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Volume LXXVI, Issue 1January 2017

INSIDE THIS ISSUEPresident’s Message 2Playground Update 3History Committee: Mallatt’s Pharmacy 42017 Courier Schedule 6County Board Update 8Midvale Lincoln Rummage Sale 10Snow Shovelers List 10Calendar of Events 15

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SAVE THE DATEJanuary 29

Winter PlaydateFebruary 3

Groove and GlideFebruary 3-10

Playground AuctionFebruary 10

Westmorland Wine & Cheese Tasting

March 14WNA Annual Meeting

March 25Midvale-Lincoln Rummage Sale

Winter Playdate January 29, 2-5 pm at Westmorland Park Submitted by Dawn Liska-TollefsonBring your families out for this annual playdate to enjoy skating, sledding, eating, and visiting with neighbors. New this year, are snowshoes to try, snow painting, a gear swap, and a beer, brat and hotdog fundraiser for the Westmorland Playground. We need volunteers to help. Please email Caroline German at [email protected] if you can contribute time or goodies. See insert for details.

WNA Annual MeetingMarch 14, 6:30-8:30 pm at Sequoya LibrarySubmitted by Emily Feinstein, Board President Please join us on March 14 from 6:30-8:00 pm in the large meeting room at Sequoya Library for our annual meeting. This year, we will invite our Playground committee to update us on the plans for updating the play equipment at the Park. As always, we will be inviting our local elected officials. If you have any specific issues you would like addressed, please contact Emily Feinstein at [email protected], ahead of the meeting.

Annual Westmorland Wine and Cheese tasting Warm up with your neighbors trying great wine from Mallatt’s collection and tasting delicious cheese.

7-9 pm Friday, February 10th EVP on Mineral Point RoadChildcare is provided! Block captains are free!

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Westmorland Park Ice UpdateSubmitted by Dave BlouinBoth rinks at Westmorland are in mid-season form, though the thaw next week might make a mess. Please stay off the rinks next week if they become soft or slushy to reduce damage and the extra time needed for patching and rebuilding. Parks has been hosing the general rink by hand and tanker the last couple of

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Hello Neighbors! I want to thank everyone for their understanding with respect to this year’s

membership drive. Due to some circumstances outside of our control, our last Courier came out a little late and, as a result, our membership drive response time was shortened up. To those of you who were able to get your forms in within this deadline, thank you. For those who did not, never fear! It isn’t too late. Please consider renewing your membership or becoming a member. You can return your membership forms and dues payments to your block captain or to our Treasurer, Chris Gunst (contact information on the last page of the Courier). What do we use your dues to do? Well, we sponsor all the fantastic events in the Neighborhood. Enjoy the Fourth of July Parade and Party? WNA dues help pay for it. Do your kids look forward to the Halloween Parade and Party every year? WNA dues help pay for it. Do you enjoy the lovely public Greenspaces in our Neighborhood? WNA dues help pay for them. So, you get the picture, right?Finally, I wanted to make a personal plea for help with the coming year’s Fourth of July celebration. Last year, we had a committee help plan the event and we’d like to do the same this year. Please indicate on your membership form if you are interested in being on such a committee, or just reach out to me.As always, if you have any questions about the WNA or Neighborhood events, please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or any of the other Board members, whose contact information is provided on the last page of the Courier.

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Submitted by Caroline GermanNext year the City of Madison Parks Division will be updating our neighborhood playground and resurfacing to make it safer and more accessible. The City has completed a safety audit to determine which items meet current safety standards and which need to be updated. All Madison Parks have been evaluated and are being updated based on the completed safety audits. Changes you will see are a new larger play structure, similar to what is there, and wood chip surfacing. The City has informed us that after further review we will also be getting the same number of swings in one large swing set and will be keeping our beloved dinosaur bouncy, spring teeter totter, and ice cream stand. These elements will remain as long as they are serviceable and safe. The playground will lose the decades old merry-go-round and two other spring items as these no longer meet safety requirements or are no longer serviceable. FundraisingOn behalf of the Westmorland Neighbord Association, the Playground Committee will be raising funds to be used to try and replace some of the lost equipment and also to outline a natural play space for younger children to explore, adjacent to the current playground. A natural play area could consist of balance items or low climbing elements made of rocks or wood. This would provide a safe space for young ones to climb as well as families with more than one child to play in one area of the large park. Along with a direct appeal for donations, there will be two fundraisers to benefit the playground. The first will include brat and beer offerings for a suggested donation at our annual Winter Play Date in January. The second will be a silent/online auction hosted generously by 32auctions in conjunction with our neighborhood Wine & Cheese party in February. Bid at www.32auctions.com/westmorland beginning February 3.If you have an item you’d be interested in donating towards the silent/online auction, please contact Erica Throneburg at erica.

[email protected]. Our goal is to invite nearby neighborhoods to participate in the auction as well. The Westmorland Neighborhood Association Board has set up a Fund with Madison Parks Foundation for anyone interested in making a tax deductible donation towards the new playground. Just go to http://madisonparksfoundation.org/westmorland-playground-improvement-fund/. Thank you to those that have already donated during the WNA Annual Appeal! Also, thank you to those who have already taken the survey regarding the new Westmorland Playground! If you have not done so, please go to: http://go.wisc.edu/54tm95The City Parks Division held a meeting with residents on January 10th to review and approve designs for our playground. Space has been allocated in the design to put in a natural play space and accessible elements based on our fundraising goal of $15,000. We have until February 28th to raise all needed funds before the final design is approved and contracted out by the City. For more info on the City’s project update at: https://www.cityofmadison.com/parks/projects/2017-westmorland-park-playground-replacement

Westmorland Playground Update

Westmorland History CommitteeSubmitted by Tom Martinelli, Westmorland History Committee

Mallatt’s PharmacyThe story of Mallatt’s Pharmacy at 3506 Monroe Street began west of Madison in a small farm house outside Boscobel. Adolph Mallatt was born on September 20, 1892 and raised on the farm by his parents, Frank and Mary Mallatt. After attending Boscobel High School, he went on to graduate from the three-year pharmacy course at Northwestern University in 1917 at the time of World War I. Mallatt served in the U.S. Army from 1917 until the war ended in 1918. After returning from Europe, he was a partner in various pharmacies in Illinois from 1918 until 1924. Mallatt then moved to Madison and was employed at the Keefry Pharmacy at 19 N. Pickney Street from 1924-1926 when he made the decision to start his own drug store. He rented a small store front at 708 State Street and on February 15, 1926, Mallatt’s Pharmacy was in business. Mallatt realized after eight years that his business had outgrown the cramped quarters. He then moved the drug store business to 718-720 State Street, the current location of the University of Wisconsin Main Library and held a grand opening at the new location on November 1, 1934. Mallatt completely remodeled the space at the new location using modern light fixtures, added a soda fountain and grill, and also added a modern prescription counter. A noon lunch consisting of Swiss steak with gravy, baked potato, peas, and roll could be purchased for thirty cents. He also sold soda waters, Fauerbach beer, cigars and candies.

After seven years and increasing rent payments, Mallatt was ready to make another big move. He took out a loan against his life insurance policy to purchase a lot and put up a two story brick building on the “far Westside” of Madison at 3506 Monroe Street. Mallat was betting on the westerly expansion of Madison into the Dudgeon-Monroe, Westmorland and Nakoma neighborhoods; schools being built in the area; and improvements to the city street system. Monroe Street was on the state highway system with an ever increasing traffic volume both from local traffic and travelers driving to points south and west of Madison. The new building included a second floor that included an apartment (Mallatt’s mother-in-law lived in the room until 1953), a dentist office for Dr. Fike and a dentist office for Dr. Thompson. The first floor drug store included a pharmacy, health care shelves, soda fountain/grill, a small liquor section, and the beginning of a costume business later in the 1940s. On June 3, 1942, the new Mallatt’s Pharmacy opened for business; it would become one of the most successful independent pharmacies in Madison. Neighboring business in the 3500 block of Monroe Street included Parman’s Service Garage, which opened in 1941; F & D Grocery Store; Jack Rosenthal’s Tailor Shop; and a Pure Oil gas and service station built in 1933 at 3600 Monroe Street that became Percy’s Service Garage.

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Mallatt’s Pharmacy (left) at 718-720 State Street, Angus McVicar photo collection, WHS #6420, Dec. 12, 1936

Mallatt’s Pharmacy at 3506 Monroe Street, October 10, 2016. Photo taken by Tom Martinelli

Adolph Mallatt’s two sons, Jim and Bill, began working for their father while attending West High School (the Mallatt family had moved into a house, adjacent to the West High play field, that they built at 2539 Van Hise Avenue in 1933). Bill recalled working the soda fountain and grill, restocking shelves and stoking the furnace beginning when he was fourteen years old. The lunch business at the soda fountain was always good with customers coming from the neighborhood, workers from other businesses on the block, workers building homes in the area and travelers passing by the drug store.

Bill graduated from West High in 1953, served in the U.S. Army from 1953 until 1955, and then graduated from the U. W. School of Pharmacy in 1960. He immediately returned to work with his father at the pharmacy counter. The decision to discontinue

the soda fountain and grill area and replace it with a postal station was made in 1960. Bill Mallatt purchased the business from his father in 1972 and then expanded the costume area into the basement. He also expanded the liquor shelves and provided a larger wine selection. A Friday afternoon wine tasting event from 4:00-6:00 p.m. was added that still continues today. Mike Flint was hired as a part-time employee in 1982, while attending the U. W. School of Pharmacy, and then as a full-time pharmacist after he graduated. Mallat sold the drug store business to Flint in 1992 after the business had been owned by Adolph or Bill Mallatt for 66 years. Bill continued on as the wine selection expert. Bill Mallatt emphasized during an interview in 2016 that the key to the success of the business has been the

long-time, loyal employees that had worked for him and his father over all those years.Employees were encouraged to offer suggestions that made the business and their customer service even better. Some of the employees that Bill specifically mentioned were Dorothy Mueller, accountant; Floyd Francis, pharmacist; Roberta Carrier, pharmacist; Suzanna Mandt, floor manager; Mike Flint; Mary Ketter; J. J. Howe; and Clint Johnson, the long-time soda fountain manager.Officials with Mallatt’s Pharmacy announced on October 3, 2016 that the store would no longer fill prescriptions but would continue the retail health care, wine and costume portions of the store’s business under the new name of “Mallatt’s Costumes” as of October 9th. (Editor’s Note: Material for this article was taken from an interview with Bill Mallatt on June 7, 2016 and the book “Drugs and Medicine, Tobacco and Segars: As Madison Grows, Pharmacy Grows”, Russell Archer, 1979)

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Mallatt’s Yellow Pages ad from around 1955 displayed behind the pharmacy counter,

Photo taken by Tom Martinelli

Mike Flint and Bill Mallatt, The Capital Times, December 29, 2003

Adolph and Bill Mallatt behind the pharmacy counter, around 1965. Photo from Bill Mallatt’s family collection

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2017 Westmorland Courier Schedule

Issue Date

Articles & Ads Deadline to printer

printed & delivered to WNA

To Area Reps and Captains by:

Delivered by:

MARCH 2/4 2/11 2/18 2/25 3/3 Annual Meeting promo (March ?), Earth Day event info, Annual Treasurer’s Report, Winter Play Day report

MAY 4/5 4/12 4/19 4/26 5/3 New Board, Annual meeting report, Announce Garden Tour date*, July 4th planning update, Garage Sale date SUMMER 5/20 5/25 5/29 6/3 6/10

July 4th standalone flyer (also an article), Earth Day report w/photos, Garage Sale sign-up insert, Garden Tour details*, Golf Outing

SEPT 8/5 8/12 8/19 8/26 9/2 Membership Drive Materials, Halloween Parade/Party info, Membership Drive reminder, July 4th report w/photos, Garage Sale report w/photos, Garden Tour report w/photos, Request for Funding deadline (Nov 1), Golf signup form

NOV 10/14 10/21 10/28 11/4 11/11 Hold the date & request for help for Santa Visit, Membership Drive kudos, Winter Play Day hold the date, Halloween Party report w/photos, snow shoveler list if ready. JANUARY 12/20/17 12/28/17 12/31/17 1/3/18 1/10/18

Winter Play Day reminder, Wine & Cheese announcement, Santa thank you, Annual Meeting notice, Membership Drive report/kudos to BCs, Combined Health Fund Drive report, snow shoveler list

In every issue: President’s Message • Neighborhood News • History column • Healthy Lawn Team report if submitted • Calendar • next Courier deadline • Board and Leadership listing. *If scheduled

INVITATION TO ADVERTISERS

The Westmorland Courier is distributed six times a year directly to the doors of about 1,000 homes in the Westmorland Neighborhood located in Madison, Wisconsin. The Courier has been in print for 75 years and provides a low cost means of advertising to an established community and is hand-delivered by volunteers and block captains.Each issue of the Courier has space designated for articles, information about community events and advertising. The editor receives numerous announcements on community events from businesses, non-profit groups, churches, and community organizations. The selection of which articles get included depends on the size of the announcement, the timing of event dates, and how the topic pertains to the neighborhood. Advertisers should note that there are additional ways to increase your exposure in the Westmorland neighborhood. We invite you to submit ads, coupons, flyers, gift certificates or similar promotional material to be included in the Welcome packets that are given to new neighbors. We also hold an annual benefit golf outing and invite you to help by sponsoring this popular neighborhood event.

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONThe Westmorland Courier does not accept advertisements supporting specific individuals or parties in elections for public office. All ad content is

subject to review by the Westmorland Neighborhood Association Ad Manager and the Board of Directors, if warranted. New ads are accepted based on space availability.Advertisers who contract with the Courier for ads in one year (6 issues) of the Courier get a significant rate break compared to single-issue ads.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONSPlease forward all artwork for ads to Beth Erlandson at [email protected]. Preferably, artwork should be a pdf or jpg, sized to the dimensions of the ad space (see Ad Rate sheet on our website for sizes). Please contact Beth Erlandson to make special arrangements or for drop-off information if you will be providing copies for a full page insert.The 2017 Courier Ad Rate sheet can be found on our website: westmorland-neighborhood.net.

Please contact Beth Erlandson at 332-9752 or [email protected] for more information.

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Neighborhood NewsThe 4100 block of Paunack Avenue has lost

our neighbor John Owen Melcher. He passed away unexpectedly on January 7, at the age of 70.

Our block would like to welcome two new families to the Westmorland community, both moving in this past summer. Nick and Amanda Femal, with their three-year-old son, Alister, moved into 533 Westmorland Blvd. Sam and Stacy Glass, with their children, Maria – 13 and Elias – 11 made 534 Westmorland Blvd their home. We look forward to having them as neighbors and friends.

The 4100 block of St. Clair St. bid a fond adieux to our 101 year old neighbor, Ann Stacia Galarowicz. Her sunny smile and disposition could always make you smile. We hope she enjoys her new home.

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County Board UpdateSubmitted by Carousel Bayrd, Dane County Supervisor

Here is some of what we have been doing on the county board: Changes to our County’s Bail Assessments—When an individual is arrested and taken to Dane County Jail, they eventually go before a Judge

to determine whether they should be released from jail awaiting trial. Some individuals are released on a “signature bond”, meaning that they promise to return to court. Others are assessed bail, meaning that they must leave a monetary amount with the court to ensure they return to court. If an individual is assessed bail and cannot afford that bail, they remain in jail. Judges consider many factors when determining if, and how much, bail should be assessed, and what amount of bail. The problem is the disparate racial impact of bail assessment. Those being left behind in jail are those who cannot afford bail. I own my home (well, me and the bank), so it is unlikely that I would be unable to post bail, even if I were charged with the most egregious of crimes. Disproportionately, those without homes, those without stable employment, those who

live paycheck to paycheck, will struggle to afford bail.Remember that this does not make us safer. Allowing me out because I can afford to be out of jail doesn’t make it more or less likely that I will commit another crime while awaiting trial. Just as requiring someone to stay in jail, only because of their financial situation, does not mean the person would have committed a crime if they were out. Yes, this is an oversimplification. It’s complicated. And it certainly is not our judges fault that everyone cannot afford bail. But it’s our responsibility to acknowledge that the system we have neither keeps us safer nor treats everyone equally. To that end, the County Board has begun an assessment of bail criteria and is working to develop a new bail assessment that will use racially neutral risk factors. Credit goes to Dane County Board Staff and the Criminal Justice Council—they researched alternatives and pursued national leaders to work with us. The assessment will take some time. Overall, it’s a two-year process, with lots of breaks for data analysis and review. I’m very excited to be one of the lead sponsors of this legislation, and I will be working closely with our staff to monitor the impact. By the way, this project is costing the county board approximately $25,000. I think this is excellent use of a very small amount of funds.

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Day Resource Shelter, Take 4—Well, the county is considering a new location to establish a permanent, daytime resource center for homeless and housing unstable individuals to be during the day. This is the fourth proposed location. It certainly is the best location yet. It’s on East Washington, blocks from the capitol and the nighttime shelters, with good access to frequent bus service. I will support this location, just as I have the past three, because this needs to be done. I will work with others on the county board to ensure this new location has resources—space to secure belongings; showers and laundry facilities; resources for health, employment, and housing services; and of course respite from the weather. We will need to work closely with the Madison City Council and the neighborhood associations to make this a success, and failures to do so in the past have been our pitfalls. Stay tuned…Domestic Abuse Later in Life—The county board hosted a Domestic Abuse in Later Life Conference on November 11th. In 2015 we hosted a full day conference, attended by more than 150 people. This year’s conference built on last year’s success, educating our community professionals on how to better detect and serve survivors of this hidden, under-reported act of violence.

As always, let me know if you have any questions or comments. You can reach me by cell phone at (608) 658-7333. Or by email at [email protected].

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Submitted by Midvale-Lincoln PTOMark your calendars, the Midvale-Lincoln rummage sale will be Saturday, March 25th from 8am - 1pm. The sale will be in the Midvale Elementary School gym on Caromar Drive. Please consider donating your gently used items like furniture, housewares, books, toys, clothing, electronics (we can not take computer equipment or televisions) and other miscellaneous items to help meet our fundraising goal. You can drop off items Thursday, March 23 from 3:30pm until 8pm and all day Friday, March 24 from 8:30am to 7pm. Your donations will be tax deductible and you may pick up a tax form when dropping off items. After donating please come in and shop on Saturday!Thank you from the Midvale-Lincoln PTO!

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Sophia Gibson 843-57693909 Birch Ave.Owen Gibson 843-57693909 Birch Ave.Mike Peterman 238-9708552 Chatham TerraceEmily Peterman 238-9708552 Chatham TerraceWill Omohundro 236-27993826 Euclid Ave.Charlie Omohundro 236-27993826 Euclid Ave.Anders Nelson 231-617317 Frederick CircleBrenna Nelson 231-617317 Frederick CircleMichael Buss 238-1644514 Holly Ave.Bennett Gabriel 294-8308537 Holly Ave.Liam Grabel 279-9093563 Park LaneBen Blotz 236-42243822 Paunack Ave.Thomas Higgins 279-78213921 Paunack Ave.Paolo Gratton 231-91734116 Paunack Ave.Alex Alvarado 438-5005457 S. Owen DriveJackson Schoer 238-3418509 S. Owen DriveT. Edward Strenski 233-93644317 S. Owen DriveClaire Lesnjak 238-8830451 Toepfer Ave.Abbey Koch 563 Toepfer Ave.Marta Brigham 233-97114009 Winnemac Ave.

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weeks and it’s in really great shape. Hockey rink is in great shape too but needs more maintenance than the general rink given the amount of usage. Please continue to use the online calendar to sign up for maintenance shifts at: http://www.brownbearsw.com/cal/westmorland_ice

Watch for a volunteer to sign up as “crew chief ” so you know you can sign up to work with someone with access to the hose shed. Drop-ins are always welcome but sign-ups are preferred to help us with planning.

2 calendar items: The annual Winter Play Date in the park is scheduled Sunday, Jan. 29 from 2-5. Organizers will send another note sometime soon with details and volunteer opportunities. Parks has scheduled an evening “Groove and Glide” with music and games for Friday, Feb. 3 from 6-8 PM on the general rink near the shelter. Madison Parks is working on its next 5 year plan and we want to make sure they know that outdoor ice users value the ice so we don’t have to fight to keep quality

ice and the volunteer Adopt Ice program. You can fill out a comment card to let Parks know your favorite 5 activities in the parks by accessing this brief survey (takes about 1 minute) at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6DH5MHP Background info on the plan can be found at: https://www.cityofmadison.com/parks/projects/2018-2022-park-open-space-plan Thanks everyone! Dave Blouin, Westmorland Adopt Ice608-233-8455, 608-220-4040 [email protected]

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Agrace to Offer Orientation for Prospective Volunteers in February Submitted by Liz Kopling Volunteering for Agrace can be a very rewarding experience. In February, Agrace will offer orientation for people interested in volunteering to make a difference in the lives of patients with advanced illnesses. Agrace has opportunities for volunteers who would like to work directly with Agrace patients, as well as support roles that do not involve patient care. Areas of most immediate need are for customer-service volunteers at the Agrace Thrift Store on East Springs Drive, Madison, and café and kitchen help at Agrace’s campus on East Cheryl Parkway, Madison. Agrace’s next volunteer orientation opportunities will be held Monday, February 6, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Wednesday, February 22, from 8 a.m. to noon, at Agrace’s Madison campus. Before they attend orientation, prospective volunteers will complete an application and an interview process with Agrace’s Volunteer Services staff to identify skills and interests. Call (608) 327-7163 to begin the pre-orientation process.

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608-238-3955 www.UHPParentCooperative.org

4.5w x 3.25tWest Moorland

Please call Cindy André (608-206-4300) if you have any problems with this file.

DOUGLASART & FRAME

Paul Douglas

3238 University Avenue • Madison, WI 53705 • 608.441.9948Located in Shorewood Shopping Center

Groove and GlideMusic and skatingFriday, February 3, 6-8 p.m., Westmorland ParkGo to http://www.cityofmadison.com/parks for a full listing of winter events in Madison’s many parks.

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Midvale Community Lutheran Church All are Welcome!

Worship Schedule Saturdays 5:00 pm

Sundays 8:00 and 10:30 am (8:00 and 10:00 am - Memorial Day - Labor Day)

Staffed Nursery - 7:50–11:40 am Learning Hour for children and adults

Sundays at 9:15 am (September - May)

www.midvalelutheran.org 4329 Tokay Boulevard, Madison, WI 53711 238-7119

Midvale & Tokay Boulevards

Pastors Katie Baardseth and Blake Rohrer

Midvale Community Lutheran Church is a community of believers in Jesus Christ, called by the Holy Spirit to

PRAISE, LIVE and SHARE God’s love.

Submitted by Eric KerlowFriends of Lake Wingra is promoting protection of the natural scenic views and character for those recreating on the water, on the shores of Lake Wingra, or within the Lake Wingra Watershed. Our endeavor is inspired by Wisconsin Scenic Rivers legislation. We hope to see the City of Madison use tools in the Comprehensive Plan and in the Planning and Zoning departments to place restrictions on development in order to preserve a natural vista for future generations. Friends of Lake Wingra sent a letter to Director Stouder of City Planning requesting the Lake Wingra Heritage Plan be included in the next revision of the City Comprehensive Plan.Please lcontact me if you would like more information about the Heritage Plan and how we can use your help. Eric Kerlow, Heritage Plan Spearhead - FoLW, 773-529-5400, [email protected]

Lake Wingra Heritage Plan

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Calendar of Events In and Around WestmorlandJanuary 29 Winter Playdate 2-5 p.m.

Westmorland ParkDwan Liska-Tollefson [email protected]

February 3 Groove and Glide 6-8 p.m.Westmorland Park

http://www.cityofmadison.com/parks

February 3 - 10 Playground Auction online auction atwww.32auctions.com/westmorland

Erika [email protected]

February 10 Wine & Cheese Tasting 7-9 p.m. EVP, Mineral Point Road

Claire Gervais, 233-8455 [email protected]

March 14 WNA Annual Meeting 6:30-8 p.m.Sequoya Library large meeting room

Emily Feinstein , 232-0502 [email protected]

March 25 Midvale-Lincoln Annual Rummage Sale

8 a.m.-1 p.m.Midvale Elementary Gym

Midvale-Lincoln [email protected]

Every 2nd Tuesday WNA Board Meetings 7:30-9:00 pm, location TBD Any Board Member

Every 2nd Tuesday Neighborhood Watch Committee 6:30 p.m, Midvale Lutheran Church Earl Reichel, 236-4066,

[email protected]

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2016-2017 BoardDeadline for the

March Courier is February 4To advertise in the

Westmorland Courier or for editorial submissions,

please contact Beth Erlandson, 332-9752 or

[email protected], orWestmorland Courierc/o Beth Erlandson

4120 Paunack AvenueMadison, WI 53711

To view the current ad rate sheet, visit westmorland-neighborhood.net

and click on Courier

Emily Feinstein President 232-0502 [email protected] Tall Vice-President 234-0284 [email protected] Gunst Treasurer 441-0265 [email protected] Throneburg Secretary 467-7384 [email protected] Harrison Member 347-6967 [email protected] Martin Member 320-1963 [email protected]

Current Committee Chairs and Other Important ContactsAdvertising Manager Beth Erlandson 332-9752 [email protected] Social Events Coordinator VacantBlock Captain Coordinator Brian Tennant [email protected] Children’s Social Events Coordinator VacantCombined Health Fund Drive Richard Miller 238-2873 [email protected] Database Manager Eileen Hannigan 236-9840 [email protected] Garage Sale Coordinator Betsy Hauser 575-1962(First Saturday in August) [email protected] Garden Tour Coordinator Ginny Bores 772-2648 [email protected] Parade/Party Coordinator Ellen Frazone 469-6877 [email protected] Healthy Lawn Team Representative Claire Gervais 233-8455 [email protected] History Committee Chairman Tom Martinelli 233-2850 [email protected] Ice Committee Dave Blouin 233-8455 [email protected] Tim Bohm 238-9985 [email protected]. July 4th Event Dave Blouin 233-8455 [email protected] Neighborhood Watch Committee Chair Earl Richel 236-4066 [email protected] New Neighbor Packets Coordinator Becky Zastrow 235-9555 [email protected] Planning & Development Committee Chair VacantSafety Committee Chair Mike Bell 238-2223 [email protected] Santa Visits Coordinator Rita Mullen 298-7274 [email protected] Web Site Editor Chris Tall 234-0284 [email protected] Westmorland Greenspace Manager Bonnie McMullin-Lawton 233-5109 [email protected] Westmorland Walking Band Director Julie Verban 692-9627 [email protected] Wine and Cheese Party Coordinator Claire Gervais 233-8455 [email protected]

Documents

Winter Playdate - westmorland-neighborhood.net · Winter Playdate February 3. Groove and Glide February 3-10. Playground Auction February 10. Westmorland Wine & Cheese Tasting March