SIGNIFYIN’: TO GET ‘STUCK’ OR NOT TO GET ‘STUCK’?

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VOL. XLV Number 11 Sept. 29, 2021

SIGNIFYIN’: TO GET ‘STUCK’ OR NOT TO GET ‘STUCK’?

The Greenwood Park Art Gallery held its second an-nual art show, showcasing some of the best in local Black art and artists.

Pictured far left, Tameika Lawrence poses with artist Fred Robinson, Jr., who presented her with one of his pieces that she pur-chased.

Members of the Milwau-kee Urban League Guild (left to right), Joseph Willis, Cynthia Stokes-Murrary, In-grid Rudolph, and Melvin Reese at the MUL’s table with information about the century old civil rights or-ganization.

There were also auc-tions, raffles, door prizes, and refreshments.

The Greenwood Park Art Gallery is located at 4233 W. Fond Du Lac Avenue.

MUL Guild holds second annual art show at Greenwood Gallery

State Senator Lena Taylor lamented re-cently the continued evaporation of the Wis-consin Republican Party after GOP lawmakers announced Tuesday they will endorse using the state’s current political maps as an outline for new ones for the next 10 years.

“Gone are the days of protect-ing the rights of local govern-ment, of letting voters decide, and respecting the outcomes of elec-tions,” Taylor said in a same day statement on the senate session debates.

A resolution by Republicans Robin Vos (Assembly speaker) and Devin LeMahieu (Senate ma-jority leader) call for the new maps to retain as much as pos-sible the core of existing districts, thus maintaining existing com-munities of interest.

Both legislative leaders claim it promotes the equal opportunity to vote by minimizing disenfran-chisement due to staggered Senate terms.

State Republicans contend their maps stem from the fact state Dem-ocrats are increasingly concentrated in urban areas while Republicansare more evenly distributed geographically.

Wisconsin’s current political maps are regarded by some to beamong the most gerrymandered in the United States. State Republicansin 2011—with full control of the government—were able to drawmaps that delivered significant Republican majorities in the senate andassembly for a majority of the last decade.

“This tactic of maintaining con-trol, even when the voters have spoken, has got to stop. As legis-lators, we took an oath to ‘faith-fully and impar-tially discharge the duties of the office.’ I guess some folks took their hand off the bible during that part.”

—Sen. Taylor

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Sen. Taylor blasts GOP lawmakers

for endorsing use of current

political maps for next 10 years!

Sen. Taylor

Vivian King, Janette Braverman and Melva Henderson Share Passion for Stroke Awareness, Communication and God

Three Milwaukee authors are finalists in the Author Elite Awards, a global literary award competition taking place in Oc-tober.

Vivian L. King, author of “When the Words Suddenly Stopped: Finding My Voice

Again After a Massive Stroke,” is one of the top 10 finalists in the Health and Wellness cate-gory.

Janette M. Braverman, author of “Ten Reasons Communica-

tion Brings Transformation: Unleash Your Greatness,” is a top 10 finalist in the Religious Non-Fiction category.

Melva L. Henderson joins Braverman as a finalist in that

category with her book, “Fresh Baked Manna: 90 Days of Wis-dom from the Word of God, Volume One Revised Edition.”

“I write in my book that I did-

Three Milwaukee Authors Named Finalists for Global Literary Award

A mural honoring some of Wisconsin’s Afri-can American women leaders was recently unveiled at the Wisconsin African American Women’s Center (WAAWC), located at 3020 W. Vliet St. The mural is on the wall on the east parking lot. The four women honored are (from left to right in the mural and at right with the mural’s artist, Brad An-thony Bernard): Dawn Gozet, a retired Mil-waukee Police officer and member of the WAAWC board of directors; Helen Boyd, founding member of WAAWC and a board member, and a retired nurse and business owner; Ruby Jackson, another WAAWC founder and retired entrepreneur; and Josephine Hill, president and founding member of the WAAWC. Hill is a retired MPS librarian and mentor teacher.—Photo by Yvonne Kemp

Wisconsin African American Women’s Center unveils mural honoring four local Black women!


Braverman Henderson King

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Blood transfusions from donors who are Black may provide best outcomes for patients

When patients living with sickle cell disease face a sickle cell crisis, blood transfusions can make a life-saving difference.

That’s why the American Red Cross has launched an initiative to grow the number of blood donors who are Black to help patients with sickle cell disease, an enduring and often invisible health disparity in the U.S.

Over 100,000 people in the U.S. have sickle cell disease, the most common inherited blood disorder, and the majority of patients are of African descent.

Despite the discovery of the dis-ease more than a century ago, there have been fewer health resources available to help those currently suffering from sickle cell crisis in comparison to similar diseases.

According to the Centers for Dis-ease Control and Prevention, people with sickle cell disease ex-

perience worse health outcomes than comparable diseases.

A closer blood match leads to better outcomes

Many patients with sickle cell disease will require regular blood transfusions to help manage their disease.

Unfortunately, these patients may develop an immune response against blood from donors that is not closely matched to their own.

Many individuals who are Black have distinct markers on their red blood cells that make their dona-tions ideal for helping patients with sickle cell disease.

More than half of blood donors who are Black have blood that is free of C, E and K antigens – mak-ing them the best match for those with sickle cell disease.

The Red Cross asks members of the Black community to join in helping to address this health dis-parity and meet the needs of pa-tients with sickle cell disease. Donors can take action today by scheduling a blood donation ap-pointment at RedCrossBlood.org, by downloading the Blood Donor App or by calling 1-800-RED

CROSS. To help tackle the need for blood in September – Sickle Cell Awareness Month − all donors who come to give with the Red Cross Sept. 13-30 will receive a limited-edition football-themed T-shirt, while supplies last.

Life-threatening complications Sickle cell disease distorts soft,

round blood cells and turns them hard and crescent-shaped, which can cause extreme pain.

When hardened, the cells can get caught in blood vessels, potentially leading to stroke and organ failure.

“Transfusions provide healthy blood cells, unblocking blood ves-sels and delivering oxygen,” said Dr. John Weiss, Medical Director, American Red Cross of Wisconsin. “By increasing the amount of closely matched blood products, the Red Cross is able to help ensure the right blood product is available at the right time for patients facing a sickle cell crisis – minimizing complications for those with rare blood types fighting sickle cell dis-ease.”

Every transfusion counts Seventeen-year-old Demarus

Torrence of Milwaukee loves

comics and sci-fi movies, and he balances his work in high school while living with sickle cell dis-ease.

He endures monthly blood trans-fusions, and, at times, regular hos-pital stays to help with extreme pain and other complications.

“Just imagine someone hitting your back with a hammer, con-stantly, and it just won’t stop,” says Demarus’ mother, Passion Terrell. “[Demarus] describes it, and you can picture it, but you really can’t.”

Demarus is the only person in his immediate family with the disease,

though testing has revealed other family members carry the sickle cell trait.

As a mother, Passion has made it her mission to care for her beloved son and to inspire others to give blood – especially individuals who are Black and people who have never donated.

The family hosted a Red Cross blood drive at Demarus’ school this

month to highlight that generous donations can mean a world of dif-ference to people like him.

“It’s amazing – once he gets that blood in him, it’s like a different person,” Passion said.

“His breathing improves; his blood levels improve. It’s like his body wakes up.”

Community partners lending support

Partnerships with national and local organizations within the Black community are critical to building trust, sharing information and working together to engage

new donors to help save lives. Na-tionally, the Red Cross is thrilled to announce new partnerships with preeminent organizations like the NAACP and 100 Black Men of America, Inc. to raise awareness about sickle cell disease as a per-sisting and heartbreaking health disparity, and to help patients with sickle cell disease by encouraging blood donations from individuals

who are Black. Blood drive safety Each Red Cross blood drive and

donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infectioncontrol, and additional precautions– including face masks for donorsand staff, regardless of vaccinationstatus – have been implemented tohelp protect the health of all thosein attendance.

Donors are asked to schedule anappointment prior to arriving at thedrive.

Health insights for donors At a time when health infor-

mation has never been more impor-tant, the Red Cross is screening allblood, platelet and plasma dona-tions from self-identified AfricanAmerican donors for the sickle celltrait.

This additional screening willprovide Black donors with an ad-ditional health insight and help theRed Cross identify compatible


Red Cross initiativeaims to increase blood availability for patients with sickle cell disease

Milwaukeean and sickle cell patient Demarus Torrence

“The Red Cross asks members of the Black community to join in helping to address this health disparity and meet the needs of patients with sickle cell disease. Do-nors can take action today by scheduling a blood dona-tion appointment at RedCrossBlood.org, by downloading the Blood Donor App or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.”


Research reveals unvaccinated Black Americans are now less opposed to getting vaccinated

BALTIMORE — Entertainers ranging from hip-hop artists “Off-set” and Nicki Minaj, to noted Black Panther film actress Leticia Wright, R&B singer “Tank,” con-servative political pundit Candace Owens and others have made inaccurate, disparaging public comments recently about the safety and effectiveness of the

COVID-19 vaccines or getting vaccinated, influencing some of their fans and followers to debate the science and guidance.

The inherent confusion compli-cates efforts to get reliable infor-mation to communities of color, but the NAACP, the nation’s largest and most pre-eminent civil rights organization, has continued

to clear the air with its ongoing national ‘COVID. KNOW MORE,’ initiative. “One of the key battles against COVID-19 in our Black communities is win-ning the information war,” says Derrick Johnson, NAACP pres-ident & CEO.

“We’re still in the trenches, fighting with facts and working to deliver reliable, up-to-date, trust-worthy information enabling the vulnerable and unvaccinated to make the most well-informed decisions,” he continues. “But there’s more work, considerably more work.”

Of course, the nation’s war against the pandemic is far from won, and things may get worse,

before they get better. Despite seeing some early signs

of hope with 182 million Ameri-cans now fully vaccinated, the co-ronavirus has roared back to life over the past quarter, wreaking havoc on lives and families in de-clared hot spots including Missis-sippi, Georgia, Texas, Florida, Missouri and more states with 681,199 now dead. Sixty-six per-cent of Black Americans reside in the hard-hit southern U.S. The only good news is that although there remains some resistance among the unvaccinated, there’s also more willingness to get vac-cinated today—especially in the south.

‘COVID. KNOW MORE’ was developed to provide Black Americans with comprehensive, relevant data and resources on COVID-19, with the goal of em-powering Black America’s navi-gation through the pandemic toward a full recovery. It’s a for-midable journey, but through ‘COVID. KNOW MORE’ indi-viduals, families and com-munities of color have access to the most current, well-researched and credible facts they need to make the best possible choices for their wellbeing.

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The senate voted 19-12—along party lines—to approve the GOP-authored resolution.

However, Gov. Tony Evers said recently he will likely veto any maps drawn by the Republican-controlled legislature that are based on the current ones, as the resolution before the Assembly and Senate says is the GOP’s in-tention.

“Today, Republicans decided that they would interfere with duly elected school boards and the communities that voted for them,” continued Taylor, who represents Milwaukee’s fourth state senate district. “In voting to mandate public school curriculum postings, they removed local con-trol, classroom flexibility, and en-couraged division and litigation.”

Taylor said the introduction ofthe GOP resolution to keep gerry-mandered maps, the oppositionparty decided the will of the ma-jority of the voters “be dammed.”She added most Wisconsiniteswant fairly drawn maps.

“Most Republicans are only in-terested in protecting their seat inthe legislature,” said Taylor. “It’sbad enough that nearly threeyears into Governor Tony Evers’term, roughly 150 of his appoint-ments have not received a vote.

“This tactic of maintaining con-trol, even when the voters havespoken, has got to stop,” Taylordemanded.

“As legislators, we took an oathto ‘faithfully and impartially dis-charge the duties of the office.’ Iguess some folks took their handoff the bible during that part.”

n’t really think I had a testimony before I had a stroke,” said King, author, speaker and com-munications consultant. “This experience put me through a serious test, one in which I had time to reflect and learn that I still had work to do to live out my true destiny.

“I believe God spared me to tell my story and raise awareness about the causes of strokes. My test became my testimony so that it could help me and others. I am grateful that the Author Elite Awards sees the value in the work I did through God.

“This competition is just helping me get the message out even more so that I can help even more people.”

“Transparent communication and effective leadership are not always evident in businesses or ministries. Many have left organizations in droves after being hurt by toxic leaders,” said Braverman, community leader, CEO, author and technology expert.

“I wrote my book for those dealing with toxic leadership, as well as for unlikable leaders seek-ing a new approach. I share personal stories and leadership strategies on the craft of effective communication. I’m honored that my book is a top ten finalist for this prestigious award.”

“There will be multiple transitions of life so the one that you’re going through right now is not the only one you’re going to go through,” said Henderson, pastor, author, and singer.

“God has a plan for our lives, and nothing that can go on in the world will stop God’s plan and God’s will from being realized in our lives.

We don’t worry, we don’t fret, we trust God to get us where we’re supposed to be. Fresh Baked Manna gives you 90 days of wisdom from the Word of God, and the Word is something that’s needed all around the world.”

The Author Elite Awards ceremony will take place on Friday, October 22 during the Igniting Souls Conference 2021. In its 11th year, the con-ference will be hybrid, partially in person and partially experiential.

Authors worldwide compete in 12 different categories. The winning books are judged on so-cial contribution and overall presentation, which includes cover, content, flow, and originality.

A portion of the judging is also dependent on popular vote.

To vote for these books, visit www.authoreli-teawards.com, click the arrows to category 3 for

Religious Non-Fiction and category 7 for Health and Wellness, then click on the book covers to cast your votes.

About Vivian L. King Vivian L. King is an author, speaker, communi-

cations consultant, and connector with an exten-sive and award-winning career in broadcast journalism, public relations, and community re-lations. She provides personalized consulting to individuals looking to find and share their voice by leveraging the media, moderating with con-fidence, and motivating them to boldly share their world-changing messages with the com-munities that need to hear them. A native of St. Louis, Missouri, King received her journalism degree from the University of Missouri-Colum-bia. Connect with her at VivianLKing.com.

About Janette M. Braverman Janette M. Braverman is a history-maker. In

2016, she became the first African American to serve as a County Board Supervisor for Ozaukee County in Wisconsin and is currently serving her third term. She also serves as president of the NAACP of Ozaukee County.

In 2011, Braverman started Leaders Leaving Legacies, LLC, where she pursues her passion of empowering leaders and entrepreneurs through professional coaching, mentoring, and helping them launch their businesses.

She was named a 2018 Milwaukee Business Journal Woman of Influence, a 2019 NAACP Game Changer, one of Milwaukee’s 2020 Power Brokers and most recently received the 2021 Professional Dimensions Imprint Award. Con-nect with her at LeadersLeavingLegacies.com.

About Melva L. Henderson Honored as a 2019 Woman of Distinction by

Milwaukee Magazine, Melva Henderson is a philanthropist, certified coach, author, speaker, and a 2015 Top 100 John Maxwell Leadership Award Nominee. She currently serves as Vice President of World Outreach & Bible Training Center, Inc., in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she also pastors with her husband, Ervin L. Hen-derson.

Melva is the visionary behind several inter-national charitable outreaches including, The Lit-tle Feet of Mexico and The Milwaukee Give. This year, Henderson launched her premiere sin-gle “Promise Keeper.” Connect with her at Mel-vaHenderson.org.

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Taylor blasts state Republican lawmakers for adopting current political maps for next 10 years

Three MKE authors are finalists for Global Literary Award

“We’re still in the trenches, fighting with facts and work-ing to deliver reliable, up-to-date, trustwor-thy information en-abling the vulnerable and unvaccinated to make the most well-informed decisions!” —NAACP Pres./CEO Derrick Johnson

Though some celebs spread misinformation as the BLACK COMMUNITY battles the impacts of COVID-19, the NAACP’s ‘COVID. KNOW MORE’ initiative proves FACTS are the BEST WEAPON in the PANDEMIC INFORMATION WAR


The Medical College of Wisconsin will hold a Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention event Sat-urday, October 2 at 3 p.m. Dr. Lubna Chaudhary MD, MS of the Medical College of Wisconsin’s Division of Hematology and Oncology, will be the key-note speaker. The event will be hosted by the Nigerian Community in Milwaukee (NCIM) and held at 8310 W. Appleton Ave.

Medical College of Wisconsin and MKE Nigerian Community host Breast Cancer Awareness/Prevention event

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NAACP’s ‘COVID No More’ initiative proves facts are the best weapon in the pandemic information war

Among the latest facts: Proprietary research com-missioned by the NAACP reveals that although half of the Black American community is fully vacci-nated and hopeful about returning to normalcy soon, three out of five, or 62 percent, believe “the worst is yet to come,” up dramatically from 23 percent re-ported in June.

The NAACP’s data further reports that 50 percent of Black Americans fear cases of COVID-19 rising again later this year, an increase from just 29 per-cent, and there is justifiable concern about the new variants potentially being more contagious or deadly.

Interestingly, the numbers underscore that the un-vaccinated are more worried about the Delta variant than either the government’s accelerated approval process, or the potential physical effects of the vac-cine.

A full 68 percent of Blacks express concern about the potential spread of the new COVID strains—more so than their possible side effects.

The NAACP’s ‘COVID. KNOW MORE’ builds upon the wealth of information it consistently serv-ices to the African American community, while em-phasizing the pandemic’s foreboding long term implications and systemic disparities.

‘COVID. KNOW MORE’ features a multifaceted, user-friendly online information hub housing an array of options designed to help African Ameri-cans’ stay current with the ever-changing data and guidance about the pandemic, which can be easily accessed by visiting this link.

“Each of us as Americans is free to get our infor-mation from whatever sources we choose, trust and respect, but it’s especially dangerous to post and share misinformation casually across social media about such a serious issue, when the human cost in the end can be so high,” concludes President Johnson.

“Our community needs to pay close attention to the most reliable COVID-19 resources now, so Black America isn’t doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past, tomorrow.”

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Mayor Barrett Tells 2024 Democratic Convention Planners “We Are Ready!”

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has formally responded to the Democratic National Commit-tee’s invitation to compete to host its 2024 national convention by saying Milwaukee is in.

“A convention of this scale will bring significant financial bene-fits to our community,” Mayor Barrett said.

“The convention would also provide our city with a great op-portunity to show the world our people, our natural beauty, our history, and our accomplish-ments.”

Past conventions have drawn 35,000 delegates along with thou-sands of other attendees. The Democratic National Committee says previous host cities have seen economic impacts exceeding $150 million from their conven-tions.

Milwaukee is one of at least 20 cities the Democratic Party is considering for its next Presiden-tial nominating convention.

Having earned the designation as host city for the 2020 conven-tion, Milwaukee is likely to re-ceive serious consideration this time around. The 2020 event was

truncated because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Milwaukee is familiar with the extensive work and coordination necessary to prepare for a big po-litical convention,” Mayor Barrett wrote to the DNC.

“Milwaukee was ready put on a

great event. And, we are set to do it again.”

After answering the initial invi-tation, interested cities will be asked to respond to a formal Request for Proposal process that is expected to begin later this year.

Red Cross initiativeblood types more quickly to help patients with sickle cell disease who require trait-negative blood.

Blood transfusion is an essential treatment for those with sickle cell disease, and blood donations from individuals of the same race, eth-nicity and blood type have a unique ability to help patients fighting sickle cell disease.

Donors can expect to receive sickle cell trait screening results, if applicable, within one to two weeks through the Red Cross Blood Donor App and the online donor portal at RedCross-Blood.org.

How to donate blood Simply download the American

Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more infor-mation.

All blood types are needed to en-sure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s li-cense or two other forms of identi-fication are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.

High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire on-line, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instruc-tions at RedCrossBlood.org/Rap-idPass or use the Blood Donor App.

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Mayor Barrett

Well, school has been open for almost a month and while Covid cases showed some increases, the good news is they seem to be leveling off. A couple of schools returned to virtual learning, but they are expected to re-turn to normal, face-to-face classes soon.

Returning to a ‘new normal’ is important because a lot is being learned about the ex-tended months living in quarantine.

First, “Pandemic Pounds” (weight gain) are consistent in adults and children. In fact, it’s said the average gain is about five pounds. The combination of the couch, the chips (of all kinds, shapes and tastes it seems), and being in such close quarters, has played havoc with our waist-lines and our self-confidence.

Few can afford more pounds. And cer-tainly, none of us want the by-products of ‘Pandemic Pounds,’: hypertension, diabetes, stroke-proclivity and increased lethargy (due, no doubt, to Netflix binging).

Better nutrition is the first call of the day. We are what we eat! So back to good food, again. The treats and snacks are just that…treats an snacks. A few chips, or a couple of cookies…NOT THE ENTIRE BAG OF EITHER!

Second, the majority of young scholars did not do as well with Virtual learning as they do in the regular classroom. Person-to-person in-struction, lengthened attentiveness and class participation and interaction are showing se-rious irregularities.

Video games and time on the cell phone or internet does not long-lasting education/infor-mation make.

Teachers are currently spending more time getting youngsters back into classroom struc-ture and the activities of the learning setting. They need structure....the missing determinate that the regular classroom ensures.

Anxiety, mental health issues, such as mild depressions; anger; feelings of inadequacy, in-ability to communicate freely with peers or family members, are some of the things teachers and nurses are beginning to see in greater numbers, this season.

Parents, teachers and family members are encouraged to monitor signs of emotional dif-ficulty and arrange parent/teacher conferences early so that recommendations can be made.

The mental health of children is as impor-tant as their diets, play times and bedtimes. Observe, record, keep an eye on any irregular-ities now. The pandemic still plays havoc in more ways than one. Good health includes mental health.!

Get your vaccinations! In a few weeks a vaccination for 5 to 12 year olds is expected to be approved. And while the childhood Covid 19 cases are leveling off, until we have reached herd-immunity, the possibility of new variants continue to loom large.

Boosters have been approved for those 65 and older. In fact, President Joe Biden led the way, this week, and televised his Booster in-jection...by Pfizer. Moderna and Johnson and Johnson boosters are expected in October.

Count us in! Many seniors are ready to get the added protection before winter sets in. Flu shots are recommended as well. Shots, shots and more shots! But shots have saved us from: Small pox; HPV (Human Papalomous Virus, shingles and polio. Immunizations, our ‘baby shots,’ are not new, we’ve been tak-ing them for many years. Let’s protect one another....it works!

The holidays fast approach. Fall is (al-ready) here. Winter will certainly follow and “all I want for Christmas” is freedom from fear of more deaths from COVID-19. Let’s do this together. We can!

Pondering The PandemicM JM J


LEGALS&CLASSIFIEDS SUMMONS

(PUBLICATION) STATE OF WISCONSIN

CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COUNTY

PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE (Adult or Minor 14 or older)

(30708) Case No. 21CV005219

IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF: ATHENA C ENG-STROM I am the Petitioner and state: 1. My address is 2017 E HILLCREST AVE 2. I live in Milwaukee County, Wiscon-sin 53207 3. I was born on 10/20/1983 in the state of MINNESOTA 4. My birth certificate was issued in the state –MINNESOTA 5. The name that appears on my birth certificate is ATHENA C ENGSTROM 6. My current job is OPERATIONS MANAGER 7. a. I do not work in a job for which a license has been required by any state, or my only professional license is to teach in the public schools in this state. 8. I am not a convicted sex offender re-quired to register under SS301.45, 938.34(15m), and 938.345(3), Wisconsin Statutes or a similar law of any other state. 9. I wish to change my name to ATHENA ENGSTROM OLSEN For the following reason(s) MAR-RIAGE 10. I wish to change the name on my Wisconsin MARRIAGE Certificate ATHENA C ENGSTROM 2017 E HILLCREST AVE MILWAUKEE WI 53207 Date: August 26, 2021 181/9-15-22-29-2021

SUMMONS (PUBLICATION)

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT

MILWAUKEE COUNTY DIVORCE - 40101

Case No. 21FA004224 In Re: The marriage of Petitioner: MONICA VILLAPANDO and DAN-IEL VILLAPANDO VAZQUEZ THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TO THE PERSON NAMED ABOVE AS RESPONDENT: You are notified that the petitioner named above has filed a Petition for di-vorce or legal separation against you. You must respond with a written de-mand for a copy of the Petition within 40 days from the day after the first day of publication. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court at: Clerk of Court, Milwau-kee County Courthouse 901 N 9th St Milwaukee WI 53233 and to MONICA VILLAPANDO 2452 S 34TH ST Mil-waukee WI 53215 It is recommended, but not required that you have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the Peti-tion within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Petition, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Petition.

A judgment may be enforced as pro-vided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future and may also be enforced by garnish-ment or seizure of property. You are further notified that if the parties to this action have minor chil-dren, violation of 948.31 Wis. Stats., (Interference with custody by parent or others) is punishable by fines and/or im-prisonment: If you and the petitioner have minor children, documents setting forth the percentage standard for child support established by the department under 49.22(9), Wis. Stats., and the factors that a court may consider for modifica-tion of that standard under 767.511 (1m). Wis Stats. are available upon your request from the Clerk of Court. You are notified of the availability of in-formation from the Circuit Court Com-missioner as set forth in 767.105 WIs.Stats. 767.105 Information from Circuit Court Commissioner. (2) Upon the request of a party to an ac-tion affecting the family, including a re-vision of judgment or order under sec. 767.59 or 767.451: (a) The Circuit Court Commissioner shall, with or without charge, provide the party with written information on the following, as appropriate to the ac-tion commenced: 1. The procedure for obtaining a judg-ment or order in the action. 2. The major issues usually addressed in such an action. 3. Community resources and family court counseling services available to assist the parties. 4. The procedure for setting, modifying, and enforcing child support awards, or modifying and enforcing legal custody or physical placement judgments or or-ders. (b) The Circuit Court Commissioner shall provide a party, for inspection or purchase, with a copy of the statutory provisions in this chapter generally per-tinent to the action. Date: 8-1-2021 BY: MONICA VILLAPANDO 2452 S 34TH ST MILWAUKEE WI 53215 182/9-15-22-29-2021



MILWAUKEE COUNTY NOTICE AND ORDER FOR NAME CHANGE HEARING

Case No. 21CV004329 In the matter of the name change of: ALBERT MBUYAMBA By (Petitioner) THERESA KETA MBUYI By (Co-Petitioner) PASCAL SELA-MANI LUBOYA NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: ALBERT MBUYAMBA to: AL-BERT MBUYAMBA MBUYI Birth Certificate: ALBERT MBUYAMBA IT IS ORDERED This petition will be heard in the Circuit

Court of Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin. Judge’s Name: HON. CARL ASHLEY BR. 33 Room 500 PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: NOVEMBER 1 2021TIME 2:30 P.M. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Milwaukee Com-munity Journal, a newspaper published in Milwaukee County, State of Wiscon-sin. Dated: 8-18-2021 BY THE COURT: HON. CARL ASHLEY Circuit Court Judge 186/9-22-29/10-6-2021




Case No. 21FA003603 In Re: The marriage of Petitioner: CARIN RENEE MADDOX-GUTIER-REZ and ISMAEL GUTIERREZ DEPAZ THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TO THE PERSON NAMED ABOVE AS RESPONDENT: You are notified that the petitioner named above has filed a Petition for di-vorce or legal separation against you. You must respond with a written de-mand for a copy of the Petition within 40 days from the day after the first day of publication. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court at: Clerk of Court, Milwau-kee County Courthouse 901 N 9th St Milwaukee WI 53233 and to CARIN MADDOX-GUTIERREZ 3520A S 84TH ST Milwaukee WI 53228 It is recommended, but not required that you have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the Peti-tion within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Petition, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Petition. A judgment may be enforced as pro-vided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future and may also be enforced by garnish-ment or seizure of property. You are further notified that if the parties to this action have minor chil-dren, violation of 948.31 Wis. Stats., (Interference with custody by parent or others) is punishable by fines and/or im-prisonment: If you and the petitioner have minor children, documents setting forth the percentage standard for child support established by the department under 49.22(9), Wis. Stats., and the factors that a court may consider for modifica-tion of that standard under 767.511 (1m). Wis Stats. are available upon your request from the Clerk of Court.

You are notified of the availability of in-formation from the Circuit Court Com-missioner as set forth in 767.105 WIs.Stats. 767.105 Information from Circuit Court Commissioner. (2) Upon the request of a party to an ac-tion affecting the family, including a re-vision of judgment or order under sec. 767.59 or 767.451: (a) The Circuit Court Commissioner shall, with or without charge, provide the party with written information on the following, as appropriate to the ac-tion commenced: 1. The procedure for obtaining a judg-ment or order in the action. 2. The major issues usually addressed in such an action. 3. Community resources and family court counseling services available to assist the parties. 4. The procedure for setting, modifying, and enforcing child support awards, or modifying and enforcing legal custody or physical placement judgments or or-ders. (b) The Circuit Court Commissioner shall provide a party, for inspection or purchase, with a copy of the statutory provisions in this chapter generally per-tinent to the action. Date: 8-26-2021 BY: CARIN MADDOX-GUTIERREZ 3520A S 84TH ST MILWAUKEE WI 53228 187/9-22-29/10-6-2021




Case No. 21CV5255 In the matter of the name change of: CHRISTINA ANN GIFFORD By (Petitioner) CHRISTINA ANN GIF-FORD NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: FROM: CHRISTINA ANN GIFFORD TO: NINA ANN LUCILLE GIFFORD Birth Certificate: CHRISTINA ANN WINN IT IS ORDERED This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin. Judge’s Name: HON. HANNAH DUGAN ROOM 402 (VIA ZOOM) 31 PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: OCTOBER 22 2021TIME 10:30 A.M. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Milwaukee Com-munity Journal, a newspaper published in Milwaukee County, State of Wiscon-sin. Dated: 9-10-2021 BY THE COURT: HON. HANNAH DUGAN Circuit Court Judge 188/9-22-29/10-6-2021

I tried. I really tried. Really, really tried. But in the end, it was ‘no mas!’ My usually persuasive debate was not enough. No matter what I said, I couldn't get the sister to reconsider her refusal to take

the COVID-19 vaccine. Nor would she consider having her children immunized, including her pregnant

teen daughter. I visited the sister to offer condolences for her mother's recent passing. I left

frustrated, a victim of my own making. Our discussion about the vaccine evolved after a diversionary dialogue about

education, in which I deplored what I consistently call the entrenchment of edu-cational apartheid. I went deeper than deep, detailing the failures of urban educa-tion in general and Milwaukee in particular.

I supplied irrefutable data to support my assertion that the government school system is failing more of our children than it inspires and sends into the world qualified to compete and lead.

The sister is a byproduct of the old Harambee Community School. As such, she observed first-hand what a quality Africentric curriculum and dedicated teachers can provide in a 'public school' chosen by parents.

And having worked in the educational arena for the last couple of years, she witnessed up close and personal the different spectrums of education in Milwau-kee among 'government' schools.

In fact, my reference to Harambee being a 'public' vs. 'government' school sup-plemented her argument opposing the vaccine.

Before our conversation, she said she never thought about my unique perspec-tive on those descriptive terms.

As I posited, a public school is any school that receives public money. Thus, private schools participating in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and

charters entities are, in fact, public schools. MPS is also a 'public' entity—albeit a government-run and operated school dis-

trict. MPS employees are paid and managed by the government. MPS' curriculum is determined by government entities, which in most cases

are more interested in propaganda than enriching the lives of the poor or empow-ering Black children with the necessary skills to be competitive in society.

This same 'government' school system filled my mind with propaganda; forced revisionist history down my throat, so what came out the other end was a para-digm for White Supremacy.

I was told by government teachers that my ancestors were happy-go-lucky il-literates who were glad to kiss the massa's ass and pick his cotton.

My teachers either ignored or refused to acknowledge the various contributions of Africans and African Americans.

MPS' buildings are owned by the government. Its toilets, including the one a White teacher stuck a Black student's head in, are cleaned by government workers.

That teacher was fired, but his job was restored when the teacher's union dic-tated his return to the classroom to 'teach' more Black children about their place in American society.

In fact, unless you've been living with your head in a toilet or drank Trump's poison-spiked Kool-Aid, you would know the Milwaukee teacher's union con-trols the school board, even though its members were elected to serve the people. The same people who pay their salaries and keep the school doors open. Deep, isn't it? But wait, there's more.

The union receives 'public funding that includes paying for the salary of union liaisons. Moreover, our teachers receive some of the best benefits in the state and ultimately retire with pensions most of us can only admire.

Those benefits are funded by the tax dollars of poor people trapped in the Cul-ture of Poverty whose children are allowed to slip through proverbial cracks.

As the sister reminded me, I have frequently been quoted as saying this is the same government that arranged for the assassination of dozens of world leaders who didn't bow down to the agenda of 'first world' exploitation.

This government touted itself as the ‘land of the free,’ but institutionalized slav-ery and declared Black people—African slaves---were three-fifths human.

The same government that ruled 'Negroes have no rights that Whites have to respect.' A government that turned its back on segregation and introduced Jim Crow to the dance.

They don't teach it in government schools, but our local government legalized redlining and then destroyed our Black Wall Street.

The city of Milwaukee—the government-- had to be sued to stop legal cove-nants that cemented housing segregation.

The Milwaukee school board likewise had to be sued in federal court to stop school segregation. MPS is currently under court order for disproportionate sus-pensions of Black children. A new report reveals the MPS ranks fourth in the country for the number of times teachers call police on Black children.

Few Black folks can forget the Tuskegee syphilis 'study,' which was a govern-ment-funded project!

One of the reasons our tribe is in a state of chaos and dysfunction is because the government implemented welfare and poverty programs that destroyed the

Black family and forged the pipeline to prison. ‘So, how and why should Black people trust the government about the long-

term effects of the vaccine,’ the sister asked? Is this not the same government that ignored vaccine testing protocols for po-

litical reasons? Isn't suspicion of the government not a reason why a respected Black health care official said she had concerns about the vaccine even though she was part of a campaign to encourage vaccinations in our community?

That health official noted the genesis of the vaccine---Donald Trump and a gov-ernment that was obviously corrupted by his mandates.

President Joe Biden hasn't proven to be much better, the sister said. His polit-ical career did not warrant Black support. She said most millennials---Black and White-- would say they voted against Trump, not necessarily for Joe Biden.

Moreover, the Biden Administration uses the same Trump immigration policies he ridiculed while on the campaign trail.

Those disingenuous policies foretold the incident last week in which border patrol 'thugs' were shown whipping Haitian immigrants seeking asylum in the U.S. That scenario provoked images of slavery as Haitian men, women, and chil-dren were beaten by the Texas cowboys before being chained and sent back to their despoiled and corrupted country.

The sister provided a myriad of other reasons she isn't trusting the vaccine, but the most prominent was her fear and distrust of the government.

But what could I say? I have a daughter with a master's in psychology who shared similar concerns and now has COVID-19. Yet, she remains firm in her op-position.

I have a couple of nurses in my family who haven't taken the shots either. I'm not talking about ignorant folks or ‘Trumpettes.’ I’m talking about intelli-

gent, educated members of the Global Majority. They know the issues; most have done extensive research.

And while I haven't made an issue of it, I too was among those who initially resisted the vaccine. Like my daughter, I maintained my suspicions even after I struggled through a bout with the virus that knocked me down for an eight count.

In fact, I tell tribal members I probably would not have taken the shot had not my trusted physician, Dr. Adedapo Okusanya, whose credibility is without ques-tion. Plus, the fact that he's Nigerian by birth provides him another layer of cred-ibility and trust. He provided me with irrefutable reasons for taking the vaccine.

He said the vaccine, like masks, isn't so much about me as it is about my loved ones. I have a right to be ignorant and foolish. But that right ends where others are impacted. That said, it's hard to dismiss all I've learned about the government during my years of research.

Nonetheless, I hope the sister can dismiss her concerns about the government and focus solely on her health and that of her children. Focus, I told her, on the data, including the shocking revelation that every 45 seconds an American dies from the COVID-19 virus.

Every 90 seconds, someone who looks like us succumbs from the original virus of the new strain.

And those are real numbers you can trust, even if they come from 'the' govern-ment. Hotep.

Hundreds of students of the famed Kempo Goju martial arts system will converge on Milwau-kee next week to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the system.

A gala celebration will occur at the Four Points on N. Kildeer Ct. on Saturday, October 9.

A reunion and reception, 5 p.m. will precede dinner.

Founded by Charles Warren, a former Vietnam veteran, state pa-trol officer, and first African American chief of police in Palmyra, WI, the Kempo Goju brand has been dominant in Milwaukee since the opening of the first school (dojo) on Green Bay Ave. in 1972.

Warren began teaching the system to students at the YMCA in 1970. One of his first students and black belts was Muhammad Sabir. He is

credited with maintaining the largest dojos over the past four decades. Sabir died last year.

Thousands of men, women, and children have studied under various in-structors as the system dominated the city over the decades.

As Korean and Japanese karate dojos abandoned the central city in the 1980s, Kempo Goju, a merger of two systems---Japanese/Okinawa and Chinese---filled the void.

The list of students who have studied under Warren's guidance is too lengthy to note. Still, it includes a who's who of prominent preachers, pol-iticians, and philanthropists.

For additional information, contact Sensei Thompson at 414-477-4538.

Alum of Kempo Gojo Martial Arts to celebare 50th anniversary of fighting system

Charles Warren

The COVID-19 conundrum! The very reasons I use to rant against ‘government schools is used against me as it relates to whether or not to take the vaccine

The Milwaukee Community Journal • September 29, 2021 • Page 6SUMMONS

(PUBLICATION) STATE OF WISCONSIN

CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COUNTY

NOTICE AND ORDER FOR NAME CHANGE HEARING

Case No. 21CV004333 IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF: EVARISTO KA-BONGO MBUYI By (Petitioner) PASCAL SELEMANI LOBOYA By (Co-Petitioner) THEREZA KA-ZADI KETA NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: FROM: EVARISTO KABONGO MBUYI TO: SHEKINAH KABONGO MBUYI Birth Certificate: EVARISTO KA-BONGO MBUYI IT IS ORDERED This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin. Judge’s Name: HON. JUDGE KRISTY YANG\VIA ZOOM PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: OCTOBER 19, 2021, TIME 9:00 A.M. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Milwaukee Com-munity Journal, a newspaper published in Milwaukee County, State of Wiscon-sin. Dated: 7-28-2021 BY THE COURT: HON. JUDGE YANG Circuit Court Judge 185/9-22-29/10-6-2021




Case No. 21CV004331 In the matter of the name change of KABASELE MBUYI By (Petitioner) THERESA KETA MBUYI By (Co-Petitioner) PASCAL SELA-MANI LUBOYA NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: KABASELE MBUYI To: CALEB KABASELE MBUYI Birth Certificate: KABASELE MBUYI IT IS ORDERED This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin Judge’s Name: HON. CHRISTOPHER R FOLEY BR 14 Hearing will take place by phone please call the Court at (414) 278-4582 at the date and time of hearing. PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: OCTOBER 19, 2021, TIME 2:00 P.M. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Milwaukee Com-munity Journal, a newspaper published in Milwaukee County, State of Wiscon-

sin. Dated: 8-18-2021 BY THE COURT: HON. CHRISTOPHER R FOLEY Circuit Court Judge 189/9-22-29/10-6-2021




Case No. 21CV005215 IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF: OLIVIA RACHEL BONDE-GRIGGS NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: FROM: OLIVIA RACHEL BONDE-GRIGGS TO: OLIVIA BONDE APONTE Birth Certificate: OLIVIA RACHEL BONDE-GRIGGS IT IS ORDERED This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin. Judge’s Name: HON. JUDGE KRISTY YANG\VIA ZOOM PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: OCTOBER 27, 2021, TIME 9:30 A.M. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Milwaukee Com-munity Journal, a newspaper published in Milwaukee County, State of Wiscon-sin. Dated: 9-20-2021 BY THE COURT: HON. JUDGE YANG Circuit Court Judge 190/9-22-29/10-6-2021




Case No. 21CV004792 In the matter of the name change of: STACY ADAM KELNHOFER NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: STACY ADAM KELNHOFER to: ADAM STACY WOLFF Birth Certificate: STACY ADAM KELNHOFER IT IS ORDERED This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin. Judge’s Name: HON. KEVIN E. MARTENS PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, VIA ZOOM Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE OCTOBER 27 2021TIME 8:30 A.M. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Milwaukee Com-munity Journal, a newspaper published in Milwaukee County, State of Wiscon-sin.

Dated: 9-8-2021 BY THE COURT: HON. KEVIN E MARTENS Circuit Court Judge 193/9-22-29/10-6-2021




Case No. 2021FA002707 In Re: The marriage of Petitioner: SHA-WANNA LALENA KAYE LINDEN-BERG and KEVIN LEE LINDENBERG THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TO THE PERSON NAMED ABOVE AS RESPONDENT: You are notified that the petitioner named above has filed a Petition for di-vorce or legal separation against you. You must respond with a written de-mand for a copy of the Petition within 40 days from the day after the first day of publication. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court at: Clerk of Court, Milwau-kee County Courthouse 901 N 9th St Milwaukee WI 53233 and to SHA-WANNA LALENA KAYE LINDEN-BERG 2330 W LAWN AVENUE Milwaukee WI 53209 It is recommended, but not required that you have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the Peti-tion within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Petition, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Petition. A judgment may be enforced as pro-vided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future and may also be enforced by garnish-ment or seizure of property. You are further notified that if the parties to this action have minor chil-dren, violation of 948.31 Wis. Stats., (Interference with custody by parent or others) is punishable by fines and/or im-prisonment: If you and the petitioner have minor children, documents setting forth the percentage standard for child support established by the department under 49.22(9), Wis. Stats., and the factors that a court may consider for modifica-tion of that standard under 767.511 (1m). Wis Stats. are available upon your request from the Clerk of Court. You are notified of the availability of in-formation from the Circuit Court Com-missioner as set forth in 767.105 WIs.Stats. 767.105 Information from Circuit Court Commissioner. (2) Upon the request of a party to an ac-tion affecting the family, including a re-vision of judgment or order under sec. 767.59 or 767.451: (a) The Circuit Court Commissioner

shall, with or without charge, provide the party with written information on the following, as appropriate to the ac-tion commenced: 1. The procedure for obtaining a judg-ment or order in the action. 2. The major issues usually addressed in such an action. 3. Community resources and family court counseling services available to assist the parties. 4. The procedure for setting, modifying, and enforcing child support awards, or modifying and enforcing legal custody or physical placement judgments or or-ders. (b) The Circuit Court Commissioner shall provide a party, for inspection or purchase, with a copy of the statutory provisions in this chapter generally per-tinent to the action. Date: 9-20-2021 BY: SHAWANNA LINDENBERG 2330 W LAWN AVENUE MILWAUKEE WI 53209 192/9-22-29/10-6-2021




Case No. 21CV004909 In the matter of the name change of KE-NYONAY AHMEENI YAFELA WHITE By (Petitioner) KENYONAY AHMEENI YAFELA WHITE NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: KENYONAY AHMEENI YAFELA WHITE To: KENYONAY AHMEENI YAFELA ABERRA Birth Certificate: KENYONAY AHMEENI YAFELA WHITE IT IS ORDERED This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin Judge’s Name: HON. CHRISTOPHER R FOLEY BR 14 Hearing will take place by phone please call the Court at (414) 278-4582 at the date and time of hearing. PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: NOVEMBER 16, 2021, TIME 10:00 A.M. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Milwaukee Com-munity Journal, a newspaper published in Milwaukee County, State of Wiscon-sin. Dated: 9-14-2021 BY THE COURT: HON. CHRISTOPHER R FOLEY Circuit Court Judge 194/9-22-29/10-6-2021




Case No. 2021CV004798 In the matter of the name change of: CATALINA MARIE WARD By (Petitioner) CATALINA MARIE

WARD NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: FROM: CATALINA MARIE WARD TO: MILIANI ALLURE PAGE Birth Certificate: CATALINA MARIE WARD IT IS ORDERED This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin. Judge’s Name: HON. LAURA GRAM-LING PEREZ PLACE: Milwaukee County Courthouse Rm 404, 901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 Via Zoom. DATE NOVEMBER 29, 2021, TIME 10:00 A.M. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Milwaukee Com-munity Journal, a newspaper published in Milwaukee County, State of Wiscon-sin. Dated: 9-29-2021 BY THE COURT: HON. LAURA GRAMLING PEREZ Circuit Court Judge 201//9-29/10-6-13-2021




Case No. 21CV005424 In the matter of the name change of: JENNA RENAE LAIRD NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: JENNA RENAE LAIRD To: JENNA RENAE WOJCIECHOWSKI Birth Certificate: JENNA RENAE LAIRD IT IS ORDERED This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin. Judge’s Name: HON. LINDSEY GRADY RM 402 PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, (VIA ZOOM) Milwaukee, Wis-consin, 53233 DATE: OCTOBER 25, 2021 TIME: 1:30 P.M. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Milwaukee Com-munity Journal, a newspaper published in Milwaukee County, State of Wiscon-sin. Dated: 9-21-2021 BY THE COURT: HON. LINDSEY GRADY Circuit Court Judge 199/9-29/10-6-13-2021




Case No. 21CV005423

In the matter of the name change of: JERI ELIZABETH LAIRD NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: JERI ELIZABETH LAIRD To: JERI ELIZABETH WOJCIE-CHOWSKI Birth Certificate: JERI ELIZABETH LAIRD IT IS ORDERED This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin. Judge’s Name: HON. LINDSEY GRADY RM 402 PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, (VIA ZOOM) Milwaukee, Wis-consin, 53233 DATE: OCTOBER 26, 2021 TIME: 11:00 A.M. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Milwaukee Com-munity Journal, a newspaper published in Milwaukee County, State of Wiscon-sin. Dated: 9-23-2021 BY THE COURT: HON. LINDSEY GRADY Circuit Court Judge 200/9-29/10-6-13-2021




Case No. 21CV005131 IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF: YVONNE MARIE SLUGA NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: FROM: YVONNE MARIE SLUGA TO: YVONNE DeMERE Birth Certificate: YVONNE MARIE SLUGA IT IS ORDERED This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin. Judge’s Name: HON. JUDGE KRISTY YANG\VIA ZOOM PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: OCTOBER 28, 2021, TIME 2:30 P.M. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Milwaukee Com-munity Journal, a newspaper published in Milwaukee County, State of Wiscon-sin. Dated: 9-21-2021 BY THE COURT: HON. JUDGE YANG Circuit Court Judge 195/9-29/10-6-13-2021

F E E LT H EP U L S E !





Case No. 2021FA003823 In Re: The marriage of Petitioner: KEY-ONDA PATRICE CANADA and CHARLES ANTHONY COLEMAN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TO THE PERSON NAMED ABOVE AS RESPONDENT: You are notified that the petitioner named above has filed a Petition for di-vorce or legal separation against you. You must respond with a written de-mand for a copy of the Petition within 40 days from the day after the first day of publication. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court at: Clerk of Court, Milwau-kee County Courthouse 901 N 9th St Milwaukee WI 53233 and to KEY-ONDA PATRICE CANADA 4306 N SHERMAN BLVD Milwaukee WI 53216 It is recommended, but not required that you have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the Peti-tion within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Petition, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Petition. A judgment may be enforced as pro-vided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future and may also be enforced by garnish-ment or seizure of property. You are further notified that if the parties to this action have minor chil-dren, violation of 948.31 Wis. Stats., (Interference with custody by parent or others) is punishable by fines and/or im-prisonment: If you and the petitioner have minor children, documents setting forth the percentage standard for child support established by the department under 49.22(9), Wis. Stats., and the factors that a court may consider for modifica-tion of that standard under 767.511 (1m). Wis Stats. are available upon your request from the Clerk of Court. You are notified of the availability of in-formation from the Circuit Court Com-missioner as set forth in 767.105 WIs.Stats. 767.105 Information from Circuit Court Commissioner. (2) Upon the request of a party to an ac-tion affecting the family, including a re-vision of judgment or order under sec. 767.59 or 767.451: (a) The Circuit Court Commissioner shall, with or without charge, provide the party with written information on the following, as appropriate to the ac-tion commenced: 1. The procedure for obtaining a judg-ment or order in the action. 2. The major issues usually addressed in such an action. 3. Community resources and family court counseling services available to

assist the parties. 4. The procedure for setting, modifying, and enforcing child support awards, or modifying and enforcing legal custody or physical placement judgments or or-ders. (b) The Circuit Court Commissioner shall provide a party, for inspection or purchase, with a copy of the statutory provisions in this chapter generally per-tinent to the action. Date: 8-26-2021 BY: KEYONDA PATRICE CANADA 4306 N SHERMAN BLVD MILWAUKEE WI 53216 202/9-29/10-6-13-2021




Case No. 21CV005503 In the matter of the name change of: MEAH JOSEFINA TAIRI By (Petitioner) MARISSA JOSEFINA CINTRÓN NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: MEAH JOSEFINA TAIRI to: MEAH JOSEFINA CINTRÓN TAIRI Birth Certificate: MEAH JOSEFINA TAIRI IT IS ORDERED This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin. Judge’s Name: HON. PEDRO COLON BR. 18 RM 412/ZOOM PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE NOVEMBER 2, 2021, TIME 9:15 A.M. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Milwaukee Com-munity Journal, a newspaper published in Milwaukee County, State of Wiscon-sin. Dated: 9-16-2021 BY THE COURT: HON. PEDRO COLON Circuit Court Judge 197/9-29/10-6-13-2021




Case No. 21CV004330 In the matter of the name change of: NEO TAYLOR By (Petitioner) LELAINA LRAYNAY WILLIAMS NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: NEO TAYLOR to: DON‵ NEO DAVON THOMAS-TAYLOR Birth Certificate: NEO TAYLOR IT IS ORDERED This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin. Judge’s Name: HON. KEVIN E. MARTENS PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, VIA ZOOM Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE SEPTEMBER 23 2021TIME 9:00 A.M.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Milwaukee Com-munity Journal, a newspaper published in Milwaukee County, State of Wiscon-sin. Dated: 8-10-2021 BY THE COURT: HON. KEVIN E MARTENS Circuit Court Judge 198/9-29/10-6-13-2021




Case No. 21CV005413 In the matter of the name change of: TULE LO VANG By (Petitioner) TULE LO VANG NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: TULE LO VANG to: NKAUJTHU NKIASTUBQAIBSIS Birth Certificate: TULE LO VANG IT IS ORDERED This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, State of

Wisconsin. Judge’s Name: HON. PEDRO COLON BR. 18 RM 412/ZOOM PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE NOVEMBER 2, 2021, TIME 9:00 A.M. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Milwaukee Com-munity Journal, a newspaper published in Milwaukee County, State of Wiscon-sin. Dated: 9-16-2021 BY THE COURT: HON. PEDRO COLON Circuit Court Judge 196/9-29/10-6-13-2021 Feel the PULSE

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