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Vol. 34 • No. 36 • Thurs., Sept. 3, 2015 - Wed., Sept. 9, 2015 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 65¢
Pastor Calhoun, III honored by State Senator Lena Taylor
Local leaders and educators gather to support 'Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act'
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State Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) joined with the congregation of Grace Fellowship Church of Milwaukee, 3879 N. Port Washington Rd., on Sunday, August 30 for the church’s “Sweet 16 Celebration,” observing the 16th anniversary of the church, as well as the ministry of its pastor, Dr. Andrew Calhoun, III. For more on this event please visit us at the Milwaukee Times website at: www.milwaukeetimesnews. com, click the VIDEO button and enjoy a slide show with audio.
Citizen Action of Wisconsin executive director Robert Kraig; Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent Dr. Darienne Driver; Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee president and CEO Vincent P. Lyles; Hunger Task Force executive director Sherrie Tussler; and Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-04) are pictured at a press conference on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at Merrill Park to stress the importance of the federally funded “Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act,” which must be approved by Congress before September 30. The act provides $5.38 billion in funding for a free breakfast and lunch for children during the school year. During the summer, meals are provided by not-for-profit agencies such as the Hunger Task Force and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee.
Minority Business Focus: Roy's Plumbing
Grace Fellowship 'Sweet 16 Celebration' barbecue
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As part of the “Sweet 16 Celebration” on August 30 for Senior Pastor Dr. Andrew Calhoun, III, Grace Fellowship Church of Milwaukee, 3879 N. Port Washington Rd., held a picnic with free food and children’s games for the neighborhood. The congregation also provided free haircuts to students returning to school.
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Founder Roy Nelson (left) of Roy’s Plumbing, LLC, is pictured with some of the minority-owned business' staff, including, Tracy Tucker, Shiconni Nelson, Rickey Nelson (son and now co-owner with his sister Paula, not pictured) and Jameel Irving. Roy began the business in 1979 after doing his apprenticeship at night after he finished his shift at the now-closed A.O. Smith plant. The business, which began with one truck operating out of the family home, now employs eight persons and four trucks. The company also has branched out into heating and air conditioning repair since the two Nelson children purchased the business from their parents in 2005.
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