Fall 2018 Concert UJIMA

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1 WEEKEND MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY JOURNAL EDITION VOL. XXXVI NO.35 NOV. 9, CENTS BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN PERMIT 4668 Wisconsin Black Historical Society s 30th Anniversary Gala Ko-Thi PHOTOP OP SECOND LOOK MORE PHOTOS OF COMMUNITY EVENTS Dance Company s 50th Anniversary Season begins with Fall 2018 Concert UJIMA Jamila Benson, the founder s daughter, with the founder himself Clayborn Benson. ormer WTMJ anchor/reporter ill Taylor gave the keynote ddress. Clayborn Benson (pictured above left), the founder of the Wisconsin Black Historical Society/Museum (WBHSM) presents the community s Paramount Chief Reuben Harpole (next to Benson) with a portrait and signage that will designate the renaming of the WBHSM s research library after him City of Milwaukee Treasurerer Spencer Coggs (far left) and his wife, Gershia (second from left) with MCJ ditor Thomas Mitchell, Jr. and his wife Clarene. The Wisconsin Black Historical Society/Museum (WBHSM) held its 30th annual gala recently. The event was held in the historic Bernice Lindsey Hall of the WBHSM, located at 2620 W. Center St. The keynote speaker was Bill Taylor, influential TMJ4 news anchor/reporter for 30 years from It was announced during the gala that Jamila Benson, the daughter of the museum s founder, Clayborn Benson will be the museum s new executive director. As of now, the WBHSM is the only instituion in the state in the business of preserving African American History in isconsin. Photos by Yvonne Kemp Ferne Caulker-Bronson (pictured above, third photo on the far right) and the company she founded 50 years ago, The Ko-Thi Dance Company, opened its anniversary season in grand style with a collaborative ballet celebrating a West African village s harvest. The ballet, Ujima Suite (choreographed by Caulker-Bronson), was performed during the company s 2018 Fall concert Ujima (which means collective work and responsibility in Swahili). Also performed was a premiere work by acclaimed master artist M Bemba Bangoura from Guinea, West Africa. The concert was performed at the UWM Zelazo Center/Bader Auditorium. Photos by Yvonne Kemp

2 The Weekend Edition Photo Op/WBHSM&Ko-Thi Anniversaries November 9, 2018 Page 2 30th anniversary gala of the Wisconsin Black Historical Society Museum WBHSM founder Clayborn Benson enjoying the moment Milwaukee County Sup. Supreme Moore Omokunde, his mother U.S. Cong. Gwen Moore, and noted Milwaukee jazz singer Adekola Adedapo Former Mayor Marvin Pratt with his wife Dianne (far right)...and publisher Linda Jackson Cocroft. Left to right: Christian Overland, executive director of the State Historical Society with Dr. Joan Prince, UWM vice chancellor, and Benson hannon Sims of WTMJ News Because of the elections and this week s focus on two events that happened recently, the second appearance of the Weekend Edition s new First Sunday will be next week, November 16. MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY JOURNAL WEEKEND EDITION Phone: (Advertising and Administration) (Editorial) Website: communityjournal.net Editorial@communityjournal.net/Advertising@communityjournal.net Performer portraying the late choral director and composer J. Howard Offutt. Patricia O Flynn -Pattillo Founder, Publisher Robert J. Thomas, Co-Founder Assoc. Publisher Todd Thomas, Vice President Mikel Holt, Founding Editor, Associate Publisher Thomas E. Mitchell, Jr., Editor Teretha Martin, Terri s Innovative Computers: Billing Clerk, Production assistance, tech-support Colleen Newsom, Classified Advertising Sales Leader Jimmy V. Johnson, Advertising Sales Mike Mullis, Advertising Coordination Yvonne Kemp, Photographer Kim Robinson, Photographer Bill Tennessen, Photographer Opinion and comments expressed on the Perspectives page do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher or management of the MCJ. Letters and other perspectives are accepted but may be edited for content and length.

3 The Weekend Edition Photo Op/WBHSM&Ko-Thi Anniversaries November 9, 2018 Page 3 50th anniversary opening concert of Ko-Thi Dance Company A) CHILDREN WHO LEARN TO READ AND LOVE BOOKS ARE QUICK LEARNERS. B) CHILDREN WHO ARE READ TO BY THEIR PARENTS GROW UP LOVING BOOKS. C) BOOKS OPEN DOORS TO ADVENTURE AND TRAVEL AND COMPASSION AND KNOWLEDGE. NOW IS A PERFECT TIME TO READ! COME GET A FREE BOOK. TO READ TO YOUR CHILD OR LET YOUR CHILD READ TO YOU. READING IS FUN, READING IS FUNDAMENTAL, EARLY READERS DO BETTER IN PRE-K COME GET YOUR FREE BOOK." ONE BOOK PER CHILD...ONE BOOK, PER CHILD, PER PARENT. YOU MUST SIGN IN, AND YOU MUST PLEDGE TO READ THE CHRISTMAS FAMILY BOOK. Drop by the MCJ Office N. King Dr. Sign in: Name, address and age of the child. Sign the thank you board...so we can thank our family for their kindness. Most of the books are early childhood education books but there are also books for older ages. SO READ, READ, READ... READ Th Reading Initiative is a Project of 2018 THE YEAR OF THE CHILD. Empowering our children through reading, counting, identifying shapes, coloring, and sharing with parents, siblings, and friends. Thank you Milwaukee. We have had over 1,500 books available over the summer. If your church or club would like to have books, write us, sign up and we shall make every effort to distribute the books so they benefit the children! "2018: THE YEAR OF THE CHILD: A GAME CHANGER IN EMPOWERING CHILDREN THANK YOU MILWAUKEE. CHILDREN MATTER.

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5 The Weekend Edition Photo Op/WBHSM&Ko-Thi Anniversaries November 9, 2018 Page 5 The Legals Case No. 18CV OLIVIA MOON BRAUN By (Petitioner) OLIVIA MOON BRAUN From: OLIVIA MOON BRAUN To: OLIVIA FATIMA ALLEN Birth Certificate: OLIVIA MOON BRAUN Judge s Name: HON. JEFFREY A. CONEN 402, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, DATE: DECEMBER 18, 2018 TIME: 1:30 PM of Dated: HON. JEFFREY A. CONEN / Case No. 18CV LATONYA MARIE PERRYMAN By (Petitioner) LATONYA MARIE PERRYMAN From: LÁTONYA MARIE PERRYMAN To: LATONYA MARIE RAMSEY Birth Certificate: LÁTONYA MARIE PERRYMAN Judge s Name: HON. JEFFREY A. CONEN 402, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, DATE: DECEMBER 13, 2018 TIME: 10:30 AM of HON. JEFFREY A. CONEN / Case No. 18CV PARTHASARATHY CHANDRABABU By (Petitioner) PARTHASARATHY CHANDRABABU From: PARTHASARATHY CHAN- DRABABU To: MARK RYAN MILLER Birth Certificate: PARTHASARATHY CHANDRABABU Judge s Name: HON. MARY TRIG- GIANO 413, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, DATE: DECEMBER 7, 2018 TIME: 11:30 AM of Dated: HON. MARY TRIGGIANO / Case No. 18CV LOURDES SANTOS COLÓN By (Petitioner) LOURDES SANTOS COLÓN From: LOURDES SANTOS COLÓN To: SAM SANTOS COLÓN Birth Certificate: LOURDES SANTOS COLÓN Judge s Name: HON. WILLIAM SOS- NAY 414, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, DATE: JANUARY 4, 2019 TIME: 9:00 AM of Dated: HON. WILLIAM SOSNAY / Case No. 18CV ANDRE RICHARD ZAFFIRO By (Petitioner) ANDRE RICHARD ZAFFIRO and Classifieds From: ANDRE RICHARD ZAFFIRO To: ANDREA ZAFFIRO Birth Certificate: ANDRE RICHARD ZAFFIRO Judge s Name: HON. MARY E. TRIG- GIANO 412, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, DATE: DECEMBER 20, 2018 TIME: 2:30 PM of Dated: HON. MARY E. TRIGGIANO / Case No. 18CV JANET JEAN O DONNELL By (Petitioner) JANET JEAN O DON- NEL From: JANET JEAN O DONNELL To: JEAMUS JYNX ORYDER Birth Certificate: JANET JEAN O - DONNELL Judge s Name: HON. STEPHANIE G. ROTHSTEIN 404, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, DATE: DECEMBER 5, 2018 TIME: 2:00 PM of HON. STEPHANIE G. ROTHSTEIN / Case No. 18CV6201 JAMAL RYON JOHNSON By (Petitioner) ROBERT E. WAL- LACE and By (Co-Petitioner) JOIYA R. JOHNSON From: JAMAL RYON JOHNSON To: ROBERT JAMAL WALLACE III Birth Certificate: JAMAL RYON JOHNSON Judge s Name: HON. ELLEN R. BROSTROM 413, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, DATE: DECEMBER 4, 2018 TIME: 2:00 PM of Dated: HON. ELLEN R. BROSTROM / Case No. 18CV ESTHER LETICIA VAN OSTEN By (Petitioner) ESTHER LETICIA VAN OSTEN From: ESTHER LETICIA VAN OSTEN To: LETICIA ESTHER VAN OSTEN Birth Certificate: ESTHER LETICIA ESPARZA SILVA Judge s Name: HON. KEVIN E. MARTENS 403, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, DATE: DECEMBER 3, 2018 TIME: 9:30 AM of HON. KEVIN E. MARTENS / DIVORCE Case No. 18FA In Re: The marriage of Petitioner: JESSICA HILL and Respondent: DOUGLAS BROWN THE, TO THE PERSON NAMED ABOVE AS RESPONDENT: You are notified that the petitioner named above has filed a Petition for divorce or legal separation against you. You must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Petition within 40 days from the day after the first date of publication. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court at: Clerk of Court, Milwaukee County Courthouse, 901 N. 9th St., Rm. 104, Milwaukee WI and to JESSICA HILL, 2608 N. 60TH ST., MILWAU- KEE, WI It is recommended, but not required, that you have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the Petition within 45 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 provided 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 garnishment or seizure of property. You are further notified that if the parties to this action have minor children, violation of , Wis. Stats., (Interference with custody by parent or others) is punishable by fines and/or imprisonment: 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 modification of that standard under (1m), Wis. Stats., are available upon your request from the Clerk of Court. You are notified of the availability of information from the Circuit Court Commissioner as set forth in , Wis. Stats , Information from Circuit Court Commissioner. (2) Upon the request of a party to an action affecting the family, including a revision of judgment or order under sec or : (a) The Circuit Court Commissioner shall, with or without charge, provide the party with written information on the following, as appropriate to the action commenced: 1. The procedure for obtaining a judgment 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 orders. (b) The Circuit Court Commissioner shall provide a party, for inspection or purchase, with a copy of the statutory provisions in this chapter generally pertinent to the action. If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call at least ten (10) days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. DATE: By: JESSICA HILL /

6 The Weekend Edition Photo Op/WBHSM&Ko-Thi Anniversaries November 9, 2018 Page 6 Case No. 18CV BELKIS CONSUELO BARQUERO By (Petitioner) BELKIS CONSUELO BARQUERO and By (Co-Petitioner) LUIS ANGEL QUESADA From: BELKIS CONSUELO BAR- QUERO To: BELKIS CONSUELO QUESADA Birth Certificate: BELKIS CONSUELO BARQUERO MARIN Judge s Name: HON. STEPHANIE G. ROTHSTEIN 404, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, DATE: DECEMBER 5, 2018 TIME: 3:30 PM of HON. STEPHANIE G. ROTHSTEIN / Case No. 18CV BENJAMIN EDWARD MEISSNER PRITCHARD By (Petitioner) BENJAMIN EDWARD MEISSNER PRITCHARD From: BENJAMIN EDWARD MEISS- NER PRITCHARD To: BEN EDWARD MEISSNER PRITCHARD Birth Certificate: BENJAMIN ED- WARD MEISSNER PRITCHARD Judge s Name: HON. WILLIAM S. POCAN 401, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, DATE: DECEMBER 11, 2018 TIME: 3:00 PM of Dated: HON. WILLIAM S. POCAN / Case No. 18CV BEHLUL FERATI By (Petitioner) BEHLUL FERATI From: BEHLUL FERATI To: BEN FERATI Birth Certificate: BEHLUL FERATI Judge s Name: HON. TIMOTHY WITKOWIAK 415, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, DATE: DECEMBER 13, 2018 TIME: 3:45 PM of HON. TIMOTHY WITKOWIAK / Case No. 18CV BRIANNA RAYNE KUEN By (Petitioner) DESTINY D. BROWN From: BRIANNA RAYNE KUEN To: BRIANN RAYNE BROWN Birth Certificate: BRIANNA RAYNE KUEN Judge s Name: HON. MARY E. TRIG- GIANO 413, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, DATE: DECEMBER 7, 2018 TIME: 1:30 PM of Dated: HON. MARY E. TRIGGIANO / Case No. 18CV NICOLE RIDDLE By (Petitioner) NICOLE RIDDLE From: SAMANTHA NICOLE RIDDLE To: SAMANTHA NICOLE ALVAREZ LAFFEY Birth Certificate: SAMANTHA NICOLE RIDDLE Judge s Name: HON. CLARE L. FIORENZA 500, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, DATE: NOVEMBER 28, 2018 TIME: 11:00 AM of Dated: HON. CLARE L. FIORENZA / Case No. 18CV CHEVIS BOBBY TRAMMELL By (Petitioner) BRITTANY L. BROWN From: CHEVIS BOBBY TRAMMELL To: CHEVIS DARRYL BROWN Birth Certificate: CHEVIS BOBBY TRAMMELL Judge s Name: HON. KEVIN E. MARTENS 403, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, DATE: NOVEMBER 19, 2018 TIME: 10:00 AM of Dated: HON. KEVIN E. MARTENS /10-26/ (WITH MINOR CHILDREN) DIVORCE Case No. 18FA In Re: The marriage of Petitioner: ELECTISA SPEARS- HOOD 4722 N 73RD ST MILWAUKEE, WI and Respondent: RONDALE HOOD 1629 S 24TH STREET MILWAUKEE, WI THE, TO THE PERSON NAMED ABOVE AS RESPONDENT: You are notified that your spouse has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The Petition, which is attached, states the nature and basis of the legal action. Within 20 days of receiving this Summons, you must provide a written response, as that term is used in ch. 802, Wis. Stats., to the Petition. The court may reject or disregard a response that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The response must be sent or delivered to the following government office: Clerk of Court, Milwaukee County Milwaukee County Courthouse, Room N. 9th Street Milwaukee Wisconsin County Child Support Agency Milwaukee County Child Support Services Milwaukee County Courthouse, Room N 9th St Milwaukee, Wisconsin The response must also be mailed or delivered within 20 days to the petitioner at the address above. It is recommended, but not required, that you have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not provide a proper response within 20 days, the court may grant judgment against you, 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 provided by law. A judgment may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. By: ELECTISA SPEARS-HOOD Date: /10-26/ Case No. 18CV SETH JAMES GOONAN REES By (Petitioner) SETH JAMES GOO- NAN REES From: SETH JAMES GOONAN REES To: SETH JAMES GOONAN Birth Certificate: SETH JAMES GOO- NAN REES Judge s Name: HON. MARSHALL B. MURRAY 208, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, DATE: NOVEMBER 27, 2018 TIME: 10:30 AM of Dated: HON. MARSHALL B. MURRAY /10-26/ Case No. 18CV CALVIN ANDRE LEE By (Petitioner) CALVIN ANDRE LEE From: CALVIN ANDRE DAMATTO To: CALVIN ANDRE LEE Birth Certificate: CALVIN ANDRE DAMATTO Judge s Name: HON. CLARE L. FIORENZA 500, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, DATE: NOVEMBER 15, 2018 TIME: 10:30 AM of Dated: HON. CLARE L. FIORENZA / / Case No. 18CV XILI MA By (Petitioner) XILI MA From: XILI MA To: JESSIE XILI MA Birth Certificate: XILI MA Judge s Name: HON. JEFFREY A. CONEN ROOM 402 PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, DATE: NOVEMBER 13, 2018 TIME: 1:30 PM of Dated: HON. JEFFREY A. CONEN / Without Minor Children DIVORCE Case No. 18FA IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF Petitioner: JAMES D. SMITH 3330 W. WELLS ST. MILWAUKEE, WI and Respondent: SHIRLEY D. SMITH 3621 N. 2ND ST. MILWAUKEE, WI THE, TO THE PERSON NAMED ABOVE AS RESPONDENT: You are notified that your spouse has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The Petition, which is attached, states the nature and basis of the legal action. Within 20 days of receiving this Summons, you must provide a written response, as that term is used in ch. 802, Wis. Stats., to the Petition. The court may reject or disregard a response that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The response must be sent or delivered to the following government office: Clerk of Court Milwaukee County Milwaukee County Courthouse, Room N. 9th St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin The response must also be mailed or delivered within 20 days to the petitioner at the address above. It is recommended, but not required, that you have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not provide a proper response within 20 days, the court may grant judgment against you, 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 provided by law. A judgment may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled courtdate. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. JAMES D. SMITH /9-28/

7 The Weekend Edition Photo Op/WBHSM&Ko-Thi Anniversaries November 9, 2018 Page 7 OPEN LETTER TO OUR READERS Milwaukee Community Journal is an actual brick and mortar buildng, not just an online entity. I was downstairs reviewing our equipent in the storage office and it's like visiting a museum. Old relics, quipment, computers, software and past editions illuminate 42 ears journaling the history of change. Since our origin in 76, e've moved with our audience. Today our readers are predomiantly millennials, years of age, shakers and movers, the buyrs! They are buying homes, cars, raising families. They are eating fresh, active in politics, exercising and partying. Our readers find s in print, with our twice-weekly editions in tenured retail outlets, hurches and selective distribution spots. But they also read us onine at milwaukeecommunityjournal.com We re in this to win this! e're dynamic...crisp clear...interactive...and to be honest - exloding with information that you want to read! We're perfect for ew and established advertisers! We want more local interaction nd community written articles. We want to offer more millennial ccess to a proven community source. This is who we are, but one hing is still deep on our hearts, and that is you ve got to join our eam. You're the community part of the Milwaukee Community Journal. et's build together!-- Speech Thomas, The Milwaukee Community ournal, Wisconsin s Largest African-American Newspaper.

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