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State Baptist organization says farewell to Rev. Donnie Sims at fete in his honor
Rev. Donnie Sims of Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church (far left) and his wife Nealie greet Bishop Darrell Hines at a celebration honoring Rev. Sims, who stepped down as president of the General Baptist State Convention of Wisconsin after 17 years of service. Many local pastors, family and friends came out to honor Rev. Sims. The event was held at the Four Point Sheraton Hotel. (photo by Barbara White)
by Barbara White
Holla!
Two hundred thirty-nine thousand (239,000) down 18,900 to go, I-Witness showing the beauty of Black People, our passions, compassion, intellect and Black life in love one event at a time. Hey, 20,100 Black people to go and I-Witness and the "Milwaukee Community Journal" will have touched over 253,000 Black families in Milwaukee.
"Until the Lion writes his own story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter."--African proverb
Holla-Outs
To: Eric Williams, a student at the MEC (Milwaukee Education Center, and his cousin Ostweeya Tye who understand that in order to be successful one must be prepared. You two made me very proud as I watched you shop for your school supplies on sale and early. Keep advancing that next generation I love it!
To: Christine Hackett, who is a student at UW-Madison majoring in French and Biology. I love it! Keep advancing that next generation.
To: Walter Jefferson, a senior at Hamilton who understands the importance of work and how it becomes a lead in whatever your life dreams are. Keep advancing that next generation I love it!
To: Chris Wilks, delivery staff for Walgreen’s, Holla!
To: My favorite girl, Gwen McNeal over at Walgreen’s on 60th and Silver Spring, she is some kind of special. All the customers know and love her because she does those little extra things like knowing what we like and telling us its on sale this week, she always ask how our day is and she always has that beautiful smile waiting on us. In today’s world where most businesses and their workers could care less about good customer service, people like Gwen are rare jewels. Hey, Gwen I do not know if Walgreen does appreciate you but your customers sure do. I love the way you do the things you do!
To: Dan Hackett, retired from the U.S. Airforce who loves coming to Gene’s Supper Club to hear the blues and eat chicken wings, he loves his wife dearly, and we all know it, Holla!
Willie Lee who has a manly softness, Holla! Both guys work at Star Line Manufacturing. Hey, you two I had a good time with you.
To: Lottie and Donna Harrell, just hollering out it was nice seeing you again.
To: Donna Anderson Hollering at you, girl,
To: Officer Alvin Hannah who is fine my sistas,
To: Brandie Wilks-Neighborhood coordinator of Thurston Woods,
To: Lonnie Romar, Smith of Brown Deer High School just returned from Germany and Paris where he was an exchange student. You go Lonnie; keep advancing that next generation, I love it!
To: Naperville, Illinois Renegades Baseball Team the Great Lakes Raiders played the Milwaukee Diamond Jacks and won in a tournament, here at Rerinson Park.
Hey, Shawn and Tony I told you, you didn’t play the real teams in Milwaukee like my favorite players over at the Beckum/Stapleton League, next time come on over and get your money on, Holla! It was nice meeting you.
Birthday Holla-Outs
To: MCJ Staff Writer Kia Marie Cook, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you.
Congratulations
To: Donald Davis who recently retired from the City of Milwaukee after 39 years, hey Donald it is your turn to dance in the universe.
Get Well Holla
To: Ray Harman, director of Governor Doyle’s Milwaukee office. May your spirits remain high and our prayers comfort you. Get well soon.
To: Kumiko Hackett our prayers are with you get well soon.
Condolences
To: Chuck Hayes and family on the passing of Mary. Our prayers are with you.
To: William Coinion and family on the passing of his wife Jeanette, our prayers are with you.
To: Bob Johnson and family. Our prayers go out to him on the passing of his mother Maggie Johnson.
To: The family of Vance Coleman whose mom passed our prayers are with you.
To: Mac Weddle and family on the passing of his Uncle J.D. Wilson our prayers are with you. More
