Shorewood Today Winter 2017

WINTER 2016

Shorewood TODAY

Get ready for

GIFT-GIVING SEASON

PLUS:

District takes steps in

FACILITIES PLANNING Shorewood Games:

PLAYING TO FIGHT CANCER

Good gifts The season of giving is upon us.

More coverage.

Less spendage.

Fortunately, we’re in a walkable village with a vibrant business district that offers a wide range of options, even for that hard-tobuy-for person on your list. Take a stroll one December day, and I bet you can find something for everyone right here in Shorewood.

But first, check out our gift guide for inspiration. It starts on page 9.

The whole community is engaged to join in another type of giving, through the Shorewood Games. This tradition, dating back to 1987, began with a group of SHS students and a teacher who wanted to do something fun (games) and good (raising money for the MACC Fund, which supports research for childhood cancer).

It’s quite an undertaking, and several fundraising activities are already under way, as you will read about on page 23.

One of our residents recently received one of the best gifts of all time — a no-strings-attached grant from the MacArthur Foundation.

Her name is Anne Basting, and her inspiring work takes a creative approach to keep the minds and hearts of older people alive and active for as long as possible.

These MacArthur grants aren’t something for which people apply, so Anne got a lovely surprise. She’s already planning to put the funds to work to expand her various programs and reach even more seniors — and the people who love and care for them. We’ll keep you updated, too, on the Village’s work with Anne’s students as we collaborate to find ways in which the arts can be effective in helping municipalities meet their goals.

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happenings

9 Shorewood Gift Guide Shop local for the holidays

14 School Facilities Modernizing classrooms, preserving history

23 Games for Good

Community plays to raise money for MACC

IN EVERY ISSUE WHAT TO KNOW

WHAT’S GOOD IN THE ’WOOD

SHOREWOOD SPOTLIGHTS

4 News

23 Do-Gooder

28 Business Spotlight

New and noteworthy around town

34 Resources

Handy information on timely topics

Shorewood Games involve the whole community

24 Classroom Plus

WHAT TO DO

Cole Compton grows a business

18 Events

27 Recreation

Fun fundraisers, holiday themes

20 Senior Resource Center

Water activities, even in winter

Strategic plan update and key events

Shorewood Press moves on up

32 Hi, Neighbor

Anne Basting has won a “genius” grant

36 Out & About

Memorable moments

38 A Look Back

The Opportunity School

40 Shorewood Calendar Don't miss a thing

For running

PERFORMANCE RUNNING OUTFITTERS

local

GIFT IDEAS See more on p. 9

For fashion

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Shorewood News COMING SOON:

New businesses in your neighborhood Shorewood continues to be a sought-after location for business owners and entrepreneurs who seek a vibrant, dense and welcoming community in which to set up shop. Residents and visitors can look forward to a diverse crop of new businesses this winter and in 2017, including new places to eat, exercise and host events.

WHERE’S THE BUBLR?

Nine bike-share stations approved for summer installation The Village’s bike-sharing initiative advanced with the Village Board’s approval of nine locations for Bublr Bikes racks with attached pay stations.

Work on installing the Bublr stations is set to begin May 29, 2017, with a target completion date of July 28.

Stations will be located along North Oakland Avenue at East Kensington Blvd., East Lake Bluff Blvd., East Shorewood Blvd., East Newton Avenue and East Edgewood Avenue, and along East Capitol Drive at North Wilson Drive, North Maryland Avenue and North Downer Avenue.

Civil engineering firm R.A. Smith National Inc. reviewed 12 locations, recommending nine based on factors that included ensuring residents would have to walk no more than four blocks to the nearest station, says Ericka Lang, Village planning and development director.

Each station accommodates about 10 bikes. The stations are 5 feet, 8 inches deep and will be set back an additional 1.5 to 2 feet in locations along a curb to allow access to parked vehicles. Seven stations will be installed in parkways (the area between the curb and sidewalk).

Bublr Bikes plans to install and manage 100 to 200 stations in the Milwaukee area to rent bikes for short trips. Most of the cost of developing Shorewood’s bike-share system is covered by a federal grant and donations.

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Shorewood can expect to see a lot more brides with the opening of The Atrium event space at 2107 E. Capitol Dr. Re-activating the former Garden Room/MOD GEN/Anaba Tea Room/Tochi space, The Atrium officially opens this winter, but owner Paul Hackbarth, who also owns Shorewood businesses Camp Bar and Sound By Design, says he has been taking wedding reservations for weeks.

Brought to you by the Colectivo Coffee crew and opening in December, The Ruckus at 4144 N. Oakland Ave. will be a “classic burger and ice cream joint” that emphasizes local ingredients and unique flavor combinations. In addition to burgers, ice cream desserts and baked treats from Troubadour Bakery, The Ruckus will serve made-to-order churros and Colectivo Keg Co. beer on tap.

The new Mosaic building on North Oakland Avenue has landed four new tenants. Full-service vision care provider Wisconsin Vision is opening a “Limited” boutique, its second in Wisconsin, with a focus on popular, upscale eyewear. Seattle-based MOD Pizza offers artisan-style pizza and is expected to open this spring, and Orangetheory Fitness, offering instructor-led group training sessions tailored to individual fitness levels, is coming in February.

Bentley’s Pet Stuff is also relocating to the Mosaic from 4604 N. Wilson Dr. and is estimated to open in February or March.

The family-owned business offers a variety of wholesome, allnatural pet food and treats designed to fit any pet owner’s budget.

In January, the Bakers Square restaurant at 1305 E. Capitol Dr. will undergo a massive renovation both inside and out as it is transformed into a Corner Bakery Café, with an anticipated opening in summer 2017. The Dallas-based franchise serves made-to-order salads, sandwiches, panini and pastas, seasonal soups and freshly baked pastries and bread. This will be the third Corner Bakery location opened by brothers George, Peter and Dimitri Dimitropoulos, who also own Culver’s of Shorewood.

A Decade of

GOODY GOURMETS In the 10 years since it opened, Goody Gourmets (4425 N. Oakland Ave.) has become a local fixture, its charming red-trimmed storefront beckoning anyone with a sweet tooth or a taste for “gourmet” popcorn in flavors that range from caramel to jalapeno. Owner Jackie Chesser says the Shorewood community has been “so, so supportive,” of her business, and she returns the favor by supporting causes that are important to the Village, from the schools to special events.

Jackie Chesser, owner of Goody Gourmets, scoops up some popcorn.

BUSINESS MILESTONES

Congratulations to Shorewood businesses celebrating five years in the business district!

GREAT CLIPS, 4164 N. Oakland Ave. | PERFORMANCE RUNNING OUTFITTERS, 4533 N. Oakland Ave.

PNC BANK, 4231 N. Oakland Ave. | Q-TICLES, 2127 E. Capitol Dr. | ST. MORITZ SALON, 3955 N Prospect Ave. THE WORKROOM, 4508 N. Oakland Ave. | THREE LIONS PUB, 4515 N. Oakland Ave. ZEN THE SALON, 4407 N. Oakland Ave.

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CHAMPIONING CREATIVITY

Atwater Elementary lands competitive grant Atwater Elementary School Principal Kayla Russick is one of 20 elementary and middle school principals from across the nation selected by Crayola and the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) to receive a Champion Creatively Alive Children school grant.

Crayola and NAESP together will fund innovative programs aimed at fostering children’s critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication skills.

The grants are intended to help schools build creative capacity, nurture children’s creativity and inspire other schools to do the same. Atwater received a $2,500 monetary grant and $1,000 worth of Crayola products.

Atwater teachers Angela Hayes and Leesa Maxwell organized the grant application.

Russick will share outcomes from the program via the NAESP website and a special supplement to NAESP’s Principal magazine to help other principals develop promising arts-education practices.

The grant will support Atwater’s “PERKS” of Student Growth program. The acronym PERKS stands for Perseverance, Empathy, Responsibility, Kindness and Self-discipline — the elements of the school’s character code. Atwater’s project is focused on using visual representations as metaphorical thinking about citizenship and character traits to help build awareness of student growth and each student’s personal sense of efficacy.

To view the complete list of the 20 Champion Creatively Alive Children grant recipients, visit naesp.org/creativity.

Young conductors enjoy the Shorewood Library's new deluxe train set.

MORE FUN

for the library’s youngest patrons Parents looking for a quiet, clean and close-by place to entertain their pre-readers and young children indoors during the winter months can thank some generous donors for their contributions to the Shorewood Library’s new and improved imaginative play offerings.

With an anonymous grandmother’s donation, library staff purchased a deluxe train set outfitted with new tracks and shiny new rail cars. The top-of-the-line set features grooved tracks so even the youngest train enthusiasts can chug along, while more experienced railroaders can use tracks to design their own unique railway.

Creative kids with domestic leanings will enjoy the Early Learning Center’s new kitchen set, funded through the Friends of the Shorewood Library. Preschool chefs already have been busy cooking up some one-of-a-kind dishes that include a dash of imagination.

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GREEN INSPIRATION

Film Racing to Zero follows San Francisco’s work to eliminate all waste The Shorewood Conservation Committee is planning a showing of the 2014 film Racing to Zero, a documentary that recounts how the city of San Francisco is using recycling, composting and other strategies to eliminate waste.

The film will be shown at 7 p.m. Friday, February 3 at the Shorewood High School auditorium.

“One of the myths we’re trying to debunk is that only cities like San Francisco and Seattle can accomplish progressive sustainability goals,” says Joshua Liberatore, the committee’s chair. “We don’t have to look too far for compelling examples in the Midwest: Oak Park, Ill.; Hennepin County, Minn.; Brown County, Wis., and others.”

The “zero” in the title references the San Francisco city government’s 2002 pledge to achieve zero waste by the year 2020.

A trailer on the film’s website (http://trash24.org) opens with bulldozers moving mountains of garbage as a city official says, “All this stuff we used to call waste, it’s not waste. It’s a resource.”

The film tracks the city’s tactics for waste-stream diversion as well as its innovative practices in managing waste, such as recycling materials that are not currently included in many municipal programs.

New crossing signals on Wilson Drive

ENHANCE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

Signals installed on North Wilson Drive this fall should help make pedestrians feel more secure when crossing to get to and from the Oak Leaf Trail.

“Connecting the path to the north over the summer drew a lot more pedestrians to the area, and residents started contacting me and others about upgrading the crossings,” says Davida Amenta, Village trustee. “There also were comments on the Village’s Facebook page.”

The residents’ concerns were brought to the attention of the Village Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Committee, which passed a motion in August to add a buttonactivated signal at the intersection of Wilson and East Congress Street. This intersection meets an Americans with Disabilities Act requirement that pedestrian-lighted crossing units be placed at intersections with existing marked crosswalks and pedestrian ramps.

The committee also requested Village funding for a second signal, which Village staff recommended to be installed at East Kensington Boulevard, the only other intersection along Wilson to which the ADA requirements apply.

The Village Board subsequently approved the crossing upgrades and allocated $14,000 from Capital Fund reserves.

SURVEY asks residents to weigh in on Village government priorities Every three to five years, Shorewood conducts a community-wide survey to find out what residents think of existing policies and services and to help determine what the Village Board, Village staff and committees should focus on in the future.

The 2016 survey, conducted in October and November, asked residents to rate several aspects of the community and sought feedback on Village communications, whether garbage collection should continue as is and whether to continue charging property owners special assessments for sidewalk replacement abutting their properties or to switch to funding through property taxes.

Community surveys are an important element in helping the Village staff and Village Board make decisions and set priorities in a variety of areas. The Village conducted a marketing survey earlier in 2016 and the Conservation Committee conducted a survey to assess residents’ thoughts and preferences about significant, concentrated issues.

“This broader survey enabled residents to weigh in on all Village services,” says Tyler Burkart, assistant Village manager.

“We’ll compare the results to previous years as we consider how to make improvements.”

Survey results are available at villageofshorewood.org.

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NEW BUSINESSES Crave Café

3592 N. Oakland Ave. | 414.204.8778 Hours: 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily When David Wu couldn’t find the kinds of exotic flavors he’d enjoyed on his travels around the world, he decided to make them himself, but in a distinctly American way. That’s why customers will find Wu’s own take on Japanese Katsu, a traditional breaded pork loin, or Korean BBQ creatively reconceived as savory burgers at his new restaurant, Crave Café. The business opened quietly in October.

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Wu, a Shorewood native, grew up in the business because his parents owned the East Garden Chinese Restaurant (across the street from Crave Café at 3600 N. Oakland Ave.).

Wu took over ownership of that restaurant several years ago.

His new restaurant also offers side salads and French fries seasoned with unusual flavors and spices.

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Crave Café diners can choose to eat in at one of the 12 seats or take out. Delivery is also available.

Little Sprouts Play Café 4606 N. Wilson Dr. | 414.563.7529 Hours: Weekdays 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Weekends 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

This indoor play café is aimed at providing a safe, fun, indoor environment for children under 6 and their caregivers.

Owners Adrienne and Ryan Shea, parents of two young children, designed the space with a focus on imagination play, with a lofted market, a playhouse and firehouse, reading tents and loads of Legos, dress-up clothes and other toys.

Caregivers can enjoy the comfortable seating and free WiFi, along with a café that serves Stone Creek coffee and baked goods. Little Sprouts Play Café will also offer art, yoga and music classes for little ones to enjoy both on their own and with caregivers, along with parent education events. The space can also be rented for parties.

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Adrienne Shea, who grew up in Shorewood, is excited to open a business in the Village. “I’ve found there is a lot of support for parent-owned businesses here,” she says, adding that she hopes to hire other local parents to teach classes and be part of the Little Sprouts community.

For more information, visit littlesproutscafe.com.

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FEATURE STORY

THE FUTURE OF SHOREWOOD’S LEARNING SPACES

School District moving to modernize facilities, preserve historic character

By Ted Knight

z Hallway, Physical Education Building, Shorewood High School

Though the Shorewood School District’s historic buildings offer aesthetically pleasing academic environments, they also present challenges for keeping pace with the evolving needs of modern learning spaces.

This concern was top of mind at February 2016’s Shorewood Schools Summit, in which more than 100 community stakeholders came together to determine strategic priorities for the District through the year 2025. In fact, a commitment to modernizing and maintaining facilities — to provide safe, healthy and efficiently operated school facilities equipped for 21st-century learning, while still honoring the history of our buildings — was among the top five priorities identified by summit participants.

Three of the four school buildings in the District — Atwater Elementary School, Lake Bluff Elementary School and Shorewood High School — are more than 90 years old, and the character of their Old English and Georgian style architecture is often striking for first-time visitors.

Atwater has a classroom lined with a mural dating back to the Works Progress Administration art initiative of the Depression era. Lake Bluff features animal gargoyles, leaded glass windows and fireplaces. SHS’s multi-building campus features WPA murals, a signature copperdome, a bowling alley and intricate tiles alongside its original pool, one of the oldest school pools in the country. And Shorewood Intermediate School has a unique, circular shape with a large commons area at the center.

In response to community input, the District has incorporated facilities planning as an important component of its 2016-2017 Strategic Plan.

“Addressing current and long-term needs related to our school facilities is a strong priority identified by our community,” says Superintendent Bryan Davis. “As we continue to move forward with our authentic learning emphasis, it will be important to consider how our learning spaces should support this kind of educational experience for students.”

As a first step, the District in May selected Eppstein Uhen Architects to complete a comprehensive, district-wide facilities assessment. During the summer and fall, EUA created a detailed planning document that supports long-term facilities planning as a key District initiative and identifies priorities and next steps.

On October 25, EUA presented the summary findings of the report to the School Board, staff and broader community.

Major areas for consideration and discussion that emerged from the assessment include: z Accessibility

and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act z Safety and security z Condition of architectural and building systems z Building capacity and utilization z Educational adequacy and technology infrastructure z Historic preservation and fiscally responsible facilities solutions All community members, staff, students and parents were invited to attend two community workshops in November to share their feedback on the identified needs. In Spring 2017, the community will have the opportunity for further engagement and input as the master planning process begins. (continued on page 17)

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Lake Bluff Elementary School Left to right: z Ornate decorated lead glass windows on East side stairway landing. z Original wood-burning fireplace in the library.

The original wood box from the first year of the building sits beside it.

z Built-in ceramic art in many rooms. Lower left,

a young Abe Lincoln studying by fire light.

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on the hallway arches.

“High-quality, beautiful and efficient school buildings will show Shorewood’s commitment to investing in education,” says David Cobb, a Shorewood resident and former school board member who supports the District’s priority on facilities.

“Our teachers and students deserve a physical environment that supports and reflects their commitment to, and interest in, 21st-century educational programs.”

Shorewood is not alone in considering how best to address its school facilities.

According to data released in 2013 by the American Society of Civil Engineers, almost half of today’s U.S. public school buildings were built to educate the baby boomers — a generation that is now retiring from the workforce. Engaging in school facilities planning will help ensure that Shorewood can continue to deliver the highest-quality education in its public schools. n For more information, visit shorewoodschools.org and click on “Facilities Planning” under “Our District” or visit http://tinyurl.com/shorewoodfacilities.

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Shorewood Events

37TH ANNUAL SHOREWOOD ART & CRAFTS FAIR

Sunday, December 4th 2016 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SHOREWOOD HIGH SCHOOL 1701 East Capitol Drive • Shorewood

Shorewood Packed Athletics with Booster Regional Artisans & Crafters Club Arts & Crafts Fair • SilentDecember Auction & Raffle4, Baskets • Bake 4 Sale & Beverages Sunday, 10 a.m.– p.m.

Holiday Book Talk

Saturday, December 3, 11 a.m.

In a popular annual program sponsored by Friends of the Shorewood Library, Daniel Goldin of Boswell Book Co. will review a collection of noteworthy books recommended for holiday giving. The event will be held at Village Center and is free and open to the public.

Goldin will discuss both fiction and nonfiction, and the books will be available for sale. Cash, credit cards and debit cards will be accepted. A percentage of the proceeds will be earmarked for the Friends.

Goldin is heard regularly on public radio reviewing and recommending books and has been described as “one of the best booksellers in the country.” He has owned and operated Boswell at 2559 N. Downer Ave. since 2009. Prior to that, Goldin was a bookseller at the former Schwartz Bookshop in Shorewood.

• Greyhound Café Luncheon Fare • Shorewood Spirit Wear A variety of artisans and crafters from all over the Midwest will $4 Admission be selling items at the 37th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair, hosted Proceeds benefit ALL Shorewood Athletic Programs! by the Shorewood Athletics Booster Club.

The fair is held in the Shorewood High School Arena and also features a silent $1 OFF ADMISSION WITH THIS COUPON! auction and raffle, as well as a bake sale and café. SHS spirit CLUB wear andSPONSORED accessories BY willSHOREWOOD be available BOOSTER for purchase.

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Tree Lighting Celebration Sunday, December 4th 2016 Saturday, December 3, 6–7 p.m.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SHOREWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Bundle up and bring the family out to the fifth annual Shorewood Tree Lighting celebration! Ideal 1701 East Capitol Drive • Shorewood Property Management, Inc. will provide the holiday tree, which will be lit outside of Metro Market (just south of East Jarvis Street). Enjoy a visit from Santa, entertainment from the Shorewood High Packed with School jazz ensemble, and complimentary snacks and beverages.

Also,& get your free Shop Regional Artisans Crafters Shorewood coupon booklet with special offers throughout the business district. There is also a Santa mailbox at 4060 N. Oakland Ave. •until Dec. 22. If&aRaffle letterBaskets is dropped offSale in the mailbox, Silent Auction • Bake & Beverages Café Luncheon Fare Santa will respond personally! Find more information• atGreyhound shorewoodwi.com.

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Senior Resource Center SRC’S NEW STRATEGIC PLAN OUTLINES GOALS AND PRIORITIES Enabling older adults to remain independent and age in their community while living healthy, meaningful lives is the Shorewood Senior Resource Center’s mission. Since its creation in 2000, the SRC has grown to serve hundreds of community members every year through a wide range of programs that enhance mind, body and spirit.

This fall, the SRC completed its first strategic planning process and developed a plan for moving forward in a way that maximizes its resources to best serve older adults. The plan was finalized this summer and board-approved for funding through the Benjamin Fund.

“As baby boomers age and demographics shift, we felt it was time to look at our processes and do what we are doing more consciously,” SRC Director Elizabeth Price explains.

Price and Elder Services Advisory Board members spent the earlier part of 2016 gathering information, which included engaging a seasoned facilitator to run focus groups. They examined ways to make certain resources more accessible to a broader range of seniors — for example, by enhancing the SRC website with more robust information as well as capabilities such as online course registration and payment.

Connecting individual seniors with critical resources to help them manage issues and solve problems is a significant part of SRC staff work. To make this happen, Price and her part-time program assistant often collaborate with organizations like the North Shore Health Department, Milwaukee County Department on Aging, Shorewood Recreation Department and the Home Sweet Home program, as well as many generous volunteers.

They have accomplished successes like finding a place where a nonEnglish-speaking senior can enjoy recreational dancing; making an intergenerational link between a student and an SRC volunteer tutor; solving a safety issue by facilitating the installation of shower grab bars; finding a low-income subsidy program that enabled a senior to remain in her home; and connecting neighbors for companionship visits.

In addition to boosting online resources, other goals outlined in the strategic plan include working with Shorewood’s Planning and Development Department to develop approaches to connect with older adult homeowners who might benefit from resources, exploring partnerships with businesses to create convenient “pop-up” meetings and socializing spots throughout Shorewood, and reaching out to apartment building managers to create awareness of the SRC’s services among older adult tenants.

Price say she is also excited about training SRC volunteer ambassadors to help broadcast the SRC’s message, which is key to moving its strategic plan forward. n 20 SHOREWOOD TODAY WINTER 2016

Events

Conscious Aging with Tree Moore Tues., Jan. 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2–4 p.m.

These four sessions with Tree Moore, an elder and a seasoned group facilitator, focus on choosing to live consciously in the elder years. Small-group discussions, individual writing and other activities will explore self-compassion, forgiveness, a life review, mortality, legacy and vision. Residents $24/nonresidents $32; fee includes the four sessions and a workbook. Please pre-register through the SRC by Jan. 5.

Five Wishes — Getting the Care You Want When You Need it Most Tues., Jan.10, Noon–1 p.m.

Join Sue Engstrom, MA, LPC-IT, of Tree of Life Counseling Center, for an interactive presentation of Five Wishes, the most popular advanced directive in the country. This program will help you understand the importance of putting in writing your healthcare preferences and medical wishes if you become seriously ill and can no longer speak for yourself.

Five Wishes is an easy-to-use legal document that allows you to clearly state your personal, emotional and spiritual needs. Completing Five Wishes will help you gain control over your care to bring peace of mind to you and your loved ones. We’ll also learn important follow-up actions to ensure that Five Wishes is there when needed most. A Five Wishes document will be reviewed during the presentation.

Participants may take a copy home to do on their own.

Free; please pre-register through the SRC by Jan. 9.

Mindfulness Thurs., Jan. 12, 19 & 26, 9–11 a.m.

In this three-part workshop with Elizabeth Lewis, we will delve into the seven attitudes of mindfulness, explore its benefits and do hands-on practices aimed at helping you find a “good fit” for starting your own mindfulness practice at home. Lewis is a motivational speaker, spiritual director and personal development coach. Her areas of expertise include mindfulness, HeartMath, stress resilience, forgiveness facilitation, the “hows” of happiness and global body-mind-spirit practices. Series fee: Residents $18/nonresidents $24; please pre-register through the SRC by Jan. 5.

Ten Tips to Prevent and Detect Investment Fraud Tues., Jan.17, 6:30–8 p.m.

Do you trust your financial planner? Should you? Financial planners should act in your best interests but sometimes don’t. Learn tips and tools to evaluate your financial planner’s performance from attorney Stephanie Melnick, who has practiced law in the Milwaukee area for the past 22 years, litigating fraud and investment-related cases. Seeing clients burned by advisers they trusted motivated her to educate adults on how to avoid investment-related schemes. She will discuss finding a financial planner with your interests at heart, understanding the best investment options for you, monitoring your financial planner, and detecting fraud and “too good to be true” investments. Come with questions! Free; no pre-registration required.

Learn to Play Chess!

Mon., Jan. 23 & 30, Feb. 6 & 13, 1:30–3 p.m.

Chess can improve memory and enhance creativity, and it uses both sides of your brain. Chess expert Bob Bruch will teach us how to play chess like the champions. Give it a try!

Free; please pre-register through the SRC by Jan. 19.

The SRC recently welcomed Maggie Edlebeck as its new part-time program assistant. Edlebeck is pursuing her master’s degree in social welfare at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Email src@villageofshorewood.org or call 414.847.2727 for a complete schedule of events or more information on any of the above activities.

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DO-GOODER THE SHOREWOOD GAMES

Friendly Competition for a Cause Shorewood Games aim to raise $75,000 for children with cancer

By Ted Knight

It was 30 years ago when a group of students told Shorewood High School physical education teacher Lisa Bromley they wanted to organize some fun, competitive activities to build school spirit and give back to the community.

Together with Bromley, they launched the first Shorewood Games, choosing to raise money for the Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer (MACC) Fund in support of an SHS classmate who was battling cancer.

The initiative has since raised more than $325,000, and the tradition is still going strong. Games happen every four years, giving all SHS students a chance to participate. Fundraising has kicked off for the March 2017 games, and students have set a goal to raise a record $75,000.

Students are engaging the community in creative ways. A Dollar Campaign asks every resident to donate $1, and raffle ticket sales for a variety of prizes also invite contributions. There is also the newer tradition of the Shorewood Games torch, a wooden replica that is placed in people’s yards around the community to recognize them and their support for the spirit of the games.

Getting “torched” is an honor and also serves as an opportunity to fundraise for the campaign. It costs $30 to “torch” someone, and the students then place the torch in the honoree’s front yard, per the donor’s request.

Another fun aspect of the Games is a Jail House fundraiser that puts community members to work. Among those “arrested” this year are District administrators and staff, as well as owners and staff of Shorewood businesses, each of whom must don orange prison suits and go to “jail” if they are not able to raise $1,000 by Jan. 13. Participating Shorewood businesses include Swanky Seconds, Camp Bar, Cloud Red, Colectivo, Draft & Vessel, Goody Gourmets, Harleys: The Store for Men, Harry’s Bar and Grill, Kensington Liquor, Metro Market, North Shore Bank, North Star American Bistro and Three Lions Pub, as well as the Shorewood Fitness Center.

The fundraising will culminate during two weeks of activities modeled after the Olympics, March 10-24. Classes will compete against each other during lunchtime in sports including soccer, volleyball, basketball, indoor track and swimming relays. The flurry of games and activities also includes a pasta night, pancake breakfast, buzz cuts, “penny wars” and other fun events.

The hard work of raising funds this year has already bonded the students who have been most engaged in the campaign.“I can’t imagine doing this with anyone else — we’re like family,” says SHS senior Catherine Puppe.

Meeting with the family of a Shorewood elementary school student affected by cancer has helped personalize the campaign for many students while providing important perspective. SHS senior Josue Bayle says the experience helps students “to not take our own lives for granted.”

Gus Rich, the former student who inspired the original Shorewood Games in 1987, survived his battle with cancer. His son Max is now a senior at SHS and will compete to support the cause his father helped inspire.

“It’s just come full circle,” says Bromley. “The legacy lives on. It’s a huge undertaking, but when we get to March 24, the students will know they did it together, with the help of the entire community. It’s an awesome statement from Shorewood.” n Pictured above, left to right: Eric Gutbrod, Draft & Vessel; Jackie Chesser, Goody Gourmets; Joanne Lipo Zovic, Shorewood School Board; Sarah Draper, Camp Bar; Allison Rozek, Swanky Seconds; Barb Xistris, North Star American Bistro; David Price, Three Lions Pub; Jake Wilson, Shorewood Fitness Center; Al Hildenbrand, Colectivo.

To donate, please visit teammaccfund.kintera.org/lisabromley or contact Lisa Bromley at lbromley@shorewood.k12.wi.us.

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CLASSROOM PLUS NEW HORIZONS ENTREPRENEUR

Young Entrepreneur Grows Green Business Shorewood’s Cole Compton, 17, succeeds in selling sustainable terrariums

By Ted Knight

Most students don’t reach their senior year of high school with three years of experience running their own business under their belt. Shorewood New Horizons Charter School senior Cole Compton is an exception.

Compton launched his own company, Green Earth Terrarium, as a freshman, with the idea of creating beautiful, affordable and sustainable green products that could serve as living decorations, requiring minimal watering and maintenance.

The idea for the business came to Compton before he even started high school, during a trip to a garden store with his grandmother. As they browsed, he admired the shop’s terrariums, but not their price tags: At $75-$120 apiece, he found them too expensive. He thought he might be able to build his own terrariums and sell them for a lower price.

This required some research. He contacted wholesale vendors, seeking glass, succulents and mosses at a lower price than retail. He prioritized vendors that were using sustainable practices.

“I wanted to work with companies that harvested plants naturally, rather than those that go into rainforests and rip them out,” Compton explains.

A year’s worth of information gathering led Compton to determine that he could indeed build terrariums at a relatively low cost.

Compton received lots of support from his teacher, Bohdan Nedilsky, who encouraged him to advance his business ideas. Nedilsky connected him with a valuable opportunity to intern with Teens Grow Greens, a program that teaches participants how to grow not only plants but also an entrepreneurial spirit. This helped Compton build his work skills and create a business plan.

Nedilsky also encouraged Compton to participate in Milwaukee’s Sustainability Summit. Compton was the youngest presenter at the event, and the only one with a product to sell. He decided to bring 30 terrariums, in case he received any interest in his products. To his amazement, he sold every one he brought within the first half hour. This served as instant validation of his business idea.

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Cole Compton, a senior at New Horizons Charter School, with one of his terrarium creations.

He began to look at retailers and grocery stores where he could sell his terrariums. His first retail partner was Outpost. Since launching Green Earth Terrarium, Compton has created and sold more than 2,500 terrariums. His smaller terrariums cost as little as $10.

Running a business has taken authentic learning to the next level for Compton, helping him realize how important it is to consider the customer, to understand how a business works and to love what you do.

“If you don’t have passion for what you do, people won’t respect you as a business owner,” he says.

In addition to dealing with the typical challenges entrepreneurs often face on their way to success, Compton has also continually worked to overcome dyslexia.

“Whatever learning disability or problem you are trying to overcome, if you have the drive to do it, you can be successful at just about anything,” he says.

After he graduates this spring, Compton plans to attend a college where he can immerse himself in entrepreneurial learning. Drawing from his summer internship experience with the Hunger Task Force Farm, he has also considered how he can one day merge his business and sustainability interests into a new nonprofit organization that would help with sustainable, community-focused projects. n To learn more about Green Earth Terrarium, visit greenearthterrarium.com or call 414.323.9440.

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RECREATION AQUATICS PROGRAMMING

Recreation Department offers aquatics for all ages

By Ted Knight

With winter just around the corner, the Shorewood Recreation Department’s aquatics activities provide a great opportunity to stay active indoors. Aquatics programming is offered in the VHE Pool at Shorewood High School seven days a week, including community swim and water exercise classes such as deep water and shallow water aerobics, aqua bootcamp and aqua yoga.

During the week, the VHE Pool is open throughout the school day for community swim. Hours vary and are split up to accommodate the high school swim teams, Shorewood Swim Club and swimming lessons, as well as other aquatics activities. The VHE Pool includes a six-lane lap swim area, whirlpool, diving well with a diving board and sauna in both the men’s and women’s locker rooms.

Access to the VHE Pool is included with a membership to the Shorewood Community Fitness Center. There are also flexible options for other community members who wish to have pool access. A Single Swim Pass for adult Shorewood residents is $4, or $3 for senior residents or youth.

A 20-Visit Swim Pass Punch Card is $60 for residents, or $40 for senior residents or youth. Children ages 5 and under are free. Non-resident passes are also available for a slightly higher fee.

The Shorewood Recreation Department also offers swimming lessons in all four seasons, including group lessons and private lessons for kids as young as six months old, and adults of all ages. Fall, winter and spring swimming lessons are offered on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. In the summer, swimming lessons are offered Monday through Friday mornings, in addition to Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Lifeguarding classes are also offered approximately four times throughout the year. Also, for those interested in applying, the Recreation Department regularly hires lifeguards and swim lesson instructors.

In the summer, the Shorewood Recreation Department incorporates aquatics into the Kids Club program, with kids participating in Open Swim at SHS. During the summer, the department also offers a cardboard boat building class for kids, which culminates in the students taking the boats they crafted for a ride across the pool. Families can also rent out the SHS pool for birthday parties. n Pictured above: Instructor Laura Livermore, far left, leads Shorewood Recreation Department deep water aquatics participants from left, Aura Hirschman, Pat Albrightson and Ilze Heider.

For more information on activities, pricing and current pool schedule, visit shorewoodschools.org, call the VHE Pool information line at 414.963.6913, ext. 1, or contact Megan Welch at mwelch@shorewood.k12.wi.us.

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Lee Jankowski, a 22-year employee of the Shorewood Press, stands in the print shop's new location at 1700 E. Capitol Dr. The move to the new locale is planned for January 2017.

Shorewood Press trades up

By Jennifer Anderson

For many people, the Shorewood Press has been one of the Village’s hidden secrets — literally. The full-service printing and copy business has been tucked away in the basement of a former church at 4060 N. Oakland Ave., quietly humming along for nearly a quarter century. For anyone who has used its services, the first visit down a set of steep stairs to the Shorewood Press offices can seem a little odd, at least until you open the door and are greeted by owner Noah Christensen, who seems to know how to put anyone at ease.

Doing business in this subterranean spot will soon be a thing of the past because Christensen, a Shorewood resident for more than 30 years, recently purchased the former Mike Crivello’s Camera Center at 1700 E. Capitol Dr. and will be moving the Shorewood Press into the building this winter.

Christensen is thrilled about the move. “I’ve walked by that Mike Crivello’s building every day for more than 20 years,” he says. “I always said to myself ‘I want to be there.’ I really think it’s the jewel in Shorewood that nobody noticed.”

Christensen is wasting no time fixing up his new digs. He’s adding modern amenities and says he is happy that his business will now be much more accessible to those with disabilities. He’s also bringing back some of the building’s original charm, which lay hidden behind dropped ceilings and boarded-over windows.

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that is especially exciting for Christensen. “After all these years of working in a basement, I can’t tell you how excited I am for natural light," he says.

Christensen, who grew up in Kewaunee, Wis., working in his grandparents’ printing business, fell in love with the Village the first time he saw it.

“I just didn’t know there could be such a nice place to live,” he says. “There are so many kind, lovely people in Shorewood, and since I first came here, it’s the only place I’ve wanted to live and have my business.”

The Shorewood Press got its start when Christensen presented a business plan to the Small Business Administration in his 20s and was granted a loan. Today, he has three full-time employees who have worked with him for more than 20 years, and the business offers graphic design services as well as printing.

They routinely handle jobs as small as a set of business cards and as big as a 50,000-postcard mailing.

Both Christensen and his business are beloved in the community, donating in-kind services for local nonprofits and filling rush orders for the schools, and doing it all with an enthusiasm that is infectious.

“I have worked with many printers over the years, and none are as conscientious, thoughtful, reliable and responsive as Noah and the Shorewood Press,” says local graphic designer Lisa Kovalcik. “He is always a pleasure to work with.” n

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2016 SHOWCASE AWARD WINNERS HONORED at Shorewood BID Annual Meeting

The Shorewood Business Improvement District honored these businesses at its annual meeting on Nov. 2 for their involvement, enthusiasm and façade improvement.

BUSINESSES OF THE YEAR Goody Gourmets Chemistry in Place

Awards went to Goody Gourmets, celebrating 10 years in Shorewood during which it has become a treasure in the business district, and Chemistry in Place, owned by longtime resident Pat Algiers who has been active on the BID board for seven years and contributed her leadership and energy to Shorewood’s Public Art Committee.

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Hi, Neighbor A “GENIUS” AMONG US Photo by Adam Ryan Morris

Anne Basting’s creative programs for older adults have earned her a MacArthur Foundation fellowship Meet: Anne Basting

Moved to Shorewood: 2011

Shorewood resident and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee theater professor Anne Basting leverages creative engagement to help sustain meaning, purpose and connection in the lives of older adults who may be grappling with dementia, social isolation or the limitations of their care setting. With her program TimeSlips, she trains people in improvisational storytelling techniques that activate the imagination. In September, the MacArthur Foundation awarded her one of its coveted five-year fellowships, commonly known as “genius grants,” which include a no-strings-attached monetary prize. In its announcement, the foundation wrote, “Basting’s perspective on aging and the power of stories is changing the perceptions of caregivers, family members and policymakers around the artistic and creative capabilities of older adults, regardless of age or cognitive status.”

As told to Paula Wheeler

“(MacArthur fellows) are often creating new fields or innovating in between fields, and so are at a disadvantage in the traditional recognition of their work.

“The work that I’ve done for almost 25 years is really in between fields. I would hear of (the MacArthur awards) every year and think, ‘That’s so amazing, I can’t even imagine, but that would be incredible.’ But you really have no idea until the phone call comes.”

On her approach with TimeSlips: “It’s about shifting from memory-based work with older adults to imagination. So it’s hopeful, and not about despair and decline and loss. We use improvisational storytelling, and we train students, family members, caregivers — anyone who has a relationship with the person with dementia. It’s a fun technique to use, and it can infuse creativity into everyday lives and relationships, and even change the way care communities offer activity planning.

we’re ready to scale up that model. And we want to redo our service learning so college and high school students can take a simple online training, as can their teachers and faculty, to become part of this army of creative volunteers.”

On being drawn to working with older adults: “Growing up, I was one of those kids who got along better with adults than other kids. I had many friends who were older. It started seeming weird to me that other people weren’t friends with older people — what are the mechanisms in our culture that make that strange? Because it seemed to me that it shouldn’t be strange.”

What she loves about Shorewood: “We moved (to Shorewood) from Milwaukee. We fell in love with a house here; we looked at Lake Bluff and fell in love with that school. We both lived in New York, so we loved that Shorewood is walkable and bike-able. Today, my kids are off from school and roaming around on their bikes. And I’m perfectly fine with that!

“It can be hard to find real life and meaning in long-term care centers. People are drawn to (our approach) like moths to a flame because it’s real and meaningful and people can play and grow and learn and just be themselves.”

“Whenever we have guests in the summer, I make them get up to watch the migration of the kids on bikes with baseball backpacks (heading to the Recreation Department’s Minors and Majors programs), because it’s so charming.

On her plans for the grant: “(The MacArthur grant) is truly no strings attached … I’m actually flooded with too many ideas. I’ve been doing so much work with TimeSlips, but I haven’t had a chance to take it to scale.

We’re doing training for 50 Wisconsin nursing homes, and

“It’s a benefit being so close to the university. One challenge in getting college arts students to do community-engaged work is transportation. We have started to see Shorewood as a lab space for our engaged arts classes. The Village has been just great about collaborating on it.” n

Know an interesting Shorewoodian? Please send your ideas for our “Hi, Neighbor” column to shorewoodtoday@villageofshorewood.com.

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Shorewood Resources

Shorewood prides itself on being a walkable community, but snow-covered and ice-coated sidewalks can make it difficult to get around, especially at street crossings.

“For someone with vision impairment, it’s a challenge,” says Dan Weber-Schultz, a member of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Committee. “You can’t tell how high snow’s piled or which way is the easiest to cross.”

Weber also noted that the elderly and children can have trouble negotiating snow and ice.

“All property owners or occupants are required by ordinance to clear sidewalks,” says Leeann Butschlick, director, Department of Public Works. Those on corner lots or whose property abuts mid-block crossings must clear ramps all the way to the curb.

“It’s the law,” Butschlick says, “but it’s also the considerate thing to do.”

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snow and ice within 12 hours after it has stopped accumulating.

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Clear the full width to the pavement.

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Residents can help keep Shorewood walkable IN WINTER

COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS added to library collection To reflect the diversity of the community it serves and respond to patrons seeking a more well-rounded local news selection, the Shorewood Library has subscribed to two new weekly newspapers.

El Conquistador featuring news and information for today’s Latino community, and The Milwaukee Community Journal, Wisconsin’s largest circulating African-American newspaper, can now be found on the library’s periodical shelves at the end of the adult fiction collection.

Welcome New Neighbors PROGRAM The Welcome New Neighbors Program welcomes new residents to the Village and hosts quarterly free receptions to all newcomers. Stop by, find out about the Village and receive a welcome bag with special offers from Shorewood businesses. Complimentary coffee, juice and refreshments will be served.

z Apply

Next Open House: Sat., Dec. 10, 9–11 a.m.

City Market, 2205 E. Capitol Dr.

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Please RSVP to receive the gift bag by emailing welcome@villageofshorewood.org. Program Director Jenny Heyden will be at the reception to answer your questions and provide information about the Village.

sand, salt or chemicals approved by the DPW. A list of approved chemicals is available from DPW at 414.847.2650 or email dpw@villageofshorewood.org. blow, plow, shovel or remove snow into public areas including streets and alleys. If you do, you may be subject to fines.

z The Village

may remove snow and ice if owners fail to do so and charge a special tax in accordance with state law.

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Out & About in Shorewood

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1 The lights of the Ghost Train speed across the Oak Leaf Trail Bridge over East Capitol Drive during the debut of the art display on Halloween night.

2 Seven-year-old Lake Bluff Elementary student Sam Jacobs does his best Aaron Rodgers imitation during Shorewood Recreation Department’s NFL Punt, Pass and Kick competition in September.

3 The SHS senior class erupts in cheers and waves during the pre-game homecoming pep rally.

4 Shorewood resident Catherine Andersen provides the “canvas” for a painting by Plein Air artist Jenny Anderson.

5 Director Nick Castonguay leads the SHS bands at the second annual Rocktoberfest.

6 Senior Ellie Schmitt flips a tire during a race at the pre-game homecoming pep rally.

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Shorewood A Look Back The “Lighted Schoolhouse” A UNIQUE VENTURE IN ADULT EDUCATION

The Shorewood Opportunity School opened its doors in October 1923 to “foster educational activities … and promote a more productive, a more wholesome, happier and more intelligent life.”

The school became a leader in adult and vocational education, offering classes as varied as ballroom dancing and auto mechanics.

The Opportunity School held classes at Atwater School until Shorewood High School was completed in 1925.

During the Great Depression, metals and woodworking classes were held in the machine shop (currently the Shorewood Fitness Center) to teach job skills and produce useful, handmade articles.

During war years, women were taught machine operation and

inspection and blueprint reading so they could fill in as men were drafted. Other women enrolled in homemaking classes to learn how to extend their food supply and stretch precious food stamps.

After the SHS auditorium was completed in 1936, theater and music programs were added, as well as a popular Sunday afternoon “Travel and Adventure” series that featured films and speakers like Carl Sandburg and Lowell Thomas.

Because of changes in state vocational education law, the Opportunity School became part of Milwaukee Area Technical College in the early 1970s. However, MATC continued to offer evening classes in the “lighted schoolhouse” for a number of years. n

Photo and information courtesy of Shorewood Historical Society.

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Shorewood Winter Calendar SIS = Shorewood Intermediate School | SHS = Shorewood High School

DECEMBER

SAT. DEC. 3 Holiday Book Talk with Daniel Goldin 11am, Village Center For event details, see page 18.

SAT. DEC. 3 Tree Lighting Celebration 6pm, Metro Market at N. Oakland & E. Jarvis For event details, see page 18.

SUN. DEC. 4 37th Annual Athletics Booster Club Arts & Crafts Fair 10am-4pm, SHS North Gym For event details and a coupon, see page 18.

WED. DEC. 7 SHS Orchestra Concert 7pm, SHS Auditorium THURS. DEC. 8 SIS & 6th Grade Orchestra Concert 7pm, SHS Auditorium SAT. DEC. 10 Welcome New Neighbors Reception 9am, City Market For event details, see page 34.

TUES. DEC. 13 SIS and SHS Choir Concert 7pm, SHS Auditorium WED. DEC. 14 SHS Band Concert 7pm, SHS Auditorium THURS. DEC. 15 SIS Band Concert 7pm, SHS Auditorium TUES. DEC. 20 Shorewood Woman’s Club event with SHS Chamber Orchestra 1pm, Village Center All are welcome; holiday cookies will be available.

JANUARY

SUN. JAN. 15 SHS Chamber Orchestra & Singers Performance 7pm, Kingo Lutheran Church THURS. JAN. 26—SAT. JAN. 28 SHS Winter Musical Sweeney Todd 7pm (additional Sat. performance, 2pm), SHS Auditorium

TUES. FEB. 21 SHS Orchestra Benefit Concert 7pm, SHS Auditorium WED. FEB. 22 School District Art Show Opening (runs through Apr. 5) 6–8pm, Shorewood Library

TUES. JAN.17 Shorewood Woman’s Club event with Zoological Society of Milwaukee 1pm, Village Center All are welcome.

FEBRUARY

FRI. FEB. 3 Racing to Zero film showing 7pm, SHS Auditorium For event details, see page 6.

WED. FEB. 15 District Band-o-Rama Concert 7pm, SHS Arena TUES. FEB. 21 Shorewood Woman’s Club event, “Humanity’s greatest Challenge: Global Warming” with George Stone 1pm, Eastwood Condominium meeting room, 3942 N. Oakland Ave.

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