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Vol. 35 • No. 37 • Thurs., Sept. 22, 2016 - Wed., Sept. 28, 2016 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 65¢
'Laughter For Your Soul' event celebrates 27 years of Milwaukee Health Services, Inc.
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On Sunday, September 18, 2016, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI), celebrated 27 years of service to Milwaukee's most underserved neighborhoods during their family friendly comedy show, "Laughter for the Soul: Chuckles for Your Health!" The show was held at Milwaukee Area Technical College's Cooley Auditorium. The special guest for the event was world renowned stand-up comedian Cedric The Entertainer, as well as local comedians Carl Strong; D-Rock; Da Jester; Fox 6 News chief meteorologist Rob Haswell; and Drew Quiles; with music by Christopher's Project; Jackie Caldwell; and DJ Cheerio. The hosts for the event included Fox 6's Cassandra McShepard, comedian Kelly Kellz and Jammin' 98.3 F.M.'s morning host Andrea Williams. Pictured at the comedy event are Cedric the Entertainer with MHSI president and CEO Dr. Tito Izard, who thanked the crowd for coming and supporting the wonderful community work of MHSI.
Andre Ellis named winner of the 2016 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award Andre Lee Ellis, a local activist, community leader, and theatre director was honored as a recipient of the 2016 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award during a special ceremony in the Common Council Anteroom on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. Ellis has worked diligently to improve the lives of young African American men, while also investing in and improving the community. His work on the northside to help improve the lives of African American men and boys, as well as his work to help beautify the area of 9th Street and Ring, has won him much local and national attention. Longtime local human rights advocate Rose Daitsman was also honored at the event. Pictured at the ceremony are (from left) Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, June M. Perry, honoree Andre Lee Ellis, Andre's wife Angela Ellis, Alderwoman Milele Coggs, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II.
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Russ Feingold hosts community BBQ in Sherman Park
Wisconsin U.S. Senate Democratic Candidate Russ Feingold hosted a community barbecue at Sherman Park on Saturday, September 17, 2016. The event featured food, music, bounce houses and other entertainment for families. Feingold was received warmly by a crowd estimated by organizers at more than 300 and took questions from many of the guests. At least 100 were still present after the official close of the event. The event was an opportunity for local residents to interact with the candidate about issues of concern in a relaxed setting. Several local organizations also spoke about the community, both positive aspects as well as things that need improving. The groups joining Feingold included Wisconsin Jobs Now, Citizen Action of Milwaukee and Urban Underground.
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