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GENERAL
CHRIS TAYLOR WINS IN THE 48TH
Congratulations. But this statement makes me sad.
“This is a real opportunity for Democrats to show what we’re for, who we’re for and what we’re going to do when we’re in power again,” she said.
Didn’t peg her as a “party first” kinda person, but I guess I shouldn’t be surprised. And shouldn’t you have a proactive agenda mapped out during the campaign.
CITY
MONONA TERRACE NEEDS MORE HOTEL ROOMS
Yeah, that’s not really news, is it. However, we may actually be getting ready to do something about it. Will it costs us another $16M.
GOOSE KILL TOO SECRET?
Yup, we wanted it that way. Sound like someone who should go work for the state? This whole article is a huge Cieslewiczstan hang over.
MORE BUSES ADDED TO LANGDON ST
Lamers Bus lines adds routes.
COUNTY
MCDONELL: TWO YEAR MORATORIUM ON SPRAWL
Oooo, those are scary words. Growth good. Sprawl bad.
SCHOOLS AND UW
BIDDY MARTIN THE SOCIALIST?
One of last acts is to request using tuition increases for low-income kids to get tuition breaks.
BID BIDDY ‘BYE
11:00 cookout today.
LUCY MATHIAK ON RAISING TAXES AND SCHOOL BUDGET GAP
Smoke and mirrors and dance of the seven veils.
WISCONSIN
FITZWALKERMANDERED
Fitting description. More broken laws, etc. You know the routine by now.
ZOMBIE DEMOCRATS ALL LOSE
Real Democrats in recall elections all make it through the primary yesterday
STATE JOURNAL LIKES THE EDUCATION CHANGES?
Kids not hurt? And its ok for teachers to feel a little pain just like the private sector?
VOTER ID CHANGES
Yesterday was a test, with mixed reviews. At one polling place a little less than 20% of voters didn’t have an id on them.
TENANT RESOURCE CENTER CUTS SERVICES TO REST OF THE STATE
3 more jobs gone. Services slashed.
REPORT ON INTERNET SPYING DONE DURING PROTESTS
My favorite part is the “Improve” section at the end.
NOT IN THE NEWS
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
How would you like to have an impact on the life of a Madison High school teen striving to earn a college degree? The AVID program (Advancement Via Individual Determination) coupled with the Boys & Girls Club of Dane County’s TOPS (Teens of Promise) Mentor program is providing the additional support needed for “kids in the middle” to realize their dream of being one of the first, if not the first in their family to make it into college. http://www.avidtops.org/
By becoming a TOPS Mentor you can easily get involved in your community and be a positive influence in a young person’s life. I’ve been serving as a mentor for the past three years to an East High student, Mbodje, who graduated from East in June. My three children graduated from East and had a great experience so this has been an opportunity for me to give back to East and a great young man.
Mentors are encouraged to meet with their Mentee at least once a month and are also invited to attend fun TOPS Mentor/Mentee events throughout the year. Mbodje and I aren’t always able to get together every month between his busy schedule and mine. But we keep track via e-mail and Facebook (he doesn’t have a cell phone and neither do I). We both love movies so we go to movies once in a while, and I try to make it to some of his soccer games and track meets throughout the year. We’ve taken a couple of trips to Chicago to watch some international soccer matches, and we participate in many of the organized events such as laser tag, bowling, haunted house visits and other fun trips organized by the TOPS program.
Previous volunteer experience with teens is not a requirement, just a willingness to share some time with a young person. The AVID/TOPS program provides a huge amount of support to the students as they attempt to prepare for and navigate their way toward getting into college. I’m not responsible for college visits, preparation for tests, applying for college, or any such heavy assignment and I’m not functioning as their parent or guardian. I’m just another adult in their life, who went to college, cares about their future, and has some life experiences as well as time to share.
If you are remotely interested – please give me a call (608) 255-2706, I’d be happy to tell you more. Or better yet, contact Kate Tricker at ktricker@bgcdc.org or (608) 204-9722 ext 123 for more information. Kate is a great young woman who is heading up the mentoring program and would be happy to talk with you about the opportunities for being a mentor.
The AVID/TOPS program hopes to have their mentors for the 2011-12 school year lined up by the end of July. Please don’t delay – contact Kate today
RHUMBA FOR RAINBOW
The Rainbow Project will host its seventh annual RHUMBA 4 RAINBOW BENEFIT on Friday, September 23rd from 7 p.m. to midnight at the NEW Varsity Hall at Union South, located on the UW Madison campus at 1308 Dayton Street, Madison. The public is invited to attend and celebrate the work of the Rainbow Project with Latin music, dancing and food, community awards and a raffle and silent auction. Proceeds from the benefit will support the Rainbow Project’s continued work in Dane County providing direct early intervention and prevention services for children and their families/caregivers who have experienced trauma, including child sexual abuse, child abuse, neglect and exposure to domestic or community violence.
A special treat for the evening will be a “Dancing with the Celebrities” salsa dance challenge between Madison Police Chief Noble Wray, Dane County District Attorney Ishmael Ozanne, and WISC-TV anchor, Sarah Carlson. If the Rainbow Project reaches a goal of $10,000 for their Sustaining Fund, attendees will be able to watch each of the three celebrity dancers perform the salsa with a professional dancer during the evening’s program. Community members are encouraged to make a donation in the name of their favorite celebrity.
Other highlights at Rhumba 4 Rainbow include music by Madison’s favorite 11 piece Latin band “Grupo Candela”, performances by World Salsa Congress professional dancers, competition for prizes in the Seventh Annual Madison Salsa Championship, dance lessons, silent auction, raffle and celebrity guests who will serve as judges and presenters. A brief award ceremony will also take place honoring individuals and organizations that have made a difference in the lives of families and young children at the Rainbow Project and in the community. Honorees include: foster parents, Scott and Colleen Dunahee; The Road Home; Preschool of the Arts; Madison Investment Advisors; Nuria Vega Moffat, Language Interpreter & Volunteer; Vanessa Statam, social worker; Knupp & Watson & Wallman; Megan Miller, Madison Schools; Phenomenal Women; and Rainbow Project Board Vice President, Fredi Bove.
Since opening their doors in 1980, the Rainbow Project has helped 7,421 children and 6,453 adults. In Dane County last year, 5,940 children were reported to have been abused or neglected. Rhumba 4 Rainbow is an opportunity for the community to support the important work of the Rainbow Project while celebrating diverse cultural and economic backgrounds at a star- studded evening of spectacular entertainment.Donations to the Celebrity Dance Challenge can be made by mailing contributions to: Park Bank; Rhumba 4 Rainbow Dance Challenge; P.O. Box 8969; Madison, WI 53708-8969.
Purchases for event tickets, raffle tickets priced at $10 each or three for $25, and contributions to the dance challenge may also be made by calling the Rainbow Project at 608-255-7356 x 310 or online at www.Rhumba4Rainbow.org. Advance tickets for Rhumba 4 Rainbow are $35 for general admission and $70 and $100 for premium tickets which include party favors and premier seating. Tickets can also be purchased at the door on Sept. 23rd for $40, $75, and $100.
PARTY WITH THE STARS
Party With the Stars at Space Place
Fri, 15-Jul-2011, 8:00 pmJoin us at 8:00 for a presentation by Dr. Jim Lattis on what we can see in the night sky. Then at 8:30, if the sky is clear, we will take some of the Space Place telescopes outside for viewing.
For more information on the UW Space Place, check our web site at
spaceplace.wisc.edu
VOLUNTEER FOR ATWOOD FESTIVAL
July 30th will be here soon and we still have volunteer shifts to fill. Most shifts are only 2 hours and a few are even less.
All the proceeds from the Atwood Summerfest go back into our programs (from Preschool-Seniors, this includes our Food Pantry). If you have a couple of hours to give please contact me at 608-241-1574 ext. 231 or tanyamk@goodmancenter.org. Thank you, Tanya
Set Up
8:00am-11:30pmClean Up
7:00pm-9:00pmGarbage and Recycling
1:00-2:00pm (2 People)
2:00-3:00pm (2 People)
3:00-4:00pm (2 People)
4:00-5:00pm (4 People)
5:00-6:00pm (3 People)
6:00-7:00pm (3 People)
7:00-8:00pm (2 People)Beer Stand-Servers (we have 2 booths) and sales-MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD!
11:45am-3:15pm
3:00pm-5:15pm One licensed Bartender Needed
5:00pm-7:15pm One licensed Bartender NeededBeer Ticket Sales (we have 2 ticket tables)
5:00pm-7:15pmInfo Booth
11:30am-1:30pm
1:00pm-3:20pm
3:00pm-5:20pm
5:00pm-7:00pmGCC Merchandise Sales Booth
5:00pm-7:30pmThis is a really great opportunity to support the Goodman Community Center and the Eastside Neighborhood and have FUN!!
CHIP SEALING HWY 113
Chip Sealing 2011 meeting 6:30 p.m. July 13th North District Police Station
RUSKIN BIKE BOULEVARD
Monday, August 15, 2011 – 6:00 p.m.
Lakeview Branch Library – 2845 N. Sherman AvenueA bicycle boulevard designation is made on low volume and low speed streets like Ruskin and is used to identify a street as bikeable. Bicycle boulevards promote bike ridership and improve safety and circulation in various ways by encouraging:
· Motorized traffic to share the road with cyclists;
· Low speed limits;
· Low motor vehicle traffic volumes;
· Free-flow travel for bikes by assigning the right-of-way to the bicycle boulevard at intersections wherever possible; and
· A distinctive look and signage such that cyclists become aware of the existence of the boulevard and motorists are alerted that the street is a priority route for bicyclists.Staff from Traffic Engineering will be present to discuss this proposal and answer your questions.
I look forward to seeing you on August 1st. If you are unable to attend and have questions or comments, please contact me. I also encourage you to visit the Ruskin Bike Boulevard project page where you can review the preliminary signing/marking plans, leave comments and submit questions to City staff: www.cityofmadison.com/bikeMadison/planning/publicComment.cfm?id=33
