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Vol. 38 • No.5 • Thurs., Jan. 30, 2019 - Wed., Feb. 06, 2019 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 75¢
Milwaukee Brewers host annual 'Brewers on Deck' fan fest event
On Sunday, January 27, 2019, the Milwaukee Brewers hosted their annual "Brewers on Deck" at the Wisconsin Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. "Brewers on Deck" is the winter fan fest that bridges the gap between the end of the season and spring training. The event features a number of activities for the entire family including: autographs and photos with Brewers players, coaches and alumni; interactive games; Q&A sessions; a game show; pitching and batting coaching sessions for the kids; and plenty of vendor booths with Brewers memorabilia for sale. There was also an opportunity to have breakfast with the Brewers. This year the event sold out quickly, with proceeds from the sales going to the Brewers Community Foundation. Pictured at the event are (right photo) Jeremy Jeffress, who was given a special plaque commemorating his participation in the 2018 All Stars Game by friend and Milwaukee Times photographer Yvonne Kemp.
Photos by Yvonne Kemp
WRTP/BIG STEP honors graduates of apprenticeship readiness training program
Photo by Yvonne Kemp
On Friday, January 4, 2019, WRTP/BIG STEP, in partnership with Employ Milwaukee and Leonardo DRS, presented the graduates for the ELMS-Electrical Assembly Apprenticeship Readiness Training program, at their facility, 3841 West Wisconsin Ave. WRTP/BIG STEP's registered apprenticeships offer opportunities to earn a salary while learning the skills necessary to succeed in high-demand careers. Not only does WRTP/ BIG STEP work with industry leaders to create more of these opportunities, WRTP/BIG STEP helps individuals reach out and achieve them. Pictured at the completion ceremony are (back row, from left) Kertis Owens; Sekina Patterson; Abdi Contreras; Novia Parish; Jaquan Dotstry; Alameen Amir; (front, row from left) WRTP/ BIG STEP Manufacturing Program Coordinator Otis Dunning; WRTP/BIG STEP Manufacturing Industry Coordinator Joseph Nicosia; WRTP/BIG STEP Talent Acquisition Manager Krista Szallai; and Emplopy Milwaukee President and CEO Willie C. Wade.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter welcomes new members On Sunday, December 23, 2018, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter welcomed 41 new members during their New Members Luncheon at the Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee. This year the sorority welcomed the largest group of initiates ever, since it was founded in 1949. In attendance this year was Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter President Dara Atandare; Epsilon Kappa Omega Membership Chairman Gretchen Campbell; AKA Central Regional Director Sonya L. Bowen; and AKA 29th International President Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson. This year's new members are Nkenge Adams, Angela Alexander, Alana Allen, Alicia Berry, DaLynn Brookshire-Cain, Sheila Chapman, LaQuitta Clipps, Berdie Cowser, Vernetta Dawson-Paul, Larissa Ellis, Paris Farrington, Shawanda Ford, Arlevea Freeman, Kiyah Ghee, Kari Gipson, Tiffany Harbour, Carla Harris, Shawndrika Hazelwood, Marquita Hicks, Kimberly Jackson, H'Vyn Jones, Brianna Kendrick, Mildred Lewis, Alexiah Love, Octavia Manuel-Wright, Rachel Nabors, Yvonne Perry, Ashley Presley, Paris Rawlinson, Joanne Sabir, Amirah Smith, Deysha Smith-Jenkins, Latoya Stamper, Valivia Strong -Belin, Taahiraa Thomas, Latoya Walker, Sephora Wawa, Angelica Weary, Jocelyn Whorton, MaKisha Williams, and Bianca Willingham.
Photo by Yvonne Kemp