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Volume 146, No. 1 January l February 2016

Farmers sharing what they grow See what CSA options are available to Madison residents March 13 Jean Rawson, Eastside News

When the weather outside is typically frightful, it’s time to put on those galoshes and trek down to the Monona Terrace. When? Sunday, March 13, when Madison’s FairShare CSA Coalition will hold its 24th annual CSA Open House. But what is CSA? CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. Even when spelled out, the term doesn’t begin to convey the multiple rewards of its mission and purpose, which are to create a vibrant community made up of local farmers and the people who eat their nutritious and delicious food. The benefits of this direct relationship are better health, wise stewardship of farmland and an economically strong local food system — for everyone. At almost the quarter-century mark, the FairShare Coalition is one of the oldest CSA organizations in the nation. From eight farms and about 280 shares in 1992, the Coalition now includes 53 farms delivering fresh farm products to 9,000 members — families and individuals in and around Madison and beyond. FairShare-endorsed farms are required to grow or produce the vast majority of their products on their own farms. They must be certified organic or be in transition to organic certification. Livestock farms must be committed to humane animal welfare practices and conscientious animal husbandry. A CSA farm works by selling shares in the farm’s expected harvest in advance. This way the farmer has a sturdy economic base for marketing during the winter months, for early season field work and for nurturing the crops through to harvest and delivery. In return, the purchaser of the share ― the member ― receives boxes brimming with fresh, healthful foods throughout

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There goes the Wienermobile Oscar Mayer’s long history in Madison is coming to an end within the next two years. East side historian Sarah White interviews past employees and delves into the city politics that prompted civic leaders to transplant the company from Chicago to Madison’s east side nearly 100 years ago. Articles on page 16.

Thanksgiving Baskets offered to 3,400 families

Worker-share members at Vermont Valley Community Farm trade their labor for a CSA share. Many CSA farms offer shares in exchange for approximately a 4-hour weekly shift on the farm. the growing season. People exploring whether joining a CSA is a good fit for them have many options to choose from. Shares come in different sizes, with different delivery schedules, a variety of foodstuffs and various ways to receive the share. Convenience, household size and ages, and likes and dislikes of both cooks and eaters go into the calculation. One CSA member family, Martha Fish and Paul Fuchs, have an everyother-week ― or half-share ― at Tipi Produce. Although Fish has a garden of her own, the half-share fills in some im-

portant gaps. “They can grow things that I don’t want to fuss with or haven’t had luck with, like broccoli,” Fish said. Another member, Marylu Green, has a very unusual share. She receives weekly deliveries of thick, sweet, frost-kissed spinach ― all winter long ― from Snug Haven Farm, which grows it in unheated greenhouses, also called hoop houses. To pick up her share, Green walks to a neighbor’s house where the Snug Haven truck drops the delivery into a large cooler on the front porch.

Thanks to an incredible last-minute community response, the Goodman Community Center was able to offer full or partial baskets to all registered and wait-listed families. Read more about the different steps needed to accomplish our goal of feeding thousands of families. Article on page 6.

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Union Triangle comes together after 2014 shooting The Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara Neighborhood Association reports neighbors around Reger Park have bonded together since a July 2014 shooting, creating artwork and making residents — new and old — feel welcome. Article on page 15

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Make a will. It takes just a little planning, and once you’ve provided for your loved-ones, leaving a gift to an organization that reflects your values is a great way to leave a lasting legacy. It doesn’t affect your everyday income, yet it could enable you to make an impact you could only dream of during your lifetime. Bequests don’t have to be large to be meaningful. Goodman would be so grateful to be included in your plans. Your gift could enhance our financial stability and ensure our ability to serve our community for generations to come. Is Goodman in your will? If we are in your will or

other estate plans, please let us know, even if you want your gift to remain anonymous. We’d love to thank you! Contact Jenny Pressman, Development Director, at (608) 204-8059 or jenny@goodmancenter.org.

Volume 146, No. 1• January l February 2016 Goodman Community Center • goodmancenter.org 149 Waubesa St. Madison, WI 53704 • Phone: 608.241.1574 • Fax: 608.241.1518 EASTSIDE NEWS VOLUNTEER STAFF Rick Dunn, Ed Jepsen, Letitia Johnson, Alesia Mayfield, Kathy Paul, Erin Presley, Jean Rawson, Kelly April Tyrell, Sheila Voss, Pamela Wiesen, Joanne Yanna

GOODMAN COMMUNITY CENTER STAFF Administration Executive Director: Becky Steinhoff HR Director: Lisa Jacob Finance Director: Mary Smith, CPA Assistant Finance Director: Dewayne Powell Director of Development: Jenny Pressman Communications and Community Giving Director: Kristin Groth Assistant Director of Communications: Kathleen Ward Development Associate: Anitra Hovelson Corporate and Events Associate: Jon Lica Grants Manager: Josset Gauley Volunteer Manager: Kate Katzban-Beren Volunteer Wisconsin AmeriCorps Member: John Renaud

Operations and Facility Director of Facility Operations and Services: Derek Kruzicki Facility Use Manager: Margo Tiedt Office Manager: Tanya Martinez-Knauer Facility Use Assistant: Kristi Kading Receptionists: Erin Boris, Sara Butler, Harvey Marks, Alesia Mayfield, Clarice Sarnowski, Emily Sha, Joanne Yanna Custodians: David Galinski, Matt Marhoefer, Jamel Phillips, David Schmelzer Maintenance Manager: Bret Hagemeyer Working Class Catering Manager: David Fischer

Adults and Seniors Older Adult Program Director: Gayle Laszewski

Eastside News Editor: Becky Steinhoff Executive Editor: Kristin Groth Managing Editor: Kathleen Ward Advertising and Production: Dave Link

Food and Nutrition Program Cook-Child & Youth: Desmond Willingham Program Cook-Seniors: Nat Hanson Food Services Asssistant: Tracy Oliver

Beat the winter blahs … have a party! The Goodman Community Center has many rooms available for one-time or ongoing meetings or events. We make reserving rooms easy with an online system, quality AV equipment, modern rooms and helpful staff. We have room for every occasion, including family gatherings, baby showers, birthday parties or wedding receptions. Rooms can accommodate as few as 20 people to as many as 150 guests. During January, February and March, GCC is offering a special price break on our Evjue and/or Merrill Lynch rooms for Friday and Saturday nights. Mention the couple code “Winter20” to receive a 20 percent discount for your GCC has a room to suit any occasion. event that is booked in the Evjue tering manager can provide bar service and/or Merrill Lynch rooms. options for your event (sorry, discount Our in-house catering service, Workcode does not apply to bar services). ing Class Catering, is also offering a winter special in January, February and For pricing, details and room availabilMarch. Mention “Winter10” to receive ity, visit goodmancenter.org and click 10 percent off your food service cateron “Reserving Rooms.” l ing invoice for events here at GCC on Friday or Saturday evenings. GCC’s ca-

Working Class Catering Staff: Deja Brown, Darius Champion, Cortell Grant, Romale Grant, Litrell Grant, DaVajhea Harvey, Dahrl Hill, Erick Jamison, James Johnson, Autonea Jones, Christian Palmer, Elijah Moreno, Cameron Scott, Jamillya Steele, Terrane Thomas, Jordan Tyler, Shelbi Watnem, Charles Wetzel, Derrick Wright, Maria Zuniga Food Pantry Coordinator: Jon Lica

Family Advocacy Community Organizer: Deenah Givens

Gym and Fitness Athletic Director: Tyrone Cratic Athletic Assistant: Terry Tiedt

Childcare Programs Director of Programs: Kshinté Brathwaite Assistant Programs Director-Childcare: Angela Tortorice Afterschool Coordinator: Ashley Rounds Childcare Services Coordinator: Tanya Walker Early Childhood Education Manager: Rob San Juan Academic Excellence Specialist: Monica Pembroke Early Childhood Education Teachers: Robert Bergeron, Kate Feitag, Caitlin Garton, Nick Howard, Arthur Morgan, Betsy Ripple, Allie Sabin, Nate Schmolze, Jelissa Williams Elementary Afterschool Teachers: Sara Butler, Deborah Crabtree, David Kelley, Antoine Love, Emily Ochitill, Miranda Starr, Alissa Swenson, Kate Venturini

Youth Programs FYI Manager: Zach Watson FYI Lead Fitness Instructor: Stephanie Fox FYI Youth Leader: Roy Boone, Arthur Morgan FYI Nutrition Education Specialist: Kellie Schweich Girls Inc. Coordinator: Pahoua Vang TEENworks Education Manager: Keith Pollock TEENworks Career Educator: Amy Mach TEENworks Career Organizer: Cliff Davis Seed to Table Culinary Teacher: Allison Dungan Male Youth Programs Coordinator: Howard Hayes Youth Programs Leaders: Luke Bassuener, Barry Davis, Arthur Morgan LOFT PASS Americorps Members: Alice Bradley, Haley King, Martin Zaborac High School Programs Coordinator: Darian Wilson Girls Inc. Outreach Coordinator: Ann Brickson Girls Inc Facilitator: Wanda McCann-Smith

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The Center’s Evjue Community Room is warm, inviting and full of natural light — perfect for a wedding or celebration. Goodman will be at the Wedding Planner & Guide Winter Bridal Show at the Alliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall Jan. 9-10.

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Price includes tables and chairs. Every event is different. For more details, see our website. Space use policy change: GCC has its own liquor license. You are not allowed to bring in any of your own alcoholic beverages for your event. Any beer/wine/liquor must be purchased through GCC according to all Wisconsin alcoholic beverage laws.

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Don’t stop believing in Journey Buffet By Darius Champion, Devin Cooper, Bre’ana Edmond, Kyia Green, Erick Jamison, Autonea Jones, Jaqwuan Pearson, Jakyra Peeples, MMSD Seed to Table students

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None of us had ever been to Journey Su- rate ways. There were 21 different sushi shi and Seafood Buffet before. Located choices and most were a variety of rolls. Vitally important to the by Target on the east side, Journey has The rice was sticky and the ingredients philosophy of the whole CSA been at this location since 2013. Before tasted fresh. movement, as well as to the Journey, the building housed Babe’s For sashimi, the choices were more FairShare Coalition, is the Sports Grill and Damon’s Grill. limited, but the tuna and salmon were commitment to make CSAs The space consists of two clean and cut well with the right amount of wasabi available and affordable for uncluttered dining rooms and many and pickled ginger. Even though the everyone. “A Farm for Every buffet tables. The waitstaff seated us sushi rolls with imitation crabmeat Family” reads the front of promptly and faithfully kept an eye on contained too much mayonnaise — a the Coalition’s informational us. On a recent Friday lunch, the place common complaint of online reviews brochure. The organization was nearly full. — don’t stop believing that Journey is a actively works with farmers We all agreed that the chicken wings good, inexpensive all-you-can-eat sushi and members in pursuit of were good, the sweet and sour chickoption. making this goal a reality. en was familiar and the egg rolls (two Not every dish was great. Those of The cost of a standard types) were standard. The shrimp fried us that tried the macaroni and cheese weekly share for a 20- to rice and the vegetarian fried rice were thought the sauce should have been a 26-week season, enough for Farmers at Fazenda Boa Terra spoke with potential both fantastic, since the rice was expertlot creamier. The lo mein noodles were two adults and two children, farm members at the 2015 CSA open house at ly cooked. While most dishes seemed overcooked to the point of being sticky. ranges from $500 to $600. Monona Terrace. fresh and well prepared, it was painfully And while the buffet items all looked Half-shares, specialty shares obvious that one entree had been heated great, more than a few could have used there is always a waiting list. The season (winter spinach, for example), up from the day before. some more flavor. In fact, our biggest spring or fall shares, can be significantly for applying for Partner Shares opens One of our instructors headed straight suggestion is that most dishes need a flaJan. 15. less expensive. Members can consider for the Mongolian grill, where we vor boost. One Partner Shares participant has several other options as well. The Coalilearned that meat and vegetables are The draw of a buffet is that there is been a standard-share member of Vertion staff facilitates the arrangements cooked any way you want it on a large something for everyone at a reasonable mont Valley Community Farm for 12 and paperwork. iron grill. Our instructor opted for beef, price. Children will be excited by the years. “I really believe in the farm conSome farms offer worker shares. broccoli, cabbage and scallions, preice cream and large Jell-O selection, afnection,” said Rica Ross. “I have a lot of Members who can make a commitment pared fresh right in front of him. He refordable sushi lovers will be satisfied, children and I always want them to eat to working on the farm a set number of ported back that the chef did it just right, and the not-too-adventurous will all be hours per week can receive their share in good food. The schools really try, but though the beef was a bit tough. happy at Journey. they can’t do everything. that manner. Another instructor filled up his plate For more information on the Seed to Table “I want my kids to learn that food In the Madison area, several major with sushi, which is pretty much when program, visit goodmancenter.org/procomes from the dirt. We’ve been up to health insurers ― Unity, Group Health, the students and teachers went our sepa- grams/teenworks-high-school-program l the farm for their festivals and tomato Physicians Plus ― offer CSA rebates as part of their wellness incentives. For the you-picks. At the Pesto Fest we bring the garlic and the blender and pick the basil Fish-Fuchs household, this meant that and make the pesto right there. The kids the cost of their half-share was halved By Chong Moua, GCC alumni project coordinator are like, ‘Wow!’” again. Barb Perkins, who helped found the Many farms are willing to work out Becky Steinhoff, GCC’s Vermont Valley Community Farm in extended payment plans and many also executive director, was 1994, echoes Ross’ excitement. offer some financial assistance themlooking for ideas for a “We think this work is really imporselves. All of the Coalition-endorsed special project as part tant. We are passionate about organics, farms accept SNAP, a supplemental marketing locally, giving people a direct of a new partnership nutrition assistance plan of the federal with the University of connection to food. We like to see peogovernment. Wisconsin’s Center for ple bring their children and then their The FairShare Coalition created its Humanities’ public hugrandchildren and show them where own financial assistance program, Partmanities fellowship profood comes from,” Perkins said. ner Shares, in 1993, just a year into its gram, when she literally “There’s a great feeling of connecexistence. It helps facilitate the options walked into one, overtion. It’s community, it’s health, it’s listed above, and for those who qualify, An Atwood Community Center archive photo of Howard hearing a conversation working within the natural limits and Partner Shares pays up to half the cost Hayes (left) standing next to participants during a field between two longtime of the share (up to $300) on a first-come, taking advantage of the forces that we trip to a construction company. staff in the hallway of have working in our favor,” said Tipi first-served basis. About 175 families the Center. Produce farmer Steve Pincus. l benefited from assistance in 2015, but many kids would be willing to come For Howard Hayes and Arthur Morgan, who both joined the Center when it back. I just want to hear their stories, was still on Atwood Avenue, the catalyst know where they’re at right now and For more information, the website for an alumni event was the desire to re- what they’re doing with their lives.” csacoalition.org contains profiles of Madison residents have a few He also added, “If something I’ve connect with the kids they worked with all the farms and types of shares. The other unique food items available over their combined 40-plus years at the said impacted the way you live your life, FairShare CSA Coalition will have an to them through the community that’s even better. But the fact that they Center. information table on how to sign up supported system. Sitka Salmon is get excited to see us, after all these other “I think originally for me,” Hayes for the Partner Shares program at the a CS fishery; 608 is a CS kitchen things (they’ve) done but (they) rememreflected, “It was the conversation I had Willy Street Co-op East from 8 a.m. that makes ready-to-cook meals; bered” is the real reward.” with (Girls Inc. coordinator) Pahoua until noon Feb. 9 and again March 8. the Madison Chocolate Company The goal of the Goodman Center’s about her husband Chang ― someone On Feb. 8, the table will be at the Willy is a CS chocolatier. Some operate Alumni Project is to collect as many of who was just one of the kids that I really Street Co-op West from 2-6 p.m. The on their own, while others cooperthese impact stories as possible by reconnected with.” March 3 issue of Isthmus will carry inate with certain CSA farms to add connecting with past and present alumChang recently returned to GCC as formation on the March 13 CSA Open their products, such as bread and ni. We’ll use survey results to evalua staff member of the elementary afHouse at Monona Terrace. l bakery items, cheese and honey, to ate the impact of the Center’s programs terschool program. Chang shared fond the box of produce. and further develop and improve them memories of how Hayes and Morgan for the future. The project is looking made an impact in his life, including for alumni who have participated in the that he majored in community engageCenter’s past programs as well as longment and education with a minor in time participants. child care in college. Hearing stories PHOTO: ALEXANDRA STEUSSY-WILLIAMS

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GCC-Italian pen pals using drawing to communicate By David Kelley, GCC elementary afterschool art teacher

Elementary school students at the Goodman Community Center and an elementary school in Italy are exchanging drawings about their respective communities, including Wisconsin’s state rock, flower, animal, bird, tree and their opinion of what makes Wisconsin special.

We mailed our art to the Italian school in December, and we recently received their artwork as part of this drawing exchange. We will display the Italian students’ art in the GCC lobby. l

like this made Hayes wonder how many other similar stories were out there. Similarly, Morgan has thought about organizing an alumni event for a long time. “(After) 20 years of boys group,” Morgan said, “I would be really interested to see — that’s a lot of kids — how

If you are an alumnus or know of a Goodman/Atwood Community Center alumnus, please take and share the survey at goodmancenter.org/programs/alumni-project. For more information or questions, please e-mail chong@goodmancenter.org or call 608-204-8044. l

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Fit Youth Initiative rethinks health programming By Zach Watson, FYI manager

The Fit Youth Initiative is a community center collaboration aimed at bettering the nutrition and health of youth in our service areas through fitness programs and nutrition education. Low-income children in Madison are at risk for developing health-related illnesses. Many health risks including FYI fitness specialist Stephanie Fox leads an early high blood pressure, diabechildhood group in a parachute game. tes, obesity, heart disease and some cancers can be signififostering environmental and behavioral cantly mitigated by healthy diets, exerchange. The specialist uses a coordinatcise and weight management. FYI aims ed package of a highly active curricuto increase the level of activity and the lum, on-site teacher training, extensive consumption of healthy foods during follow-up support and content-matched program hours by creating a collaboraequipment for all activities. tive, community-based program. This FYI’s nutrition education program initiative offers consistent, intentional, offers healthful foods to participants at evidence-based fitness and nutrition all community center meals. FYI has programming for children ages 3-8 and partnered with Hy-Vee grocery store to their parents. provide a variety of child-friendly and FYI is currently offered at four conhealthy food options. sortium partner sites: East Madison, FYI also offers a variety of activity Goodman, Kennedy Heights and Vera options, including a middle and elemenCourt community centers. FYI provides tary school co-ed basketball league, each of the participating community which not only provides our youth with centers qualitative fitness and nutrition a free sports league, but also serves as programing, made up of a fitness proa referee training opportunity for teen gram called SPARK, nutrition education, a gardening program and other ac- staff. tive options. The SPARK program has a fitness specialist who assists each FYI site by

For more information about FYI, visit goodmancenter.org/programs/fyi. l

Spinach? FYI participants say, “Yes, please” By Kellie Schweich, FYI nutrition education specialist

The goal of Fit Youth Initiative nutrition education is twofold: expose children to new, healthy food options, and teach basic cooking skills all with the intention of increasing the consumption of healthy foods and building life-long healthy eating skills. Through activities such as cooking, gardening and food tastings, children are learning skills and exploring food during afterschool programming at all four FYI sites. Fall was a busy time for nutrition education. At the Goodman Community Center, the middle school Girls Inc. students whipped up a healthy batch of banana ice cream and explored ways to turn their favorite snacks into healthy treats. GCC’s elementary group learned about different spices and created their own tasty yogurt dipping sauce. The early childhood education program at Kennedy Heights Community Center is taking part in weekly nutrition education activities focused on tasting new foods. So far they have tried apples, pumpkin and spinach. “I want more kale!” was a common declaration during Garden Club at East Madison Community Center. Children helped tend the garden and each week used garden-fresh veggies in their cooking activity. The kale quesadillas were a hit! At Vera Court Neighborhood Center, weekly cooking activities teach children basic cooking skills. The middle school students use their skills to help make dinner for their leadership group. We’ve included a recipe that’s popular with FYI participants.

Chicken quesadillas with spinach and green peppers Prep time: 30 minutes; serves: 8 Price: $1.50 per serving; $12 total

Ingredients ½ lb. chicken 1 small onion 1 green pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 cups frozen spinach 2 tablespoons taco seasoning 8 large whole wheat tortillas 2 cups (1-16 oz. can) low-fat, low-sodium refried black beans 2 cups low-fat shredded cheese

Senior Ping-Pong: a love story By Rick Dunn, Eastside News

Diana Strzok first came to the Goodman Community Center’s senior PingPong program with thoughts of getting some exercise and maybe meeting some people. Like any newcomer, her game was rusty, but she was willing to keep at it and try to get better. In a very short time, her game improved to the point that she was given the nickname “kitchen sink” because she was returning every shot, including the (insert nickname here!). John Orlofske was a condo neighbor of Diana’s, and one Sunday he took her up on an invitation to try his hand at some Ping-Pong. John was a very friendly guy, and the rest of the players warmed up to him right off the bat and dubbed him “Ivan” for reasons that apparently no one knows. Like most of the other 10-16 players that make up the group, John and Diana also play at the Warner Park Community Center and in Stoughton. Ping-Pong has become a large part of their physical fitness program as well as their social life. When the players are feeling especially adventurous they will take a road trip to Janesville to play with the senior group there. The Janesville Senior Center has five tables and averages 20 players. Many friendships have developed with the Janesville folks. The Janesville group often reciprocates and takes a trip to GCC. JSC hosts a mixed doubles tournament every October, and the GCC group

For more information about senior PingPong, please email Rick Dunn at elijahalexander@hotmail.com. l

By Douglas Smith, GCC social work intern

In an effort to remain responsive to and informed on the present and emerging needs of the community, the Goodman Community Center is seeking a diverse and representative community group to provide input and recommendations to board members and staff. If you are invested in nurturing community voices, we invite you to learn more about our new advisory council. The council’s primary goals are: • To ensure GCC serves and includes a diverse group of community members.

Instructions: 1. Dice chicken, onions and green pepper into small pieces. 2. Place vegetable oil in a frying pan and heat oil. When oil is hot, add chicken, onion and green pepper. Cook on medium heat for 2 minutes. Add taco seasoning and spinach. Continue cooking until chicken is done. Remove pan from heat and set aside. 3. Spread ½ cup of refried black beans on a tortilla. Add ½ cup of the cooked chicken/vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with ½ cup of shredded cheese and place another tortilla on top. Repeat to make 4 large quesadillas 4. Place the quesadilla in a clean pan on the stove at medium heat. Cook for 3 minutes or until tortilla is brown and crispy. Flip quesadilla and cook for another 3 minutes. 5. Serve quesadillas while hot. Serve with low-fat sour cream, plain yogurt, hot sauce, or salsa. l

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has been fortunate enough to win that tournament the last two years. Recently, a new tradition has surfaced John Orlofske and Diana in which Strzok with their cherplayers ished Ping-Pong paddles. take their paddles and balls on vacation with them to use as photo props. We’ve had New York City photos, as well as photos from Las Vegas, Costa Rica, North Carolina ― even some underwater shots from Mexico. Senior Ping-Pong is also played at Waunakee Senior Center and the downtown Madison Senior Center. It is a great game that allows you to get quality aerobic exercise in any weather. The only requirement to play is the willingness to give it a try. Oh, back to the love story. John and Diana have now sold one of their condos and are sharing the other. They just loaded a trailer and are headed to Tucson for the winter. They’ve already scoped out Ping-Pong in the Tucson area and have their paddles packed!

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• To foster relationships among community members and partners. • To provide input to the GCC’s board of directors on various topics. • As a member, you will have the opportunity to help GCC strengthen relationships among community members, staff and GCC’s board of directors. By providing input, advice and personal expertise on issues affecting the surrounding neighborhoods, you will help GCC better serve the community. The commitment includes: • Four meetings a year, held at GCC (food and child care provided). • Email engagement between meetings. • Opportunities to present work to GCC staff, community members and GCC’s board. To join, please contact doug@goodmancenter.org or kshinte@goodmancenter. org by Friday, Jan. 15. l

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A BIG thanks to these community-minded businesses and organizations These organizations have donated time and/or resources to help keep our programs strong.

Thanks to these organizations who supported us in October and November A Fund for Women American Girl Fund for Children Child Care Tuition Assistance Program City of Madison CMI Management, LLC Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin Cress Spring Bakery Culver’s David and Nancy Walsh Family Foundation Department of Health and Social Services Dexter’s Pub East Madison Little League Forward Theater Co. Fresco Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier GCC Volunteers Girls Inc. Grampa’s Pizzeria Himal Chuli Restaurant, LLC Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Foundation, Inc. Lakeview Moravian Community Church

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Love+Light Hairdressing Madison Metropolitan School District Marie C & Joseph C Wilson Foundation North/Eastside Senior Coalition Oakhill Correctional Institute Pierce’s Supermarket, Inc. Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin Silicon Valley Community Foundation Sons of Norway Idun Lodge St. Bernard Catholic Church Thompson Investment Management, Inc. Trinity Lutheran Church ELCA United Way of Dane County UW Credit Union West Bend Mutual Insurance Co. WI-CCP Tuition Reimbursement Willy Street Co-op Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Women of the Moose, Madison Chapter #291 WPS Military & Veterans Care

Thank you!

If your business contributed to our Thanksgiving Basket Drive, please see pages 6 and 7 for a Thanksgiving Basket spread.

If so, please read this tax information First of all, if you made a gift to the Center in 2015 — thank you very much! If you give automatic monthly, quarterly or annual recurring gifts to the Center, we will mail your statement listing all your gifts by the end of January. If you itemize your charitable gifts and would like a statement listing all gifts you made to the Center in 2015, we are happy to provide a Statement of Giv-

ing upon request. While we appreciate a little lead time, we can get yours to you very quickly via email, print your statement and have it ready to pick up here at the Center or mail it to you promptly.

To request your 2015 Statement of Giving, contact: Anitra Hovelson, Development Associate, at anitra@goodmancenter.org or 608-204-8016. l

Our community Gave4Good on #GivingTuesday By Kathleen Ward, Eastside News

Thanks to broad community support — much of it from new donors — the Goodman Community Center was able to raise more than $16,000 on Tuesday, Dec. 1, exceeding our original goal of $10,000.

Through a campaign titled, Give4Good, GCC raised money to help provide scholarships to low-income families. Thank you for making Give4Good a success! We are grateful for each and every donation.

Three cheers for the Hat Ladies By Angela Tortorice, GCC assistant director for childcare programs

Each year, Goodman is lucky to welcome Nancy Daly and the fabulous hat ladies to the Center. Nancy and other volunteers graciously invite all of GCC’s early childhood and elementary students to pick out fleece fabric which is then sewn into a unique winter hat. This is one of our favorite times of year, and we are very grateful to the Hat Ladies for all they do. Thanks for keeping our children warm during the winter months! l

GCC participants are thrilled to show off their new fleece hats.

If we have omitted your business or organization, we are truly sorry. Please send kathleen@goodmancenter.org an email and we will include you in the next issue and correct our records.

POP cards make it easy to give when you check out By Jon Lica, GCC corporate and events associate/food pantry coordinator

The Willy Street Co-op profoundly impacts the local food network in so many ways. One of the best ways is by hosting its annual Pantries of Plenty Community Fund Drive, more commonly referred to as POP. Each year, between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve, customers can purchase a POP donation card in the checkout lanes. Proceeds from the drive benefit  Fritz four local food pantries:  GCC’s Food Pantry, Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, Lussier Community Education Center and Middleton Outreach Ministry. Many of our food pantry guests have allergies, physician-prescribed diets and other specific food needs that we strive to meet. Our pantry utilizes POP funds to purchase the majority of our food items that fit special dietary needs. The goal of the Fritz Food Pantry is

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POP cards stand at the Willy Street Co-op checkout lanes and come in amounts of $5, $10 and $15.

not to just fill bellies but to offer healthy food options for all, and the Pantries of Plenty Community Fund Drive is a large reason why we’re able to do so! A huge thank you goes out to Willy Street Coop and all of its members who support this campaign. l

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The Madison chapter of the Loyal Order of Moose dropped off boxes upon boxes of school supplies for our youth programs: (l-r) GCC’s Angela Tortorice, UW social work intern Maggie Smith, GCC’s Sara Butler, Loyal Order of the Moose member Wayne Martin with supporters Vickie Draeger and Mary Ann Martin.

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Thanks to generous

community members and organizations, 3,400 families were offered all the groceries needed to make a Thanksgiving meal for family, friends and loved ones. We are grateful to be in a community that cares so much. Thank you! -The Goodman Community Center staff & board of directors

Total # of Donors: 1,450 Total # of volunteers: 659 Businesses who contributed funds ACSESS AFSCME Local 6000 Alliant Energy Foundation Alpha Sigma No.637 Epsilon Sigma Alpha International American Endowment Foundation American Family Mutual Insurance Company Amgen Foundation Anthology Axley Brynelson, LLP Bank of America Beta Omicron of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Beta Zeta of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Brothers Main Appliance & TV Burke Lutheran Church ELCA Connections Counseling, LLC Corner Stone Construction Dane County District Attorney’s Office Dogs Welcome! Electrical Workers IBEW AFL- CIO Local Union 159 Fidelity Charitable First Weber Group Foundation, Inc. Foley & Lardner, LLP Frank Productions, Inc. Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier - Madison, LLC

Gänder Consulting Group, LLC Gundlach Family Fund of Messiah Lutheran Church Harvest Restaurant Homestead Title Co Hope Lodge No 17 Ideal Bar Johnson Bank Journey Mental Health Karen & Co Kirch Appliance Inc Lake Edge United Church of Christ Lauer Realty Group LCR Partnership Liuna-City Employees Local 236 Local 311 Firefighters Charitable Trust Madison Community Foundation Madison Police Department Martin Glass Co LLC Meriter Health Service and Meriter Hospital Merrill Lynch Messiah Lutheran Church Monona Grove Business Men’s Association Moose Lodge 1451 Chapter 291 National Guardian Life Insurance Company Nourish Massage and Skin Care LLC

Olbrich Botanical Gardens Optimist Club of Madison Foundation Otimo Madison Brazilian Dance Pike Technologies, Inc. Plymouth Congregational UCC PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLC RE Golden Produce Company Sage Management Services, LLC St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Starlight Chapter 283 OES The Straight Thread Summit Credit Union TDS Custom Construction TTJ Packing Co US Bank US Dairy Forage Research Center UW Geo Club UW School of Social Work VFW Post 7591 Virent Inc. Widen Enterprises, Inc. Wine and Hop Shop LLC Wipfli LLP Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corp. Women of St. Bernard WSLH Proficiency Testing Yahara Therapy, LLC Zion Lutheran Church

We are SO GRATEFUL to all the individuals who donated money, food or time to our Thanksgiving Basket Drive. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you!!

A Huge thanks to our THanksgiving Basket Sponsors!

Lauer Realty Group RE Golden Produce Company WPS Health Insurance Friends of the Ideal Bar & Sundown Clasen Quality Coatings Corner Stone Construction Fresh Madison Market Harvest Restaurant Hooper Foundation Hy-Vee LCR Partnership

Local 311 Firefighters Charitable Trust Merrill Lynch Schoep’s Ice Cream Stevens Construction Corp. Wipfli LLP Wine and Hop Shop LLC

In their words We can thank you a thousand times, but the most meaningful thanks come from those you helped directly. Here are some notes shared by families who received our Thanksgiving Baskets.

“Thank you very much for mak-

ing my Thanksgiving a real oldfashioned feast ... What a help this is, since food stamps were just about taken away. I had even run “Thank you so very, very much out of milk at home! And butter. for the Thanksgiving Basket. You What a help this is. I kept telling don’t know how happy it makes my friend, ‘Look at all these people me to know that people care about outside, helping so many. They’re other people. I’m going to have my here all day and after dark and in two sons and a couple other friends the snow. How blessed you are.’ ” and a grandson to come and enjoy -Pat Thanskgiving.” - Nancy

Registered food drive hosts (businesses and organizations) AIDS / HIV Program Anaala Salon, Atwood Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP Beta Omicron of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Bread of Life Anglican Church City of Madison Fire Department Democratic Party of Dane County Dexter’s Pub Division of Vocational Rehab State of Wisconsin East Side Shuffleboard Club HP Enterprise Services WI

Healthcare INOC Kneaded Relief Day Spa & Wellness Madison Police Dept Marquette Elementary School Massage East Megan’s Custom Framing Meriter Home Health Monona State Bank Moose Lodge 1451 Chapter 291 Morgan Stanley PDQ PROPS Forward Solutions, Journey Mental Health Center Sokol Advanced EyeCare

Sony Creative Software St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Tao Sangha Healing Center The Hops Museum The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health US Dairy Forage Research Center UW Health Velvet Waxing Studio Virent, Inc. Wingra School Wisconsin Department of Children

Organizations who provided volunteer crews

Promotional media

Badger Volunteers BSA Troop 34 Cap City Cougars Girls High School Hockey Team Dean Health Plan Eastside Friends of the Dharma Epic Fiskars Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority GS Troop 2531 High Flyers 4-H Hooper Corporation Ipswitch Journey Madison Church Lauer Realty Group Mad Rollin’ Dolls Madison 56ers Girls Soccer Mann Scholars Monona Grove HS Black Student Union

iHeartRadio The Cap Times CW57 TV University of Wisconsin WISC-TV / Channel 3000 WKOW 27 News WMSN Fox 47 Madison WMTV- NBC 15 Wisconsin State Journal

Monona State Bank QBE Rosenberry Society Seed to Table Summit Credit Union Turkey Hunters Care UW Athletics UW Chancellors and Powers- Knapp UW FOCUS UW Madison Pre-Dental Society UW Neuroscience Training Program UW Student Retail Organization WHEDA Women’s Club Soccer Team Women’s Law Student Association WPS Insurance

Olive has been volunteering with the Thanksgiving Basket program for many years. We asked her about her experience as a volunteer:

If we have omitted your organization’s name, we are truly sorry. Please notify kathleen@ goodmancenter.org and we will include you in the next issue and correct our records.

“The amount of positive impact you can have in someone’s life is amazing. Volunteering has given me a chance to witness the amount of goodwill one community can give.”

We can’t thank our community enough. These lists don’t even capture everyone who helped — many people never gave us their name when they dropped off their gifts. Everyone at the Goodman Community Center and the families who received a Thanksgiving Basket are so grateful. - Jon Lica & Amy Mach, GCC Thanksgiving Basket Drive Coordinators

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There are many important steps involved with providing thousands of Thanksgiving Baskets PHOTO: JON LICA

Spreading the word

University of Wisconsin’s Badger athletics program helped us film commercials as part of their Red White Hunger Fight — in addition to collecting and distributing massive amounts of food. Many wonderful media organizations helped promote our Thanksgiving Basket food drives and contributed to its great success.

WISC-TV/Channel 3000 filmed Badger studentathletes, including Derek Watt (right) with Sports Director Jay Wilson. Our key radio sponsor, iHeartMedia, also abundantly promoted the drive.

Organizing Food Drives

Individuals and organizations across Dane County came together to host food drives, providing thousands of pounds of food. PARTMENT MADISON FIRE DE PHOTO: CIT Y OF

GCC and Badger student-athletes stood outside on a cold, rainy Halloween to help collect food and cash donations before the UW vs. Nebraska football game at Camp Randall Stadium.

Preparing Baskets Volunteers helped bake more than 3,000 pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving Baskets. The pies were made in the FEED Kitchens on Sherman Avenue.

Firefighters Local 311 picked up donations from Marquette Elementary School and delivered them to GCC.

PHOTO: LAUR A ZAST

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Hundreds of volunteers helped sort donations and produce. After many years of practice, the Center has perfected an assembly line to help stuff each Thanksgiving Basket.

Numerous community groups and families held canned food drives and dropped off their donations, with little ones in tow.

Wingra School teacher Lisa Kass dropped off canned food collected throughout the fall.

Distribution

The Goodman Community Center was able to offer full and partial baskets to all 3,400 registered families across Dane County. Thanks to your generosity, they too were able to serve a traditional Thanksgiving meal at home.

Thanking You!

Volunteers load turkeys, canned goods and fresh supplies into waiting cars through our innovative drive-thru system. UW Badger student-athletes helped distribute baskets Monday, Nov. 23. PHOTO: LAUR A ZASTROW PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTO: LAUR A ZASTROW PHOTOGRAPHY

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January l February 2016 Mondays, Jan 11 through Feb. 15

Eastside SENIORS

Practice mindfulness

Older Adult Programs at the Center For more information about any older adult programming at the Center, contact Gayle, Older Adult Program Manager at 204-8032 or gayle@goodmancenter.org. Gayle Laszewski

Join the FUN!

Mindfulness is about getting in touch with your inner nature and thoughts. It involves paying attention from moment to moment. While mindfulness is a very simple concept, its power lies in its practice! The free class is led by Bill Benedict, MSW, and will include discussion, instruction, group meditation and home assignments based upon the work of Jon Kabat Zinn. Persons who complete the classes can expect greater inner awareness, health, self-esteem and happiness. Meditation will begin at 10 a.m., followed by a discussion at 10:30 a.m. and a drop-in orientation for new members at 11 a.m.

Our activities for older adults are designed to help folks stay connected to our community and maintain a strong social network. Seniors come for card games, bingo and gentle exercise class. Many also gather for our home-style meals, which For more information, please contact Gayle. provide good nutrition and a great place to make friends — new and old. Everyone 60+ is welcome Mondays, Jan. 18 through Feb. 29 to join in. Meet us in Bolz Room A for some fun!

Healthy Aging Wellness support group

Join our healthy aging support group and discuss ways to enhance your motivation to be healthy, offer day before the meal day, and we First time joining us? support, and help break down your will cancel your ride. If you need to wellness goals so they are achievPlease come a bit early and fill out cancel your ride after 2 p.m. or on two short registration forms. One able. Participants will experience weekends, call Transit Solutions at form is to help us help you in case different activities in all areas of 294-8747. of an emergency, and the other health, including physical, mental, form helps us with reporting to our social, emotional, financial, vocaMonday and Wednesday funders. tional and spiritual. Each session Nickel bingo after lunch takes place from 12:45-2:15 p.m. Affordable transportation Come for lunch and stay for the fun, and will include group discussions, or just come to play. Where else can a wellness topic, goal setting and Monday through Friday you can you have so much fun for a nickel? check-ins regarding your goals. catch a ride to the Center for only 50 cents each way. If you live in the Lunch — hours and details Advanced registration is required. service area of the North/Eastside Doors open at 10 a.m. Please sign up with Gayle. Senior Coalition, or if you live north Salad served at 11:45 a.m. of Buckeye Road and this side of Second Thursday 11 a.m. to noon Lunch served following salad the Interstate, you can catch a ride Senior planning meeting Bingo — hours and details with Transit Solutions for lunch at Do you have any ideas for future Mondays: 12:30-2 p.m. the Goodman Community Center older adult programs or suggestions Wednesdays: 12:45-2:30 p.m. Senior Program. Simply call to enhance our existing programs? the GCC front desk at 241-1574 by Mondays noon the business day before the Free Blood Pressure Checks day you wish to come for lunch. Ask to be put on the ride list for the Do you know what your blood presfollowing meal day and await your sure is? The Goodman Community ride! Center’s older adult program is offering free blood pressure checks Need to cancel a ride? 11:30 a.m. to noon on Mondays in Call the Center by noon the business the Bolz A room. High blood pressure makes your FRIENDS NEEDED heart work too hard and increases your risk of heart disease and ssist with a craft project, stroke. You can have high blood serve a meal or just engage in conversation with the young at pressure and not know it. That is why it is called the silent killer. It is heart whose health is frail. Or be an escort on van trips into also why it is so important to have the community. your blood pressure checked. l Discussion Group Forming

Older adult activities mix fun and food

Would you like to see something different offered to older adult participants at the Goodman Community Center? Come and share your ideas and thoughts at our older adult program planning meeting while having lunch! For a meeting schedule or to share ideas, please contact Gayle. Tuesdays

Philosophy discussions and DVD college lectures

Professor Joseph Lynch of Madison College will continue to lead group philosophy discussions, which resume this fall. No pre-registration is necessary and all are invited to attend. For more information, visit uproar21.us or call John at 515-9470. Tuesdays and Fridays

Euchre

Older adults play euchre every Tuesday and Friday from 12:30-2:30 p.m. No need to register. Please pay $1 at the door to feed the kitty! Prizes go to the top three scorers. Various Saturdays

Euchre

Euchre games are offered one or two Saturdays each month from 12:30-3 p.m. in Bolz Room A. Dessert is served from 12:30-1 p.m., and card playing goes from 1-3 p.m. No need to preregister; just pay $1 at the door to feed the kitty! These fees become the prize money. Upcoming euchre dates: Jan. 9 & 23 | Feb. 13 & 27 Continued on next page

View our older adult schedule online at goodmancenter.org/ programs/older-adults Seniors from the older adult program enjoyed a pontoon boat ride last fall.

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Meets 7:00-8:30pm, Jan 12, 26, Feb 9, & 23, at Threshold, 2717 Atwood Avenue. Facilitated by Sarah White, founder, East Side History Club. Join small-group conversations about fighting ageism as we move beyond adulthood. I have been reading and researching: now I’m eager for conversation. These facilitated, open-minded meetings are free; donations welcome to defray expenses. Call 608-347-7329 or email sarah.white@ firstpersonprod.com to learn more or save your seat.

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OLDER ADULT PROGRAMS at the Goodman Community Center Continued Wednesdays

Older adult participants (l-r) Elisa Rosas, Patti Hemming, Robert Strand and Bobbi Brown celebrated Halloween in style with spooky music, treats and inventive costumes.

Scrabble group Do you love to play Scrabble but don’t have a group together? Or perhaps you haven’t tried scrabble but would like to learn? Join us on Wednesdays from 12:45-2:30 p.m. First, third and fourth Thursdays

Movie double feature

Join us for movies, documentaries, DVD-lectures and/or music before, during and after our senior lunch on Thursdays 12:30-2:30 p.m. Thursdays. On occasion, we offer special speakers — like Mark Twain Senior bridge at GCC impersonator Richard Springer — Looking for a place on the east side on timely topics. to play bridge? Join your hosts at To see what’s happening or discuss GCC on Thursdays from 12:30-2:30 a topic, visit uproar21.us or call John p.m. Adult bridge players of all skill levels are welcome — you just need a at 515-9470. working knowledge of the game. Wednesdays and Fridays Friday mornings

Gentle Exercise and Tai Chi

This gentle mind/body exercise and relaxation program is designed especially for people with arthritis, joint pain or any kind of stiffness that limits movement. These rangeof-motion exercises are recommended by doctors and therapists to help keep joints flexible and can be practiced both sitting and standing. Hours and details Gentle Exercise class meets on Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. The Friday Tai Chi Fundamental Form class meets from 1-2 p.m. No registration needed. There is a $1 suggested donation. Led by Sarah Watts, certified Range of Motion dance instructor. For more information, contact Sarah Watts at 244-9424. Thursdays 12:30-3 p.m. and Sundays 1-4 p.m.

Ping-Pong

Come play Ping-Pong. New players always welcome.

GCC will close on the following dates: From noon Thursday, Dec. 24 through Friday, Dec. 25 Friday, Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day

Live jazz and blues

Often on Friday mornings, Paris Blues, with Jim Willett, Larry Livingston and Al Hough, play jazz from about 10-11 a.m. It’s not a formal performance — you can still read the paper or talk with your friends while they play. Fridays 12:45-2 p.m.

Fun Fridays

End the week with great music and board games! Have fun learning about and listening to music from different musical eras. A variety of board games will be available to challenge your friends and increase your mental fitness!

Falls are very common, with one in three older adults falling each year. Approximately 30 percent of people who fall suffer serious injury resulting in hospitalization and potentially long term nursing home stays. The greatest effects on fall rates are seen in exercise programs that offer balance exercises such as Tai Chi.

Do you have a health goal for 2016?

With the start of a new year comes a fresh start toward a healthier lifestyle. Our older adult program participants will have an opportunity to explore all areas of health. Come meet with Gayle to create your own individual goal and receive support in your wellness journey For more information, please call Gayle at 204-8032. l

At RSVP, there’s something for everyone

RSVP volunteers help about 90 nonprofit and public agencies Answers to your maintain and extend their services. everyday concerns You can help older adults remain Do you need help getting your independent and live in their own health benefits set up? Do you have homes, drive people to appointquestions about housing? Kate ments, join the Vets Helping Vets or Shenker, MSW, from the North/ intergenerational programs, or help Eastside Senior Coalition is at the a group for folks who like to knit, Center Thursdays 11 a.m. to noon to sew and quilt. find answers and resources for you. Volunteers are interviewed and matched with appropriate assignTai Chi and fall prevention ments that meet their time, interest and lifestyle needs. Regular followGCC has partnered with the UW up is provided so volunteers can School of Pharmacy on a Tai Chi project which will begin this spring. stay connected with the agency. There are opportunities for younger Check the Eastside News next isas well as older volunteers whether sue for more details. The benefits retired or still working. of Tai Chi and other programs that offer balance exercises is that these For more information go to www. programs can reduce one’s risk for rsvpdane.org or call 238-7787. l falls.

OLDER ADULT PROGRAMS in the community Theater Bus for adults 55 and over Sunday, Jan. 24

‘Fiddler on the Roof’

This musical, presented by the Edgerton Performing Arts Center, has won nine Tony Awards on Broadway and continues to be an audience favorite. Lunch is at the Lake House Inn. Cost is $70.

‘Marrying Terry’

A romantic comedy at the Janesville Performing Arts Center about two people who find love with the help of a missing chest x-ray, champagne, and poetry. Lunch is at the Butterfly Club. Cost is $66.

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January menu The GCC Senior Meal Program is part of the network of Dane County senior nutrition sites. Lunches are served five days a week, by donation.

Need a ride?

Participating seniors can use the county transportation system for older adults. Bus reservations are required by noon the prior business day. Call the Center at 204-8032 for details or see page 8.

Daily menus Every meal includes a tossed salad, fruit, vegetable, bread, milk and dessert. Birthday cake is served on Wednesdays. Vegetarian options are available each day. Menu subject to change. 11:30 a.m. Suggested arrival time 11:40 a.m. Tossed salad followed by the main entrée Friday, Jan. 1 -CLOSED Monday, Jan. 4 Cheese Quesadillas | Beans & Corn Tuesday, Jan. 5 Chicken Alfredo | Broccoli Wednesday, Jan. 6 Beef & Veggie Stir Fry | Brown Rice Thursday, Jan. 7 Turkey Sandwiches | Carrots Friday, Jan. 8 Tilapia | Tomato Soup and Potatoes Monday, Jan. 11 Herbed Chicken | Green Beans Tuesday, Jan. 12 Meatloaf | Broccoli and Potatoes Wednesday, Jan. 13 Vegetable Lasagna | Garlic Bread Thursday, Jan. 14 Chicken Parmigiana | Broccoli Friday, Jan. 15 Pork Ribs | Collard Greens Monday, Jan. 18 Hamburger | Bean Salad Tuesday, Jan. 19 Pulled Pork Sandwich | Cole Slaw Wednesday, Jan. 20 Macaroni and Cheese | Lentil Soup Thursday, Jan. 21 Chicken & Veggie Stir Fry | Rice Friday, Jan. 22 Tuna Casserole | Peas and Carrots Monday, Jan. 25 Baked Ham | Carrots and Potatoes Tuesday, Jan. 26 Egg Salad Sandwiches | Veggie Soup

Call 257-0003 or email theaterbus@tds.net.

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Fasching Celebration Show

Join us at Laack’s Hall in Johnsonville to celebrate the pre-lenten season with the tapping of the Fasching keg, music by the Dorf Kapelle Band and door prizes. A buffet dinner is included. Cost is $65. l

Wednesday, Jan. 27 Chicken Teriyaki | Brown Rice Thursday, Jan. 28 Beef & Veggie Stew | Dinner Rolls Friday, Jan. 29 Swedish Meatballs | Green Beans The February menu can be picked up at the Center by mid-January. l

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PHOTO: DR. ROB SAN JUAN

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Sept. 1, 2014 Aug. 31, 2015

From Becky Steinhoff, GCC executive director: It is hard to believe yet another year has passed. It has been more than seven years in our “new” building. When I reflect back and think about these accomplishments, challenges and our future, so much comes to mind: the people that come through our doors every day, the programs that we continue to improve and develop, and ― of course ― the amazing and diverse community that fills our spaces each day. This past fiscal year, GCC’s board of directors focused on racial equity in our strategic planning

retreat. Looking at our role in this important issue, as an employer and as a social service provider, we asked ourselves, “Are we moving the needle? What should we be doing more of, or differently? Are we creating short and long term impacts that will secure futures and demand equity and social justice for all?” As a community center, we need to be aware of the opportunity and access gaps of our community members. At the end of our fiscal year, our staff had to adjust to the ending of the 5-year Office of Adolescent Health grant, resulting a loss of staff and program revenue. The most challenging aspect of this was the loss of a phenomenal program that reached 2,500 youth in Dane County. We continue our focus on digging deeper, collecting data and measuring outcomes. This allows us to

make continuous adjustments and improvements. We have had five years of data on middle and high school youth and are beyond pleased with what we are learning. As a result of GCC programming: • 83% of GCC youth expressed above average feelings of empowerment. • 84% of GCC youth were optimistic about their future. • 93% of GCC youth strongly agreed that it was important to give back to the community. These remarkable, statistically significant outcomes clearly demonstrate the Center’s commitment to our mission of strengthening lives and securing futures through education, leadership, community engagement and health and wellness programming — for all of our community.

Here are some ways Goodman has made an impact in FY 2015:

Remarkable Numbers

◼ A total of 196 elementary student surveys were

◼ GCC celebrated the opening of a long-awaited

Volunteers

◼ Last fiscal year, GCC’s Teen Education and

Donors, fiscal and in-kind

collected from school district teachers at the end of the 2014-2015 school year. Teachers’ scores revealed that 90% of GCC afterschool students improved their academic performance slightly, moderately, or significantly. When asked if these same children were coming to school motivated to learn, the surveys indicated that 78% of students improved.

◼ For the second year, our Fritz Food Pantry offered

community cooking classes, thanks to a SEED Grant from the City of Madison Food Policy Council. For the third year, we’ve preserved more than 3,000 pounds of fresh summer produce and distributed it in the food pantry.

Hailey Girls Inc. offers life -changing programming for women and girls. Below is just one example about a strong, smart and bold participant. Meet Hailey. She’s a whip-smart seventh grade student who is passionate about sports and music. Last year, she joined Warner Park’s youth football team as the only girl — and as their starting safety. She talks about learning to be strong, smart and bold on the football field and wanting to be a leader to other young girls interested in football. As she puts it, “Girls Inc. helps you be yourself. A teacher asked me to come in to talk to her students so that they would see a girl could play football. A girl can pretty much do anything a guy can do.” Girls Inc. helps girls and young women like Hailey find and pursue their passions boldly and with no apologies. GCC is proud to be the Girls Inc. affiliate for greater Madison. Girls Inc. provides girls with the right tools and support to succeed — trained professionals who mentor and guide them in a safe, girls-only environment, peers who share their aspirations and research-based programming.

splash pad in May 2015. That summer, the splash pad clocked more than 1,500 visitors. Employment Network worked with 114 young people between the ages of 14 and 21. This network includes an alternative high school afterschool enrichment program, a summer school and other hands-on partnerships.

◼ In pre- and post-surveys conducted by a program

evaluator, GCC middle and high school students reported improved sense of empowerment, increased levels of optimism and a greater sense of community as a result of GCC programmingi.

Journey Many high school students come to GCC for innovative activities and field trips, but stay for the sense of family and support. Journey started coming to GCC at the start of last school year. As he puts it, “My friend Alexus basically dragged me here and I thought ‘whatever.’ I was new to [East High School] and I thought I would meet people at Goodman.” Journey started attending GCC’s high school program regularly and coming to study halls twice a week. When the time came to vote for student council, Journey advocated for a seat as council president: “I just feel like I’m a leader — and I’m awesome. I don’t go with the crowd.” As student council president, Journey helped determine what the GCC consequences would be for other students’ poor decisions and behavior. He also worked with the student council to propose field trips and service projects. Journey credits GCC with keeping him on track in high school, “If I weren’t here, I would be trying other negative things, so it’s keeping me out of trouble. I keep coming because now I know everybody at [Goodman] and, of course, I come for the field trips— and study hall.”

Total hours: 20,161 ◼ Total volunteers: 1,048 Youngest volunteer: 7 ◼ Oldest volunteer: 90 Donors: 2,496 ◼ Businesses/organizations: 269 Social media fans as of Aug. 31, 2015

Facebook: 5,208 ◼ Twitter: 1,530 Facility use, by individuals

General: 24,362 ◼ Number of times: 146,594 Food Pantry: 1,381 ◼ GCC Programs: 3,005 Employment

Full and part-time staff: 90-135 employees

FY Revenue and Expenses GRANTS

CONTRIBUTIONS

$1,780,436

$2,365,558

Revenue $4,977,020

OTHER

USER FEES & TUITION

$129,757

$701,269

PROGRAM SERVICES

$ 4,142,510

Expenses $ 4,923,472

MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS

$780,962 Currently, 84 CENTS of every dollar goes directly to program services. This financial information is condensed and should be read with our audited financials. An unrestricted contribution from the acquisition of related entities has been omitted.

For a list of our funders and impacts, visit goodmancenter.org/about-center/annual-report

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Pokemon cards, used or new Dry-erase markers, new Socks (toddler and kid sizes) Kleenex Playing cards, new Mason jars (1-quart), new Large square pillows for sitting

Rulers and protractors Headphones Gift cards (to Walmart, Walgreens, Target) as incentives Paint brushes Art supplies such as paint brushes, markets, art canvases, any size Feminine products, tampons and pads

Boys Group, Howard Hayes

Older Adult Programs, Gayle Laszewski

Afterschool, Tanya Walker

A pickup truck with or without plow Gas-powered lawnmower

Duncan Hines cake mixes and frostings (four each per flavor of cakes and frostings) Music CDs, especially 1920s - 1960s Large flat screen TV DVD player Media cart with power strip

FYI-Fit Youth Initiative, Zach Watson

Preschool, Rob San Juan

Gift cards for academic achievement Board games for teens Tickets to sporting events

Facilities, Margo Tiedt

Sports equipment (all types of balls) Portable soccer goals and shin guards Cooking utensils, new or gently used Cooking knives or cutting boards

Gym, Tyrone Cratic Tumbling mats Oversized yoga balls Dodge balls and Gator Skin Softi balls Track training hurdles Basketballs, new or used

Live Soundz Program, Zach Watson Instruments (keyboard, percussion, guitar, saxophone, flute, trumpet or trombone), well-functioning

Lussier LOFT, Helyn-Luisi Mills

Footballs, leather or faux Youth bus two-ride passes Skateboard supplies Headphones Graphic novels and young adult fiction

Girls Inc., Pahoua Vang Graphing calculators, TI-84 Plus preferred

Puzzles Matchbox cars Rubber animals/people Dress-up clothes Books on CD or tape Digital cameras Pants or tops, preschool size 4-5 years old

TEENworks, Keith Pollock Measuring spoons or cups Audio Head phones or earbuds Digital kitchen termometer or timer Personal care items Backpacks, new or gently used Canning jars Youth bus two-ride passes

If you prefer to leave money instead of items, please make checks out to the Goodman Community Center and include the wish list program in a note.

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GoodmanGuide activities for everyone Find details for these activities online at: goodmancenter.org Preschool Early Childhood Education programs

Elementary School Elementary Summer Camp NESYB Youth Basketball, see nesyb.org

Middle School CLUE, Skateboard Club NESYB Youth Basketball, see nesyb.net

High School CLUE, Skateboard Club NESYB Youth Basketball, see nesyb.org Teen Alliance, NAMI Dane County, see namidanecounty.org

Adults Aerial Silks, see mazomac.com Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Women Balanced Flow Yoga Buddhist Philosophy Community Drum Circles Early morning drop-in open gym, Wednesdays and Friday La Leche League NA Traditions

Ping-Pong SASY Neighborhood Association Soka Gakkai International-USA (SGI), Sunday Gathering TangoBasico Lessons, Argentinian Tango Parents Connect, contact deenah@goodmancenter.org Women of Worthington, contact latoya@goodmancenter.org Yoga, Fridays and Sunday morning/ afternoon Zumba

Older Adults Bingo After Lunch, Monday and Wednesday Bridge, Thursday Euchre, Tuesday Movies, Thursday Euchre Tournament, Friday and some Saturdays Gentle Exercise, Wednesday Lunch, a Dane County Nutrition Site, Monday through Friday Philosophy of the Wise, Alternate Thursdays Ping-Pong, Thursday and Sunday Tai Chi, Friday

GCC also offers many drop-in fitness activities: We have many drop-in fitness options, including yoga, Zumba, soccer, basketball and volleyball and open gym. Check our activities calendar for the most up-to-date information.

To register for a class If registration is required, the contact person or organization listed online will handle fees and registration.

To report changes or errors Email: kathleen@goodmancenter.org

Public access to the online activities calendar If you are at the Center and need detailed information about a specific class, please ask our front desk staff. They will happily look something up for you on our online activities calendar.

Hours and closings Goodman Community Center The Center will close at noon on Thursday, Dec. 24

through Friday, Dec. 25. We will close on Friday, Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day.

Building Hours and Lussier Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fitness Center Hours Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Fritz Food Pantry Hours

Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Brunch-style meal Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Dinner-style meal Thursdays, 12:30 to 3 p.m., Brunch-style meal

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Owner Pat Dillon recently opened this gallery and studio to feature local and handmade art.

DILLON brings a new artistic vision to Willy Street By Kathy Paul, Eastside News

Have you had a chance to visit the newest artful addition to the east side, at 1336 Williamson St.? This gallery and studio space operated by east side resident Pat Dillon opened in October and features local and homemade items. Dillon is no stranger to the area and the art community. A painter herself, she previously owned Bungalow 1227, a gallery on East Wilson Street, not far from her DILLON space. The new gallery’s white walls showcase vivid paintings depicting city views, landscapes, still life arrangements and more — including Chuck Bauer’s urban scenes and Nina Bednarski’s noble bird portraits. Repurposed cabinets, shelves and other found objects provide eclectic display space for jewelry, sculpture and ceramics. Phil Lyons’ larger-than-life ceramic heads are reminiscent of tribal masks with a humorous flair. Jewelry by Linda Winther (delicate enamel designs) and Jon Sutcliffe (beaded items) offer original adornment options. DILLON also retails functional pottery such as petite vases, hefty mugs and playful bowls and plates. This is just a sampling of the frequently-changing inventory of collectible pieces.

With St. Vincent De Paul’s Thrift Store directly across the street and Lazy Jane’s Cafe just steps away, the gallery is warm and accessible. There’s a genuine appreciation for DILLON’s presence on Willy Street. Neighbors like Jane Caputo of Lazy Jane’s pop in regularly to say hello, purchase work and admire new art arrivals. “I feel wrapped in beauty when I walk in,” Caputo said. In addition to her work as an artist and gallery owner, Dillon is a published author and a committed advocate for several local causes. This winter, DILLON will feature the art of incarcerated artists along with their portraits by local painters, as well as portraits of men and women who are newly released and reentering society. A portion of profit from sales of these works will go directly to the individuals featured in the exhibition. DILLON is open Thursday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 12-5 p.m. To see what’s new at DILLON, visit their website at gallerydillon.com or follow it on Facebook. l

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In a nearly 100-year-old building that in a former life was an auto shop, as well as a venue for Goodman Community Center activities, lives Threshold. It is a place that, according to presiding spirit Efrat Livny, strives to present a new kind of business and community model. Here, if all goes according to desire and plan, life and commerce will coexist harmoniously for the mutual good of the resident businesses and the neighborhood. If you’ve ever peered in the window and seen the artistic collections and creations the front space contains, you’ll know this is a different kind of place. The interior, gutted and remodeled, has soaring ceilings and is painted in bright but soothing colors. The front of the building, located at 2717 Atwood Ave., is set up for entrepreneurial ventures. The middle space is called Embody, envisioned as a workshop for various body-and-spirit-related activities. Next is a small space shared by a massage therapist, a photographer, and a somatic work, coaching and counseling business. At the back is a community space, including a kitchen and outdoor patio area, which can be rented by members of the public. As you enter the building, on the right is a warm space pleasantly adorned with jewelry and art pieces created by Livny. Though it’s technically her office, she plans to make it available to rent for people who might use it for small group meetings or coaching activities, for example. In addition to her artistic endeavors, Livny does a kind of body work called zero balancing and works one-on-one with people facing health or life challenges. She points out, however, that since she moved in on May 1, nurturing the building has been at the forefront of her activities. The left-front rooms were designed to house an entrepreneurial venture, and are occupied by a shop where you can obtain bulk plant-based products for personal care and home. Here you can come with your own containers and receive ready-to-go or personally customized products. There’s a workshop/formulation area behind the retail space where small-batch products can be mixed. Uses for the Embody space are in the developmental stage. “Rather than

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Efrat Livny on the back patio of Threshold, with a sculpture created from car parts found in the eaves during remodeling. have a yoga studio, we are mixing and matching a lot of things — art and writing and movement and facilitation, some coaching, some small groups and larger groups, and starting to build that curriculum,” Livny said. The building’s back room is available for personal rental and also to welcome community participation in various events. The space has been used for board meetings, facilitations and trainings; performances, art shows, movement, rituals and ceremonies; and personal parties. According to Livny, it has been very well received. In 2016, Threshold plans to create an activity to explore the idea of being an entrepreneur with a heart — “how to combine business and generosity and community involvement so it’s not one or the other, or one then the other, but how do the two dovetail in a way that is sustainable for both community and businesses,” Livny said. You can tell Livny is all about connection and serendipity. “All I was doing was looking for a place to work in the neighborhood.” When her former workspace, in the building now occupied by Barriques, was set to be demolished, “I just wanted to rent a third of this building, but I heard myself saying (to Ian Gurfield, the building owner and founder of Ian’s Pizza), ‘I’ll take the whole thing.’ And that was it. But it’s grown into something of its own; it has its own life now. And it’s fun, really fun.” For more information on upcoming events at Threshold, check Facebook or visit atthreshold.com. l

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Madison Sourdough Company Patisserie is located at 916 Williamson St.

Willy Street Patisserie is ‘simplement merveilleux’ By Erin Presley, Eastside News

ty of our products,” Maciejewski said. “But they taste even better than they look.” The menu changes monthly so the Patisserie team can keep the offerings “seasonal and exciting.” They incorporate local ingredients and freshly mill their own specialty grains, like buckwheat and kamut, on a mill imported from Austria. The buckwheat adds a nutty flavor in the crust of the cranberry tart, and kamut flour lends a grahamcracker like texture to apple pie crust. To go with European atmosphere, Madison Sourdough delivery driver Jason Fuhrman curated an outdoor foreign film series for summer 2015. The films, shown on the patio, featured food-related themes. Subtitles compensated for occasional traffic noise on Willy Street and an intermission allowed time to socialize and enjoy a beverage, ice cream cone or pastry. The Patisserie also plans to host other events and classes on topics such as pastry and wine or beer pairings. For those who prefer to take a treat for later, the Patisserie will package pastries “to-go.” Even the boxes are beautiful. The handmade ice cream is also available by the pint. The Patisserie also supplies “unique and delicious options for gatherings and celebrations” according to Maciejewski, including beautiful wedding cakes and favors and dessert buffets. They can even create a gravity-defying “croque en bouche” — a special dessert made of balls of puff pastry stacked into a hollow, conical tower, and held together with fine sugar threads. It’s all rather fantastic, and presented with an attitude that is a perfect blend of, “Treat yourself!” and “This is just how we do it here.” The Madison Sourdough Company Patisserie is open Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. l Serving Madison for Over 30 Years

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Looking for a passport to Parisian paradise, in pastry form? The Madison Sourdough Company Patisserie on Williamson Street is happy to transport you. The Patisserie specializes in French-style pastry and dessert, as well as handmade ice cream and sorbet. Accompanying the treats are French press coffee, wine and beer. The Patisserie, which opened in February 2015, is a sister company to the popular Madison Sourdough Cafe and Bakery. When space opened up next door to the Cafe, owners Andrew Hutchison and David Lohrentz and executive chef/general manager Molly Maciejewski saw opportunity. Noting a void in the availability of French-style pastry and dessert, they decided to expand into providing “very high quality treats and confections locally, using the best techniques and ingredients,” Maciejewski said. They envisioned an inviting spot for a dessert and glass of wine after dinner. They imagined families walking down in summer for scoops of ice cream to enjoy on the patio right outside. The pastry case literally glistens. Jewel-like cranberry tarts with Gran Marnier creme fraiche are arranged next to slices of chocolate pistachio arlequin, a layered cake with an elegantly striped top created with alternating 1/8-inch strips of chocolate and pistachio cake. Parisian macarons and almond meringue cookies sandwiched with flavored ganache or jam fillings line the bottom in a variety of Easter-egg like colors. A cooler holds house-made, small batch ice cream and sorbet in seasonal flavors. The flavors span from traditional, like mint and vanilla, to gourmet, such as strawberry balsamic and maple bourbon. The opera cake, a delicately layered cake with flavors of chocolate and coffee, is even topped with edible gold leaf. “People always comment on the beau-

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Regular visitors to the Goodman Community Center may have noticed a change in the parking lot — or, more precisely, something that used to be there but no longer is. The car with the Community Car logo no longer occupies a spot in the parking lot. On Sept. 1, 2015, Community Car, Madison’s locally founded car-sharing business, was bought by Zipcar, an international leader in the car-sharing industry. With the acquisition of Community Car, Zipcar’s goal is to continue the service that Community Car provided and expand service to include greater vehicle variety for Madisonians and visitors. Prior to buying Community Car, Zipcar had been awarded the contract to provide car-sharing services for the University of Wisconsin campus. Sonya Newenhouse, Community Car founder and president, is proud of what her company accomplished, saying, “We’ve enjoyed the heartwarming stories of how car-sharing has transformed the lives of our members, by owning less and living more.” She is especially pleased that Zipcar’s mission is similar to, and will build upon, Community Car’s success. Helping to make the transition to Zipcar a smooth one were Community Car’s members. Newenhouse said that the vast majority of members rolled their accounts over into Zipcar. Another key in the seamless transition was having Community Car’s former fleet manager, Sue Mills, become the fleet coordinator for Zipcar. Mills’ transition to the company gives continuity to the relation-

ships she has built and has eased Community Car members into the changes. Mills strives “to provide the best experience possible for our members by keeping our Zipcars clean and in good running order.” Car-sharing is a type of car rental business that allows people to rent cars for short periods of time, often by the hour. Car-sharing is attractive to customers who do not require frequent use of a car, or to one-car families that occasionally need a second vehicle. The ability to have easy access to a car without the expense of ownership is a key advantage to becoming a member in such a company. Maintenance, insurance and gas expenses are all covered under the contract. The idea for the original Community Car initiative came out of the Madison Environmental Group, a local consulting and research firm committed to creating sustainable systems for businesses. Community Car was launched in 2003 to get people to drive less and realize that alternative methods of transportation are not as inconvenient or expensive as they might appear. Like its predecessor, Zipcar gives its members on-demand access to a variety of cars in various locations throughout the city. Members can reserve a car by going to Zipcar’s website, by using a free iPhone or Android app or by calling the number on their website. There is a small fee for the agent reservation charge. For more information about Zipcar, visit zipcar.com. l

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Early morning drop-in open gym at GCC The Goodman Community Center gymnasium will be open for early morning fitness/exercise opportunities for adults Wednesday and Friday mornings through April 1 (not available Dec. 25 or Jan. 1) from 6:15-7:15 a.m. The gym will be available for walking, running, shooting hoops, stretch-

ing and other self-led exercise routines. Please bring clean athletic shoes. It will be monitored, but there are not organized classes at this time. Cost is $2 for drop-in or free with your prepaid Goodman Fitness Center membership. l

Learn ancient longsword techniques and drills using historically accurate replica training swords. This class is recommended for ages 16 and older. A parent or guardian must accompany youth under the age of 18 to the first class session. Only five spaces are available, so reserve your spot soon. Purchase the entire course in advance for $100 or pay $20 per class. Price includes the use of a training sword. To reserve your spot, visit livingmeyer. com. l

Cure your cabin fever at VSA Wisconsin’s Beat Winter Blues party Friday, Feb. 26, from 6-9 p.m. at 1709 Aberg Ave. Music for dancing and celebrating will be provided by the Yid Vicious Klezmer Band. Stroll through the art gallery and view the exhibition “Transcending Limitations: Art from the Heart.”

Purchase a work for your home or office, choosing from more than 40 works of art by people with disabilities or bid on silent auction items. Funds raised at this special event will benefit art programs for children and adults with disabilities. For more information, please visit vsawis.org or call 241-2131. l

Jan. 12 through Feb. 23 This new group will be facilitated by Sarah White, founder of the East Side History Club. The Successful Aging Discussion Group will meet from 7-8:30 p.m. at Threshold, 2717 Atwood Ave. Join in on small-group conversations about fighting ageism as we move be-

Relieve stress with Feldenkrais to 1 p.m. at GCC. The cost is $45. Will accept Dane County Time dollars for half of workshop fee (see danecountytimebank.org). Registration is required. To sign up, contact Sandra Rae River at 241-7635. l

yond adulthood. These facilitated, open-minded meetings are free; donations welcome to defray expenses. To learn more or reserve your seat, call 347-7329 or email sarah.white@firstpersonprod.com. l

Jan. 23 and Feb. 27

Olbrich hosting Children of the Rainforest series This performance series celebrates cultural differences in rainforest regions around the world with music and dance for children and families.

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Discover how to let your bones support you and learn to release tension with individualized instruction. Wear loose and comfortable layers; bring padding to lie on and a large towel for your head. The workshop is Jan. 23 from 10 a.m.

Ward off winter blues with art, music and dancing

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Jan. 3 through Feb. 28 Learn essential cutting techniques, postures and footwork of 16th century fencing master Joachim Meyer. Fundamentals of Meyer’s Longsword introduces newcomers to the basic fencing skills of the Liechtenauer tradition of swordsmanship in an eight-part series of hourlong classes. Class will be held Sundays in the Goodman Community Center gym from 3:30-4:30 p.m. There is no class on Feb. 7. Each class begins with a warm-up routine, followed by guided exercises

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Danza Tradicional Mexicana The ensemble incorporates music, culture and traditions of Mexico into a variety of dance performances. The performances are Saturday, Feb. 27 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

This group showcases traditional martial arts and cultural performances celebrated by people who live in China, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. Performances are Sat- For more information about this series, please visit olbrich.org. l Jan. 13

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Union Triangle’s events and projects show off its ‘real neighborhood bond’ By Dan Lenz, SASYNA

The layout of the new cohousing community at Union Corners will be determined through collaborate planning sessions.

Intentional community planned for Union Corners By Donna Magdalina, Union Corners Cohousing

Union Corners Cohousing is an intentional community being planned for the vacant lot at East Washington Avenue and Milwaukee Street. A UW Clinic is going up now. Retail shops, including a grocery store with apartments above, will be built next. Construction on the cohousing portion of Union Corners is planned for 2017 on the triangle near existing houses, on the south side of Winnebago Street. Cohousing balances privacy and connection. In addition to sharing large group spaces, like a commercial kitchen, group dining room, lounges, workrooms, guest rooms, recreational spaces, gardens and whatever else we choose to share together, each family or individual owner also has their own complete condo-style apartment or townhouse with a private kitchen and all amenities of a privately-owned home.

The best way to join a cohousing community is to get in on the ground floor. That means joining before the community is built, because members rarely sell their units and leave. Joining now allows members to help design the community and decide what features will be included. The process of collaboratively designing a community building strengthens the social community before construction begins. We have hired an attorney and are interviewing project development consultants. This is a great time to become involved if community living appeals to you. We are offering a variety of potluck social events so you can find out who we are and learn more about the project in a comfortable, informal setting. For more information, visit unioncornerscohousing.org. l

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Tucked between Oak and Marquette streets, sunk gently below the surrounding homes and invisible from the road, sits Reger Park. Named for George Reger, who led the Gisholt Machine Company steelworkers in their 1946 strike, the park lies at the center of the Union Triangle neighborhood. Thanks to the dedication of its residents, Union Triangle has experienced a tremendous year. Following a daylight shooting in July 2014, residents, led by Jason Waller, organized a community meeting to allow neighbors to ask questions to the Madison Police Department, social service representatives and Alder Marsha Rummel. Community members inquired about the increased crime in the area, including open-air drug activity, public intoxication and reckless driving. Concerns about low turnout were quickly put aside, as more than 70 neighbors arrived to find out what was happening in their immediate environment and, more importantly, how they could help. One of those neighbors at last year’s meeting, Mia Brodersen, immediately got involved. Brodersen and Waller approached the Schnek-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara Neighborhood Association for support and began holding informal meetings. Those meetings have produced some amazing results. In an effort to curb some of the problematic side-effects of Reger Park’s relative seclusion, neighbors began holding regular potluck picnics and hosted Make Music Madison in the park. The annual Union Street block party also draws families together. In addition, Rita Garczynski has spearheaded an effort to beautify the Starkweather Creek, which forms the eastern border of Union Triangle.

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Voter ID laws changing in 2016 Starting in 2016, in order to vote in Wisconsin’s elections, voters are now required to show photo identification. A U.S. passport, a Wisconsin driver’s license or a Wisconsin state issued ID card with an expiration date of Nov. 4, 2014 or later are acceptable. The address on your photo ID does not have to be current, but out of state IDs are not acceptable. You will need to be registered at your current address in order to vote. Register at the county clerk’s office with a Special Registration Deputy or, if a Madison resident, at any Madison Public

Library. Within 20 days of an election, registration is only at the clerk’s office or at the polls on election days. Proof of residence will need to be shown whenever you register. A free ID is available from Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicle offices. To obtain one, bring proof of citizenship, name and date of birth, proof of Wisconsin residency, proof of identity and your Social Security number. For more information about voting in Madison, visit cityofmadison.com/election. l

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Former employees reminisce about Oscar Mayer Recalling the plant in light of its impending closure

Catherine (Tripalin) Murray (left) and her sister Elaine Tripalin (right) received visit in their Talmadge Street back yard from Little Oscar in 1940.

By Sarah White, East Side History Club

In November, Madison learned that the Oscar Mayer plant would close in the next 12 to 24 months, putting an estimated 1,000 employees out of work. The east side immediately went into mourning. The Oscar Mayer story began in Chicago in the late 1880s when Oscar and his brother Gottfried leased a meat market. In 1919, the company purchased the bankrupt Farmers’ Co-operative Meat Packing Co. in Madison and moved its corporate headquarters here. The company went on to become a nationally recognized brand. In 1981, Oscar Mayer was sold to General Foods, followed by various mergers and acquisitions leading to its recent operation as Kraft Foods Inc. Several former Oscar Mayer employees spoke to the East Side History Club in November 2013, recalling work in the research lab, office and factory floor. They recently shared more memories. Joan Phelan, who worked in the office from 1950-1999 (46 years), said, “For many it was a family affair, where one went for a good job and good pay.” Her mother, three sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law all worked there. “My first memory of Oscar Mayer was when I was in grade school during WWII and lived on Moland Street. At Christmas time I could look out of my upstairs bedroom window and see a smokestack draped with white lights to look like a Christmas tree.” She recalled that the first computers used in the office took up whole rooms. “The Employee Market sold fresh meat that could be ordered over the phone and charged against our payroll checks,” she said. “It was a good place to work.” Sara Preez worked in the accounting

Upcoming ESHC Events Vern Birrenkott Remembers: a Store and a Neighborhood Feb. 20 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Goodman Community Center 149 Waubesa St. Meeting in Evjue Room A $2 donation is requested office for 33 years, including a part-time stint while raising children on a schedule that allowed her to go to work after her husband came home. “They were very fair; I always had good bosses,” she said. In 1958, she joined the Oscarettes, a club for women office workers. Judy Fenske worked as a secretary from the Monday after she graduated from East High School in 1960 until retiring in 1992. Like Phelan, her’s was an “Oscar Mayer family,” with a number of relatives employed in the plant. “In fact,” she said, “It would be hard to find a family on the east side who didn’t have a relative working there.” She remembered Oscar Mayer Jr. as a kind, soft-spoken man who would make an effort to learn each new employee’s name. “Friendships you made at work carried on beyond work,” Fenske said. Employees took part in golf and bowling leagues. Fenske was an active Oscarette and also a member of the READI volunteers, a group founded in 1993 by retiring Oscar Mayer employees who wanted to make a difference in the community while staying in touch with each other. Catherine Murray wrote about her

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The ‘Our Madison Plan’: from worst to first By Dr. Alexander Gee, Jr., chair of Justified Anger

Anger is not where we end; it is where we began. Hope, empowerment and unity is where we will end up. It is now no secret that Madison and Dane County are found in the precarious situation of battling ugly racial disparities in so many areas. The fact that these issues are currently in the national spotlight has cast a very dark shadow on our once-proclaimed liberal reputation and has sucker-punched our community’s diversity morale. That is where we have been. Let me tell you where we are going.

Action The “Our Madison Plan” is powerful and dynamic in that it is both truthful and hopeful. The “Our Madison Plan” offers more than a historical perspective of our community or a critique of its race relations or a sociological insight into the experiences of disenfranchised people. It is certainly more than the meeting minutes of a culturally sensitive think tank that has pontificated itself into believing that either the victim is to be blamed, that there is no problem, or that the problem does exist, but it is simply too massive to be solved. The “Our Madison Plan” was created on the premise that local African-American leaders and stakeholders care about Madison and believe that we can truly help move Madison from worst place to first place for African-American families. If our local community and its leaders are empowered to offer viable solutions and find funding for carrying out its plans of building infrastructure and expanding the capacity of our AfricanAmerican led agencies, a new sense of hope and ownership would pervade our community. A philosophical and economic shifting of power is a necessary first step for unifying our community in a manner that increases morale and offers new hope. A key component of our future success rests upon the fact that our focus area chairpersons will be asked to con-

tinue to lend their expertise and insights through the implementation phase of this plan.

Collaboration Though completely led and designed within the African-American community, the acceptance and implementation of the “Our Madison Plan” must be a community-wide effort. In the immediate future, pending funding, our non-African-American colleagues who lead various civic, corporate and social entities will be invited to the table to partner with us by offering their input, insight, collaboration and support. The Justified Anger Community Leadership Team must rely upon the goodwill and common interest of nonAfrican-American colleagues to collaboratively create the necessary strategies for carrying out the massive goals of this collaborative plan.

Hopeful Future In the past year, we have listened to, organized among and collaborated with African-American influencers and stakeholders. However, in the upcoming year we will expand the collaboration cross culturally, set measurable outcomes with other agencies, seek financial sustainability from local and national philanthropic sources, marshal the tireless resources of our local JA volunteer pool and offer to help centralize the community’s discussions and strategies surrounding racial disparities for African-American children and families. We will also share our community’s goals and objectives with leaders of agencies such as the United Way, Madison Metropolitan School Disctrict, YWCA, YMCA, Wisconsin Council on Children and Families, Literacy Network, and city and county elected officials, etc., and set specific and measurable strategies and outcomes together. Our efforts, including quarterly potlucks, U.S. history courses and other

social interactions will help to assure far less awkwardness during race discussions and will lead to an increase in positive cross-cultural friendships and interactions. In the next three to five years we anticipate a healthier community that is less divided culturally and is demonstrating examples of extremely effective cross-cultural partnerships on personal and professional levels. During this time frame we foresee the dramatic increase of African-American led initiatives and efforts for empowering our African-American families and community due to increased leadership development and funding. The broader community agencies, departments and municipality leaders will begin to understand the efforts and findings of JA’s “Our Madison Plan” to be central to solving issues of racial disparities and, as a result, will seek ways to partner more strategically in addressing these issues together. Since JA will not provide programs, it will be a logical choice for convening stakeholders, funders and practitioners for strategic collaborations. In 10 years, we believe that we will experience a community that has grown in its appreciation for diversity in such authentic ways that will impact cultural and civic life as proven by: an AfricanAmerican community that is thriving

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socially, economically and culturally: a stronger African-American family, a stronger and more visible AfricanAmerican middle class and the increased ability to recruit, retain and promote African-American business executives, teachers, professors, administrators, social service agency leaders, medical professionals and philanthropic influencers to the area. In 15 to 20 years, Madison and Dane County will begin to clearly see its wisdom in addressing issues of racial disparity back when it did because of its newfound ability to establish itself a great Midwest city where our thriving African-American community perpetuates the development of its local leaders as well as attracting other thriving African-Americans to our city. We have called this framework the “Our Madison Plan” because we believe the process will help all our stakeholders to become more successful in serving all people in Madison and Dane County. The African-American influencers who have taken great ownership in this framework have seemingly and inadvertently rediscovered greater ownership in this community in which we all live. We all have this incredible moment in our community’s history to do something meaningful, selfless and restorative. What we do with this precious moment will be our city’s legacy. l

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FEAR IS A CHOICE AND WE WILL NOT FOSTER IT All are welcome here With the Muslim community being the latest target of our country’s propensity to foster fear, it feels important for us to reiterate our values: The Goodman Community Center is committed to being a safe and welcoming place for our whole community. We call the values we teach and aspire to every day “Goodmanship” — trust, responsibility, respect, fairness, caring and community.

We long for the day when we don’t need to make these kinds of statements. Until then, we will continue our work toward becoming a vibrant community where we all value our differences and celebrate our common humanity. If you feel unwelcome here, please contact our director so we can do better in the future.

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Reduce energy consumption with Green Madison By Paul Soglin, city of Madison Mayor

Green Madison, a citywide effort to reduce energy consumption and win a $5 million Georgetown University energy prize, launched a new game-based Paul Soglin approach to reducing energy use during the fall. Employees from more than 40 diverse Madison businesses and organizations (including UW Health, American Family Insurance, MG&E, TDS Telecom and Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce) took part in Cool Choices this past fall. This online game encourages sustainable behaviors like turning off the lights when leaving a room or biking instead of driving. The game platform also calculates carbon and energy savings as players log their sustainable actions on a daily basis. It is exciting that Green Madison has mobilized so many residents and area businesses to come together to reduce energy usage in Madison. The city is taking innovative approaches to being more green and cut-

ting costs for government, local businesses and residents all over Madison. Everyone’s efforts in the citywide Cool Choices game count toward Madison’s entry in the Georgetown University energy competition. The social stream within the game platform also promotes awareness of additional Green Madison initiatives designed to help Madison residents save money. For example, via Green Madison, residents can host energy house parties to receive a free energy assessment, recommendations for practical improvements, and follow-up assistance applying for rebates on energy efficiency improvements. Green Madison is also serving as a streamlined point-of-contact to help multifamily building owners with rebate programs, free energy assessments, contractor selection, and quality assurance in partnership with Project Home and Focus on Energy. After showing over 1,000 people from across Madison how to save money and help the environment this year, Cool Choices will be back again February 2016. For more information, check out greenmadison.org. l

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Residents met with the city’s engineering department to listen and comment on the plans to reconstruct Cottage Grove and Dempsey roads. This will be a major conDavid Ahrens struction project that will continue from spring 2016 to fall 2016. During this period, Cottage Grove Road will have new water and sewer lines and pavement. There will also be bike lanes in both directions with pedestrian medians and islands from Monona Drive to Clare Street. The street will also have a much different look because overhead lines will be removed and with it all of the old utility poles. Street lights will be updated as well. Dempsey Road from Cottage Grove Road to Anchor Drive will also be reconstructed along with a new infrastructure. However, the street itself will not

be redesigned. Residents raised concerns about the need for a stop light at Maher Avenue and Cottage Grove Road due to the traffic coming from the Royster Corners development site. Although there are no immediate plans to install a light, the city will install the electrical infrastructure needed for a light if the need is established. There was also interest in installing a left turn signal at the Dempsey and Cottage Grove roads intersection. Another concern was the speeding on Dempsey Road. There are no stop signs or signals on the street between Cottage Grove Road and Woodman’s Food Market. This is a problem for all pedestrians, but especially for the students of St. Dennis School. I’d like to see speed bumps installed on the approach to the school on both sides of the street. Although they are inconvenient, they have been shown to be effective in slowing most cars down. l

Developers plan to add housing units on east side By Marsha Rummel, District 6 Alder

The Campbell Capital Group proposes to construct two, two- to four-story mixed-use buildings wrapping a five-story parking garage at 1801 E. Washington Marsha Rummel Ave. The development would include 232 apartments, and the parking garage would provide 334 stalls. The project will be discussed at the Jan. 13 Urban Design Commission and Jan. 25 Plan Commission meetings. SOAR Case Management Services received Madison Plan Commission approval in November for a conditional use permit to convert a single-family residence at 2649 Milwaukee St. into a peer-run respite center. Individuals will receive counseling during a mental health or substance abuse crisis.

Madison Plan Commission also approved a conditional use permit for 2087 Atwood Ave. — between Monty’s Blue Plate Diner and United Way — for Joe Krupp to demolish the existing building and construct a new, four-story, mixeduse building with 36 underground parking stalls, first level commercial space and 30 upper level residential units. Construction of a five-story, mixeduse building with a grocery store and 100 apartments at Union Corners will begin in April 2016 with completion scheduled for July 2017. The UW Health medical office building, approved in 2014, is now under construction at Union Corners. Watch for information about an upcoming neighborhood meeting about Krupp’s proposal to construct a fourstory mixed use building with 74 units at 1938 Atwood Ave. in the Monona State Bank accessory parking lot. l

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By Fred Risser, State Senator, 26th District

Since full implementation of the Affordable Care Act, over 14 million Americans who were previously uninsured now have coverage. The majority of people obtaining Fred Risser new health insurance find it through the ACA health insurance exchange. The exchange provides individuals the opportunity to reduce premiums and out-of-pocket expenses. Open enrollment for health insurance under ACA began Nov. 1 and ends Jan. 31, 2016. Gov. Scott Walker’s refusal to create a Wisconsin-based exchange or expand Medicaid has necessitated a

number of public and private agencies stepping in to provide resources and assistance to individuals. Public Health of Madison and Dane County provides many options for health insurance including HealthConnect. HealthConnect, a program through the United Way of Dane County, pays the insurance premiums for low income residents who sign up for a silver cost-sharing plan through the Wisconsin Health Insurance Marketplace. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has a Consumer Guide to Health Care that provides links and useful information for Wisconsin residents regarding health care choices. l

2016 budget focuses on county services By Joe Parisi, Dane County Executive

Recently, I signed my 2016 budget for Dane County. My budget focuses on providing our critical core services and expanding other services to better our Joe Parisi community. I’ve included the strongest efforts yet by Dane County to address mental illness. I am expanding our mental health teams to more schools across the county in partnership with local schools. Early intervention is key to both preventing and knocking down the barriers that come with mental illness. I am also creating community crisis teams to help law enforcement respond to mental health crisis situations available 24/7. This budget furthers our work of criminal justice reform by creating a re-entry team in our Dane County Jail. We will assess inmates and make an individualized plan for each inmate. A successful re-entry reduces their risk of returning. Also, homelessness is a complex

problem that no one entity can solve. We are continuing our work with the Homeless Services Consortium of Dane County and investing millions of dollars in direct services to our homeless population. I am also doubling our Dane County Eviction Prevention fund which successfully kept 266 kids in their homes last year. We consistently have the lowest rate of unemployment in the state, even though 70 percent of Wisconsin’s population growth happens in Dane County, as does 56 percent of Wisconsin’s private sector job growth. My budget also continues our commitment to cleaning up our lakes through partnerships and conservation. We are a thriving, growing community with unlimited potential. While we are certainly not without our growing pains, I am proud of the manner in which our community faces its challenges head on. We will get there, and we will get there together — with respect, spirited debate and through partnering, together — the Dane County way. l

Jail laundry proposal nixed in county budget By John Hendrick, Dane County Supervisor, District 6

eliminated collective bargaining rights. Additionally, we’ve already seen the corruption that can occur in state employment when civil service standards are removed. This is what happened when the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation was created. Without the civil service process, WEDC has seen unprecedented levels of corruption and unethical behavior. Even before the civil service system was ransacked, we’d already begun to see cronyism seeping into our government. If you signed the recall petition, you weren’t appointed to a board even if you were extremely qualified. If you conducted research based on science, not politics, you were fired — just like the 18 scientists at the Department of Natural Resources. If you were a longtime civil servant and you disagreed with one of the agencies, your job was turned into an unclassified position, causing you to lose all job protections. In the face of reduced public employee protections, I am introducing an antiretaliation bill to ensure that public employees will not be targeted for simply doing their jobs or exercising their basic, protected First Amendment rights. This is a small step toward treating state employees with the respect they deserve. l

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Over the last month, we’ve seen Republicans exempt themselves from corruption investigations and take us back to the elections and ethics commissions that Chris Taylor ignore political corruption. They’ve opened the flood gates to more secret corporate money in elections, allowing individuals to conceal carry knives, and gutted Wisconsin’s civil service system in order to game the public employee hiring system. Wisconsin was a leader when it created its civil service laws in 1905. AB373 overhauls the state’s civil service system for Wisconsin’s 30,000 public employees. It eliminates objective civil service exams and replaces them with a subjective system for hiring. AB373 also increases the probationary period, allowing employees to be fired for any reason for up to two years. Included in the definition of “just cause” is “personal conduct” that is “unsuitable,” which leaves too much discretion in the hands of state agencies to discipline employees for manufactured reasons. If the Republicans really want to attract the best and the brightest, they shouldn’t have cut take-home pay and

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The 2016 Dane County budget deletes funding for a controversial jail laundry. Last year the county executive proposed constructing an inmate-workJohn Hendrick er laundry within the Dane County Public Safety Building. Over the past year, I raised concerns about racial disparities, union jobs and living wages. I’m delighted and a bit surprised that the county reversed course and scrapped the proposal. Currently, most laundry from the jail is contracted out to a private laundry company. That contract is subject to the Living Wage Ordinance (which I co-authored) requiring that all those workers receive the county living wage of $11.50 per hour. Those workers, primarily Hispanic, have also formed a bargaining unit for union representation. The proposal

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Hawthorne Branch Library is located at 2707 E. Washington Ave. in the Madison East Shopping Center at the intersection of East Johnson Street and East Washington Avenue. For program details or to register, contact staff at 246-4548 or visit madisonpubliPinney Branch Library is located at 204 Cottage Grove Road, at the intersection of clibrary.org. Library hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday Monona Drive and Cottage Grove Road between Walgreens and the former ReStore. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All MPL locations will be closed Jan. 1 and 18.. For further program details or to register, call 224-7100 or visit madisonpubliclibrary.org. Library hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 9 Paper bag pets Adult Swim Theater a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. Pinney will be closed Jan. 1, 3 and 18. Saturday, Feb. 6 at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Jan. 30 and Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. Join us for this ongoing presentation of a Create a paper pet to take home with paper bags, recycled materials and bright newly released adult feature. Upcycled T-shirt workshop Adult book group paper. Instructor Bird Ross offers inspiFoodShare application assistance Saturday, Jan. 23 at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. ration for creating a lovable (not quite Give old t-shirts a new life. Create a dog Get free, personalized and confidential “Life after Life” by Kat Atkinson furry) friend. chew toy, a catnip cat toy or an over the help applying for FoodShare benefits Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. Preschool Storytime “And the Mountains Echoed” by Khaled shoulder book bag. Some t-shirts pro(QUEST card). Call 1-877-366-3635 to vided or bring your own. Registration Hosseini Thursdays, Feb. 4-25 at 10:30 a.m. schedule an appointment. begins Jan. 9. A happy blend of stories, fingerplays and First Friday Flicks Book discussions songs that help preschool children deStart writing your family history Friday, Jan. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. velop print and phonological awareness, Wednesdays, Jan. 6 through Feb. 3 at “Ant-Man” (PG-13) “At Home” by Bill Bryson vocabulary, letter knowledge and narra4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5 at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. tive skills. Groups and younger siblings In this five-week workshop we’ll explore “Longbourn” by Jo Baker “Sicario” (PG-13) welcome. how to write and share stories about Family Movie Matinee One-on-one computer assistance Storytime for the Very Young formative experiences, values and life Saturday, Jan. 23 at 2 p.m. Tuesdays, January through February lessons. Bring paper and pen/pencils for Thursdays, Feb. 4-25 at 11:30 a.m. “Minions” (PG) from noon to 3 p.m. in-class exercises. Participants should Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes for chilWe offer free one-on-one sessions. Call commit to attending all sessions. Ages dren from birth to 35 months. Spring book sale for appointment. 14 to 114 are welcome. Registration reThursday, Feb. 11 at 5 p.m. Music Together quired. Family Movie Matinee Members only presale Wednesdays, Feb. 3-24 at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12 from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m; Saturdays, Jan. 30 and Feb. 27 at noon Preschool Storytime This is an interactive music experience Saturday, Feb. 13 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a newly released movie. for children ages 5 and under and their Open to public families. l The Salad Days Book Club R.E.A.D. to a Dog Sunday, Feb. 14 from 1-4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11 at 2 p.m.; Monday, Feb. This group is tailored for the millennial Bag sale for everyone generation to explore books and popular 8 at 2 p.m. Family Fitness Bring a favorite book and read aloud to a culture. Books are available for pickup Saturdays in January and Fridays in Feb- furry friend. at the Hawthorne Library. ruary from 9:30-10:15 a.m. Teen book group Join a personal trainer for a complete family fitness workout. Enjoy easy dance Third Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. Enjoy lively book discussions with moves, animal movements, partner exPowerful Results. snacks provided. ercises and relaxation breath work. For Real People. parents and their children.

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Lowell’s long history of serving the community By John Burkholder, Lowell Elementary School principal

By the early 1930s, Principal Annie D. Axtell’s firm hand was leading the school. Ms. Axtell felt that the true test of education was in the development of abilities to gain new knowledge and to meet new situations as responsible citizens, as a complete focus on “the three Rs will not help students to be clean, honest, or kind.” Records from this time period indicate that there was a focus on remedial reading,as large numbers of students were missing school due to “contagion” with scarlet fever, mumps, and chicken pox taking its toll. In addition, truancy was a continuing issue as students were missing school in the pursuit of paid labor opportunities. Of course the Depression was in full swing, and with it rigid economies were enforced, and the school was “short on books, art supplies, and visual aids. The PTA came to the rescue. Large classes affected the progress of the individual, and better treatment of teachers was urged.” In 1943, sound proofing classrooms by the old gym began and resulted in the small-windowed, heavily-insulated doors on rooms that currently face the school library. In 1948-49, there were 720 students enrolled at Lowell, and class size became an issue with the average in each first grade class being 40 students. The Baby Boom showed its true colors with 200 kindergarten students in the 1950-51 school year. When school opened in 1961, enrollment stood at 813. School records indicate that the last Lowell Fun Festival was held in 1964, a tradition that was resurrected and is still enjoyed today. Today, Lowell Elementary School has a total enrollment of of 417, which includes early childhood and 4K through fifth grade. A few months ago I asked our Lowell staff members a simple question: What makes Lowell Lowell? One of the main themes that arose in the responses was the idea of community — wonderful kids, supportive families, involved community members, and as one respondent put it, “That east side vibe!” The “east side vibe” can be interpreted in many ways, and for us as a school it includes an understanding that we are a cohesive community with an identity derived from the creativity and uniqueness of each individual. Much like Annie Axtell’s vision of education, we work hard to meet the individual needs of each and every student, needs that extend beyond “the three Rs”. l

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O’Keefe students are doing their B.E.S.T.

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With the arrival of the New Year, we take time to reflect on our personal lives, our work, our community, and the year that was. It is a time of new beginnings as we John Burkholder consider new goals and the contributions we might make in the year ahead. Each of us has a creativity and a uniqueness that is our own, and together we continue in our east side way, creating “that east side vibe.” January of 2016 is also a new beginning of sorts for Lowell Elementary as we celebrate the dawn of our second century of service to our community. The newly constructed New Irving School opened its doors for the first time on Jan. 3, 1916 to students living on the “far” east side of Madison. The school would be known informally during the early years as East End School, likely because of its location directly adjacent to the end of the east side trolley line. Prior to construction, the school grounds were known as Circus Hill, the site of local circuses that attracted crowds who often swarmed the nearby Hess’s Corners for refreshments on show days. During its first year of existence, the school was renamed Lowell Elementary after James Russell Lowell, best known as an American Romantic poet and a member of a group of New England writers known as the Fireside Poets. The total cost in 1916 to build Lowell Elementary was $59,386.41, which included all equipment. An additional $8,500 was paid for the land where the school now sits, consisting of 15 lots of Block 2 of the Elmside Plat. The original building consisted of eight regular school rooms, one home economics room, one manual training room, a club room, a teachers’ restroom, the principal’s office and a large central room to be used as a gym — with showers, restrooms and storerooms. The school enrolled 411 students in 1916, employed eight teachers, and the cost per pupil for that first year of operation was $23.03. By 1919, with a surging east side population, Lowell was overcrowded. In 1926 the remaining six lots of Block 2 were purchased, a home removed, and a horseshoe shaped addition added to the school. With the addition, the number of students attending Lowell rose, and by the late 1920s, enrollment peaked just short of 1,000 students.

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By Tony Rivera Dugas Jr., O’Keeffe Middle School principal

At O’Keeffe Middle School, we have been working hard to ensure that we have a flourishing and positive school culture. At the beginning of the Tony Rivera year, our students, Dugas Jr. with guidance from staff, created a social contract. This social contract is a set of standards that serves as expectations for everyone in the learning community. The contract is centered around the idea of doing your B.E.S.T.: • Be mature • Everyone’s voice is heard • Supportive and safe • Treat everything with respect These standards are life skills that, when learned and lived, increase our students’ opportunities for success. We hope to increase the branding of “doing your B.E.S.T.” at O’Keeffe over the course of the year. During this time of year, there are many traditions that celebrate the spirit of family, giving, peace and love. These are important, but what is too often

missing is the idea of empathy. As I explain to our youth, empathy is our ability to see and value what another person is feeling or experiencing. For example, when we see someone crying tears of joy and are moved by that emotion, that’s empathy. The challenge we face is finding a way to show empathy when a situation or experience impacts us negatively. How do we “reposition” ourselves in tough times of emotional dissonance? It is a challenge for everyone, but especially for kids. The interesting thing is that children are empathetic by nature. So how do we take advantage of this natural emotion and bring it to life? I recently read an article that identified several ways to foster empathy. Here is a list of things you can do with the young people in your life: 1. Empathize with the young person and model how to feel compassion for others 2. Make caring for others a priority and set high ethical expectations 3. Provide opportunities for children to practice empathy and reflect 4. Help young people develop strategies for self-control and for managing feelings effectively l

Winter keeps Boy Scout Troop 34 busy By Francine Hartman, Boy Scout Troop 34

Winter brings plenty of outdoor fun for our scouts and their families. We celebrated the holidays with our annual bowling and pizza party in December. We are looking forward to the annual Klondike challenge in February, where we maneuver our oversize sled with equipment on a snowy course, learning about winter safety and emergency preparedness along the way. We are planning our March weekend outing to Moon Lake, and hope for lots of snow to build forts (quinzees) to sleep outside. For community outreach, every few months it’s our turn to help with the Road Home project at our troop sponsor, Trinity Lutheran Church. For the fourth year, we assisted with distribution of Thanksgiving baskets at the Goodman Center and we were glad to help our scout Boyd McGlenn with his food drive for The River Food Pantry in Madison. Our troop has always been inclusive, and we are proud of our history, working within the organization for change and

Leo Stattelman-Scanlan puts the finishing touches on a rustic bench given as a gift to the outgoing Scoutmaster. acceptance of all people. Please drop in on Tuesdays to visit our weekly meetings, 6:45-8 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church. For more information visit Scoutlander. com, our public site (password: troop34) or contact our Scoutmaster at troop34sm@ yahoo.com. l

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Knuckel Drager still rocking after nearly 20 years By Letitia Johnson, Eastside News

Knuckel Drager is a band with deep roots in Madison’s east side. The band’s core is formed by two sets of brothers who were born, raised and continue to reside on the east side. If you haven’t seen a Knuckel Drager show, it’s a must-see — and you should either own a good set of ear plugs or don’t value your hearing overly much. Knuckel Drager is a Knuckel Drager performing in costume at the Inferno Nightgreat hulking mass club in 2012. of metal and punk inspired instrumenKnuckel Drager I asked the band-memtal surf rock performed by costumed bers a few questions, some of which they and masked characters, with splices of actually answered seriously. quotes from beloved counter-culture heroes, like Evel Knieval. The band has How was Knuckel Drager formed and why did you decide to wear masks/cosreleased five recordings in all, the most tumes? recent being “You Do Better” in 2006. Major Rager: Knuckel Drager was The band is currently comprised of: formed by five east side Madison lifAaron (stage name Max Wedge), Matt ers that had all gone to La Follette High (El Diablo), Kurt (Major Rager), Eric School in the 80s. We played our first (Shaftman), Rob (Baron Von Loser), Bill (Korloin), Tony (Ruffie Colada) and show in June 1997 as the opening band Dave (Tippy McSlippyfist). Seems like a for an Inspector 12 (80s Madison punk band) reunion show. The decision to lot of members for a rock band with no wear masks the night of our first show singers, you say? It is. Knuckel Drager was made because we didn’t want people has three guitarists, two bassists, two to know two of the KDs had also been in drummers and one keyboardist. the band Inspector 12. With the goal of understanding

Shaftman: There was a tradition that bands performing in burlesque venues wore masks to conceal their identities when playing in more seedy venues. And the name and its misspelling? Shaftman: Knuckel Drager came out of drag-racing, although none of us do that. Anyway, it was accidentally misspelled on the flyer for our first show and the misspelling stuck, in spite of the best attempts by venues over the years to “correct” it for us on flyers and posters. You have played with internationally touring, big-name acts and in some of America’s storied rock venues. What are your favorite or most memorable shows? Ruffie Colada: El Vez and Los Straight Jackets at the Double Door (in Chicago). And playing at Churchill’s in Miami on the Exene Cervenka tour. El Diablo: The VFW in Plainfield, Wis. Plainfield didn’t take kindly to us. Major Rager: Honestly, end goal of starting the band in ’96 was to get good enough to headline a weekend bill at O’Cayz Corral (a venue that burned down in 2001). We achieved that goal by the fall of ’97 and then just started

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Anything that I haven’t asked you, but that is important to know about? Baron Von Loser: I treat this as a job — the only job I haven’t been fired from. Yet. I booked the first tours because I didn’t have a good job. I had time to make and send promo packs. Pre-Internet. I had to hustle to make sure I could be in the band. Got us some great shows. Knuckel Drager is my identity. Shaftman: In all seriousness, as much as I like entertaining people, the point of the exercise is that you enjoy what you’re doing. And we do. Korloin: These boys are my brothers. I don’t have a favorite or most memorable show because every single one is my favorite. That is why KD has had such longevity and persists. Comradeship and love of purpose. If I have anything in terms of advice to give, it’s this: love what you do and love who you do it with. Everything falls from that. l

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JANUARY  Ballweg Gallery presents:

‘Through a Glass, Lightly’ Found Objects and Mixed Media by Judith Landsman Artist Statement and Bio

Untitled, acrylic paint on glass with wood windows, 2' x 2'

FEBRUARY  Ballweg Gallery presents:

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I am a retired Madison Metropolitan School District teacher and neighborhood resident who has dabbled in art all my life. After retirement, I started exploring found-object/recycled art forms and found that this type of creative repurposing was right up my alley. I enjoy giving new life to old and discarded objects and giving new use to old materials. This exhibit incorporates recycled windows with my habit of sketching faces. In meetings, classes, lectures, concerts, I find interesting faces and/or hairdos and sketch them. These sketch-

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Untitled, acrylic paint on glass with wood windows, 2' x 2' es became the inspiration for these stylized people seen through the windows. My work is quirky, light-hearted and whimsical ― designed to bring a smile to the viewer’s face. I have had several joint and solo exhibits of my work at Absolutely Art, U-Frame It, A Room of One’s Own, Capital Lakes Gallery, Mother Fools, Alicia Ashman and Pinney libraries, as well as the old Central Library. I have been an artist-in-residence at Emerson Elementary School and Shabazz City High School. I hope these pieces help brighten your day as we wait for spring to return. l

‘Across the Universe’ Mixed Media by Sandra Klingbeil Artist Statement and Bio My first exhibition was when I was 17. I’ve since participated in events and shows throughout the country, selling work to private collectors. In 2010, I opened ExVoto Art and Design Studio in Medford, Wis. with daughters Ivy and Emma and relocated to Madison’s east side in 2013. From ‘Frequency’ series, mixed media, 36" x 24" This show features For more information, see sandraklingmy new work from my ‘Dreamscape’ beil.com. l and ‘Frequency’ series.

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