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Dressed for Success: How One Woman’s Invention May Revolutionize the Shoe Industry By Allena Berry “I never thought
that was well received. Hernandez came upon the idea of Sheekrs
And what’s more, people were coming into
for the suit, Hernandez had her doubts. As
the mall with bags on their feet, trying to pro-
protective covers, Sheekrs would prolong the
that a grocery bag
almost by chance. A mere seven years ago,
tect their prized possessions from the shoe-
life of the average sneaker, something that
and duck tape would
Hernandez was working a sixteen-hour-a-day
ruining elements outside.
Hernandez suspects a major shoe company
change my life.”
job that she hated; as a single mom, the job’s
These are the
long hours made time with her two children
Hernandez ran from shoe store to shoe store, trying to find what it seemed that every-
may resent. However, Hernandez believes that people love sneakers, just as they love jewel-
words of Janice
rare. While at this job, Hernandez fell ill and
one needed: a cover for their shoes. But she
ry; when they see a pair that they love, they
Hernandez, the
was placed on disability. Although tempted to
could not find it. She saw sprays and fixa-
will buy them. To Hernandez, Sheekrs are a
inventor of a product that she believes will
become bitter at this situation, Hernandez
tives, but these were not holding up to the
way of protecting the product you love.
change the way you see sneakers forever.
chose to look at her leave from employment
harsh weather that shoes must often combat. It
This product goes by the name of Sheekrs, a waterproof covering that goes on top of
as a “blessing in disguise. It was during this time, unable to pay her
sneakers. “We wanted something that a person
bills and support her two young children, that
could think of when they thought of ‘sneak-
Hernandez thought back upon the lessons her
After a three-year battle with a major shoe
was here that Hernandez seized her opportuni-
company, Hernandez emerged victorious.
ty.
“They figured it would finish us,” Hernandez What started as a rough idea, crudely
patched together from duck tape and grocery
recalled with a glint of underdog audacity in her eye. “And they almost did.” Hernandez
ers’, but was also chic. So we thought, ‘why
parents taught her. An ingenuous and thrifty
bags, turned into Sheekrs, a plastic coverall
had to slightly alter the spelling of the name
not Sheekrs’”? Hernandez explained of the
pair, Hernandez noted that her parents were
for footwear.
of her product, but the Sheekrs brand lived
product’s unusual name.
always thinking of creative solutions to prob-
Hernandez believes that the new Sheekrs product is poised to revolutionize the shoe
lems. “When we didn’t have something,” Hernandez said, “we made it.”
But Hernandez’ journey was not over yet. After what had seemed like an enormous
on. Hernandez has a piece of advice for any
uphill battle, Hernandez received a letter in
other would-be inventors: “If you find your-
Hernandez was now determined to make
the mail. The letter, sent from a popular shoe
self in a job that you hate, and it is killing you
designer of a major shoe brand agrees.
something in order to take care of her family.
company, detailed that Hernandez was being
– like my job was killing me – find something
Hernandez and her sister consulted the shoe
She found herself at Gurnee Mills, observing
sued for the right to her shoe accessory’s
that you are passionate about. When you are
industry. And she’s not the only one; the head
company after going through some early pro-
the shoppers and the stores, trying to find a
name. The company claimed that the shoe
passionate about something, more than likely,
totypes of the Sheekrs design. A few weeks
problem that she could potentially fix. After
accessory and their brand of sneakers had
you will be successful.”
later, the designer sent Hernandez an email,
what seemed like endless hours roaming the
names that were too similar; consumers would
relating how impressed he was by the con-
shopping center, Hernandez began to notice
assume that one was associated with the other.
cept. It was an accolade, Hernandez recalled,
something: everyone was wearing sneakers.
Although this was the legal rationale used
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Success for Hernandez, it seems, is only one Sheekr-covered step away.
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Racine County Seeks Volunteers for Adopt-A-Park Program Racine â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Racine County Executive Jim Ladwig today announced that the county is again seeking groups to volunteer in Racine Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Adopt-A-Park Program. An important part of the program is clean-up of the selected park. Clean-up is performed at a county park at least three times a year. Groups are provided with bags for collecting the material removed from the park; the county will collect and dispose of the material after the clean-up event occurs. Other ways to help can include flower bed maintenance, shrub pruning and maintenance, and invasive species removal. All ages are welcome to be part of the effort, but groups are required to have at least one adult supervisor for every ten minors actually performing â&#x20AC;&#x153;Adopt-A-Parkâ&#x20AC;? work. If you are interested in keeping our environment clean and playing an important role in keeping our community attractive, please contact the Racine County Department of Public Works & Development Services at (262) 8868470, weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or via e-mail at RCPublicWorks@racineco.com. More information about the Adopt-APark program can be found on the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, at http://publicworks.racineco.com/adoptpark/Index.aspx
Caption: Rep. Cory Mason and Sen. Bob Wirch pose with 3rd grade students from S.C. Johnson Elementary School in Racine. The legislators helped present donated dictionaries to the students from the AT&T Pioneers as part of a statewide effort to improve childhood literacy and student reading scores.
Racine Third Graders Receive Donated Dictionaries to Help Further Education Racine, WI, Monday, March 26, 2012 - The AT&T Wisconsin Pioneers, State Senator Bob Wirch (D-Pleasant Prairie) and State Representative Cory Mason (DRacine) today presented donated dictionaries to more than 100 third graders at S.C. Johnson Elementary School in Racine as part of a statewide effort to help improve childhood literacy and student reading scores. "This is an exciting program because it not only introduces third graders to the dictionary, but it also helps boost student literacy and reading scores," said Kim DeLaO, Principal of S.C. Johnson Elementary School. "Thanks to the AT&T Pioneers, our third graders now own their very own personal dictionary. With this wonderful tool, they will learn vocabulary development, word pronunciation, the different meanings of words, and how to compare and contrast words." The event included a presentation where Sen. Wirch, Rep. Mason and the Pioneers explained to the students what information they can find in the dictionaries and how to use them. In addition to being a comprehensive dictionary, the books distributed include the biographies of the U.S. Presidents, the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, information about the 50 states, facts about the planets in the solar system, maps of the seven continents, and facts about the world's countries. "Nothing is more important for a strong Wisconsin future than ensuring a quality education for all of our children," said Sen. Wirch. "These dictionaries will be another great resource for these students both in third grade and throughout their education." "A quality education is the single most important investment we can make for the future success of our young people, our state, and our nation," said Rep. Mason. "These dictionaries are steps in the right direction in helping our students continue to grow, learn, and succeed both in and out of the classroom." The Pioneers are donating nearly 9,000 dictionaries this school year to students at more than 130 schools statewide, including S.C. Johnson Elementary, as part of its 6th annual "Dictionaries for Success" program. The Pioneers are a local volunteer organization of AT&T employees and retirees dedicated to volunteering their time to various community causes. The "Dictionaries for Success" program is part of AT&T Cares, a volunteer initiative created to encourage employees to get involved in community service that is meaningful to them and their communities, to create change, and to stay engaged. The AT&T Pioneers have been distributing donated dictionaries to more than 130 schools statewide this academic year, including schools in Racine, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Appleton, Madison, Waukesha, Beloit, Janesville, and Eau Claire. "AT&T is committed to helping advance the education of our young people," said Tricia Conway, Director of External Affairs for AT&T Wisconsin and a local Pioneer. "We are proud to join forces with Sen. Wirch, Rep. Mason, S.C. Johnson Elementary staff, and educators throughout the state to give students the tools they need to develop into the future leaders of tomorrow."
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Christian Musician/Music Director Wanted Local (Racine) Non-Denominational Church seeking holy spirit filled, energetic, creative, and skillful musician/music director to build a music ministry. Congregation is a young energetic body of people ranging from teens to young adults. Obligations include the following: Tuesday Night Praise Team Rehearsal Wednesday Night Mid-Week Service Sunday Morning Service 10:30am 5th Sunday Evening Service Please contact our church office at 262-637-9673. You may leave a message with your name & number and reference the musician ad and our administration will contact you.
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Healing for the Heart by Joyce Meyer Everyone experiences fear in their life. There are big fears we are very aware of and little ones we may not even realize we have. I've learned that it's very important to understand what fear is and how it works against us because if we don't, it can keep us from becoming what God created us to be, which means we won't fulfill our purpose in life.
Fear's Evil Scheme “ God wants us to walk by faith, and Satan wants us to walk by fear. ” Fear is a tool the devil uses against us to make us miserable and destroy our lives. It begins as a thought and then creates emotions that can rule us. It often becomes a strong, intense feeling that tries to move us to make a foolish action or tries to prevent us from doing something that would be good for us. Because it's such a common way that Satan attacks people's lives, I think of it as the master spirit he uses to manipulate people and keep them out of God's will. Simply put, fear is the opposite of faith. God wants us to walk by faith, and Satan wants us to walk by fear.
When we learn to live by faith and not let fear rule our life, we can live a fulfilling, satisfying, peaceful and joyful life in Christ. Like I said before, fear begins with a thought. Proverbs 23:7 tells us that "as [a man] thinks in his heart, so is he" (NKJV). I like to say it like this: Where the mind goes, the man follows.
Finding Freedom This is why the Bible talks about meditating on the Word of God and having our minds renewed (see Romans 12:2) so we can know what God's will is. Meditating means you roll the Scripture over and over in your mind until it becomes part of you. Meditation takes information and turns it into revelation. When you get revelation about something, then you know that you know that you know it, and the truth of it sets you free from the lie that was holding you back from something God had for you. Is Fear Holding You Back? I wonder how many people actually have gifts and talents from God but they aren't using them because they tried and failed? So many people are frustrated because they know
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they're not doing what they are meant to do and are letting fear rule them. I want you to get a revelation about this because you're not going to ever be really happy if you don't fulfill your potential and be who God created you to be. The key is to learn who you are in Christ and see yourself in Him. When we become born again through a relationship with Jesus Christ, we actually become "recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do good works which God predestined…for us…[living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live]" (Ephesians 2:10 AMP). So whatever Jesus is, we are too. He is strong, and in Him, we are strong. He is courageous; in Him, we are courageous. He is a conqueror, so we can be too. He has peace and joy, so we have peace and joy. He's capable and bold. In Christ, we can do whatever we need to do with His boldness. As you read the Bible and meditate on what God says about you, you will be able to recognize the fears in your life that are holding you back and overcome them by seeing yourself in Christ. Then you will find you have whatever you need to do what you are created to do.
Trayvon Martin's death made hoodies a political statement
CHURCH DIRECTORY ST. PAUl MISSIOnARY BAPTIST CHURCH
1120 Grand Ave. Racine, Wis.
262-632-1467 www.stpmbc.org
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Christian Faith Fellowship Church Racine, Wisconsin Pastors Willie & Patricia Scott
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By Elizabeth Wellington Hoodies have endured a bad rap for some time now. Yet last week, given the death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin a month ago, the hooded sweatshirt became the most politicized garment of its era as Americans - especially black men - held rallies to end racial profiling and to take the hoodie back. "I wear a hoodie almost every day," Drexel University student James Moore, 27, said at the Million Hoodie March in Philadelphia on Friday, which drew an estimated 5,000 protesters - black and white, most of them wearing hoodies. "Trayvon wasn't killed because he was wearing a hoodie; he was killed because he was black. The hoodie is just a symbol," Moore said. Martin was wearing a hoodie pulled up over his head when he was shot and killed by Neighborhood Watch participant George Zimmerman on Feb. 26 as the teen walked back to his father's house in a gated community in Sanford, Fla., from a convenience store. The unarmed Martin was carrying a bag of Skittles candy and a container of iced tea. Police, who had possession of Martin's cellphone after he was killed, did not notify his family. No charges have been filed against Zimmerman. Many say Zimmerman, 28, who has a white father and Hispanic mother, would not have targeted Martin if the teen had been white and wearing a hoodie. Yet talk show host Geraldo Rivera argued that Martin was partly responsible for his death because he was wearing a hoodie. Rivera's comments have drawn rebuke, even from his own son. The appearance of racial profiling in the case has evoked renewed fear among the parents, relatives, and friends of black and biracial boys. "A white boy wears a hoodie and he's a college student; a black man wears a hoodie and he's a professional thug," said Chuck Williams, director of Drexel University's Center for the Prevention of School-Aged Violence. "This apparel makes me a criminal, and I am in their eyes. What I wear gives them an excuse to do what they want to me." Hence the spreading call to hoodie action, which started over Facebook and Twitter and gained momentum in the last week as celebrities from singer Common to the entire Miami Heat basketball team released photos of themselves wearing hoodies. Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams even donned a black hoodie and posted on Facebook a photo of himself wearing it. Philadelphia's march Friday followed similar events in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. And the protests show no sign of slowing. Hoodie candlelight vigils are scheduled for LOVE Park on Monday and Thursday. On Sunday, protesters in hoodies plan to gather at Temple University. Parents of black children who once warned them to keep their hoodies down so they would not be wrongfully profiled are now saying enough is enough. "I urge all parents to tell their children to wear hoodies as much as they can. What are they going to do, shoot all of them?" asked Reggie Jones, 40, father of a 23-yearold son, who attended the march Friday with his wife and daughter. Even African American churches, where conservatively dressed members typically speak out against the fashions inspired by hip-hop culture, are getting involved in the hoodie protest. On Sunday, more than 30 men at Mount Zion United Methodist Church wore hoodies at their annual Men's Day service in memory of Trayvon Martin. "We need to stop allowing people to tell us what we can and can't wear," said the Rev. Micah Sims, who helped organize the protest. "It's not about what we wear; it's about who we are." African American men are arguably the nation's biggest tastemakers. Often, they take a piece of classic American clothing and put a twist on it. And the way they wear it becomes a trend that mainstream America copies. Hoodies popped into mainstream culture when Sylvester Stallone made them popular in Rocky. But hoodies did not become really cool until hip-hop artists such as Run DMC and the Wu-Tang Clan proudly rocked and rapped about them. Eventually, hood-
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ies came to be featured in every hip-hop clothing line, from Phat Farm to Rocawear. But what often happens is that while mainstream America gets points for cool, even appropriating the looks for the runway, black men get labeled sinister for wearing the trend they created. Masculine white guys are trendy; masculine black men are feared. That became more true with hip-hop culture as everything from Timberland boots to white T-shirts to sports jerseys reached the heights of fashion in the black community but also become ways to profile black men. "We live in a society where people are more likely to assume a young black man is a criminal," said James Peterson, professor of history at Lehigh University. "It's in our music. In our TV. It's how it's reported on film, video games, and it has fueled certain sartorial prejudices that rear their head in the form of racial profiling." So black parents find themselves having to tell their children they can't do what everyone else is doing because they will be perceived negatively. But unlike sagging jeans and tattoos, which often are considered slovenly and threatening, nothing could be more all-American than a hoodie. Not just the uniform of hip-hop, they are preferred apparel at sporting events and as comfort wear. President George W. Bush was often photographed jogging in his. By the early part of the millennium, they were at their peak, spurred by Pharrell Williams' wearing bright Bathing Ape hoodies and the rise of Juicy Couture. Fashions change, and slowly but surely hip-hop artists began wearing their hoodies up. As did skateboarders and even Olympic athletes.
CHURCH DIRECTORY ZOE OUTREACH Ministries 2130 Racine Street Racine, WI 619-3027
Pastor Tommie Knuckles
Melvin Hargove Pastor 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
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Above: Attorney Adrienne Moore works diligently in her new office. She has been working with the Public Defender's Office for 16 years. The Wisconsin Public Defender's Office has moved to a new location, 420 6th St., Racine, There was an open house on Friday, March 23 for the public to view the new offices. Many gathered including judges, private bar attorneys, clerks, and other county elected officials. The celebration inlcuded a buffet of great food for visitors to enjoy.
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2012 Presidential Democratic Candidates Barack Obama Randall Terry 2012 Presidential Republican Candidates Mitt Romney Rick Santorum Newt Gingrich Ron Paul
Vote on Tuesday, April 3 Candidate Listing Second District Alderman Eric Marcus Krystyna Sarrazin Fourth District Alderman James Kaplan Sherrie Lawson Sixth District Alderman Sandy Weidner Eighth District Alderman Q.A. Shakoor II Tenth District Alderman Dennis Wiser Twelfth District Alderman Aaron Wisneski Fourteenth District Ron Hart
The seminar was conducted by Yvette M. Stewart, Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services.
Financial Literacy Seminar hosted by Abundant Life Christian Center
On Saturday, March 24th, 2012, more than 50 people attended a financial literacy seminar hosted by Abundant Life Christian Center located at 3433 Douglas Avenue., Racine. The event was free and open to the public and was a natural transition from a series of messages ministered by Senior Pastor Elliott K. Cohen on building wealth and eliminating debt. The seminar was conducted by Yvette M. Stewart, Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Stewart
shared with the attendees about her experience in the banking industry. She started her career path as a bank teller and progressed through several promotions to her current position. Stewart has spent 24 years in the area of finance and has been with Ameriprise for over 6 years. The seminar covered investment terminology, typical versus wise use of income, the four cornerstones of your financial life, optimizing your money, investing in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ways to reduce your tax exposures. Deacons in the
church have been given the charge by Pastor Cohen to oversee the financial literacy department at Abundant Life to help members grow in the area of stewardship and encourage them to reach their personal financial goals. These seminars will be held throughout the year on a variety of financial literacy topics. For more information you can contact the Abundant Life administrative office at 262-637-5433.
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Racine County Circuit Court Judge – Branch 5 – Mike Piontek Mike Nieskes Racine County Circuit Court Judge – Branch 10 – Mark Nielsen Tim Boyle Racine School Board Candidates are running for three of the nine seats Kim Plache Gretchen Warner Don Nielsen Roger Pfost Scott Brownell Brian Dey
GRC4HBO HOSTS COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER
“April Showers Bring Healthy Babies” Will Help Many In Need Racine, WI (April 1, 2012) – the Greater Racine Collaborative for Healthy Birth Outcomes (GRC4HBO) is hosting a community baby shower during the month of April 2012. Greater Racine residents are encouraged to donate new baby supplies, like diapers, blankets, formula, and new clothes for expectant parents in need. “Infant mortality is one of the most critical problems facing Greater Racine and one of the major causes are babies being born too soon and too small,” said Samantha Perry, GRC4HBO Project Manager. We’re having this shower to help those parents who cannot afford to purchase formula, diapers and other essentials every baby needs and reduce their stress.” GRC4HBO has broadened its focus on mothers to increase involvement of fathers, other family members and our community. Stress, is but one of the many factors that create an unhealthy environment for babies and their mothers. Not being able to afford what every baby needs can be very stressful. The “April Showers Bring Healthy Babies” Baby Shower is a way members of the community can help make a difference. “If a mother doesn't have a way to get the necessary items for her newborn baby, it creates stress. There's quite a bit of research that talks a great deal about first trimester stress leading to preterm labor/birth,” said Tessa Brown, a Community Leader. “I believe Racine is a compassionate and concerned community who will support our efforts by making a donation to the shower.” Donations can be made at the following drop-off sites: Racine Family YMCA, 725 Lake Avenue US Bank, 4701 Washington Avenue Wheaton Franciscan, St. Luke’s Health Pavilion, 3821 Spring Street 53405 Greater Mount Eagle Missionary Baptist Church, 929 State Street Community Event Drop off Sites: Community Town Hall Meeting, Wednesday, 4/25 5pm-7pm at Gateway Technical College-Racine Building 1001 Main Street Kiwanis “One Day Project”, Saturday, 4/21 10am–1pm at 2405 Northwestern
AvenueShower donations will be distributed to local community agencies. Please make monetary donations payable to Racine Kenosha Community Action Agency (HBO Baby Shower in memo). About the Greater Racine
Collaborative for Healthy Birth Outcomes The Greater Racine Collaborative for Healthy Birth Outcomes is a community-wide initiative committed to reducing the African American infant mortality rate and improving the health
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and well being of African American women, children and families in the Racine community. To learn more about the problem and planned solutions visit the www.healthybabiesracine.org website or contact the Project Manager at 262-637-8377.
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