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The Magazine of the Washington Heights Neighborhood Association • WHNA.NET Winter 2021
IN THIS ISSUE A LETTER FROM THE
3 4 STATE REPRESENTATIVE
BY STATE REPRESENTATIVE EVAN GOYKE
The Highlighter is a quarterly publication
Well Washington Heights, you all voted and equitable access to a vaccine, and
of the Washington Heights Neighborhood
Association. Washington Heights includes like crazy! Here’s a little breakdown of aid in the economic recovery to come.
the blocks between Highway 175 and how the Washington Heights voted on I’m confident we can find places of
North 60th Street and from Vliet Street Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 and a agreement and I hope both parties
to North Avenue.
comparison to the turnout of November recognize what is at stake and can work
—
5 2016. together to pass meaningful legislation
Layout & Design
Daniel Murphy
6 The Heights are broken up within five
to move us forward.
wards: 157 (northeast corner); 167 Beyond COVID, the Legislature needs to
Contributors (northwest corner); 168 (Washington fix local government funding. Our state’s
Eric Anderson Blvd to Lloyd throughout); 203 formula, called “Shared Revenue” has
Laura Burke (southwest corner); and 204 (southeast not been changed in 20 years. Our local a year) than all the UW-System schools
Evan Goyke
corner). governments, both the City and County,
LaTonya Johnson (about $1.1 billion a year). We continue
Christine McRoberts have been asked to do more with less.
Every one of these wards had increased to have one of, if not the worst, racial
State law prevents local governments
7
Michael J. Murphy
Lyra O’Brien voter turnout in 2020. Together, in disparities in incarceration in the country.
from raising revenues on their own and
James Steeno 2016, the Heights cast a total of 4,531 This is an area of focus that needs our
8 votes. In 2020, a total of 5,642 votes
blocked previous attempts to raise
revenues locally. Most cities or counties immediate attention, can offer bipartisan
Cover Photo were cast, an increase of 1,111 votes or our size, like Minneapolis, Pittsburgh, successes, and deliver meaningful
Eric Anderson almost 25%.
Back yard of the late Jim Bagemihl, and St. Louis, have specialized powers reinvestment to reduce crime. I look
5425 W Cherry Street
The largest percent increase, 31%, to raise revenues on their own. Each forward to continuing my efforts to lead
came from ward 157. raises revenues differently. There are a the legislature down this hopeful path.
Distribution
Sarah Drillias: 839.5233
9 I want to thank all the neighbors that
lot of options that should be debated,
but its past time the legislature have this Thank you for the opportunity to
12 worked the polls and volunteered to
help administer a safe, fair, and open
debate and trust us to guide more of our
own financial decisions.
represent you in Madison. I absolutely
love my job and am optimistic about
To receive the Highlighter by mail, election. Thank you also to all those that what we can accomplish this coming
contact membership@whna.net advocated for voter participation and In an era of deepening partisan divides,
one hope for bipartisanship is criminal session. I’ve been appointed as the
that took the time to participate directly
To advertise in the Highlighter, justice reform. A majority of states ranking Democratic member of the
and vote. These are huge increases in
contact advertising@whna.net have already engaged in meaningful Joint Committee on Finance, the state’s
voter participation and whether your
budget writing committee, where I will
14 candidate won or lost, more people reform and can show us a path to safely
reduce our incarceration rates and work with Governor Evers to pass the
—
15 participating in our democracy is a
good thing. reinvest those dollars in our community State’s two-year budget this spring. I
to reduce crime and support crime look forward to listening to your budget
Have an article or neighborhood event In January, the new legislative session victims. Louisiana, for example, priorities and communicating with you
you’d like to include in the Highlighter? will begin and the dynamics in Madison where like Wisconsin the Governor
Contact us at highlighter@whna.net as the budget process moves forward
remain largely unchanged. Governor is a Democrat and the Legislature
in 2021.
Tony Evers, a Democrat, will serve at controlled by Republicans, passed in
The Highligher is available online at least two more years as Governor, 2017 legislation to reform their prison
whna.net 16 and Republicans maintained majorities system and reinvest in communities.
I welcome any questions, concerns, etc.
My email is Rep.Goyke@legis.wi.gov
17 in both the State Senate and State
Assembly.
Louisiana is showing progress, with
70% of savings (over $8 million), being
and my phone number is (608)266-
The deadline to submit articles and 0645. Please don’t hesitate to reach
reinvested from the prison system to
ads for the Spring 2021 Highlighter There will be no greater focus for the communities and individuals in need. out.
is Friday, February 26, 2021. beginning of our session than COVID-
19. The Legislature is needed to stop Wisconsin now spends more general Thank you and have a wonderful holiday
or slow the spread, to ensure rapid revenue on prisons (about $1.2 billion season and Happy New Year! 0
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FALL COLORS IN THE HEIGHTS WASHINGTON HEIGHTS COMMUNITY
BY ERIC ANDERSON BLOOD DRIVE
We in the Washington Heights had the BY ERIC ANDERSON
most spectacular fall colors of the past
20 years! I think they were a little later On Saturday, November 28th, Mount
this year; my first photos were dated Olive Lutheran Church & Christian
October 15th. Unlike other years, the Day School hosted the 1st annual
colors peaked about the 31st through Washington Heights Community
November 5th, and the vast majority Blood Drive. For the past 15 years, the
of our maple trees held on to all their neighborhood church has hosted the
beautiful leaves longer. Then suddenly, Harold Radewahn Blood Drive in early
by the 9th, the trees shed their leaves June. With this great track record, Versiti
at about the exact same time! Even Blood Center, which supplies blood
the old mighty oak trees in both of my to all the hospitals in Southeastern
neighbors’ back yards dropped all their Wisconsin, asked them to help. The
leaves in our yard by November 15th! goal is to hold these events quarterly to
In most years, those trees don’t shed visible! Leaves have color because of Changes in these weather conditions meet the demand.
chemicals called pigments, and there can play a role in how early the leaves about it.” The next biggest excuse is “I’m Whole blood can be donated every 56
until mid December—after the City of
change and how long they keep their Summertime and holidays are normally too busy.” The actual time it takes to give days, or 8 weeks. Plasma, to help burn
Milwaukee stops collecting leaves. are four main types of pigments in each
beautiful colors. This year we had record a low supply time, but in these uncertain a pint of blood is 7–10 minutes. With a patients and now COVID patients, can
Several years those trees held their leaf: chlorophyll (greens), xanthophylls
warm temperatures in early November. times of COVID, supplies have been quick health exam, and answering a brief be donated every 28 days. Platelets,
leaves until spring, when the new buds (yellows), carotenoids (oranges), and
Remember last year? On October dangerously low. Beth Milam and Jill health survey, the whole process can be most needed for cancer, transplant,
start to force them off. anthocyanins (reds). This also explains
26th, Hurricane Ulma pummeled our Royten explained, “The need for blood completed in less than a half hour. The trauma, and open-heart surgery
why one tree may have several colors
Why do leaves change colors? As Spooktacular. Then on Halloween, (and plasma from recovered COVID #1 reason why people say give blood is patients, can be given every 14 days!
mixed in.
summer fades into fall, the days start we got 4 inches of snow (6.1” for the victims) is so huge!” They put this that they “want to help others.” Giving blood is a healthy thing to do,
getting shorter and there is less Why are some years more colorful month, the second most in history)! pop-up drive together in a very short especially for men. It can reduce the risk
Not everyone can donate blood. of cancer, high blood pressure, obesity,
sunlight. This is a signal for the leaf to than others? Warm days and cool amount of time. “With the help of 8 small
Extreme weather changes can also have Because of age, height/weight and damage to the liver and pancreas.
prepare for winter and to stop making low temperatures (above freezing) at signs posted around the neighborhood,
an effect on the leaves. For example, a minimums, past illnesses, and other
chlorophyll (the green). Chlorophyll night boost the production of the red we got 39 donors, one short of our
drought or an early frost could make the health issues, only about 37% of the The bottom line is, modern medicine
is important because it helps plants pigments, producing a more dazzling goal of 40. Our Washington Heights
leaves fall off of the trees before they’ve US population is eligible to donate and science cannot create a substitute
make energy from sunlight—a process display, but early frosts weaken the neighborhood is so awesome!”
had time to change colors. So if you blood. Out of that, only 3–4% donate for blood. It must come from another
called photosynthesis. As this slows colors.
down, the green color starts to fade want to know how long the colors will The ladies also offered some interesting each year. One donation can save up human being. Please, give the gift of life
and the reds, oranges, and yellows— In the fall, the temperatures get colder last next fall, be sure to keep an eye on facts. Do you know what the number to 3 lives! If just 1% more of Americans this holiday season! Make it a habit. Go
the natural colors of the trees—become and there is also more rain and snow. the weather! 0 one reason for not donating blood is? would give blood, shortages would to Versiti.org or call (877)232-4376 (BE
“No one asked me, or I didn’t know disappear for the foreseeable future. A HERO). 0
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NEW DIY BOUTIQUE ON VLIET STREET 1ST ANNUAL WASHINGTON HEIGHTS
Melissa Faye Art Studio & Boutique FALL MARKET
BY LYRA O’BRIEN BY LYRA O’BRIEN
Melissa Faye wants to help you connect Hundreds of people came together on
with your creative side. She knows October 3rd for the 1st Annual Wash-
everyone has it, and she’s here to help ington Heights Fall Market. Held in the
you see it too. With her new store, parking lot of Mount Olive Lutheran
Melissa Faye Art Studio & Boutique Church & Christian Day School, the
(5312 W Vliet Street), Faye offers event featured festive items from 5ive
in-person and virtual opportunities for Seasons Farm. Neighbors were able
people of all ages and artistic abilities. to purchase prize winning pumpkins,
“My shop is my happy place. It’s primarily corn stalks, mums and a variety of
my art studio where I make all sorts of other fall plants.
things, like jewelry and home decor. I
The event was such a success that the
also sell my work, along with some DIY and says she’s fortunate to return to the also offers online courses for crafting. plan is to bring it back for next year.
products that others may use to create Washington Heights neighborhood. Thank you to all who attended. 0
as well. As a former elementary school “I teach basic soldering, torch work,
teacher, I love to teach others and help “This is home for me. I also have several metal etching, and creating jewelry with
them realize their own potential,” said friends with shops here on the same resin. I have classes where we make tile
Faye. street. I love how the Heights has coasters, and have several other classes
become an active art district in recent in the works for home decor projects.
The shop is a feast for the eyes, filled years. It’s a hidden gem that I am thrilled They are a lot of fun to do alone or with
with a colorful array of sparkling gems to be a part of. We hope to purchase a a group. We do them via Zoom, so you
and tiny treasures. home here and become more involved in can even schedule a private class for
the community,” said Faye. you and your friends. I plan on launching
“Guests can find items that spark their
own creativity, like home decor transfers, To keep her guests safe, Faye says she additional classes in the spring too,”
stamps and mould. My favorite part of asks that everyone wears a mask, and adds Faye.
the shop is the Bauble Bar. Guests can
keeps the in-person limit to a maximum So whether in-person or online, you
create one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces in a
of three people. She also offers private can enjoy the ideas and art this new
matter of minutes! It’s so much easier
shopping hours and curbside pick-up shop offers. It’s the opportunity to
than people think,” added Faye.
for items purchased on her website learn a new skill while creating your
Faye opened her store this past October, (melissafaye.art) or on Facebook. Faye own personal thing of beauty. 0
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MOUNT OLIVE’S MERRY CHRISTMAS A LETTER FROM THE
TO THE NEIGHBORS STATE SENATOR
BY LYRA O’BRIEN BY STATE SENATOR LATONYA JOHNSON
This year, Mount Olive Lutheran Church Hello Washington Heights! that works hard every day to meet the
& Christian Day School wanted to give needs of the 6th Senate District. By
a gift to the neighborhood. Students I am honored to be your state senator
contacting my office, you can voice
created hundreds of ornaments and for another four-year term. In my role as
your concerns about what is happening
placed them on a giant pine tree outside your state senator, I am here to serve
in our state and community, get help
of the school. you and am committed to making sure with state programs and services, and
that all of the residents of the 6th get connected to vital resources.
Neighbors walking by were encour- Senate District have all the resources
aged to take an ornament and place it In the upcoming legislative session, my
they need to thrive.
on their own trees during the holiday colleagues and I will face challenges
season. 0 In my first term as your state senator, we have never faced before. We
I was grateful to have spent time need to rebuild our state and prepare
getting to know my neighbors. I was ourselves to support citizens in need
hesitate to reach out:
also thankful to visit many amazing due to these challenging times. I was
organizations and churches in our honored to be appointed to serve Email: Sen.Johnson@legis.wi.gov
community. From volunteer days to DogMa
another session on the Joint Finance Phone: (608) 266-2500
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opening a new district office, we had Wisconsin’s 2021–23 Pets stateare budget.
District Number: (414) 313-1241
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a busy four years! Though the future is I am committed to ensuring
be quiet. that ourmany canines are well trained to protectively
Website: Johnson.Senate.WI.Gov
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shaping up to look different than any next state budget putssound people first,
off at intruders, others yip at rustling leaves. Consider these
of us could have anticipated, as your Facebook: @SenLaTonyaJohnson
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approaches return
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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
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IN THE HEIGHTS to a “tower of power,” one of two giant
flaming plumes. On Saturday, owner
Tony Schroeder was grilling some
BY ERIC ANDERSON
hot sandwiches, while wife Honore
The last two weekends in November explained their special holiday events.
have been very busy for our Vliet Street They are offering private wine tasting
businesses! On November 20th and parties for 2–6 people, hosted by wine
21st they hosted their annual Holiday connesseur Bill Gardener. Call 414-
Happenings, followed by Small Business 305-7766 to make your reservations.
Saturday on the 28th. Shoppers were You can also make reservations for a
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weather both weekends. Thankfully,
these events were a huge success in a
much needed time.
Bino of Urban Sense described
the weekend as “overwhelming!”
Besides selling a large array of holiday
decorations and ointments, they have
also been providing fresh cut Christmas
trees. Bino added, “we’ve sold 3/4 of
our trees in 3 days!”
Marye Beth Dugan, co-owner of so astounding for our small businesses
At The Vintage Glass Garden, owner
Rainbow Booksellers, was the most on Vliet Street in these very hard times.”
Jean Marie Best thought, “Friday was a
empassioned of all the business owners She also gave thanks to Dan Schley for
little slow, maybe because of the tragic
I spoke with. She also is providing the the marvelous mural on the side of their
happenings at Mayfair Mall. Saturday
safest, healthiest environment, by only building: “Most people think I did that,
was wonderful! With my small space,
allowing 4 people in the store at a time. but it was all Dan’s doing!” Rainbow
crowds were about half as normal,
Besides her regular hours, Marye Beth Booksellers is the only children’s
but thankfully people are buying more.
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We’ve also been selling a lot on social
Right now, she has a special Christmas
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A TASTE OF TUSK A LETTER FROM
BY CHRISTINE M CROBERTS THE ALDERMAN
Tusk (5513 W North Avenue) has more northern flavors of Zeugner.
BY ALDERMAN MICHAEL J. MURPHY
been serving up mouth-watering food
and specialty drinks since November We picked the best of the current
Washington Heights Residents, the city in my role as Chair of the
of 2018. This past summer, we added menu and added some delicious
Milwaukee Arts Board (MAB). This year,
some different flavors to our menu. southern fare. In addition we wanted I hope you’re all staying safe and
the MAB gave out over 40 sustaining
We decided to showcase the best to give our customers more choices to healthy during these difficult times. As
arts grants to ensure that Milwaukee
recipes of both chefs from McBob’s design their best meal. We now have with many workplaces, 2020 posed a
arts organizations are able to continue
and Tusk. So the three of us—myself, ten different sides to pick from. set of new challenges for all of us at
their important work in our community.
Nick Crayton(Chef McBob’s) and City Hall. I am extremely grateful to my
One project that you may all be familiar
Nick Zeugner(Chef Tusk)—started to These two recipes for perfect winter colleagues who continue to provide
with, funded in part by the MAB, is the members, neighbors, and Department
formulate our new menu by mixing the dishes represent one from each chef. excellent service to the citizens of
Dream Library mural at 57th & Vliet of Public Works traffic engineers for
southern flavors from Crayton with the Enjoy! 0 Milwaukee, even while faced with a
Street that went up over the summer. I a walk along North Avenue to discuss
rapidly changing climate.
want to especially thank the Washington rapid implementation strategies that
I remain encouraged during these Heights Neighborhood Association will mitigate reckless driving and traffic
Seafood Gumbo times by seeing all the positive for their work in commissioning that accidents in the area. It is always great
progress that continues throughout the to have community feedback as we
Ingredients: project and bringing the idea to fruition.
neighborhood, despite unprecedented work to formulate improvement plans
It has been a beautiful addition to the
4 tablespoons butter obstacles. With new businesses moving forward.
neighborhood, and I look forward to the
1/4 cup flour opening, art projects being installed, installation of similar arts projects in our Though this year has not been easy, I
1 cup diced white onion and various street improvement efforts,
1 cup diced green pepper
community. am consistently inspired by the tireless
I am optimistic about what the future
1 cup diced celery work of our community members that
holds. Lastly, I am hopeful about the steps
2 cloves minced garlic strive to improve this neighborhood.
12 ounces andouille sausage, Tusk Fall Beef Stew While this year has been exceptionally
being taken to combat reckless driving
sliced into 1/2 inch pieces in the neighborhood and in our city. Last Please keep safe. I wish you all a very
Ingredients: difficult for local business owners, I am
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning month, I joined Uptown Crossing BID happy and restful holiday season. %
Kosher salt to taste
excited for businesses that are moving
2 pounds beef stew meat, in chunks
Pepper to taste forward with their plans to open in the
1⁄2 cup flour
4 cups chicken broth 1 large onion
neighborhood. North Avenue Market at
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 5 stalks celery, medium chopped 5900 W North Avenue plans to open
2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 carrots, medium chopped their multi-level food and retail hall in
1 bay leaf 2 pounds potatoes (red or white), July 2021. With 12 vendors operating
2 tablespoons hot sauce medium chopped out of this location, there is sure to be
1 pound cleaned and deveined shrimp 1⁄2 gallon beef broth something everyone can enjoy. Over
1 pound lump crab meat 4 ounces Butter the last few months, I have had the
3 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 teaspoon thyme pleasure of meeting with owner Chris
3 tablespoons chopped green onions 1 teaspoon parsley
the chicken broth, cajun seasoning, Harris-Wimsatt and neighborhood
1⁄2 tsp white pepper
Melt the butter, then add the flour, residents several times to discuss this
crushed red pepper, lemon juice, bay 1 tsp ground fennel
stirring constantly to create a roux. new project and the potential impact it
leaf and hot sauce.
You will need to cook the roux for could have in our community. I am very
Brown the stew meat in a skillet with
Bring the temperature back up to a excited that Mr. Harris-Wimsatt has
about 30 minutes until it turns nice the butter. Drain the meat and add
boil while stirring, then reduce it to a chosen this neighborhood to house his
and dark. Next, add the white onion the vegetables. If needed add more
simmer. Simmer for 30 minutes, then new endeavor. I hope you will join me
and cook for 5 minutes, then add butter and sauté. Add salt and pepper
give it a stir and continue to simmer in welcoming him to the neighborhood
the green peppers. After another 5 to taste. After about 5 minutes add
and will patron this business next
minutes, add the celery. for another 60 minutes. Add the the flour to the vegetables and coat
them. Add the broth and seasonings. Summer.
shrimp and cook for 5 to 7 minutes
Next, add your sausage and garlic until cooked. Drop in lump crab to Let simmer on low until thick, stirring Another area of joy for me this year has
and incorporate it into the vegetable heat. Finish it off with the parsley and occasionally. Ready to serve when been helping to fund arts projects and Chris Harris-Wimsatt, owner of North Avenue Market, holds a socially distanced information session
roux. After a couple of minutes add green onions. the gravy is thick. sustain arts organizations throughout on his new business with residents.
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DOGMA THE GREAT WASHINGTON HEIGHTS
Should I Dress My Pet For Winter? PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST
BY LAURA BURKE BY LYRA O’BRIEN
You know your dog’s temperament better have an extra layer of insulating fur built The 1st Annual Great Washington
than anyone. If they have the patience in. For them, too many layers could mean
Heights Pumpkin Decorating Contest
and don’t mind an occasional fashion overheating, which is just as bad as
show, go for it! Many dogs enjoy the was held on the stone ledge in between
getting a chill.
extra attention. There’s no right or wrong Mount Olive Lutheran Church & Chris-
answer, as long as you’re not doing any Booties tian Day School this October. Neigh-
harm. Then again, is your pet shy or bors were encouraged to decorate
Other than being a pain in the butt to get
sensitive? It’s probably not a great idea.
on, booties were a lifesaver for our pup their own pumpkins and display them
If you do go for it, watch out for hazards.
who dragged her paws in her old age. If your dog will happily wear a hat for a for others to enjoy.
For example, a scarf could get wrapped
They also help in winter when salt is on quick photo to amuse you, that’s great.
too tightly or be tripped over. Keep in
the sidewalks. Sometimes just washing If your dog has a legitimate need to get People walking by were encouraged to
mind the comfort and well-being of your
their paws after winter walks with a dressed, go for it! If your dog is upset select the one they liked best, then go
dog. Use your best judgment here.
damp rag can help with salty paws. or uncomfortable in clothing, it’s better to Mount Olive’s Facebook page and
Baby, It’s Cold Outside to pass.
vote for the winner. This year, the Pete
Anxiety Vests for Dogs
One reason for dressing up your pet: Walking the Runway the Cat pumpkin won a $50 gift certifi-
cold weather! For dogs with thin or light Besides keeping your dog warm, clothing cate from Rainbow Booksellers.
can also help with anxiety. The sense of Dressing your pooch can be fun and
jackets of fur, the harsh cold of certain
easy. Here is a $5.99 used women’s
climates just isn’t manageable without a security that comes from a snug-fitting Thank you to all who participated and
vest with some alterations. Now Luis is
good coat or sweater. There’s a reason vest like a Thundershirt can be soothing voted. 0
ready for the red carpet!
you see Chihuahuas bundled up for the for anxious dogs. Next time there’s a
cold more than, say, Newfoundlands. thunderstorm in the forecast, or your Do you have any article ideas you
Smaller, lighter, and less furry breeds town is planning a big fireworks show, try would like to see? Please contact
are sometimes more comfortable in a an anxiety vest or a tighter fitting t-shirt. Laura, Washington Heights Pet Sitter,
sweater, as well as dogs who are aging It can make all the difference in ensuring at Mariah969@yahoo.com. Bark at you
or sick. Dogs that are made for the cold that your dog feels safe and comforted. later! 0
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