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WINTER 2012
TODA
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magazine
IN THIS ISSUE:
Benefits of a Business
Improvement District
Shorewood Drama
Department Stages
“Avenue Q, School Edition”
Shorewood Library
Much More Than
“Free Books”
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Shorewood
TODA
Y
magazine
Shorewood Today is a community magazine providing useful
information about the Village of Shorewood and offering news
and feature stories about the people, places and things that
make our community a special place to live, do business and
raise a family. The magazine is jointly published four times a
year by the Village of Shorewood, the Shorewood School
District and the Shorewood Business Improvement District
(BID), with additional financial support from the Shorewood
Marketing Program.
Shorewood Today welcomes story ideas, content suggestions
and advertising inquiries, but reserves the right to reject or
edit content to assure compatibility with our editorial mission,
advertisement criteria and other publication standards.
Please e-mail all inquiries and suggestions to
TODAY@shorewoodwi.com.
Shorewood Today is guided by a professional advisory
committee composed of representatives from stakeholder
groups and Shorewood residents. Current members are Barb
Caprile, Karen de Hartog, Diane DeWindt-Hall, Patrick Linnane,
Colin Plese, Rebecca Reinhardt, Kim Robinson and Karen Strom.
Contributing writers: Barb Caprile, Karen de Hartog,
Kim Robinson and Paula Wheeler.
Contributing photographers: John O’Hara/John O’Hara
Photography, Kim Robinson and Gloss Photography Studios.
Design/Production: Caprile Marketing/Design
Table of Contents
4 Benefits of a Business
18 Spotlight on Senior
Improvement District
Resource Center Teacher
6 Business Leader
19 Senior Resource Center
Spotlight: Mike O’Brien
7 Accountants Share
20 Message from the
Tax-Time Advice
School Board President
8 Business Spotlight:
22 The Arts in Shorewood’s
Shorewood Dentists
Schools
9 Welcome New
24 Lake Bluff Is State School
Businesses
of Character
10 Spotlight on the
25 School District Notes
Shorewood Library
26 Shorewood Olympians
12 Village Notes and
Set Standards of
Excellence
Resources
14 Summer Sewer
29 Alumni News
Construction
30 Out and About in
Shorewood Village Manager: Chris Swartz, 414.847.2700
Shorewood School Superintendent: Dr. Blane McCann,
414.963.6901
Shorewood Business Improvement District
Board President: Tim Ryan, 414.332.3404
For up-to-date information on Shorewood news, events
and services, please visit:
VILLAGE OF SHOREWOOD
villageofshorewood.org • shorewoodtoday.com
SHOREWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT
shorewoodschools.org
SHOREWOOD BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
shorewoodwi.com
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OUR NEW
VIDEOS ON-LINE
& LEARN
MORE ABOUT
SHOREWOOD
LIVING
Activities/Events
16 Recycling and
Shorewood
Conservation Reminders
and Events
32 Community Calendar
17 Consolidation of Health
Department Complete
On the Cover: Shorewood High School students rehearse for their
production of Avenue Q, Student Edition (see article on page 22).
Photo by John O’Hara
The deadline for the Spring 2012 issue of Shorewood Today is April 3
on a space-available basis. For advertising information, e-mail
TODAY@shorewoodwi.com.
Shorewood Today Magazine Offers
Cost-Effective Communications
Shorewood Today offers an attractive, appealing way for the Village,
School District and Business District to share important information with the
community. The cost of publishing Shorewood Today is very reasonable, thanks
to the advertising support of local businesses. We will continue to be sensitive
to keeping costs low in bringing you this high-quality communication vehicle.
shorewoodtoday.com
Please note: The Village Manager publishes a weekly memo
on Village business that you can request via e-mail by
contacting manager@villageofshorewood.org.
Shorewood is a “Fair Housing Community” with fair and equal access to housing in the
Village regardless of sex, race, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital
status, lawful source of income, area ancestry, disability or familial status.
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The Benefits of a Business Improvement District:
Shorewood BID Builds on Original Goals
W
hether you’re well-versed
in local economic
development issues or
have trouble remembering what the
acronym “BID” actually stands for, you may
be wondering about your own Village’s
business improvement district. Why was it
formed? What are its objectives? And most
importantly, what are its benefits for
Shorewood?
What is a Business Improvement
District (BID)?
A BID is a quasi-governmental organization
established by property owners within a
commercial district to develop, manage
and promote the district, and to establish
an assessment method to fund these
activities. It is managed by a board of
directors (appointed by the Village
President and confirmed by the Village
Board). Wisconsin legislation passed in
1984 granted municipalities the right to
create business improvement districts.
When and how did the
Shorewood BID form?
In 1998, a group of area business owners
began meeting to discuss issues in the
Shorewood commercial district. By this
time, BIDs had become a national
phenomena, with nearly all 50 states
having passed some form of BID-enabling
legislation.
After educating themselves about BIDs
and doing local research, the group
circulated a petition to begin the formal
public process of creating the Shorewood
BID (encompassing Shorewood’s North
Oakland Ave. and East Capitol Dr.
commercial corridors). After a number of
public meetings, the Shorewood BID was
approved by the Village Plan Commission
and Village Board in the fall of 1999.
What were the original goals
of the Shorewood BID?
During the planning process, several
stakeholder meetings were held to develop
and prioritize BID goals and activities.
The goals of the original plan were to:
• Optimize building and land use.
• Encourage private and public investment.
• Increase marketing and promotional
efforts that address the district’s unique
attributes and needs.
How is the Shorewood
BID funded?
The BID is funded by local commercial
property tax assessments and by
sponsorships garnered to support special
events – and minimally by the Village of
Shorewood Community Development
Authority (CDA). A uniform rate applied on
the assessed value of each property was
selected as the basic assessment method.
The BID is required to conduct an
independent audit each year and submit it to
the Village of Shorewood Board of Trustees.
The audit is also available to the public.
How are decisions made?
Can I get involved?
The BID board of directors is appointed by
the Village President and approved by the
Village Board. The current BID board
president is Tim Ryan, owner of Harleys:
The Store for Men. The board is charged
with representing all stakeholders in the
district. An executive director and
marketing coordinator execute the
approved operating plan and budget, and
continually engage BID businesses on a
variety of matters.
Shorewood BID board meetings are
open to the public, and are held at 8:30 a.m.
on the third Wednesday of each month at
Village Hall. You are welcome to attend!
What are the Shorewood
BID’s key accomplishments
since inception?
The Shorewood BID has been at the
forefront of commercial district
management, development and
promotion since its inception. Key
accomplishments include:
• Facade Improvement
In cooperation with the CDA, this grant
program has issued more than $650,000
for improvements to the exterior of
commercial buildings since 2004. You can
see the results throughout the business
district, notably at the City Market building,
the south branch of North Shore Bank
(Oakland and Capitol), and the building at
2317-2323 E. Capitol Dr. (Edward
Jones/Scenario Hair Design/Schramm
Realty).
In addition, the Business Incentive Fund
provides access to capital for expanding a
business in or relocating to Shorewood
Shorewood’s vibrant Business Improvement District includes a variety of
shops and restaurants along Oakland Ave. and Capitol Dr. The owner of the
building at 4312-4334 N. Oakland Ave. (that houses businesses such as
Sherwin-Williams, Thirst and Vine, EYEZ boutique and RJ Builders) took
advantage of a facade improvement grant to upgrade the exterior with
improvements such as new windows and awnings.
based on qualifications and matching equity funding, and has
provided low-interest funds for five Shorewood businesses since 2009.
• Redevelopment Initiatives
The BID works closely with the CDA and Village Board on
Shorewood’s redevelopment efforts. From 2010’s Cornerstone
building at Shorewood’s north end, to the in-progress Ravenna
development, to a transformative mixed-use project underway
from local developer Mandel Group (LightHorse 4041, see page 12),
the BID has played an active role in assuring that redevelopment
goals for a diverse retail environment are met.
• Enhanced Visibility and Community Engagement
The marketing program for the Shorewood BID is active on a variety
of fronts to enhance the district’s visibility with local and regional
shoppers. For the past eight years, the BID has produced the
Shorewood Criterium Cycling Classic each June. An annual holiday
shopping event also welcomes seasonal shoppers to Shorewood to
discover our eclectic mix of unique shops, boutiques and eateries.
Among the BID’s variety of internal and external communication
vehicles are Facebook, Twitter and a resource-rich website
(shorewoodwi.com).
Who staffs the Shorewood BID?
The BID board contracts with Jim Plaisted for professional
management services, including executive director representation.
The BID also contracts for marketing and communications services,
currently with Shorewood-based P.K. Wheeler Communications.
The current strong momentum and developments underway make
this an exciting time to do business in Shorewood and to get
involved. For more information, please visit shorewoodwi.com or
contact Jim Plaisted at 414.272.5823 or jim@shorewoodwi.com.
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Man
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Mike O’Brien
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WELCOME NEW
SHOREWOOD
RESIDENTS!
If you are new to the Village,
we extend a hearty welcome!
Please pick up your copy of our
“Welcome to Shorewood” brochure
at Village Hall. This publication
is packed with noteworthy
information about Village services.
Please also visit our community website
shorewoodtoday.com
and view our online videos.
Keep up-to-date on all that is
happening in one of Wisconsin’s most
desirable locations to live,
work, play and shop!
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Call Customer Service at 414.847.2700
hen Michael (“Mike”) Y.
O’Brien talks about his
passion for the Village in
which he lives and works, it’s not just lip
service. O’Brien’s consistent involvement in,
and service to, a variety Shorewood
initiatives is his way of giving back to the
community he loves.
O’Brien opened Shorewood’s Edward
Jones Investments office at 2323 E. Capitol
Dr. in 2001, not long after his family
relocated to Shorewood from Chicago.
An opportunity to apply his background in
financial services (including time spent
trading commodities and futures on the
Chicago Board of Trade floor) as an Edward
Jones financial advisor was an impetus for
the move here, but an affinity for Wisconsin
also played a part.
“I grew up in Omaha, Neb., and we used
to spend our summers down in Lake
Geneva as kids. So I always loved Wisconsin,”
O’Brien explains, admitting that he’s been
a lifelong Packers’ fan. “Also, I thought
Milwaukee would be a great place to raise
our kids, who were young at the time.
Shorewood was just a perfect fit. I was
initially drawn because of the sidewalks,
the diversity of architecture and the people.
It’s close to the lake, close to downtown.
And the kids being able to walk to school –
honestly, that was a major draw. It’s an
eclectic place, and it feels like a small town.”
O’Brien, whose commute to work is a
two-block walk from his home, is an
accredited asset management specialist
who assists a broad clientele of individual
investors and nonprofit organizations.
Mike O’Brien
Embraces
Community
Involvement
His services include stocks, bonds, mutual
funds and CD investments, estate planning,
life insurance, banking services and more.
“We’re soup to nuts,” he says, “with anything
that has a dollar sign next to it, we can help
you out.”
Much of O’Brien’s time when not working
or with his wife and four children (the oldest
graduated from Shorewood High School
and attends college in Wyoming and the
others attend the Intermediate School and
High School) has been dedicated to serving
Shorewood in a variety of ways. He’s been a
member of the Shorewood Men’s Club
since 2000, and also served two terms on
the Village Board, from 2000-2006.
Currently, he heads the Village Marketing
Program, that he helped create in 2006 (see
story in Shorewood Today, Summer 2011),
and serves on the board of the Shorewood
Business Improvement District (BID). The
BID honored him in October 2011 with a
Showcase Award, recognizing his
outstanding leadership, dedication and
support of BID initiatives.
Why be so active in local efforts? “I believe
that as a resident you have a responsibility
to give back what you can to your
community,” O’Brien says. “Through my
involvement, I’ve gained a greater
appreciation for what school staff, Village
staff, all of our staff do. And I’ve learned that
volunteerism is uniquely strong in our
Village. The hard work of people who
volunteer their time really is what helps
make Shorewood the great place that it is.
Also, for me, it’s just kind of fun.”
Shorewood Accountants
Share Tax-Time Advice
I
f you’re
’ still
till working
ki on your 2011 ttaxes, you’re
’ nott
alone. It’s crunch time for taxpayers, but fortunately,
you can find professional tax and accounting services
right here in Shorewood.
Allen Salzstein, of Salzstein’s Accounting & Tax at 1712 E.
Capitol Dr., is a former Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agent with
a half-century of accounting experience. Edward David, of
David & David Attorneys and Accountants at 4003 N. Downer
Ave., has been in practice since 1975, and is a second-generation
tax accountant and attorney. His father, David David, was a tax
accountant in the same location, above Hayek’s Pharmacy.
Salzstein and David shared some tax-related wisdom with
Shorewood Today, but can also help you individually at their
regular fees. (David makes house calls at no extra charge for local
clients who are not physically able to visit his second-floor office.
He also offers a discounted rate for seniors.)
Be Organized and Comprehensive
The more organized your own records, the greater the financial
and time savings if you choose to hire an accountant. David says,
“You don’t want to come in with a shopping bag full of crumpled
receipts if you want your taxes done in a short time frame.”
Salzstein suggests paying attention to often-overlooked
categories such as charitable donations – and for the selfemployed or small business owner, auto miles, entertainment
costs, equipment and supplies. He notes that many Shorewood
residents can easily exceed the standard deduction with
mortgage interest and real estate tax, so these things matter.
And he needs to see those receipts – as well as your mileage log.
Watch for stray income or expenses. For example,
reimbursement received in 2012 for medical costs in 2011 or
earlier needs to be factored in if you’re detailing medical expenses.
Track Investments
If you’ve sold stock in 2011, Edward David says, “You’ll need the
cost basis or purchase price which might require doing a little
extra, but worthwhile research.”
Keep Updated Beneficiary Information
Salzstein offers an interesting piece of advice that comes from
years of learning about people and encountering unusual
situations. “People forget about different insurance policies
they might have had through past employers,” he says, and
sometimes,
ti
when
h policies
li i are paid out, the tax implications
create a surprise. “For instance, I had a shocked client call me to
find out how taxes work on life insurance. She found herself the
beneficiary of her ex-husband’s $100,000 policy which he had
through his employer. He had never changed the beneficiary.”
Open Your Mail
Though David understands that financial statements or IRS
correspondence can be intimidating, he urges you to open all
your mail. “People are sometimes afraid to look at statements
from their 401K or from the IRS, because they expect it to be bad
news,” he says, noting that an IRS check could be overlooked if
you let fear get the best of you.
Be Aware of Year-to-Year Changes
The Shorewood pros identified a few key changes for this year:
1. Sales and Use Tax This year, state tax forms include a
new sub-line you can check asserting that you made no online
purchases tax-free from a store without “brick-and-mortar”
presence in Wisconsin – like online shoe merchants or
Amazon.com. If you did make such purchases, and you check this
line rather than noting the tax due, you are liable for tax fraud.
The pros advise you to look at your 2011 credit card receipts.
2. Non-Profit Donations If you can’t come up with detail on
items, this shouldn’t exceed $500. This is a regularly abused area
and the IRS is cracking down.
3. 1099s If you pay another business or subcontractor more
than $600, you need to issue them a 1099 and include this in
your own reporting. This has long been the case, but what has
changed for this year is expanded penalties for noncompliance,
as well as tighter enforcement of those penalties, says Salzstein.
Tax time can be tough, but fortunately, Shorewood’s
professionals can help guide your calculations.
Shorewood Accountants/Tax Professionals
Edward David, C.P.A., J.D. • David & David Attorneys and Accountants
4003 N. Downer Ave. • 414.962.9310
Allen Salzstein, E.A. • Salzstein's Accounting & Tax
1712 E. Capitol Dr. • 414.332.3122
Shorewood’s
Photos by John O’Hara
GOT THE TALENT
To Take Care
of Your Teeth
Daniel Moos, D.D.S.
and Clair Moos, D.D.S.
F
amilies and individuals who prefer
to use a local dentist will find
plenty to smile about in
Shorewood. The Village has more than a
dozen dental professionals in its business
district. Easily accessible by bus, bike or on
foot, these small practices are big on
personalized service.
From general dentistry to prosthodontics
and even orthodontics, Shorewood’s
professionals can meet a variety of dental
needs.
Personalized Service,
Professional Camaraderie
Satisfied clients liken their local dentists to
more of a trusted family friend. Many say
they appreciate the warm, friendly
environment of their dentist’s office, as well
as the knowledgeable receptionists who
can go a long way for people navigating
ever-changing dental insurance coverage.
Local parents like Thomas and Mara
Kuhlmann enjoy the convenience and
familiarity that comes with having a family
dentist right in the neighborhood. They are
clients of Daniel Moos, D.D.S., and his wife,
who goes by “Dr. Clair.”
“Our teenagers walk over by themselves
after school, and we know the practice so
well,” says Mara, a working mom who
appreciates not having to take time off of
work to take them in for appointments.
Katie Kircher, D.D.S., of Shorewood Family
Dental, is a Shorewood native and daughter
of longtime Shorewood dentist James
Kircher. “We’re a small practice, and we
know all of our patients,” she says. “It’s fun
to watch the children grow up with us.”
This familial feeling extends to
professional camaraderie as well, Kircher
explains. Among Shorewood dentists,
she says, “I don’t feel like I’m competing
with other dentists. I feel like I’m part of a
team.” She adds that a small group
(including herself, Tim Hart, D.D.S., and
Daniel Moos) networks monthly to discuss
new technologies and run through
Katie Kircher, D.D.S.
hypothetical patient treatment strategies.
In addition, some lend their know-how
as part-time or adjunct faculty at Marquette
University, home to Wisconsin’s only
dental school. “Tim Hart and I both teach
at Marquette, and he has brought amazing
changes and new technologies there that
make me proud to know him,” Kircher says.
Check Your Insurance
Coverage
Some Shorewood practices are preferred
providers for a host of insurance plans, like
those run by Dr. Moos, Karyn Brzezinski and
Peter Colosimo. Thomas Kelley accepts a
variety of insurance as well.
Dr. Kircher, who accepts only Delta
Dental insurance, points out that unlike
medical insurance plans, out-of-network
dental benefits often cover basic
treatments at a similar level to the
in-network benefits. But it’s always best
to double check your coverage before
making an appointment.
Walk To Your Next Dentist Appointment
Find the right local dentist for you! These dentists currently practicing in Shorewood all perform
Karyn Brzezinski, D.D.S.
3970 N. Oakland Ave., #601
414.961.1966
Peter Colosimo, D.D.S.
414.332.8150
East Towne Dental Clinic
Gerald O’Marro, D.D.S.
414.962.9495
Klara Fleysh, D.D.S.
1713 E. Capitol Dr.
414.963.0950
Tim Hart, D.D.S. and Jesse Smith,
D.D.S. (includes prosthodontics
and dental implants)
1720 E. Lake Bluff • 414.962.1800
drhart.com
C.E. Kusik, D.D.S.
2321 E. Capitol Dr. • 414.332.7700
Thomas Kelley, D.D.S., M.S.D.
(includes periodontics)
414.964.5400
Daniel Moos, D.D.S., and Clair
Moos, D.D.S. (includes
prosthodontics)
4447 N. Oakland Ave.
414.964.2223
Kircher Family Dentistry
Katherine Kircher, D.D.S.
1400 E. Capitol Dr.
414.961.2427
Glenn T. Maihofer, D.D.S.
414.332.1232
Jeffrey R. Olson, D.D.S.
(Orthodontics)
4611 N. Oakland Ave.
414.962.1770
Kamyar Saeian, D.D.S.
3970 N. Oakland Ave., # 501
414.967.0993
Keith A. Ziolkowski, D.D.S.
414.962.0389
ziolkowskidental.com
For a continually updated list of local
practitioners, visit the business
directory on the Shorewood Business
Improvement District’s website
(shorewoodwi.com). Select “medical
services” as the category.
Quick Fix-it Watch &
Jewelry Repair
Fair Trade
for All
NaNa Asian
Fusion & Sushi
Bar
The Pet
Outpost
WELCOME NEW
SHOREWOOD BUSINESSES
Our vibrant business district continues to expand
and we welcome these newest businesses:
Fair Trade for All 2223 E. Capitol Dr. • 414.257.1077 •
fairtradeforall.net Featuring a variety of unique, fair-trade
and eco-friendly products from around the globe.
NaNa Asian Fusion & Sushi Bar 4511 N. Oakland Ave.
414.967.8888 Delicious sushi and Asian specialties are
found at this new trendy restaurant – open for lunch and
dinner.
Quick Fix-It Watch & Jewelry Repair 1922 E. Capitol
Dr. • 414.962.4161 The name says it all – a quick and
convenient resource for Shorewood residents.
The Pet Outpost 4604 N. Wilson Dr. • 414.962.7678
thepetoutpost.com Healthy food and supplies for today’s
dog and cat lovers.
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and Your Business
Business and personal insurance representing
many national and regional insurance carriers
Property • Worker’s Compensation • General Liability
Homeowner’s • Automobile • Life • Disability
Medical/Health Care • Long-Term Care
Call Mike Schulte today at 414.221.0353 or
e-mail mschulte@robertsonryan.com
Robertson Ryan & Associates
Two Plaza East, Suite 650
330 East Kilbourn Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Shorewood
Library Much
More Than
“Free Books”
L
Sally Svetic, a high school senior who
joined the library’s Teen Advisory Board
as a 7th grader – has found a second
home at the library, volunteering many
hours to help with special events and
enjoying the library’s cookbook and
music collections. Her interest led to
employment – she now works 10 hours a
week as a shelver.
ibraries originally were places where
you could go to borrow free books.
Shorewood’s first library was
established in 1903, shortly after the Village
incorporated as East Milwaukee. It was housed
in the schoolhouse that was then on the
northwest corner of Capitol Dr. and Oakland
Ave. The building also was used for Village
Board meetings after school hours.
Over the years, the library moved to
accommodate its growth and occupied
various store fronts. The last one was 2209 E.
Capitol Dr., the present site of City Market. In
1965 a new library opened in its current
location at Shorewood Blvd. and Murray Ave.
Technology and the demands of “informationage” residents drove extensive remodeling
in 2002.
Today, when you look around the library,
you will see patrons checking out new book
titles as well as CDs and DVDs. The in-house
computers are all in use and other personal
computer users are scattered around the room
using the library’s wireless system. Mothers
with small children access the educational
software on the computers in the children’s
room while waiting for the more traditional
story time to begin. And over by the big west
windows, an older woman sits in a
comfortable chair enjoying the
sunshine and sorting her recipes.
Children’s Librarian Heide Piehler,
who has been a Shorewood librarian for
25 years, sees the library becoming more
of a community center where the space
is as important as what is offered.
However, Piehler is the first to note that
although her job has changed dramatically
due to electronic media, the “free books”
are still important.
Vintage photos from the
Shorewood Historical Society.
• In 2011, borrowing of children’s and adult
books was up 14% over 2010. Borrowing of
DVDs increased only 0.5% for the same time
period. People want to read and it is common
for public libraries to see an increase in usage
during tough economic times.
• Shorewood adults check out more nonfiction than fiction books. Favorite topics are
cooking, personal finance, history and
biography.
• The number of non-fiction titles in the
children’s section has grown substantially
over the years. The content of books about
animals, science and history has become
more colorful and reader-friendly to compete
with other media. The books are popular
choices for families and publishers as a result
of brain development research.
Variety in Computer Usage
Librarian and Technology Manager Adam
Bowser says the question most often asked is,
“What is my PIN number?” followed closely by,
“How do I print?” The library computers are
heavily used for a variety of reasons. Some
people do not have a personal computer and
stop in frequently to check e-mail or place an
online order. Others may have a computer at
home, but no Internet access or printer.
“People are doing research, applying for jobs,
even completing on-line educational
programs,” says Bowser. “Sometimes they need
a little extra time to finish an exam.”
There were 46,924 sign-ins to use the public
computers in 2011 and 4,846 log-ins to the
wireless network.
Try Out On-line Research
Access to online publications and databases
are library services that Library Director Beth
Carey feels many people are not aware of. “We
have subscriptions to publications
such as Consumer Reports and
Standard and Poors, publications
that individuals have to pay for,” says
Carey. As of the first of the year,
only paper subscribers will have
unlimited access to the full online
version of the Milwaukee Journal
Sentinel. Library computer users can
continue to read the online edition.
Library card holders can access the library’s online research materials from home
through the library website and use their library card number as a log-in at
shorewoodlibrary.org.
“I am a retired Shorewood resident, lucky to travel the world.
Years ago, I started visiting libraries in foreign and domestic
places where I could use a computer for free . . . I have
never found a better library than my own Shorewood Library!
My library is beautifully laid out, light and open, with great
facilities. But what sets it apart from others is the staff. They
are efficient, patient, knowledgeable and kind. This is not a
good library – it is a GREAT library!” – R.K., Frequent Library User
Join the GFWC
SHOREWOOD
WOMAN’S CLUB
An active, civic-minded group
of women sponsoring:
• Exciting monthly programs
• Annual wearable art show
(first Saturday of May)
• Shorewood High School and
UWM scholarships
• Village causes and events
JOIN THE FUN AND CAMARADERIE!
Call Lynn (414.964.5940) or Barbara
(414.964.8448) today for
more information!
E-books Gain Popularity
The latest addition to library resources is e-books that can be “checked out” and
downloaded to an electronic reader for 21 days. However, the system was initially
frustrating to potential users because of limited access to popular books. “A statewide
consortium pooled money to purchase e-book titles,” says Carey, “but it was initially
underfunded.“ Recently, state libraries have agreed to increase donations to the
consortium. “Users should see increased accessibility in the not too distant future,” she says.
SHOREWOOD’S
PREFERRED PRINTER
Library “Essential” to the Community
Collaborative activities and cooperation with school and community groups are
extending the library’s role in community life. Expect to see more art displays on the
walls and programs such as “Shorewood Reads,” the very successful school/library
collaboration that took place last fall. “‘Shorewood Reads’ brought together hundreds of
Shorewoodians of all ages to read and discuss the big ideas posed by the selected book,
Montana 1948, by Larry Watson,” says program chair Jean Gurney. “The answers were not
nearly as important as the questions, as so many people reading the same book at the
same time and just talking about it created a lively sense of community.”
The idea that a modern library is like a community center will probably continue to
grow as library staff and their advisory board begin new services and refine older ones to
provide services that both they and the community deem essential.
• Offset and digital printing
• Layout and design
• Volume copying
• Huge paper selection
Winner of a Showcase
Business Award
Call and talk to Noah today –
serving the Shorewood
community for almost
20 years!
Financial Support for the Library
Financial support for the library is provided by Shorewood taxpayers. The Shorewood
Public Library Board works with staff to set policies and decide what services the library
will offer. The Friends of the Library support the library’s mission by sponsoring special
programs and book groups, and by providing volunteer assistance and fundraising
activities. Visit shorewoodlibrary.org for more information.
4060 N. Oakland Ave. • 414.963.9430
shorewoodpress@earthlink.net
Village Notes and Resources
Election News
in and sell your items (no used clothing, please),
meet and greet friends and reap your profits –
rain or shine! The annual Flea Market is
sponsored by the Shorewood Senior Resource
Center. Contact Elizabeth Price at 414.847.2727
for a registration form.
Voters in Ward 9-12 (northwest side of Village)
who have voted at the Intermediate School for
the past few elections will be returning to Lake
Bluff School in 2012, starting with the February
primary.
Residents may register to vote and vote
absentee at Village Hall until the Friday prior to
a scheduled election.
Purchase Pet Licenses
at Village Hall
Pet licenses are required within 30 days of
ownership for dogs and cats age 5 months and
older. Licenses may be obtained at Village Hall,
3930 N. Murray Ave. and require proof of rabies
vaccination and verification that the animal has
been spayed or neutered. Pet licenses are $12
for a spayed/neutered animal and $24 for others.
Annual renewal is due on or before March 31.
A late fee of $6 or $12 will be assessed if
application is received on or after April 1.
PRIMARY ELECTION FEBRUARY 21:
Primary election for a judgeship and possibly
for the new Milwaukee County comptroller
position. All three polling locations (Lake Bluff,
Atwater and the Village Center) will be open
7 a.m.-8 p.m.
SPRING ELECTION APRIL 3:
• Incumbent Guy Johnson is running
unopposed for the position of Village President.
• Incumbents Thad Nation and Jeff Hanewall,
and newcomer Avner Zarmi are running for
two positions on the Village Board.
• Incumbent Donal Demet is the only candidate
for Municipal Judge.
• Newcomers David Cobb and David Gess are
running for the one open School Board seat.
The ballot will also include the County
Executive and judicial races. Polls will be open
from 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
LightHorse 4041 Breaks
Ground in February
After a careful review of plans and financing for
a proposed mixed-use business/apartment
building (plus parking) on the parking lots next
to Sendik’s and North Shore Presbyterian
Church, the Village Board gave final approval to
the project in early January. The Mandel Group
and co-developer RE Enterprises plan to begin
work on a parking structure to the west of
Sendik’s in February. Once that is completed,
the mixed-use building that will include a new
Walgreens will be built on the southwest corner
of Kenmore and Oakland. They hope to have
Walgreens completed within a year and the
apartments by August 2013.
The building will be called LightHorse 4041
in recognition of the Armory that occupied that
site in the early 20th century and was home to
the 105th Calvary Unit of the Wisconsin National
Guard, the Light Horse Squadron.
Apply now for Shorewood
“Neighborhood of the Year”
Designation
The second annual Shorewood
Neighborhood of the Year contest is
underway and applications will be accepted
through February 28, 2012. Winners of the
contest, sponsored by the Shorewood Connects
Neighbors project, will have their block featured
in the spring edition of Shorewood Today and
will have the opportunity to march behind the
“Shorewood Neighborhood of the Year” banner
in Shorewood’s Fourth of July parade. Signs
noting the designation will be placed on the
winning block.
The one-page application is easy to complete
and accessible on the Village website at
villageofshorewood.org. Go to the “Shorewood
Connects Neighbors” quick link.
Shorewood Community
Flea Market Seeks Vendors
Saturday, May 19 is the eighth annual
Community Flea Market in the Village Center
Community Room (lower level of the
Shorewood Library). We want to help you clean
out your attic, garage or basement. Bring your
treasures for resale at this one large community
event. Last year’s event was a smashing success!
Rent an 8-foot table for $20 to display your sale
items. We take care of the publicity – you bring
Fall Yard Clean-Up Day a
Success – Shorewood
Connects To Sponsor Spring
Clean-Up in 2012
Given the great community response to the fall
clean-up in November, work-group members
with the Shorewood Connects project are
planning a Spring Yard Clean-Up Day on
April 21 to coincide with Earth Day weekend.
Watch the Village’s website for details.
The first Saturday in November is about
community-building in Shorewood, and
November 5 was no exception. More than 120
volunteers enjoyed a warm fall day as they
cleaned up the yards of 45 older/disabled
residents. Volunteers came from Kingo Lutheran
Church, Boy Scout Troop 6 and Cub Scouts Pack
2, Shorewood High School (including the Boys’
Soccer Team), the Jarvis St. neighbors and a
team from MFW Law. (See photo on page 30 in
the Out and About section.)
Special thanks to this year’s sponsors: the
Shorewood Senior Resource Center, Bruegger’s
Bagels, MFW Law, Pick ’N Save and Bliffert
Lumber. Because of the warm fall, not all of the
trees had lost their leaves by the first Saturday in
November, and many volunteers returned to
their assigned houses to finish the task once the
leaves were down. Many thanks to all of the
Shorewood Connects volunteers!
Shorewood Police
Department Holds
Town Hall Meeting
Wednesday, March 28
The Shorewood Police
Department will hold its
annual “Town Hall” meeting
on Wednesday, March 28,
at 6:30 p.m. in the Village
Center, in the lower level of
the Library.
Police Chief Dave
Banaszynski will provide highlights and a review of 2011, and
discuss upcoming projects. There will also be time for questions
and answers.
Please mark your calendar and join your neighbors for this
informative presentation.
Citizens’ Police Academy Begins in March
The Shorewood Police Department offers an annual Citizens’ Police
Academy to give participants a working knowledge of the Police
Department. Academy classes provide an in-depth view into various
areas of law enforcement. For more information, visit
villageofshorewood.org/police.
The Man Behind
the Camera:
About Our Shorewood
Today Photographer
Longtime Shorewood resident John O’Hara takes pride
in capturing who we are and what we do in our Village.
You may have seen him at community events throughout
the years, his always-present camera in hand. He is
recognized for his enthusiastic interaction with all those
he brings into focus, from pre-schoolers to senior citizens.
•
John’s award-winning photography appears regularly
in the Shorewood Today magazine. Plus, he has shared his
talents with the Shorewood Foundation, Shorewood
School District, Shorewood Alumni Association, Senior
Resource Center, Shorewood Business Improvement
District and other community organizations. John has also
worked as a photography mentor in the School District.
Visit John’s website at johnohara.zenfolio.com.
Summer Construction To Include
Sanitary and Storm Pipe Replacements
I
mproving Shorewood’s sanitary and storm sewers will
be the primary goal of summer 2012 construction
season in Shorewood. The Village Board recently
approved requesting bids for a number of projects.
Major sanitary sewer improvements will begin in Basins 1
and 6. New sanitary sewer pipes will be laid under Kensington;
sanitary pipes and storm sewers will be installed along Newhall
and Olive. In some areas, the work will be done in conjunction
with street repaving. Public sanitary sewer relining will continue
and private lateral rehabilitation will be addressed beginning
with Wildwood. Additionally, the Village will complete work on
the combined sewer at Ridgefield and Jarvis.
The combined sewer work on Ridgefield and Jarvis and the
sanitary sewer improvements in Basins 1 and 6 should reduce
the incidence of basement back-ups by increasing the capacity
of the sewer system. Improvements will continue to be made in
this area in future years, particularly along Glendale.
The public sanitary sewer relining and the private lateral
rehabilitation will reduce inflow and infiltration, which is defined
as rainwater getting into the sanitary sewers during heavy
storms. Inflow and infiltration can overwhelm the sanitary
system and cause basement back-ups.
“All of the improvements ... are
driven by the commitment the
Village made after the flooding
in July 2010 to improve its aging
sewer infrastructure.”
The Village also plans to construct a drainage swale at River
Park to create overland flow from Edgewood and Oakland to the
Milwaukee River and engineers are in the planning phase of a
storm sewer outfall from Menlo to the Milwaukee River and a
network of storm sewers connecting to the outfall. The Menlo
project should be ready for Board approval in March.
All of the improvements listed above, plus future projects, are
driven by the commitment the Village made after the flooding in
July 2010 to improve its aging sewer infrastructure. The Village
began work on the projects laid out in a Comprehensive Facility
Plan in 2011 when a major storm sewer project was completed
on Downer A storm sewer system was constructed to collect
street runoff and drain to Lake Michigan. Previously, this runoff
had been handled by the combined sewers.
In another important step, the Board conceptually approved a
10-year implementation schedule for the sewer plan at a special
Village Board Meeting held on December 12. Approving a 10year schedule will tentatively ensure that all improvements will
be completed by 2019.
Many public meetings on the Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer,
Storm and Drainage Facility Plan were held, the most recent on
January 23. Presentations from all meetings, as well as dates of
future meetings, are posted on the Village website.
The framework for the facility plan is based on four
overarching goals:
1. Provide basement back-up protection for two inches of rain
in one hour throughout the entire Village by 2015.
2. Reduce inflow and infiltration in the separated area (west of
N. Oakland).
3. Long-term separation of the sanitary and storm sewers in the
combined area (east of N. Oakland).
4. Reduce street flooding throughout the Village to provide a
minimum of two feet freeboard.
Recycling and
Conservation Reminders:
We All Can Do Our Part
A
lthough all materials that can
be recycled curbside can also
be dropped off at the DPW
yard, residents are encouraged to use the
curbside pickup as the Village receives a
percentage of the profit on curbside
recycled materials.
• Anti-freeze and used motor oil are
collected at DPW (the motor oil is used to
fuel a special unit that heats the DPW
garage).
• Cardboard must be flattened and bundled
for curbside collection. Large amounts of
corrugated cardboard and broken down
boxes may be taken to the DPW recycling
center.
• Old computers, scanners, stereos, DVD
players, cameras, electronic games and the
like must be recycled, but not at curbside.
Midwest Electronics will be collecting
recyclable electronics at the Conservation
Fair on May 5 (see page 17). More
electronics information can be found
on the Village website at
villageofshorewood.org. Click on “Village
Departments/DPW/Recycling.”
• If your older electronic gadgets are still in
working order, consider donating them to a
local service organization or try freecycle.org.
• Additional blue, 18-gal. recycling bins are
available for purchase at a cost of $10
each. Recycling karts (95-gallon size) may
also be purchased for $65 (pending
availability – please call the DPW at
414.847.2650). Either size container can be
obtained from the DPW office at 3801 N.
Morris Blvd., and will be delivered at no cost.
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Conservation Committee
Sponsors Ecoconscious
Workshops/Events
The Shorewood Conservation Committee is
sponsoring the following community
educational events – all are free and open to
the public.
• Friday, Feb. 24: Showing of “Green Fire”
at 7 p.m. in the Shorewood High School
Auditorium This is the first full-length,
high-definition documentary film ever
made about legendary environmentalist
Aldo Leopold. “Green Fire” highlights
Leopold’s extraordinary career, tracing how
he shaped and influenced the modern
environmental movement. Leopold
remains relevant today, inspiring projects
all over the country that connect people
and land.
• Saturday, March 3: Natural Lawn Care
Workshop 10-11:30 a.m. at the Village
Center, 3920 N. Murray Learn how to
upgrade the health of your lawn and green
space the natural way. It’s better for you,
your kids, your pets, your neighbor’s pets,
our river, our lake and our future!
• Saturday, March 24: Composting
Workshop, 10-11:30 a.m. at the Village
Center Josh Knox, master composter,
returns to provide another informative
session. Whether you are new to
composting or you are an old hand, this
workshop is sure to provide you with some
valuable information. We will again be
offering a compost mentoring program to
assist new composters.
• Saturday, May 5: Conservation Fair,
8 a.m.-12 noon in the Atwater School
parking lot, 2100 E. Capitol Dr. Paper
materials that need to be shredded, batteries, compact fluorescent light
bulbs, corks, old tennis shoes and more will be collected. Goodwill will
be collecting reusable household items. Midwest Electronics will be
collecting electronic items.
New this year, Action Metals will be collecting metal items and
providing the Village with a percentage of the profits. In addition, we will
have information on local conservation issues.
Groups interested in having an information table at the Fair should
contact Lisa Noble at macnoble@sbcglobal.net. More details will be
posted at villageofshorewood.org
• Saturday, May 19: Rain Garden/Rain Barrel Workshop, 10-11:30 a.m.
at the Village Center Residential rain garden benefits, and rain barrel
use and installation will be discussed. Learn how you can collect and use
rainwater to beautify your lawn and garden, save on watering costs, and
help improve the quality of our lake and river.
Life is full of change.
Has your insurance kept up?
An outdated policy could mean costly
policy gaps or overlaps. To know for
sure, call me for a free, no-obligation
Personal Insurance Review.
Consolidation Complete for
North Shore Health Department
As of January 1, the Shorewood/Whitefish Bay Health Department has
officially consolidated with the North Shore Health Department, now
serving the seven North Shore communities of Shorewood, Whitefish Bay,
Bayside, Brown Deer, Fox Point, Glendale and River Hills.
North Shore residents can use two offices for services: the Shorewood
location (2010 E. Shorewood Blvd.) and the Brown Deer location (4800 W.
Green Brook Dr.). Office hours for both locations are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
With the consolidation, the phone number to the Health Department has
changed to 414.371.2980. Clinic dates and times have also changed. All
North Shore residents may attend any of the following clinics.
Appointments are needed unless otherwise noted.
Peter Gramoll Agency, Inc.
4484 N Oakland Ave
Shorewood, WI 53211-1610
(414) 332-0838
pgramoll@amfam.com
www.petegramoll.com
Immunization Clinics
• Brown Deer Office: 2nd Tuesday of the month 10-11 a.m. and
3rd Wednesday of the month 3:30-4:30 p.m.
• Shorewood Office: 2nd Thursday of the month 3-4:30 p.m. and
3rd Tuesday of the month 7:30-9 a.m.
• North Shore Library (6800 N. Port Washington Rd., Glendale):
Last Tuesday of the month 4-5 p.m. (no appointment necessary)
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Blood Pressure Screenings
• North Shore Library: Last Tuesday of the month 3:30-4 p.m.
(no appointment necessary)
• Shorewood Office: 4th Wednesday of the month 3:30-5:30 p.m.
(no appointment necessary)
Adult Health Risk Screening
• Brown Deer Office: 3rd Wednesday of the month 8-10 a.m.
• Shorewood Office: 4th Tuesday of the month 8-10 a.m.
Lead Screening
For children up to age 5 by appointment only.
For more information, please call 414.371.2980 or visit the North Shore
Health Department website at http://browndeerwi.org/brown-deerservices.cfm.
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Near Tragedy
Brings
Opportunities for
Senior Resource
Center Teacher
and Students
E
lizabeth Lewis was only 27 years old when a horrible car
accident changed the course of her life. She was left
temporarily paralyzed, with short-term memory loss and
other cognitive deficits. After three years of therapy, her medical
team determined it was unlikely she would ever function beyond a
sixth-grade level.
In the 25 years since the accident, she has come to understand
that there can be healing without cure and has embraced the gifts
and opportunities presented by her accident. She has achieved
many personal victories while enriching and improving the lives of
others. Her career accomplishments include becoming certified in
stress management, receiving advanced training in trauma healing
and body-mind-spirit practices, and becoming a wellness instructor
at Alverno College. Her art has been exhibited nationally and her
published writings include poetry, short stories, and newspaper
and magazine articles.
“Elizabeth is very gifted and renowned in her life’s work, and we
are fortunate she is available to teach workshops at the Shorewood
Senior Resource Center as part of our emphasis on wellness,” says
SRC Director Elizabeth Price. These workshops focus on a wide
variety of relaxation techniques aimed at helping participants learn
how to strengthen the body-mind connection and increase
resiliency and coping skills. Research shows that becoming relaxed
can strengthen the immune system, lower blood pressure and
cholesterol, and control chronic pain. People going through
illnesses are often referred by physicians to relaxation and
meditation programs. Workshops cover everything from insomnia,
to how to deal with chronic pain and everyday life stressors.
“Elizabeth’s classes have taught me how to be more positive
about my life – to enjoy the present much more. I really look
forward to them – they’re so much fun,” says a regular participant.
Classes are held the first Wednesday of each month, SeptemberMay, in the Village Center (lower level of Library). Upcoming topics
include: From Aging to Sage-ing (positive, practical approaches to
aging), Yoga Nidra/Yoga Sleep (a deep relaxation technique
beneficial for insomnia, stress and pain management), Relaxation
and Visualization Techniques for Chronic Pain, Relaxation
Techniques using the Five Senses, and The How of Happiness.
Seating is limited and pre-registration is encouraged. The cost is
$4 for residents and $6 for nonresidents For more information,
contact the Shorewood Senior Resource Center 414.847.2727.
Senior Resource Center Calendar of Events
Located at 3920 N. Murray Ave. (lower level of the Shorewood Library)
For more information about programs, classes and special events, or to join the mailing
list at no charge, call 414.847.2727.
Thursdays, Feb. 2-April 12: 1-4 p.m.
FREE Tax Assistance
Tax help provided by volunteers from AARP. Please call the Senior
Resource Center at 414.847.2727 to schedule an appointment.
No walk-ins please! (AARP volunteers cannot help with rental
properties, recent divorces or foreclosures.)
Every Friday: 9-10 a.m.
If It Goes Beep
An informal discussion of things like computers, digital cameras,
telephones and anything that beeps. Free, no pre-registration
required.
UPCOMING TRIPS
• Wednesday, Feb. 22: Milwaukee Symphony
Orchestra presents overtures and scenes from
Mozart’s Magical Operas The bus will leave the SRC at
10 a.m. Residents $10/nonresidents $12. Payment is due no later
than February 8.
• Tuesday, March 20: Milwaukee Symphony
Orchestra presents Mozart’s Effects Mozart’s “Overture
to Don Giovanni” and “Symphony No. 41” fourth movement;
Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 3” fourth movement; and Rossini’s
“Overture to William Tell.” The bus will leave the SRC at 10 a.m.
Residents $10/nonresidents $12. Seats are limited.
Thursdays, April 19-May 10: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
NEW Four-week opera appreciation classes
• Thursday, April 26: 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Oneida Casino Trip with Mary’s Personalized Tours
Puccini’s Greatest Hits : In this class we will look at eight of Puccini’s
most popular operas, including “La Boheme,”“Madam Butterfly,”
“Tosca” and “Turandot.” Video examples from the operas will illustrate
each of the talks. The cost is $6 per class or $20 for the four-week series.
The instructor, Corliss Phillabaum, is a UWM Emeritus Professor of
Theatre. He directed operatic productions at UWM for 20 years and
presented pre-curtain talks for the Florentine Opera for
more than two decades.
The tour includes motor coach transportation, free bingo with
prizes on the bus, $25 credit on your Oneida Fun Club player’s card,
10% lunch discount to those with points on their player’s card and
five hours of casino time. The cost is $35 in advance payable to
Mary’s Personalized Tours, 4533 N. 41st St., Milwaukee, WI 532095817 (414.871.9783).
Men’s Morning: 10-11:30 a.m.
$3 at the door. Women welcome too!
• Wednesday, February 8: Beesentation with
Charlie Koenen Bees play an important role in our
food systems but could those systems be killing off
the bees? This lecture explores the origins of bees and
beekeeping and reveals the workings of a bee colony.
• Wednesday, March 14: Shorewood Jazz Ensemble
History Group, Select Mondays,
12:30-2 p.m. Adventures in History
discussion with Jo McReynolds Blochowiak. Reading
the suggested text is not mandatory. Everyone is
welcome to attend the discussion.
– Monday, February 20: Harper Lee’s Life
and Times Suggested reading: Mockingbird: A
Portrait of Harper Lee by Charles J. Shields.
– Monday, March 19: Eisenhower, Patton
and Bradley Suggested reading: Brothers, Rivals,
Victors: Eisenhower, Patton, Bradley and the Partnership
that Drove the Allied Conquest in Europe by Jonathan W.
Jordan.
– Monday, April 16: Catherine the Great of
Russia Suggested reading: Catherine the Great:
Portrait of a Woman by Robert K. Massie.
Photo by Gloss Photography Studios
Hello, Farewell and Thank You
A Letter from Paul Zovic, School Board President
U
pon considerable reflection and evaluation this past fall,
I decided not to run for re-election to the Shorewood
School Board this April. This was a very difficult decision
for me – there remains much to be done in our District – yet a new
job, an aging parent and a dwindling group of still-at-home
children that grow up and out at the blink of an eye all demand
my full attention.
I am honored to have served the citizens of Shorewood for
nearly 11 years, and I am pleased to have served with the nine fine
Board members who served at various times since 2001.
The Board, working closely with the Superintendent and
administrative leadership, oversaw the development and
implementation of two five-year strategic plans. The plans,
developed around the framework of overarching goals, reflect the
values and goals of the community, the needs of the District, the
pressures and constraints of the system, and the evolving needs of
students and staff. Those goals help guide decision making and
planning within the context of a five-year cycle and currently
include:
• Achieving financial stability by 2016.
• Ensuring collaborative, inclusive, engaging, and trusting
school governance structures.
• Efficiently and effectively utilizing two-way communication
with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintaining safe and clean buildings and grounds.
• Implementing transformative educational practices that will
drive student learning.
For more details, please refer to the 2011 District Profile
available on the District website (shorewoodschools.org).
What is sometimes the most recognized and debated challenge
facing the District (as well as the source of some of the most
significant changes in the District) lies within the domain of
District finance. Here again, the Shorewood School District excels.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Blane McCann and Business
Manager Mark Boehlke have led nine straight years of fiscal
rightsizing – increasing revenues almost $2 million and reducing
expenses about $7 million, without significantly impacting
student performance (the ultimate metric for the Board). While
some decry the loss of an under-subscribed class like German or
the modest increase in some class sizes, the reality is that
Shorewood schools continue to offer remarkable classes led by
top-notch teachers who produce outstanding graduates amidst
significant budgetary restraints within a District exercising
appreciable fiscal prudence. Proof lies in many measures,
including a recent Milwaukee Magazine report that cited the
Shorewood School District as a district providing “the best bang
for the buck,” because our per-pupil spending results in higher
achievement and higher test scores than other districts with
comparable income levels.
District leaders have also developed collaborative governance
structures, successfully led several facilities renovation projects
and developed a comprehensive student wellness vision.
Additionally, transparency and communications have significantly
improved and many community members (parents and nonparents alike) participate in steering committees, advisory groups
and other collaborative work groups to shape our District and
tackle the ongoing challenges facing quality public education in
the present day.
“Certainly, the most notable
improvement in our District since 2001
has been in student achievement ...
improvements that ensure that all
students at all levels in all academic
programs continue to excel.”
Certainly, the most notable improvement in our District since
2001 has been in student achievement. There have been, and
there continues to be, changes and improvements in all curricular
and instructional areas – improvements that ensure that all
students at all levels in all academic programs continue to excel.
There is additional work to be done, but all of Shorewood should
be proud of our schools, where all student groups, whether
average, low-achieving, special needs or advanced learners –
engage, thrive and succeed.
Shorewood, thank you for your commitment to our schools
and our community. Thank you for your support, engagement and
(continued)
dialogues during my years of service. I look forward to the
continued growth, development and success of our schools and to
the shared successful future of the entire community; because in
Shorewood, schools matter.
A Warm Thank You
In July, we will say goodbye to our Superintendent of Schools,
Dr. Blane McCann, who has well served our District and our
community for nearly 10 years. I will miss Dr. McCann’s leadership,
guidance and advice – and am proud to have served as a School
Board member with Dr. McCann as
superintendent. Since first meeting Blane
in 2002, the Board was impressed with his
student-centered vision, his collaborative
leadership style, his data-driven decision
making and his dedication to continual
improvement. Since joining our District,
Dr. McCann has led a number of initiatives
and developed many process, procedural
and operational improvements, including:
• Introduction of school governance and inquiry-based
leadership groups.
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• Development of Professional Learning Community as the
District’s operating paradigm.
• Introduction of lifelong learning and whole-student wellness
as central considerations in District conversations.
• Integration of fundraising efforts, including oversight of an
independent public education foundation.
• Numerous changes, improvements and alignment of labor
agreements with our three bargaining units.
• More than $10 million in improvements to District grounds,
facilities and technologies.
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• Creation of a comprehensive curriculum review and Districtwide long-range planning processes.
• Implementation of numerous energy and environmental
policies, programs and projects across the District.
Dr. McCann has been a stalwart public servant, dedicated to the
Shorewood community and all of its citizens – and an unwavering
advocate for the students and staff of Shorewood’s public schools.
We are fortunate to have had such a fine leader. Thank you!
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sexual orientation, or membership in the national guard, state
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The Arts in Shorewood Schools
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“Avenue Q,” winner of the 2004 Tony
Award for Best Musical, is a coming-ofage tale that addresses and satirizes
anxieties and issues associated with
approaching and entering adulthood.
Avenue Q characters, including Kate Monster, Christmas Eve and
Princeton, are played by humans and almost-life-size puppets that
lament the fact that as children they were assured by their parents
and such programs as Sesame Street that they were special and
could do anything. But as adults they discover limited options in a
world where no one is more special than anyone else.
The Shorewood Drama Department will perform this awardwinning musical on Friday-Saturday, February 17-18 at 8 p.m., and
Sunday, February 19 at 2 p.m. in the Shorewood High School
Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased on-line at
shorewooddrama.org or at the box office an hour prior to each
show. Senior and student admission is $8; adult tickets are $10.
Sixth Annual Orchestra Benefit Concert
To Feature Artists Jerome Franke and
Samantha George
This year’s benefit concert, “The Art of the Violin,” on Thursday,
February 23, at 7 p.m in the Shorewood High School Auditorium,
will feature guest artists Jerome Franke, violinist and orchestra
conductor at Wisconsin Lutheran College, and Samantha George,
violin professor at Lawrence University.
The concert will include a wide variety of music composed for
the violin throughout the past four decades. Featured works
include the Corelli Concerto Grosso Op. 6 No. 8, Bach Concerto in
A Minor for Violin, Bartok Rumanian Folk Dances and the music of
Barrage. In addition to providing the orchestra students an
professional
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in April 2012. Tickets are $5, and may be purchased at the door or
in advance by contacting Karen Frink at kfrink@shorewood.k12.wi.us
or 414.961.2817.
For more information and a ticket order form, please visit the
Shorewood Orchestra website, shorewoodorchestra.org.
Art of The Violin:
The Intersection of Music and Visual Art
Viva l’Italia! Eleven Shorewood and Wisconsin-area artists have
created stunning works of art from old violins for the benefit of
the Shorewood Orchestra program. Each violin is a unique piece
of artwork that combines various elements of music and fine art.
Violins are currently on display at 11 Shorewood businesses,
where interested buyers can begin the bidding process. This
fundraising event will close with a final live auction and celebration
on Wednesday, February 29, at Hubbard Park Lodge in Shorewood.
Decorating the old violins was the idea of Karen Frink,
Shorewood High School Orchestra conductor, who will supervise a
musical-themed field trip to Italy this spring for her high school
orchestra students.
“In addition to performing concerts throughout Italy, students
will see the musical, artistic and historic highlights of Venice,
Florence and Rome” explains Ms. Frink. “Students learn and grow
so much on this type of trip, and always return home with exciting
discoveries, new insights and wonderful memories.” A student on
a previous tour commented, “Nothing compares to making
beautiful music in the place it came from! The travels and the
learning really brought us together as an ensemble, and we could
feel the growth of our group each time we performed.”
For more information about the Shorewood Orchestra Program,
or how to support it, visit shorewoodorchestra.org.
School District Facts:
Did You Know?
• The Boys’ Varsity Basketball team recently had their first
winning record in more than 15 years.
• SHS student Garrett Roth won the State Championship
Cyclocross Race for the Wisconsin Cycling Association. With the
win, he solidified his number-one national overall ranking for
15-to-16 year olds.
• Student Support Services hosts an annual Career Fair for
SHS and SIS students. This year, more than 65 professionals
shared information about their careers and educational paths.
• The Recreation Department sold 1,723 daily swim passes and
253 20-visit pool punch cards in 2011.
Senior Pass: Thank You to
Shorewood Seniors!
As a small token of our appreciation for the unwavering support
of senior citizens in our community, the School District offers a
special Senior Pass to residents who have reached the age of 60
years young. This pass entitles the holder and a companion
admission without charge to all athletic events, band and
orchestra performances, and drama productions. Some exclusions
apply, including the spring musical and benefit concerts. Pick-up
your pass today at the Shorewood Recreation Department.
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Art of the Violin
“Lake Bluff was recognized for developing a program that has strong
staff buy-in and teaches all aspects of character education.”
Lake Bluff Elementary Is 2012
State School of Character
L
ake Bluff Elementary School was recently selected by a
blue-ribbon panel as a 2012 “State School of Character,”
for developing a program with strong staff buy-in which
teaches all aspects of character education. It was one of only two
schools selected for this honor.
The award, sponsored by the Wisconsin Character Education
Partnership in partnership with the Character Education
Partnership (CEP), honors schools for having reached a standard of
excellence within their state in the area of character development.
The evaluation examines their work in encouraging the ethical,
social and academic growth of their students through effective
character education. Lake Bluff will now be considered for a
national recognition by the CEP and will be honored at the annual
conference in June.
The blue-ribbon panel noted many strong aspects of Lake
Bluff’s character education program including well-planned use of
literature in its instruction, good implementation of restorative
justice concepts, an artist-in-residence program that incorporates
character development, class meetings, an art buddy program and
a noon hour club (Captain’s Crew) that gives students an
opportunity to voice their opinions with the principal.
Character education began as a teacher initiative at Lake Bluff.
Teachers Maureen Creed, Brenda Dell and Amy Miller have
provided strong leadership and the whole staff has worked hard
to implement a strong program. Work in character education
(thinking/feeling/ doing) is directed at making the school mission
come to life: Each Child Respected, Each Child Included, Each Child
Nurtured, Each Child Challenged, Each Child Successful.
Lake Bluff believes, as Dr. Martin Luther King did, that
intelligence plus character is the goal of education. Character
education programs exist in all Shorewood School District schools.
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Bright Beginnings Preschool 2012-2013
Bright Beginnings Preschool embraces Shorewood School
District curriculum goals in a warm, educational environment
that features small class sizes and individualized attention.
Register now for the 2012-2013 school year at both Atwater
and Lake Bluff locations. Visit and observe these preschools
any day that classes are in session. To coordinate a visit or for
more information, call 414. 963.6913, ext. 4 or visit
shorewoodschools.org.
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Boutique Blowout Is Back
Returning for its fourth year on Saturday, Feb. 11 is the
bargain hunter’s paradise known as “Boutique Blowout.”
This one-day gathering of some of Milwaukee’s most
fashionable stores has become an annual pilgrimage for
style seekers from all over the area. This year’s event will be
held at the Atwater School Cafeteria (2100 E. Capitol Dr.)
from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For a $5 admission fee that benefits the
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Be Fit with Community Fitness Center
The Shorewood Community Fitness Center is offering a
series of specials to encourage community members to be
healthy and reach their goals. In February, new members pay
just half of the enrollment fee. In March, personal training
sessions are buy-one-get-one free (limit four free sessions).
Contact the Fitness Center today at 414.961.3100.
In addition, compete in the Fitness Center’s Iron Challenge
and see how much total weight you can lift at the Center
during the month of March. Register for the challenge now
($10 members/$30 non-members) which includes full access
to the gym and a T-shirt. Shirts will be awarded once you lift
5,000 pounds!
Recreation Department Offers
Branson, Missouri Trip
Join the Recreation Department from April 15-21 as they
explore Branson, Mo., the “live entertainment capitol of the
world” nestled in the beautiful Ozark Mountains. The cost is
only $555 per person for double occupancy. Included are
motorcoach transportation, six nights lodging, 10 meals and
admission to seven Branson shows.
A down payment of $75 is due at the time of registration
with final payment due by Feb. 29. Questions? Call Kristin in
the Recreation Department at 414.963.6913, ext. 4.
Reserve Your Community Garden Space
Rent a community garden plot at Shorewood High School or
Lake Bluff for the 2012 growing season. Plots (4 x 10 ft. raised
beds) are available mid-April through mid-November. Due to
demand, only one plot per household is allowed. Fee: $50
residents or $75 non-residents. Visit shorewoodschools.org
or call the Recreation office at 414.963.6913, ext. 4.
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horewood's Special Olympians are competitive,
determined and joyful! The Shorewood Special Olympics
program provides sports training and athletic
competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children with
disabilities. The athletes are given a chance to demonstrate not
only individual skills, but also grow with their group of peers. They
work together to achieve goals while working on their own
independent growth. Many are very competitive in their individual
sport and practice extreme concentration and a fierce dedication
to competition. Others use practice time and competitions as an
opportunity to grow socially and have a great time with friends.
Students develop physical fitness, practice teamwork, learn
perseverance all the while developing a healthy camaraderie
through their involvement in various sports. Through the
Shorewood Recreation Department, athletes can participate in
bowling, basketball and snowshoeing, as well as track and field.
“My kids surprise me every day. They remind me to find the fun in
every experience and take notice of the little things,” shares coach
Erin Clapper. “I am most impressed by their ability to learn and
improve. It takes a real athlete to take instruction and turn it into
action, and I see that every practice.”
Athletes Inspire and Win Awards
Our athletes embody the Special Olympics motto “Let me win, but if
I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” Recently, athlete Sarah
Turner earned a gold medal at the State Bowling Meet. Another
athlete, upon receiving a ribbon
for participating, said, “it was the
best day of my life.”
The athletes exemplify good
sportsmanship and consistently
inspire others with their tenacity
and “can-do”attitude. Their
enthusiasm is infectious, and their
coaches and parents support them
every step of the way.
The athletes accept everyone. “I’m not an athlete, I can’t do what
they do, but they know I’m there for them, and they accept me as
their coach, without judgment,” shares assistant coach Lisa Bane.
Adds parent Amy Roche, “It is a place where the students are
validated. It doesn’t matter what their challenges are. All the
students have fun!”
Historic Bowling Lanes Renovated
The Olympians are practicing in Shorewood’s recently renovated
bowling alley located in the lower portion of the Shorewood High
School Arena. The bowling alley, originally built in the 1950s, has
four refurbished lanes and Brunswick pinsetters. The lighting
system was upgraded and there are new cabinets, countertops,
shoes and balls. Community members can also enjoy the lanes
through Recreation Department activities that include intramural
sports, summer programming and party rentals.
Robotics Combine Teamwork
and Creativity
I
nspiring teamwork, creativity and problem-solving skills are part of the goals of the First
Lego League (FFL) Robotic Club at Shorewood Intermediate School. This fall, 14 Intermediate
School students and one Lake Bluff student divided into two teams: the Lego-Hounds and
the Robo-Hounds. Over a two-month period, the students used a kit to build an autonomous
robot that can carry out programmed tasks in competition. The teams also designed a proposal
addressing a real-life issue. This year, they were challenged to tackle food- safety issues. With the
guidance of volunteer mentors and coaches, the students taught themselves how to build and
program the NXT robot to accomplish a series of tasks. They researched real-world problems in
food safety, consulted experts in the field, and developed and presented their own solution to the
problem during an intense competition.
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Awarded Best Teamwork
Out of 37 other teams, the RoboHounds earned the Best Teamwork
award! “The projects help you to
understand real-world problems – to
experience it, research and understand
the issues,” explains Intermediate
School student Anjana Murali. The
students’ perseverance, hard work and
superior teamwork were rewarded
with high marks from the judges at the regional competition.
Parent volunteer Donna Whittle, says, “The students learn so
much from each other; they build on each other’s strengths.
The combination of skill sets and personalities is what makes the
teams succeed.”
FLL is a national program committed to engaging middle
school students in science and technology through team
competition. In the league, students are taught how to build
robots using Lego Mindstorm technology and to solve real world
challenges for competitions. The league is one of a series of
programs by FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science
and Technology) – a nonprofit group that promotes careers in
science, technology and engineering to young people through
organized robot-building competitions.
Interested In Volunteering?
The Shorewood Intermediate and High School Robotics Teams
are seeking volunteers to help coach, mentor and provide
guidance. If you enjoying problem solving, guiding students
and/or engineering or robotics, please contact Julia Cabaniss at
JCabaniss@shorewood.k12.wi.us.
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Drake Zortman, coach of the joint Shorewood-Messmer football
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All-Suburban Football Coach of the Year for his hard work,
dedication to his students and positive leadership. The team
earned their first WIAA state playoff berth in 30 years. “The award
is a great honor for everyone involved in our football family and
it starts with our student athletes, assistant coaches and
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Alumni News
shorewoodalumni.org
2012 brings new and exciting activities for Shorewood Alumni,
both in Shorewood and around the globe. We will have a new
website soon, still at shorewoodalumni.org. You can join the
listserve there, which will add your e-mail to our database. Please
consider sharing your stories/ photos/recent publications with us.
Local News: The Three Generous Bills
Bill Evans, class of ’75, has agreed to take over the managing editor
position of the SHS Alumni newsletter. Bill Trost, class of ’53, is
donating his time and talent to create the puppets for the SHS
winter musical, Avenue Q, High School Edition. Bill Hindin, class of
’72, is lending his NY talents to the production as its music director.
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Class Gifts
The Class of 1961 has given a generous gift to create, design and
install two custom award cases for the Shorewood Drama
Department. The class used donations from their well-attended
50th reunion. Kudos to Jill Jensen for managing the class gift effort
as well as communications among all parties and the Alumni
Association.
Beware of Imposter Website!
The look-alike imposter website, alumniclass.com, may be sending
you solicitations to “shorewood alumni” for a “lifetime membership”
or other sales of merchandise. This opt-in site is not affiliated with
the school or alumni association in any way. And your “gifts” are not
tax-deductible here. If you would like to join the SHS Alumni
Association, the annual membership is $25, and a lifetime
membership is $250. Details are available at shorewoodalumni.org.
All Students Welcome To Attend
Recreation Department Programs
New Bleachers Stand Tall Over
High School Athletic Field
For students and residents alike, the new bleachers and press
box at Shorewood High School are hard to miss. The muchlauded athletic field has finally been partnered with a worthy
structure where people can gather, socialize and cheer on the
athletes together.
Hundreds of seats on the bleachers have been engraved with
the names of individuals, classes and businesses that contributed
to “sponsor a seat” during the most recent Drive to Distinction
fundraising campaign. Thank you to all of our community
partners. Several rows have been left deliberately clear so that
anyone still interested in sponsorship can participate. You can
sponsor a seat or contribute to the project by contacting one of
the committee members listed at drivetodistinction.org.
The Shorewood Recreation Department offers discounts to families
with financial hardships. As stated in the Recreation guide, “The
Recreation Department does not want to exclude any Shorewood
Public School student who may be unable to participate due to
hardship. If a family is unable to pay the fee, contact the Department
in writing and arrangements may be made so that the youth is able
to participate at a reduced fee.”
Payment plans through installments are also offered. Thank you
to the many community members that donate to our fund to assure
that all children can participate in Recreation Department programs.
Out and About in the Village of Shorewood
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Welcome to 2012 in Shorewood! Our vibrant, walkable
community looks forward to an impressive year of activities and
special events for our residents and guests, plus the excitement
of new business development. Visit shorewoodtoday.com for
complete information about Shorewood living – and
remember we are just two feet from everything!
1. The annual Holiday Shopwalk, sponsored by the Shorewood Business
Improvement District (BID), included a special visit by Santa at Garden Room
(see page 4 for an article about the Shorewood BID). 2. Shorewood’s parks
are perfect for enjoying the winter season. 3. Former student Rita Podoll
returned to Shorewood last fall to meet with students and share her
experiences when she participated in the AFS program in the 1950s. 4. The
newly refurbished bowling lanes in the lower level of the High School Arena
are used by student Olympians (see article on page 26). 5. Thanks to the
many community volunteers who pitched in to help with the Fall Yard Clean
Up last November, sponsored by Shorewood Connects. 6. Welcome to the
newest businesses in Shorewood, including Quick Fix-It Watch & Jewelry
Repair (see page 9 for a listing of Shorewood’s newest businesses).
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Community Calendar
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Sat., February 11: Boutique
Blowout 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the
Atwater School Cafeteria. $5
admission benefits the SEED
Foundation (see page 25).
Fri., Sat. and Sun., February 17-19:
Avenue Q, School Edition
presented by the Shorewood High
School Drama Department at the
Auditorium (see page 22).
Tue., February 21: Primary
Election Polls open 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
Fri., Feb. 24: Free community
movie “Green Fire” sponsored by
the Shorewood Conservation
Committee. 7 p.m. at the High
School Auditorium.
Wed., February 29: Art of the
Violin Auction 7-9 p.m. at Hubbard
Park Lodge to benefit the Shorewood
Orchestra program (see page 22)
Thur., March 1: Citizens’ Police
Academy 10-week session begins at
the Village Center (lower level of
Library). For more information, visit
villageofshorewood.org/police.
Sat, March 3: Natural Lawn Care
Workshop 10-11:30 a.m at the
Village Center (see page 16).
Sat, March 10: Swing with SEED
6 p.m. dinner and auction at Pier
Wisconsin to benefit the Shorewood
Public Schools (see ad to right).
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Thur., March 15: SIS and SHS Choir
Concert 7 p.m. at North Shore
Presbyterian Church.
Sat., March 24: Composting
Workshop10-11:30 a.m. at the
Village Center (see page 16).
Wed., March 28: Shorewood Police
Department Town Hall Meeting
6:30 p.m. at the Village Center (see
page 13).
Sun., April 1: Jugglefest 1-3 p.m. at
the High School Auditorium, $5
admission.
Sat., April 21: Spring Yard
Clean-Up sponsored by Shorewood
Connects to assist older and
disabled residents (see page 12).
Visit villageofshorewood.org for
more information.
Sat., May 5: Conservation Fair
8 a.m.-12 noon in the Atwater
School parking lot. Sponsored by
the Shorewood Conservation
Committee (see page 17).
Sat., May 5: 8th Annual Wearable
Art Show Sponsored by the
Shorewood Woman’s Club at the
Village Center.
Sat., May 19: Rain Garden/Rain
Barrel Workshop 10-11:30 a.m. at
the Village Center (see page 17).
Sat., May 19: Community Flea
Market at the Village Center (see
page 12).

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