washington heights highlighter summer 2011

The NewsleTTer of The whNA Summer 2011

www.whna.net

INsIDe:staying wired in the neighborhood page 5

st. sebastian’s 100-year gala continues page 6

Boulevard bash details page 10

The Mystery of the callboxes page 16

explore the hanK aaron trail page 20

Tulips – a heights favorite page 23

and more!

PresidentDan Cody 324.6056

Vice-PresidentElected in June

Past PresidentEd Szopinski 254.3898

treasurerAnne De Leo (Interim) 873.1731

secretaryVivienne Tait (Interim) 442.5444

rePresentatiVesarea 1Jane Konkel 774.3382

area 2Scott Silet 774.0048

area 3 Greg Stanford 444.2451

area 4 Jim Grote 430.0332

area 5 Larry Kilmer 899.1082

area 6 Dan Cody 324.6056

area 7 Vacant

area 8 Anita Duschak 732.2177

area 9John AugustyniakMark Drzewiecki 476.1858

at-Large – eVen yearsEd Szopinski 254.3898Geri Miller 774.0701Anne De Leo 873.1731Ruth Fishnick

at-Large – odd yearsKevin Ronnie 732.9932Vivienne Tait 442.5444Jon Rupprecht 476.1947

LiaisonsVLiet st.Tim Heeley 774.7997

north aVe.Alice Foley 871.4081

rainbow associationMary McGrath 258.2991

other reP youthWendy Baker 453.4760

seniorAlice Foley 871.4081

committeesbLock watchMarty Radocha 933.0393

housing/ aPPearanceLarry Kilmer 899.1082

membershiPVivienne Tait 442.5444

website (communication)Geri Miller 774.0701

green committeeJoan Janus 476.3606

whNA 2011-2012 board of directors

The Highlighter is a quarterly publication of the Washington Heights Neighborhood Association. Washington Heights includes the area from Highway 41 to N. 60th Street and from W. Vliet Street to W. North Ave-nue. If you have suggestions for articles, send them to:

WHNA Newsletter PO Box 080140

Milwaukee, WI 53208 [email protected]

EditorS Matt O’Neill & Jane Konkel

layout & dESign Nicole Julius

WritErS Jean Anderson Dan CodyBarb Haig Larri JacquartMary Jumes Debbie Knepke Marty Radocha Jon Rupprecht Cindy Scheuing Heidi Steeno Erica Wheelan

PhotograPhErSEric Anderson Jean AndersonJane Konkel Jon RupprechtErica Wheelan

advErtiSing ManagEr Vic Valdez

nEWSlEttEr diStributionJean & Eric Anderson

CollatorSCheri Burton Julie Bussiere Terri Coughlin Anita Duschak Tom Eggner Donna IhlenfeldtDavid Jacobs Leslie JacobsSarah Kubetz Lorrie RadewahnGlenn Reinle

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froM The PresIDeNTEd Szopinski, WHNA President

There is much to like about the Heights – so many different people, great homes, perfect location in the city, churches, schools, lots of events and a camaraderie that is unique to city life. And things are getting even better!

On the business side the North Ave BID has published a Request for Proposal to develop the vacant Klapper and Hartter Bakery buildings on North Avenue. Both projects intend to improve the properties and seek tenants to occupy the business space. For more information go to the Uptown Crossing website - uptowncrossing.com.

There is another big project on Vliet St. where the old Meurer building at 54th is getting a face lift with doors and windows to replace the plain old brick front. The building will be home to artists and perhaps a restaurant. The project is spearheaded by the owners of Urban Sense flower shop.

Vliet St. has also become home to a veteran catering company - the old Broadway Bakery. Once they settle in, owners Joe Schulte and Perrin Luna plan to open a restaurant with wholesome food and great desserts. Those who attended the Annual Meeting got to sample a great pulled pork sandwich and sweets from the still unnamed new restaurant. Look for the opening this summer.

Business is picking up in the Heights and in nearby neighborhoods. It will take a while to fill some of the empty storefronts. Meanwhile, help our current businesses by shopping in the Heights for gifts, garden supplies, kids books, art, beverages, gelato and food.

And what about Washington Park? My wife Carol has been running in the park with our dogs for 20 years. But until recently not everyone shared her enthusiasm for the park. The look and feel of the park has been improving every year since the Urban Ecology Center moved in. There are newly planted trees and native plants all over the park. There are canoes for use on the lagoon. Skis and snow shoes in the winter and a top notch education program for kids and adults coordinated by Program Director Willie Karidis. For more information, visit urbanecologycenter.com

At the Annual Meeting one of the Sheriff’s Deputies assigned to the park that night commented about how much the park had changed since he was there in 2002. He noted that the park was clean and well groomed and that now there are people walking their kids and dogs as well as people playing and enjoying themselves - a stark contrast to what he remembered! The park not only looks good – it feels good! Stop in. You’ll like it.

We know that there are still issues that need to be addressed in the Heights. But make no mistake, we have a strong and committed neighborhood and much to be proud of.

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Communication is key to any successful neighborhood like the Washington Heights. Residents of Washington Heights have some useful online resources to help facilitate that communication. Some you may be aware of, some you may not.

A great place to start is the Washington Height neighborhood yahoo group: groups.yahoo.com/group/WashingtonHeights/. Just enter your email address and you’ll receive timely updates about crime and safety in the Heights. You can also send emails to other residents on the list if you have a question or want to alert others about suspicious activity. It’s a great resource for residents and easy to use.

WHNA also has a page on Facebook. Whether alerting neighbors to potential scams by con artists, posting requests for babysitting, or letting neighbors know about upcoming events, the Washington Heights Neighborhood Association Facebook page is a great place to share!

All you need to do is “Like” us by going to whna.net, and clicking the “Like” button to have access to the official WHNA Facebook page. While there’s also a great “Washington Heights Neighborhood” group page on Facebook, the Association page is the official Facebook page for the WHNA, and we encourage all our members and residents to check it out.

Another great online tool is Spotcrime.com, a site that allows you to monitor crime in various neighborhoods. Once you

register with an email address, it sends a daily update of crimes that have been committed in neighborhoods, zip codes, or any area you specify. Simply go to spotcrime.com/wi/milwaukee and plug in your street address. It will ask you how large a radius around your address you want to monitor and then send you a daily email update of what’s happened within the past 24 hours. While it doesn’t list exact addresses of crimes or a lot of detail, it shows where crimes occurred, giving you a visual idea of what kinds of crimes are happening in and around the Heights.

Do you have favorite online tools that you find useful in keeping you up to date about happenings in the Heights? Share them with other residents on our Facebook page at Washington Heights Neighborhood Association, whna.net!

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by Barb HaigWith a century of spiritual energy and enthusiastic volunteers

propelling it forward, St. Sebastian Parish is celebrating its anniversary year with a variety of activities and initiatives.

The year kicked off with a Mass led by Archbishop Jerome Listecki, then dozens of couples attended a vow renewal in time for St. Valentine’s Day, and hundreds more went to the Mardi Gras Fish Fry.

bEautiful CookbookBut what’s attracted even more attention than the anniversary

signs on the school and church has been the beautiful parish cookbook: 100 Years of Sharing a Table, which provides favorite recipes, historic photos and special memories in a spectacular volume. More than 500 copies of the book were sold after the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel featured it in its food page, bit.ly/sebs-js.

“The book is a tribute to how food often is the centerpiece for family and parish gatherings and celebrations. The title refers not only to decades of family and community meals, but also to the 100 years of coming together around the altar to share in the Eucharist,” says Fr. Richard Aiken, pastor.

st. sebastian seeks Past Parishioners for 100th Anniversary Gala

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The 225-page book features a colorful cover, more than 160 recipes, and hundreds of new and historic black and white photos. There is a link to the company selling the cookbook ($25 for hardcover or $20 for spiral-bound) on the 100th Anniversary section of SaintSebastianOnline.net.

othEr uPCoMing aCtivitiES inCludE:• Lawn Chair Mass – The parish is planning an outdoor mass

on the school playground at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 28. Everyone is invited to bring lawn chairs and join the community. Food and social activities will follow.

• Anniversary Gala – The volunteer planning committee will be working hard over the summer collecting addresses from former parishioners and school alumni so they can contact them about the 100th Anniversary Gala Saturday October 22 at the Italian Community Center. Email [email protected] or call 414-352-4642 if you are willing to be the contact for your class, or if you’re interested in attending.

More activity is in store when a beautiful photo book on the history of the parish will be released this fall. The once-in-a-lifetime volume is looking for ads and sponsors from families and businesses. For more information, visit SaintSebastianOnline.net or the 100th Anniversary Facebook Page – on.fb.me/sebsface1.

Are you a former St. Sebastian parishioner? Did you ever attend the school? Are you a neighbor who is interested in learning about the anniversary gala? Sign up for updates at bit.ly/sebsvol.

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union hill Missionary Baptist Church(Part of the Highlighter’s series on area churches and schools)by Jon Rupprecht

Even the most vivid imagination cannot find a hill at 49th & Garfield, yet that’s where we find Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church.

Union Hill’s pastor, Rev. William Walker, explains that this name goes back to the church’s original name “The Hill” Missionary Baptist Church since its first location was at a hill on the East Side. Then it relocated to 5th & Meinecke, and in 1985 the congregation moved into its new Washington Heights home. Somewhere along the way, and for a reason unknown to Pastor Walker, the word “Union” was added to the congregation’s name.

Pastor Walker explained that the Missionary Baptist label applies to one of the larger groups that fall within the general Baptist denomination. Its congregations are largely African American, whereas the familiar Southern Baptist label has a much larger percentage of white members.

The building they now occupy has an interesting history. Its architectural style reflects its roots, having been constructed in 1921 and serving for over 25 years as Beth El Synagogue. At some point in the late 1940’s Beth El Synagogue moved to a new location, and soon the synagogue became St. Thomas Lutheran Church, the fourth Lutheran church in the Heights at the time (St. Thomas’ original building at 47th & Garfield had been destined for displacement by freeway construction).

In 1984, St. Thomas combined with Washington Park Lutheran Church, and the merger was subsequently re-named Divine Word Lutheran Church. Thus the door was open for the Union Hill group to relocate here.

Besides its church building at 49th & Garfield, Union Hill also owns the adjacent building on the corner of 48th & Garfield. They have named it the Irene Momon Educational Center, after the Christian education efforts of Ms. Momon, a daughter-in-law of the former pastor. Union Hill now holds Sunday School classes in this building which initially served as the synagogue’s school. In between, it served various purposes, including a brewers’ union hall. More recently it was used by Hi Mount School.

Rev. Walker has been Union Hill’s pastor since 1995, though his membership in the congregation goes back to 1972. Pastor Walker says that more than 100 worshippers gather for their Sunday services, coming from a seven-mile radius of the church. Besides Sunday morning worship, they have prayer meetings and mission meetings on Wednesdays, with occasional revival services. Union Hill has five different choirs, with at least one choir singing each Sunday. They also have “mission groups” that go out on Monday evenings to call on the sick, shut-ins, and others who have invited a visit.

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Pastor Walker says that the ministry focus at Union Hill is simply to preach and teach God’s Word, to lead people to accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior, and to continue to nurture those who already have done so. We’re glad to have Union Hill as a valued part of our Washington Heights neighborhood.

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The Washington Heights Neighborhood Association is excited to announce the third annual Boulevard Bash which will be held on Saturday, August 27 from 2pm–8:00pm. This neighborhood wide event will take place on Washington Boulevard from HiMount to 54th Street is open to all residents of the Heights, their family and friends, and the general public.

The Boulevard Bash combines the elements of a traditional block party – food, music, games – with those of a large street festival, right here in our neighborhood. Besides offering a diverse menu of food from neighborhood restaurants and activities for children of all ages, there will be a lineup of live music from Heights musicians, and a fine art, jewelry, and craft fair.

“The Boulevard Bash is an event that showcases the talents of Heights residents by featuring our own musicians on the music stage, and the unique and original creations from artists and crafters from our neighborhood. It also is an opportunity to taste the diverse Heights restaurant offerings in one place,” states Jim Grote, Boulevard Bash Planning Committee Chair.

Neighborhood businesses and organizations will be attending the Boulevard Bash. Art & Soul Gallery, Samara Garden & Home, Four Corners of the World, Avon by Jean Anderson, and others will display a variety of merchandise. Additionally,

Boulevard Bash saturday, august 27by Heidi Steeno

Fun for the entire neighborhood!

neighborhood organizations will be on hand to answer questions and inform you of their upcoming endeavors.

A silent auction to benefit WHNA will be held during the Boulevard Bash. Gift certificates from neighborhood businesses and restaurants, creations from the fine artists and crafters of the neighborhood, and more will be up for bid. The silent auction tent will be centrally located on the Boulevard allowing you fast and easy access for frequent bidding throughout the event. If you would like to make a donation to the Silent Auction, contact Jane Konkel at 414.774.3382 or [email protected].

The Boulevard Bash is a great event to end the summer. Mark your calendars now! “This is such a cool event! Some people don’t realize that the Bash is an event for everyone in the Heights – not just the Boulevard. If you like music, food, people watching, browsing or just sitting back and relaxing, the Boulevard Bash is the place to be on Saturday, August 27,” says Ed Szopinski, WHNA President. “The Bash is a great place to get together with your neighbors.”

Bring your lawn chairs and spread blankets on the grass on the Boulevard for a day of fun. Spread the word and invite everyone you know to have some fun in the Heights at the Boulevard Bash. As the saying goes, “The more, the merrier!”

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If you would like to help with this event, contact Boulevard Bash Volunteer Coordinator Mary Jumes at 262 754.4502 or send an email with the subject line “Boulevard Bash” to [email protected].

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by Cindy ScheuingThe Easter Egg Hunt was a

huge success this spring, even though the weather did not cooperate. It was a very cool, misty day so instead of being in beautiful Washington Park, the egg hunt was held inside at Neeskara Elementary School. The 90 or so children packed the gym, classrooms, and hallways to catch a glimpse of the Easter Bunny, have their pictures taken, and hunt for the 1,400 eggs hidden around the building. A big Thank You to the principal at Neeskara for having a wonderful space all ready for us, and for allowing us to bring hay—to hide the eggs under—into the gym.

The hunt was over in a few minutes, but it was wonderful to hang out with familiar and new neighbors before and after the event. The children had a wonderful time seeing their friends and having the opportunity to run in school! A few children were a little wary of the Easter Bunny, but most warmed up with a big hug. Thanks Easter Bunny for taking time out of your busy schedule to be with us again this year.

A big Thank You as well for all the volunteers who helped stuff and hide the eggs, and who donated time to help out with the event. Hope to see you again next year.

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The Great 2011 Neeskara egg hunt

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• In 1919 the Washington Park Zoo was the fifth largest zoo in the entire country, hosting over one million visitors each year.

• The north side of Washington Park - where the baseball diamond is now - used to host harness horse racing with a one-mile course and grandstands.

• The Urban Ecology Center leads a FREE nighttime hike with a bat detector to hear bats in real time.

• That Chapter 509 of the Wisconsin Laws of 1911 was reportedly the first of its kind to assign a local public school system the responsibility of organizing recreation programs for both children and adults. The law recognized that recreation is an educational process and that both recreation and education are strong forces in total human development and the formation of a city’s culture. Shortly thereafter, Milwaukee gained national recognition as the “City of the Lighted Schoolhouse” for its use of public school facilities for evening recreation programming.

• Heights resident Paula Kiely, Director of the Milwaukee Public Library, was named one of The Business Journal’s “Women of Influence,” and will be honored in a special section in the June 10 Business Journal and at an awards event the same day at the Frontier Airlines Center.

• Washington Heights is a neighborhood characterized primarily by its 1920s Arts and Crafts housing stock.

• The central administrative office building of Milwaukee Public Schools is located in this neighborhood, and oversees the operation of over 180 schools.

• Washington Heights is a neighborhood that advertises itself as “In the City - Out of the Ordinary!”

• Development of the area began in 1838 when the federal government gave a parcel of land to the Wisconsin Territory. The land was intended for a canal that would connect the Rock River to Lake Michigan, but the venture quickly failed. The land was sold to private investors.

• In 1839, roughly two-thirds of what is now known as Washington Heights was purchased by George Dousman and turned into an immense farm. In addition to its agricultural operation, the Dousman family founded the Ne-Ska-Ra Mineral Springs Company, which sold bottled water from a spring on their property. Neeskara School now occupies the land where the spring flowed. The Dousman land was sold in several parcels between 1880’s and the 1920s.

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The state of real estate in the washington heightsby Mary Jumes, CRS

As a realtor, I am often asked about the market. At the WHNA annual meeting, the questions and comments posed to me is what prompted me to submit this article.

As I write this, there are currently 45 properties on the market in the neighborhood as posted in the MLS (Multiple Listing Service). Of those 45 properties, 26 are single family homes — only three which are short sale situations or foreclosures.There are 17 duplexes up for sale, with another three that fall into the short sale/foreclosure category. There are two multi-family properties and two commercial properties for sale. Since January 1, 2011, we have had 11 single families and five duplexes sell in Washington Heights, about half of which were in the “distressed” category.

Overall, Washington Heights has not seen the extreme collapse in values that some areas of the country have experienced. We still have a wide range of property options from the “dirt cheap needs just about everything” category, to the “willing to pay the price just because it’s that lovely” category.

If you are considering a move, you should consult with a real estate professional, so that you know what your options are. There are still many choices to consider and you should really have a full understanding of those choices before you decide what will work best for you.


“So, what is this thing?” I asked, crouching to examine the underbelly of a

peculiar blue object pinning down the corner of HiMount and Vine. It was one of those exceptionally warm March days that inspired my boyfriend Brad and I to take a scenic stroll through the Washington Heights neighborhood in the name of a light workout. “That thing,” Brad responded, “is called a

callbox. I guess back in the day — before everyone had a phone

in their house — people could use it to call the police, kind of a 911 of

the time.” I had guessed it was a poorly-

designed mailbox. With a closer look, I saw that sure

enough — under several thick coats of paint the embossed letters spelling “Police Call Box” were clearly printed on a front door with a couple of strange keyholes. Brad and I moved along on our walk that day, but the callbox stayed with me, as I have a personal affinity for old metal things. I would find, on subsequent walks and drives through the Heights, that this callbox was hardly one-of-a-kind. At my last count, there are at least half a dozen of the outdated devices in our neighborhood alone. (How many can you spot?)

This charming touch to the streets of the historical Washington Heights

neighborhood was an object I could not shake from my head. My newfound

near-obsession with this thing eventually inspired

me to delve into the history of the callbox so that I might share my

research with my neighbors. After much reading on the subject, I am

surprised to find that the primary function of the callbox was not in fact to accommodate distress calls by civilians. Rather, Milwaukee and other American cities installed callboxes so that

Thinking Outside of the CallboxA Neighborhood Staple in History by Erica Wheelan

beat cops had a means of communicating with headquarters in a time before CB police radios. It appears that the callbox is much more so a primitive police telecommunications plan than a predecessor to the modern 911 service.

What’S inSidEA natural response to a look at a callbox is to wonder, “What’s

inside?” I do suggest, that you resist any urges to attempt a break-in. The obvious reasons aside, one might not want to tamper with the Heights’ callboxes because, according to urban legend, the boxes are protected by an anti-tamper ink spray mechanism. (Think clothing store anti-theft tags.)

A peek inside though, would reveal that the box is designed as a box within a box. Each cast-iron box contains a phone, a selector switch and a crank. Outer doors are recessed to protect working parts from weather – an important feature for anything meant to withstand a Wisconsin winter. The locks are all universally keyed so police could open any box with just one key. Once the box was opened by using the key in the hole meant for the outer door, a call would contact a switchboard at the police station rather than the phone company. Some callboxes even operated with a blue light on top meant to notify police of a waiting message by flashing a blue light.

thE CitizEn kEyThe callbox was designed with two keyholes for a reason. The

outer door keyhole allowed key-carrying police officers access to the callbox. The other keyhole, however, was especially fitted for something called the “citizen key.” The citizen key was designed so that select (read: important) individuals could alert the police station so an officer could be sent to the location of the callbox. The citizen key would not open the outer door. Instead, it would turn a lock mechanism that would activate the hand crank to send an alert to the station. Once the citizen key was turned,

LEFT: Not one, but two keyholes adorn the face of Washington Heights’ callboxes

RIGHT: A cracked and flaking blue paint job reveals that at one time, callboxes were thought “better off red”


it would remain stuck in the keyhole until the outer door was opened by an officer and a release lever was pushed. Nearly as long as the telephone has existed, so has prank-calling. The citizen key system was a means of reducing false cries for help, which any police officer will tell you is an obnoxious and unsafe time-waster.

The strawbox:eArlY Callbox “jails”

I have been hard-pressed to pinpoint exactly when the callbox has made an appearance in our neighborhood; I’ve narrowed its debut date to sometime in the earlier quarter of the 20th century. The blue callboxes we see standing today are descendant of a much larger idea – the “strawbox.” Though none are known to have existed in Washington Heights, the strawbox was one of the first takes on the callbox concept; serving not only as telecommunications device, but also as a secure closet of sorts. A phone was kept inside the strawbox so that police officers could routinely call headquarters – usually with an hourly check-in. In addition, the strawbox was roomy enough inside to store raincoats, gear, and even, when necessary…prisoners. (Gulp!) A cushion of straw was laid on the floor to keep feet warm, giving the strawbox its name.

thE futurE of thE CallboxOf course, the callbox has long since become an obsolete

technology. There is little practical use for the callbox and many have been removed from city streets. Should chance or circumstance ever drop an uprooted callbox into your hands, be aware that they are becoming an increasingly rare, thus valuable, collectible item. As an aforementioned lover of antique metal objects, I can easily imagine how neat one might look as a sculptural object in a garden of my own. For now, I will simply have to lace up my sneakers and take a walk or jog through Washington Heights and appreciate that neighborhoods like our own keep defunct callboxes on our corners not for their functionality, but for their aesthetic and historical significance — a monument to a past age.

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on while you’re out of town, you can buy a $35 device that works on a timer and simulates the flickering glow of a real television. (Find it at faketv.com.)

9. Sometimes, I carry a clipboard. Sometimes, I dress like a lawn guy and carry a rake. I do my best to never, ever look like a crook.

10. The two things I hate most: loud dogs and nosy neighbors.

11. I’ll break a window to get in, even if it makes a little noise. If your neighbor hears one loud sound, he’ll stop what he’s doing and wait to hear it again. If he doesn’t hear it again, he’ll just go back to what he was doing. It’s human nature.

12. I’m not complaining, but why would you pay all that money for a fancy alarm system and leave your house without setting it?

13. I love looking in your windows. I’m looking for signs that you’re home, and for flat screen TVs or gaming systems I’d like. I’ll drive or walk through your neighborhood at night, before you close the blinds, just to pick my targets.

14. If you don’t answer when I knock, I try the door. Occasionally, I hit the jackpot and walk right in.

1. Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I might leave a pizza flyer in your front door to see how long it takes you to remove it.

2. If it snows while you’re out of town, get a neighbor to create car and foot tracks into the house. Virgin drifts in the driveway are a dead giveaway.

3. If decorative glass is part of your front entrance, don’t let your alarm company install the control pad where I can see if it’s set. That makes it too easy.

4. A good security company alarms the window over the sink. And the windows on the second floor, which often access the master bedroom-and your jewelry. It’s not a bad idea to put motion detectors up there too.

5. I always knock first. If you answer, I’ll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean your gutters. (Don’t take me up on it.)

6. Do you really think I won’t look in your sock drawer? I always check dresser drawers, the bedside table, and the medicine cabinet.

7. You’re right: I won’t have enough time to break into that safe where you keep your valuables. But if it’s not bolted down, I’ll take it with me.

8. A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the best alarm system. If you’re reluctant to leave your TV

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Annual Meeting NewsOur Annual Meeting always includes the selection of area

and at-large representatives. We select representatives in odd numbered areas in odd numbered years along with three at-large representatives. The results from this year:

Area 1 – Jane KonkelArea 3 – Greg StanfordArea 5 – Larry KilmerArea 7 – Vacant Area 9 – John Augustyniak/Mark DrzewieckiAt-Large – Jon Rupprecht, Kevin Ronnie, Vivienne Tait

The by-laws direct that the President-Elect become President. The president for the 2011 – 2012 cycle is Dan Cody. The other officers will be selected by the Board at the June meeting.

On a voice vote the membership present at the meeting approved the following amendments to the by-laws:

• Rename the president-elect position to Vice-President.

• Increase the term of the president from 1 year to 2 years to match the term of other board members and officers.

• Stagger Board officer elections. The Vice-President and Treasurer are elected in odd numbered years. The President and Secretary are elected in even-numbered years.

• If no current board member seeks an officer position, the board can either waive term limits to allow a current officer to continue or select an officer who is not currently on the Board.

• Requires the Association to protect and safeguard all personal contact information about members including the database and to prohibit the association from using contact information for anything but Association business.

• Allow the Association to announce the annual meeting date, annual meeting agenda and proposed changes to by-laws via printed and/or electronic means

• Reduced the number of permanent committees to six (6). The functions of the previous nominating committee

and finance committee were shifted to the Executive committee. Renamed Website Committee to Website and Electronic Communications expanding the purpose of the committee to include electronic communications.

The amendments to the by-laws take effect July 1, 2011 and will be posted on the Association website no later than August 2011.

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Jim grote receives Mary Gibeaut Awardby Ed Szopinski

We’re an Association that counts on many volunteers . . . and a few super volunteers! Mary Gibeaut is a super volunteer. Over the past 10 years Mary served as a Board member, treasurer, president, past president and served on both the nominating and finance committees. She worked on the Spooktacular for 10 years serving as the chair for seven of those. It was Mary’s work that developed the Spooktacular into the most successful of any Heights event – ever! She even came out of Spooktacular “retirement” last year to run it one more time. She worked on the Easter Egg Hunt for seven years and chaired that event for five years. Mary was part of the group that created the Boulevard Bash event and coordinated it for two years. She was a key player in bringing the Home Remodeling Tour and Tour of Homes to the Heights. Mary epitomizes the ultimate super volunteer - determined to succeed and dedicated to the people of the Heights. Debbie Knepke and Mary Jumes were so moved by Mary Gibeaut that she created the Mary Gibeaut award that is given out annually to a member who exemplifies the same super volunteer qualities as Mary Gibeaut.

The 2011 recipient of the award is Jim Grote. Jim has served as long time chair of the Housing and Appearance committee. In that role he led the annual “Great Unveiling” project where he organized volunteers to remove vinyl or aluminum siding from almost a dozen homes to prepare them for restoration to their original splendor. He also led the annual Home Improvement and Landscaping Awards that recognized the owners who made property improvements. In case you missed it, Jim also organized the annual Neighborhood cleanup. As if that wasn’t enough Jim is in his third year of running the Boulevard Bash. Jim has set a high standard of volunteerism in the the Heights. Thank you Jim.


Mark your calendar now for the 12th annual Hank Aaron State Trail 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 8:30am. Come to the Valley and enjoy live music provided by De La Buena, food and beverages, a silent auction and more. This major fundraiser, sponsored by the Friends of the Hank Aaron State Trail, supports several projects such as the summer bike camps for over 150 urban neighborhood youth, ages 12 to 15. The bike camps create awareness for youth about nature and healthy lifestyles as they explore trails within riding distance of their homes and schools.

The new Hank Aaron State Trail extension and Valley Passage are now open for exploration by bike and on foot. Access to

So much communication today is moving to phones, computers and other electronic devices. We’ve passed the “dawn of a new era” and have really entered a period where electronic communication dominates day to day communication – much like phone service and later mobile phone service beginning in the 70’s.

For many people ,mobile phones, social networks, computers and cloud computing enhance communication. But not all people view the electronic tools as helpful or even desirable. From an Association perspective we will continue to use the quarterly Highlighter to keep the neighborhood informed and to make announcements about meetings and such. However, the most up-to-date information and announcements will increasingly be delivered electronically via Facebook groups, the e-newsletter and email. Using these methods substantially reduces our costs.

If you don’t have access to the internet there are few things you can do.

1. Contact a friend or family member willing to pass information to you. One of our current Board members uses the email address of a relative to do just that.

2. Learn more about the internet by taking a class through the Washington Park Senior Center or the Recreation department in basic internet use.

3. Use computers at a Milwaukee Library or the Washington Park Senior Center to avoid the expense of getting your own.

4. It’s a little pricey for many of us, but consider getting a “smartphone” and plan which will give you access to the internet and phone service all in one device.

The electronic communication devices might not be good for everyone, but with a little planning even those who reject electronic methods can bridge the gap and stay reasonably informed.

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Come support and explore Your hank Aaron state Trail by Larri Jacquart

the extension is from the original trail along Canal Street to the new Valley Passage Bridge, rejoining the Valley and south side neighborhoods at 37th and Pierce Street. After crossing the bridge, continue through the tunnel to visit the Silver City neighborhood or turn right (west) at the south end of the bridge to continue on the new 4.5 mile trail extension. Sights along the way include the murals on the Valley Passage, the historic Old Soldier’s Home (VA), the Pettit National Ice Center and State Fair Park. The trail currently ends at 94th Place.

To register or for more information about the 5K Run/Walk, visit us at www.hankaaronstatetrail.org or call (262) 781-8877. Walkers are welcome and every 44th finisher wins a prize!

A Community of rain Barrelsby Joan Janus

Check out all the new rain barrels popping up in the Heights. Fifty rain barrrels were sold during the recent Rain Barrel Blitz. That’s a lot of water conserved and kept out of storm sewers. A new WHNA family, Andrew and Kendra Robinson won a hand-painted rain barrel in a drawing at the Annual Membership meeting. The barrel was beautifully painted by Washington Heights artist, Liz Humphrey. Liz is a WHNA member and is on the area 3 leadership council as a coordinating team member. You can view and buy another hand-painted rain barrel designed by Heather Eider at Art and Soul Gallery. Finally, you’ll have a chance to bid on several rain barrels, one painted by another local artist James Steeno, at the August 27th Boulevard Bash.

1) Enjoy the wild flowers all along the trail; 2) The Hank Aaraon trail is a great way to bike to down-town; 3) Join us August 13 for the 5K run/walk!

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Fit a stand mixer with flat beater. To the mixing bowl, add flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Turn mixer on low to just combine. Add chilled butter and slowly increase speed to medium-high for 2-3 minutes. The mixture should resemble coarse crumbs.

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Milwaukee and German Heritage have been considered synonymous by locals and tourists alike for years, but early May days in the Washington Heights neighborhood this past spring might have better resembled a sudden excursion to the Netherlands. Tulips GALORE.

The Heights boasts a diverse blend of architecture indeed, yet all homes look better with tulips in front of them. Whether just a small spattering of single-color flowers lining a walkway or a near tulip nursery surrounding a home, tulips on every street in Washington Heights have brought a unifying and harmonious element to our eclectic neighborhood.

The tulip, while most commonly associated with Holland and the greater Netherlands, was first cultivated during the time of the Ottoman Empire in present-day Iran and Turkey – where the flower is often called ‘Lale.’ However, the plant appears well at home right here in Milwaukee, charming us with a vast array of colors.

Spotlight on TulipsWashington Heights ‘Goes Dutch’

The perennial Tulipa Gesneriana is a versatile choice in garden design as it comes in pink, red, salmon, orange, apricot, yellow, green, violet, purple, white, cream and in rare cases – blue. Many shades exist as well; tulips do come in maroon, crimson and a dark, dark purple variation often sold as a “black” tulip.

The tulips of Washington Heights have come in many color combinations. A collection of several red tulips have made a bold statement in front of some houses while an array of simple white or cream tulips added a delicate touch to an otherwise strong look. Some neighbors have opted for a dual color scheme – red and yellow has been popular – or even a mix of multiple hues. All have looked good. It’s no wonder that tulips were treated as form of currency in 1630’s Holland.

Florists consider the tulip to generally symbolize fame and perfect love with specific connotations assigned to different colors. It may be easy, as well, to consider the tulip to be a testament to the virtues of planning ahead and patience as the bulbs are often laid in the ground in autumn for a springtime bloom - a reward enjoyed by all.

Thank you neighbors, for sharing your tulips. They have been a delight.

Above, L to R: White tulips are said to symbolize heaven, newness and purity; an appropriate color choice for the hundreds of tulips planted in the median across from St. Sebastian’s Church; Yonina, or Lily-flowered tulips are a subspecies with a unique petal shape. These were a friendly Easter greeting in front of St. Sebastian’s Church this spring. Just a few tulips add a lively pop of color to a 49th street step.

Below: Tulips have cornered the floral market at the intersection of 48th and Washington.

by Erica Wheelan


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Featuring original paintings,photography, jewelry,clothing, handbags, craftsand more from artists andcrafters who reside inthe Heights

washington heights highlighter summer 2011

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