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Wisconsin State Senator, Judith Robson and State Representative, Kim Hixson were selected as the 2009 Easter Seals Outstanding Advocates of the Year.  Senator Robson was formally presented this prestigious National Award at the Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin’s Employee Appreciation event held on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at the Zoological Society.  Senator Robson accepted her award, addressed the crowd and stayed to mingle and enjoy the evening’s fun.

Congratulations to Lisa Blythe of Lisa's List, Michael and Beverly Bersch for hosting a very successful event at the Pfister Hotel on February 5, 2010.  About 300 people enjoyed the music and sharing at a fundraiser benefiting Children's Hosipital.

Pictured above are the MasterMinds of the Event left to right are Lisa Blythe, Michael Bersch and Beverly Bersch.  We Salute this team for all the great work that they did to make this event such a huge success.  

Susan Buchanan is Tall Pines Conservancy’s 1st Executive Director.  She began working with Tall Pines in the Spring of 2008.  Susan brings a wealth of experience and a diversified background to help further the mission of Tall Pines---to preserve remaining farmland, water resources and open space inmpacting NW Waukesha County.

Congratulations to the Lions and Lioness Clubs of Wisconsin as they unite to provide for Youth to attend a Wisconsin Lions Camp.  To learn more about the Wisconsin Lions Camp please log on to www.WisconsinLionsCamp.com  or call 715-677-4969.

We Salute all the Lions and Lioness Clubs for their hard work and commitment to make all of our communities a better place.

Thanks to Dr. Mark Eppli

Robert B. Bell, Sr., Chair in Real Estate
Marquette University Center for Real Estate

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For all those who come to Encourage America to read our stories or post stories of your own, we have different sports venues that really make Milwaukee stand out. We have the Brewers, the Bucks and the Admirals. However, for Jeff Dentice, a winning team really does take the commitment of everyone on that team to ensure success.  Many families bring their children to watch a ball game at Miller Park or attend the game to people watch, which at times can be very interesting, to say the least.  We all know before that game is played, the National Anthem is sung.  A huge thanks to Jeff Dentice for giving all of our veterans another chance to salute is the POW/MIA flag, which is in pristine shape up in left field. Jeff asked Ms.

By Susie Mathews

Tom Aranow

Tall Pines Conservancy hosts successful fundraiser on Oct 17, 2009.  

Our mission is to preserve our rural heritage by protecting remaining farmland, water resources, natural areas and open spaces impacting Northwestern Waukesha County.

December 12th marks the 21st Annual Christmas with the Hospitalized Vets at the Clement J Zablocki VA Hospital in Milwaukee. This event is being coordinated by Jeff "Doc" Dentice, our readers' friend who served as an Army medic in Vietnam. Official sponsors are the Region 4 UAW Vets, a group of men and women who keep pushing for the smiles on our heroes faces......can you imagine that these brave heroes who may be hundreds of miles away from their families who are here in Milwaukee....we can make them feel that Christmas is a warm day to be in celebration.  We are receiving a true gift of freedom, having our Armed Forces in harm's way in protection of old glory.

Alderman Donovan has kicked off his annual series of 8th District neighborhood walk-throughs to learn about residents’ concerns and to see conditions firsthand.  

If you would like Ald. Donovan to come to your block or neighborhood, please call his office at 286-3533 to request a walk-through. Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn has said cooperation from residents is the most important part of plans by the department to cut violent crime in city neighborhoods.