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Serving the Northwoods Communities of Rhinelander, Eagle River, Minocqua, Phelps, Three Lakes, Florence and Forest County. |
District Dialogue |
August 17, 2015 |
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Building Commission Meeting at Wisconsin State Fair |
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On August 12,
the Wisconsin State Building Commission held its monthly meeting at the
Wisconsin State Fair to discuss administrative and UW-System building
projects. The Higher Education Subcommittee, which I chair, held
discussions on four projects for the UW-System. I feel it’s important to
carefully look at every state project to determine its need and ensure
that taxpayer dollars are spent wisely.
The UW- Oshkosh proposal will renovate Fletcher Hall to bring the residence hall into compliance with ADA (American Disabilities Act) and building codes. Renovations will include improvements to the building’s mechanical and electrical systems, bath/shower facilities, and the fire alarm system. Additionally, the project will include an addition to Fletcher Hall that will accommodate a new building entrance and elevator. The renovation will increase the number of residence hall beds from 482 to 498.
Rep. Swearingen at the Building Commission meeting.
The third project
presented to the commission is to approve the design report and to
renovate the Lowell Hall HVAC System at UW-Extension, Dane County.
Lowell Hall was built in 1960 and serves as a conference center for
UW-Extension. The HVAC system is beyond its serviceable life and
constantly in need of expensive maintenance and repairs. This project
includes installation of new HVAC units, along with replacing two
boilers and one hot water heater. Additionally the elevators will be
renovated to ADA compliance |
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Good Neighbor Authority to Benefit Northwoods Economy and Logging Industry |
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MADISON -- Wisconsin will be the first state east of the Mississippi to participate in forestry management under an expanded federal-state partnership effort that aims to increase and streamline work on federal lands. The Department of Natural Resources will be working side by side with the U.S. Forest Service to ensure the program delivers environmental as well as economic benefits here in Wisconsin.
Contact(s): Paul DeLong, DNR chief state forester, 608-264-9224, Paul.Delong@wisconsin.gov; Jennifer Sereno, DNR communications, 608-770-8084, Jennifer.Sereno@wisconsin.gov; Paul Strong, Chequamegon-Nicolet NF Forest Supervisor, 715-362-1323; Hilary Markin, CNNF Public Affairs, 715-362-1354. |
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Milwaukee Bucks Arena Bill Signed into Law at State Fair | |
Governor Scott Walker signs Senate Bill 209 into law
On August 12, Governor Walker signed Senate Bill 209 in law, a bill which financed a Milwaukee Bucks Arena. Afterwards Republican and Democrat members of the legislature posed for a photo opportunity with Peter Feigin, Milwaukee Bucks Team President (third from the right).
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Governor Scott Walker Seeks Local Applications for Increased Broadband Grants | |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Emergency Responders Receive Safety Grants from Wisconsin Public Service Foundation | |
(Green Bay, WI) The Wisconsin Public Service Foundation has awarded $50,000 to area first responders as part of the Foundation's Safety: It's Worth The Energy grant opportunity. This is the second year the grant has been offered and more than 75 area first response agencies applied for funding. Those selected to receive up to a $2,000 grant may use it to purchase equipment, provide professional development, and should be part of a well-planned integrated public safety initiative. 2015 recipient organizations are:
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Summer Picnics in the Northwoods Continue |
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Town of Pelican Community Picnic.
Town of Pelican Chairman Gerry Roou and Rep. Swearingen.
Town of Monico Fireman's Picnic
Rep. Swearingen is pictured with the members of the Monico Volunteer Fire Department.
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Upcoming Community Events |
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Please click the following links for upcoming community events! Friday Flea Market: August 21 & 28, Presque Isle Aqualand Ale House Summer Fun Events!: August 20 & 27, Boulder Junction Chain Skimmers Ski Shows: August 18, 20, 22, 25 & 27, Land O' Lakes Phelps Farmer's Market: August 22, Phelps Rhinelander Farmers Market: August 22, Rhinelander Hodag Water Show: August 19 & 23, Rhinelander Music in the Park: August 23, Manitowish Waters Min-Aqua-Bats Ski Show: August 19, Minocqua St. Germain Flea Market: August 17 & 24, St. Germain 28th Annual Northern National Art Competition: August 17, Rhinelander Woodcarvers Workshop: August 18-21, Boulder Junction Chequamegon Adventure Company Presents Tuesday Paddle Nite: August 18 & 25, Minocqua Lions Club Weekly Summer Flea Market: August 18 & 25, Boulder Junction Florence Market Days: August 18 & 25, Florence Summer Concert Series: August 19, St. Germain 35th Annual Paul Bunyan Fest: August 19, Eagle River Trig's Flea Market: August 20, 21, 27 & 28, Rhinelander Flea, Craft & Farmer’s Market: August 20 & 27, Manitowish Waters Summer Markets: August 20 & 27, Land O' Lakes 30th Annual National Championship Musky Open: August 21-23, Eagle River Minocqua Farmers Market: August 21, Minocqua Reggie's Roadside 4th Annual Rib Cook Off: August 22, Rhinelander WILD Hodag Mini-Triathlon: August 22, Rhinelander Dan & Connie's Fishing Classic: August 22, Phelps 1st Annual Twin Triathlon: August 22, Phelps Live Music - Phelps Rocks 365: August 22, Phelps Free Fishing Seminar – Fall Walleye Fishing: August 23, Boulder Junction Fall Rummage Sale & Bake Sale: August 26 & 27, Woodruff 15th Annual Lions Golf Tournament – Trout Lake Golf Course: August 27, Woodruff Florence County Fair: August 28-30, Florence Eagle River Derby Track: August 28-30, Eagle River |
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Office of Representative Rob Swearingen Room 123 West PO Box 8953, Madison WI 53708 Office: 608-266-7141 Toll Free: 888-534-0034 |