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SUMMER 2020 SUPPORTING OUR OAK CREEK BUSINESSES!
sUMMER 2020
The Oak Creek Current is the official magazine of the City of Oak
Creek, and is mailed for free to all households and businesses in the City.
The Current is published four times per year by the City of Oak Creek
and the Oak Creek-Franklin Joint school District, with additional
financial support from the MATC-Oak Creek campus. The magazine
also receives funding from local advertisers.
This publication is guided by a professional advisory committee TABlE OF CONTENTS
comprised of representatives from the City, the school District, and
residents and business owners. Please email all inquiries/suggestions to
7 A Phased Reopening of City Facilities
info@oakcreekmagazine.com. 8 OC Businesses support Each Other During Pandemic
City of oak CREEk 10 summer Reading and storytimes at OC Library
Daniel Bukiewicz, Mayor
8040 s. 6th st. • Oak Creek, WI 53154 11 In the Right Place, at the Right Time
(414) 766-7000 • oakcreekwi.org 12 What You should Know About Being a Victim of Fraud
aldermen
District 1: steven Kurkowski
14 A Note About City Events This summer
District 2: Greg Loreck 14 safety Guidelines for the Farmers Market
District 3: Rich Duchniak
District 4: Michael Toman 15 Welcome New Oak Creek Businesses
District 5: Ken Gehl
District 6: Chris Guzikowski
16 Business spotlight: Kelvin schroeder Jewelers
20 MATC Moves 1,600 Classes Online
oak CREEk-fRaNkLiN JoiNt
SChooL DiStRiCt 24 Keeping students Engaged and Learning
Daniel D. Unertl, Superintendent
7630 s. 10th st. • Oak Creek, WI 53154
26 school District Partners with The salvation Army
(414) 768-5880 • ocfsd.org 27 4K and 5K Enrollment for 2020-2121 school Year
MatC oak CREEk CaMPUS 28 school District Gets Jump start on Construction season
Dr. Mark felsheim, Campus Executive Director
6665 s. Howell Ave. • Oak Creek, WI 53154
32 Congratulations Class of 2020
(414) 571-4616 34 school District Highlights
Contributing Writers: Leslie Flynn (City of Oak Creek), Rachel Rose 36 Out and About Photos
(Oak Creek Library), Lisa Wytrykus Kleppek (Oak Creek Police
Department), Lindsey Ziarnik (Oak Creek-Franklin Joint school 38 Community Calendar
District) and Barb Caprile (Caprile Marketing/Design).
Magazine Design/Production: Caprile Marketing/Design
The next issue of the Oak Creek Current will publish September 2020. oN thE CoVER
For information about advertising in future issues of the magazine, We encourage you to shop local and support our Oak Creek businesses.
please email info@oakcreekmagazine.com, visit oakcreekmagazine.com They deeply appreciate your support and will thrive once again with your
help. As our businesses return to somewhat “normal” hours, we look
or call (414) 215-7999.
forward to our community’s recovery from the impact of COVID-19.
Be safe, be well!
oakcreekmagazine.com
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From Dan Bukiewicz, Mayor-City of Oak Creek
From Dan Unertl, Superintendent-Oak Creek-
Franklin Joint School District
The last few months have certainly
presented each one of us with Dear Oak Creek Residents,
challenges that we’ve never On behalf of the entire school District
experienced before. I am so proud team – our Board, our teachers,
of the measures that our community everyone – thank you for your
took to protect each other from the
overwhelming support in this uncertain
health crisis at hand. While staying “safer at H
Home”” was not
time. Your understanding has been a
always easy, our residents met the challenge, while finding
powerful testament to the strength of
creative ways to support each other, our healthcare workers,
our Oak Creek community.
and local businesses.
From the moment of the announcement of school closures in
As we gradually begin to reopen and resume more of our
Wisconsin, our school District, and our community took the
regular activities, you will notice that it won’t be “business
“All-Hands-on-Deck” approach to this unique situation. Our
as usual.” From local government to the businesses in our
dedicated teachers and school leaders have partnered tirelessly
community, measures will be put into place to keep customers
with our families to work through this moment. Our food
and employees safe and healthy. Remember, we are still
service team, along with our incredible community partner The
actively trying to keep the curve flattened, to limit COVID-19
salvation Army, quickly developed a plan to feed our students
in our community. As you experience some of these measures,
who depend on school for meals. Our Teaching and Learning
please be patient, and continue to do your part! stay home if
team, in partnership with our IT department, worked together
you’re sick, cover coughs and sneezes, and keep practicing
to create a plan for virtual learning and deploying thousands of
physical distancing. Consider wearing a face-covering if you go
electronic devices, as well as establishing wireless hotspots for
out in public and think of it as an act of kindness towards others
our families without internet access. Our student services
in the community.
team continued to provide support for families and students
I want to personally thank everyone who has done their part to during this extremely difficult time.
support our local small businesses during the past few months.
Despite the significant challenges we faced, we were able to
Even as these businesses begin to reopen their doors, they’re
evolve in spite of the pandemic. I couldn’t be any more proud
still going to need our help. This issue of the Current features
of our teachers, administrators, support staff, families and,
advertisements for dozens of our great local establishments.
most of all, our students, for working so incredibly hard to
Take a look, and try to patronize as many as you can. You might
finish the 2019-2020 school year strong.
even discover businesses you hadn’t heard of before!
We are truly living up to our school District’s vision of “Building
While the summer of 2020 may be quieter than what we’re
successful Futures TOGETHER.” Be well!
accustomed to, Oak Creek still offers a great variety of places
and things to experience, even as we enjoy and celebrate them Best, Dan Unertl-Superintendent, OCFJ School District
while physically distant from each other!
Have a great summer!
Mayor Dan Bukiewicz
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City of oak CREEk: a PLaN foR thE PhaSED REoPENiNg of City faCiLitiES
A Plan for the Phased Reopening of City Facilities
A s businesses across
the
t area begin to
reopen,
r
too,
the City,
to has created a
plan to restore public
access to
t some of our
dividers where guests meet with City staff.
All staff will be provided with a face covering,
and we welcome those visiting to wear one,
as well.
When we built our new Civic Center,
it was done with public gathering in mind.
and social media for news of the Library and
Recreation Department’s reopening.
Right now, we are getting many questions
about when we plan to resume our programming
and City events, including facility and ballfield
reservations, and the opening of our splash
facilities for transactional “counter” service. Under the current situation, however, our pad. Know that we are actively considering all
With the health and safety of our residents, goal is to provide our usual high level of options, with the safety of the public our first
staff and visitors in mind, we have implemented customer service and get you back on your and foremost consideration. We thank you
protocols that visitors to our public buildings way. City Hall access will be limited to the for remaining patient and understanding as
can anticipate. By the time this issue of the north and south entrances. The Health we all navigate this new normal.
Current reaches your mailbox, we will have Department will not be accessible to the We’re happy to announce that the Oak
expanded our offerings for limited, in-person public for in-person business until a later Creek Farmers Market launches on sat.,
interactions at certain facilities, beginning date. Restrooms will also be closed to the June 6. Even that will look a bit different as
on June 1. public for the time being. At this time, we will we begin the season. Please see page 14 for
The first phase of our reopening will target not be renting out our meeting rooms or the more about ways you can stay healthy while
the reopening to the public for transactions multi-purpose room, nor will we be hosting enjoying the market and supporting our
only at City Hall, the Police Department, routine business meetings at the Civic local farmers.
Water Utility and Department of Public Center or any of our other City facilities. By now, you’ve heard this countless times,
Works. What does this mean for visitors At our other “phase one” locations, but we want to remind you that before you
to these buildings? including the Police Department, Public head out into public, you should keep a few
When you visit one of these locations, Works building, and the Water and sewer things in mind. COVID-19 is still present in
things may look a bit different than you’re Utility offices, you can expect similar measures our community. Now more than ever, if
accustomed to! At City Hall, measures will to be in place. At this time, our three fire you’re feeling sick, please stay at home.
be taken to route people to our customer stations will remain closed to the public. Remember to wash your hands and cover
service counters to take care of their business We understand that many of our residents your coughs and sneezes. And as much as it
needs, such as paying your taxes, applying for are eager to begin using the Oak Creek Public feels good to be around other people again,
a permit or registering to vote, etc., and then Library again, and rest assured, our Library please remember to keep at least six feet
routed back out of the building. Floors will and Recreation Department staff are developing between you and others who are not a part
be marked so that individuals waiting to be a robust reopening plan for the coming of your household. These best practices are
served can do so with appropriate physical weeks. Because the Library contains many your best strategy to keep yourself, your
distancing in place. Hand sanitation stations high-touch surfaces and materials, and is a family, and the community of Oak Creek
will be provided, and we ask all guests to use place where people gather for long periods of as healthy as possible.
it prior to conducting business with our staff. time, a well-thought-out plan is a necessity stay up-to-date on the latest City facility
Transaction areas will be cleaned frequently, for the safety of patrons. Until they can openings by following us on Facebook or
with particular attention given to high-touch reopen, the popular curbside pickup service visiting our website at oakcreekwi.org.
surfaces. You will also notice plexiglass will continue. Please watch the City website
sUMMER 2020 OAK CREEK CURRENT 7
City of oak CREEk: BUSiNESSES hELPiNg EaCh othER DURiNg PaNDEMiC
Employees from Eder Flag in Oak Creek have been producing
thousands of masks each day for medical staff, Wisconsin
National Guard personnel, long-term care facilities and more.
OAK CREEK BUsINEssEs HELP
OTHERs DURING PANDEMIC
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u community, like
ur company, was quickly able to modify headquartered manufacturer of cutting
many others in our
m its production capabilities to provide systems, have been used worldwide to
sstate, nation and components that are being used to create face shields, isolation hoods and other
beyond, has been
be manufacture ventilators. personal protective equipment products
impacted by the
imp Oak Creek’s own Eder flag partnered being used by front line workers in response
worldwide
worldw COVID-19 with Monterey Mills, a Janesville-based to COVID-19. Zünd cutters were even used
pandemic.
d i We W have
h allll felt
f l the effects of the textile company, to produce barrier masks to create temporary beds and partitions for
virus in nearly every aspect of our lives, and for medical personnel and others in need of alternate care facilities being set up to hold
have had to adjust how we live, shop, learn face coverings during the pandemic. Doctors an influx of COVID-19 patients.
and work. and medical professionals reviewed the arena americas, an industry leader in
Many Oak Creek businesses have been design and materials for these three-ply, temporary structures, has also used its
quick to respond to challenges posed by protective face masks, that are washable and expertise to rapidly deploy structures for
this pandemic with agility, innovation and reversible. With two shifts dedicated to testing, patient overflow, screening areas,
compassion. As a community, we are proud production and sewing, thousands of mask food service and other operational needs.
of all of the companies, groups and individuals are produced every day. Many of these Arena was also involved in the creation of
that have stepped up to help those in need. have been supplied to the Wisconsin a temporary hospital set up in Long Island,
several Oak Creek businesses have National Guard, numerous long-term care New York.
shifted gears from their normal operations facilities throughout Wisconsin, and even Even the oak Creek Library found a way
to create supplies needed to help first Oak Creek’s election workers during the to support the battle against COVID-19.
responders and healthcare workers wage the spring Primary. While the building has been closed to the
battle against the Coronavirus. Superior Die Products manufactured with equipment public, Library staff has been using the 3D
Set, an Oak Creek-based, die-casting from Zünd america, an Oak Creek- printer to print face shields for personal
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Police Department and Oak Creek Fire Department.
Several other Oak Creek companies have come forward with
generous monetary and product donations to support healthcare
workers and others affected by COVID-19.
PPG has always been a valued community partner through its
Colorful Communities program, and has recently announced a $1.5
million donation to support global COVID-19 relief efforts. PPG has
also contributed a variety of in-kind donations to non-profits and first
responders, including paint and masks.
Oak Creek-based Stella & Chewy’s has partnered with the
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
to donate $530,000 in pet food totaling more than 800,000
meals to assist pet parents in need through the ASPCA COVID-19
Relief & Recovery Initiative.
The Master Lock Company, headquartered in Oak Creek, is
donating 1,000 Bluetooth Lock Boxes, an investment of more than
$250,000, to help frontline workers and small business owners
safeguard their critical personal protective equipment and essential
supplies during the pandemic.
Many other Oak Creek small businesses have generously offered
their time and talents to support others during these challenging
times. Local eateries that had to close their doors to customers
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delivery options. Even faced with their own challenges, the spirit of
generosity remained strong. Jim Dandy’s Pub & Grill partnered Manor Pointe Independent Living
with the “Meals Matter Movement” to provide meals for medical
Located on 17 scenic acres in the heart
professionals and first responders who continue to work on the front
lines of the fight against the Coronavirus. of beautiful Oak Creek, Manor Pointe
Like many schools across the nation, the Academy of Performing offers distinguished senior-friendly
Arts went virtual during the pandemic, bringing music and dance to apartments designed for your
their students via the internet. But owner Stacy Tuschl, the U.S.
Business Administration’s 2019 Wisconsin Small Business Person comfort and care-free lifestyle.
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City of oak CREEk: SUMMER REaDiNg aND StoRy tiME at thE oak CREEk PUBLiC LiBRaRy
sUMMER READING
AND sTORY TIME
By Rachel Rose, Librarian
Story Times are one of many activities offered for
little ones that promote a lifelong love of reading.
OAK CREEK PUBLIC LIBRARY sTAFF ALWAYs HAPPY TO TELL
CHILDREN’s sTORIEs – AND sUMMER Is NO EXCEPTION
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ibraries are best known for one thing: services Manager Maria Dietrich. Maria runs Baby story Time, a
books!
b Nowadays, they offer much more, session which is usually held on Tuesday mornings. “For many families,
including
in other media, interest-specific Baby story Time will be the first opportunity for their little ones to
programs,
pr access to technology, and a meet new friends and explore the world outside the home,” she
gathering
gat place for patrons. Providing shares. “sessions run just 15-20 minutes and include interactive
visitors with more than ‘just books’ is vital when experiences between baby and caregiver. After stories, we offer a
meeting
ti the
th community’s it ’ ever-changing needs, but the materials playtime. This gives families the chance to play together and allows
collection remains at every library’s core. striving to help everyone the adults to get to know one another.”
achieve their personal reading goals, the staff at Oak Creek Public staff are lucky enough to have a space dedicated to their craft at
Library (OCPL) understand the importance of year-round literacy – the new library building: the eponymous story Time Room. Located
especially for those in early development. To this end, OCPL hosts in the children’s department, the room is best suited for learning
weekly story Times in hopes of fostering a love of reading among through play. sessions involve more than simply following along as
children as well as an annual summer Reading Program to spread the librarian reads from themed picture books. Incorporating finger
enthusiasm across all generations. plays, lap-sit rhymes, songs, and dances helps reinvigorate everyone’s
story Time sessions are continuously adapted and perfected to energy and feeds into the fun of learning. OCPL also integrates
meet public need. This year the program is broken down into three slideshows so that caregivers can see featured books, sing along
groups: ‘Baby’ is intended for ages birth-24 months, ‘Toddler’ befits with song lyrics, and understand more about the benefits of early
1-to-3-year olds, and ‘Preschool’ appeals to ages 3-5 as a gentle education. sessions are popular – families who attend stand a good
transition into kindergarten. In much the same way that children chance of meeting new friends. Toddler story Time was even
grow and change, though, it has been a process of narrowing down expanded into two sessions to accommodate more attendees.
what works best to engage each audience. Children undergo distinct Librarians also host special story Time events. Last year, Maria
periods of behavioral, cognitive, and social growth. Designing early introduced sessions at the Drexel Town square Farmers Market and
literacy programs with these phases in mind is one of the most inside the local IKEA. Oak Creek-Franklin schools, and daycare
effective ways to help kids focus from beginning to end. That being centers have enjoyed occasional outreach visits, too, especially
said, families are welcome to choose which program fits them best. during the summer months. OCPL’s summer Reading Program
By integrating the practices of early literacy into story Time, encourages participants to get excited about books while on vacation.
librarians can engage children on numerous levels, all while boosting Every year, the Library puts on amazing live performances, enrichment
social interactivity. “It’s so important to incorporate books and activities, and a reading challenge open to patrons young and old.
language into routines from the very beginning,” explains Youth This time around, the program’s theme ‘Imagine Your story’ inspires
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9 "City of oak CREEk: What yoU ShoULD kNoW to aVoiD BEiNg a ViCtiM of fRaUD
With current technology, scammers have an easier time
reaching their victims. Protect yourself and don’t be a victim.
WHAT YOU sHOULD KNOW TO AVOID
BEING A VICTIM OF FRAUD
By Lisa Wytrykus Kleppek, Oak Creek Police Community Resource Coordinator
h people around the world were practicing
hile fRaUD taCtiCS
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upcoming
i election
fo
ssocial distancing and following safer at home
oorders, scammers were keeping busy trying
to defraud people out of money and personal
information.
info
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the COVID-19
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Unfortunately, the uncertainty of
pandemic combined with the
l ti andd census has created the ideal environment for
Understanding the tactics
scammers use is an important
factor in avoiding becoming a victim.
According to Doug shadel, in
the Money saver column in the
April/May 2020 issue of the
scammers to find new ways to deceive unsuspecting victims. AARP magazine, many scammers
will attempt to get their potential
SCaM ViCtiMS
victims into a heightened emotional state, called “ether,” that causes
While a recent Federal Trade Commission report cited by the Wash-
them to make rash decisions without thinking things through.
ington Post found that elderly Americans were actually 20% less likely
To get them in this emotional state, they use a variety of tactics,
to fall victim to fraud than younger people, when it did occur, they
including the following:
tended to lose more money than younger victims. According to the
• Phantom Riches Promising a trip of a lifetime to someone struggling
April AARP Bulletin, older Americans lose approximately $3 billion to
financially or the perfect partner to entice a lonely person.
fraud each year. And with the current state of technology, it’s become
• fear Arrest by the IRs or other authorities, computers locked or
even easier for scammers to reach their victims.
hard drives destroyed, family harmed.
fRaUD aND tEChNoLogy • intimidation Calling multiple times a day or threatening a potential
Technology has made it easy for scammers to exchange information. victim.
Robo-call technology makes data transmission fast and cheap, while • Scarcity Warnings that this offer will be gone quickly or only a few
online classes teach identity-stealing techniques, and elaborate multi- items remaining.
layered call centers can be set up almost overnight. Often, legitimate • Source Credibility Providing official-sounding names and badge
call center employees are trained in persuasive techniques to work numbers.
with U.s. consumers, and some, seeing the lack of well-paying em- • Commitment Requesting cooperation and later berating the victim
ployment opportunities, are enticed into using these skills to target for going back on their word.
unsuspecting victims illegally. • Reciprocity Offering something small (e.g.,
fees waived) and later asking for something in exchange (i.e.,
personal information).
12 OAK CREEK CURRENT sUMMER 2020looking for the
right combination of
hoW CaN yoU PRotECt eye-catching web design,
yoURSELf? brilliant applications and
The most effective way to protect yourself
from falling victim is to avoid engaging with the
online marketing to achieve
scammers in the first place. Do not answer calls your business goals?
from unfamiliar numbers, and do not click on links
in unsolicited emails! If you do answer the phone, CHOOSE
hang up once you realize that the call is a scam.
You are under no obligation to answer any questions
or even say goodbye.
• Avoid answering questions or saying ‘yes’ to anything or providing Experts in web design, web development,
your name. and digital marketing with capabilities
• Don’t get provoked into agreeing to anything or offering any personal information. extending far beyond what most digital
agencies have to offer.
• If you are concerned, verify the identity of the caller (i.e., check with other family members
about a child or grandchild’s whereabouts) Call Bruce at 414.226.2710
or email bruce@starkmedia.com
fRaUD aLERtS iN 2020
to discuss your needs!
In addition to continuing efforts by scammers to defraud victims through computer, IRs, and
other phone scams, the current climate has introduced novel scams that people should avoid: • Brilliant design
• Job-Related fraud scammers reach out through contact information on legitimate sites • Digital strategy • Content management
offering job leads for a fee. Real jobs would never require a deposit or a payment. • Search engine optimization
• analytics insights & reporting
• Census Scams Imposters show up at your door or call asking for personal information,
including social security numbers. The Census Bureau will never ask for this information.
• Election Scams scammers call or appear at your door soliciting donations for a candidate.
Do not give any money to a candidate from an unsolicited request. Go directly to the
candidate’s website or campaign office if you wish to support them.
• Delivery Scams With the increase of home deliveries, scammers send emails requiring that
you click a link to confirm delivery or verify a credit card number. Only use the initial order
confirmation email to track shipments, and if you have any doubt, log into the company
website.
• Medicare Scams scammers offer free testing, but you have to provide a Medicare number
to proceed. Do not give your Medicare number to anyone but a trusted medical professional
who you contacted for treatment or advice.
• CoViD-19 Scams scammers offering a vaccine, a treatment, or even threatening to infect
you if you don’t provide payment. Avoid all such offers and scams, and seek information
directly from trusted government sources.
ANCIENT WISDOM,
WhERE to fiND hELP MODERN HEALTHCARE
If you suspect that you were the potential victim of fraud, report it (see the resource below) Serving Oak Creek and surrounding
for investigation. If you do fall victim to a scam, report it immediately and don’t beat yourself communities since 2011.
up. Remember that they have become experts at winning you over and obtaining your •
Discover the benefits of
information. Provide the authorities with as much information as possible, and work to
acupuncture, herbal medicine
safeguard yourself in the future. and massage therapy.
Reduce stress and anxiety, improve
• Oak Creek Police Department: Call (414) 762-8200 sleep, relieve pain and much more!
• National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline: Call (866) 720-5721 •
We accept United Healthcare
or visit justice.gov/disaster-fraud and VA coverage.
• Wisconsin Consumer Protection Bureau: Call (800) 422-7128,
email DATCPHotline@wisconsin.gov or visit datcp.wi.gov. /C!DE)E D>7?'
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sUMMER 2020 OAK CREEK CURRENT 13City of oak CREEk: kEEPiNg SafE DURiNg SUMMER EVENtS
A NOTE ABOUT CITY EVENTs THIs sUMMER
W
h we love hosting events for our
hile For many years, the Oak Creek community has celebrated the
residents
r and visitors to Oak Creek, Fourth of July together with a festive parade and a beautiful
right
r now our top priority is keeping our fireworks display at dusk. Unfortunately, the many obstacles to
community
co safe and healthy. planning a 2020 event in the face of the pandemic has resulted in
With
W COVID-19 affecting nearly every the Common Council canceling this year’s event. While disappointing
aspect of our lives this spring, we had to make to many, this decision was made in the public health interest of the
the
h decision
d i i to close
l our buildings
b and press pause on our events and Fourth of July celebration participants, volunteers, partners and guests.
programs. Our Tourism and Celebrations Commissions had to look The Community Calendar on page 38 contains a snapshot of our
at the upcoming event season and make decisions without knowing planned events. By the time the magazine reaches your mailbox,
how the next several months would play out. things may have changed! We hope not, but it is a possibility as we
That said, some of the summer’s earliest events, the summer balance summer fun and keeping everyone healthy. We encourage
soulstice and the Oak Creek Beer Garden at Abendschein Park, are you to follow the Visit Oak Creek website and Facebook page for
canceled for 2020. We promise to bring those fun events back next all of the most current event information before making your plans.
year. We have also postponed the June dates for the Traveling Food We hope to see you all this summer, even if it is from a
Truck Tour and the Outdoor Movie Night. six-foot distance!
Guidelines To Keep Market safe and Open to shoppers
The 2020 Oak Creek – Fever (100.4°F or higher) – shortness of breath
Farmers Market will be – Cough, sore throat or chills – Muscle pain and/or headache
going on as scheduled, – New loss of taste or smell
with some modifications 2. Identify if you are in a “high-risk” group and consider having
to ensure everyone’s someone else shop for you, or consider the online/curbside
safety. so, make it your pickup option. High-risk groups include:
saturday morning routine – People age 60 and over
to pick up locally grown, – Pregnant women
farm-fresh foods at the – People with underlying health conditions or weakened
Farmers Market. immune systems
Farmers markets are 3. Wash hands frequently with warm soapy water. Cover coughs
essential for bringing and sneezes.
fresh, locally sourced food to our residents, as well as supporting the 4. Keep six feet distance from other at all time (except those in
livelihood of the farmers who have committed to bring their products your family or immediate household).
to us. This is the core mission of the Oak Creek Farmers Market, and 5. Limit interactions with other customers and vendors. When
the one we will be focusing on for at least the first four weeks of the possible, please only have one person per household at the
2020 season. market to make social distancing easier for others.
For the short-term, with the health and safety of our community 6. Make a shopping list and complete shopping as quickly as possible.
in mind, we will be focusing on the market as a grocery shopping 7. Leave pets at home.
experience, offering our marketgoers the freshest products in the 8. Please allow the vendor to bag your purchases. Customers are
area, in a fast and convenient format. We’re suspending the other not allowed to handle produce/products before buying. We’re
activities for the time being, and we appreciate your understanding. sorry, but reusable bags are not allowed during this time.
While we do our part to keep our shoppers safe, here are some 9. Preorder from your favorite vendors, if possible, and utilize
things you can do to keep the market safe and open: the drive-up option being offered.
1. stay home if you are sick or if you’ve had close contact with a 10. Be prepared with small bills to offer exact change to vendors
confirmed COVID-19 patient in the past 14 days. COVID-19 when possible.
symptoms include:
14 OAK CREEK CURRENT sUMMER 2020City of oak CREEk: WELCoME NEW BUSiNESSES
Welcome to these New Oak Creek businesses
ShoP LoCaL, StoP iN, Say hELLo aND WELCoME thEM to oUR City
aLLURE MEDiCaL hiLLSiDE CoffEE hoUSE M
tRoPiCaL SMoothiE Café
8825 s. Howell Ave., #102 237 E. Ryan Rd. • (414) 304-5559 7940 s. 6th st. • (414) 304-5590
(414) 485-2880 • alluremedical.com tropicalsmoothiecafe.com
igNitE MEDiCaL RESoRtS
aMERiCaN DREaM tax 2700 W. Honadel Blvd. UECkER SChULtZ
6508 s. 27th st., suite 5 (414) 435-2005 7280 s. 13th st., suite 203
(414) 281-5228 • myadtax.com ignitemedicalresorts.com (414) 962-1400 • ueckerschultz.com
aVaLa ExPRESS LiVE oak hEaLth VaLERi oRthoDoNtiCS
(tRUCkiNg Co.) 9555 s. Howell Ave., suite 700 8880 s. Howell Ave., #1100
7236 s. 27th st., Unit 1 (414) 676-2112 (414) 436-0835 • valeriortho.com
(630) 635-7165 liveoakhealthy.com
New Location:
BRoNSoN iNSURaNCE MiRaCLE SaLtWoRkS kELViN SChRoEDER
SERViCES 7730 s. 6th st., suite A JEWELERS
2345 W. Ryan Road, suite H (414) 304-5221 8645 s. Howell Ave., suite 3
(414) 885-5000 facebook.com/miraclesaltworks (414) 762-7111 • ksjewelersoc.com
bronsoninsurance.com
PURE BEaUty LakEShoRE VEtERiNaRy
CaMP BoW WoW 7236 s. 27th st., Unit 3 SPECiaLiStS
8411 s. Liberty Ln. (414) 659-2279 9472 s. 27th st. • (414) 761-6333
(414) 808-2275 • campbowwow.com facebook.com/Purebeautyllc lakeshorevetspecialists.com
ChiRo oNE SafER MiLE LogiStiCS VaNity haiR By NiChoLE
WELLNESS CENtER 610 W. Rawson Ave., suite 100 7236 s. 27th st., suite 2
8880 s. Howell Ave., suite 840 (262) 797-9670 (262) 770-9973
(414) 491-0096 • chiroone.net vanityhairbynichole.com
Q SPa MaSSagE thERaPy
CiRCa NaiLS & LaShES 6508 s. 27th st., suite 7
2400 W. Ryan Rd. • (414) 304-7233 (414) 422-5547 • my-qspa.com
DoCtoRS of SoSa SEaSoNaL SERViCES
PhySiCaL thERaPy 330 W. Drexel Ave. • (414) 630-6115
8619 s. Howell Ave. • (262) 671-2033 sosaseasonalservices.com
doctorsofphysicaltherapy.com
sUMMER 2020 OAK CREEK CURRENT 15City of oak-CREEk: BUSiNESS SPotLight kELViN SChRoEDER JEWELERS
Business spotlight: Kelvin schroeder Jewelers
GORGEOUs JEWELRY
AND DECADEs OF
UNPARALLELED sERVICE
Fine jewelry is suburban Milwaukee. He jumped at the of precious gems and jewelry – from
often given as chance and bought a building located on understanding mining operations, pearl
a symbol of Milwaukee Avenue in the growing suburb culturing, metallurgy, artistic design, casting
the love and of south Milwaukee. He worked tirelessly and fabrication processes. They are committed
sentiment people share – something to 10-15 hours a day, six days a week to build to implementing environmentally sound
enjoy and treasure for years to come. And his business, and succeeded, even after the practices in all of their work.
for more than 82 years, people have turned Great Depression in the early ’30s. In June 2019, the business moved to its
to Kelvin schroeder Jewelers in Oak Creek His son, Kelvin D. schroeder and his wife current location, just a few blocks south
for all of their jewelry needs. Lyla followed in his footsteps and continued at 8645 s. Howell Ave. (at Puetz Rd.).
This local business, located at 8645 s. the jewelry tradition. Kelvin D. attended Customers can now experience a larger,
Howell, has a stellar reputation for outstanding the resident program of the Gemological more comfortable and modern showroom
jewelry and quality service. Now in its third Institute of America (G.I.A.) in santa Monica, that enhances their shopping experience,
generation of family ownership/management Calif., and earned his graduate gemology and there is plenty of parking right out front.
(with a fourth generation coming up the degree in 1972 after attending watchmaking According to Kelvin M., “Operating a
ranks), Kelvin schroeder Jewelers offers an school in Milwaukee. In 1989, he and his wife jewelry store in Oak Creek is both interesting
amazing selection of designer jewelry, opened their store at the corner of Howell and fun. It’s so enjoyable to meet wonderful
spectacular Ideal-Cut GIA-certified loose and Drexel Avenues in Oak Creek. Today, people who love jewelry as much as we do.
diamonds in all shapes and sizes, top-quality their children, Kelvin M. and Heather, Our valued customers have ultimately
and rare gems in all colors, professional represent the third generation of Kelvin become friends over the years.”
appraisals, and exceptional repairs. since its schroeder Jewelers.
founding, the schroeder family has applied Kelvin M., like his grandfather and father oak CREEk’S PREMiER
the values of honesty, integrity and hard before him, had many jobs growing up that JEWELRy StoRE
work – all of which are reflected in the taught him the appreciation of high-quality Always ready to serve, Kelvin schroeder
quality and care consistently offered to jewelry and the value of hard work. Before Jewelers offers a variety of designer lines
its customers. working full time at the jewelry store, he to keep things current and fresh for its
honed his skills in the industry. He attended customers. Kelvin M. explains how they love
thE EaRLy yEaRS the G.I.A. (like his father) to earn his graduate to bring in new lines that reflect the desires
This very special jewelry store’s interesting gemology degree, and earned additional
roots date back to 1937 when it was founded certification in advanced diamond grading,
by grandfather Kelvin August schroeder. detecting synthetic diamonds, pearl grading,
He was a self-made entrepreneur who and precious metal assaying (determining
came from humble beginnings in northern their purity via testing). Kelvin M.’s sister,
Wisconsin. He ultimately worked his way up Heather, who is the office and accounts
to an apprenticeship at a fine jewelry store manager, graduated with a bachelor of arts
in the heart of downtown Milwaukee and degree from Marquette University.
earned his watchmaking license. Because Growing up in the jewelry business was
he proved himself to be ambitious and hard fascinating for the schroeder siblings.
working, he was told of an opportunity that Because of the nature of the industry, they
would allow him to start his own business in learned to appreciate the beauty and value
16 OAK CREEK CURRENT sUMMER 2020Below: Kelvin Schroeder, shown here grading
diamonds, represents the third generation of
Kelvin Schroeder Jewelers’ ownership.
The beautiful showroom inside Kelvin Schroeder
Jewelers’ new location at 8645 S. Howell.
and attitudes of their fashionable clientele. ceramic and tungsten – with custom finishes, Wisconsin. Honesty, hard work, integrity,
But the business enjoys specializing in patterns and inlays such as hardwoods and educated product knowledge, value and
custom work the most. “We always seek to even real dinosaur bone or meteorite!” As a passion for serving its customers and
offer our customers the most current and for engagement rings, designs have changed community are the hallmarks for their
sought-after designs, but our true passion over the years from simple and classic to success over the past 82 years.
is in custom-creating unique styles. And more wild and complex styles, and men’s An unusual and interesting story they
crowning them with top-quality, vibrantly wedding bands have definitely changed. share is about a phone call the store received
colored exotic gemstones that ‘WOW!’ “But our commitment to Oak Creek has from a customer whose preschool son was
our customers is the icing on the cake,” not changed,” says Kelvin M. That’s why found playing at lunchtime with what looked
Kelvin M. shares. giving back to the community is such an like some sort of gem. The son’s teacher
All of the staff at Kelvin schroeder Jewel- important part of Kelvin schroeder Jewelers. collected it and held it for safe keeping
ers are qualified to assist in the design of They have donated thousands of dollars and until the customer picked up her son and
one-of-a-kind pieces, fabricating a unique hundreds of hours of volunteer service, as brought the stone into the jewelry store
piece of jewelry that brings a customer’s well as contributed to organizations such for identification. Immediately recognizing
dream to fruition. as the MACC Fund, Lion’s Club and the what it was, Kelvin M. asked with surprise,
“In addition, we pride ourselves on selling Rotary Club. Faith-based food pantries, “WHERE did you say he found this again?”
‘heirloom quality’ jewelry – well-made Little League and other youth sports It seems the customer had lost her 1.00
(not mass-produced) pieces that, along with programs, local church/school fundraisers, carat diamond years ago and since then had
top-quality gems, can last a lifetime and be the Police Department and the Oak Creek Kelvin schroeder Jewelers replace it. After
passed down generation to generation,” Community Center have all been beneficiaries all that time, the mystery of the missing
he says. of the store’s generosity. In addition, Kelvin diamond was finally solved – her son had
When asked how jewelry buying habits schroeder Jewelers has held educational found it in the bottom of his sock drawer!
have changed over the years, Kelvin M. seminars to provide information to the public Kelvin M. sums it up by saying, “We
points out that the classics never seem to go regarding jewelry appraisals as they relate to cherish the trust our customers place in us
out of style. “Jewelry trends may change, wills and estate settlement. and will always do everything we can to take
but the classics remain. Even the styles simply put, “We are proud to serve the care of them and their jewelry needs. We
that seem to disappear for a time, make a great Oak Creek community – the people feel it is a privilege to serve Oak Creek and
resurgence later. Yellow gold jewelry is a are terrific!” exclaims Kelvin M. “Everyone is the entire southeastern Wisconsin area.”
perfect example.” very community-minded and caring. We also stop in soon and experience first-hand
He recalls that “When our parents got love being a part of the excitement as our their beautiful new showroom and personalized
married, plain gold rings were the norm. community continues to grow and become service. Where Kelvin schroeder remains
Now, although we can create nearly anything, a renowned city in Wisconsin.” Kelvin true to not just meeting its customers
we offer wedding bands in a wide array of schroeder Jewelers is grateful for the expectation, but exceeding them.
precious metal combinations and/or cutting- opportunity to continue its tradition as one kelvin Schroeder Jewelers
edge materials such as Damascus steel, of the oldest, independent family-owned/ 8645 S. howell ave. • oak Creek
zirconium, carbon fiber, cobalt chrome, operated, full-service jewelry stores in 414-762-7111 • ksjewelersoc.com
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SUMMER 2020 OAK CREEK CURRENT 19MatC: MoViNg 1,600 CLaSSES oNLiNE aND CoNtiNUiNg high-QUaLity iNStRUCtioN
Dr. Kelly J. Dries, MATC Healthcare Pathway dean,
prepares supplies the college donated to hospitals.
MATC MOVEs 1,600 CLAssEs
ONLINE – AND CONTINUEs
HIGH-QUALITY INsTRUCTION
W
h the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-
hen the Associate of Arts (A.A.) and Associate of science (A.s.) degrees
119) crisis required colleges to suspend in the college’s General Education pathway can be completed in two
iin-person classes, Milwaukee Area Technical years of full-time study. An online accelerated program offers five
College quickly pivoted so its students could
C accelerated sessions that can be finished in a year.
continue
con to pursue their dreams while safely at Completing these associate degree programs provides the
home. The college increased the number of online opportunity for transfer to a four-year school with junior standing.
courses tto 1,600
1 600 andd provided new resources for the students MATC also offers several pre-major programs. Through them,
entering campus through clicks on a keyboard. MATC was able to students get a head start on an area of interest:
meet the community’s need for expanded at-home learning options • Chemical Technology (A.s.) provides instruction in state-of-the-
because it has been offering quality online courses for 20 years. art labs.
• Economics (A.s.) prepares students to pursue finance, economics
MatC’s Credits transfer for Bachelor’s Degrees and business bachelor’s degrees.
Over the years, MATC’s online offerings of general education • Community Engagement (A.A.) explores contemporary urban
courses, which are specifically designed to transfer to four-year issues and social action.
colleges and universities, have been popular with bachelor’s degree- • Global studies (A.A.) emphasizes foreign language study and
seeking students who take courses while at home during summer exploring multicultural perspectives.
and winter breaks. • Teacher Education (A.A.) prepares students to pursue bachelor’s
MATC is one of only five Wisconsin technical colleges offering degrees in K-12 education.
liberal arts four-year transfer programs in addition to its technical
diploma and certificate programs. Call 414-297-6584, email genedpathway@matc.edu or visit
“Now, as students remain in the Milwaukee area this summer matc.edu/course-catalog/general-education to learn more about
and fall due to COVID-19, it’s anticipated that more individuals will MATC’s liberal arts programs. students also should consult with the
take MATC’s online four-year transfer courses, such as English, four-year school regarding specific requirements for transferring
mathematics, natural sciences, social sciences and humanities,” credits.
says Dr. Mark Felsheim, executive director of MATC’s Oak
Creek Campus. Supporting Student Success
The college offers smaller class sizes and affordable tuition rates, MATC strives to make sure students learning at home feel connected
providing a strong value. To learn more, contact a recruiter at to the college community. Instructors reaching out to students during
recruitment@matc.edu. the pandemic has proved impactful.
Horticulture instructor Delisa White received this email from
Pre-Majors for four-year Degrees student Brian Morrison: “You people are amazing! I can’t express
For students interested in starting their bachelor’s degree at MATC, enough kind words to tell you how much of a positive impact you
20 OAK CREEK CURRENT sUMMER 2020MATC graduates fill IT, protective services,
healthcare, truck driving and other
front-line roles.
“Especially at this time, we see the power of an MATC education in
our alumni on the front lines keeping our community healthy and safe.”
– Dr. Mark Felsheim, Campus Executive Director
make on so many lives. I, for one, am extremely thankful. Honestly, MatC Reopens Promise application for Class of 2020
you are some of today’s unrecognized heroes.” Class of 2020 high school graduates now have until July 17 to apply
To assist students during the spring semester, the college: for MATC’s Promise for New High school Graduates. The college
• Provided Chromebook laptops to 1,000 students who did not have is reopening the application window due to the economic impact of
access to a home computer. COVID-19 on our community.
• set up live chats with MATC’s IT Helpdesk for technology For eligible graduates, the MATC Promise will pay the tuition
assistance. and program course fees for up to 75 credits, after federal and state
• Began Wellness Wednesdays with online yoga and mindfulness financial grant aid has been applied. The cost of books, program
exercises. fees and equipment are not covered by the Promise program.
• Offered online advising, counseling and tutoring resources. Also, the MATC Promise for Adults final deadline is July 17.
• Met students’ increased need for emergency grants to help Eligible Promise for Adults participants earn up to 75 credits of
with food, housing and other expenses. free tuition, after other scholarships and grants are applied, to
• Expanded its partnership with Froedtert Hospital to provide complete an in-demand associate degree or technical diploma.
students no-cost telehealth visits and mental health resources. To learn more about these programs, visit matc.edu/promise,
email matcpromise@matc.edu or call (414) 297-6668.
Proud to Be MatC
MATC’s mission centers on its commitment to serve
the community. One example is MATC respiratory
therapist instructor Mike Christman, who cared for
COVID-19 patients in a New York City hospital and
shared experiences with his students online. When
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo desperately
asked healthcare providers to come help, “that kind
of hit home with me,” Christman says. The college
Mike
Christman has donated personal protective equipment and
other healthcare supplies to several Milwaukee-area
hospitals, and food from its culinary programs was given to the non-
profit Hunger Task Force.
“Especially at this time, we see the power of an MATC education MatC oak CREEk CaMPUS
in our alumni on the front lines keeping our community healthy and
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as healthcare providers, EMTs, police officers and firefighters;
manufacturing in-demand goods; running IT networks; managing Dr. Mark felsheim,
supply chain logistics; driving trucks; and more. Campus Executive Director
Enrollment is underway for MATC’s Fall semester, which starts
August 24. To learn more about the college, see matc.edu/visit or
email recruitment@matc.edu. Dr. Mark Felsheim Visit matc.edu
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