Milwaukee Post
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June 6, 2014 • Milwaukee County Post • 3 MILWAUKEE – With the intent of not sweeping startling statistics under the rug, leaders from across southeastern Wisconsin gathered Wednesday to discuss the rising heroin epidemic. A coalition of organizers gathered at Marquette University for a daylong sum- mit, "Heroin: Not On Our Watch – Protecting our Communities." Representatives from Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Washington and Waukesha counties were on hand to dis- cuss the problem and brainstorm possible solutions. Throughout the day, a number of pan- elists took part in the symposium, includ- ing Michael Gottlieb, director of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking area program at the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. Also on hand were Bridget Brennan, a New York City-based special narcotics prosecutor and state Rep. John Nygren, R- Marinette, who gained national attention when he pursued legislation to curb the rise in heroin use. For Nygren, the fight against heroin was personal. His daughter, Cassie, has been struggling with addiction to the drug. During a talk in the morning ses- sion of the symposium, Nygren touched on his daughter's radical transformation from being a high-achieving student to one who was frequently truant. "We never had the opportunity to see her graduate because the straight-A stu- dent dropped out," Nygren said. "You think of heroin as something that is hap- pening in dark alleys, but my beautiful baby girl was using it." Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee Common Council President Michael Murphy are among the local leaders who helped bring the symposium to fruition with philanthropic support by the Zilber Family Foundation. "It is essential that we collaborate and look at this problem from a regional per- spective," Murphy said in a statement. "Law enforcement, public health and drug treatment professionals from throughout the region need to cooperate as much as possible." The summit was taking place during The Post's press deadline. Full coverage will be in next week's edition. – Dave Fidlin, Special to The Post Heroin discussed at 5-county symposium Let us help you celebrate Father's Day! 238736005 "REMEMBERING THE PAST, LIVING IN THE PRESENT, PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE" Don't forget to ask about our remodel move-in specials, ending soon! Tour Meadowmere Assisted Living - West Allis June 12-15, 8am-4pm and receive a box of homemade creampuffs to share with Dad and your family! One box per family ONLY AT June 5 to 8 4 DAY MEAT SALE! 2201 E. Rawson Ave. • 764-7640 Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-10pm •Sat 7am-9pm •Sun 7am-8pm Every Sunday: Hot Baked Ham & Fresh Baked Rolls. Quantity rights reserved. No sales to dealers. See ALL our ad specials @shopthepig.com! Potter's Piggly Wiggly ★ Support Your Local Business 238335205 Seedless Whole Watermelons $ 3 99 ea. Deli Fresh! Butterball Turkey Breast $ 4 99 lb. Reser's Original Potato Salad $ 1 39 lb. June 11 to June 17 Sold in 10lb Bags Chicken Leg Quarters 69 ¢ lb. 3lbs or more 80% Lean Ground Beef $ 2 49 lb. Family Pack Country Style Pork Ribs $ 1 49 lb. All Natural Chicken Wings $ 1 49 lb. 3lb Bag Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breasts $ 5 99 Sold In Bag! Whole Boneless Sirloin Tip Roast $ 2 99 lb. Untrimmed Whole Beef Tenderloin $ 6 49 lb. 16oz Pkg Sugardale Hot Dogs 79 ¢ potter's piggly wiggly coupon All Natural Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breasts $ 1 99 lb. Fresh Preferred Baby Back Pork Ribs $ 2 69 lb. Restaurant Quality T-Bone Steaks $ 6 99 lb. With coupon and separate $10 or larger Non-coupon purchase. Limit one coupon, per family, per transaction. Coupon good June 11-17, 2014. Good only at Piggly Wiggly PLU 930 $ 2 49 Limit 3 Bags Twin Pack Limit 3 Limit 1 1%, 2%, Skim Piggly Wiggly Gallon Milk Limit 3 pkgs Limit 2 Greg's ***1/4 mile east of the 794 parkway on Layton*** 3050 E Layton Ave. 483-5550, M-F 7AM to 8PM, Sat 7AM-7PM, Sun 9AM-5PM & 238736031 Truckload Sale Going On Now ! All Grills On Sale - Up to $150 Off Smokey Joe 317180 Smoker Cookers 105360 Spirit Economy Gas 156775 Q Electric 172912 Genesis Premium Gas 172918 We offer the largest selection of Weber Grills in southeastern Wisconsin 41 models to choose from, 21 Charcoal - 18 Gas - 2 Electric 142 Weber Accessories on sale to choose from Classic Kettle 724369 King Utility Lighter 94 ¢ Limit 2 Item #141462 Expires 6.15.14