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President Obama greeted by jubilant crowd As the Wisconsin gubernatorial campaign comes to a close, President Barack Obama flew into Milwaukee Tuesday, October 28, 2014 to help seal the deal that may help elect the first female, Mary Burke, the next governor of Wisconsin. To a jubilant crowd of thousands who assembled to see the first African American president, Obama left no doubt why he was here. “Wisconsin lags the rest of the country when it comes to job growth,” said Obama, adding “I don’t know why you’d run on a platform of making sure some folks don’t have health insurance.” The president’s comment was in reference to Gov. Walker’s refusal of Medicaid expansion money. The president’s appearance at North Division High School left little doubt among African American voters that he was here to rally the black vote, which electing Burke could hinge on. Mary Burke (right photo) is pictured with President Obama who reminded voters that the ID requirement had been suspended for next week’s election.

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Mayor Barrett and Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board Host Job Fair Seventy-five employers hiring for more than 1,000 job openings

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On Thursday, October 23, 2014 the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board (MAWIB) and Mayor Tom Barrett hosted a job fair at Serb Hall, 5101 W. Oklahoma Avenue, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. The job fair featured 75 of the Milwaukee area’s top employers with current job openings. Mayor Barrett was joined by representatives from a wide range of industries who were ready to interview candidates at the Premier Hiring Event. Job seekers had to be prescreened prior to the event to receive a VIP Pass to get into the job fair. The prescreening process was broken down into 2 steps. The first step for job seekers was to bring a cur-

rent resume to one of seven locations. The second step in the process was for a screener to review the resume and issue a VIP Pass for attendance. Industries that were represented at the job fair included: manufacturing, health care, IT, construction, transportation, customer service and sales. Some of the job openings included: machinists, assemblers, quality supervisors, quality inspectors, CNA’s, RN’s, phlebotomists, surgical technicians, dietary aides, caregivers, maintenance mechanics, clerical, administrative assistants, auto technicians, fabrication formers, welders, general construction laborer, warehouse workers, food service, CDL drivers, carpenters,

masons, electricians and internal and external sales. Employers recruiting on Thursday, October 23, 2014 included: Aurora Health Care, Blood Center of Wisconsin, Burger King/V&J Food, Cintas, Coca-Cola Refreshments, Ewald Automotive, FedEx SmartPost, GenMet Corporation, Ingeteam, International Autos Group, Kelly Services, Manpower, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Forge LLC, Outpost Natural Food, Patrick Cudahy, Payne & Dolan, PPG Industries, Rexnord, Schneider, Steinhafels, Time Warner Cable, U.S. Cellular and We Energies.

Rev. and First Lady Crouther celebrates 35 years as leaders of New Covenant Baptist Church

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Rev. Fred and First Lady Mary L. Crouther observed their 35th Anniversary as First Family of New Covenant Baptist Church. “God’s Chosen and Appointed Leader" (John 15:16) was the anniversary theme. More than 200 people attended the anniversary banquet at Davian’s Banquet and Conference Center, N56 W16030 Silver Spring Drive. Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett presented Pastor Crouther with a citation which declared Friday, October 24, 2014 to be Fred Crouther Day throughout the City of Milwaukee. Rev. John W. McVicker preached the Sunday morning worship service anniversary message. Pictured (from left) are: Pastor F.L. Crouther, First Lady Mary L. Crouther, First Lady Marilynn McVicker and Pastor John W. McVicker, Sr., of Christ the King Baptist Church.

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