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J J OUR OUR NAL NAL WISCONSIN’S LARGEST AFRICAN AMERICAN NEWSPAPER C C The Milwaukee OMMUNITY OMMUNITY VOL. XXXX Number 23 December 30, 2015 www.communityjournal.net 25 Cents BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN PERMIT NO. 4668 The Salvation Army Christmas Family Feast, the largest Christmas meal in the entire country, fed more than 8,000 people on Christmas Day! As Christmas carols filled the air, hun- gry souls--some who can’t afford their own meal or were simply looking for some comfort on Christmas--waited in line for a hot holiday meal. The Christmas Family Feast is in its 26th year, and is made possible through the generous donations to the Salvation Army and the many organiza- tions and companies that donated food to the cause. (Additional photos on page 3) S a l v a t i o n A r m y s C h r i s t m a s F a m i l y F e a s t photos by Yvonne Kemp

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Page 1: WISCONSIN’S LARGEST AFRICAN AMERICAN NEWSPAPER …€¦ · Faulkner, Hallowed MBC, was the keynote speaker. (photo by Yvonne Kemp) Funeral service for Johnny C. White, Sr. of Milwaukee

JJOUROURNALNALW I S C O N S I N ’ S L A R G E S T A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N N E W S P A P E R

CCThe Milwaukee

OMMUNITYOMMUNITYVOL. XXXX Number 23 December 30, 2015 www.communityjournal.net 25 Cents BULK RATE

U.S. POSTAGEPAID

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSINPERMIT NO. 4668

The Salvation Army Christmas FamilyFeast, the largest Christmas meal in

the entire country, fed more than 8,000people on Christmas Day!

As Christmas carols filled the air, hun-gry souls--some who can’t afford theirown meal or were simply looking for

some comfort on Christmas--waited inline for a hot holiday meal.

The Christmas Family Feast is in its26th year, and is made possible

through the generous donations to theSalvation Army and the many organiza-tions and companies that donated food

to the cause.(Additional photos on page 3)

Salvation Army’sChristmas

Family Feast

photos by Yvonne Kemp

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The Milwaukee Community Journal December 31, 2014 Page 2

Officers of the Baptist Ministe4rs Conference posed follwoing the group’s Christmas Fellowship at the FourPints Sheridan recenlty. Hallowed Missionay Baptist Church was the host church. the Reverend RobertFaulkner, Hallowed MBC, was the keynote speaker. (photo by Yvonne Kemp)

Funeral service for JohnnyC. White, Sr. of Milwaukeewill be held January 5, 11am. at Greater Galilee Bap-tist, 2432 N. Teutonia Ave.Visitation will begin at 10a.m.

White was born to EternalLife on December 21 at theage of 83. He was born July19, 1932 in Water Valley, MSto the late Addie (Manual)and Leonard White, Sr.

Johnny was the belovedhusband of Deloris L. Whitefor 63 years, who precededhim in death on December 5.They were the loving parentsof Pastor Johnny (Varnaree)White, Jr. of Glendale; Fred-erick White of West Hills,CA,; Michael (Jean) Whiteof Milwaukee: and Adrienne(Larry) Waters of ElmGrove. His memory willalso be cherished by 8 grand-children, 4 great grandchil-dren and 1 great-greatgrandchild.

He is further survived by asister, Lorene White Mc-Collins, sisters-in-lawOretha Brown, Willie BellBlanchard and Mary Camp-

bell White, all of Memphis,TN, and a brother-in-law,

Marcellus (Mary) Sherrod ofMilwaukee.

He was preceded in deathby a brother Leonard White,Jr. and sisters, Martha Whiteand Clista Jones all of Mil-waukee, a sister, Onia MaeFreeman and a brother Rev.James White both of Mem-phis, TN and a brother, Rev.Fred White of Flint, MI.

Johnny retired from A. O.Smith in 1989 after 37 yearsof dedicated service.

Memorial gifts may bemade to Greater Galilee Bap-tist Church or Luther ManorFoundation.

Visitation will be held onJanuary 4 at Northwest Fu-neral Home at 5-6 p.m., fol-lowing family hour.

Services slated forJohnny White, Sr.

Quality Service...a tenured tradition

sincere concern at your time of need.Offering pre-need, at need and

after-care services to families inMilwaukee, Racine, Kenosha and

other communities throughout our state.

Families served by:Northwest Funeral Chapel O’Bee, Ford & Frazier

Butts, Salathia Jr.Age 93 yrs. December 13, 2015. Funeral services will be held on

Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 11AM.Visitation Saturday 10AM until time of services at:

Northwest Funeral ChapelO'Bee, Ford & Frazier

6630 W. Hampton Ave. (414)462-6020

Queary, LilaAge 87 yrs. December 12, 2015. Funeral services will be held on

Monday, December 21, 2015 at 12 Noon at Tabernacle BaptistChurch 2500 W. Medford Ave. Instate Monday 11 AM at the churchuntil time of services. Visitation Sunday 3-6 PM (Family reception

from 5-6PM) at:

Northwest Funeral ChapelO'Bee, Ford & Frazier

6630 W. Hampton Ave. (414)462-6020

“LOVE is patient, LOVE is kind. It always PROTECTS, always TRUSTS, al-ways HOPES, always PERSERVERES.

LOVE NEVER FAILS.” --1 Corinthians13:4.7-8

Milwaukee6630 W. Hampton Avenue

Milwaukee, WI 53218Telephone: (414) 462-6020

Fax: (414) 462-9937

Racine800 Barker St.

Racine, WI 53402Telephone: (262) 637-6400

Fax: (262) 637-6416

Ernestine O’Bee J.C. Frazier

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THE PULSE PHOTTHE PULSE PHOTOP: OP: ChristmasChristmas FamilyFamily FeastFeastThe Milwaukee Community Journal December 31, 2014 Page 3

THETHEMILWAUKEEMILWAUKEECOMMUNITYCOMMUNITYJOURNALJOURNALPublished twice weekly,Wednesday & Friday3612 North Martin LutherKing Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53212Phone: 414-265-5300 (Advertising and Administration) • 414-265-6647 (Editorial) • Website: communityjournal.net • Email: [email protected]/[email protected]

Opinion and comments expressed on the Perspectives page do not nec-essarily reflect the views of the publisher or management of the MCJ. Let-ters and “other perspectives” are accepted but may be edited for contentand length.

MCJ STAFF:Patricia O’Flynn -PattilloPublisher, CEORobert J. ThomasAssoc. PublisherTodd Thomas, Vice Pres.Mikel Holt, Assoc. PublisherThomas E. Mitchell, Jr., EditorTeretha Martin, Technical Consultant/Webmaster BillingDept./Publisher’s Admin. Assist.

Colleen Newsom,Classified AdvertisingJimmy V. Johnson, Sales Rep.CONTRIBUTING WRITERS:Taki S. Raton, Richard G. Carter,Fr. Carl Diederichs, Rev. JoeMcLinPHOTOGRAPHER: Yvonne Kemp

Perspectives willreturn next week!

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:“During the Salvation Army’s annual Christmas Family Feast at the Wisconsin Cen-

ter, we asked four participants what their New Year’s Resolution is for 2016?”

PULSE OF THE COMMUNITY

Donna Shepard: To be thebest Donna possible, andto serve my community ina way that will impact realchange.

Thomas R. Harris:Peace, love for the city ofMilwaukee and our greatstate of Wisconsin.

Qadira Harris: My newyear’s resolution is to in-crease my giving to thosein need.

Keyon Jackson-Malone:To beocme more proacivein my villlage (community)and to aid and assist asmany people as possible.

Photos and question by Yvonne Kemp

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The Milwaukee Community Journal December 30, 2015 Page 4

39years of feeling the PULSEPULSE of Your Community! our Community!

Mr. Dye’s Pies has finallyopened a store. The new storeis located at 5513 W. NorthAve.

Offerings include key-lime,sweet potato, pecan and Mr.Dye’s Pies signature PurpleMonster pies.

“I’m excited about the open-ing on North Avenue,” saysJohnathan Dye, founder of Mr.Dye’s Pies. “We have a grow-ing customer base and this willmake it easier for our cus-tomers to get their pies. As a

Washington Heights resident Iknow first hand that North Av-enue is an up and coming partof the city. It is an honor to be-come part of this story.

“I would like to thank Alder-man Michael Murphy andChristine McRoberts as well asthe North Avenue Business Im-provement District for theirgreat work and commitment tothe area. I would also like tothank Deshea Agee with theDepartment of City Develop-ment, Alderman Russell Stam-

per and Alderwoman MileleCoggs each for their unwaver-ing support.”

“The growth of small busi-nesses is critical to the eco-nomic stability of this city, it isgreat to see Dye’s Pies grow-ing and expanding into retail

space contributing to that sta-bility and making access tothose delicious pies easier.”Alderwoman Milele Coggs

“Congratulations on a suc-cessful journey to entrepre-neurship. For years I witnessedJohn baking and selling pies

with an average size oven andthe necessary ingredients.Now, to see him open up hisbusiness in this community isa testament to a dream cometrue,” Alderman Stampley.

Orders can be placed by call-ing 759-4992.

Mr. Dye’s Pies opens on city’s northwest side

Johnathan Dye

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The Milwaukee Community Journal December 30, 2015 Page 5

To place aClassified adCall 265-5300

Visit our website@

www.communityjournal.netSales Representatives:

Sales representatives positions available for persons interested inbuilding community newspaper. Must be organized, a self starterand capable of setting weekly goals and meeting them. Base payduring training period, with generous commission pay on all newaccounts, and those serviced. Send Resume to: MCJ; 3612 N. Dr.King Dr.; Milwaukee, WI 53212

STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT

MILWAUKEE COUNTYSMALL CLAIMS PUBLICATION

SUMMONSCase No. 15SC031160

To: ARMOND BULLOCKS 3869 NHUMBOLDT BLVD MILWAUKEE

WI 53215

You are being sued by the PlaintiffANDREA K STUIBER in the SmallClaims Court for Milwaukee County,Milwaukee County Courthouse,Courtroom 400 901 N. Ninth St Mil-waukee WI 53233. A hearing will beheld at 8:30 A.M. on 1/11/16 before aSmall Claims Commissioner. If youdo not appear, a judgment may begiven to the person suing you. A copyof the claim has been mailed to theaddress above.Name: ANDREA STUIBER 9714 WCAPITOL DR MILWAUKEE, WI53222Dated: 12-23-2015BY THE COURT:ANDREA STUIBER015-014/12-25-2015/1-1-8-2016

SUMMONS(PUBLICATION)

STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT

MILWAUKEE COUNTYNOTICE AND ORDER FORNAME CHANGE HEARINGCase No. 15CV010235

In the matter of the name change of:DANIEL THOMAS KLEINBy (Petitioner) DANIEL THOMASKLEIN

NOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking to changethe name of the person listed above:From: DANIEL THOMAS KLEIN To:DANIEL THOMAS CISNEROSBirth Certificate: DANIEL THOMASKLEIN

IT IS ORDERED

This petition will be heard in the Cir-cuit Court of Milwaukee County, Stateof Wisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. JOHN DI-MOTTO ROOM 401 PLACE: 901 N.9th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin,53233 DATE: January 28, 2016 TIME1:30 P.M.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be givenby publication as a Class 3 notice forthree (3) weeks in a row prior to thedate of the hearing in the MilwaukeeCommunity Journal, a newspaperpublished in Milwaukee County, Stateof Wisconsin.Dated: 12-15-2015BY THE COURT:HON. JOHN J DIMOTTOCircuit Court Judge015-021/12-25-2015/1-1-8-2016

SUMMONS(PUBLICATION)

STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT

MILWAUKEE COUNTYNOTICE AND ORDER FORNAME CHANGE HEARINGCase No. 15CV010273

In the matter of the name change of:MAI YER HEUBy (Petitioner) MAI YER HEU

NOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking to changethe name of the person listed above:From: MAI YER HEU To: GABBIEMAI YER YANGBirth Certificate: MAI YER HEU

IT IS ORDEREDThis petition will be heard in the Cir-cuit Court of Milwaukee County, Stateof Wisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. JOHN DI-MOTTO ROOM 401 PLACE: 901 N.9th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin,53233 DATE: January 29, 2016 TIME10:00 A.M.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be givenby publication as a Class 3 notice forthree (3) weeks in a row prior to thedate of the hearing in the MilwaukeeCommunity Journal, a newspaperpublished in Milwaukee County, Stateof Wisconsin.Dated: 12-21-2015BY THE COURT:HON. JOHN J DIMOTTOCircuit Court Judge015-023/12-25-2015/1-1-8-2016

SUMMONS(PUBLICATION)

STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT

MILWAUKEE COUNTYDIVORCE-40101

Case No. 15FA6672

In Re: The marriage of MARIAKRAVTSOV, Petitioner and Respon-dent MAXIMKRAVTSOV

THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TOTHE PERSON NAMED ABOVE ASRESPONDENTYou 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 CourtMilwaukee County Courthouse 901N. 9th St. ROOM 104 Milwaukee WI53233and to MARIA KRAVTSOV11101 W Kaul Ave Milwaukee WI53225

It is recommended, but not required,that you have attorney help or repre-sent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the

Petition within 45 days, the court maygrant judgment against you for theaward of money or other legal actionrequested in the Petition and youmay lose your right to object anythingthat is or may be incorrect in the Pe-tition.

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 under49.22(9), Wis. Stats., and the factorsthat a court may consider for modifi-cation of that standard under767.511(1m), Wis. Stats., are avail-able upon your request from theClerk of Court.

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

767.105 Information from CircuitCourt Commissioner.(2) Upon the request of a party to anaction affecting the family, 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 theaction commenced:1. The procedure for obtaining ajudgment or order in the action.2. The major issues usually ad-dressed in such an action.

3. Community resources and familycourt counseling services 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.Date: 12-22-2015By: MARIA KRAVTSOV015-022/12-25-2015/1-1-8-2016

SUMMONS(PUBLICATION)

STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT

MILWAUKEE COUNTYNOTICE AND ORDER FORNAME CHANGE HEARINGCase No. 15CV010234

In the matter of the name change of:DEREK LEMAR TOWLESBy (Petitioner) DEREK LEMARTOWLES

NOTICE IS GIVENA petition was filed asking to changethe name of the person listed above:From: DEREK LEMAR TOWLES To:DEREK LEMAR DOYLEBirth Certificate: DEREK LEMARTOWLES

IT IS ORDEREDThis petition will be heard in the Cir-cuit Court of Milwaukee County, Stateof Wisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. MEL FLANA-GAN ROOM 404 PLACE: 901 N. 9thStreet, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233DATE: January 29, 2016 TIME 1:30P.M.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be givenby publication as a Class 3 notice forthree (3) weeks in a row prior to thedate of the hearing in the MilwaukeeCommunity Journal, a newspaperpublished in Milwaukee County, Stateof Wisconsin.Dated: 12-15-2015BY THE COURT:HON. MEL FLANAGANCircuit Court Judge015-017/12-18-25-2015/1-1-2016

OFFICIALADVERTISEMENT

Office of the Milwaukee Public Schools, DIVISION OF FACILITIESANDMAINTENANCE SERVICES,1124 North 11th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, December 22, 2015.Sealed proposals will be received at 1124 North 11th Street, directed to the attention of Mr. Travis R. Luzney,P.E., Director of the Division of Facilities and Maintenance Services, pursuant to Section 119.52(3)WisconsinStatutes, until Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 1:30 PM, in accordance with plans and specifications for thefollowing work:All contractor(s) and subcontractor(s) are subject to the prevailing wage rates and hours of labor as prescribedby the Milwaukee Board of School Directors of the City of Milwaukee consistent with provisions of Section66.0903 of the Wisconsin Statutes.BID GUARANTY TO ACCOMPANY BID: MPS Bid Bond, Certified or Cashier's Check: 10% of

Contractor's Base Bid.

COAL BIN DEMOLITION - PHASE I

Bay View High School700 S. 4th StreetMilwaukee, WI 53204MPS Property No. 012MPS Project No. 1839

The HUB requirements for this project are 20%The COIN requirements for this project are 20%The minimum Student Participation requirements for this project are:Paid Employment: 400 HoursEducational Activities: 0 Hours

Deposit for Drawings and Specifications: $25.00MAILING CHARGE: $35.00

The bidding documents may be obtained 7:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.; Monday through Friday from A/EGraphics, 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 willbe loaned to a prospective bidder upon receipt of the deposit listed, which deposit will be returned uponsurrender of the plans and specifications in good condition. Bid documents must be returned only to A/EGraphics, Inc. Plans and specifications may not be examined at the Facilities and Maintenance Services' officeor 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 bidopening through sign language interpreters or other auxiliary aids. The following TDD number is available forthe hearing impaired for questions prior to bid opening, (414) 283 4611.DARIENNE B. DRIVER, ED.D,Superintendent

10940829/12·22-29/1-5-12

OFFICIALADVERTISEMENT

Office of the Milwaukee Public Schools, DIVISION OF FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES,1124 North 11th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, December 22, 2015.Sealed proposals will be received at 1124 North 11th Street, directed to the attention of Mr. Travis R. Luzney,P.E., Director of the Division of Facilities and Maintenance Services, pursuant to Section 119.52(3)WisconsinStatutes, until Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 1:30 PM, in accordance with plans and specifications for thefollowing work:All contractor(s) and subcontractor(s) are subject to the prevailing wage rates and hours of labor as prescribedby the Milwaukee Board of School Directors of the City of Milwaukee consistent with provisions of Section66.0903 of the Wisconsin Statutes.BID GUARANTY TO ACCOMPANY BID: MPS Bid Bond, Certified or Cashier's Check: 10% of

Contractor's Base Bid.

MASONRY REHABILITATION

Westside Academy II - REBID1940 N. 36th StreetMilwaukee, WI 53208MPS Property No. 370MPS Project No. 3057

The HUB requirements for this project are 10%The COIN requirements for this project are 10%The minimum Student Participation requirements for this project are:Paid Employment: 300 HoursEducational Activities: 10 Hours

Deposit for Drawings and Specifications: $25.00MAILING CHARGE: $35.00

The bidding documents may be obtained 7:30A.M. to 5:00 P.M.; Monday through Friday fromA/E Graphics,Inc.; 4075 North 124th Street, Brookfield, WI 53005; phone (262) 781-7744; fax (262) 781-4250. Call A/EGraphics, Inc. for availability of bid documents for pick up. Plans and specifications will be loaned to aprospective bidder upon receipt of the deposit listed, which deposit will be returned upon surrender of the plansand specifications in good condition. Bid documents must be returned only to A/E Graphics, Inc. Plans andspecifications may not be examined at the Facilities and Maintenance Services' office or atA/E Graphics. Plansand 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 bidopening through sign language interpreters or other auxiliary aids. The following TDD number is available forthe hearing impaired for questions prior to bid opening, (414) 283-4611.Darienne B. Driver, Ed.D.Superintendent of Schools

10940816/12-22-29/1-5-12

OFFICIALADVERTISEMENT

Office of the Milwaukee Public Schools, DIVISION OF FACILITIESANDMAINTENANCE SERVICES, 1124North 11th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, December 22, 2015.Sealed proposals will be received at 1124 North 11th Street, directed to the attention of Mr. Travis R. Luzney, P.E.,Director of the Division of Facilities and Maintenance Services, pursuant to Section 119.52(3) Wisconsin Statutes,until Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 1:30 PM, in accordance with plans and specifications for the following work:All contractor(s) and subcontractor(s) are subject to the prevailing wage rates and hours of labor as prescribed bythe Milwaukee Board of School Directors of the City of Milwaukee consistent with provisions of Section 66.0903of the Wisconsin Statutes.BID GUARANTY TO ACCOMPANY BID: MPS Bid Bond, Certified or Cashier's Check: 10% of Contractor'sBase Bid.

WINDOW REPLACEMENT

Washington High School2525 Sherman BoulevardMilwaukee, Wl 53210MPS Property No. 035MPS Project No. 2682

The HUB requirements for this project are 0%The COIN requirements for this project are 25%The minimum Student Participation requirements for this project are:Paid Employment: 600 HoursEducational Activities: 10 Hours

Deposit for Drawings and Specifications: $25.00MAILING CHARGE: $35.00

The bidding documents may be obtained 7:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.; Monday through Friday from A/EGraphics, Inc.; 4075 North 124th Street, Brookfield,WI 53005; phone (262) 781-7744; fax (262) 781-4250. CallA/E Graphics, Inc. for availability of bid documents for pick up. Plans and specifications will be loaned to aprospective bidder upon receipt of the deposit listed, which deposit will be returned upon surrender of the plansand specifications in good condition. Bid documents must be returned only to A/E Graphics, Inc. Plans andspecifications may not be examined at the Facilities and Maintenance Services' office or atA/E Graphics. Plans andspecifications 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 openingthrough sign language interpreters or other auxiliary aids. The following TDD number is available for the hearingimpaired for questions prior to bid opening, (414) 283-4611.Darienne B. Driver, Ed.D.Superintendent of Schools

10943355/12-22-29/1·5-12

OFFICIALADVERTISEMENT

Office of the Milwaukee Public Schools, DIVISION OF FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES,1124 North 11th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, December 22, 2015.Sealed proposals will be received at 1124 North 11th Street, directed to the attention of Mr. Travis R. Luzney,P.E., Director of the Division of Facilities and Maintenance Services, pursuant to Section 119.52(3) WisconsinStatutes, until Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 1:30PM, in accordance with plans and specifications for thefollowing work:All contractor(s) and subcontractor(s) are subject to the prevailing wage rates and hours of labor as prescribedby the Milwaukee Board of School Directors of the City of Milwaukee consistent with provisions of Section66.0903 of the Wisconsin Statutes.BID GUARANTYTOACCOMPANYBID: MPS Bid Bond, Certified or Cashier's Check: 10% of Contractor'sBase Bid.

CHILLEDWATER & EMS UPGRADE

Administration Building5225 W. Vliet StreetMilwaukee, WI 53208MPS Property No. 501MPS Project No. 3449

The HUB requirements for this project are 15%The COIN requirements for this project are 15%The minimum Student Participation requirements for this project are:Paid Employment: 200 HoursEducational Activities: 10 Hours

Deposit for Drawings and Specifications: $25.00MAILING CHARGE: $35.00

The bidding documents may be obtained 7:30A.M. to 5:00 P.M.; Monday through Friday fromA/E Graphics,Inc.; 4075 North 124th Street, Brookfield, WI 53005; phone (262) 781-7744; fax (262) 781-4250. Call A/EGraphics, Inc. for availability of bid documents for pick up. Plans and specifications will be loaned to aprospective bidder upon receipt of the deposit listed, which deposit will be returned upon surrender of the plansand specifications in good condition. Bid documents must be returned only to A/E Graphics, Inc. Plans andspecifications may not be examined at the Facilities and Maintenance Services' office or atA/E Graphics. Plansand specifications may also be viewed online at A/E Graphics, Inc. @ www.aegraphics.comEach 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 bidopening through sign language interpreters or other auxiliary aids. The following TDD number is available forthe hearing impaired for questions prior to bid opening, (414) 283-4611.Darienne B. Driver, Ed.D.Superintendent of Schools

10939523/12·22-29/1-5-12

THE MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY JOURNAL TO PUBLISHLEGALS NOTICES IN MILWAUKEE COUNTY

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The Milwaukee Community Journal (MCJ) has expanded itsservices to the greater Milwaukee community with thepublishing of legal notices in its Weekend Edition. As aqualified provider of the publication of legal notices, MCJ willserve city, county and state offices for publishing communitynotifications. Such notifications include:

• Public hearings• Public meeting• Election notices• Divorce proceedings• Name change notices• Publication of summons when personal services

cannot be made to defendants• Notice of auction of unclaimed storage unit property• Probate notices• Foreclosure/sheriff’s sale notice of creditor listing of

property for sale• Other general legal and public notices

About Milwaukee Community Journal Weekend Edition

The Milwaukee Community Journal (MCJ) Weekend Editionis a public newspaper of general circulation that complies withthe laws of Wisconsin relating to the publication of legalnotices. MCJ’s Weekend Edition has been published regularlyand continuously in the city of Milwaukee for over 10 years.We have a paid circulation of approximately 65% of ourcirculation. Furthermore, our actual subscribers are over 1,000copies each week.

MCJ’s Weekend Edition is published regularly weekly. Eachweek, MCJ Weekend focuses on different subjects Health,Personal, Finance, Family, Men and Women. Our WeekendEdition now includes the publishing of records designated bythe Milwaukee County Circuit Court for publication of legalnotices; with added value in the Wednesday edition too.

About the Milwaukee Community Journal (MCJ)|

The Milwaukee Community Journal (MCJ) is a quality newsorganization published throughout Milwaukee and the surroundingsuburbs. Established in 1976, the Milwaukee Community Journalhas advanced and reported the plight, struggles and victories ofminorities in Wisconsin, with a passion for building community theMCJ accentuates the positive, analyzes the negatives andadvocates to seed success!

Visit MCJVisit MCJHealthy Start magazine website @Healthy Start magazine website @

www.mcjhealthystart.comwww.mcjhealthystart.com

Web-site updates:Experienced, web-savvy, updater needed. Daily updatesmandatory. Bi-weekly payment. Send resume to: MCJ; 3612 N. Dr.King Dr.; Milwaukee, WI 53212

Drivers: CDL-A Wanted. Guaranteed Pay PLUSmileage. .50/mile. $2500 Sign On Bonus. QuarterlyIncentives plus $1500 Annual Incentive. Attractiveand Affordable Benefits Package. 855-902-7681

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Web-site updates:Experienced, web-savvy,updater needed. Dailyupdates mandatory. Bi-weekly payment. Sendresume to: MCJ; 3612 N. Dr.King Dr.; Milwaukee, WI53212

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The Milwaukee Community Journal December 30, 2015 Page 6

‘I want a father for Christmas’‘I want a father for Christmas’

Voice of the Fatherless Child, along with ChristianFaith Fellow Church and lead sponsor Anthem Blue

Cross Blue Shield "I Want a Father for Christmas" withover 1000 Adults and Children in attendance, Tuesday,

at Christian Faith Fellowship Church, 8605 W. GoodHope Rd. Bishop Darrell Hines appointed Monte

Mabra over the creative arts for Christian Faith. Mabraset out to address the issue of impact of absentee fa-thers on their children.The cast was made up of local

talent including: singers Tiffany Terry and J'Mika; musi-cal director, Cornell Thigpen; spoken word poet Keziah

Love; and actors Maurice Pull aka MOPULL, Crane,Star, Martel, Mother Freeman, Theresa, Sha-Nae and

Worldwide DG.

Photos byYvonneKemp