Sorry I skipped the weekend, but here’s this morning’s round up.
LOCAL NEWS
DO YOU REALLY BELIEVE THIS ISN’T ABOUT THE NAKED BIKE RIDE?
I’m not sure I believe it was “never discussed”. Along with Skimore, Jill Johnson (allegedly the farthest right on the council) and Lisa Subeck are sponsoring the ordinance. I”m guessing Subeck is the cover to make it ok with “the left”. I wonder if she is doing anything to make it as progressive as possible while addressing legitimate concerns, or if she is just compromising it away?
NON-PROFITS GET IT, BUSINESS COMMUNITY DOESN’T
7 African American CEOs in Madison, all in non-profits. I wonder how other minority groups fare in Madison? My guess is not as well.
BIOAG PROGRESS WITHOUT THE BIOLINK
This begs the question, does the city really need to be investing in BioAg, or can they do it on their own without us?
HIDE AND GO SEEK
At Olin Turville Park. Seriously, do it.
BOOMBOX THE WASTELAND SUCCESS
And a good time was had by all.
STATE NEWS
5 ARRESTED AT THE CAPITOL YESTERDAY
I’m wondering if this is a sign of the police becoming less tolerant, or the protesters becoming less patient. Personally, this headline seems much worse than the Jt. Finance disruption. And I”m disturbed that 2 of the 5 are people trying to cover the activities at the capitol and document it. I think that is the bigger story here. And now I’m wondering if they were ticketed and for what.
YESTERDAY’S RALLY PRESS COVERAGE
The Isthmus does a nice job focusing on something other than the arrests. Nice of Feingold to join them, does this mean he’s thinking about a run?
WILL THE SUPREME COURT TAKE THE CASE?
I like how the headline makes the State Journal editorial point, and then in the article its refuted by someone who is an expert in the area. And they whine about the “liberal media’.
REPUBLICANS ARE THE VICTIMS HERE?
And that’s their excuse to “play dirty”. Nice. Nothing surprises me any more.
HIDING STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL INTEREST FORMS
The City finally moved in the right direction and put theirs on line, the state moves in the opposite direction. Even the State Journal gets why this is wrong.
NOT IN THE NEWS
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE SUMMER YOUTH CAMPS
I don’t think they got city funding for this, but the programs are important enough they found a way to do it without the money . . . for now. But will they be here next year?
Neighborhood House Summer Youth Camp 2011
Hurry while spots are still available!!!
Camp starts in two weeks!!!
Thank goodness for Neighborhood House Community Center’s Summer Youth Camp!Each week a new theme:
June 20-24 Friendly Monsters – Make a friendly monster
June 27-July 1 Busy Bodies – Physics of Rube Goldberg machines
July 5-8 Fibonacci Sequence – Italian Language
July 11-15 Greek Week – Greek Language and Mythology
July 18-22 Roman Week – Latin Language and Roman Culture
July 25-29 Flower Power – French Language and Art in the Garden
August 1-5 Silly-lymics – Silly Sports and Tour of Camp Randall
August 8-13 Bug Art – UW insect ambassadors
August 15-19 Hit the Books – Make books and Library AdventuresSummer Camp details:
Ages 7-12
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday ; Half Day is 9am to 12pm
Camp starts 6/20 and ends 8/19 for a total of nine weeks!
Cost is $150/week, or $85/week for half days.Please go to our website or come in for an application!
http://www.neighborhoodhousemadison.org/
KIPP MEETING
Sup. John Hendrick and I have received a number of contacts from residents around the Kipp factory regarding tetrachloroethylene (PCE) contamination. Please join us for a neighborhood meeting where staff from Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Public Health Madison and Dane County, Madison Water Utility and Madison Kipp Corporation will be present to provide information and answer questions about PCE contamination, mitigation efforts, vapor intrusion, water quality and potential impact on Well 8.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ
2401 Atwood AvenueThe first 30 minutes of the meeting will be an opportunity for you to talk one-on-one with agency representatives, followed by a 30-minute presentation by DNR and others, and ending with a 25-minute Q&A by the group and a second 20-minute one-on-one dialogue opportunity.
We look forward to seeing you on the 15th.
Marsha Rummel (Alder, District 6) and John Hendrick (County Board Supervisor, District 6)
LAVE VIEW HILL PARK LISTENING SESSION
On June 15th I will be hosting a community listening session regarding Lake View Hill Park at 6:45 pm in room 110 of the Human Services Building located at 1202 Northport Drive. As your elected supervisor as well as a member of the Dane County Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee, it is a priority of mine to hear from and communicate with the residents of the 18th Dane County Supervisory District. Please share this invitation with anyone that you feel would be interested in joining me on the 15th of June.
We on the Northside are fortunate that a generation of our neighbors have protected and nurtured this special County Park. I would like to personally invite you to join me for this listening session and encourage you to share with me your thoughts, visions and concerns about this park so that together we can ensure that this natural treasure is safeguarded and utilized in an environmental and sustainable manner.
Prior to public comment, I have invited staff from the Dane County Parks and the Friends of Lake View Hill to update us on the health and status of our the Lake View Woods and Park. I have attached a copy of the agenda to this e-mail.
I take my position on the Dane County Board very seriously and I am honored to represent you, If for some reason you can not attend this meeting but have thoughts you would like to share with me please feel free to call or e-mail me at 608.220.2273 or melissa4dane@gmail.com
With respect,
Melissa Sargent
Dane County Supervisor
District 18
BRUNCH FOR NORTHSIDE FARMERS MARKET
Sunday, June 12, The River Pantry will host the Summertime Benefit Brunch, with all proceeds going towards providing food for needy families. The benefit will be held at the Northside Farmers Market, 2817 N.Sherman Av. near Warner Park. For $7, guests will enjoy a generous portion of classic breakfast fare and coffee. The Madison Mallard’s mascot will make an appearance at the Brunch from 10-11am. And, brunch goers will have the chance to win a Family-4-Pack or a 2-pack of tickets to a Mallards game. And these Mallards tickets are preferred seating with “All you can eat”, one hour, before the game. The Northside Farmers Market is located in the parking lot of Pierce’s Northside Market and open every Sunday from 8:30 am to 1pm, May to October. Come on down to the Market for a delicious brunch supporting a good cause and take tasty goodies home from the market. “Seeya at the Brunch”!
COOKING WITH SOLAR? MAKE YOUR OWN SOLAR COOKER
Make Your Own Solar Cooker Workshop and Cooking Demo
Sector 67 – 2100 Winnebago St., Madison
Saturday, June 11th, 3:00-5:00 p.m.Brought to you by: Solar Cooks of Dane County
Will your kitchen be too hot to cook in this summer? Are fires not allowed camping or on the beach?
Do you want to contribute to sustainable life on earth and save money?
Solar cooking may be for you.
Come make a simple collapsible solar cooker from used cardboard. With enough sun, you can cook anywhere. Materials will be provided, but bring your own cardboard to save $2.
You’ll be able to see a solar cooker in action as well.
Those interested in learning how to GIVE a solar cooker working are also invited!
Wouldn’t it be great to host your own workshop in your community garden or neighborhood?Workshop Fee: $15/person if you bring your own cardboard. $17 if you don’t
Payable by cash or check at the workshop.
Space is limited. Please register in advance by sending an email to solarcooks@gmail.com
WALK FOR WARNER PARK POOL
Put away your golf clubs and lace up your walking shoes it is time for the second half of the golf outing fund raiser. Sign up your neighbors and friends for the walk around the Warner lagoon on Saturday, August 27th. $10 per walker x 10 walkers will get your team name on the shirt.
TEAMS MUST BE REGISTERED & THEIR $100 PAID BY AUGUST 1st to get their name on the shirts. Teams may continue to add additional members to be counted toward having the largest team for the traveling trophy until August 15th.
Individuals can enter right up until the walk starts…but we can’t promise we will have a shirt in your size unless you register by August 1st.
See the COF web site at: friendsofwarner.com or contact me for more information.
Me = Dorothy Borchardt
CHEROKEE MARSH CLEAN UP
Cherokee Marsh Clean Up
Saturday, June 11, 10 am to noonHelp pick up trash in Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park’s South Unit. We’ll be working along Wheeler Rd., the park trails, and the ditches. Trash bags provided. Participants will receive a Take a Stake in the Lakes T-shirt.
Sponsored by the Friends of Cherokee Marsh as part of Dane County’s Take a Stake in the Lakes days
(http://www.danewaters.com/events/tslSchedule.aspx).Meet in the front parking lot at the School Road boat landing, 5002 School Rd. Heading north on Northport Drive/HWY 113, turn right on School Rd. Where the road curves right onto Wheeler Rd. take an immediate left into Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park. Meet near the waste-oil depot in the front parking lot.
Any questions, contact Jan at 241-5828 or info@cherokeemarsh.org.
Jan Axelson
www.CherokeeMarsh.org
