http://milwaukeecourieronline.com "THE NEWSPAPER YOU CAN TRUST SINCE 1964" Sat, 12 May 2012 16:33:44 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/12/democrats-unite-for-barrett-vs-walker-rematch/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/12/democrats-unite-for-barrett-vs-walker-rematch/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 16:33:44 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12330 By Lynda L. Jones Some fourteen hours or so following the recall election primary results, where Tom Barrett was the victor, three former candidates for governor met at Barrett’s home. Kathleen Falk, Doug La Follette and Kathleen Vinehout vowed their support and work toward electing Barrett as Wisconsin’s next governor. Mike Tate, Democratic Party of [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/12/democrats-unite-for-barrett-vs-walker-rematch/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/12/milwaukee-sheriffs-department-reminds-the-community-that-alexis-patterson-is-not-forgotten/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/12/milwaukee-sheriffs-department-reminds-the-community-that-alexis-patterson-is-not-forgotten/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 16:23:44 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12326 May 3, 2012 marked the 10th year anniversary that Alexis Patterson went missing. To commemorate the incident, and to remind the community that she is not forgotten, the Milwaukee Sheriff’s Department placed a wreath outside the school where she was last seen. Sheriff David Clarke released the following statement: “We have reached the sad, ten-year [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/12/milwaukee-sheriffs-department-reminds-the-community-that-alexis-patterson-is-not-forgotten/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/12/grigsby-questions-walkers-milwaukee-plan/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/12/grigsby-questions-walkers-milwaukee-plan/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 16:18:06 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12324 Madison – Representative Tamara Grigsby (D-Milwaukee) expressed her hope that economic development efforts aimed at Milwaukee’s poorest neighborhoods are thoughtfully planned so as to take advantage of existing tools and investments. Grigsby, a ranking member of the Joint Finance Committee, is reflecting on a plan that Governor Walker unveiled last week to provide $100 million [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/12/grigsby-questions-walkers-milwaukee-plan/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/12/milwaukee-native-returns-home-making-mothers-day-2012-memorable/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/12/milwaukee-native-returns-home-making-mothers-day-2012-memorable/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 16:08:23 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12319 Kyle Taylor Parker returns for National Broadway tour of “In the Heights” By Maricha Harris On May 5th, just eight days before Mother’s Day Lorraine Lathen sat in the Milwaukee Theater with family and friends watching her 23 year old son, Kyle Taylor Parker, grace the stage as a member of the Ensemble and an [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/12/milwaukee-native-returns-home-making-mothers-day-2012-memorable/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/12/milwaukee-urban-league-hosts-its-annual-national-achievers-society-induction-ceremony/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/12/milwaukee-urban-league-hosts-its-annual-national-achievers-society-induction-ceremony/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 15:58:01 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12317 The Milwaukee Urban League will host its annual National Achievers Society Youth Induction Ceremony on Monday, May 14, 2012 at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee (UWM), Student Union, 2200 East Kenwood Boulevard, from 5:30-7:30pm. The National Achievers Society (NAS) is a key component of the League’s Education and Training Initiatives. The purpose of the NAS [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/12/milwaukee-urban-league-hosts-its-annual-national-achievers-society-induction-ceremony/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/12/jobs-and-more-at-spring-job-and-resource-fair/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/12/jobs-and-more-at-spring-job-and-resource-fair/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 15:53:05 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12315 Finding work that can sustain a family is a real challenge. Milwaukee area residents looking for work will get the chance to meet with employers who are trying to fill positions at the 6th Annual Spring Community Job and Resource Fair. The daylong event will be held Saturday, May 19 from 10am to 3pm by [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/12/jobs-and-more-at-spring-job-and-resource-fair/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/12/get-a-suntan-while-you-work-youth-jobs-available/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/12/get-a-suntan-while-you-work-youth-jobs-available/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 15:41:17 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12310 Lifeguards openings at many County Park Pools Milwaukee County Parks is looking to fill its ranks for lifeguard positions at many of the county pools this summer. No experience necessary, the Parks Aquatics Department will train the right individuals ages 16 and above. The final lifeguard training class for 2012 will start on Tuesday, May [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/12/get-a-suntan-while-you-work-youth-jobs-available/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/minority-unemployment-town-hall-meetings/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/minority-unemployment-town-hall-meetings/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 05:14:07 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12306 Wisconsin State Representative Coggs has announced there will be two town hall meetings on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at the Clinton Rose Senior Center, 3045 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53212, 12PM – 2PM; and Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at the Department of Natural Resources, 2300 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/minority-unemployment-town-hall-meetings/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/birthday-celebration-at-2012-making-strides-against-breast-cancer-walk/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/birthday-celebration-at-2012-making-strides-against-breast-cancer-walk/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 05:10:02 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12303 Kohl’s Department Stores (NYSE: KSS) announced that in celebration of life, survival, and a “Wish for a World with Less Breast Cancer and More Birthdays,” Kohl’s threw a “One Wish” Birthday Bash at the 2012 American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® walk, May 5, 2012, on Milwaukee’s lakefront. Decorated with nearly 8,000 pink [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/birthday-celebration-at-2012-making-strides-against-breast-cancer-walk/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/delta-sigma-theta-sorority-inc-held-its-36th-annual-literary-luncheon/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/delta-sigma-theta-sorority-inc-held-its-36th-annual-literary-luncheon/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 04:47:10 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12299 The Milwaukee Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. held its 36th Annual Literary Luncheon on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at the Italian Conference Center. Special guest was author and practicing attorney Pamela Samuels Young, author of ‘Buying Time’. Pictured above are: Jacqueline Beauchamp-Russell, Joyce Hall, Eve Hall, Margaret Todd and Pamela Samuels Young [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/delta-sigma-theta-sorority-inc-held-its-36th-annual-literary-luncheon/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/family-dollar-failed-to-consider-families-when-they-decided-to-sell-tobacco/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/family-dollar-failed-to-consider-families-when-they-decided-to-sell-tobacco/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 01:34:20 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12296 Recently, it was called to our attention that the Family Dollar chain of stores will begin selling tobacco products in the next few months. We consider the company’s decision to sell dangerous and deadly tobacco products to their low-income clientele base, rooted in greed. On the main page of the Family Dollar website a statements [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/family-dollar-failed-to-consider-families-when-they-decided-to-sell-tobacco/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/legislatively-speaking-happy-mothers-day/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/legislatively-speaking-happy-mothers-day/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 01:29:58 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12294 By Senator, Lena C. Taylor I consider myself an incredibly busy woman, often active to the point of exhaustion. I run a small business, my law firm Taylor Law and Associates. I also work hard to serve my constituents in any way possible as a State Senator in the Wisconsin Legislature. Both my private business [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/legislatively-speaking-happy-mothers-day/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/happy-mothers-day-moms-seek-help-to-protect-the-first-breath-of-their-children/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/happy-mothers-day-moms-seek-help-to-protect-the-first-breath-of-their-children/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 01:25:54 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12292 By some accounts, in ancient times the word mother meant “giver of life.” Whether the origin of the word is true or not, in today’s society, we do regard mothers as givers of life, protectors and caregivers. And, as we prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day, we honor moms and the critical role that they play [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/happy-mothers-day-moms-seek-help-to-protect-the-first-breath-of-their-children/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/capitol-report-the-unmitigated-gall/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/capitol-report-the-unmitigated-gall/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 01:14:49 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12290 By State Representative, Leon D. Young We now find ourselves in a very dark place and time politically in this country. The Citizens United decision has unleashed the hounds, which has exposed the seedier side of politics. Both Scott Walker and Mitt Romney intend to use this totally misguided Supreme Court ruling to their political [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/capitol-report-the-unmitigated-gall/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/roundys-foundation-donates-more-than-38000-in-food-and-cash-to-six-milwaukee-food-pantries/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/roundys-foundation-donates-more-than-38000-in-food-and-cash-to-six-milwaukee-food-pantries/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 01:10:27 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12287 The five-day, 14-city, bi-annual ‘Roundy’s Foundation Focused on Feeding Families Tour’ stopped in Milwaukee on Friday, April 27 to make donations to six local food pantries. During the tour April 23 – 27, the Roundy’s Foundation donated more than $257,000 in food and money to 60 food pantries throughout Minnesota, Illinois and Wisconsin. Each pantry [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/roundys-foundation-donates-more-than-38000-in-food-and-cash-to-six-milwaukee-food-pantries/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/local-artist-evelyn-patricia-terry-to-be-honored-on-may-20/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/local-artist-evelyn-patricia-terry-to-be-honored-on-may-20/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 01:05:54 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12284 Evelyn Patricia Terry, Milwaukee- based visual artist, curator, presenter, writer, and mentor, is one of the 14 honorees for the 2012 Wisconsin Visual Art Lifetime Achievement Awards (WVALAA) being hosted by Museum of Wisconsin Art (MWA) in West Bend, Wisconsin. The 9th annual WVALAA ceremony takes place on Sunday, May 20, at 1:30 p.m. and [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/local-artist-evelyn-patricia-terry-to-be-honored-on-may-20/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/the-what-if/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/the-what-if/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 00:58:36 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12281 The Institute of Kings and Priests, Dr. Shone Bagley, Sr. Apostle of the Sons of Light What if Hitler was a descendant of Rothschild http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw9Qm_TejCo What if back in the day a man named Bush helped Hitler and its cause http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkojpgNZD9I What if Hitler took the German Jews (the converted Jews) out of Germany and [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/the-what-if/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/friends-and-neighbors-gather-to-give-back/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/friends-and-neighbors-gather-to-give-back/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 00:41:59 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12279 On Saturday, April 21st over 100 neighbors, friends and volunteers gathered at the Walnut Way Center to spruce up the neighborhood and prepare for the summer season. A partnership with Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful armed clean up crews with supplies needed to tidy the streets. Volunteers from Wells Fargo, UPS, Americorps, Riverwest Co-op and Marquette [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/friends-and-neighbors-gather-to-give-back/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/get-im-fed-up-with-the-tea-party-for-a-good-read/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/get-im-fed-up-with-the-tea-party-for-a-good-read/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 00:35:46 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12277 Get “I’m FED UP with the TEA PARTY!” for a good read Available at Infinity Publishing, toll-free 1-877-289-2665 www.buybooksontheweb.com, www.amazon.com, www.bn.com]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/get-im-fed-up-with-the-tea-party-for-a-good-read/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/position-open-public-health-nurse-at-city-of-greenfield/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/position-open-public-health-nurse-at-city-of-greenfield/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 00:31:24 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12274 PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE (PART-TIME) The City of Greenfield is accepting applications for this 20-hour per week position (some flexibility of hours) in the Health Department. Qualifications: BSN from an accredited school of nursing, and a current Wisconsin registered nurse license. Prior experience in public health nursing desired. 15-mile residency requirement. Starting salary: $25.95 per hour. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/position-open-public-health-nurse-at-city-of-greenfield/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/milwaukee-public-schools-is-requesting-proposals-for-supplemental-contract-cleaning-services/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/milwaukee-public-schools-is-requesting-proposals-for-supplemental-contract-cleaning-services/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 00:27:53 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12272 NOTICE Milwaukee Public Schools is requesting proposals for Supplemental Contract Cleaning 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. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/milwaukee-public-schools-is-requesting-proposals-for-supplemental-contract-cleaning-services/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/one-flesh-marraige-retreat-at-lake-lawn-resort/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/one-flesh-marraige-retreat-at-lake-lawn-resort/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 00:25:14 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12268 COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH: DR. DEMETRIUS K. WILLIAMS, PASTOR MT. OLIVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: REV. JOHN K. PATTERSON, PASTOR TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH: REV. DON DARIUS BUTLER, PASTOR “ONE FLESH” (Genesis 2:24 KJV) MARRIAGE RETREAT AT LAKE LAWN RESORT 2400 EAST GENEVA STREET DELAVAN, WI 53115 FRIDAY JUNE 1-3, 2012 Retreat cost includes: room, retreat materials, workshops [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/one-flesh-marraige-retreat-at-lake-lawn-resort/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/mps-requesting-proposals-for-window-curtains-and-drapes-replacement-services/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/mps-requesting-proposals-for-window-curtains-and-drapes-replacement-services/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 00:20:02 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12266 NOTICE Milwaukee Public Schools is requesting proposals for Window Curtains/Drapes Replacement 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/2012/05/11/mps-requesting-proposals-for-window-curtains-and-drapes-replacement-services/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/grassroot-efforts-can-beat-out-big-money-from-outsiders/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/grassroot-efforts-can-beat-out-big-money-from-outsiders/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 23:43:23 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12258 By Cassandra Lans Wisconsin is demonstrating that grassroot efforts and working together can beat out big money. Earlier this week financial reports revealed that the Walker Recall Campaign had raised approximately $13 million. The majority of those dollars are from outside of Wisconsin, further demonstrating what many have said all along, Walker is pandering to [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/grassroot-efforts-can-beat-out-big-money-from-outsiders/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/prodigy-is-youngest-to-receive-masters-degree-from-oxford/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/prodigy-is-youngest-to-receive-masters-degree-from-oxford/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 23:35:06 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12255 Young, Gifted & Black Series By Taki S. Raton She is a proud sibling in what is known in England as “The First Family of Education.” A September 2011 edition of “Higher Education Digest” describes her as a “serial world record breaker.” She is Young, Gifted, & Black and her name is Anne-Marie Imafidon. She [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/prodigy-is-youngest-to-receive-masters-degree-from-oxford/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/join-the-american-cancer-society-to-help-create-a-world-with-less-breast-cancer-at-the-making-strides-against-breast-cancer-walk/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/join-the-american-cancer-society-to-help-create-a-world-with-less-breast-cancer-at-the-making-strides-against-breast-cancer-walk/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 23:24:55 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12252 Thousands of event participants including local breast cancer survivors, volunteers, businesses and community members will unite to fight breast cancer and save lives at the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® 5K walk presented by Kohls Cares. This noncompetitive, inspirational event raises awareness and funds to fight breast cancer and provides hope to [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/join-the-american-cancer-society-to-help-create-a-world-with-less-breast-cancer-at-the-making-strides-against-breast-cancer-walk/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/matc-students-to-showcase-their-work-at-annual-portfolio-night-may-10/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/matc-students-to-showcase-their-work-at-annual-portfolio-night-may-10/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 23:00:21 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12250 Hundreds of Milwaukee Area Technical College students from 15 academic programs will showcase their work at the annual Portfolio Night from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, May 10. The free, public event will be held on the sixth floor of the Main Building at the Downtown Milwaukee Campus, 1015 N. 6th St. The following programs will be [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/matc-students-to-showcase-their-work-at-annual-portfolio-night-may-10/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/new-testament-church-college-career-fair-2012/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/new-testament-church-college-career-fair-2012/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 22:57:18 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12247 New Testament Church of Milwaukee will host its 13th Annual College & Career Fair on Saturday, May 19, 2012, from 8:30AM – 2:00PM. This year’s theme, “God’s Plan for Success”, is based on Joshua 1:6-9. Targeted primarily for high school students, the College & Career Fair provides students the opportunity to learn about college life [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/new-testament-church-college-career-fair-2012/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/time-lost-equals-brain-lost-its-that-simple/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/time-lost-equals-brain-lost-its-that-simple/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 22:54:34 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12245 American Stroke Month is all about recognition and reaction. Stroke is the #4 killer of Americans and is also a leading cause of long-term disability. If you or someone you know were having a stroke, would you recognize the symptoms? Just as importantly, would you know what to do? The second a stroke hits, the [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/time-lost-equals-brain-lost-its-that-simple/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/housing-authority-and-growing-power-partner-to-create-a-healthier-westlawn/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/housing-authority-and-growing-power-partner-to-create-a-healthier-westlawn/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 22:50:55 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12242 The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) and Growing Power have established a partnership to improve nutrition, health education and access to fresh food as part of the revitalization of the Westlawn public housing development. The partnership was celebrated at a reception last week at Growing Power Headquarters, 5500 W. Silver Spring Drive. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/housing-authority-and-growing-power-partner-to-create-a-healthier-westlawn/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/vote-for-barrett-may-8-to-help-create-jobs/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/vote-for-barrett-may-8-to-help-create-jobs/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 22:44:18 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12240 By Gwen Moore I am voting for Tom Barrett in the primary recall election on Tuesday May 8 because he will focus on creating jobs we need in Wisconsin. I hope you will get out and vote for him, too. If we choose Tom on May 8, he will give all of us the best [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/vote-for-barrett-may-8-to-help-create-jobs/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/legislatively-speaking-milwaukee-succeeds-helping-to-improve-childrens-education/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/legislatively-speaking-milwaukee-succeeds-helping-to-improve-childrens-education/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 22:40:07 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12236 By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Our children matter the world to us, and we do everything in our power to ensure that each and every one receives the best education possible. For years, the Milwaukee Public School system has let us down. Without a doubt, there are countless talented, individual educators in the MPS working [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/legislatively-speaking-milwaukee-succeeds-helping-to-improve-childrens-education/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/fidel-castro-helped-liberate-africa/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/fidel-castro-helped-liberate-africa/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 22:36:22 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12234 By Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. NNPA Columnist African Americans, especially those who are conscious of how the world has changed during the past 50 years in terms of the progress for African liberation and self-determination , should be more than willing to express gratitude to Fidel Castro because of his outstanding historic and contemporary contributions [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/fidel-castro-helped-liberate-africa/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/caiptol-report-decision-time-for-thinking-wisconsinites/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/caiptol-report-decision-time-for-thinking-wisconsinites/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 22:31:47 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12230 By State Representative, Leon D. Young Next Tuesday, May 8th, is an important date for Democrats, Independents and all fair-minded people in Wisconsin. Voters will be afforded the opportunity to go to the tolls and cast their ballots in the primary recall election for governor. There are currently four Democrats running in the recall primary. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/caiptol-report-decision-time-for-thinking-wisconsinites/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/notice-of-partisan-recall-primary-for-the-offices-of-governor-lieutenant-governor-and-sample-ballots/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/notice-of-partisan-recall-primary-for-the-offices-of-governor-lieutenant-governor-and-sample-ballots/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 22:27:34 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12225 NOTICE OF PARTISAN RECALL PRIMARY FOR THE OFFICES OF GOVERNOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AND SAMPLE BALLOTS May 8, 2012 OFFICE OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION TO THE ELECTORS OF MILWAUKEE COUNTY: Notice is hereby given of a partisan recall primary to be held in the several wards in Milwaukee County, on the 8th day of [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/notice-of-partisan-recall-primary-for-the-offices-of-governor-lieutenant-governor-and-sample-ballots/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/the-american-cancer-society-held-its-8th-annual-sankofa-health-and-wellness-forum/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/the-american-cancer-society-held-its-8th-annual-sankofa-health-and-wellness-forum/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 22:17:45 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12222 The American Cancer Society held its 8th Annual Sankofa Health and Wellness forum at North Division on Saturday, April 28. Many residents turned out to attend workshops on cancer prevention, and the need to have screenings done on a routine basis. Joining in the event are from (l to r): Deadra Richelle Purifoy, Carmellia Kay [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/the-american-cancer-society-held-its-8th-annual-sankofa-health-and-wellness-forum/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/help-ensure-a-stable-blood-supply-for-patients-in-need/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/help-ensure-a-stable-blood-supply-for-patients-in-need/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 22:13:03 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12220 Memorial Day Promotion As a special thank you around the Memorial Day holiday, presenting donors can register to win a prize certificate redeemable at Gift- Certificates.com between May 24 and May 30, 2012. Visit redcrossblood.org/GiveWin for details. Every day, patients in local communities are helped by blood donors who give at blood drives coordinated by [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/help-ensure-a-stable-blood-supply-for-patients-in-need/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/ida-m-johnson-foundation-and-abbott-nutrition-presents-expo/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/ida-m-johnson-foundation-and-abbott-nutrition-presents-expo/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 22:07:08 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12218 Put yourself and your health first at this engaging event for women and girls of all ages As women and young girls (high school) we devote a lot of our time to others. As mothers, daughters, workers, wives and friends in the daily shuffle of life we tend to forget about ourselves, we forget to [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/ida-m-johnson-foundation-and-abbott-nutrition-presents-expo/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/avery-l-goodrich-sr-a-devoted-educator-passes-at-age-83/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/avery-l-goodrich-sr-a-devoted-educator-passes-at-age-83/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 22:02:48 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12215 Avery Lee Goodrich Sr., made the most difficult things in life look easy but it took courage, focus, determination, perseverance, hard work, compassion and hope. He used these gifts to inspire others to succeed in life. Avery Lee Goodrich was a gold star educator and a humble servant of God. As a son, husband, father, [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/avery-l-goodrich-sr-a-devoted-educator-passes-at-age-83/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/mps-requesting-bids-for-flooring-replacement-at-central-services-administration-building/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/mps-requesting-bids-for-flooring-replacement-at-central-services-administration-building/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 21:47:48 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12212 OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENT Office of the Milwaukee Public Schools, DIVISION OF FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 1124 N. 11th St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, May 1, 2012. Sealed proposals will be received at 1124 N. 11th St., directed to the attention of Ms. Gina M. Spang, Director of the Division of Facilities and Maintenance Services, pursuant to Section 119.52(3) [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/mps-requesting-bids-for-flooring-replacement-at-central-services-administration-building/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/position-open-head-program-secretary-at-the-social-development-commission/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/position-open-head-program-secretary-at-the-social-development-commission/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 21:44:52 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12210 Community Relations Social Development Commission Our Mission: Empowering Milwaukee County residents with the resources to move beyond poverty For over forty-five years, the Social Development Commission (SDC) has served as a planner, coordinator, and implementer of human service programs for low-income individuals and families in Milwaukee County. We currently have the following job openings: Head [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/position-open-head-program-secretary-at-the-social-development-commission/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/matc-requesting-proposals-for-architecturalengineering-services-for-annual-facilities-projects/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/matc-requesting-proposals-for-architecturalengineering-services-for-annual-facilities-projects/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 21:41:27 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12208 ADVERTISEMENT FOR RFPS Sealed RFPs will be received by the Milwaukee Area Technical College, Purchasing Department, Room M70, 700 West State Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233, on or before dates indicated below. RFPs will be publicly opened at the time specified in RFP package. Specifications are available at the above address or by calling (414) 297-6641. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/matc-requesting-proposals-for-architecturalengineering-services-for-annual-facilities-projects/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/mps-requesting-bids-for-2012-drinking-fountain-flood-mitigation-project/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/mps-requesting-bids-for-2012-drinking-fountain-flood-mitigation-project/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 21:23:46 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12205 OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENT Office of the Milwaukee Public Schools, DIVISION OF FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 1124 N. 11th St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, April 26, 2012. Sealed proposals will be received at 1124 N. 11th St., directed to the attention of Ms. Gina M. Spang, Director of the Division of Facilities and Maintenance Services, pursuant to Section 119.52(3) [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/mps-requesting-bids-for-2012-drinking-fountain-flood-mitigation-project/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/mps-requesting-bids-for-roof-replacement-at-juneau-high-school-complex/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/mps-requesting-bids-for-roof-replacement-at-juneau-high-school-complex/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 21:21:05 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12203 OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENT Office of the Milwaukee Public Schools, DIVISION OF FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 1124 N. 11th St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, April 25, 2012. Sealed proposals will be received at 1124 N. 11th St., directed to the attention of Ms. Gina M. Spang, Director of the Division of Facilities and Maintenance Services, pursuant to Section 119.52(3) [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/mps-requesting-bids-for-roof-replacement-at-juneau-high-school-complex/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/mps-requesting-bids-for-roof-replacement-at-custer-high-school-complex/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/mps-requesting-bids-for-roof-replacement-at-custer-high-school-complex/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 21:17:38 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12201 OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENT Office of the Milwaukee Public Schools, DIVISION OF FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 1124 N. 11th St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, April 25, 2012. Sealed proposals will be received at 1124 N. 11th St., directed to the attention of Ms. Gina M. Spang, Director of the Division of Facilities and Maintenance Services, pursuant to Section 119.52(3) [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/mps-requesting-bids-for-roof-replacement-at-custer-high-school-complex/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/mps-requesting-bids-for-roof-replacement-at-lincoln-center-of-the-arts-middle-school/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/mps-requesting-bids-for-roof-replacement-at-lincoln-center-of-the-arts-middle-school/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 21:14:20 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12198 OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENT Office of the Milwaukee Public Schools, DIVISION OF FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 1124 N. 11th St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, April 25, 2012. Sealed proposals will be received at 1124 N. 11th St., directed to the attention of Ms. Gina M. Spang, Director of the Division of Facilities and Maintenance Services, pursuant to Section 119.52(3) [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/mps-requesting-bids-for-roof-replacement-at-lincoln-center-of-the-arts-middle-school/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/mps-requesting-bids-for-2012-cyclic-air-conditioning-system-replacement-at-pulaski-high-school/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/mps-requesting-bids-for-2012-cyclic-air-conditioning-system-replacement-at-pulaski-high-school/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 21:10:27 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12196 OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENT Office of the Milwaukee Public Schools, DIVISION OF FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 1124 N. 11th St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, May 1, 2012. Sealed proposals will be received at 1124 N. 11th St., directed to the attention of Ms. Gina M. Spang, Director of the Division of Facilities and Maintenance Services, pursuant to Section 119.52(3) [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/mps-requesting-bids-for-2012-cyclic-air-conditioning-system-replacement-at-pulaski-high-school/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/mps-requesting-bids-for-roof-replacement-at-james-madison-academic-campus/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/mps-requesting-bids-for-roof-replacement-at-james-madison-academic-campus/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 21:07:19 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12194 OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENT Office of the Milwaukee Public Schools, DIVISION OF FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 1124 N. 11th St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, May 1, 2012. Sealed proposals will be received at 1124 N. 11th St., directed to the attention of Ms. Gina M. Spang, Director of the Division of Facilities and Maintenance Services, pursuant to Section 119.52(3) [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/mps-requesting-bids-for-roof-replacement-at-james-madison-academic-campus/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/mps-requesting-bids-for-roof-replacement-at-pulaski-high-school/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/mps-requesting-bids-for-roof-replacement-at-pulaski-high-school/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 21:03:40 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12191 OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENT Office of the Milwaukee Public Schools, DIVISION OF FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 1124 N. 11th St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, May 1, 2012. Sealed proposals will be received at 1124 N. 11th St., directed to the attention of Ms. Gina M. Spang, Director of the Division of Facilities and Maintenance Services, pursuant to Section 119.52(3) [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/mps-requesting-bids-for-roof-replacement-at-pulaski-high-school/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/mps-requesting-bids-for-roof-replacement-at-wisconsin-conservatory-of-lifelong-learning/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/mps-requesting-bids-for-roof-replacement-at-wisconsin-conservatory-of-lifelong-learning/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 21:01:34 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12189 OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENT Office of the Milwaukee Public Schools, DIVISION OF FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 1124 N. 11th St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, May 1, 2012. Sealed proposals will be received at 1124 N. 11th St., directed to the attention of Ms. Gina M. Spang, Director of the Division of Facilities and Maintenance Services, pursuant to Section 119.52(3) [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/mps-requesting-bids-for-roof-replacement-at-wisconsin-conservatory-of-lifelong-learning/feed/ 0