Elm Grove FREE NEWS- INDEPENDENT Volume 3, Number 2, APRIL 2015 Serving Elm Grove, Wisconsin: Business Insider’s ‘Best Suburb in America!’
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EGNI Staff Photo HARVEY – News-Independent Editorial Assistant and Friend of the Easter Bunny. Photo by Lisabeth Passalis-Bain / EGNI Twenty-three seventh grade student writers at St. Mary’s Visitation gathered near the entrance to their school in mid-March. Hop Over to Village Park for Easter Egg Hunt! St. Mary’s Visitation Students Create Book About Elm Grove By Rebekah Schaefer By Lisabeth Passalis-Bain, [email protected] Elm Grove’s annual Easter Egg Hunt will take Since early this year, students in Bryanna Nennig’s 7th grade writing class at St. Mary’s Visitation School have been place on Saturday, April 4, promptly at 9:30 working on an assignment, which, when completed, will stand as a celebration of the Village of Elm Grove’s 60th Anniversary a.m. in Village Park, rain or shine. Funded and of Incorporation. organized by the Elm Grove Junior Guild, the event is free and open to the public. “Each student has been assigned a topic about Elm Grove to write about for a book,” Nenning explained, adding: “We are planning to have the entire school contribute art, writing or pictures to the book as well.” Committee chairpersons, Ashley Hundt and Stephanie Hillmann, promise more Easter eggs Numerous individuals, business, school and community leaders were interviewed for the book, which will be distributed to than ever this year! Families are encouraged St. Mary’s families and all of the interviewees. to arrive early for a chance to meet the Easter Bunny and enjoy free coffee and hot chocolate. The News-Independent will also publish excerpts from the book in upcoming issues. This month, read articles about “Elm Bring your Easter basket and head over to the Trees” and “Elm Grove Schools” in our “Young Writers & Cub Reporters” section on Page 5. large pavilion, just south of the playground for some hunting fun. 2nd Annual “Veterans’ Names” Project in May By Lisabeth Passalis-Bain, [email protected] -INSIDE- Last year, in addition to including Information may include the details about Elm Grove’s Memorial Day Veteran’s branch of service, rank, dates 2...... “I Know Where You Live!” Parade and related activities, a substantial and location of service (Example: World th space was devoted to REMEMBER & War II, 1941-1945, Army, 7 Division: 3...... Who’s Who at Village Hall HONOR area Veterans, those living and Pacific), their community of residence, Business Directory deceased, for their service to our country. or, if deceased, dates of birth/death. Opinion Survey about Elm Grove 4...... Past Times Veterans Day is on May 25, and Mail to: Elm Grove News-Independent 5...... Calendar of Events we again invite readers to submit the P.O. Box 372, Elm Grove, WI 53122 6...... News’ Hounds names of relatives and friends for our E-mail: [email protected] Read All About It! May 2015 issue special section. Deadline: April 20, 2015 Letter to the Editor
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(262) 782-6193 Lisabeth Passalis-Bain Graphic Designer Barbara Kolb “It’s the Little Things…” APRIL 18 is “National Columnists Day”. Photography James L.W. Bain We mark this date in honor of the late Ernie Pyle, the great newsman and World Computer Technology & War II correspondent who wrote countless stories — first-person dispatches from Distribution Assistant Europe and later (because he believed that Christos Passalis-Bain there were just so many more stories that needed to be told) from the Pacific — about Photo courtesy of Jennifer Morris Photography Published monthly. ordinary people who, in the course of battle, The Elm Grove Woman’s Club raised money during its annual Holiday Gala Distributed via the U.S. Postal Service often did extraordinary things. His life was (formerly Chandelier Ball) in December 2014 to benefit the Elm Grove Police to every Residence, Business & P.O. Box lost on April 18, 1945, killed by machine Department. On March 12, EGWC President Deb Flanigan presented a check in Elm Grove, Wisconsin 53122, with gun fire while on patrol with Marines on the for $4,000 to Police Chief James Gage (center) and Village Manager David additional copies available at locations in small island of Ie Shima, west of Okinawa. DeAngelis (at left). The funds will be used to purchase a digital mobile alarm Elm Grove & neighboring communities. system that will provide the Elm Grove Police Department with the ability to That my late father, Theodore Passalis, remotely monitor high crime areas. Mailing address: fought with the Army’s 7th Division, 17th Infantry Regiment on Okinawa, and lived Elm Grove News-Independent to tell about it, gives Pyle’s presence on a P.O. Box 372 nearby island added meaning. ANNOUNCING the Inaugural Elm Grove, Wisconsin 53122-0372 Pyle’s stories about the average GI Joe were based on his belief that: “It’s the little “Great Moms in the Grove” Copyright 2015 by things that count,” as he once explained to Elm Grove News-Independent LLC his Editor. Pyle’s reporting decades ago Mother’s Day Contest about the day-to-day experiences of people All rights reserved. ************************************************** he encountered, continues to inspire my Any reproduction without written permission own writing / publishing, which focuses Shop at Village businesses & from the Publisher is prohibited. on “all the little things” that make our community unique. enter drawings for a chance to win Great Prizes for your Great Mom! Spring Election – Tuesday, April 7 See sample ballot at www.elmgrovewi.org See all the Details in our May issue! or at Village Hall, 13600 Juneau Blvd., Elm Grove. Call (262) 786-6700 for more information.
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Hors d’oeuvres Buffet, begins at 3:30 p.m. Gaming: 4:30 – 7:30 p.m., with a cash bar. Let us help you The fundraiser will feature 16 gaming tables, a Silent Auction and several major Grand Raffle Prizes. Profits from “Casino Evening” will be used by with the the Auxiliary to continue its mission to support and honor Veterans and their families for their service to our country.
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Photo courtesy of Ruby Realty Ruby Isle in April, 1963, shortly before its grand opening. When Ruby Isle Was ‘The Mall’ By Stephen K. Hauser
Rolland J. Ruby spent his entire life The selection of stores was also carefully was years before Mayfair Mall (built in Jake Ruby, Rolland and Kathryn’s as a resident of Brookfield. Born in 1907, shaped so as to be of a useful nature and 1959) was enclosed, and nearly five years son, took over operation of the mall, and he grew up on the dairy farm owner by generate regular repeat business from before Brookfield Square, the first fully- ably steered it toward the 21st century, his father on Calhoun Road. The Ruby customers. Original tenants included enclosed mall in the Milwaukee area, shepherding it through a redesign and farmstead is now a local landmark, the Food Fair grocery store, operated was constructed in late 1967. This was a modernization process that not only recognizable to most area residents. In by Wally Piechura of Elm Grove and “cutting edge” concept. enhanced and upgraded its aesthetics in 1952, Rolland sold off the dairy operation Orville O’Neil of Brookfield. They had 1997 and 1998, but also fundamentally and took the state realtors’ examination. operated a Food Fair store in the village of Ruby Isle was a popular and much altered the makeup of the shops and stores He founded Ruby Realty at an auspicious Elm Grove since 1956, and their new Ruby discussed addition to the commercial that are the mall’s tenants. Thanks to Jake, time in American history: the early 1950s. Isle location allowed them to service the landscape of the Elmbrook area. Rolland Ruby Isle is still a destination for shoppers The post-war “baby boom” was in full entire Elmbrook area. Phillips Pharmacy Ruby moved the office of Ruby Realty to and a valuable and enjoyable experience swing, and ambitious, hopeful young was another Elm Grove expansion, as the the new mall not long after its opening, for the consumers of today, just as it was families were moving to the suburbs. By Frank Phillips family had run the Elm where it also served as a general office for for those of my parents’ generation so mid-decade, Elm Grove and Brookfield Grove Pharmacy in the village Park & Shop the tenants and customers. He was rightly many decades ago. It remains a vital part had incorporated and new business complex since 1954. Star Hardware was proud of his endeavor and could often be of the regional Elmbrook community. opportunities abounded. Rolland became run by lifelong Brookfield resident Bob found there at his desk. He passed away a founder of the Elm Grove Savings & McCartan, who was quite the handyman on October 26, 1989. Many attended Stephen K. Hauser is an Elm Grove resident, Loan Association and, later, the Elmbrook himself, and was very knowledgeable his funeral at the Elm Grove United a college history professor, and the author of State Bank. He still found time for about the tools and equipment he sold. Methodist Church. books and articles about local history. hobbies, and is still remembered around Customers could always count on getting the horse barns at Wisconsin State Fair the best advice from Bob. After retiring Park for the decades he spent showing his from the hardware store, Bob ran a champion Belgian draft horses. He also successful home improvement business Identity Theft: A Real COMMUNITY SHRED DAY helped to found the Brookfield Chamber for many years. Nuisance To All of Us of Commerce and the original Brookfield Sponsored Historical Society. The W. T. Grant Company, a discount By Jon Grandelis of Woller-Anger & by : department store chain, anchored the south Company, LLC Protect yourself from Identity Theft Roland Ruby was a successful man, end of the complex, offering everything Identity theft occurs when someone uses by having us shred and recycle but he didn’t act like it. He never lost from clothing to toys and games to your personal information, such as a your sensitive and confidential the ‘common touch’, and he and his phonograph records. Spic ‘n’ Span Dry driver’s license number, Social Security documents for free. We will have a wife were regulars on the church ham Cleaners, Jim’s Barber Shop and Jab’s number, date of birth, credit card, etc, to shredding truck on site. dinner and Kiwanis pancake breakfast Hairdressing Salon completed the center, commit fraud or other crimes. With this circuit. I remember well running into although a Boy Blue soft-serve ice cream information, a thief can pretend to be you Saturday, May 2nd, 9-11 AM him and his wife, Kathryn, when my shop would shortly be added to the north to take out a mortgage or loan, apply for a At the Woller-Anger parking lot wife, Janice, and I were attending a end. The Elmbrook State Bank was placed job or use your medical insurance. It is 930 Elm Grove Road pot pie church social at the Brookfield in front of the mall at the Calhoun/North likely that your information is already in in downtown Elm Grove United Methodist Church in 1982. I had intersection. (It is now a Chase Bank the wrong hands for potential future use. Limit of 2 boxes per person. In fact, The IRS recently reported a tax commented that it was a nice evening, branch.) The whole thing was capped off Please bring a non-perishable refund scam that is approaching $20 and Rolland underscored it by adding, by a large entry sign in the shape of a red food donation for the billion and growing nearly 50% annually. “And it really is a nice evening, isn’t it?” ruby, intoning “Ruby Isle” in black block Waukesha Food Pantry. My parents had known the Rubys since letters. In 1965, the Ruby Isle Theatre was If you’re a victim of identity theft, it can be a financial burden, emotionally taxing I had been born, and I already knew that built on the shopping center’s south end. shudder to think of the days that we were when he made such a remark he was I can recall seeing many of my favorite and time consuming as one navigates through the channels of resolution. mailed annual tax booklets to our mailbox simply expressing his gratitude for the movies at the old Ruby Isle Theatre. with the name and SSN in clear view. What should you do to help prevent daily blessings of life. identity theft? Keep a minimal number of credit cards The grand opening of Ruby Isle and always carefully check the statements. In 1962, Rolland decided that the occurred on Wednesday, May 1, 1963. Shred all sensitive documents. Make sure your shredder is a type that crosscuts Many homeowner insurance policies Elmbrook area had grown sufficiently That Saturday, a sky diving show was provide coverage if you are a victim of to support a large, sprawling shopping scheduled. In addition, a small circus was or micro cuts. A traditional strip shredder is not adequate and the documents can be identity fraud. Look for a policy that mall of the type that had already been contracted to set up exhibits and carnival provides expense reimbursements and constructed in the post-war suburban rides in the parking lot. (That circus was pieced back together. Did you see the move “Argo”? consultative services from a professional communities of the east and west coasts. brought back occasionally in spring and firm. The result would be Ruby Isle, the area’s summer months for many years, as late as Use a “strong” password for on-line accounts. Woller-Anger & Company, LLC is first such development. Construction the 1980s.) Rolland wanted the mall to be hosting an opportunity to have your began in March, 1962 at the southwest ‘family friendly’. Secure computers with firewalls, sensitive documents destroyed by a corner of North Avenue and Calhoun anti-virus and anti-malware software. professional shredding company. For Road. The site chosen was not an accident. The full-page grand opening Protect your personal information, more information on this event, see above. It was midway between Waukesha and advertisement placed in the Waukesha especially Social Security numbers. I still Milwaukee and neatly straddled the Freeman prior to the festivities boasted eastern and western portions of the now of parking spaces for 2,000 cars and rapidly developing Elmbrook area. Ruby hawked Ruby Isle as “the most beautiful Isle commanded the virtual center of the shopping center of its kind in Wisconsin” city of Brookfield, with the village of and “Waukesha County’s first complete Elm Grove about a mile to the east and shopping center”. All stores in the Your Elm Grove Insurance Agency since 1984 the town of Brookfield a mile or so to the mall were joined together by a heated / west. The placement of the new shopping air-conditioned walkway that kept the Building Relationships… Insuring Success!™ center was meant to be equally accessible customers from dealing with the weather to all Elmbrook area families. while going from store to store. This 930 Elm Grove Rd | 262.789.2500 | [email protected] | www.wolleranger.com | Like us on Facebook April 2015 Elm Grove NEWS-INDEPENDENT Page 5 Calendar of Events for April 2015 Friday – APRIL 3 Monday – APRIL 13 Tuesday – APRIL 21 GOOD FRIDAY / PASSOVER BEGINS * St. Mary’s Seniors’ Club * Elm Grove Woman’s Club Village Hall Closed Spring Luncheon @ Klemmers Restaurant Open bar Presidents’ Spring Luncheon & Style Show – 11:30 a.m. to Noon; Lunch – Noon. 11:30 a.m. RSVP by April 14. (262) 782-5930. Saturday – APRIL 4 Call (262) 786-3813 for details. * Elm Grove Building Board * Elm Grove Junior Guild Meeting – 5:30 p.m. @ Village Hall Annual Easter Egg Hunt – 9:30 a.m. @ Village Park Tuesday – APRIL 14 pavilion, near playground. FREE & open to the public. * School District of Elmbrook Board of Education Wednesday – APRIL 22 Meeting – 6 p.m. @ Central Administration Offices EARTH DAY Sunday – APRIL 5 Board Room, 13780 Hope St., Brookfield. Open to * Elm Grove Public Library EASTER the Public. (262) 781-3030. Program – 1 p.m. in the O’Neill Room “Social Tuesday – APRIL 7 Wednesday – APRIL 15 Security - Everything You Need to Know and ELECTION DAY * OWLS: Older - Wiser - Livelier - Seniors More”, presented by Bob Trotter, Public Affairs Elm Grove residents VOTE @ Village Hall Event: Carpool to Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for Specialist, Social Security Administration. FREE. No 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (262) 782-6700. the Arts, Brookfield for a performance of “Over registration needed. (262) 782-6717. * Elm Grove Woman’s Club the Rainbow: A Musical Tribute to the Artistry of Friday – APRIL 24 Judy Garland”. Lunch: North Star American Bistro. Social – 11 a.m.; Business Meeting – 11:30 a.m., * Kiwanis Club of Elm Grove – Golden K Call Carolyn (262) 628-7761 or Community United followed by Lunch & Program: Performance by Meeting – 9:30 a.m. @ St. Mary’s Senior Center Marquette University a cappella group, “The Gold ‘N Methodist Church (262) 782-4060. Blues”. Guests welcome. RSVP: (262) 782-5930. Saturday – APRIL 25 Thursday – APRIL 16 * Friends of Elm Grove Library (FOEGL) Wednesday – APRIL 8 * Elm Grove Recreation Committee “Young Poets’ Celebration” – 2 p.m. at the Library. Meeting – 5:30 p.m. @ Village Hall * Elm Grove Building Board Children ages 5 – 12 created and submitted original Meeting – 5:30 p.m. @ Village Hall * Elm Grove Legislative Committee poems for the Poetry Contest. Join the excitement as Meeting – 7 p.m. @ Village Hall Thursday – APRIL 9 the winners are announced! FREE. All welcome to attend. (262) 782-6717. * Elm Grove Public Safety Committee Friday – APRIL 17 Meeting – 6 p.m. @ Village Hall * Kiwanis Club of Elm Grove – Golden K * Elm Grove Junior Guild Meeting – 9:30 a.m. @ St. Mary’s Senior Center Annual Auction @ Blue Mound Country Club Friday – APRIL 10 * Elm Grove Public Library Monday – APRIL 27 * Kiwanis Club of Elm Grove – Golden K Children’s entertainer David Landau – 10:30 a.m. Meeting – 9:30 a.m. @ St. Mary’s Senior Center * Elm Grove Finance & Licensing Committee FREE. No reservations required. (262) 782-6717. Meeting – 7 p.m. @ Village Hall – Parkview Room Saturday – APRIL 11 Monday – APRIL 20 * Elm Grove Board of Trustees * Notre Dame of Elm Grove * Elm Grove Library Board Meeting – 7:30 p.m. @ Village Hall - Courtroom “Aura of Pipes” Recorder Program – 2 to 3 p.m. in the Meeting – 5 p.m. @ Village Hall atrium of St. Mary’s Visitation Parish, 1260 Church * Elm Grove Public Works Committee St., Elm Grove. The four-voice range of recorders and Meeting – 6:30 p.m. @ Village Hall a vocal artist will offer unique flavor to the variety of calendar sponsored by: music styles. All welcome! (262) 782-1450, ext. 1236. * Friends of Elm Grove Library (FOEGL) “Engineering for People: Water” – 7 p.m. Marissa Steve Wettstein of * Elm Grove Public Library Jablonski a PhD candidate at UW-M and founder of Children ages 5-12 can enter original poems in Young Imperial Hair Care of Elm Grove Engineers Without Borders will share her experiences Poets Contest. Deadline: today – before 5 p.m. Winning Working Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. providing water and sanitation to people living in poems will be printed on bookmarks & in May issue of Guatemala and rural India. FREE & open to the public. the News-Independent + other prizes. (262) 782-6717. (262) 784-4241
Check Us Out! News Briefs In the Village Court Ben Mullikin 414.305.5863 Brookfield Academy Brookfield Academy Martin Mullikin 262.853.1427 Open House: Sports Clinic: Pat Mullikin 414.305.1949 Sunday, April 19, 1-4 p.m. Friday, April 10, 6:30-8 p.m.; www.m3realty.com Dinner provided Begin at the high school, Patriots Hall, th th 3215 N. Brookfield Rd., with a welcome Welcome all current 4 – 7 graders. You Know Us—We’re Your Neighbors! and a brief presentation, Independent Playing the same sport since 2nd grade? Try The Mullikin Family Realty Group School Education, at 1 p.m., by Dr. something new! Learn skills from expert Robert Solsrud, Head of School. Learn coaches. Prepare for competition. Hosted Serving Elm Grove & Brookfield about the admissions process, enjoy by the Middle School. RSVP to Jennifer For 23 Years! student-led tours, meet teachers and Wareham by April 8. jennifer.wareham@ Special Rates For Senior Citizens & administrators. Take a trolley tour of the brookfieldacademy.org or (262) 783-3200. U.S. Militiary Personnel & Veterans campus! Admission screening for 2015-16: May 2. (262) 783-3200. St. Mary’s Thrift Shop “Experience the difference between Goodwill and God’s will!” Invite you to our 13150 Juneau Blvd., Elm Grove 262-784-6644 Saturday, April 18, 2015 ~ 5:30-9 p.m. Notre Dame of Elm Grove HAPPY EASTER! 13105 Watertown Plank Road • Elm Grove, Wisconsin Beautiful Spring & Summer Items & Clothing Have Arrived! Enjoy a great evening for $50 per person April 7: St. John Baptist de la Salle (Patron of Teachers): Music by the Chris Koszuta Duo and special appearances by 50% off all books, school supplies & school uniforms. Marquette University a cappella groups the Meladies and Gold ‘n Blues, April 21: St. Anselm (Doctor of the Church): 50% off all religious books. silent auction, hearty hors d’oeuvres with a French flair, April 25: St. Mark the Evangelist: 50% off all Bibles and Bible study books. beer & wine and decadent chocolate desserts. *Please note our special holiday hours: Holy Thursday (4/2), 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Good Friday (4/3), by April 8 ~ www.ssndcentralpacific.org 9 a.m.-Noon; Holy Saturday (4/4), Open regular hours, 9 a.m.-Noon; Easter Monday (4/6), CLOSED Otherwise… OPEN: Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Thursday: 9 a.m.–7 p.m.; For moreRSVP information ~ email: [email protected] ~ phone: 262-787-1037 Saturday: 9 a.m.–Noon; CLOSED: Wednesday & Sunday; Now accepting Visa & Mastercard.
Milw - Wine and Chocolate 2015 Ad Elm Grove News NEW.indd 1 3/18/2015 10:14:57 AM Page 6 Elm Grove NEWS-INDEPENDENT April 2015 News’ Hounds Read All About It! & other beloved creatures
Adopt a Pet at the Elmbrook Humane Society By Heather Gehrke
Do not let his name fool you! Big Man the Cat has a gentle soul and is very kind. He is a shy guy who appreciates his people allowing him time to settle into new situations. Once he is able to trust, he is affectionate and a loyal companion. Big Man’s perfect home is one in which he can have his humans all to himself. Consider stopping in to meet this sweet guy today!
The Elmbrook Humane Society is at 20950 Enterprise Avenue, Brookfield. Call (262) 782-9261 for more information. Big Man the Cat
Photo courtesy of Elm Grove Public Library “FRIENDS”, INDEED: Elm Grove Library Director Sarah Muench (at left) recently received a $14,000 check from Friends of Elm Grove Library (FOEGL) / Lights of Love holiday fundraiser committee members Maureen Ulrich (second from left), Jill Varick, and Amy Fotsch. The donation will be used to update the library’s News Briefs website, offer computer classes in the library, and purchase new materials. Golden K - Kiwanis Club Hosts Successful Event By Michael R. Ullrich April at the Library… Two Great Programs This year marks the 100th anniversary On February 21, the Elm Grove Golden for Adults of Kiwanis International headquartered in K Kiwanis served 400 spaghetti dinners at By Noah Weckwirth Indianapolis, Indiana. The first Club was the Elm Grove Woman’s Club, in 4 hours. founded on January 15, 1915 in Detroit, We had a profit of $4,000, which will be The Elm Grove Public Library is pleased to present two opportunities this month to Michigan. In the Kiwanis family, there are donated to educational programs in our sharpen your body and your sense of financial clarity in retirement. These programs will more than 600,000 members in more than area. The evening was a great effort of all be held in the O’Neill Room, located directly below the library, and are free to attend. No 80 nations around the world that provide the local people and businesses coming reservations are needed. Call the library at (262) 782-6717 with questions. 6 million hours of service each year. together to help our children. Collectively, Kiwanis International raises * Wednesday – April 8, 6:30 p.m. * Wednesday – April 22, 1 p.m. Social more than $100 million every year to serve Raymond Wu, M.D., author of “The One Security and You: Everything You Need the needs of children. Minute Workout”. Improving one’s fitness to Know and More. Bob Trotter is a is one of the most critical elements of Public Affairs Specialist with the Social overall health and wellness. Dr. Wu’s new Security Administration in Milwaukee. book promises that in just one minute a He knows the ins and outs of Social day, you can get in shape and change your Security, and he will be on hand to present life. Join us as Dr. Wu gives a presentation information about how the program works on the importance of good health and and how you can make the most of your fitness practices, and how anyone can benefits. In addition to providing general easily incorporate his simple one minute information, he will be able to answer any workout techniques into their daily lives. questions you might have. Attendees can also learn how to create a free account The program is intended for all ages, with the Social Security web site, where and Dr. Wu will also be able to answer you can apply for benefits and get quick questions about specific problems you and secure access to your personal Social Ask about might be having. Security information. our 7% discount Letters to the Editor options! * Letters regarding issues of concern to the Elm Grove / Elmbrook community will be considered for publication on a space available basis. Submissions (300 words maximum) must include the writer’s name, address & phone number. * Mail to: Letters to the Editor, Elm Grove News-Independent, P.O. Box 372, Elm Grove, WI 53122 * E-mail: [email protected] Subject line: “Letters to the Editor”.
Results of Elm Grove Library’s Used Book Sale Thank you to everyone who helped community spirit of the Woller-Anger make the 29th Annual Used Book Sale Company for allowing us to put a sign on Elm Grove’s Best Kept Secret… Celebrating 30 Years with You! another success for Friends of Elm Grove their property, and to Napa Auto Care, on Library. We took in more than $18,000 124th St., who did the same. Thank you! Spring Services from Thursday, March 5 - Sunday, March 8. Who says the published book is dead? We had less left this year, but we are • For a Greener Way, Spring Clean-ups We had many happy shoppers and got still making donations to The Milwaukee • Mulch Installation Call Today! books into new hands instead of landfills. Correctional Facility and various other • Bed Edging A big THANK YOU to the more than non-profits. We try to find a place for each • Insect/Grub Control seventy adults and several high school item remaining after the sale. • Bush/Shrub Trimming students who volunteered. The Book Crew Janet L. Wolski, Owner th • Core Aeration wore smiles and worked hard. Kudos to The 30 Annual Used Book Sale is • Fertilization for Lawns everyone for a job well done! already in the planning stage for March & Trees 414-302-1970 3-6, 2016, and don’t forget… we accept A shout out to Paul and the nice guys donations year ‘round during regular • Fine Turf Mowing in Sendiks’ produce department, and to Library hours. • Also serving the surrounding communities. Virtual Hand-Free Weeding the guys in the Piggly Wiggly produce Elm Grove resident for 28 years. (mulch and flower beds) department who again provided boxes Pat Ruttum, Used Book Sale Chairperson for our use. We also want to applaud the Elm Grove April 2015 Elm Grove NEWS-INDEPENDENT Page 7
Roger Mater • 262-787-3053 • Elm Grove’s #1 Home Seller! With a click of a mouse, you can see every house at www.rogermater.com SOLD! • 14230 Watertown Plank • 13445 Tosca Court, • 105 Parkview Drive, Thinking of selling this year? Road, Elm Grove Elm Grove Johnson Creek • 820 Pilgrim Parkway, • 13655 Park Circle North, • 3154 N. 105th Street, Let me help you prepare your home Unit D, Elm Grove Elm Grove Wauwatosa • W29 N6730 Northfield • 14105 St. George Court, • 406 Meadowdale Drive, with the things necessary Drive, Menomonee Falls Elm Grove Waukesha • 825 Park Lane, • W39 N3288 Fieldside • A/O 809 N. 114th Street, for a quick and successful sale. Elm Grove Road, Pewaukee Wauwatosa • 780 Pilgrim Parkway, • 15820 Elderlawn • A/O 2651 E. Beverly Unit B, Elm Grove Parkway, Brookfield Road, Shorewood • Realtor.com enchancement • 267 Mulberry Drive, • N16 W5405 Garfield • A/O 5022 N. 125th Street, Delafield Court, Cedarburg Butler • 24/7 mobile pictures, • 14535 Club • 13335 W. Grahm Street, Drive, Elm Grove New Berlin exclusive to RE/MAX Realty 100 • 780 Pilgrim Parkway, • 601 Blake Avenue, Unit D, Elm Grove South Milwaukee Donation made to the • Featured on every real estate website • 1165 Terrace Drive, • 809 Lone Tree Road, Elm Grove Elm Grove Children’s • Exposure on Featured Home • 2861 N. 75th Street, • 17845 Alta Louise Miracle Milwaukee Parkway, Brookfield in Realtor.com • 780 Pilgrim Parkway, • N85W16267 May Avenue, Network Unit C, Elm Grove Menomonee Falls on every closing • 14002 W. Tiffany Place, • 14885 W. Bluemound New Berlin Road, Brookfield Roger Mater • RE/MAX Realty 100 • 38 years in business • 262-787-3053 If you’re thinking of selling your home, now is the time!
PeaceA Forum about Crimes, to Crime Prevention,Justice Public Safety & Legal Issues. News Briefs
Photo by Lisabeth Passalis-Bain / EGNI Elm Grove Public Safety Dispatcher Wendy Priest at work. Employed by the Village of Elm Grove since 1999, Wendy holds an A.A. degree in Police Science and formerly served as a police officer for the community of Big Bend. She said that she knew “right out of high school” that she wanted to be a police officer, and later decided that she “liked dispatch work even better.” Each dispatcher works a 4-days-on, 2-days-off solo rotation, spending 2 shifts each week with another dispatcher.
National Public Safety Telecommunications Week Photo courtesy of St. Mary’s Visitation By Lisabeth Passalis-Bain [email protected] The Chess Team at St. Mary’s Visitation School in Elm Grove. When an emergency occurs, every call Elizabeth Schlaefer, 12 years; Emily for help is critical. Mere seconds may Carriveau, 6 years; Emily Dearth, 2 mean the difference between life and years & Jake Zuehlke, 2 years. SMV Chess Team ‘Checkmates’ to Victory! death. In Elm Grove, 6 well-trained and By Nora Mihm efficient dispatchers answer calls 24 hours April 12-18 is the national recognition a day, 365 days a year. These often unsung week of the men and women who serve their St. Mary’s Visitation’s Chess Team had a The SMV Chess Team includes more heroes, offer voices of comfort, first lines communities as Public Safety Dispatchers. great performance at the recent Marquette than 60 students in kindergarten through of communication. You should know their The Elm Grove Citizen Police Academy University Catholic Schools Invitational. eighth grade. The students practice weekly names. Alumni Association will say “thank you” by SMV’s fourth through eighth grade team at St. Mary’s Visitation and compete in providing our dispatchers with food, treats, placed first in its division and the SMV three tournaments and festivals throughout They are Carolyn Gasse, 25 years etc. We invite the community to send notes kindergarten through third grade team the year. of service; Wendy Priest, 15 years; or other forms of appreciation, as well. placed second in its division. Page 8 Elm Grove NEWS-INDEPENDENT April 2015 Arts & Entertainment
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Morris Photography Jacqueline Obst with her colored pencil drawings.
Art Scholarship Awards Presented By Lisabeth Passalis-Bain [email protected] Photo courtesy of Stefan Romero Photo courtesy of Jennifer Morris Photography White jacket designed by Stefan Romero. Emma Shibilski with her photography. The Elm Grove Woman’s Club on the evening of March 12 held its 46th annual Art Scholarship Competition, during which the works of 34 high school students were displayed. Annual Arts & Crafts Festival Coming in May Selected as winners of the two $1,000 scholarships were By Holly Kuusinen Brookfield Academy seniorsJacqueline Obst and Stefan Romero. Brookfield Central junior Emma Shibilski, The 2015 ‘Springtime in the Grove’ arts and crafts Garden art creator Fred Ericksen of Elm Grove will not received a $250 Art Grant. festival, sponsored by the Elm Grove Woman’s Club, only sell his one-of-a-kind bee habitats and bird feeders, will return May 2 and 3, featuring a variety of new and but he will help educate visitors about the essential role Competitors also included: Brookfield East: Jessica exciting artists from throughout Wisconsin. bees play in maintaining a healthy environment and the Hitchcock, Kenn Larson, Cathy Liu, Mary Benetti, critical problems of bee colony collapse. Bridget Haessly and Emily Magyar; Brookfield Festival goers will enjoy a diversity of art including Academy: Sabrina Sawall, Julia Miller, Natalie Arnold, the spray paint creations of Steven Baughman of Visitors may find the perfect Mother’s Day gift among Shaili Gandhi, Emily Golchini, Brian Neff, Brighid Brown Deer; the African fabric bags and accessories handcrafted jewelry, fiber art, photography, wearable art, Pesch, Katherine Sharpless; Brookfield Central: Anna of Theresa Brunson of Milwaukee; decorative lighted leather and metal accessories, oil paintings, ceramics, Davel, Holly Hoeppner, Sam Kon, Chisom Obasih, boxes by Janice Miller; personalized watercolor unique folded-fabric art pieces and more. Taylor Pederson, Elizabeth Protz, Santhosi Samudrala, cartoons from Gay Zurich of Waukesha; unique, one- Taylor Thede, Maggie Neubauer, Stephen Wetter, of-a-kind necklaces, pins and other jewelry by Sister Food and refreshments will be available during festival Emma Cairns, Emily Gaggioli, Ally Nowakowski, Edna Lonergan, president of the St. Ann Center for hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, and from 11 Dylan Pashke, Margaret Selkey; Catholic Memorial: Intergenerational Care; and brightly painted, large metal a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 3. Admission: $3.00; free Emily Ott; Fond du Lac High School: Lauren Elwin. flower sculptures by Hartford garden artist Don Priewe. parking. For more information, visit: www.egwc.org.
Third Annual Elm Grove Village Earth Day: Water Water Everywhere? April 19, 2015; 2:00-4:00 PM Elm Grove Village Library 13600 Juneau Blvd; Elm Grove
Featuring: Jayne Jenks DNR; Retzer Nature Center
Lindsay Frost UWM School of Freshwater Sciences
Sister Jan Gregorcich, SSND Global Partners Running Waters
Displays and Handouts Plenty of Kids’ Stuff during Following the the presentations Formal Questions? Program Call The EDGE Office: 262-787-1011.
Families are heartily welcome! The event is Pictures courtesy of www.morguefile.com April 2015 Elm Grove NEWS-INDEPENDENT Page 9 Young Writers & Cub Reporters Elm Grove: Celebrating 60 Years with the Village’s Past & Present. A book created by 7th grade students at St. Mary’s Visitation Schools in Elm Grove Elm Trees in Elm Grove Elliott’s Ace Hardware By Peter Rauh By Jenny Fuller By Elizabeth Sklenarz St. Mary’s Visitation, 7th Grade St. Mary’s Visitation, 7th Grade St. Mary’s Visitation, 7th grade
St. Mary’s Visitation Catholic School working hard on ‘all about’ books, second The village of Elm Grove is known to have In 1957, Stew Elliott’s father bought an and Parish, located on Juneau Blvd., graders celebrating math fact fluency, the most remarkable trees of this type. In 1856, independent hardware store that is now (the has a long history with Elm Grove, but fourth graders diving into new historical men assigned to choosing the community’s name location of) Bigsby’s Sewing Center. Shortly especially with the School Sisters of Notre fiction book clubs, and a fabulous school only needed a second’s glance at the stunning after his store experienced such success, Dame. The school was founded in 1859, day band/chorus/orchestra concert!” rows of elm trees to know exactly what to call it: he bought an Ace Hardware franchise. by Sister Caroline Friess who had gotten Elm Grove. If you’ve ever seen elm trees in the The family eventually moved to 13408 20 acres from a settler who later donated With every single thing you love about fall, the brilliant lemony-yellow of the leaves and Watertown Plank Rd. in 1970. an additional 280 acres after four of his your school comes an even greater love the width of the branches, never fail to catch the daughters entered the convent. In the 1950s, for the town that your school is in. Mrs. eye of tourists and even members of this village. Stew Elliott tried many jobs before he 80 acres of SSND property were sold to the Kasmarick said, “Elm Grove is beautiful The citizens of Elm Grove are proud to represent decided what he wanted to do. He had grown president of Elm Grove for the Town Hall inside and out. It is filled with people who these symbolic trees: rooted and elegant. As Elm up around business and enjoyed gardening, and the Elm Grove Park. care about having a safe and productive Grove is rooted in history and principles, so elms house repair, and carpentry. He found that community, and who are willing to support are rooted in the ground. As elm trees are elegant his passion was being able to sell… hardware Every principal knows what their favorite our littlest members.” in their beauty and appearance, Elm Grove products and made his decision to become a thing about Elm Grove is. SMV’s principal, shows its elegance through friendly neighbors hardware owner. Mrs. Mary Tretow, said, “I love that Elm Elm Grove Lutheran is conveniently and secure laws and values. Grove has the small town feel. Everyone located on beautiful Terrace Drive, just The Elm Grove store is employee owned and knows everybody. They care about what is off Watertown Plank Road. There are What do elm trees look like, you ask? How 30% of the stock goes to the employees. This going on in their community and work hard beautiful trees on either side of the road do I identify one? While the normal height for Ace has 36,000 sq. ft., versus the others which to make it a great place to live.” with popping colors of flowers as well. these trees is 30-70 feet high, an American elm normally have 12,000 sq. ft. There are other EGL was established in 1955 along with its can reach 130 feet high and have a trunk that is locations in Pewaukee, Muskego, and West Allis. Tonawanda Elementary has also had a church. Mr. Jeff Fick, the principal, thinks 4 feet wide! Their flowers are tiny, but grow in share in Elm Grove’s history. It was opened his school is unique because of their small clusters and are greenish in color; they envelope From the beginning, Ace has always tried in 1970 as an open concept building. It class size ratios, which allows the teachers much of the elm’s branches. Also, woodpeckers, to stay like an old fashion hardware store, now has three separate pods extending to grant extensive one-on-one attention to chickadees, squirrels, and raccoons find homes in although 95% of their store functions are from their library, each containing 5-6 every student. them. As you study the bark, you may notice that automated. Elliott’s Ace Hardware has tried classrooms. Mrs. Alix Kasmarick, the it is usually gray with deep furrows on its surface. to stay as service oriented as they could and principal of Tonawanda, said, “I am very Mr. Fick said that “a favorite memory sell things separately instead of in bulk. proud of our students, for their excitement as principal is when past students return Now, the reason elm trees have and still are Today Elliott’s still fills you with a warm and for learning. I am also proud of our teachers thanking me for the impact I, the faculty, diminishing is because of Dutch Elm Disease. It friendly feeling when you visit. who focus on giving our students a strong and the school had on their life.” He also is transferred as Bark Beetles feast on the leaves education, and working hard on giving said, “the best part of having our school in and then move on to another tree, therefore, Since Elm Grove is a small town, Stew them the best experience possible.” Mrs. Elm Grove is that it is a safe, genuine, and spreading the disease. However, despite the Elliott was delighted to say that, “We have Kasmarick added, “Everyday, I see things caring community. The people take pride disease, Elm Grove has managed to maintain loyal customers that think of our store as being happening here that make me love my in their community, which is noticed by many elm trees. Elms will continue to embody their store,” and that “Customers really come job. Just yesterday I saw kindergarteners many people outside of the community.” the history and drive of Elm Grove, Wisconsin. to us for answers and solutions, not products.” News Briefs FLAVOR OF THE DAY APRIL 2015 1 Peanut Butter Cup 16 Turtle Dove 2 Double Marshmallow Oreo 17 Chocolate Covered 3 Turtle Strawberry 4 Bonfire S'mores 18 Chocolate Oreo Volcano 5 Restaurant Closed Today 19 Caramel Cashew 6 Andes Mint Avalanche 20 Cookie Dough Craving 7 Caramel Turtle 21 Mint Chip 8 Peanut Butter Chocolate 22 Oreo Cheesecake Banana 23 Red Raspberry 9 Oreo Overload 24 Chocolate Caramel Twist 10 Really Reese’s 25 Brownie Batter Overload 11 Crazy for Cookie Dough 26 Just Drummy 12 Butter Pecan 27 Turtle 13 Cookies & Cream 28 Caramel Fudge Cookie Dough 14 Kit Kat Swirl 29 Salted Double Caramel Pecan 15 Double Caramel Chocolate 30 Mint Oreo Peanut Photo courtesy of St. Mary’s Visitation The award-winning St. Mary’s Visitation Quiz Team members and coaches.
St. Mary’s Visitation Quiz Team ‘On the Move’ By Nora Mihm St. Mary’s Visitation’s Quiz Team has the C Team finished with the best overall been on the road. The team traveled to the record at 7-1 to win their tournament. Northwestern Junior Wildcat Tournament in Evanston, Illinois. At that tournament, St. Mary’s hosted its own Gladiator SMV’s A Team finished eighth out of 24 Open on March 28. teams, and the B Team finished second in their bracket. The traveling Quiz Team members included Sam Barlow, Greg Eberle, Louis Kroog, The following weekend, the team traveled Max McQuide, Max Merrick, Keegan to the Barrington Invitational Tournament Mihm, Peter Rauh, Tim Rauh, Samantha Elm Grove in Barrington, Illinois. There, St. Mary’s Rifelj, Joe Sazama, Henry Shore, Anna 15280 W. Bluemound Road B Team finished fifth out of 30 teams and Sobczak, and Timothy Swietlik. (262)784-4470 [email protected] Page 10 Elm Grove NEWS-INDEPENDENT April 2015 In Memoriam Sheila Christiansen, Dedicated Wife / Mother / Marion Wisniewski, Mother of 9 / World Traveler Community Leader (As remembered by her daughters Kathy Powers & Mary Donovan.) Long-time Elm Grove resident, Sheila It is said that Our mother, Marion, was 86 years young down. The Christiansen (nee Stangel) passed away “her greatest when she passed away on February 16, girls usually peacefully, surrounded by her family, on achievement 2015, just 4 days after a stroke. She was an prayed all the March 4, following a four-year, private was her role as a Elm Grove resident for most of those years, beads with battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 71. dedicated wife having moved into one of the first homes in Mom (and the and mother” the neighborhood at 1355 Church St., across boys usually A native of Two Rivers, Wisconsin, and that “her from St. Mary’s Catholic Church, in May fell asleep!). she was a graduate of Ripon College, personality of 1958. She and our father, Dr. John H. after which she began a career as a buyer shone brightest Wisniewski, raised their 9 children in that Our mother for Gimbel’s Department Store and later at Christmas” house. In 2002, the year after our father was a world taught fashion merchandising. when she passed away, she moved into the condos at t r a v e l e r , e n j o y e d 13335 Watertown Plank Rd. h a v i n g Upon her arrival in Elm Grove, she decorating been to Russia, China, Australia & New immediately became an active community her home with ten Christmas trees, each Our whole family loved the Elm Grove Zealand, Ecuador, Peru & the Galapagos member. She served as president of the displaying ornaments representing favorite Library. Marion belonged to a book club there Islands, Italy & The Vatican, Scandinavia, Elm Grove Woman’s Club (1994-1995), family memories and accomplishments . until the time of her death, and often would Medjugorje, Austria, Switzerland and and, years earlier, as a member of the stay up until early in the morning reading a other European countries, and cruised the Elm Grove Junior Guild, helped generate Sheila was preceded in death by her book that was too good to put down. Panama Canal, all with our father. When support for local organizations including husband, Keith Christiansen, and is she wasn’t traveling, Marion enjoyed the Elm Grove Public Library and the survived by her sons Douglas (Meghan) Marion was active and healthy until the playing bunco, dice, and card games, Elm Grove Police and Fire Commission. and Jeffrey, and her sisters Ann Marie day of her stroke. She volunteered at St. including bridge, sheepshead and cribbage. Her strong interest in history, education (Larry) Tuzinkewich and Pollyann Mary’s helping in the rectory on Monday and service to others prompted her to join Winslow. mornings, and for many years opened She is survived by her children Jeff the Elmbrook Historical Society where the church when most people were still (Angela), Kathy (Tom) Powers, Tom, she organized and promoted Civil War Services were held on March 10. asleep. She was a sacristan, communion Dr. Mary (Jeff) Donovan, Jean (Steve) re-enactments and “Christmas at the Memorials may be written to the distributor, member of Christian Women, Kascht, James, Tricia (Jeff) Savignac, Inn” and served as a past president. She Community United Methodist Church to and spent many years singing in the choir John (Jenny), and Sue (Brian) Mullins, was also a co-founder of the Dow Janes support local charities. and playing hand bells. She also made 18 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, Investment Club. layettes and helped at the Second Saturday other relatives and many, many friends. program with the Christ Child Society, ushered at the Marcus Center, and as a long- At family parties and outings, she could Estate Planning: The Revocable Trust time member of the Elm Grove Woman’s often be seen wearing her favorite gold Club, sang with the Holiday Choir. shoes. Because of her positive attitude By Atty. Isabell M. Mueller and active schedule, we thought we would A trust is a legal arrangement under trust itself continues to exist. The successor Marion was a stay-at-home mom, but have many more years with her, but God which there are three primary roles: the Trustee receives his or her authority and with 9 children, that was a full-time job! had a different plan, so now every time we Grantor, who is the creator of the trust, instructions from the trust agreement, not Despite having a large family, our parents see gold shoes we will think of her having the Trustee, who manages the property the probate court. The successor Trustee’s would load up the station wagon (with fun and being with her family. owned by the trust, and the Beneficiary, duties, however, are essentially the same all 11 of us!) almost every summer. We for whose benefit the trust exists. The as those of the Personal Representative of would often go up north, but some trips NOTE: Services were held at St. creator of the trust may also be referred a probate estate in that he or she has to pay were across the country, or to Canada. Mary’s Visitation Parish on February 21, to as the Donor or the Settlor. Depending the final taxes, expenses and debts of the Our parents could boast of having been with interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery. upon the purpose of the trust, these three deceased and then distribute the balance to each of the 50 states. When 9 children Memorials appreciated to Christ Child positions may be held by a single party, or of the trust assets to the beneficiaries stuck in a car together all day became too Society of Milwaukee or the Elm Grove they may be held by three separate parties. according to the Grantor’s instructions. much, Mom would take the rosaries out Woman’s Club. It is also possible for a single trust to have Once this is done, the trust is terminated. of the glove compartment to calm things more than one Grantor, more than one Trustee and more than one Beneficiary. Simply creating a revocable trust is not Once a trust is created, it is capable of enough to avoid probate. Rather, after the John Easton Curtis, Sr., Former Elm Grove owning property. It may even have its trust has been created, the Grantor’s assets own tax payer identification number and should in some manner be coordinated with Resident / Community Volunteer be required to file income tax returns. the trust. With some assets, such has real John Curtis, born on September 8, 1936 known for his 50-year-plus dedication to There are many different types of trusts, estate, automobiles, bank accounts or non- in Omaha, Nebraska, died peacefully, with the Boy Scouts of America and his many differentiated from one another by the qualified investment accounts, this will family at his side on February 20, at his years as a member of the Elm Grove purpose for which they were created. mean changing the actual title to the trust. home in Delafield following a short illness. Kiwanis Club – Golden K. The Grantor does not lose any ownership Probably the most common type of trust or control of these assets because although Several years after his family moved to He is survived by his wife of 58 years, is the revocable trust, also called the living the trust owns the assets, the Grantor owns Ft. Wayne, Indiana, John graduated from Anne; sons John E. “Bud” (Kirstin) and trust. The primary purpose of a revocable the trust. With other assets, such as life high school at Howe Military School (in David P. (the late Gisele), and daughter trust is to provide a means of settling the insurance, IRA’s, 401k’s or annuities, the 1946), attended Indiana University, and Sarah E. Curtis; 5 grandchildren and 2 Grantor’s financial affairs upon his or her beneficiary designations will be changed, later worked as a journeyman electrician great-granddaughters. death in a manner that does not involved the not the title. In some instances, however, before entering the sales field with probate process. The Grantor serves as the the beneficiary designations should not Westinghouse Electric Supply Co., and Services were held in Dousman on Trustee of the revocable trust, and during be changed at all. Coordinating the assets accepting a transfer to Milwaukee in 1968. March 5. Contributions in John’s name his or her lifetime, is the only Beneficiary. with the trust is a detail oriented process He retired following a 30-year career as a may be made to the Potawatomi Area In Wisconsin, a married couple can create and should always be undertaken carefully. field engineer with the Gates Rubber Co. Council, BSA, 804 W. Bluemound Rd., one joint revocable trust for the both of Waukesha, WI 53188 or to Elm Grove them. The trust document itself contains It is important to note, however, that while John took a strong interest in community Kiwanis – Camp Wabeek Fund, P. O. 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