Martin Drive E-News
April 2008
Vote on April 1
Exercise your civic rights and vote on Tuesday, April 1st. Our polling location is the MPS Administration Building at 5225 W. Vliet Street.
Let’s Walk
Regular walking offers health and fitness benefits. Would anyone consider heading up a walking club? This might be a regular weekly scheduled walking group, which might include a walk with the police department and Alderman on a monthly basis? Any one up for this?
Community Improvement Clinic
The March 8th clinic at Washington Park was filled with information to make Martin Drive Urban Life safer. It was a very informative agenda. Appearances were made by Mayor Tom Barrett, Alderman Michael Murphy and Ca
ptain Harpole and other enlightening speakers.
April 2008
Vote on April 1
Exercise your civic rights and vote on Tuesday, April 1st. Our polling location is the MPS Administration Building at 5225 W. Vliet Street.
Let’s Walk
Regular walking offers health and fitness benefits. Would anyone consider heading up a walking club? This might be a regular weekly scheduled walking group, which might include a walk with the police department and Alderman on a monthly basis? Any one up for this?
Community Improvement Clinic
The March 8th clinic at Washington Park was filled with information to make Martin Drive Urban Life safer. It was a very informative agenda. Appearances were made by Mayor Tom Barrett, Alderman Michael Murphy and Ca
ptain Harpole and other enlightening speakers. 
Captain James Harpole Mayor Tom Barret Alerman Michael MurphyShooting in Martin Drive Neighborhood?
If you noticed 45th Street closed and police cars blocking the way on Monday, the 24th, you may have heard that there was a shooting in the neighborhood. After follow up with the police department, it appears that there was not a shooting in the neighborhood. It seems that a person who lived in Waukesha was shot at some other location and dropped here. Let this serve as a reminder to all to be careful, be aware of your surroundings and report any suspicious activities to the police.
911 calls are reserved for emergencies.
933-4444 is for non-emergencies
935-7231 will reach Sector Commander, Lieutenant Donald Baral or e-mail dbaral@milwaukee.gov
Martin Drive Clean Sweep – Green Sweep, Curb Appeal Contest
Details are still being finalized, still I want to announce the contest, which will focus on three blocks in the neighborhood and is designed to enhance the curb appeal and overall appearance of those blocks and our neighborhood. There will be funds available to rebate about 15 landscape projects, 6 porch renovations and help painting three porches. Your sweat equity, upkeep and maintenance will be matched with rebates and volunteers to make your curb appeal dreams come true. Stay tuned for all the details by coming to the next monthly meeting on April 14th at 6:30 pm at 1219 N. 45th Street.
Don’t Miss the Westside Spring Artwalk!
Friday, April 25 from 5 to 9pm
Saturday April 26 from 10am to 4pm
Discover the Westside’s thriving Art Scene! Visit Vliet Street from 60th to 43rd and the Village of Wauwatosa. Explore art galleries, restaurants and shops abundant with art and special entertainment during our 2-day event. Over 35 locations featuring art including Milwaukee’s thrice-voted best art gallery by Shepherd Express Readers, which just happens to be in Washington Heights. You will be surprised what the Westside has to offer.
Reminder to Return Garbage Containers to Your Property
City ordinances require each property owner to return the garbage and recycling carts to their yard within 24 hours of pick up. In addition, doing so makes the neighborhood look so much nicer. It’s been a rough winter and we have been patient with those who have not followed the ordinance. Please get back in the habit of returning the carts to your back yard. We all thank you for making the neighborhood look better.
Mandi Awards -- Martin Drive Joins the Winners Circle
On March 13th, Local Initiatives Support Corp. announced the winners of the annual Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MA
NDIs). The awards honor non-profit community groups and their partners involved in revitalizing Milwaukee neighborhoods. As part of the Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative and through our grant from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, we were selected winners of the Vision Award. This is a HUGE award and a HUGE honor.
Vision Award: Greater Milwaukee Foundation, for the Healthy Neighborhood Initiative, which is a collaboration to focus efforts on providing neighborhoods with the tools they need to stabilize their housing markets and engage residents in the implementation of effective self-management strategies.
Are You Having Trouble Paying Your Mortgage?
This link will provide you with a number of resources that might help your situation. http://www.uedawi.org/images/downloads/2008/Flyer_Fore%20&%20PL%20Resources%20Metro%20Milw.pdf Just copy and paste it into your address box.
Minor Home Repair Rebate
It is that time of year again for home improvements and if you are interested in the Minor Home Repair and or Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) services provided by West End Development Corporation, contact Tamara Harris at (414) 933-2080.
April
Earth Day at Washington Park
On Earth Day, Saturday, April 19th, the restoration and cleaning of the Washington Park lagoon will begin. By Earth Day, an area of the lagoon shore will be excavated preparing it for volunteers to lay coconut logs. These logs will be covered with dirt and then planted so as to look natural and will stop erosion of the shoreline. Volunteers are needed to do a general park clean up. We are looking for volunteers from the neighborhood to help and organize and round up kids and adults from the neighborhood to be part of the project.
May
Compost Bins and Rain Barrels
Recycling kitchen and yard waste in a compost bin creates a rich amendment that improves your soil, builds organic matter and saves landfill space and reduces methane emission.
A rain barrel collects and stores rainwater from your rooftop, which can later be used to water your lawn or garden or wash your car. This keeps excess water out of our sewer systems. Rainwater is far better for plants than chlorinated tap water.
Wonderful, sturdy and reasonably priced rain barrels and compost bins are available through Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful. Compost bins cost $45 and includes The Composting Cookbook, a $6.95 value. Similar compost bins retail at $90 and up. 55-Gallon rain barrels cost $50 each and are mosquito-proof and child safe and are built to last.
In addition, at our Annual Meeting, Monday May 12th we are going green. We are accepting pre-order for rain barrels and compost bins and they will be delivered to our neighborhood if we can get an order for 20 each. Put your name on the list by calling or e-mailing Pat at 933-4489 or pmueller17@wi.rr.com
Summer Community Building Project Under Consideration
Mosaic Art Project Involving Neighborhood kids and residents
Planter adoption of planters on Vliet Street
Martin Drive Clean Sweep – Green Sweep
Neighborhood Directory of Contractors
As part of our newsletter or as a separate directory, we are looking for names and numbers of any licensed and insured skilled persons offering home repair or other services that our residents might be interested in. Please call Pat at 933-5589 or e-mail your information to pmueller17@wi.rr.com so that we might be able to put a directory together.
Harley’s 105 Year Anniversary
Once again, Harley will celebrate their anniversary. This year they are celebrating their 105th anniversary over the Labor Day Weekend.
Martin Drive Neighborhood on an upward curve.
If you noticed 45th Street closed and police cars blocking the way on Monday, the 24th, you may have heard that there was a shooting in the neighborhood. After follow up with the police department, it appears that there was not a shooting in the neighborhood. It seems that a person who lived in Waukesha was shot at some other location and dropped here. Let this serve as a reminder to all to be careful, be aware of your surroundings and report any suspicious activities to the police.
911 calls are reserved for emergencies.
933-4444 is for non-emergencies
935-7231 will reach Sector Commander, Lieutenant Donald Baral or e-mail dbaral@milwaukee.gov
Martin Drive Clean Sweep – Green Sweep, Curb Appeal Contest
Details are still being finalized, still I want to announce the contest, which will focus on three blocks in the neighborhood and is designed to enhance the curb appeal and overall appearance of those blocks and our neighborhood. There will be funds available to rebate about 15 landscape projects, 6 porch renovations and help painting three porches. Your sweat equity, upkeep and maintenance will be matched with rebates and volunteers to make your curb appeal dreams come true. Stay tuned for all the details by coming to the next monthly meeting on April 14th at 6:30 pm at 1219 N. 45th Street.
Don’t Miss the Westside Spring Artwalk!
Friday, April 25 from 5 to 9pm
Saturday April 26 from 10am to 4pm
Discover the Westside’s thriving Art Scene! Visit Vliet Street from 60th to 43rd and the Village of Wauwatosa. Explore art galleries, restaurants and shops abundant with art and special entertainment during our 2-day event. Over 35 locations featuring art including Milwaukee’s thrice-voted best art gallery by Shepherd Express Readers, which just happens to be in Washington Heights. You will be surprised what the Westside has to offer.
Reminder to Return Garbage Containers to Your Property
City ordinances require each property owner to return the garbage and recycling carts to their yard within 24 hours of pick up. In addition, doing so makes the neighborhood look so much nicer. It’s been a rough winter and we have been patient with those who have not followed the ordinance. Please get back in the habit of returning the carts to your back yard. We all thank you for making the neighborhood look better.
Mandi Awards -- Martin Drive Joins the Winners Circle
On March 13th, Local Initiatives Support Corp. announced the winners of the annual Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MA
NDIs). The awards honor non-profit community groups and their partners involved in revitalizing Milwaukee neighborhoods. As part of the Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative and through our grant from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, we were selected winners of the Vision Award. This is a HUGE award and a HUGE honor.Vision Award: Greater Milwaukee Foundation, for the Healthy Neighborhood Initiative, which is a collaboration to focus efforts on providing neighborhoods with the tools they need to stabilize their housing markets and engage residents in the implementation of effective self-management strategies.
Are You Having Trouble Paying Your Mortgage?
This link will provide you with a number of resources that might help your situation. http://www.uedawi.org/images/downloads/2008/Flyer_Fore%20&%20PL%20Resources%20Metro%20Milw.pdf Just copy and paste it into your address box.
Minor Home Repair Rebate
It is that time of year again for home improvements and if you are interested in the Minor Home Repair and or Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) services provided by West End Development Corporation, contact Tamara Harris at (414) 933-2080.
April
Earth Day at Washington Park
On Earth Day, Saturday, April 19th, the restoration and cleaning of the Washington Park lagoon will begin. By Earth Day, an area of the lagoon shore will be excavated preparing it for volunteers to lay coconut logs. These logs will be covered with dirt and then planted so as to look natural and will stop erosion of the shoreline. Volunteers are needed to do a general park clean up. We are looking for volunteers from the neighborhood to help and organize and round up kids and adults from the neighborhood to be part of the project.
May
Compost Bins and Rain Barrels
Recycling kitchen and yard waste in a compost bin creates a rich amendment that improves your soil, builds organic matter and saves landfill space and reduces methane emission.
A rain barrel collects and stores rainwater from your rooftop, which can later be used to water your lawn or garden or wash your car. This keeps excess water out of our sewer systems. Rainwater is far better for plants than chlorinated tap water.
Wonderful, sturdy and reasonably priced rain barrels and compost bins are available through Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful. Compost bins cost $45 and includes The Composting Cookbook, a $6.95 value. Similar compost bins retail at $90 and up. 55-Gallon rain barrels cost $50 each and are mosquito-proof and child safe and are built to last.
In addition, at our Annual Meeting, Monday May 12th we are going green. We are accepting pre-order for rain barrels and compost bins and they will be delivered to our neighborhood if we can get an order for 20 each. Put your name on the list by calling or e-mailing Pat at 933-4489 or pmueller17@wi.rr.com
Summer Community Building Project Under Consideration
Mosaic Art Project Involving Neighborhood kids and residents
Planter adoption of planters on Vliet Street
Martin Drive Clean Sweep – Green Sweep
Neighborhood Directory of Contractors
As part of our newsletter or as a separate directory, we are looking for names and numbers of any licensed and insured skilled persons offering home repair or other services that our residents might be interested in. Please call Pat at 933-5589 or e-mail your information to pmueller17@wi.rr.com so that we might be able to put a directory together.
Harley’s 105 Year Anniversary
Once again, Harley will celebrate their anniversary. This year they are celebrating their 105th anniversary over the Labor Day Weekend.
Martin Drive Neighborhood on an upward curve.
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