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AARP Wisconsin today announces the appointment of Terrence R. Moore of Milwaukee to its Executive Council – a group of high-level volunteers who provide leadership and develop strategies for the work of the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that has approximately 820,000 members in Wisconsin alone.
Moore was appointed to the two-year position by AARP Wisconsin’s volunteer State President Donna McDowell and will begin his role immediately.
“Terrence truly embodies everything AARP is striving to achieve,” said AARP Wisconsin State Director Sam Wilson said. “He understands the importance of empowering people age 50-plus to prepare themselves for all phases of their lives. His experience and expertise will be a tremendous asset to the Executive Council and as a recognized leader in the Milwaukee area, we look forward to his contributions to ensure AARP is engaged in the right work to make life better for everyone as they age.”
The Executive Council is comprised of community leaders from across the state, including the leadership of AARP’s community service programs Driver Safety and Tax-Aide, who volunteer to provide AARP Wisconsin a broad perspective on the needs and experiences of those ages 50 and over.
“This group contributes to the development of our statewide strategic plan as well assisting in building relationships with individuals and organizations that help address the needs of the 50-plus across the state,” Wilson said.
As a pastor, entrepreneur, business developer and educator, Moore said he has been able to utilize his skills, talents, and gifts to communicate and relate across diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds. Among his attributes is the ability to help bridge the gap in his church and community to bring a better understanding between different generations and cultures.
“Because of my activities and involvement in diverse communities, I hope to expand the reach of AARP both in Milwaukee and across the state in order to share the knowledge and resources of the organization on a wider scale,” Moore said. “I am very excited about representing AARP in this capacity as I am very committed to assisting and advocating for the wellbeing of our elders.”
Wilson said, “Terrence is committed to being a strong and capable voice for carrying out AARP’s mission here in Wisconsin, which is to make life better for all of us,” Wilson said. “We are thrilled and honored to have Terrence on the team that’s leading our statewide efforts.”
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AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of more than 37 million, that helps people turn their goals and dreams into real possibilities, strengthens communities and fights for the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare, employment security and retirement planning. We advocate for consumers in the marketplace by selecting products and services of high quality and value to carry the AARP name as well as help our members obtain discounts on a wide range of products, travel, and services. A trusted source for lifestyle tips, news and educational information, AARP produces AARP The Magazine, the world’s largest circulation magazine; AARP Bulletin; www. aarp.org; AARP TV & Radio; AARP Books; and AARP VIVA, a bilingual news source. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to political campaigns or candidates. The AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. AARP has staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Learn more at www.aarp.org.
Milwaukee – We Energies is joining utility companies across the Midwest to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging options for drivers. The company has signed on to a multi-state effort to build and grow EV infrastructure.
As part of the collaboration, We Energies parent company WEC Energy Group pledges to expand the EV charging network within the service territories of its electric utilities — We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) and Upper Michigan Energy Resources. WEC Energy Group joins 12 other utilities in a unified effort to make EV charging convenient and widely available throughout the Midwest.
There are more than 2 million electric vehicles on U.S. roads today and, according to the Edison Electric Institute, there will be ten times as many by 2030. This effort to expand the charging network aligns with WEC Energy Group’s aggressive carbon reduction goals.
“This is another part of our effort to build a bright, sustainable future for our customers and communities,” said Kevin Fletcher, president and CEO — WEC Energy Group. “From Milwaukee to Denver, Green Bay to Oklahoma City and thousands of miles in between, this Midwest charging network will give EV drivers confidence they will be able to find a charger when they need one.”
Beyond this program, WEC Energy Group is making significant investments in EV charging on its own. The company currently has 50 EV charging ports available for public use and its utilities We Energies and WPS recently received approval for pilot programs to help residential and business customers install EV charging systems in their homes and businesses.
Find the pick of the patch at Pumpkin Palooza, a free pumpkin giveaway hosted by St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care-Bucyrus Campus. The family-fun event is set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 16, at 2450 W. North Ave.
Pumpkins will be available (one per family, while supplies last) in and around St. Ann Center’s Indaba Band Shell grounds, just off N. 25th St. and west of the building. The pumpkins were purchased with a donation from event sponsor All of Us Research Program.
“Halloween is a holiday staple for so many families,” said Gloria Miller, special events director for St. Ann Center. “We’re excited to offer children a few hours to use their creativity and enjoy the fun and fantasy of the season safely, right in their community.”
The event will also feature pumpkin painting and decorating, entertainment by Clowning Blinky, goody bags for the kids, apple cider and a Halloween photo booth. Children are welcome to come in costume.
The community is also invited to tour St. Ann Center’s brand-new Intergenerational Play Garden, a wheelchair accessible playscape and STEM learning center for people of all ages and abilities. Tours will be given 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Guests are encouraged to wear face masks, which will also be available on-site.
Other event sponsors include Pete’s Fruit Market, North Avenue/Fond du Lac Marketplace Business Improvement District 32 and Saint John’s on the Lake.
For more information, call Gloria Miller at 414-210-2428.
Around 9PM on Saturday, October 2nd, an 11-year-old was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting. Her 5-year-old sister was also wounded and taken to the hospital. The incident happened in the Sherman Park neighborhood in northwest Milwaukee, according to Milwaukee Police Department.
The girls were in the car with family when a vehicle pulled up alongside them and shots rang out, police said.
According to WISN, a family member immediately drove the wounded children to the District 7 police, where officers and firefighters from the Milwaukee Fire Department performed first aid.
According to ABCNEWS, the girls were taken to Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee, where the 11-year-old died from her injuries, the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner told ABC affiliate station WISN in Milwaukee. Police said the younger girl was in stable condition.
A relative immediately drove the wounded children to the District 7 police precinct several blocks away, where officers and firefighters from the Milwaukee Fire Department performed first aid, according to WISN.
The names of the children were not immediately released. No arrests have been made and police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect.
The shooting marked the 148th homicide in Milwaukee this year, according to a database on homicides compiled by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. At least 22 of the homicide victims this year have been children 18 years old or younger, according to the newspaper.
This information is extremely sickening. It’s heartbreaking to know our kids are dying like this nearly every week. Who could do this and why? How do we stop this from happening? What do we do, Milwaukee?
Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs
September 30, 2021
I could not be more proud of Tonda Thompson, local entrepreneur, community advocate and founder of the HaRunBee Walk/Run for Healthy Birth Outcomes kick-off event during Bronzeville Week, who will be a guest on the Kelly Clarkson Show that airs today at 3 p.m. on TMJ4.
Tonda is truly a jack of all trades and her recent venture, She Slangs Wood that will be featured on the Kelly Clarkson Show, encourages people to be self-sufficient and confident through woodworking.
During the pandemic Tonda turned to woodworking as a way to heal and cope. She shares that she was first introduced to woodworking as a high school student at what is now Bradley Tech, and has since been able to turn that introductory class into a business, and proving that anyone, regardless of their circumstances, can turn a passion and interest into something more.
Her commitment to the community is truly unmatched, and I cannot wait for Tonda to use her woodworking skills to rehab a building in Harambee that will house her studio, retail space for her woodworking and offices for her other nonprofit ventures. Anyone interested in learning more should visit https://valorcreativecollective.com/
I would encourage everyone to tune into the Kelly Clarkson Show later today to hear more about Tonda’s story.
The Common Council on Tuesday (September 21) approved a unanimously supported pedestrian safety and anti-reckless driving initiative that will use $6 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to install various community-supported pedestrian safety improvements along 25 miles of the City’s Pedestrian High Injury Network.
The safety improvements – to be managed and carried out by the Department of Public Works – will focus on reducing motor vehicle speeds and reckless driving, which are primary threats to the safety of people walking and biking, said Alderman Michael J. Murphy, co-chair of the City-County Carjacking and Reckless Driving Task Force and chair of the Finance and Personnel Committee.
According to Council file #210745, the proposed improvements may include curb extensions, pedestrian refuge islands, raised crosswalks, pedestrian signals, bike lanes, pavement markings, street trees, and green infrastructure. It includes approximately $1 million to be used to offset the special assessments (typically billed to property owners) associated with the installation of traffic calming treatments.
“All 15 members rarely agree on one particular item, but this issue (reckless driving and pedestrian safety) hits home for each of us and has brought deadly consequences in nearly every aldermanic district,” Alderman Murphy said.
“I am very pleased that we are all on the same page and unanimous in addressing this top issue together,” he said.
Northside and Southside events take place on Thursday (September 23rd, 2021) from noon to 4 p.m.
The City of Milwaukee Office of Workforce Development will be holding Northside and Southside Drive-Thru Job Fairs on Thursday, September 23rd 2021 for Milwaukee Job Seekers looking for immediate employment opportunities.
The Job fair events are enthusiastically supported by Common Council President Cavalier Johnson (2nd District); and Council Members Nikiya Dodd (5th District), and JoCasta Zamarripa (8th District) as a creative way to bring immediate job opportunities to residents (where they live) and in a manner that is safe during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic recovery.
The Drive-Thru Job Fairs will focus on neighborhoods within the 2nd, 5th and 8th Aldermanic Districts, all of which have been hit hard by COVID-19. All attendees will receive a no-contact bag packed with information on employment assistance programs and employers hiring right now, and the events will feature 60 + employers from manufacturing, office, healthcare, retail, transportation/logistics and much more.
The Drive-Thru Job Fair events on September 23rd are co-sponsored by Milwaukee Common Council, DirectConnectMKE, Northwest Side CDC, State Department of Workforce Development, Job Center of Wisconsin, Employ Milwaukee, Social Development Commission, the Milwaukee Urban League, Milwaukee Public Schools, UMOS, Inc., and the City of Milwaukee.
Thursday, September 23rd 2021
Noon – 4:00 pm
TWO LOCATIONS
Northside Location Southside Location
Midtown Prince of Peace Catholic School.
Parking Lot Parking Lot
5825 W. Hope Ave. 1015 S. 24th Street
*Enter lot from W. Hope *Enter lot from N. 20th
Furred, finned and feathered friends to be blessed in honor of St. Francis.
Animals of all types, shapes and sizes are invited to receive a special blessing at 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 4 at St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care.
Deacon Pat LaPointe, Pastoral Coordinator South Shore Parishes of Milwaukee, will preside at this celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals. The blessing will take place in the east parking lot of St. Ann Center’s Stein Campus, 2801 E. Morgan Ave.
Pet owners are asked to wear masks and keep six feet apart from others attending the blessing. If the actual animal is not able to be present, it can be represented by a picture or its collar, leash or toy.
St. Ann Center provides health and educational day services to children, frail elders and adults with disabilities, all under one roof. The center champions a home-based, intergenerational approach that emphasizes the dignity of each client and child. Its mission is based on the Franciscan values: reverencing all creation, making peace, showing compassion and creating a caring community.
For more information, call Rodican Rose Bonn, Director of Pastoral Care, at 414-977-5075.
MILWAUKEE, WI – A proposal to install plaques that explain art projects along Milwaukee’s Beerline Recreational Trail has been selected to receive an AARP Wisconsin “Small Dollar, Big Impact” grant.
Grants are being awarded each month throughout 2021 to projects across Wisconsin that are designed to improve communities and make them better places for everyone to live, work and play as they age. Judges selected this project for a $1,000 grant after reviewing dozens of proposals submitted from all over the state.
“This project fits perfectly with the spirit and intent of the Small Dollar, Big Impact grant program,” said AARP Wisconsin State Director Sam Wilson. “Our goal is to support communities as they make positive changes that inspire long-term progress on livable issues. This proposal hits that nail right on the head.”
The grant proposal is for plaques to be installed alongside artists’ murals and other projects on the Beerline Trail. It was submitted by Darryl Johnson, Executive Director of the Riverworks Development Corporation, who said, “We are honored and thankful to be recognized for the work we do. We look forward to continuing our great partnership with AARP as we finish the project. Our work is all about the community working together to improve the quality of life for everyone.”
The Beerline Recreational Trail has represented unity, art and creativity for over 10 years, Johnson explained. Leaders of its development, as well as local residents, recognize the importance that the art plays through storytelling, inspiration and creative placemaking.
Currently there are 10 murals and art installations along the trail, with three new murals just finalized in July. Each one has a strong and significant meaning behind it, which reflects on the rich culture and creativity of the community.
With the grant, Riverworks, in partnership with the Guiding Lense (a resident-driven trail group), the Beerline Trail Leadership Team, and the City of Milwaukee have partnered to prioritize the implementation of free-standing plaques to be placed in front of a few of the murals.
“These plaques will tell a story and talk about what the artwork means,” Johnson said.
AARP Wisconsin’s launched its “Small Dollar, Big Impact” grant program in 2020 and is now in its second year of helping proposed projects move forward in rural and urban parts of the state. All projects must be completed within 60 days from winner announcement.
“These grants are exactly what the name describes – short-term, low-cost solutions that could have remarkable impacts on the shaping of neighborhoods and cities,” said Darrin Wasniewski, Associate State Director of Community Outreach for AARP Wisconsin.
“There are so many great ideas and proposals for making life better in communities across Wisconsin. We know how impactful $1,000 can be. This is our way of extending some seed money to get these projects off the ground.”
The grant program is open to some nonprofits and government entities. For more information on the program, visit www.aarp.org/WIsdbi