October 2019

Academics, Brotherhood, Confidence: Patrick Walmsley Discovers the ABCs at St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy

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Patrick and Zachary ‘Zach’ Gargano

Academics, Brotherhood, Confidence: Patrick Walmsley Discovers the ABCs at St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy By Gail Mackiewicz Photos by Martin Staples, Staples Photography

his is a story about successful transitions; from an adolescent programs including an adventure camp, summer school and English to a young adult, from attending a high school close to home as a Second Language course, befitting a school with considerable Tto living away on a campus, to making life-long friendships international student enrollment. and finally, realizing his potential as a leader. This is the story about Patrick and his family, Angela and Stephen Walmsley, and sisters Fox Point’s Patrick Walmsley and his amazing experiences at St. Emma and Meaghan, moved to Fox Point from Seattle (Wash.) John’s Northwestern Military Academy (SJNMA). when he was in 8th grade so he attended Bayside Middle School. Many recognize the St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy Granted, it’s a difficult age to move and being rather shy his name from the huge highway sign at exit 285 on Highway 94, but mom and dad suggested and encouraged him to look at smaller not much more beyond that. A little history: SJNMA started as St. high schools in the area to attend. “After attending two years at a John's Military Academy, founded in 1884, in Delafield (Wisc.) (smaller) local high school, it was apparent that Patrick just wasn't by Reverend. Sidney T. Smythe as a private, college preparatory enjoying himself or getting what he needed to be successful,” says and leadership development school. In 1995, St. John's Military Angela. What they all agreed was that Patrick wanted a place that Academy merged with Northwestern Military and Naval Academy was more hands-on with students, had more structure, had smaller (in Lake Geneva, Wisc.) to become St. John's Northwestern Mili- class sizes, had activities where he would make good friends, and tary Academy. Nestled in the center of this historic town, SJNMA that truly CARED about his success. is principally a boarding school for boys and girls in grades 7-12 After their due diligence and research, Patrick, Angela and Stephen but also has an active day student program. SJNMA offers a robust decided SJNMA was the right choice. Angela recalls, “We were curriculum, including college credit courses, honors diplomas in impressed on the first day we toured the campus. It was organized, STEM and humanities, and an aviation program. While the school structured…and very welcoming! Everyone was so nice. And the follows a military format and has seen hundreds of its graduates campus is extremely beautiful.” Patrick adds, “When I first arrived admitted to the top military colleges and the five military service at St. John’s my expectation was that it was going to be hard…like academies, most of SJNMA’s graduates move on to notable col- intense military training all the time. After the first week, I realized leges and universities both domestically and abroad. Past SJNMA that wasn’t the case and it just felt like the right school for me.” cadet alumni include Curtis “Buzz” Roosevelt, grandson of Frank- lin D. Roosevelt, and Martin Torrijos Espino, former president of While Patrick could have commuted to the campus each day as a the Republic of Panama. The Academy also offers several summer day student (a 45-55-minute drive depending on traffic) the family October 2019 4 decided that it was a better fit for him to live on campus. He would be surrounded by a Corps of Cadets, comprised of other like-minded girls and boys (his classmates), grouped into companies. “Each com- pany is kind of like one of the houses in the Harry Potter book series,” Patrick offers. He transferred to SJNMA for his junior and senior years, graduating with the Class of 2019. As an added bonus, Patrick was a student leader in his company his senior year helping the team earn the designation as an honor (best) company in the Corps! And there were even more surprises in store for Patrick. “People were surprisingly nice. The instructors were warm and caring – I could tell they really wanted me to succeed. Some of the instructors even live on campus, and they are willing to spend time after class or in the evenings to help their students.” One of his favorite instruc- tors? “Mr. (Michael) Stadler, my English teacher, changed the way I write and I’ve become a better writer.” And then there was Zachary ‘Zach’ Gargano, Patrick’s roommate for his two years at St. John’s, and that experience has put them on the track for a lifelong friendship. “Zach and I were in the same company. He had been there four years already coming to SJNMA in 7th grade,” Patrick continues, “and when we first became roommates, Zach would tell me what to do and how to do it. He knew the ropes and made my transition so much easier.” Zach remembers first meeting Patrick: “Patrick was really shy, and I wanted to use my years of experience to help him transition.” Soon Patrick met lots of friends through his roommate, where he lovingly adopted the nickname “Sheriff Woody.” Zach explains, “We

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5 FOX POINT of View were all hanging around and another cadet approached us and told Patrick he looked like Woody from Toy Story, and it just stuck. We all call him Woody now – even my mom calls him Woody.” After two years of supporting each other like family, when Patrick graduated it was really tough on the group of friends. “It was like losing a brother,” Zach explained. “Of course, we’re happy and excited for him, but it will be different not having him around next year.” Zach will be graduating with SJNMA’s Class of 2020. Luckily, their families live close to one another as Zach’s home is in River Hills. Patrick wishes he could have spent all four of his high school years at SJNMA. “Small classes, great instructors, the Corps all around… what a great experience. I got smarter in a different way because I had to think differently and figure stuff out on my own. Consid- ering SJNMA is college-prep, the transition from high school to college will be relatively easy for me.” Angela and Stephen concur, “The two years he spent at SJNMA changed him so much. He is a much more confident person; he did very well academically with the smaller classes (when you have a class of five students, it's impossible to "hide" in the back of the class- room), and SJNMA guides its students to take responsibility. Students are always held accountable for their actions. In addition, we were im- pressed with the leadership training that is mandatory of all students. In our opinion, SJNMA is truly a hidden gem in the area. There are a lot of misconceptions about military school and why students are there. We knew it was the right place for Patrick when they told us about the structure of the school and that every student there wants to be there, and it shows. SJNMA is full of some of the most caring and polite young adults we have ever encountered.” Speaking of college, Patrick will be attending St. Norbert College in DePere (Wisc.) this fall with an eye on mathematics, his favorite subject along with computer science. “I want to learn more versus focusing on academics. St. Norbert’s was the best option for me because it’s small, close but not too close to home, and offers solid academics in a beautiful, community setting.” He plans to graduate in four years…and something tells me he will! For more information on St. John’s Northwestern Military Acad- emy, visit www.sjnma.org.

Leadership Lives Here

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ST. JOHN’S NORTHWESTERN MILITARY ACADEMY Leadership Lives Here By Marcia Schwager with St. John's Northwestern Military Academy

housands of people drive past the St. John’s Northwestern Mili- credit. St. John’s Northwestern also offers courses in English as a Second tary Academy (SJNMA) highway sign at exit 285 off Interstate Language, music, art, engineering, technology, and aviation. 94 not knowing what a historic jewel it is. For 135 years, St. St. John's Northwestern places a high value on faith formation as a TJohn’s Northwestern has prepared teens for college and a lifetime of op- foundation for solid character development. The stunning Noble Vic- portunity. “SJNMA fosters a challenging, student-centered format for tory Chapel - St. John the Divine, was constructed by highly dedicated cadets to compete, live and succeed,” says Tom Stocks, president of St. returning cadets serving in World War I. The chapel is part of the John’s Northwestern and a 1969 alumnus. Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee and is celebrating its 100th anniver- In 1884, St. John's Military Academy opened as a private, college sary. “Our character and service program allows cadets to explore issues preparatory and leadership development school. In 1995, the Acad- of faith as they desire,” says Director of Retention and Spiritual Life Joe emy merged with Northwestern Military and Naval Academy of Lake Sevenz. “In addition, cadets are taught the importance of service before Geneva to become St. John's Northwestern. Nestled in the center of self through a variety of community service opportunities.” beautiful Delafield Wisconsin, St. John's Northwestern is principally a A commitment to athletics and wellness is yet another important pillar boarding school for boys and girls, grades 7-12; and offers an active day of SJNMA’s program. “Whether through varsity-level competition or student program to its neighboring towns. intramural sports or activities, cadets develop an appreciation for team- SJNMA follows a long-established military format for the benefit of work, dedication, and good sportsmanship,” states Mike Fink, athletic structure, and the advancement of honor, dignity, and respect. Hun- director. A variety of sports are offered, including football, basketball, dreds of its graduates have been admitted to the five Military Service baseball, cross country, wrestling, swimming, golf, tennis, and lacrosse. Academies, and the overwhelming majority advance to notable colleges The Academy’s 110-acre campus is accented by historic early-twentieth and universities, both domestically and abroad. Prominent SJNMA century architecture and features a nine-hole golf course, impressive alumni include Curtis “Buzz” Roosevelt, actor Spencer Tracy, and Mar- outdoor athletic complex, obstacle course, tennis courts, and indoor tin Torrijos Espino, former president of the Republic of Panama. swimming pool. “We frequently rent our facilities for camp programs, “St. John’s Northwestern attracts the youth of all walks of life, from a corporate retreats, company picnics, fundraisers and weddings,” says wide international footprint. We have a very diverse group of young Valerie Ward. “The Academy proudly hosts several events year-round boys and girls capable of significant achievement looking for guidance that are open to the broader community. From our fireworks displays to on how to maximize their potential,” says Vice President of Marketing parades on national holidays, we invite the public to join us!” Valerie Ward, who is also the mother of a class of 2020 cadet. “My son St. John’s Northwestern is rated a top Christian boarding school by has found true identity, purpose, and friends for a lifetime at SJNMA.” Boarding School Review and received a perfect score at the 2019 Academic excellence is at the center of the St. John’s Northwestern JROTC Program of Accreditation review. Open houses are held every experience, featuring a student-instructor ratio that allows for strong month for families to tour the campus, meet the leadership, and learn personal support by a highly dedicated faculty. “Individual attention about the various scholarship and financial aid options available. “Fi- and classroom interaction optimize mastery of the subject matter, and nancial stress shouldn't prevent a family from considering the SJNMA the learning process itself,” says Dr. Eric Wozniak, SJNMA’s Head- experience,” says Dean of Admissions Paul Borens. master. In addition to its challenging, hands-on academic curriculum, SJNMA is a 501C-3 non-profit organization. To learn more about St. cadets learn outside the classroom through field trips, excursions, and John’s Northwestern Military Academy, visit www.sjnma.org or call study abroad. Diploma options include STEM Honors, Humanities 262-646-7199. Honors, as well as technical diplomas and paths to earn dual college

7 FOX POINT of View BEEKEEPING

in the Village by Douglas H. Frazer By Douglas H. Frazer

On August 13, 2019, after considerable • All honeybees shall be kept in hives with removable frames that study, the Fox Point Village Board enacted an will be kept in sound and useable condition. ordinance (creating section 579-17.7) to permit residents to engage in • A flyway barrier shall be located between the hives and the prop- small-scale, hobby beekeeping, joining a growing number of munici- erty lines for all hives located within 20 feet of the property line. palities across Wisconsin. • All hives and related structures that form the apiary shall not be The honeybee (apis mellifera) is a critical pollinator for flowers, fruits, located in front or side yards and must be no less than 20 feet and vegetables. This is important in the urban environment because from the rear property line. pollinating insect populations are usually significantly smaller than in • Hives must be located a minimum of 50 feet from any structures rural . Managed colonies of bees help sustain biodiversity along located on another property. with increases in yields and quality of large varieties of plants found in • In the event the bees repeatedly exhibit aggressive behavior, it backyard gardens, municipal parks, and flower beds. shall be the duty of the beekeeper to remove, destroy, or re-queen According to Sustainable Cities Collective, “urban bees survive better, the hive. produce more honey, and are healthier than rural bees. Urban bees • All apiary structures and flyways must be constructed, located, have a winter survival rate of 62.5 percent, compared to just 40 percent and maintained consistent with and conform to all applicable for their rural counterparts. Urban bees also produce 26.25 pounds of provisions of the village code. honey on average in their first year while the yield for rural bees is only No one can keep bees that cause any nuisance, unhealthy condi- 16.75 pounds.” • tion, create a public health threat, or otherwise interfere with Bee health is particularly important because over the past decade bee the normal use of property and enjoyment of life by humans or populations have declined due to colony collapse disorder (CCD). animals. CCD has no identified cause, although a correlation exists between • No sales of honey, wax, or other products shall be made from a harsh chemicals and bee disappearance. Because urban bees are not residential property. exposed to these chemicals, they are less likely to die off from CCD. • The village manager, or designee, will determine whether the Honeybees are naturally gentle and non-aggressive. They may sting if application is in order consistent with the beekeeping and other they perceive a threat to their colony, but only as a last resort – the bee ordinances, and is in harmony with the following factors: will die shortly after depositing its stinger. While foraging for nectar • the project is appropriate to the location proposed; and pollen away from the colony, honeybees are completely docile • the project is compatible with the neighborhood; and only concerned with the task they are set out to do. In most cases, people living in close proximity of beehives will never know that the • the project is not detrimental to the property values of the honeybees are around. surrounding property; and • the project is in keeping with the residential character and The village board is aware that not everyone has a positive view of bees. quality of the village. Some individuals have a fear of bees (melissophobia). Other individu- als or members of their family are at least mildly allergic to bee stings • If those standards are met, the manager will mail notices of (it’s around 3-5 percent of the population). These are concerns that the the application to contiguous property owners. If no owner(s) village will consider before granting a beekeeping permit. objects within 30 days, then the manager will issue the permit. If an owner files a written objection, the matter will be heard This ordinance closely follows the regulatory framework that the village by the plan commission in a public hearing using the same adopted concerning the keeping of chickens. The permit process, ap- standards. An aggrieved party can appeal the plan commission plication form, and many of the regulations are substantially identical. determination to the board of appeals. Other elements are borrowed largely from the Wauwatosa model. The new ordinance is intended to balance the desires of residents Here is how it will work. The village will issue a beekeeping permit who wish to keep bees with the expectations, and possible objec- subject to the following guidelines, limitations, and restrictions: tions, of neighboring residents. An application is required, including a description and drawing that • We do not expect the demand for beekeeping permits will be high. clearly represents the location where the hives will be kept on the lot, We do think, though, that creating the opportunity for urban a description and depiction of all fencing, and any other structures to beekeeping will enhance village life. For those dedicated to the be used for beekeeping use. The application will also describe a plan endeavor, beekeeping in the Village of Fox Point is now welcome. to ensure (1) the proper maintenance and cleaning of the area where the bees will be kept, and (2) the proper watering of the bees. Douglas H. 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9 FOX POINT of View Village VOICE Green Infrastructure, the Little Green Bug (Emerald Ash Borer) and Leaf Collection Updates

By Scott Brandmeier, Director of Public Works

Green Infrastructure and its Importance on Area Waterways: were susceptible to flooding. One of those areas was in the vicinity of Do you know the difference between green and grey besides the obvious Calumet Road and Seneca/Fairchild/Bell Roads. Staff thus directed our color difference? What if I added another term to the question: “green consultant to incorporate bioswales (along the north and south side of and grey infrastructure?” These terms refer to how stormwater is man- the road) and a biofiltration basin into the project. The basin construct- aged in a community and both have substantially different effects on ed at the intersection of Crossway and Calumet Roads will improve the area waterways. water quality draining to Santa Monica and ultimately, Indian Creek, and will store over 324,000 gallons of stormwater during a storm event. In much of the metropolitan area, stormwater is handled by grey infra- Combined with the storage capacity of the bioswales (approximately structure – curb/gutter with storm sewers buried beneath the ground. 38,000 gallons), there will be a total storage capacity of over 360,000 Grey infrastructure is typically less beneficial to area waterways as built gallons incorporated into this project. Fox Point received approximately up contaminants (sediment, dirt, oil, grease, etc.) are washed directly $375,000 in MMSD grant funding. into the storm sewers that then discharge into creeks, rivers or lakes. By comparison, green infrastructure is constructed and intended to capture MMSD has an entire website devoted to green infrastructure and its the ‘first flush’; storm water flowing into an area that holds or slowly benefits (www.mmsd.com/what-we-do/green-infrastructure). Please infiltrates the water and often filters out the contaminants, such as rain visit the site to learn more about how you can incorporate these prac- barrels, rain gardens, green roofs, bioswales, biofiltration basins, porous tices into your yard and improve the water quality of the Milwaukee pavement, storm water trees, and native landscaping. River, Indian Creek and Lake Michigan. Managing storm water through green infrastructure is important Ash Tree Removal and Emerald Ash Borer (EAB): At the end of because in Southeast Wisconsin, particularly metropolitan Milwaukee, 2018, Fox Point revised its ordinances to address the increase in dead the Department of Natural Resources is in the process of drafting new and diseased ash trees located on private property (pages 35-38 (.pdf five-year storm water permits for communities. Fox Point is part of the pages 38-41) found at www.villageoffoxpoint.com/AgendaCenter/View- North Shore Group permit with Bayside, Brown Deer, Glendale, River File/Agenda/_11132018-675). The code revisions reinforce the property Hills, Shorewood and Whitefish Bay. Under the permit, each commu- owner’s requirement to properly manage their dead and dying ash. Dis- nity will have (among other things) total maximum daily load (TMDL) eased trees, including ash, are the responsibility of the owner to remove requirements that need to be achieved for three main pollutants: total from the village and materials cannot be placed roadside for collection. suspended solids (sediment, silt, etc.), total phosphorus and bacteria. In situations where an owner (or the contractor) places the diseased The ultimate goal in setting TMDL requirements is to improve the wa- tree roadside for collection, the village will either (a) hire a contractor ter quality in area waterways; for Fox Point that includes Indian Creek to remove the materials and specially charge the property owner or (b) and the Milwaukee River (and, by extension, Lake Michigan). require payment of a special pickup fee for the collection of the materials ($500 or more, depending on the size of the tree and the amount of Fortunately, Fox Point has very little grey infrastructure since we man- material). Fox Point has a number of articles and links on its website age our storm water by means of ditch conveyance systems. As a result, (www.villageoffoxpoint.com/173/Emerald-Ash-Borer-EAB) devoted to our most recent Storm Water Management Plan Update (completed EAB. Staff strongly encourages property owners remove dead and dying at the end of 2018) documented that we will likely exceed the TMDL ash from their property as they become very brittle and will fall without requirements identified in our next five-year permit term (anticipated to notice becoming a threat to public health, safety and welfare. begin in the summer of 2020). Fall Leaf Collection: Our fall leaf collection entails vacuum trucks Nonetheless, Fox Point continues to approach green infrastructure collecting leaves from the property owners. The leaves are then tempo- proactively and opportunistically to improve water quality and to rarily stored in the Department of Public Works (DPW) yard until a reduce the quantity of water flowing downstream. In the last two contractor hauls all the leaves off-site in early winter, at no charge, to be years, Fox Point has completed or is completing the following green beneficially reused as compost. This reuse of the leaves versus disposing infrastructure projects: or trucking to a composting facility saves the village up to $20,000 in Goodrich and Gray Log Lane Regenerative Stormwater Con- expenses. Our only expense is the labor and equipment time necessary veyance Channels and Bioswales. Begun in 2018 and completed for DPW staff to load the contractor’s trucks. this fall, work included constructing channels on the ravine slopes that Proper way to handle leaf collection: Residents rake or blow their leaves allow storm water to pond up within them, filtering out various con- up to the road shoulder (about 12 inches off the edge of the road), not taminants, and reducing the amount of water draining to the ravines. allowing them to sit in the bottom of the ditch so that storm water Additionally, bioswales (channels that slowly infiltrate storm water) flows are impeded during a rain event. This is also the one time of the were added on Gray Log and Goodrich Lanes reducing erosion within year when grass clippings, those mulched with the leaves and mowed at the ravines and improving water quality within Lake Michigan. Fox the same time, are permitted to be placed at the roadside for collection. Point received two grants that helped fund the project: Fund for Lake Michigan ($100,000) and Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District The village will begin our leaf collection activities the first week of (MMSD – about $80,000). October and will continue collecting leaves through the first week of December. After that, any leaves brought to the road will need to be Calumet Road Biofiltration Basin and Bioswales. In 2001, the bagged because we will have moved on to the next season that requires Stormwater Task Force for the village identified six or so locations that quite a bit of attention (snowplowing).

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Lakefront Marathon 2018 start - Photo by Badgerland Striders Lucia Cronin at the Lakefront Marathon Lucia training for the 2019 Lakefront 2018 finish - Photo by Peter Cronin Marathon - Photo by Patty Drayna LAKEFRONT MARATHON: Toughness at Its Human Best By Jon Drayna

The point of entering a race is to win, generally. And for spectators, County countryside and the suburbs of Bayside, Fox Point, White- the point is to take in the drama that eliminates all but the victor. fish Bay and Shorewood before entering Milwaukee. Marathons aren't like that. For most runners, victory lies in simply “We'd love to have all the neighbors along the way pull up a lawn finishing. Then what's the appeal? Why do we turn up in droves and chair and enjoy the show,” Stauske said. cheer like crazy, even for runners way back in the pack whose names The finish line is at the Summerfest grounds where music, food, we'll never know? beer, awards, and the hugs and adulation of friends and loved “A marathon puts the triumph of human dedication on full display,” ones await. says Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon Race Director Scott Stauske. “Word is spreading that the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon has “When we see these runners – people from all walks of life – we wit- a great reputation, has great competition and sure knows how to ness how great any of us can be. Not just in terms of athletic ability, throw a party,” Stauske notes, adding that the race contributes as but in terms of commitment. It's toughness in the extreme,” he says. much as $2.5 million to the local economy. And that's why the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon has been an The Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon is sanctioned by USA Track irresistible draw for the last 38 years. & Field, meaning that results here can be used to qualify for prizes, The 39th running of this growing race on October 6 will start at other races, and the U.S. Olympic marathon trials. Grafton High School. An expected field of 3000 runners from 39 Fans can find out when, where and how to see the runners all along states and nine countries will wind their way through the Ozaukee the way at milwaukeelakefrontmarathon.org.

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Fox Point Farmers’Market! By Mary LaCharite

Thank you for sharing part of your summer/fall with us! Each Saturday Music/Extras in October: the market brings us together and gives us a chance to shake the hand of the person who grows our food. Fresh produce, music, food and October 5: Music by Carlos Adames; Winter Drive to keep our vet- friends are the heart of the market family we have created. erans warm. Donations for coats, hats, gloves, rain gear, blankets and sleeping bags welcomed We are spoiled, we admit. The vegetables and fruit, flowers, fish, chick- en, meat and prepared foods at the market are amazing, and we will October 12: Music by Holly Haebig and Jeff Bray; Enjoy free hot apple miss them! In the next two weeks it’s time to stock up on your favorites. cider and caramel apples courtesy of the Fox Point Foundation and Log Thank goodness for the freezer! A helpful source for freezing fruits and Cabin Orchard vegetables is www.hgtv.com. You’ll find instructions for freezing fruits Thank you to the North Shore Congregational Church for hosting the and vegetables, even eggplant. market and to its volunteers for brewing and serving coffee. Your dona- Our dedicated and enthusiastic team of market volunteers makes the tions helped the church support Saint Ben’s Food Pantry. market happen every week. Throughout the summer/fall some volunteers Thank you to our music sponsors: The Fox Point Foundation, BMO start Saturday morning at 6:30 to help vendors set up. The next crew Harris, Jamie Druck and Judy Hearst, the Real Estate Family Group, positions canopies for music, sets up signs, the info booth and recycling Coldwell Banker, WaterStone Bank, Bradley & Company of Keller Wil- containers. Another crew provides information and the last crew helps liams, and the Paul Mandracchia and Gary Hollander Community Fund. vendors pack up and put market gear away. This year a new volunteer You will find many of our vendors at the Milwaukee County Winter from Nicolet launched our new website www.fpfarmersmarket.com. Farmers’ Market in the Domes Annex in November. Until next June, Thanks to Yanni Ma and photographer Linda Merkel. HAPPY TRAILS! We hope to see you the last two weeks of our 17th season! TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE Fall Dog Days How Many Sides...? By Gail Mackiewicz at Lynden Hey kids (of all ages), write down how many sides each of Dogs are welcome at Lynden these has in the space provided: one Saturday each month. # of Sides Polygon # of Sides October 19 Triskaidecagon November 30 Undecagon December 21 Enneagon Hexakaidecagon Hectagon Octakaidecagon Tetragon Tetrakaidecagon FOR MORE INFORMATION: lyndensculpturegarden.org

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October 2019 12 Community CORNER FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 This 37-year tradition for art enthusiasts includes Fall Moon Walk 54 artists from Thiensville, Cedarburg, Grafton, @Lynden Sculpture Garden Saukville, Port Washington, Newburg and West OCTOBER 2019 2145 W. Brown Deer Road Bend. Your tour begins anywhere YOU want to visit. A map of the tour and participating artists Fox Point Trick or Treating, 7-8:30pm Sunday, October 28 1-4pm Free to members or with admission to the sculp- can be found at www.cedarburgartistsguild.com/ ture garden coveredbridgeartstudiotour.html

Come walk Lynden's grounds after dark with SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 It’s never too late to donate blood, the ultimate gift educator Claudia Orjuela to discover what is Buckthorn Weedout of life. To donate you must be at least 17 years old happening in the light of the full hunter’s moon @Doctors Park Parking Lot (present a photo ID with your birthday), in good and in the shadows of the sculptures. A bonfire Join with Friends of Doctors Park in helping to health and weigh more than 110 pounds. You will and treats await us at the end. create a habitat for wildlife by removing invasive be asked about medications, medical history and www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/calendar/fall- buckthorn. Wear long sleeves, socks (to tuck travel outside of the U.S. More detailed questions moon-walk-2019 pants into) and strong shoes. can be answered by the Blood Center when you Additional information about other October 9-Noon call to schedule an appointment. events, such as Tuesdays in the Garden (for the For additional information contact Ney Collier: There’s always something happening at very young), Weekly Art Drop-in, Dog Days, [email protected], 414-964-6234 family workshops, speaker events, and a variety Schlitz Audubon Nature Center! of special artmaking workshops for adults can BE A HERO! Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, located at 1111 be found at www.lyndensculpturegarden.org. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25 E. Brown Deer Road in Bayside, offers a wide Admission is $9 general, $7 for students and Blood Drive for the Blood Center of variety of programs throughout the month for seniors. Members and children under 6 are Wisconsin all ages. For information on the entire slate of free. Admission includes access to the sculpture @Fox Point Lutheran Church, 7510 N. Santa October programs and events, visit www.schlitza- garden and house. Monica Boulevard, Fellowship Hall (enter via udubon.org, or call 414-352-2880. east door) FRIDAY-SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11-13 1-6pm IMPORTANT DATES Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour Walk-ins always welcome but appointments October 8 Yom Kippur Begins at Sundown @Cedarburg encouraged: donor.bcw.edu/donor/schedules/ Friday 4-8pm; Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm drive_schedule/160387, www.bcw.edu or call October 31 Halloween Free 877-232-4376. November 3 Daylight Saving Time Ends

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NORTH SHORE LIBRARY PROGRAMS - OCTOBER 2019 By Barbara Alvarez, Head of Adult Services The North Shore Library offers a wide range of programs and classes for all ages and interests including:

Friday Movies* Library Makers: Fidget Spinners, Wednesday, October 23, 4pm October 4, 11, 25 at 1pm Grade 1 and up. Learn something new at this hands-on library program for *Check at www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary or call 414-351-3461 for the school age kids! movie title being shown Monster Bash + (not-so-spooky) Scavenger Hunt, Thursday, October YOUTH PROGRAMS 31, 5:30-7:30pm Wear a costume and come dance with us during this Halloween-themed Spooky Short Story Contest, October 1-October 26 family dance party! Also, see if you can find the missing (but friendly) For grades 6-12. Do you have a way with words? Between October 1 and monsters in the library. October 26, submit a spooky short story and have a chance of winning a Stranger Things After Hours Party, Friday, November 1, 6-9pm prize! Stories can contain mystery, suspense or supernatural elements. Visit Registration required. Take over the library with a special Stranger Things the library or our website for more information! game of survival, wear 80s fashions and eat pizza at Star Court Mall. Just Discovery Play Time: Fantastic Fall, Friday, October 4, 10:30am watch out for the Demogorgon and don’t get caught in the Upside Down! For children birth-4 years old. Discover using your senses and make new ADULT PROGRAMS friends! Play with library toys or explore special stations based on that month’s theme. Journey of Dementia, Wednesday, October 2, 5:30pm Preparation and readiness are key to providing the best possible care as a Stories in Spanish and English, Saturday, October 5, 10:30am partner. Learn essential tips and advice from a dementia care specialist so Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by joining us for this special bilingual that you have vital information and solutions for many situations. story time! After stories, stay for a celebratory craft. Stenosis and Sciatica Workshop, Tuesday, October 8, 1pm Fyzical Center will address the problem of back pain and discuss options to relieve pain naturally without medications, injections, or surgery so that you can Love Your Life! Going Batty for Bats, Wednesday, October 23, 6:30pm Wehr Nature Center will help us discover the fiction, folklore, and facts on bats. Learn what bats live near you and how scientists are racing against AbracadabrA time to save bats from a deadly disease. This presentation will feature a Furniture Restoration special section of “bat math” as we learn how bathtubs, dogs, and cheese- Wood Refinishing • Upholstery • Antique Restoration • Caning burgers are more dangerous than bats! 1000’s of Fabrics to choose from! Recommended by Designers Preventing Opioid Misuse, Wednesday, October 30, 6pm This one-hour session presented by a registered nurse will address the cur- 262.387.0435 • Free Estimates rent opioid epidemic in Wisconsin. Learn about opioid misuse and how to 8-4 Mon.-Fri., Evenings & Sat. by Appointment prevent it with safe use, storage, and disposal of pain medications. 1507 7th Ave • Grafton, WI 53024 e-newsletter! Sign up to stay in the loop about the exciting things going abracadabrawood.com on at your local library: eepurl.com/c_TXMD

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October 2019 14 Neighborhood CLASSIFIEDS Community FOCUS CLASSIFIED LISTINGS ARE FREE, must be 40 words or less, personal items (NOT business related), and submitted by the 23rd of NICOLET the month. Simply log on to www.bestversionmedia.com and click Recreation Department on Submit Content. To remove or change your listing, please email By Nate Brooks, Assistant Recreation Director [email protected]. You will receive an email confirmation. INDIAN COOKING WITH TUMERIC Now that everyone has heard about the health benefits of turmeric, this hands-on class will teach you how to use (and not use) turmeric to get the best results. FOR SALE Instructor Susan Pack offers this class, program Wine/Bar Cart: Unique, mid-century modern, custom-made for Fox Point/ #132024-01 Bayside restaurant in the 1950's. Mellow wood, Scandinavian simplicity, util- Thursday, October 24, 6-8:30pm, at Nicolet ity, portability. Original fine condition. $800 OBO. 262-242-5206. High School in Room B133. Antique Child Rocker. $40. Please text for photo if interested, 414-915-2824. The fee is $30 for residents and $40 for non- NEW! Victorian spindle back rocker with ornately carved crest and five more residents. spindles supporting each curved round arm. No nails or screws. Very sturdy, Please visit our website at www.nicolet.us/activities/recreation.cfm or excellent condition. $100. Text 414-915-2824 for photo. call 414-351-7566 to register today! NEW! Walnut spindle back straight chair with bent wood down to cane seat. $50. Text 414-915-2824 for photo.

WANTED Test Your Knowledge Puzzle Answers Trade Snow Plowing for winter indoor car storage in Fox Point. Call Gavin at 414-587-6579. Triangle 3 Tetrakaidecagon 14 Tetragon 4 Pentadecagon 15 Youth CLASSIFIEDS Pentagon 5 Hexakaidecagon 16 Hexagon 6 Heptadecagon 17 Hey Kids! Free Advertising! Heptagon 7 Octakaidecagon 18 Be in business for yourself and make a little money – all Octagon 8 Enneadecagon 19 while helping your neighbors! To place your free classified offering services, go to www.bestversionmedia.com and click Enneagon 9 Icosagon 20 “Submit Content.” Limit to 40 words. Please be advised that Decagon 10 Hectagon 100 all communication regarding Kid's Classifieds will be directed Undecagon 11 Chiliagon 1000 through a parent or guardian. Dodecagon 12 Myriagon 10000 Triskaidecagon 13

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