Elm Grove FREE NEWS- INDEPENDENT Vol. 9 No. 2 Serving Elm Grove, Wisconsin & Neighboring Communities April 2021 Freedom of the Press is Essential. Community News Matters.
Photo by James L. W. Bain / News-Independent A panoramic view of Elm Grove Village Park on a tranquil autumn day. Elm Grove to Host Earth Day, Arbor Day Activities at Village Park ELECTION By Anne Spaltholz April 6, 2021 Celebrate planet Earth and Arbor Day on Committee section of the Village website Most other events run from 11 a.m. to See Sample Ballot – Page 3 Saturday, April 24, with several activities (www.elmgrovewi.org) by April 22 and 2 p.m. throughout the Village Park and at in the Elm Grove Village Park for people available at the event on April 24. the library. Stop by the information booths of all ages. It’s the fun, outdoor activity hosted by the Elm Grove Beautification we all have been waiting for after a chilling Hoppe Tree Service will host a Kids Committee, Elm Grove Green Team, and COVID-restricted winter. Climb event. Enjoy story time and crafts Brookfield East SEED Club, Invasive at the Elm Grove Public Library. Bring Species Task Force, Waste Not At your leisure, take a stroll along the your unwanted broken crayons; they will Composting and Village Forester Ron walking path surrounding the pond and be collected and recycled. Hill. All events are FREE with no pause to read chalked information on the registration required. path about birds, trees, nature, bees, and Help expose the park’s beautiful native more. Learn even more while challenging plantings by helping pull garlic mustard Contact: [email protected] yourself with geocaching throughout the from 10 to 11 a.m. Meet at the path with questions or for more information. park. Information for the caches will be entrance near the Monarch Waystation bed available on the Elm Grove Beautification where informational booths will be set up.
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Photo courtesy of the Sternitzky family Ask about Gathered at Elm Grove Village Park are Nate Carlstrom, Julian Favreau, Kimberly Hazelwood, Caden Sykora, Ariana Sykora, Will Turner, Veronica Turner, Anne our Spaltholz, Amy Forecki, Nicci Sternitzky, Nelson Williams, Katy Williams, and 5% Chris Turner. discount Local Residents Help with Village Park Clean Up options! By Nicci Sternitzky The local Boy and Girl Scout troops, Trash pick-up participants not pictured Brookfield East High School (BEHS) above include Langston Ford, Drew SEED Club, Elm Grove Beautification Sternitzky; Deb, Will, and Vera Committee, Elm Grove Green Team, and Baesemann; Mark Ehlinger; Annie, friends all joined forces on a beautiful Mila, and Arie Barian; Lyndley Annie, spring day, March 21st, 2021, to pick Theo, and Molly Woodd; Katy, Richard, up all of the trash around the ponds in Ben, Jack, and Brooks Edwards; Jodi, anticipation of the upcoming prescribed Mike, Joey, Susie, Rosie, and Bobby prairie burn. Perrone; and Stella Williams.
Elm Grove’s Best Kept Secret… Celebrating 30 Years with You! SSND to Present Earth Day Event Via Zoom (ELM GROVE) April 22 is Earth Day! The Sharon Zayac is a Dominican Sister of Spring Services School Sisters of Notre Dame’s Shalom Springfield, Illinois. She is co-founder of • Spring Clean-ups For a Greener Way, North America office has invited Sister Jubilee Farm, her congregation’s 164-acre Sharon Zayac, OP, to share a special center for ecology and spirituality, just west • Mulch Installation Call Today! contemplative reflection to celebrate Earth. of Springfield. In 2001, Sharon received • Bed Edging a Masters of Earth Literacy from Saint • Insect/Grub Control “Journey to the Heart: Falling in Love Mary-of-the-Woods College in Indiana, • Bush/Shrub Trimming with Earth” will consider the question: becoming that program’s first graduate. Janet L. Wolski, Owner What does Earth yearn for us to experience • Core Aeration Sharon writes, speaks, and leads retreats on in all her myriad voices? • Fertilization for Lawns ecology, spirituality, Laudato Si’, and the & Trees 414-406-1756 The presentation will take place on April climate crisis. She has a particular passion for sharing the Cosmic Creation Story and • Fine Turf Mowing 22, 2021 from 2 to 3 p.m. CT via Zoom. its implications for life and faith. • Also serving the surrounding communities. Virtual Hand-Free Weeding Link: https://zoom.us/j/94793163760. (mulch and flowerbeds) Elm Grove resident for 28 years. For additional details visit: ssnd.org/ No advance registration is required. events/earthday21/. April 2021 Elm Grove NEWS-INDEPENDENT Page 3 Letters to the Editor News Briefs
• Letters regarding issues of concern to the Elm Grove / Elmbrook / Waukesha County community will be considered for publication on a space available basis. Update: Waukesha County COVID-19 Cases *Source: www.waukeshacounty.gov • Submissions (max: 250 words) must include the writer’s name, community & phone # As of March 22, 2021, Waukesha Co. • Mail to: EGNI, Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 372, Elm Grove, WI 53122-0372. had recorded a total of 41,668 confirmed • E-mail: [email protected] (subject line: Letters to the Editor) COVID-19 cases and 498 deaths. *ELM GROVE: 559 confirmed cases *CITY OF BROOKFIELD: 3,652 cases In Appreciation *TOWN OF BROOKFIELD: 590 cases Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Jon Robinson, reflective of the quality of life and services *NEW BERLIN: 3,997 cases Director of the Village EMS, and the offered in our Village. *CITY OF WAUKESHA: 8,075 cases generous volunteers who assisted in *VILLAGE of MENOMONEE FALLS providing COVID vaccines to eligible Elm While the past year has presented the 3,811 cases Grove residents. world with fear, uncertainty, change, and many challenges -- it is a source of great **** Sign up to receive a weekly Waukesha County COVID-19 newsletter The process, which was extremely well comfort to be a part of a community that with vaccination updates (who’s eligible now / next; how to get vaccinated; organized and conducted, filled a vital role can be counted on to assist in vital areas. tracking vaccinations countywide and more). www.waukeshacounty.gov in providing easy access to residents over 65, in healthcare, or public service. Darlene Rose This is yet another shining example, Elm Grove ***** Election: April 6, 2021***** Vote for Tom Michalski, Village Trustee Elm Grove Village President, Trustee Candidates I am proud to support Tom Michalski in his role as Supervisor, Tom was able to Forums Held at Village Hall his fifth bid to serve as Elm Grove Village secure a $100,000 grant from the State Trustee. It is this simple: Elm Grove to cover a portion of the Watertown By Lisabeth Passalis-Bain / [email protected] needs Tom, and I am asking you to vote for Plank bridge’s cost—a direct savings to him April 6. Elm Grove taxpayers! In addition, the The Elm Grove Junior Guild recently Stuckert, and Ted Wentzel were invited to Sisters of Notre Dame were able to get hosted two Candidates Forums to offer participate in a similar Forum on March 25. Tom has the experience, drive and COVID-19 vaccinations weeks before residents a chance to compare the views selfless ability to put the needs of the they were eligible. Tom also helped save of candidates for Village President and the Both free, public Forums, moderated by community first. As a former Trustee, I an Elm Grove family’s home when it Board of Trustees. The first event, held on Elm Grove Junior Guild President Sarah have seen Tom work tirelessly on several was scheduled to be demolished for the March 24, gave current Village President Wynia-Smith, were live streamed via the issues, including the Juneau pathway (and County’s North Avenue project. Neil Palmer and challenger Mary Inden, Village website. other pathway/safety issues in Elm Grove), a former Trustee, the opportunity to explain Reinders and SSND developments as well As you can see, Tom cares deeply about their positions on various community Those interested in watching a recording as leading annual personnel reviews of our our Village. As Trustee, he has proven to issues and topics of interest. of the events can do so by visiting village staff. For me, there is no doubt that be a good listener, makes thorough and Facebook.com/elmgrovejuniorguild for Tom’s attention to detail on these and other thoughtful inquiries, and helps whenever Trustee candidates John Den Boer, Katy details. Check the Village website: www. issues has helped improve and advance the he is able. Cornell (incumbent), Tom Michalski elmgrovewi.org for additional Election quality of life that we as residents have all (incumbent), Kristina Sayas, Jennifer information. enjoyed. Please vote for Tom Michalski April 6. For the past five years, Tom has also Patty Kujawa served as Waukesha County Supervisor. Village Trustee, 2011 – 2019 I don’t believe we have ever had a Elm Grove Trustee serve as Supervisor. Because of
Driver Cards for People Who Are Undocumented Belong in the Proposed State Budget (EDITOR’S NOTE: The School Sisters being able to get to jobs; being afraid to of Notre Dame are members of the WISDOM drive children to doctor appointments; cars organization: www.wisdomwisconsin.org and impounded for driving without a license; Sisters are on the Immigration Task Force.) being deported for having done so.
Driver Cards for people who don’t have There is no reason for this. It is cruel. proper documents is not just good policy: People without documents drive the it has fiscal impact and included in the state economy in Wisconsin. They work, budget. Fees from cards issued by the DOT even without proper documentation. generate income. The state’s Division of Undocumented immigrants in Wisconsin Executive Budget analysis determined in paid an estimated $101.1 million in state 2015 that allowing for driver cards will and local taxes in 2018. People without increase state revenue by $3,000,000. documents provide the unseen labor that Additionally, it will boost the broader makes life more enjoyable. They are economy by purchase of car insurance and 11 million strong in this country. Their other related expenses. U.S. born children are growing up, and watching, and they will be voting. The Real ID Act took effect in 2007. Because driver’s licenses are now Members of the Joint Finance federal identifications, they now require Committee should do the right thing. They social security numbers. Since that time should make sure Driver Cards stays in the thousands without documents haven’t 2021-23 budget. been able to obtain a driver’s license and have no legal way to drive or purchase insurance.This causes untold suffering and Sister Barbara Pfarr, SSND financial burden: loss of income from not Elm Grove ______------ADVERTISE ------Your Business, Club, Organization, School, Church, Event, Jobs, Real Estate, Items for Sale, Greetings, Candidacy for Public Office, etc. The ELM GROVE NEWS-INDEPENDENT provides news & information about Elm Grove, Elmbrook, Waukesha County & state-wide concerns via 5,000 printed copies of every FREE, monthly issue. Read current & many past issues on our website: www.elmgrove.news To request a RATE SHEET, E-mail: [email protected] or Call: (262) 782-6193 ______Page 4 Elm Grove NEWS-INDEPENDENT April 2021 Past Times
St. Mary’s Orphanage By Michele Levandoski / [email protected] Archivist, School Sisters of Notre Dame North American Archives In June 1859, an infant named Mary and the slits in the sickroom doors were running errands and even operating the Welfare Bureau, which meant that it fell Ryan was the first child admitted to stuffed with rags. Only Sisters who had switchboard. Sunday was the only chore- under the direction of the Archdiocese of St. Mary’s Orphanage in Elm Grove, smallpox were allowed to work as nurses free day. Milwaukee. Wisconsin. Her mother died in childbirth and little bags filled with camphor were and her father died shortly after. The worn to prevent the spread of the disease. The family room was outfitted as a In 1940, the Archdiocese consolidated orphanage, operated by the School Sisters Despite these precautions, 18 children, two playroom with games and toys. In the orphanages and the children at Guardian of Notre Dame, housed and educated babies, two candidates and two Sisters got evening, the girls would gather in their Angels to other orphanages, boarding hundreds of girls until it closed in 1940. sick. Everyone recovered, except for one pajamas to listen to stories. Four times a houses or home to relatives. The last four of the infants. year they were shown a movie. There was girls left Elm Grove on August 16 and the St. Mary’s Orphanage only accepted also a playhouse, a swing set, slide and orphanage was officially closed. girls and there were rarely more than 50 Accounts from girls who lived at the tennis court on the grounds. children at any given time. Many of the orphanage in the 1920s and 1930s describe Sister Eustace Roy, who worked at girls who came to the orphanage had lost structured lives that were regulated by The Sisters found ways to make things the orphanage for several years, wrote the both parents, but others had at least one prayer, school, housework and play. The special for the children. In the summers, following: “The dispersion was painful. living parent. In these instances, a single girls wore matching dresses, all had the the girls spent time at Archbishop Samuel The social worker took some to their parent would place their daughter with the same Buster Brown haircut and each was Stritch’s summer home on Okauchee destination. Some were taken by me. Day Sisters because they were unable to find given a number which was sewn into all of Lake and in the winter, the girls would take by day the number grew smaller until no anyone to care for the child while they her clothes. sleigh rides. The Sisters especially went one was left. Once settled in their new were at work. out of their way to make Christmas special home the girls were happy. By the end of The girls attended Mass daily and by decorating a large tree in the family June, 1940, no children could be heard at There is little information about what school during the week. The rest of their room and laying out gifts for each girl. play, no children’s voices could be heard in life was like at the orphanage prior to the time was filled with chores and play. The the choir. We missed them, of course, but 1920s, except for the occasional mention in girls did a variety of chores around the In 1923, the orphanage at Elm Grove the change was beneficial for them.” the convent chronicle. In April 1877 there orphanage, including cleaning, working was licensed under the name Guardian was a smallpox outbreak in the orphanage. in the kitchen, laundry, ironing, helping Angels Orphanage. At the same time it The sick were separated from the healthy on the farm, sorting apples, darning socks, became affiliated with the Catholic Social
A Reflection:How I Became a Sister Classifieds By Sister Judy Fleisner, SSND I became a certified nursing assistant weekend gathering for women thinking Listings are $25 per issue (up to 20 words) + 50 cents for each additional word. after high school. I worked at the hospital about becoming sisters. It was the next $20 extra per photo or logo. on the orthopedic unit. I belonged to a weekend. I told her I had to work that prayer group for college age people. weekend. She encouraged me to see if E-mail: elmgrovenews @yahoo.com or call (262) 782-6193. One evening we were discussing what I could trade weekends with someone. I Home Improvement Services Offered we wanted to do with our lives. I shared went home and again prayed. “God, I’ll that I wanted to help people, maybe as ask one person to work for me. If she TOM’S PAINTING GRACE’S CRITTERS a missionary. The sister in charge of the says yes, I’ll go. If not forget it.” I went group said there were lay missionaries. to work the next day and asked Rita if she No Job Too Small! Dog Poop Scooping Services. Interior, Exterior, Caulking, Staining Then she looked at me and asked, “Why could trade weekends to work with me. Double bag, deodorized, and dispose in Small Drywall repairs don’t you become a sister?” I looked at She said, “I’d love to.” I was shocked. your garbage. I help support 5 churches. Senior Discounts. Great referrals. her and said, “Me a nun? Yah right!” I So, I went to the gathering for women 30 years experience. Maureen Herzog thought to myself, “No way!” interested in being sisters. It was held at the motherhouse in Mequon, Wisconsin. (414) 252-3550 I went home that night and prayed. Call (414) 719-0138 “God, I want your will for my life, but in I enjoyed it and thought I could do this. this I have to say no.” I couldn’t get this The rest is history. I became a sister in thought out of my mind so I talked with 1987. I am so happy I did. another sister. She told me there was a April 2021 Elm Grove NEWS-INDEPENDENT Page 5 Calendar of Events – April 2021
Friday – APRIL 2 Friday – APRIL 9 Thursday – APRIL 22 Tuesday – APRIL 27 GOOD FRIDAY • Elmbrook Rotary Club EARTH DAY • Elm Grove Plan Commission Meeting: 7:00-8:00 a.m.—Zoom Online Meeting: 6 to 8 p.m. at Village Hall • Elmbrook Rotary Club Program: Rick Harnish, “High Speed Court Room. Meeting: 7:00-8:00 a.m.—Zoom Rail Alliance” Online Program: Mike Hogan, “Spikes Contact: [email protected] Kickoff”. http://www.elmbrookrotary.org Friday – APRIL 30 Contact: [email protected] • Elmbrook Rotary Club http://www.elmbrookrotary.org • Elm Grove Kiwanis – Golden K Club Meeting: 7:00-8:00 a.m.—Zoom Online Meeting, 9:30 a.m. Program: Beth Dobrzynski; Topic: • Elm Grove Kiwanis – Golden K Club Speaker: Dr. Justin Peterson, “Elmbrook Education Foundation” Meeting, 9:30 a.m. D.O. Topic: “Hip and Knee Pain Solutions”. Friday – APRIL 23 Contact: [email protected] Speaker: Nola Hitchcock Cross, [email protected] • Elmbrook Rotary Club http://www.elmbrookrotary.org attorney. Topic: “General Healthcare Meeting: 7:00-8:00 a.m.—Zoom Online Fraud”. [email protected] Program: Dan Jongetjes, “Single Stream • Elm Grove Kiwanis – Golden K Club Thursday – APRIL 15 Recycling—How It Works and Where It Meeting, 9:30 a.m. • Elm Grove Plan Commission All Goes” Speaker: Jim Hahn, astronomy buff. Sunday – APRIL 4 Meeting: 6 to 8 p.m. at Village Hall Contact: [email protected] Topic: “The Milky Way; The Galaxy We EASTER Court Room. http://www.elmbrookrotary.org Call Home”. [email protected] Friday – APRIL 16 • Elm Grove Kiwanis – Golden K Club • Elmbrook Rotary Club Meeting, 9:30 a.m. Meeting: 7:00-8:00 a.m.—Zoom Online Speaker: “ Mr. Eddie Daniel, Program: Lane Grindle, “Milwaukee Jeb’ Aut Detailin Preserve Our Parks. Brewers” Serving Elm Grove and neighboring Topic: “A Wealth of Nature” communities for 10+ years! Contact: [email protected] [email protected] http://www.elmbrookrotary.org I WILL COME TO • Elm Grove Kiwanis – Golden K Club Saturday – APRIL 24 YOU! Meeting, 9:30 a.m. • Elm Grove Beautification Speaker: Mark Hansen, Elmbrook Committee Earth Day / Arbor Superintendent of Schools. Topic: YOUR CAR WILL Day celebration at Village Park. SHINE LIKE NEW! “Annual School District Update” (See story – Page 1) [email protected] Ful Servic Detailin Include: Tuesday – APRIL 6 Complete Interior & Exterior Packages SPRING ELECTION Monday – APRIL 26 Power Spray Hand Wash and Dry Paint Surface Clayed Our detai servic • Elm Grove Board of Trustees package cater • Elm Grove residents VOTE Sealing in Your Shine with a Full Wax Meeting – 7:30 p.m. at Village t your specifi 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Village Hall Request our Detailing all Interior Surfaces aut detailin need Hall Thorough Interior Vacuum Tires, Rims and more... • Versiti Blood Center BLOOD DRIVE “Guidelines for Agenda: www.elmgrovewi.org 3 to 7 p.m. at Dixon Elementary School, Watch via Live Stream at: CONTACT JEB FOR DETAILS AND PRICING News & Advertising” Cell: 920-713-4377 • [email protected] 2400 Pilgrim Square Drive, Brookfield. https://elmgrovewi.org To make an appointment, E-mail: call (262) 785-3970 or visit: [email protected] bit.ly/dixonelementary040621. TED WENTZEL Spring Leasing Specials for Available for a Limited Time ELM GROVE VILLAGE TRUSTEE VISION Transparent and open local government Common sense economic development Preserving the unique OPEN HOUSE village character LOCAL Friday, April 9th 3PM - 6PM INVOLVEMENT Vice-President, Elm Grove Community “I am passionately Foundation committed to serving Chair, Elm Grove the Village of Elm Grove Oktoberfest and look forward to Elmbrook Rotary what our community can achieve together.” 1 & 2 BEDROOM LUXURY SENIOR APARTMENTS CONTACT Website: www.tedwentzel.com for a private tour, please call Social: facebook.com/tedwentzel 262-894-1520 Email: [email protected] 13040 W. Bluemound Road, Elm Grove DEDICAT D www.elmgroveheights.com PAID FOR BY TED FOR ELM GROVE Page 6 Elm Grove NEWS-INDEPENDENT April 2021 Clubs & Organizations 2021-2022 Rotary Global Grant Scholar Announced By Larry Myers
Rotary International (RI) District 6270 is pleased to announce the selection of Alaina Eckert, Sussex, Wisconsin, as its Global Grant Scholarship applicant for 2021-2022. She was referred as a candidate by the Elmbrook Rotary Club.
Ms. Eckert is a graduate of Sussex Hamilton H.S. and of The University of Wisconsin—Madison. She has already begun a dual degree, Master of Science/Master of International Nature Conservation, in a cooperative program of the Georg-August Universität in Göttingen, Germany, and Lincoln University in Alaina Eckert Lincoln, New Zealand. The amount of the Global Grant Photos by Jenica Wolski Scholarship is U.S. $30,000. RI District The practical approach of the program 6270 is providing $16,667 of that amount, Scouts pose for a group photo at their Arrow of Light ceremony. (Top Row - left to right) is to preserve the integrity of nature, in and The Rotary Foundation is matching Connor Dodd, Jose Frias Jr., Xander Matola, Julian Anchor, and William Turner combination with the assessment of risk it with another $13,333. The Rotary (Bottom Row – Left to right) Isabella Radomski, Cole Fuchs, Charlie Dworak, and management and conservation strategy, Foundation, RI districts, and Rotary Dylan Gaulke. and offers an invaluable experience in the clubs invest in our future leaders and education of international conservation. philanthropists by funding scholarships for The four-semester program offers new graduate study through the Global Grant Cub Scouts Hold Arrow of Light Ceremony perspectives to maintaining biodiversity and Scholarship program. By Chris Turner ecosystems that allow local communities to be resilient to future ecological changes, Information about Rotary’s scholarship At 6 p.m. on Saturday, February 27, maintain economic stability and growth, programs can be accessed at: https://www. Pack 156 crossed over eight boys and one use adaptive conservation management rotary.org/en/our-programs/scholarships. girl to Scouts BSA Troops 156B and 156G. strategies for both the betterment of The Arrow of Light ceremony took place at the community and the ecosystem, and Information about the Rotary Peace the Elm Grove Woman’s Club. preserve critical ecological systems. Thus, Fellowships, the most prestigious and most Ms. Eckert’s program of studies aligns with generous fellowships in the world, can be The scouts completed their Arrow of RI’s newest Area of Focus, “Environment,” viewed at: https://www.rotary.org/en/our- Light, which is the culmination of many which becomes effective on July 1, 2021. programs/peace-fellowships. years in cub scouts and allows the scout to be welcomed into Scouts BSA before completing 5th Grade. Elm Grove Junior Guild Announces 2021 Crossing over scouts were Isabella Radomski, Julian Anchor, Connor Scholarship Essay Contest Dodd, Charlie Dworak, Cole Fuchs, Dylan Gaulke, Jose Frias Jr., Xander (ELM GROVE) Students who will Matola and William Turner. graduate from high school in June 2021 and reside in the Elmbrook School District The scouts look forward to starting with or attend Brookfield Central or Brookfield the Troop and especially going to Summer East High School are eligible to enter the Camp at Long Lake. Isabella Radomski Elm Grove Junior Guild’s (EGJG) annual essay contest. One award of $2,000.00 will Cubmaster Chris Turner and Den be presented. Leader Bob Dodd passed the torch to the contact Ben Pliske, benpliskie@gmail. application deadline is April 9, 2021. The Pack’s new Cubmaster, Ben Pliske. com (for Grades K-5) or John Kuenzle, [email protected] (for 6th The topic for this year’s contest is: “In winner will be notified no later than May Interested in scouting?, Please Grade and above). what ways do you see your community 7, 2021. changing? What have you done to Elmbrook Alumni Network Established contribute to positive change in your The EGJG, a non-profit community community and what impact has this had?” organization, is a group of women (BROOKFIELD) Alumni from both committed to the education, wellness and Brookfield Central and Brookfield East Download an application at: www. protection of women and children, within High School are invited to join the elmgrovejuniorguild.org/scholarship The and beyond our community. Elmbrook Schools Alumni Network.
The platform allows graduates to reconnect with their classmates, find information Alumni can sign up via e-mail or by News’ Hounds on upcoming reunions, share interests using the social sync option, allowing & other beloved creatures and memories, and much more. Through those interested to easily connect through the Alumni Network platform, graduates Facebook or LinkedIn accounts, keeping will have unique and exclusive give-back profiles up-to-date and contact information Adopt a Pet at the Elmbrook Humane Society opportunities such as mentoring students or private. By Heather Gehrke career speaking opportunities. Registered alums will also receive exclusive quarterly Help build a network of Elmbrook Alumni Do you daily activity outdoors? If eNewsletters with District updates, news, across the globe - sign up now at alumni. so, perhaps you would want a canine and upcoming events. elmbrookschools.org. companion to enjoy time outdoors with? Lennon is a great dog who really enjoys and benefits from daily exercise. He loves To walks, he wouldn’t mind being a running partner, would enjoy getting to see all the Request wonderful trails Wisconsin has to offer, and Our of course would look forward to relaxing at “Guidelines the end of the day with you! for If you would like to learn more about Lennon or meet him, please call 262-782- News & 9261 or complete an adoption application Advertising” at https://ebhs.org/dogs/. E-mail: elmgrovenews Photo Courtesy Elmbrook Humane Society @yahoo.com Lennon April 2021 Elm Grove NEWS-INDEPENDENT Page 7 News Briefs Pilgrim Park Students Win Forensics Medals (ELM GROVE) The School District of Elmbrook has announced that 14 members of the Pilgrim Park Middle School Forensics Team, nearly half of those participating, earned medals at the Nature Hill Forensics meet on Saturday, March 13th. The results include: • Demonstration: Hrishikesh Srivathsan – 1st place • Humorous Solo Acting: Anushka Chandrashekar – 2nd place • Infomercial: Ethan Zhang – 3rd place • Informative Speaking: Audrey Zheng – 1st place; Elizabeth Sayas – 1st place; Sam Sayas – 2nd place; Aditi Moorching – 3rd place • Moments in History: Callum Mayne – 1st place; Jenny Mei – 2nd place, Elizabeth Zuniga-Meyer – 3rd place • Persuasive Speaking: Jake Zheng – 2nd place • Serious Solo Acting: Anna Ewig – 2nd place; Samika Sabesan – 3rd place
rd Photo courtesy of Mark Frohna Photography • Storytelling: Violet Diderrich – 3 place
Brookfield Academy’s National Merit Finalists (clockwise from left) Eliana Jensen, Ashley Zhu, Daniel Perelman, Ali Warraich, Xavier Nye, and Taytem Matthews. Brookfield Academy Students Named "Green" is Good! National Merit Finalists By Marie O’Brien
The National Merit Scholarship 21,000 high schools entered the 2021 Corporation has announced that six National Merit Scholarship program. Brookfield Academy seniors have been About 15,000 students advance to the selected as National Merit Finalists. Finalist Level. These six students have Those recognized include: Eliana Jensen, met the requirements to advance to Finalist Daniel Perelman, Ali Warraich, and standing--- and will be considered for Ashley Zhu, all of Brookfield; Taytem National Merit Scholarships to be offered Matthews of Dousman, and Xavier Nye later this spring. Merit Scholarship of Mukwonago. designees are selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments, and potential for More than 1.5 million juniors in about success in rigorous college studies.
Elm Grove Student Named to Honor Roll (WYOMING) The University of Wyoming has announced that Jordan Rebecca Kobliska of Elm Grove is on the 2020 fall semester Provost’s Honor Roll. The Provost’s Honor Roll consists of undergraduates who have completed at least six but fewer than 12 hours with a minimum 3.5 grade-point average for the semester. Open House
Sunday, April 25 Individual Tours Beginning at 11:30 am Registration Required More information at KATY CORNELL brookfieldacademy.org/Open-House
FROM ELM GROVE FOR ELM GROVE Saturday, May 1 VILLAGE TRUSTEE Admission Screening for the 2021-22 school year – by appointment
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Library News and Programs April 2021 13600 Juneau Blvd., Elm Grove, WI 53122 262-782-6717 / elmgrovelibrary.org Celebrate National Library Week with These Events!
Spring Scavenger Hunt / Begins Monday, April 5 Back by popular demand! Our fall scavenger hunt was such a hit that we’re bringing it back to celebrate National Library Week. Drop by the library beginning Monday, April 5 and pick up your scavenger hunt card. Then, venture out into Village Park and see what you can find! Discoveries will be made, prizes will be won! The Scavenger Hunt is open to all ages and an ideal outdoor family activity. Virtual Program: Wisconsin Lumberjack Legends and Lore From Paul Bunyan to the Hodag, this program is filled with all of the Lumberjack traditions, superstitions, and legends. Filled with tall tales of mysterious creatures lurking in the woods, boasts of supernatural feats, and every yarn in-between, this program celebrates our lumberjack history. Presented by Chad Lewis.
NOTE: This virtual presentation will be available to view on demand at Photos courtesy: School District of Elmbrook elmgrovelibrary.org beginning Monday, April 5. It will be available for the entire Scholarship recipients from Brookfield East and Brookfield Central high schools. month of April. Enjoy this unique journey into Wisconsin history on your schedule! Students Receive Herb Kohl Foundation Awards (BROOKFIELD) This year in the School “The Kohl Foundation’s dedication to District of Elmbrook, Brookfield Central Wisconsin students and faculty is nothing High School seniors Niyati Hansaria, short of exceptional,” said Superintendent Manasvi Paturu, Natalie Winn, and Mark Hansen. “Congratulations to Niyati, Brookfield East senior Alena Wadzinske Manasvi, Natalie, and Alena on this great were awarded Excellence Scholarships on recognition.” behalf of the foundation for their academic leadership. Excellence Scholarship The selection committee for the Herb recipients have demonstrated excellence in Kohl Educational Foundation Scholarship the academic arena and a high motivation and Fellowship Program has announced to achieve, have displayed a broad range recipients of the 2021 Herb Kohl of activity and leadership outside the Foundation awards for students, teachers academic setting, and have shown strong and principals. The students are among promise for succeeding in college and 200 graduating seniors that will receive a beyond. $10,000 scholarship from the Foundation. Community Crossword #11 By Lisabeth Passalis-Bain [email protected] ACROSS 3. Distance of 5,280 feet 10. Room containing an oven, sink, refrigerator, etc. 12. School known as WCTC (4 words) 13. Recreation area with slides, swings, monkey bars, etc. 15. The part of a building that is wholly or partly below ground level 16. Number of days in April 17. He serves as Elmbrook Schools Superintendent (2 words) 19. Village of Elm Grove Clerk of Courts (2 words) 21. Business at 15630 Watertown Plank Road. Pick up copies of the News-Independent there. (3 words) 22. The space or room in a building immediately below the roof DOWN 1. Page 6 feature: Clubs & ______2. The number of News-Independent copies printed per monthly edition (2 words) 4. A plot for growing fruits, flowers, or vegetables 5. Daisies, Roses, Petunias, etc. 6. Be especially kind to our planet on April 22nd, the date of this annual celebration (2 words) 7. Elm Grove is located in this County 8. Holiday celebrated on April 4th 9. Bibliophiles will celebrate this from April 4th-10th (3 words) See “Read All About It!” – Page 8 11. The number of pounds in a ton 14. File this with the I.R.S. by May 17th (2 words) 15. Governmental body that meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at Elm Grove Village Hall (2 words) 18. Village of Elm Grove Forrester (2 words) 20. Cast a ballot
SOLUTION – Page 10 April 2021 Elm Grove NEWS-INDEPENDENT Page 9 Young Writers & Reporters
School is Good Book Spine Poetry Earth Day Is Every Day By Lucy E. McWey By Alexis Wilson and Shilpa Kumar, Brookfield Academy – Level 8 By Nora Schneider and Frances Paradis Kindergarten, Tonawanda Elementary 4th Grade – Tonawanda broken School is good and learning is good. like a spool of yarn, the threads of her life Unraveled around her, Earth Day is the day we bring awareness You can make new friends and you will be one by one, in spiraling fragments of destruction. to environmental problems. Earth Day friends all the way to the end. the Tarnished remnants of the girl she used to be serves as a conscious reminder of how were a million mirror shards lined up, fragile Earth is and how important it is all pointing to her downfall. to protect it. Recycling is good for the Spring environment and is a way we can make th By Ceci Cornell, St. Mary’s – 8 Grade everything appeared sound to the common outsider, the world a better place. Composting is for they did not see The Crown fall off her head. recycling food. We are composting at our Spring is the greatest season of the year they perceived only The Dazzling Heights and then a quiet, gradual Delirium school to help the environment. We also Winter feels very long after a while she was far gone by the time they attempted to steal her back recycle plastic and paper to also help the Soon, winter will end into their gold-coated, glimmering world. environment too. We do this so there is less and spring will be near stuff in the trash. All of the nice flowers Before the Fall, everything was graceful; will make you smile a bird with no cage should not need to be freed. but the Hidden Figures in her mind distorted what was once genius. Doing the little things as simple as The rain will make the trees very merry turning off the lights, not wasting water, We can play inside when it is raining the billions of lies concealed what was once innocence. still, she knew how to keep her demons a secret. planting trees, walking or riding your bike When we go outside, there will be berries instead of driving, and planting trees helps All of the water will still be draining no one notices pure Pandemonium our environment. Those are little things The flowers will smell until the image of calm has fully elapsed. that if everybody does them then we might like a sweet perfume a single drop of salt trickled down the cheek just be able to stop global warming and Everyone will pick them of The Girl With Silver Eyes, pollution and everything that affects Earth. from their gardens and now there was nothing but a room of white. Earth Day is every day and we should People will put flowers in their bedrooms respect that. Those with allergies will ask for pardon and they all mourn At the end of spring, summer will begin as the Requiem for a beautiful mind commences. School will be over, she is not gone, but she is as fragile as a sliver of glass. Easter which will make you grin she is broken. By Tommy, Zack, and Colton 4th Grade -Tonawanda
Spring to Summer Easter is fun in the sun By Andrew Volm, St. Mary’s 8th Grade Await your baskets somewhere fun Soon summer will be here The April first is like the start of spring and you can wear shorts for the Everyone is ecstatic and joyful Spring April year Blue rivers and warm weather The cold is going away that will cling By Cole Richlen, 4th Grade - Tonawanda By Makayla Deysach 4th Grade – Tonawanda and then you can play outside all day We all run and hear the birds be songful Spring is coming, Every time of year we celebrate a good Many days are filled Covid ending, April is a month of spring, day with events and games Flowers blooming, March passed, and we play all day Light rain and cool spring nights Quarantine ending, It’s getting hot, Resting all winter is long, and hard while crickets chirp People sharing. Play outside today, but now it’s spring which is fun Flowers blossom in early sunset flames This is the time to get outside. Go to the park, Spring moves to summer It’s time for play! Eat some snacks, and frogs start to burp Winter is gone, You can swim at the park then go fishing Summers spring Summer will be here, READ the work The snow is long gone, Paddles turn Laugh with your friends, now what’s left is rain Roasting steak Happy April Fool’s, of more YOUNG After the rain some like to go biking Icky flies Have Easter with a bunny, Later in summer we see a seaplane Only 30 days of fun, WRITERS Nice times Summer is ending so enjoy the sun In the sun, – Page 10 Then remember the days of summer fun Get outside April is here! Coloring for Kids (and Adults)! Page 10 Elm Grove NEWS-INDEPENDENT April 2021
Legal Issues Young Writers (Continued from Page 9) Estate Planning: Common Revocable Trust Mistakes Spring is Coming Spring By Attorney Isabell Mueller By Lucille Trotta By Zachary Kressin 4th Grade - Tonawanda 4th Grade - Tonawanda The revocable trust, also known as the trust. Instead, the beneficiary designations “living trust” has long been an important should be coordinated with the trust, Flowers are blooming Soon summer will be here option in estate planning. It can greatly which may require specialized language. and the sun is coming out. Play outside for the rest of the year Springtime is here. Birds are chirping simplify the management of your assets However, in many instances the best, most Run in the sun and butterflies are flying, in the event of incapacity as well as the effective option may be to not coordinate In the summer fun settling of your financial affairs after you them with the trust at all. This is particularly Snow is melting pass away. It is crucial, however, that true of retirement accounts. The process of and spring break is coming on soon. No snow in spring the trust be executed and administered funding the trust should be done under the Trees are growing. Go outside and play on the fresh green correctly. Common mistakes include: guidance of an estate planning attorney or Kids are playing outside. an experienced financial professional. Easter is coming soon. 1. Assuming that the trust protects Ask the Easter bunny for a chocolate Spring your assets from creditors: During 4. Not naming enough alternates: treat. By Jack Marks and Henry Fuchs your lifetime, your revocable trust is an Your estate plan should address not only And clouds are clearing out, 4th Grade - Tonawanda extension of you and, as such, is just as the immediate future but also the long leaves are coming onto trees. liable for your debts as you are personally. term. Your trust may not be administered Kids will play outside riding bikes, Easter eggs red and blue, This includes any costs of long-term care. until well into the future and your Playing with friends some for me and some for you. The trust is equally responsible for any successor trustee(s) may no longer be and playing in playhouses Easter baskets full with joy, legitimate debts upon your death as well. able to serve in that capacity. Do you have and jumping on trampoline sometimes you can get a toy. enough alternates named? If not, a court Grass is growing, seeds are sprouting Easter eggs are hidden just for you to find 2. Not funding the trust: Simply proceeding may be necessary to address and kids find four leaf clovers. something is inside executing a revocable trust is not enough. the situation. Streams are running, for you to have with pride. Once the trust has been completed, it must animals coming out from hiding. The days are getting warmer also be funded. This process involves 5. Not reviewing the trust. Your trust Sports are coming soon. and birds are coming out. coordinating the assets with the trust by should be reviewed upon any major life Like they say, Flowers blooming, either titling the asset into the name of the change. However, even the simple passage April showers bring May flowers. play outside with friends. trust or naming the trust as the beneficiary of time creates a need to review the plan. to receive the assets upon your death. This Your trust and the funding of the trust is particularly important for any assets should be reviewed every five years or Spring is coming Volleyball outside of Wisconsin. Neglecting this step so to ensure that it all remains properly By Noah Mogren By Adrienne Eberle could result in a probate proceeding or coordinated. You may have moved, 4th Grade - Tonawanda St. Mary’s Visitation – 8th Grade even undermine the estate plan entirely. changed banks or brokerage firms, or you may have even retired. Your life is a work Spring is coming Volleyball is a complicated sport May take years to learn 3. Improperly funding the trust: in progress and your trust plan needs to be Playtime is near Some assets should never be titled to the one as well. but is worth a shot Reading books You can play on or even off the court In the meadows Time for the game you will have to allot LAW OFFICES OF ISABELL M. 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Spring is Here! By Augusto Santos Salado and Emmanuella Schmidt, 4th Grade - Tonawanda Spring out of your bed Quarantine is coming to an end See your friends Covid is coming to an end No more early morning calls Now you know that Spring is here!!! April 2021 Elm Grove NEWS-INDEPENDENT Page 11 News Briefs Business Directory
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Kiwanis – Golden K Photos courtesy of Brookfield Academy of Elm Grove Wisconsin Following their local success, Brookfield Academy’s Gold Key winners (Left to right): Morgan Allen, Thomas Elfelt, Karina Come Join Us, men & women, Rodriguez, Aine Rogers and Anneke Zaiser went on to compete at the national level. to serve the children of our community. We meet each Friday at 9:30 a.m. in the Brookfield Academy Students Win Scholastic Art Awards St. Mary’s Senior Center in Elm Grove. By Marie O’Brien We have wonderful speakers each week, Brookfield Academy is proud to • Curtiss Holley of North Prairie, Silver and we have lots of fun. announce that 25 Upper School art students Key (Fashion) and Honorable Mentions were recognized for their artistic talents (Printmaking, Fashion-3, Art Portfolio) [email protected] www.kiwaniselmgrove.org by Scholastic Art Awards – Wisconsin in • Lucheng Huang of Brookfield, Honorable February. The following students earned Mention (Drawing & Illustration) 36 awards in a wide variety of categories: • Aya Khraisat of Franklin, Honorable Mention (Digital Art) • Morgan Allen of Oconomowoc, • Genevieve Kopp of Brookfield, Silver Gold Key (Drawing & Illustration). People of Action **Nominee for the National Scholastic Key (Digital Art), Honorable Mention • Mira Santo Tomas of Wauwatosa, Silver (Digital Art) Key (Sculpture) Where neighbors, friends and problem- American Visions Award solvers share ideas, join leaders and take • Maggie Kosidowski of Menomonee • Amalia Seeger of Brookfield, Silver Key • Leonardo Astorga of Milwaukee, action to create lasting change. Honorable Mention (Drawing & Falls, Honorable Mention (Drawing & (Printmaking) Fridays – 7:00 a.m. Illustration) Illustration) • Katherine Shalyaev of Brookfield, • Sydnie Dehne of Brookfield, Silver Key • Daniel Novacek of Hartland, Silver Key Silver Key (Printmaking) www.elmbrookrotary.org (Sculpture) (Sculpture) • Isabella Toledo of New Berlin, Honorable Join us to make a difference in the world! • Jacqueline Dieck of Menomonee Falls, • Ellie Plamann of Milwaukee, Silver Key Mention (Film & Animation) Honorable Mention (Painting) (Digital Art), Honorable Mention (Digital • Ella Wareham of Elm Grove, Honorable Art), Honorable Mention (Drawing & * Insurance • Hannah Ding of Brookfield, Silver Key Mention (Sculpture) Illustration) (Mixed Media) • Estelle Watts of Menomonee Falls, • Alexandra Prange, of Madison, Woller-Anger & Company, LLC • Kyra Doherty of Elm Grove, Honorable Silver Key (Fashion) Honorable Mention (Sculpture) Mention (Sculpture) • Anneke Zaiser of Elm Grove, Gold 930 Elm Grove Road, Elm Grove, WI 53122 • Karina Rodriguez of Milwaukee, • Thomas Elfelt of Brookfield, Gold Key Key (Printmaking), Silver Key (Film & (262) 789-2500 Gold Key (Art Portfolio), Silver Key (Printmaking) Animation), Honorable Mention (Mixed “Building Relationships … (Printmaking) Media) • Chloe Fritz of Milwaukee, Honorable Insuring Success!” • Aine Rogers of Milwaukee, Gold Key mention (Printmaking) (Sculpture)
Brookfield Academy Students Named U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidates By Marie O’Brien
Two Brookfield Academy students are in the running for one of the highest academic honors available to graduating seniors. Daniel Perelman and Rhea Singh Photo courtesy of Brookfield Academy are among 4,500 candidates for the 2021 class of the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.
There are three paths to Photos courtesy of Brookfield Academy becoming a Presidential Daniel Perelman Rhea Singh Scholar. Most students are selected based on their broad Perelman and Singh are among only 82 academic achievement and high scores on candidates from Wisconsin in the running either the SAT or ACT. Approximately to be Presidential Scholars this year. 20 students are also selected based on their abilities in the fine arts such as A panel of educators will select 600 visual arts, performing arts or creative semifinalists and the Commission on writing and 20 more qualify based on their Presidential Scholars, appointed by the accomplishments in career and technical President, will select finalists. The U.S. education fields. Application to the Department of Education will announce up program is by invitation only. to 161 Presidential Scholars this spring.
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