Heritage Heights Heritor - Heritage Heights Community Association

Heritage Heights Heritor
the Heritage Heights Community Association Newsletter
Fall 2015
From the President
Hello neighbor! It’s been a
busy summer for those I see on
Facebook, you’ve been quite
busy too! Between working for
an active church, attending area
meetings, teaching my kids to
swim and to lose their training
wheels this summer, helping to
cheer on my son’s U4 soccer team, to group planning
for the neighborhood picnic and throwing in family
trips to the best that the Madison has to offer we will
welcome a normal schedule again.
We had some ups and downs this summer as a board
too! I met some great new residents this summer and
one board member stepped down due to some communication conflicts. One of my biggest challenges
is to build a cohesive team that works and communicates well together without stepping on each other’s
toes. I love the willingness of those in the neighborhood to step in and help when needed.
Meet your neighbors, be a Block Captain
I wanted to address is the state of our block captain
network. I took some time this summer to contact
our block captains in the neighborhood and ask some
questions. It seems that some of you are not sure
what a block captain job entails or asking some else
to deliver them for you. So we are working collectively to reconnect with you and make the lines of
communication a bit clearer. The most important role
in being a block captain is to introduce yourself as
one and ask that your neighbors get involved through
a $12 donation. If you are unable to do this, please let
me know. We do need some block captains, especially north of Retana and east of Merryturn. Please
contact me at 224-0024 if you have questions.
As of now, we are doing OK for the year. We started
the new membership year off at the neighborhood
picnic in which we have currently received half
Volume 46, Issue 5
the memberships that we need. Of those who could
attend, we had a great time. In the process we found
out quite quickly that this year the date of August 1st
was tough for those with family reunions, anniversaries, and vacations planned. We are working on having a fall activity for those who may have missed the
membership picnic to finish off the 2015-16 Membership drive. We currently have just under $2000
which is less than half of what we made last year so
please donate to the neighborhood association. We
don’t want to have to cancel an event. Thank you to
those who have.
New membership for businesses
We have a new way for local businesses to support
our newsletter. We are offering a business membership. For the cost of $150, a business can become a
member and advertise in the Heritor up to 4 times a
year. This covers their ad space, design, and membership for the year. We have already had three new
advertisers sign up for this. It simplifies my job as
advertising coordinator. If you are interested in a role
as an advertising coordinator, I would be happy to
train you!
So in summary, I feel cautiously enthusiastic toward
the new membership year. We had a great year last
year and would like get a minimum of 300 memberships this year.
I also ask for those who would like to join the HHCA
board going into the winter to contact me. We are
looking for a few people to facilitate the Holiday Party with Santa at Messiah Church this December, and
the Earth Day clean-up in the spring...and of course
the fall event. We could always use extra hands to
set-up and take down. Thanks everyone.
Heather Sokasits
HHCA Board President
HHCA All-Volunteer Board Members
HHCA Directors
President’s Email heather.sokasits@gmail.com
President/Communications VP/Databases
Heather Sokasits 224-0024/sokasits@gmail.com and
Randall Sarangoulis 223-1549
Treasurer and Secretary:
Steve Sokasits 224-0024 and Nichole Frost 381-6638
Parks and Gardens and Membership Drive
Laura Dille 224-1883 and Bethany Ordaz 577-7370
Standing Committees and Volunteers
Parks and Gardens
Laura Dille 224-1883/ljirsadille@gmail.com
Spring Garage Sale
Michele Arseneau-Solberg 244-7504/
michelearseneau@sbcglobal.net
Ice Rink
Renee Abel-Collinge 223-9459/
renee_abel_collinge@yahoo.com
Newsletter Editor
Lauren Cnare hhcaeditor@gmail.com
Membership Email membership@hhcamadison.com
Membership Coordinator: Open
Block Captain and Welcome Committee
Heather Sokasits 224-0024
Newsletter Distributor: Sue Lefeber 221-1250
Area 1 Distributor (Southwest Quadrant)
Harley Schmidt 222-9572
Area 2 Distributor: (Southeast Quadrant)
Carol Trapp 221-0852
Area 3 Distributor (Central Quadrant)
Michele Arseneau 244-7504
Area 4 Distributor (North Quadrant)
Bethany Ordaz 577-7370
Important Contacts
Alder, District 3
Amanda Hall
608-535-2584/district3@cityofmadison.com
County Supervisor, District 17
Jeff Pertl
608/772-2907/pertl.jeff@countyofdane.com
Heritage Heights Community Police Officer
Scott Frasier 266-5945 sfrasier@cityofmadison.com
Join HHCA Today! We’re halfway to
the 300 household goal!
Now you can join for 2015-2016 membership year
three ways:
1. Mail this form
2. Sign up and pay on-line at www.hhcamadison.
com
3. Sign up and pay your Block Captain
Your annual dues of only $12 help support this
newsletter and the many events sponsored by the
Association, such as the annual picnic, garage sale,
spring park clean-up, movies in the park and other
children’s events.
Paid members have additional benefits, including
participation in events at a free or discounted price.
As an all-volunteers organization, HHCA relies on
your support.
Members must live in Heritage Heights or the immediate surrounding area. Sorry, donations are not tax
deductible.
Please mail this form with $12 to HHCA to:
Steve Sokasits
5225 Greenbriar Lane
Madison WI 53714
Thanks for being an active member of your
community!
HHCA Membership Form
Name (s) _____________________________
Address: ___________________________
Phone: ____________________________
Email: _____________________________
Preferred method of contact:
___ Email
___ Mail
MSCR Preparing to Open
Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR)
has entered into a lease for space in the Rolling
Meadows Shopping Center on Cottage Grove Road.
Bids for remodeling are currently being accepted
and we anticipate project completion by Dec. 31,for
classes to begin Jan. 25.
Staff is now planning a full schedule of programs
to include 18+ and 50+ fitness, youth and adult arts,
dance and enrichment programs.
Lucy Chaffin, CPRP, Executive Director
Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR)
Getting Around the ‘Hood Update
Cottage Grove Road
The current traffic pattern will stay the same for a
couple more weeks.
Pedestrians should still use the south sidewalk. Bicycle lanes will be open in each direction, adjacent to
automobiles, but the Capital City Trail will continue
to be closed until October.
Highway 51
The USH 51 SB exit and entrance ramps will continue to be closed until October 1, 2015.
Summer Fun
HHCA’s Picnic in the Park
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After 24 years - we finally made it to the picnic!
Judges Laurie
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EMMCA
Across Dane County there are 26 county-supported senior centers, including East Madison Monona
Coalition of the Aging. If you have questions about
resources available to older adults, such as energy
assistance or Medicare, need to borrow an adaptive
device for home, or are curious about socialization
opportunities, EMMCA case managers can help.
The Coalition also offers a caregiver and family support group, an Adult Day Center, presentations on all
sorts of topics, foot care clinics, and meal opportunities right here in Heritage Heights at Messiah Lutheran Church (5202 Cottage Grove Rd.)
Lunch: Mon. - Thurs. 11:30 am
Breakfast: Fridays 8:30 to 10:30 am
Call EMMCA at 223-3100 by 10 am the day before
you wish to eat.
Contact EMMCA
Call: 608-223-3100 Web: www.emmca.orgc
Visit: 4142 Monona Dr., Madison
Services & Support for the Elders
Have an older adult in your life that needs some support with aging? We have two great resources right
here in Dane County with many free or low-cost
services.
The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
is a one–stop-shop that connects seniors and the disabled with critical services available to them through
various federal, state and community resources. In
2014 alone, the Dane County ADRC had 23,897 consumer contacts helping thousands of Dane County’s
disabled and elderly.
Recently, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi protected this resource from a state move to change it from
a public agency to a private one. He also created a
new Elder Benefits Specialist position to ensure
seniors have timely access to services and information through the ADRC.
Contact the ADRC
Call: 608-240-7400 Email: ADRC@countyofdane.com
Visit: 2865 N. Sherman Ave. (Northside Town
Center), Madison
East Side Fall Fun
Art in the Park at Olbrich Gardens
Olbrich Botanical Gardens unveils GLEAM, Art in a
New Light, a cutting-edge exhibition in the outdoor
gardens with sculptural art, featuring light as a major
component. GLEAM will be viewable daily, during
regular public daytime hours Sept. through Oct. 30.
When the sun sets, the Gardens will open for extended viewing hours of illuminated art installations. www.
olbrich.org.
Capitol View Farmer’s Market
Fall harvest, music, MSCR Fit-to-Go and food carts.
Wednesdays 3 pm to 7 pm. Last market October 7.
Saturday St. Dennis BINGO!
Join the family fun at St. Dennis. Doors open at 5
pm and games begin at 5:45 pm. Cash prizes will be
awarded. Three cards for $4, six cards for $7, and
nine cards for $10. Daubers, food and refreshments
available for purchase. Proceeds benefit Saint Dennis.
Nov. 7, 2015, Jan. 23, 2016, and March 19, 2016
Info: Sue Besler 334-1091 or facilities@stdennisparish.org.
LVM Turkey Trot - November 26
Run 5k or walk 2 miles with your neighbors before
the feast. Visit http://elvehjemneighborhood.org/
events for details.
Jack-O-Lantern Yard Show
This Halloween, please join the Feltz family at 5409
Vicar Lane for their annual Jack-O-Lantern Yard
Show with more than 100 carved and lighted Jack-OLanterns. Thanks Feltz Family!
Apple Picking
Visit this website to plan an adventure or quick trip!
www.wisconline.com/attractions/orchards.html
HHCA Kids’ Holiday Party with Santa - Dec. 11
at Messiah Lutheran Church
Share Christmas lists, decorate a cookie and make a
holiday craft. Free for HHCA members; suggested $3
donation per child for non-members. Call 224-0024
for more info.
Just Get Out and Play
Looking for something to do? Search www.visitmadison.com/events/ or www.cityofmadison.com/calendar
for indoor, outdoor, family and adult activities.
Neighborhood Scouting Opportunities
Boy Scouts
Do you have a son in 1st grade thru 5th grade?
Would you like some organized adventure? We are
looking to share what Scouting has to offer to your
family. We are starting the new scout year running
and would like to share our upcoming meeting times/
dates. Sept 14 at 6:30pm, Sept 21 at 6:30 pm and
Sept 28 at 6:30 pm at Messiah Lutheran Church. If
you have any questions before coming please contact
Kevin at 608-222-2486 or email me at cubmaster.
pack132.madison@gmail.com.
Girl Scouts
Find a neighborhood troop at the area Girl Scouts
website: www.gsbadgerland.org.
District 3 Alder Update
by Amanda Hall
Grandview Commons Development
The plans for Grandview Town Center have hit a few
snags because the developer’s proposed plans do not
match what the neighborhood plans call for.
The project could face serious hurdles with the Urban
Design Committee and Plan Commission (committees that the city council looks to when deciding to
approve a project) because it features 1 and 2 story
single-use buildings when the plan and previous
commitments on the part of the developer call for
taller, multi- and mixed-use, more interesting buildings which will be timeless piece of our neighborhood.
The concern is that the currently proposed style, size,
and use of the buildings wastes a great opportunity to
develop and demonstrate new urbanism and walkable
neighborhoods in favor of what is very snazzy and
new age mini mall.
I am considering what’s best for the neighborhood
right now and for the future, and I would appreciate
your thoughts on the subject. In your view, should
we go for it with this project and get commerce and
services moving in this neighborhood, setting aside
our original visions for he project? Or do we hold out
for a project proposal closer to our original vision
and risk losing development in Grandview for another few or even several years?
Judge Doyle Square
Key details of the current proposal are that a biotech
company called Exact Sciences would be moving
downtown and making a few hundred good paying
job hires, and paying most of their way in doing so.
The city has money set aside in what’s called TIF
(tax incremental financing), to help cover what Exact
Sciences is unable to put in up front. The downtown
building construction will also include a new parking
garage to replace the crumbling Government East
parking garage, and a 250-300 room hotel.
Pros
A new parking garage that we need anyway; another hotel bringing in commerce and room tax from
tourism; and a huge downtown employer accessible
via car, bike, or bus. It bears mentioning that large
employers shifting out to the suburbs in recent
decades has resulted in a more car dependent society,
increased carbon emissions, and a gap in accessibility
to good-paying jobs for urban citizens, so a major
downtown employer like this one is rare gift.
Cons
The city will pay for construction of extra parking
spaces which will be used exclusively by Exact Sciences (and ES will collect revenue from these spaces); investing the TIF money in this project means
we won’t be able to allocate it to the Madison School
District. As a coach at La Follette who sees kiddos
packed 30 to a classroom, this certainly speaks to me.
Once again, I would truly appreciate you input here. I
believe JDS is good investment for the city but I certainly understand those who would rather use the TIF
money right now rather than invest it. I have received
a good deal of email on this topic already, but not a
whole lot from District 3 residents. Please share your
thoughts so that I can make the best-informed vote
possible on your behalf.
Neighborhood Babysitters 2015
Mallory Dille, Age 14 babysitting. Phone 224-1883
Lauren Johnson, Age 12* babysitting. Ph. 222-7515
Meghan O’Connell, Age 15; Grace O’Connell, Age
13. Babysitters and petsitters. Phone 244-1429
Allie Pugh, Age 16* Bo Pugh, Age 16* babysitting.
Phone 957-6761
Mary Rottier, Age 16* Mike Rottier, Age 12*
babysitting. Phone 216-0369
*Red Cross certified..