What’s been happening lately in the news, and other things you should know.
UDC APPROVES NEW HOCKEY RINK BY KOHL CENTER
For Women’s Hockey. Here’s the Daily Cardinal version.
SCONNIE BAR AND RETRO REFERRED AGAIN
Third month in a row. TJ Katz has better luck.
REVOCATION HEARING FOR R PLACE
Had a bad weekend last weekend.
HOW WE DOING ON NOLAN’S 1911 PLAN FOR MADISON?
50% done.
FALK’S BUDGET NOT SO SWEET
That 2.9% sounded good, but the details are problematic. And perhaps the County Board is feeling brave with her lame duck status.
HOW WILL EMERALD ASH BORER AFFECT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD?
I blogged about the first meeting, but your input is needed. How do you think the city should address the problem? Which method do you prefer? Chemicals, replacement, etc? And if you go to the meeting tonight, they can show you maps about how it will impact your neighborhood.
CAMPUS DEBATE ON DISTRICT 77
The Manski/Hulsey race . . . oh, and the other two candidates.
M & I SUCKING
This just doesn’t sound so good. And I’m wondering about the unnamed hospitality industry comment.
WALK OUT DUE TO THUY
The alders made no bones about it, that’s why they did it. Joe Tarr got the story straight from them. Sconzy thinks it hurts Thuy, I think it hurts the people who walked out.
VERONA ROAD MEETING TONIGHT
From Robbie Webber:
Just a reminder that there will be a joint meeting of the LRTPC, TPC & PBMVC* (see below to see which committees these are) tomorrow (Thursday) at 5 PM in room 260 of the Municipal Bldg. The only item on the agenda is to review the Wisconsin DOT’s plans for Verona Rd. I believe that this will also be broadcast on City Channel live. I know it will be taped, so can be viewed later on cable or on-line.
I was going to write a blog post with photos of the displays from last week’s public information meeting, but I’m not sure if I’ll get them up in time. Until then, there is some info on the DOT web site, as well as the full Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement.
http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/projects/d1/verona/index.htm
If you dig into the link above, you will see that there are three stages. The really big, expensive, giant freeway conversion isn’t scheduled until 2030. But before then, there are some pretty major changes planned, including a new road to go under Verona Rd where the SW Path currently goes under.
The other major change is that there is a “jug handle” planned for in front of the Home Depot area.
All of this is too complicated to explain in an email, which is why I wanted to link to the displays from the DOT meeting. However, I’m not sure my little camera would do the trick. We’ll see.
Anyway, this is a huge project – both in financial terms and in amount of asphalt and concrete. I hope those interested will either attend or tune in to City Cable.
*Long Range Transportation Planning Committee
Transit and Parking Commission
Pedestrian/Bicycle/Motor Vehicle CommissionRobbie Webber
Chair, LRTPC and PBMVC
ONLINE AUCTION FOR TIMEBANK AND COMMUNITY GROUNDWORKS
Help support two nonprofits that provide remarkable services to Northside residents–the Dane County Timebank and Community GroundWorks at Troy Gardens. Visit www.biddingforgood.com/greenauctionswi and check out over 100 items that local businesses and individuals have donated to be auctioned for programming funds. You can bid on chocolates, coffee, landscape consulting, cupcakes, portrait photography, pet supplies, get-away stays at bed & breakfasts and inns, restaurant gift certificates and much, much more. There is an offer for lunch with Mayor Dave, one for having your answering machine message recorded by Jim Packard–announcer of NPR’s program Michael Feldman’s Whad’Ya Know? You can even bid on having a song written to your specs by an off-Broadway composer. Fun items, great cause. The auction runs through Sunday, Oct.24 at 9 pm. Don’t miss it! www.biddingforgood.com/greenauctionswi
HELP ANSWER PHONES FOR WORT
It’s an easy way to help with the pedge drive that continues through next week. Here’s the info!
If you can help with any of these remaining shifts (running through Saturday, Oct. 30th), please sign up as soon as possible directly via the station’s web site: http://www.wort-fm.org
If you can’t sign up on-line, give us a call at 608-256-2001.
LUTEFISK TIME!
Uff-dah! If you haven’t tried it, you probably should. I’ve eaten it many times . . . my stepdad’s family still spoke Norewegian from time to time. When you’re done, be sure to say “Mange takk” (munga tuck) or many thanks.
Come enjoy a Lutefisk Dinner (with meatballs for the faint of heart) this Saturday, October 23, 2010. It is served family-style at the Sons of Norway Idun Lodge, 2262 Winnegago St, Madison, WI. Adult (13 and up) $16, Youth (6-12 yrs) $7. Tickets at the door – for more info call 277-8190.
In addition to being a social and cultural heritage organization, Idun Lodge-Sons of Norway supports educational, community, and charitable activities, including the annual Ski for Light (cross country skiing for the visually impaired) and Barne Birkie (children’s ski race) in Hayward, WI, and presenting Norwegian traditions (such as lefse making) at International Fairs and local schools. So come eat some delicious food and support this great local organization.
Most of the time it was served I either just smothered it in butter or just ate the lefse, but its an experience you should try.
DETOX YOU HOUSE NOW!
Clean sweep ends on the 30th.
Clean Sweep Closing for the Season on October 30th
Facility also closing on Friday, October 22nd for County Furlough DayMADISON, WI- October 14, 2010 – The Dane County / City of Madison Clean Sweep Program for recycling household hazardous waste will end its 2010 season on Saturday, October 30th at 2 PM.
Items that can be dropped off at Clean Sweep include oil based paints, pesticides, poisons, household products containing organic solvents, ignitable, aerosols, and non-automotive type rechargeable batteries.
On the final day, all traffic will be routed to the Badger Road driveway behind the Dane County Highway garage. Customers will be directed to drive through the facility and remain in their cars while the products are unloaded.
The Product Exchange will be closed during this period.
Customers with large loads will be directed to a parking stall for unloading. A large turnout is anticipated, so there may be delays. The Clean Sweep staff highly recommends that you should avoid the last day rush and drop off materials before the 30th.
We are no longer accepting business, municipal or agricultural appointments for the 2010 season.
Normal hours of operation are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The site is located at the Dane County Highway garage, 2302 Fish Hatchery Road in Madison.
Prior to the last Saturday the site can be accessed by following the signs on Fish Hatchery Road or on West Badger Road. It is important to drop off household hazardous waste during the listed hours of operation. Leaving materials at the site when it is closed is illegal and can lead to a $2,000.00 fine.
Clean Sweep will also be closed on Friday October 22nd for a mandatory Dane County government furlough day.
To find out more about any of the Clean Sweep programs, please visit our Web site atwww.danecountycleansweep.com.
SUSTAINABLE HOUSING
Tour this weekend . . . several east side houses showcased:
Dane County’s first-ever Sustainable Showcase of homes will include five homes on the Eastside of Madison. The showcase will be held Saturday, Oct. 23, from 10 am to 4 pm. Three of the homes are green renovations and two are newly-built green-certified homes.
They are located at:
731 Williamson St. — The home design incorporates six alternating levels, a compact design yet generous and open. Features include daylighting, radiant heat and a whole house fan (no air conditioning), engineered wood and recycled materials.
922 Jenifer St. — This 165-year-old duplex was remodeled to a single family home. A total of 18 walls, two kitchens and three staircases were removed from the home. The main source of building material used for the remodel was from the Habitat ReStore, a used building supply store located on Cottage Grove Road in Madison.
1209 Spaight St. — Check out this remodeled old style home that’s main green feature includes a solar hot water system tied in with low-temperature hot water heat radiators.
709 Gannon Ave.– Madison Area Community Land Trust and Operation Fresh Start have breathed new life into this 1950s ranch style home. The features include a full reconstruction of the roof and the shell of the home and a full lead remediation, which have prepared this home for another 100 years of occupancy.
822 N. Fair Oaks Ave. — Tour Habitat for Humanity of Dane County’s first home under the LEED concept and under a direction of a LEED certified architect. This one story home includes radiant-floor heating, stained concrete flooring, its super insulated and has wide overhangs to reduce solar gains in the home.
The tour includes 14 locations throughout Dane County. To view all the homes in the tour go to www.sustainableshowcase.org. Tickets for the showcase are $10 per person and will be sold in advance at all four Home Savings Bank locations, or available for purchase at sites the day of the event.
Proceeds from the event will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Dane County. An after-event party will be held at the Habitat ReStore, 208 Cottage Grove Road, Madison.
THIS COULD BE INTERESTING
On Wednesday October 27th, 7:00 p.m. at Edgewood College’s Anderson Auditorium Noble Wray, Chief of Madison Police and Celia Jackson, Secretary of the State of Wisconsin’s Department of Regulation and Licensing, and former Milwaukee County Assistant District Attorney will speak at a forum titled Ethical Issues in Crime and Justice. This event is free and open to the public. The event is sponsored by the Edgewood College Criminal Justice Association, the Criminal Justice Program, the Department of Social Sciences and the Educational Programming Board. Questions may be directed to Carolyn Field, Criminal Justice Program Coordinator, cfield@edgewood.edu.
