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January 27, 2017 • Milwaukee County Post • 17 Get updated on the latest local home remodeling and improvement news in Milwaukee/NARI Home Connection. Plus! Check out "before and after" photos of award-winning remodel jobs. Only in newsstand copies on February 10. WILLS, TRUSTS, POWERS OF ATTORNEY, PROBATE Pre and post death planning by a professional with over 40 years of experience. Law Offices of Attorney James J. Winiarski 3625 W. Oklahoma Avenue, Milwaukee (414) 383-3902 253951040 In Memoriam Paulette J. Obst January 31, 1949-January 22, 2011 You blessed my life with your friendship. You will forever be remembered and missed - even by the geraniums. Sandy Sue Szanderek and the Lenox Street gang Commercial & Residential No Charge - 7 Day, 24 Hr Access Check out our Winter Rates • 5 Sizes to fit your needs • Oversized Doors • Fenced & Lighted • Private, Dry, Clean Safe & Secure, Indoor Storage Convenient Access East of Airport 414 483-8888 We Are A Christian Based Company 5000 S. Nicholson Ave. • Cudahy We will meet or beat any advertised rate! 253951039 Sign-Up for 3 Months First Month FREE $ $ "These are families, and these are real people," Dimitrijevic said. "They're not aliens from another planet. People are scared, and they need to know their local government has their backs." But some of Dimitrijevic's elected col- leagues have maintained a different view- point, including Supervisor Deanna Alexander, who also serves on the Health and Human Needs Committee alongside Dimitrijevic. Sharing a personal story, Alexander said the realities of a frac- tured family negatively impacted her in her formative years. Alexander's father was sent to prison because of illegal activity, and for a period of time, Alexander said she struggled with the emotional after-effects of the law being handed down. "But the rule of law is important," Alexander said. "(Dimitrijevic's proposed resolution) misleads people." Attempting to draw an illustration, Alexander, point-blank, asked Dimitrijevic if she locked the doors to her home as she discussed the line between safeguards and throwing out the welcome mat to all per- sons. "I'm not going to answer that, but thank you for asking," Dimitrijevic said in response to Alexander's question. The speakers appearing before the com- mittee had similar polarized viewpoints, particularly about the immigration issue. Some speakers read passages out of the Bible to back up their viewpoints. Mexican native Guadalupe Romero, who lives in Milwaukee and has been in the U.S. for 16 years, admitted she is undocumented. But Romero said she and her family are pro- ductive members of society. "I believe we have contributed to this community," Romero said, speaking through an interpreter. "We do our taxes, and we've been involved in the community in Milwaukee." But fellow county resident Jacob Ramos took aim at the resolution and its implica- tions. "The liberal media has brought fear into the hearts of Americans," Ramos said. "That's what I hear in this proposal. I ask that people turn to the Lord and pray for his strength and ask for his wisdom." In a stark example of just how polarizing Dimitrijevic's resolution is, the Health and Human Needs Committee is passing for- ward the document without a formal recom- mendation because of a tie vote. Supervisor Supreme Moore Omokunde, who chairs the committee, joined Dimitrijevic in support of the document. Alexander and Supervisor Anthony Staskunas voted against it. The full County Board is slated to vote on the document at its next regular meeting at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. In a preview of what could be further divisiveness, Supervisor Steve Taylor, who blasted Dimitrijevic in a news release, attended this week's committee meeting and shared his views. "Nothing in here has any teeth at all," Taylor said of the resolution. "We need to focus on the job we were elected to do. This is not it." County: 12-point resolution forwarded without recommendation continued from Page 1 FRANKLIN — More than 150 makers of up-cycled, reclaimed and handcrafted items will sell their wares at the curated re:Craft and Relic Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 28 and Jan. 29 at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex, 6000 W. Ryan Road. With lovers of Pinterest, Etsy and the DIY movement showing strong interest in all things vintage, salvaged, industri- al, handmade and repurposed, Open Productions is offering a Buyer's Club component that allows 300 people to pur- chase two-day tickets online, with early admission from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Jan. 28. YOU:craft lets visitors make foolproof projects, with staff available for ques- tions. Project selection includes a per- sonalized canvas tote or wine bag, an embellished frame or treasure box and an abstract floral image using alcohol inks on synthetic paper (matted and ready to frame) or on ceramic tile. General admission is $7 at the door; advance general admission is available online for $5 through Jan. 22. An advance VIP Buyer's Club ticket is available online for $10. An advance Sunday Bargain Pass is available online for $20. The one-day pass includes a re:Craft and Relic burlap tote and a $10 cash card. WAUWATOSA — The com- munity came together to help The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County raise $4.2 million, exceeding its Red Kettle Campaign goal of $4 mil- lion. "We are extremely humbled by the generosity of our neigh- bors," Steven Merritt, division- al commander for The Salvation Army, said in a news release. "With this show of sup- port we will continue to serve struggling men, women and children through more than 80 programs and services operated by The Salvation Army." Though red kettles are the most visible piece of The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign, there are various initiatives that helped meet the goal. These include: ■ 1,280 individuals who pro- vided 30,000 hours of bell ring- ing, raising more than $640,000 through the red kettles; ■ Another 40 volunteers spent 560 hours counting, by hand, every single quarter, dime, nickel and penny that was donated at all the red kettles; ■ Community donors con- tributing more than $1.1 million through mail appeals; ■ More than $2.4 million in additional donations through counter kettles, internet dona- tions, major gifts and stock donations. "The Salvation Army is hon- ored to receive these donations and the trust of the community that goes with them," Merritt said. "All monies raised allow us to provide life-changing serv- ices right here in Milwaukee County, not only during Christmas but all year-round." In 2015 The Salvation Army provided 46,694 nights of lodg- ing, 232,658 meals, 11,663 indi- viduals served through our two area food pantries and 8,969 individuals received emergency assistance. "While we are excited to reach our Red Kettle Campaign goal, our work continues. Like our year-round programming, fundraising is a year-round effort," Merritt said. Those who would like to make a donation to The Salvation Army can do so online at www.samilwaukee.org or through a check sent in per- son to The Salvation Army, 11315 W. Watertown Plank Road, Wauwatosa, WI 53226. Alexander re:Craft and Relic Show to be held at Sports Complex Salvation Army surpasses goal

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