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February 2001
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- Wednesday, February 28, 2001
- The Wisconsin Downtown Action Council discusses smart growth
- Andrew Janke
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The Wisconsin Downtown Action Council (WDAC) recently released a paper explaining their position on smart growth and the opportunity for downtowns to be recognized in local comprehensive planning efforts.
- Monday, February 26, 2001
- Positive Parenting of Teens Workshop offered
- Tom Riese
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People who work with parents of teenagers can learn to use a new parenting curriculum, "Positive Parenting of Teens," at a University of Wisconsin-Extension workshop Feb. 20. The workshop will be from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Administration Center, 1320 Pewaukee Road, Waukesha.
- Friday, February 23, 2001
- Spring cleaning your kitchen can reduce chance of foodborne illness
- Barbara Ingham
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In anticipation of spring, many people make a ritual of spring cleaning. When cleaning a kitchen, it's important to remember there's more to the task than producing shiny floors and neatly arranged cupboards, according to a University of Wisconsin-Extension food science specialist.
- Wednesday, February 21, 2001
- Job shadowing gives youth a chance to explore careers
- Mary Ellen Bell
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A study by the Kravis Leadership Institute in Southern California shows that students who "job shadow" are more likely to finish high school and obtain a four-year degree.
- Monday, February 19, 2001
- Beware of home repair scams
- John Merrill
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This winter's ice damage on many homes has many homeowners in the market for home repairs. But it's a good idea to shop around and ask questions before agreeing to any home repair work, according to a University of Wisconsin-Extension housing specialist.
- Tips offered to close the generation gap in the workplace
- Beverly Stencel
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In many businesses today, four generations are working side by side: "Matures," "Baby Boomers," "Generation X" and "Generation Y." Each generation brings its own perspectives and ideals to the job, which can result in occasional conflict and controversy.
- Friday, February 16, 2001
- Smart growth creates opportunities for downtowns
- Chuck Law
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"Smart growth" has been a response across the country to the issue of sprawl and congestion. At its heart are economic, environmental and sense-of-place issues.
- Monday, February 12, 2001
- Learn native landscaping from the UW-Madison Arboretum
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The 11th Annual Native Landscaping Conference of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum will be Saturday, March 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Alliant Center in Madison. It is geared to the general public as well as developers, public and school officials, planners and engineers. Conference participants will learn to create sustainable native landscape plans that improve water quality and methods for developing larger tracts of land in an environmentally sound manner.
- Wednesday, February 07, 2001
- Home Garden Project builds communities
- Amy Pikalek
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As a young girl, Marie Simpson loved tending the family garden. She maintained her own vegetable garden for many years, until recently when the heavier physical work became too difficult for her. Then, last summer, she got a special gift. A group of volunteers from the Madison Home Garden Project came to her home and built a raised-bed garden for her and planted a variety of vegetable seeds.
- WisLine Web makes programs and meetings easier
- Marcia Baird
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Need to show your PowerPoint? presentation to colleagues across the state? Need to collaborate with a virtual work group by using your desktop software? Need to conduct an instant poll with far-flung groups? UW-Extension faculty and staff now have a new tool to make long-distance meetings and programs easier.
- Youth hockey bolsters local economies
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Youth hockey generates a significant economic boost to local economies and community development, according to a new University of Wisconsin-Extension study.
- Tuesday, February 06, 2001
- Grandparents raising grandchildren
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One in ten U.S. grandparents have been the primary support of a grandchild at some time in their lives. Currently, 6% of children live in a household headed by a grandparent.
- Friday, February 02, 2001
- Winter freezing can mean septic sysytem problems
- Jim Peterson
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One positive result of last December's record snowfall is that it may have kept your septic system from freezing.
- Thursday, February 01, 2001
- Now might be the right time to upgrade your woodburner
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If spiraling energy prices have rekindled your interest in burning wood to heat your home, you may be interested in an incentive program available this winter, according to a University of Wisconsin-Extension housing specialist.
- Winter's the perfect time to plan for spring composting
- Mary Kohrell
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(YOUR TOWN) - It might not seem like it in the dead of winter, but the worm will again turn that backyard compost pile. And it's not too early to think about compost bins.
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