The PHNA Annual Meeting was on 9/22/11. Here are the minutes from that meeting:
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The PHNA board met on 9/26/11. Here are the minutes from that meeting:
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October 9, 2011
September 16, 2011
Hello Prairie Hills neighbors,
Please Attend Our 9/22 PHNA Membership Meeting
Neighborhood SOLUTIONS is the theme of our Thurs. Sept. 22 Prairie Hills Neighborhood Association membership/election meeting. Please mark your calendar, and tell your neighbors! The meeting will be from 7-8:30 pm at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1701 McKenna Blvd., in the Community Room. Police Chief Noble Wray is the keynote speaker, plus we’ll be introducing folks who are making a positive difference in our neighborhood. Spread the word, as not everyone is on this email list, or has a block captain assigned.
Leaf Collection Begins October 3
Fall is in the air, and leaves will soon be falling to the ground. Please do NOT pile leaves in the street! Place them on the terrace (land between the street and sidewalk) instead, so that nutrients that create algae don’t leak into our lakes, and so that drains don’t get clogged and flood our streets. For more specifics/instructions, see: http://www.cityofmadison.com/streets/yardWaste/leaf/
Meadowood Neighborhood Center Update
To see what’s been happening at the Meadowood Neighborhood Center, please go to www.mscr.org and click on the Meadowood Neighborhood Center link on the side of the page. The Center has partnered with Wisconsin Youth Company to find ways to end the girl-fighting and drama that has occurred in the Meadowood and Prairie Hills neighborhoods this summer. Check out their newsletter to see how they’re doing this!
Lucy Lincoln Hiestand Park has New Sign!
A huge thank you to the City of Madison Parks Department for putting up a sign to identify Lucy Lincoln Hiestand Park on Frisch Road, just south of Jacob’s Way! The sign is beautiful, and now whenever we have events in the park, attendees will know without a doubt that they are in the right place!
Madison Parks – “Big Rig” Event on Sept. 17
Fire engines…dump trucks…front loaders…skid steers…tractors…if these are things your kids love, bring them to a new Madison Parks event on Sat. Sept. 17 from 9 am to 12 noon. For details, visit http://www.cityofmadison.com/parks/kids/BigRigGig.cfm
Transportation Congestion Meetings on Sept. 29 & Oct. 5
Are you interested in regional transportation planning, especially as it relates to congestion of area roadways, bus service, or bicycle and pedestrian options? A draft report is available at: http://www.madisonareampo.org/planning/documents/Madison_CMP_Report_110912_Summary.pdf You may also attend a public information session on Sept. 29, 5-7 pm with presentation at 5:45 pm, City-County Building, 210 MLK Jr Blvd, Room 354. Or a public hearing on Oct. 5, 7 pm, City-County Building, Room 351.
Meadowridge Library Book Sale
On Sat. Oct. 8, from 10 am to 1 pm, Friends of the Meadowridge Branch Library will host a book sale. Take this opportunity to buy some great books for great prices, and also to introduce a friend to the library or to renew your membership.
Update from Toki Middle School
School is back in session, and Toki’s principal, Nicole Schaefer, is eager to work with the neighborhood to build a positive school community. Check out their website at www.tokiweb.madison.k12.wi.us If you’d like to help, tutor/mentoring opportunities are available by contacting the school’s Youth Resource Coordinator, Sarah Wright, at 204-4763 or sdwright79@gmail.com
Stormwater Newsletter
The city continues to maintain greenways in the area, and you can read more about that and other stormwater issues in the September newsletter: http://www.cityofmadison.com/engineering/stormwater/documents/NewsletterSEP2011.pdf
Fresh, Local Produce
Remember that the South West Farmer’s Market is CLOSE by every Wed. from 3-7 pm. Pick up veggies, baked goods, and more at the Orchard Ridge Church of Christ at Tolman and Gilbert Roads.
Tania Banak, Prairie Hills Neighborhood Association president
September 14, 2011
Prairie Hills 9/22 Meeting to Feature Police Chief Noble Wray
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Hello Prairie Hills neighborhood residents!
The Prairie Hills Neighborhood Association invites residents of the neighborhood (bordered by Hammersley, Putnam, Loreen/Prairie, and McKenna) to its annual membership meeting, to be held on Thurs. 9/22, 7-8:30 pm, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1701 McKenna, in the Community Room (enter in back by the school).
Theme of the meeting is “Focus on Solutions,” and that’s exactly what we’ll be doing. Keynote speaker will be Police Chief Noble Wray. We’ll also introduce you to the people who are working on solutions in our neighborhood. Come find out what’s happening, and consider signing up for one of our action committees, so you, too, can become a part of the solution!
Refreshments will be served. Raffle drawing for prizes. Please come, and inform your neighbors, too! Election will be held for the association’s president and treasurer (next year, you’ll elect a new vice president & secretary).
Hope to see you on the 22nd!
Tania Banak, President
Prairie Hills Neighborhood Association
September 14, 2011
Nominations Sought for Prairie Hills Neighborhood Association
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Hello Prairie Hills Neighborhood Association Members!
On Thurs. 9/22, your association will hold its annual membership meeting. In addition to some GREAT speakers we have planned for you, our bylaws require that we hold elections at this meeting. Can you help us out with some nominations?
In odd-numbered years (like this year), the president and treasurer are elected. In even-numbered years, we elect the vice president and secretary.
Running for election this year are:
- Tania Banak – President
- Sharon Whitney – Treasurer
Due to health reasons, Tania would love to turn the reins over to another individual who believes in connected community and who would be willing to run the organization. So, we welcome nominations! Please forward names and contact info for individuals whom you’d like to nominate (including yourself!) no later than Tues. Sept. 20.
We are also currently without a vice president, and would love to find an individual willing to serve in that role. Need more information? Just ask! Thanks so much for your continued support.
Tania Banak, President
Prairie Hills Neighborhood Association
prairiehillsna@yahoo.com
August 23, 2011
The PHNA board met on 8/16/11. Here are the minutes from that meeting:
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August 19, 2011
Prairie Hills Neighborhood News for August 2011
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Hello Prairie Hills neighbors,
Save the Date: PHNA Membership Meeting
Neighborhood SOLUTIONS is the theme of our Thurs. Sept. 22 Prairie Hills Neighborhood Association membership/election meeting. Please mark your calendar! The meeting will be from 7-8:30 pm at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1701 McKenna Blvd. More details to follow!
Update: SW Youth Organizer
We welcome Alison Brooks to the South West side of Madison as she begins a 2-year internship to organize youth in our neighborhoods. The position is funded by a Reilly Baldwin grant from the University of Wisconsin. Ali will collect information from residents throughout the neighborhood, and then determine how best to organize youth that live in the area and develop their leadership capacity. Similar efforts in other cities have met with positive results.
Partnership with Leadership Greater Madison
The Prairie Hills Neighborhood Association thanks the city-sponsored Leadership Greater Madison (LGM) program for selecting our neighborhood for a quality of life project. Professionals from the Madison area organized a neighborhood survey and recruited households for potential volunteer service as block captains. Based on their project, the PHNA board gained a better understanding of what people in the neighborhood would like from the association. Basically, different areas of the neighborhood have different needs (single family homes versus rental units, for example). We are working with the LGM team to identify a future action plan.
Free Wellness Exams for Women
If you’re a woman and the economy’s got you down (or you know women facing financial difficulty), please check out this website: www.wellwomandanecounty.org
The Wisconsin Well Woman Program at Public Health/Dane County and Madison is offering free breast and cervical cancer screening to age and income eligible women who do not have adequate health insurance.
Eager to Make a Change in Your Community?
Then consider registering for the Grassroots Leadership College’s “Community Organizing Semester,” to be held Tuesday evenings at Edgewood College. Get training in how to be an effective coach or leader for the goals YOU have in mind. Registrations are due by Aug. 19th. Prices are extremely reasonable and scholarships may be available. www.grassrootsleadershipcollege.org
City Zoning Maps for Review
Take a look at and comment on the new city zoning maps during a series of open houses scheduled for September and October. City planning staff will be available, as will alders. Visit Public%20Distribution%20Open%20Houses%208-8-11[1].pdf for a schedule of meetings. Prairie Hills Alders are District 1, 7 and 20. If unable to access the document, feel free to request it from Rick Roll, Senior Planner, rroll@cityofmadison.com
City Transportation Planning
Curious as to what transportation plans the City of Madison is considering? The Draft 2012-16 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is now available for viewing online at: http://www.madisonareampo.org/planning/improvementprogram.cfm If you have questions, you may contact Bill Schaefer, Transportation Planning Manager, at wschaefer@cityofmadison.com.
News from the West Police District
Read the latest newsletter from the West Police District here: http://www.cityofmadison.com/police/west/newsletters/ Meet the new Prairie Hills officer, Brad Ware. He replaces Justine Harris, who was promoted to detective. Congratulations, Justine, and welcome, Brad!
Plant a Row for the Hungry
Have a garden that’s producing more than you can consume? If so, contact Community Action Coalition to donate the excess to area food pantries. Visit http://www.cacscw.org/plant-a-row.php or contact Shelly Strom, AmeriCorps VISTA, shellys@cacscw.org (608-246-4730, ext. 234).
Fresh, Local Produce
Remember that the South West Farmer’s Market is every Wed. from 3-7 pm. Pick up veggies, baked goods, and more at the Orchard Ridge Church of Christ at Tolman and Gilbert Roads.
Hayrides at Elver
As fall approaches, Madisonians can once again participate in hayrides sponsored by the Madison Park District. Elver Park is one of the city parks where the rides are available. http://www.cityofmadison.com/parks/celebrate/hayrides.cfm
Tania Banak, Prairie Hills Neighborhood Association president
July 25, 2011
July News from Prairie Hills Neighborhood Association
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From PHNA President Tania Banak:
Participate in City Budget Discussions
Join your neighbors, city staff and Mayor Soglin and alders to develop the city’s 2012 budget. At the meetings, you will have a chance to work with city staff and others to prioritize how your tax dollars should be spent for you, your neighborhood, and your city.
Tues. July 26, 7-9 pm: (Urban League, 2222 S. Park, Ste. 200)
Community Development and Services
Mon. Aug 1, 7-9 pm: (Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave)
Administration
Tues. Aug 16, 7-9 pm: (Madison Senior Center, 330 W. Mifflin)
Infrastructure
Mon. Aug. 22, 7-9 pm: (Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ, 1501 Gilbert)
Large Community Facilities & Parks/Recreation
Wed. Aug. 31, 7-9 pm: (Warner Park Recreation Center, 1625 Northport Dr.)
Public Safety
If you can’t make a meeting you are interested in, please complete the online survey at: www.cityofmadison.com/budgetprocess
Block Captains Still Needed
Many of your neighbors have stepped up to organize a small segment of our neighborhood association (at the very least, to go door to door to let people know the association exists and to recruit new members). But we still need more volunteers!
If you would be willing to visit between 25-40 households to help the association grow and remain in touch about important issues, please respond to this email and we’ll get you started! A big THANK you to those who have already volunteered.
SW Community Organizing Committee Making a Difference
A group of residents from the South West side have partnered with Public Health and Grassroots Leadership to recruit and hire a youth organizer to serve our area. We’re hoping that positive activities for our youth will help prevent some of the fights and disturbances that have occurred. If you’d like to be involved in this effort, please contact us at prairiehillsna@yahoo.com.
Stay Safe
Recently, there have been reports all around Madison of youths attacking victims for money or iPods or cell phones, etc. This happens even in broad daylight, and to all ages of people. They first distract the victim with a question (perhaps…”do you have any change?”) in order to get closer to them, then demand money or goods. Police are actively investigating these incidents, which seem to be done “for entertainment.”
If you’re out walking or running errands, remember to stay aware of your surroundings. Don’t let ear buds or phone conversations distract you. Stay alert. If something feels wrong, trust your instinct and avoid it.
If you’re on the neighborhood Google list, you received more detailed information about this. If you’re not on the list and want this information, please email us.
Drug Dealing in Your Neighborhood: What to Do About It?
Join South West Madison Triad for a presentation by Police Officer Justine Harris at 10:30 am, on Wed. July 27 at Prairie Park Apartments, 6530 Schroeder Road.
Art Cart at Elver
Madison School & Community Recreation will be hosting an Art Cart from 5-7:30 pm on Mon. August 1 at Elver Park. Art Cart is a FREE traveling art program that provides creative, outdoor art-making experiences to children age 3 and up and their families. Groups larger than 8 participants must pre-register at 608-204-\3021.
Fresh, Local Produce
Remember that the South West Farmer’s Market is every Wed. from 3-7 pm. Pick up veggies, baked goods, and more at the Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ at Tolman and Gilbert Roads.
Citizen Advocacy
Learn more about how government works, and how to advocate for issues affecting older people during a workshop series to be held in McFarland on September 9, 16 and 23. For more information or to register, please contact Triad at 441-7897 or mstamstad@rsvpdane.org.
Crime Prevention and Safety Expo in October
Save the date! On October 10, Triad will host an all-day conference featuring topics such as juvenile gangs, decluttering, fire and fall safety, prescription drug use and misuse, internet technology/safety, and more. To learn more, or to register, please call Triad at 441-7897.
Voter ID Begins in 2012
To learn more about the changes in store with the new law requiring voter identification, please visit the following website: http://www.cityofmadison.com/clerk/PhotoIDDetails.cfm
You may also access brochures regarding the new law at:
- http://www.cityofmadison.com/clerk/documents/NewElectionLawsBrochure07.20.2011.pdf
- http://www.cityofmadison.com/election/documents/VotingBrochure_000.pdf
- http://www.cityofmadison.com/election/documents/ObtaininganIDCardtoVote.pdf
Tania Banak, Prairie Hills Neighborhood Association president
June 29, 2011
Safety Meeting, Survey & other News from Prairie Hills
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Hello Prairie Hills neighbors,
Neighborhood Safety Meeting July 7
The July 28 neighborhood safety meeting has been moved forward to Thurs. July 7, 7-8:30 pm, at the West Police District, 1710 McKenna Blvd. Come learn more about how to keep YOUR neighborhood safe from Neighborhood Police Officer Justine Harris.
Fishy Door to Door Surveys
Reports have been made all over Madison of well-dressed young men going door to door asking personal questions (on behalf of a university out east, or a cleaning company). The questions include: Are you home alone? Do you have kids/where are they? Do you have daycare? Do you stay at home all day? Are you married? What do you do for a living? Please, if you encounter these individuals, call the police as soon as possible at 255-2345.
A Legitimate Neighborhood Survey – Please Respond
The Leadership Greater Madison group, with the cooperation of the West Police District, is surveying the Prairie Hills neighborhood (bordered by Hammersley, Putnam, Loreen/Prairie & McKenna) to help us determine what’s important to residents in the neighborhood. Interns are going door to door with this, but an electronic version is also available in case they miss you. Would YOU please respond to their survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RRXDMV2? And if you know neighbors who are not on the Prairie Hills email list, please forward this to them as well. Thanks!
Flag Football Coaches Needed
The Meadowood Community Center is thrilled to have a group of middle school and elementary school age kids who love to play adult-led flag football at Meadowood Park. It’s great to have them so interested in a positive activity. They will actually wait for hours for practice to begin. We can’t let them down! The Center needs two more adult coaches to help. If interested, please call the Center at 467-8360, or stop by Meadowood Park (Leland & Balsam) on Wed. nights at 7 pm or Saturdays at 12:30 when it isn’t raining, and talk to the volunteers.
Reminder: Elver Park Fireworks Scheduled for July 5
Enjoy the fireworks at Elver Park on Tues. July 5, thanks to the sponsorship of Woodman’s and ClearChannel! And Happy Fourth of July!
Art Cart at Elver
Madison School & Community Recreation will be hosting an Art Cart from 1-4 pm on Wed. July 6 at Meadowood Park (corner of Leland & Balsam). Art Cart is a FREE traveling art program that provides creative, outdoor art-making experiences to children age 3 and up and their families. Groups larger than 8 participants must pre-register at 608-204-3021.
Southwest Community Farmer’s Market
Grab some fresh, local veggies or bakery goods on Wed. afternoons at the Southwest Farmer’s Market, held from 3-7 pm at the United Church of Christ parking lot, at Tolman and Gilbert Roads. http://swfarmersmarket.com
Stormwater Utility
Interested in storm-water related news? (including information on new or ongoing projects). If so, please see the first issue of the Stormwater Utility Newsletter http://www.cityofmadison.com/engineering/stormwater/index.cfm and sign up for future notifications by contacting GSteinhorst@cityofmadison.com.
Tania Banak, Prairie Hills Neighborhood Association president
June 14, 2011
Prairie Hills NA Membership Renewals & News
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From PHNA President Tania Banak:
Time to Renew Your Prairie Hills Membership!
Prairie Hills Neighborhood Association dues (a very reasonable $5 per year) are due in June! Please join or renew your membership now. You can pay your dues online via PayPal here or mail a check payable to “PHNA” to:
Prairie Hills Neighborhood Association
PO Box 44674
Madison, WI 53744-4674
Your dues help cover ongoing expenses such as our PO Box, printing, mailing, and supplies for events. Also, we are saving to have signs made up to identify our neighborhood! (This will cost at least $2,000, so any donation you can make above and beyond the $5 membership would be greatly appreciated).
Building the Association
Your neighborhood association now has bylaws! You can read them on the association’s website under the “About” tab on our website.
Because the Prairie Hills neighborhood is quite large and diverse, your board has divided the map into four “areas.” We would like to find a representative from within each of those areas to coordinate the block captains within that area and bring feedback to the board.
We’re guessing that different areas may have different priorities? We need YOU to tell us for sure!
The areas are divided by streets. Area 1 is from Putnam to Piedmont. Area 2 is from Piedmont to Raymond. Area 3 is Raymond to Jacob’s Way. And Area 4 is from Jacob’s Way to Hammersley. Would you like to have more of a voice in your community? Volunteer to be an Area Representative! Or, nominate someone to serve as your rep.
Our goal is to create community! Knowing your neighbors REALLY DOES make a difference!
Block Captains Still Needed
June is membership renewal month, and we really need people who would be willing to go door to door with PHNA membership information. Our goal is to reach more of the people who live in our neighborhood with news that affects our community. Even if you’re not up to serving as a block captain, PLEASE touch base with us if you would be willing to recruit members by going door to door! Your board members truly cannot cover the entire area.
Our vision is to have block captains in place who will collect contact info (email and/or phone number) from a small area, and then disseminate neighborhood news (safety meetings, association meetings, event notices, work parties, etc) as needed. FRINGE BENEFIT? You get to know your neighbors!
Personally, I’ve met some super individuals by going door to door on my own street, and cordiality between everyone has improved now that more people are getting to know one another. My vision is a FUN block, where people interact and join together in social gatherings. It’s SO much better than feeling uncomfortable because we think people are “different” from us.
What about you? Would you like a more “neighborly” neighborhood? To make a difference where you live, contact us at prairiehillsna@yahoo.com. We can help you get started!
Association Treasurer Needed
Are you good with numbers and details? Then consider volunteering to be the PHNA treasurer. You would keep track of income and expenditures, plus maintain the annual membership database. Working knowledge of Excel is helpful. For more info, contact Tania at 608-278-1093 or prairiehillsna@yahoo.com.
Elver Park Fireworks on Tues July 5
Mark your calendars for this popular neighborhood tradition! You can find details here: http://www.cityofmadison.com/parks/celebrate/ElverParkFireworks.cfm
Recycle Unwanted Electronics on June 25th
You can drop of unwanted e-waste (computers, TVs, and other electronics) at a special Dane County E-Waste Recycling event on Sat. June 25 from 8 am – 2 pm. For details, see http://www.countyofdane.com/press/details.aspx?id=2525
Plant A Row for the Hungry Neighborhood Challenge: Win $200!
Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin Inc. (CAC) is announcing the “Plant a Row for the Hungry – Neighborhood Challenge” to collect extra produce from home gardeners for distribution to food pantries. The neighborhood association in Dane County with the greatest donation total at the end of the season wins a $200 cash prize sponsored by Olds Seeds Company and will be recognized at the Mayor’s Neighborhood Roundtable gathering in November 2011. For more information please contact Michelle Shively at mshively@cacscw.org.
West Police District Newsletter
Here is a link to the March/April (and earlier issues of the) West Police District newsletter: http://www.cityofmadison.com/police/west/newsletters/ Enjoy! And always remember to lock your car, and do not leave valuables in sight. GPS units are the item most frequently taken from vehicles. Also, check out Sgt. Lori Chalecki’s West CPT report. VERY valuable information for our community, and something your PHNA board is trying to encourage!
Volunteer Tutors Needed
Help the local Literacy Network tutor adults in English as a Second Language. No experience or foreign language required! For details, contact Shawn Steen at Shawn@litnetwork.org or 608-244-3911. Volunteers are needed for Tues nights from 6-8 pm at the Allied Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club (4619 Jenewein Rd).
Art Cart at Elver
Madison School & Community Recreation will be hosting an Art Cart from 1-4 pm on Tues. June 21 at Elver Park. Art Cart is a FREE traveling art program that provides creative, outdoor art-making experiences to children age 3 and up and their families. Groups larger than 8 participants must pre-register at 608-204-3021.
Red Cross Blood Drive – Beach Party
The Red Cross is holding a “Beach Days” Blood Drive from July 5-9. For more information on how to participate, visit their website at www.redcrossblood.org and click on “media centers” at the top of the page, then enter your zip code.
Tania Banak, Prairie Hills Neighborhood Association president
May 10, 2011
From PHNA President Tania Banak:
Hello Prairie Hills neighbors,
Neighborhood Safety Meeting April 14
On April 14, neighborhood police officer Justine Harris conducted an informative neighborhood safety meeting at the West Police Station. She brought in Paul Logan from the 911 Call Center to answer questions about the 911 system, including when is it appropriate to call, what info is most helpful to the center staff, and the benefits of requesting contact with a police officer. Justine noted that she is working with Building Inspection to ensure that area properties are kept up. If you see properties that need attention, please let her know. And mark your calendar for future neighborhood safety meetings:
Thurs July 28, 7-8:30 pm, West Police Station
Tues Oct. 18, 7-8:30 pm, West Police Station
Block Captains Still Needed
The neighborhood association still desperately needs BLOCK CAPTAINS who will volunteer to mobilize residents. Responsibilities include gathering contact info (name/phone/email) and keeping residents informed of neighborhood activities, plus asking them to join the PHNA (a very reasonable $5 dues per year). Are you willing to make a difference where you live? If so, please contact us at prairiehillsna@yahoo.com. We have materials to help you get started!
Areas that still need to be covered include:
2500-2700 McKenna Blvd, plus 6800-6700 block of Putnam (Area 3)
Janie Lane, Pilgrim Circle, & 6500 block of Pilgrim (Area 4)
Homestead Rd., incl Piedmont Ct (Area 5)
2200-2400 Ravenswood & 2200-2400 Westbrook Lane (Area 8)
6500 block of Tottenham & 2100-2200 block of Frisch (area 10)
2100-2300 McKenna & Adderbury Circle (Area 11)
2000 block of Frisch & Brompton Circle (Area 12)
2000 block of Adderbury (area 13)
Condos at 6600 block of Raymond & 2000 block of McKenna (area 15)
1800-1900 block of Frisch & Hoff Ct (area 16)
1900-2000 block of Prairie & 6200-6300 block of Raymond (area 17)
Birch Hill/Lomax & Cathy Ct, Starr Ct. (Area 18)
Cherbourg Ct (Area 19)
Krystana Way & Jacobs Ct (Area 20)
Park Heights Ct (Area 21)
Betty’s Lane, Park Crest Ct, & 6500-6700 block of Jacobs Way (area 22)
Hammersley between McKenna & Betty’s Ln (Area 23)
Frisch between Hammersley & Jacob’s Way (Area 24)
6400-6200 block of Hammersley & Betty’s Lane (Area 26)
Loreen Drive (Area 29)
Please help us get YOUR neighborhood covered!
City Redistricting Meetings (May 12)
The City of Madison is in the process of adjusting its wards and aldermanic districts. The new boundaries will remain in place for the next 10 years. You can learn more about the proposals and offer input by attending a public hearing on Thurs. May 12, 6 pm, Cherokee Middle School, 4301 Cherokee Drive, or by visiting www.cityofmadison.com/cityHall/redistricting
More About the Meadowood Survey
Ooops! I mis-identified the origination of the Meadowood Survey that I recently distributed! Alder Matt Phair (District 20) clarified that the survey was written by a southwest side committee on economic development (not the City of Madison). The group was formed with area residents who attended the quarterly Meadowood Community Suppers. If you are interested in joining, please contact Matt at district20@cityofmadison.com. If you have not filled out the survey yet, you have until May 12 to do so at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XD3NBGY
Free Garage Sale Postings
An intern named Sasha emailed us to offer free “garage sale” ads on a new Madison online social market place. You can check out their site at http://buysellmadison.com/garage-sales If you have questions, you can contact her at sasha@buysellmadison.com
Newsletter from Dane County Executive
For your information, here is a newsletter from the new Dane County Executive, Joe Parisi: http://danedocs.countyofdane.com/webdocs/pdf/exec/columns/03052011.pdf
Hospice Care Newsletter Available
Interested in Hospice Care? You can sign up for their electronic newsletter by sending a request to: info@hospicecareinc.com
Improve Your Home’s Energy Efficiency
A new “Green Madison” energy efficiency program is making funds available for home owners who would like to improve the energy efficiency of their home. For more info, visit www.cityofmadison.com/greenmadison or call 877-399-1204.
Earth Day Trash Collection Successful
Volunteers pulled three full bags of trash from the greenway between Westbrook Lane & Raymond Road on Sat. April 23rd, in honor of Earth Day, plus two more from Lucy Lincoln Heistand Park. Thanks to all who volunteered!
Volunteers Needed to Help Seniors on May 14:
Volunteers, some with trucks or vans, are needed to help senior citizens “declutter” their apartments (at the senior facility on Struck and Schroeder Road) on May 14th from 8:30-12:30. Volunteers will help seniors sort items to be recycled or donated, then will deliver the materials to either the City Recycling Center or to St. Vincent’s on Segoe Rd. If you can help, please contact Jan Karst at RSVP (jkarst@rsvpdane.org) or jodyschmitz@yahoo.com
Hike Madison’s “Wild Side”
Madison is offering free tours of its conservation parks. For more info, visit:
http://www.cityofmadison.com/parks/parks/conservation/tours.cfm
Ride the Drive on Sunday June 5
Once again, Madison is sponsoring a bicycle ride along downtown streets. For details, visit http://www.cityofmadison.com/transportation/ridethedrive/
Electronic “Neighborhood” – Are You Interested?
A neighborhood resident forwarded the following websites which create an electronic “meet the neighbors” group. Anyone interested? If so, please let us know.
http://www.meettheneighbors.org/
Tania Banak, Prairie Hills Neighborhood Association president
