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Message from the Village President, Julie Siegel:
Welcome to this week's Village Newsletter.
Please join us for the public forum on coyotes this week on Wednesday at the Whitefish Bay High School Auditorium.
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Upcoming Events
Mon., Dec. 11 - Mon., Dec. 18
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Whitefish Bay Public Library, 4:00-5:00pm, An Hour of Code: Part 2
3rd-5th grade. Registration opened Nov. 1. Children signed up must attend both the November and December meeting. The Hour of Code is a global movement reaching tens of millions of students in 180+ countries. Join the movement at this two part program. In our second meeting, we'll continue building on the skills learned in the first program.
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Tues., Dec. 12
- Whitefish Bay Public Library 10:00am One Step
- Whitefish Bay Public Library 11:00am Preschool Storytime
- 55+ Better: Whitefish bay Community Center's "A Civil War Christmas Show," featuring the highly talented and entertaining "Sigma Alpha Iota Ladies" Lunch is also included, the menu is honey ham with pineapple, scalloped potatoes, peas and carrots, green salad, fresh rolls, cherry cake, milk and Starbucks coffee. Cost: $9.00. Doors open at 11:30am, lunch at 12:00noon, performance at 12:45pm. Pre-registration is required.
- Village Menorah Lighting at 401 E. Silver Spring Dr. begins this evening from 6:00pm - 6:30pm and continues at 6:00 pm nightly. Lighting will be performed by the following:
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12/12: JCC Board of Directors
12/13: Gan Ami - Early Childhood Program of the JCC
12/14: Adult Services Department
12/15: Sarah Siegel Family
12/16: Rabbi Shai Shamah Family
12/17: Jess Lanke Family
12/18: JCC Staff
12/19: Camp Interlaken & Kids Center Sing Along
- Whitefish Bay Library TALKS with Jeff Aikin and Tom Fehring 6:30pm - 8:00pm. Historic Whitefish Bay: A Celebration of Architecture and Character is the newest addition to The History Press. The book, which includes a color insert and more than 100 images, is written by local authors Jefferson J. Aikin and Thomas H. Fehring, is set to release on October 16, 2017. Incorporated in 1892, Whitefish Bay is a pleasant, verdant village that is home to more than fourteen thousand people. More than half of its five thousand houses and other structures have been deemed historic or architecturally important. Even casual passersby can attest to the architectural significance of these buildings, and while the personal history attached to them is less apparent, it is no less dramatic. Their walls retain the stories of their remarkable inhabitants, from the outhouse where the first village president disappeared in 1899 with $20,000 in public funds to the lakeside Beaux-Arts mansion built by a Schlitz Brewing Company heir with eight varieties of Italian marble. Jefferson J. Aikin and Thomas H. Fehring examine these landmark treasures and the legacy of the residents they help preserve. About the authors: Jefferson J. Aikin, a former journalist for the Milwaukee Sentinel and the Associated Press, is president of the Whitefish Bay Historic Preservation Commission and a member of the Whitefish Bay Historical Society. Thomas H. Fehring's previous work with Arcadia Publishing and the History Press includes Images of Whitefish Bay and Chronicles of Whitefish Bay. He is co-founder of the Southeastern Wisconsin chapter of the Society for Industrial Archeology and a member of the Historic Preservation Commission, as well as the Whitefish Bay Historical Society
Wed., Dec. 13
 Coyote Forum: From 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, the Whitefish Bay Police Department will be holding a community meeting concerning coyote management at the Whitefish Bay High School Auditorium. All are invited. Dianne Robinson, a Wildlife Biologist from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and Julia Robson, the Assistant Natural Areas Coordinator for the Milwaukee County Department of Parks, will give a presentation on the urban coyote phenomena and will answer questions regarding urban coyote existence in our community. Address: Whitefish Bay High School Auditorium, 1200 E. Fairmount, Door 10, (at Ardmore Ave) Whitefish Bay, WI 53217.
- Board of Appeals Meeting, 6:15pm, WFB Public Library Program Room, 5420 N. Marlborough Dr.
Sat., Dec. 16
- Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast 8:00am-11:00am, St. Monica Hall, 5900 N. Santa Monica, Whitefish Bay, Door #1 from parking lot off Lakeview Ave. $7 adult (10 and up), $5 per child (>2 years). Proceeds benefit Kiwanis charities.
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Whitefish Bay Library 2:00-3:00pm
Tim Clausen Author Event
Not the Son He Expected explores the powerful and emotionally complex bonds between gay sons and their fathers. Twenty-six interviewees speak eloquently about their relationship with their father and offer hard-won advice on topics such as how and when to best come out to ones father, how to deal with non-accepting fathers and families, how to practice healthy self-care, and--since many of these men are now fathers themselves--how to be a loving and supportive dad. Not the Son He Expected will prove to be a helpful and encouraging resource for gay sons, for their fathers, and for all those who love and care about them.
Mon., Dec. 18
Coming Soon: Holiday Hours
Village Hall (Temporary Location at 155 W. Fairmount Ave.) and Police Department will be closed Dec. 25 and 26.
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Village Hall News, Meeting Agendas and Summaries
Village Hall Renovation
Relocation Details available
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Renovation Updates posted
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Images from inside Village Hall on Dec. 7, 2017:
This Week's Meetings:
Mon., Dec. 11, 6:00pm, WFB Public Library Program Room, 5420 N. Marlborough Dr.
Committee Agenda items include Trash and Recycling Program Details
Wed., Dec. 13, 6:15pm, WFB Public Library Program Room, 5420 N. Marlborough Dr.
Mon., Dec. 18, 6:00pm, WFB Public Library Program Room, 5420 N. Marlborough Dr.
Summary of Last Week's Meetings:
Monday, Dec., 4, 7:00pm, WFB Library Program Room
Thursday, Dec. 7, 5:30pm, WFB Library Program Room
All Items Approved.
Holiday Village Hours:
Village Hall (Temporary Location) including Police Department will be closed Dec. 25 and 26.
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Holiday Garbage and Recycling
Pickup Day Changes:
Mon., Dec. 25 garbage and recycling collections will occur on Wed., Dec. 27
Tues., Dec. 26 garbage and recycling collections will occur on Thurs., Dec. 28
Mon., Jan. 1 garbage and recycling collections will occur on Tues., Jan. 2
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Village Hall and Police Department operations will be shared with DPW at their location at 155 W Fairmount Ave at Lydell until Fall 2018. Free parking, wheelchair accessible.
Holiday Garbage and Recycling Pickup Day Changes:
Mon., Dec. 25 garbage and recycling collections will occur on Wed., Dec. 27
Tues., Dec. 26 garbage and recycling collections will occur on Thurs., Dec. 28
Mon., Jan. 1 garbage and recycling collections will occur on Tues., Jan. 2
Leaf, Yard Waste and Chipper Pickup Information:
- All leaf, yard waste and chippable wood collection has ended for 2017. Please note that leaves are not considered recyclable material and should not go in the blue bins or carts.
- Beginning Mon., Dec. 11, residents can dispose of leaves and yard waste at the Village's transfer station at 3801 N Morris Blvd in Shorewood. The transfer station is open from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm on the first Saturday of the month. The next such Saturday day for bringing items such as yard waste, leaves and chippable items is Saturday, January 6, 2018. Some fees apply, no hazardous materials allowed - see their website here.
Cramer Street Storm Sewer Improvement Project
(Glendale Avenue to Wilshire Road)
To address surface flooding due to heavy rain events, the Village is proceeding on this project to add additional storm sewer system capacity. Some needed sanitary and water utility work is taking place as well, along with the replacement of lead water services. This project is expected to be completed shortly.
Question: Why are the streetlights occasionally on during the day?
Answer: Periodically, maintenance crews service the streetlights, which happens during the day. In order to check and replace bulbs, the lights need to be on during this time.
Recycling Information
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Changes to Property Tax Billing and Utility Billing
Important 2017 Property Tax Payment Information:
A special Special Property Tax Information Email will be sent Tues., Dec. 12. Please keep an eye out for it.
Summary of property tax payment information for 2017: Due to limited parking and space at temporary location, we are asking residents to pay their tax bill one of the following ways this year:
1) Via US Mail (envelope provided with your tax bill)
2) In person at Associated Bank 430 E Silver Spring Dr.
Property Tax bills are sent to residents by December 15, 2017. The first
installment or payment in full is due January 31, 2018.
Tax payments are processed on a daily basis. Receipts and payment information can be found via the Village website 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Change to Quarterly from Tri-Annual Billing
As you may have noticed for the last few months on your water utility statement, t
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Whitefish Bay Water Utility will be switching from a rolling tri-annual billing schedule to a quart
erly billing schedule beginning in 2018.
All water utility customers will be on the sam
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le and will have the same bill date and due date.
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Trash and Recycling Program Changes
You are invited to attend the upcoming Public Works Committee Meetings which will address changes to the Trash and Recycling Programs.
Trash and Recycling Program Information is on the Village Website
here which will be updated following each decision about the program.
Two carts, the standard sized 95-gallon and a smaller 65-gallon are on display at the Whitefish Bay Public Library for you to examine (note the actual Whitefish Bay trash carts will be gray). There is a preliminary
public information sheet available at the carts, or
for download here
. Please be advised this information is accurate as of 12/8/17.
Village Board Decision Status update as of November 21, 2017: The Village Board authorized the 95-gallon cart, gray in color with a gray lid, to be standard for the new automated trash collection program. As part of the initial cart distribution, residents will each receive the standard 95-gallon cart (same size as the recycling cart provided by the Village). Residents will have the option of requesting a smaller, 65-gallon cart. A smaller 32-gallon cart may be permitted in cases of exemptions. Any future changes in trash cart size will be at cost to the resident, including when a property is sold. Lastly, additional carts will be permitted to be purchased at a cost, plus an administrative fee. All carts will remain the property of the Village.
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World AIDS Day is observed each year on December 1 and is an opportunity for people to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV, and remember those who have died. HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. It is the virus that can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) if not treated. Unlike some other viruses, the human body can't get rid of HIV completely and once you get HIV, you have it for life. An estimated 1,122,900 adults and adolescents were living with HIV at the end of 2015 in the United States.
HIV can be transmitted by:
- Sexual Contact
- Sharing needles to inject drugs
- Mother to baby during pregnancy or breastfeeding
Protect yourself from HIV:
- Get tested once or more often if you are at risk
- Use condoms every time you have sex
- Limit your number of sex partners
- Don't inject drugs, if you do, do not share needles
- Get tested and treated for other sexually transmitted diseases
- If you think you've been exposed to HIV within the last 3 days, ask a health care provider about postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) right away. PEP can prevent HIV, but it must be started within 72 hours.
Currently, there is no effective cure for HIV. With proper medical care, HIV can be controlled. Treatment for HIV is called antiretroviral therapy (ART). If taken the right way, every day, ART can dramatically prolong the lives of many people infected with HIV, keep them healthy, and greatly lower their chance of infecting others.
Health Insurance Market Place Deadline Reminder
If you don't have health insurance through your employer, Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or another source that provides qualifying health coverage,
the Marketplace can help you get covered. The 2018 Open Enrollment Period runs from November 1, 2017 to December 15, 2017. For more information visit:
https://www.healthcare.gov/quick-guide/dates-and-deadlines/
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Upcoming Immunization Clinics (appointment required) - Please call the North Shore Health Department for an appointment at 414-371-2980.
Tuesday, December 12th - 10:00-11:00am- Brown Deer
Thursday, December 14th - 3:00-4:30pm- Shorewood
Tuesday, December 19th 7:30-9 a.m., Shorewood
Wednesday, December 20th - 3:30-4:30 p.m., Brown Deer
Upcoming Adult Health Clinics (appointment required) - Blood analysis for cholesterol, glucose and triglycerides, blood pressure, weight check and a nurse consultation. Please call the North Shore Health Department for an appointment at 414-371-2980.
Wednesday, December 20th - 8:00-10:00am- Brown Deer
Upcoming Blood Pressure Screening (walk-ins welcome - no appointment necessary)
Wednesday, December 6th - 12:15 1:00 pm -
Lois and Tom Dolan Community Center, Brown Deer
Tuesday, December 12th - 1:30-2:30pm- Lydell Community Center
Wednesday, December 27th 3:30-4:30 pm- Shorewood
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JOIN NIXLE: Recent Crime Email Notification
If you would like to join the Police Department alert system and receive emails directly to your inbox regarding recent police incidents, sign up
here. It is called the Nixle and will be so identified when you receive email/texts from the program.
Now that the weather has turned cold, many people like to let their vehicles warm up before driving. Thieves know this and take it as an opportunity to steal vehicles. Please do not leave your vehicle running with the keys in it.
Please be aware of any packages shipping to your home, and have someone bring them in or keep an eye on them for you until you can retrieve them. There is a new Amazon lockbox option at Whole Foods on Prospect Avenue in Milwaukee.
Coyote Forum: All Are Invited
On Wednesday, December 13, 2017, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, the Whitefish Bay Police Department will be holding a community meeting concerning coyote management at the Whitefish Bay High School Auditorium. Dianne Robinson a Wildlife Biologist from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Julia Robson the Assistant Natural Areas Coordinator for the Milwaukee County Department of Parks will have a presentation on the urban coyote phenomena and we will answer questions regarding urban coyote existence in our community.
Address: Whitefish Bay High School Auditorium, 1200 E. Fairmount, Door 10, (at Ardmore Ave) Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
Coyotes are a common sight in and around our houses and cities, but what should you do if you see one? Learn about coyote ecology and behavior from local wildlife experts, and hear about what you can do if you have a concerning situation with a coyote. We will answer questions regarding urban coyote existence in our community.
About the presenters:
Dianne Robinson graduated with a B.S in Wildlife Ecology and Management from UW-Stevens Point, and an M.S. in Wildlife Fisheries and Sciences from Texas A&M University. She is the Milwaukee County Wildlife Biologist and Southern Fox Wildlife Educator with the Wisconsin DNR. She has assisted numerous citizens, organizations, and municipalities with coyote management options throughout Wisconsin.
Julia Robson graduated from UW-Milwaukee with a degree in Conservation & Environmental Sciences and Biological Sciences. She is the Assistant Natural Areas Coordinator for Milwaukee County Parks and coordinates the Milwaukee County Coyote Watch. She has worked in urban wildlife and natural resource management for 6+ years in Milwaukee County.
Police Non-Emergency Phone: 414-351-9900
Call 911 if you see suspicious activity especially if they are not your neighbors.
Police Department Links:
Subscribe to the Whitefish Bay Police Dept.
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Community Links
Watch the website and Facebook Page for exciting events all month long on Silver Spring Drive! This week: Menorah Lighting at 401 E. Silver Spring Dr. starting Tuesday, Dec. 12, through Tuesday, Dec. 19.
Yellow Wood, 401 E. Silver Spring Dr. offers 10% off 12/12-12/19.
Kiwanis Club -
The Kiwanis Club of North Shore Milwaukee was chartered as one of 7,700 clubs in 80 countries in 1950. Our motto is "Serving the Children of the World".
Sat., Dec. 16 8:00am-11:00am, Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast at St. Monica Hall, 5900 N. Santa Monica, Whitefish Bay, Door #1 from parking lot off Lakeview Ave. $7 adult (10 and up), $5 per child (>2 years). Proceeds benefit Kiwanis charities.
WFB 55+ and Better Program: Register at the WFB Community Center. For more information please contact Carolyn Noori at 414-963-3992
Monthly Schedule:
- Stitching: 9am-12noon 2nd and 4th Mondays - creating teddy bears for people in need.
- Knitting: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 10am to 12noon at the Woman's Club. Knitting hats for the deployed soldiers.
- Bridge: 1pm Bridge Club 2nd and 4th Thursdays
Village Band of Whitefish Bay:
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