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On May 28, 1966, my wife Penny and I were married at St. John Kanty's Roman Catholic Church. It was a wonderful wedding service that was squeezed in between two funerals at the church. This day will be remembered by both of us for the rest of our lives. Many things have happened over the years. We have helped each other out over the years. Our love is still as strong or stronger as the day we got married. I must thank Penny for 43 years wonderful years together. We were able to raise three fine children. We have both been very involved in the Bay View community for many years. Over the years many family members and old friends have passed on. Penny thank you very much for all that you have done for me and us over the years. I love you very much. Let us hope that we can reach 50 years together. STOL LAT !

When I was going to college, the most important thing taught to me, was to train the whole person, not just to learn skills and academics. I was told that there were men in the workplace who were literal genius in their field of endeavor, but who also lacked the skills to communicate with other workers. Their special skills were almost being wasted. Unless the whole person is trained, other skills won't help him. Learning how to communicate is the best thing a person can do. If we are able to talk to others, then we can exchange ideas. An advanced educated man will speak in simple words, and not need complicated words in communication. A person who just learning a special skill will tend to use big complicated words when he speaks. An advanced person does not need to show off what he has learned. His skills are visible in all that he does. A good communicator is able to teach his knowledge to others easily. He will be the one to advance highest in his field of work.

It is good to go to college, but realize that you will not learn everything. Life experience is very important when you leave college. A street wise person will learn the patterns needed to survive. The teaching of speech classes is to teach you how to communicate to others. A second language will guide you in your own language. We are not the only people in this world. Knowledge of mathematics will be the key to opening your eyes to special trades, skills, music, art, other languages, and patterns of advanced education. Math is the key to language studies. It also opens the door of engineering and music. History teaches you of past attempts of surviving. To learn why things happen, can prevent them from happening again in the future. Nobody is perfect, but together we can establish skills to help all of mankind. Group discussions solves the many questions that we have on a certain subject. Learning to debate is a very useful skill. Music, although mathematical, helps us to relax and to think. Never stop trying to learn as you get older. If you can communicate your thoughts to others, then you can solve many problems with the help of others. You are not alone in this world. Together, all things can be accomplished. Study new methods of doing old things, and create your own solutions. Share these methods with others and you will be successful.

My dad, Harry William Manke, was born in 1909, the second son of four brothers. He started off as a child by working in the Manke's Greenhouses in North Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the Town of Granville. As a child he had to do his work around the house and greenhouse before walking to grade school. It did not matter what the weather was, the boys had to go to school to get an education. While at home, German was frequently spoken. At school both German and English were part of school life. In church, the service was in German. My dad was baptized at North Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in North Milwaukee. He was also confirmed there. I was the only child of his who was baptized at his church. The rest of my family was baptized at St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church, where my mother's family belonged since the church's beginning. My dad's father, William Manke had a brother next door named Fred Manke. When my great-grandfather August Manke died, the two brothers split up the land. Fred Manke married the sister of my mother's mother. Both women came from the August Denzin family of ten children. As a result of this, many first cousins of my mother were also first cousins of my dad. After my dad got married to my my mother, he left the greenhouses to work in a different occupation. When the great depression came, he worked for WPA. After the depression, he got a job a Pabst Brewery, because he spoke fluent German and English. He stayed there until he died in 1962 of a cerebral hemorrhage, at the age of 52. I have many memories of him when I was younger. He and my mother taught all of us six children, five girls and me, how to cook, do dishes, scrub floors, wash our own clothes and iron them. He also taught me how to plant trees, bushes and other plants. Weeding the garden and cutting the grass were also assigned to me and the girls. Back in the 1950's, my parents were divorced, and later on he married my mother's first cousin, who also was the sister of his brother Bill's wife. This shows you how to keep it in the family. Much of his life, he suffered from bleeding stomach ulcers. My dad was always easy to talk to in both German and English. He had many friends. He was the kind of person that you could walk up to and easily make conversation with. I used to be mad at my parents for being so tough with us, but now I know that they did the things that they did to prepare us to be independent and capable of supporting ourselves, if they were no longer with us.

 He could lay 500 rolls of sod by himself as a side job. During the holidays, he sold wreaths to customers. When the grass grew in Spring, he would have us hold off on the first cutting until the grass went into seed. This seed would repair any lawn damage from us children. If plants were slow at growing, he would place coffee grounds near the roots to bring up the worms to irrigate the ground nearby. If a fruit tree was not bearing fruit, he would pound a rusty nail into the tree to give it an iron supply. When we did that to plum trees, we had to use clothes props to hold up the tree branches because of how  much fruit was coming after his treatment. He and his dad built a V-shaped sled without metal blades to plow snow in the winter. When we pulled on that sled, that was shaped like the letter "A", we were able to clear a wide path in the yard for walking to the garbage area of the yard. When he wanted to get rid of a huge tree stump in the yard, he drilled holes and poured salt into the holes. In a few weeks we able to take an axe and finish removing the stump. He and his friends used to always coffee klatch in the basement drinking Pabst beer and discussing recent gossip and talking about old legends. His favorite legend was about the Bridal Wreath plant. If the plant bloomed twice in one year, its owner would die soon after. ( His Bridal Wreath plant bloomed twice shortly before he died.) There was talk of the three knocks on the door with nobody being there. There was the sight of the Pascal Lamb. If a dog was howling, it could be that its owner had died or was going to die. All of them hoped that if they died, that they would go in their sleep without any pain. When he died, he was heavily involved in his church. It is too bad that my wife and children never had a chance to meet or know my dad. I hope that the memories of your parents are sweet and enjoyable.

After World War II, all of Europe was in chaos. Germany and Austria were in ruins. France was in ruins. The Soviet Union suffered a heavy loss in both people and buildings. Poland and Czechoslovakia were heavily damaged with many residents lost in the Holocaust. In war, there are no angels, but many good people did their best to help in the war effort. The loss of life throughout the world was very heavy. The Nazi SS were demons in how they served in the war. The Resistance helped the Allies very much. The regular German Army, Navy and Air Force were not as bad as the SS Troops. Hitler was ruthless in how he handled the war. He escaped punishment by commiting sucicide.

The Allies remembered what happened in World War I and how their drastic measures caused Germany to rearm and rebuild its military to fight in a new war. For this reason, much help was needed in rebuilding Europe after the war. If the defeated enemy was treated decently, then it would later become an ally of the Allies. The Communist Government of the Soviet Union had no mercy on any German POW's. When they occupied a country, they stayed there and formed a friendly communist government in each place. Freedom as we know it was lost in Eastern Europe for many years. Western Europe was rebuilt and helped to establish the United Nations to prevent future wars from happening. As Winston Churchill stated after the war, an Iron Curtain descended on Eastern Europe.

When the Soviet Union established the new borders of Poland, it kept the western portion for itself. The eastern part of Poland and the western portion of East Germany became part of the new borders of Poland. Any German residents were told to pack just one bag and then to go by train to Germany and forfeit their  former lands. The Russians were very mean when they did this action. They had no feelings of kindness towards the German people. They wanted the people of East Germany to suffer for the pains that the Russians suffered in World War II. The rebuilding there was minimum. Russina style of buildings replaced the bombed out places. Freedom was almost unheard of. The people lived in fear of their Russina conquerors. Many of these people fled to West Germany if they could. Becuase so many people were escaping from the country, the Russians built the Berlin Wall to hold them.

West Germany was rebuilt and had an elected government established. These people had freedom and were allowed to vote in elections. This country established one of the best economies in the world. You would hardly know that most of the buildings in the country were totally destroyed by the Allied bombers during the war. Austria was found to be not guilty in the war, because the Germans took over their country during the war. When things are done in a decent and correct fashion, then friendly countries are created out of old enemies. The mistakes of World War I were not repeated. Parts of Germany were lost to Poland, Russia, and to France because of the war.

The Soviet Union rebuilt itself and confiscated many plants and much equipment that was originally German in origin. This country removed any chance of freedom to any country that it held in its grasp. In competition with Western Europe, many manufacturing companies were developed in its various countries to compete with the West. An arms race developed between the Russians and the Allies that lasted until now and is still somewhat in force today.

France rebuilt itself with help from the Allies and sought to isolate itself from most of the Western Allies. It established many new industries and buildings. The people regained their freedom and were again allowed to vote. France is still a part of NATO and friends with the United States. Other countries involved in World War II also rebuilt after the war.

The United Nations is the hope of the world to keep the peace and to prevent wars and the slaughter of innocent people throughout the world. Nothing is perfect, but we are trying to prevent future wars like happened in World War I and II. Please support the United States of America and use your power to vote to keep an honest government in power. God Bless the United States of America.

 On Sunday, May 17, 2009, the Beulah Brinton Community Center will be giving out its annual Service to the Community Awards. The building will be open from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM. The award ceremony will start at 2:00 PM and last about one hour. Refreshments will be served after the wards are given out

  Jose Acevedo will be receiving the "Service to Youth" Award. His work with the youth of the center is being recognized. His hard dedicated work is very much appreciated.

  Katherine Canning will be receiving the "Mary Martinetto Community Service" Award. She has been art of the "Italian Ladies" group, a member of the Beulah Brinton Advisory Committee, a person who once worked with Mary Martinetto at the old Beulah Brinton Community Center on S. St. Claire next door to Puddlers Hall. She has spent a lifetime in service of the Bay View community.

Did you ever work with a damaged computer? SpamBlockerUtility.com damaged my hard drive and had prevented me from using my computer in a complete way. I tried to go on AOL and on FoxFire but both systems were being blocked from my use. I was finally able to get AOL on Google with much effort on my part. I have learned one important lesson. NEVER allow SpamBlockerUtility.com to get on your computer. I never knew that such a fraud with a major virus could exist, until I got it on my computer. Whenever I tried to remove it, it always went deeper into my hardrive and eventually corrupted some of my main files needed to operate my computer. Even recently, I got a warning that SpamBlockerUtility.com was trying to gain entry again to my computer. My daughter's friend was able to stabilize my computer with a disc, but that old virus was still trying to regain control of my computer. Sooner or later I will have to replace my computer due to that virus, but please warn all readers to beware of SpamBlockerUtility.com unless they want to get rid of their computer shortly afterwards. It will destroy your harddrive and corrupt your main files. It ought to be banned from being advertised on-line. It claims to block spam from your computer, but it turns off your spam blocker and allows unlimited pop-ups to appear on your screen. When you try to delete them, your computer freezes or turns off, losing all of the work that you were working on. One morning I had 15 pop-ups in a period of 5 minutes the minute that I went on-line. As soon as I deleted one of them, my computer froze up and blocked all further action on it. You would set your own spam blocker to block these pop-ups, and its virus would turn it off. One day it took 4 hours to do 10 minutes of work. You can be the judge on this matter. I have warned you, now it is up to you. I wrote a message to the Federal Trade Commission about them, but got no response. I contacted SpamBlockerUtility.com to remove their program, but it only went deeper into my harddrive. Be warned that this is a dangerous virus and should not be used. I was forced to replace my computer due to this problem. I have learned my lesson.

  The Bay View Historical Society will hold a benfit rummage sale at 2590 S. Superior Street on Saturday, May 30th. Located on the lawn of the Society's headquarters, the Beulah Brinton House, the sale will last from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and is open to the public.

  Society members and other generous donors are cleaning out their attics and basements to offer a wide variety of goods for sale, including furniture, antiques and collectibles, books, toys, appliances and othe rhousehold items.

  During the sale, shoppers can visit the Society's archives room and gift shop inside of the Brinton House and enjoy hot dogs and other refreshments. Among the featured gift shop items are an original architectural rendering of the beulah brinton House by the late Grayson Schroeder, color reproductions of vintage post cards depicting faliliar Bay View scenes from the early 20th Century, Bay View T-shirts and coffee mugs, and a selection of handsome note-cards showing familiar Bay View places.

  The Society is accepting price-marked donations of all household items (except clothing and shoes) for the sale. Donations can be dropped off at the sale site on the morning of May 30th from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Call Donna at 414-324-5690 for further information or to arrange for advance drop-off or for pick-up of large items.

  All proceeds will benefit the Bay View Historical Society, a non-profit, educational community organization. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law./ Additional information can be found on the Society's web site at www.bayviewhistoricalsociety.org.

  The bay View Historical Society, established in 1979, is dedicated to maintaining the Bay View community through conserving, celebrating and sharing Bay View's rich heritage. With more than 500 members, it is one of the largest local historical societies in the area. The society maintains headquarters at one of the most prominent historical sites in Bay View, the Beulah Brinton House. Built in 1872,  it is considered to be among the best remaining Gothic Revival residences in the city and formerly was home to Beulah Brinton, a community leader who turned her house into an informal social center and Bay View's first library. The Society also designates landmarks throughout Bay View and publishes a newsletter, "The Historian", which contains articles of local historical interest. During the year, the Society conducts general membership meetings, historic walks and other social events. Membership in the Soicety is open to anyone interested in supporting the Society's programs.

                                                   Bay View Historical Society

                                                   2590 S. Superior Street

                                                   Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207

                                                   www.bayviewhistoricalsociety.org

On Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at 7:00 PM, in the Humboldt Park Pavilion, the Humboldt Park 4th of July Association will hold its May Meeting. All interested people are invited to attend. Planning for day's events will be the main part of the meeting. At the meeting, we will discuss the cancellation of the Talent Show by Milwaukee City Hall. We will also discuss other things that are no longer funded by City Hall. As you know, the City of Milwaukee has no need to celebrate our country's Independence Day. Milwaukee City Hall  thinks that the cost of celebrating Independence Day is too high.  The 4th of July is just another day to  our City Hall. They would rather spend the money to remodel a city commissioner's office. All that we are asking for is to restore the money cut from the city budget so that our 4th of July Associations can continue their patriotic volunteering into the future. We are all unpaid volunteers who have been involved for many years. We want to provide a full day of activities for the entire family to enjoy in our parks on Independence Day.

Our military services have given their lives that we might have the freedoms that we enjoy. Our country started its Revolution so that we could have a government for the people, of the people, by the people. These freedoms that we enjoy now came at the cost of blood. Must we dishonor our military service by not celebrating Independence Day, because it costs too much?  Must we elect politicians  who do not honor their country?  Must we recall them from office to find other patriotic people to run for elected offices?  You are the boss in this matter. Your opinion counts. Speak up and express yourself on this matter. Don't be afraid of political bullies who do not allow you to be heard. Under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, you are allowed to express yourself without fear of government punishment. God Bless the United States of America.

Go to web site: A Tribute to the Veterans                               http:www.beforeyou go.us/play_byg

 On May 1st, the world celebrates May Day. The day marks the coming of Spring. It is also Labor Day to most of the world. Countries like to show off what they have accomplished over the year. The labor movement is honored for being the heart and spirit of every nation. Take the time to support your local unions. Their work over the years has brought most of our progress over the years. Pray that jobs can be made possible for all of the people who are unemployed. Let's hope that our economy will improve and things will go back to normal in our lives. Try to help those who are in need. Find ways to be of assistance with their families. Please support the Bay View community.

See web site: History and Origin of May Day

Now is the time to plan any vacations that you plan to take this year. One good way to travel is to take Amtrack and travel the country. This is many times cheaper than taking an airplane, however it takes longer and you need more food this way. Bus travel is also good. The buses seem to have little space between the seats. They take longer and may be more uncomfortable to ride in. If you are in a hurry to get somewhere, then take an airplane. The costs are higher, but travel time is shorter.

If you decide to take your car on a trip, then make sure that it is in good condition for traveling any distances. In  your car, you travel at your own pace and decide when you choose to stop for any breaks. Depending on your financial means, the place that you travel to should be studied ahead of time to allow for any emergencies that may pop up. If you are tight financially, then go to the museum, zoo, library, parks, swimming pools, etc.  Most of these are available at minimum costs to you. Watch a Brewer's game or a softball game in a park. Use the Yellow Pages to locate fun spots that don't cost too much. Do things together as a family and give verybody a big hug while enjoying yourself. Some small lakes are close to town and are reasonable to go fishing or swimming at. There are many activities available in our Milwaukee Public Schools Recreation facilities like Beulah Brinton Community Center. Relax as a family and plan out your vacation days ahead.

At this time of year, you notice the missing people who normally would be at your family get togethers. Memories can be sad or happy, depending on what part of their life you remember. These people are loved ones who have played a major role in our lives before they passed on. Their love for us and others is still in our memories. They will always be part of our lives. When we get older, we know that one day we will join them. Some have died too soon. Some have gone through great suffering like terminal cancer. If they would still be around us, we would gladly be in their presence. We should treat each day that we live as a gift of the Lord. Nobody knows the day when they will depart this life, but you should always prepare for that day. Sharing love and understanding with others is a great way to live. It helps to be able to go to church services and thank the Lord for all that you have. Have faith and express yourselves to others. Your reward is greater than you can imagine. Live your faith at all times. As the song goes:"Be not afarid, I go before you always; come follow Me and I will give you rest". Take time to remember all of those who have passed away recently. Live your life one day at a time.

There is an interesting site on the internet: "You Raised Me"   http://parentswish.com/site01/big.html

According to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, four new dog excercise areas will be open in Milwaukee County by this summer. This statement comes from the Milwaukee County Parks and Residents for Off-Leash Milwaukee Parks.

The dog excercise areas will be open in Estabrook Park, Currie Park, Lake Park and Bay View Park. They will be the first dog excercise areas established within existing Milwaukee Parks.

"With the new dog excercise areas, the county will provide residents better access to places that they can legally excercise their dogs off-leash within a designated fenced in area,"  said Robin Barry, a ROMP spokesperson.

Work has already begun at Estabrook Park and will soon start at Currie Park. The county plans to open the Currie Park dog area by Memorial Day, followed by Estabrook, in mid-June, with Lake and Bay View openning shortly after that.

Two dog excercise areas, the Runway and Granville, already exist as stand alone runs outside of county parks. The county plans to fence in Granville this summer, according to Jeff Baudry, county parks spokesman.

For more information on area dog parks, visit the Animal Magnetism Pet Blog at: www.jsonline.com/blogs/lifestyle/pets/html.

I find that this is very good news to all of us dog owners who have looking for a safe place to excercise our dogs. Bay View Park is located just south of South Shore Park where we hold the South Shore Farmers Market from the third week in June until the third week in October on Saturday mornings from 8:00 AM to 12 Noon. Please support the Bay View community.

On April 28, 2009, the labor movement will observe Workers Memorial Day to remember workers who have been killed or injured on the job. Black ribbons will be distributed at the April meetings so members can wear them in the workplace and community that week. Help make it clear that the labor movement will keep fighting for strong safety and health protections and will keep creating good, safe jobs. Ask your steward for a black ribbon.

On May 1st, the world will be celebrating May Day. This is labor day for most of the countries in the world. Support your local union. Honor our country's workers as they do their jobs. The unions have been the lifeblood of our nation. Feel proud, if you are a union member. Union workers have made our country great.

 I never thought that I would see the day when our century of celebrating Independence Day at Humboldt Park would come into question. Before this year, we have fought small budget cuts, obtained sponsors and volunteers to help us plan and celebrate the 4th of July. This year City Hall in its budget cuts has attempted to wipe out that dream. For the first time we will have to cancel our Talent Show. We also have to reduce our prizes, awards, ribbons, electricity, stage use and other little things that we need for this event. I always believed that in good times and bad times, that City Hall would support our celebration of Independence Day in the park. I was wrong. It seems that to City Hall, the 4th of July is just another day on the calendar.

 With all of our military service people fighting on our behalf and many dying in the process, you know that freedom does not come cheap. Most of us celebrate the birthday of our country as proud citizens. We are so lucky to have the many freedoms that we have. Where else can you vote in safety?  Where else can you speak your mind under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, not be punished for it?  Where else can you carry a gun if needed without being arrested for it?  Count your blessings. Be glad that you live in a free country.

 If our politicians do not want to celebrate Independence Day, then we have the right under the United States Constitution to recall them from office. Maybe then we can elect some patriotic politicians who support their country in war and peace. I never thought that I would have to write on this subject, but now is that time. Contact your local alderperson and mayor and find out why they do not believe in celebrating Independence Day. Then you can make your own decision on this matter. I am only one person. It takes many people to correct this problem.

Now is a good time to start a family garden to help you grow food for your family. Choose vegetables that grow well in our climate. Peas, beans, tomatoes, potatoes, squash, kohlrabi, cabbage, cauliflower, brocolli and lettuce are all good crops for our area. Rasberry bushes, blackberry bushes, rhubarb, strawberry plants, apple trees, pear trees, cherry trees, plum trees, apricot trees, peppermint plants, chives, and various herbs are also good plants to grow. If the law would allow for it, raising chickens would be an interesting project. Your own backyard can supply you with many food items that will help you save with your family budget. If you had lots of space, you could grow corn or asparagus. You and your family members could have a fun time growing these crops. The results will really delight you and your family.

The date for cleaning up Humboldt Park by the Humboldt Park Watch and volunteers has been changed. The park clean-up will now be on Saturday, April 25, 2009. Volunteers can sign up and pick up bags at park pavilion. Time of the event is from 8:30 AM to 12 Noon. The park pavilion is located at 3000 S. Pine Ave. Ruth Simos is in charge of this event. This clean-up event is sponsored by the Bay View Neighborhood Association, Bay View Community Center, Humboldt Park Watch, South Shore Park Watch, and Inland Schools.

 The clean-up activities also are at South Shore Park Pavilion, 2900 S. Shore Dr. The areas to be patrolled by volunteers include Humboldt, South Shore, Cupertino, Bay View Parks; Kinnickinnic Ave; and the Kinnickinnic River. Bags will be provided. Snacks will be available. Bring gloves, wear durable clothes. Kathy Mulvey will be in charge of the South Shore Park and other park. Dale Nook, from the Bay View Neighborhood Association will be helping in organizing this event. After the clean-up is done, snacks will be available at South Shore Park, 2900 S. Shore Dr.

Both Humboldt Park and South Shore Park Watches are working together on this clean-up effort. Again the time of this event is from 8:30 AM to 12 Noon. People can sign up at either park and join together for snacks at South Shore Park Pavilion afterwards. Sign up at either Humboldt Park Pavilion or  South Shore Park Pavilion. All interested people are welcome to attend this event. After the clean up, snacks will be served at South Shore Park Pavilion at 2900 S. Shore Dr.

In these tough financial times, more people than usual are going to the thrift stores. There is Klement Sausage, 2650 S. Chase Ave., where you can purchase over-runs and good quality factory seconds at a reasonable  price. There is Chocolate House, near W. Loomis Rd. & S. 35th St., where you can buy factory seconds and over-runs of nuts and chocolates. You can go to Country Maid, 1919 S. KK Ave., where you can buy potato salads-- many varieties, pickled beets, baked beans, macaroni salads, seafood salads, dips, jello, hot food -- early in the day, delicatessen delights, sandwiches, ham salad, tuna salad, egg salad, sub-sandwiches, bakery, make-your-own salad ingredients, rolls, pizza slices, soups and other goodies. All of these places have good reasonably priced food for the tight budget.

There are thrift stores like Value Village and other resale shops where you can buy used clothing and other goods in good condition. Good Will, Salvation Army, St. Vincent De Paul and some church stores are also good to go to. Your dollar will go a lot farther, if you watch what you purchase. Making old fashion cheaper meals will also help with your budget. Bread pudding, meat loaf, spagetti, pea soup, chicken soup, vegetable soup, chili and beef stew are all good examples of these.

 Going back to the barter system works when your money supply is low. Offer to do a job for somebody and in turn he will do something for you. Each person has his own special skills. By working together, many jobs can be handled at minimum cost. Back in the pioneer days, money was not that valuable. Exchanging of skilled work and homemade goods for other labor work was very common. People got to know each other better in those trying days. Teamwork and co-operation is the key to success at any time in life. Take the time to determine what you have or what skill you have to barter for somebody else's goods or skills.

The best thing to do is to go to your church as a family and practice what you believe. Live your life according to your beliefs and family traditions. Take the time to thank the Lord for all that you have ever had and have in your life. Unite with others in your faith community and do things together. Never forget to give your family a big hug to show them your love for them.

   When the Bay View Historical Society hosts it annual dinner at South Shore Yacht Club on Saturday, April 25th, it will kick-off the celebration of its 30th anniversary as one of the largest local historical societies in our area. The dinner, which is a benefit for the Society, will honor its charter members and volunteers who have contributed to the development of the organization. The event begins with a cocktail hour and silent auction at 5:30 PM followed the dinner and award program. Singer/songwriter duo Barb and Tom Webber, winners of the 2003 Folk Artist of the Year award presented by the Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI), will perform original songs as the featured entertainment that evening.

   During the dinner program, two Society members will receive awards in recognition of their service. Charter member Lois Rehberg, who has served the Society in many capacities since its inception 30 years ago, will receive a special Lifetime Service Award. As long-time chair of the Archives Committee, Rehberg has built and preserved the Society's extensive archive of documents, photographs, clothing and artifacts. The Society's Fundraising Committee Chair, Diana David, will receive the Volunteer of the Year Award. A former board member and active member of the Society for more than 10 years, David also serves on the Leadership and Deveopment and Newsletter Committees, and co-ordinated the annual Historic Walk for several years.

   Both Society members and the general public are invited to attend and enjoy a dinner of Sicilian chicken or broiled whitefish. The cost of the dinner is $40.00 per person, and all proceeds will benefit the Society. The deadline for reservations is April 17th. To make reservations or get more information, call Society Annual Dinner Chairperson Craig Risser at 414-940-2933.

   The Bay View Historical Society, established in 1979, is dedicated to maintaining the Bay View Community through conserving, celebrating and sharing the Bay View's rich heritage. With more than 500 members, it is one of the largest local historical societies in the area. The Society maintains headquarters at one of the most prominent historical sites in Bay View, the beulah Brinton House. Built in 1872, it is considered to be among the best remaining Gothic Revival residences in the city and formerly was home to Beulah Brinton, a community leader who turned her house into an informal social center and Bay View's first library. The Society also designates landmarks throughout Bay View and publishes a a newsletter, The Historian, which contains articles of local interest. During the year, the Society conducts general membership meetings, historic walks and other social events. Membership in the Society is open to anyone interested in supporting the Society's programs.

                                         Bay View Historical Society

                                         2590 S. Superior Street

                                         Bay View, Wisconsin 53207

                                         www,bayviewhistoricalsociety.org

The 123rd anniversary of the 1886 Bay View Tragedy will be commemorated at 3 PM, Sunday May 3, 2009 at the Bay View Historical Marker Site at S. Superior Street and E. Russell Avenue, on Milwaukee's lakefront. Amy Stear, Wisconsin director of 9 to 5, will be the main speaker. She has been a leader of the paid sick leave  campaign in Milwaukee and other efforts to assist working people. Stephen Hauser, author and histroian, will be master of ceremonies. Folksinger Larry Penn, who carries the title of labor's troubadour, will sing  his tradtional 'Ghosts of Bay View", in honor of the fallen marchers of 1886. He will also perform a second song and lead in the traditional "Solidarity Forever".  State Representative Christine Sinicki, who is chair of the Assembly's Labor Committee, will also say a few remarks.

The gathering has become a tradition and more than 200 are expected to attend the event which is held to remember the incident on May 6, 1886, when the state militia fired upon several thousand workers marching for the 8-hour day, killing seven. The event is co-sponsored by the Wisconsin Labor History Society and is planned with members of the Bay View Historical Society. It has been held annually since 1986.

Information on the Wisconsin Labor History Society is available at http://wisconsinlaborhistory.org/.  Other information can be obtained by contacting Lynnda Guyton, Milwaukee Labor Press, 633 S. Hawley Road, Milwaukee,Wi. 53214, 414-771-7070 or lynnda@milwaukeelabor.org.

The Milwaukee County Labor Council celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and is publishing a commemorative resource book. Persons or organizations interested in placing an advertisement or a name listing may contact Lynnda Guyton, Milwaukee Labor Press, 633 S. Hawley Road, Milwaukee. Wisconsin 53214. For information call: 414-771-7070 or e-mail Lynnda at: lynnda@milwaukeelabor.org.

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Wisconsin was one of the first states to initiate workers compensation, which became effective in 1911. That story is told on a video produced by students at Chester W. Nimitz High School in Houston, Texas. The project was done as an entry for National History Day and ended up as qualified for the national competition in Washington,D.C..  The video tells the story of workers compensation in a compelling and interesting manner. Teachers for the three 11th graders and a ninth gradee were Barbi Petty and Linda Kleeman.