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Nominations now open for 2019 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award

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Nominations for the 2019 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award are now open until the close of business on Friday, July 12, 2019.

Established by the Common Council in 2006, the Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award honors an outstanding city resident each year. The honoree exemplifies Frank P. Zeidler’s commitment to social justice and civic accomplishment. Any city resident who is not a publicly elected official is eligible for the award. Mr. Calvin Shields, Jr., a military veteran and a fighter for veterans issues for nearly four decades, and Dr. Michael D. Rosen, a longtime elected labor leader, community activist and education advocate, received the 2018 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award.

The Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award Selection Committee encourages nominations from both individuals and organizations. “The City of Milwaukee is fortunate to have so many individuals who give of themselves to effect positive change in the areas of education, human rights, social justice and community development,” said Alderman Robert J. Bauman, chair of the award’s selection committee. “If an individual in your neighborhood, in your organization, or of note in the civic arena fits this description, please nominate him or her for the Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award before the July 12th deadline.”

The selection committee also includes vice-chair civil rights attorney Art Heitzer, activist Jack Murtaugh, historian John Gurda, lawyer Arthur Harringtonof Godfrey & Kahn, civil rights activist and retired founder of the New Concept Self Development Center, Inc. — June Perry-Stevens, and representative of the Frank P. Zeidler Center for Public Discussion Shelley Bruehling.

Attorney Michael Hupy Receives Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award

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Hupy and Abraham, S.C. is pleased to announce that firm president, Attorney Michael Hupy is a recipient of the

Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award presented by The Marquis Who’s Who Publications Board.

This award is an honor reserved for Marquis Biographies who have achieved career longevity and demonstrated unwavering excellence in their field.

Throughout his decades-long legal career, Attorney Hupy has been dedicated to providing his clients with an extraordinary level of service and results, while also giving back to the local community however he can.  He is a past president of the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, a member of the National Trial Lawyers, a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, a former member of the Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers Board of Directors and a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

 

He was one of the first attorneys selected to the first Super Lawyers list, which is based on a multiphase process that displays the best of the best litigators, and has been AV-Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell

for over 20 years. Additionally, Attorney Hupy has been named a Leader in the Law by the Wisconsin Law Journal and given a Distinguished Service Award from the Milwaukee Bar Association.

Attorney Hupy has been a guest expert on local television programs numerous times to spread awareness about various safety issues, including pedestrian safety. He has been a member of “MilWALKee Walks,” a recently formed pedestrian-based coalition since its creation in 2016.

In the past, he was selected as a service honoree for the work that he and his firm have done for the community.  These efforts span many things, including work to promote public safety and awareness by contacting city officials, to volunteer and donate money to local legal nonprofits. To seek justice and awareness toward gun violence in the community, Attorney Hupy has personally paid monetary rewards to assist police in their arrest and conviction of perpetrators and to bring closure for the victimized families when small children are killed by bullets flying through their outer walls. These actions have resulted in his being voted “Top Activist” for the Milwaukee area.

Despite already having an award-winning career, this new lifetime achievement award illustrates that Attorney Hupy’s actions throughout his tenure have made a significant impact to those around him.

The law firm of Hupy and Abraham, S.C. congratulates Attorney Hupy for receiving this great and well-deserved distinction.

American Heart Association to donate playground equipment to 95th Street School

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Initiative encourages physical activity among students

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The American Heart Association hosted their annual Go Red for Women Celebration on Thursday, April 25, where they collected over 150 balls and other playground equipment through their Bring a Ball initiative. Students and staff at 95thStreet School (3707 N 94th St, Milwaukee, WI 53222), will be receiving all of the items collected at the Celebration, on Friday, May 17 at 1:00 p.m. at an all-school assembly.

 

The soccer balls, kickballs, frisbees, etc. will be used at recess and during physical education classes, to promote physical activity and heart health to the school’s students. Only about 27% of students in the U.S. meet the American Heart Association recommendation of 60 minutes of exercise every day, putting them more at risk for heart disease and stroke.

 

Locally, the American Heart Association is committed to changing these statistics and is hard at work to make sure that this generation of kids do in fact outlive their parents, despite what the experts say.

Northwestern Mutual and Habitat for Humanity join Amani neighborhood for Rock the Block

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For the second year, Northwestern Mutual is partnering with Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity for Rock the Block volunteer events to engage Milwaukee neighborhood residents in beautification and improvement projects. The first of these events will take place on Saturday, May 18 in the Amani neighborhood.

Brian Sonderman, executive director, Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity, will kick off the event with opening remarks alongside representatives from the Dominican Center and the Amani neighborhood. The Milwaukee Bucks’ mascot, Bango, will also be onsite for the opening remarks.

On the same day, Metcalfe Park Community Bridges will be hosting its eighth annual Bloom and Groom flower sale and resource fair, another event focused on neighborhood beautification and community building. Metcalfe Park residents can purchase affordable plants and flowers, as well as receive resources on family and youth activities, jobs and home ownership.

• Northwestern Mutual and Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity volunteers• Brian Sonderman, executive director, Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity• Bango, mascot, Milwaukee Bucks

Amani neighborhood residents, Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity and Northwestern Mutual volunteers engaged in a day-long event of beautification projects.

Saturday, May 18 10:45 a.m.

2900 N. 26th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53206
Parking is recommended for either the 2800 or 3000 blocks of N. 26th Street.

Since 2013, Northwestern Mutual has invested in the Amani, Metcalfe Park and Muskego Way neighborhoods in Milwaukee, supporting nonprofits focused on fostering safe neighborhoods, healthy and thriving youth, strong families and quality education. This Rock the Block event is part of a comprehensive strategy to address the critical need for quality and affordable housing in the Amani neighborhood. The goal is to ensure existing residents are the primary beneficiaries of a newly rehabilitated housing supply in order to contribute to building safe neighborhoods.

Bucks Legend and Bartolotta Restaurants Team Up to Support Running Rebels

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As the Milwaukee Bucks charge through an electric season, Marques Johnson, five-time NBA All-Star and Bucks Legend, is lined up to serve as emcee for the 2019 Bartolotta Restaurants Gala-lotta event to support Running Rebels Community Organization. The Running Rebels EPIC Gala-lotta is set for September 26, 2019 at the Italian Community Center.

Marques Johnson, whose number was retired by the Bucks this spring, is Co-Chair of the Running Rebels Full Circle Campaign, a $4.1 million effort to raise funds to better serve at-risk youth in Milwaukee. At the Gala-lotta, Mr. Johnson will share stories of his epic career as Running Rebels tells the story of its EPIC Mission to provide mentoring, positive engagement, and loving guidance to youth in Milwaukee’s central city.

Bartolotta Restaurants will cover the total cost of event food, staffing, and venue. Every penny raised through sponsorships, ticket sales, and silent auction will go directly to support Running Rebels and their work with young people in Milwaukee.

“We have chosen Running Rebels for the 2019 Gal-a-lotta recipient because one of our tenets of operation is to help our community,” says Alyson Sandstrom, business development manager at The Bartolotta Restaurants. “We were so impressed with the work they have done with Milwaukee’s youth … and we can’t wait to facilitate this gala and fundraiser for a group that is making such a positive impact in our city.”

Since 1980, Running Rebels has been supporting and inspiring at-risk young people to find their purpose and create lives of accomplishment, integrity, and contribution. The organization provides mentoring, arts, athletics, and academic support to approximately 2500 youth annually from facilities at 1300 W. Fond Du Lac and 225 W. Capitol Dr.

The Running Rebels EPIC Mission is to Engage the community, youth, and their families, Prevent involvement in gangs, drugs, violence, and the juvenile justice system, Intervene and guide youth by helping them to make positive choices, and Coach youth through the transition into adulthood.

Green Bay Packers’ Defensive Tackle Kenny Clark will be in Milwaukee to lead the Walk for Children at Next Door Saturday, May 18.

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Clark will lead the crowd on a one-mile, parade-style walk followed by a block party featuring stage entertainment with Clark, prizes, family-friendly activities, free books for kids and lunch.

The proceeds from the Walk for Children benefit Next Door’s critical early childhood education programming for Milwaukee children living in poverty.

The Walk for Children is Next Door’s largest community event of the year and comes during the agency’s 50thanniversary. Next Door will also celebrate the Walk’s presenting sponsor—the Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Harley-Davidson has served in this role since the Walk for Children began in 1989. This year, the legendary motorcycle company surpassed the $1 million mark in employee support for the Walk.

Event registration begins at 9 a.m. at Next Door’s main campus at 2545 N. 29thSt. The Walk kicks off at 10 a.m. Guests can register the day of the event, however, Next Door encourages everyone to sign up in advance at www.nextdoormke.org.

Public’s assistance needed in homicide case

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Milwaukee Police are seeking information in the homicide case of Natalya Nicholson, 25, whose burned body was found last week (May 1) in a garage behind a home near N. 15thand W. Burleigh Streets in the 6thDistrict.

Ms. Nicholson is survived by a young child and family members. I offer my condolences to her loved ones and I am hopeful the case can be solved to provide some measure of peace to the family.

I urge anyone with information about this case to please call Milwaukee Police immediately at414-935-7360.

Deputy Sheriff Recruit Class #85 Graduation 2019

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Photos by Kim A. Robinson

On Thursday May 2, 2019 at the Zoofari Conference Center the Milwaukee County Sheriff Department held the Deputy Sheriff Recruit Class #85 Graduation Ceremony.  It was well attended by family and friends, the guest speaker was Mr. Peter Pochowksi retired law-enforcement from Milwaukee Police Department.  This was Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas first graduating class and he addressed the 19 new Deputy Sheriff with a great speech and the theme was “We are held to a higher standard”.

CMUB Open During Street Construction!

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Due to the street construction on Teutonia Avenue in the vacinity of the popular coffee house/cafe “Coffee Makes U Black” (CMUB), customers can use the parking lot of Trinity Baptist Church. CMUB is located at 2803 N. Teutonia Ave. Trinity is located next door at 2829 N. Teutonia Ave. Frequent diners and coffee/tea lovers of this community mainstay can continue to support the business…as well as enjoy the mango tea!

Wisconsin Law Journal Names Hupy and Abraham Best Personal Injury Law Firm for the Third Time

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Hupy and Abraham, S.C. is pleased to announce that it has been named Best Personal Injury Law Firm

In the Wisconsin Law Journal’s 2019 Reader Rankings poll.

 

The Wisconsin Law Journal is the state’s leading legal newspaper and resource for judges, attorneys

and administrative staff.  Hupy and Abraham has won “Best Personal Injury Law Firm” every year

since its inaugural poll in 2017. To date, Hupy and Abraham has been recognized with over 250 awards:  https://www.hupy.com/library/awards-and-accolades.cfm.