Brandon Jennings, signs autographs at George Koonce athletic director for UW-Mil- St. Coletta’s reception held at the after last Sunday’s waukee will be honored at ‘March of Champions’ event. Bucks game. (Kemp photo) See page 2.

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VOL. XXXXIV NO. 84 “THE NEWSPAPER YOU CAN TRUST SINCE 1964” SATURDAY, MARCH 20 2010 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Governor signs bill designating the Jeannetta Simpson-Robinson Memorial Highway In a ceremony held last years ago at the age of 68. Wednesday in the Governor’s She and her mother, Claretta personal offi ce quarters, Gov. “Mother Freedom” Simpson Doyle put his pen to a bill founded Career Youth De- authored by state Sen. Spen- velopment (CYD) in 1970 as cer Coggs that designates an after-school program at a portion of Interstate 43 in their house. The idea struck a as the “Jeannetta chord in the community and, Simpson-Robinson Memorial over the course of 40 years, Highway.” CYD grew to offer youth gang The bill signing took intervention programs, college place in the Governor’s stately courses, vocational training, personal offi ce at the Capitol drug abuse prevention and building while Mrs. Robinson’s treatment, family counseling, son, Charles “Butch” Walton, Children’s Court Advocacy, her grandchildren, other fam- and mental health services. ily members and Sen. Coggs Sen. Coggs noted that stood by the Governor’s side. “The motto of CYD is ‘Love “Gov. Doyle’s invitation to in Action,’ and there is no join him in what is normally a more fi tting description of the private setting is a clear indi- tireless and selfl ess good cation about the importance deeds done by Mrs. Robinson of this memorial,” Sen. Coggs throughout her life. said. The Governor’s signature Following the ceremony, on the bill offi cially designates Gov. Doyle presented those in I-43 in Milwaukee from the attendance with the pens he North Avenue exit traveling used to sign the bill into law. north to the Keefe Avenue- The pens bear his signature. Governor Jim Doyle signed bill for Jeannetta Simpson-Robinson highway last week in Madison. Mrs. Robinson died two Continued on Page 11 Milwaukee’s future is in our hands, stand up and be counted By Sharon Robinson, Administration Director, City of Milwaukee Chair, Complete Count Committee

As the Chair of the City of This is false. We have all seen Milwaukee Complete Count examples of challenges to our Committee formed by Mayor right to have our votes count- Tom Barrett and Common ed. Just like voting, there are Council President Willie Hines, people who don’t want all of this is my call to action for us living here to be counted. every household in Milwau- In fact, the census is the big- kee to take part in the 2010 gest game in town right now census as required by the U. to build the respect, infl uence S. Constitution. When your and power of our community census form arrives in the mail - and it’s an opportunity that mid-March, please fi ll it out comes only once every 10 and send it in right away! years. As an African American And numbers do matter. resident, this is also my call to Every year, the federal gov- action to you to help spread ernment distributes more than the word about the impor- $400 billion in funding based tance of the census. I espe- on census data. For every cially need you to help dispel Milwaukee resident that goes myths that hinder a full and uncounted, we lose $12,000 accurate count, especially over a decade – dollars for among people of color. education, health care, job One of the biggest myths training, transportation and is that fi lling out your census more. So the impact of an un- form will get you in trouble. dercount of even 1,000 would This is false. In fact, your mean a loss of millions of personal information is private dollars to our community. An and is protected by law for 72 accurate and complete count years. The Census Bureau also ensures equal political cannot share your census representation for Milwaukee forms with any other agencies in Madison and Washington. – not law enforcement, immi- Completing your census GE Foundation grants $1 million to health centers in Milwaukee gration, the courts, landlords form will take just 10 minutes The GE Foundation-the philanthropic organization of GE-and the GE Corporate Diversity Council awarded $1 million in total to or creditors. of your time. It is the shortest four Milwaukee community healthcare centers toward the goal of increasing access to primary care for uninsured and under- There are also “naysay- form in history and asks 10 served populations across the city. Mike Barber, VP GE, C.C. Henderson, president & CEO of Milwaukee Health Center, Gov- ers” out there who say that simple questions - such as the ernor Jim Doyle, Debra Elam, VP & Chief Diversity offi cer GE, Dr. Tito Izand, Chief Medical offi cer of Milwaukee Health Center. people of color have nothing The four Milwaukee medical centers awarded are: MLK Heritage Health Center, Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center, Chavez to lose or gain in the census. Continued on Page ?? Health Center, and Parkway Health Center. (Photo by Harry Kemp) Cultural Diversity Award- PAGE 3 Center Page - PAGE 5 Stand up and be counted for your community- Change your clock, change your world - PAGE 9 MAR 20 PAGE 4 PAGE 2 • MILWAUKEE COURIER • SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2010 www.milwaukeecourieronline.com

George Koonce to be honored at “March of Champions’ event

George Koonce, UWM championship before he retired with 720 tackles, 9 arms,” said Mr. Koonce. “I munity and events like this are Athletic Director and former team of 1996, will be recog- the 1992 season. He was an sacks, and 5 in am honored to be given this a model and provide positive Green Bay Packer defensive nized during halftime of the eight-year starter as the Pack- 128 games (118 starts). recognition at the MARCH opportunities to the young standout who starred with the Boys Championship game ers returned to dominance, “I am humbled at the way OF CHAMPIONS. One of my people in our city and I am team from 1992 to 1999, will scheduled to start at 6:30 starting 102 of 112 games. the Milwaukee community top priorities at UWM is to be honored at the “MARCH p.m. He played all three linebacker has welcomed me with open engage the youth of our com- Continued on Page 4 OF CHAMPIONS,” Sunday, Koonce was signed as an positions with the Packers. March 28, 2010 at the Mother undrafted free agent by the He was signed by the Seattle Kathryn Daniels Conference out of East Seahawks as an unrestricted Marquette to host ninth annual Badger Center (MKDCC). Koonce, Carolina University, but was free agent before the 2000 who gained renown as an waived during the preseason. season, and started all 16 State Science and Engineering Fair integral member of the Packer He was then signed by the games. After the 2000 season will Jon Jensen, associate dean Engineering Fair, the Gover- host the ninth annual Badger of Marquette’s College of nor’s Young Scientist Award, State Science and Engineer- Engineering and a member of and an award from the Mar- ing Fair Saturday, March 27, the fair’s planning committee, quette University College of Census 2010 People of Color with approximately 100 stu- said. He cited a few titles from Engineering for an exemplary dents from across this year’s entrants: engineering project, which expected to present their • Influence of Protein Intake provides a $10,000 renewable Media Luncheon research projects. on Hypertension and Kid- scholarship. The junior scientists ney Disease Chantel Newman won the will be present to explain • Finding the Most Accurate engineering award last year ($5.00 Buffet at Stella’s) their displays to the public Means of Calculating the with her project that combined

from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. in Speed of Sound a walker with crutches. “My Sponsored by the ballroom of Marquette’s • The Effect of Different mom had to have two hip NAACP Alumni Memorial Union, 1442 Stimuli on the Angle of Dogs replacements and for a time Leadership Conference for Civil Rights W. Wisconsin Ave. Entries Tail wagging it was really hard for her to Wisconsin Voices include projects in the be- • The Effect of Landfill move. I decided to combine

havioral/social science, biol- Chemicals on the Strength the two to make moving easier WHEN: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 ogy, chemistry/biochemistry, of Plastic for people in similar situa- 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Churches, Community & Media engineering, environmental/ • The Efficiency of Windows 7 tions,” she said. Newman, a 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Networking earth/space science, math/ Voice Recognition graduate of St. Thomas More 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Businesses, Community & Media computer science, medicine/ There are 30 different High School in Milwaukee, is health, microbiology and awards, including Best-of- now a freshman in Marquette’s WHAT: The Value of Census 2010 physics categories. Show, which provides the College of Engineering study- Come hear from pastors, community leaders, and business owners “Every year the projects recipient and a mentor with ing biocomputing engineer- and research these students travel and lodging expenses ing. WHY: $400 Billion dollars will be distributed throughout the US through the census count. We come up with amaze me,” Dr. for the International Science & want to make sure we get our share for education, transportation, hospitals, foster care, head- start, seats in the House of Representatives, senior centers, roads etc. Brentwood Church of Christ’s bi-monthly African American Alzheimer’s & Related Dementia Support Group meeting will be held on April 2, 2010 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm at the church (6425 N. WHERE: Stella’s Restaurant 60th Street). The meeting will include a presentation from Gina Green-Harris of the Wisconsin 2740 N. Martin Luther King Drive Alzheimer’s Institute. The meeting is free and open to the entire community. This support group Milwaukee, WI is a partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association. Please contact Darlene Johnson, Church Sec- retary, at 414-353-6757 if you have questions.African Americans are at a higher risk for devel- For more information, contact NAACP – 414-562-1000 oping Alzheimer’s, but African Americans are also less likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease than whites.

Census Fact: It’s Your Right It’s our obligation and Constitutional right to be counted. We all deserve equal representation in Madison and Washington and the only way to make that happen is through the census. Honor the brave men and women who fight to protect that right every day.

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Sen. Coggs praises signing of State Public Defender Eligibility Bill Eligibility standards updated for first time in 20 years

Senator Spencer Coggs Providing constitutionally hailed the signing of his bill, required counsel to indigent Senate Bill (SB) 263, which defendants while saving over was signed into law earlier $7.6 million per year for our this week by Governor Jim county governments is a win- Doyle. Now known as 2009 win for everyone, said Sen. Wisconsin Act 164, the new Coggs. law will allow more defendants Act 164 received broad to qualify for Public Defender support from a large cross representation at a significant section of the criminal justice cost savings to counties. community. At the joint hear- The new law changes the ing on the legislation both formula used to determine in- Wisconsin Supreme Court digency from the now defunct Chief Justice Shirley Abraha- Aid to Families of Dependent mson and Attorney General Senator Spencer Coggs Children to the more accu- J.B. Van Hollen testified in rate Wisconsin Works (W-2) the out-of-date formula used favor of the bill. After receiv- formula. The updated formula to determine who is eligible ing support from other groups will allow more defendants to to be represented by a public such as the Wisconsin Coun- qualify for a public defender defender. This legislation is ties Association, the American as opposed to a county vital to the interests of de- Civil Liberties Union, and the funded outside council. fendants and the efficient, State Bar of Wisconsin, the bill “Too many defendants constitutional operation of our have been shortchanged by courts,” said Sen. Coggs. Continued on Page 4 Milwaukee honored with Cultural Diversity Award The City of Milwaukee Each year, the City Cultural a constituency group of the has earned top prize in the Diversity Awards recognize National League of Cities National League of Cities’ City city programs which encour- (NLC). Cultural Diversity Awards. The age citizen involvement and Milwaukee earned the award goes to cities recog- show an appreciation of first place award in its popula- nized for implementing quality cultural diversity. The awards tion category for implement- and innovative programs in are sponsored by the Na- ing the Community Benefits communities to enhance and tional Black Caucus of Local promote cultural diversity. Elected Officials (NBC-LEO), Continued on Page 4 PAGE 4 • MILWAUKEE COURIER • SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2010 www.milwaukeecourieronline.com

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At a time when jobs are This important legislation whenever the general popula- nesses that hire locally. It can real people can have an im- hoods by passing legislation scarce, healthcare costs are will remove outdated rules tion suffers, the suffering is provide Wisconsin citizens pact on issues that affect their that will stimulate the growth soaring out of control and that are stifl ing the growth exponential in low income and with better access to health- everyday lives. of broadband in our state. access to a quality education of technology in the Badger minority communities where care and get expert medical With the future of the state Therefore, for the sake of depends on which side of state. Without this necessary the negative impact will be felt advice from the top healthcare of Wisconsin at a crossroads, our future, and the future of the tracks you live on, there change, Wisconsin communi- to a much greater extent. facilities in the country. It we must encourage our state our children, it is critical that is no more important time ties will be left behind with On the other hand, can create opportunities for legislators to decide which the state of Wisconsin pass for our communities to rally less infrastructure investment, legislation that stimulates education by giving children course of action would be Senate Bill 469/Assembly bill around legislation that creates less job creation, less com- broadband investment cre- the ability to have a world of best for our communities. We 696 into law. a tremendous opportunity for petition for consumers and ates unlimited potential for information at their fi ngertips can continue on a path that our people. That legislation is most importantly, less access our communities. It can allow and it can empower people to will take decades for minority Reverend Terrance Sims Senate Bill 469 and its com- to state-of-the-art broadband underserved neighborhoods search for jobs that they never communities to see real prog- President, Wisconsin Chapter panion legislation, Assembly technology. If this happens, to promote economic devel- knew existed. Furthermore, it ress or we can jump start the Ministerial Alliance Against Bill 696 – the Wisconsin Tele- the state of Wisconsin will opment through the establish- can give the voiceless a voice process to bring real, mean- the Digital Divide com Modernization Act. stagnate, and as you know, ment of minority small busi- in the political process so that ingful change to our neighbor- 414-406-8338 STAND UP and BE COUNTED for YOUR COMMUNITY In the next week or two, you will in the mail a packet otherwise help raise the quality of life for us all. hood, city and county, to make sure we get our fair share of from the U.S. Census Bureau. This is an opportunity for every Getting everyone to participate in the Census is also federal and state funds for vital services and programs. resident to make a difference… a time when each of us truly important in making sure we are fully represented in both Con- When the 2010 Census form arrives at your home, be sure will count. gress and in Madison. Census fi gures are used to determine to fi ll it out and send it back. That simple act will ensure our Millions of dollars are at stake for the city, county and representation in both legislative bodies. After the last Census, community receives the funds it has earned, needs and de- state with the Census. Many federal and state program dol- Wisconsin lost a seat in Congress because of a low count. To serves. You can become a hero by fi lling out the Census form lars are allocated to cities and counties based on the Census guarantee we get our deserved representation in both Wash- when it comes to your home and by encouraging your neigh- population count. Making sure everyone is counted is criti- ington and Madison, everyone needs to be counted. bor to do the same. cal in making sure our community gets its fair share of these All it takes to accomplish this is to spend about ten min- funds. utes fi lling out and returning the Census form. There are just six Deborah Blanks It is estimated that the city loses more than $1,000 an- topics covered in the questionnaire but the impact of having CEO nually for every Milwaukee resident who goes uncounted by everyone fi ll it out will last ten years. By taking the time to fi ll Social Development Commission the Census. That can add up to millions of dollars that would out the Census form, you are stepping up for the neighbor- George Koonce to be honored at “March of Champions’ event

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grateful to be a part of it.” in Sport Management in 2006 Milwaukee on March 17, 2009, Middle School Basketball and pionship Sunday, March 28, Warner Cable, the Fellowship Koonce was inducted into from ECU. In 2006, he served and began his duties on April Academic Championships, 2010 at 2 and 3:30 p.m., the Open, American Transmission the National Junior College in the as the Director of Player 1st. is a collaborative partnership Girls Championship game at Company and North Milwau- Hall of Fame in 2000 and also Development for the Green “What a great fi nd for between the Mother Kathryn 5 p.m. and the Boys Cham- kee State Bank. the hall of fame at East Caro- Bay Packers. Milwaukee and the University,” Daniels Conference Center pionship game at 6:30 p.m. The Mother Kathryn lina University. In 1999, he Later, Koonce served as said LaNelle Ramey, MARCH (MKDCC), the Milwaukee Further information and the Daniels Conference Center is founded the George Koonce, the Senior Associate Direc- OF CHAMPIONS Tournament Recreation Division of MPS tournament’s full slate of located at 3500 West Mother Sr. Foundation to provide tor of Athletics at Marquette Director. “George’s commit- (Milwaukee Public Schools) games, times and updated Daniels Way on the corner of underprivileged children with University in Milwaukee. He ment to the ideals which drive and the Boys & Girls Clubs of bracket information are avail- 35th and Hampton Avenue in educational, athletic, artistic was responsible for fundrais- empowerment and inclusion Milwaukee. able on the Milwaukee Recre- Milwaukee. The MKDCC also and social opportunities which ing, major gifts, community set new standards for our Opening round action in ation website at www.milwau- houses the Daniels-Mardak assist their development. relations and student welfare. community. His selection as the “MARCH OF CHAMPI- keerecreation.net. Boys and Girls Club. For more He spent two years as He joined the Golden Eagles the 2010 MARCH OF CHAM- ONS” is set for Friday through The March of Champions information about this event, the East Carolina University in 2007 and also pursued his PIONS honoree was a slam Sunday, March 19-21 at fi ve is also a community service please contact LaNelle Ramey Assistant Athletic Director for Ph.D. in Sports Administration dunk. No one else even came area Boys & Girls Club loca- project supported by the at (414) 578-1228 ext. 5151. Development, assisting with while at Marquette. close!” tions including the MKDCC. Milwaukee Bucks/Herb Kohl Fax is (414) 578-1240. fundraising and marketing He was introduced as the The “MARCH OF CHAM- Sweet 16 fi nal round com- Charities, the Evinrude Foun- of the department. He also new Director of Athletics for PIONS,” the fi rst-ever Milwau- petition will feature the Boy’s dation, The Wisconsin Scho- earned his Master’s Degree the University of Wisconsin, kee Area and Wisconsin State semi-fi nal games on Cham- lastic Chess Federation, Time Milwaukee honored with Cultural Diversity Award Continued from Page 3 ordinance, known as the efforts, worked closely with residents be employed as part city contracted work staffed MORE ordinance (Milwaukee co-sponsors Alds. Milele A. of contracted city projects and with local residents is a win- Opportunities for Restoring Coggs, Nik Kovac and Wille that disadvantaged business- win situation and we appreci- Employment). The ordinance, Wade as well as with com- es be given ample opportu- ate that other city leaders from passed last year, was the munity groups like Milwau- nity to win the contract. The across the country dealing result of a multi-year effort kee Innercity Congregations legislation has already been with the same economic to draft a comprehensive Allied for Hope (MICAH) and enacted as workers on the struggles have recognized us legislative package that not the Good Jobs and Livable 51st Blvd. project were hired for our efforts.” only provides unemployment Neighborhoods Coalition within the guidelines of the The award was presented relief to city residents but also (GJLN) to draft the legislation. ordinance. at this week’s National League enhances local efforts like the The ordinance helps Ald. Hamilton, who of Cities Congressional City Emerging Business Enterprise to support the regulations worked hard to create legisla- Conference in Washington, (EBE) program. already in place in the city’s tion that attends to multiple D.C. Alderman Ashanti Hamil- EBE program that require facets of employment need in ton, a driving force behind the certain percentages of city the community, said “Keeping Sen. Coggs praises signing of State Public Defender Eligibility Bill Continued from Page 3 received a bi-partisan vote in to correct this problem, I am of all those who have worked Public Defender,” said Sen. both the Assembly and Sen- proud that Governor Doyle on this issue over the years, Coggs. ate committees. signed this legislation. I am particularly the dedicated “After many years of trying grateful to the tireless efforts staff at the Offi ce of the State PAGE 5 • MILWAUKEE COURIER • SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2010 www.milwaukeecourieronline.com CENTER PAGE “The Way It REALLY Is” Call: (414) 449-2771 Fax: (414) 967-5889 Welcome to CENTER STAGE! HELP US FIGHT RACISM By Varian Winfi eld Email: [email protected] “The Way It Really Is” was Please help Fight Racism and created for YOU, THE READER, to other injustices in the City of give you an opportunity to voice your Milwaukee. CENTER PAGE opinions regarding your challenges is created to achieve this in If you: -or any other subject that is important positive ways – with your help. See Hear to you. He also introduce our weekly Know About commentator, Varian Winfi eld, who will If you have ideas or things you RACISM in MILWAUKEE explore relevant topics and your issues would like to see happen in and communicate with you directly. your community or business, we will expose them please e-mail us at: If you would like to respond or contact Mr. Winfi eld, you may do so by e-mail Milw.fi [email protected] to: Varian.Winfi [email protected]. y name is Varian Winfi eld, a in our nature as black people to hate. Myoung black man trying to share We, as a people, are the most forgiv- Don’t Wait PLACE YOUR AD TODAY! my experiences, enlighten and inspire ing people on this planet. We prac- the young and old about “The Way it tice and demonstrate love every day, ADVERTISE WITH US! Really Is” from my perspective. Not whether in the hood or in the suburbs. only in Milwaukee, but also in the world Reach thousands of potential customers by placing an ad on we live in today. More specifi cally, the However, we as Black people can act CENTER PAGE. Your company will benefi t greatly by our new unfairness, injustices, and the racism a fool and turn against each other at distribution system, which is now reaching more thousands of that we must still endure every day. the drop of a hat. The beginnings of readers! For additional information, or to place your add, please our own struggles within the Black call (414) 875-9810 I am an X-gang member and drug community can be traced as far back dealer who made life changing mis- as The Willie Lynch Letter, “The takes through my journey but by Makings of a slave.” Lynch’s practic- Community Talent the mercy and grace of GOD I have es and principles are still affecting us picked myself up off the ground and mentally. On top of white racism, we off Regular price $2400 dusted myself off - because as we also have to deal with Black-on-Black Duplex Electrical Services all know, falling down does not make racism. We go through hell, trying to off Regular price $1800 you a failure, but staying down does. get to heaven. Bottom line, we have Single Electrical Services to work harder and strive harder just Email Sam Henly: [email protected] For most of my live, I’ve lived in in order to make it another day. A lot 414 967-4820 the south – places like Alabama, of us take it one day at a time be- Licensed Arkansas and Louisiana. I have cause tomorrow is not promised to Bonded O er good thru March 31, 2010 6310 N. Port Washington Road memories of racism and being dis- us or to anybody else for that matter. Insured Milwaukee, WI 53217 criminated against from the time of my youth. While I can’t honestly President Barak Obama brought us This week’s poem is submitted by say that the south is the most rac- hope when he came in and handled QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Kenaya – “Heavenly” ist place on earth, I can say that his business by becoming fi rst Black there are hundreds of thousands of President of the United States of with Todd Sprewer Sr., My Reality Southerners who still hold on to and America. His major message was Community Activist There’s not enough space in this even fantasize about the CHANGE. Against all odds, our light place to give me safety, see “good-oledays” when the black still shines. Through adversity, pain I run I hide yet you manage to fi nd race was oppressed, con- and heartache a hard working good me –No matter how far I go you’re trolled and shackled - literally. man will always triumph in the end. right behind me, denying me to wander life so blindly -even when In my weekly commentary, “The Many people shy away from the I don’t want to see. And when my Way It Really Is”, I will be sharing subject of racism due to the sen- world is dark you bring light to me not only my point of view, but those of sitivity and seriousness of the – my reality . . . No matter how all my brothers and sisters in the city matter. In my commentary “The far I go or what I think I know, I – Black, White, Puerto Rican, Mexi- Way It Really Is” – I will not. can’t run from destiny -especially can, Chinese and any other person Question: when it intertwines with mine so who is willing to share their challeng- You may be reading this thinking – Have you experienced racism while perfectly, like you’re the other es with racism and discrimination, “I’ve heard all of this before, it’s living in Milwaukee? half of me, and although it may their experiences and what strate- been said thousands of times but be scary to see, you it’s you who gies they used to overcome them. the more things change, the more Answer: fi lls that space in me - kept in a they stay the same”. But –this ar- “Yes. Today I found out that the sacred space – safe - so it won’t Being a minority in America is a hard ticle and commentary has a spe- government is not fair when it be handled so carelessly, and job. Whether in the north or the south, cifi c purpose – TO CHANGE THAT comes to government jobs. I your heart’s the key. So and when many people have experienced rac- AND TO GIVE YOU A VOICE. applied for a job for the 2010 life begins to grind me, its your ism at least once in their lifetime. Census, but they don’t hire past love that guides me, physically, Blacks, in particular, have been kicked Here is your opportunity to be heard felons. I haven’t been in any trouble mentally, and spiritually - back to and stepped on since our forefathers and to join a dialogue, which asks since 1999, but they had me fi ll reality. were dragged from their GOD given three questions (1.) What can you out forms on what the nature of my homeland and then bought and sold do to change racism? (2.) What ac- crime was. I had to the courthouse like cattle to white America. We have tions are we – together - going to and get records and arrest reports, been looked down upon as second- take to affect a change and lastly, then send those to Washington. rate citizens and when I say second (3.) Are you willing to speak-up and I haven’t heard anything since. rate, I mean just that – because if you be a part of “The Way It Really Is? They had me running around like a Food For Thought are not fi rst, you can consider second chicken with its head cut off!” place – the last place. It’s cold but This is the time and this is the place. “Some people see things as that’s “The way it Really Is”. Any- Question: they are and say “Why?” I dream thing we do, whether it’s being a law- Before I end this week’s commen- How did this make you feel? things that never were and say yer, teacher, doctor or construction tary, I would like to share an ex- “Why Not”? worker – whatever you do, you have cerpt from the Willie Lynch Letter Answer: to be ten times better to be considered “The Makings of A Slave” which was “Oh, I was hurt, I thought “WOW”, George Bernard Shaw productive in the white job market. written 288 years ago and I believe I can’t believe this! I came so far it is still prevalent today - in 2010. from the way I used to be and that They called us lazy, shiftless, and version of me was gone. I am a good for nothing niggers on the plan- new creature in GOD. My life has tation, but our forefathers and moth- What’s on your mind? changed”. CENTER PAGE ers were the ones doing all the work - What do you have to say? Is WAS CREATED sweating, going through hell and then there an issue that you would If you would like to be featured BY THE PEOPLE – dying and they have the audacity to like to see CENTER PAGE cover in next week’s QUESTION AND FOR THE PEOPLE be racist and call us those degrading just for you? Please e-mail your ANSWER section of “The Way It names. After all we have suffered, we thoughts to Varian at Really Is”, please send your email let your voice be HEARD!! should be the racist ones but it is not [email protected] to: Varian.Winfi [email protected] PAGE 6 • MILWAUKEE COURIER • SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2010 www.milwaukeecourieronline.com

Summer Internship opportunities with Governor’s offi ce Governor Doyle is current- track appointments and exercise sound judgment. promote literacy. This is also ment, extraditions, pardons the Governor’s long-term and ly accepting applications for maintain the judicial vacancy External Relations the second year of “Where in and commutations. Interns are day-to-day calendar while the Summer 2010 Internship application process. The External Relations De- Wisconsin is Jessica Doyle?,” responsible for matters relat- also coordinating participants Program in his Madison and Communications/Press partment is responsible for is an online game for students ing to the Governor’s Pardon of scheduled events, includ- Milwaukee offi ces. All intern- The Press Department serves working closely with interest to learn about Wisconsin his- Advisory Board and the state’s ing the Governor’s security ships are unpaid, a minimum as the liaison between the groups, organizations, local tory, geography, and culture. criminal extradition process. detail. Interns are responsible of 10 hours a week time com- Governor’s Offi ce and state elected offi cials and citizens Another initiative for the First They are also responsible for for logging invitations into the mitment and open to college and national media organiza- to discuss the Governor’s Lady is encouraging men- legal research and writing scheduling database, orga- students, graduate students tions. Press staff members initiatives and then maintain tors and reading buddies for projects as assigned by the nizing invitations, managing and recent graduates. We are provide reporters with infor- open lines of communica- middle school students. As a Governor’s Legal Counsel. correspondence and other looking for professional, highly mation on the Governor’s tion by responding to ques- former educator, Mrs. Doyle Legislative & Policy scheduling tasks as needed. motivated intern candidates opinions and policies and also tions, concerns and ideas. In spends much of her time visit- The Legislative & Policy Interns are also needed in with strong communication write press releases, adviso- addition, the external rela- ing schools across the state. Department monitors the the Milwaukee offi ce skills. Opportunities are avail- ries, statements and remarks. tion staff is responsible for Interns in the First Lady’s progress of state and fed- Milwaukee Offi ce able to focus on a particular Interns in this department planning, advancing, and Offi ce draft media advisories eral legislation and manages The Governor’s Offi ce in Mil- area of interest and to expe- must be organized, articulate, staffi ng public events for the and press releases. They also contacts from legislators. waukee manages community rience the day-to-day work responsible and possess Governor. External Relations write letters to constituents, Additionally, Leg-Policy staff relations, constituent services, atmosphere of the Governor’s strong writing and communi- interns must be task-oriented, write remarks, maintain the works with state agencies and special events in south- Offi ce. cation skills. have excellent interpersonal First Lady’s web site, help with to develop and advance the eastern Wisconsin. Interns Responsibilities include Constituents Services skills and be able to creatively the First Lady’s schedule, per- Governor’s legislative & policy must have excellent organiza- assisting the following depart- The Constituent Services and effi ciently solve prob- form basic offi ce work, as well priorities. Interns with state or tion and communication skills ments: Appointments (boards, Department reviews constitu- lems. Specifi c duties include as work on special projects. federal legislative experience as they offer key administra- councils, and commissions), ent correspondence, drafts re- researching potential events, Candidates for this internship are preferred, and it is re- tive support and are involved Constituent Services, Sched- plies and coordinates agency inviting the public to events must be reliable and work well quired that all applicants have in a wide assortment of activi- uling, External Affairs, First support. This department is and also helping to set up the independently. a basic understanding of how ties. Responsibilities include Lady Projects, Legal, Legisla- also responsible for respond- events. Legal Counsel the legislative process works. attending community events tive/Policy and Press. ing to constituent visits and First Lady Projects This Department provides le- Intern responsibilities include and briefi ngs, responding to Successful candidates’ phone calls to the Governor’s As First Lady, Jessica Doyle gal counsel to the Governor. It attending committee hearings, and addressing the concerns responsibilities will vary; Du- offi ce. Additionally, Constitu- works on a number of proj- also reviews legislation; drafts producing bill briefi ngs and of constituents, working on ties may include but are not ent Services issues guber- ects. Mrs. Doyle recently and negotiates contracts; and conducting policy research special projects and helping limited to: natorial commendations and launched “Read On Wis- reviews charters, inter-local Scheduling to create, organize and staff -processing constituent cor- proclamations. Interns must consin,” a book club for agreements, resolutions cre- The Scheduling Department events for the Governor. respondence have strong writing skills and students and educators to ated by local units of govern- is responsible for developing - monitoring media sources - receiving and routing phone calls - researching legislative mat- ters and policy issues JXc\K_lij[Xp#DXiZ_(/ - supporting administrative k_ilJXkli[Xp#DXiZ_)' services - processing applications to serve on boards, councils, or commissions - traveling to the Governor’s public events to set-up the event logistics Qualities interns must possess: - professional appearance and attitude - strong communication skills (phone etiquette, writing, con- versation, etc.) -the ability to work indepen- dently as well as in a group 00 setting * - profi ciency in computer skills J8C<Cljk\ijJdffk_KflZ_ & computer research I\cXo\iB`k - patience and well-developed NXie`e^1=fccfn[`i\Zk`fejZXi\]lccpkfXmf`[jb`e interpersonal skills +0 Xe[jZXcg`ii`kXk`fe#_X`iYi\XbX^\Xe[\p\`ealip% - ability to multi-task in a fast () paced environment - diligence and dependability J8C<Fi^Xe`ZIffkJk`dlcXkfi There are also intern op- ?X`i:Xi\ portunities available in the )fq% Governor’s Milwaukee Offi ce. 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Madison Offi ce: Good at Walgreens Appointments Coupon This department recommends people to the Governor for  appointment to state boards, (f]] commissions, judicial vacan- D`cXe`C`g cies and other similar posi- EX`c:fjd\k`Zj tions. It requires a high degree C`d`k) JXc\K_lij%*&(/ of organizational skills to k_ilJXk%*&)'&(' manage over 200 boards and  hundreds of letters that come ( in for particular positions. In Jf]k\\?X`i:Xi\ addition, we are looking for *%,fq% people who are fast learners that can work independently. Interns respond to letters re- Sale merchandise may not be available at all stores and is not available at RxPress Pharmacies and Pharmacy only locations. Sale prices may also be limited to your local newspaper distribution. Rain checks are not available at stores that do not carry the advertised item. Sale prices offered for the dates listed on the front page unless otherwise specified in the ad or on the coupon. Right reserved to limit all quantities on all items. 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Author Sapphire was a guest speaker during Census Fact: UW-Milwaukee’s Black History Month Series. She signed autographs for attendees and copies of her 1996 novel ‘Push’ Numbers Matter were available. The Academy Award winning film ‘Precious’, is based on Sapphire’s novel, For every Milwaukee resident that goes ‘Push’, that starred new comer Gabourey Sidibe. uncounted, we lose $1,200 annually or Comedian and actress Mo’Nique brought even more attention to the $12,000 over a decade. The impact of an project as she won her first Academy Award, undercount of 1,000 residents would mean Golden Globe, and SAG awards, three of motion pictures highest honors millions of dollars lost to our community. given. Geoffrey Fletcher won an Oscar for “Best Adapted Screenplay”. Sapphire has stated that she loved the adaptation of her novel to the film. (Photos by Robert A. Bell) Be CouNted!

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Change your clock, change the world National grassroots initiative promotes service during 60 minutes gained or lost during daylight saving time weekends

Last weekend, Daylight the process. during the start of Daylight them make up that deficit. We March 12, SERVE 60™ along events served as the official Saving Time began with one Launched in fall 2009, Saving Time this year by vol- moved our clocks forward but with its partner, The Marcus launch parties of The Marcus simple request of all Ameri- SERVE 60™ continues its unteering at a nonprofit within at the same time we asked Graham Project, produced Graham Project and were de- cans--- asking them to move efforts to promote and encour- their communities. everyone to also give back by events, entitled The Boomer- signed to recruit mentors and their clocks forward by 60 age volunteerism by asking all “In spring, we all lose an saying ‘yes – I will SERVE 60 ang Effect in multiple cities in- volunteers for future SERVE minutes. Wisconsin based Americans to join the SERVE hour including the nonprofits (minutes) in my community,’” cluding New York City, Detroit, 60™ activities. This effort also SERVE 60™ hopes Americans 60™ movement. The national so we encourage individuals said SERVE 60™ founder L. Washington DC, Chicago, encompassed the first ever not only moved their clocks grassroots organization asked to help by volunteering for Maxwell McKissick. San Francisco, Dallas, Miami forward but also gave back in them to participate with them at least 60 minutes to help During the weekend of and London. The networking Continued from Page 11

Arlene Pitterson and Nickay Penado attend “The Boomerang Effect” with SERVE 60 in Other attendees of SERVE 60’s “The Boomerang Effect” recently held in Chicago. Chicago.

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The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light. Matthew 6:22 NIV OBITUARIES & ANOINTED MINISTRIES Greater Galilee Missionary Baptist Church Mrs. Bessie Johnson Cayden Raeshen passed into Eternal Life on Anderson passed into 02/26/2010 at the age of 94 Eternal Life on 03/03/2010. to celebrate its 90th Year Anniversary years-old. Combined ser- Combined services were vices were held on Friday, held on Thursday, March Psalm 91:1, Philippians 3:12- evangelistic and community richly in all wisdom, teaching March 5, 2010 with visitation 11, 2010 visitation at 12:00 16, Colossians 2:2 and 3:16. outreach programs. The in- and admonishing one another at 10 AM followed by funeral Noon followed by funeral at The dynamic guest ner-city church already offers in psalms, and hymns and at 11 AM at The New Pitts 12:30 PM at The New Pitts speaker is Rev. Dr. William a youth scholarship program, spiritual songs, singing with Mortuary - East Chapel, 2031 Mortuary, 2031 West Capitol Shaw, former president of children and youth minis- grace in our hearts to the West Capitol Drive. Inter- Drive. Interment Graceland The National Baptist Conven- tries, annual Career Options Lord”. ment Graceland Cemetery. Cemetery. tion, USA, Inc. Dr. Shaw led day that has educated over Pastor White and the the nation’s largest African 1,600 youth, and Saturday congregation invite the public Mrs. Annie Reasby Mrs. Elsie M. Bonds American religious organiza- Hot Meal Program that feeds to join in this powerful, spiritu- passed into Eternal Life on passed into Eternal Life on tion for 10 years with great approximately 1,200 persons ally-charged open door wor- 03/04/2010 at the age of 93 03/09/2010 at the age of 65 vision and integrity. He is also a month. Pastor Johnny C. ship celebration. The public years-old. Combined servic- years-old. Combined ser- recognized across the country White, Jr. shared, “Greater is also welcome to attend the es were Saturday, March 13, vices were Thursday, March for his phenomenal preaching Galilee has a rich past as 90th Year Anniversary Ban- 2010 visitation at 10AM fol- 18, 2010 with visitation at and teaching. Since 1956, Dr. trailblazers and pioneers in quet at the Bavarian Inn, 700 Dr. William Shaw lowed by funeral at 11 AM in 10AM followed by funeral at Shaw has served as Pastor of the central city of Milwaukee, West Lexington Boulevard the sanctuary of Metropolitian 11AM in the sanctuary of All Greater Galilee Mission- the White Rock Baptist Church having compassion in our out- in Glendale, Wisconsin. The Missionary Baptist Church, Peoples Church, 2600, North ary Baptist Church (GGMBC) in Philadelphia, PA. reach within the community”. cost is $17.00 per adult and 1345 West Burleigh Street. 2nd Street, Arrangements , 2432 North Teutonia Avenue, For 90 years, GGMBC He added, “But also, we look $10.00 per child (under 10 Arrangements entrusted to entrusted to The New Pitts Milwaukee, Wisconsin will has provided ministries for all forward to a richer future in years old). Meals must be The New Pitts Mortuary, 2031 Mortuary, 2031 West Capitol hold their 90th Year Anniver- ages to win souls for Christ Christ Jesus through contin- purchased before March 28. West Capitol Drive. Inter- Drive, Wisconsin, WI Inter- sary Worship Celebration at and assist members to live ued teaching biblical truths for For more information, please ment Union Cemetery. ment Graceland Cemetery. 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, April a Christ-centered victorious spiritual growth and sustain- contact Hattie Jackson at 442- 18. The anniversary theme life. The church will focus in ability of our members. Colos- 6602 or the church office at is Rich Past…Richer Future In the future on expanding those sians 3:16 reminds us to let 562-1110. Christ scripturally based on ministries and providing more the Word of Christ dwell in us Calvary celebrates the Walton’s 8th Pastoral Anniversary

Special anniversary Christ as his Lord and Sav- receive an award for outstand- to one month during the services in honor of Pastor ior in July, 1975 at the Avon ing teaching and leadership in last four years. Expansion John R. Walton, Jr. and First Baptist Church in Cleveland. June. of after-school activities for Lady Lorrie Craig Walton He was ordained on June 14, Upon receiving and ac- youth is also contemplated. are scheduled for Sunday, 1994 at the Mount Zion Baptist cepting the call of Calvary Additionally, Pastor Wal- March 21st, Calvary Baptist Church in Cleveland by the Baptist Church- 115 years ton, as Chair of the Faith Church, 2959 North Teutonia United Pastors in Missions, 18 of age- the oldest African Committee of United Way’s Avenue. The first service at pastors affiliated with Ameri- American Baptist Church Teen Pregnancy Prevention 7:45 a.m. will feature Rev. can Baptist Churches, USA, in Milwaukee, the Walton’s Initiative, has provi8ded Dr. Eleanor Cardenas, Asso- National Baptist Convention are commi8tted to meeting community-wide leadership ciate Calvary Minister. Spe- and Progressive National Bap- Intergenerational Ministry in the effort to reduce Teen cial Guest preacher, Rev. tist Convention. needs. Through much prayer Pregnancy. Calvary’s “Keep- John K. Patterson, Pastor of Reverend Walton, D. Min. and planning, the needs of ing It Real!” (KIR) classes Mt. Olive Missionary Bap- Candidate, is an alumnus of both ends of the spectrum – a Faith-Based Model for tist Church, will bring the Howard University where he are being addressed. As Teen Dialogue on Sex and Word during the 10:45 a.m. received his Master of Divin- Calvary pursues its mission of Sexuality created for African service. “The Stones of the ity degree. He is currently Transforming the Community American teens, 13-18, by Vision,” a Ring Shout, was writing his dissertation in the Christ, its 7 Point of Vision has the National Black Church written specifically for the Doctor of Ministry program provided strategic guidance. Initiative, offered, initially, to occasion and will be per- at Northern Baptist Seminary In addition to its traditional Calvary teens, is now reach- formed by Calvary’s Spoken in Lombard, IL. His area of Women’s and Men’s retreats ing other congregations. Word Choir. The eighth an- concentration is Leadership and revivals, including a Tent Pastor and First Lady Wal- niversary theme is, “Pastor through Preaching. Revival, Calvary is revitalizing ton are the proud parents of and People- Embracing and Sister Lorrie Craig Walton, its Health Ministry to meet the four children: John Richard Living Under the Authority of Pastor Walton’s Helpmate varied needs of the Congre- III, Daniel, Samuel and God,” Deuteronomy 32:11- and Chief Ministry Partners, gation (Mildred Leigh Gold Grace. 12. is an honors graduate of the Health Ministry). The community is invited Reverend Walton, a University of Maryland, Col- Calvary has significantly to come and celebrate native of Cleveland, Ohio, lege Park and had done ad- strengthened its focus on its the Walton’s 8th Pastoral began his service at Cal- ditional coursework at Ameri- Children and Youth Minis- Anniversary with Calvary, vary Baptist Church on can University and Simmons tries with its establishment of Milwaukee’s Oldest African March 1, 2002 after serving College, and is working on her Boy and Girl Scout Troops; a American Baptist Church. a four-year pastorate at the Master’s Degree at Cardinal basketball team; music and For additional information, St. Mark Congregational Stritch College. She chairs fine arts activities and an contact the church at 414- Church in Boston, Mas- the English Department at annual Summer Day Camp 372-1450, Monday-Friday, sachusetts. He confessed Destiny High School and will that has grown from one week 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. PAGE 11 • MILWAUKEE COURIER • SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2010 www.milwaukeecourieronline.com

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The Social Development Commission (SDC) em- CALL 414-449-4860 powers Milwaukee Coun- ty residents with there Change your clock, change sources to move beyond Seasonal Camp Positions poverty. Within our Head Start Program, we need Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast is hiring for the the world full time regular Teachers 2010 camp season at our resident camps & day camps –must have a degree in in East Troy, Milwaukee, Neosho and West Bend. Posi- Continued from Page 9 Early Childhood; full time tions include: Counselors, Business Managers, Program 60 hour global tweet-a-thon we have taken our efforts to donate the 60 minutes lost regular Assistant Teachers Director, Healthcare Supervisors, Kitchen and Program which was held immediately promote and encourage vol- or gained twice a year dur- – must have EC1 and EC 2 Assistants, Waterfront Directors, Lifeguards, Boating after the events concluded unteerism to a global level. ing Daylight Saving Time (CDA or degree increases Specialist & Lifeguard. Housing and meals provided Friday night. The tweet-a-thon We have been able to weekends. The website, www. for most positions. Apply online at www.gswise.org. took place on Twitter through accomplish this feat because serve60.com offers a search- salary); on call Substitute Monday March 15 in order to of the tremendous efforts of able database of volunteer teachers and assistants Equal Opportunity Employer raise awareness and resourc- our SERVE 60™ team mem- opportunities throughout the also needed. Benefits es for The Marcus Graham bers and co-partners such as country which is powered by package for regular posi- Milwaukee/New Apartment Project, a nonprofit organiza- Lincoln Stephens of The Mar- Volunteer Match, one of the tion focused on increasing cus Graham Project and Suzy largest volunteer service orga- tions includes a health Project: Construction of a new 38 unit apartment diversity within the advertising Bamberg of First Lutheran nizations in the country. plan, flexible spending project, 2501-2513 West Fond du Lac Ave., Mil- and marketing industry. Church in Gainesville, Flor- Twice a year you change account, sick & personal waukee, Milwaukee County. During Daylight Sav- ida,” said McKissick. “Their your clock by 60 minutes. days, pension plan, tuition Developer: Heartland Housing, Inc., Chicago, IL ing Time weekend, SERVE efforts along with our altruistic You lose ‘em. You gain ‘em. reimbursement. Architect: Engberg Anderson, Inc. 60™ also partnered with First mission proves that we can Just where do those minutes Lutheran Church in Gaines- all help better our communi- go? Good question. We don’t Contractor: Reichl Construction Inc., P.O. Box ville, FL on their mission trip ties across the globe from a know either. What we do know Apply by March 26, 2010. 393, Hales Corners, WI 53130 (414)-425-4100, to build homes for the poverty grassroots level, sixty (60) is from this moment on, we Only those to be inter- FAX (414)-425-9680 stricken in Nicaragua. The minutes at a time,” he added. can all make a difference by viewed will be contacted. Bids Due: By Bid Package, March 31, 2010 to church volunteer group, led SERVE 60™ is a national donating those lost or gained Milwaukee County resi- Reichl Construction Inc. by Suzy Bamberg and Mark grassroots initiative designed minutes to our communities in Natzke, departed on Friday to increase service and the form of volunteerism. dency required within 12 Start Date: May, 2010 March 12 and will return on volunteerism across America months of hire for regular Printer: MasterGraphics, 20633 Watertown Court, Saturday March 20. “This year by asking each American to staff. Suite 100, Waukesha, WI 53186 (262)-873-7238 Plans and Specs: Available from printer Governor signs bill designating the Jeannetta SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT beginning March 17, 2010. $ 100/set plan deposit COMMISSION EBE Participation: This project requires a mini- Simpson-Robinson Memorial Highway Human Resources mum EBE participation of 25 % 4041 N. Richards Street Pre-Bid Meeting: March 18, 2010 at 10:30 am. at Continued from Page 1 Milwaukee, WI 53212 WHEDA, 140 South 1st Street, Suite 200, Milwau- Atkinson Avenue exit as the positions of prominence in the and an inspiration for genera- www.cr-sdc.org kee, WI 53204. EBE contractors are strongly en- heart of the community, Mrs. “Jeannetta Simpson-Robinson tions to come,” Sen. Coggs AA/EEO/LEP couraged to attend. Memorial Highway.” Robinson’s great good works said. “By placing her name in will serve as a lasting example CONSTRUCTION BIDDING OPPORTUNITY Milwaukee Area Technical College is seeking bids for Bid-Reference No. 2010-005, Milwaukee’s future is in our hands, Minor Plumbing Work, Mequon Campus, Project Numbers: 2009917.01, Aban- doned Well Water System Accessories Removal; and 2009917.02, Irrigation Meter Pit stand up and be counted for Certified Landscape Testing Site. There is a Single Prime Contract, including: Plumbing Work. Continued from Page 1 power every household in our 1. Sealed Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 31, 2010, only at name, age, gender and race was 72 percent by the April the following location: MATC Office of Construction Services, Room M104, 1015 N. of people in your household. 2000 deadline, while the mail community to take part in the The individual in whose name participation rate was 68 per- 2010 census. For more infor- Sixth Street, Milwaukee, WI. the housing unit is rented or cent in Milwaukee. Although mation, please visit the City’s 2. A goal of 18% for the participation of Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) owned should complete the Milwaukee was declared a website www.milwaukee. is included in the specifications. form on behalf of every per- high performer, we can do gov/2010census or call the Census Bureau’s Milwaukee 3. Please call 414.297.6842 for more information, including procedures for obtaining son living there, both relatives better. bid documents & touring the project site. and non-relatives. That’s it. I hope I can count on you Office at 414-203-3840. In Census 2000, the to join the Complete Count MATC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution and complies with all national mail participation rate Committee’s efforts to em- requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER/PLANNER OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENT Office of the Milwaukee Public Schools, DIVISION OF FACILITIES AND The Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission has an immediate MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 1124 N. 11th St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, March opening for an engineer or planner with an interest in transportation planning. The 11, 2010. Commission conducts area-wide system level highway, transit, and airport plan- Sealed proposals will be received at 1124 N. 11th St., directed to the attention ning for a seven county Region, and facility and corridor-level traffic engineering of Ms. Gina M. Spang, Director of the Division of Facilities and Maintenance Services, pursuant to Section 119.52(3) Wisconsin Statutes, until Thursday, April and transportation planning for local governments. Current work efforts include 8, 2010 at 1:30 P.M., in accordance with plans and specifications for the following a Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee commuter rail study; Transit Development Plans for work: three public transit operators in the Region; provision of staff services to the South- All contractor(s) and subcontractor(s) are subject to the prevailing wage rates and hours of labor as prescribed by the Milwaukee Board of School Directors of eastern Wisconsin Regional Transit Authority; the review and update of county the City of Milwaukee consistent with provisions of Section 66.0903 of the jurisdictional highway system plans for each of the seven counties in the Region; Wisconsin Statutes. refinement of travel demand models and development of advanced and experi- BID GUARANTY TO ACCOMPANY BID: MPS Bid Bond, Certified or mental travel demand models; and, traffic engineering studies. Cashier’s Check: 10% of Contractor’s Base Bid. CYCLIC HEATING SYSTEM REPLACEMENT PROJECT Under supervision of senior level staff, the Transportation Engineer/Planner will as- sist in the conduct of planning studies, which involves: data collection and analysis; Pulaski High School 2500 West Oklahoma Avenue applying specialized transportation planning and engineering software; report Milwaukee, WI 53215 writing; and, graphics preparation. The Transportation Planner/Engineer also di- Project No. 730628 rects and advises on the work activities of the research analysts and interns. The HUB requirements for this project are 20% The COIN requirements for this project are 30% A bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in transportation engineering or planning is The minimum Student Participation requirements for this project are: required for the position. Desirable qualifications include: Paid Employment: 300 Hours Educational Activities: 10 Hours • Familiarity with MS Excel or other spreadsheet software Deposit for Drawings and Specifications: $25.00 • Familiarity with MS Access or other database software MAILING CHARGE: $35.00 • Familiarity with ArcGIS 9.x or other GIS software The bidding documents may be obtained 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday from AE Graphics, Inc., 4075 North 124th The Commission is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Residency Street, Brookfield, WI 53005; phone (262) 781-7744; fax (262) 781-4250. within the seven county Region within six months of date of hire is required. Call AE Graphics for availability of bid documents for pick up. Plans and specifications will be loaned to a prospective bidder upon receipt of the deposit listed, which deposit will be returned upon surrender of the plans and Please submit resume and cover letter by March 31, 2010, Submissions should be specifications in good condition. Bid documents must be returned only to AE directed to: Graphics, Inc. Plans and specifications may be examined at the Facilities and Maintenance Services’ office. Bid documents may not be examined at AE Ms. Elizabeth A. Larsen, Business Manager Graphics, Inc.. Plans and specifications may also be viewed online at AE Graphics, Inc. @ www.aegraphics.com. Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission Each proposal shall be for a fixed lump sum. PO Box 1607 The right is reserved to reject any or all bids or to waive informalities. Waukesha, WI 53187-1607 Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of dis- abled individuals at the bid opening through sign language interpreters or other Phone: (262) 547-6721 auxiliary aids. The following TDD number is available for the hearing impaired Fax: (262) 547-1103 for questions prior to bid opening, 283-4611. E-mail: [email protected] WILLIAM G. ANDREKOPOULOS, www.sewrpc.org 10759179/3-11-18-25-4-1 Superintendent. PAGE 12 • MILWAUKEE COURIER • SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2010 www.milwaukeecourieronline.com

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