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Vol. 20, No. 2, Issue 116 www.NorthsideMadison.org October / November 2014

Village Board to hearParcels #10-16, development continued: Unscreened dumpsters; boarded up window proposals facing N. Sherman; lack of sepa- ration between sidewalk and parking lot & overabundance of curb cuts. Maple Bluff’s approval of TIF plan may revitalize past project

For more information on TIF districts bordering the east side of North Sherman Board voted to create its first TIF (tax and how they work, see Page 4, “TIF Avenue from Commercial Avenue to the increment financing) district, with a from the top down.” railroad tracks. The Village’s intent was to of $8.7 million raised through public redevelop the area, creating Maple Bluff’s funding in hope of attracting developers By Marcus Watson first business district. Over a year was to the project. The proposal designates Northside News spent putting together the Village Gateway that over three quarters of the property In July 2006, at the request of property Redevelopment Project. Eight years later is “blighted” with issues ranging from owners, the Village of Maple Bluff an- that plan may bear fruit. cracked, weedy concrete to poorly- Annette Medley (right) and her son Deandre. nexed 22 parcels encompassing 4.86 acres On Aug. 12, Maple Bluff’s Village painted, peeling facades. It also states the property is underutilized and threat- Village of Maple Bluff ens economic viability. The state Depart- Tax Increment District #1 & Redevelopment Area #1 A Northsider’s Map #1: Boundary ment of Revenue will begin to review the plan by the end of October with final ap- TID #1 & RA #1 Boundary Medley of hope proval slated for early 2015. June 16, 2014 Parcels #17-18: Overabundance of curb cuts, lack of space between parking lot and sidewalk.

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THIS YEAR WE WILL BE AWARDING NORTH STARS IN FOUR CATEGORIES:

Youth: Providing positive impacts on the lives of youth in our community Elder: Providing positive impacts on the lives of elders in our community Business: Northside business supporting the growth and vitality of our community Community/Neighborhood: Local group or individual engaged in community development and improvement

A nomination form is included here, or you can submit a nomination online: https://northstar2014.wufoo.com/forms/north-star-awards-2014-nominations/ Buy a ticket through the mail or online – the North Star Awards honor the work of stellar Northsiders and are the Northside Planning Council’s major fundraising event for the year. Purchasing a ticket helps defray expenses of the event, allowing us to put more of your donations back into our outstanding programs and projects.

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Thank you for submitting a nomination for the North Star Awards 2014. Please com- plete this form to submit your nomination. If you have any questions or problems, con- tact Northside Planning Council at 608-230-1221 or [email protected]. Sponsor the event! We have several opportunities for sponsorships: PLEASE CHOOSE THE CATEGORY FOR YOUR NOMINATION o Youth – providing positive impacts on the lives of youth in our community o $5,000 – Super Nova o $2,500 and up – Super Star o Elder – providing positive impacts on the lives of elders in our community • Framed ‘North Star Sponsor’ certificate • Designated table seating at event o Community/Neighborhood – local group or individual engaged in com- • Listing as Major Supporter of NPC in • Five event tickets munity development and improvement all outreach materials in 2015 • Plus: all the sponsor benefits listed Business – Northside business supporting the growth and vitality of our o • Plus: all the sponsor benefits listed below below community o o NOMINEE’S CONTACT INFORMATION $1,000 and up – Gold Star $500 and up – Blazing Star Please be aware that past recipients are not eligible to receive another award • Listing on Northside Partner banner in • Logo or name on event signs (Past Winners are listed below) all 2015 Northside News issues • Plus: All the sponsor benefits listed • Plus: All the sponsor benefits listed below below Nominee’s Name:______Nominee’s Address______o $250 and up – Shining Star o $50 and up – North Star • Two event tickets • Ticket to event Nominee’s Email:______Tel:______• Plus: All the sponsor benefits listed below • Listing in event program NOMINATOR’S CONTACT INFORMATION Make checks payable to: Northside Planning Council Nominator’s Name:______2702 International Lane Suite 203 Nominator’s Email:______Tel:______Madison, WI 53704

REASON FOR NOMINATION: (Maximum of 250 words allowed) Or donate online: http://northsidemadison.org/fundraising-donations Sponsorships made by November 3 will be listed in the December/January 2015 issue of the Northside News. RESERVATION FORM

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Guest Name: ______You may nominate someone who has been a previous winner of a North Star Award, IF they haven’t received that honor within the past 3 years. The North Stars listed Guest Name: ______below are ineligible to be nominated this year: Return with payment to: Jan Axelson Judy Kreft Sean Storch Janet Battista Pastor Gerry Kuhnke Boomerang’s Retail Northside Planning Council Virginia Davis Joshua Lydick Madison Mallards Jeff Feinblatt Kazoua Moua Margaret’s Fund 2702 International Ln., Ste. 203 Sue Gleason Wendy Murkve Statue of Liberty Madison, WI 53704 Polly Hartman Kathy Oriel, MD Committee Mary Hill Mary Schumacher Wild Warner Or RSVP online: http://northstar2014.eventbrite.com. Sherie Hohs Rebecca Starke www.NorthsideMadison.org Northside News • October/November 2014 • Page 3 northside news

From we have permission to use it? And that was Northside News Volunteer Meeting only half the task. Abha inserted the ads Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 6 pm, Lakeview Branch Library TERRIE with even more attention to content, size, shape and color. ANDERSON The staff at NPC is amazing in its dedica- tion to sending a positive, informative and Where’s Nort of the Northside? GUEST CO-EDITOR attractive newspaper to your mailbox. As I write this, Mary and Ryan are doing their Send us a list of all five businesses whose ads you find Nort hiding next to, and I have always loved the Northside magic making all the elements fit on each your name will be added to a raffle for prizes donated by Northside businesses! News. When it first arrived in my mail- page in a balanced and readable format. And box 20 years ago chock full of news of the cadre of volunteers who make it possible Submit your list to: my sons’ schools, interesting organiza- are a critical component of the process. From Northside News tions and opportunities to participate in folks who drop an email suggesting a story 2702 International Lane, Ste 203 the life of this vibrant community, I felt idea to the talented writers who take a story Madison, WI 53704 a deep connection to my neighborhood assignment, interview key players and turn Or email it to us at [email protected] in a way that had eluded me as a service the facts into an interesting piece to read, brat, moving every year as I grew up. My your neighbors create the content of this pa- Submission Deadline: November 12, 2014. Include your full name and neighborhood really felt like home. per. Community members and elected offi- either your phone number or email address so we can contact you if you win. I meekly submitted an article on my cials contribute columns regularly. Rita is the son’s Eagle Scout Award 13 years ago and copy editor extraordinaire, getting the doz- And the Aug / Sept 2014 winners are... was encouraged to write more for the pa- ens of stories into correct AP style, tighten- Margaret Cook Ellen Smith per. I loved covering topics that interested ing up language, checking spelling. Several me and were pertinent to the Northside like of us proofread, including Lauri and Karen. We’ll be in touch with your prizes! Thanks to everyone for participating! Lake View Hill Conservancy, the Dane Marcus jazzes up our headlines. Dean deliv- County Timebank and the FEED Kitchens. ers the extra copies you see around town, At one point, I volunteered to copyedit sto- and Christin coordinates the Nort Scavenger ries submitted by others. Hunt. If you’d like to join this team, come to Advertising rAtes Later, when I joined the Northside Plan- our NSN Volunteer Meeting on Oct. 14 at 6 ning Council, I joined the Editorial Team, pm at Lakeview Library. december 2014 / January 2015 deadline: november 3, 2014 which worked with the editor to set topics $15.00 per column inch for grayscale ads — a great bargain! and themes along with proofreading the Reach 13,000 households with every issue! Special rates for nonprofits. pages before they were sent to be printed. Since Abha was the first editor I worked Ad siZes Cost FULL CoLor diMensions with, I was delighted to welcome her back 1/16 Page (horizontal) $ 60 Add $20 4.917" W x 2" H and continued volunteering for the paper af- 1/16 Page (vertical) $ 60 Add $20 2.375" W x 4" H ter my term ended at NPC. When she need- 1/8 Page (vertical) $120 Add $35 2.375" W x 8" H ed someone to fill a few gaps for a couple of 1/8 Page (square) $120 Add $35 4.917" W x 4" H issues due to a temporary schedule change, 1/4 Page $240 Add $55 4.917" W x 8" H I was excited to take on the role of co-editor. 1/2 Page $480 Add $100 10" W x 8" H With my experience as a writer, copyedi- Full Page $960 Add $190 10" W x 16" H tor and proofreader, I thought I had a handle Your Local Connection to an Flyers/Inserts $960 & Up Call for details Call for details on what was involved getting an issue of Independent Life Since 1973 the paper out. Whew! You have NO idea how much work goes on behind the scenes. Evening Meals on Wheels Hundreds of emails with press releases, ar- Home Chores, Personal Care ticle submissions, photos, quotes, questions, Home Nursing & Therapy updates and changes fill the inbox. Placing Volunteer Assistance the articles, after copyediting, on pages in a Senior Housing Communities logical flow with color pages at prescribed Call 274-7900 Today intervals is a complex jigsaw puzzle. What www.IndependentLivingInc.org DOES belong on the front page? What IS the right mix of hard news and human in- terest? How can I get that color picture on a color page? Who took this photo and do northside news www.northsidenews.org

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Publisher: Northside Planning Council Editor & Advertising Manager: Abha Thakkar – [email protected] Guest Co-Editor: Terrie Anderson Graphic Production & Design: Mary Ambrosavage, Ryan Zwettler Advertising Sales Coordinator & Contact Person: Lauri Lee Copy Editor: Rita Lord; Headline Writer: Marcus Watson Proofreading: Lauri Lee, Terrie Anderson, Karen Bassler Nort Scavenger Hunt Coordination: Christin Gibbons; Business Delivery: Dean Smith Get ready to learn, play and party! Friday, Nov. 14 at the Friday Warner Park Community Recreation Center is the 2nd annual Contributing writers and Photographers: Youth Empowerment Summit, from 11:30 – 6:30. Terrie Anderson Chariti Gent Bob Paolino November 14 Winnie Bade Sue Gleason Marge Pitts Participate in workshops on “Career Tracks”, “MERIT”, “Arts Karen Bassler Kathryn Howard Tim Podolske & Entertainment” and “LGBTQ Issues.” Visit booths at the Sue Berg Arlene Koziol Laurel Sampson 11:30 – 6:30 Job Fair and College Fair or learn about programs for teens Dorothy Borchardt Lauri Lee Jaimie Schlicher throughout our city. Dave Bruns Alexis London Brianna Scoville David E. Carpenter Earl Madden Muriel Simms WPCRC Cynthia Chin Melissa E. McGraw Dan Tortorice Dance and pizza party too! Florence Deese Liz Merfield UW Athletics Char DeVos Wendy Murkve Kathie Wagner Y.E.S. is free to all middle- and high-school youth on the Kathy Dittrich Cheri Niemczyk Marcus Watson In addition to a fun Northside, but registration is required – you can register Shelby Floyd Paul Noeldner Theresa Vander Woude day, you also get yourself, or sign up through a program you’re enrolled in at a Sheri Gasser Max Osterhaus Marcia Yapp SWAG – what will community center. Sign up soon – we are limiting registra- december 2014 / January 2015 northside news be in your backpack tion to 120 attendees! this year? Come to Contribution deadline: Monday, november 3, 2014 Y.E.S. and find out! http://northsidemadison.org/youth distribution dates: november 26–december 1 Page 4 • Northside News • October/November 2014 www.NorthsideMadison.org northside planning council

From the people working for these organiza- TIF from the top down tions, learn more about their goals and KAREN programs, and hear from them what By Sue Gleason project, the Village of Maple Bluff in- Northside Planning Council ASSLER they are looking for in volunteers. tends to use TIF to make improvements B Finally, you can sign up with one or Tax increment financing (TIF) is a tool to North Sherman Avenue, such as on- more groups to be contacted about vol- to encourage development. For local street parking along the east side of NPC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR unteer opportunities and needs. Local governments in Wisconsin, it is the main North Sherman Avenue, streetscaping restaurants and FEED Kitchens users tool for development. Though common, improvements (benches, lighting, terrace An often-heard description of the will provide tasty snacks and drinks, it is often misunderstood by the general landscaping, enhanced crosswalks, etc.), Northside is that it’s like living in a small and you’ll get a chance to see the in- public and thought of as a giveaway or and possibly a traffic light at the North town. One thing small towns do is pull side of the Kitchens. tax break for developers. There are three Sherman Avenue/Oxford Place intersec- together to get projects done and help As one of those nonprofits working things to keep in mind: (1) the “but for” tion. Such improvements will increase each other out when needed. We saw a to grow and strengthen the Northside, test, (2) TIF is not a tax break, and (3) pedestrian, bicycle and car safety on this terrific example of that community the Northside Planning Council has TIF always involves debt. heavily used street. TIF may also assist ethos in the first Northside Indepen- some volunteer needs of our own. We TIF is based on the premise that, but for with burying overhead lines and redevel- dence Day — a group of citizens who are looking for individuals interested in the use of TIF, this development would opment of brownfield sites. saw a need and volunteered them- tackling the following projects for us: not happen. It would not happen at this There is a current City of Madison selves to put in the time and energy location, at this scale or at this time. The Northside TIF district #40 that stretches it would take to create something to • Photography library organization development would not have occurred along Packers Avenue and Northport, fill that need — a fabulous, family- — we have heaps of digital photos but for the use of TIF, and if there would but due to the 2008 recession, there has friendly affair of old-time parade, lo- in various files on our server, which have been no additional taxes without been no new eligible development and cal music and food, children’s activi- desperately need to be categorized TIF, then the taxing jurisdiction is not thus no increment. The City of Madison ties and patriotic speeches. and provided metadata. losing any taxes. and Northside community and business Many of our local nonprofits rely TIF is not a tax break. When the TIF leaders hope that this changes in the near on volunteers like those to accomplish • FEED Kitchens gardener — someone district is created, the value of the prop- future to see additional development on their missions — helping serve meals to put our gardens to bed for the winter erties in the district is frozen. The owner the Northside. at the River Food Pantry, sorting dona- and help with replanting in the spring. still pays property taxes at the same tax tions at Boomerangs, holding the an- rate, and the taxes on the “frozen” value nual book sale to benefit our Lakeview • Northside News volunteers — espe- continue to go to the city, school, county Library. Perhaps you’ve been wonder- cially photographers and business de- and other taxing jurisdictions. Any in- Join us for the ing how you might contribute, what livery support. Attend the October 14 creased value to the property due to the talents or time local groups are look- meeting at Lakeview Branch Library new development would be as the “in- ing for, and if you are the person they at 6 pm to learn more. crement” designated for TIF. However, WARNER BEACH need for a certain project. instead of going to the city, school, coun- COMMUNITY MURAL The Northside Planning Council, Finally, the planning team for North- ty and other taxing jurisdictions, the in- Yelp Madison and Madison Nonprofit side Independence Day is beginning to crement goes into a special TIF account Unveiling Ceremony Day are collaborating on a networking work on Independence Day 2015. If you to pay down the municipality’s debt. event for Northside nonprofits on Oct. would like to be involved in making next TIF always involves debt. Some as- and Celebration 21 from 6–8 pm at the FEED Kitchens year’s event even better than this year, sistance is provided, such as a capital im- — Yelp Helps: A Northside Commu- join us on the first Wednesday of every provement (site preparation, infrastructure nity Party with a Purpose. This will be month, 6‒7:30 pm, at the Warner Park or building construction) or a cash grant Friday, Oct. 24 an opportunity for you to meet some of Communitywww.edwardjones.com Recreation Center. to the developer. In either case, upfront money is needed. Typically, the municipal- 5 pm ity pays the upfront costs and is essentially www.edwardjones.comwww.edwardjones.com making a loan to the development. The Warner Beach Is Your Checkbook TIF will repay the loan as the development 1101 Woodward Drive generates increment each year. MoreIs Your Balanced Checkbook Than In the Maple Bluff redevelopment YourMore 401(k)? 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By Lauri Lee the Northside Business Association. The Friendly Northside ambassadors, deli- Northside was showcased through the cious appetizers and desserts, wine and newly revised Northside video that ran locally brewed craft beer created a wel- on a continuous loop throughout the eve- coming atmosphere for the 120 entrepre- ning. The new Northside economic de- neurs who participated in the FEEDing velopment brochure was also distributed. the Entrepreneurial Spirit Happy Hour This brochure, developed by the NEDC, event held Monday, Aug. 25 at FEED promotes the Northside as “Close to ev- Kitchens, 1219 N. Sherman Ave. The erything. Far from ordinary,” and a great free event was organized by the North- place to locate a business. Celebrity bar- side Economic Development Coalition tenders included Assemblywoman Me- (NEDC) to tie in with the Forward Festi- lissa Sargent, Dane County Supervisor val and draw entrepreneurs to the North- Michele Ritt and Northsider Ted DeDee, side to get a glimpse of what is available CEO of Overture Center. to those who are starting a new business. NPC Executive Director, Karen Forward Festival was a week-long series Bassler, was ecstatic about the over- of workshops and conferences held at vari- whelming positive response received ous locations in Downtown Madison and from the entrepreneurs who attended the UW Campus locations targeted to tech- the event. “I was told over and over all Crowdsourcing the Northside — creating an assets map nology and food entrepreneurs. The FEED evening that Northside business leaders The Northside Economic Development Coalition and Arcus Communication Design have event received Forward Festival endorse- were so friendly and nice, ” said Bassler. developed a fantastic new resource for Northside residents and businesses: an online, ment and received promotional coverage Event organizers are measuring the suc- searchable map of our area providing locations and links for local businesses, schools, through social media, local newspapers, cess of the event by much more than at- churches, community groups and more. Search for dog parks, auto repair shops or brew Madison Magazine and the UW Extension. tendance numbers. The Northside moved pubs. Find quick links to more information about which parks have shelters or what time The Happy Hour event, featuring food another step forward in the process of your favorite restaurant is open for lunch. This map is a work in progress. Help us add prepared by FEED Kitchen users, was creating an economically healthy com- more of the places and institutions that make the Northside the greatest place to live, work sponsored by the NorthGate Merchants. munity that was showcased to the rest of and play. Visit http://northsidemadison.org/northside-assets. Locally-brewed beer was donated by Ale the Madison region and characterized as Asylum and MobCraft made and donated convenient, affordable and natural. a special brew just for the Forward Fes- The local food movement is more than J & M Services tival events. The event provided local a trend among many consumers — it is a HOME REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE landlords and developers an opportunity way of life that presents new business op- G Landscaping G Handyman to showcase some of their available prop- portunities. Through the FEED Kitchens, G Remodeling G Small Engine Repair erties to new business owners. the Northside is a hub for food entrepre- Creating opportunities to showcase and neurs with great food business ideas who FREE ESTIMATES ~ INSURED introduce entrepreneurs and businesses need the know-how and infrastructure to ALL WORK GUARANTEED to the Northside and promoting it as a get food to local markets. The Northside Owner On Site for Every Project business-friendly community is a signifi- welcomes food entrepreneurs and other cant strategy of the NEDC, co-convened food-related businesses to consider becom- 242-5731 Jim and Mary by the Northside Planning Council and ing a part of this important food network. [email protected]@merr.com Northside residents

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FEED Kitchens exceeding expectations Yelp helps By Terrie Anderson Coalition met at FEED this summer and Northside News the Organic Processing Institute uses the Northside The Northside Planning Council con- conference room for workshops. A joint ceived and built the Food Enterprise and venture of the Wisconsin Procurement In- nonprofits Economic Development (FEED) Kitch- stitute and Small Business Administration ens to meet a growing need for more offers free classes at FEED on topics rang- Yelp Madison and the Northside employment opportunities for Northside ing from federal designations and legal Planning Council, in conjunction residents and a growing interest in lo- aid to opening new markets. A coalition of with Madison Nonprofit Day, in- cally grown and produced food. incubator kitchen managers is working on vite you to Yelp Helps: A Northside In November, the FEED Kitchens will making these kinds of classes available to Community Party with a Purpose, mark its one-year anniversary and has al- new business owners statewide. Oct. 21, 6‒8 pm. ready proven a valuable asset to the com- Artists from VSA Wisconsin and the Most Madisonians know Yelp munity. In addition, it has surpassed the Northside Artists Group have beautified the as a stellar site for finding crave- financial goals set for its success. walls and outdoor gathering space. New worthy cheese curds and crafted

Thirty-eight individuals and groups had Anderson Terrie Photo by art will be displayed every six months. A cocktails, but there’s more to Yelp rented the kitchens as of mid-September. ceramic tile mosaic that thanks the major than rad reviews. Yelp Helps are Ten food businesses are using FEED on a donors who helped build the $1.57 million do-good galas that connect com- regular basis, with two more starting as soon The donor acknowledgement wall by project graces the front lobby. Donations munity members like you to dy- as their paperwork is approved. Four food Myrtle Wilhite. continue to be accepted to purchase addi- namic nonprofits seeking to fill carts rely on FEED. One vendor is expand- tional equipment that will meet the needs of volunteer opportunities and create ing her business to sell her product to local Wil-Mar Center will bake for their annual more potential users. awareness for their mission. As grocers now that she can prepare more in fundraising bake sale — last year they Lots of folks stop by to see what’s going with most Yelp events, there will the FEED Kitchens. Some casual (non-busi- produced 900 pies in two days. on in that new building at NorthGate. Usual- be light bites and sponsored sips, ness) users are perfecting their recipes and Schoolchildren in 300 classrooms at ly Adam has time to give them a quick tour, but the feel-good/do-good purpose getting their processes down. Adam Haen, 14 Madison schools are receiving weekly but the quarterly bazaars are a great way to of the evening is to support the ef- FEED Kitchens manager, predicted that “by healthy fruit and vegetable snacks that are see the kitchens, meet some of the entrepre- forts of organizations in our neigh- this time next year, we’ll have at least 18 prepared at FEED by the REAP Healthy neurs who work at FEED and sample their borhood by pledging your support new businesses working out of here.” Snack program. Volunteers who clean products. The next one is Saturday, Oct. 4, and your time. Casual users rent the Kitchens for other and package these snacks are delighted from 4‒7 pm. This coincides with a new Because the kitchen is the place purposes. A touring dance troupe rented the they no longer have to work in restaurant pottery exhibit and sale in the FEED Kitch- to be during any great party, we are kitchen each day for the duration of their kitchens in the wee hours of the night. ens — a perfect opportunity to pick up some thrilled that FEED Kitchens will show in town to prepare food for the danc- All kinds of learning happens at FEED. holiday gifts of food and serving dishes. For host this inaugural event. The event ers. A group of friends recently processed A local farm put on a canning demonstra- those thinking of starting a food enterprise is free to attend, though we’ll be 160 pounds of local, organic tomatoes into tion for the members of its CSA, showing and wondering if FEED Kitchens is right collecting a suggested $10 donation 42 quarts of tomato sauce; and they, along how to preserve the vegetables they were for them, FEED offers twice-monthly infor- at the door, to be split by the non- with four other couples, are planning to growing for them. FEED users will soon mation sessions for potential users. “This is profits that evening. For more infor- book space to make applesauce later this be offering vegetarian and Greek cooking one of the best parts of my job,” said NPC mation about the event, the nonprof- fall. One man used the baking kitchen to classes in the training kitchen. Executive Director Karen Bassler, “Seeing its and to RSVP for free, visit www. make all the pies served at his daughter’s Sometimes the groups that use FEED people’s faces as they realize their dreams yelp.com/events. wedding. Three families are planning to aren’t cooking. The Dane County Food can become reality through the Kitchens.” rent the training kitchen on Thanksgiv- ing morning to prepare their feast in one kitchen at one time. They are particularly excited about the use of the commercial dishwasher. And December dates are fill- ing up for cookie baking sessions. Nonprofits are finding FEED makes their missions easier to achieve. Madison Mark your calendar and Great Lakes wishes Area Urban Ministry and The River Food 6 Pantry are each offering baking apprentice- count down the days to the ship programs at FEED. The fourth series NBA’s 12th Annual of classes has just started, and 75 percent of students, teachers and staff the recent graduating class has found em- PANCAKE ployment in the food industry. BREAKFAST The Wisconsin Department of Correc- at our adopted schools tions is bringing a group of juvenile offend- Benefiting Northside Food Pantries ers to FEED every Wednesday afternoon to SATURDAY, DEC. 6 • 8–11 AM learn basic culinary skills. Planning is un- ESQUIRE CLUB 1025 N. SHERMAN AVE. Northsidederway for a joint programNews with --East HighOctober/Nov 2012 another great year! School for food service training. Advance Ticket Locations The enormous FEED oven makes bak- AnchorBank 2929 N. Sherman Ave. ing easy. Next month the Goodman Cen- DuWayne’s Salon 2114 N. Sherman Ave. ter will bake pies at FEED for the Thanks- The Esquire Club 1025 N. Sherman Ave. BLACK HAWK MIDDLE giving baskets they distribute. And the The UPS Store 1213 N. 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Robert Allen (Bob) Suter, 1957‒2014 By Bob Paolino arranged to meet that Thursday for an interview. That Northside business owner Bob Suter made was obviously no longer a priority after the sad news history along with his “” Olym- broke Sept. 9. pic teammates in 1980 and advanced hockey Mary has been the one sharpening my skates for in Madison throughout his life. A Madison years now, but Bob was the one who greeted me if East High School graduate, Suter played he was at the rink when I went to Capitol Ice Arena hockey at UW, winning a national champion- to play hockey or coach the occasional away game ship in 1977. In addition to opening and run- against Middleton. If he wasn’t busy with someone ning Suter’s Gold Medal Sports, he coached else, we’d share a brief chat before I went on the ice. the elite youth teams, and After I started playing goalie, he’d let me know in a ran Capitol Ice Arena. Suter passed away un- good-natured way whether I was the fi rst “sieve” to expectedly on Sept. 9. show up. He was a down-to-earth person who made I don’t remember Bob Suter in those storied you feel comfortable talking with him. It’s going to Olympics. For me, Bob was the guy who fi rst feel very strange the next time I play knowing that sharpened my skates after I moved to Wiscon- Bob won’t be there. sin more than 20 years ago, and I remain a I lived in Minnesota before moving to Wisconsin, customer of Suter’s Gold Medal Sports on the and as much as people in that state like to boast Northside all these years later. Just over a year of their hockey culture, for me it is Dane County ago, the store moved from the building on the where I have truly found a hockey community. Bob corner of Sherman and Commercial Avenues, Suter played a huge role in building the hockey cul- where it had been just about forever, to its cur- ture in this town. I’m going to miss him, as will rent location on the other side of that intersec- many others. tion. On Sept. 8 I stopped by to talk to Mary Northsider Bob Paolino is an avid adult recreation- Suter for an article about that shop, and we al hockey player and a youth hockey coach.

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By Sheri Gasser vey were published in a resource guide in Northside News 1973. MOBIL didn’t stop there. “I love meeting new people every day,” MOBIL tackled a number of issues that said Fayth Kail. “It’s my favorite part about had a direct impact on the quality of life volunteering.” Fayth knows a few things for people with disabilities. Housing was about community service. She has devoted a major area of focus. In 1976 the fi rst much of her time since the 1970s advocat- wheelchair accessible apartment build- ing for people with disabilities and helping ing was built in Madison, the fi rst housing those in need. Besides volunteering twice project of its kind in the state. Transporta- a week at St. Mary’s Hospital, Fayth has tion was another area of focus. In 1977, been active in a number of local organiza- with support from Mayor Paul Soglin and tions. A longtime resident of the Northside, federal and state funds, three buses with Fayth had the honor of being named the wheelchair lifts arrived in Madison. YWCA Woman of Distinction in 1982. In 1990 the Americans with Disability In 1971, when a friend was forced to live Act (ADA) was passed. The ADA, which in a nursing home because there were no Photo by Jaimie Schlicher prohibits discrimination against people wheelchair accessible apartments in Madi- with disabilities, was a legislative victory son, Fayth and several others founded the for advocates like Fayth. Madison Organization Behind Indepen- Fayth remains as devoted as ever to Taleah Cameron-Cuesta & Tyonna Garrett interviewed Fayth as part of their summer dent Living (MOBIL). She said, “I wanted bringing about positive change for those camp experience at Kennedy Heights Community Center. to do something to help myself and others with disabilities, but she is humble about who are in wheelchairs. We couldn’t go ter the educational, social, material and was to conduct a survey of area business- her many accomplishments. When asked into buildings that didn’t have ramps.” By psychological welfare of persons with dis- es and public transportation. According about them, she replies, “All of my fam- bringing attention to the needs of people abilities living in the Madison area. to Fayth, “Almost everyone was helpful. ily and friends and all of the people I with disabilities, MOBIL’s goal is to fos- One of the fi rst actions MOBIL took It was inspiring.” The results of the sur- work with have helped a lot.” Benefi t dinner for The River Food Pantry Oct. 8 By Kathy Dittrich ments will be available from Ale Asylum mony from a family who shops at The The River serves more than 600 families River Food Pantry and Botham Vineyards. Aaron Williams & River Food Pantry and a student of The and distributes more than 35,000 pounds of The 5th Annual Harvest Dinner for Hun- The Hoodoo will entertain with an acoustic River Bakery Training Program. food every week. Through low-cost food ger will be held Wednesday, Oct. 8, at The blues set. The evening begins with appetiz- The Harvest Dinner will raise money suppliers and community partners, every River Food Pantry, 2201 Darwin Rd. This ers at 5:30 pm and dinner at 6:30 pm. for The River during the crucial and fi nal $10 raised will buy $100 worth of food. year’s event is presented by American Silent and live auctions and raffl es months of the year, when food is in short Tickets are $45 and can be purchased on- Family Insurance, and the theme is “Step will be held this year. Prizes include supply and costs are high. All proceeds line at www.riverfoodpantry.org/harvestdin- Up to the Plate and Help Fight Hunger.” A UW Men’s Basketball bench seats, gift from the event support pantry services, with ner or at The River Food Pantry, 2201 Dar- fabulous fi ve-course meal will be provided certifi cates to numerous Northside busi- 97 cents of every dollar going to feed Dane win Rd. If you have questions, contact Pat by Market Street Catering and refresh- nesses and cash. Guests will hear testi- County individuals and families in need. Gallagher at [email protected].

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By Winnie Bade vember, the market moves indoors for the Autumn is a fantastic time for foodies. winter, and hours will change to 10 am–1 When the cool air settles in, who doesn’t pm. Find us at the Northside TownCen- love a bowl of hot delicious soup and fresh- ter, corner of Northport and Sherman. For baked bread? Leeks, carrots, beets, pars- more information, visit www.northside nips, celeriac, spinach, kale and Brussels farmersmarket.org, or like us on Facebook. sprouts are all sweetened by the cold, so be sure to take advantage of this gift of nature. New Market Manager Throughout October, the Northside Farm- Robin Kempfer, our super-efficient mar- ers Market offers a crisp outdoor display of ket manager for three seasons, will be pass- late-summer veggies and fruits. Come for ing the baton in November. We are delight- the butternut squash and the apples, stay ed to welcome Rita Jones as the new market for the warm neighborhood vibe. manager. Rita is a familiar face around the Photo provided by St. Paul Lutheran Church Who grows purple vegetables? How do market, biking often from her Northside you say green bean in Hmong? Don’t miss home to volunteer. “When the manager po- the Scavenger Hunt Oct. 5, when your chil- sition opened up, it seemed like the logical dren (or the children you borrow) will have next step for me, since I was already spend- St. Paul Lutheran Church a chance to meet the vendors and learn ing so much time there catching up with about fresh food. Pick up cards with clues friends. It’s a nice Sunday neighborhood celebrates 75 years at the information tent and find the farmers meeting place,” Rita said. She sees a lot of with the answers. Prizes will be given. potential. “I would like to help the market By Cheri Niemczyk On Sept. 16, 1969, the congregation was MadMarket Double Dollars continues continue to grow in the variety of vendors and Florence Deese saddened by the sudden death of Pastor through October. Bring your SNAP card and their offerings, events and collabora- In 1938 four Lutheran families decided Berg, who had served our congregation to the market and receive a $2 match in tions with other Northside organizations. I to organize a new Lutheran church in the for 27 years. During his ministry, the market tokens for every $2 you request on also love that we now have a year-round Sherman Park area. The Reverend Wil- church decided to become affiliated with your card, up to $25 of extra money each market. I moved a lot before settling in liam Thierfelder was called to organize the Missouri Synod. After Pastor Berg’s week to spend on fresh, top-quality food. Madison, and I’m always very proud to tell the mission church of the Wisconsin death, Pastor Krause accepted the call to Northside Farmers Market is one of only people that I’m from the Northside.” Hats Synod that year. The first service was held become our congregational pastor. four local markets selected to give Double off to Robin for all the hard work she did to Sunday, Jan. 22, 1939. The first congre- In September 1973, Pastor Krause ac- Dollars. We are grateful to the generous do- keep things running so smoothly. Robin’s gational meeting was held Sunday, March cepted a call to St. Paul Lutheran Church at nors who make this program possible. advice to Rita? “Enjoy the ride. The North- 19, with 11 adult members present. On Sheboygan Falls. Our church was without Our market offers a tremendous variety side is such a great place to be.” May 2, 1939, the congregation met and a pastor until Reverend LeRoy Peterson of fresh flowers, vegetables, cheeses, eggs, was formally incorporated under the accepted our call and was installed March meats, honey, fruit, preserves, pickled green name “The St. Paul English Evangelical 17, 1974. An educational wing, including beans, ketchup and BBQ sauce, tacos, tama- Join the fun! Lutheran Church of Madison, Wis.” Oth- church office space, was dedicated Jan. 9, les, spring rolls, smoothies, kettle corn, pas- The market needs volunteers. er important business transacted was the 1977. The congregation decided a vicar tries (try the gluten-free options) and beauti- Please contact Nahrissa Rush purchase of the property directly across was needed to assist Pastor Peterson. Vicar ful, locally produced soaps and yarn. at 446-5929 or the street — an acre lot at the corner of Mark Girardin arrived in August 1976 and Outdoor market hours are 8:30 am‒12:30 [email protected]. Sheridan and Huxley Streets — for $700. served until June 1977. pm every Sunday through October. In No- The chapel was built by the members Pastor William Uffenbeck began his themselves, including Pastor Thierfelder, service for us Oct. 5, 1980. He later ac- who also drew up the plans and specifi- cepted a call in Ashippun, and Pastor cations for the church and the new par- James Laatsch was installed Nov. 25, sonage. The chapel was completed and 1984. A new pipe organ was purchased dedicated Sunday, Sept. 29, 1940. The and dedicated on Easter Sunday 1988. parsonage was also completed in 1940. Pastor Laatsch remained as pastor until On Dec. 1, 1942, Pastor Thierfelder re- his retirement in 1996. That year the church signed to serve as a chaplain in the U.S. built another addition. Pastor Mark Kufahl Navy. The Reverend Alvin F. Berg ac- was installed Jan. 19, 1997, and served until cepted the call to serve as pastor to the his resignation in the fall of 2004. new mission congregation. He arrived Pastor Gerry Kuhnke accepted our call with his family on Dec. 26, 1942. and was installed in March 2005. Under The congregation was growing and de- his guidance, we adopted the mission state- cided the chapel was too small, so a larger ment “Making Jesus Real in Our Commu- place of worship was needed. A commit- nity.” Two successful outreach programs tee was appointed to find a more favorable fulfilling this mission are The Bread of Life site. Property was purchased on North Food Pantry, established in 2007, and Se- Sherman Avenue, and on Oct. 30, 1955, nior Connections, begun in 2008. Recently, Reformation Sunday, the cornerstone for our sanctuary has been redecorated and our the new church was laid. The new church well used kitchen remodeled. was dedicated Sunday, March 11, 1956. A celebration of our 75th anniversary The Reverend Paul W. Krause ac- will be held Sunday, Nov. 2, at 10 am. We cepted the call to be our assistant pastor welcome the Northside community to wor- and was installed Sunday, Aug. 25, 1968. ship with us on this special occasion.

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We gladly accept EBT and WIC/Senior Produce Vouchers A celebration of our 75th anniversary will be held Sunday, Nov. 2, at 10 am. We welcome the Northside community to worship with us on this special occasion. northsidefarmersmarket.org