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Twenty-five years and counting Community members reflect on Becky Steinhoff’s vision and service By Kristin Groth, GCC Communications and Community Giving Director
These days, it’s a big thing when anyone stays with a job for 25 years. And when it’s someone like Becky Steinhoff, executive director of the Goodman Community Center, who has brought vision, passion and a remarkable amount of energy to her work for that long, it’s worth noting. Becky doesn’t like to talk about herself, so I’ve invited friends, colleagues and people whose lives have been touched by Becky’s work to tell you what they remember — in their own words. Enjoy!
When I think of Becky, it takes me back to one of my earliest memories — being read the book “The Little Engine That Could.” It’s a classic story about a little blue engine that agreed to pull a long, long train of cars over a big, big hill. The little engine was willing to give it a try, even after many other bigger and stronger locomotives said no because the job was too hard. The little engine tugged and tugged and slowly pulled the train up the hill, all the time telling itself “I think I can, I think I can.” It’s a story of positive thinking, persistence and hard work. I hadn’t thought about that story for many years but was reminded of it on many occasions when I was on the then-Atwood
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Garver Feed Mill through history Once known as the “Sugar Castle” for its five stories and beet sugar refining, the Garver Feed Mill’s future is up for discussion. This summer, community members will have the opportunitiy to give input to the city of Madison about who develops the now-vacant property. Article on page 22
Campers learn from the masters
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Amaya offers Becky Steinhoff, Executive Director of the Goodman Community Center, some oranges during snack time in afterschool. Community Center Board from 2003-09 and I met Becky. Becky, like the little engine that could, has an incredible way of making the impossible possible. During that time, I was lucky enough to play a small part in the transformation of the Atwood Community Center from three old buildings into the Goodman Community Center we know today. From buying to renovating to opening, it was a long process. Sometimes it seemed like it couldn’t be done. But Becky had a vision; she knew it could happen and that it would be great. And it is. Becky’s optimism, hard work and determination has enriched our com-
munity in countless ways over the last 25 years. Thank you, Becky. I can’t wait to see what the next 25 years brings. Woo! Woo!
Frank Middleton Former board member and volunteer
The Center’s campers will immerse themselves in art this summer, with special classes led by artist-in-residence David Kelley/ Daithi. Students will learn about the history of famous art and try their hand at creating their own masterworks. View their art this August in the Ballweg Gallery. Article on page 26
I came to Madison from Chicago by way of New Orleans in the year 2000. I started volunteering in the food pantry at the Atwood Community Center. I met Becky and immediately she made me feel welcome. It was like I had Continued on page 4
Women of WORTHington (WOW) are rolling up their sleeves This Worthington Park group has big ideas and the motivation to make them a reality. WOW’s vision is to Article on page 19 create a sisterhood that strengthens their community.
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Volume 144, No. 4• July l August 2014 Goodman Community Center • goodmancenter.org 149 Waubesa St. Madison, WI 53704 • Phone: 608.241.1574 • Fax: 608.241.1518 EASTSIDE NEWS VOLUNTEER STAFF Julia Cechvala, Rick Dunn, Ed Jepsen, Steve Meiers, Alexis Vargas, Sheila Voss, Pamela Wiesen
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Executive Director: Becky Steinhoff Assistant Director/ HR Director: Lisa Jacob Facility Use Manager: Margo Tiedt Finance Director: Mary Smith, CPA Assistant Finance Director: Dewayne Powell Director of Facility Operations and Services: Derek Kruzicki Development Director: Rohan Barrett Communications and Community Giving Director: Kristin Groth Database and Events Coordinator: Sheena Loiacono Communications Manager: Kathleen Ward Foundation and Grants Manager: Betsy Swenson Volunteer and Stewardship Manager: Kate KatzbanBeren Office Manager: Tanya Martinez-Knauer Facility Use Assistant: Kristi Kading Receptionists: Erin Boris, Lori Luebke, Alesia Mayfield, Gretchen Olson, Clarice Sarnowski, Ashley Staley, Alexis Vargas, Joanne Yanna Custodians: Roderick Brown, Devon Chambers, Nelson Lopez, Jamel Phillips Maintenance Manager: Bret Hagemeyer
Assistant Program Director: Deenah Givens Neighborhood Outreach Worker: LaToya Jackson Childcare Leads: Nora Rader
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Food and Nutrition Kitchen Manager: Chris Stephens Working Class Catering Coordinator: David Fischer Catering Chef: Gregory Badger Program Chef: Matt Goulding Food Services Asssistant: Tracy Oliver Ironworks Cafe Cook: Desmond Willingham Ironworks Café Lead Barista: Heidi Hilliard Ironworks Café and Working Class Catering Staff: Michaella Bell, Antonio Both-Hurley, Jalika Ceesay, Janessa Cardenas, Helena Davenport, Malik Hill, Lukas Hoerr, Ja’Tara Jackson, Nicole Koontz, Hasonya Lewis, Veste’e Nelson, Ke’non Owens, Aria Peterson, Stevie Rice, Doug Siebert, Kiara Stiger, Eric Taylor, Juanita Toby, Chris Walker, Laverne Walker, Jonathan Vasquez, Lincoln
Gym and Fitness Athletic Director: Tyrone Cratic Athletic Assistant: Terry Tiedt
Childcare Programs Director of Programs: Dondieneita Fleary-Simmons Elementary Programs Manager: Angela Tortorice Afterschool Coordinator: Ashley Rounds Early Childhood Education Manager: Rob San Juan Preschool Teachers: Robert Bergeron, Dani Butalla, Caitlin Garton, Sunshine Goodrich, Ken Horn, Nick Howard, Jessica Kardas, Kristal, Kleiman, Jessica Simanek AmeriCorps Staff: Roberto Godinez Afterschool Teachers: Ben Brady, Sara Butler, Deborah Crabtree, Elizabeth Fuller, Rosario Garcia, Howard Hayes, Liz Kirkland, Matt McNiff, Lauren Morris, Terretha Morris, Nora Rader, Sara Stephen, Tanya Walker
Lussier Teen Center Youth Programs Manager: Colleen Berg N.E.C. Manager: Eric Hartwig Girls Inc. of Greater Madison Coordinator: Nakila Robinson Girls Inc. Facilitator: Amanda Larson AmeriCorps Members: Darian Wilson TEENworks Education Manager: Keith Pollock TEENworks Education Coordinator: Megan Kleber Male Youth Programs Coordinator: Zack Watson Middle School Coordinator: Rosario Garcia Youth Programs Leaders: Roy Boone, Luke Bassuener, Barry Davis, Julian Holt, Emily Popp High School Programs Coordinator: Libby Schultz MERIT Manager: Helyn Luisi-Mills MERIT Direct Service Coordinator: Arthur Morgan MERIT Project Assistant: Sang Thao MERIT Child and Youth Program Evaluation Coordinator: Josset Gauley MERIT Program Coordinator: Matt Rezin MERIT Outreach: Zhalarina Sanders, Anthony Ward MERIT Facilitators: Ann Bolgert, Cliff Davis, Howard Hayes, Harvey Marks, Eva Maxwell, Passion McClain, Saad Siddiqui, Alison Stauffacher, Annie Sweers, Anthony Ward, Tracie Zoll
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Hold your weekday meetings and events at Goodman!
Both Merrill Lynch Room C and Bolz Room B have sprung wood floors that are great for dance or exercise, but can also be used for meetings.
The Goodman Community Center has many rooms available for one-time or ongoing meetings or events. Check goodmancenter.org for details and room availability calendar. Call 241-1574 to confirm availability. Because of the number of inquiries we receive, it may take a day or two for us to get back to you.
The LOFT at the Lussier Teen Center is also available for private parties for children or teenagers (limited availability).
Some helpful information:
We offer catering, too.
Room seating capacities vary greatly depending on how the room is set up.
Working Class Catering is an established teen education program where youth work alongside our professional chefs to learn the art and business of catering. You can trust Working Class Catering to provide quality food that tastes great and is presented beautifully. We will work with you to create a menu that suits your occasion and fits your budget.
Mezzanine seating areas are recommended for casual meetings because they are open spaces with glass wall partitions and are not sound proof. They are also not available for public meetings because they are at the top of a flight of stairs, making them inaccessible for the disabled.
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Price includes tables and chairs. Every event is different. Additional fees may apply. 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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End-of-year celebration highlights acheivements By Kathleen Ward, GCC Communications Manager
PHOTOS BY DR. ROB SAN JUAN
Our end-of-year Family Fun Night celebrated students’ year-long dedication to in-school and after school learning, and a chance to show families skills and progress made throughout the year. There was music, barbecue, a bouncy house (pictured right), and a chance for parents to learn more about their children’s accomplishments. Just look at how much fun Fatou and her mother Jarje (pictured below) are having.
Engineering club members Precelia, Teddy, Eleanor, Tegan, Maya, Aliyah and Theresa show off their homemade kites.
Engineering club promotes disguised learning By Deborah Crabtree, GCC Afterschool Teacher
Students in our Afterschool Engineering Club have had a blast this year! While our club has mainly focused on engineering, we have also learned about aerodynamics, sound, and plants. We even made our very
To learn more about Family Fun Nights, please contact Deenah at deenah@goodmancenter.org or 241-1574 ext. 238 l
own grass seed pets a couple weeks ago. From launching balloon rockets to making music with rubber bands and straws, students have learned how fun and engaging science can be! l
Seed to Table graduates first students By Keith Pollock, GCC TEENworks Education Manager
The first three graduates ever from the Seed to Table program are Ebony Mims, Andre Williams and Kenneth Coleman. Now, with their high school diplomas in hand, they are ready to face the world of post-secondary education and employment. I know all three are well on their way to becoming successful citizens in our community and wish them the best. Seven students in the Seed to Table Innovative Education program at the Goodman Community Center were recognized for their hard work at the school year’s end. In collaboration with the Madison Metropolitan School District, students earned credit in math, science, social stud-
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Becky from page 1 been there for years. The entire organization was like family because of Becky. In 2002, I became a member of the Atwood Community Center’s board. I got a first-hand look at Becky’s outstanding contributions. All of their programs were successful in helping the community, and every year there was an increased need. Becky found a way to help everyone who came through the Atwood Community Center doors. Many people told me how Becky and the Center helped their families get back on their feet. In 2005, my children and grandchildren came to Madison from New Orleans — fleeing Hurricane Katrina. Becky got her friends, family and the Atwood Community Center staff to come to my family’s rescue. They found a house for my family. Her friend and her husband Bret went over to the house and made repairs. More of her friends brought furniture. Others brought clothes and toys for the children. Becky and her children, Emory and Callie, brought things for the home and my family, too. Becky got my grandchildren in the schools her two children were attending, O’Keeffe Middle School and Marquette Elementary School. And she placed my grandson and granddaughter in the Center’s afterschool program and my youngest grandson in the preschool. Now, on a much larger scale, it’s the Goodman Community Center, and Becky continues to work tirelessly. The Goodman Community Center is in good hands thanks to Becky.
Margaret S. Lacy Former board member On retiring from teaching at the UWMadison, I served on the board of what was then the Atwood Community Center for several years. Becky’s talents and energy as an administrator were infectious. She infused her staff and the board with enthusiasm to help her make the Center outstanding, whether by organizing a gigantic garage sale for Atwood’s Summerfest, filling Thanksgiving baskets, or fashioning a workable budget. To enlarge the Center’s limited space, Becky had the vision to renovate a former ironworks, and the resulting Goodman Community Center is an asset to Madison, featuring not only space for community gatherings and activities for all ages, but also a café that trains students to become chefs, a fitness center, and an art gallery. There for all who need
her, Becky is a remarkable woman who, in Shakespeare’s lovely phrase, brings “a daily beauty” to the lives of the people she serves.
Richard Searer Retired Oscar Mayer president, GCC board member I first met Becky in August of 1996 while leading an Oscar Mayer volunteer group at the then Atwood Community Center during United Way’s Day of Caring. I was immediately impressed both with her and with the impact of the Center’s programs on people’s lives. Thus began a relationship between Oscar Mayer and the now Goodman Community Center that continues strong to this day, as does my personal relationship with Becky. As I reflect upon her impact, three words come to mind: visionary, principled, and tenacious. Her impact as a visionary is obvious in the transition from the Atwood Community Center to the Goodman Community Center and the dramatic expansion of program offerings —and lives positively affected. She approaches every decision in a principled manner, focusing on what is right to do from a values perspective as well as performing the activity in the proper manner. Finally, she is absolutely tenacious in delivering on promises and driving results that help to strengthen lives and secure futures. Indeed, her leadership impact is the embodiment of the mission of the Goodman Community Center: the mark of a true leader.
Dewayne Powell GCC assistant finance director and former Atwood Community Center kid, with Lily, one of his two daughters who attend GCC programs Becky has dedicated her life to working to enrich and improve the lives of the underprivileged — minorities, men, women, children, poor and old. For Becky, working for the community was never, and is not currently, just a “job.” I have witnessed Becky’s contributions to the community while she worked as an afterschool teacher years ago, and now currently as she works as the Executive Director of the Goodman Community Center. As an afterschool teacher, Becky really believed in the purpose of what she did, and as a kid I was a beneficiary of Becky going far beyond her job to assist the community. Just a few of the things she has
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done for me and my family that are above and beyond her job include: giving and arranging rides for us to events that were not Center-related, providing meals outside of Center hours, never giving up on us, and even letting members of my family live with her after a house fire displaced us. As executive director, Becky has secured resources that enable the Center to provide services to so many in the community. Although Becky is not in the classroom interacting with participants daily, she continues to instill her beliefs and ideas into all of Goodman staff. Not giving up on people, providing a safe environment, not judging people’s life situations, and understanding it takes a community to raise our kids are all beliefs and ideas of Becky’s, and they are also beliefs and ideas that she gets staff at Goodman Community Center to believe in.
Jefren Olsen Former board president The Center grew substantially and rapidly during my tenure on the board. In the course of 10 years, our budget more than doubled. We bought a second building on Atwood Avenue, then took on a third building — the Lussier Teen Center on East Wash — and ultimately moved back under one roof into the fabulous refurbished Ironworks building. Growth for growth’s sake was not the goal, of course. We expanded our physical space to serve expansion of the Center’s programs, and it did: during the same time period we both increased the capacity of the programs we had and started providing new programs. It is no exaggeration to say this wouldn’t have happened without Becky. She had the imagination and perspicacity to see what the Center could do for people, young and old, from all walks of life, and to see an opportunity where others (like me, sometimes!) might see only a difficult challenge to be taken on, if at all, with the greatest trepidation. Because of her many friends and admirers and contacts — because of her stature, really — she was able to pull together the people we needed to help us succeed in the tasks we took on, many of which (like financing the purchase and remodeling of the Ironworks building) were utterly new and daunting to us. And she was indefatigable in managing the details of the day-to-day work without ever losing sight of the goal of making the Center a great place that serves more people in the community in more ways. Becky’s abilities, and her commitment to the Center’s mission, have made the Center a powerful and effective force for good in — and beyond — the Atwood neighborhood.
Mary Lang Sollinger Chair of One Family Capital Campaign and former board member When I met with Becky for the first time, she was inviting me to be the chair of their capital campaign to build what is now the Goodman Community Center. I didn’t really know her, so before I agreed, I asked her tough questions about the future of the Center, her philosophies, her past experiences and her staff. Her answers were full of thought, and she had a clear and hopeful vision. She was impatient (in the best way), full of energy and her excitement about the new center as a welcoming place for everyone –– people from all walks of life –– was infectious. She made it easy to say “yes.” As campaign chair, I worked with Becky almost daily for three years, and then I continued on as a board member for four years. It was an honor working with Becky. I learned a lot, and it was a lot of fun. Over those years I was always impressed by her ability to stay incredibly focused — every decision was made to help children and adults in our community have fuller, more successful and purposeful lives. And because of that, the Center creates good citizens, which in turn, serves our whole community well. As a leader, Becky fosters a caring and high energy atmosphere that people feel when they come to the Center. It’s a place where each person is respected and valued. And she somehow manages to find time to get to know by name many of the people who use the Center — and their stories.
Arthur Morgan GCC MERIT direct service coordinator Wow, where to begin. I started working for the Atwood Community Center in the summer of ‘93! From the beginning I knew I was home. After being a summer camp worker I met up with Barry Davis, and we pitched the idea of having a boys group/empowerment program at Atwood. We shared our vision with Becky and she was on board! For 18 years we had an incredible program that was 100 percent backed by Becky! There aren’t a lot of programs that have that kind of support! In 20 years of knowing Becky, I have seen her do amazing things, from going to a small center with big dreams to having a multi-million dollar facility — but never losing sight of the goal—helping people strive, realize their potential and succeed! That goes for staff as well! I have been able to do what I love for 20 years! Continued on next page
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Goodman Community Center Lisa Jacob, GCC assistant director I’ve been involved with the center for the last 17 years, 13 years as the assistant director, so I have experienced many kinds of growth with Becky. When I came to the Center we had to take turns using the Internet connection. What you learn quickly from working with Becky is that she believes anything is possible and that everyone deserves opportunities in life. I appreciate most the opportunity she gave me to change my career path and work at the Center and meet amazing people every day — people who are turning their opportunities into success stories.
Ja’Mar Fifth grade GCC afterschool student I started in preschool at the old building. When we moved here I thought this place was kinda great. And I was also hoping I can keep coming here because I saw the teen center, and I can’t wait to go there next year. I thought the gym was great. We could run around. Miss Becky does a good job. We have lots of good teachers I can talk to, like Mr. Howard. I learned how to cook and ski and do all kinds of things.
Tanya Martinez-Knauer GCC office manager, former preschool teacher and parent of Penelope and Vincent, who attend GCC programs My first real impression of Becky took place about a year after I started working at the Atwood Community Center. It was at a staff retreat. In the afternoon we were grouped with directors and staff who we normally didn’t work with closely. I was in Becky’s group. We were asked to envision a different Atwood Community Center — something ideal: we talked of housing for our participants in need, adding social services and increasing the number of children we could serve. And, there was talk of a pool under a gym (!), which we didn’t even have at the time. Many of those dreams have become real thanks to Becky. My children have been part of the Center since they were 3, and there is no other center that I would trust with my children. I love that the Center is a place that feels like home to them today — and it will be here for them throughout their lives. We may never have a pool under the gym, but soon there will be a splash pad. That’s kind of like a pool, isn’t it?
EastsideNews Mayor Paul Soglin Becky has always been committed to the healthy growth and development of children and youth. She understands the importance of quality programming, especially for our most vulnerable and at-risk youth. Becky also understands how important neighborhood relationships and partnerships are to the fabric of our larger community. Becky has taken the small Atwood Community Center with a relatively small budget and a neighborhood focus and grown it into the large and beautiful Goodman Community Center we know today. The Goodman Community Center has a multi-million dollar budget with a citywide reach. Yet, the Goodman Community Center continues to focus on those most vulnerable and provide them with high quality programming. At the same time, the Center has become a gathering place for neighbors and others to come together to share in “community,” offer their skills, talents, time and energy. Becky has always been ready and willing to respond when called upon and has led the way when she has seen a need.
Elizabeth Steinhoff (with Becky) Becky’s mom As Becky’s mom, I am most familiar with her first 25 years. She was my youngest of four, and she made sure she was not lost in the crowd. I remember a picture of her family she drew in nursery school. Her family are all lined up at the bottom of the paper, and this figure labeled ME hovers above us all. She could play independently for hours, creating her own little world
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with whatever was around. Early on, Becky seemed to have a strong inner compass. She seemed to have a sense of the world that was different. I think she saw it in a more complicated way that some of us just didn’t understand. She knew what she needed and what was fair and determinedly held to that. She was usually right, and I learned to trust that. With apologies to Becky, I am quoting from a letter she wrote to me when she was just finishing at U.W. “Despite how confused and small I feel in the scheme of things, I know I am a good person, and I’m going to do something worthwhile. Because, for the first time, I realize that’s what I’m all about.” She has spent her last 25 years putting “that’s what I’m all about” into the creation of the Goodman Community Center. Congratulations Becky, and I’m so very proud of you.
Zina Staples Parent of children who attended Atwood Community Center programs I met Becky in 1990 when she was the assistant director at the Atwood Community Center. At the time, I was the parent liaison for Lowell Elementary. It didn’t take long to see that Becky was a caring and persistent woman with vision to reach out to a community where over 90 percent of the children received free or reduced lunch at school. She specifically recognized a dire need to reach out to children living in the Darbo/Worthington Neighborhood. Under Becky’s leadership, a summer camp program for youth in the community was developed and an after school program for children continued to excel. Becky always made sure the Atwood Community Center was a welcoming environment. Students at the center could always find games, snacks, and a loving team of staff, along with Becky. She never let the lack of resources stop her from meeting the needs of children. When there were financial needs, Becky would find a way to get the resources, such as plan a fundraiser. She went out of her way to be a blessing to all children and their families. They knew that Becky’s love for them was genuine. And she knew that they loved her just as much. I must admit that Becky Steinhoff is truly an amazing woman. The Goodman Community Center has a priceless “jewel” in their midst.
Becky grabs a few minutes to catch up at her desk. Her days are usually filled with meetings — with Center staff and many community partners.
It was a treat for Becky to be able to chat with the preschoolers after reading them a story.
All in a day’s work
Rowan, having a great time talking with Becky during snack time.
It’s hard to know what Becky Steinhoff enjoys more — getting to know the people who use and benefit from the Center or creating and improving programs so the Goodman Community Center can do the best job possible helping even more people have secure futures. Clearly, she gets a charge out of both. And, she is also grateful. She knows that none of this would be possible without the thousands of people who contribute to the Center each year because they share her vision for a community where everyone is respected and given the same opportunities for a great life.
Want to congratulate Becky on 25 remarkable years? Email her at
becky@goodmancenter.org. Becky has a laugh with (from left) Ken’on Owens, Veste’e Nelson and Tyson Cole, TEENworks students in the culinary arts program.
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Safety patrol heads to Washington, D.C. By Angela Tortorice, GCC Elementary Programs Manager
The MERIT team, (l-r) Sang Thao, Anthony Ward, Stephanie Nash, Matt Rezin, Dondieneita Fleary-Simmons, Helyn Luisi-Mills and Jess Collura, shows off a proclamation from Mayor Paul Soglin. The proclamation stated that May 2014 was MERIT month in Madison.
Mayor proclaims May as MERIT month By Helyn Luisi-Mills, MERIT Manager
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Madison Empowering Responsibility in Teens launched its community outreach at the May Madison Common Council by receiving a proclamation from Mayor Paul Soglin. To recognize MERIT’s impact on over 2,000 teens over a four year period, the mayor proclaimed May 2014 as “Madison Empowering Responsibility in Teens Month” in Madison. Also in May, a Join the Conversation breakfast event, where local youth educators, health care professionals and community members met to discuss best practices. Great resources were shared for future collaboration for supporting young people and empowering them as they grow into adulthood. Discussion topics included family engagement, safety and voice, health and wellness, college and career readiness, and relationships and sexuality. A recent Family Fun Night at Goodman Community Center was organized by the MERIT program. This multigenerational community event was attended by folks of all ages from infants through seniors. Our GCC TEENworks students made pizza for the event, and Working Class Catering also provided food for one of the
largest Family Fun Night groups we’ve ever held. Visitors engaged with a photo booth, face painting, dancing, skateboarding and a staff versus students basketball game. There was also a very popular raffle of fantastic MERIT gear. In the weeks since, the MERIT Goals and Dreams time line and ReflecTeens photo projects remain in the halls of GCC, prompting further discussion and consideration of our past as we look toward future goals. Like our Facebook page at facebook. com/gccmerit and stay tuned for our MERIT alumni event later this summer. l
While several of our afterschool children are trusted with the responsibility of being on the safety patrol at Emerson and Lowell elementary schools, this year only one was selected as a representative on the annual citywide trip to Washington, D.C. Congratulations to Isatou, an Emerson Elementary fifth-grade student. Isatou has participated in our afterschool and summer camp programs since 2009, and we were all excited to hear about her trip. For those who are not familiar with this program, Isatou explains, “Being a safety patrol means you are a school helper. You may assist with getting younger kids safely across the street, helping during lunch time, or holding doors open at the start and end of the school day.” Isatou was excited that the trip was five days, and that she met lots of other children from Frank Allis and Lakeview schools. She formed friendships and keeps in touch with several of them. When I asked about what she got to do on the trip, Isatou shared, “We learned a lot about history, had tour guides, saw a lot of monuments and got to eat out.” One of her favorite memorials was Martin Luther King, Jr. Isatou also said, “At the Pentagon, you cannot take pictures. After the
Isatou (above), an ambassador for Emerson and Lowell Elementary schools’ safety patrol program. plane crash, they made benches that face both ways. One way for those who passed on the plane. The other way for those who passed away in the building. It was sad.” When asked what she will remember, Isatou said, “All around Washington there are cool fountains and things to look at. I had so much fun I didn’t want to come back.” l
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Fifth graders sound off! By Angela Tortorice, GCC Elementary Programs Manager
This year, our elementary afterschool will say farewell to 18 graduating fifth graders—our largest group to date. Several of these students have been with us for six years, participating since we opened our doors in 2008. We have very much enjoyed watching them learn and grow over the years and consider their families to be great supporters of our program. Before the school year ended, I quizzed several fifth graders and was impressed with their responses. Angela Tortorice: “What are you going to miss about afterschool?”
Gavin: “I will miss the cool field trips and playing basketball in the gym. I have been here since I was in kindergarten. My aunt thought it would be fun, and it was.” Isatou: “I will miss the teachers and getting to do fun things with them. I also like that they help me with my homework when I need it.” Buba: “I have been here the whole time I was at Emerson, and I will miss a lot of the teachers who have also been here the whole time. Of course I will miss the van rides and the gym.” Hailey: “I love MEDIAWORKS. I will miss doing that every week.” Foday: “Mostly, I will miss the teachers. I like how they treated me. Next year, we will be the little kids at school.”
Ja’Mar: “I think I will miss the classrooms and teachers that I have known for a while. I started in the preschool at the old building so I have been here a long time.” Angela Tortorice: Where do you think you will be 10 years from now?
Gavin: “I hope I will go to college and have a good job. I would like to be an architect, and I need to make sure I get a diploma.” Isatou: “I will be in college preparing to go to law school. I want to represent people from other countries and help them.” Buba: “I will be in college at UW-Madison and maybe playing football for the Badgers. Maybe after a football career, I would become a teacher. I would like teaching in an afterschool program.” Hailey: “I hope I would have a job. Maybe I would work with my mom, and I would also be volunteering somewhere.” Foday: “I think I will be in college, but I am not sure where. I would like to be a computer scientist of some kind after I retired from playing basketball.” Ja’Mar: “I would hope to play in the NBA, but if that doesn’t work out, I think I might become a police officer.” Best wishes to all those who are graduating. We hope to see you next year in the GCC Lussier Teen Center. l
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COMETS program receives University of Wisconsin Community Partnership Award By Kristin Groth, GCC Communications and Community Giving Director
The University-Community Partnership Awards recognize successful collaborative projects that address public issues in Madison, Dane County, and throughout Wisconsin. In early June, the Goodman Community Center and five other community centers received one of eight awards. We were recognized for our COMETS program — Creating Opportunities in Math, Engineering, Technology and Science — a collaboration with the University of Wisconsin Institute for Biology Education’s Adult Role Models in Science (ARMS) and Edgewood College. In the first year of the COMETS program, more than 120 children in Madison community centers engaged in weekly STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) activities. Their teachers became
skilled in leading STEM activities, and parents learned how to help their children in STEM, too. Shaheen Sutterwalla, honorary associate fellow at the Institute for Biology Education, trained afterschool teachers in the STEM activities. Several Goodman staff and I met her at the awards event at Chancellor Blank’s home, where she praised Goodman’s afterschool teachers for being so open to learning and so engaged. She told us she was impressed by how Goodman teachers really embraced the STEM curriculum and passed their enthusiasm on to kids in our programs. We told her we were happy to hear that, but not surprised. Read about all the award winners at news.wisc.edu/releases/18581. l
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F e a t u r i n g art and craft, local foods, vintage collectables and other upcycled finery
Third Sundays of the Month:
June 15th, July 20th, Aug 17th L o c ate d i n th e Park i ng Lot of the G r eate r Madi so n Ch am ber of Commerce
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Monday, July 21st, 2014 Cherokee Country Club 12 pm shotgun • reception at 5 p.m. Support your community and join the 18th Annual Goodman Community Center Golf Scramble Individual player fee is $150; must register as a foursome. Fee includes cart rental, golf, lunch and reception with prizes and hors d’oeuvres. Team sponsorship is $1000 and includes golf for four, company name and logo on one hole and event website.
To register and for more information, please visit
goodmancenter.org/events/golf-scramble Please contact Sheena with any questions at (608) 241-1574 x349 or sheena@goodmancenter.org.
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Madison named ‘Best Place to Grow up and Grow old’ — regardless of income or race
Help students with needed school supplies Give to GCC’s back-to-school backpack drive
Help support the Goodman Community Center’s child programming by purchasing and filling a backpack. Goodman child care and youth programs serve children ages 3 to 18, many of whom are low income and unsure of how they will get materials this year. Goodman is committed to helping each child find success academically, and a great start is to provide children with school supplies. Backpack and supply donations can be dropped off at the Center, to the attention of Angela Tortorice. Not in the mood to shop? Cash and check donations are gladly accepted. l
By Becky Steinhoff, GCC Executive Director
Sadly, that’s not a real headline. I wish it was. Don’t you? As you read about disparity issues, achievement gaps and other serious issues that plague our community, there is some good news — your gifts to the Goodman Community Center are one simple, tangible way you can help if you want to make sure we’ll all be reading more hopeful headlines in the future. I can guarantee you that with your support, we will help change these glaring disparities. How can I be so sure? Because our staff already have countless successes with children, youth and adults of all ages — from all walks of life — who have more secure futures because of our programs.
Here’s just one example: Danny By third grade, Danny was a kid who was already at risk of failing in school. And maybe life. His social worker at Lowell Elementary referred him to our afterschool. He had learning problems and picked fights. He often ran away. He needed help. In another setting, he might have been suspended. But at Goodman that’s not an option, so our teachers created a “chill zone” in the classroom with squishy balls, LEGOs, and other hands-on activities where he could quiet himself down when he needed to. When that didn’t work, staff took him to help sweep sidewalks or shovel snow until he calmed down and was ready to be back in class. Danny responded to the consistency and structure. And love. He recently earned Student of the Week, but he didn’t want one of the regular prizes. Instead, he politely asked, “Can I have a Goodman t-shirt instead?” Yes. Yes. Yes. We love that he learned he belongs here. And here’s something else that makes Goodman different: Danny has two brothers and a sister — all with similar learning disabilities and challenging temperaments. We saved spots for the whole family to come to our summer camp. Not because
they are easy kids, but because they are the kids who need us the most. When you give to the Center, you help kids like Danny. It’s life changing. We also help at-risk high school students earn credits to graduate, homeless seniors find housing, youth discover career paths that motivate them to learn, hungry people get groceries — and so much more.
With your support, we can continue to get great results: ● Reports show that the longer students are in Goodman programs, the better they do compared with students who are not in our programs. ● Our staff makes sure students are surrounded by support — at home, at school and at Goodman. That integrated team brings greater success and lasting impact. ● ALL of our middle school students are passing all of their classes, and nearly 80 percent have a B average. ● Youth who attend Goodman have a higher level of school engagement than the general population of students at our partner schools. Research shows this is a better predictor of long-term academic success than grades. Please give today. AND, please consider becoming a G.E.M. by joining our Give Every Month club. You can spread your gift throughout the year and help the Center by becoming a sustaining supporter. You can give at goodmancenter.org, mail your gift, or stop by and our receptionist will be happy to help you. We will be grateful for any gift you can give.
Goodman is still hopeful that it will open this summer By Kristin Groth, GCC Communications and Community Giving Director
Once again, the poet Robert Burns was proven right when he said, “The best laid plans of mice and men often go astray.” As hard as we’ve tried, the splash pad has been delayed. We were hoping we could include a photo of our new splash pad under construction in this issue and announce our opening, but we ran into a few unexpected glitches. Turns out state regulations for the housing of splash pad mechanicals have changed since our plans were developed. Originally, we planned to have the water tank, pump and all the mechanicals to run the splash pad below ground level, but state regulations now require an above ground building to house everything ex-
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cept the actual water tank. It was tricky finding a spot for the building, even though it’s fairly small, because of our very tight location plan. It also meant getting another round of approvals for the new plan. Right now, all the equipment is ordered and we’re only waiting for the formal approval of our fencing and supervision plan – we’ve been told it all looks good. So, the splash pad is scheduled to be done by early August.
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Want to help hungry people? The GCC Fritz Food Pantry is always in need of food to help ensure that everyone has nutritious food.
Drop off food donations any time during our open hours. If you have a large quantity to deliver, our receptionist can often arrange for someone to help you. Contact Jon Lica, Food Pantry Coordinator at 241-1574 or jon@goodmancenter.org.
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Sandbox toys — shovels, buckets, etc. Tie Dye Face paints Ball bags Digital camera, new Hula hoops Acrylic paints, new My Little Ponies, new My Littlest Pet Shop toys Umbrellas (many!), new or gently used Kickballs and foam balls
Boys Group, Zach Watson
Speed bags, gloves, jump ropes Gift cards for academic achievement Piano keyboards Fishing supplies: poles, reels, lures, bait Sports equipment: footballs, basketballs Bicycles, locks, like new Bike helmets, new Tickets to sporting events
Drum Circle, Deenah Givens Percussion instruments, drums of all sizes, rattles, shakers, triangles, ethnic percussion instruments
Family Support, Deenah Givens Gift cards for movies, food, gas, stores Bus passes and cab ride coupons Small to medium clear plastic bins for organizing
Facilities, Margo Tiedt 32” - 39” flat-screen HD TV
Gym, Tyrone Cratic
Baseball bats and balls Tumbling mats Oversized yoga balls Tunnels
Lussier LOFT, Eric Hartwig Skateboard supplies Headphones Blank CDs and DVDs
Girls Inc., Nakila Robinson Jewelry making supplies (Wire cutters, jewelry pliers, eye pins, earring fish hooks) Permanent markets and crayons Vaseline, shea butter, coconut oil Packages of Human Hair Extensions Temporary Hair Dye (black, brown, blonde, blue, red, etc.) Laptop speakers Large Poster Boards Makeup brushes (lip, eye, foundation)
Older Adult Programs, Gayle Laszewski Large print books Board games CD Player CDs, big band music, jazz Duncan Hines cake mixes and frostings (Four each per flavor of cakes and frostings) Glass coffee pots for commercial grade coffee maker
Preschool, Rob San Juan
Puzzles Small blocks (with letters) Matchbox cars Rubber animals/people Dress-up clothes Silk flowers Buttons Muffin tins Books on CD or tape Preschool magazines like Ranger Rick Typewriter or keyboard Multicultural art, dishes, books, CDs
TEENworks, Keith Pollock Youth bus passes Gift cards or movie passes for incentives Garden cart or wheel barrows Perennial plants Strawberry or raspberry plants Prairie flowers
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activities for everyone
Find details for these activities online at: goodmancenter.org Preschool Elementary School Elementary Summer Camp NESYB Youth Basketball, see nesyb.org
Middle School CLUE, Skateboard Club NESYB Youth Basketball, see nesyb.org
High School Band Nights, see theloftmadison.org 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 Knitting Circle, Intro 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, Sunday morning Zumba
Older Adults Bingo After Lunch, Wednesday and Friday Bridge, Thursday Euchre, Tuesday Classic Movies and Documentaries, alternate Thursdays 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, Thursdays and Sundays Tai Chi, Friday
Note: This list includes activities scheduled before this paper went to press. Activities are added all the time to our online activities calendar with the most current 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 and all programs will be CLOSED on Friday, July 4. The Goodman Community Center will be CLOSED for a deep cleaning August 18 through August 23.
Lussier Fitness Center Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Ironworks Cafe Hours Mondays, CLOSED for training
Tuesday through Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 2 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., No meal
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Older Adult Programs at the Center For more information about any older adult programming at the Center, contact Gayle, Older Adult Program Manager at 241-1574 x232 or gayle@goodmancenter.org. Gayle Laszewski
Join the FUN!
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, gentle exercise class, and many also gather for our home-style meals, which provide good nutrition and a great place to make friends — new and old. Everyone 60+ is welcome to join in. Meet us in Bolz Room A for some fun!
Older adult activities mix fun and food First time joining us?
Please come a bit early and fill out two short registration forms. One form is to help us help you in case of an emergency, and the other form helps us with reporting to our funders.
will cancel your ride. If you need to cancel your ride after 2 p.m. or on weekends, there is a different set of instructions — just ask Gayle.
Affordable transportation Monday through Friday you can catch a ride to the Center for only 50 cents each way. If you live in the service area of the North/Eastside Senior Coalition, or if you live north of Buckeye Road and this side of the Interstate, you can catch a ride with Transit Solutions for lunch at the Goodman Community Center Senior Program. Simply call Gayle at 241-1574 x232 by noon the business day before the day you wish to come for lunch. Ask to be put on the ride list for the following meal day and await your ride!
Need to cancel a ride?
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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.
Five-minute chair massage by Dr. Ron Inda, chiropractor. Free. Arrive early for this popular service. Check the welcome board in the lobby for the location. Dr. Inda will do massages from 9-10 a.m.
Dates are subject to change.
Alternate Thursdays 1-2:30 p.m.
Short Fiction & Philosophy You don’t need prior knowledge of Philosophy, or the so called “facility for deep thinking.” This philosophical journey will provide you with intimate, life-enriching conversation. Topics are explored in an open-minded way. Course subject matter is decided collaboratively by enrolled participants. Discussion materials are provided.
Mondays: 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesdays: 12:45-2:30 p.m.
Upcoming discussion dates:
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Join us on Tuesdays mornings for an ongoing course on philosophy for everyday living.
July 3, 17 & 31 | Aug. 14 & 28 For more information, contact John at 692-3193 or johnmichaelwilson@ yahoo.com Tai Chi is a gentle way to stretch out stiff muscles.
Alternate Thursdays
Wednesdays and Fridays
Watch classic movies and documentaries in the mornings and Hollywood movies in the afternoon. Documentaries begin at 10 a.m. and movies begin at 12:30 p.m.
Gentle exercise and Tai Chi
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For more information, contact John your arms and your spirits! at 692-3193 or johnmichaelwilson@ Hours and details yahoo.com. Gentle Exercise class meets on Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. in Tuesdays and Fridays Merrill Lynch Room C. The Friday Euchre Tai Chi Fundamental Form class Older adults play euchre every meets from 1-2 p.m. No registration Tuesday and Friday from 12:30-2:30 needed. There is a $1 suggested p.m. No need to preregister. You’ll donation. Led by Sarah Watts, certineed to pay $1 at the door to feed fied ROM, Range of Motion, dance the kitty! Prizes go to the top three instructor. scorers. For more information, contact Sarah Watts at 244-9424. Various Saturdays
Come for lunch and stay for the fun, or just come to play. Where else can you have so much fun for a nickel?
Call the Center by noon the business Tuesdays day before the meal day, and we DVD lectures
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Older adults take part in a Hawaii-themed dance line.
Seniors
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. By incorporating movements with basic principles from Tai Chi, you’ll lift
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Senior bridge at GCC Looking for a place on the east side to play kitchen bridge? Join your hosts at GCC on Thursdays from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Adult bridge players of all skill levels are welcome — you just need a working knowledge of the game.
Answers to your everyday concerns
Paris Blues performs live jazz for the older adult program on Fridays. find answers and resources for you. Tuesday, August 12 Please contact Gayle with questions. Vary your veggies;
fruit!
Tuesday, July 8
Want flavor without sodium? Learn how to enhance the flavors of food without the added health risks associated with sodium consumption. This class, taught by the UW-Extension, will focus on preparing and utilizing fresh herbs and spices.
Do you need help getting your health benefits set up? Do you have For more information or to register questions about housing? Kate for this class, please call Gayle at Shenker, MSW, from the North/ 241-1574 ext. 232. Eastside Senior Coalition is at the Center Thursdays 11 a.m. to noon to
Health experts regularly present in our older adults programs.
focus on
Eating fruits and vegetables of all colors is a great way to stay healthy. Join Martin from UW-Extension to learn ways to incorporate a variety of fruits & vegetables into your daily meals. Also enjoy a delicious tasting of fresh vegetables and homemade ranch dip.
Theater Bus for adults 55 and over Shrek the Musical This screwball romantic comedy about acceptance, self-esteem and redemption has a sparkling musical score. Performance at UW-Platteville includes lunch. Cost is $74.
Senior luncheon a great success!
The Senior Spring Luncheon was a big hit this year with more than 70 participants! Twenty members of the Fitchburg Singers provided a delightful performance of songs reflecting the sun, moon and stars. A 5-star lunch of pork tenderloin, mashed potatoes, green beans, and salad was served, as well as birthday cake to honor all the seniors celebrating their special day in May. Everyone enjoyed the ambience of spring flowers and bird houses, table linens & china! l
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Saturday, August 16
Relax as we cruise through eight of the 22 spring-fed lakes that form the Chain O’ Lakes. Enjoy lunch and listen to a narrated tour about local history. Cost is $63.
Watch the Oregon Straw Hat Players perform the ultimate story of an aggressive stage mother during the 1920s, when vaudeville was dying and burlesque was born. Cost is $60.
Waupaca cruise & lunch
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Depression and Loneliness What are the signs and symptoms of depression and loneliness? Learn some approaches and strategies to address these concerns. Join the experts from Home Health United on Tuesday, July 8 at 10 a.m. Call 266-6581 to register.
Thursday, July 24
Social Security Answers This program is geared for people ages 55 and up who have questions about social security. Find out how Social Security fits into retirement income plans, when to start taking benefits, and what to do about taxes. Class begins on Thursday, July 24 at 10 a.m. Call 266-6581 to register.
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 Tuesday, July 1 Grilled Cheese | Tomato Soup Wednesday, July 2 Beef Stir-Fry | California Veggies Thursday, July 3 Turkey Pot Pie | Cheesy Potatoes
Tuesday, July 8 Stuffed Pork Chops | Green Beans Wednesday, July 9 Roast Turkey | Mashed Potatoes Thursday, July 10 Vegetable Lasagna | Green Beans Friday, July 11 Spagehetti w/Meat Sauce | Broccoli Monday, July 14 Pork Ribs | Collard Greens & Grits Tuesday, July 15 Hamburgers | Potato Wedges Wednesday, July 16 Baked Chicken | Roasted Vegetables Thursday, July 17 Roast Turkey | Mashed Potatoes Friday, July 18 Baked Cod | Baked Potatoes Monday, July 21 Chicken Salad Sandwich | Carrots Tuesday, July 22 Vegetable Lasagna | Glazed Carrots Wednesday, July 23 Mac & Cheese with Bacon | Kale Thursday, July 24 Turkey Pot Pie | Cheesy Potatoes Friday, July 25 Beef Stir-Fry | California Veggies
Madison Senior Center 330 W. Mifflin St. in Madison Tuesday, July 8
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.
For more information or to register for the program, please call Gayle at Friday, July 4 -CLOSED 241-1574 ext. 232. Monday, July 7 Baked Cod | Baked Potatoes
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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.
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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 241-1574 x232 for details or see page 8.
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MINI of Madison and the Madison Mallards come together for Fritz Food Pantry By Jon Lica, GCC Food Pantry Coordinator
Throughout the month of July, MINI of Madison and the Madison Mallards will be supporting the Goodman Community Center Fritz Food Pantry. MINI of Madison is an active sponsor of local concerts, sports, festivals, fundraisers, parades and fairs. They focus on community involvement by having fun while giving back. Below is a list of MINI of Madison events in July where all partners agreed to host a food collection. MINI of Madison is hoping to deliver food in a fleet of MINIs to the food pantry at the end of July. By having so many collection points, including the dealership, we are very confident we will reach our goal. July 2
Mallards game, Duck Pond at Warner Park
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Concerts on the Rooftop, Monona Terrace
July 12-13 Art Fair on the Square, Capitol Square July 17
Concerts on the Rooftop, Monona Terrace
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King Street Concert, the Majestic Theatre
July 21-23 Blooming Butterflies, Olbrich Botanical Gardens July 24
Concerts on the Rooftop, Monona Terrace
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King Street concert, Majestic Theatre
July 26-27 Atwood Summerfest, Atwood Avenue July 30 Mallards Game, Duck Pond at Warner Park The Madison Mallards often partner with local companies so they can offer programs to youth in Madison. From fundraising and clinics, to games at the Duck Pond, the Mallards have worked with over 20 Little Leagues since 2001. One partner, Alliant Energy, helps them distribute 30,000 tickets each year through the program. They also collaborate with the South Central Library System to provide free tickets to kids as incentives in reading programs. When the Mallards teamed up with Meriter and Physicians Plus, they were able to build the 5,000 square feet Backyard at the Duck Pond. The grass berm seating area is the perfect setting for families to enjoy the games. At the Mallards game July 30, MINI of Madison will deliver a fleet of MINIs filled with Fritz Food Pantry donations, collected throughout July, to the Duck Pond. Guests at the game can enter a contest to win free Mallards tickets by guessing the number of food items inside the MINI Cooper. Find event details online at mallardsbaseball.com, miniofmadison.com or goodmancenter.org. l
From left: Keith Pollock, GCC TEENworks Manager; Eric Taylor, Seed to Table student; Megan Kleber, TEENworks Coordinator; Gary Weiten, Dr Pepper Snapple Group; William Koch, Coca-Cola Refreshments; Kelly McDowell, Wisconsin Beverage Association; Bob Rauner, Pepsi Cola of Madison; and Mayor Paul Soglin.
Center’s Seed to Table program expands thanks to grant from Wisconsin Beverage Association By Kristin Groth, GCC Communications and Community Giving Director
Something big has been cooking at the Goodman Community Center, and it just got even bigger thanks to an $18,000 grant from the Wisconsin Beverage Association and its member companies — CocaCola Refreshments, Dr. Pepper Snapple Group and Pepsi-Cola of Madison, and the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America. Students in the Center’s Seed to Table program earn academic credits through a hands-on urban agriculture and culinary arts curriculum. And now, thanks to our Wisconsin Beverage partners and the ABFHA, the curriculum will expand so students can explore possible career paths; learn to cook and enjoy a broader range of foods, including fruits and vegetables; and grow and market their own food products.
They also will get more active — biking, walking and gardening — to help foster behaviors and attitudes that will help them lead balanced, healthy and active lifestyles into adulthood. And, as they acquire these skills, they will help teach younger children at GCC, too. Seed to Table teens were honored that Mayor Soglin came to celebrate this grant and everything the youth are accomplishing. The students baked pizzas for Mayor Soglin and all the grantors — using vegetables they grew and pesto they made. The pizzas showed off just one of many healthy foods the students are producing that will be available for Fritz Food Pantry customers at the Center. They are excited to be learning — and giving back to our community. l Thank you to First Weber Group Foundation, Inc. for their generous donation of new car seats to help keep children in the Center’s Early Childhood Education program safe.
Midsommer Kubb Tournament fun for Kubb-crazed players — and good for Goodman Kubb is a 1000-year-old Swedish game where two teams compete to knock over wooden blocks (kubbs) by throwing wooden batons (kastpinnars) at them. It’s described as a combination of bowling, horseshoes and a bit of chess. Aaron Berry organized the regional tournament and generously made it a benefit for the Goodman Community Center, to help support the Center’s programs. l
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A wonderful evening of beer and chocolate By Kathleen Ward, GCC Communications Manager
Thanks to these organizations who supported us in April and May: A Fund for Women
Hooper Foundation
Alliant Energy Foundation
Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Foundation, Inc.
American Family Mutual Insurance Company
Isthmus Engineering
American Girl Fund for Children
Madison Community Foundation
Amgen Foundation
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Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin
Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin
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United Way of Dane County
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Our Beer & Chocolate Tasting brought together over 250 people to enjoy beer from 11 local craft breweries, desserts from eight chocolatiers and a rockin’ performance by disco band V05. The proceeds from this event support programming at the Goodman Community Center — from preschool through older adults — and helped secure the futures of those who need us the most. We are so grateful to the businesses and organizations who donated their time, goods and positive energy to this event. Our event sponors included presenting sponsor American Family Insurance and supporting sponsors Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier was one of eight BMO Harris Bank, Eppstein Uhen generous chocolatiers who donated desserts. Architects, Group Health Cooperative from Madison chocolatiers who provided of South Central Wisconsin, TDS Custom Construction, with donations by Prime everything from decadent baked goods like brownies and mini-cupcakes to dark Urban Properties and Olbrich Botanical chocolate bites like truffles and coconut Gardens. Who knew Madison had so many choc- bark. All of our chocolatiers donated their time and goods to support the Center. We’d olatiers? We received delicious donations like to thank Batch Bakehouse, Chocolaterian, Cupcakes-A-Go-Go, Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier, James J. Chocolate Shop, Mad-City Chefs, Madison Chocolate Company and Whole Foods Market Madison for their generosity. Our Beer & Chocolate Tasting would not have been complete without the craft breweries (and one vodka distillery) that brought samples. We were excited to have a broad array of tastings from a light honey cream ale to a spicey Mayan chocolate chili ale. Breweries included Ale Asylum, Capital Brewery, Cider House of Wisconsin, Gray’s Brewing / Tied House, Karben4 Wisconsin Brewing Company. Brewing, MobCraft Beer, Next Door Brewing Co., One Barrel Brewing Co., Rokker Vodka, Tyranena Brewing Co., Vintage Brewing Co. and Wisconsin Brewing Co.
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Eastside ACTIVITIES June 28
Rhythm and Booms to launch from Lake Monona This year, Madison’s annual fireworks festival is launching from Lake Monona. The evening fireworks display can be viewed from many sites around Madison, though the main festivities are taking place along John Nolen Drive, beginning at 2 p.m. There will be free live music throughout the event as well as performances by the Madison Ski Team at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. The choreographed fireworks show will
begin at 9:30 p.m. Free valet bike parking will be sponsored by Trek, and no bikes, skateboards or skates may be used within the event venue. You will be asked to walk them in for pedestrian safety. Parking will be available at the Alliant Energy Center for $7, with a shuttle available for $2. For more information, visit rhythmandbooms.com. l
July 26 and 27
New fun, food and flair at AtwoodFest 2014 After over 30 years, the annual Atwood Summerfest recently got a name change, a new operating structure, new beneficiaries and many new improvements for the east side’s storied neighborhood celebration. The new organizers thank the Goodman Community Center for their many years of sponsorship and look forward to offering a familiar, yet expanded festival. The new AtwoodFest will benefit the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, the Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara Neighborhood Association and the SchenkAtwood Revitalization Association. Profits from AtwoodFest will be split between Wil-Mar, SASYNA and SARA which are committed to reinvesting the funds into the community. Once again, it will be held on the 2000 and 2100 blocks of Atwood Avenue. Gary Kallas, director of Wil-Mar said, “What an exciting group this is to work with. The partnership has been electric, with ideas and energy flowing really nicely. This could be the best neighborhood party yet, and that’s really saying something.” The goal of the festival is to build com-
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Goodman Community Center Golf Scramble The Goodman Community Center’s 18th Annual Golf Scramble is a great way to support the community on a beautiful day. It’s a best-ball scramble, meaning you don’t need to be a great golfer to play and have fun (but you must use at least one drive from each player on the front half and also on the back half). Golfing will begin at noon at Cherokee Country Club, followed by a reception with hors d’oeuvres and contests. If you are interested in registering a team or sponsoring part of the scramble, please contact Sheena Loiacono at sheena@goodmancenter.org or 241-1574 ext. 349. Visit goodmancenter.org/events/ golf-scramble for more information. l
Disco band V05 is one of many bands performing at AtwoodFest.
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Eppstein Uhen Beyond Design Bike Tour Join Eppstein Uhen for its 10th annual Beyond Design Bike Tour. Ride, network, laugh and enjoy the beautiful landscape! The bike ride begins at the Waukesha County Expo Center or Lake Mills (depending on route option) and finishes at Monona Terrace in Madison. Choose from 25-, 66- and 83-mile routes. And if you’re not into biking — you can volunteer and join us for the post-ride networking event. This ride benefits many charities, including the Goodman Community Center.
munity in this vital pocket of the east side, while making an event that’s much more sustainable. There will be continuous live music from 18 bands, including some of Madison’s best, along with regional and national acts. They’ll perform on two music stages located on the street in front of Tex Tubb’s, and in Monty’s Blue Plate parking lot. Of course, several fine Wisconsin beers will also be featured. There will be a reimagined Kid’s Fest in the United Way parking lot with a Kid’s Music Stage, climbing wall and more sponsored by Liz Lauer and Associates and Half-Pint Resale. An Eastside Eats raffle will feature a grand prize of 20 $50 gift certificates to 20 east side restaurants, plus more restaurant certificates and Wisconsin Union Theater certificates. Proceeds will benefit the WilMar and GCC food pantries. Get updates at the AtwoodFest Facebook page, and get involved by emailing AtwoodFest@sasyna.org or visiting sasyna.org. The festival is presented by our new neighbor, Monona State Bank. l
July 1 through Aug. 31
Photography showcases artists with disabilities VSA Wisconsin will partner with the Chocolaterian Cafe, 2004 Atwood Ave., to present “Through the Lens,” a unique photography exhibit that highlights new work by artists with disabilities. The exhibition is the culmination of a digital photography class conducted by VSA Wisconsin, a nonprofit organization that provides arts programming for people
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with disabilities. During the 5-week class, participants learn how to use digital cameras to capture photographs of the world around them. Instruction is provided in composition, lighting, print selection, matting and framing. Artwork will be for sale. For more information go to vsawis.org or call 241-2131. l
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July 26
By Tracy Pederson, Heartland Hospice, MSW, CAPSW, ACHP-SW Bereavement Coordinator
Dead trees are wood, not waste By T. Jan, Sustainable Atwood
At a time when talk of the emerald ash borer is reaching a fevered pitch and questions about what will happen to trees if they must be removed abound, it is somewhat consoling to know that although a healthy tree is a valuable contribution to our neighborhood, any dead or diseased tree can be too. The UFF will include on-site milling of a local tree and demonstrations on kiln drying wood. Professional arborists, sawyers and UW-Extension educators will be available to answer questions. Owners of local woodshops, urban wood retailers and artists will also display their wares. Most importantly, you can join the movement to make our trees a sustainable resource. UFF is sponsored by Wisconsin Urban Wood, WI DNR UF, TDS Construction and Sustainable Atwood. For more information or to sign up, go to SustainableAtwood.org. l
July 11-12
Olbrich Botanical Gardens’ Home Garden Tour Olbrich extends a special invitation to tour private gardens created and maintained by talented home gardeners in and around Madison. The tours will take place on Friday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Olbrich’s 2014 Home Garden Tour vis-
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Each year, thousands of trees are removed from our streets, backyards, parks and other green spaces due to storms, disease or insects. Unfortunately, most of the trees are turned to wood chips and firewood or hauled to landfills as “waste.” According to the U.S. Forest Service, salvaged timber generated annually from tree removals in U.S. urban areas could produce 3.8 billion board feet of sustainable lumber. That’s astounding to think about. It is not surprising then that the motto for the second Annual Urban Forest Fest is “Thou shalt not waste wood.” The UFF will be held July 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Trinity Lutheran Church parking lot at 1904 Winnebago St. This year the event will share the spotlight with the ever-popular AtwoodFest. The UFF will bring news and information about the health of our urban forest, in addition to showcasing pieces of local urban wood art, furniture and flooring.
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A year after his grandmother died, 9-yearold Freddy started having problems in school. After being a well-behaved little guy with good grades, he started to avoid his schoolwork and act out. Freddy’s mom wisely realized that Freddy used to do his reading homework with his grandma, who also used to provide the cookies for his birthday at school. Bringing Freddy to a grief counselor who specializes in kids helped Freddy remember and love his grandma, but also adjust to her passing. Grief looks very different in children than adults, and sometimes children need a special place to process their emotions. Parents frequently ask: how do we help our children understand and grieve their loss, especially when we are grieving as well? To answer this need, Heartland Hospice is sponsoring a day-long grief workshop for children grades K-6, Aug. 5 from 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m. The camp will take place at the Sun Prairie United Methodist Church, 702 North St. Free transportation is available from a central Madison location, departing at 8:30 a.m. and returning at 4:30 p.m. Snacks and a lunch will be provided. There is no fee for Caring Hearts Camp, and the child does not need to be a member of a family that was served by Heartland Hospice. Activities will include age-appropriate group activities such as crafts, games and music. Each child will be paired with a volunteer buddy for quiet individual sharing and activities. All sharing activities are guided by the individual child’s needs under the sensitive guidance of Heartland. To register for the camp, call 819-0033 and ask for the grief counselor who will facilitate sign-up and answer any questions you may have. l
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Grief support from Agrace Hospice “What You Should Know About Planning a Funeral” will be presented Tuesday, July 8 from 6:30-8 p.m. Many people find themselves planning a funeral in the midst of grief, and this program explores the many aspects and choices involved. Please call Amy Ketterer at 327-7202 to register. There will be special grief support opportunities for individuals grieving the death of a loved one. The sessions are open to the public and are free. There
are also ongoing weekly support groups, held Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. for grieving adults. Agrace is offering a seven-week series for adults grieving the death of someone special. The sessions will be held July 9 through Aug. 2, from 4-6 p.m. Call Jim Haefs-Flemming at 327-7146 to register. For details on all Agrace grief support groups, visit agrace.org. l
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NESCO essay winner from Sherman Middle Jim Krueger, North/Eastside Senior Coalition executive director
In honor of Older Americans Month, the North/Eastside Senior Coalition participated in the annual Madison Senior on Aging sixth grade essay contest. This year, 720 students from across the city each wrote a 300-word composition, and the top essay from each school was submitted to a panel of senior adult judges. This year’s theme was “My Grandparents” or “My Best Older Friend.” The winner from Sherman Middle School was Zoe Meyer. Here is Meyer’s winning essay:
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By Zoe Meyer I was lucky enough to have all of my the other time just making each other grandparents alive for 12 years of my life. laugh. At one point, we just starting pokLast January my dad’s mom passed away ing the Kindle randomly trying to get it to from Alzheimer’s, making my mom’s mom go home. After a while, my sister came in very special to me. and proved her smartness by setting up the My grandma lives in Valparaiso, Indiana Kindle. with my grandpa, Arlin. She worked at the Also one time, Grandma and I went out university library, mending books. At the to a nicer restaurant while Grandpa stayed age of 68 she retired, then went back to at home. He asked us to bring him somework for one or two days a week. Now she thing home. Grandma didn’t want to spend still works a couple of days a week at the extra money, so we got him something at library, also enjoying her time at home. McDonalds. We spent the whole way home One of my favorite memories of grandlaughing about how to tell Grandpa that ma is when we had a load of fun trying to we got him McDonalds while we got La figure out her Kindle; we had just gone and Peeps. picked it out from the store. When we got That is just a little bit about my relationhome, neither of us knew how to work the ship with my grandma. We always have Kindle. However I was a little more intela blast together and I am never happy to ligent in the area of electronics. Half of leave. I love Grandma with all my heart MB_Local Ad_9.625x8_MB_Ad 4/11/14 10:10 AM Page 1 the time we were working on the Kindle, and always will. l
By Allison Bell Bern, educator
Common Core State Standards are educational standards designed to prepare students for college, career and life in general. It has been a hot topic lately in the news, but many Americans don’t know what the Common Core State Standards are. The Common Core, as they are more colloquially known, are a set of educational expectations that, as of this past school year, guide the teaching of Wisconsin public school (and some private school) students, as well as students in 43 other states across the country. While much of the country has yet to hear of the new standards, many more remain in the dark about what they actually are. Americans’ (mis) understandings are continually fueled by the rhetoric of controversy that continues to embattle the educational reform initiative. That controversy, in turn, is fueled by activism from both ends of the political spectrum. Critics on the left most often share concern, not with the standards themselves, but over the high-stakes standardized tests that attempt to measure how well students are mastering the Common Core standards. Its implementation in several states would be well-described as rocky at best. On the right, the Republican Party tends to be split on the issue of Common Core, with more traditional pro-commerce party members supporting the standards as being
“good for business,” extolling their service in creating a national market for educational products. An opposing Republican faction, comprised largely of members of the Tea Party, oppose Common Core on the grounds that it is an overreach of the federal government into matters best left to state or local control. There is some progressive opposition including, increasingly, teachers’ unions who align with this view. However, the unions have diverging thoughts on remediation. President Barack Obama’s administration did not mandate adoption of the Common Core but did tie its adoption to school funding. Locally, implementation of the new standards is proceeding as originally planned when the standards were adopted in 2010. While state Republicans debate a bill to write and approve Wisconsin-specific standards, students have wrapped up their first year of learning guided by the standards. Next year begins the associated testing. Debate is a good thing when it comes to politics, but might the hyper charged discussions that dominate both national and local conversation about the Common Core serve to distract more than to educate the public? Allison Bell Bern blogs about more practical education-related topics at schoolreadybooks.com. l
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Carmella passed peacefully at home April 17 at the age of 15.
Henry June came into my life 18 years ago. Named after my mother and the classic “Henry and June,” he was quite the character. He loved his napping rock, but most of all, Henry enjoyed his catnip high. I loved him dearly, and he’s greatly missed.
She was adopted as a kitten in Grand Rapids, Mich. A beautiful calico lady with multiple toes was often misunderstood, but loyal to me. Carmella was a foodie, loved to play in hunting mode, spend time outdoors, lie on odd items and spent the last of her days on her favorite bench by the back door. She will be missed by her brother, Scooter (12), and me.
Condolences to Joanne Yanna.
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As I entered the Infinite Vapor store located in Kennedy Place on Atwood Avenue, I could not help but be impressed by the sleek lines, the bright colors and the interesting scents wafting within. Joseph Schneider, the store manager, greeted me with a big smile and an electronic cigarette in hand. We started out with an explanation of how the e-cigarette works. “You’ve got your battery that supplies current to the heating coil. You’ve got your tank that the tip or the mouthpiece is attached to. It holds your eJuice, wicks and coil. There are disposable tanks, re-buildable tanks and buildable tanks. “Lastly you have the eJuice which is the flavored liquid you put into your tank that may or may not contain nicotine. When the power is supplied, it heats the coil which then turns the juice, deposited by the wick, into vapor that you inhale,” said Schneider. It’s actually a lot simpler than it sounds. E-cigs don’t emit smoke like traditional cigarettes — there’s no combustion taking place. Instead they use the heating element to vaporize the eJuice — which contains nicotine — for inhalation. Like with tobacco products, state law prohibits the selling of E-cig materials to those under the age of 18. In fact, Infinite Vapor IDs anyone who looks under 30. The overwhelming majority of his customers are smokers who are either trying to quit or to cut down significantly, Schneider said. He gave the example of an average
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pack-a-day smoker who spends roughly $50 per week on their habit. If they were to purchase a starter kit which includes the e-cigarette, a charger and a bottle of eJuice that lasts for about two weeks, they would spend about $48. “Worst case scenario, they don’t like the e-cigarette after two weeks … I still saved ‘em 50 bucks,” he said. While Schneider will state up front that the jury is still out on the long-term safety of e-cigarettes, he still feels they are a great alternative to smoking. “I have had customers come in and say that they can now taste and smell again and no longer wake up with a sore throat or cough after vaping,” said Schneider. When asked how vaping was being accepted in local restaurants and bars, Schneider replied, “when customers ask me this question, I just say be respectful. Ask the establishment what their policy is and honor that.” For more information and store hours, email madison@infinitevapor.com or call 630-9071. l
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The Accidentals are made up of high-schoolers from East High School. Four of their members are: (l-r) Roman Barut, Bennett Salber, Mandell Mathis and Tonee Henslee. Not pictured are Ruben Arndt, Juan Munoz and Fernando Ocelotl.
Strollin’ Schenk’s Corners and all that Jazz By Rick Dunn, Eastside News
Future Farmers of America members from high schools around the state helped remove exotic invasive plants at Tenney Park, June 9. The students participate in community volunteer activities as part of their statewide conference in Madison.
A record crowd shows up for the 11th annual El Día de los Niños celebration Nearly 1,000 children and families celebrated youth and Latino culture at the 11th annual El Día de los Niños held in May at the Goodman Community Center. Families and children of all ages — many wearing traditional dress from their native countries — enjoyed games, traditional food, entertainment, dance and song. The celebration also included informational tables from over 30 Dane County organizations and agencies. In addition to a record number of children and families in attendance, there was a record number of volunteers and support from community organizations. l
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The 11th annual El Día de los Niños in May celebrated Latin culture with traditional food, games, dance and songs.
The inaugural Strollin’ Schenk’s Corners event kicked off May 23 on a beautiful Friday evening. A variety of jazz styles filled the air at five different locations. There were eight hours of music from 10 different acts. Venue start times were staggered so everyone could take in as much music as possible. The event was organized by the Greater Madison Jazz Consortium and produced by staff Nick Moran and Rob Lundberg. The goals of the consortium include expanding and diversifying the local audience for jazz while deepening appreciation. The group also wants to increase the capacity of local jazz presenters to book higher profile performing artists. “The area was an easy choice because
the Alchemy was already featuring live jazz acts. Several other businesses were very excited when the idea was pitched to them. Part of my job as a member of the Jazz Consortium is venue development,” said Moran. Event sponsor was Monona State Bank, and venue sponsors were Alchemy, Chocolaterian, One Barrel Brewing Company and Thorps Salon (You haven’t lived until you’ve seen a jazz performance from a salon chair.) Next stop for the Strollin’ series will be the Monroe Street neighborhood. Other neighborhoods will be announced in the coming months. For more information, check out madisonmusiccollective.org. l
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WOW: The new kids on the block By Nicole Huebner Wetzel, Women of WORTHington neighborhood group
Women of WORTHington is an east side neighborhood group established a little over a year ago after co-facilitators Deenah Givens from the Goodman Community Center and Fabiola Hamden, a Joining Forces for Families social worker, spoke to and surveyed women in the Worthington/ Darbo neighborhood asking, “What do you want to see happen in your neighborhood, and how can you get involved?” They discovered that many women wanted to build into the community but felt overwhelmed by day-to-day challenges, lack of public support in the neighborhood they call home and general isolation. So WOW was born to establish, encourage and empower emerging neighborhood women leaders. The goal is to give them tools and resources to make changes in their community. As the new kid on the block, WOW works closely with other neighborhood groups like the Worthington Park Neighborhood Association and the Neighborhood Resource Team to build bridges and trust in the greater community. One of the vital ingredients needed to bring change into any community is strong and healthy relationships. Feelings of isolation and hopelessness can be conquered as people feel they are known and not alone with situations they face daily. WOW spent its first several months as an organization empowering a core of about a dozen women committed to each other and the Worthington/Darbo neighbor-
hood. WOW began to build these foundational, safe and trusting relationships. Our first meetings were spent establishing community among each other and assessing neighborhood needs. We ate together, went to plays, crafted, celebrated birthdays and even attended the Shriner Circus. And, yes, we have had a lot of fun together. We have become friends. As we learned to trust one another, we were also asking questions of our community leaders. We have hosted Neighborhood Officer Lester Moore, Alder Marsha Rummel, Mayor Paul Soglin and State Representative Chris Taylor at our meetings. We wanted to develop partnerships with these community leaders to address and work together to make changes on local and state levels. This summer we are literally rolling up our sleeves and making some of the changes we want to see in our community. As a group we will be tending to our own community garden plot just north of GCC. We
will learn sustainable skills while working with friends and our children. We are also planting flowers in the Worthington Park neighborhood to create an inviting space for neighborhood residents and visitors. In early May, WOW launched the community volunteer program, Parents in the Park. Parents in the Park promote spending quality time in the park with the children in our lives. We’re sending a message to community and non-community members that Worthington Park is our park, and we are going to keep it safe for all to enjoy. The group promotes using the park respectfully and encourages people to use the park on a regular basis. Community members who volunteer for this program have access to sidewalk chalk, kites, soccer balls, bubbles and other equipment to enhance their park experience. While a parent was volunteering in the park recently, a middle school boy was overheard saying, “Remember how last year there were drug dealers here, and we could not use the park at all? It’s nice to be here now.” It’s rewarding to have a wonderful reminder that being present can and does effect change. WOW has also been given a grant, allowing us to serve neighborhood children
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sack lunches a couple of times a week. Meals will be handed out in Worthington Park. We have been very busy serving our community. WOW is also visionary. We realize that a few summer programs are just the first steps in making lasting changes in our neighborhood. We hope to add more neighborhood women to our group, strengthening our already diverse corporate voice. We have been asked to assist with the smART program, which will bring a public arts project to our neighborhood, allowing fellow neighbors to have hands-on involvement in beautifying our community. We are building relationships with tenant organizations and Eastpointe management to ensure that our friends and neighbors have access to safe and affordable housing. Our partnerships with WPNA and the NRT help us integrate neighborhood voices so that all of us are working on the same page as we create change in the place we love and call home. We may be the new kids on the block, but it is likely that Madison will be hearing more about WOW in the weeks and months to come. We’ll be known as one of the agents of change in the east side neighborhood of Worthington Darbo. l
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Come to the Worthington Park picnic and look for our newly created yard signs by Larry Price By Alfonso Flores V, President of Worthington Park Neighborhood Association
Did you hear about the developments planned for Worthington Park? Organizations, entrepreneurs, city and county staff and residents came together to usher in Alfonso Flores V a new era, to make substantial strides in improving quality of life of our community. Community centers and revenue generators will focus on building employment skills. Then there’s an exit strategy to transfer the whole shebang to a cooperative owned by residents, workers and members. My guess is you haven’t heard about this; but why not? Because it’s not happening. And to that I’ll also ask, “Why not?” Progress is always a topic at meetings. We must be ready for changes on our horizon. We should be at the table guiding changes to ensure they address the needs of our community. Let’s instead call changes improvements, because that’s what we’re after. Improvement — not just change. Our residents want improvement. When do we want it? Guess. We’re a tireless group, but while work-
ing the bigger picture, we’re also working the details of community. One expression of our energy is the annual picnic, happening Saturday, July 19. New this year are bike races sponsored by Madison Traffic Garden. There are other games for kids and adults, plus slow-roasted pork and chicken, thanks to generous residents and 4&20 Bakery and Cafe. There will be snacks, sides, ice cream, root beer, and fun of course. It’s all free. Look for the official poster or check details online at worthingtonpark.org. Last, but not least, our community is honored to have among our residents the accomplished painter, Larry Price. When Larry heard a project of ours stalled, he created an inspiring and playful painting, and that painting is featured on Worthington Park Neighborhood Association’s new yard signs debuting very soon. You’ll be impressed! Big thanks to resident Ben Koca for his layout work. Ben also refreshed our logo and designed business cards. I want to thank all involved with WPNA, Women of WORTHington and those folks doing their own thing to improve the neighborhood. And finally, a special thanks to you for reading our updates. It’s nice that you do. All of us at WPNA wish you a fun, safe and satisfying summer. l
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Meet the new SASY representatives The Schnek-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara Neighborhood Association elected new members at its annual membership meeting in April. The new members have committed themselves to two years of service with the SASY neighborhood. Here’s what they have to share about themselves and our community.
Special representative Jason Tish “I’ve been a cyclist and bicycle commuter for about 20 years, so one of my favorite things to do is to ride anywhere. Biking is the best way to engage with my city and be intimately familiar with my neighborhood. I’ve lived in the Hawthorne neighborhood for almost 10 years. “My vision for SASYNA is that it continues to stay engaged in planning in the SASY area; be a leading advocate for high-quality, thoughtful and well-designed development; and be a productive partner with neighbors, property owners, developers and city officials in negotiating policies that benefit the whole SASY area.”
East Washington Avenue representative Melissa Biagtan “Leisure activities include walking or biking around the neighborhood. I feel so lucky to live in a place with such an active and committed neighborhood council. My initial impression of SASY is that everyone is working hard to make the neighborhood a great place to live for all of us. I’m excited to do my part to contribute to our community”
East Washington Avenue representative Tim McCarty “One of my favorite activities is cycling — anything from long rides, commuting to work or just around the neighborhood on a relaxing day. My impression of SASY is that it’s a well-organized group of active, engaged citizens that work toward the con-
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Hawthorne Park representative Ryan Koglin “I enjoy going to concerts and spending time outside with my dogs. I am always out and about in the neighborhood. My vision for the neighborhood is one in which everyone has a part in something. The opportunities to become involved and make a difference are endless. “I would like to encourage more people to get involved and get more voices and opinions heard. The more people that get involved increases the chances of positive outcomes for our neighborhood. I look forward to meeting many new people and helping the community in any way I can.”
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Citizen water monitors are out and about on Madison lakes this summer By Theresa Vander Woude, Clean Lakes Alliance, communications coordinator PHOTO: JAMES TYE
The River Alliance’s annual free Fools Flotilla transformed the mighty Yahara River into a silly celebration of water, art and music. On June 8, everyone donned festive costumes, dressed up their boats, outfitted their dogs and floated from the dam at Lake Mendota to Yahara Place Park. The River Alliance is dedicated to advocating for Wisconsin’s precious rivers and streams. Learn more about the River Alliance at wisconsinrivers.org.
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As you visit local piers, boat launches or beaches this summer — such as Hudson Beach, Olbrich Park and Yahara Place Park — you may notice people peering into long, clear plastic tubes full of lake water and taking notes. These are citizen water quality monitors: volunteers who collect data to help improve A group of citizen water quality monitors attend a our understanding of lake waClean Lakes Alliance training session. ter quality as part of the Clean Lakes Alliance clean clear waters program. low volunteers to input data into a mobile app so that the information will be readily The long clear tube with a black disk is available to researchers, government agena turbidity tube that allows for measurecies and the public. There will also be a ment of lake visibility in shallow, nearcrowdsourcing function, so that any lake shore water where most of our daily intervisitor can make updates about the status actions with the lakes occur. The deeper of a beach, for example. the water in the tube the volunteer can see Also, keep your eye out for a CLA the disk through, the clearer and cleaner survey volunteer, who may invite you to the water is. Volunteers also record other observations like the number of swimmers complete a 5-minute lake-user survey. This watershed-wide study will take place at in the water and the presence of weeds or public beaches, boat landings and lakeside algae blooms. parks through Labor Day. This is a second-year pilot program. The information will be used to evaluate Due to the success and popularity of the first year, the number of sampling locations public perceptions and the economic value of our lakes to the community. We’ll also has expanded from nine to over 40 across be sharing our results with U.W. researchlakes Mendota, Monona, Waubesa, Kegonsa and Wingra. The goals of the program ers to contribute to their body of work and future research on the value of our lakes. are to provide more accurate and timely beach condition information, as well as to For more information about citizen monihelp University of Wisconsin researchers toring, the summer lake-user survey or model the movement of algae blooms. other volunteer opportunities, visit CLA’s A new partnership with 100state, the website at cleanlakesalliance.com. l city of Madison, and Dane County will al-
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The many incarnations of the Garver Feed Mill By Sarah White, East Side History Club
The city of Madison is currently seeking proposals for development of the old Garver Feed Mill. This unique building used to be called the “Sugar Castle” by neighbors. “Rarely does an opportunity knock that is as unique and interesting as the Garver Feed Mill revitalization,” said Dan Rolfs, community development project manager with the city of Madison. The success of the Goodman Community Center’s adaptive reuse of the Kupfer Ironworks building offers compelling evidence that adapting east side factories to new uses can succeed. This development opportunity of the Garver building has been over 100 years in the making. In spring 1914, a beet sugar refinery operated in the Romanesque revivalstyle building, one of eight factories along the east side rail corridor. Neighbors called it the Sugar Castle because its five stories resembled a castle more than a factory. The U.S. Sugar Company employed 300 men from October to March of each year, many of them farmers. Imagine those men around this time of year, 100 years ago, returning to their farms to plant beets for next year’s sugar production (6-10 million pounds annually). Farmers in a 100-mile radius devoted over 8,000 acres to beet production. But all was not sweet around the Sugar Castle in the 17.8-acre area known today as the North Plat. An average of 50,000
pounds of waste per year was being dumped into Lake Monona at the mouth of Starkweather Creek. Area residents threatened lawsuits to abate odor nuisance. Workers lived in squalid shacks owned by the firm that were “not fit for a dog,” the Wisconsin State Journal reported in 1917. The 7th Ward Women’s Christian Temperance Union petitioned for an investigation: “The men are drinking and carousing and not fit to live in that condition.” Nearby, the Knickerbocker Ice Company was forced to close, lacking customers interested in buying beet-pink ice. In May 1924, the U.S. Sugar Company petitioned for bankruptcy. Fast-forward 50 years. In about 1964 we find a healthier scene around the mouth of Starkweather Creek. Olbrich Botanical Gardens, created on land donated to the city by Michael Olbrich in 1921, is finally taking shape. Construction of the Olin Fountain is under way. Already the public garden on reclaimed swampland between the Sugar Castle and Lake Monona is gaining popularity as an east side destination. To its north, Garver Feed Mill now operates in the old Sugar Castle, which was reduced to two stories in 1929 when James Garver purchased the building. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin with a master’s degree in animal husbandry, he was a new breed of feed dealer who applied his knowledge to the formu-
PHOTO: PETER PATAU lation of research-based products. The mill had the ability to mix vitamins, molasses and other additives with farmers’ homegrown grains. He also operated a storage company in the empty space in and around the old castle. Imagine the bustling The Garver Feed Mill, as it now looks. It was designated North Plat in Spring1964 a local landmark in 1994. — Frito Lay has recently purchased the Red Dot Potato Chip industries moved to vertical integration, Company and conducts potato-breeding and farm suppliers merged and consolidatresearch in a greenhouse built just west ed. The company sought new niches. Garvof the feed mill. Madison Silo Plant and er Feed Mill began supplying pheasant, Anderson Portable Milking Machines have ostrich and emu feed, along with chicken operations here as well. But the beginning feed. But these niches were not adequate of the end of this industrial district is in to sustain operations. In 1997 the Garver sight. Feed and Supply Company closed. After James Garver died in 1973, emShortly after, Olbrich Botanical Sociployees purchased and operated the busiety acquired the Garver building (which ness during a period of rapid change in agriculture, as the dairy, poultry and swine Continued on next page
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had been granted local landmark status in 1994) and the 5 acres immediately surrounding it. The Madison Parks Division also acquired the surrounding 17.8 acres north to Fair Oaks Avenue. Olbrich Botanical Society transferred ownership of the Garver property to the city with a deed restriction that the property be used as parkland, devoted primarily to botanical gardens. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources stewardship funds were also used for both the city and OBS purchases, so DNR permission is required for any sale, transfer or conversion to non-park uses. After a 2000 master plan by Olbrich Gardens to use the North Plat was dropped, community visioning led by Sue Thering and the Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara Neighborhood Association took place in 2005-2006, which fed into a Request for Proposal issued by the city. That process resulted in a plan for Commonwealth Development to create an arts incubator, housing artists’ studios and workshops. But that plan died as the economy soured. Fast-forward again to 2014. The city is again seeking proposals for development. A 2013 study by Facility Engineering, Inc. and representatives from Vogel Construction commissioned by the city of Madison found the building in preservable condition. “The building presents a blank canvas for an imaginative and enterprising team,” the current RFP states, requesting that proposals be “visionary, context-sensitive, sustainable, multimodal, destination, responsive and financially strong.” While the RFP solely concerns the building and immediately surrounding
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5 acres, neighbors and potential developers see the North Plat and its former Sugar Castle as one opportunity. Parker Jones, a U.W. graduate student in landscape architecture, has developed a land use design for the North Plat, working from the SASYNA community visioning of 2005-2006 and neighbors’ input at meetings in winter 2013. His plan includes healthy wetland/wet prairie restoration on the north side near Starkweather Creek, and more developed permaculture gardens and public uses on the south side around the Garver building. An interesting feature of this plan is a food-cart plaza along the south facade of the building, which borders the Capital City Bike Path. This summer, residents will again have opportunities to give input to the public process of soliciting and choosing a proposal for development of the Garver Feed Mill. The East Side History Club’s blog at eastsidehistory.wordpress.com will continue to follow this story as it unfolds. If you would like to receive East Side History Club meeting notices by email or postal mail, contact Sheena Loiacono at sheena@goodmancenter.org or call 2411574 x223. The East Side History Club blog shares local history ‘finds’ as they come to light. To submit your memories and pictures for possible publication on the blog, email whitesarah@charter.net. The East Side History Club, a project of the GCC, meets on the third Saturday in September, October, November and February, March and April to collect and share memories of Madison’s east side. l
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Boy Scout Troop 34 has been busy volunteering and having fun outdoors. Recent service work included cleaning at the International Crane Foundation in Baraboo and “Scouting for Food” in May. Its grocery collection logged over 20 hours of work by 11 scouts, gathering 274 items of food, toiletries and personal hygiene items. The total weight was 280 pounds — all donated to the Fritz Food Pantry at the Goodman Community Center. The guys enjoyed a backpacking weekend near Spring Green and an annual three-day canoe trip on the east fork of the Black River. In late June, some of the older scouts journeyed to Georgia with Troop 29 from Madison’s northeast side for a weeklong whitewater rafting and camping trip. In August, six scouts and four adults will spend a week biking through Door County and camping on Washington and Rock islands. At our Court of Honor in June, three scouts and Scoutmaster Elizabeth Cwik were awarded the Order of the Arrow, a worldwide honor society for scouts and leaders nominated by their peers for scouting excellence. Requirements for this honor include completion of 24 hours of silence and solo outdoor camping, followed by service work at the Ed Bryant Scout
Scouts (l-r) Deven McGlenn, Paul Johnson, Stuart Fass on the annual Black River canoe trip. Reservation in Mauston. Look for our troop at neighborhood festivals this summer. They’ll be conducting the children’s games and bingo tent at the Orton Park Fest in late August. Plans are also under way to participate in the Urban Forest Fest activities during Atwood Fest in July. For more information about our inclusive troop or summer camp, want to visit a meeting or talk to a leader? Scoutlander. com is our public site (password: troop34) or contact Scoutmaster Elizabeth Cwik at troop34sm@yahoo.com. l
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Let’s try to close the growing wage gap By Chris Taylor, State Representative, 78th Assembly District
Income inequality is a growing problem in our state, nation and world. The disparity in wages between the wealthiest and everyone else is contributing to a sluggish economy. Chris Taylor A recent analysis by the Center on Wisconsin Strategy reveals that between 1996 and 2010, income for the bottom 40 percent decreased by $2,407 while income for the top 1 percent rose an average of $168,773. My colleagues and I in the Wisconsin Legislature attempted to take steps to address this situation by raising the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour. Unfortunately, our Republican colleagues opposed even a 35-cent increase in the minimum raise to $7.65 an hour. The International Monetary Fund and nationally renowned economist Thomas Piketty identified in his book, “Capital in the 21st Century,” a more progressive tax structure as a tactic to reduce income inequality. Instead, this legislative session, Republicans flattened out the income tax code so that a family with an adjusted gross income of $29,090 pays the same tax rate as a family with an adjusted gross income of $320,250.
That’s why this session I proposed the Fair Share Tax Act. My plan includes targeted tax relief for those who need it most, while requiring the wealthiest to pay their fair share. Under AB 872, a married couple with two children with an AGI of $50,000 would save $610 in taxes, a single parent with two children with an AGI of $35,000 would save $451 in taxes and a single filer with an AGI of $30,000 would save $176 in taxes. Tax rates would increase for high income families earning over $218,170, and I added a millionaire’s tax bracket for families earning over $1 million. My proposal also restores the Homestead Tax Credit and reverses the cut to the Earned Income Tax Credit. These credits are responsible for moving thousands of low-income workers above the poverty line. When low- and middle-income families have additional income, they spend it, fueling economic growth and job creation. I will continue to fight for a fair and progressive tax system so every child has the opportunity to live the American dream, and every worker gets a piece of the pie they help create. To contact me, email to rep.taylor@legis. wi.gov or call my office at 266-5342. l
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By Joe Parisi, Dane County Executive
In the past, I’ve detailed the county’s efforts to partner with farm families, local governments, government entities like the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District, Joe Parisi and private community organizations to clean up our lakes. We’ve made great progress preventing an estimated 4,600 pounds of phosphorus — the main cause of smelly, unsightly algae that fouls our waters — from entering area lakes since 2008. Every pound of phosphorus we eliminate prevents 500 pounds of algae from forming — an impressive 2.3 million pounds of algae growth prevented by our work. To achieve cleaner lakes we must, and we will, do more. Starting this month, and in the months ahead, I’ll focus this column on the county’s different solutions to give you a comprehensive update on our efforts. In May, we announced an exciting new partnership with farm families to help reduce winter spreading of manure, a prac-
tice that can account for up to 50 percent of the total phosphorus load that enters our lakes between February and March each year. Farmers are good stewards of the land and have been a key ally in our work to clean up the lakes. Unfortunately, Dane County’s increasingly long, wet winters place a tremendous strain on the manurestoring capacity of local farms. To prevent winter manure spreading, we will partner with our farmers to help create more manure storage space by providing interest free loans and cost sharing funds. Farmers who participate will also agree to avoid spreading manure in the winter and at other less-than-ideal times, take other reasonable actions to avoid phosphorus runoff from their fields, and help the county evaluate the water quality impacts of our new program. Everyone will benefit from cleaner lakes, and farmers will benefit from the increased access to storage, which will let them spread manure when they really want to — when it’s best for the crops. l
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Share your ideas on the city budget By David Ahrens, District 15 Alder
Last year, the mayor’s office had an online site where residents could offer their ideas for the upcoming budget. In addition, there were community forums in different parts David Ahrens of the city that were not particularly well attended. The website, though, engendered quite a bit of interest. A few thousand residents entered suggestions or voted on other people’s ideas. They ranged from converting the street in front of the city county building into a go-kart track (not so popular) to curbside pickup of organic waste and disposal into a biodigester (the most popular suggestion). Planning for a biodigester made it into the budget. Another popular item was a bus rapid transit system which didn’t get in the city budget and didn’t get federal aid. I have to add that there was no interest by participants in the hugely expensive
hotel and municipal building project even though that has been the focus of city leaders. Check out the website cityofmadison. com/budget. If you are interested in some fascinating developments in other cities, you may want to look at citylab.com. An unusual opportunity for family entertainment will be taking place at the great lawn behind the East Side Club. Local folks have produced a series of musical evenings at a beautiful location at a time that makes it available for the whole family. Admission is only $5, and you can bring in your food and drinks or buy them on site. The schedule follows: John Statz with Todd Kessler and the New Folk July 17 from 6-9 p.m. Foreign Fields and Boom Forest July 24 from 6-9 p.m. Count this Penny and Cereus Bright Aug. 14 from 6-9 p.m. l
2015 budget conversation focuses on ‘A Healthy and Safe Community’ By Paul Soglin, city of Madison Mayor
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The sun is shining, and I know we appreciate the nice weather so much more after our long long winter. Summer, for those of us at the city, means budget time and, once again, we are asking
you to weigh in. After a successful budget campaign last year, the city will continue to seek ideas and suggestions from our community for the 2015 city budget. The online Healthy and Safe Community campaign is open. The input from a variety of community sources last year was very valuable as we crafted the 2014 budget. We chose “A Healthy and Safe Community” as the theme for the 2015 budget.
I am looking forward to hearing what Madison residents suggest for improvements in their neighborhoods and citywide. These suggestions will help move us forward with creating a vision and developing ideas for all city departments. Visit the budget website to learn more about our current city budget and to get involved in the online community conversation. From our streets and bike paths to our neighborhoods, public safety and economic development, we have a lot going on in Madison. Our city is a wonderful place to live, work, play, raise a family and start a business because caring residents like you are able to share your time and talents. Share your ideas, vote on others and spread the word. l
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Comedy and opera like you’ve never seen it
Convenience: A Neighborhood Affair TAPIT/new works Ensemble Theater and Fresco Opera Theatre, next-door neighbors on Winnebago Street, decided to collaborate and ‘Convenience’ is the result. The production features comedy, opera like you’ve never seen it before, a little tap dance and an unlikely romance, but the real star is the Atwood neighborhood itself.
Fridays :: August 1, 2, 8, 9 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday :: August 3, 10 at 4:00 p.m. 1957 Winnebago St
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Krupp proposes mixed use building on Atwood By Marsha Rummel, District 6 Alder
Over 40 neighbors attended a presentation June 5 about a redevelopment proposal from Joe Krupp of Prime Urban Properties and Knothe and Bruce Architects for Marsha Rummel 2158 Atwood Ave. Krupp proposes to demolish a two-story commercial office building on the corner of Atwood and Dunning Street and construct a four-story mixed use building. The new building would have approximately 2,800 square feet of commercial space on the first floor with approximately 32 apartments on the three upper floors. There would be 40 enclosed parking stalls (a 1:1.25 ratio) with an entry from Atwood Avenue to one level of parking and a second entry at the rear of the building. The first three stories would be composed of masonry, and the fourth floor would be stepped back 10 feet and constructed of a material to be determined. On the north side, facing Zion Lutheran Church, there would be additional 10-foot step-back above the first floor. The project is in a Tradional Shopping
Street Zoning District and would require a conditional use permit because the new development is over three stories and 25,000 square feet. The developer plans to formally submit a proposal to the city in June and expects final approval to be at the plan commission meeting Aug. 11. The majority of the concerns expressed by neighbors revolved around height and parking. Everyone agreed that the site was a good location for redevelopment. The majority would support it if the building was three stories. Krupp and his design team will continue to work with the Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara preservation and development committee to refine the proposal, though they stated the project was not feasible at less than four stories. The proposal should be on the city’s website after June 25. Look on the planning division page under current projects. I will hold a second neighborhood meeting in late July or early August before the project goes to the plan commission. Please sign up for my District 6 e-newsletter on my common council page at cityofmadison.com for neighborhood news and meeting announcements. l
It’s time to set the November ballot By Dave Link, Eastside News
Wisconsin voters will head to the polls Aug. 12 to pare down the candidates on the ballot for the Nov. 4 general election — where state constitutional positions and all members of the U.S. House of Representatives will be elected or re-elected. In Wisconsin, primary voters may only vote for candidates of one party. That means you can’t vote for a Democrat for one office and a Republican for another. Voters are not required to declare a party affiliation. The most high-profile race is for governor. Mary Burke faces Brett Hulsey in the Democratic primary for the right to challenge Gov. Scott Walker, a Republican, in November. Two Democrats square off in a primary election for lieutenant governor — John Lehman and Mary Jo Walters. Republican
Rebecca Kleefisch is the incumbent. Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen is not seeking re-election. Democrats Ismael Ozanne, Susan Happ and Jon Richards are all seeking the post. The winner will square off with Brad Schimel, the only Republican, seeking the attorney general job. Republicans Gary Bies and Julian Bradley compete for the right to unseat incumbent Democrat Doug La Follette for Secretary of State. Two Democrats and two Republicans are each vying to replace outgoing State Treasurer Kurt Schuller. The Dems are Dave Leeper and David Sartori. Matt Adamczyk and Randall Melchert represent the GOP. There are no members of Congress or the legislature with east side Madison districts facing a primary challenge. l
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Eastside ARTS JULY Ballweg Gallery presents:
Expressing My Creativity Paintings by Barbara Essock Artist Statement I have been enjoying painting for 35 years. My favorite times are spent visiting museums and discussing creative ideas. The two qualities that inspire me the most when I paint or observe art work is how lively the movement is and how much design it incorporates into the work. I love bright colors and work for contrasts to make the composition sparkle.
Bio I have lived in Madison since 1968 teaching third, fourth and fifth grade at Randall, Hoyt and Emerson elementary schools. Before that, I taught in Milwaukee for three years, then for the Air Force teaching Untitled, 16" x 20", acrylic fourth grade in Iceland, Japan and France. I have been retired from teaching for 19 I am on the board for Historic Madiyears. son and do paintings for them when I also plan programs for Wisneeded for their magazine and consin Visual Artists and am Artist’s for their Alternative Parade showing two paintings at Reception of Homes. I also meet with Promega Corporation until a painting group every Saturday, July 13 September. I volunteer Thursday to practice and from 1 to 4 p.m. with Kiwanis and work get ideas. For close to 20 Ballweg Gallery with disabled adults. For years, I have taken classes Goodman Community 12 years, I’ve enjoyed at Madison College with Center teaching a painting class at Jane Fasse. Oakwood Village Retirement I am thankful for the ability I Community on the east side twice a have acquired and hope to enjoy painting month. for many more years. l
Thanks to a generous gift by Diane Endres Ballweg, we are able to feature wonderful artists each month.
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Learning from the Masters Art created by the Center’s summer camp students About the Exhibit In July, David Kelley/Daithi will be an artist-in-residence, inviting Goodman summer campers to look at the masterworks of some of history’s most influential artists. They’ll be learning about the history of famous art and why it’s considered the best. With Daithi’s help, they’ll learn the fundamental elements that go into great art — shape, form, space, value, line and color — and see the art through an artist’s eyes. “The Turning,” Oil on canvas. 36"x48" And then, of course, the students will of Art and in New York at the Art Students try their hand at creating their own master League. I have traveled and exhibited my works as they paint, draw, sculpt and creart throughout Wisconsin and across North ate collages. This show will include art America, Italy, Ireland and Argentina. created by students after being inspired I am a community organizer and enjoy by the works of Van Gogh, Leonardo Da helping build art and cultural events. I have Vinci, Georgia O’Keeffe, Jackson Pollack taught in Napa Valley, Calif. where the idea and Willem de Kooning. They’ll also learn for the “Learning from the Masters” course about art from cultures around the world. came to be. I have also taught art in Nepal, Sounds like they’ll be busy, doesn’t it? Door County and North Carolina. My art David Kelley/Daithi Bio can be found in many private, public and I have been making art my entire life. I corporate collections. received a bachelor of fine art degree from Explore David Kelley/Daithi’s work at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, have worldartistexchange.com. l studied in Italy through the Pratt Institute
The ‘Convenience’ of being next door
TAPIT/new works and Fresco Opera collaborate on a performance featuring Schenk’s Corners They say that good fences make good neighbors, but sometimes good neighbors can make great performances. That’s the idea behind “Convenience,” a new multidisciplinary, multivenue production premiering Aug. 1 at Schenk’s Corners. TAPIT/new works Ensemble Theater and Fresco Opera Theatre are next-door neighbors on Winnebago Street. Given their proximity and shared interests, the two groups decided to collaborate. “Convenience” is the result. The production features comedy, opera like you’ve never seen it before, a little tap dance and an unlikely romance. However, the real star is the neighborhood itself. Although most of the performance is set inside the fully accessible TAPIT/new works Studio Theater at 1957 Winnebago St., the production includes a walking tour of Schenk’s Corners with a one-actor “tour guide” sharing fascinating historical tidbits about the area. With opera arias sung from balconies, rear-screen projections and more, “Con-
venience” shows how the eccentric and diverse neighborhood residents stand up to extremes of capitalism and political correctness, while love eventually triumphs. Performances are Friday and Saturday nights, Aug. 1, 2, 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees Aug. 3 and 10 at 4 p.m. Directed by Melanie Cain, of Fresco Opera Theatre, “Convenience” was written by Danielle Dresden, with tap dance by Donna Peckett, both of TAPIT/new works Ensemble Theater. Cain also selected the arias sung in the production. “Convenience” is made possible, in part, by support from Dane Arts; Madison Arts Commission; funds from the Wisconsin Arts Board; funds from the State of Wisconsin; the National Endowment for the Arts; and the Neil Allen Peckett Memorial Fund of TAPIT/new works, Inc. For more information please contact TAPIT/new works Ensemble Theater and Fresco Opera Theatre for more information at 244-2938. l
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More details and full class listings at www.bareknucklearts.com Amy Mietzel, Director • bareknucklearts@gmail.com • 608-852-1394 Bare Knuckle Arts • 1949 Winnebago St. • Madison, 53704
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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 madisonpubliclibrary.org. Library hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Summer reading for kids, teens and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All branches will be closed Closed Friday, July 4 in obser- adults vance of Independence Day. June 1 through Aug. 31
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What’s in a pond?
July 10 and Aug. 14 at 5 p.m. Challenge friends, family and other library patrons with a variety of games.
Tuesday, July 22 at 10 a.m. Come see and hear all about the wonderful world of ponds with folks from the University of Wisconsin Water Library. For ages 3-9.
Monday, Aug. 28 at 5:30 p.m. Presented by the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin.
Duke Otherwise Wednesday, July 2 at 2 p.m. His hilarious songs will captivate your kids and bring everyone to their feet to dance, dance, dance.
Birds, Beaks and Bingo Monday, July 21 at 2 p.m. A hands-on exploration activity to learn about bird beaks and a game of Bingo about birds. Call or register online beginning July 7.
Lost Alien Show Wednesday, July 16 at 10:30 a.m. Join us for this 30-minute, interactive, theatrical-style puppet show that will take you out-of-this-world. This presentation is sponsored by the UW Geology Museum and the NASA Astrobiology Institute.
Book Baby Mondays, July 7 through Aug. 4 at 11:15 a.m. Enjoy stories, songs and activities. One adult per baby is required. Class length is 15 minutes with time after for play and conversation.
Tuesday, July 15 at 10:30 a.m. Take a tour of Curiosity, the latest NASA rover to explore Mars. Learn how the rover was built, its scientific mission and design your own (edible) Martian rover. Call or register online beginning July 1.
Solar bugs Wednesday, July 9 at 10:30 a.m. Make your own creepy crawly creation that really moves. Call or register online beginning June 25.
Stuffed animal sleepover Tuesday, July 8 at 6:30 p.m. Bring a stuffed animal and join us for stories, then tuck in your animal for a library sleepover. Come collect your animal and photos of their overnight adventures the day after. Ages 3-5. Siblings welcome.
Little Yoga Wednesdays, Aug. 6-20 at 10:30 a.m. Try this parent and child yoga class. Bring a yoga mat or towel for you and your child. Ages 2 and up. Call or register online beginning July 23.
Let’s go to kindergarten Thursday, Aug. 21 at 10:30 a.m. Come and celebrate the excitement of heading back to school. Children starting 4K or 5K.
Wednesdays through July 23 at 4:30 p.m. Free one-on-one coaching sessions for writing projects of any kind. Call to register.
Make a movie on your smartphone
Introduction to storyboarding Tuesday, July 8 at 6:30 p.m. Learn to visualize the scenes you will need to make your own short film. For teens and adults 12 and up. Call to register beginning June 24.
Evening family story times Mondays, July 14 and Aug. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Gather for stories, a craft and a treat.
Introduction to script writing Tuesday, July 15 at 6:30 p.m. Learn the art and craft of writing a script for a short film. For teens and adults 12 and up. Call to register beginning July 1.
Tuesday, July 1 at 10:30 a.m. Explore these questions and build your own container garden to nurture through the summer. Call register online beginning June 17.
Month of July Stop by the teen area and use stencils, poster board and markers to create one-ofa-kind word art or a custom sign.
Super Smash Brothers: BRAWL
Wednesday, July 16 at 2 p.m. Head to the library for silly stories and puppet fun. l
Pop-up Puppet Theatre
Thursdays, July 31 through Aug. 28 from 6:45-8:45 p.m. Whether you want to share your own life experiences or pass on your family’s stories, this workshop will help you get started and stay motivated. Call to register July 17.
‘Consider the Conversation: A Documentary on a Taboo Subject’ Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. This is an intimate story about the American struggle with communication and preparation at life’s end. There will be a 30-minute discussion on advance care planning. This includes, but is not limited to, the completion of the advance directive form.
Drop-in screen printing workshop
Drop-in animation labs Thursday, July 24 and Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Play with Madison libraries’ new stop-motion and hand-drawn animation stations. For teens and adults.
Saturday, Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. Learn how to turn a bubbler-made design into a printed piece of framable art.
Mad Science of Iowa Thursday, July 10 at 10 a.m. Awesome chemistry experiments will fizz, pop, spark and boom. l
Movin’ On Up? Is your agent a powerful resource, or just a tool?
Wednesday, July 9 at 2 p.m. Enjoy getting nose-to-nose with furry and feathered residents of Henry Vilas Zoo.
Word art
Start writing your memoir
Tuesday, July 1 and Thursday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your smartphone to this hands-on workshop and create your own movie with free apps. For teens and adults 12 and up.
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Gardening on Mars
Thursday, July 3 at 2 p.m. Make it to one of the weekly qualifying rounds to prove your right to compete in the championship in August.
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Pinney Branch Library is located at 204 Cottage Grove Road, at the intersection of Monona Drive and Cottage Grove Road between Walgreens and the ReStore. 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. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
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Wednesday, July 16 at 6 p.m. “The Shoemaker’s Wife,” by Adriana Trigiani Wednesday, Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. “Learning to Stay,” by Erin Celello
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