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UW-Extension Cooperative Extension Celebrates 100 years
Today, Rep. Ballweg (R-Markesan) had the distinct privilege of presenting a joint resolution to UW Extension and UW Colleges Chancellor Ray Cross and Dean Richard Klemme celebrating the 100th anniversary of UW-EX Cooperative Extension.
“It was truly a pleasure to be able to honor the great staff at Cooperative Extension offices across Wisconsin,” said Ballweg.
Cooperative Extension is a unique partnership of counties, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the University of Wisconsin working together to help people put knowledge to work. Cooperative Extension carries out the tradition of the Wisconsin Idea extending the outreach of the university through its four divisions of continuing education, cooperative extension, entrepreneurship and economic development, and broadcast and media innovations.
“Throughout the years, I have heard numerous stories from constituents on how Cooperative Extension has impacted their lives,” said Ballweg. “I will continue to spread the word about the wonderful programs that are offered and the positive impact they have had on my family through 4H and Wisconsin.”
Representative Ballweg with Chancellor Ray Cross and Dean Richard Klemme
State Assembly Passes Senate Bill: Collection of Gasoline Drive-offs
Representative Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) lead author of legislation, released the following statement on Senate Bill 314, which passed the Wisconsin State Assembly last night.
“This bill will create a system for small business owners to obtain registration information from customers that fail to pay for gas through the Department of Transportation.
"Unfortunately, with the increase of gas prices, the incidence of gas drive-offs increase as well. I am pleased to give the small business owner another option to collect a debt owed to them.
"Our locally owned stations need more outlets to recover costs from drive-offs. Even though your local station has a corporate logo, it is most likely a locally-owned franchise. Any losses to gas drive-offs may be passed on to the local patrons.”
WIS 44 Public Informational Meeting Scheduled for February 29, 2012
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is conducting a public informational meeting to discuss proposed improvements to WIS 44 from just north of School Road to the Grand River bridge in Markesan.
Proposed improvements include:
Resurfacing existing WIS 44
Drainage improvements along Manchester Street and Margaret Street in the city of Markesan
Ditch grading near Memorial Cemetery
Selected culvert replacements
Replacement of all highway signs
The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 29, 2012, in the Community Room of the Markesan City Hall, 150 S. Bridge Street from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wisconsin Department of Transportation representatives will be available to discuss the project on an individual basis. It is an open house format. The public is encouraged to attend the meeting, provide input and ask questions concerning this project.
Listening Session with Department of Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary
The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary Jason Johns will join Representative Joan Ballweg for a listening session on Monday, March 5th in Green Lake. County Veterans Officer Gerald Beuthin may also join in the session to talk about veterans issues and to share ideas.
Caestecker Library
518 Hill St
Green Lake, WI
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
To learn more about veterans events, visit www.WisVets.com/Events or call WDVA toll-free at 1 800 WIS VETS (947-8387)
Listening Sessions
State Representative Joan Ballweg announced that she will be holding spring listening sessions throughout the 41st Assembly District at the time and locations listed below. Everyone is welcome to attend any of the sessions and share their thoughts on the biennial budget and other state issues.
Monday, March 19, 2012
8:30 am – 9:30 am Anna Follette Community Center,155 Front St, Coloma
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm City Hall (Council Chambers), 100 Jackson St, Ripon
Thursday, March 22, 2012
11:15 a.m.- 12:15 a.m. Community Center, 500 Wisconsin, Wild Rose
Friday, March 23rd
9:00 am – 10:00 am Caestecker Library, 518 Hill St, Green Lake
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm World War II Memorial building, 440 W Main St, Wautoma
Monday, March 26th
8:30 am – 9:30 am Wayside Restaurant, N1894 State Rd 44 73, Markesan
11:30 am – 12:30pm Senior Center, 132 S Main St, Neshkoro
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Berlin Public Library, 121 West Park Ave, Berlin
Representative Ballweg encourages all residents of the 41st Assembly District to attend a listening sessions. If you are unable to attend, your thoughts and opinions can be shared by contacting Rep. Ballweg's Capitol office. Please call toll-free (888) 534-0041, e-mail Jaon at Rep.Ballweg@legis.wi.gov, or write to her at 210 North, State Capitol, P.O. Box 8952, Madison WI 53708.
