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April 2001
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- Monday, April 30, 2001
- 'Barn Again! Celebrating an American Icon Wisconsin Tour'
- Chuck Law
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The Wisconsin Humanities Council will bring "Barn Again! Celebrating an American Icon," an exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution?s Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES), is coming to Wisconsin for a special tour.
- Positive camp experiences begin with preparation
- Greg Matysik
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The excitement and anticipation of going to summer camp for the first time affects both children and their parents.
- Saturday, April 28, 2001
- WPT to air 'Antiques Roadshow-Madison' programs
- Moira Harrington and Lynn Brockmeyer
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The three Antiques Roadshow-Madison programs, taped in August 2000 for the popular PBS program, will air at 7 p.m. Monday, April 30, May 7 and May 14 on Wisconsin Public Television ( http://www.wpt.org ) (WPT).
- Wednesday, April 25, 2001
- Planting the right tree in the right place
- Laura Jull
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Planting a new tree can be complicated by the location of power lines. A new guide for property owners shows how to plan your tree planting with power lines in mind. The University of Wisconsin-Extension Urban Agriculture/Horticulture Team, in partnership with Trees Forever, Alliant Energy and Madison Gas and Electric is pleased to announce the publication of "Power Planting: A Guide To Help You Choose The Right Tree in the Right Place."
- Tuesday, April 24, 2001
- Tips to help you eat less fat
- Susan Nitzke
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While a small amount of fat is a necessary part of a healthy diet, most Americans get too many of their daily calories from fat. A high-fat diet is associated with increased risk of heart disease, obesity and some cancers.
- Monday, April 23, 2001
- Discover the future, celebrate the past this summer at UW-Extension College Days
- Bonnie Hutchins
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This summer you can learn what your dreams mean, participate in Latin dancing, and plan for your retirement. These topics and dozens of other are available at University of Wisconsin-Extension's 38th annual College Days June 5-7 on the UW-Madison campus.
- Don't Miss the Eighth annual Governor's Statewide Employment and Training Conference
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The eighth annual Governor's Statewide Employment and Training Conference will be held May 7-9 at the Marriott Madison West Hotel in Middleton. Stout Solutions, the continuing education unit at University of Wisconsin-Stout, is a partner in the planning and administration of the program.
- Thursday, April 19, 2001
- Freshwater fish may not be safe for pregnant women or young children
- Barbara Ingham
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An emphasis on lowering dietary fat has caused increased interest in fish. However, some fish contain harmful levels of mercury that can be especially dangerous to developing fetuses and young children. Mercury can harm the developing brain and nervous system of young children.
- Tuesday, April 17, 2001
- Investors need strategies for market ups and downs
- Linda Boelter
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The past year has been quite painful for most investors and a reminder of the risks involved in investing--that investments can go down as well as up.
- Trees kept their leaves over winter due to odd weather
- Laura Jull
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You may have noticed that trees such as oaks, elms, maples, callery pears, willows, and crabapples have kept their leaves this year. Why this year compared to other years?
- Monday, April 16, 2001
- Get your lawn off to a healthy start this spring
- John Stier
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Early spring is the time when homeowners look forward to moving the shovels and snowblower to the far corner of the garage and pulling out the lawnmower. It?s also time to think about the best way to help a winter-weary lawn recover and prepare for summer?s heat.
- Thursday, April 12, 2001
- Grandparents can be supportive during divorce
- Mary Brintnall-Peterson
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Coping with an adult child's divorce can be difficult, especially when grandchildren are involved. However, grandparents can take steps to support both their children and grandchildren during this challenging time, according to a University of Wisconsin-Extension program specialist in aging.
- Wednesday, April 11, 2001
- "Green building" offers new twist to construction
- Sherrie Gruder
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Whether it's recaulking a bathtub, replacing flooring, remodeling a room, putting on an addition or building a new house or commercial building, you can do it with less impact on the environment, your health and your pocketbook. How? By following "green building" or sustainable building practices.
- Tuesday, April 10, 2001
- Keep your home smoke-free for children's sake
- John Merrill
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Most people are aware of the dangers of smoking to the smoker. But the hazards smoking poses to others in the home, particularly children, are not as well-recognized.
- Monday, April 09, 2001
- Safe handling and storage are important when dyeing easter eggs
- Barbara Ingham
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Dyeing Easter eggs is a popular springtime children's activity. But each step of the process can increase the chance that eggs will come into contact with bacteria, possibly resulting in foodborne illness.
- Friday, April 06, 2001
- UW-Extension faculty create new software to assess impacts of development
- Steve Deller and Gareth Betts
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What are the environmental impacts of building a marina in Two Rivers? How much tax revenue would be created by constructing a new mall in Wausau? How would traffic be affected by building a 200-unit apartment complex in Monroe?
- Wednesday, April 04, 2001
- Homeowner lawn care workshop offered
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Homeowners desiring a new or improved lawn are invited to attend the "Practical Methods for Maintaining a Healthy Lawn" workshop Saturday, April 28, at the Boerner Botanical Gardens in Whitnall Park, Hales Corners.
- Spring events celebrate clean water
- Chris Mechenich
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This month melting, dirty snowbanks give way to April showers, flowers and spring cleanup.
- Tuesday, April 03, 2001
- WPT's Wisconsin Stories looks at production of "Really Big Stuff"
- Chris DuPre
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Throughout the world, Wisconsin has gained a reputation for producing gigantic, one-of-a-kind industrial machinery. That large tradition and some of the people who helped create it are featured in the April 5 episode of the series Wisconsin Stories on Wisconsin Public Television (WPT).
- Monday, April 02, 2001
- WPT celebrates Earth Day in April
- Moira Harrington and Lynn Brockmeyer
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Wisconsin Public Television (WPT) celebrates Earth Day, April 22, with five programs featuring environmental and biological topics, including water conservation and genetically altered crops.
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