Fall 2017 Dudgeon Monroe Neighborhood Association • www.dmna.org DMNA’s Multi-tasking VEEP Heather Marley By Linell Davis, Hornblower Committee MNA’s new vice ing. She was curious about She delivers donations of non-perishable Dpresident Heather what was going on around foods to the schools where she is repeat- Marley has lived in the her, so she went to the edly told how much this means to the neighborhood since meeting. Soon she was at- students who experience food insecurity. she was a student. This tending council meetings Heather also assembles and delivers the smiling young woman regularly. Spurred on by her welcome kits that new residents of the with the dark framed curiosity and her admiration neighborhood receive. She includes a glasses is now familiar for the many positive things DMNA directory, bicycle map, library to anyone who attends DMNA does, one thing led locations and hours, and of course her sig- neighborhood meetings to another. She volunteered nature cookies. She would like to hear sug- and events, but she did to be the block captain for gestions of what else might be included. not become active right Copeland Street. Then she away. took on the responsibility This summer Heather has been working with Science Thursdays, helping to set When she was a student at Edgewood for compiling the neighborhood directory. College, Heather needed a place to live She explains that she works at home so up, keeping records and cutting water- that was close to campus, so she rented attending meetings is a welcome social melon. While the programs are designed a small house on Copeland Street. Five outlet. It also gives her a chance to in- for children, Heather says she enjoys years later she and husband Derek bought dulge her love of baking cookies. them as much as the children do. There is her curiosity again. the house. It had several problems, so One of Heather’s projects is the Social they decided to tear the house down and Justice Committee where she leads the to build their dream house on the lot. effort to provide supplementary snacks Heather says that one day she received a to students who attend the five public Days of postcard in the mail announcing a meet- schools that serve the neighborhood. wine and chocolate .... DMNA Saves Playground By Jane Albert, Ashes Social Committee Chair Join us on Tuesday October 24 at 7 hanks to your DMNA Capital Fund equipment. Thanks to Percy Mather, p.m. for good conversation, wine and contributions last year and fundrais- Parks and Gardens Committee, for coor- T locally made chocolate. Mystery ing by the DMNA Parks and Gardens dinating this project with the City For- to Me Bookstore will again be our Committee, the three ash trees at the estry Department. host for this fall event. Snacks and Wingra Park playground have been In addition, the Friends of Lake Wingra non-alcoholic beverages will also be treated and saved! These trees were con- recently completed a successful fund served compliments of your social sidered a priority to continue to provide drive to treat additional ash trees in committee. shade for children using the playground Wingra Park. President’s Message By David Hoffert hat a great summer it has been But the reason we engage in that work, Wto live in the Dudgeon Monroe the thing that makes it meaningful and Fall 2017 Neighborhood! The annual Duck Dash worthwhile, manifests itself in the seren- and Jazz in the Park were a huge success, ity of sitting together in Wingra Park The Dudgeon Monroe Neighborhood even persevering through a brief period of to enjoy good music and the squeals of Association’s Hornblower is published rain to finish out the night strong. A few those children. four times a year to inform neighbors weeks later, the Independence Day Bike about the activities of the association. If you have been able to enjoy these or Parade welcomed countless neighborhood other DMNA events, I encourage you children. Watching many of them shriek to get involved and help make sure they Article deadline for the next issue: with joy as they ran under the spray of a continue to happen. If you are passion- November 6 fire truck’s hose was one of the most de- ate about the political issues the DMNA Contact Carole Kantor lightful sights I have seen in some time. [email protected] Council confronts throughout the year, Annual Ad Contracts: It is events like these that make our we would love to see you join a com- Design changes due November 3 neighborhood a truly great one in which mittee or the Council. But we also need Contact Christina Kantor to live, and it is this community spirit people who are simply committed to en- [email protected] that binds us together. We leverage riching our community with events like Next issue delivered: that spirit as a neighborhood associa- the ones we have enjoyed this summer. Early December tion when we find ourselves confront- Jazz in the Park, in particular, could use Past Hornblower issues available at ing challenging or controversial issues, a broader base of volunteer support. www.dmna.org such as proposals for new development Whatever your area of interest, there is in the area or getting through much of likely a need; contact me at president@

Sign up at dmna.org/dmnanews to 2018 with a torn-up main thoroughfare. dmna.org for details. receive emails about DMNA events and hearings Thank You Volunteers DMNA Officers any thanks to so many individuals J Michael Real Estate. and businesses who have contrib- President: David Hoffert, M Duck Dash Sponsors: Chic Fil A, [email protected] uted to the DMNA activities and events Purple Haus, Jordan's Big 10 Pub, we have enjoyed over the summer. Vice President: Heather Marley, Athleta, Starbucks, Cookies by Kate, [email protected] Jazz in the Park: Co-chairs Summer AmTelCo, Trader Joe's, HyVee, Schupp Treasurer: Julia Billingham, Leeper, Meghan Ross and Debi Leeper. Chiropractice, Anytime Fitness, Movin' [email protected] Jazz in the Park Sponsors: The Laurel Shoes, Lululemon, Eddie Bauer. Secretary: Amy Cusick, Tavern, Lakeview Veterinary Clinic, July 4 Children’s Parade and Celebra- [email protected] Taste of India, Orange Tree Imports, tion: Parade & Celebration Chair, Katie Colectivo, Mickies Dairy Bar, MG&E, Ginder-Vogel. Games Chair, Emily Balsley www.dmna.org Restaino on Monroe, Chocolate Shoppe, Business Sponsors and In-kind Con- Amtelco, Neuhauser, Pizza Brutta, tributors: Michael’s Frozen Custard, Roman Candle, Monroe Street Dental, Monroe Street Family Dental, Colectivo, Wingra Boats, Trader GLENWOOD MORAVIAN Joe’s, Jen Lucas Pho- ound treet COMMUNITY CHURCH tography and Emily intelligent f itness practicals wisdom Pastor: Rev. Katie Van Der Linden Balsley Illustration. Adult Sunday School: 8:45 am Neighborhood WORSHIP: 10:00 am now year round Volunteers: The Youth Sunday School during Worship at 10:15 Affeldts, the COMING EVENTS Andersons, Martha Ice Cream Social - Sundae Aug., 20th Armstrong, the 4:00 - 6:00 pm Balsleys, Ana

Annual German Dinner - Sat., Oct. 7th 4:30-7 pm Botella, the Yoga, Pilates, PE 2.0 Chicken Pie Sale - Thurs., Nov. 9th Burkholders, the 1342 Mound Street 725 Gilmore Street, 233-8709 [email protected] www.moundstreetyoga.com www.glenwoodmoravian.org continued on page 3 2 Membership Drive is On! By Aileen Nettleton and Kathy Engebretsen, Membership Committee t’s time to renew your annual DMNA Heather Marley or Membership Chair Imembership. Block Captains will be Kathy Engebretsen if you are interested. visiting each household in the next month (See “Volunteers Wanted” on the insert.) to invite you to renew your membership. Please welcome your Block Captain and You will also be asked to volunteer to consider renewing your membership. We assist with a project or committee. The appreciate the many volunteers who take work of DMNA depends on the contribu- time each year to make a personal con- MAYBE IT CAN WAIT... tions of members’ dues and volunteer nection on behalf of our organization. time and talents. In addition, expect to be We also appreciate the ongoing support maybe not. asked whether you would like to make of so many neighbors who support the an additional contribution to the Capital work of DMNA to increase the quality FREE SAMEDAY CONSULTATIONS and Charitable Fund. Look on the colored of life in our neighborhood. insert for information about volunteer op- If you miss your Block Captain, please 2702 Monroe Street • 608.204.0222 portunities and the fund drive. edit the membership form left for you monroestreetfamilydental.com A new DMNA Directory will be published and return it with your dues in the enve- during the upcoming year, if a volunteer lope provided. We hope to complete the for the vacant Editor position steps up. See drive by October 31. page 7 for details. Contact Vice President How does DMNA use your membership dues? NEW MORNING NURSERY SCHOOL Toddler Preschool 4K Outdoor Education Grant 2,000 Prairie Restoration along SW Path, Glenwood Children’s Park Improvements, 1,495 NOW ENROLLING Wingra Orchard Child Centered Programs with Hornblower Newsletter 1,350 Emphasis on Social Development Insurance 1,275 Jazz in the Park 1,000 Beer/Wine Tasting, other social events 600 Other Committees 520 Directory* 500 Social Justice 250 July 4 Children’s Parade and Celebration 150 $9,140 Accredited Parent Co-op since 1972 *Contingent on volunteer coordinators 718 Gilmore Street Madison WI 53711 608.233.0433 Volunteers contined from page 2 www.nmns.org Conkeys, the Ginder-Vogels, the 2nd annual DMNA "R" Sale: Gracie Guilbaults, Melanie Hebl, the Johnsons, Foxwell of the Social Justice Commit- Street crossings: Ann Clark, Jane Albert, the Kellers, the Loheides, the Lucas tee organized and two dozen households Lisa Grueneberg, Janice Zawacki, and Laura. family, the Luedtkes, the Mandells, the participated. The weather was perfect and Volunteer gardeners who worked on McMurrays, the Navins, the Restle/ the sales were a great success! Goodwill the SW Path prairies and Wingra Or- Wrights, the Robinson/Magnusons, Jen picked up all remaining items the follow- chard and Gardens with coordination of Scholte, the Stantons, the Thalasinos ing day. Cheers to another year of recy- Sandy Stark, Jake Blasczyk, family, the Trests and the Volkmans. cling, reusing, and repurposing! Sue Reindollar, and Percy Mather. Thanks again this year to the Madison Science Thursdays: Coordinator, Debi All the bicyclers of the SW Path who Fire Department for keeping us cool Leeper helped reduce Monroe Street traffic con- with the hose! Pedestrian flag tenders for Monroe gestion and pollution. 3 Get to Know the Social Justice Committee By Dave Leeper, Social Justice Committee he Social Justice Committee (SJC) and become the issue coordinator. SJC then Twas created by the DMNA Council presents plans that call for education or in January 2016 to identify social justice broader action to the DMNA Council. issues with an impact in the neighbor- Since its inception, the SJC has dis- hood; its mission is to provide helpful cussed the new Westside police station, information and options for advocacy or the criminal justice system, food secu- action to the Council and to the neigh- rity, support for local food production, borhood. The SJC is open to all DMNA climate change, and recycling. The SJC neighbors and holds its monthly meet- has addressed issues of homelessness ing at the Edgewood College Predolin and eviction including a presentation Hall café from 5:00-6:00 p.m. on the last on homeless children in our schools at Wednesday of the month. the 2017 DMNA annual meeting. The There are many diverse issues that can SJC also sponsors a coordinated neigh- SINCE 1980 be described as social justice issues. The borhood rummage sale with the inten- SJC provides a decentralized structure tion of reducing waste and recycling that builds on the interests and expertise items— known as the R Sale--with of neighborhood residents. Any neighbor donations to Goodwill Industries. The with a social justice issue or concern is SJC keeps minutes of its activities on the invited to present the issue at a committee DMNA website at http://www.dmna.org/ Retiring? Downsizing? Or thinking meeting. The committee considers and ap- socialjustice. Heather Marley is the of- about buying or selling your home? proves issues appropriate for further study, ficial SJC contact, she can be reached at I will provide you with a customized education, and action as long as someone [email protected]. Bring your Sapproach to your real estate needs. I have the knowledge and experience is willing to take responsibility for the issue ideas and energy to the SJC meetings! to help you navigate the transition in selling your family’s home. Let me give you the opportunity to complete a real estate transaction with the Craig Recob patience, professionalism and Broker/Owner expertise you deserve. Summer's Bounty at Monroe

885 Terry Place (608) 225-5311 Madison, WI 53711 [email protected] Street Farmers’ Market WWW.CRAIGRECOB.COM he bounty of summer is upon us and make our community better. With all Tyour neighborhood farmers’ market that the Monroe Street Farmers’ Market is overflowing with local farm-fresh offers, many families have made it a des- produce, cheeses, eggs, and meats. If tination for their Sunday mornings. you haven’t been to the Monroe Street And we are excited to announce that Farmers’ Market, located at the Edge- planning is in the works for our 3rd wood High School parking lot every annual Brunch at the Market on Sep- Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., now is the tember 10th. This special event will be time to check it out. With vendors of hot catered by the chefs at Brasserie V and food, cold drinks, local meats and eggs, will highlight the bountiful produce and 313 Price Place, suite 208 produce and specialty items like soaps meats of our market vendors. 236-4460 and jams, the market offers some of the most diverse products you can find in We look forward to seeing you at the Transformational growth emerges from market! Keep in touch through http:// life’s challenges. Let us help you embark one place. monroestreetfarmersmarket.org/ or on a journey through adversity toward a The market prides itself in creating a compelling sense of purpose and competence. www.facebook.com/ festive and family-friendly atmosphere MonroeStreetFarmersMarket/ every week, which includes local musi- therapy for life right by Hilldale Mall cians and children’s activities. We also www.westsidepsych.com have a community booth that highlights local organizations that are working to 4 Faces of Summer in Dudgeon Monroe Neighborhood

3

4

2

5 6

Clockwise from lower left: 1)Wearing a live boa at the Madison Herpetology Society’s presentation at Science Thursday, photo by Deb Leeper; 2), 3) and 5) Listening to the music at Jazz in the Park, photos by Melissa Vaughan; 4) and 6) July 4 Children’s Parade and Celebration, photos by Jen Lucas.

1

Kitchens? We Do Kitchens. and Bathrooms, Basements, Additions...

learn more: www.ReliableMadison.com

“Thanks for being so easy to work with Call Today while still doing an exceptional job.” for a Free Estimate: - Randy B. (608) 577-9120

Reliable RenovationsLLC Environmentally-Friendly . Design . Remodeling

5 Neighborhood News Briefs Fall Festival Book Sale cludes tips for home composting your The Forward! Marching Band will kick Come browse at the Monroe Street Li- leaves, yard waste and kitchen scraps. off the 40th annual Monroe Street Fall brary League fall book sale Saturday, Festival Saturday, September 16, at September 16, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 Traffic Report 10:00 a.m. Monroe Street businesses p.m. You’ll find books, CDs and DVDs It’s September and it’s back to school, will offer bargains and treats on their for all interests and ages. Donations work and football in our neighborhood. front sidewalks as well as in their shops of gently used materials (text books, Here are a few reminders about keeping until 5:00 p.m. Monroe Street Mer- magazines and encyclopedias are not ac- pedestrians, drivers and bikers safe and chants Association chair Carol “Orange” cepted) are welcome. If you have a large happy. Schroeder, who co-founded and has quantity to donate and would like help • Drive 20 mph in school zones when chaired the festival since 1977, is step- unloading, call 266-6390. Proceeds from students are present. ping down in the sale benefit the Monroe Street Li- • Drive 25 mph the entire length of Mon- 2018. As owner brary’s collection and programs. Hours, roe Street and stop at flashing yellow of Orange programs and events: www.madisonpub- lights to let pedestrians cross. Tree Imports, liclibrary.org/monroe-street Carol will con- • Walk and pedal on the right of the tinue to lead the Trick-or-Treat! Southwest Commuter Path. Bikers, MSMA. Thank Ghosts and ghouls, princesses and please let pedestrians know by voice or you Carol for pirates, wizards and witches (and ac- bell that you are passing on the left. four decades of companying moms and dads) are in- • Call Madison Police Department’s non- hard work— vited to trick-or-treat on the 1600-1900, emergency number 266-4275 to report and fun! 2500 and 2600 blocks of Monroe Street that a vehicle has blocked your driveway Sunday, October 29, from noon until or other non-life-threating traffic issues. 4:00 p.m. (or while supplies last). Go to www.monroestreetmadison.com to see a Winter Parking list of the generous businesses offering Winter alternate side of the street park- treats. This event coincides with Hallow- ing rules begin Wednesday, November een at Vilas Zoo. 15, and are in effect through March 15. To avoid a $20 ticket, from 1:00-7:00 Leaf and Yard Waste Collection a.m. park your vehicle on the odd-num- Find the neighborhood leaf collection bered side of the street on odd-numbered schedule at www.cityofmadison.com/ days and on the even-numbered side of streets/yardWaste/schedules.cfm. Put the street on even-numbered days. Go your jack-o-lanterns on leaf piles for to www.cityofmadison.com/residents/ pickup too. Check the city website for winter/parking to sign up to receive curbside collection of yard waste (includ- email and text messages about where to ing grass clippings) and brush. Place yard park; an app is also available. The winter waste and brush separately on the curb, parking hotline is 261-9111. not in the tan refuse cart. The Streets and Recycling Department collects yard Cats + Crepes waste each fall and spring, but not during Cat Café Mad has met its Kickstarter summer months. The website also in- continued on page 7

Pam Mache, DVM Tom Bach, DVM Amelia Fairchild, DVM Megan Arce’, DVM Mason Oakes, DVM Lakeview V eterinary 3518 Monroe St. Madison, WI 53711 C linic ph. 608-236-4570 Lakeviewvetclinic.com Compassionate care right in your neighborhood. 6 Neighborhood News Briefs continued from page 6 MONROE STREET goal and plans are underway to expand son hopes to find another location in our the menu to include barista coffee, tea, neighborhood. Keep up with the latest at FRAMING hot chocolate, smoothies and ice-cream www.flywithkula.com. shakes as well as crepes and bakery items. As The Hornblower went to press HotelRED Gets OK in August CEO Cheryl Glover said that Construction of a three-story addition plans for reconfiguring the current space to HotelRED, 1509 Monroe Street, will to include a kitchen and a seating area begin this fall. On August 14 the City where customers can eat and view cats Plan Commission approved the hotel’s through windows into the cats’ play area proposal to add 39 rooms plus event 1901 MONROE STREET are awaiting city approval. When cus- space, a lounge and two seventh-floor MADISON, WI 53711 tomers have finished their treats they can outdoor decks to the current four-story [P ] 608.255.7330 [F ] 608.252.8417 join the cats in the cattery. (City health building. A proposal to increase the height of the building to eight stories [email protected] regulations require that food and animals MonroeStreetFraming.com be kept separate.) was rejected by the commission ear- lier this year because of concerns from Kula Is Closed neighbors and city staff about the design Kula Yoga & Wellness, 1809 Monroe and traffic and noise levels. Street, closed June 30. Classes continue The Neighborhood News Briefs column is to be available at the Cottage Grove lo- compiled and edited by Peg Davis of the cation. Kula owner/yogini Becky Peter- Hornblower Committee.

Directory Editor Needed The Membership Committee is look- tories ready to deliver in the spring. ing for a volunteer Directory Editor so Janet Niewold has volunteered to coordi- we can produce a new 2018 DMNA nate the ad sales for the directory. Many Directory. The editor is responsible for thanks, Janet! compiling the directory from formatted membership data and advertisements, For further information, contact DMNA working with the printer, and editing the Vice President, Heather Marley, directory before it goes to final print. [email protected]. To Other Membership Committee volun- volunteer, please contact membership@ teers will update the database from the dmna.org as soon as possible to begin fall membership drive and format the planning for the new directory. data from the membership data base for the directory. The project will need to be done in February and March to get direc-

Quality Pilates Instruction in Your Neighborhood Stay private and duet sessions small group equipment classes Connected online appointments available dmna.org 710 Harrison Street 608.709.1775 www.pilatesonharrison.com 7 Alder Sara Eskrich Reports he Monroe Street reconstruction plan- by participating in rain garden with no meetings regarding the final re-design of Tning process drew to an end in August. cost to install, only to maintain. Contact Crazylegs Triangle and the Wingra Park Thank you all for your participation. Phil Gaebler for more info (pgaebler@ Entrance. Be sure to participate if you are The approximately $17 million reconstruc- cityofmadison.com). interested in providing input on the future tion budget will include replacing sani- • Better bike parking and connections, design of these two important locations. tary sewer, storm sewer and water mains including on-street parking attached to Please contact me directly with questions throughout the corridor; water quality parking meters, side street pavement or comments. Remember, you can stay infrastructure enhancements; utility under- markings and signage, and new bicycle in-touch through my email updates by sign- grounding in the business districts; side- wayfinding signage along the Southwest ing-up at http://www.cityofmadison.com/ walk replacement; street lighting replace- Commuter Path. council/district13/updates/ or by writing ment and installation of pedestrian scale This fall, the City will hold two additional me at [email protected]. lighting in the business districts; pedestrian safety improvements; and enhancements to Crazylegs Triangle and the Wingra Park entrance. Blooms on the Rocks: Over the past fourteen months, the City has held eleven meetings and workshops to un- derstand community values and priorities Prospect Gardens for the reconstruction; conducted an online by Sandy Stark, Southwest Commuter Path Chair community survey that received over 2,700 ur neighborhood is anchored west and mixed in. Strolling through the gardens responses; and organized an Engagement Oeast by two SW Path neighborhood- this summer, I almost expected a table set Resource Team of stakeholders to support managed native areas, Dudgeon Monroe for (iced) tea, with baked treats, and little substantive outreach and engagement. Prairie at the west end (Odana Road), and bowls of berries With planning nearly complete, we can Prospect Gardens at the east end (Fox and But it didn’t start out this way. In 2010 this reflect on key successes in the effort to Prospect Aves.) space on either side of the stairs and ramps improve safety for all users and ensure that Prospect Gardens, the opposite of its flat, connecting Dudgeon Monroe and Regent Monroe Street continues to be a vibrant open, and tall prairie country cousin, is neighborhoods was a rocky, steep slope community destination. bordered by houses and fences on both ruled by weeds, boulders, and cement, not I am particularly proud of the following sides in its more urban and shaded section a pretty sight. enhancements proposed as a direct result of the SW path toward Spooner Bridge and What happened? The story is posted on of community feedback gained during the the UW stadium. As a result, it’s cozier, gardenprospect.blogspot.com but essen- engagement process: rather cottage gardenish. Multicolored bird tially two advocates for gardens and green • Four raised intersections at Harrison, houses rise above a mix of showy prairie space, Jake Blasczyk and Steve Arnold, Edgewood, Knickerbocker and Glen- plants, including black-eyed susans, cone- joined forces, took a plan to their neighbor- way – the first raised intersections to be flowers, and queen-of-the-prairie, old yard hood associations and City of Madison En- installed on an arterial street in the City favorites like asters and lilies, and borders gineering, and months later volunteers met of Madison – which will slow vehicle of prairie grasses, with edibles like rhu- speeds and increase pedestrian visibility. barb, berries, and cherries from dwarf trees continued on page 9 • Coordinated corridor-wide im- provements for pedestrian safety Looks like it’s…... and comfort, including six flash- ing beacons, pedestrian crossing countdown timers, high-visibility  crosswalks, crossing islands, and      pedestrian-scale decorative lighting 608-212-0633 in the business districts. [email protected] www.time2remodel.com • New green stormwater infrastruc- ture on and adjacent to the corridor » Kitchen, Baths, Additions & Basements that, combined with existing treat- ments, will result in a total phos- » Exceptional Customer Service

phorus reduction of 22% for the » Award winning designer with 25+ yearsThanks of for experie the greatnce work on our bathroom.

watersheds draining across Monroe » One stop remodeling shop from conceptIt looks thru fabulous compl andetion we’re very pleased! Street. You can improve this total Rep. Mark Pocan 8 History of Dudgeon School By Peter Wehrle udgeon School and the Dudgeon home to school activities, the school hosted 1970s to the early 1990s. In 1972, Wingra DMonroe Neighborhood Associa- the Glenwood Moravian Church until 1929 School began operation as a progressive tion, DMNA, are inextricably linked. The when the church moved into its own newly private school in the Dudgeon space. DMNA was formed in 1973 to save the constructed space on Gilmore Street. In April of 2007, a group of Wingra School school building, which by then was no Dudgeon operated as a Madison public donors came together to purchase Dudgeon longer in use as a Madison public elemen- school until 1971, when Thoreau School School for $969,000, with the money being tary school, and was in danger of being was built in the nearby Nakoma neighbor- allocated by the city to the affordable hous- purchased by a developer. hood. Fearing that the land would be rede- ing fund. The city continues to own the The school and the park that serves as its veloped in a way that would be detrimental school space and has allocated the front playground were named for Richard Ball to the neighborhood, area neighbors came and back playgrounds as city parks. And Dudgeon who was superintendent of the together as the DMNA in a campaign to the DMNA still holds its council meetings Madison Public Schools from 1891-1920. save the school. When they learned that in the school building. When constructed by architect Edward there were not enough neighborhood chil- Tough between 1926 and 28, the gothic dren to fill the school, the DMNA worked style building had only one floor. The to rent all the school space to nonprofits. Design. Remodel. Build. second story was added in 1938 by archi- Among the eight child-centered tenants tects Balch and Lippert as part of the Works were Child Development, Inc. (a day care Progress Administration efforts to combat center) and Community Coordinated Child the Great Depression. In addition to being Care, long-term tenants from the early Leaf-free Streets Before the Storm Mean Cleaner Lakes By Adrienne Marvin, Program Director, Friends of Lake Wingra he health of our lakes and the benefits your property before it rains. Pile them up Tthey bring us are under threat from onto the terraces between the street and a most unlikely source – our deciduous the sidewalk. You will be helping to keep View our comprehensive portfolio trees. Decaying leaves are a great natural phosphorus out of our lakes. Check Madi- and specialties on our new website: fertilizer for gardens and lawns, but they son Streets website for leaf pick up dates TDSCustomConstruction.com also release unwanted nutrients into our and other requirements so that your leaves local waters. When it rains, the rainwater are on the terrace for as short a time as pos- CAT CARE flows through leaf piles that collect in the sible. streets and along curbs, creating a “leaf IN YOUR HOME tea” that is rich in dissolved phosphorus. While on vacation or away on The phosphorus from the decaying leaves business, is carried through our storm sewers to the Blooms let “The Skirt Lady” spend up to a Yahara chain of lakes. Too much phospho- devoted hour with them. continued from page 8 Call or email: rus in our lakes leads to algae blooms, low to dig and stabilize hillsides, then plant, Shawn Schey of Woodrow Street oxygen levels and murky waters, none of mulch, and set up seasonal work parties. cell 852-6876 which are good for animals living in the Seven years later, this work continues. [email protected] water or those of us who use it for recre- ation. We have many past and current dedicated gardeners to thank for this visual and literal Although the City of Madison is actively involved in many efforts to improve the treat. Tea biscuits with berries, anyone? quality of stormwater runoff including Want to be a part of green space restora- curbside leaf collection, rain garden instal- tion? Sign up for SW Path volunteer work lations, and street sweeping, our lakes need during our Fall membership drive or see your help! Collect leaves from the street http://www.dmna.org/pathcomm to match Reasonable Rates and Plenty of References and within five feet of the curb in front of your interests to our projects! (many of them your own neighbors!) 9 Expert legal assistance, right in our neighborhood Neuhauser Pharmacy Paul O’Flanagan Attorney-at-Law 1875 Monroe St 862 Woodrow Street • Madison, WI 53711 Madison, WI 53711 (608) 256-8712 [email protected] • 608-630-5068 ’ O -Delivery Available -Greeting Cards Wills, Trusts, Domestic Partnership Agreements, Powers -Honor Most -U.S. Postal Station Insurance Plans -Public Fax Station of Attorney, Real Estate, Elder Law and Business Formation Fax: (608) 256-3027 www.neuhauserrx.com

“Madison’s Best SpecialtySpecialiy Shop” Empowering children to boldly explore and compassionately Cookware Glassware interact with their world! Gadgets Cards Toys NOW ENROLLING! Soaps -4k in partnership with MMSD! Jewelry Candies Preschool - 4k - Afterschool - Summer Camp

Plus many other items 608.233.5371 [email protected] 1609 University Ave. Madison, WI from around the world. 53726 Open 7 days a week

ORANGE TREE IMPORTS Powerful Results. 1721 MONROE STREET Real People. 255-8211 orangetreeimports.com 801 Minakwa Dr 5218 Mohawk Dr Where you live is part of your identity.

at’s why you deserve the team who knows Madison and understands today’s real estate market.

Briar Hill Charmer Nakoma Two Story 5 Bed | 3.5 Baths | 2,211 SqFt | $409,900 3 Bed | 3 Full 2 Half Baths | 2,146 SqFt | $410,000 M. Bridget O’Meara HB.2015 www.LauerRealtyGroup.com | 608.444.5725 [email protected]        

10 We’re not your parents’ synagogue.

At SHAAREI SHAMAYIM, Jewish practice means social justice, tradition, community & joy. We are an open & inclusive congregation. We are reimagining Jewish life.

Celebrate Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur with us.

shamayim.org  608.257.2944

christensen-hornblower-25x325.indd 1 7/25/16 2:35 PM M Thanks for supporting J our advertisers! Mary Jo Croake ® Go Green. Your Realtor Recycle Old Appliances. For homes in the Dudgeon-Monroe and near west neighborhoods of Madison Let the doctors at LSM Chiropractic Clinic help you! 608.220.3566 [email protected] maryjo.restainohomes.com

Dr Yellen-Shiring Dr Jurgella Dr DeWitt

2702 Monroe Street Did you know there is a free program to 231-3370 recycle refrigerators and freezers? Focus on Energy, Wisconsin’s statewide lsmchiro.com energy efficiency program, offers a $35 Hours incentive through its Appliance Recycling Program. Visit focusonenergy.com. Mon & Wed 7:00am-6:30pm And if you’re in the market for a new Tue & Thur 7:00am-7:00pm appliance, be sure to look for the ENERGY STAR® label. For more energy- Friday 7:00am-6:00 pm saving tips from Madison Gas and Electric, Saturday 7:00am-1:00 pm visit energy2030together.com.

Serving Our Neighborhood Since 1955 GS3114 2/9/2017 11 718 Gilmore Street • Madison, WI 53711

Dudgeon Monroe Neighborhood Association

DMNA COUNCIL MEETINGS MONROE STREET LIBRARY WELCOME KITS Wednesdays, September 6, LEAGUE BOOK SALE New neighbors receive: October 4, November 8 Saturday, September 16 • welcome letter from the president Wingra School Library 9:30 a.m.-4:00p.m. • most recent issue of the DMNA newsletter 6:45-8:30 p.m. Monroe Street Branch Library • latest Neighborhood Directory PLANNING FOR CRAZYLEGS DMNA WINE & CHOCOLATE • booklet about the Park and Pleasure Drive, Dudgeon-Monroe PLAZA AND WINGRA PARK TASTING Neighborhood Nature and History ENTRANCE Tuesday, October 24 Trail pamphlet Thursday, September 14 Mystery to Me Bookstore • information about the Monroe St. 7:00 -9:00 p.m. Wingra School Gymnasium library (because they have weird 6:00-7:30 p.m. hours of operation) TRICK OR TREAT ON MONROE • bike map of Madison MONROE STREET FALL FESTIVAL Sunday, October 29 Noon-4:00 p.m. • some kind of treat (from Bloom, Saturday, September 16 Madison Chocolate Company, DB 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Infusions or, when Heather has time, WINTER PARKING homemade chocolate chip cookies) November 15-March 15 Contact [email protected], 1:00-7:00 a.m. 609-8736. DMNA Volunteer Opportunities Support our Dudgeon Monroe neighborhood! Become a member and contribute your time and talents with one of these projects. Sign up with your Block Captain on your membership form or contact Kathy Engebretsen, [email protected]. HORNBLOWER NEWSLETTER HISTORY OF DMNA This committee produces the newsletter quarterly. This committee attends to the archives of the DMNA and Volunteers are needed to solicit and coordinate advertising records and shares neighborhood photographs, events, and to plan, write and edit articles. stories and developments. SOUTHWEST PATH / PRAIRIES & GARDENS BLOCK CAPTAINS & MEMBERSHIP Join others who weed and plant along the Southwest Path. Serve as Block Captain when vacancies exist or help The committee works monthly April-October to reduce the prepare the materials for the annual membership drive to number of invasive plants and establish native alternatives. solicit membership data and collect funds. Deliver Solo gardeners are also needed. Welcome Kits to new neighbors. NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL PARKS & GARDENS Participate as an at-large member of the DMNA Council. Plan and work to preserve and enhance neighborhood There are vacancies for those who can commit to monthly parks, gardens and green spaces, including Glenwood meetings and help with at least one DMNA project. Children’s Park and Wingra Orchard. PLANNING & ZONING SOCIAL EVENTS Address current zoning and development issues, plan their Help foster neighborhood building with special DMNA best outcomes and advise the DMNA Council about them. social events: fall beer or wine tasting, spring pie and ice This committee represents the neighborhood at city boards cream social and July 4 Parade. Develop new events and and commissions after consulting the Council. help organize regular events. CHILDREN’S JULY 4 PARADE SOCIAL JUSTICE Provide supplies, set up and clean up for the July 4 parade, Identify social justice issues that have an impact on our party and games. Volunteer to help with games, neighborhood, and by extension, our city and the world face painting and nail art. Hang posters promoting the around us. Provide information and options for advocacy and/ event. or action to the DMNA Council and the broader community. TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS Help monitor traffic patterns, anticipate and plan for Help keep business listing information up to date on changes resulting from development, work with residents DMNA Web site; moderate discussion forums and DMNA and city staff on problems and solutions, raise awareness News email; provide technical support for Web site and of regulations protecting pedestrians and bicyclists, help email; coordinate communications within DMNA; calm traffic in the neighborhood. evaluate the effectiveness of our communications. JAZZ IN THE PARK DIRECTORY Plan and arrange for bands, solicit sponsors, and assist Compile data from the membership drive to produce a with logistics for the annual Jazz in the Park. DMNA neighborhood directory. Solicit advertising from neighborhood businesses. See reverse side for Fund Drive information. DMNADMNA 20172017 FUNDFUND DRIVEDRIVE

The 2017 Capital and Charitable Fund contributions will be split between two causes: • Installing a “Welcome to the Dudgeon Monroe Neighborhood” sign on the east end of the neighborhood. • Providing food and supplies for students in need attending Madison Metropolitan Schools that serve the Dudgeon Monroe neighborhood.

If possible, the new neighborhood sign will be incorporated into the reconstruction of the Crazylegs triangle area. Otherwise, the sign will be placed at its old location near the Monroe Commons. There is already a welcome sign on the west side of the neighborhood near the arboretum pond on Monroe Street. The money for students in the Madison Metropolitan School District will be administered by the DMNA Social Justice Committee. Thank you for your generosity.