President's Report
Richard Linster, TLNA President
Dear Neighbors:
As I write this, school has been out for a week. Some updates are in order.
Marty Powers is the new principal at Marquette Elementary and in the last
month has spent every moment that he could spare from his interim duties
at Mendota with us, at meetings and ceremonies, getting to know us. One
of our neighbors who works at Mendota told me how lucky we are to get him.
I understand now what she meant and believe that's why the search committee
selected him as it's first choice. Congratulations and best wishes for
the future Marty!
Thanks to Alice Benn for her stewardship over the last year at Marquette.
Our school community was shocked last year when Principal Carolyn Stanford
was transferred to Lincoln. Alice came out of a well earned retirement
with grace and a sure hand never missed a beat. The year was so short and
yet it seemed that she had always been there for us.
Our Lapham school community rallied together at years end and in discussions
with he central administration resolved for this year space issues at the
site. Staff will be reviewing the Madison School Community Recreation space
to determine possible uses. In other news electrical work that had been
slated for this summer will not be done due to the sole bid coming in too
high. Lapham's school improvement planning will take place August 5-6.
I have been asked to participate as a community representative. If you
have concerns, issues or ideas, please contact me.
Red Caboose is offering an expanded summer program at Lapham and I recently
stopped by to observe. Feild sports, gym activities, a listening center,
painting murals, and a fishing trip were on the bill this past week. Our
neighborhood children should have many valuable experiences and wonderful
memories from the summer of 1996 at Lapham.
The Board of Education's budget committee finished work on the 1996-97 budget
last week. Included is a major expansion/remodeling of the Marquette-O'Keefe
site. We are now awaiting the arbitration decision regarding wages to see
what will be the final budget. It is my hope that the additions will remain.
It is a project that is long overdue and sorely needed for our students.
It is the cornerstone of the East Area recommendations delivered earlier
this year and does the most for the entire East High area in one project
and shows a major commitment to the central city. Thanks are due to the
majority of School Board members for their support.
Have a Great Summer!
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Gates of Heaven Celebration
Transportation and Planning
The Good, Bad, and Ugly
President's Report
Weaving 25 Years
"In Alder Words. . ."
Eye on the Hood
The New Isthmus Garden Club
Assembly Report
Alder's Addendum - Flooding
Neighborhood Safety TIPS
Focus on Flood Fashions
Public Service Announcements