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NEWS & VIEWS ON: BUSINESSTRENDS, PERSONAL FINANCE, TECHNOLOGY (TECH NOIR!)

When you sit down to do your 2017taxes, you’ll be taking a nostalgia trip ofsorts. The tax bill signed into law late lastyear eliminated some potentially valu-able deductions starting in 2018. So your2017 return may be your last chance tobenefit from those write-offs, many ofwhich are easy to overlook in the firstplace.For your 2018 tax return that you’ll file next year, a

nearly doubled standard deduction may make up for lostwrite-offs. But until then, don’t miss out on the tax sav-ings you deserve.The new tax law also made it easier (but not easy) to

claim one type of deduction for your 2017 taxes — med-ical expenses.Here’s a rundown of the deductions you’ll want to

claim if you can:1. Unreimbursed Employee ExpensesYou may be able to deduct unreimbursed employee

expenses on your 2017 return (but not after that). Butthere’s a big catch: The expenses will be deductible onlyto the extent that they, along with other miscellaneousexpenses such as tax prep and investment advisoryfees, exceeded 2% of your adjusted gross income.That’s potentially a high bar to clear.“It’s the last hurrah for these types of things,” says Jef-

frey Levine, CEO and director of financial planning atBlueprint Wealth Alliance in Garden City, N.Y.A lot of unreimbursed employee expenses can fit

under this umbrella, however. Some examples: uniformsand tools you had to buy for your job, home office equip-

ment your boss didn’t reimburse you for, union dues,subscriptions to professional publications and businesstrips you took on your own dime.2. Job-Search ExpensesIf you dished out a lot of money to look for a job in

2017, you may be able to deduct some of the costs ofyour quest. A few examples: out-of-town trips for inter-views, mileage driving to meetings (53.5 cents a mile),fees for outplacement agencies, resumé prep and reg-istration fees for events related to your line of work.“Even if you didn’t secure the job, you can take the de-

duction,” says Lisa Greene-Lewis, a CPA with TurboTax.Three caveats: 1) The search in 2017 couldn’t have

been for your first job; 2) You must have been looking inthe same field you were already in and 3) You can onlyclaim the expenses if they, and other potentially de-ductible miscellaneous expenses, exceeded 2% of youradjusted gross income. Still, with miscellaneous deduc-tions a casualty of the new tax law, your 2017 return isyour last chance to try.3. Moving Costs for a New JobIf you landed a job last year that required you to pick

up roots, your timing was excellent, tax-wise. The de-duction for moving expenses for a new job also got theax starting in 2018. Plus, beginning this year, any mov-ing costs your new employer reimburses you for are tax-able (that perk used to be tax-free).To qualify for this deduction, however, you must meet

what the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) calls the “dis-tance test.” Your new workplace must be at least 50 miles farther

from your old home as your previous one was from yourformer home. In other words, if where you used to workwas 10 miles from home, your new job must be at least60 miles from that same home.

4. State and Local TaxesThe deduction for state and local income, sales, and

property taxes hasn’t gone away entirely, but in 2018 themaximum you can write off is $10,000 in total.If you stood in line in late December to prepay your

2018 property taxes due to the new tax law, you likelywon’t forget that. What’s easier to overlook are the stateincome taxes you paid last spring with your 2016 return.Plus, if you live in a state with no or low-income taxes,

don’t overlook the state sales tax deduction, an alterna-tive to deducting state sales taxes. The IRS will calculatehow big of a deduction you can take based on your areaand income, but you can add to that amount the actualsales taxes you paid in 2017 on a big-ticket purchaselike a boat or car.5. Casualty and Theft LossesIf your car was stolen or your home was broken into

or damaged in a disaster last year, you can write offdamages not covered by insurance or recouped in a sal-vage sale. Between hurricanes, floods and wildfires,2017 was a big year for disasters, of course.However, unless you have the misfortune to live in a

federally-declared disaster area, you won’t be able todeduct casualty and theft losses after 2017. Given that, advises Cari Weston, director of tax prac-

tice and ethics for the American Institute of Certified Pub-lic Accountants, you might want to revisit your insurancecoverage now to leave yourself fewer gaps down theroad.6. Dependent ExemptionThe 2017 tax law killed off personal exemptions start-

ing in 2018, replacing them with a nearly-doubled stan-dard deduction. So for 2017, you can take exemptionsworth $4,050, for yourself and your dependents. What

Don't miss outDon't miss outon these on these 77 oftenoftenoverlooked overlooked tax deductionstax deductions

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What businesses can do to prepare for an activeshooter situationArticle courtesy of CBS – Seattle via “The Rundown”It has become an all too familiar refrain. An active shooter is firing a weapon, indiscrim-

inately, and often innocent people find themselves in harm's way.When it happened at YouTube's California headquarters, it was at least the sixth

deadly workplace shooting - in just two years. When the shooting stopped, three peoplewere injured and the suspected shooter was dead.It is a topic that is familiar to the director of law enforcement services for Crimestop-

pers of Puget Sound who has advice on how you can protect yourself if confronted withan active shooter situation in the workplace.Jim Fuda was asked if there is a difference if the shooting happens in the workplace, a

school or the mall."No, said Fuda, who also spent 33 years as a King County sheriff's deputy. "The police

will respond the same way. They will go to where the shooting is taking place and neu-tralize the threat. Neutralize, isolate, contain and then respond with everybody else."

TechNoirStudy: Are smartphonesmaking teens less happy?Article courtesy of Psychology Today via “The Rundown”Let's face it: Smartphones, social media, digital devices, and the

Internet have completely transformed the way most of us interact so-cially.For young people especially, spending time online is practically a

way of life and, not surprisingly, is shaping how they view the worldand interact with other people. Not only are they more intercon-nected, but they have more access to information than any previousgeneration. All of this has resulted in a cultural shift that is still unfold-ing.With this in mind, a new research study published in the journal

Emotion (link is external) takes a comprehensive look at psychologi-cal well-being in adolescents over the past ten years and what thismay mean for the future.Results showed that adolescents who spent more time with elec-

tronic media (smartphones, electronic games, and the Internet) weregenerally less happy, less satisfied with their lives, and had lowerself-esteem. On the other hand, adolescents who spent more time on non-

screen activities, including sports and exercise, in-personal socializ-ing, and print media had higher psychological well-being. This trend was especially apparent for 8th and 10th graders though

the overall relationship between screen time and well-being wasmuch weaker for 12th graders.

Digital Eye Strain: Block theblue light to save your sightArticle courtesy of CBS - Anchorage, Alaska via “The Rundown”Most of us can't live without our cellphones, tablets and laptops. On

average, we spend more than nine hours a day staring at one screenor another. Blue light comes from all of them and doctors say it's dan-gerous ... especially years from now."Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat," Courtney Soltis listed.As millennials do, Soltis can barely let an hour pass without check-

ing in with her electronic community of friends and work.She continued, "I'm on all devices, tablets, computers, cellphones

over eight hours a day."She started suffering daily headaches and it turned out digital eye

strain was the culprit."Vision becomes blurry, eyes become fatigued, sometimes red, and

it's very frequent to start getting headaches," said Alan Mendelsohn,MD, an ophthalmologist.Dr. Mendelsohn says anyone looking at a screen for more than 30

minutes a day is at risk."There's blue light that's emitted from digital devices. That's high

energy visible light but it's harmful, and that's what causes the digitaleye strain," Dr. Mendelsohn explained.


you might overlook when tottingup your dependents are anyfamily members who you sup-ported last year but didn’t livewith you.For a relative to qualify — an

adult child, a parent, a sibling —you had to supply more than halfthat person’s support and his orher 2017 gross income could nothave been above $4,050 (ex-cluding, in most cases, SocialSecurity income).“A lot of people are paying

more than half of expenses for aparent,” notes Brian Ashcraft, di-rector of compliance of LibertyTax Service.7. The Deduction That Ex-

panded: Medical ExpensesAlthough the new tax law

ended many write-offs, it ex-panded the deduction for med-ical expenses, at least for 2017and 2018. For those tax returns,the threshold for qualifying todeduct medical expenses fellfrom 10% of your adjusted gross

income to 7.5%. That’s still a tough hurdle to

clear, but the drop could make adifference.“If you got in the habit of not

adding it up, do it now,” says We-ston.Aside from out-of-pocket

health and dental costs, eligiblemedical expenses include homeimprovements related to healthcare, such as adding rails, grabbars or a stair lift.

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Seven often overlookedtax deductions

Sounding thealarm on inner-city transitMilwaukee residents living in zip codes 53205,53206, 53208, 53209, 53210, 53212, 53216,53218, 53233 are in danger of losing an impor-tant lifeline. The Milwaukee County Transit Sys-tem’s (MCTS) bus routes 6 and 61 – also knownas the JobLines – will disappear from these nineurban zip codes at the end of 2018, unless newfunding sources are found.The JobLines routes were established in 2014 as a settle-

ment with the Wisconsin and U.S. Departments of Trans-portation, the Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin (BHCW)and Milwaukee Inner-City Congregations Allied for Hope(MICAH) to aid in transporting individuals living in urbanneighborhoods to employment opportunities in Waukeshaand Washington Counties.Route 6 runs west along Capitol Drive to Moorland Rd. and

south through several New Berlin industrial parks. Route 61runs northwest along W. Appleton Avenue into a busy busi-ness district in Menomonee Falls.If you are unsure about the impact of losing these two bus

lines, consider this:The JobLines routes provide reliable transportation to

28,000 residents in these zip codes where nearly 20 percentdo not have access to a car for work. Ridership on the JobLines is healthy and is growing. Cur-

rently, about 1,000 daily riders depend on the JobLines toconnect them with good-paying jobs at over 150 employersin New Berlin, Brookfield and Menomonee Falls. Residents also rely on the routes to get them to shopping,

doctor appointments, workforce training centers, church, jobinterviews, child care, school, and more.Businesses in the New Berlin industrial parks, which al-

ready need workers for current jobs, expect to expand andhire more workers as they begin filling orders for Foxconn. The JobLines routes would be excellent feeder lines for the

proposed Milwaukee-to-Foxconn commuter bus route. In short, transportation has a ripple effect on the economic

health of the entire area it serves. Imagine the crippling effecton your daily routine if you did not have access to a car. It’ssomething most of us take for granted.So, what do we tell the inner-city residents at the end of

2018 when their transportation lifeline is cut off? What do wetell businesses that suffer due to losing access to employeesand customers? What do we tell taxpayers who become dis-enchanted with the area’s growing blight?What we can tell people and business owners is to speak

up NOW: Sign the online petition to keep the JobLines routes alive:

http://bit.ly/SaveOurJobLines Attend “THE JOBS ARE ON THE LINE” Community Rally

on May 19, 2018 at The Wisconsin Black Historical Societyfrom 11AM – 2PM. Encourage others to attend to build com-munity support for the JobLines.Spread the word about the importance of JobLines to our

communities. Talk often with elected officials, faith leaders,activists and local community organizations.The Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin and Milwaukee

Inner-City Congregations Allied for Hope meet regularly withMCTS to discuss the JobLines bus routes and other trans-portation issues. We invite area businesses and communityleaders to invest in and commit to JobLines as well.


Being a young adult can be ex-citing – enjoying the early stagesof a career, having your ownplace, making new friends – but itcan also be confusing andstressful. One of the reasons ismoney, and learning how to man-age it.In a financial literacy survey of

more than 5,500 young adults, theNational Endowment for FinancialEducation and George Washing-ton University found that only 8percent of those ages 23 to 35showed a high level of financialknowledge.“For those just starting their ca-

reers or beginning to save for theirretirement, the financial planningworld can be quite daunting,” saysRichard Paul, president of RichardPaul & Associates, LLC (www.rw-paul.com), a financial advisoryfirm in Michigan, and author ofThe Baby Boomers’ RetirementSurvival Guide. “One flaw of our education sys-

tem is the lack of preparedness itprovides for younger investors juststarting off. When it comes tostocks, bonds, 401(k)s, and debt,

the task of planning is overwhelm-ing to most.”Paul offers young adults five tips

for fundamental financial planning:• Automate your contribu-

tions. The easiest way to invest isto automatically direct a portion ofeach paycheck into your invest-ment accounts. “You’ll quickly get used to hav-

ing less money to spend eachmonth, and your savings will growautomatically,” Paul says. “And ifyour employer offers a match intoyour retirement account, be sureto take advantage of that. That’sfree money.”• Take control of your health.

You might think your healthdoesn’t fit into a discussion of fi-nancial planning, but being proac-tive when it comes to health –whether it’s getting your annualphysical or daily exercise – willpay dividends in the future. “A retiree today is expected to

spend $275,000 over their retire-ment on health care,” Paul says.“By investing in your health whenyou’re young, you can reduce yourpotential for future health care

costs.”• Get out of debt. “Paying down

your debt reduces the amount ofinterest expense you pay eachyear,” Paul says. “And often, peo-ple are paying more in interestthan they are likely to earn by in-vesting.” Studies show the aver-

age American under the age of 35has between $23,000 and$30,000 of debt in the form ofcredit cards, student loans, autoloans and other forms of personaldebt. According to a NerdWallet2017 study, the average U.S.household that’s carrying creditcard debt has a balance of$15,654.• Build and protect your

credit. Your credit score is an in-dicator of your financial health.“The list of people who have an in-terest in your credit score seemsto keep growing every year,” Paulsays. “Damaged credit can be costly

over time. Pay all bills on time bysetting up payment reminders orenrolling in auto pay. Pay down balances on credit

cards; high balances relative tototal available credit affect yourcredit score.”• Buy into panic, not excite-

ment. If the stock market sells offby 5 to 10 percent over any givenmonth or week, Paul recommends

you take your excess cash andbuy the dip. “Only use excesscash, not any cash that is neededto pay bills,” he says. On the flipside, when the market is going upsignificantly Paul advises: “Waitfor a correction if you’re sitting onthe sidelines.”“Young people need to know

how to plan financially,” Paul says.“There’s a tendency to put it off,but that’s risky. There’s too muchto lose. You’re not young foreverand without a plan, you’re unpro-tected for your future.”About Richard W. PaulRichard W. Paul is the president

of Richard Paul & Associates, LLC(www.rwpaul.com) and the authorof The Baby Boomers' RetirementSurvival Guide: How to NavigateThrough the Turbulent TimesAhead. He is a Certified FinancialPlannerTM professional, Regis-tered Financial Consultant, Invest-ment Adviser Representative andan insurance professional holdinglife and health insurance licensesin Michigan and Florida.

Young men of Chicago’s“One Stock One Future” pro-gram look over their stockholdings on computers. Theprogram teaches financial lit-eracy to underprivilegedyouths through stock owner-ship.—WGN TV photo

5 Financial-Planning Tips ForYoung Investors

“Peace of Mind: Financial Freedom and Family Secu-rity” is the title and subject of a Neighbor Night Workshopsponsored by Walnut Way Conservation Corp., Monday,April 30 starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Outpost at The Com-mons, 1617 W. North Ave.The workshop will offer Walnut Way neighbors an op-

portunity to learn about creating wealth and financial free-dom.The workshop will be hosted by Terron Edwards and in-

structed by financial experts Chrystal Edwards and JustinArtis.Edwards and Artis will cover :• Being prepared in case of an emergency• Learn how to get your kids financially ready for College• Gaining the knowledge you need to be secureOther topics to be covered include retirement plans, life

insurance, more profitable alternatives to savings ac-counts and means to fund the college education of yourchildren without financial aid loans.

Setting yourself up for financial success to betopic of Walnut Way’s“Neighbor Night”


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STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT

MILWAUKEE COUNTYNOTICE AND ORDER FORNAME CHANGE HEARINGCase No. 18CV002623

In the matter of the name change of:JASMIN ZAKIYYAH MOHAMEDAHMEDBy (Petitioner) JASMIN ZAKIYYAHMOHAMED AHMEDNOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking to changethe name of the person listed above:From: JASMIN ZAKIYYAH MO-HAMED AHMED To: YASMINE ADILMOHAMED AHMEDBirth Certificate: JASMIN ZAKIYYAHMOHAMED AHMEDIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the CircuitCourt of Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. WILLLIAMSOSNAYROOM 414 PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street,Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE:MAY 22, 2018 TIME: 2:00 PM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice forthree (3) weeks in a row prior to thedate of the hearing in the MilwaukeeCommunity Journal, a newspaperpublished in Milwaukee County, Stateof Wisconsin.Dated: 4-12-18BY THE COURT:HON. WILLIAM SOSNAYCircuit Court Judge018-098/4-13-20-27-2018




In the matter of the name change of:WILLIAM QUANZA COLEMANBy (Petitioner) WILLIAM QUANZACOLEMANNOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking to changethe name of the person listed above:From: WILLIAM QUANZA COLEMANTo: WILLIAM QUANZA OLIVIERBirth Certificate: WILLIAM QUANZACOLEMANIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the CircuitCourt of Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. TIMOTHYWITKOWIAKROOM 415 PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street,Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE:MAY 15, 2018 TIME: 10:00 AM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice forthree (3) weeks in a row prior to thedate of the hearing in the MilwaukeeCommunity Journal, a newspaperpublished in Milwaukee County, Stateof Wisconsin.Dated: 3-26-18BY THE COURT:HON. TIMOTHY WITKOWIAK

Circuit Court Judge018-097/4-13-20-27-2018



MILWAUKEE COUNTYDIVORCE-40101

WITHOUT MINOR CHILDRENCase No. 18FA000583

In Re: The marriage of Petitioner:LAQUITA S. JOHNSON, 4950 N.40TH ST., MILWAUKEE, WI 53209and Respondent: HERMAN LEROYJOHNSON JR, 4923 N. TEUTONIAAVE. APT #4, MILWAUKEE, WI53209THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TOTHE PERSON NAMED ABOVE ASRESPONDENT:You are notified that your spouse hasfiled a lawsuit or other legal actionagainst you. The Petition, which is at-tached, states the nature and basis ofthe legal action.

Within 20 days of receiving this Sum-mons, you must provide a written re-sponse, as that term is used in ch.802, Wis. Stats., to the Petition. Thecourt may reject or disregard a re-sponse that does not follow the re-quirements of the statutes.

The response must be sent or deliv-ered to the following government of-fice: Clerk of Court, MilwaukeeCounty, 901 North 9th St., Room 104,Milwaukee, WI 53233.

The response must also be mailed ordelivered within 20 days to the peti-tioner at the address above.

It is recommended, but not required,that you have an attorney help or rep-resent you.

If you do not provide a proper re-sponse within 20 days, the court maygrant judgment against you, and youmay lose your right to object to any-thing that is or may be incorrect in thePetition.

A judgment may be enforced as pro-vided by law. A judgment may becomea lien against any real estate you ownnow or in the future, and may also beenforced by garnishment or seizure ofproperty.

If you need help in this matter be-cause of a disability, please call 414-278-5362 at least 10 working daysprior to the scheduled courtdate.Please note that the court does notprovide transportation.

DATE: 1-30-2018By: LaQuita Johnson018-096/4-13-20-27-2018




In the matter of the name change of:DAWN MARIE BELMONTES-LUE-VANOBy (Petitioner) DAWN MARIE BEL-

MONTES-LUEVANONOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking to changethe name of the person listed above:From: DAWN MARIE BELMONTES-LUEVANO To: DMARIGIZSEL BEL-MONTESBirth Certificate: DAWN MARIE BEL-MONTESIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the CircuitCourt of Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. ELLENBROSTROMROOM 413 PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street,Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE:MAY 9, 2018 TIME: 9:30 AM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice forthree (3) weeks in a row prior to thedate of the hearing in the MilwaukeeCommunity Journal, a newspaperpublished in Milwaukee County, Stateof Wisconsin.Dated: 4-3-18BY THE COURT:HON. ELLEN BROSTROMCircuit Court Judge018-095/4-6-13-20-2018




In the matter of the name change of:ISAAC ANTHONY CASAREZBy (Petitioner) IRENE JOHNSONNOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking to changethe name of the person listed above:From: ISAAC ANTHONY CASAREZTo: ISAAC ANTHONY JOHNSONBirth Certificate: ISAAC ANTHONYJOHNSONIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the CircuitCourt of Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. CLAREFIORENZAROOM 500 PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street,Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE:MAY 8, 2018 TIME: 10:30 AM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice forthree (3) weeks in a row prior to thedate of the hearing in the MilwaukeeCommunity Journal, a newspaperpublished in Milwaukee County, Stateof Wisconsin.Dated: 3-28-18BY THE COURT:HON. CLARE FIORENZACircuit Court Judge018-094/4-6-13-20-2018




In the matter of the name change of:JACQUELYN EVETTA BROWNBy (Petitioner) JACQUELYN EVETTABROWN

NOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking to changethe name of the person listed above:From: JACQUELINE EVETTA DAVISTo: JACQUELYN EVETTA DAVISBirth Certificate: JACQUELINEEVETTA DAVISIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the CircuitCourt of Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. GLENN H.YAMAHIROROOM 402 PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street,Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE:MAY 4, 2018 TIME: 9:45 AM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice forthree (3) weeks in a row prior to thedate of the hearing in the MilwaukeeCommunity Journal, a newspaperpublished in Milwaukee County, Stateof Wisconsin.Dated: 3-29-18BY THE COURT:HON. GLENN H. YAMAHIROCircuit Court Judge018-093/4-6-13-20-2018




In the matter of the name change of:DARIUS AMARI BUCKNER-TABORBy (Petitioner) MYYOKA TABORNOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking to changethe name of the person listed above:From: DARIUS AMARI BUCKNER-TABOR To: DARIUS AMARI TABORBirth Certificate: DARIUS AMARIBUCKNER-TABORIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the CircuitCourt of Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. WILLIAM S.POCANROOM 401 PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street,Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE:MAY 4, 2018 TIME: 10:30 AM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice forthree (3) weeks in a row prior to thedate of the hearing in the MilwaukeeCommunity Journal, a newspaperpublished in Milwaukee County, Stateof Wisconsin.Dated: 3-23-18BY THE COURT:HON. WILLLIAM S. POCANCircuit Court Judge018-092/4-6-13-20-2018


STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURTFAMILY DIVISION

MILWAUKEE COUNTYORDER FOR PRETRIALORDER TO APPEARCase No. 17FA5208

In re: the marriage of MONIQUE J.DAVIS Petitioner and MICHAELJUDGE MILLS Respondent.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the

above action is scheduled for a pre-trial hearing before theHON. PAUL R. VAN GRUNSVEN,Branch 9DATE: APRIL 19, 2018 TIME: 8:30 AMLOCATION: Room 513, MilwaukeeCounty Courthouse, 901 North 9thStreet, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that theattorneys (if any) who will actually trythe case and both parties must bepresent unless appearance is waivedBY THE COURT. In the event a stipu-lation is reached, the matter will beheard and a divorce granted at thetime of the pretrial if all required infor-mation is on file.

If the respondent fails to appear, theCourt may proceed with the case. Ac-tion that may be taken includes grant-ing the divorce, dividing property,awarding or permanently denyingmaintenance, assigning responsibilityfor debts, making orders for the cus-tody and placement of minor children,and making or modifying child supportorders.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that eachparty shall provide to the Court and tothe other party, at least 14 days priorto the pre-trial, current financial infor-mation, including proof of earnings, ona signed financial disclosure state-ment under oath.

The parties shall be prepared to:a. discuss property valuationand whether written appraisals areneeded, or if the parties can agree onthe value of the real and personalproperty, and pensions;b. agree on appraiser(s), ifneeded, before or at this pretrial, sub-ject to the Court’s approval (if partiescannot so agree, the Court will appointneeded appraiser(s) at the pretrial);c. advise the Court of any cus-tody or visitation disputes, whethermediation has been attempted, andwhether a guardian ad litem may haveto be appointed and the parties’ abilityto pay the fees of the guardian adlitem;d. indicate what issues the par-ties have agreed on and those issuesthat have not been resolved.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that thepetitioner, not less than 5 days prior tothis hearing, serve a copy of this orderupon the Department of Child SupportEnforcement, Courthouse Room 101if either party receives any W-2 bene-fits (including employment positions,work programs, job access loans, ed-ucation and training, health and/orchild care, or transportation assis-tance), or medical assistance, or if achild of the parties is in foster care.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that noadjournments will be granted withoutCourt approval.

Failure to comply with the order of theCourt, including failure to provide re-quired information, may cause appro-priate sanctions to be imposedpursuant to sec. 802.10(5), Wis. Stats.Dated: 2-15-2018BY THE COURT:HON. PAUL VAN GRUNSVENCircuit Court Judge018-091/4-6-13-20-2018

The LegalsThe Legals&The Classifieds

The Weekend Edition•In The Black•April 13, 2018 SUMMONS

(PUBLICATION)STATE OF WISCONSIN

CIRCUIT COURTFAMILY DIVISION

MILWAUKEE COUNTYORDER FOR PRETRIALORDER TO APPEARCase No. 17FA1113

In re: the marriage of MELISSA MAY-BELL Petitioner and BERNARDROGERS Respondent.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that theabove action is scheduled for a pre-trial hearing before theHON. PAUL VAN GRUNSVEN,Branch 9DATE: APRIL 23, 2018 TIME: 8:30 AMLOCATION: Room 513, MilwaukeeCounty Courthouse, 901 North 9thStreet, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that theattorneys (if any) who will actually trythe case and both parties must bepresent unless appearance is waivedBY THE COURT. In the event a stipu-lation is reached, the matter will beheard and a divorce granted at thetime of the pretrial if all required infor-mation is on file.

If the respondent fails to appear, theCourt may proceed with the case. Ac-tion that may be taken includes grant-ing the divorce, dividing property,awarding or permanently denyingmaintenance, assigning responsibilityfor debts, making orders for the cus-tody and placement of minor children,and making or modifying child supportorders.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that eachparty shall provide to the Court and tothe other party, at least 14 days priorto the pre-trial, current financial infor-mation, including proof of earnings, ona signed financial disclosure state-ment under oath.

The parties shall be prepared to:a. discuss property valuationand whether written appraisals areneeded, or if the parties can agree onthe value of the real and personalproperty, and pensions;b. agree on appraiser(s), ifneeded, before or at this pretrial, sub-ject to the Court’s approval (if partiescannot so agree, the Court will appointneeded appraiser(s) at the pretrial);c. advise the Court of any cus-tody or visitation disputes, whethermediation has been attempted, andwhether a guardian ad litem may haveto be appointed and the parties’ abilityto pay the fees of the guardian adlitem;d. indicate what issues the par-ties have agreed on and those issuesthat have not been resolved.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that thepetitioner, not less than 5 days prior tothis hearing, serve a copy of this orderupon the Department of Child SupportEnforcement, Courthouse Room 101if either party receives any W-2 bene-fits (including employment positions,work programs, job access loans, ed-ucation and training, health and/orchild care, or transportation assis-tance), or medical assistance, or if achild of the parties is in foster care.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that noadjournments will be granted withoutCourt approval.

Failure to comply with the order of theCourt, including failure to provide re-quired information, may cause appro-priate sanctions to be imposedpursuant to sec. 802.10(5), Wis. Stats.Dated: 3-8-2018BY THE COURT:HON. PAUL VAN GRUNSVENCircuit Court Judge018-090/3-30/4-6-13-2018




In the matter of the name change of:

KENDRELL KINGSTON MILLSBy (Petitioner) SHEENA CHERISEMILLSNOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking to changethe name of the person listed above:From: KENDRELL KINGSTON MILLSTo: KENDRELL KINGSTON HEN-DERSONBirth Certificate: KENDRELLKINGSTON HENDERSONIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the CircuitCourt of Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. TIMOTHYWITKOWIAKROOM 415 PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street,Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE:MAY 10, 2018 TIME: 11:30 AM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice forthree (3) weeks in a row prior to thedate of the hearing in the MilwaukeeCommunity Journal, a newspaperpublished in Milwaukee County, Stateof Wisconsin.Dated: 3-29-18BY THE COURT:HON. TIMOTHY WITKOWIAKCircuit Court Judge018-089/3-30/4-6-13-2018




In the matter of the name change of:MICHAEL GOLDMUND MARTINEZBy (Petitioner) MICHAEL GOLD-MUND MARTINEZNOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking to changethe name of the person listed above:From: MICHAEL GOLDMUND MAR-TINEZ To: MYKEL GOLDMUNDMARTINEZ TEBORNYBirth Certificate: MICHAEL GOLD-MUND MARTINEZIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the CircuitCourt of Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. DAVID L.BOROWSKIROOM 206, PLACE: 901 N. 9thStreet, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233DATE: APRIL 26, 2018 TIME: 3:30 PM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice forthree (3) weeks in a row prior to thedate of the hearing in the MilwaukeeCommunity Journal, a newspaperpublished in Milwaukee County, Stateof Wisconsin.Dated: 3-21-18BY THE COURT:HON. DAVID L. BOROWSKICircuit Court Judge018-088/3-30/4-6-13-2018



WAUKESHA COUNTYDIVORCE-40101

Case No. 17FA8973

In Re: The marriage of Petitioner:DAVITA FRYE and Respondent:CORIE DWIGHT FRYETHE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TOTHE PERSON NAMED ABOVE ASRESPONDENT: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 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 Court, Milwaukee CountyCourthouse, 901 N. 9th St., Room104, Milwaukee WI 53233 and toDAVITA FRYE P.O. BOX 91883 MIL-WAUKEE, WI 53209.


If you do not demand a copy of thePetition within 40 days, the court maygrant judgment against you for theaward of money or other legal actionrequested in the Petition, and you maylose your right to object to anythingthat is or may be incorrect in the Peti-tion.

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 the par-ties to this action have minor children,violation of §948.31, Wis. Stats., (In-terference with custody by parent orothers) is punishable by fines and/orimprisonment:

If you and the petitioner have minorchildren, documents setting forth thepercentage standard for child supportestablished by the department under§49.22(9), Wis. Stats., and the factorsthat a court may consider for modifi-cation of that standard under§767.511(1m), Wis. Stats., are avail-able upon your request from the Clerkof Court.You are notified of the availability of in-formation from the Circuit Court Com-missioner as set forth in §767.105,Wis. Stats.

§767.105, Information from CircuitCourt Commissioner.

(2) Upon the request of a party to anaction affecting the family, including arevision of judgment or order undersec. 767.59 or 767.451:(a) The Circuit Court Commissionershall, with or without charge, providethe party with written information onthe following, as appropriate to the ac-tion commenced:1. The procedure for obtaining a judg-ment or order in the action.2. The major issues usually addressedin such an action.3. Community resources and familycourt counseling services available toassist 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 inspection orpurchase, with a copy of the statutoryprovisions in this chapter generallypertinent to the action.

If you require reasonable accommo-dations due to a disability to partici-pate in the court process, please callat least 10 working days prior to thescheduled court date. Please notethat the court does not provide trans-portation.

DATE: 3-26-2018By: DAVITA FRYE018-087/3-30/4-6-13-2018



WAUKESHA COUNTYDIVORCE-40101

Case No. 18FA000811

In Re: The marriage of Petitioner:STEPHANIE CAPRICE HYCHE andRespondent: FREDDIE TYRONEHYCHE JR.THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TOTHE PERSON NAMED ABOVE ASRESPONDENT: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 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 Court, Milwaukee CountyCourthouse, 901 N. 9th St., Room104, Milwaukee WI 53233 and toSTEPHANIE HYCHE 6315 W HAMP-TON AVE MILWAUKEE, WI 53218.


If you do not demand a copy of thePetition within 40 days, the court maygrant judgment against you for theaward of money or other legal actionrequested in the Petition, and you maylose your right to object to anythingthat is or may be incorrect in the Peti-tion.

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 the par-ties to this action have minor children,violation of §948.31, Wis. Stats., (In-terference with custody by parent orothers) is punishable by fines and/orimprisonment:

If you and the petitioner have minorchildren, documents setting forth thepercentage standard for child supportestablished by the department under§49.22(9), Wis. Stats., and the factorsthat a court may consider for modifi-cation of that standard under§767.511(1m), Wis. Stats., are avail-able upon your request from the Clerkof Court.You are notified of the availability of in-formation from the Circuit Court Com-missioner as set forth in §767.105,Wis. Stats.

§767.105, Information from CircuitCourt Commissioner.

(2) Upon the request of a party to anaction affecting the family, including arevision of judgment or order undersec. 767.59 or 767.451:(a) The Circuit Court Commissionershall, with or without charge, providethe party with written information onthe following, as appropriate to the ac-tion commenced:1. The procedure for obtaining a judg-ment or order in the action.2. The major issues usually addressedin such an action.3. Community resources and familycourt counseling services available toassist 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 inspection orpurchase, with a copy of the statutoryprovisions in this chapter generallypertinent to the action.

If you require reasonable accommo-dations due to a disability to partici-pate in the court process, please callat least 10 working days prior to thescheduled court date. Please notethat the court does not provide trans-portation.

DATE: 3-23-2018By: STEPHANIE HYCHE018-086/3-30/4-6-13-2018




In the matter of the name change of:DESMOND SINCENE MARTINEZBy (Petitioner) FELICIA LEWISNOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking to changethe name of the person listed above:From: DESMOND SINCENE MAR-TINEZ To: DESMOND SINCENELEWISBirth Certificate: DESMONDSINCENE MARTINEZIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the Circuit

Court of Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. DAVID L.BOROWSKIROOM 206 PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street,Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE:APRIL 23, 2018 TIME: 10:00 AM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice forthree (3) weeks in a row prior to thedate of the hearing in the MilwaukeeCommunity Journal, a newspaperpublished in Milwaukee County, Stateof Wisconsin.Dated: 3-16-18BY THE COURT:HON. DAVID L. BOROWSKICircuit Court Judge018-085/3-30/4-6-13-2018




In the matter of the name change of:EBRA DARRELL BEARDBy (Petitioner) EBRA DARRELLBEARDNOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking to changethe name of the person listed above:From: EBRA DARRELL BEARD To:EDWARD DARRYL BEARDBirth Certificate: EBRA DARRELLBEARDIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the CircuitCourt of Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. ELLENBROSTROMROOM 413, PLACE: 901 N. 9thStreet, Milwaukee, Wisrconsin, 53233DATE: APRIL 20, 2018 TIME: 9:00 AM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice forthree (3) weeks in a row prior to thedate of the hearing in the MilwaukeeCommunity Journal, a newspaperpublished in Milwaukee County, Stateof Wisconsin.Dated: 3-13-18BY THE COURT:HON. ELLEN BROSTROMCircuit Court Judge018-084/3-30/4-6-13-2018




In the matter of the name change of:LATOYA MARQUETTE GAINERBy (Petitioner) LATOYA MARQUETTEGAINERNOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking to changethe name of the person listed above:From: LATOYA MARQUETTEGAINER To: LATOYA MARQUETTEJONESBirth Certificate: LATOYA MAR-QUETTE GAINERIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the CircuitCourt of Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. CLARE L.FIORENZAROOM 500, PLACE: 901 N. 9thStreet, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233DATE: APRIL 20, 2018 TIME: 9:30 AM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice forthree (3) weeks in a row prior to thedate of the hearing in the MilwaukeeCommunity Journal, a newspaperpublished in Milwaukee County, Stateof Wisconsin.Dated: 1-30-18BY THE COURT:HON. CLARE L. FIORENZACircuit Court Judge018-027/3-30/4-6-13-2018

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OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENTOffice of the Milwaukee Public Schools, DIVISION OF FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 1124 North

11th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, April 6, 2018.Sealed proposals will be received at 1124 North 11th Street, directed to the attention of Mr. Mark Bethel, Project Specialist

of Design and Construction, pursuant to Section 119.52(3) Wisconsin Statutes, until Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 1:30 PM, inaccordance with plans and specifications for the following work:All contractor(s) and subcontractors(s) are subject to the current livable wage rate, in accordance with the City of MilwaukeeOrdinance 310-13. Per 2015 WI Act 55, prevailing wage rate laws have been repealed for all MPS Construction Projectsbeginning January 1, 2017.BID GUARANTY TO ACCOMPANY BID: MPS Bid Bond, Certified or Cashier's Check: 10% of Contractor's Base Bid.PLAYGROUND ASPHALT REPLACEMENT, DIVISION 1James Madison Academic Campus (JMAC)8135 W. Florist AvenueMilwaukee, WI 53218MPS Property No. 022MPS Project No. 2673The HUB requirements for this project are 15% The COIN requirements for this project are 10% The minimum Student Participation requirements far this project are:Paid Employment: 100 HoursEducational Activities: 10 Hours

PARKING LOT ASPHALT REPLACEMENT, DIVISION 2Neeskara Elementary School1601 N. Hawley RoadMilwaukee, WI 53208MPS Property No. 283MPS Project No. 2043The HUB requirements for this project are 20%The COIN requirements for this project are 15%The minimum Student Participation requirements for this project are: Paid Employment: 200 HoursEducational Activities: 10 Hours

A pre-bid walkthrough for the site will be held at Neeskara first on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 9:00 AM, then to JamesMadison Academic Campus immediately after at 10:30 AM; meet at the school's main entrance.Deposit for Drawings and Specifications: $25.00MAILING CHARGE: $35.00The bidding documents 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 bid documents for pick up. Plans and specifications will be loaned to a prospective bidder upon receiptof the deposit listed, which deposit will be returned upon surrender of the plans and specifications in good condition. Biddocuments must be returned only to A/E Graphics, Inc. Plans and specifications may not be examined at the Facilities andMaintenance Services' office or at A/E Graphics. Plans and specifications may also be viewed online at A/E Graphics, Inc.@ www.aegraphics.com.Each proposal shall be for a fixed lump sum.The right is reserved to reject any or all bids or to waive informalities.Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals at the bid opening throughsign language interpreters or other auxiliary aids. The following TDD number is available for the hearing impaired forquestions prior to bid opening, (414) 283-4611.

Darienne B. Driver, Ed.D.11532299/4-6-10-12-17 Superintendent of Schools

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