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A SUALUATE TO JUNETEENTH

VOL. 20, No. 11 |July 1-15, 2010 | Web site: Racineinsider.blogspot.com | E-mail: insider@wi.net | 262.632.9370

The Insider News is saluting Juneteenth celebration this year. Kenneth Lumpkin spent over eight hours meeting and talking to many of the 2,000 people who attended this years fabulous event.

Maybe you are one that he pictured or interviewed. Take a look inside and pass this edition o to a friend.

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Faces of a Racine Community Celebration

Over 2000 people attended 2010 Juneteenth Celebration Darnasia Mayes, 11, (left photo) says her favorite activity was petting the animals at the Juneteenth annual family day event. The elementary school student, who wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up, spends most of her time feeding the goats, chickens, and Llamas.

During the opening ceremony, Racine's 3rd District Alderman Michael Shields said Juneteenth is more than just fun and games. “Learn where you came from. Learn all that has happened to get you where you are today."

The whole event drew over 2,000 people, which was held on the grounds of the John Bryant Community Center, 601 21st St. The annual Juneteenth celebration marks the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln in 1862 and the freeing of the last slaves in Texas.

Alderman Eric Marcus said, "This day is a day about freedom. City Hall is about you, so be there. Make a difference."

With near perfect weather, Curtis Crump set up at the southeastern corner of the grounds to show young people how to fly model helicopters. This has been an ongoing interest since he was 14-years-old, but was unable to afford the hobby until three years ago.

Crump, 40, said that his interest peaked while living in the suburbs of Chicago and while walking through the park, he would see older men flying their planes and was fascinated. He thought it would be cool to have a helicopter. “Years ago, only the elite and rich could afford the hobby, but now they have brought them down to an affordable price,” he explained. contunie on page 8

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Photos by Kenneth Lumpkin

Honored by Allstate for 10 years in business

The T. Jeff Lambert Insurance Agency, LLC was recently recognized on June 22, 2010 by Allstate and was awared an Agency Affiliation Award. This award was presented to Lambert in his office by Lori A. Schneider the Wisconsin Field Sales Leader in appreciation for 10 years of affiliation with Allstate Insurance Company. Schneider said, “We and your customers thank you!”

The T .Jeff Lambert Allstate Agency has been in existence since May of 2000. Prior to becoming an agency owner Lambert was employed by Allstate Insurance Company in Northbrook, IL for 11 years as Senior Marketing Manager.

Obama says the country is headed in the right direction The starry eyed crowd made up of a large number of African Americans showed visible excitement as they held their cameras high and gave celebrity like cheers.

Speaking directly to people in Racine he said, “I know that towns like Racine are still hurting from this recession. This city has the second-highest unemployment rate in the state, and I can only imagine how much pain that’s caused and how many lives have been upended. And you got, as I said, a dynamic young mayor who’s thinking day in, day out, about how to put people back to work, and the city has been cooperating with the state and federal programs to figure out how we can start incubating a bunch of growth here, but it’s still tough.”

He added,”Today, it’s growing again. Today, we’ve added private sector jobs for five months in a row. So the economy is headed in the right direction. But for a lot of Americans -- for Racine and a lot of other communities -- it’s not heading there fast enough. Not if you’re out of work. Not if you can’t pay the mortgage. Not if you can’t take care of your family. And the truth is, from the day we walked into the White House, we knew that the crisis we faced was so severe that it was going to take months, and maybe even years, to fully heal, to dig ourselves out of one of the worst recessions in our history.”

Square Pants help Helen Sarein become a successful entrepreneur Helen Sarein added to the fun at Juneteenth by selling inflatables for children. She has run a successful business for 19 years and has enjoyed bringing joy to the hearts of kids. Sarein got the idea for the business from people she saw selling them in Chicago years ago where she resided. Her business began 1989 when she came to Racine.

Sarein shared that the friendliness and kindness of the people is what draws her to Juneteenth every year. There is an atmosphere of unity as everyone gathers. In addition, she feels Juneteenth is a good idea because the black community is able to learn more of their history and meet new people.

Sarein has been with the Juneteenth celebration since it’s inception. She admits there is much planning that goes into ordering and preparing for the festival. She features the inflatables from the most current movies and shows that kids like and are familiar with such as Spongebob and Strawberry Shortcake.

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Lighthouse Brigade's Home Show is July 2 at Hammes Field The Lighthouse Brigade of Racine will celebrate 31 years of excellence on July 2 with its annual Home Show at 6 p.m. at Hammes Field, 7345 Washington Ave. The members of the Lighthouse Brigade have once again worked extremely hard to put together an exciting Marching Band show for the community. The Brigade encourages everyone to come out and support the hardwork of drum corps from around the Midwest and Canada.

The competition will be held rain or shine. Tickert are $6 for adults in advance, $8 at the gate; $5 for seniors and students in advance, $7 at the gate; children ages 5 and younger are free.

Participating drum corps include: Featuring the Lighthouse Brigade of Racine Junior and Senior Bands; Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps of Milwaukee; Calgary Stampede Show Band, Calgary Stetson Show Band and the Calgary Roundup of Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Saskatoon Lions of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada; Oregon Marching Band of Oregon, Wis.; Renegade Regiment of Sandwich, Ill.; and Sound of Sun Prairie Band of Sun Prairie, WI. Advance tickets available at Schmitt Music Inc., Johnson Bank and The Journal Times.

The Insider News-LLC A Community Newspaper The Insider News is a community based newspaper covering news that is of primary interest to the African American population in Racine and Kenosha. The Insider News is a free publication, printed twice a month (The 1st and the 15th of each month). All inquiries about advertisement or news should be made five to seven days before the 1st and 15th of each month. You can have a paper mailed to your home for $36 per year.

VACANCY Internal & External YOUTHBUILD JOB DEVELOPER

Duties and Responsibilities: • Research, assess and develop relationships with employment opportunities for YouthBuild graduates, focusing on high-demand industries with the potential for placing YB students into employment, certificated vocational training programs, union apprenticeship programs, community colleges and universities.

• Refer and place 32-64 YouthBuild students into these programs, maintaining placement files and tracking students for at least one year after program graduation.

• Develop an Individual Service Plan ((ISP), detailing each student’s short and long term career goals as well as the strategies or steps to be used to obtain those goals.

• In consultation with the student and other YouthBuild staff, refer youth to the appropriate service, educational activity, training program or employment opportunity as needed.

• Teach a job readiness curriculum in the YouthBuild classroom Minimum Requirements 1. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or Social Services; Master’s degree preferred.

2. Three years experience in job development services working with at risk young adults.

3. Wisconsin Driver's License

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC On or about August 10, 2010 the City of Racine will submit its 20102014 Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for review and comment. The Plan includes a five-year strategic plan, a one-year action plan for 2010, proposed funding allocations, and annual and cumulative goals and objectives for the City’s federally funded housing and community development activities.

Email resume to: Executive Director, OIC of Racine County, 1020 Washington Avenue, Racine, WI 53403-1762 or send by email to: cadebayo@oicracine.org OIC of Racine County is an equal opportunity employer.

Minorities, women and the disabled are encouraged to apply. ___________________________

Interested parties are invited to submit written comments on the Plan no later than July 29, 2010. Comments should be addressed to the Department of City Development, Room 102, 730 Washington Avenue, Racine, WI 53403. Copies of the Plan are available for review at the Department of City Development during normal business hours (8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday) and are posted on the Department’s website. The Department’s telephone number is 262-636-9151. All comments received will be considered by the Department and forwarded to HUD.

Ken Lumpkin, President/CEO Dustin Block, Editor Julius Gails, Photographer Della Buckley, Religious Editor Yolanda James, Executive Administrator Requal Freeman, Account Executive Sherrie Lawson, Production Keith Fair, Community Liaison 1661 Douglas Avenue, Suite #6 Office: 262.632.9370 Email: insider@wi.net Website: RacineInsider.Blogspot.com

Salary: $ 35,000 to $45,000, depending on qualifications and experience

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We are now recruiting for the 2010 group, on first-come, first-served basis.

Come to OIC at 1020 Washington Avenue, Racine, WI for an application form.

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ALL ABOUT PEOPLE WHO ARE MAKING THE NEWS McLemore: a heart to help Racine’s families

by Yolanda James Times have certainly changed from my grandmother’s generation. She lived in the south where people did not lock their doors at night, they opened their homes to strangers for a meal, stopped to help travelers stranded on the highway, and people cared about their neighbors. In this day and age, it can be hard to find compassionate and caring individuals, but Deborah McLemore Yolanda James fits the bill.

McLemore is the coordinator for the Kenosha/Racine Lead-Free Communities

Partnership which is to protect children under the age of 6 from led poising, who live in pre-1978 housing units. The focus is on low-income families in targeted neighborhoods. This position has opened doors for her to raise families’ awareness to different levels. She is able to educate them on life skills and providing a better environment for their children. Part of this instruction includes helping families identify the sources of led poising which primarily comes from lead paint found around windowsills. Paint can chip, flake, and peel and infect the areas where children play. McLemore states that this information is particularly important for young black mothers who many times reside in older buildings because of financial hardship. She teaches them about the effects of lead poising which include learning problems, behavior problems, and brain damage. If this condition is suspected, a blood test should be taken because most kids do not show any signs of led poising, which is why testing is important.

McLemore shows a tenant how to open and close her newly installed windows.

Larry & Deborah McLemore put their model cars on display at the Juneteenth celebration. Their goal is to provide young people with a hobby, teach them patience, and offer career choices. The model cars are an excellent way to exercise problem solving, math skills, reading skills, and computer skills.

The Kenosha/Racine Lead-Free Communities Partnership has been an opportunity to for this program states there are many situations she encounters where she meets mothers who are so young they have yet to learn how to care for a home and setting proper guidelines for their children while balancing their own life. One of McLemore’s aspirations to make a difference in our community is to begin a home for young single mothers where they can learn basic skills that most of us take for granted. She has already started taking steps towards that dream through rental property her and her husband Larry own.

She desires to help those who need a second chance, to lend a hand to those who may not have opportunity elsewhere. Her heart of gold has come through personal life experiences where she too needed a second chance, and therefore is able to identify with those who are hurting.

She shared that there were many difficult situations in her own life such as her son getting shot and her husband having cancer that could have destroyed their lives, but it was through her faith and relationship with God that everything remained in tact. During the times when people could not understand what her

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family was going through, it was God who gave them strength, and gave them a second chance in life. She wants to release into the lives of others the healing and new life that God poured into her.

In addition, McLemore’s faith has caused her to rise above her circumstances. She is a business woman and can instill the principles of financial stewardship. She and her husband Larry started a business over 25 years ago, Larry’s Landscaping and Ground Maintenance.

They offer painting and home repairs as well. This couple began the business with their children in mind. They wanted to pass on a financial future for their children and give them a jump start in life.

They have also used the business as a way to provide jobs for those who have struggled with employment due to issues in their past such as drug use or a criminal history.

With the help and strength of the Lord, McLemore shared that she will continue to try to reach out to those have been misunderstood, hurt, or are stuck and do not know how to move forward. She certainly has the knowledge, wisdom, and character to pour into the lives people. Their lives can be enriched and prosperous if they are willing to learn.

Coaches vs. Fathers, Who Do We Need More Of? As Father's Day has come and gone, I now have time to reflect on the importance, or lack of importance, of the role of the father in the lives in the young men of today. The conclusion that I came to is that the role is vitally important. I want to throw a question out there. If you had to choose which parental role was more important to the successful upbringing of a child, is it the mother or the father? Now, before you answer that question, I do ask that you pause for a minute, take a deep breath, and then take all the emotions out of your mind and hearts. Once you have done that, I then ask that you give me an honest answer. If I had to guess, for a variety of reasons, the majority of you may have said the mothers are more important. I’ll come back to that later.

I also thought back to when my nephew was playing little league football and I coached him for 3 seasons.

(Disclaimer: this was before I had children). I can remember many single mothers dropping their boys off to "Coach Lump" for practice each day and for our games on Saturdays. These mothers will give 100% trust to me and the other coaches for the safety, direction, correction, discipline, and development of their kids. I can remember as the seasons would go on, they would come up to me and thank me for giving their sons a "male role model" to pattern themselves after. They would talk about how well

their sons were doing in school, how their attitudes had changed around the house toward doing their chores, and most importantly, that they were starting to see the value in education. Coach Lump did all he could for those few hours per week and on Saturday to teach "life lessons" to these young men. He didn't spend a whole lot of time teaching the game of football. That was the easy part. The hard part is teaching boys how to be men!

As I got to know the kids and their parents, or shall I say, their mothers, the more they would confide in me.

Eventually, I would start to ask the hard questions. Why don't I see the dad here at practice or at the games? I heard everything from he was locked up to he simply isn't around, which we know can mean anything. I walked away every time thinking to myself, "Why do you

trust me to teach life lessons to your sons, and will hold me accountable to it, but won't trust his father and hold him accountable to it"? Because these young men were that important to me, I did the best I could for them. But it saddens me to know that, by the numbers, the coach has more authority to teach and discipline a woman's son, than his own father.

However, I do have hope that 2010 is the year that fathers begin to take their rightful place in the lives in our young men.

Brothers, I know that single fatherhood is challenging. I know baby mama drama can push you over the edge at times. But the bottom line is this, it is not about you, it is not about the mother, it is about the children. We coaches cannot do the job of raising your sons. That is your job as father. Our job as a coach is to supplement your training and build on the foundation you have set for them.

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I am an equal opportunity writer, so sisters; please stop lying to these boys telling them you are mommy and daddy too. If I didn't have to be politically correct, I would say what that physically makes you sound like. To answer the question from earlier‌neither parent is more important than the other. The roles are different, but equally important. A child has the DNA of both parents and it takes both parents to develop these kids into well rounded adults. As a father of two, Coach Lump knows that it starts at home. Coach Lump can do what he can.

However, more fathers are needed than coaches in order to make the biggest impact in the lives of our kids, especially our sons!

Read from a collection of Lumpkin’s articals at: http:// lavaronlumpkin. blogspot.com/

Raylena Windmon, former Miss Juneteenth 1992 and 3year-old son Jacoby

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well as electronics. “It’s a great learning tool,” he explained.

Set up next to Crump was Lloyd Price, 51, with his gas engine mini cars. Born in Enterprise, Mississippi, Crump’s father bought race car tracks for Christmas for his children. Lloyd said that the hobby is a good way to keep kids occupied so they would not be drawn to the streets. At Juneteenth he told young people that model cars could give kids an option, a hobby, besides running the streets.

Raylena Windmon walked the grounds reminiscing about how at the age of 16, she was crowned Miss Juneteenth 1992, “One thing she misses about the celebration is the pagent – it brought representation for the strong young black woman.” She said that it gave her and other young women something to look forward to and something to stand for. She says the pageant concluded a week before Juneteenth day. The queen would come to Juneteenth and celebrate and be in the 4th of July parade. She felt important because many young women wanted to shake her hand. “I felt as if I was being an example.” She now is a mother and has a 3-year-old son Jacoby, and an 8 year old son Geordon. She has been an LPN for 6 years and is currently pursing RN. Winning the contest gave her a sense that she could be whatever she chose.

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Starry Eyed C rowd Greets Obama

And then it was time to say goodbye...

President Barack Obama spoke for an hour Wednesday at Memorial Hall convincing a partisan crowd of some thousand people that the economy was recovering and the country was headed in the right direction. Whether successful or not was irrelevant.

The starry eyed crowd held their cameras high and gave celebrity cheers.

Afterward, people had little to say about policy, the country's direction or even

about what the president had said. It was more about the "experience" of being in his "presence."

The afternoon talk was billed as a "town hall forum," which it really wasn't.

The president took a few questions from the audience, but his answers took so long it drained any sense of interplay with the audience. Snappier answers would have allowed for more questions and more of a sense of a forum. But that

isn't what this visit was about.

Tucked underneath the smooth delivery and warm reception was a political message. Things may be bad, Obama said, but Republicans will make them worse. In the heart of his opening remarks he lambasted Republicans for being out of touch and aligned with the super rich. He singled out one Republican Congressman for apologizing to BP for the U.S. forcing the company to setup a $20 billion fund to pay victims of the oil spill in the Gulf. Another Republican was chastised for suggesting a proposed overhaul of the financial regulatory system was akin to killing an ant with a nuclear bomb.

The attacks played well with the audience and helped underscore Obama's, and Democrats', message. You think we're bad? You should see the other guy.

Overall, it was a different feel from candidate Obama's visit to Racine in February 2008. Obama joked at the start of his talk that he had a lot less gray hair back then, and no doubt that's true. When you're a candidate all you have to do is make promises. When you're president, you're expected to deliver.

Leading into Obama's Racine visit was

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a looming question: What's he going to say?

I thought he'd use the visit to highlight some local companies and bring some needed positive attention to a city that's struggling with unemployment, foreclosures and public education. On this point, he was oddly silent. In past talks he'd taken a few minutes to acknowledge local businesses that were models of success in this economy. There are certainly good examples like Ruud Lighting, Modine and its fuel cell technology, and SC Johnson and its commitment to green causes.

But a visit like this isn't meant for local consumption. The key people at the speech were the national media relaying images of the president visiting a downtrodden city to deliver messages of, well, hope.

So we all feel good that the president put us on the map for a day or two, and it's fun to see one of the world's largest celebrities talk in your hometown. It's too bad he brought little more than images and political posturing to a city in need of Obama's elusive campaign promise: change.

NAACP Baby Contest!

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TheThe Racine Branch of the NAACP is having its 45th annual “Freedom Baby Contest” on Saturday, August 7, 2010, 5pm at the Dr. John Bryant Community Center. The contest is in honor of Ms. Corinne Owens who is known as the Mother of Civil Rights in Racine. She is a long time civil rights activist and a retired educator. You can vote for your favorite baby by purchasing tickets today. Refreshments will be served.

Racine Branch of the NAACP is having its 45th annual “Freedom Baby Contest” on Saturday, August 7, 2010, 5pm at the Dr. John Bryant Community Center. The contest is in honor of Ms. Corinne Owens who is known as the Mother of Civil Rights in Racine. She is a long time civil rights activist and a retired educator. You can vote for your favorite baby by purchasing tickets today.

Refreshments will be served.

The Carter’s Legacy began after the marriage of Maebell Tally (June 22, 1911) to Isaac Carter (Sept. 17, 1905 - Oct. 1956) on November of 1932. The couple began raising their family in Myrtle, MS. Their first to last-born and their offspring are as follows: Isaac James Carter Jr. (Aug. 1, 1933 - Jan. 17, 2007) 8 children, 9 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren, Eugene Carter (Dec. 15, 1934) 7 children, 21 grandchildren, and 15 greatgrandchildren. Lula Grace Little (April 1, 1936) 2 children, 5 grandchildren, and 3 greatgrandchildren. Ruby Mae Hopkins (Oct. 30, 1937) 5 children, 5 grandchildren, and 3 great-grand children.

Alfred Lee "8ubba" Carter (Sept. 22, 1935) 2 children, 9 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. William Knox "Cool Jack" Carter (April 1, 1943 June 8, 2009) 7 children, 17 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.

Deloise Mclemore ( Feb. 14, 1946) 3 children, 12 grandchildren, and 4 greatgrandchildren. David Carter '(May 26, 1953 - April 21, 2006) 8 children, and 11 grandchildren.

Ninety-nine year old Maebell (Carter) Johnson, is the living foundation of the on-growing Carter Legacy.

The birth of eight children has produced 42 grandchildren, 89 greatgrandchildren, and 42 great-great grandchildren.

The Carter bloodline currently exists through five generations. The family recent hosted an event in her honor.

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Racine/Kenosha Shepard Guide Calendar of Events The Insider News Presents Church’s Calendars of Services “Write the Vision and Make It Plain” July, 2010 Christ Baptist Church – 1801 Durand Avenue (414-217-5055) Pastor Daryn David Crenshaw Celebration for Christ Baptist Church Installation begins: Thursday, July 1 @ 6:30 PM Worship Service, Guest Speaker Pastor Charlene Mills, Wayman AME Church, Guest MCMinister Della Buckley, Daughters of Zion Ministry

Secure Ones Meeting which involves all Women from ages 18 - 30 discussing the issues of today. (Please use alley entry location subject to change.) More information go to http://www.cffcracine.org Mailing Information: CFFC Racine, P.O. Box 085576, Racine, WI 53408 Phone 262-631-0196, Fax 262-631-6955 Faith Christian Fellowship Church 1200 Racine Street (637-6220) Apostle Sheila Neinhaus July 11 @ 4:00 PM – Evening Worship Service sponsored by Membership and Evangelism

Thursday, July 8 @ 6:30 PM Worship Service, Guest Speaker Bishop Lawrence L. Kirby, St. Paul Baptist Church

July 18 @ 4:00 PM – Sounds of Faith Anniversary Concert

Thursday, July 15 @ 6:30 PM Worship Service, Guest Speaker Pastor Fred L. Richmond, New Omega Baptist Church

Greater Grace Temple COGIC – 522 N. Memorial Drive (634-6246) Elder Jettie L. Cornett

Thursday, July 22 @ 6:30 PM Worship Service, Guest Speaker Pastor Keith T. Evans, Greater Mt. Eagle Baptist Church Sunday, July 25th @ 9:30 AM Worship Celebration @ Racine Marriott. Guest Speaker Dr. Carlos Williams, Birmingham, Al Sunday, July 25th @ 4:00 PM Worship Celebration @ Racine Marriott. Guest Speaker Dr. George Waddles, Chicago IL, President of the National Baptist Convention Christ Chapel Missionary Baptist Church - 815 Park Avenue (633-6662) Pastor Mark D. Gates Sunday, July 17 @ 3:30 PM Annual Usher/Nurse Day Celebration Sunday, July 17th UNCF Walk/ Run, Milwaukee, WI. Christian Faith Fellowship ChurchRacine - Auditorium 2330 Northwestern Ave (262-631-0196) Pastors Willie & Patricia Scott Saturday July 3, 2010 Men's Fellowship Old Country Buffet 9:00 AM Saturday July @ 10:00 AM W.I.N. Women In Need session at Westgate Plaza Suite 21, located at 4901 Washington Avenue (Shopko). Please use alley entry. Time 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Monday July 12 @ 6:30 PM Monday Night Bible Study @ Westgate Plaza Suite 21 Wednesday July 21 @ Westgate Plaza Site Suite 21 @6:00 PM - 6:25 PM- 333 Trinity Night- Wonderful powerful speakers with encouraging words for our women followed by our Mid Week Service at 6:30 PM Friday July16 & Saturday July 17 @ 7:00 PM @ Gilmore Middle School, Auditorium 2330 North western Ave Racine CFFC Racine 5th Church Anniversary.

Friday July 23 @ 7:00 PM CFFC Racine

Greater St. Luke’s Male Choir.

Sunday, July 4 @ 3:00 PM 4th of July The Wings of Joy Celebration presents: Faithful of New Albany, MS, & Starlight Gospel Singers. More Information call 262-637-9085 Sunday, July 25 @ 3:30 PM the church will be going to Mt. Sinai Community Baptist Church to celebrate Pastor Weatherall’s anniversary. Pastor Sumerall will bring the message.

Mt Sinai Institutional Baptist Church, - 2401 Argonne Drive North Chicago, IL (847-689-4422) Pastor Gerald Wilcoxon Saturday & Sunday, July 17th & 18th Down Home Weekend Celebration Monday thru Friday, July 26th-30th Vacation Bible school July 25th Choir Annual Day.

Every Tuesdays Morning @ 10 AM Morning Bible Study, Every Tuesday Evening @ 6:30 PM Bible Study

New Omega Baptist Church – 5731 Northwestern Avenue (6344655) Pastor Fred Richmond

Every Fridays @ 5:00 PM-6:00 PM Free Community Meal

Wednesday July 21July 24 @ 5:30 PM 8:30 PM – Liturgical Submit your church’s calendar Dance Team LDT by the 15th of each month to Saturday, July Bi-Annual Minister Della Buckley Religious Editor, Racine Insider News 17 @ 5:30 PM Workshop-The work@ dbuckley4@wi.rr.com or New Omega shop features differby calling 634-0428. will host their ent forms of worship through dance (prophetic, warfare, praise, annual church banquet. Pastor Keith Evans of Greater Mt Eagle MBC will be liturgy, etc.) the speaker. The donation will be $35.00 Please call 262-634-4655 and leave a Friday, July 30, 2010 6:00 PM - 11:59 message for more information.

PM GGT Family Reunion Saturday, July 31, 2010 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM GGT Family Reunion Greater Mt. Eagle Baptist Church-929 State Street (637-1606) Keith T. Evans, Pastor Sunday, July 11 @ 3:30 PM Annual Men Day Celebrations Monday-Friday, July 19-23 @ 6:30 PM Vacation Bible School Saturday, July 24 Annual Church Picnic Greater St. Luke’s Baptist Church1326 State Street( Pastor Jesse Sumerall Saturday, July @ 7:00 PM The Wings of Joy Celebration of Racine, Wisconsin presents: Faithful of New Albany, MS, Him Ministries, Milwaukee, Faithful of New Albany, MS, The Melody StarsRacine, The Gospel Train-Milwaukee, &

Saturday, July 24 @ 11:00 AM New Omega Love Ministry will host a Cake Walk. Many baked items will be for sale.

Baptist Church will fellowship with New Hope Missionary Church, 2464 W. Atkinson Ave, Milwaukee, WI Monday – Friday, July 19-23 @ 5:30 PM, Second Baptist Church Vacation Bible School St. Paul Baptist Church – 1120 Center Street (632-1467) Bishop L. L. Kirby MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!!!!

Get Ready…Get Ready Tim Johnson-TMI Presents Live Album Recording Featuring Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Worship Experience Guest Artists: Frozene Hayes, Leanne Faine Guest Musicians: Dr. James Kinchen, Jeremey Scott Kyle King/ Dennis Doss/Ciante Chones Dennis Clay/Art Howell/Robert Smith George Ramsey/David James Friday, July 9 @ 6:00 PM Doors Open St. Paul Baptist Church/ MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!!!!

Free Admission/More Info 262-752-7257 July 26-30th @ 6:00 PM Vacation Bible School United Faith Missionary Baptist Church – 1327 Blake Avenue (632-1327) Pastor Gregory Daniels Sunday, July 11 @ 3:00 PM 19th Church Anniversary-Guest Speaker Pastor Charlene Mills, Wayman AME Church Sunday, July 25 @ 3:30 PM Annual Old Ship of Zion Program, Guest Soloists Tuesday, August 3 @ 4:00 PM Annual National Night Out-Community Block Party, food, games, etc.

Word of Life Church – 3018 Rapids Drive (637-3907) Pastors RL & Racheal Woods Friday, July 2, July 9 & July 23 @ 6:00 PM-8:00 PM 2915 Romayne Avenue Open Skate Night – Cost $5 (includes food and drink) Wednesday, July 7 Pastor Racheal’s Birthday

Searching Together Baptist Church – 825 21st Street (633-4421) Pastor Willie Riley

Friday, July 18 @ 10:00 AM Fellowship

Sunday, July 18 @ 3:30 PM Annual Usher/Nurse Day Celebration

Sunday, July 20 @ 7:00 PM Comedy Night – Featured Guest Sister Cantaloupe- Cost Advance Tickets $20 @ the Door $25. Ticketron call 880-8363.

Second Baptist Church – 3925 32nd Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53144, 262 - 652-1692-Minister Lawrence Kirby, visiting minister July 2nd 6-8:00 PM, Second Baptist Church will worship at the True Feedom in Christ Alone (coordinated by Youth for Christ) "A Gathering of Christian believers to encourage and edify the Church of Jesus." Pennoyer Park, Bandshell/Kenosha's ake front 3601 - 7th Avenue, Kenosha Sunday, July 11 @ 3:30 PM Second

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Friday, July 30 @ 6:00 PM Youth Walk Friday, July 30 @ 8:30 PM G.I. Night Submit your church’s calendar by the 15th of each month to Minister Della Buckley @ dbuckley4@wi.rr.com or by calling 262-634-0428

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Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m.

Lewis Givens Jr., Senior Pastor

Mat: 6:33 Seek ye first the Kingdom God and his righteousness all these things shall be added unto you.

Kingdom Builders Fellowship Center & Outreach Ministries, KBFC 2707 Rapids Drive • Racine, WI 53404 262.995.3499 • 262.412.9855 Sunday Worship - 11:00 am Tuesday 6:30 pm • Women of Wisdom Prayer Wednesday 6:30 pm • Hour of Power Bible Study Pastors Leon and Debra Brown

Thursday 6:30 pm • Men of Honor Prayer

For Lease Located at 5731 Northwestern Ave Racine WI(New OmegaMBC) 3200 plus sq. feet space ( deal for children’s day care). Also includes an fenced in outside playground. Property is available immediately.

Please call Pastor Richmond at (262-634-4655 ext 13 or 262-8806254)

Christian Faith Fellowship Church Racine, Wisconsin

Pastors Willie & Patricia Scott Worship with us at: Sunday Worship Service • 10:00 AM Sunday School • 9:00 AM Wednesday Bible Study • 6:30 PM Gilmore Middle School’s Auditorium 2330 Northwestern

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REMNANT OPEN HOUSE Saturday, May 29, 2010 2 pm to 6 pm Remnant Apostolic Prophetic Outreach

Apostles Elect Michael and Antoinette White, IPAE Chief Apostle Wm. McCoy, D.D., Affiliation of IPAE Network www.rapoutreach.com 1-224-627-8744

OPEN MIC FREE FOOD DRINKS MUSIC LOTS OF FUN!

1120 Grand Ave. Racine, Wis.

3433 Douglas Avenue, Racine, WI 53402 (262) 637-5433

6822 Sheridan Road Kenosha, WI 53143 Pastors Elliott & Josette Cohen

262-632-1467

Sunday School 9:15 AM Sunday Worship Service 7:45 AM & 10:40 AM Bishop Lawrence L.

KIRBY Senior Pastor

Wednesday Prayer & Bible Class 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM Dinner - 5:30 PM

ZOE OUTREACH Ministries 2130 Racine Street • Racine, WI 619-3027

Gospel Mission

Sunday School - 8:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service - 10:00 a.m.

Sunday NA Meeting 6:30 PM Community Dinner 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday: Midweek Worship 6:15 a.m.- 8:15 p.m.

Thursday NA Meeting 6:00 PM

Pastors Breon and Karen Norton 945 N. Memorial Drive • Racine, WI 53403 262.634.3156 Sunday Service • 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday • 7:15 p.m.

Friday Prayer and Praise Dance • 7:15 p.m.

A Family Church Where Jesus Abides

SEARCHING TOGETHER MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

Greater St. Luke’s Missionary Baptist Church

Rev. Willie Riley, Senior Pastor 262.633.4421

1326 State Street 632-4146

825 21st Street • Racine Sunday School Worship Service Mid Morning Worship Service Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study Wednesday Dinner Wednesday Evening Bible Study Saturday Morning Prayer

9:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

12:00 noon 5:30-6:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

8:00 a.m.

Sunday School 9:15 am Sunday Worship 11:00 am Bible Class (Wednesday) • 6 pm

Pastor Jessie Summerall

All Nations Pentecostal Prayer House CLG Rev. Tommie L. Knuckles Senior Pastor

Christian Tabernacle Baptist Church 1201 Center Street Racine, Wis. 53403

Come Worship with us at: Sunday School 9:30 AM Sunday Worship Service 11:00 AM

Pastor Joseph L. & First Lady Thomas

Joseph L. Thomas, Pastor Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

- Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday Prayer Service - 6:00 p.m.

Bible Study - Tuesday 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Greater Mt. Eagle Baptist Church

“A God Glorifying, Christ Centered, Spirit-Filled Church”

Ministries Rev. Melvin Hargrove, Pastor

262-552-8090

www.stpmbc.org

Sunday Service 10:30 Am Bible Study • Tuesday 7:00 pm

Come as you are, you won’t stay as you are.

New Brighter Day Baptist Church 1225 25th Ave., Kenosha, WI

St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church

Abundant Life Christian Center Ministries ALCCM

1502 West 6th Street Racine, Wis. 53403 Elder Roger Carson, Senior Pastor

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday Bible Study 7 a.m.

Friday Night Youth Hour 7 p.m.

Friday Night Deliverance Service 8:00 p.m.

Prayer Service (mon-Fri) Noon

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Prayer Service (Thursday) • 6 pm

Trinity United Missionary Baptist Church 306-5th Street, Racine, WI Sunday School 9:30 AM Sunday Worship 10:30 AM Prayer Service (Wed.) 5:00 PM Bible Class & Prayer (Wed.) - 6:00 PM

262.635.1994 email: tumbcc@ameritech.net Rev. Buddy Vinson Senior Pastor

Sunday School • 9:00 AM Sunday Worship Service • 10:45 AM Bible Study (Wed.) • 6:00 PM Word of Life (Youth Program) (Thur..)

• 6:30 PM Pastor Keith Evans 929 State Street •

Racine, Wisconsin 53404

637-1606

New Birth Baptist Church

1840 Howe Street Racine, WI 53403 262.898.8031 Rev. Larry Jackson

Sunday School - 9:30 am Sunday Worship - 10:45 am Bible Class (Wednesday) - 6 pm For the perfecting of the Saints, For the Work of the Ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ Ephesians 4 & 12

Christian Education Classes to be announced

WAYMAN

AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

424 MEMORIAL DRIVE • RACINE, WI

Pastor Charlene & Evang.

Dimitri Mills Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service- 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday Prayer Service - 9:30 a.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

262-632-1650

Medicare costs?

Barbara Tiedt, Elderly Benefits Specialist ADRC of Racine County

Are you a Medicare recipient and struggling with the costs? You might be eligible for a program that could help you save money. One program, Extra Help, which is also referred to as Low Income Subsidy helps people with the cost of their Medicare Part D plan. The second program, Medicare Savings Plan, assists those that qualify by paying for premiums of Medicare.

Drug Cost Help No matter what amount of life insurance you have, or whether someone helps pay for your housing, utilities, food or property taxes, you might qualify for help to cover your prescription drug plan premiums and co-pays. A single person earning less than $1218.38 a month with under $8100.00 in savings, or a couple with monthly income less than $1639.13 and assets below $12,910 may qualify to pay no premium for their drug plan. Add lower drug copayments and no coverage gap to this savings of over $400 on premiums, and this benefit could save you thousands of dollars, depending on the prescription drugs you use.

Concerned that you still may have too many assets? Wisconsin's SeniorCare may be just the answer as you need to pay only $5 for generics or $15 for brand name prescriptions. There is no monthly premium, just an annual enrollment fee of $30. Although only individuals with monthly incomes below $1444 (or $1942 for a couple) qualify for the low rates with no deductible, those with higher incomes might still benefit from SeniorCare for other reasons, such as protection from paying the full price of drugs in the Part D "doughnut hole."

Medicare Savings Plans New laws in 2010 have increased the resources you can have and still qualify to have your Medicare Part B premium paid for you. Couples with income less that $1639.13 per month and with savings less than $9910 can apply at your local county economic support office or online at www.access.wiscon-

sin.gov to save over $1150 each on Medicare premiums -- and automatically qualify for help with drug coverage premiums as well! Individuals with incomes below $1218.30 per month and assets below $6600 can qualify as well -- saving more than 7.8% of their income!

Even greater help is available for individuals making less than $902.50 per month or couples with incomes lower than $1214.17. Not only will their Part B premiums be paid for them, but also the hospital and medical deductibles and all but a very small co-payment for health services. A house, car, and personal property do not count as assets, and in some cases an additional $1500 in savings can be set aside for burial expenses.

So, if you or someone you know is on Medicare and having trouble making ends meet, please be sure to apply for these programs. Help is only a phone call away if needed. The following statewide resources can assist you in locating your local support, or in some cases can help to fill out applications for you. They are also other helpful places to turn for the other specific programs mentioned above.

The Wisconsin SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) • Medigap Helpline 1-800-242-1060 Assists with; Medicare Advantage Plans, Supplements, Retiree & other Health Insurance, Extra Help, SeniorCare, and Medicare Savings Plan application assistance.

• State Prescription Drug Helpline at CWAG 1-800-456-8211 Assists those 60 years+ Will Discuss drug plan options & resolve problems with coverage.

• Disability Drug Benefit Helpline at Disability Rights Wisconsin 1-800-9264862. Provides drug plan assistance for those under age 60.

• GWAAR -- Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources 1-877-3330202. Use extension 15 for Medicare Counseling including Extra Help, SeniorCare, and Medicare Savings Plan application assistance.

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‌more pictures from Juneteenth Celebration

Over 100 pictures were taken at the Juneteenth celebration. You can download them at racineinsider.blogspot.com for your facebook page.

Local Churches given $15,000 by Business Philanthropist Above photo: Janette Wilson, the wife of Dr. Willie L. Wilson, business magnate, philanthropist, author and owner of several McDonald restaurants in Chicago hands a $2,000 check to Rev. Buddy Vinson, pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, located in Racine.

Dr. Wilson and the Singsation performed at the Ushers and Nurses Annual Celebration held Sunday, June 27, at the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1120 Grand Avenue.

Five other churches were given $2,000 dollars each and St. Paul was given $5,000.

Dr. Wilson, CEO of Omar Medical Supplies, Inc., explains that he has a plan to start a new business in Racine and was joined by his hometown Mayor Dr. Robert B. Donaldson and Racine Mayor John Dickert. The two Mayors (right photo) sung a gospel song before 150 people who attended the event.

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