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WEEKEND WEEKEND EDITION EDITION FIRST FIRST SUNDAY SUNDAY MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY JOURNAL VOL. XXXVII NO.51 MARCH 1, 2019 50 CENTS BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN PERMIT 4668 NEWS & VIEWS ON THE FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY RELIGION IN THE WORKPLACE: What Managers Need to Know by Dina Gerdeman Two recent US Supreme Court cases demonstrate that religion in the workplace issues are increasing. How can managers be prepared? It starts with the right attitude, says Derek van Bever. How to handle religion in the workplace is a contentious and litigious issue that many busi- ness leaders struggle with. The subject is so third-rail hot that even Harvard Business School has devoted relatively few courses and case studies to it. “Religion and business is considered one of the last taboos,” says Senior Lecturer Derek van Bever. “Our students have been asking for it because they see very clearly that they will be in positions of global leadership where they will have to deal with it.” To fill that need, van Bever wrote the case study Man- aging Religion in the Workplace, using two high-profile cases of religious discrimination that were argued before the US Supreme Court in recent years: one about a young Muslim woman who battled Abercrombie & Fitch for rejecting her job application because she wore a hijab for religious reasons; and the second about a baker whose religious beliefs compelled him to refuse to de- sign a cake for a gay couple’s wedding reception. Both incidents arose from rather routine work situa- tions that many businesses face, but when religious be- liefs clashed with business principles, hurt feelings led to legal battles that dragged on for years. The two cases have raised questions for business owners and managers to contemplate. For example, should companies change their dress codes and even their brand identities to accommodate religious garb? Can owners of small, private companies reject cus- tomers based on religious convictions? These tricky questions might make anyone squirm with all of their murky ambiguity, but van Bever believes today’s business leaders need to start preparing clear answers. After all, the number of religious discrimination com- plaints has increased by more than 50 percent in the past 15 years, and settlement amounts have more than doubled, according to data collected by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. “My guess is that most companies don’t have a written policy that articulates how to handle religion in the work- place in a way that’s instructive for management,” says van Bever, a graduate of Harvard Divinity School. “You want to make sure your organization has policies in place and they are being communicated so people on the front line don’t have to decide how to work through these issues and make things up in the moment.” Muslim headscarf meets retailer’s dress code Sporting goods retailer Abercrombie & Fitch, founded in 1892, blossomed after being acquired by The Limited in 1988. Under the direction of CEO Michael Jeffries, the company held onto a hint of its hallmark safari style while putting a greater emphasis on casual clothes and bal- looned to more than 1,000 stores worldwide, with rev- enues exceeding $3.5 billion by 2008. Central to marketing the clothes was a dress code for employees that Jeffries called “The Look,” which has been described as a classic East Coast collegiate style. That style dictated how salespeople, known as “sales models,” styled their hair, the look of their fingernails, their body type, and the sandals they wore. Shirtless, tan men known as “lifeguards” were placed conspicuously near store entrances because “good-looking people at- tract other good-looking people, and we want to market to cool, good-looking people,” Jeffries said in a 2006 Salon interview. In 2008, 17-year-old Samantha Elauf felt confident she had nailed her interview for a salesperson position at an Abercrombie & Fitch store in Oklahoma, especially after Article courtesy of the Harvard Business School Website, posted Sept. 27, 2018 (continued on page 2) “MY GUESS IS THAT MOST COMPANIES DON’T HAVE A WRITTEN POLICY THAT ARTICULATES HOW TO HANDLE RELIGION IN THE WORK- PLACE IN A WAY THAT’S INSTRUCTIVE FOR MANAGEMENT” —DEREK C. M. VAN BEVER

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MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY JOURNAL

VOL. XXXVII NO.51 MARCH 1, 2019 50 CENTSBULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN PERMIT 4668

NEWS & VIEWS ON THE FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY

RELIGION IN THE WORKPLACE:What Managers Need to Knowby Dina GerdemanTwo recent US Supreme Courtcases demonstrate that religion in the workplace issues are increasing. How canmanagers be prepared? Itstarts with the right attitude,says Derek van Bever.

How to handle religion in theworkplace is a contentious andlitigious issue that many busi-ness leaders struggle with. Thesubject is so third-rail hot thateven Harvard Business Schoolhas devoted relatively fewcourses and case studies to it.“Religion and business is considered one of the last

taboos,” says Senior Lecturer Derek van Bever. “Ourstudents have been asking for it because they see veryclearly that they will be in positions of global leadershipwhere they will have to deal with it.”To fill that need, van Bever wrote the case study Man-

aging Religion in the Workplace, using two high-profilecases of religious discrimination that were argued beforethe US Supreme Court in recent years: one about ayoung Muslim woman who battled Abercrombie & Fitchfor rejecting her job application because she wore ahijab for religious reasons; and the second about a bakerwhose religious beliefs compelled him to refuse to de-sign a cake for a gay couple’s wedding reception.Both incidents arose from rather routine work situa-

tions that many businesses face, but when religious be-liefs clashed with business principles, hurt feelings ledto legal battles that dragged on for years.

The two cases have raised questions for businessowners and managers to contemplate. For example, should companies change their dress

codes and even their brand identities to accommodatereligious garb? Can owners of small, private companies reject cus-

tomers based on religious convictions? These tricky questions might make anyone squirm

with all of their murky ambiguity, but van Bever believestoday’s business leaders need to start preparing clearanswers.After all, the number of religious discrimination com-

plaints has increased by more than 50 percent in thepast 15 years, and settlement amounts have more thandoubled, according to data collected by the US EqualEmployment Opportunity Commission.“My guess is that most companies don’t have a written

policy that articulates how to handle religion in the work-place in a way that’s instructive for management,” saysvan Bever, a graduate of Harvard Divinity School. “You want to make sure your organization has policies

in place and they are being communicated so people onthe front line don’t have to decide how to work throughthese issues and make things up in the moment.”

Muslim headscarf meets retailer’s dress code

Sporting goods retailer Abercrombie & Fitch, foundedin 1892, blossomed after being acquired by The Limitedin 1988. Under the direction of CEO Michael Jeffries, thecompany held onto a hint of its hallmark safari style whileputting a greater emphasis on casual clothes and bal-looned to more than 1,000 stores worldwide, with rev-enues exceeding $3.5 billion by 2008.Central to marketing the clothes was a dress code for

employees that Jeffries called “The Look,” which hasbeen described as a classic East Coast collegiate style. That style dictated how salespeople, known as “sales

models,” styled their hair, the look of their fingernails,their body type, and the sandals they wore. Shirtless, tanmen known as “lifeguards” were placed conspicuouslynear store entrances because “good-looking people at-tract other good-looking people, and we want to marketto cool, good-looking people,” Jeffries said in a 2006Salon interview.In 2008, 17-year-old Samantha Elauf felt confident she

had nailed her interview for a salesperson position at anAbercrombie & Fitch store in Oklahoma, especially after

Article courtesy of the Harvard BusinessSchool Website, posted Sept. 27, 2018

(continued on page 2)

“MY GUESS IS THAT MOST COMPANIES DON’THAVE A WRITTEN POLICY THAT ARTICULATES

HOW TO HANDLE RELIGION IN THE WORK-PLACE IN A WAY THAT’S INSTRUCTIVE FOR

MANAGEMENT”—DEREK C. M. VAN BEVER

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a manager told her she’d receivea call in a few days about orien-tation. But then, nothing.A friend who worked at the

store did some digging into herapplication and found out a sen-ior manager had blocked Elauffrom being hired. The reason:He said the headscarf she woreas a symbol of modesty in herMuslim faith clashed with thestore’s dress code. “No one hadever told me that I could notwear a headscarf and sell cloth-ing,” Elauf is quoted as saying ina 2015 New York Times story.“… This was shocking to me.”The Equal Employment Op-

portunity Commission joinedElauf in a complaint against thecompany, and they prevailed inthe first court hearing, but Aber-crombie won on appeal, with thecourt saying that Elauf shouldhave spoken up about her needfor an accommodation that con-flicted with the store’s policies.Once the case reached the US

Supreme Court in 2015, JusticeAntonin Scalia said, “This is re-ally easy.” He announced thecourt was siding with Elauf 8 to1, ruling that under Title VII of theCivil Rights Act of 1964, it’s ille-gal to “fail or refuse to hire or todischarge any individual, be-cause of such individual’s race,color, religion, sex, or nationalorigin.”The ruling should spur busi-

ness leaders to reflect onwhether their own brandingpractices might discriminateagainst certain workers, vanBever says.“I assume a lot of companies

would be sympathetic to Aber-crombie because they want tobe clear from a brand perspec-tive about the profile they’re put-ting forward in terms of whomthey hire,” van Bever says. “But

employers need to understandthat where that runs into troubleis when their business preroga-tive conflicts with a person’s fun-damental religious rights.”Written policies should be

careful to respect a range of re-ligious expressions. Take thecase of auto parts retailer Auto-Zone, which agreed to pay$75,000 for telling an employeehe couldn’t wear a turban towork after converting to Sikhism.“Companies need to check

their posture. They would neverask someone, ‘Do you have towear that cross around yourneck?’ Being aware that dis-parate treatment itself is discrim-ination is something a lot ofcompanies haven’t caught upwith today,” van Bever says.The courts have found that

companies don’t have to agreeto all religion-related requestsfrom employees, but they dohave to make an attempt at areasonable accommodation. Ifan employee can’t work on theSabbath, the employer shouldsee if someone else could coverthat day.“You have to prove to the court

that you heard the employee out,and you made an offer of rea-sonable accommodation,” vanBever says. “You can’t do asAbercrombie did and just say,‘no caps.’”

Baker’s religious beliefs conflict with gay couple’s request

In the second situation in vanBever’s case, Jack Phillips,founder of Masterpiece Cake-shop in Lakewood, Colorado,told Charlie Craig and DavidMullins he would not make acake for their same-sex weddingreception because it would com-municate a message that contra-dicted his Christian convictions.Phillips, who had previously

turned away requests for cakesto celebrate Halloween, lewdbachelor parties, and divorceparties, suggested the couplebuy one of his premade cakesinstead.Angry and hurt, the couple

brought suit against Phillips withthe Colorado Equal EmploymentOpportunity Commission, accus-ing him of violating the state’santi-discrimination law, whichprevents businesses that sellgoods to the public from denyingservice because of a customer’ssexual orientation. The ColoradoCivil Rights Commission joinedthe lawsuit.Phillips claimed a First Amend-

ment right to free expression,saying he considered himselfmore of a cake artist than abaker.The Colorado EEOC ruled in

favor of the couple, and the Col-orado Court of Appeals upheldthat ruling. When Phillips ap-pealed, the US Supreme Courttook the case. Almost 100 organ-

izations filed amicus briefs withthe court, weighing in on oneside of the issue or the other.“This isn’t about a cake,” Craig

said in a statement before theSupreme Court hearing. “It isn’tabout weddings—it has neverbeen about weddings. We all de-sire fair and equal treatment,and that’s why we’re here today.”The Supreme Court justices

asked a lot of questions, like:Would wedding invitations, floralarrangements, or catered mealsalso be considered “speech”?Justice Neil Gorsuch summedup the difficulty in balancing theFirst Amendment’s free speechclause against nondiscriminationlaws by asking counsel the sim-ple question, “How would youhave this court draw the line?”Ruling in December 2017, the

justices sidestepped thatbroader issue by ruling 7-2 inPhillips’ favor on a narrowerpoint, saying the Colorado com-mission’s decision should beoverturned because the grouphad shown inappropriate hostilitytoward Phillips’s religious views.“The court punted,” van Bever

says. “But this will continue tocome up, so, at some point,they’re going to have to make acall.”For now, the lack of clarity is

likely to leave many businessleaders confused. In van Bever’sLeadership and Corporate Ac-countability course, discussionsare heated.

“This is when right meetsright,” van Bever says. “But wetalk to students about how aleader’s job is fundamentally tomake decisions in the gray. Andthrough a discussion, if bothsides can start to see the wis-dom of the other, that’s a victory.”The law spells out some rules

of the road for business leadersto follow: Companies can’t dis-criminate against protectedclasses, and they have to pro-vide reasonable accommoda-tions for people’s religions.But a subtler lesson can also

be learned from both cases. Ifemployers make sure peoplefeel respected, van Bever says,that might prevent a situationfrom escalating to becoming thedistraction, financial expense,and reputation risk that both ofthese cases devolved into.“In both of these cases, people

felt offended. The gay couple feltoffended to be seen as sinful.The Muslim woman felt she wasbeing attacked. In some ways,Abercrombie did what compa-nies do every day—they turnpeople down because they’renot the right fit,” van Bever says.“But you also have to keep

people’s feelings in mind. If youimagine that you’ll be able to be-have with brusque disregard forpeople and continue to grow asa company—guess what? It allcould get yanked out from underyou.”

RELIGION IN THE WORKPLACE(continued from cover page)

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The New Jubilee YouthChorale held its 12th an-

nual concert recently at Mt.Zion Missionary BaptistChurch, 2207 N. Second

Street, where Rev. Louis E.Sibley, III is pastor. Dr. Wal-lace Cheatham is the direc-tor of the chorale. AudreyMurphey is the accompa-nist. The theme of the con-

ert was: “Beneath TheSurface.” —Photos by

Yvonne Kemp

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BLACK HISTORYPROGRAM ATZION HILL MBCZion Hill Missionary Baptist Church held itsBlack History program recently. The celebra-tion was titled: “Celebrating Women-An Odeto Aretha Franklin. Four women were alsohonored during the program: Mother ArdellaTaylor, Arlene Newson, Mother Zeola Stegall,and state Sen. Lena Taylor. There werepraise and African dance, poetry, praise andworship. Zion Hill is located at 1025 W.Hampton Ave. Rev. Dr. Russell B. Williamsonis pastor.—Photos by Yvonne Kemp

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SUMMONS(PUBLICATION)

STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT

MILWAUKEE COUNTYDIVORCE-40101

Case No. 18FA6787

In Re: The marriage of Petitioner:LAVERN HINTON and Respondent:TYLON DONALDTHE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TOTHE PERSON NAMED ABOVE ASRESPONDENT:You are notified that the petitionernamed above has filed a Petition fordivorce or legal separation againstyou.

You must respond with a written de-mand for a copy of the Petition within40 days from the day after the firstdate of publication.

The demand must be sent or deliv-ered to the court at:

Clerk of Court, Milwaukee CountyCourthouse, 901 N. 9th St., Room104, Milwaukee WI 53233 and to LAV-ERN HINTON.

It is recommended, but not required,that you have an attorney help or rep-resent you.

If you do not demand a copy of thePetition within 40 days, the court maygrant judgment against you for theaward of money or other legal actionrequested in the Petition, and you maylose your right to object to anythingthat is or may be incorrect in the Peti-tion.

A judgment may be enforced as pro-vided by law. A judgment awardingmoney may become a lien againstany real estate you own now or in thefuture, and may also be enforced bygarnishment or seizure of property.

You are further notified that if the par-ties to this action have minor children,violation of §948.31, Wis. Stats., (In-terference with custody by parent orothers) is punishable by fines and/orimprisonment:

If you and the petitioner have minorchildren, documents setting forth thepercentage standard for child supportestablished by the department under§49.22(9), Wis. Stats., and the factorsthat a court may consider for modifi-cation of that standard under§767.511(1m), Wis. Stats., are avail-able upon your request from the Clerkof Court.You are notified of the availability of in-formation from the Circuit Court Com-missioner as set forth in §767.105,Wis. Stats.

§767.105, Information from CircuitCourt Commissioner.

(2) Upon the request of a party to anaction affecting the family, including arevision of judgment or order undersec. 767.59 or 767.451:(a) The Circuit Court Commissionershall, with or without charge, providethe party with written information onthe following, as appropriate to the ac-tion commenced:1. The procedure for obtaining a judg-ment or order in the action.2. The major issues usually addressedin such an action.3. Community resources and familycourt counseling services available toassist the parties.4. The procedure for setting, modify-ing, and enforcing child supportawards, or modifying and enforcinglegal custody or physical placementjudgments or orders.(b) The Circuit Court Commissioner

shall provide a party, for inspection orpurchase, with a copy of the statutoryprovisions in this chapter generallypertinent to the action.

If you require reasonable accommo-dations due to a disability to partici-pate in the court process, please call414-278-5112 prior to the scheduledcourt date. Please note that the courtdoes not provide transportation.

DATE: 1-22-2019By: LAVERN HINTON018-043/3-1-8-15-2019

SUMMONS(PUBLICATION)

STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT

MILWAUKEE COUNTYNOTICE AND ORDER FORNAME CHANGE HEARINGCase No. 19CV001558

In the matter of the name change of:COREY GIPSON JR.By (Petitioner) COREY GIPSON JR.A petition was filed asking to changethe name of the person listed above:From: COREY GIPSON JR. To:AUBREY ARIEL GIPSONBirth Certificate: COREY GIPSON JR.IT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the CircuitCourt of Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. MARY E. TRIG-GIANOPLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, ROOM412, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233DATE: MARCH 27, 2019 TIME: 11:00AM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice forthree (3) weeks in a row prior to thedate of the hearing in the MilwaukeeCommunity Journal, a newspaperpublished in Milwaukee County, Stateof Wisconsin.Dated: 2-26-19BY THE COURT:HON. MARY E. TRIGGIANOCircuit Court Judge019-042/3-1-8-15-2019

SUMMONS(PUBLICATION)

STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT

MILWAUKEE COUNTYNOTICE AND ORDER FORNAME CHANGE HEARINGCase No. 19CV001250

In the matter of the name change of:ELIAS MONIER MUSTAFABy (Petitioner) LUIS MANUEL HER-RERA-SANCHEZ and By (Co-Peti-tioner) DOMINIQUE MARIEMUSTAFAA petition was filed asking to changethe name of the person listed above:From: ELIAS MONIER MUSTAFA To:ELIAS MONIER HERRERA-MUSTAFABirth Certificate: ELIAS MONIERMUSTAFAIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the CircuitCourt of Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. MARSHALL B.MURRAYPLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, ROOM208, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233DATE: MARCH 25, 2019 TIME: 10:45AM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice forthree (3) weeks in a row prior to thedate of the hearing in the MilwaukeeCommunity Journal, a newspaperpublished in Milwaukee County, Stateof Wisconsin.

Dated: 2-21-19BY THE COURT:HON. MARSHALL B. MURRAYCircuit Court Judge019-041/2-22/3-1-8-2019

SUMMONS(PUBLICATION)

STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT

MILWAUKEE COUNTYNOTICE AND ORDER FORNAME CHANGE HEARINGCase No. 19CV001355

In the matter of the name change of:MAIA ABUNAAJBy (Petitioner) MONIQUE KLEENAMALATHONGA petition was filed asking to changethe name of the person listed above:From: MAIA ABUNAAJ To: MAIA BEY-LANI MCDOWELLBirth Certificate: MAIA ABUNAAJIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the CircuitCourt of Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. WILLIAM SOS-NAYPLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, ROOM414, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233DATE: APRIL 10, 2019 TIME: 10:45AM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice forthree (3) weeks in a row prior to thedate of the hearing in the MilwaukeeCommunity Journal, a newspaperpublished in Milwaukee County, Stateof Wisconsin.Dated: 2-19-19BY THE COURT:HON. WILLIAM SOSNAYCircuit Court Judge019-040/2-22/3-1-8-2019

SUMMONS(PUBLICATION)

STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT

MILWAUKEE COUNTYDIVORCE-40101

Case No. 18FA007231

In Re: The marriage of Petitioner:KELLY MARTINEZ BONILLA and Re-spondent: CEDRICK O CIRINO ROB-LESTHE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TOTHE PERSON NAMED ABOVE ASRESPONDENT:You are notified that the petitionernamed above has filed a Petition fordivorce or legal separation againstyou.

You must respond with a written de-mand for a copy of the Petition within40 days from the day after the firstdate of publication.

The demand must be sent or deliv-ered to the court at:

Clerk of Court, Milwaukee CountyCourthouse, 901 N. 9th St., Room104, Milwaukee WI 53233 and toKELLY MARTINEZ BONILLA 6225 WMITCHELL ST WEST ALLIS, WI53214.

It is recommended, but not required,that you have an attorney help or rep-resent you.

If you do not demand a copy of thePetition within 40 days, the court maygrant judgment against you for theaward of money or other legal actionrequested in the Petition, and you maylose your right to object to anythingthat is or may be incorrect in the Peti-tion.

A judgment may be enforced as pro-vided by law. A judgment awarding

money may become a lien againstany real estate you own now or in thefuture, and may also be enforced bygarnishment or seizure of property.

You are further notified that if the par-ties to this action have minor children,violation of §948.31, Wis. Stats., (In-terference with custody by parent orothers) is punishable by fines and/orimprisonment:

If you and the petitioner have minorchildren, documents setting forth thepercentage standard for child supportestablished by the department under§49.22(9), Wis. Stats., and the factorsthat a court may consider for modifi-cation of that standard under§767.511(1m), Wis. Stats., are avail-able upon your request from the Clerkof Court.You are notified of the availability of in-formation from the Circuit Court Com-missioner as set forth in §767.105,Wis. Stats.

§767.105, Information from CircuitCourt Commissioner.

(2) Upon the request of a party to anaction affecting the family, including arevision of judgment or order undersec. 767.59 or 767.451:(a) The Circuit Court Commissionershall, with or without charge, providethe party with written information onthe following, as appropriate to the ac-tion commenced:1. The procedure for obtaining a judg-ment or order in the action.2. The major issues usually addressedin such an action.3. Community resources and familycourt counseling services available toassist the parties.4. The procedure for setting, modify-ing, and enforcing child supportawards, or modifying and enforcinglegal custody or physical placementjudgments or orders.(b) The Circuit Court Commissionershall provide a party, for inspection orpurchase, with a copy of the statutoryprovisions in this chapter generallypertinent to the action.

If you require reasonable accommo-dations due to a disability to partici-pate in the court process, please call414-278-5112 prior to the scheduledcourt date. Please note that the courtdoes not provide transportation.

DATE: 1-24-2019By: KELLY MARTINEZ BONILLA018-039/2-22/3-1-8-2019

SUMMONS(PUBLICATION)

STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT

MILWAUKEE COUNTYNOTICE AND ORDER FORNAME CHANGE HEARINGCase No. 19CV001278

In the matter of the name change of:EILEEN ELIZABETH NEWSOMEBy (Petitioner) EILEEN ELIZABETHNEWSOMEA petition was filed asking to changethe name of the person listed above:From: EILEEN ELIZABETH NEW-SOME To: EILEEN ELIZABETH-NEWSOME NYSOMEBirth Certificate: EILEEN ELIZABETHNEWSOMEIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the CircuitCourt of Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. JEFFREY A.CONENPLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, ROOM402, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233DATE: APRIL 25, 2019 TIME: 9:00 AM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:

Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice forthree (3) weeks in a row prior to thedate of the hearing in the MilwaukeeCommunity Journal, a newspaperpublished in Milwaukee County, Stateof Wisconsin.Dated: 2-18-19BY THE COURT:HON. JEFFREY A. CONENCircuit Court Judge019-038/2-22/3-1-8-2019

SUMMONS(PUBLICATION)

STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT

MILWAUKEE COUNTYNOTICE AND ORDER FORNAME CHANGE HEARINGCase No. 19CV001279

In the matter of the name change of:KRISTIAN ERIC NYGAARDBy (Petitioner) KRISTIAN ERIC NY-GAARDA petition was filed asking to changethe name of the person listed above:From: KRISTIAN ERIC NYGAARDTo: KRISTIAN ERIC NYSOMEBirth Certificate: KRISTIAN ERIC NY-GAARDIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the CircuitCourt of Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. TIMOTHYWITKOWIAKPLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, ROOM415, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233DATE: APRIL 25, 2019 TIME: 9:00 AM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice forthree (3) weeks in a row prior to thedate of the hearing in the MilwaukeeCommunity Journal, a newspaperpublished in Milwaukee County, Stateof Wisconsin.Dated: 2-18-19BY THE COURT:HON. TIMOTHY WITKOWIAKCircuit Court Judge019-037/2-22/3-1-8-2019

SUMMONS(PUBLICATION)

STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT

MILWAUKEE COUNTYNOTICE AND ORDER FORNAME CHANGE HEARINGCase No. 19CV000752

In the matter of the name change of:ELIAS MANUEL GARCIABy (Petitioner) CINDY RODRIGUEZPEREZ and By (Co-Petitioner) ELIASGARCIAA petition was filed asking to changethe name of the person listed above:From: ELIAS MANUEL GARCIA To:ALIANA QUIN GARCIA RODRIGUEZBirth Certificate: ELIAS MANUELGARCIAIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the CircuitCourt of Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. KEVIN E.MARTENSPLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, ROOM403, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233DATE: APRIL 16, 2019 TIME: 9:30 AM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice forthree (3) weeks in a row prior to thedate of the hearing in the MilwaukeeCommunity Journal, a newspaperpublished in Milwaukee County, Stateof Wisconsin.Dated: 2-14-19BY THE COURT:HON. KEVIN E. MARTENSCircuit Court Judge019-036/2-22/3-1-8-2019

THE LEGALS THE LEGALS AND CLASSIFIEDSAND CLASSIFIEDS

The Weekend Edition•FIRST SUNDAY•March 1, 2019 Page 6SUMMONS

(PUBLICATION)STATE OF WISCONSIN

CIRCUIT COURTMILWAUKEE COUNTY

DIVORCE-40101Case No. 18FA007467

In Re: The marriage of Petitioner:ALPHONSO TOOLS and Respon-dent: DENISE KITCHINGSTHE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TOTHE PERSON NAMED ABOVE ASRESPONDENT:You are notified that the petitionernamed above has filed a Petition fordivorce or legal separation againstyou.

You must respond with a written de-mand for a copy of the Petition within40 days from the day after the firstdate of publication.

The demand must be sent or deliv-ered to the court at:

Clerk of Court, Milwaukee CountyCourthouse, 901 N. 9th St., Room104, Milwaukee WI 53233 and toALPHONSO TOOLS 4403 N 38TH STMILWAUKEE, WI 53209.

It is recommended, but not required,that you have an attorney help or rep-resent you.

If you do not demand a copy of thePetition within 40 days, the court maygrant judgment against you for theaward of money or other legal actionrequested in the Petition, and you maylose your right to object to anythingthat is or may be incorrect in the Peti-tion.

A judgment may be enforced as pro-vided by law. A judgment awardingmoney may become a lien againstany real estate you own now or in thefuture, and may also be enforced bygarnishment or seizure of property.

You are further notified that if the par-ties to this action have minor children,violation of §948.31, Wis. Stats., (In-terference with custody by parent orothers) is punishable by fines and/orimprisonment:

If you and the petitioner have minorchildren, documents setting forth thepercentage standard for child supportestablished by the department under§49.22(9), Wis. Stats., and the factorsthat a court may consider for modifi-cation of that standard under

§767.511(1m), Wis. Stats., are avail-able upon your request from the Clerkof Court.You are notified of the availability of in-formation from the Circuit Court Com-missioner as set forth in §767.105,Wis. Stats.

§767.105, Information from CircuitCourt Commissioner.

(2) Upon the request of a party to anaction affecting the family, including arevision of judgment or order undersec. 767.59 or 767.451:(a) The Circuit Court Commissionershall, with or without charge, providethe party with written information onthe following, as appropriate to the ac-tion commenced:1. The procedure for obtaining a judg-ment or order in the action.2. The major issues usually addressedin such an action.3. Community resources and familycourt counseling services available toassist the parties.4. The procedure for setting, modify-ing, and enforcing child supportawards, or modifying and enforcinglegal custody or physical placementjudgments or orders.(b) The Circuit Court Commissionershall provide a party, for inspection orpurchase, with a copy of the statutoryprovisions in this chapter generallypertinent to the action.

If you require reasonable accommo-dations due to a disability to partici-pate in the court process, please call414-278-5112 prior to the scheduledcourt date. Please note that the courtdoes not provide transportation.

DATE: 2-18-2019By: ALPHONSO TOOLS018-035/2-22/3-1-8-2019

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STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT

MILWAUKEE COUNTYNOTICE AND ORDER FORNAME CHANGE HEARINGCase No. 19CV001213

In the matter of the name change of:DENNY MICHAEL PIERCE JR.By (Petitioner) DENNY MICHAELPIERCE JR.A petition was filed asking to changethe name of the person listed above:From: DENNY MICHAEL PIERCE JR.To: DENNY MICHAEL VENTUREBirth Certificate: DENNY MICHAELPIERCE JR.

IT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the CircuitCourt of Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. JEFFREY A.CONENPLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, ROOM402, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233DATE: MARCH 19, 2019 TIME: 9:00AM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice forthree (3) weeks in a row prior to thedate of the hearing in the MilwaukeeCommunity Journal, a newspaperpublished in Milwaukee County, Stateof Wisconsin.Dated: 2-14-19BY THE COURT:HON. JEFFREY A. CONENCircuit Court Judge019-034/2-15-22/3-1-2019

SUMMONS(PUBLICATION)

STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT

MILWAUKEE COUNTYNOTICE AND ORDER FORNAME CHANGE HEARINGCase No. 19CV000765

In the matter of the name change of:ALVANTRE KANICKIE BROOKSBy (Petitioner) ALVANTRE KANICKIEBROOKSA petition was filed asking to changethe name of the person listed above:From: ALVANTRE KANICKIEBROOKS To: ALIYAHU BAN YAQUBBirth Certificate: ALVANTRE KAN-ICKIE BROOKSIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the CircuitCourt of Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. WILLIAM S.POCANPLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, ROOM401, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233DATE: MARCH 14, 2019 TIME: 3:00PM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice forthree (3) weeks in a row prior to thedate of the hearing in the MilwaukeeCommunity Journal, a newspaperpublished in Milwaukee County, Stateof Wisconsin.Dated: 1-23-19BY THE COURT:HON. WILLIAM S. POCANCircuit Court Judge019-033/2-15-22/3-1-2019

SUMMONS(PUBLICATION)

STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT

MILWAUKEE COUNTYNOTICE AND ORDER FORNAME CHANGE HEARINGCase No. 19CV001145

In the matter of the name change of:FRANCINE MARIANO GUTIERREZBy (Petitioner) FRANCINE MARIANOGUTIERREZA petition was filed asking to changethe name of the person listed above:From: FRANCINE MARIANOGUTIERREZ To: FRANCINESHERRY TROGUNBirth Certificate: FRANCINE MARI-ANO GUTIERREZIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the CircuitCourt of Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. PAUL R. VANGRUNSVENPLACE: ROOM 206, 901 N. 9thStreet, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233DATE: MARCH 14, 2019 TIME:11:30AM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice forthree (3) weeks in a row prior to thedate of the hearing in the MilwaukeeCommunity Journal, a newspaperpublished in Milwaukee County, Stateof Wisconsin.Dated: 2-12-19BY THE COURT:HON. PAUL R. VAN GRUNSVENCircuit Court Judge019-032/2-15-22/3-1-2019

SUMMONS(PUBLICATION)

STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT

MILWAUKEE COUNTYNOTICE AND ORDER FORNAME CHANGE HEARINGCase No. 19CV001002

In the matter of the name change of:JONATHAN DALE CARPENTERBy (Petitioner) JONATHAN DALECARPENTERA petition was filed asking to changethe name of the person listed above:From: JONATHAN DALE CARPEN-TER To: JONATHAN DALE MARTINBirth Certificate: JONATHAN DALEMARTINIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the CircuitCourt of Milwaukee County, State of

Wisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. KEVIN E.MARTENSPLACE: ROOM 403, 901 N. 9thStreet, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233DATE: MARCH 20, 2019 TIME: 2:00PM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice forthree (3) weeks in a row prior to thedate of the hearing in the MilwaukeeCommunity Journal, a newspaperpublished in Milwaukee County, Stateof Wisconsin.Dated: 2-6-19BY THE COURT:HON. KEVIN E. MARTENSCircuit Court Judge019-031/2-15-22/3-1-2019

SUMMONS(PUBLICATION)

STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT

MILWAUKEE COUNTYNOTICE AND ORDER FORNAME CHANGE HEARINGCase No. 19CV001016

In the matter of the name change of:JOSLON ALEXANDER LEAFBy (Petitioner) JOSLON ALEXANDERLEAFA petition was filed asking to changethe name of the person listed above:From: JOSLON ALEXANDER LEAFTo: JOSS ALEXANDER LEAFBirth Certificate: JOSLON ALEXAN-DER LEAFIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the CircuitCourt of Milwaukee County, State ofWisconsin.Judge’s Name: HON. KEVIN E.MARTENSPLACE: ROOM 403, 901 N. 9thStreet, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233DATE: MARCH 21, 2019 TIME: 3:30PM

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:Notice of this hearing shall be given bypublication as a Class 3 notice forthree (3) weeks in a row prior to thedate of the hearing in the MilwaukeeCommunity Journal, a newspaperpublished in Milwaukee County, Stateof Wisconsin.Dated: 2-6-19BY THE COURT:HON. KEVIN E. MARTENSCircuit Court Judge019-030/2-15-22/3-1-2019

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