http://milwaukeecourieronline.com "THE NEWSPAPER YOU CAN TRUST SINCE 1964" Fri, 17 May 2013 18:50:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/nationwide-movement-for-a-living-wage-strikes-milwaukee/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/nationwide-movement-for-a-living-wage-strikes-milwaukee/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 18:50:12 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15775 Fast food workers in Milwaukee walk off the job, call for wage increase, right to a union without retaliation Inspired by recent workplace actions in New York City, Chicago, St. Louis and Detroit, low-wage workers in Milwaukee joined the nationwide movement for a living wage Wednesday by walking off the job. Workers are calling for [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/nationwide-movement-for-a-living-wage-strikes-milwaukee/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/malcolm-xs-grandson-killed-in-mexico/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/malcolm-xs-grandson-killed-in-mexico/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 18:42:54 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15772 By Maya Rhodan NNPA Washington Correspondent For Malcolm Shabazz, grandson of Malcolm X, trouble seemed to come easy. His troubles began in 1997, when at age 12 he plead guilty to setting fire to the apartment of his grandmother, Betty Shabazz, that resulted in her death in New York. As a result, young Malcolm spent [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/malcolm-xs-grandson-killed-in-mexico/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/nigerian-becomes-youngest-commercial-pilot-in-nigeria-and-south-africa/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/nigerian-becomes-youngest-commercial-pilot-in-nigeria-and-south-africa/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 18:35:45 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15769 Young, Gifted & Black Series By Taki S. Raton Described as being the new hope of the African aviation industry, this 20 year-old has always dreamt of becoming a pilot. He is young, gifted and Black. Favour Odozor has emerged this year as becoming the youngest person to have earned a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/nigerian-becomes-youngest-commercial-pilot-in-nigeria-and-south-africa/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/sdc-job-resource-fair-financial-education-resources/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/sdc-job-resource-fair-financial-education-resources/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 18:27:40 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15766 When financial resources are tight, it is important to be as efficient as possible with your income. Residents attending the Social Development Commission’s (SDC) Spring Job and Resource Fair will be offered information on how to accomplish just that. The 7th Annual SDC Spring Job and Resource Fair will be held Saturday, May 18 from [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/sdc-job-resource-fair-financial-education-resources/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/ferguson-named-chief-financial-officer-at-potawatomi-bingo-casino/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/ferguson-named-chief-financial-officer-at-potawatomi-bingo-casino/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 18:21:31 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15762 Potawatomi Bingo Casino has named Rodney Ferguson as Chief Financial Officer. He joined the casino’s executive leadership team April 15. As CFO, Ferguson will oversee all financial activities at the Casino, including operations in the casino’s accounting, compliance, information technologies, warehouse and purchasing departments. He will also monitor the casino’s operating results, profitability and performance. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/ferguson-named-chief-financial-officer-at-potawatomi-bingo-casino/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/alexis-patterson-11th-anniversary-wreath-ceremony/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/alexis-patterson-11th-anniversary-wreath-ceremony/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 18:17:51 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15759 The Alexis Patterson 11th Anniversary Wreath ceremony was held on May 3, 2013 at Hi-Mount Boulevard Community School where young Alexis was last seen 11 years ago. Joining Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke, Jr. (pictured above) were members of the Sheriff’s Department along with The Reverend Don Darius Butler, MCSO Associate Chaplain and pastor [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/alexis-patterson-11th-anniversary-wreath-ceremony/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/pressure-mounting-on-senate-to-overturn-walkers-plan-to-reject-badgercare-funds/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/pressure-mounting-on-senate-to-overturn-walkers-plan-to-reject-badgercare-funds/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 18:14:14 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15757 At a news conference at the Brown County Courthouse last Thursday afternoon which received substantial coverage on local television, local leaders called on State Senators Robert Cowles and Frank Lasee to join a rising chorus of GOP senators who have been wavering in support of Walker’s plan to reject billions in federal Medicaid dollars for [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/pressure-mounting-on-senate-to-overturn-walkers-plan-to-reject-badgercare-funds/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/student-loan-crisis-is-coming-to-a-head/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/student-loan-crisis-is-coming-to-a-head/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 18:07:19 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15755 By Jesse Jackson The student loan burden is reaching crisis proportions. Young Americans are being saddled with unsustainable debts. A New York Federal Reserve Bank study found that a stunning 43 percent of 25-year-olds had student loan debts in 2012. Debt now averages over $25,000 for graduates of four-year colleges. Student loan debt now is [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/student-loan-crisis-is-coming-to-a-head/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/capitol-report-a-mutiny-in-the-ranks/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/capitol-report-a-mutiny-in-the-ranks/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 18:02:34 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15753 By State Representative, Leon D. Young Back in February, Governor Scott Walker announced that he was rejecting Medicaid expansion under the federal health care law. He cited two reasons for this decision. First, he wanted to have fewer people in the state who are uninsured. And second, he emphasized that he’d like to have fewer [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/capitol-report-a-mutiny-in-the-ranks/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/legislatively-speaking-supporting-our-veterans-in-the-budget/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/legislatively-speaking-supporting-our-veterans-in-the-budget/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 17:59:41 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15751 By Senator, Lena C. Taylor One of the Legislature’s most important responsibilities is to care for our veterans. We all know the sacrifices that veterans give to keep us safe. We all know the risks they take to protect our freedoms. After all they have given for us, they deserve our fullest effort to keep [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/legislatively-speaking-supporting-our-veterans-in-the-budget/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/connecting-aging-veterans-to-their-benefits/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/connecting-aging-veterans-to-their-benefits/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 17:54:25 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15747 Community EngAGEment: Aging news and information – Provided by the Milwaukee County Department on Aging According to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) census estimates, there are approximately 13 million American veterans and their single surviving spouses age 65 and older. Comparing this to a total of 41 million Americans, 65 years and older, veterans and [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/connecting-aging-veterans-to-their-benefits/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/the-skylight-music-theatre-features-native-talent/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/the-skylight-music-theatre-features-native-talent/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 17:39:33 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15743 Nathaniel Stampley returns home for The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess By Maricha Harris Local theatergoers will have the pleasure of witnessing Milwaukee native Nathaniel Stampley perform during the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess at the Skylight Music Theatre between May 17th and June 9th. While now back home from New Jersey, Stampley will be playing the [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/the-skylight-music-theatre-features-native-talent/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/matc-requesting-bids-for-laser-cutting-system/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/matc-requesting-bids-for-laser-cutting-system/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 17:24:59 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15741 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed BIDs will be received by the Milwaukee Area Technical College, Purchasing Department, 700 West State Street, Room M70, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233, on or before the date and time indicated below. BIDs will be publicly opened at the stated time. Specification documents are available at the above address or by calling (414) [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/matc-requesting-bids-for-laser-cutting-system/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/mps-requesting-proposals-for-lawn-mowing-services/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/mps-requesting-proposals-for-lawn-mowing-services/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 17:23:21 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15739 NOTICE Milwaukee Public Schools is requesting proposals for Lawn Mowing Services. Project scope, proposal requirements and guidelines may be obtained 7:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday from A/E Graphics, Inc.; 4075 North 124th Street, Brookfield, WI 53005; phone (262) 781-7744; fax (262) 781-4250. Call A/E Graphics, Inc. for availability of proposal documents. The [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/mps-requesting-proposals-for-lawn-mowing-services/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/northtrack-construction-company-requesting-bids-for-reed-street-yards-demolition-project/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/northtrack-construction-company-requesting-bids-for-reed-street-yards-demolition-project/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 17:22:14 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15737 Bid Notice PROJECT: Reed Street Yards, 17 acres located near W. Pittsburgh St. and S 3rd Street , Milwaukee , WI . Scope of work includes demolition of existing structures, clearing / grubbing and site preparation, earthwork and erosion control, paving, concrete and flatwork, utilities, electrical demolition, power and lighting, landscaping, and dockwall modifications and [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/northtrack-construction-company-requesting-bids-for-reed-street-yards-demolition-project/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/position-open-diesel-mechanic-6/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/position-open-diesel-mechanic-6/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 17:18:50 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15734 Diesel Mechanic: Great Pay / Benefits. APPLY www.durhamschoolservices.com, or stop by 1622 Oaks Road, Racine, WI 53406]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/position-open-diesel-mechanic-6/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/mps-requesting-bids-for-modifications-for-ideal-program-relocation-at-site-191-formerly-garland-school/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/mps-requesting-bids-for-modifications-for-ideal-program-relocation-at-site-191-formerly-garland-school/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 17:17:39 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15732 OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENT Office of the Milwaukee Public Schools, DIVISION OF FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 1124 N. 11th St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, May 10, 2013. Sealed proposals will be received at 1124 N. 11th St., directed to the attention of Ms. Gina M. Spang, P.E., Director of the Division of Facilities and Maintenance Services, pursuant to Section [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/mps-requesting-bids-for-modifications-for-ideal-program-relocation-at-site-191-formerly-garland-school/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/positions-open-drivers-local-regional-dedicated-2/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/positions-open-drivers-local-regional-dedicated-2/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 17:14:25 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15730 Drivers: Local, Regional, Dedicated! .39 CPM/Stop Pay! MW runs. Reefers. Unloads/Backhauls. 2yrs T/T OTR exp. Jan : 608-364-9716]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/positions-open-drivers-local-regional-dedicated-2/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/matc-requesting-bids-for-mequon-campus-welding-lab-addition/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/matc-requesting-bids-for-mequon-campus-welding-lab-addition/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 17:12:55 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15728 CONSTRUCTION BIDDING OPPORTUNITY Milwaukee Area Technical College is seeking bids for Bid-Reference No. 2013-008: Mequon Campus Welding Lab Addition, Project 2013329. There is a Single Prime Contract, including: General Construction Work; Plumbing Work; Electrical Work; Heating – Ventilation Work and Telecommunications Work 1.Sealed Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM, Tuesday, June 4, 2013, only [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/matc-requesting-bids-for-mequon-campus-welding-lab-addition/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/cyd-celebrates-charles-butch-walton-for-25-years-of-service/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/cyd-celebrates-charles-butch-walton-for-25-years-of-service/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 03:32:37 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15723 After nearly 25 years of distinguised public service, Charles “Butch” Walton has officially retired as Chief Executive Officer of Career Youth Development, Inc., a 43 year-old social service agency. According to the Chair of the Board of CYD, Attorney Barbara Franks, Walton became the leader of CYD in 2008 after his dear mother, the founder [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/cyd-celebrates-charles-butch-walton-for-25-years-of-service/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/palermos-workers-union-applauds-uw-milwaukee-decision-to-halt-sales-of-palermos-pizza/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/palermos-workers-union-applauds-uw-milwaukee-decision-to-halt-sales-of-palermos-pizza/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 03:23:05 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15721 Members of the Palermo Workers Union welcomed a decision this week by the UW-Milwaukee administration to halt campus sales of Palermo’s Pizza through the summer of 2013. The multi-organization Boycott Coalition for Workers Rights declared a major victory after occupying and shutting down the Palermo’s Pizza window at the UWM food court for nearly 2 [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/palermos-workers-union-applauds-uw-milwaukee-decision-to-halt-sales-of-palermos-pizza/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/park-dedication-held-for-james-w-beckum-park/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/park-dedication-held-for-james-w-beckum-park/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 03:18:16 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15717 County Parks held its Park Dedication on Saturday, May 4 for James W. Beckum Park at 900 W. Brown St. Milwaukee County Supervisor Willie Johnson, Jr. helped to make the honor become a reality. “The community has benefited immeasurably from the dedication of this man.” Johnson said. The former Negro League player, James Beckum founded [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/park-dedication-held-for-james-w-beckum-park/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/law-of-the-land-justice-sotomayor-the-whole-truth/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/law-of-the-land-justice-sotomayor-the-whole-truth/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 03:11:02 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15715 By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall Justice Sonia Sotomayor was brutally honest. No U.S. Supreme Court Justice has ever revealed such personal details of life behind their rise to this nation’s most coveted law job. President Barack Obama made history when he nominated Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court in 2009. A graduate of Princeton University [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/law-of-the-land-justice-sotomayor-the-whole-truth/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/capitol-report-50-million-and-counting/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/capitol-report-50-million-and-counting/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 03:04:52 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15713 By State Representative, Leon D. Young Question: What do 50 million Americans have in common? A few years ago, an insightful response (to the aforementioned question) might have been the number of Americans without health insurance. But, the Affordable Health Care Act is now the law of the land, which is intended to address the [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/capitol-report-50-million-and-counting/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/supervisor-stamper-alderman-hines-offer-condolences-to-the-family-of-shooting-victim/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/supervisor-stamper-alderman-hines-offer-condolences-to-the-family-of-shooting-victim/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 02:58:55 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15711 In response to the fatal shooting earlier this week in Washington Park, Milwaukee County Supervisor Russell Stamper II said, “I am deeply saddened by yesterday’s tragic event and send my condolences to the family of 17 year- old Daniel Gardner. I will work to the best of my ability to increase and promote safety, anti-drug [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/supervisor-stamper-alderman-hines-offer-condolences-to-the-family-of-shooting-victim/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/cedric-s-cornwall-announces-his-intention-to-run-for-circuit-court-branch-32/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/cedric-s-cornwall-announces-his-intention-to-run-for-circuit-court-branch-32/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 02:56:03 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15708 Compiled by Courier staff Cedric S. Cornwall who is currently a Milwaukee County Court Commissioner recently formally announced his intention to run for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Branch 32 upon the retirement of Judge Michael D. Guolee from the bench at the end of his term in 2014. Cornwall says that he is running for [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/cedric-s-cornwall-announces-his-intention-to-run-for-circuit-court-branch-32/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/time-is-running-out-on-big-incentives-of-home-improvements/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/time-is-running-out-on-big-incentives-of-home-improvements/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 02:50:17 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15702 We all spend a lot on energy every month to power our homes. But over 680 homeowners in the City of Milwaukee have reduced their energy bills and improved the comfort and durability of their homes with the Milwaukee Energy Efficiency program, or Me2. Me2 provides thousands of dollars in rebates and no home equity [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/time-is-running-out-on-big-incentives-of-home-improvements/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/fill-those-bags/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/fill-those-bags/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 02:33:23 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15700 Nation’s largest one day food drive will Stamp Out Hunger The 21st annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive will take place on Saturday, May 11, 2013 from 8:30 am-5:00 pm at Hunger Task Force warehouse located at 201 S. Hawley Court and Post offices throughout Milwaukee. Over 5,000 letter carriers from rural and urban post [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/fill-those-bags/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/alderwoman-coggs-seeks-student-essays-on-freedom-2/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/alderwoman-coggs-seeks-student-essays-on-freedom-2/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 02:30:09 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15698 6th Annual Freedom Essay Scholarship Contest Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs has launched the 6th Annual Freedom Scholarship Essay Contest for 2013, challenging students to put into words what the concept of “freedom” means to them and how they can combat and prevent prejudice, discrimination, and violence in the world today. The deadline for the scholarship [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/alderwoman-coggs-seeks-student-essays-on-freedom-2/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/fondy-farmers-market-opens-this-saturday/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/fondy-farmers-market-opens-this-saturday/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 02:26:38 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15695 The 2013 season quietly gets underway this Saturday, May 11 between 9 am and noon. Several vendors will be at the Market selling starter flowers and vegetable plants. Because it’s so early in the season, spring produce will be very limited, if at all. The Market is open Saturdays only between May 11 and June [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/fondy-farmers-market-opens-this-saturday/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/affordable-healthcare-act-and-its-impact-on-local-residents/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/affordable-healthcare-act-and-its-impact-on-local-residents/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 02:20:49 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15691 It will be here before you know it. Enrollment in the Affordable Healthcare Act begins October 1, 2013 with benefits starting January 1, 2014 but there is some confusion about how it will affect residents. Information sessions will shed light on the new healthcare program at the Social Development Commission’s (SDC) 7th Annual Spring Job [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/affordable-healthcare-act-and-its-impact-on-local-residents/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/life-with-autism-a-parents-story/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/life-with-autism-a-parents-story/#comments Sat, 11 May 2013 20:43:44 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15687 By Deon Farr Our struggle began when Deontay Farr was diagnosed with Autism in 2009. Before that I never even heard of Autism. When I first told my mom about it she said don’t let them doctors tell you something’s wrong with your baby. It was very hard to accept and deal with in the [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/life-with-autism-a-parents-story/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/esperanza-unida-names-damon-dorsey-director-of-economic-development/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/esperanza-unida-names-damon-dorsey-director-of-economic-development/#comments Sat, 11 May 2013 11:27:33 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15684 Esperanza Unida is pleased to announce the appointment of Damon Dorsey as its director of Economic Development, effective May 3, 2013. “We are grateful to have the benefit of Damon Dorsey’s knowledge and experience in the field of Economic Development,” said Manny Perez, general manager of Esperanza Unida, “His experience, including as Milwaukee County’s Economic [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/esperanza-unida-names-damon-dorsey-director-of-economic-development/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/matc-requesting-bids-for-hydraulic-press-brake-north-campus/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/matc-requesting-bids-for-hydraulic-press-brake-north-campus/#comments Sat, 11 May 2013 10:38:20 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15682 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed BIDs will be received by the Milwaukee Area Technical College, Purchasing Department, 700 West State Street, Room M70, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233, on or before the date and time indicated below. BIDs will be publicly opened at the stated time. Specification documents are available at the above address or by calling (414) [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/matc-requesting-bids-for-hydraulic-press-brake-north-campus/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/matc-requesting-proposals-for-satellite-dish-antenna-motorization-upgrade/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/matc-requesting-proposals-for-satellite-dish-antenna-motorization-upgrade/#comments Sat, 11 May 2013 10:36:29 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15680 ADVERTISEMENT FOR RFPS Sealed RFPs will be received by the Milwaukee Area Technical College, Purchasing Department, 700 West State Street, Room M70, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233, on or before the date and time indicated below. RFPs will be publicly opened at the stated time. Specifications are available at the above address or by calling (414) 297-6358. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/matc-requesting-proposals-for-satellite-dish-antenna-motorization-upgrade/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/matc-requesting-proposals-for-communications-counsel/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/matc-requesting-proposals-for-communications-counsel/#comments Sat, 11 May 2013 10:34:27 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15678 ADVERTISEMENT FOR RFPS Sealed RFPs will be received by the Milwaukee Area Technical College, Purchasing Department, 700 West State Street, Room M70, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233, on or before the date and time indicated below. RFPs will be publicly opened at the stated time. Specifications are available at the above address or by calling (414) 297-6358. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/matc-requesting-proposals-for-communications-counsel/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/mps-requesting-bids-for-exterior-stair-replacement-at-central-services-administration-building/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/mps-requesting-bids-for-exterior-stair-replacement-at-central-services-administration-building/#comments Sat, 11 May 2013 10:32:34 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15676 OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENT Office of the Milwaukee Public Schools, DIVISION OF FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 1124 N. 11th St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, May 7, 2013. Sealed proposals will be received at 1124 N. 11th St., directed to the attention of Ms. Gina M. Spang, P.E., Director of the Division of Facilities and Maintenance Services, pursuant to Section [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/mps-requesting-bids-for-exterior-stair-replacement-at-central-services-administration-building/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/mps-requesting-bids-for-tot-lot-replacement-at-lloyd-barbee-montessori-school/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/mps-requesting-bids-for-tot-lot-replacement-at-lloyd-barbee-montessori-school/#comments Sat, 11 May 2013 10:30:34 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15674 OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENT Office of the Milwaukee Public Schools, DIVISION OF FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 1124 N. 11th St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, May 2, 2013. Sealed proposals will be received at 1124 N. 11th St., directed to the attention of Ms. Gina M. Spang, P.E., Director of the Division of Facilities and Maintenance Services, pursuant to Section [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/mps-requesting-bids-for-tot-lot-replacement-at-lloyd-barbee-montessori-school/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/mps-requesting-bids-for-gym-ceiling-replacement-at-webster-middle-school/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/mps-requesting-bids-for-gym-ceiling-replacement-at-webster-middle-school/#comments Sat, 11 May 2013 10:28:27 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15672 OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENT Office of the Milwaukee Public Schools, DIVISION OF FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 1124 N. 11th St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, May 7, 2013. Sealed proposals will be received at 1124 N. 11th St., directed to the attention of Ms. Gina M. Spang, P.E., Director of the Division of Facilities and Maintenance Services, pursuant to Section [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/mps-requesting-bids-for-gym-ceiling-replacement-at-webster-middle-school/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/mps-requesting-bids-for-room-33-conversion-remodeling-at-academy-of-accelerated-learning/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/mps-requesting-bids-for-room-33-conversion-remodeling-at-academy-of-accelerated-learning/#comments Sat, 11 May 2013 10:26:09 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15670 OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENT Office of the Milwaukee Public Schools, DIVISION OF FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 1124 N. 11th St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, May 2, 2013. Sealed proposals will be received at 1124 N. 11th St., directed to the attention of Ms. Gina M. Spang, P.E., Director of the Division of Facilities and Maintenance Services, pursuant to Section [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/mps-requesting-bids-for-room-33-conversion-remodeling-at-academy-of-accelerated-learning/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/journal-communications-offers-no-apologies-on-racist-rap-video-excerpts-played-on-talk-show/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/journal-communications-offers-no-apologies-on-racist-rap-video-excerpts-played-on-talk-show/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 23:32:13 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15666 Compiled by Courier Staff Several weeks ago local radio talk show host Charlie Sykes raised more than eyebrows when he decided to play excerpts from a racist video on his show. The video of the “parody” rap song “It’s Free, Swipe Yo EBT,” includes two African American women talking about how they were going to [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/journal-communications-offers-no-apologies-on-racist-rap-video-excerpts-played-on-talk-show/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/strides-against-breast-cancer/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/strides-against-breast-cancer/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 23:01:29 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15661 In an effort to encourage awareness, Kohl’s created a visual display in downtown Milwaukee, featuring 4,490 pink cutout figures, a visual representation of the number of Wisconsin women who will hear the words “you have breast cancer” this year, across the lawn of the iconic Milwaukee Art Museum.The installation was placed on the lawn of [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/strides-against-breast-cancer/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/audit-finds-serious-flaws-with-wisconsin-jobs-agency-as-state-comes-in-last-on-job-growth-report/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/audit-finds-serious-flaws-with-wisconsin-jobs-agency-as-state-comes-in-last-on-job-growth-report/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 22:55:44 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15658 By Cassandra Lans An audit from the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau found that last year the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC) didn’t verify or require performance information or financial statements from companies receiving financial incentives and awarded nearly $1 million in tax credits to companies for actions taken before they had signed their contracts with [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/audit-finds-serious-flaws-with-wisconsin-jobs-agency-as-state-comes-in-last-on-job-growth-report/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/nigerian-breaks-academic-record-at-john-hopkins-university/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/nigerian-breaks-academic-record-at-john-hopkins-university/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 20:39:59 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15654 Young, Gifted & Black Series By Taki S. Raton He was named the best graduating student of the 2011-2012 academic year and owes his success to three well learned traits – discipline, adaptability, and resilience. He is young, gifted and Black. Emmanuel Ohuabunwa made history at John Hopkins University (JHU) in Baltimore on his May [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/nigerian-breaks-academic-record-at-john-hopkins-university/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/job-opportunities-and-more/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/job-opportunities-and-more/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 20:32:05 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15652 The economy may be on the road to recovery but many Milwaukee area residents still find themselves looking for family supporting work. The free event will be held Saturday, May 18 from 10 am to 3 pm at Greater New Birth Church located at 8237 W. Silver Spring Drive. The SDC Job and Resource Fair [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/job-opportunities-and-more/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/b-i-g-mamas-support-breastfeeding/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/b-i-g-mamas-support-breastfeeding/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 20:29:39 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15650 The African American Breastfeeding Network of Milwaukee will host a Community Breastfeeding Gathering entitled; B.I.G. Mamas Support Breastfeeding. Program Highlights: • Breast Milk Is ‘Medicine’ For Babies Born Early Presenter: Dinah Scott, RN, IBCLC, Aurora Health Care • Grandmother said: Dispelling Common Breastfeeding Myths Presenter: Dalvery Blackwell, IBCLC, AABN • Grandmother Knows Best: Hearing From [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/b-i-g-mamas-support-breastfeeding/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/matc-music-presents-rock-hunger-iv/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/matc-music-presents-rock-hunger-iv/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 20:26:44 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15648 The MATC Music department presents Rock Hunger IV; a benefit concert for the Hunger Task Force, produced by and featuring MATC Music Business students. Admission is $7 at the door or $5 with a nonperishable food donation. The event is produced by and features MATC Music department students. This MATC service learning event will raise [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/matc-music-presents-rock-hunger-iv/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/mba-to-provide-free-legal-information-clinics/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/mba-to-provide-free-legal-information-clinics/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 20:24:03 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15646 In celebration of National Law Day, the Milwaukee Bar Association (MBA) will provide FREE legal information clinics Saturday, May 4, 2013, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The free legal information clinics will be held at four metro Milwaukee locations: - South Side – Bay View Library 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. Milwaukee, WI - Downtown [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/mba-to-provide-free-legal-information-clinics/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/milwaukee-county-parks-to-dedicate-james-w-beckum-park/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/milwaukee-county-parks-to-dedicate-james-w-beckum-park/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 20:21:38 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15644 County Supervisor Willie Johnson, Jr. and the Milwaukee County Parks have announced a ribbon cutting ceremony to dedicate James W. Beckum Park, 900 W. Brown St., on Saturday, May 4 at 11:45 a.m. The park is named in honor of the man who has worked tirelessly to serve the youth of the community through sports. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/milwaukee-county-parks-to-dedicate-james-w-beckum-park/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/milwaukee-postmaster-announces-new-posting-of-job-openings/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/milwaukee-postmaster-announces-new-posting-of-job-openings/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 20:18:43 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15642 The Milwaukee Post Office will post more of the new City Carrier Assistant (CCA) positions that will run from May 3 thru May 10, 2013. Jobseekers in the community are encouraged to build their online profile and apply at http://usps.com/employment. The CCA is a new category of non-career employees and is the path to possible [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/04/milwaukee-postmaster-announces-new-posting-of-job-openings/feed/ 0