Elm Grove FREE NEWS- INDEPENDENT Volume 4, Number 7 Serving Elm Grove, Wisconsin SEPTEMBER 2016

th Our 6 Anniversary Issue!

Photo by Lisabeth Passalis-Bain / EGNI Katherine Cornell

Courtesy of the Village of Elm Grove New Trustee Selected Rendering of the Watertown Plank Road bridge railing, as it is expected to look when completed. By Lisabeth Passalis-Bain The Village of Elm Grove Board of Watertown Plank Road Bridge Project Nearing Completion Trustees, during a special meeting on By Lisabeth Passalis-Bain, [email protected] August 8, voted unanimously (6-0) via written ballot to appoint Katherine In the epic film “The Agony & the and additional, at times frustrating, penalty (beginning on August 22) would Cornell to fill the vacancy created by the Ecstasy” Pope Julius II, frustrated with delays in the past few weeks, the more be accessed to the construction firm by the recent resignation of trustee Jack Nelson. the artist’s extended delay in completing than $600,000 project to re-construct the Village until the project’s completion. work on the ceiling of the Sistine slowly-crumbling bridge on Watertown Cornell was chosen from a field Chapel in Rome, repeatedly approaches Plank Road in downtown Elm Grove On a positive note, work by Canadian of applicants which included James Michelangelo with the plea, “When is apparently now on track to end by Pacific (CP Rail) to smooth the track area Jodie, Irwin Johnson, Joseph Coffey, will you make it end?” Michelangelo’s September 16. Or, when it is finished. crossing Watertown Plank was completed Adam Berger, Tadeo Balderrama, consistent reply: “When I’m finished.” earlier this summer, during the first weeks James Sayas, Derek VanderHeide, and Financial incentives had been offered of the Bridge Project. Reports by those Richard Fronberry. And so it stands, that after lengthy for an early, mid-August completion. But, who have already crossed that section discussions and planning by Village as was reported by Village Manager Dave speak to a job well done. Raised in Elm Grove, Katy is a graduate officials and others in recent years; road De Angelis during last month’s Board of Marquette University and the married closure / traffic detours starting in June; of Trustees meeting, a $1,500 per day mother of four children, ages 2-11. ADVERTISE! She served as president of the Elm Grove Promote your Products & Services within 53122 & surrounding communities! Junior Guild (2012-2013) and is the current To request an AD Rate Sheet, e-mail [email protected] or call (262) 782-6193 co-president of St. Mary’s Visitation’s Home & School organization.

Cruisin’ the Grove (See New Trustee – Page 2) Elm Grove’s 4th Annual

Coordinating Sponsors: - The Village of Elm Grove - All of the sponsors and supporters - Participants that brought vehicles - The community that came out to see and enjoy the classic cars and bikes

- All of the volunteers that gave of their time US POSTAGE PAID Elm Grove,Elm WI Permit No. 30 PRSRT STD

Photos courtesy R&C Jaeschke Page 2 Elm Grove NEWS-INDEPENDENT September 2016

Elm Grove News-Independent LLC “I Know Where You Live!”

Owner Editor & Publisher Lisabeth Passalis-Bain News & Advertising [email protected] Lisabeth (262) 782-6193 Passalis-Bain Our 6th Anniversary Issue! Graphic Designer My sincere THANKS to everyone who Barbara Kolb has collaborated in the production and on- going success of the News-Independent. Photography James L.W. Bain Despite ever-increasing options for “getting news” online, I know the Assistant to the Publisher importance of being in personal contact with Christos Passalis-Bain my community and offering you something of value that you can hold in your hands. And, if you truly believe in the phrase Published monthly. “Shop Local” — please support the many advertisers who make this FREE paper Distributed via the U.S. Postal Service to every Residence, Business & P.O. Box possible! Take care! in Elm Grove, Wisconsin 53122, with additional copies available at locations in (Cont. from Page 1) Photo courtesy of the Reusch family Elm Grove & neighboring communities. New Trustee Cornell’s passion for this community Hunz Reusch during his tenure as Fire Chief for the Village of Elm Grove. was evident during a pre-vote period at Mailing address: the special meeting when candidates were allowed time to introduce themselves Elm Grove News-Independent and explain their qualifications for the P.O. Box 372 trustee position. In Memoriam Elm Grove, Wisconsin 53122-0372 “I will be active, listen, speak up, ask Duane F. “Hunz” Reusch, questions. I will be fair and give my best Copyright 2016 by to this Village,” Cornell said. Businessman / Community Volunteer Elm Grove News-Independent LLC A large gathering of family members, But it was his strong interest in giving All rights reserved. Cornell will serve out the remaining longtime friends, and fellow fire back to our community, most notably as Any reproduction without written permission months of Nelson’s term, through April department volunteers filled the specially- a charter member of the Elm Grove Fire from the Publisher is prohibited. 21, 2017. arranged rows of seating at the Elm Department and his leadership as Fire Grove Fire Department on the afternoon Chief and Assistant Fire Chief for many of Saturday, August 20 to honor and years, that will be a major part of his remember Mr. Reusch who passed away legacy. He continued as an active member on August 13 at the age of 82. of the fire department until the end of his life. And so it was fitting that several large Waukesha County News A life-time resident of Elm Grove, he fire trucks and other vehicles were moved was the dear father of Wendy, Ronald outside on the afternoon of his visitation (Joell) and Duane (Laura) and the and service — allowing sufficient room An Inside Look at Waukesha County Government loving grandfather of Chad, Shaun, Billy for people to congregate and bid Hunz a By Thomas A. Michalski, District 8 – Supervisor Mochman, Richard, Taylor, Austin, heartfelt, final farewell in a place that, to [email protected] Canton, Raymond and Everett. He him, had meant so much. was preceded in death by his parents, I love this time of year. I particularly Paul Farrow) to a four-year term. The Raymond and Anna; his son, Richard; As was succinctly noted in an online enjoy all the fresh vegetables at the Executive is responsible for coordinating and his sister, Betty Jacobson. obituary, “His presence and goodwill farmers’ produce stands, just bursting and directing all administrative and in the Elm Grove Community will be with flavor. If my BLT sandwiches didn’t management functions of the County Hunz, who served in the U.S. Army greatly missed.” demand bacon, I could easily become a that are not vested in other elected from 1956 to 1958, was widely known vegetarian for a few months. officials. One of the primary functions (some even say “famous”) for being the Donations to the Elm Grove Fire of the Executive’s office is to develop the proud owner of Ray’s Auto Service, on Department in memory of Mr. Reusch It’s been just over four months since County’s annual budget. This budget is Watertown Plank Road in Elm Grove, would be appreciated and may be sent to you elected me to represent you as used in determining the County’s portion where generations of families brought the Village of Elm Grove, 13600 Juneau District 8 County Supervisor. I want to of our Property Tax Bill. their vehicles for repair. Blvd., Elm Grove, WI 53122. thank you for your overwhelming support and for your literal vote of confidence. The voters also elect a County Board. The I am honored and truly appreciate this County Board is made up of twenty-five opportunity to be your representative Supervisors, who are elected to two-year in Waukesha County’s Government. I terms. Every other year, the entire board promise to try to keep you informed of is up for re-election. I represent District 8, the County Board’s actions. which includes Elm Grove and the north- east quadrant of the City of Brookfield. Last winter I was campaigning door- to-door, introducing myself to as many of At the first County Board meeting in you as I could. I was surprised to discover April, the twenty-five elected supervisors Services, Human Resources, Judiciary The majority of the budget work is that many of the voters didn’t understand voted for Chairman of the County Board and Law Enforcement, Land Use Parks accomplished in September and October. how County Government is structured, (currently Paul Decker). At this meeting and Environment, and Public Works. The I am told that, during this period, the and many did not know how County the Supervisors also voted to choose four purpose of these committees is to oversee meetings are numerous and long. Government serves our community. As members of an Executive Committee. the corresponding Waukesha County I was campaigning, I resolved to make a Two additional members of the Executive Departments operations and progress on Believe it or not, I am looking forward concerted effort to educate voters. To this Committee are appointed by the Chair departmental projects. In most cases the to going through the budget process. With end, I will periodically write an article in of the County Board, who also Chairs departments report to multiple committees. an eye to maintaining our high quality of the Elm Grove News-Independent, where I the Executive Committee. These seven life, I am extremely interested in ensuring will attempt to let you know what Waukesha elected/appointed Supervisors on the All Supervisors serve on two our tax money is used responsibly. I will County Government is doing and why. Executive Committee serve as Chairs to committees. I serve on the Finance report back to you at the end of the year the standing committees. Committee and the Human Resources with budget information. For those of you who don’t know how Committee. Most of the work to date has the County Board is constructed, let me In addition to the Executive Committee, been reviewing budget status reports and If you have questions or suggestions for go through a brief outline. The voters elect the remaining six standing committees starting the initial review of individual future articles, feel free to contact me at an Executive for the County (currently are: Finance, Health and Human departments’ proposed 2017 budgets. [email protected]. September 2016 Elm Grove NEWS-INDEPENDENT Page 3

Imperial Hair Care Business Directory of Elm Grove * Acupuncture * Hearing Aids & Testing * Tailoring / Alterations Open nightly ‘till 6 Hughes Acupuncture Clinic Complimentary Hearing New Look Tailoring 4 on Saturday Dr. William Hughes, PhD. DIPL. Ac Evaluations & Service 13450 Watertown Plank Rd., Elm Grove Closed Sunday * Issues we treat: back pain, headaches, B.S. Wisniewski Hearing Centers Yelena Dorshak (262) 641-5182 Late on Wednesday stress, anxiety & more. 13000 W. Bluemound Rd., Elm Grove www.newlooktailoring.net Located in the Mayfair Medical Center (262) 784-0063 NEW HOURS: Tues. & Wed. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; 13425 Watertown Plank Rd. 10625 West North Avenue, LL3 4847 W. Forest Home Ave., Greenfield Thurs.& Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. In the Elm Grove Park & Shop Wauwatosa, WI 53226 (414) 321-2020 Closed Sunday & Monday (414) 607-0900 Call Today! www.bswhearing.com www.HughesAcupuncture.com * Travel * Home Improvement Country Travel DISCOVERIES, LLC (262) 784-4241 * Community Organizations Evening Appointments Available Integrity Services 13500 Watertown Plank Rd., Ste 107, Sunset Playhouse Scot W. Stark – Elm Grove resident E.G. 800 Elm Grove Road, Elm Grove (414) 333-7285 (262) 923-8120 (262) 782-4430 (Box Office) Painting and refinishing, general repairs, Find special travel offers at www.SunsetPlayhouse.com installations and property maintenance. www.CountryTravelDiscoveries.com/EGN “Let us entertain you!” ATTENTION * Insurance Join these fine companies… SENIORS! * Estate Planning Woller-Anger & Company, LLC Add Need a ride… to a club or Estate planning at an affordable price. activity, medical appointment, Free review: existing simple estate 930 Elm Grove Rd., Elm Grove, WI 53122 YOUR or just to go shopping or out documents. (262) 789-2500 Business / Organization to lunch or dinner? Local Marquette attorney with MBA. “Building Relationships… Insuring Success!” LISTING! Consider… Doug at Knoff Law LLC $ ELMBROOK (414) 939-5291 * Real Estate Just 5 per line SENIOR TAXI or [email protected] (5 line minimum / per issue) M3 Realty The Taxi serves residents Real Estate Sales & Consultation Call of Elm Grove, the Town & * Financial Services City of Brookfield, 890 Elm Grove Road (262) 782-6193 & Butler. Edward Jones In the Village Court or Ben Mullikin (414) 305-5863 Call... (262) 785-1200 Jim Lemmenes, Financial Advisor Martin Mullikin (262) 853-1427 E-mail for details. 780 W. Elm Grove Road, Elm Grove Pat Mullikin (414) 305-1949 [email protected] AD courtesy of (262) 785-0516 www.m3realty.com for details. The Elm Grove News-Independent [email protected] “You know us! We’re Your Neighbors!”

The Elm Grove Community Foundation Invites You To Join Us For

Saturday, October 8 2 - 7 PM Elm Grove Park Music by The Squeezettes Lederhosen / Dirndl Contest, Hammerschlagen & Polka Dancing

German Beer Tent Wide Selection of Domestic, Craft & Import Beers Fresh Grilled Sausages & German Fare Prepared by Sendik’s Food Markets

Festival Admission is FREE Beer Tent Admission is $40 day of or $30 in advance (via website listed below)

See details at elmgrovefoundation.org Page 4 Elm Grove NEWS-INDEPENDENT September 2016 Past Times: I REMEMBER… The Coachmen: Bringing Folk Music Back Home to Waukesha County By Stephen K. Hauser Last month’s Past Times column somber folk ballad “Seven Daffodils” at a spotlighted America’s fascination with school concert, “Mr. Machan said to us as folk music which dominated the nation’s we left the stage: ‘Don’t ever forget how popular music charts from the late 1950s you boys sounded on that song.’ I never to the mid-1960s. This era of optimism, forgot that.” social change and rediscovery of our musical roots infected every city and town, The Coachmen began to widen their causing local teens to form folk groups repertoire by learning a variety of album to cover the songs being popularized tracks and obscure ‘B’ sides performed from coast to coast by the likes of The by national folk acts. “We tried to avoid Kingston Trio, The Limeliters and The some of the obvious choices,” Bruce Brothers Four. remembered, “but The Kingston Trio’s “M.T.A.” became an audience favorite.” Waukesha, Wisconsin was no exception. Still, their sets even included some foreign In the fall of 1958, three young swimmers language selections. “Since none of us caught the “folk bug” by way of the spoke those languages,” Walt told me, constant airplay accorded to the new folk “we had to write them out and learn them hits by Milwaukee’s ‘Top 40’ format radio phonetically.” As for the arrangements, stations: WOKY (920 A.M.), WFOX (860 “We all read music so Bruce would write A. M.) and WRIT (1340 A.M.). Leading it out for us by color coding the notes for the pack was The Kingston Trio’s “Tom each of our individual vocal parts to create Dooley” which hit the number one spot the right harmony. My color was red.” on WOKY’s “Hit Parader Survey” that November. Bruce Kerr, Walt Galloway The group also diversified their Photo courtesy of Bruce Kerr and Rich Reeves began singing along to instrumentation. Steve Hoeft added The Coachmen during their sophomore year (1962-63) at Waukesha South High the radio, clapping and playing bongos a banjo to The Coachmen’s sound. School: Steve Hoeft (from left) on banjo, Walt Galloway on bass, Rich Reaves on and strumming an occasional ukulele “Musical instruments are fun because guitar, and Bruce Kerr on guitar. while riding to YMCA swim meets in guys like gadgets,” he told me. “There’s the car piloted by their long-suffering nothing more fun than fiddling with coach Ray Hatch. He chauffeured them a five-string banjo when you’re first to swim events at Merrill Hills Country figuring it out.” Meanwhile, Walt Club and at Waukesha Park & Recreation Galloway’s parents bought him a used Dept. pools. stand-up bass. “It was pretty beat up,” he said, “but it was functional.” He learned By their 7th grade year at Waukesha to play it himself, with help from Bruce Junior High School, the three had begun Kerr, adding the trademark thump- to sing as a quartet with their friend Bill thump of the bass line heard on most Illing in Mrs. Margaret Kamradt’s folk recordings of the period. music class. Walt Galloway and Steve Hoeft remembered Mrs. Kamradt as a They also developed a line of stage tough taskmaster, quite adept at keeping patter, marked by “self-depreciating From the collection of Steven K. Hauser rambunctious junior high schoolers humor,” Bruce recalled. “We brought our When a mere 50 cents could provide an evening’s entertainment! in line, but with a sincere love of kids friendship into the act with all four of and music. “She encouraged us,” Steve us supporting each other no matter what recalled simply. happened on stage.” Bruce even memorized popular then with the college crowd, hall once a week for a special Coachmen some of the humorous introductions to usually without pay, but with all the coffee rehearsal in the school’s music room. They adopted the name ‘The Coachmen’, songs used to great effect by Lou Gottlieb or tea they could drink. “We were just “Sometimes, if we had a test coming taking it from The Kingston Trio’s song of The Limeliters at their concerts. Bruce excited about playing,” Bruce said, “but up, we’d study anyway,” Bruce recalled. “Three Jolly Coachmen”. So that each still cites The Limeliters as his primary rock and roll bands were paid $50 a show Steve Hoeft remembered that on one could sing a verse, an extra line was influence among the folk groups, while at the local bars.” occasion Mr. Machan brought in a new added, making it Four Coachmen. When Walt and Steve champion The Kingston Ampex stereo reel-to-reel tape recorder Bill Illing decided not to continue, “He Trio, noting their commercial appeal. Rich One job that Bruce, Walt and Steve and told the boys, ‘Just do your show.’ became the Pete Best of The Coachmen”, favors Canadian duo Ian & Sylvia Tyson especially remembered with pride They played songs from their usual set Bruce Kerr quipped. of “Four Strong Winds” fame. was a concert at Mukwonago Union list, including “Meeting Here Tonight”, High School auditorium to benefit the “M.T.A.”, “Risin’ of the Moon”, The remaining three were a trio only While The Coachmen remained Waukesha County Peace Corps Service “Lonesome Traveler”, “Blowin’ in the briefly. They were soon approached by popular playing at high school functions, Organization in their efforts to raise Wind” and eleven more. That old tape fellow swimmer Steve Hoeft, a longtime they also began to perform at a wider funds for various Peace Corps-sponsored lay dormant and forgotten until 2004 friend. He informed Bruce that he had variety of local events. “We played over projects. To add an element of confusion when Mr. Machan, now retired but still bought a guitar and was quickly learning thirty concerts a year for three years,” to the event, another group on the bill that a Waukesha resident, had it digitally re- to play it. “When you get good at it, come Bruce remembered, including shows for evening was another Coachmen, this one mastered onto a compact disc. In 2005 back and we’ll talk,” Bruce told him. the Waukesha Elks Club, the Woodside formed by three Marquette University he invited Walt Galloway to his home “I returned the following week,” Steve Womens’ Club, the Optimist Club, senior students: Dan Schreiber of Elm Grove, and played a few classical music CDs recalled. Now they were a quartet again. centers and nursing homes, the Wood Joseph Kuemmel of Brookfield, and while they talked. Suddenly, he removed Veterans’ Administration Hospital in Peter Holzhauer of Wauwatosa. (The MU the classical CD, replacing it with a new After going on to Waukesha South Milwaukee and even family parties for Coachmen later played a 1966 St. Patrick’s one. “I heard Steve’s banjo on the first High School in 1961, they were further Bruce Kerr’s parents. Day luncheon at the Elm Grove Woman’s track,” Walt told me, “and I immediately encouraged in their musical pursuits by Club, arranged by Schreiber’s mother.) knew what it was. I hadn’t known those their swim coaches Rollie Bester and Among their more unusual dates was recordings still existed.” Walt sent me Phil Cibik. Today, Coach Bester and a show at the Wales School for Boys in Bruce Kerr was amused by the existence a copy of the CD last Christmas and Coach Cibik are both remembered as 1965. Walt and Bruce remembered it as of the Marquette Coachmen, but when I I can testify that it sounds great, with legendary Wisconsin coaches, as they their local version of Johnny Cash’s informed him that the name had also been the real enthusiasm of four young guys led their Blackshirt swim teams to the famed gig at Folsom Prison, while Steve subsequently adopted in the late 1960s by in love with their music being instantly championship level. “They motivated their Hoeft recalled that the young men at Wales a Milwaukee rock’n’roll combo who cut contagious. “We loved rehearsing and swimmers, not just athletically, but to be were disappointed to find that they hadn’t several records, he was surprised. He said making music together,” Rich Reeves successful in life,” Walt recalled. Bruce brought “go go girls” with them. he could understand another folk group told me. It is evident that he is right. agreed, “They wanted you to do your choosing the name but thought that it was best and instilled that in us. You can do A few of The Coachmen jobs actually an unlikely choice for a rock’n’roll outfit. TO BE CONTINUED in October issue. anything if you believe in yourself.” paid wages. One that did was a big fashion show for McCoy’s Department Store in In their senior year of high school, choral Stephen K. Hauser is a long-time Elm Grove The encouragement received at downtown Waukesha spotlighting Bobbie director James Machan arranged for Kerr, resident, a college history professor, and the Waukesha South extended to the music Brooks girls’ sportswear in August of Galloway, Reaves and Hoeft to forgo study author of books and articles about local history. department as well. Choral and a capella 1963. Another was an appearance at the director James Machan was appreciative ‘Music by Starlight’ series at the Cutler of their singing talents. “He wasn’t long Park bandshell the same month. on compliments,” Bruce remembered. However, after the foursome sang the They also played local coffee houses, September 2016 Elm Grove NEWS-INDEPENDENT Page 5 Calendar of Events for September 2016 Friday – SEPTEMBER 2 Wednesday – SEPTEMBER 14 Thursday – SEPTEMBER 22 * Kiwanis Club of Elm Grove – Golden K * Elm Grove Village Market Night * FIRST DAY OF AUTUMN Meeting – 9:30 a.m. @ St. Mary’s Senior Center 5 to 8 p.m. @ Ray’s Auto parking lot, corner of 13000 Juneau Blvd., New Members / Guests Watertown Plank Rd. & Elm Grove St. Featuring Friday – SEPTEMBER 23 welcome. Mike (262) 786-1677. fresh produce, food, arts & crafts & more! Open to * Kiwanis Club of Elm Grove – Golden K the public. Park behind Silver Spur. Meeting – 9:30 a.m. @ St. Mary’s Senior Center Monday – SEPTEMBER 5 * American Association of University Women 13000 Juneau Blvd., New Members / Guests West Suburban Branch – Meeting @ Sunset welcome. Mike (262) 786-1677. * LABOR DAY – Village Hall Closed Playhouse: 6:30 p.m. (social); 7 p.m. (business); 7:30 p.m. (lecture on “Heroin Use & Its Effects”). Monday – SEPTEMBER 26 Tuesday – SEPTEMBER 6 Linda (414) 476-6919 or aauw.wsm.membership@ * Village of Elm Grove – Finance & Licensing * Village of Elm Grove – Building Board gmail.com. (See story – Page 6) Comm. Meeting – 5:30 p.m. @ Village Hall Meeting – 7 p.m. @ Village Hall Thursday – SEPTEMBER 15 * Village of Elm Grove Board of Trustees Wednesday – SEPTEMBER 7 * OWLS (Older – Wiser – Livelier – Seniors) Meeting – 7:30 p.m. @ Village Hall Courtroom * Elm Grove Village Market Night A program of Community United Methodist Church, Agenda: www.elmgrovewi.org. 14700 Watertown Plank Rd., Elm Grove. 11:45 a.m. 5 to 8 p.m. @ Ray’s Auto parking lot, corner of “After the Last Out!” - presented by Dave Nelson, Tuesday – SEPTEMBER 27 Watertown Plank Rd. & Elm Grove St. Featuring Milwaukee Brewers analyst. Carolyn (262) 628-7761. fresh produce, food, arts & crafts & more! Open to * Elm Grove Citizen Police Academy Alumni Assn. the public. Park behind Silver Spur. * Village of Elm Grove Recreation Committee Fund-raiser @ Silver Spur, 6 to 8 p.m. Meeting – 5:30 p.m. @ Village Hall (See details – bottom of page) Friday – SEPTEMBER 9 Friday – SEPTEMBER 16 Wednesday – SEPTEMBER 28 * Kiwanis Club of Elm Grove – Golden K * Elm Grove Village Market Night Meeting – 9:30 a.m. @ St. Mary’s Senior Center * Kiwanis Club of Elm Grove – Golden K Meeting – 9:30 a.m. @ St. Mary’s Senior Center 5 to 8 p.m. @ Ray’s Auto parking lot, corner of 13000 Juneau Blvd., New Members / Guests 13000 Juneau Blvd. New Members / Guests Watertown Plank Rd. & Elm Grove St. Featuring welcome. Mike (262) 786-1677. welcome. Mike (262) 786-1677. fresh produce, food, arts & crafts & more! Open to the public. Park behind Silver Spur. Sunday – SEPTEMBER 11 Monday – SEPTEMBER 19 Friday – SEPTEMBER 30 * PATRIOT DAY * Village of Elm Grove Library Board * Kiwanis Club of Elm Grove – Golden K Monday – SEPTEMBER 12 Meeting – 5 p.m. @ Village Hall Meeting – 9:30 a.m. @ St. Mary’s Senior Center 13000 Juneau Blvd., New Members / Guests * Cruisin’ the Grove – Car & Motorcycle Night Tuesday – SEPTEMBER 20 welcome. Mike (262) 786-1677. 5 p.m. to Dark in parking lot behind Silver Spur. FREE & open to the public. Call Brad, * Village of Elm Grove – Building Board calendar sponsored by: (262) 789-2500 for more information. Meeting – 5:30 p.m. @ Village Hall Steve Wettstein Tuesday SEPTEMBER 13 Wednesday – SEPTEMBER 21 “Steve the Barber” * Tonawanda Elementary * Elm Grove Village Market Night of Imperial Hair Care of Elm Grove Ice Cream Social – 6 to 7 p.m. 5 to 8 p.m. @ Ray’s Auto parking lot, corner of Watertown Plank Rd. & Elm Grove St. Featuring Working Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. * Elm Grove Beautification Awards Ceremony fresh produce, food, arts & crafts & more! Open to 7 to 8:30 p.m. @ Village Hall Courtroom. the public. Park behind Silver Spur. (262) 784-4241

Support the Elm Grove Police! The Public is invited to attend….. Elm Grove Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association Fundraiser Tuesday, September 27, 2016 ---- 6 to 8 p.m. at the Silver Spur, 13275 Watertown Plank Rd., Elm Grove

Appetizer buffet, featuring food from the Silver Spur Located in the Village Court Plaza & desserts from Sweet Tooth & Fazio’s (Cash Bar) 890 Elm Grove Rd., Elm Grove (south of Sendik’s; north of Sunset Playhouse) $15 in advance / $17 at the door (262) 794-3051 Many raffle prizes: Gift Cards, Wine, Beer & more. ------______Present this COUPON & purchase any 2 bakery items & pay for them both… th Just kidding, we’ll give you 10% OFF R.S.V.P. by September 17 ------(Mail or drop off payments to the C.P.A.A.A. c/o E.G.P.D., 13600 Juneau Blvd.) Check out our awesomeness on social media! Information: Call Lisa Rooney @ (262) 821-1446. IG: @crumby_art FB: Crumby Art Eat something creative!

St. Mary’s Thrift Shop “Find your hidden treasure here!” 13150 Juneau Blvd., Elm Grove • 262-784-6644 Bring on Fall! Semi-Annual CLEARANCE SALE!!! Two Days Only! SEPT. 12 & 13!!! Sept 12: 50% off EVERYTHING!!* Sept 13: 70% off EVERYTHING!!* Senior Citizen *No other discounts apply. Discount: 20% off entire CLOSED Sept. 14–16 for cleaning & restocking for Fall!! purchase Sept 17: EVERY GRAND RE-OPENING TUESDAY! with fabulous FALL MERCHANDISE!!! Enjoy 20–50% off BLUE TAGS all month long! OPEN: Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Thursday: 9 a.m.–7 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m.–Noon **Now accepting Visa & Mastercard.** Page 6 Elm Grove NEWS-INDEPENDENT September 2016 Clubs & Organizations “Heroin Use & Its Effects” Topic of AAUW Elmbrook Garden Club Honored with State, Meeting Lecture National Awards By Betsy Haushalter By Mary Kulhanek

The West Suburban Branch of the Founded in 1957 in Elm Grove, the The Wisconsin Garden Club Federation American Association of University American Association of University recently recognized the Elmbrook Garden Women kicks off their 60th year of service Women – West Suburban Branch today Club of Brookfield for its outstanding advancing equity for women and girls has more than 150 members. In addition programming year in the field of through advocacy, education, philanthropy, to hosting interesting lectures, most of conservation and endangered species. and research with a lecture “Introduction which occur at Sunset Playhouse, the Receiving both the Nancy Gotham to Heroin and Its Effects” by David organization helps bring women together Endangered Species Award and the Metz, a detective with the Milwaukee with special interests: Gardening, Bridge, Conservation Award in the same year is an Police Department (MPD) on Wednesday, Golf, Book Discussions, a Writers group, unusual achievement for a club. The club September 14, at Sunset Playhouse, 800 and an “Out and About” Group that also received national recognition from Elm Grove Road, Elm Grove. attends plays, explores museums and other National Garden Clubs with the $200.00 Photo by Carla Van Hayden places of interest. Fundraisers include a first place “Service in Action” award. Gerianne Holzman (at left), president of The meeting will begin with a social Tea held at the New Berlin Public Library the Wisconsin Garden Club Federation, at 6:30 p.m., followed by a business in fall and a very special Fashion Show The Elmbrook Garden Club held with Laura Skoff, president of the meeting at 7 p.m. At 7:30 p.m. Detective held at Bluemound Golf and Country Club educational programs for its members Elmbrook Garden Club. Metz, who has been with the MPD for in spring. focusing on incorporating native plants the past 20 years, serving 13 years with and wildlife in their gardens, protecting and birds have a healthy habitat. All the Narcotics Division and 6 years as In addition, the AAUW West Suburban watersheds, learning about specific plants of these efforts are incorporated into a D.E.A. Task Force officer assigned Branch provide several local scholarships or wildlife that require conservation educational opportunities for children and to the Heroin Task Force, will discuss to girls attending Mount Mary University, efforts, and touring a monarch butterfly adults visiting the preserve. why heroin is now the greatest drug Waukesha County Technical College and trail and migration path. Members then threat facing Southern Wisconsin. He Alverno College. AAUW volunteers also planned activities to share this knowledge The Wisconsin Garden Club Federation will describe the effects of physical work with high school students in the with others in the community, especially unites gardeners throughout the state addiction, the signs of heroin use and Pearls for Girls program, and with middle at their nature preserve. providing education, resources and heroin overdose. Detective Metz is school girls in the GEMS program at opportunities for its members to promote currently assigned to the Milwaukee UW-Waukesha. At the Elmbrook Garden Club Nature and share the love of gardening, floral Police Academy as an instructor. Center, (located on the grounds of design, and civic and environmental Co-president for the 2016-2017 year are Brookfield East High School), members responsibility. For more information, visit Prospective members, who have earned Brookfield residents Carol Surges and participated in pond studies, removal of www.wisconsingardenclub.org. at least a 2 year Associate degree, a Kerstin Lanser. invasive species such as garlic mustard, Bachelor’s degree, or higher, as well as buckthorn and teasel, and, after clearing The Elmbrook Garden Club meets at the current AAUW members, are welcome For membership information, please call a 200-square-foot area, planted and now Brookfield Library on the first Thursday of to attend this informative and thought Linda Polulach at (414) 476-6919, or email maintain a butterfly garden to promote the month at 6 p.m. Contact Laura Skoff at provoking lecture. [email protected]. planting native to insure bees, butterflies (414) 614-6489 or [email protected].

WANTED: Young Men & Women, ages 14-21, Beautification Awards Ceremony to be Held to join Police Explorer Post By Sandy Pommerening By E.G.P.D. Officer Raime Townsend The Elm Grove Beautification Committee will hold its annual Beautification Awards The Elm Grove Police Department is night on Tuesday, September 13 at the seeking individuals who have an interest Village Hall Court Room. The event honors in becoming a member of the Elm Grove those who received the Beautification Police Explorer Post. The Explorer Post, Awards for their gardens and landscapes a combined effort of the E.G.P.D. and for 2016. the Boy Scouts of America, provides opportunities for young men and women, The public is invited and encouraged to ages 14 to 21, to learn more about a career attend the occasion. Join us at 7 p.m. for in law enforcement. refreshments, music, a video review of the gardens and a brief discussion by the The Elm Grove Police Explorers meet winners of their ideas for the beautification once a month on Sunday, from 3:30 to 5:30 of their yards. Photo by Lisabeth Passalis-Bain / EGNI p.m. During these meetings, the Explorers are introduced to issues and events of youth and law enforcement … and receive training Stenz-Griesell-Smith in a vast array of police topics, including: * Court Bailiff Program – Explorers traffic accident investigation, traffic stops, have the opportunity to assist the AMERICAN LEGION POST #449 Operating While Intoxicated incidents, Clerk of Court during a session of 3245 North 124th Street, Brookfield (262) 781-0488 report writing, crime scene investigations, Municipal Court in the Village of Elm Retire your worn and tattered flags with dignity. Bring to Post 449 defensive and arrest tactics, and room Grove. The Explorer learns about the clearing tactics. We have presentations court system and the disposition of EVERYONE is welcome to attend our upcoming events: by members of other law enforcement violations of law. No drink or food carry in’s allowed agencies, such as the Secret Service, * NEW: Free phone & charging station in bar area. gang investigators, drug unit officers, and * Traffic Control – Explorers are involved HALL RENTAL * We’re collecting items for Homeless Vets. members of a S.W.A.T. team; and there are in assisting with traffic direction at Available for All Occasions Call Jennifer Michaels annual police explorer competitions where assigned posts where traffic control is * Monday only, Post opens at 1 p.m., ( 262) 781-0488, Ext. 2 members of our explorer post compete needed for special events, such as the Other days, 11:30 a.m. with members of explorer posts from other Memorial Day parade and Fourth of July * Noon Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Tuesday–Friday, daily specials departments in various police related events. fireworks display. * Mondays:...... Taco Night Buffet, 4:30 to 8 p.m., Chef Mick * 2nd Monday:..Big Band Dance, 1:30 to 3 p.m., $3 The Elm Grove Police Explorers also * Squad Riding – After meeting several * Tuesdays:...... Move Out Exercise, 5 to 6 p.m. FREE have the opportunity to become involved training requirements, explorers are * Wednesdays..Dart-ball League, 7 p.m. in various activities at the Elm Grove allowed to ride along with an officer on * Thursdays:....Cook-in, 5 to 8:30 p.m., Chef Alex Police Department: patrol during a normal shift to give the * Fridays:...... Fish Fry, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. / Joyce Bevan, piano / 4:30 to 7 p.m Explorer first hand experience in the Various live bands, 7 to 10 p.m. * Police Training – Explorers participate field of law enforcement. * Saturdays: .....Food & Raffles, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., as roll players in scenarios during police Various live bands, 7 to 11 p.m. $5 cover / $4 members training events, such as active shooter If you are interested in becoming a * Sundays:...... Open 11:30 a.m. to closing, multi-sport TV coverage w/ Legion family incidents. member of the Elm Grove Explorer Post or want more information, contact Police * Dispatch Program – Explorers are Officer Raime Townsend at (262) 786- instructed in the use of police radios and in 4141. Email: [email protected]. Support Our Veterans! the critical role of public safety dispatching. September 2016 Elm Grove NEWS-INDEPENDENT Page 7

Grand Opening Celebration! Saturday, August 20, 2016

“We offer classic and recognizable food on the menu and do it very, very well. We give a 4-Star experience to our guests.” Ricky Garcia Executive Chef

“Our Grand Opening featured a full menu inside with mixed drinks and draft beer available outside in the courtyard. On the Rebound performed at 5 p.m. and the Eddie Butts Band played at 9 p.m. We had a very nice attendance at both concerts. We’re thankful to be part of the community and for all the response we’ve had in the past two weeks.” Hugo Flores General Manager

LUNCH: ...... Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. DINNER: ...... Monday – Thursday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Reservations Sunday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. SUPPER CLUB: ...... Dine in Only ...... Monday – Thursday, (262) 290-2309 Fish Fry ...... Friday Roasted Prime Rib ... Saturday 890 Elm Grove Road BUFFET BRUNCH: ....Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. HAPPY HOUR: ...... Monday – Friday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Elm Grove Friday & Saturday, 10 p.m. to midnight LIVE MUSIC: ...... Friday & Saturday, 8 p.m. Page 8 Elm Grove NEWS-INDEPENDENT September 2016 Read All About It! FREE Youth Programs!

* TODDLER PLAY GROUP Tuesdays, 10 to 11 a.m. September 6, 13, 20 & 27

Enjoy play time with special toys, including age-appropriate early literacy toys, and interaction with other toddlers and their caregivers. Meets in the story room. For ages birth to three years.

* PRESCHOOL STORY TIMES Thursdays, 11 to 11:30 a.m. September 8, 15, 22 & 29

Early literacy activities for children ages 3 to 5 who haven’t started kindergarten yet. Includes stories, rhymes, songs, etc.

Photo courtesy of the Elm Grove Public Library * MORNING COFFEE BREAK The History Buffs Book Club has been meeting at the library on the second Tuesday of the month since 2001. They read Fridays, 10:30 to 11 a.m. from a wide range of historical subjects and always enjoy a lively discussion. New members are welcome to join! For more September 9, 16 & 30 information, call Bob Lorenz at (262) 786-0570. Essentially, the same program as Preschool Story Time with the addition Library Program: Maximize Your Medicare Benefits of refreshments for children and adults, and siblings welcome. Recommended for By Noah Weckwerth children ages 3 to 5 who have not started This year’s open enrollment period the O’Neill Room. This presentation will may help them pay their Medicare costs kindergarten. for Medicare occurs from October 15 to provide an overview of Medicare parts (Medicare Savings Plans) and also help December 7. In order to be prepared, it A ,B, C, and D, as well as supplemental pay for their Medicare Prescription Drug For more information, visit the library might be time to learn more about your insurance, and an explanation of how they Coverage (“Extra Help”). The presenter is or call (262) 782-6717. Medicare options. all fit together. Debbie Bisswurm, a SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) Outreach The Elm Grove Public Library will be Important information will also be Specialist for Waukesha County and hosting a FREE Medicare presentation shared about special programs for Medicare Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging on Thursday, September 8, at 1 p.m. in beneficiaries with limited income that Resources, Inc.

Letters to the Editor * Letters regarding issues of concern to the Elm Grove / Elmbrook community will be considered for publication on a space available basis. Submissions (400 words maximum) must include the writer’s name, address & phone number. * Mail to: Letters/Editor, Elm Grove News-Independent, P.O. Box 372, Elm Grove, WI 53122 * E-mail: [email protected] Subject line: “Letters to the Editor”. Residents Concerned About Proposed Reinders/Wangard Property Development

As some of the residents of Elm Grove are To: Elm Grove Board of Trustees, wish it to be in a way that is consistent with project development plan. aware, there was a conceptual presentation Planning Commission, Building the essence and character of Elm Grove of a potential development of the Reinders’ Board, Village Officials, Ad Hoc while significantly contributing to the * The development should include a property in the downtown area at the Elm Grove Committee, and residents at large. community in a positive and harmonious public use component that promotes Building Board meeting on March 7, 2016. This manner. As a collective group of neighbors, community for all of Elm Grove’s sparked major discussion among a sizeable From: Citizens for the Essence of we wish to address the following critical residents (i.e. town center, public square, group of residents that lead to the collaborative Elm Grove factors that should be considered in any or park area) consistent with Elm Grove’s development of the Letter at right. Given the development project: comprehensive plan social component. limited flow of information, some of the residents Re: Reinders/Wangard Property decided to keep all of those interested informed Development * First and foremost, the development * The development should adhere of ongoing developments with notes from village should adhere to current Rm-1 zoning to current impervious surface meetings regarding the project in an attempt to May 18, 2016 requirements particularly with respect requirements for residential dissuade rumors or untruthful information. A to density and height (EG stat. 335-21). properties (EG stat. 335-21). sizeable group of residents (80+) stay informed The Village of Elm Grove is cherished via emails. by its residents, new and old, for its charm * We strongly prefer the development * The development should include enclosed and quaintness. This is evident from the of owner-occupied units. parking for two vehicles per unit. If you wish to be included in an email update, tremendous community involvement, from please send your information to C.E.ElmGrove@ the Friends of Elm Grove Library sale to * Tax incremental financing (TIF) should * The quality should be exceptionally gmail.com. Through these emails, we try to be the Memorial Day Parade presented by be contingent on the development’s high, mirroring that of the Watermark informative without being biased or inundating the Junior Guild, Elm Grove Woman’s contribution and improvement to development. you with messages. We strongly believe that Club, and the American Legion. The the community, infrastructure, each resident should be adequately informed walkability, safety, and vast green spaces and walkability, not to include * Any traffic or environmental studies about the project. Many of us have chosen are what draws people to our community. environmental remediation of the site. should be done by an independent party. to include our names with the Letter to be We identify that with change comes the distributed to the involved parties once there is responsibility to protect the values that * Elm Grove Road (“Cave Road”) * Neighboring wells should be monitored a formal development proposal. If you feel that make this community such a great place to should not be used for any access to for measurable contamination prior to, the information mirrors your concerns and wish live. This has become more apparent with the site and should remain a buffer during, and after the development. The to include your name and address as a sign of the most recently proposed development by between the neighboring community developer will be held solely responsible support, you can do so at http://goo.gl/forms/ Wangard Partners of the Reinders property and the proposed development. for any degradation in the water quality AOr6vwLnTnlqCAWul — or by emailing your bordered by Watertown Plank Road, Elm and for remedying the problem. information to the email address above. Grove Road, Juneau Blvd., and the railroad * The two commercial properties tracks. If this property is to be developed, owned by Reinders along Watertown (signed) Sincerely, Sincerely, the Citizens for the Essence of Elm Grove Plank Road must be included in any Citizens for the Essence of Elm Grove Citizens for the Essence of Elm Grove September 2016 Elm Grove NEWS-INDEPENDENT Page 9 Young Writers & Cub Reporters Congratulations! To these young writers who were selected as age group winners (+ an honorable mention) in the Elm Grove Public Library’s 2016 Summer Creative Writing Contest. The competition, which ran from June 13 to August 6, was part of the “On Your Mark, Get Set… READ!” program, under the direction of Sue Daniels, Youth Services Librarian.

Winner: Ages 5–7 Honorable Mention (Ages 5–7) Limerick My Lemonade Stand By Sinovi Aganwan, age 6 By Jenny Mei, 1st Grade Dixon Elementary One day I built a lemonade stand and Then, we used water to make ice cubes. We and made it chill in the refrigerator for 3 A dinosaur had a dream. this is how it went… My mom said to also used water in our recipe. Second, we hours. During that time, my dad nailed it He was floating down a stream. build a lemonade stand you have to have started making lemonade… we first, put on two wooden sticks. Once everything He screamed out loud a plan… so I drew a picture for my plan. some sugar and water in a pot and freshly was finished my dad took me to the Piggly to a cloud Then, she said to make the stand sign… so squeezed lemon juice with ice cubes and Wiggly store to sell it when the manager I made 2 pictures for my sign. After that, water in a bowl. Then, we put the pot on said I could. I got seven bucks! Wow! and it became ice cream! my mom said to make the lemonade… so the oven to dissolve together. The lastly, Now you heard my story you should do a we first went to buy lemons and sugar. we dumped the dissolved sugar and water lemonade stand too.

Co-Winner (Ages 8–11) Co-Winner (Ages 8–11) Winner (ages 12–18) Highway 80 The Crabs at Mystery Beach Our Nature By Kyra Doherty, age 11 By Hannah Moenning, age 9, Homeschooled Walk By Elisabeth Moenning, Car after car, truck after truck, and families “Got you!” cried Lucas as he tagged his The crab looked up and angrily said, “I’m age 14, Homeschooled after families sped by on Highway 80. Trees are sister Rachel. The crab siblings were playing a she, not a he, nosy!” And with that the crab Let’s take a walk through the swaying violently on the side of the road yelling tag. Their names were John, the oldest, Julia, got up and crawled away – grumbling. woods, for help as their friends get struck by lightning the second oldest, Rachel came next, and “Lucas, that’s not how a detective asks,” And I will be your guide. and the hard, cold rain beats down on them. you could never forget Lucas who was the scolded Rachel. youngest and was always, always hungry! We’ll see God’s creation, “Well, we might still have a chance,” put One family in one car passing by the tree has Rachel stopped to catch her breath. From deer that frolic, a girl. A girl sitting in her minivan. Looking at in Ricky. “Whew! I’m tired and hot,” said John. to butterflies that glide. these trees. The energy of the tree passes into Julia said, “I’ll get each of you assigned her and she becomes the tree. She sits there with “Couldn’t agree more,” said Julia. to your detective job. John and Rachel, you As we enter we must be hushed, dark brown hair and overly large glasses with the “Hey, let’s go swimming, but not in go follow that crab. Lucas and Ricky, you go To keep the creatures pleased. energy of a tree inside of her. It calms her and Lake Sunny. Let’s go to Mystery Beach,” investigate the boys’ bathroom and I’ll do the So tip-toe, whisper and be that makes her, her. girls’ bathroom. Everyone meet back by that suggested John. awed, red table A.S.A.P.!” The family with the license plate 187-XMEN They all agreed. Ricky, the robot, a friend, And the creatures will be eased. has a boy that closes his eyes and plays movies came with them. They drove down the road Everyone scattered to do their job. Ricky, except he can stop the movie in his head and and Ricky, being thirty feet tall, walked next Julia, and Lucas unsuccessfully searched “BUZZ!” See the bee that just change it from inside his brain. It keeps him to their car. for half of an hour. BUT… Rachel and John flew by, entertained since he was raised by his older were on to something. The crab kept stealing And landed on the rose. “We’re here!” said Ricky. things, and put them into a big bag she carried. brother who sometimes forgets him at the mall. Though quite pretty, “Good,” commented Rachel, “not too So far she had swiped the water bottle, sun So one boy playing a movie in his head sits in a It yesterday was closed. car with his messy blonde hair and X-Men shirt crowded.” tan lotion, some beach toys and a small towel. passes by on Highway 80. They all briskly walked into the changing Then things really started getting weird. Oh! There go chipmunks, rooms. “Ouch!” yelled Ricky as he stooped to The crab went onto a walking trail. Then she That scamper ‘round our feet. One car has an entire family that plays games get through the doorway. “You would think walked through a wooded area. It was hard And all around our feathered with their mind. In one of their games their they would make this door frame taller!” to see because it was dark. They followed her friends, player has to jump from post to post and can’t They all laughed. for ten minutes in the wooded area. Finally step on grass. They sit there with their minds on they came to a whole group of crabs talking Chirp and sing “Tweet! Tweet!” Grabbing their swimsuits, the crabs changed. lockdown playing games with their minds. Not a about Mystery Beach. They all went swimming for four hours. The squirrels skitter and scatter, care in the world. “We have to cause a lot of trouble to make The crabs left Ricky and went to his house To prepare for wintertime. them close down,” one crab said to the Each person and family have creativity just and ate dinner there. They had ham sandwiches They gather and store, and look others. shooting from their heads. Each and every one and chips with raspberries for dessert! for more, John and Rachel’s suspect came running of them, family after family have their own story. They went home and went to bed. That is their lifetime. up. “I stole a beach towel, a lifeguard’s water Everyone fell fast asleep… except for Soon enough their stories will combine. bottle, sun tan lotion and some beach toys.” Orange, and green, and purple, Rachel. She felt there was something wrong Combined together for all to see. at Mystery Beach, but she just couldn’t place “Good, good Bonnie,” said Jed, the one too, her claw on it. She fell into a restless sleep, who had spoken before. Are the butterflies. As these cars passed one another and all three of still suspicious about Mystery Beach. From flower to flower and here the kids caught each other’s eyes they were taken Back at the beach, Julia, Lucas and Ricky over by the majestic spirit of “Hidinnanaa”. Their The next morning, she told her siblings her were getting worried about John and Rachel! to there, eyes turned wild green, their skin light orange. thoughts about Mystery Beach. John and Rachel came running back to the They go flitting by. They’re chanting. The three kids chant a native beach quietly. They ran to a lifeguard and “Let’s go back after breakfast!” planned John. The mother deer and her fawn, tongue, something we could never understand. told him about the crabs. He started looking They ate breakfast and left for Mystery worried when they repeated what the group Drink of a refreshing brook. The kids look to their left. Then to their right. Beach, each with a detective bag in claw. They of crabs had said. The lifeguard called They look so beautiful, They all open the side door of their car and drove to Ricky’s home, and he too, grabbed a another lifeguard to take his spot. The scene is of a nature book. jump. They jump out of their car and connect. robot-sized detective bag. After arriving at the “Stay right here – I’m going to get the They connect as “The Thrilling Three”. Ashlyn beach, Lucas said in his most grown up voice, We sit down on a mossy rock, police. This group of crabs has been wanted from the minivan, Eric with the movies, and the “Ladies and gentlecrabs! I’ve identified our very Beside a dainty fern. forever!” said the first lifeguard. Just as the daughter of games, Lillian. first clue!” lifeguard returned with the police, Julia, Because it is now autumn, “Where?” Ricky asked. Lucas and Ricky ran to join the group. The leaves will surely turn All the cars are stopped around them. And everybody gets out of their cars with their phones “That crab swiped that lifeguard’s water While Bonnie and her friends were making Now it’s time for me to go, bottle out of his pocket.” Lucas pointed to video taping. As the three stand there searching their final plans for another attack, the My special nature friend. a crab sitting on a bench inspecting a water police and the others silently crept up… then for their master with eager eyes. They look to their We had lots of fun, right and they look to their left. They then run and bottle. suddenly POUNCED on them! After serving Won’t you come again? run. A truck passes between them. They’re gone. “Is it a he or she?” Julia questioned. a one-week jail term, Bonnie and her friends They weren’t hit, but they haven’t been seen since. became friends with the crab siblings! “I can’t tell if it’s a he or a she.” answered Gone, but not forgotten. Car after car still passes “The heavens declare the glory her brother. on that Highway 80. Some say they found their “Thou shalt not steal.” of GOD and the firmament masters. Others say they are still looking. “The Lucas walked up to the crab and asked, (Exodus 20:15) shows His handiwork.” Thrilling Three”. Not to be forgotten. “Okay! What are you doing sir?” THE END. Psalm 19:1 Page 10 Elm Grove NEWS-INDEPENDENT September 2016 Home Improvement Legal Issues Home Repair and Maintenance Services Estate Planning and Season Tickets By Scot Stark of Integrity Services By Attorney Isabell M. Mueller It is that time of the year when maybe paint and prescreen it, too. That old What happens to your season tickets can leave your spot on the list to the same homeowners have to face the annual exterior window sash can be reglazed. after you pass away? To answer this you individuals that could otherwise receive parade of screen, window and door Those doors that do not close properly can first need to determine whether or not tickets. If you have season tickets or are repairs. Torn and dented screens, broken often be addressed with a wide variety of you actually have season tickets or seat on the waiting list, the Packer organization or cracked windows, doors that bind, stick hardware, new door bottoms, seals and licenses. There is a significant difference provides a transfer form which should be and fit poorly. What was out of sight and weather-stripping, latches and handles can for inheritance purposes. completed in addition to a specific bequest out of mind all spring and summer now be an option to replacement. in your estate plan. stares you in the face and for many it is an A season ticket is a contract between annoying if not daunting task. While we are at it, don’t forget those the team and the fan which allows the In contrast, if you own a seat license, older cedar wood shutters, too often fan to purchase tickets for the same seats you own that license outright. You can give Where do you begin? Take the windows victims of improper or differed painting annually. The team, however, can place away or sell the seat license during your and screens in for repair and wait one, two and maintenance protection. In a number conditions on the deal. Most teams severely lifetime or leave it to any beneficiary upon or three weeks and more? Do it myself (are of cases these can be repaired if the limit how ticketholders can transfer season your death. If you have made no provisions you kidding)? “I can’t find anyone to come damage is not extensive. You can replace tickets, both during life and at death. in your estate plan or with the organization, over for these small repairs.” I hear a lot these with plastic products, however some While most teams do not allow lifetime your Personal Representative or Trustee of this from homeowners. It can be hard owners insist on the original wood product transfers by sale or gift, most do allow will decide whether to distribute the seat to find services who will not only come to which is an expensive replacement. I find some form of transfer of the season tickets license to a beneficiary or to sell it. There your residence to make these repairs, but this especially true in many of the older at death. Some teams allow a transfer only are even websites which facilitate the sale actually perform quality work and give you residences where the owner wants to retain to a surviving spouse while others also of seat licenses between fans. Professional a choice of repair or replacement options. the original profile, charm and integrity of allow transfers to children or other close teams that sell some form of seat license the home. All these repairs, more often relatives. Some teams, however, do not include the Dallas Cowboys, the Chicago I find it is not always necessary to replace than not, can be successfully performed. allow any form of transfer and when the Bears, the Arizona Diamondbacks and the what can be repaired with a little work and holder passes away the tickets go back to St. Louis Cardinals. ingenuity. For example, I see a lot of old Today there exists a very wide variety the organization to be resold. windows, both storms and screens, that of screening materials. Aluminum and There is no one rule or policy governing have been ignored and now are showing fiberglass in a choice of colors and The Green Bay Packers sell season the transfer of season tickets and seat initial signs of decay, compromising the products to address specific needs, such tickets, and the organization limits not licenses. In every sport, each organization structure, not to mention the way they look as increased ability to stand up to damage only who can own the tickets but also decides its own format. It is, therefore, on your home. from pets, are available. Get ready for the who may receive them upon the holder’s important for you understand what type of summer by taking time to address these death. Season tickets may only be held tickets you own, as well as any restrictions If the damage is mild to moderate, home repair issues. It is important that you by one individual, and can only be left on their transfer, so that you may properly those can often be repaired and rebuilt, know your options! to certain family members. If you do not address them in your estate plan. usually for less cost than replacement. have tickets but are on the waiting list, you Maybe that old wood storm door with the Next Month: End of season cracked frame can be made right again and maintenance, starting to get prepared. Isabell M. Mueller Attorney at Law INTEGRITY SERVICES Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Law, Wills, Trusts & Powers of Attorney “I can fix that!” [email protected] Scot Stark – Elm Grove resident 414-430-1722 (Phone) (414) 333-7285 262-780-4808 (Fax) Painting & Refinishing / General Repairs / Installations / Property Maintenance 890 Elm Grove Road, Suite 202, Elm Grove, WI 53122 Insured / Free Estimates / 40 years Experience

Classifieds Good Sports Listings are $15.00 per issue (for up to 20 words) + 25 cents for each Elm Grove Kiwanis Member Makes Hole-in-One additional word. Call (262) 782-6193 or E-mail: [email protected] By Jerry McCormick It has been said that if you keep smiling League at Pewaukee Golf Club. He used a Kiwanis Golden K of Elm Grove, Wisconsin everyone will wonder what you’ve been up 5 iron on the 140-yard 8th hole. This was COME JOIN US, men and women to serve the children of our community. We meet to. It is true that Jim Fagan of Elm Grove Jim’s second hole-in-one. each Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. in the St. Mary’s Senior has been smiling and we know what he has Center in Elm Grove. We have wonderful speakers each week been up to. He had a rare event in golf — a The Elm Grove Golden K Kiwanis and we have lots of fun. For membership details, talk to one of hole-in-one. Club meets at 9:30 a.m. every Friday at the 80 Kiwanis members, e-mail Mike Ullrich: michaelullrich@ St. Mary’s Church Senior Center in Elm yahoo.com, or call (262) 786-1677. Jim achieved that rarity while playing Grove, and the Golf League meets on in a foursome with Jerry Theder, Jim Monday at 9 a.m. at Pewaukee Golf Club. Tom’s Painting Attention Employers: Watts, and me. It happened on August 8, Everyone is welcome. 2016, while playing in the Elm Grove Golf No Job Too Small! Post your job openings here! Interior, Exterior, Caulking, Staining Small Drywall Repairs Senior Discounts. Great Referrals. Vintage Items FOR SALE! 30 years experience. Call (414) 719-0138. Magazine ADs (1920s – 1970s) Automobiles, Aircraft, Railroads, Gas & Oil Companies, Fashion, Cereal, Cigarettes, Beer, Soda, Films, TV, Radio & more.

Crate & Can Labels (1890s – 1960s) Superb examples of graphic design in advertising, these original, mint-condition lithographs were printed for use on wooden Happy produce crates or cans, but never used. During the 1950s the wooden crates used to ship fruits & vegetables began to be replaced Birthday! with pre-printed cardboard boxes. Own a piece of history! (Agri-lithography) Table cloths / embroidered linens / aprons / cookie jars WWII & Korean War-era Fringed Souvenir Pillow Covers Jimmy (Mother, Sister, Wife, Sweetheart; Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force) Beautiful! September 29 Call Lisabeth (262) 782-6193 in Elm Grove… to view. (Some items also available at Village Market Nights.) September 2016 Elm Grove NEWS-INDEPENDENT Page 11 News Briefs

Ben Westphal New Associate Principal

Ben Westphal was recently named the new Associate Principal for Athletics and Activities at Brookfield East High School.

Mr. Westphal, a 14-year faculty member Photo courtesy of Elm Grove Junior Guild at BEHS, has served as an AP Biology, Biology, and Anatomy and Physiology Safety Village, sponsored annually by the Elm Grove Junior Guild, was held at Elm Grove Village Park, August 1–5. The instructor, Science Dept., Chair, and program emphasizes traffic, fire and personal safety for young children, in accordance with National Safety Town guidelines. Teaching and Learning Coach. He was BEHS’s Varsity baseball coach from 2000- 2005. He is currently completing his MBA Elm Grove Clubs & Organizations, Schools & Churches at the Milwaukee School of Engineering in Educational Leadership as part of the are always welcome to submit “News Briefs” / photos & story ideas for consideration. Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation. Promote your Business & Support our locally-focused newspaper “I am eager to encourage and support via ADVERTISING! the students of East as they pursue their passions in and out of the classroom,” To request a RATE SHEET, contact [email protected] or call (262) 782-6193. Westphal noted. News’ Hounds & other beloved creatures FLAVOR OF THE DAY Adopt a Pet at the Elmbrook Humane Society SEPTEMBER 2016 By Heather Gehrke 1 Brownie Batter Overload 16 Chocolate Caramel Twist Daisy Mae is a petite, young girl 2 Really Reese's 17 Bonfire S'mores weighing in at just a little more than 3 Twix Mix 18 Butter Pecan 20 pounds. Although only with us for 4 Caramel Turtle 19 Cherry Chocolate Chip a few weeks, she has shown herself to 5 Chocolate Covered 20 Just Drummy be a spirited little girl who does not Strawberry 21 Mint Oreo seem to mind other dogs and may not 6 Cherry Cheesecake 22 Double Strawberry mind sharing her home with a cat. Her 7 Mint Brownie 23 Kit Kat Swirl personality is spirited and bright — 8 Red Raspberry 24 Caramel Peanut Buttercup she loves to get out and about whether 9 Chocolate Oreo Volcano 25 Oreo Cheesecake it be taking walks, some play time, or 10 Snickers Swirl 26 Pumpkin Pecan sitting quietly in the grass, all the while 11 Caramel Cashew 27 Caramel Fudge Cookie enjoying life to its fullest! Make time to meet this great girl! 12 Crazy for Cookie Dough Dough 13 Peanut Butter Cup 28 Chocolate Heath Crunch The Elmbrook Humane Society 14 Butter Brickle 29 Turtle is located at 20950 Enterprise Ave., 15 Turtle Dove 30 Double Marshmallow Oreo Brookfield, off Barker Road. Stop by, or call (262) 782-9261 for more information. Photo courtesy of Elmbrook Humane Society 15280 W Bluemound Rd Elm Grove • culvers.com/restaurants/elm-grove-wi www.ebhs.org. Daisy Mae

‘Wagfest’ to Raise Money for Humane Society

The 9th annual Wagfest, to be held on animals and their people to come together Saturday, September 10 from 11 a.m. as a community to celebrate the bond to 5 p.m. at Mitchell Park, 19900 River between them. Even those without a dog Road, Brookfield (near the Sharon Lynne are invited to attend this FREE event and Wilson Center for the Arts) will include meet new friends. food, music, shopping, several different raffles, and activities for dogs, such as EBHS will provide a free shuttle to and lure courses, an agility demonstration and from parking lots for people and their practice arena, micro-chipping, a Pet First animals. All proceeds will benefit the Aid booth, and a photo booth. animals at EBHS, the only No Kill shelter in Waukesha County. NOW HIRING ALL SHIFTS!! Apply at : Wagfest offers an opportunity for http://recruiting.talentreef.com/culvers/crew-member-culvers-547 Page 12 Elm Grove NEWS-INDEPENDENT September 2016 Elm Grove Village Market Nights Wednesdays (5 – 8 p.m.) through October 19 Don’t be crying when At Ray’s Auto parking lot the snow starts flying… Corner of Watertown Plank Road & Elm Grove Street Call us today and (across from O’Donoghue’s & Silver Spur) let us make your day! Fresh produce • Free Estimate Food • Fall Lawn Care Arts & Crafts • Winter Snow Plowing and Salting Local businesses & more Fall Clean-Up Snow Plowing • Vacuum leaves • Commercial + MUSIC each week! • Clean flower beds • Residential • Clip back perennials • Salt or calcium • Fertilization for trees chloride and lawn • On time; On call 24/7 Our Village A majestic Viceroy butterfly paused on a concrete walkway after a summer rain.

Photo by James L. W. Bain / EGNI 414-302-1970 Elm Grove’s Best Kept Secret for 31 Years! Also serving the surrounding communities. Specializing in condominiums and commercial properties.

Village residences, businesses & P.O. Boxes receive THE ELM GROVE NEWS-INDEPENDENT via the mail on or before the first day of each month! ELM GROVE More FREE copies Assisted Living and Memory Care Communities are available (while supplies last) at these INDEPENDENCE • INDIVIDUALITY • DIGNITY & other fine area locations: CHOICE • PRIVACY ------Come and see our Senior Living Community in Elm Grove. When you walk through the doors you will sense the home-like and friendly atmosphere. ELM GROVE Compassionate staff has been specially selected and carefully trained to serve VILLAGE MARKET NIGHTS with an open heart and friendly smile. Our Memory Care Neighborhoods offer specialized care for the unique needs of residents with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. Every Wednesday, JUNE 8 – OCTOBER 19, 5 to 8 p.m. in the Ray’s Auto Service parking lot at the corner of Watertown Plank Road & Elm Grove Street ------* Elm Grove PUBLIC LIBRARY * SENDIK’S Let us help you * Elm Grove VILLAGE HALL * BAKERS SQUARE * IMPERIAL HAIR CARE * CULVER’S with the * FAZIO’S ARTISAN CHOCOLATE * ST. MARY’S THRIFT SHOP * ELLIOTT’S ACE HARDWARE * SWEET TOOTH * SCHOOL SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME * SILVER SPUR * CAROLINE’S CAFÉ * GREAT HARVEST next step. * NEW LOOK TAILORING * O’DONOGHUE’S IRISH PUB * HERITAGE OF ELM GROVE * SUNSET PLAYHOUSE * GET IT TOGETHER CLOTHING * THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY * KIWANIS CLUB – GOLDEN K * JILLY’S CAR WASH * CRUMBY ART BAKEHOUSE & CAKERY * RENOVATIONS GROUP * M3 REALTY * PATCHED WORKS * WALL STREET DRINK EXCHANGE BROOKFIELD 800 Wall Street * Brookfield PUBLIC LIBRARY & CITY HALL Elm Grove, WI 53122 * AMERICAN LEGION POST #449 (3245 North 124th St.) * ELMBROOK HUMANE SOCIETY For tours and information, please contact us at WAUWATOSA * MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN (262) 786-5800 • www.heritagesenior.com th ______* THE EYE INSTITUTE * YMCA (124 St, near North Ave.) For information & to request an AD Rate Sheet, E-mail: [email protected] or Call: (262) 782-6193