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1 WKND Ed Let's Eat!_Layout 1 9/20/17 10:39 PM Page 1 WEEKEND MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY JOURNAL EDITION VOL. XXXV NO. 14 SEPTEMBER 22, CENTS LET S EAT! NEWS AND VIEWS ON: FOOD, COOKING, SPIRITS, EATING OUT & NUTRITION BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN PERMIT 4668 Finally! Pete s Is Here! Long-awaited Pete s Fruit Market open s its doors while, at the same time, closing a food desert in our community! Ald. Milele Coggs and Pete Tsitiridis, the founder and owner of the Pete s Fruit Market chain, cut the ribbon officially opening the highly anticipated food store at the corner of Martin Luther King Drive and North Avenue recently. Coggs and Tsitiridis with Milwaukee Urban Leagues Dr. Eve Hall and City of Waukegan, Ill. Mayor Sam Cunningham, who is a long time friend of the grovery chain owner and his family who worked at Pete s as a 12-year-old. As Cunningham and a family member look on, Tsitiridis speaks to the gathering. Coggs, who led the effort to acquire a grocery store for the area, speaking during the grandopening. Customers and area residents enjoying the festivities. A long sought after...and fought for grocery store finally became reality when Ald. Milele Coggs and Pete Tsitiridis, the founder and owner of Pete s Fruit Market, cut the ribbon on the newest addition to the Pete s Fruit Market chain: a brand new store in the heart of the Historic King Drive Business Improvement District/Bronzeville District on the corner of North Avenue and Martin Luther King Drive. The new full-service grocery store offers what Ald. Coggs, who represents (continued on page 3)

2 WKND Ed Let's Eat!_Layout 1 9/20/17 10:39 PM Page 2 The Weekend Edition/Let s Eat! September 22, 2017 Page 2 WHAT S COOKIN?! The Let s Eat! WHO WHAT WHERE WHEN for Community Foodies! Spread Holiday Cheer With K-Teas Stock up on loose leaf & herbal infusions for holiday parties and thoughtful hostess gifts The holiday season is almost upon us. With months full of rich, filling drinks like hot cocoa, eggnog and cider, it can be satisfying to take a break with a calm, restful cup of tea. Think you re throwing away all that much loved holiday spirit? Think again! Rooted in the Asian style of tea, K-Teas has specific fall and winter focused flavors for you to enjoy all season long. With elevated flavor profiles, you ll be sure to step up your tea game at the next holiday party or even as a thoughtful little gift (the pouch packaging is the perfect size for a stocking stuffer!) for the hardworking hostess when you sit and sip on the different, unique loose leaf teas and herbal infusions from K-Teas! Keep warm and snuggle up this season with the satisfying selections of perfectly pure blends from K- Teas : Root Beer: If you re a fan of root beer, you ll be head over heels for this tea blend! Down to the roots that make up the flavor, enjoy a cup of dominant, delightful notes including birch bark, cinnamon, clove, and indian sarsaparilla. Spiced Orange Chamomile: Calm and smooth, this delightfully complex blend of flavors engages in a subtle fight for your taste buds. With notes of cocoa nibs, rose petals, and pink peppercorn, this is an excellent digestif for that post-thanksgiving-turkeyfood-coma! Mojito: It s beginning to look a lot like cocktails! If you love the strong flavors of mint, rum, and lime but aren t feelin the calories of the drink, test out this healthy herbal blend for all your future holiday parties. Horchata: Whether it s Taco Tuesday or you just love the taste of a good Horchata, heat up the exotic flavors of this blend including cinnamon and long-grain white rice! With so many holiday gatherings, food, and shopping, it can be hard to keep up the Christmas festiviteas break from the traditional eggnog and explore the unique flavors from K- Teas this season! The Truth About Sugary Drinks (NewsUSA) - A recent national survey commissioned by Panera Bread revealed that 99 percent of Americans do not know the amount of added sugar in a 20 fl. oz. serving of standard cola, with 83 percent of Americans underestimating the amount. To better support and inform guests, Panera Bread is the first national restaurant company to place calories and added sugar information directly in the hands of guests, by rolling out a new fountain beverage cup that lists the calories and added sugar in each of its six new craft beverages, as well as regular cola. Sh th st P lie ne MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY JOURNAL WEEKEND EDITION Phone: (Advertising and Administration) (Editorial) Website: communityjournal.net Editorial@communityjourn al.net/advertising@communityjournal.net MCJ STAFF: Patricia O Flynn -Pattillo Publisher, CEO Robert J. Thomas Assoc. Publisher Todd Thomas, Vice Pres. Mikel Holt, Assoc. Publisher Thomas E. Mitchell, Jr., Editor Teretha Martin, Billing Dept./ Publisher s Admin. Assist. Colleen Newsom, Classified Advertising Jimmy V. Johnson, Sales Rep. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Fr. Carl Diederichs, Rev. Joe McLin, PHOTOGRAPHER: Yvonne Kemp 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 WKND Ed Let's Eat!_Layout 1 9/20/17 10:39 PM Page 3 The Weekend Edition/Let s Eat! September 22, 2017 Page 3 Finally! Pete s Is Here! Shoppers enjoying the new shopping experience and the variety of food at the new neighborhood grovery store. Rocky Marcoux, commissioner of the city Department of Development shows off some of the produce available at Pete s Fruit Market.--Photos on front page and inside by Yvonne Kemp Pete s Fruit Market allows our residents to buy nutritious and healthy food to feed their families, which will have a tremendous impact as we continue working to attract other new businesses to the neighborhood and eliminate health disparities. --Ald. Milele Coggs (continued from cover) the sixth aldermanic district where the store is located, and residents in the area have been pushing for for several years: a grocery store with healthy food options and produce, instead of a dollar store that wanted to open in the same location where a Walgreen s once stood. Our residents have spoken out about wanting a new market and we are thrilled to make that a reality, the alderwoman said. Pete s Fruit Market allows our residents to buy nutritious and healthy food to feed their families, which will have a tremendous impact as we continue working to attract other new businesses to the neighborhood and eliminate health disparities. nt a y n a - n - r

4 WKND Ed Let's Eat!_Layout 1 9/20/17 10:39 PM Page 4 The Weekend Edition/Let s Eat! September 22, 2017 Page 4 Lisa Kaye, owner of Lisa Kaye Catering, LLC LISA KAYE CATERING WINS REV-UP MKE NWSP announces winner of small business competition, which will open soon in the Near West Side. Near West Side Partners, Inc. (NWSP) today announced that Lisa McKay of Lisa Kaye Catering, LLC has been named the winner of the second annual Rev-Up MKE small business competition, and will locate her business to an empty storefront in the Near West Side. The winner was announced this evening, September 20, 2017, at the conclusion of a Shark Tank -style live pitch event in which all six finalists presented before a panel of judges and the public at The Rave. Lisa McKay was also voted the WaterStone Bank Audience Choice winner and recipient of an additional $1,000. In addition, Annalies Tilley-Grantz of Hands in Harmony Piano Studio was named the runner up and recipient of $4,000 in startup funds. Lisa Kaye Catering will now join the ranks of some of the world s greatest startups located in the Near West Side, including iconic brands like Harley-Davidson and MillerCoors, said Keith Stanley, Executive Director of NWSP. We re excited Lisa will bring her catering services to our neighborhood. I can t wait to get to work and bring high quality, affordable catering to the Near West Side, said Lisa McKay, executive chef of Lisa Kaye Catering. I hope to bring more jobs to the neighborhood as we grow our business and programs. Lisa is a great example of the talented and innovative entrepreneurs located in the central part of our city, said Doug Gordon, CEO of WaterStone Bank a major prize contributor. We are honored to support the Rev-Up MKE competition for a second year in a row and hope it inspires many more business owners to find success in the growing commercial corridors of the Near West Side. As part of the evening, guests enjoyed the Taste of the Near West Side, which included complimentary food samples and drinks from Near West Side restaurants, including: Five O Clock Steakhouse, MillerCoors, Daddy s Soul Food and Grille, Funky Fresh Spring Rolls, Pete s Pops Kaye with Doug Gordon and Keith Stanley...and the check she received for winning the small business competition and food from Gin Ricky & The Fitz, located inside the Ambassador Hotel. Background on Competition Leading up to this announcement, all six finalists were matched with a corporate partner and have been participating in hands-on business training with technical assistance and mentorship from the Near West Side Partners anchor institutions, including: Aurora Health Care, Harley- Davidson, Marquette University, MillerCoors and Potawatomi Business Development Corp. "We have another group of very talented finalists who have been worked hard to prepare for the live-pitch event," said Kelsey Otero, Associate Director of Social Innovation at Marquette University and Rev-Up MKE organizer. "Each and every one of our finalists would be a great addition to the Near West Side, and we wish them all success in their endeavors." Lisa will receive significant resources to support her venture, which will be located in a Near West Side storefront, including: $10,000 cash gift from WaterStone Bank; $25,000 in in-kind services (architectural renderings, small business consulting, free legal audit and communication support); and Advertising and recognition from Near West Side Partners. Judges from the event included: Paul Jones, Vice President, Strategy & Sustainability and Chief Legal Officer of Harley-Davidson, Inc. Doug Gordon, CEO, WaterStone Bank Ebony Ssali, owner of Ssali Media Group Ray Seaver, Founder & CEO, Zizzl Many of Milwaukee s greatest entrepreneurs from William Harley and Arthur Davidson to Fredrick Miller have called the Near West Side home, said Paul Jones, Vice President Strategy & Sustainability for Harley-Davidson. We are proud to welcome and support the next generation of entrepreneurs who will continue growing this community. In KA BL By NO A p the Fro NO MA Bir MO IT Th Co Wi Ju NA RO Str DA 10 IT No pu For more information about the competition and photos from the event, visit us on-thline at: da Co pu of Da BY HO Cir 01 T In LA By NO A p the Fro GA Bir NE IT Th Co Wi Ju DA RO Str DA 11 IT No pu thr da Co pu of Da BY HO Cir 01

5 WKND Ed Let's Eat!_Layout 1 9/20/17 10:39 PM Page 5 The Weekend Edition/Let s Eat! September 22, 2017 Page 5 al The Legals r n- e- ed &Classifieds al y - Case No. 17CV o d : Case No. 17CV KAMERIANA MONET MARIE NO- BLES By (Petitioner) SHAQUITA BRADY r From: KAMERIANA MONET MARIE & NOBLES To: KAMERIANA MONET MARIE STEWART Birth Certificate: KAMERIANA nk MONET MARIE NOBLES e- Judge s Name: HON. WILLIAM SOS- NAY d ROOM 414, PLACE: 901 N. 9th DATE: OCTOBER 31, 2017 TIME: 10:30 AM n- ti- n- Dated: HON. WILLIAM SOSNAY / / Case No. 17CV LAURA GAIL ROLL By (Petitioner) LAURA GAIL ROLL From: LAURA GAIL ROLL To: LAURA GAIL ARNETT Birth Certificate: LAURA GAIL AR- NETT Judge s Name: HON. REBECCA F. DALLET ROOM 403, PLACE: 901 N. 9th DATE: OCTOBER 20, 2017 TIME: 11:30 AM Dated: HON. REBECCA F. DALLET / / TIYANAH AALIYAH JACKSON By (Petitioner) ANITA ARRIA LOVING From: TIYANAH AALIYAH JACKSON To: TIYANAH AALIYAH LOVING Birth Certificate: TIYANAH AALIYAH JACKSON Judge s Name: HON. DAVID A. HAN- SHER ROOM 412, PLACE: 901 N. 9th DATE: OCTOBER 20, 2017 TIME: 11:00 AM Dated: HON. DAVID A. HANSHER / / Case No. 17CV TIMYRAH AALAYAH WALTERS By (Petitioner) ANITA ARRIA LOVING From: TIMYRAH AALAYAH WAL- TERS To: TIMYRAH AALAYAH LOV- ING Birth Certificate: TIMYRAH AALAYAH WALTERS Judge s Name: HON. DAVID A. HAN- SHER ROOM 412, PLACE: 901 N. 9th DATE: OCTOBER 20, 2017 TIME: 11:00 AM Dated: HON. DAVID A. HANSHER / / DIVORCE Case No. 17FA In Re: The marriage of Petitioner: LASH G. HENNING and Respondent: KATHY J. HENNING 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. ROOM 104 Milwaukee WI and LASH G. HENNING 1525 W HIGHLAND AVE MILWAUKEE, 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 working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. DATE: By: LASH HENNING / / Case No. 17CV BENJAMIN THOMAS SCHMIEDECK By (Petitioner) BENJAMIN THOMAS SCHMIEDECK From: BENJAMIN THOMAS SCHMIEDECK To: BENJAMIN THOMAS YOUNG Birth Certificate: BENJAMIN THOMAS SCHMIEDECK Judge s Name: HON. TIMOTHY WITKOWIAK ROOM 415, PLACE: 901 N. 9th DATE: NOVEMBER 2, 2017 TIME: 8:30 AM Dated: HON. TIMOTHY WITKOWIAK / / Case No. 17CV7153 TYLER JACKSYN WHITT WOYAK By (Petitioner) TYLER JACKSYN WHITT WOYAK From: TYLER JACKSYN WHITT WOYAK To: TYLER JACKSYN WHITT Birth Certificate: TYLER JACKSYN WHITT-WOYAK Judge s Name: HON. GLENN H. YAMAHIRO ROOM 402, PLACE: 901 N. 9th DATE: OCTOBER 26, 2017 TIME: 3:00 PM Dated: HON. GLENN H. YAMAHIRO / / , CIRCUIT COURT: Case No. 17CV10969 ALEXIS DARIEL MERCED RO- DRIGUEZ By (Petitioner) YARITZA RO- DRIGUEZ From: ALEXIS DARIEL MERCED RO- DRIGUEZ To: ALEXIS DARIEL REYES-RODRIGUEZ Birth Certificate: ALEXIS DARIEL MERCED RODRIGUEZ Judge s Name: REBECCA F DALLET ROOM 403, PLACE: 901 N. 9th DATE: October 25, 2017 TIME: 11:00 A.M. Dated REBECCA F DALLET / , CIRCUIT COURT: Case No. 17CV10969 YARISANGELYS MARIE MERCED RODRIGUEZ By (Petitioner) YARITZA RO- DRIGUEZ From: YARISANGELYS MARIE MERCED RODRIGUEZ To: YARISANGELYS MARIE REYES-RO- DRIGUEZ Birth Certificate: YARISANGELYS MARIE MERCED RODRIGUEZ Judge s Name: REBECCA F DALLET ROOM 403, PLACE: 901 N. 9th DATE: October 25, 2017 TIME: 11:00 A.M. Dated REBECCA F DALLET /

6 WKND Ed Let's Eat!_Layout 1 9/20/17 10:39 PM Page 6 The Weekend Edition/Let s Eat! September 22, 2017 Page 6, CIRCUIT COURT: NAME CHANGE HEARING Case No. 17CV VERNEL RAY COOPER By (Petitioner) VERNEL RAY COOPER From: VERNEL RAY COOPER To: VERNEL RAY COOPER-EL Birth Certificate: VERNEL RAY ROGERS Judge s Name: HON. STEPHANIE ROTHSTEIN PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street RM 404, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, DATE: October 19, 2017, TIME: 10:45 A.M. Dated TIMOTHY M. WITKOWIAK FOR HON. STEPHANIE ROTHSTEIN / , CIRCUIT COURT: NAME CHANGE HEARING Case No. 17CV TONI TERRELL COOPER By (Petitioner) TONI TERRELL COOPER From: TONI TERRELL COOPER To: TONY TERRELL COOPER-EL Birth Certificate: TONI TERRELL COOPER Judge s Name: HON. TIMOTHY M. WITKOWIAK ROOM 415, PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin, DATE: October 19, 2017, TIME: 11:00 A.M. Dated TIMOTHY M. WITKOWIAK BR / Case No. 17CV COURTNEY SHEMOANE LAWSON By (Petitioner) COURTNEY SHE- MOANE LAWSON From: COURTNEY SHEMOANE LAWSON To: COURTNEY SHE- MOANE FRANCOIS Birth Certificate: COURTNEY SHE- MOANE FRANCOIS IT IS ORDERED Judge s Name: HON. GLENN H YAMAHIRO Room 402 PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, DATE: October 5, 2017 TIME 2:00 P.M. Dated: HON. GLENN H YAMAHIRO / Case No. 17CV DEANDREW DEMETRIUS SMITH By (Petitioner) DEANDREW DEMETRIUS SMITH From: DEANDREW DEMETRIUS SMITH To: DEANDREW DEMETRIUS SMITH YOUNG Birth Certificate: DEANDREW DEMETRIUS SMITH Judge s Name: HON. WILLIAM SOS- NAY ROOM 414, PLACE: 901 N. 9th DATE: SEPTEMBER 29, 2017 TIME: 9:00 AM Dated: HON. WILLIAM SOSNAY / Case No. 17CV DOMINIC VINCENT PITZEN-LOYD By (Petitioner) DOMINIC VINCENT PITZEN-LOYD From: DOMINIC VINCENT PITZEN- LOYD To: DOMINIC VINCENT PITZEN Birth Certificate: DOMINIC VINCENT PITZEN-LOYD Judge s Name: HON. STEPHANIE G. ROTHSTEIN ROOM 404, PLACE: 901 N. 9th DATE: OCTOBER 11, 2017 TIME: 3:00 PM Dated: HON. STEPHANIE G. ROTHSTEIN / DIVORCE Case No. 17FA In Re: The marriage of Petitioner: BRITTNEY LOKER and Respondent: TAMEKA ANDERSON 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. ROOM 104 Milwaukee WI and BRITTNEY LOKER 3973A N 30TH 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: 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 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. DATE: By: BRITTNEY LOKER / Case No. 17CV JASON MAXWELL GEERS By (Petitioner) JASON MAXWELL GEERS From: JASON MAXWELL GEERS To: MAXWELL JASON GEERS Birth Certificate: JASON MAXWELL GEERS Judge s Name: HON. MARY E. TRIG- GIANO ROOM 412, PLACE: 901 N. 9th DATE: OCTOBER 17, 2017 TIME: 8:30 AM Dated: If you and the petitioner have minor Same place, NEW address! HON. MARY E. TRIGGIANO / Case No. 17CV NO A p JUAN CARLOS KONTNY-SANTIAGOthe By (Petitioner) JUAN CARLOSFro KONTNY-SANTIAGO KA Bir From: JUAN CARLOS KONTNY- SANTIAGO To: JUAN CARLOS KONTNY Birth Certificate: JUAN CARLOS KONTNY-SANTIAGO Judge s Name: HON. TIMOTHY WITKOWIAK ROOM 415, PLACE: 901 N. 9th DATE: SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 TIME: 9:00 AM Dated: HON. TIMOTHY WITKOWIAK / Case No. 17CV BENJAMIN MARKUS ALEMAN JR By (Petitioner) BENJAMIN MARKUS ALEMAN JR From: BENJAMIN MARKUS ALEMAN JR To: MARKUS FRANK MENDEZ Birth Certificate: BENJAMIN MARKUS ALEMAN JR Judge s Name: HON. ELLEN BROSTROM O ROOM 413, PLACE: 901 N. 9th DATE: SEPTEMBER 29, 2017 TIME: 9:00 AM Dated: HON. ELLEN BROSTROM / milwaukeecommunityjournal.com In PE By M st co 40 in d W ti W T co C

7 WKND Ed Let's Eat!_Layout 1 9/20/17 10:39 PM Page 7 PETRA RODRIGUEZ By (Petitioner) PETRA RODRIGUEZ of: GO OSFrom: PETRA RODRIGUEZ To: KATHY PETRA RODRIGUEZ Birth Certificate: PETRA RODRIGUEZ ge e: NY- OS OS Case No. 17CV Judge s Name: HON. REBECCA F. DALLET ROOM 403, PLACE: 901 N. 9th DATE: OCTOBER 3, 2017 TIME: 9:00 AM Dated: HON. REBECCA F. DALLET / Case No. 17CV GERRY MARRISON CLAYTON JR The Weekend Edition/Let s Eat! September 22, 2017 Page 7 By (Petitioner) GERRY MARRISON CLAYTON JR From: GERRY MARRISON CLAY- TON JR To: KING GERRY MARRI- SON CLAYTON Birth Certificate: GERRY MARRISON CLAYTON Judge s Name: HON. TIMOTHY WITKOWIAK ROOM 415, PLACE: 901 N. 9th DATE: OCTOBER 19, 2017 TIME: 10:30 AM Dated: HON. TIMOTHY WITKOWIAK / uit of HY 9th 33 ME: by for he ee per ate of: US ge e: AN Z IN uit of EN OPEN LETTER TO OUR READERS 9th 33 ME: by for he ee per ate Milwaukee Community Journal is an actual brick and mortar building, not just an online entity. I was downstairs reviewing our equipment in the storage office and it's like visiting a museum. Old relics, equipment, computers, software and past editions illuminate 41 years journaling the history of change. Since our origin in 76, we've moved with our audience. Today our readers are predominantly millennials, years of age, shakers and movers, the buyers! They are buying homes, cars, raising families. They are eating fresh, active in politics, exercising and partying. Our readers find us in print, with our twice-weekly editions in tenured retail outlets, churches and selective distribution spots. But they also read us online at milwaukeecommunityjournal.com We,re in this to win this! We're dynamic...crisp clear...interactive...and to be honest - exploding with information that you want to read! We're perfect for new and established advertisers! We want more local interaction and community written articles. We want to offer more millennial access to a proven community source. This is who we are, but one thing is still deep on our hearts, and that is you ve got to join our team. You're the community part of the Milwaukee community journal. Let's build together!-- Speech Thomas, The Milwaukee Community Journal, Wisconsin s Largest African-American Newspaper

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