Vincent boys basketball game

against Milwaukee Riverside, Feb. 10. The Vikings re-membered the spanking they when they visited the Tigersin the second round of last year’s playoffs. It was stillfresh on their minds.Now fast forward to this year’s meeting between the

teams – held in the same gym, Riverside’s home court.Even though it was a regular season game and not theplayoffs, it was still an important one in a battle for sec-ond place in the City Conference behind MilwaukeeKing.Vincent rode the back of junior Deonte Burton and his

26 points to beat Riverside, 76-65. He was away at a prepschool the last time they met and didn’t factor in theblowout loss the Vikings suffered against the Tigers.First place in the conference belongs to the Generals.

Barring an upset in their remaining games of the regularseason, King will have the conference title wrapped up.They lost to Riverside last season, and that gave theTigers the City title. They also lost to them in the sec-tional round. Beating both Vincent at home and River-side on the road this year gave King the inside track onwinning the conference championship.Vincent, King and Riverside all lost key players who

were ineligible because of academic issues. Accordingto a Vincent math teacher I talked to as we left the River-side building, grades were due soon. Favorable marksfrom the affected players from those teams will be a wel-come sight for the coaches who can use them down the

stretch going into the playoffs.King, who lost their post player due to grades, made do

with the smaller and quicker lineup that have been get-ting things done and rolling along.I guess they took a page from the Marquette men’s bas-

ketball team that lost two big men from injuries. TheGolden Eagles make up for their lack of size with theirpressure defense and speeding up the tempo on the court.

COLLEGE HOOPSWhen visiting Cincinnati began on a 16-4 run to start

their Feb. 11 early afternoon Big East game at theBradley Center, they thought the Golden Eagles wouldfold their tents and pack it in. The Bearcats had more sizeand depth than Marquette, but the Golden Eagles hadmore heart and determination.Marquette went on a 7-0 run over a span of 3 minutes

32 seconds to trail by five points at 16-11. The 18,815fans got louder and louder in the game, which was Na-tional Marquette Day. They erupted when free-throws byTodd Mayo gave the Golden Eagles a 25-24 lead with8:27 left in the first half. Marquette never trailed again.They took a 47-35 halftime advantage into the lockerroom.Marquette was never threatened in the second half. The

Bearcats found out that those smaller guys in the golduniforms were on them like a swarm of bees on every of-fensive possession they had. And Cincinnati was left inthe dust when Marquette pushed the ball up the court andoutscored the visitors 31-10 on fast break points.Once Marquette turned up the tempo on their oppo-

nents in recent games, they delivered a knockout blowthat had those teams wondering what hit them. The lackof depth forced four of Marquette’s five players to playmore than 30 minutes and five of them logging more than25 minutes in the game.All the Marquette starters played more minutes in their

game than Stephen Jackson of the Milwaukee Bucks didin the nightcap at the BC against the Orlando Magic.

NBA MAGICJackson played a total of 20 minutes in the game and

wasn’t a factor, scoring four points in their 99-94 defeat.This wasn’t the plan that was mapped out for the 33-year-old veteran when he was traded to the Bucks on DraftDay.“I’m very frustrated,” Jackson told a reporter after the

game. “I don’t understand why I’m not playing. It’s thefirst time in my career which I don’t understand why. It’slike I’m being used as a decoy out there. This is all newto me. I won’t settle for not playing, but I like to (act asa) professional.”I can understand why Jackson would be upset. So far,

he played 22 games and started 13. He averaged 29.8minutes per game and 11.9 points per game at week’send. In his career, Jackson averaged 33.4 minutes and16.2 points.On a sunny day on June 29, 2011, Jackson strolled into

the BC media room and said, “I’m definitely happy to behere. I’m still doing what I love to do and what I’m

blessed to do, and that’s playing basketball.” The Bucks’ brass said they would do everything they

could to make Stephen Jackson’s stay in Milwaukee ascomfortable as possible, easing rumors that this townisn’t a great place for a professional basketball player towork.Jackson is making $9.26 million this season and is

scheduled to make $10.06 million in 2012-13. The Bucksmight cut their losses with Jackson and buy him out be-cause the relationship between him and the organizationmay not be working out.As for the game itself, The Bucks had a 10-point lead

at 88-78 with 5:44 left. Jason Richardson’s three three-point baskets sandwiched by a Jameer Nelson two-pointbasket gave Orlando a lead that they never relinquished. The Bucks lost their last three home games at week’s

end and took a backwards step in trying to secure the No.8 spot in the playoffs.

By Troy Sparksll three basketball games I attended at the high school, col-lege and NBA level had different outcomes from some of thebuilt-up frustration that needed to be released.AA (Photo above) Riverside's Bakari Triggs

dribbles the ball against a Vincent de-fender in the Feb. 10 game at Riverside.(Photo at right) Vincent's Marcus White(dark jersey) attempts a shot againstRiverside's Robert Harris in their Feb. 10game at Riverside.

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The Milwaukee Community Journal February 15, 2012 NOTICE OF SPRING PRIMARY AND

SAMPLE BALLOTSFEBRUARY 21, 2012

OFFICE OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSIONTO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE, MILWAUKEE COUNTY

Notice is hereby given of a spring primary election to be held in the City of Milwaukee on the 21st day of Febru-ary, 2012, at which the officers named below shall be nominated. The names of the candidates for each office,whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this office, are given under the title of the office, each in itsproper column, in the sample ballot below.

INFORMATION TO ELECTORS

Upon entering the polling place, an elector shall state his or her name and address, show an acceptable form ofphoto identification and sign the poll book before being permitted to vote. Where ballots are distributed to elec-tors, the initials of two inspectors must appear on the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the elector shall retirealone to a voting booth and cast his or her ballot except that an elector who is a parent or guardian may be accom-panied by the elector’s minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform the elector of the proper man-ner for casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular voting choice.

Where optical scan voting is used, the elector shall connect the arrow next to the name of the candidate of his orher choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear onthe ballot, the elector shall write in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided and connectthe arrow on the write-in line.

Where touch screen voting systems are used, the elector shall touch the screen next to the name of the candidate ofhis or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not ap-pear on the ballot, the elector shall type in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for awrite-in vote.

The vote should not be cast in any other manner. Not more than five minutes’ time shall be allowed inside a votingbooth. Sample ballots or other materials to assist the elector in casting his or her vote may be taken into the boothand copied. The sample ballot shall not be shown to anyone so as to reveal how the ballot is marked.

If the elector spoils an optical scan ballot, he or she shall return it to an election official who shall issue anotherballot in its place, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one elector. If the ballot has not been ini-tialed by two inspectors or is defective in any other way, the elector shall return it to the election official, who shallissue a proper ballot in its place.

The elector may spoil a touch screen ballot at the voting station before the ballot is cast.

After an official optical scan ballot is marked, it shall be inserted in the security sleeve so the marks do not show.After casting his or her vote, the elector shall leave the booth, insert the ballot in the voting device and discard thesleeve, or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. The elector shall leave the polling place promptly.After an official touch screen ballot is cast, the elector shall leave the polling place promptly.

An elector may select an individual to assist in casting his or her vote if the elector declares to the presiding officialthat he or she is unable to read, has difficulty reading, writing or understanding English or that due to disability isunable to cast his or her ballot. The selected individual rendering assistance may not be the elector’s employer oran agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the elector.

Following is a sample of the official ballot. If you do not see your ward listed below, your ballot will be the sameas the included ballot. If your ward is listed below, your ballot will include the contest listed below your wardnumber.

Alderperson, District 8, appears in Wards 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 258, 259

AlderpersonDistrict 8

(Vote for one)Benjamin JuarezJennifer MoralesBob DonovanChez Ordonez

Alderperson, District 12, appears in Wards 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 250, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257

AlderpersonDistrict 12Jose G. PerezAngel Sanchez

James N. Witkowiak

County Board Supervisor, District 5, appears in Wards 104, 105, 106, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 165, 169, 170, 171, 185, 186, 187, 190, 196, 197, 198, 200, 201, 202, 214

County Board SupervisorDistrict 5

(Vote for One)Roy Evans

Muhammad MahdiPriscilla E. Coggs-JonesPeter Thomas BlewettRussell W. Stamper IIChevy JohnsonMichael Brox

County Board Supervisor, District 15, appears in Wards 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 87, 88, 89, 92, 93, 164, 166, 167, 168, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 212, 213, 263


(Vote for One)Jerry BroitzmanDan Cody

Jill WesolowskiDavid Cullen

County Board Supervisor, District 18, appears in Wards 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 75, 77, 78, 79, 90


(Vote for One)Tracey CorderA.T. Buford

Deanna Alexander

The polling places in the City of Milwaukee will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. City of Milwaukee residentscontact the City of Milwaukee Election Commission, City Hall, at 286-3491 for location of your polling place and ifyou need further information regarding accessibility of polling places to elderly and disabled voters. The web addressis www.Milwaukee.gov.

GIVEN under our hands at the Courthouse, in the City of Milwaukee, this 20th day of February, 2012.

THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS

Judith A. Mount W. Scott Nelson David L. Sartori

OFFICIAL PRIMARY BALLOT FOR NONPARTISAN OFFICE

PAPELETA OFICIAL PARA ELECCIONES PRIMARIAS PARA

CARGOS NO PARTIDISTAS

FEBRUARY 21, 2012 21 de febrero de 2012

for/para

City of Milwaukee la ciudad de Milwaukee

A.D. 9 Ward 1

Ballot issued by/Voto emitido por

(Initials of Inspectors/ Iniciales de los inspectores)

Absentee Ballot issued by Voto por correo emitido por

(Initials of Municipal Clerk or Deputy Clerk) (Iniciales del secretario municipal o subsecretario)

I certify that the within ballot was marked by me for an elector, who is authorized under the law to have assistance upon request, and as directed by the elector.

mí, para un elector que está autorizado por la ley a recibir asistencia si la solicita y de acuerdo a las instrucciones del elector.

(Signature of assisting individual) (Firma de la persona que ayuda al elector)

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(PUBLICATION)STATE OF WISCONSIN:

CIRCUIT COURT:MILWAUKEE COUNTYCase No. 11FA007168DIVORCE 40101

In re the marriage of: CANDICESHERI ADAMS, Petitioner andDAVE LOUIS ADAMS, Respon-dentTHE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TOTHE PERSON NAMED ABOVEAS RESPONDENT:You are notified that the petitionernamed above has filed a Petition fordivorce or legal separation againstyou.

You must respond with a written de-mand for a copy of the Petitionwithin 45 days from the day after thefirst date of publication.

The demand must be sent or deliv-ered to the court at: Clerk of Court,Milwaukee 901 N. 9th St., Milwaukee WI 53233and to CANDICE ADAMS, 5911 N.65th, Milwaukee WI 53218.It is recommended, but not required,that you have attorney help or repre-sent you.If you do not demand a copy of thePetition within 45 days, the courtmay grant judgment against you forthe award of money or other legalaction requested in the Petition, and

you may lose your right to object toanything that is or may be incorrectin the Petition.

A judgment may be enforced as pro-vided by law. A judgment awardingmoney may become a lien againstany real estate you own now or in thefuture, and may also be enforced bygarnishment or seizure of property.You are further notified that if theparties to this action have minor chil-dren, violation of 948.31, Wis Stats.,(Interference with custody by parentor others) is punishable by fines and/or Imprisonment:

If you and the petitioner have minorchildren, documents setting forth thepercentage standard for child supportestablished by the department under49.22(9), Wis. Stats., and the factorsthat a court may consider for modi-fication of that standard under767.511(1m), WIs. Stats. are avail-able upon our request from the Clerkof Court.

You are notified of the availability ofinformation from the Circuit CourtCommissioner as set forth in767.105, Wis. Stats.

767.105 Information from CircuitCourt Commissioner.

(2) Upon the request of a party to anaction affecting the family, includinga revision of judgment or orderunder sec. 767.59 or 767.451:(a) The Circuit Court Commissioner

shall, with or without charge, pro-vide the party with written informa-tion on the following, as appropriateto the action commenced:1. The procedure for obtaining ajudgment or order in the action.2. The major issues usually ad-dressed in such an action.3. Community resources and familycourt counseling services availableto assist the parties.4. The procedure for setting modify-ing, and enforcing child supportawards, or modifying and enforcinglegal custody or physical placementjudgments or orders.(b) The Circuit Court Commissionershall provide a party, for inspectionor purchase, with a copy of the statu-tory provisions in this chapter gener-ally pertinent to the action.Dated: 2-14-2012By: CANDICE ADAMS012-009/2-15-22-29-2012

SUMMONS(PUBLICATION)

DIVORCESTATE OF WISCONSIN:

CIRCUIT COURT:FAMILY COURT BRANCHMILWAUKEE COUNTYCase No. 2011FA008062B

In re the marriage of: CELIAMEZA-PACHECO, 1626 WLapham St, Milwaukee WI. 53204,Petitioner and MARTINPACHECO, ADDRESS UN-KNOWN, Respondent

THE STATE OF WISCONSINTo the person named above as re-spondent:You are hereby notified that the peti-tioner named above has filed a peti-tion for divorce against you. Withinforty (40) days after the 9th day ofFebruary 2012 exclusive of the datejust stated, you must respond with awritten demand for a copy of the pe-tition.

The demand must be sent or deliv-ered to this Court, whose address is:Clerk of Circuit Court MilwaukeeCounty Courthouse, 901 N. 9th St.,Milwaukee WI 53233 and to:CELIA MEZA PACHECO, whoseaddress is: 1626 W. Lapham St, Mil-waukee WI 53204. You may have an attorney representyou.If you do not demand copy with inforty (40) days, the Court may granta judgment against you for the awardof money or other legal action re-quested in the petition and you maylose your right to object to anythingthat is or may be incorrect in the pe-tition. A judgment may be enforcedas provided by law. A judgmentawarding money may be come a lienagainst any real estate you own nowor in the future and may also be en-forced by garnishment of wages orseizure property.

You are hereby further notified thatthe parties to this action are entitledto notification of the availability of

the information set forth in sec.767.081, Stats. The information isavailable from the family court com-missioner. You are further notifiedthat if the parties to this action haveminor children violation of the fol-lowing criminal statutes is punish-able by a fine not to exceed $1,000or imprisonment not to exceed twoyears or both.948.31 Interference with custody byparent or others.If you and the petitioner have minorchildren, a document setting forththe percentage standard for childsupport established by the Depart-ment of Health and Social Servicesunder sec. 46.25(9)(a), Stats. andlisting the factors that a court mayconsider for modification of thatstandard under sec. 767.25(1m),Stats, is available upon your requestfrom the clerk of court.Dated this 09 day of February 2012By CELIA MEZA-PACHECO012-010/2-15-22-29-2012


STATE OF WISCONSIN:CIRCUIT COURT

MILWAUKEE COUNTYNOTICE AND ORDER FOR NAME CHANGE HEARING

Case No. 11CV017646

In the matter of the name change of:CHAKA DAITYA CRAWFORDBy (Petitioner) CHAKA DAITYACRAWFORD

NOTICE GIVEN THAT:A petition has been filed asking tochange the name of the person listedabove:From: CHAKA DAITYA CRAW-FORD To: ALIMAH RAMEENDAITYA CRAWFORD

IT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the Cir-cuit Court of Milwaukee County,State of Wisconsin By: JUDGEWILLIAM S. POCAN PLACE: 901N. 9th St #401, Milwaukee WI.53233. DATE: March 7, 2012TIME: 10:00 AM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be givenby publication as Class 3 notice forthree (3) weeks in a row prior to thedate of the hearing in the MilwaukeeCommunity Journal a newspaperpublished in Milwaukee County,State of Wisconsin.BY THE COURT:WILLIAM S. POCANCircuit Court JudgeDATE: January 18, 2012012-011/2-15-22-29-2012

4W4WCommunity HappeningsCommunity Happeningswho • what • when • whereMilwaukee Muslim WomenʼsCoalition celebrates International Womenʼs DayJoin us for International Womenʼs Day as we celebrateConnecting Girls, Inspiring Futures on March 11th, 2012at Mount Mary College in Bergstrom Hall. The celebra-tion is free and open to the public from 2-5pm withkeynote speaker Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Africandrumming, performances, and poetry. To register visit:http://iwd2012milwaukee.eventbrite.com

Nehemiah Community Services to hold volunteer fairJoin us Monday, February 27, 2012, 5pm at the Villard

Square Branch of the Milwaukee Public library for the Ne-hemiah Community Services Volunteer Fair. We are a start-up, faith based, non-profit at work to solve the problems inour city. Nehemiah is looking for innovative, hard-workingvolunteers to help plan, organize, and create programs to helpresolve the problems that affect our kids, seniors, and families.Interested? For more details, please visit us Monday, Febru-

ary 27, 2012, 5:00pm at the Villard Square Branch of the Mil-waukee Public Library, 5190 North 35th Street(414-286-3000). Our leadership will be on hand to talk aboutwho we are, what we are doing, and how you can help.Like Nehemiah rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem, our organiza-

tion works to help rebuild communities and lives. And withyour help we will do it “Brick by brick, soul by soul!”

Black HistoryMonth Read-In

Drop in to your local library tohear stories by, from and about

African Americans as we celebrateBlack History Month.

Friday, February 17, 10 a.m.-12noon and Saturday, February 25,

2-3:30 p.m.Central Library

Also:February 15: Washington Park

(5:30-7 p.m.) Also Feb. 22 and 29February 21: Forest Home (3:30-

5:30 p.m.) Also Feb. 27, 6-7:30 p.m.

February 23: Villard SquareBranch (5:30-7:30 p.m.)

Local youth invited to be apart of ‘March ofChampions’Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, the

Mother Kathryn Daniels Conference Center(MKDCC) and MPS Recreation are hosting“March of Champions” the weekend of March 23-25, 2012. “March of Champions” consists of anacademic, chess and basketball three tournaments.For basketball, there is a 64-team team pool (48

boys and 16 girls teams) and it is open to middleschools from the Milwaukee area and Wisconsin.The final rounds will take place at the Jeffrey AlanCarter Sports Complex inside theMKDCC/Daniels-Mardak Boys & Girls Club lo-cated on the campus of Holy Redeemer Institu-tional Church of God in Christ. The address is3500 W. Mother Daniels Way (N. 35th St. and W.Hampton Avenue). The “Final Four” boys andgirls basketball teams will meet on Sunday, March25.The academic and chess tournaments for “March

of Champions” will culminate a city-wide, in-

school competition series in a “Tournament ofChampions” format in chess and art. The academiccontests will draw some 50 individual schools andover 500 students statewide. Basketball teams must consist of sixth, seventh

and eighth grade youth from various public, pri-vate, choice and charter schools in Milwaukee andacross Wisconsin. In addition to the basketballportion, March of Champions includes a chesstournament and an art competition. For more details and to download a team appli-

cation visit, www.boysgirlsclubs.org/Mar-chofChampions.aspxBoys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee is the

oldest and largest youth-serving agency in Mil-waukee. It offers high quality after-school andsummer programming for children ages 5-18, fo-cusing on those who have major life obstacles,most often poverty. The Clubs operates 40 sites, which include six

primary locations, 32 school sites, Camp Whit-comb/Mason in Hartland and an extension site atSt. Charles Youth and Family Services in Milwau-kee. Membership to the Clubs is only $5 per year,per child, but no one is ever turned away based oninability to pay. For all the latest Club news visitwww.boysgirlsclubs.org,www.facebook.com/bgcmilwaukee or at Twit-ter@bgcmilwaukee.

Job Fair OfferedMilwaukee area residents seeking employment will getthe opportunity to talk to businesses and organizationslooking for new workers. A Job Fair was held Tuesday,February 14. The fair was staged at the Wisconsin ArmyNational Guard Armory at 4108 N. Richards Street in Mil-waukee and is being organized by the SDC W-2 Pro-gram. Employers were recruiting for jobs like materialhandling, machining, assembly, cleaners, drivers, sales,Certified Nursing Assistants, and receptionist. The JobFair was free and open to the public. Attendees were en-couraged to come dressed for success, with copies oftheir resumes, and prepared to communicate their skillsand abilities to a potential new employer.

Milwaukee Community Journal Sales Representative Jimmy Johnson stands with students from HeartLove Place School whoproudly hold up copies of the Community Journal and its sister publication, WKND Focus. Johnson was one of the participants inthe school's literacy program where he read to the children and engaged them in a question and answer on Black history, includ-ing Milwaukee Black history. The children pictured with Johnson are: Shauna Jackson, Farrah Walker, Shawn Robinson, DestinyEllision, Nathaniel Curry, Taylor Jackson, Kornaya Cheeks and Rayion Ellision. (Photo by Yvonne Kemp)


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LAKE PARKWAY EXTENSION STUDY

PUBLIC MEETING

The Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC) is studying an extension of the Lake Parkway (STH 794) from its current terminus at Edgerton Avenue to STH 100, at the request of Milwaukee County and the Cities of Cudahy, Oak Creek, St. Francis, and South Milwaukee. The study is being guided by an Advisory Committee composed primarily of elected officials that will make the final study recommendations. The purpose of the study is to determine whether an extension of the Lake Parkway should be recommended, and added to the regional transportation plan and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation be requested to conduct the necessary preliminary engineering and environmental impact study. The Advisory Committee to the study has made a preliminary recommendation that the Lake Parkway be extended to STH 100. A public meeting on the preliminary recommendations for a Lake Parkway extension will be held on Wednesday, February 29, 2012. Staff will be available in an “open house” format starting at 6:00 pm to individually answer questions and provide information. A brief presentation will be made by staff at 6:30 pm followed by a question and answer period. At any time during the meeting, oral comment may be given to a court reporter, or written comment may be submitted. The public meeting will be held:

Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 6:00-8:00 pm South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center

901 15th Avenue, South Milwaukee Persons with special needs are asked to contact the SEWRPC offices at (262) 547-6721 a minimum of 48 hours in advance of the meeting date so that appropriate arrangements can be made regarding site access, mobility, materials review or interpretation, questions or comments, or other needs. More information on the Lake Parkway extension study may be obtained from the SEWRPC website: www.sewrpc.org/LakeParkway, or by calling (262) 547-6721. Comments will be accepted through March 15, 2012, and can be provided in written or oral form at the meeting, electronically via email or through the Lake Parkway extension webpage (www.sewrpc.org/LakeParkway), or via letter to the following address:

Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, P.O. Box 1607, Waukesha, Wisconsin 53187-1607 Phone: 262-547-6721 Fax: 262-547-1103 e-mail: [email protected]

SUMMMONS(PUBLICATION) State of Wisconsin:Circuit Court:

FAMILY COURT BRANCHMILWAUKEE COUNTY Case No. 2011FA007256-B

In re the marriage of: Mirma Encar-nacion, 1024 South 20th St, Mil-waukee WI 53204Petitioner and Domingo Encarna-cion-Ramos, Address Unknown, Re-spondent

THE STATE OF WISCONSINTo the person named above as re-spondent:You are hereby notified that the peti-tioner named above has filed a peti-tion for divorce against you.

Within forty (40) days after the 27thday of January, 2012 exclusive thedate just stated, you must respondwith a written demand for a copy ofthe petition.

The demand must be sent or deliv-ered to this Court, whose address is:Clerk of Circuit Court, MilwaukeeCounty Courthouse 901 N 9th St.Milwaukee, WI 53233 and to MirmaEncarnacion whose address is 1024South 20th St., Milwaukee WI53204You may have an attorney representyou.If you do not demand a copy withinforty (40) days, the Court may granta judgment against you for the awardof money or other legal action re-quested in the petition, and you maylose your right to object to anythingthat is or may be incorrect in the pe-tition. A judgment may be enforcedas provided by law. A judgmentawarding money may become a lienagainst any real estate you own nowor in the future and may also be en-forced by garnishment of wages orseizure of property.

You are hereby further notified thatthe parties to this action are entitledto notification of the availability ofthe information set forth in sec.767.081, Stats. The information isavailable from the family court com-missioner.You are further notified that if theparties to this action have minor chil-dren violation of the following crim-inal statutes is punishable by a finenot exceed $10,000 or imprisonmentnot to exceed two years or both.

948.31 Interference with custody byparent or others.

If you and the petitioner have minorchildren, a document setting forththe percentage standard for childsupport established by the Depart-ment of Health and Social Servicesunder sec. 46.25(9)(a), Stats. andlisting the factors that a court mayconsider for modification of thatstandard under sec. 767.25(1m),Stats, is available upon your requestfrom the clerk of court.Dated this 27th day of January 2012.By Mirma Encarnacion12-005/2-1-8-15-2012

SUMMONS(PUBLICATION) State of Wisconsin:Circuit Court:

MILWAUKEE COUNTYCase No. 12CV1222

In the matter of the name change ofRamona Michele DuncanBy (Petitioner) Ramona MicheleDuncan,By (Co-Petitioner) Ramona MicheleDuncanNOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking to changethe name of the person listed above:From: Ramona Michele Duncan To:Ramona Michele SledgeBirth Certificate: Ramona MicheleDuncanIT IS ORDERED:

This petition will be heard in the Cir-cuit Court of Milwaukee County,State of Wisconsin Honorable Tim-othy Witkowiak, Branch 22 Milwau-kee County Courthouse. PLACE:901 N. 9th St. Rm 412, Milwaukee,WI 53233DATE: March 9, 2012 TIME: 8:45A.MIT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be givenby publication as a Class 3 notice forthree (3) weeks in a row prior to thedate of the hearing in the Commu-nity Journal a newspaper publishedin Milwaukee County, State of Wis-consinBY THE COURT: Honorable Timothy WitkowiakCircuit Court JudgeBranch 22Date: January 30, 2012012-007/2-8-15-22-2012


STATE OF WISCONSIN:CIRCUIT COURT:

FAMILY COURT BRANCHMILWAUKEE COUNTYCase No. 2012FA000177-E

In re the marriage of: GENNYLOUBORZYCH-NICHOLS, 1381 W.Birdsong Dr. Apt A5Oak Creek, WI 53154, Petitioner andJAMES W. NICHOLS, ADDRESSUNKNOWN, RespondentTHE STATE OF WISCONSIN

To the person named above as re-spondent:You are hereby notified that the peti-tioner named above has filed a peti-tion of divorce against you. Withinforty (40) days after the 6th day ofFebruary, 2012, exclusive of the datejust stated, you must respond with awritten demand for a copy of the pe-tition.

The demand must be sent or deliv-ered to this Court, whose address is:

Clerk of Circuit Court, MilwaukeeCounty Courthouse 901 N. 9th St.,Milwaukee, WI 53233 and to GEN-NYLOU BORZYCH-NICHOLSwhose address is: 1381 W. BirdsongDr. Apt A5, Oak Creek, WI 53154You may have an attorney representyou.

If you do not demand a copy withinforty (40) days, the Court may granta judgment against you for the awardof money or other legal action re-quested in the petition, and you maylose your right to object to anythingthat is or may be incorrect in the pe-tition. A judgment may be enforcedas provided by law. A judgmentawarding money may become a lienagainst any real estate you own nowor in the future and may also be en-force by garnishment of wages orseizure of property.

You are hereby further notified thatparties to this action are entitled tonotification of the availability of theinformation set forth in sec.767.081,Stats. The information is availablefrom the family court commissioner.Your are further notified that if theparties to this action have minor chil-dren violation of the following crim-inal statutes is punishable by a finenot to exceed $10,000 or imprison-ment not to exceed two years orboth.948.31 Interference with custody byparent or others.If you and the petitioner have minorchildren, a document setting forththe percentage standard for childsupport established by the Depart-ment of Health and Social Servicesunder sec. 46.25(9)(a), Stats. andlisting the factors that a court mayconsider for modification of thatstandard under sec. 767.25(1m),Stas, is available upon your requestfrom the clerk of court.Dated this 6th day of February 2012.By: GENNYLOU BORZYCH-NICHOLS.

012-007/2-8-15-22-2012


STATE OF WISCONSIN:CIRCUIT COURT:

MILWAUKEE COUNTYCase No. 11FA7241DIVORCE-40101

In re the marriage of: ROSA MARYAVAILA, Petitioner and GERARDOGARCIA-CHAVEZ, RespondentTHE STATE OF WISCONSINTo the person named above as re-spondent:You are notified that the petitionernamed above has filed a Petition fordivorce or legal separation againstyou.

You must respond with a written de-mand for a cop of the Petition within40 days from the day after the firstdate of publication.The demand must be sent or deliv-ered to the court at Clerk of CourtMilwaukee Clerk of Courts CircuitCounty Courthouse, 901 North 9thSt. Milwaukee WI 53233and toROSA MARY AVILA, 2521 WestNational Ave. upper frontMilwaukee WI 53204It is recommended, but not required,that you have attorney help or repre-sent you.If you do not demand a copy of thePetition within 45 days, the courtmay grant judgment against you forthe award o money or other legal ac-tion requested in the Petition, andyou may lose your right to object toanything that is or may be incorrectin the Petition.A judgment may be enforced as pro-vided by law. A judgment awardingmoney may become a lien againstany real estate you own now or in thefuture; and may also be enforced bygarnishment or seizure of property.You are further notified that if theparties to this action have minor chil-dren, violation of 948.31, Wis. Stat.,

(interference with custody by parentor others) is punishable by finesand/or imprisonment:If you and the petitioner have minorchildren, documents setting forth thepercentage standard for child supportestablished by the department under49.22(9), Wis Stats., and the factorsthat a court may consider for modi-fication of that standard under767.511(1m), Wis. Stats., are avail-able upon your request from theClerk of Court.You are notified of the availability ofinformation from the Circuit CourtCommissioner as set forth in767.105 Wis Stats.767.105 Information from CircuitCourt Commissioner.(2) Upon the request of a party to anaction affecting the family, includinga revision of judgment or orderunder sec. 767.59 or 767.451:(a) The Circuit Court Commissionershall, with or without charge, pro-vide the party with written informa-tion on the following, as appropriateto the commenced:1. The procedure for obtaining ajudgment or order in the action.2. The major issues usually ad-dressed in such an action.3. Community resources and familycourt counseling services availableto assist the parties.4. The procedure for setting, modi-fying, and enforcing child supportawards, or modifying and enforcinglegal custody or physical placementjudgments or orders.(b) The Circuit Court Commissionershall provide a party, for inspectionor purchase, with a coy of the statu-tory provisions in this chapter gener-ally pertinent to the actionDate: 02/03/2012By: ROSA MARY AVILA 012-008/2-8-15-22-2012

PROPOSED MILWAUKEE COUNTY DAS-FM Projects for Advertisement for Bids

Name of Project: AIRPORT DIVISION TIME AND MATERIAL CONTRACTS

Project No.: 5041-12402 Bid Due Date: February 29, 2012 See Bid Documents for details

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


Name of Project: ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS T&M ASBESTOS & REGULATED MATERIALS REMEDIATION

Project No.: 9525-12405-07 Bid Due Date: February 29, 2012 See Bid Documents for details



FL Milwaukee, WI 53208 For Further Information contact 414-278-4861 or www.county.milwaukee.gov

PROSPOSED MILWAUKEE COUNTY Department of Administrative Services

Construction Projects for Advertisement for BidsName of Project(s): GMIA - Airfield Pavement Rehab - 2012

Project No.(s):A122-2002Bid Due Date(s): March 14, 2012 and Pre-Bid Meeting: February 24, 2012

BID DOCUMENTS FOR THE ABOVE PROJECT(S)ARE AVAILABLE AT CITY CAMPUS,

2711 WEST WELLS STREET 2ND FLOORBid Documents not available for pickup until

Tuesday, February 24, 2012For Further Information contact Plan Room 414-278-4861

For a copy of the Advertisement go to:www.milwaukee.gov


Name of Project: SHERMAN PARK PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT

Project No.: P069-11624-02 Bid Due Date: February 29, 2012 See Bid Documents for details



FL Milwaukee, WI 53208 For Further Information contact 414-278-4861 or

www.county.milwaukee.gov

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Milwaukee Public Schools will receive sealed quotations for furnishing alllabor, tools, equipment and materials necessary, including public liability andproperty damage insurance to perform all work necessary and incidental to theElevator Modifications at James Madison Academic Campus, 8135 W. FloristAvenue; Milwaukee, WI 53218 until 1:30 P.M. on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 atthe Division of Facilities and Maintenance Services; 1124 North 11th Street;Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233; to the attention of: John Linn, Manager of Designand Construction. The HUB, COIN and Student Participation requirements forthis project are 0%. Plans and specifications may be obtained 7:00 A.M. to 5:00P.M. Monday through Friday from AE Graphics, Inc.; 4075 North 124th Street,Brookfield, WI 53005; phone (262) 781-7744; fax (262) 781-4250. Call AEGraphics, Inc. for availability of bid documents. Plans and specifications mayalso be viewed online at AE Graphics, Inc. @ www.aegraphics.com.

A Pre-bid Walk Through is scheduled at the site on Thursday, February 16,2012 at 9:00 AM. Meet at the front entrance.

The right is reserved to reject any or all bids or to waive informalities.DR. GREGORY THORNTON,

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