The Milwaukee Post

January 23, 2015 • Milwaukee County Post • 3 By DWAYNE BUTLER Post Editor MILWAUKEE — Grant Park, a venerable part of the Milwaukee County Parks, will see some significant changes in 2015. Several projects are on the books for the county's second-oldest park that encompass- es 381 acres, including the two-mile stretch of the Oak Leaf Trail and the beach area. "Across Milwaukee County we are improving parks and public spaces. From fix- ing up the long-neglected Oak Leaf Trail in the South Shore to my Urban Parks initiative that has improved parks in the central city, I am committed to continuing to make a dif- ference," said Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, whose 2015 budget added more than $19 million in repairs and maintenance for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture. Improvements to Grant Park include: ■ Repaving the Oak Leaf Trail that runs through the park. Regarded as the oldest por- tion in the county, funding for the project was included in Abele's 2015 budget and approved by the County Board. ■ Significant enhancements to Grant Park Beach, including the creation of a rain garden, more beach volleyball leagues and a new beach concessionaire. More details on the beach activities will be announced in coming months, according to the county. Additionally, the park will receive a visit from the Milwaukee County Traveling Beer Garden in June. The county has added Grant Park as one of the stops for the popular mobile beer garden, with dates to be announced in coming weeks. Also, the park has seen more than 1,000 trees planted in the past two years, as the county continues to combat emerald ash borer in the park. Another 9,619 native plants and an acre of prairie grass have also been planted through a Fund for Lake Michigan grant. Milwaukee County Supervisor Patricia Jursik, a proponent of investing in improve- ments in the park, said the "South Shore is rapidly being recognized as the new best place to live, work and play, and projects like these are more examples of the rejuvenation this area is seeing." South Milwaukee Mayor Erik Brooks wel- comed the improvements at Grant Park. "2015 is going to be a big year for Grant Park, and that's a big deal for South Milwaukee," he said. "Grant Park is such a terrific attraction for our city, such an impor- tant part of the fabric of South Milwaukee. It's exciting to see these major investments for its future." Don Lawson, chairperson of Friends of Grant Park, a partner in the efforts to beauti- fy and maintain the park, is excited about its future. "From its 18-hole golf course to its beauti- ful beach to its historic 7 Bridges walking trails and high-quality natural areas, Grant Park is already filled with terrific ameni- ties," Lawson said. "The investments being made in 2015 will only make the park and the community that much better." Big changes for Grant Park in 2015 Projects include improvements to Oak Leaf Trail, beach and more Post Staff MILWAUKEE — The Bay View Community Center will host the Out of Our Closet Collectibles and Vintage Sale on Jan. 31. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 1320 E. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee. Admission is free. Items for sale include antiques, col- lectibles and retro-like vintage costume jew- elry by Weiss and Coro; vintage glassware, including Depression glass; old Disney books and collectibles; baseball cards; retro TV show collectibles; and vintage toys and books including a first-edition Dr. Seuss book. Pictures of many of the items like a Michael Jackson action figure, Trifari pearl necklace, Disney Princess Belle Barbie Doll and a 2002 Sydney Olympics Barbie Doll can be seen on a Flickr account link found on www.facebook.com/BayViewCommunityCe nter. For more information, call the center at 414-482-1000 or email Kim at kschubring@bayviewcneter.org. Bay View Community Center hosts collectibles and vintage sale Abele Brooks WILSON PARK YOUTH BASEBALL WILSON PARK YOUTH BASEBALL WILSON PARK YOUTH BASEBALL ROOKIE: Tues & Thur, Ages 5, 6 & 7 •Most games at 5:30pm. AMERICAN: Mon & Wed, Some Fri, Ages 8, 9 & 10 •5:30 & 7:45pm. NATIONAL: Tues & Thur, Ages 11 & 12 •5:30 & 7:45pm. PONY: Mon–Fri, Ages 13-16 •5:30 & 8:00pm. Mention You Saw it in The Milwaukee Post When Calling! 241736216 Registration Every saturday: Every Saturday in January thru March 1 • 11am-Noon 1100 W. Grange Avenue Behind Moose Lodge #49 at 13th & Grange, Northeast corner. Call 414-304-1498 for directions. For more information call 414-304-1498 or visit www.leaguelineup.com/wpball Rookie, American and National league games are played at both Wilson Park and the ball park at 13th & Grange. Pony league games are played at Wison Park. We have openings for players in the following leagues: Holiday at Zablocki Veterans Center Domiciliary #123 • Dec. 6, 2014 The students from Milwaukee High School of the Arts, in the music department led by teacher Mr. Doug Syme, participated again this year. However, they also held a donation drive for toi- letries that were given out at the event. Thirty students entertained the vets with a concert of sea- sonal music during the festivities. MCHA Tavern League Vice President Lorie Helm presented Mr. Doug Syme and the students with a check in the amount of $250 to help offset the program expenses and a matching grant of $250 will be requested from the Wisconsin Tavern League Foundation. This year, MCHA members and students helped 140 veterans with two gift bags containing winter weather shirts, socks, toiletries, and great variety of snacks, coffees, hot chocolates, and the list goes on. The vets were treated to cake and soft drinks donated by Walmart and Sprecher Brewing Co. Left to right: Neal Ward, Loni Helm, Joan Hall, Donna Olson, Isaac Hall, Sharon Ward, Bruce Members of the MCHA Tavern League with a volunteer bag event. Loni Helm, VP of MCHA Tavern League presents a check to a student & Mr. Doug Syme of Milwaukee High School of the Arts Jazz group who entertained. Call 414-975-0547 for more information Sharon M. Ward, MCHA Treasurer 241736228

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