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Spring and our stories Given our mild winter, Shorewoodians may not be as desperate as usual for spring — but we still enjoy it when the weather begins to warm and the seedlings begin to sprout. Soon it will be planting time, and gardeners who want to try growing their own food may be inspired by Gretchen Mead (p. 23), who champions the benefits of “victory gardens.” Spring also starts construction season in Shorewood, and along with planned capital improvements for 2016, we are well under way with planning for the 2018 reconstruction of Wilson Drive. You can meet the members of our outstanding Task Force steering committee starting on page 9. These volunteers each bring significant skills and expertise to the project. Learn what they’ll be accomplishing this year and how you can be part of the process. The momentum behind the new Shorewood Today magazine continues into 2016 with four seasonal issues planned. Our story topics are primarily generated by our three key stakeholders — the Village, the School District and the Business Improvement District — with input from our Editorial Board. Each stakeholder pays for a portion of the magazine’s production costs, with the remainder covered by advertising revenue. Our goal is to inform and engage readers with stories of what make our Village a special place to live and work. In between storing your snow shovels and dusting off your spades, I hope you will find time to enjoy the spring issue of Shorewood Today.
— Chris Swartz, Shorewood Village Manager
EDITOR: Paula Wheeler CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Michelle Boehm, Jenny Steinman Heyden, Justine Leonard, Linda Presto, Katelin Watson, Paula Wheeler DESIGN: Karen Parr PHOTOGRAPHY: Jonathan Kirn ADVERTISING SALES: Michelle Boehm, Jenny Steinman Heyden The deadline for reserving advertising space for the Summer 2016 issue of Shorewood Today is April 26, on a space-available basis. Please contact info@shorewoodtoday.com for more information.
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happenings
BID Shorewood
9 The Dream Team
Task Force Tackles Wilson Drive
13 Meet the Match
District Puts Funds to Work
16 BID 101
The Business Improvement District’s Value
IN EVERY ISSUE WHAT TO KNOW
WHAT’S GOOD IN THE ’WOOD
SHOREWOOD SPOTLIGHTS
4 News
23 Do-Gooder
28 Business Spotlight
24 Classroom Plus
30 Education Spotlight
New and noteworthy around town
34 Resources
Handy information on timely topics
WHAT TO DO 18 Events
Spring in full swing
20 Senior Resource Center Events and excursions
40 Shorewood Calendar Don't miss a thing
Gretchen Mead’s victory gardens grow A special salute to veterans
27 Recreation
Performing arts programs for kids
Lakeshore Mobil’s delightful Mr. Dale Desty Lorino, SHS ’75, makes a name in real estate
32 Hi, Neighbor
Nathan Cumberbatch’s record-breaking runs
36 Out & About
Memorable moments
38 A Look Back
This bridge was a beauty
BIKE RODEO MAY 7 Bike safety Helmet fittings Bike maintenance
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HONEY, HONEY
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Manager Tony Kuchinsky looks forward to welcoming Metro Market shoppers.
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Shorewood’s brand-new Metro Market opened in mid-February, and general manager Tony Kuchinsky is excited to keep the customers coming. Kuchinsky says he “didn’t grow up planning to run a grocery store.” Having started as a bagger in the Bay View Jewel/Osco store in high school, he worked his way up and is now an experienced manager who eschews the cubicle and would rather interact with the community. “It all comes down to customer service,” Kuchinsky says. “You can buy a box of Cheerios anywhere. We want to give people a reason to come to us for that box.” Kuchinsky opened the Metro Market in Madison, and managed the store on Van Buren Street in Milwaukee. He looks forward to managing and connecting the Shorewood store to the community. Shorewoodians may be glad to see some of their favorite former Shorewood Pick ‘n Save employees working inside, including Ralph (the cart man). The two-level store may surprise shoppers with its sunny café and specialty areas such as sushi, barbecue, an oyster bar, international cheese and wine, a 12-tap bar, brick oven pizza, and a sweet shop to name a few. Central to the first floor will be a six-foot grill where a chef prepares each customer’s fresh meat or seafood orders as they watch the game and/or enjoy a beer. On weekends, shoppers can have breakfast by the cafe fireplace while the kids watch a movie nearby. Don’t forget the milk upstairs, where there will also be packaged groceries, a pharmacy, liquor, an intermittent food demonstration station, and even a nutritionist on staff for questions regarding diet and health.
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Shorewood OKs Residential Beekeeping The Shorewood Village Board approved an ordinance in February that will allow Shorewood residents to safely keep backyard honey bee colonies. Specifically, the ordinance permits apis mellifera, a domestic strain of honey bees selectively bred for gentleness, honey production, a tendency not to swarm, and non-aggressive behavior. Colony-collapse disorder and a general declining bee population are serious problems in many parts of the country, often the result of industrial monoculture practices that eliminate agricultural diversity. Urban beekeeping helps counteract that trend and is successful, in part, because of plant diversity in dense urban areas — vegetables in one yard, a variety of annuals and perennials in another, and lilacs and other flowering trees down the block. As part of the research process, members of the Village’s Community and Business Relations Committee spent seven months contacting other communities in the state — including Wauwatosa, River Hills, Port Washington and Madison — and other progressive cities, such as Portland and Seattle, to learn about their success with beekeeping. The committee worked closely with Shorewood native Charlie Koenen, the founder of Beepods, an urban beehive solution provider with a mission of environmental education and advocacy, to fine tune the ordinance with a commitment to resident safety. Beepods are designed specifically for small-scale backyard beekeeping, and Koenen’s goal is to remove the stigma of scariness that is attached to hornets, yellow jackets and other stinging species that don’t produce honey. The ordinance requires that residents who wish to keep honey bees demonstrate that they have obtained formal education and that they have sufficient practical experience. It limits the number of hives to four, requires notifying neighbors in advance, and specifies flyway barriers and adequate setbacks before a permit is approved. “I’m excited that Shorewood can be part of a responsible solution to a serious ecological problem,” says Village Trustee Tammy Bockhorst, who chairs the Community and Business Relations Committee. “It makes sense for our community and ties in with our ecologically friendly visioning goals.”
Seated from left are Janet Nortrom, current president, and past president Pat Mueller.
You’ve seen them: In blue smocks, scooping ice cream at the Shorewood Public Library’s annual celebration. Driving Model Ts in the 4th of July parade. Putting on an annual event called the “Wearable Art Show.” They are members of the Shorewood Woman’s Club (yes, it’s “Woman’s” and not “Women’s”), which in February marked 80 years of service to Shorewood. The first official meeting of the Woman’s Club on Feb. 20, 1936, drew 200 women, with ranks swelling to 300 by month’s end. By 1938, the Club’s fundraising was in full swing with fashion shows and tea parties. The Club awarded the first academic scholarships to young women graduating from Shorewood High School, a tradition that continues today. In 1939, the Club organized distinct areas of support: child welfare, drama, garden, literature, international affairs, music, legislative, publicity, citizenship and the first public art group. Later that year, the Club streamlined, uniting to
solely support the Red Cross’s work in Europe as World War II was under way. By 1948, the Club was focused on eradicating polio. The focus shifted more locally in 1949, when the Village sought funds to build a library. The Club started a Village Thrift Shop out of a member’s home to generate funds for the project. The Club has an educational focus as well. At every monthly meeting, local experts take the podium to encourage and educate interested residents on vital topics, such as a recent discussion on new education initiatives. For a minimal annual fee, any Shorewood woman can become part of this Club’s important legacy of service to the Village. Plus, there are tea and cookies. An 80th anniversary celebration is planned for Tuesday, March 15 at the Village Center. Visit facebook.com/shorewoodwomansclub or call 414.332.6133. SHOREWOOD TODAY 5
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Rachel Collins Named Shorewood’s Director of Library Services Rachel Collins of Milwaukee was appointed in January as the new Shorewood Public Library director. She began the position on February 29, replacing Beth Carey, who retired as director at the end of 2015 (see story, below). Collins had served as branch manager since 2004 for the Milwaukee Public Library system, where she steered the development of a new East Branch Library by participating in design meetings, relocating the library to temporary quarters during construction, meeting with the press and various officials, planning the opening day celebration, and supporting East Branch librarians in developing programs for the new library. Prior to managing the East Branch, Collins managed four other MPL branches: Atkinson, Martin Luther King, Zablocki and Villard Square. She obtained a master’s degree in library and information science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2000 and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Seattle University. “The library of the future must provide both destination and outreach,” Collins says. “I’m excited to join this high-performing team and to create new services for the Shorewood community. “ The Shorewood Public Library, established in 1903 when Shorewood was known as East Milwaukee, ranks No. 1 in the Milwaukee County Federated Library System in per capita circulation and patron visits.
Beth Carey Retires as Library Director The Village Board in December recognized Elizabeth (Beth) Carey, who recently retired as Shorewood Library director, with a proclamation thanking her for an extraordinary commitment of 27 years to the Village. Carey started as a librarian at the Shorewood Library in May 1988 and was promoted to library director in June 1998. Carey served as a driving force in the campaign for the Shorewood Library and Village Center, which raised $1.05 million to augment the Village commitment of $5 million toward the new building. Carey demonstrated strong leadership and continuous dedication to making a positive difference in the Shorewood community. Her key contributions include advancing the technological tools available at the library and assisting with Plein Air Shorewood by hosting the closing auction event at the library in 2013 and 2014. During Carey’s tenure as director, the Shorewood Public Library consistently ranked among the best in the county, state and nation in service to patrons. 6 SHOREWOOD TODAY SPRING 2016
Summer Brings
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS The saying about Wisconsin having two seasons — “Winter” and “Road Construction” — is proving true in Shorewood as the Village’s Department of Public Works (DPW) plans two major improvement programs for this spring and summer. The first, known as the Beverly project, involves major reconstruction of East Beverly Road between Oakland Avenue and Lake Drive. It also includes reconstruction of the North Harcourt Place cul de sac and a block of North Cramer Street between Beverly Road and Shorewood Blvd. The project, scheduled to begin in April, will include water main replacement and ash tree removal and replacement. According to plan, these types of major projects are accomplished in even-numbered years. In 2017, the DPW will shift attention to repair and maintenance projects on Village streets. “For years now, we have followed a plan to address the ‘worst first,’ “ explains Leeann Butschlick, DPW director. “Planning as we do for alternate years is better for budgeting and makes the process easier to manage.” However, because 2010’s heavy rains forced the DPW to concentrate on addressing combined sewer infrastructure problems, the other major project for 2016 involves a segment of the combined sewer facility plan in the northeast part of the Village, in an area including parts of Kensington Blvd., Lake Bluff Blvd., North Murray Ave., North Frederick Ave. and North Prospect Ave. This project will include increasing pipe diameter, as well as road repair and complete road reconstruction in some areas. “This sanitary sewer project is another major step in the implementation of the Village’s Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer, Storm and Drainage Facility Plan, aimed at reducing the extent of basement backups, and completes major road reconstruction in this area of the Village,” says Village Manager Chris Swartz. “Our comprehensive plan is being implemented on schedule.”
Tim Joynt Joins District as Curriculum & Instruction Director The Shorewood School District in January hired Tim Joynt as its new director of Curriculum and Instruction. Joynt comes to the District from Waukesha South High School, where he served as principal for the past four years and assistant principal for one year prior.
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“It’s exciting to think about working with such great students, staff and community,” Joynt says of his appointment. “Shorewood is definitely a ‘top tier’ district, so getting to be a part of that is really something special.”
Plensa’s Sculpture
REINSTALLED After a brief absence, Shorewood’s iconic Spillover II sculpture was reinstalled in Atwater Park on January 16. In December 2015, the Village Board voted unanimously to accept a request from artist Jaume Plensa. Plensa wished to adjust the letters in the sculpture to avoid misinterpretations of his work after a blogger publicly alleged that Spillover II contained insensitive messaging. “Public art is always open to controversy,” says Village Trustee Tammy Bockhorst, who chairs the Community and Business Relations Committee. “When the allegations were made, the Village had to make a quick decision about how to proceed. We could do nothing, or we could remove the sculpture permanently. We chose to remove it temporarily to give us time to consult with the artist, the public art committee and the community. We’re pleased with this outcome and the opportunity it gives us to communicate the Village’s values on tolerance while we recommit to the importance of public art.” Spillover II was an anonymous donation to the Village of Shorewood. Plensa is a world-renowned artist with major permanent installations in London, Singapore, Paris, Vienna and Madrid. His work can also be found at Madison Square Park in New York City, the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas and Chicago’s Millennium Park.
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FEATURE STORY
Reimagining Wilson Drive
Resident volunteers contribute time and talents to planning process By Linda Presto
THESE ARE THE FACTS:
The North Wilson Drive roadbed between East Capitol Drive and the Shorewood-Whitefish Bay border is at the end of its useful life. It must be entirely reconstructed, not just repaved. The work must be done in 2018, per the Village of Shorewood’s road maintenance and repair requirements. Normally, street repair isn’t up for community discussion. There’s no need and no room for a public process. The municipality just gets the work done. With Wilson Drive, Shorewood has choices. The nature of the project and the diversity of options have led Village leaders to a community-driven process. “We have time to make a thoughtful decision about what to do with the extra space gained if Wilson Drive is narrowed to a traditional street width,” says Village Manager Chris Swartz. ”Shorewood is a landlocked community with fixed borders and very little undeveloped land. It’s important that we get this right.” (continued on page 10)
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IT’S IMPORTANT THAT WE GET THIS RIGHT.”
The first step in “getting it right” was assembling a Wilson Drive Task Force and creating a 13-person Task Force steering committee. Joining two Village trustees on the committee are four representatives from related Village committees as well as seven at-large community volunteers who offer significant skills and expertise. The seven were selected from among 77 applicants responding to a fall 2015 postcard solicitation for volunteers. “The quality of responses was excellent, and it was difficult to choose, but that’s a great problem to have,” says Village Trustee Ann McCullough McKaig. The steering committee’s charge is no small task. Their multifaceted work includes communications to maximize public engagement; organizing and guiding committee work groups and reviewing their findings; and preparing redevelopment scenarios to present to the public. The scenarios include: z Reconstruct, but keep the road and corridor as is zR econfigure/narrow the road zR econstruct the road and create new space The committee has divvied up the work for the first two priorities: creating a communication plan and forming the work groups.
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media, the weekly Village Manager’s Memo e-newsletter, door hangers, posters, refuse kart flyers, public listening sessions and more. Individual steering committee members will also interact with residents at local gatherings such as the Shorewood Farmers Market. Therese Klein chairs the communications subcommittee and has lived here since 1999. “I love living in Shorewood — I brag about it,” she says. “And I know how important this project is. We will know we’ve been successful with our communication plan when people come forward with ideas and suggestions.”
Work Groups
The work group subcommittee includes Joseph Teglia (chair), Tom Kuhlman, Ellen Eckman, Steve Kavalauskas, Nathan Hemming and Trustee Pat Linnane. This subcommittee has selected six volunteers for each of the four work groups — traffic and safety, environment, parks and recreation, and development — from among the 70 remaining steering committee applicants. “I am excited about the response of Shorewood residents to the whole Wilson Drive planning process, and especially their interest in the work groups,” Linnane says. “The work groups are critical to engaging the community and to our ability to make the Wilson Drive planning process truly resident driven.”
Community Engagement
The communication plan subcommittee includes Therese Klein (chair), Eric Couto, Henk Joubert, Donna Pollack, Timothy Vander Mel, Elizabeth Beeghly and Trustee Davida Amenta.
Each work group will engage subject matter experts, gather data, identify priorities, requirements, possibilities and constraints, and develop options for the three redevelopment scenarios.
Their charge is to inform and engage stakeholders and residents with the process. They plan to issue updates through various channels, including villageofshorewood.org/wilsondrive, “Notify Me” updates for which residents can opt in, social
The plan is to have scenarios ready for resident review in late fall 2016. Board consideration, design and construction documents, and budget planning for the reconstruction will take place in 2017, with construction to begin in 2018. n
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INTRODUCING THE WILSON DRIVE COMMITTEE: STEERING COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS ELIZABETH BEEGHLY z 2-year resident z Master’s degree in urban and regional planning; city planner for the City of Portland, Ore.; president of Portland-area neighborhood association. ERIC COUTO z 17-year resident z Consultant in communications and community organizing. Shorewood High School graduate and vice president of SHS Alumni Association. NATHAN HEMMING z 2-year resident z Practicing safety and standards engineer with background in environmental engineering and water quality. HENK JOUBERT (COMMITTEE CHAIR) z 4-year resident z Seasoned information management systems professional with experience in business intelligence and analytics.
DOING DOUBLE DUTY Four steering committee members — Ellen Eckman, Donna Pollack, Thomas Kuhlman and Tim Vander Mel — serve a vital role on a related Village committee and act as liaisons to the Wilson Drive project. ELLEN ECKMAN z 40-year resident z Parks Commission Chair, Board of Review member, former Trustee (four terms) THOMAS KUHLMAN z 23-year resident z Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Committee DONNA POLLACK z 33-year resident z Conservation Committee member TIM VANDER MEL z 4-year resident z Recreation & Community Services Advisory Board
“Estabrook Park and the green space along Wilson Drive are as important to this Village as Lake Michigan and Atwater Beach.” —Donna Pollack, Wilson Drive Steering Committee
STEVE KAVALAUSKAS (COMMITTEE CHAIR) z 36-year resident z Master’s degree in urban and regional planning and 32 years in the financial services industry; current treasurer of the Shorewood Foundation. THERESE KLEIN z 17-year resident z Master’s degree in engineering; project management professional with experience in developing and implementing communication plans and providing oversight to work teams. JOSEPH TEGLIA z 2-year resident z 35 years’ experience managing private and public sector asphalt paving projects; chair of the Mukwonago Area School District committee on buildings, grounds and transportation.
TRUSTEE LEADERSHIP DAVIDA AMENTA z 11-year resident z Public Works Committee (chair); Community and Business Relations Committee; Community Development Authority. PAT LINNANE z 43-year resident z Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Committee liaison; Strategic Initiatives Committee; Public Safety Committee; Library Board; Judiciary Personnel and Licensing Committee (chair).
“The work groups are critical to engaging the community and to our ability to make the WILSON DRIVE PLANNING PROCESS TRULY RESIDENT DRIVEN.” —Village Trustee Pat Linnane SHOREWOOD TODAY 11
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Having successfully completed its “Meet the Match” (MTM) campaign that raised $1 million in seven months to support new project-based learning programs for K-12 students, the Shorewood School District is now focused on implementing a number of these curricular and extracurricular programs. Expeditionary Learning (EL), an educational approach that emphasizes authentic learning experiences and focuses on mastery of knowledge/skills, character and high-quality student work, is already well under way at Shorewood’s elementary schools. Teachers and administrators at both Atwater and Lake Bluff are attending national EL conferences and workshops that provide guidance on the implementation of the EL model and help staff establish an EL foundation in their classrooms.
“The implementation is going really well,” says Linda D’Acquisto, EL school designer. “It’s fabulous that both schools are so on board with the vision and are going strongly in that direction. I’m excited for the District.” Another initiative that has already hit the ground running is the launch of the District’s FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) programs, which were piloted this year through the Shorewood Recreation Department: Junior First Lego League (JRFLL) for grades K-3, FIRST Lego League (FLL) for grades 4-8 and FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) for grades 7-12. Each activity was six weeks long and run by parent coaches, who volunteered their time to work with the students on building and creating.
“I had been waiting for an opportunity for my son to work with science and technology in a fun way and (FIRST) fulfilled this idea,” says Liz Escobar, an FLL parent coach. “I am so glad that Shorewood introduced the Lego League because it is a very cool international program where groups all over the world are working on the same project at the same time.” “The kids learn the engineering process: how to plan, program and experiment with possible solutions until one works,” says FTC parent coach Adrienne Houck, who mentored the team with her husband, Ted. The Shorewood FTC team placed second at the regional competition and advanced to the state finals, a remarkable achievement for a rookie team. (continued on page 14) SHOREWOOD TODAY 13
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MTM funds also support a competitive program known as BUILD. Shorewood High School (SHS) physics teacher Kevin Kane is serving as the mentor for this extracurricular program, in which a team of eight high school students work together to build a motorcycle from the ground up. Students are given only a motor, frame and wheels and are charged with creating a fully functioning and raceable motorcycle within the three-month time limit. The Shorewood team won the competition in 2014. “The students learn to work effectively in a team, to compromise, pitch ideas, accept others’ ideas, design project timelines and so much more,” Kane explains. SHS will be introducing an MTM-supported program into the curriculum in Fall 2016: Project Lead the Way (PLTW), Chief Advancement the nation’s leading provider of Officer Ted Knight (left) and Superintendent Bryan science, technology, engineering Davis at January’s “Meet and math programs. SHS teacher the Match” celebration. Derek Larson will be teaching Introduction to Engineering Design as an elective course open to all students. PLTW will be implemented at the high school level and middle school level over the next few years. “I’ve taught PLTW courses before and they teach the engineering and design process,” Larson says. “They get students thinking about problems, trying to find solutions, documenting their work.” n MTM funds will provide many additional opportunities for our Shorewood students. For more information about these programs, contact Ted Knight at tknight@shorewood.k12.wi.us. 14 SHOREWOOD TODAY SPRING 2016
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Shorewood is fortunate to have a vibrant business district comprising unique shops, superb dining options and friendly service businesses. Many Shorewoodians don’t realize that there are more than 275 businesses in the district! This didn’t happen by accident — there has been a collaborative effort among the Village of Shorewood, Community Development Authority (CDA) and Shorewood Business Improvement District (BID) that helps the Village maintain a thriving commercial aspect. The BID has been an important part of Shorewood since fall 1999, when it was initiated by Shorewood commercial property and business owners, 16 SHOREWOOD TODAY SPRING 2016
discussed several times with the public and ultimately approved by the Village Plan Commission and the Village Board. A BID is a quasi-governmental organization established by commercial property owners within a commercial district to develop, manage and promote the district. Wisconsin legislation passed in 1984 granted municipalities the right to create BIDs, and they are regulated under State Statute 66.1109. The Shorewood BID is required to conduct an independent audit each year, which is submitted to the Village of Shorewood and is available from the BID’s contracted executive director. Who is part of the Shorewood BID? The business district includes all commercial property and businesses that are located in the Village of Shorewood along North Oakland Avenue, along East Capitol Drive and along the southern section of North Wilson Drive north of Capitol. Home-based
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businesses and businesses not physically located in the business district can purchase an annual Shorewood BID Affiliate membership for a nominal fee. Affiliates are included in the business directory, Food & Beverage Guide and Shopping Guide and are able to get involved with BID-sponsored events. How is the BID funded? The BID is not a chamber of commerce that charges an annual fee for membership. Funding comes from local commercial property tax assessments and by sponsorships for special events. Some funding also comes from the CDA, which tasks the BID with administering the Façade Improvement Grant program, a shared funding program to help keep Shorewood business exteriors looking fresh and professional, and the Business Incentive Fund program, a low-interest loan program for qualified businesses.
The Shorewood BID is managed by Jim Plaisted, executive director, who works with BID board President Tim Ryan and a board comprising 15 directors approved by the Village Board. Board members serve staggered three-year terms, and at least five members must own or occupy commercial property in the district. (All board members are listed on the BID website, shorewoodwi.com.) The board is charged with representing all BID stakeholders. BID board meetings are open to all BID members and the public and are held at 8:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of each month at Village Hall. The BID Marketing Team includes Michelle Boehm, Jenny Steinman Heyden and Christel Henke. They work with the executive director and board to develop and implement events and initiatives that improve awareness of and customer visits to BID businesses, including: z The online business directory at shorewoodwi.com that lists all BID businesses and affiliates. z The BID Facebook page, facebook.com/ShopShorewood, which posts information about Shorewood events, special offers/tips and business profiles. z Events such as the Shorewood Tree Lighting and holiday shopping events. z Monthly BID networking meetings to enable BID members to meet and to share ideas about what is working for their businesses. z E-newsletters with updates on BID initiatives. n For more information, visit shorewoodwi.com or email info@shorewoodwi.com.
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Shorewood Events 13TH ANNUAL
“Swing With Shorewood” Saturday, March 19, 6 p.m.
The Shorewood SEED Foundation’s 13th annual Swing with Shorewood event will be held at Pier Wisconsin inside Discovery World. This exciting venue provides outstanding views of the lakefront and downtown, as well as dinner catered by Bartolotta’s. This important event helps fund grants for projects and programs in each of our public schools. Since 2004, Swing with Shorewood has raised more than $900,000 to help teachers and schools implement new academic curriculum and safety programs, purchase new computers and other classroom equipment, and much more. Event elements include a silent auction, raffle and live entertainment throughout the evening. For questions or to reserve tickets, please contact Melissa Nelsen at mnelsen4@gmail.com.
School District Art Show Runs through April 5
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Saturday, May 7, 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. A partnership among the Shorewood Recreation Department, North Shore Fire Department, Shorewood Police Department and North Shore Health Department, with additional assistance from Rainbow Jersey Bicycles, will bring a Bike Rodeo to Shorewood the first Saturday in May. Staged on the Atwater School west playground area, the rodeo will hold two sessions to teach bicycle riding and safety skills to riders ages 7 to 13. Skills include stopping at intersections, making turns safely, watching for cars pulling out of a driveway, looking over your shoulder when biking around an obstacle, safely biking around pedestrians, and how to yield and maintain balance. Included are helmet fittings and basic bike maintenance checks from Rainbow Jersey staff. Bike helmets will also be available for purchase. The Rodeo is free for Shorewood residents and $5 for non-residents, with pre-registration encouraged at shorewoodrecreation.org. Submitted photo
The Shorewood School District’s Annual Art Show kicked off on Wednesday, February 24 at the Shorewood Public Library. As one of the only K-12 District events throughout the year, the show — which runs through April 5 — features student artwork from all grade levels.
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The artwork, showcased all over the library, encompasses 2-D and 3-D pieces, including drawings, paintings, prints, mixed media, graphic design and ceramics. The show is free to the community and is available for viewing during normal library hours. Additionally, mark your calendars for District Art Week, beginning May 8. Samples of student artwork from the Annual Art Show.
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Bicycle and pedestrian SAFETY By Justine Leonard
Like many older Shorewood citizens, Dzidra Benish appreciates living in a community where it’s safe and easy to walk to shopping, banking and everything else the Village has to offer. But as Benish realized that pedestrians Shorewood residents Dzidra Benish and Nick were sharing the sidewalks Leverenz demonstrate safe sidewalk sharing with bicyclists, she began on East Capitol Drive. to wonder whether riders were aware of the challenges faced by many older walkers, such as impaired balance, reduced vision and faulty hearing. Some can’t hear the jingle of a bike bell approaching from behind. Benish felt it was time for a community awareness campaign. After being accepted as a member of the Pedestrian & Bike Safety Committee, Benish enlisted the help of Elizabeth Price, Shorewood Senior Resource Center (SRC) director, in organizing a team of volunteers to track sidewalk bicycle traffic. They conducted their survey on June 19, during peak daytime business hours, on the corner of North Oakland Avenue and East Capitol Drive. The results, Benish says, were startling: During the six-hour survey period, a bicyclist was observed riding on the sidewalk every six minutes. Of those, 77 percent were estimated to be older than 12 years of age (the age at which riders should use the street instead of the sidewalk). Conclusion: Biking on sidewalks is a safety issue for everyone. Armed with these statistics, Benish, Price and a group of residents presented the committee with a proposal for an educational initiative. Some of their recommendations have already been implemented, including meeting with the superintendent of Shorewood Schools and the school principals to request support in teaching safe riding practices to the students. The momentum continues in May with Pedestrian & Bike Safety Week, which includes a bike rodeo on Saturday, May 7 (for details, see page 18). A poster created for students sends an important message to Shorewood bikers of all ages. “Share the walk. Go slow. Walk your bike if pedestrians are present. Thank you for being courteous.” 20 SHOREWOOD TODAY SPRING 2016
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Free Tax Preparation Assistance Thurs., March 3 – April 14, 1–5 p.m. Volunteers from AARP provide free tax service and e-filing. Walk-ins are welcome, and appointments for future dates can be scheduled on site. Bring a photo ID, Social Security card, 2014 tax return, 1099 forms (for investments, pensions, distributions, etc.), W-2s and Social Security forms (1099-SSA). If deductions are to be itemized, bring receipts for property tax, mortgage interest, medical expenses, donations, etc. (preferably summarized). Homestead filers should also bring a completed and signed rent certificate or 2015 property tax bill. If you plan to use direct debit or credit, bring a check from your account. AARP volunteers are prepared to help with Affordable Care Act tax matters, but married filing separately, rental properties and recent divorces are out of their scope and cannot be addressed. NOTE: Location is Village Center. On Thursday, Mar. 17 only, this service will be relocated to Village Hall Courtroom, second floor.
Improve Your Bridge Game with Bruno Wolff: 4-Week Series Tues., March 8–29, 10–11 a.m. In this series, each table will play the same hands. Bruno Wolff will go over in detail how the hand might have been bid and played. Pairs will be asked to use a certain slate of conventions in their bidding. Wolff will also introduce students to duplicate scoring methods. The cost for the 4-week series is residents $25/nonresidents $35.
Nature and the American Vision: the Hudson River School at Milwaukee Art Museum Wed., March 30, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Enjoy a docent-guided tour featuring nearly 50 masterpieces from the New York Historical Society’s acclaimed collection of landscape paintings. The exhibition charts the emergence of the Hudson River School. Rising to prominence during the mid-19th century, this loosely knit group of painters, poets and writers forged an American artistic voice. Their work explores the natural world as a resource for the expression of cultural and national identity and spiritual renewal. School bus leaves from the SRC at 10 a.m. If you plan to park in the Shorewood Library lot or surrounding streets, please provide your car license plate, make and model when registering. Residents $13/nonresidents $16.
Ask a Doctor with Don Nadar, M.D. Thurs., March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 11 a.m.–noon Take this opportunity to discuss general health issues one-toone with Don Nadar, M.D., who has practiced family medicine and urgent care for 30 years. Free; appointments required (through the SRC). Note: These appointments are for general discussions only. If you are ill or experiencing an emergency, please contact your own physician or dial 911.
One-to-One Tech Support Fri., March 4 – May 6 (no session Mar. 18 or 25), 10 a.m.–Noon Want to open a Facebook account, sign up for email, FaceTime on your Apple device with friends and family, solve a problem or just become more familiar with your new tech toy? Bring in your portable technology such as a cell phone, laptop, iPad, Kindle, camera, etc. and get personalized support from friendly, knowledgeable UWM student volunteers. Free; no pre-registration required.
Taking a Look at Buddhism with Carolyn Sweers: 3-Week Series Tues., April 26, May 3, May 10, 1–2:30 p.m. In the midst of constant change and times of stress and tension, it’s challenging to find self-contentment and tranquility. Buddhism provides an understanding and a practice that can lead to both inner peace and compassion. Retired educator Carolyn Sweers taught philosophy and more at New Trier High School in suburban Chicago for more than 25 years. In retirement, she has conducted a number of intensive Buddhist meditation retreats. z April 26 – Introduction to Buddhism: Buddha’s Four Noble Truths z May 3 – Buddhist Meditation: Theory and Practice z May 10 – Buddhist Perspectives on Change and Loss Resident fee per session $6/nonresident fee $8; or for the series, resident fee $15/nonresidents $21. Please pre-register through the SRC.
Social Security Retirement Overview Thurs., April 7, Noon–1 p.m. Bring a lunch and learn about Social Security retirement rules, options, and both Social Security and Medicare enrollment periods. The program is presented by Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Bob Trotter. Free; please pre-register through the SRC.
Day Trips
The Changing Cityscape of Milwaukee Wed., April 27, 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. This tour will explore some of Milwaukee’s downtown and historic neighborhoods, from Riverwest to Walker’s Point and Bay View. Emphasis will be on observing the 19th-century origins of these areas and ongoing renewal and redevelopment programs. A brief visit is planned to see the progress on the Pabst Brewery development projects. Tour includes motorcoach transportation, Historic Milwaukee step-on guide, lunch and gratuities. Residents and Shorewood Historical Society Members $48/nonresidents $53. Pre-registration required. Pick up registration form (with menu choices) from the SRC office or request it via email.
Devil in the White City with the Chicago Architectural Foundation Wed., May 25, 8 a.m.–7 p.m. This is a fascinating tour based on the best-selling book Devil in the White City by Erik Larson. This spell-binding story interweaves the making of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair and Columbian Exposition with the chilling tale of America’s first publicized serial killer. As we explore related sites, we’ll enrich our knowledge of Chicago history. Trip includes deluxe motorcoach transportation (departing from Shorewood High School), tour and lunch. Fee $75. Contact Mary Gilardi of Mary’s Personalized Sightseeing for registration information, mgilardi@wi.rr.com or 414.873.9783.
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Natural Burials Wed., May 4, Noon–1 p.m. Natural burial, an alternative to traditional burial methods, allow an unembalmed, shrouded body to be buried in a designated natural burial area. Nancy Faulk of Prairie Home Cemetery will talk about this alternative to caring for our deceased. Free; please pre-register through the SRC.
Email src@villageofshorewood.org or call 414.847.2727 for a complete schedule of events or more information on any of the above activities.
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“This is a Grassroots Movement,” proclaims a weathered wooden sign seen in many a Shorewoodian’s yard. “Move Grass. Grow Food.” That’s the idea behind the modern “victory garden,” which more and more Milwaukee-area residents are adopting to plant and grow food on their own property or a shared lot. The “victory” in doing so is shared by everyone, says Gretchen Mead, a leader of the movement and founder of the Milwaukee-based nonprofit organization Victory Garden Initiative (VGI). VGI was born eight years ago when Mead organized a loose-knit group of people who wanted to reduce the negative social and environmental impact of the industrialized food system. “The environmental impact of our food system is enormous,” Mead says. “Everybody eats, and therefore everybody has an opportunity to transform the environment because of the food they eat.” On maternity leave in 2008 from her job as a social worker, Mead had been ruminating: Was she doing enough to create positive change in the world? Could she help address nutrition and health disparities among different economic groups in Milwaukee? Could she draw on her experiences growing up in rural northwestern Illinois, in a family of avid gardeners who lived largely off the land? “If you made a Venn diagram of all the things I cared about, growing your own food is where all of them would overlap,” she says. Mead also had been expanding her garden of edibles in the front yard of her Shorewood home. “It became more and more noticeable, and therefore more and more beneficial — I would meet neighbors, we would have conversations, and then I would see other front-yard gardens
popping up, maybe because I was bold enough to do it,” she says. The term “Victory Garden” is borrowed from wartime, often a time when a country’s citizens are most united. Mead sees the victory garden movement as a unifier as well. “It brings people together in a shared cause,” Mead explains. “There are parallels to wartime, but today, the reasons are different. The work that VGI is doing resonates with people from different walks of life and across the political spectrum. VGI doesn’t align with or advocate for any political party, but we will advocate for policy change specific to growing your own food.” VGI’s major activity comes around each spring and is known as “The Blitz,” during which VGI volunteers install 4-by-8-foot raised beds and fertile soil in people’s yards or in shared urban lots. Since 2009, more than 2,500 gardens have been built, mostly in Milwaukee County. About half of the gardens are purchased by property owners, and the other half are subsidized through grants, corporate sponsorships or individual donors. VGI offers gardening education programs for novices and a formal certification curriculum for those who want to lead the movement’s expansion. Mead has trained leaders in communities like Green Bay, which is gearing up for its third Blitz this year. Shorewood, she says, has the greatest percentage of VGI gardens. Mead has lived here for 13 years and chose Shorewood because she could tell it would offer her the kind of supportive community she sought as an area newcomer and young mother. She loves running along the lake at sunrise and finding inspiration in the Village’s geography and architecture. Another favorite Shorewood perk is the walkability. “I recognize a walkable community as a key component of healthy living,” Mead says. “It matches my values.” n SHOREWOOD TODAY 23
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Join the GFWC Shorewood Woman’s Club Celebrate 80 years with these active, award winning, civic-minded women sponsoring monthly programs: • Annual Wearable Art Show May 7 • Rummage Sale October 1 • Monthly book group meets first Wednesday at Boswell’s at 10 am • SHS and UWM annual scholarships • Hunger Task Force, STEM/STEAM, Immigration, Urban Ecology Center, Operation Smile, CARE • Sojourner Family Peace Center, SEED, Meta House, UN, VA, Girl Scouts, Hefter, State Library, Plein Air Support
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Jan Zehren speaks at the Atwater Veterans Day program.
Shorewood Schools Remember Our Veterans By Katelin Watson
For the last two decades, the Shorewood School District has engaged in a patriotic tradition unlike any other: the annual celebration and recognition of Veterans Day. While many schools throughout the country acknowledge Veterans Day each year, few take it to the level of Shorewood. It all started just over 19 years ago when Shorewood teachers Jan Zehren and Rich Rosen and former Lake Bluff Principal Kirk Juffer had a discussion over an informational packet they received from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
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“Veterans Day was always important to me because my dad was a World War II, Korean War and Vietnam vet with the Air Force,” Zehren says. “I knew that it was crucial to keep that military history alive and teach our youth the reasons we have the freedoms we have today. I thought, ‘What better way to help students understand than to have veterans share their stories?’ ” In this way, the Shorewood Veterans Day assembly was born. Zehren asked her father, Allan E.V. Scholz, to be the very first keynote speaker at Lake Bluff ’s inaugural Veterans Day assembly, and he agreed. In addition to featuring a keynote speaker, the assembly also gave students the opportunity to learn the history of Veterans Day, sing the national anthem and honor local veterans who attended the event. The assembly was a big success. “My father hadn’t even really shared his story with our own family before, so I heard it for the first time when the students did,” Zehren says. Fueled with a new excitement, Zehren advocated for making the assembly an annual occurrence and volunteered to coordinate it. Thanks in large part to Zehren’s hard work, the assembly gained momentum over the years and spread to both Atwater and Shorewood Intermediate School (SIS). Every year, the assemblies incorporate a service project and host a local veteran keynote speaker.
“The first year, we held a movie night and raised $1,000, which was donated to the World War II National Memorial Fund,” Zehren says. “Another year, we sold patriotic bracelets and donated the profits to the United Service Organization. We’ve also done care package drives for Operation Gratitude. You name it, we’ve done it.”
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Army veteran James Richards hugs his grandson, 6th grader Calvin Wille. Richards served from 1967 to 1973 and was stationed at Ft. Bliss, Texas.
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“It feels so good to give back,” says Margaret Bugnacki, an 8th grader at SIS and Student Council president. “This year we had a Sendik’s Drive where (students) camped outside the grocery store’s front doors and asked people to ‘make a change in a veteran’s life by donating spare change.’ It just made all of us feel really powerful and like we were really impacting veterans’ lives.” This year, the students broke a District record, raising an astounding $7,000.50 in a two-week period to send 14 veterans on a Stars & Stripes Honor Flight to the Washington, D.C., World War II Memorial. Over the last seven years combined, students have raised more than $30,000 to send 60 veterans on Honor Flights. “We are always looking to break the previous year’s record,” Zehren says. Zehren is seeking a way to incorporate Shorewood High School students into the assemblies to make it a full-circle, K-12 experience. n For information about contributing to the District’s Veterans Day activities, please contact Jan Zehren at jzehren@shorewood.k12.wi.us. SHOREWOOD TODAY 25
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RECREATION PERFORMING ARTS
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Shorewood Recreation Department Offers Wide Range of Youth Performing Arts Programs By Katelin Watson
The Shorewood Recreation Department offers a variety of diverse and unique extracurricular programs for community members of all ages to enjoy, and that variety is only expanding as the Rec Department continues to add new course offerings. One area that has been gaining momentum is youth performing arts programming. While the performing arts have long thrived within the Shorewood School District, the multiple extracurricular opportunities in this area for younger students are more recent. “Our District is known nationally for its performing arts,” says Shorewood Recreation Director Deb Stolz. “It seemed a natural fit for us to offer more programs that complement the work that students are doing during the school year.” The Rec Department currently offers nine performing arts classes for school-aged youth throughout the year, including: z Drama Junior, Grades 4-8 z Introduction to Theater, Grades 1-3 z Get Your Feet Wet in Filmmaking, Grades 2-6 & 7-12 z Piano Lessons, Grades K5-12 z Voice Lessons, Grades K5-12 z Summer Strings, Grades 4-8 z Summer Band, Grades 4-8 z Dance for Musical Theater, Grades 4-8 & 9-12
Reflecting on why it’s important to offer such a variety of performing arts classes for students, Stolz says, “I like to think of our programs as an extension of the academics side…opportunities to strengthen and fine tune the skills that students learn throughout the school year. These programs foster an even bigger love of performing, and students have the ability to showcase what they’ve learned and how they’ve grown in such a short time, outside of the classroom.” The Rec Department is always looking for new and innovative classes to offer and encourages community members who have ideas or feedback — not just related to youth performing arts, but in all areas — to contact the Rec Department and schedule a meeting. “The thing that not too many people are aware of is that almost all of our course offerings stem from ideas that community members bring to us,” says Recreation Supervisor Megan Welch. “The filmmaking class, for instance, was created after actor and filmmaker Marc Isaacs, who is also a Shorewood parent, came to us passionate about teaching a class where students could learn about making films using mobile devices, such as iPhones, Androids and iPads. We sat down with him, heard his pitch and worked with him to create a course outline. It was that simple.” n If you have ideas for future course offerings or would like to learn more about one of the performing arts courses mentioned above, please contact Deb Stolz at dstolz@shorewood.k12.wi.us or 414.963.6913. For more specific information on the above course offerings, view the Shorewood Recreation Department’s Activity Guides online at shorewoodschools.org or email dstolz@shorewood.k12.wi.us. SHOREWOOD TODAY 27
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Lakeshore Mobil’s Mr. Dale offers a mint to customers before pumping their gas.
Full Service, With a Smile and a Mint Drivers who pull in to Lakeshore Mobil, 2521 E. Capitol Dr., may be surprised to see an older gentleman approaching their car, offering free full service at the self-service pumps. His name is Mr. Dale, and he has a delightful ability to turn your mundane errand into a full-service experience that includes a friendly smile, an uplifting compliment such as, “Have a nice day, beautiful!” and a wrapped peppermint. (“Everybody gets one,” he says with a laugh.) His post-retirement job at Lakeshore Mobil enables Mr. Dale to work with his sons, who have owned Lakeshore Mobil since 1994. He also enjoys connecting with people in Shorewood, and he’s happy to pump gas for any customer. His service is especially helpful for seniors and disabled people. Mr. Dale first started pumping gas as a 10-year-old boy at his uncle’s station in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. He went on to serve in the military, deliver packages and drive a freight truck. His friendly service has earned praise on the “Positively Shorewood” Facebook page: “How many communities still have a gas station where someone will pump your gas for you, with a smile? Such an appreciated end to a busy work day,” reads one post. Another post expresses fondness for Mr. Dale’s trademark hat, socks and loafers. Mr. Dale waits on customers at Lakeshore Mobil Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons. The station is open seven days a week. In addition to gas, Lakeshore Mobil also has a full-service auto repair facility and convenience store. n
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DESTINED FOR SUCCESS: Desty Lorino Brings Passion to the Real Estate Business ALUMNUS DESTY LORINO, ’75
By Katelin Watson
Mention the name Desty Lorino to anyone from Shorewood, and chances are they have heard of him or even know him personally. A ’75 Shorewood High School (SHS) alumnus and a lifetime resident of the Milwaukee area, Lorino has been making his mark in the community for more than 30 years, particularly in the real estate business. With his honesty, candor, sense of humor and laid-back personality, it’s no wonder that he’s built a successful business in a highly competitive industry. Although he seems like a natural in his profession, Lorino did not foresee a career in real estate. “Back in high school, I had no idea what I wanted my career path to be,” he confesses. “It was a different time back then, and options were different. All I was focused on was getting a good job and being set for a family.” Lorino says he wasn’t a big “joiner” of clubs or activities in high school, though he did play sports (mostly, he says, so he could be given a study hall to complete all his homework within the school day). “I got a lot out of my education at SHS, I just didn’t know it until I got into the real world,” Lorino says. After graduation, Lorino took a summer job with Miller Brewing Co. that led to a full-time position. “Benefits were good, the hours were fair, I met my beautiful wife at that job and we started a family,” he recalls. But something was missing. Lorino admired several friends who seemed to be truly passionate about their jobs, and he wanted to find that for himself. “I knew there were more options out there for me than just working for someone for the sake of working, ” Lorino says. “One thing my Shorewood teachers 30 SHOREWOOD TODAY SPRING 2016
really did a great job of was teaching me how to think for myself, research and make decisions.” That led Lorino to earn his real estate license in 1986. With hard work and persistence, Lorino made a name for himself in the business and gained an exceptional reputation. He has won multiple awards for real estate excellence over the years. He’s an expert on Shorewood residential real estate — not only does he live here, but he has helped Shorewood residents and newcomers buy or sell several homes in the Village more than once. In early 2016, he closed his 400th Shorewood transaction. “I definitely think my Shorewood teachers helped foster my sense of entrepreneurship, which was essential in building my career,” Lorino says. “I have always based my business on four main aspects: honesty, integrity, experience and trust. I also pride myself in doing the little things, such as taking my own calls. I want clients to know I am accessible to them and that I will take care of their interests.” Today, Lorino’s Coldwell Banker real estate group, Desty’s Team, is run in partnership with his wife, Connie. He credits their complementary skills as the secret to their success: She is the planner, he is the doer. In their leisure time, Lorino and his wife enjoy spending time with their two grown children — both of whom went through the Shorewood School District — and being outdoors as much as possible. Lorino says he doesn’t see himself retiring any time soon. “As long as I’m able, I’ll be here,” he says. “I’ve been so lucky to have so many people support us through the years, and I plan to continue giving my time back, with my business and as a volunteer, for as long as I can. The technology may change, the way in which we find houses may change, but I’d like to think the service we provide, and the way we treat people, will stand the test of time.” n
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Hi, Neighbor FLEET FEET
Lake Bluff 5th Grader Nathan Cumberbatch is a Record-Holding Runner Meet: Nathan Cumberbatch
Moved to Shorewood: 2014 Nathan Cumberbatch, 11, has been running since he could walk, and currently holds the national USA Track & Field indoor record in the 9-10 age group for the 400-meter dash (1:02.17). In January, he broke the record for the 800-meter run at the AAU Northern Indoor Championships by 9 seconds (2:23). Nathan is undeniably a chip off the old block: Dad Frank Cumberbatch set a record at UW-Oshkosh for the 400 that still stands today. He also qualified for the Olympic trials in his native Trinidad, but was sidelined by an injury. Today, Frank is an assistant coach for Nathan’s running group, the Milwaukee Mustangs. As told to Paula Wheeler
Andrea Cumberbatch (Nathan’s mom and a Shorewood native): “When we lived in Ripon, Frank started coaching a college runner, and Nathan would go along.” Nathan: “I saw that they were running and I just wanted to do it. I started practicing with them and I liked it.” Andrea: “When he was 9, Frank got him involved in a regional Hershey track meet. Nathan had never run a track meet in his life, but he ran the 200 and the 400, and he won both. He qualified for the national meet, but he was already signed up for a summer camp so he couldn’t go. “On his first day at Lake Bluff, Nathan wore his Hershey tee shirt to school. One of his 4th grade classmates went home that day and said, ‘Dad, there’s a new kid in my class who runs track.’ (The dad) was Kevin Martins, who was coaching for the running group the Milwaukee Mustangs.
He talked with Frank about getting our kids involved [daughter Sadie Cumberbatch, 13, runs competitively as well]. “Nathan just kept winning every meet he ran. He qualified for the 200, 400 and 800 in the AAU Junior Olympics. He had never run the 800. The Junior Olympics was in Virginia Beach, and it’s a whole week long. So Frank said, ‘Why don’t you try to run the 800, then you won’t just be sitting around all week.’ So he did, and he won.” Nathan: (My favorite part is) after the race. It’s just the best feeling to know that you’ve finished it, and especially when you break a record, ‘cause then you know your name is going to be in the heat sheet the next year. “(When I run) I think about a chalkboard, with a point moving around a track. I just want to do my best. But I always think of the Olympics.” Frank Cumberbatch: “We try not to think
too far ahead at this age. I won’t lie — we really enjoy watching them run. For me, sometimes it’s hard to take off the ‘Dad’ hat and put on the ‘Coach’ hat. I try to watch through both lenses. As a coach, it’s awesome because you get to see the work they’ve done in training, then see them execute it. As a dad, it can be a big sacrifice: You’re on the road, your family’s staying in hotel rooms, it’s time, it’s money — and then we’re at a track meet, and there’s not a single thing we can do! Nathan’s the one who’s got to go out there and run the race.” Nathan: “(The hardest part is) the nervousness. It’s gotten better in the last year. I didn’t really know how to control it before. But this year, I do. With mindfulness [taught at Lake Bluff], for one thing. Or I do Rubik’s Cube. And, also, just talking — that helps. “And when the gun goes off, it all just goes away.” n
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Shorewood Resources NEW Voter ID Laws Beginning in 2016, residents will need to show a form of photo identification before they are allowed to vote. This requirement applies to in-person voters on Election Day and most absentee voters, including those who vote in the Village Clerk’s office. A number of documents are acceptable forms of photo ID, including a State of Wisconsin driver’s license, a State of Wisconsin photo ID card and a U.S. passport. The photo ID need not include a current address. Acceptable forms of ID are listed on the websites below. Those without an acceptable photo ID may be eligible for a free identification card from the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles. More information, including a complete list of acceptable documents and an additional option specifically for college students is available at bringit.wi.gov. Residents may also visit the Village website at villageofshorewood.org or contact Village Hall at 414.847.2700.
TUESDAY April 5 Spring Election and Presidential Primary 7 a.m.–8 p.m. POLLING LOCATIONS: villageofshorewood.org
SHARE YOUR OPINIONS: Take Shorewood’s Moving Survey Whether homeowner or renter, if you’re new to Shorewood or if you’re planning to move away, we would like to hear from you. We continue to look for ways to improve our community and we welcome your input. Please take a few minutes to complete a brief one-page survey. Let us know where you’re coming from or moving to, tell us what you like best about Shorewood and areas in which you feel our Village can improve. We appreciate your honesty and guarantee anonymity. Visit villageofshorewood.org, and find the survey in the “Housing and Utilities” section under the “Services” tab. 34 SHOREWOOD TODAY SPRING 2016
Fence, Deck and Patio PERMITS REQUIRED The most common springtime building projects are fences, decks and patios. Any Shorewood property owner embarking on one of these projects needs to obtain a building permit. Owners also need a property survey to ensure that their project complies with zoning setbacks, typically a minimum of three feet from a property’s side and rear boundaries. Those who don’t already have a survey can check with Village Hall to see if a survey is on file for their property. Plans for patios located in a front yard or the street-side yard of a corner property must also be approved by the Design Review Board before construction begins. An informational brochure is available on the Village website, villageofshorewood.org, or in the Planning and Development Department at Village Hall. Residents can contact the Planning and Development Department staff about any planned building project at 414.847.2640 or PAD@villageofshorewood.org.
Welcome New Neighbors PROGRAM This free program from the Village of Shorewood is designed to connect new residents with village services, businesses, schools, recreation and volunteer opportunities. The Welcome New Neighbors program is available to help newcomers enjoy all the benefits Shorewood has to offer. Next Open House: Sat., April 9, 9–11 a.m., Metro Market, 4075 N. Oakland Ave. For more information and to sign up, contact Jenny Heyden, program director, at welcome@villageofshorewood.org.
COMMITTEE SPOTLIGHT: Conservation Committee Shorewood’s Conservation Committee is dedicated to sustainability programs and projects that enhance quality of life in the Village. The committee includes 13 members who over the years have worked on initiatives such as composting, leaf mulching, rain barrels and rain gardens, Christmas tree and electronics recycling, LED traffic signals and the annual Conservation Fair. Josh Liberatore has been involved with the committee since early 2013 and recently became its chair. “That first year, I was a citizen observer while I waited for a spot to open up as a voting member,” he says. “It’s a great group of committed, intelligent and engaged Shorewoodians, and we’re involved in many big-impact projects right now.” He and member Linda Frank are spearheading the committee’s effort to rethink the way the Village handles solid waste and recycling. They are in detailed conversations with the Department of Public Works as well as Village staff and the Village Board about the best way to shape the next waste-hauling contract. They hope to add waste-reduction initiatives and possibly a curbside organics pilot program, which would make Shorewood the first community in southeastern Wisconsin to have a municipal compost service. Frank is also the committee liaison for another new conservation initiative gathering steam: Bring Your Bag Shorewood. Concerned citizens want to help Shorewood residents change old habits and reduce the number of single-use plastic bags supplied by local retail and grocery establishments. They are looking at both educational and commercial outreach opportunities to help Shorewood keep plastic bags out of the waste stream.
NEW Night Parking Regulations Major changes in night parking regulations took effect January 1. Shorewood residents and visitors are now entitled to 20 free overnight parking permissions per year, per license plate (that’s up from 12 under the old regulations), to be available online at villageofshorewood.org /189/ Parking or by calling 414.847.2610 and following the prompts.
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FREE The $4 per night fee for extra permissions is no longer in OVERNIGHT effect. After exhausting the PARKING PERMISSIONS 20 free permissions, residents PER YEAR will need to rent space in a nearby lot for $50 per month. Residents who meet “hardship” criteria — having no garage or driveway, having a health-related hardship or living more than two blocks from a municipal lot — will be able to purchase a street permit for $50 per month. Initial requests for night parking permits (municipal lot or on-street) will be handled through Customer Service at Village Hall, 3930 N. Murray Ave. There is no change to the current automatic permissions for Friday and Saturday nights.
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The committee also has a stake in the North Wilson Drive redesign discussion (see page 9), with member Donna Pollack sitting on the Wilson Drive steering committee to encourage a reconstruction/redevelopment solution that reduces impervious surfaces, minimizes runoff, promotes storm water infiltration and expands green space in the Village.
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The Conservation Committee is unique in that in includes two representatives from Shorewood High School: Molly Burghardt and Izzie Tasse. The students are involved with the Green Leaf Award, a sustainable practices checklist for Shorewood businesses.
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Out & About in Shorewood 1
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4 1 Members of the Shorewood High School Chamber Choir performed at the Business District Tree Lighting in December 2015. 2 At the Shorewood Metro Market’s February grand opening, Roundy’s Chairman and CEO Bob Mariano (far right) presented Shorewood Library representatives with a check for new laptops. Checking out the crowd on the balcony above them are (from left) Rachel Collins, library director, Mariann Maris, library board president, and Priscilla Pardini, president, Friends of the Shorewood Library. 3 From left, 7th graders Giya Blue, Alexandria Dyar and Talita Leandro stand in front of the country posters they created for the annual World Festival of Cultures event at Shorewood Intermediate School. 4 Atwater 6th graders perform with “slinky” props glowing under black lights at the annual Winter Sing. 5 HarborChase officially opened in December. At the ribbon cutting, from left: Don Clark, SVP, MB Financial; Joe Daniels, director of Business Development, Direct Supply; Tim Smick, CEO, Harbor Retirement Associates; Guy Johnson, Shorewood Village president; Charlie Jennings, chief development officer, Harbor Retirement Associates.
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6 Shorewood High School’s drama department in February produced the Wisconsin premiere of Green Day’s American Idiot, featuring (from top) Zach Lipo Zovic, Will Sandy and Graham Hartlaub.
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Shorewood A Look Back Gateway to the North Shore THIS TWO-LANE BRIDGE
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AND WAS REPLACED WITH A FOUR-LANE BRIDGE IN 1983 Looking east on Capitol Drive
At least three bridges were built across the Milwaukee River before this concrete bridge was completed in 1927. Two early bridges were built down at the water level, but washed away in spring flooding. A third — a steel bridge built in 1885 and meant to “last forever” — was in such terrible shape by the 1920s that drivers were afraid to drive more than eight miles an hour as they crossed. This beautiful new two-lane bridge opened with great fanfare on June 20, 1927. The Mail Carriers Band led Shorewood residents to the east side of the bridge, and similar activities took place on the west side. Governor Fred Zimmerman, Milwaukee Mayor Daniel Hoan and Shorewood Village President William Hubbard all took part in the celebration. Colored lights illuminated the bridge for the music and dancing that followed the ceremony. It was estimated that 29,000 cars per day would use this two-lane bridge, dubbed the “gateway to the North Shore.” The bridge was replaced in 1983 with a four-lane bridge.
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Shorewood Spring Calendar SIS = Shorewood Intermediate School SHS = Shorewood High School
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TUES. MAR. 15 Shorewood Woman’s Club 80th Anniversary Celebration 1pm, Village Center, RSVP to 414.964.2007.
THURS. APR. 14 SIS & SHS Jazz Concert 7pm, SHS Auditorium
FRI. & SAT. MAR. 11 & 12 SIS Musical: Aladdin Jr. 7pm, SHS Auditorium
WED. MAR. 16 District Orchestra Festival 7pm, SHS Arena
THURS. MAR. 17 SIS & SHS Choir Concert 7pm, North Shore Presbyterian Church SAT. MAR. 19 SEED’s Swing with Shorewood 6 pm, Discovery World For event details, see page 18.
MON. MAR. 21 SHS Orchestra State Recital 7pm, First Unitarian Society TUES. MAR. 22 SHS Spring Band Concert 7pm, SHS Auditorium
SAT. APR. 9 Welcome New Neighbors Reception 9–11am, Metro Market
THURS. APR. 28 SHS Chamber Orchestra Concert 7pm, North Shore Presbyterian Church FRI. APR. 29 Atwater’s Got Talent Show 6:30 pm, Atwater Cafetorium FRI. & SAT. APR. 29 & 30 Lake Bluff Rummage Sale Fri. 4–7pm & Sat. 9am–noon, Lake Bluff Elementary
SAT. APR. 30 Shorewood Connects Spring Yard Clean-Up 9am, Kingo Lutheran Church
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SAT. MAY 7 Shorewood Woman’s Club Wearable Art Show 9am–4pm, Village Center SAT. MAY 7 Shorewood Bike Rodeo 10:30am & 11:30am, Atwater School West Playground
SAT. & SUN. MAY 7 & 8 Drama Jr.: William Shakespeare’s A Comedy of Errors Sat. 1:30 & 7pm, Sun. 1:30pm, Lake Bluff Cafetorium
MON.–FRI. MAY 9-13 District Art Week Mon. 5–7pm, SIS Commons Wed. 5:30–8pm, SHS Arts & Sciences Building Thurs. 6–8pm, Atwater Elementary Fri. 3:30–6pm, Lake Bluff Elementary
THURS.–SAT. MAY 19-21 SHS Musical: South Pacific 7pm (additional Sat. performance at 2pm), SHS Auditorium WED. MAY 25 SHS Finale Band Concert 7pm, SHS Auditorium
THURS. MAY 26 Elementary Band Concert 7pm, Lake Bluff Cafetorium SUN. MAY 29 Shorewood Memorial Day Program 4pm, Atwater Park
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