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re you scared,anxious,afraid, wor-ried, fright-

ened? Congratulationson being human!Living in this time of pandemic uncertainty, the

only CERTAIN thing we know is we don't know howLONG this will last. We see empty shelves in all thestores, we hear way too much MIS-information com-ing from Washington, online, and from people whotake what they hear from others with no vetting andshare it as though it's gospel.Schools are closed for an indefinite period and stu-

dents (especially those set to graduate from highschool or college), are missing out on social timesand events that usually go along with celebratingthese types of accomplishments.Parents are forced to scramble to find caregivers

for their children, to establish methods for learning(home schooling) and keeping them engaged and en-tertained.Businesses are closing and the majority of us face

uncertainty if we'll have a paycheck in the next sev-eral weeks or even a job!First responders in the form of nurses, doctors and

other medical professionals are truly on the front linein testing citizens for the Covid-19 virus are worriedabout their own health, and the health of their chil-dren and the very real reality of running out of med-ical supplies - masks, gowns, gloves, etc. that offercritical protection against this invisible enemy.We are living in desperate times indeed and we

have real reason to feel anxious.This past week, I have leaned on the scripture from

2 Timothy 1:7 "God hasn't given us (me) a spirit offear, but of power, love and a sound mind!" This

doesn't say that fear is wrong, but I interpret this tomean that fear is not a mental state that we shouldSTAY in! Times like these should cause us to take that fear

and anxiety and turn to something - someone who isBIGGER than we are…GOD and our faith!Another word that I've been praying and focusing

on is the word "remnant." The definition of this wordaccording to the "Anchor Bible Dictionary" is "whatis left of a community after it undergoes a catastro-phe." We are sho-nuff living in a time of catastrophe- economic, social and personal (for too many folks)both domestically and internationally.In the midst of all of this, I am REALLY STRIV-

ING to be part of the remnant of folks who are inten-tionally relying of God rather than on humanity(man) as we journey through this valley. The onlyway to come out on the other side of anything that isdifficult or hard…is to journey THROUGH it! It usu-ally isn't pleasant and often doesn’t feel good, but asI have shared with the folks I work with, each day weare one day closer to coming out on the other side.I certainly don't want to make light of this situation,

because this is serious, but I find calm in knowingthat I CAN pray. I can be intentional in having mydaily time of devotion and LIMIT the amount of timeI spend listening to the news and latest stats. Certainly, listening is important because we need

to be informed; but it's imperative to know WHENto step away and allow your mind to rest and refocuson things less serious and on things that can bring youpeace and calmness.My prayer for all of us is to be SAFE - practice so-

cial distancing! Be ENCOURAGED - we WILL getthrough this. Be SUPPORTIVE - of those who arestruggling. Be PRAYERFUL for those we are caringfor those who are sick and physically impacted bythis disease. Be careful to NOT play into the hype anddrama but be the REMNANT that brings someLIGHT and HOPE to someone. Be the REMNANT that can make a phone call to a

loved one, friend or neighbor who may be feeling iso-lated because of restrictions of access into health care

Be the Remnant of HOPE…in times like these!

Given the tenure of the times with the coronavirus pandemic dominating all aspects of life in the city,state, the nation and world, we thought it would be good to print this message of encouragement..HOPE ifyou will...that is sorely needed right now. The following is an article by Rev. Carla Mitchell (who is relatedto the editor of the newspaper you’re holding) that she originally published on LinkedIn recently. She wrotethe article to buoy the spirits of individuals feeling discouraged—even depressed—to be encouraged, atpeace, and to place their faith in the Lord (or whatever religious diety you worship) and to fortify ourselvesthrough prayer. Hers is a message we all need in times like these. Those are the reasons we decided toput the article on the front page, above the fold as the lead story; as a reminder that “this too shall pass,”and to not be weary, but to be ENCOURAGED and to press on with courage and faith!—the Editor

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With the pace of COVID-19 infectionrising rapidly in Wisconsin, the state’sleading health care organizations areurging the public to take all steps avail-able to reduce the rate of spread ofCOVID-19 cases, including abiding byGovernor Tony Evers’ order that tookeffect Tuesday to stay at home.Evers announced the order (“#SaferAtHome”

order) earlier in the week that ceases all non-essentialbusiness in the state. The governor made the decision after consultation

with the public health experts, as well as businessleaders and local elected officials across the state.Before the governor’s order was enacted on Tues-

day, on Monday Mayor Tom Barrett put forth hisown order for the city to “stay at home.” His orderwas modeled after those that are already in effect inother states.The mayor said his order came a day ahead of the

governor’s because the city and county are the placeswhere there are more cases than anywhere else in thestate.Barrett said his city order isn’t telling residents to

“shelter in place,” but an effort to create a safer com-

STATE AND MKE RESIDENTS TOLD TO

“STAY HOME!”Health organizations urge public toheed “Stay at Home” orders issuedby Gov. Evers and Mayor Barrett

INSIDE:State Rep.Bowentests positivefor COVID-19!Pg. 3

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NAACP urge state officials to hold Aprilelection; join MKEmayor in calling formail-in ballotsThe Wisconsin Confer-ence of NAACPBranches is urging Wis-consin legislators andelection officials not topostpone and reschedulethe April 7th Spring Elec-tions, and called on themto enact effective alterna-tives to in-person voting.“The Wisconsin Conference of

Branches believes absentee andearly voting is an effective alternative to in-person voting for the April7, 2020 election,” wrote Wendell Harris, president of the NAACP Wis-consin Conference of Branches.The conference’s letter suggested using proper procedures to mitigate

health and safety issues related to early voting at selected early votingsites, such as social distancing, bans on large gatherings, the implemen-tation of good hygiene and infection control practices such as handwashing and routine cleaning and disinfecting procedures, and requiring

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Majority of MKECOVID-19 casesare north sideBlack menFirst three deaths from virus also Black; one ofwhom was retired MPD officer/activist Lenard Wells

Milwaukee health officials report the ma-jority of the 158 total confirmed coronavirus(COVID-19) cases in the city (as of March23) are middle-aged African American men,the majority of whom reside on the city’snorth side. The first three reported Milwau-

kee coronavirus patients to havedied of the disease were AfricanAmerican men in their 50s and 60swho had underlying conditions,such as diabetes, chronic obstruc-tive pulmonary disease (COPD),high blood pressure, or heart prob-lems.One of the three victims was

Lenard Wells, a former MilwaukeePolice Department Lieutenant whowas on the force for 27 years. Wells, 69, reportedly suffered from other underlying health conditions

made more pronounced by the coronavirus.He was known for his activism while on the force, championing racial

equality within the department, especially as the president of the Leagueof Martin, an organization representing Black MPD officers.

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sick employees to stay home.One of the voting methods the NAACP sug-

gested—early voting (which would have called forthe aforementioned safety measures)—was discon-tinued recently by the city election commission. Thecity no longer operates in-person absentee or “early”voting at the city’s three locations: Zablocki Library,the Zeidler Municipal Building, or the Midtown Cen-ter.The closures came amid fears by election polling

staff of increased risk of COVID-19 exposure. Thecommission could no longer maintain sufficientstaffing levels to operate the three sites in a mannerthat would ensure a safe or efficient public voting ex-perience.Mayor Tom Barrett mentioned the commissions

concerns and actions in a letter to Gov. Tony Evers,and state Assembly and Senate leaders asking that thestate-wide election be conducted through mail ballotsonly.“The staffing situation has become even more chal-

lenging as a result of both the local and state ‘stay athome’ orders,” the mayor added. “…We are losingthe commitment of dozens of election workers by thehour, including chief inspectors who run the sites,”Barrett said in his letter.In lieu of the discontinuance of early voting, the

only options left suggested by the civil rights organ-ization are requests for a voter registration applicationby mail, and a request for a ballot by email or fax tothe municipal clerk. Residents who need to register are asked to call the

city election commission at 414-286-6119. The ap-plication must be received by the clerk no later than5 p.m. on the Thursday before the election in orderfor an absentee ballot to be mailed on time. Onlinevoter registration was resumed as of Tuesday, March24.Registered voters can request an absentee ballot on-

line. They should go to: “myvote.wi.gov” and click“Vote Absentee.” This request must be made no laterthan 5 p.m. on the Thursday before the election inorder for an absentee ballot to be mailed to them. Barrett suggested waiving the photo ID require-

ment since uploading an ID is confusing and cumber-some to voters and many don’t have cell phone orinternet access to facilitate the process properly.He added accommodations also need to be made

for the witness requirement as a result of the limitson social mobility and interaction.The city election commission is currently exploring

various alternatives to in-person voting that will besafe to the public.Barrett asked the governor and legislative leaders

to respond and act quickly to his request, noting cur-rent state law doesn’t permit the counting of absenteeballots until election day.The mayor predicted as many as 130,000 absentee

ballots could be cast in Milwaukee, compared to the62,000 in the 2016 presidential election. “We need asignificantly longer processing period that beginsprior to any election date.“Timing is of the essence,” Barrett added. “Every

day spent preparing for in-person voting is a lot op-portunity for municipalities to retool their electionsystems and regain traction with meeting the alreadyheavy demands for absentee ballots.”

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munity, not to alarm anyone. He said officials are closely monitoring

the growth of COVID-19 cases in the cityand Milwaukee County. The order is meantto slow the virus’ growth.However, the mayor also stressed resi-

dents shouldn’t make made a mad rush to thefood stores, that they will still be able to goand get food. They can also continue taking walks, jog-

ging, or walking their dogs.Evers called on Wisconsinites to limit their

interactions, recommending they only havecontact with the same individuals and notdifferent small groups. They should also notschedule play dates or sleep overs, or dinnerparties, etc.“Wisconsin’s hospitals, health systems,

physicians, nurses, clinics, health centers,nursing homes and long-term care facilitiesstrongly support the ‘Safer at Home’ orderGovernor Evers announced Monday,” reada statement by health care leaders. “We must do this to keep our health care system from becoming over-

whelmed, and to protect both the public and essential health care work-ers who are necessary to take care of the critically ill.”The health care leaders urged Wisconsinites to follow Evers’ order

noting it is the best thing the public can do to help the state get past thepandemic as quickly as possible, help keep health care workers healthyand providing care and support, and manage the precious resources theyneed to take care of patients and their own health.--Source for this arti-cle: WMTV, Madison, WI. and Fox6Now.com

tyjournal.comLEGAL NOTICES:[email protected]:[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] want to thank our medical

teams, first responders; the peopleensuring that food is available, gro-

cers, pantries, drive-in, or drive-by restaurants; the parents/teacherswho are home-schooling, officials who continue to work to protectus; and the many volunteers who have stepped to the plate to makethis catastrophic time doable. We ask every reader to adhere to the recommendations that ensure

safety for your families, neighbors, us all. And, we hope that thiscrisis will soon pass, with limited illness and deaths. Peace be withyou! --Patricia O’Flynn Pattillo, Publisher

Governor, mayorissue “Stay atHome” orders(continued from front page)

Gov. Evers

Mayor Barrett

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Effective immediately, the City of Milwaukee will no longer be oper-ating in-person absentee or “early” voting at the city’s three locations:Zablocki Library, the Zeidler Municipal Building, or the Midtown Center,officials announced Sunday, March 22, “due to increased COVID-19 ex-posure risk.”In a news release, officials with the Milwaukee Election Commission

said they “can no longer maintain sufficient staffing levels to operate thesesites in a manner that would ensure a safe or efficient public voting ex-perience.”Election commission officials added, given the city’s longstanding ded-

ication to fair and equitable elections, the decision to end early voting inMilwaukee has been exceptionally difficult for all involved. However,given daily increases in COVID-19 cases on the local level, a critical bal-ance must be achieved between access to voting and the health of electionworkers and the public.Milwaukee residents may still request an absentee ballot online HERE,

or by calling 414-286-VOTE. Online voter registration (previously sus-pended in Wisconsin) will resume on Tuesday, March 24.

City ends “early voting”because of COVID-19

Gov. Evers Suspends Utility Rules and Allowsfor Additional ConsumerProtectionsMADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today issued Emergency Order #11,

suspending several utility-related administrative rules, paving the wayfor the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) to temporarilyorder further consumer protections amid the COVID-19 public healthemergency. The order can be found here.“It is critically important to give people flexibility during this emer-

gency, when paychecks might be disrupted, to keep the lights and heaton and water flowing,” said Gov. Evers. “We’re making sure that folksdon’t have to make the critical choice between keeping their utilities onand paying for other essentials.”Immediately following the governor’s emergency order, PSC Chair-

person Rebecca Cameron Valcq directed regulated utilities in the stateto take the following actions for the duration of the emergency:Stop utility disconnection for nonpayment for all customers, including

commercial, industrial, and farm accounts. Previously this applied toresidential accounts only;Cease assessing late fees to customer accounts;Halt the practice of requiring deposits from customers for reconnec-

tion of service;Allow deferred payment agreements for all customers who request

them;Remove any administrative barriers for customers establishing or

reestablishing utility service; and(continued on page 4)

Rep. Bowen TestsPositive for COVID-19Urges constituents to take precautions,stay at home to minimize spreadState Rep. David Bowen (D-Milwaukee)

tested positive for COVID-19 this weekendafter running a fever late last week. Rep.Bowen is currently in quarantine at home,and while he is still fighting symptoms, heis in good spirits and recuperating. Afterlearning of his diagnosis, Rep. Bowen re-leased the following statement:“I found out early last week from the

Shorewood Health Department that I hadcome in contact with a fellow local electedofficial who had tested positive forCOVID-19, and immediately went intoquarantine. Later in the week, I began showing symptoms myself, and gottested for COVID-19. Unfortunately, that test came back positive thisweekend. “While it isn’t clear whether I was infected by this individual or someone

else within our community, one thing is certain - it is imperative that thisvirus be taken seriously and that individuals minimize social interactionsand stay home to prevent further spread of this virus and its immobilizingsymptoms. “Had I known of my status even earlier, I would have reduced my expo-

sure to others who may potentially have gotten the virus from me. Even ifyou are young and typically healthy, it's even more important that you heedthe call to stay home, take care of your family, and not spread the virus toothers who are vulnerable.”

Rep. Bowen

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and skilled nursing facilities. We don't know how long this

will last. We don't know howmuch worse this pandemic willget. We don't know how many lives

will be impacted through death di-rectly from this disease, we trulydon't know a lot! But I know that we are NOT

alone as we journey through thisvalley. God is ever present, andGod will see ALL OF US through

this through the end…and beyond.—Rev. Carla Mitchell is an or-

dained minister, chaplain,trained mediator and author of,“Dialogue of the Heart” min-istries

Authorize water utilities to pro-vide budget billing arrangementsto customers. Electric and naturalgas utilities are allowed to do thisunder current rules.“I want to thank the governor for

his prompt action on this and ourutility providers for their contin-ued efforts to keep our homes andbusinesses supplied with light,heat, and water,” said ChairpersonValcq. “This is a difficult time formany. We’re asking that those who

are able to pay their utility bills,please continue to do so. For thosewho can’t, today’s order allowsthem to remain connected.”Previously, the PSC directed

utilities to cease disconnecting res-idential service for nonpaymentuntil the state public health emer-gency had been lifted. Addition-ally, utilities were required tomake reasonable attempts to re-connect service to an occupieddwelling that had been discon-nected.

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Gov. Evers Suspends Utility Rules and Allows for Additional Consumer Protections

Be the Remnantof HOPE!(continued from front page)

St. Ann Center will beclosed nowthrough atleast April 5 For the safety of itsclients,children and staff,St. Ann Center for Inter-generational Care's Steinand Bucyrus Campuseswill be closed nowthrough at least April 5due to concens related tothe coronavirus (COVID-19).For updates, pleasecheck our website home-page at: www.stanncen-ter.org and Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/staffcenter/St. Ann’s Cener greatlyapologizes for any incon-venience this may cause. We will continue tomonitor the situation andfollow the reocmmenda-tions of national and localhealth experts regardingwhen it's safe to re-open.

“Be careful to NOTplay into the hype

and drama but be the

REMNANT thatbrings some

LIGHT and HOPEto someone.”

THE SKINWE’RE IN!The Secrets of Melanin

I've been a Pan Africanist al-most as long as I've beenBlack (with a capital b), and adecade longer than I've beenan African American (withoutthe hyphenation).Like most followers of this cultural philosophy, I've

armed myself with indisputable evidence to supportmy contention that we are not only God's original, butHis chosen.Through our veins flows the blood of the architects

of civilization and culture. I can talk for hours about our ancestors pioneering

math and medicine, flying the first areophane (glider),and even exploring North America centuries beforeColumbus sucked on his first noodle (which actuallyhad its origins in China, not Italy).Granted, those of us who see ourselves through the

lens of Pan Africans are still a minority in America,but being a child of Africa alsomeans I know I'm a card-carryingmember of the Global Majority.While our membership is rela-

tively small in comparison to mil-lions who see themselves throughthe prisms of the oppressors orhave been so brainwashed theycontinue to identify themselves asmodern-day slaves, we are makingheadway, one person, one family ata time. The information highwaydoesn't have a speed limit, but itmay take a while for others to em-brace our philosophy because toomany of our brethren are sitting onflat tires.As historian Carter G. Woodson

once explained, the 'government'run school system was not createdto empower Black folks, but topacify them. To confuse and pla-cate. It maintains a status quo thatlimits the vision of those on thebottom to ensure there are two societies.Some would suggest the Christian Church justified

that disingenuous process by endorsing slavery andapartheid.Not everyone was confused, however. Many, if not

most, Black churches teach a different gospel, someeven promoting liberation theology, through which itscongregants are encouraged to discover their real roots,their place in the universe, and status as the chosen. Itteaches them how to overcome obstacles and to cir-cumvent the walls of self-hatred.In the 60s and 70s, we created our own schools, like

Harambee and Urban Day, to teach and empower. We raised a generation of self-conscious and Afri-

centric minded leaders who are passing on the infor-mation to their children and the village.This newspaper, and specifically my column, has

been at the vanguard of that educational process fordecades.Thus, while most of us—African Americans--- are

ignorant of who and what we are, mine stand firm inthe cognizance of our uniqueness and me. We takepride in our status as heirs of the original antiquity, de-scendants of the first human being. Our Motherland was the site of the Garden of Eden

and later the greatest civilizations known to mankindbefore European exploitation.My acceptance of who and what I am is all the more

enhanced as a special gift from God/Nyame afterlearning of research that provides additional proof ofour uniqueness as an ethnicity (there's only one race,the “Hueman” race) and a unique creation ofGod/Nyame.As significant as this information is, you won't read

about it in USA Today, nor will it be taught by govern-ment schoolteachers. And for a good reason.But here it is:Recent research on melanin, the chemical substance

in skin pigment that determines a person's hue (skincolor) is doing far more than darken our skin. It em-powers us in ways that could provide the subplot for anew Marvel Comics series.Experts of different hues are now agreeing with the

pioneering research of several years ago that revealedmelanin is also more than mere protection from thesun's harmful rays. Newly accepted research suggests the substance acts

as a conductor that confers uponpeople of color spiritual and psy-chological powers.The more melanin you have, the

greater your capacity for creativity,physical prowess, and intellect.Now that's a game-changer if

ever there was one! Or at least itshould be.Researcher Richard King ex-

plains that melanin can capturelight and hold it in the memory

mode of our brains."In our brain, that light is converted into knowl-

edge," he posited. "That means that melanic man has more brainpower

and has a wider array of options of behavior to replyto and is able to experience a wider array of input."Carol Barnes, a chemist, agrees, adding melanin ab-

sorbs light, and light units carry information."So, people with more significant amounts of

melanin in their cells—Black people---have a greaterpotential for creating, retaining, and recalling informa-tion."Melanin also gives us other advantages. "The sun stimulates the release of vitamin D through

melanin, and vitamin D is important for metabolizingcalcium. So, we have robust bones and teeth and fewercalcium deficiencies."In addition to enhancing our intellectual and creative

abilities, melanin also affects us physiologically. It pro-vides new evidence as to why African Americans(Africans) are athletically superior (you know as inwhy we can jump higher, run faster, and do coordi-nated twerking, even without music).

Said King: "Larger amounts ofmelanin are present in our musclefibers and in the area of our brainstem nuclei that control motorskills. So, we react quickly andrhythmically to physical stimula-tion."Unless it escaped you, that also

explains why we can dance in tuneto the beat.Another researcher suggests the

new evidence regarding melaninwas actually no secret to Whitefolks.Frances Cress Welsing, the

world-renowned psychiatrist andauthor of the book, 'The Cress The-ory of Color Confrontation andRacism (White Supremacy),' goesfurther left by asserting, "The qual-ity of Whiteness is indeed a geneticinadequacy or a relative genetic de-ficiency state or disease based uponthe pigments of melanin which are

responsible for all skin colorations…"Got that?"The phenomenal psychological reactions of Whites

have been directed toward all people with the capacityto produce the melanin skin pigments. However, themost profound aggressions have been directed towardthe Black (African, if you will), 'nonwhite' people whohave the greatest potential and therefore are the mostenvied and the most feared in genetic color competi-tion," she explained.Obviously, there will be those who refute this re-

search, some who will call it racist (reverse racism isthe term). Take that criticism with a grain of salt andconsider the sources. Also, consider that the same people who have

worked to create a system of American apartheid, havea vested interest in maintaining the status quo. As historian Runoko Rashidi, a past editor of 'The

Journal of African Civilization,' once explained: 'cul-ture, is the fundamental factor in how one's personaloutlook is developed.'Though he rejected the melanin theory as spawning

'reverse racism,' he notes, 'Those aspects of Africanculture which value equality and community havebeen forcibly replaced with a Eurocentric moralitywhich allows for violence and domination. White su-premacy is a lack of melanin.'Any way you put it, African Americans need to be

exposed to, if not entirely, embrace Africanism as ameans to reach our potential in this country. We canonly be great people if we look in the mirror and see achild of God, a unique creation.To take that a step further, we need to become Pan

Africanists, advancing a state of cultural pride and self-identification like the Japanese, Jews, and NativeAmericans as a counterbalance to the adverse effectsof bigotry and social injustice here in America.And, if our link with the original man, our rich

African history isn't enough, tell your children aboutmelanin, another of God's gifts.As Barnes assets, the unique properties of melanin

are not yet entirely accepted, 'but one that we shouldpromote to help raise Black self-esteem."In other words, explain to them what my parents ex-

plained to me, 'the blacker the berry, the sweeter thejuice.'—Hotep.

SIGNIFYIN’By Mikel Kwaku Oshi Holt

“...melanin alsoaffects us physi-ologically. It pro-

vides newevidence as towhy AfricanAmericans

(Africans) areathletically supe-rior (you know asin why we canjump higher, runfaster, and do co-ordinated twerk-

ing, even without music).”


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MILWAUKEE COUNTYNOTICE AND ORDER FORNAME CHANGE HEARINGCase No. 20CV001781

In the matter of the namechange of: DEBORAH LUELLAHAYESBy (Petitioner) CORTNEY DSHOATE

NOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking tochange the name of the personlisted above:From: DEBORAH LUELLAHAYES To: PARIS JOYSHOATEBirth Certificate: DEBORAHLUELLA HAYES

IT IS ORDEREDThis petition will be heard in theCircuit Court of MilwaukeeCounty, State of Wisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. JEFFREYA CONEN Room 401 PLACE:901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee,Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: April21, 2020 TIME 11:15 A.M.

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In the matter of the namechange of: DOMINIC BRIANGRABOWSKI

NOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking tochange the name of the personlisted above:From: DOMINIC BRIANGRABOWSKI To: DOMINICBRIAN ATCHISONBirth Certificate: DOMINICBRIAN GRABOWSKI

IT IS ORDEREDThis petition will be heard in theCircuit Court of MilwaukeeCounty, State of Wisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. KEVIN E

MARTENS Room 403 PLACE:901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee,Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: May 4,2020 TIME 10:30 A.M.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall begiven by publication as a Class 3notice for three (3) weeks in arow prior to the date of the hear-ing in the Milwaukee CommunityJournal, a newspaper publishedin Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Dated: 3-13-2020BY THE COURT:HON. KEVIN E MARTENSCircuit Court Judge102/3-20-27/4-3-2020




In the matter of the namechange of: GIAN CARLO LA-CAYOBy (Petitioner) GIAN CARLOLACAYO

NOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking tochange the name of the personlisted above:From: GIAN CARLO LACAYOTo: JOHN C LACAYOBirth Certificate: GIAN CARLOLACAYO

IT IS ORDEREDThis petition will be heard in theCircuit Court of MilwaukeeCounty, State of Wisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. KEVIN EMARTENS Room 403 PLACE:901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee,Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: April14, 2020 TIME 9:30 A.M.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall begiven by publication as a Class 3notice for three (3) weeks in arow prior to the date of the hear-ing in the Milwaukee CommunityJournal, a newspaper publishedin Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Dated: 3-11-2020BY THE COURT:HON. KEVIN E MARTENSCircuit Court Judge101/3-20-27/4-3-2020



MILWAUKEE COUNTYWITHOUT MINOR CHILDREN

Case No. 20FA000290DIVORCE 40101

In re the marriage of: JESSICAM BAKER, 4202 W THURSTONAVE Milwaukee, Wisconsin53209, Petitioner andLEONARD P COOK 6020 WKAUL AVE #103 Milwaukee WI53207, RESPONDENT

THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, tothe person named above as re-spondent:

You are notified that your spousehas filed a lawsuit or other legalaction against you. The Petition,which is attached, states the na-ture and basis of the legal ac-tion.

Within 20 days of receiving thisSummons, you must provide awritten response, as that term isused in Ch. 802, Wis. Stats., tothe Petition. The Court may re-ject or disregard a response thatdoes not follow the requirementsof the statutes.

The response must be sent ordelivered to the following gov-ernment office: Clerk of CourtMilwaukee County 901 North 9thStreet Room 104 Milwaukee,Wisconsin 53233.

The response must also bemailed or delivered within 20days to the petitioner at the ad-dress above.

It is recommended, but not re-quired that you have an attorneyhelp or represent you

If you do not provide a proper re-sponse within 20 days the courtmay grant judgment against youand you may lose your right toobject to anything that is or maybe incorrect in the Petition.A judgment may be enforced asprovided by law. A Judgmentmay become a lien against anyreal estate you own now or inthe future and may also be en-forced by garnishment or seizureof property.

Dated: 1-16-2020By: JESSICA M BAKER,107/3-20-27/4-3-2020




In the matter of the namechange of: MARCUS JER-MAINE HUBBARDBy (Petitioner) MARCUS JER-MAINE HUBBARD

NOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking tochange the name of the personlisted above:From: MARCUS JERMAINEHUBBARD To: MARCUS JER-MAINE GOODWINBirth Certificate: MARCUS JER-MAINE GOODWIN

IT IS ORDEREDThis petition will be heard in theCircuit Court of MilwaukeeCounty, State of Wisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. TIMOTHYWITKOWIAK BR 22 Room 415PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Mil-waukee, Wisconsin, 53233DATE: April 8, 2020 TIME 9:00A.M.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall begiven by publication as a Class 3notice for three (3) weeks in arow prior to the date of the hear-ing in the Milwaukee CommunityJournal, a newspaper publishedin Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Dated: 3-9-2020BY THE COURT:HON. TIMOTHY WITKOWIAKCircuit Court Judge099/3-20-27/4-3-2020




To: MICHELE WILLIAMS 8746W CARMEN AVE #4 MILWAU-KEE WI 53225

You are being sued by the Plain-tiff GEO INVESTMENTS, LLC inthe Small Claims Court for Mil-waukee County, MilwaukeeCounty Courthouse Courtroom400, 901 N. Ninth St MilwaukeeWI 53233. A hearing will be heldat 2:30 P.M on April 29, 2020. Ifyou do not appear, a judgmentmay be given to the personsuing you. A copy of the claimhas been mailed to the addressabove.





To: SHANTELL STEWART/ DE-QUANA FAIR 8736 W CARMENAVE #1 MILWAUKEE WI 53225

You are being sued by the Plain-tiff GEO INVESTMENTS, LLC inthe Small Claims Court for Mil-waukee County, MilwaukeeCounty Courthouse Courtroom400, 901 N. Ninth St MilwaukeeWI 53233. A hearing will be heldat 2:30 P.M on March 25, 2020.If you do not appear, a judgmentmay be given to the personsuing you. A copy of the claimhas been mailed to the addressabove.





To: SHATTEYLA HARRIS 7688W WABASH COURT MILWAU-KEE WI 53223

You are being sued by the Plain-tiff KNT PROPERTIES, LLC inthe Small Claims Court for Mil-waukee County, MilwaukeeCounty Courthouse Courtroom400, 901 N. Ninth St MilwaukeeWI 53233. A hearing will be heldat 2:30 P.M on April 29, 2020. Ifyou do not appear, a judgmentmay be given to the personsuing you. A copy of the claimhas been mailed to the addressabove.





In the matter of the namechange of: ADDISON LEAHUBBELLBy (Petitioner) DANIELLE COR-RINE MILLER

NOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking tochange the name of the personlisted above:From: ADDISON LEA HUBBELLTo: ADDISON LEA MILLER-HUBBELLBirth Certificate: ADDISON LEAHUBBELL

IT IS ORDEREDThis petition will be heard in theCircuit Court of MilwaukeeCounty, State of Wisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. KEVIN EMARTENS Room 403 PLACE:901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee,Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: April14, 2020 TIME 3:30 P.M.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall begiven by publication as a Class 3notice for three (3) weeks in arow prior to the date of the hear-ing in the Milwaukee CommunityJournal, a newspaper published

in Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Dated: 3-3-2020BY THE COURT:HON. KEVIN E MARTENSCircuit Court Judge091/3-13-20-27-2020




In the matter of the namechange of: ARI ROSE HUBBELLBy (Petitioner) DANIELLE COR-RINE MILLER

NOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking tochange the name of the personlisted above:From: ARI ROSE HUBBELL To:ARI ROSE MILLER-HUBBELLBirth Certificate: ARI ROSEHUBBELL

IT IS ORDEREDThis petition will be heard in theCircuit Court of MilwaukeeCounty, State of Wisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. KEVIN EMARTENS Room 403 PLACE:901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee,Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: April14, 2020 TIME 3:30 P.M.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall begiven by publication as a Class 3notice for three (3) weeks in arow prior to the date of the hear-ing in the Milwaukee CommunityJournal, a newspaper publishedin Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Dated: 3-3-2020BY THE COURT:HON. KEVIN E MARTENSCircuit Court Judge925/3-13-20-27-2020




In the matter of the namechange of: DAY’JUAN MYLIKSPIKESBy (Petitioner) FONDA KAYEMISSOURI

NOTICE IS GIVEN:

A petition was filed asking tochange the name of the personlisted above:From: DAY’JUAN MYLIKSPIKES To: DAY’JUAN MYLIKSPIKES-MISSOURIBirth Certificate: DAY’JUANMYLIK SPIKES

IT IS ORDEREDThis petition will be heard in theCircuit Court of MilwaukeeCounty, State of Wisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. DAVID CSWANSON Room 413 PLACE:901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee,Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: April17, 2020 TIME 9:15 A.M.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall begiven by publication as a Class 3notice for three (3) weeks in arow prior to the date of the hear-ing in the Milwaukee CommunityJournal, a newspaper publishedin Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Dated: 3-10-2020BY THE COURT:HON. DAVID C SWANSONCircuit Court Judge094/3-13-20-27-2020

LEGALS&CLASSIFIEDS

Legals affidavitsdivorcename changeeviCtions

liens!Place themhere!


SUMMONS (PUBLICATION)


MILWAUKEE COUNTYCase No. 20FA000961

Divorce-40101

In Re: The marriage of: DENISELYNN FRANCO Petitioner andRespondent: RENE FRANCO

THE STATE OF WISCONSIN,TO THE PERSON NAMEDABOVE AS RESPONDENT:You are notified that the peti-tioner named above has filed aPetition for divorce or legal sep-aration against you.

You must respond with a writtendemand for a copy of the Peti-tion within 40 days from the dayafter the first day of publication.

The demand must be sent or de-livered to the court at: Clerk ofCourt, Milwaukee County Court-house 901 N 9th St Room 104Milwaukee WI 53233 and toDENISE LYNN FRANCO 2001W. Burnham St Milwaukee WI53204

It is recommended, but not re-quired that you have an attorneyhelp or represent you.

If you do not demand a copy ofthe Petition within 40 days, thecourt may grant judgmentagainst you for the award ofmoney or other legal action re-quested in the Petition, and youmay lose your right to object toanything that is or may be incor-rect in the Petition.

A judgment may be enforced asprovided by law. A judgmentawarding money may become alien against any real estate youown now or in the future, andmay also be enforced by gar-nishment or seizure of property.

You are further notified that if theparties to this action have minorchildren, violation of 948.31 Wis.Stats., (Interference with custodyby parent or others) is punish-able by fines and/or imprison-ment:

If you and the petitioner haveminor children, documents set-ting forth the percentage stan-dard for child supportestablished by the departmentunder 49.22(9), Wis. Stats., andthe factors that a court may con-sider for modification of thatstandard under 767.511 (1m).Wis Stats. are available uponyour request from the Clerk ofCourt.

You are notified of the availabilityof information from the CircuitCourt Commissioner as set forthin 767.105 WIs.Stats.

767.105 Information from CircuitCourt Commissioner.

(2) Upon the request of a partyto an action affecting the family,including a revision of judgmentor order under sec. 767.59 or767.451:(a) The Circuit Court Commis-sioner shall, with or withoutcharge, provide the party withwritten information on the follow-ing, as appropriate to the actioncommenced:1. The procedure for obtaining ajudgment or order in the action2. The major issues usually ad-dressed in such an action.3. Community resources andfamily court counseling servicesavailable to assist the parties.4. The procedure for setting,modifying, and enforcing childsupport awards, or modifyingand enforcing legal custody orphysical placement judgments ororders.(b) The Circuit Court Commis-sioner shall provide a party, forinspection or purchase, with acopy of the statutory provisionsin this chapter generally perti-nent to the action.

Date: 3-4-2020BY: DENISE LYNN FRANCO089/3-13-20-27-2020


STATE OF WISCONSIN

CIRCUIT COURTMILWAUKEE COUNTYCase No. 20FA001073

Divorce-40101

In Re: The marriage of: ED-UARDO EXPOSITO Petitionerand Respondent: ANA MZAMORA RODRIGUEZ



The demand must be sent or de-livered to the court at: Clerk ofCourt, Milwaukee County Court-house 901 N 9th St Room 104Milwaukee WI 53233 and to ED-UARDO EXPOSITO 511 South-town Pl #M201 Milwaukee WI53172









Date: 3-9-2020BY: EDUARDO EXPOSITO097/3-13-20-27-2020



MILWAUKEE COUNTYNOTICE AND ORDER FOR

NAME CHANGE HEARINGCase No. 20CV880

In the matter of the namechange of: JORGE L JUAREZFRAUSTO

NOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking tochange the name of the personlisted above:From: JORGE LUIS JUAREZFRAUSTO To: JORGE LUIS ES-PINOBirth Certificate: JORGE LUISJUAREZ FRAUSTO

IT IS ORDEREDThis petition will be heard in theCircuit Court of MilwaukeeCounty, State of Wisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. JEFFREYA CONEN Room 402 PLACE:901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee,Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: April 8,2020 TIME 11:15 A.M.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall begiven by publication as a Class 3notice for three (3) weeks in arow prior to the date of the hear-ing in the Milwaukee CommunityJournal, a newspaper publishedin Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Dated: 3-2-2020BY THE COURT:HON. JEFFREY A CONENCircuit Court Judge096/3-13-20-27-2020



MILWAUKEE COUNTYCase No. 20FA000960

Divorce-40101

In Re: The marriage of: MAURI-CIO ULATE BARBOZA Peti-tioner and Respondent:NATHALIE E MENA ARROYO



The demand must be sent or de-livered to the court at: Clerk ofCourt, Milwaukee County Court-house 901 N 9th St Room 104Milwaukee WI 53233 and toMAURICIO ULATE BARBOZA2005 N 53nd St Milwaukee WI53208









Date: 3-4-2020BY: MAURICIO ULATE BAR-BOZA098/3-13-20-27-2020




In the matter of the namechange of: SEBASTIANACOSTABy (Petitioner) ANA SOFIAACOSTAS

NOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking tochange the name of the personlisted above:From: SEBASTIAN ACOSTA To:MOISES ACOSTABirth Certificate: SEBASTIANACOSTA

IT IS ORDEREDThis petition will be heard in theCircuit Court of MilwaukeeCounty, State of Wisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. TIMOTHYWITKOWIAK BR 22 Room 415PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Mil-waukee, Wisconsin, 53233DATE: April 10, 2020 TIME11:45 A.M.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall begiven by publication as a Class 3notice for three (3) weeks in arow prior to the date of the hear-ing in the Milwaukee CommunityJournal, a newspaper publishedin Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Dated: 2-28-2020BY THE COURT:HON. TIMOTHY WITKOWIAKCircuit Court Judge090/3-13-20-27-2020




In the matter of the namechange of: SONJA PATRICIABARNETTE

NOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking tochange the name of the personlisted above:From: SONJA PATRICIA NINI-ANA BARNETT To: SONJA PA-TRICIA NANINA BARNETTEBirth Certificate: SONJA PATRI-CIA NINIANA BARNETT

IT IS ORDEREDThis petition will be heard in theCircuit Court of MilwaukeeCounty, State of Wisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. KEVIN EMARTENS Room 403 PLACE:901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee,Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: May 4,2020 TIME 10:00 A.M.





In the matter of the namechange of: TiAs D’Ron Al-SonnieUptonBy (Petitioner) FONDA KAYEMISSOURI

NOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking tochange the name of the personlisted above:From: TiAs D’Ron Al-SonnieUpton To: TiAs D’Ron Al-SonnieUpton-MissouriBirth Certificate: TiAs D’Ron Al-Sonnie Upton

IT IS ORDEREDThis petition will be heard in theCircuit Court of MilwaukeeCounty, State of Wisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. KEVIN EMARTENS Room 403 PLACE:901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee,Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: April24, 2020 TIME 9:30 A.M.





In the matter of the namechange of: VENISE LYNNETTEWILLIAMSBy (Petitioner) VENISE LYN-NETTE WILLIAMS

NOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking tochange the name of the personlisted above:From: VENISE LYNNETTEWILLIAMS To: VENISE HILLBirth Certificate: VENISE LYN-NETTE WILLIAMS

IT IS ORDEREDThis petition will be heard in theCircuit Court of MilwaukeeCounty, State of Wisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. TIMOTHYWITKOWIAK BR 22 Room 415PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Mil-waukee, Wisconsin, 53233DATE: April 17, 2020 TIME11:45 A.M.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall begiven by publication as a Class 3notice for three (3) weeks in arow prior to the date of the hear-ing in the Milwaukee CommunityJournal, a newspaper publishedin Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Dated: 3-11-2020BY THE COURT:HON. TIMOTHY WITKOWIAKCircuit Court Judge093/3-13-20-27-2020




In the matter of the namechange of: ANAI EPITACIOQUIRINOBy (Petitioner) ARASELISJUARBEBy (Co-Petitioner) ELISEOEPITACIO QUIRINO

NOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking tochange the name of the personlisted above:From: ANAI EPITACIO QUIRINOTo: ANAI EPITACIO JUARBEBirth Certificate: ANAI EPITACIOJUARBE

IT IS ORDEREDThis petition will be heard in theCircuit Court of MilwaukeeCounty, State of Wisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. LAURAGRAMLING PEREZ Room 404PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Mil-waukee, Wisconsin, 53233DATE: April 8, 2020 TIME 2:00P.M.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall begiven by publication as a Class 3notice for three (3) weeks in arow prior to the date of the hear-ing in the Milwaukee CommunityJournal, a newspaper publishedin Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Dated: 2-25-2020BY THE COURT:HON. LAURA GRAMLINGPEREZCircuit Court Judge085/3-6-13-20-2020




In the matter of the namechange of: BINTI ADEN MO-HAMEDBy (petitioner) BINTI ADEN MO-HAMED

NOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking tochange the name of the personlisted above:From: BINTI ADEN MOHAMEDTo: BINTI DAHIR MOHAMEDBirth Certificate: BINTI ADENMOHAMED

IT IS ORDEREDThis petition will be heard in theCircuit Court of MilwaukeeCounty, State of Wisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. CHRISTO-PHER R FOLEY Room 414PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Mil-waukee, Wisconsin, 53233DATE: April 17, 2020 TIME10:00 A.M.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall begiven by publication as a Class 3notice for three (3) weeks in arow prior to the date of the hear-ing in the Milwaukee CommunityJournal, a newspaper publishedin Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Dated: 3-2-2020BY THE COURT:HON. CHRISTOPHER R FOLEY

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The Milwaukee Community Journal•March 25, 2020•Circuit Court Judge081/3-6-13-20-2020




In the matter of the namechange of: BRIEANNA MARIEWILLISBy (Petitioner) BRIEANNAMARIE WILLIS

NOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking tochange the name of the personlisted above:From: BRIEANNA MARIEWILLIS To: TOBIAS BAHEWILLISBirth Certificate: BRIEANNAMARIE WILLIS

IT IS ORDEREDThis petition will be heard in theCircuit Court of MilwaukeeCounty, State of Wisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. DAVID CSWANSON Room 413 PLACE:901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee,Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: March19, 2020 TIME 2:00 P.M.





In the matter of the namechange of: CELIA JOSEPHINEGOLDBERGBy (Petitioner) CELIAJOSEPHINE GOLDBERG

NOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking tochange the name of the personlisted above:From: CELIA JOSEPHINEGOLDBERG To: CARLOSJOSEPH GOLDBERGBirth Certificate: CELIAJOSEPHINE GOLDBERG

IT IS ORDEREDThis petition will be heard in theCircuit Court of MilwaukeeCounty, State of Wisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. LAURAGRAMLING PEREZ Room 404PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Mil-waukee, Wisconsin, 53233DATE: April 16, 2020 TIME 9:00A.M.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall begiven by publication as a Class 3notice for three (3) weeks in arow prior to the date of the hear-ing in the Milwaukee CommunityJournal, a newspaper publishedin Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Dated: 2-27-2020BY THE COURT:HON. LAURA GRAMLINGPEREZCircuit Court Judge086/3-6-13-20-2020




In the matter of the namechange of: JONNAI ANRIE JAS-MINE MARKBy (Petitioner) JONNAI ANRIEJASMINE MARK

NOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking tochange the name of the person

listed above:From: JONNAI ANRIE JASMINEMARK To: JONNAI ANRIE JAS-MINE BURRILLBirth Certificate: JONNAI ANRIEJASMINE BURRILL

IT IS ORDEREDThis petition will be heard in theCircuit Court of MilwaukeeCounty, State of Wisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. PAUL VANGRUNSUEN Room 206 PLACE:901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee,Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: April 1,2020 TIME 1:30 P.M.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall begiven by publication as a Class 3notice for three (3) weeks in arow prior to the date of the hear-ing in the Milwaukee CommunityJournal, a newspaper publishedin Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Dated: 2-24-2020BY THE COURT:HON. PAUL VAN GRUNSUENCircuit Court Judge078/3-6-13-20-2020




In the matter of the namechange of: PAOLO ALEJANDROCASTILLOBy (Petitioner) PAOLO ALEJAN-DRO CASTILLO

NOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking tochange the name of the personlisted above:From: PAOLO ALEJANDROCASTILLO To: PAOLO ALEJAN-DRO GIFFORDBirth Certificate: PAOLO ALE-JANDRO CASTILLO

IT IS ORDEREDThis petition will be heard in theCircuit Court of MilwaukeeCounty, State of Wisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. DAVID CSWANSON Room 413 PLACE:901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee,Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: April 3,2020 TIME 9:30 A.M.





In the matter of the namechange of: SANDRA MARIEMURRY

NOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking tochange the name of the personlisted above:From: SANDRA MARIE MURRYTo: SANDRA MARIE SMITHBirth Certificate: SANDRAMARIE MURRY

IT IS ORDEREDThis petition will be heard in theCircuit Court of MilwaukeeCounty, State of Wisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. TIMOTHYWITKOWIAK BR 22 Room 415PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Mil-waukee, Wisconsin, 53233DATE: April 10, 2020 TIME 9:30A.M.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall begiven by publication as a Class 3notice for three (3) weeks in arow prior to the date of the hear-ing in the Milwaukee CommunityJournal, a newspaper publishedin Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.

Dated: 2-28-2020BY THE COURT:HON. TIMOTHY WITKOWIAKCircuit Court Judge080/3-6-13-20-2020




In the matter of the namechange of: TIFFANY NEWMANSMITH

NOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking tochange the name of the personlisted above:From: TIFFANY NEWMANSMITH To: TIFFANY NEWMAN Birth Certificate: TIFFANY NEW-MAN

IT IS ORDEREDThis petition will be heard in theCircuit Court of MilwaukeeCounty, State of Wisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. CHRISTO-PHER R FOLEY Room 414PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Mil-waukee, Wisconsin, 53233DATE: March 3, 2020 TIME10:30 A.M.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall begiven by publication as a Class 3notice for three (3) weeks in arow prior to the date of the hear-ing in the Milwaukee CommunityJournal, a newspaper publishedin Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Dated: 2-27-2020BY THE COURT:HON. CHRISTOPHER R FOLEYCircuit Court Judge079/3-6-13-20-2020




In the matter of the namechange of: VERONICA JANEENJACKSONBy (Petitioner) VERONICA JA-NEEN JACKSON

NOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking tochange the name of the personlisted above:From: VERONICA JANEENJACKSON To: VERONICA JA-NEEN TOSTONBirth Certificate: VERONICA JA-NEEN TOSTON

IT IS ORDEREDThis petition will be heard in theCircuit Court of MilwaukeeCounty, State of Wisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. DAVID CSWANSON Room 413 PLACE:901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee,Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: March27, 2020 TIME 10:00 A.M.





In the matter of the namechange of: VLADIMIR JOSERUIZ

NOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking tochange the name of the personlisted above:From: VLADIMIR JOSE RUIZTo: TOMMY JOSE RUIZBirth Certificate: VLADIMIR

JOSE RUIZ

IT IS ORDEREDThis petition will be heard in theCircuit Court of MilwaukeeCounty, State of Wisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. JEFFREYA CONEN Room 402 PLACE:901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee,

Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: April 2,2020 TIME 9:30 A.M.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall begiven by publication as a Class 3notice for three (3) weeks in arow prior to the date of the hear-ing in the Milwaukee Community

Journal, a newspaper publishedin Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Dated: 2-26-2020BY THE COURT:HON. JEFFREY A CONENCircuit Court Judge083/3-6-13-20-2020

Wells had the first-ever talkshow devoted entirely to police of-ficers and various aspects of policework called, “Cops Talking Cops”on WNOV 860.After retirement, Wells was ap-

pointed by former Gov. Jim Doyleto chair the Wisconsin ParoleBoard. After leaving the board, hebecame the Miller Park Center Di-rector for Concordia UniversityWisconsin. He was also a criminaljustice professor at the Universityof Memphis. He was living inOlive Branch, Mississippi at thetime of his death. Wells was reportedly visiting

relatives in Milwaukee when hebecame ill and died.Because of the high number and

the location where the number isconcentrated, health officials arefocusing on communicating withthat specific population as fast asthey can to let them and the rest ofthe city’s Black community knowit’s not about people who havetraveled abroad, particularly toChina.“This is about something that’s

right here right now,” said MayorTom Barrett during a recent cityhall update on the coronavirus sit-uation in the state’s largest citywith its Health Commissioner,Jeanette Kowalik.The 158 infected Milwaukeeans,

especially residents of color wholive on the north side and testedpositive for the virus, had not trav-eled abroad.

The health commissioner be-lieves the initial focus on coron-avirus cases in other countries andits connection to overseas travelgave many people the false im-pression the coronavirus wouldn’taffect them.“I’m not going there,’ or ‘I don’t

know anyone that goes there’ and‘I’m not traveling, so I don’t haveto worry about it,” is, Kowalik be-lieves, what Black Milwaukeeansare saying to themselves, thinkingthey won’t get the virus.Another factor for the high con-

centration of COVID-19 cases inthe Black community amongBlack men is Milwaukee’s historyof segregation.“Looking at the maps of Mil-

waukee, and looking where peoplelive, looking at the history of

redlining and segregation and howthat crosses over into today; whenwe’re talking about various healthoutcomes like infant mortality,childhood lead poisoning, you seevery similar distributions.”Health officials are preparing

public service announcements fo-cusing on the Black communitythat stress awareness about coron-avirus, its symptoms and who ismost at risk for complications—aswell as prevention measures, suchas hygiene and social distancing.There will also be a focus on the

city’s Latinx community, wherehealth officials are seeing anuptick on COVID-19 cases.

Sources for the article: MilwaukeeJournal Sentinel, madi-son365.com,front page photo of wells courtesy ofUniversity of Memphis.

Former MPD lieutenant and League of Martinpresident Lenard Wells among three BlackMilwaukee men to die from Coronavirus

Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell R.Lucas issued the following statementon the passing of Dr. Lenard Wells:“I am saddened by the passing of Dr. Lenard Wells, or

Lenny as he was affectionately known. Lenny is one of thosepeople who many, if they had the opportunity, would say,“there’s no me, without you.” Much of the progress in lawenforcement by people of color and women can be attributedto the sheer force of his personality. Lenny spoke truth topower in ways only few people could, and he even showedcompassion for those who displayed little or no concern forothers. He was a force to be reckoned with who kindled thefire in me and others to continue to persevere through thestruggle and the storm. He made lasting contributions to thelaw enforcement community in Milwaukee that will forever beremembered by generations to come. I send my deepestcondolences to his loving wife, Corene and his family and allthose who treasure his memory. May a star guide him homesafely to his heavenly reward.”

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