Oct 2009
Free Emerald Ash Borer Workshop Offered at Boerner Botanical Gardens on November 6
October 29, 2009 | 06:56 AM Posted by the
Department
of Public Works
Treating Ash Trees – Fact vs.
Fiction
Do you have questions about the care of your ash trees? Are you confused by all of the offerings to “treat” your ash trees to protect them from emerald ash borer? Have you taken down an ash tree and don’t know what to do with it? Come to the emerald ash borer (EAB) workshop to get all of your questions answered about ash tree care, emerald ash borer and the quarantine regulations that exist in our county concerning transport of all hardwoods. This workshop is designed for homeowners, but anyone who has a responsibility for making tree care decisions is encouraged to come.
Kristin Krokowski, Commercial Horticulture Educator for Waukesha County UW-Extension, will facilitate the workshop and discussion on EAB. Dr. Chris Williamson, entomologist for UW-Extension in Madison will explain how emerald ash borer kills trees and teach you how to identify the insect. He will also explain the potential treatments available to protect ash trees from emerald ash borer and dispel many of the myths you may have heard about different treatments. He will also discuss costs of treatments, and long-term effects of treating ash trees.
Dr. Robert Dahl, Pest and Disease Specialist with the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, will explain how the quarantine works in our area, and describe the regulations surrounding firewood and all hardwood materials in our area.
The workshop is scheduled for Friday, November 6th at the Boerner Botanical Gardens Education and Visitor Center located at 9400 Boerner Drive in Hales Corners, an accessible location. The program will run from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and there will be time for questions. Publications will be available for participants to explain EAB, treatment options and quarantine regulations. In addition, EAB adult and larval insect samples will be available to examine along with bark samples showing the “D”- shaped exit holes of the adult borer.
There is no fee for this program, and it is open to everyone.
Do you have questions about the care of your ash trees? Are you confused by all of the offerings to “treat” your ash trees to protect them from emerald ash borer? Have you taken down an ash tree and don’t know what to do with it? Come to the emerald ash borer (EAB) workshop to get all of your questions answered about ash tree care, emerald ash borer and the quarantine regulations that exist in our county concerning transport of all hardwoods. This workshop is designed for homeowners, but anyone who has a responsibility for making tree care decisions is encouraged to come.
Kristin Krokowski, Commercial Horticulture Educator for Waukesha County UW-Extension, will facilitate the workshop and discussion on EAB. Dr. Chris Williamson, entomologist for UW-Extension in Madison will explain how emerald ash borer kills trees and teach you how to identify the insect. He will also explain the potential treatments available to protect ash trees from emerald ash borer and dispel many of the myths you may have heard about different treatments. He will also discuss costs of treatments, and long-term effects of treating ash trees.
Dr. Robert Dahl, Pest and Disease Specialist with the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, will explain how the quarantine works in our area, and describe the regulations surrounding firewood and all hardwood materials in our area.
The workshop is scheduled for Friday, November 6th at the Boerner Botanical Gardens Education and Visitor Center located at 9400 Boerner Drive in Hales Corners, an accessible location. The program will run from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and there will be time for questions. Publications will be available for participants to explain EAB, treatment options and quarantine regulations. In addition, EAB adult and larval insect samples will be available to examine along with bark samples showing the “D”- shaped exit holes of the adult borer.
There is no fee for this program, and it is open to everyone.
KINETIC Says Thanks to Greendale
October 28, 2009 | 05:09 PM Posted by the
Greendale
Fire Department
Joseph Masters, President of The Kinetic Co., Inc. was
thinking of a way to say “thanks” to the
Greendale Fire Department and Greendale Village
officials who assisted with making the recent
addition to Kinetic a reality. Mr. Masters also
wanted to say “thanks” and give back to
Kinetic’s neighbors and the community for
putting up with the visual “mess” during the
construction process.
During one of several visits to Kinetic during the addition process, Greendale Fire Chief Jon Cohn and Mr. Masters discussed some of the new technologies incorporated into the Kinetic addition. Chief Cohn was envious of the technology and stated the fire department was just now on the verge of purchasing GPS units. When Mr. Masters heard this he immediately offered to donate the funding for several GPS units for the Greendale Fire Department.
On September 11, 2009 the Greendale Fire Department placed into service three GPS units with a generous donation from The Kinetic Co., Inc. Although firefighters typically use maps to route calls, the GPS units provide assurance to finding the correct location especially when not responding from the fire station, and when responding into neighboring communities.
Above: Greendale Fire Department Ambulance, Ladder Truck, and firefighters visit Kinetic on October 5, 2009 to show off the newly installed GPS units and say thank you.
The Greendale Fire Department looks forward to the continued, well established relationship with Kinetic that has been enjoyed since Kinetic moved to Greendale in 1970. The Greendale Fire Department wishes to thank Mr. Masters and Kinetic for not only purchasing the GPS units but for supporting the Greendale Fire Department by incorporating fire safety and suppression into their facility.
During one of several visits to Kinetic during the addition process, Greendale Fire Chief Jon Cohn and Mr. Masters discussed some of the new technologies incorporated into the Kinetic addition. Chief Cohn was envious of the technology and stated the fire department was just now on the verge of purchasing GPS units. When Mr. Masters heard this he immediately offered to donate the funding for several GPS units for the Greendale Fire Department.
On September 11, 2009 the Greendale Fire Department placed into service three GPS units with a generous donation from The Kinetic Co., Inc. Although firefighters typically use maps to route calls, the GPS units provide assurance to finding the correct location especially when not responding from the fire station, and when responding into neighboring communities.
Above: Greendale Fire Department Ambulance, Ladder Truck, and firefighters visit Kinetic on October 5, 2009 to show off the newly installed GPS units and say thank you.
The Greendale Fire Department looks forward to the continued, well established relationship with Kinetic that has been enjoyed since Kinetic moved to Greendale in 1970. The Greendale Fire Department wishes to thank Mr. Masters and Kinetic for not only purchasing the GPS units but for supporting the Greendale Fire Department by incorporating fire safety and suppression into their facility.
Canterbury Elementary School in Greendale to Reopen October 23, 2009
October 22, 2009 | 03:21 PM Posted by the
Health
Department
The Greendale Health Department in consultation with
the Wisconsin Division of Health has given permission
to the Greendale School District to reopen Canterbury
Elementary School on Friday, October 23, 2009. The
school was closed from October 20-22 due to the high
number of students and staff ill with influenza-like
illness most likely due to the 2009 H1N1 influenza
virus.
The Greendale Health Department will work closely with the Greendale School District to continue to monitor absences of students and staff at Canterbury as well as all other Greendale school district schools on a daily basis. Because influenza outbreaks happen in waves, more people may become ill and other measures may need to be taken.
All well children may return to school. Any people who continue to be ill with influenza-like illness of fever, cough, sore throat, chills or body aches should remain at home and not go into the community until 24 hours after their fever has subsided without fever reducing medication.
Ways to stay healthy and to protect yourself and those around you from getting the flu include:
You may also call 2-1-1 for information on the 2009 H1N1 virus. 2-1-1 service will provide information on prevention and community resources. Your call to 2-1-1 is free and confidential, and is available throughout Wisconsin. 2-1-1 service is available 24 hours 7 days per week. If your cellular provider does not allow calls to 2-1-1, please call (866) 211-3380 or (414) 773-0211 or (262) 547-3388.
The Greendale Health Department will work closely with the Greendale School District to continue to monitor absences of students and staff at Canterbury as well as all other Greendale school district schools on a daily basis. Because influenza outbreaks happen in waves, more people may become ill and other measures may need to be taken.
All well children may return to school. Any people who continue to be ill with influenza-like illness of fever, cough, sore throat, chills or body aches should remain at home and not go into the community until 24 hours after their fever has subsided without fever reducing medication.
Ways to stay healthy and to protect yourself and those around you from getting the flu include:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
- Stay home when sick or have flu symptoms.
- Stay away from people who are sick.
- Cover nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing or cough into your upper sleeve.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Frequently wash commonly used surfaces.
- Eat nutritious meals, get plenty of rest and do
not smoke.
You may also call 2-1-1 for information on the 2009 H1N1 virus. 2-1-1 service will provide information on prevention and community resources. Your call to 2-1-1 is free and confidential, and is available throughout Wisconsin. 2-1-1 service is available 24 hours 7 days per week. If your cellular provider does not allow calls to 2-1-1, please call (866) 211-3380 or (414) 773-0211 or (262) 547-3388.
2009 H1N1 Virus Causes Canterbury Elementary School in Greendale to Close
October 20, 2009 | 08:11 AM Posted by the
Health
Department
The Village of Greendale Health Department, in
consultation with the Wisconsin Division of Public
Health, announces the closing of Canterbury
Elementary School, 7000 Enfield, because of the high
incidence of influenza-like illness.
On October 19, 2009, over 40% of students were absent and experiencing influenza-like illness symptoms of fever, cough and sore throat. Effective Tuesday, October 20, 2009, through Thursday, October 22, 2009, Canterbury School will be closed. During this time, all academic activities and before and after school activities including Bridge for Kids child care are canceled for Canterbury students and other groups who utilize Canterbury School. School will resume on Friday, October 23, 2009 pending approval of the Health Officer. All other schools in the Greendale School District will remain open at this time.
Any individuals with influenza-like illness should stay home and not go into the community, except to seek medical care, for 24 hours after their fever has subsided.
Asymptomatic contacts of ill people, including contacts of patients with probable or confirmed 2009 H1N1 virus, are not restricted in their activities in the community. However, they should assess their own health frequently, and if they become ill, they should immediately be subject to the same restrictions as currently indicated for ill persons.
Ways to stay healthy and to protect yourself and those around you from getting the flu include:
Additional information can be found at the Greendale Health Department website at http://www.greendale.org or visit www.pandemic.wisconsin.gov or www.greendale.K12.wi.us.
You may also call 2-1-1 for information on the 2009 H1N1 virus. 2-1-1 service will provide information on prevention and community resources. Your call to 2-1-1 is free and confidential, and is available throughout Wisconsin. 2-1-1 service is available 24 hours 7 days per week. If your cellular provider does not allow calls to 2-1-1, please call (866)211-3380 or (414)773-0211 or (262)547-3388.
On October 19, 2009, over 40% of students were absent and experiencing influenza-like illness symptoms of fever, cough and sore throat. Effective Tuesday, October 20, 2009, through Thursday, October 22, 2009, Canterbury School will be closed. During this time, all academic activities and before and after school activities including Bridge for Kids child care are canceled for Canterbury students and other groups who utilize Canterbury School. School will resume on Friday, October 23, 2009 pending approval of the Health Officer. All other schools in the Greendale School District will remain open at this time.
Any individuals with influenza-like illness should stay home and not go into the community, except to seek medical care, for 24 hours after their fever has subsided.
Asymptomatic contacts of ill people, including contacts of patients with probable or confirmed 2009 H1N1 virus, are not restricted in their activities in the community. However, they should assess their own health frequently, and if they become ill, they should immediately be subject to the same restrictions as currently indicated for ill persons.
Ways to stay healthy and to protect yourself and those around you from getting the flu include:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
- Stay home when sick or have flu symptoms.
- Stay away from people who are sick.
- Cover nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing or cough into your upper sleeve.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Frequently wash commonly used surfaces.
- Eat nutritious meals, get plenty of rest and do
not smoke.
Additional information can be found at the Greendale Health Department website at http://www.greendale.org or visit www.pandemic.wisconsin.gov or www.greendale.K12.wi.us.
You may also call 2-1-1 for information on the 2009 H1N1 virus. 2-1-1 service will provide information on prevention and community resources. Your call to 2-1-1 is free and confidential, and is available throughout Wisconsin. 2-1-1 service is available 24 hours 7 days per week. If your cellular provider does not allow calls to 2-1-1, please call (866)211-3380 or (414)773-0211 or (262)547-3388.
2010 Village Recommended Budget Now Available
October 08, 2009 | 02:36 PM Posted by the
Village
Manager
On October 6, the Village Manager released the
recommended 2010 Village Budget. Click here to download (pdf).
NOTICE OF HEARING: Village of Greendale Comprehensive Plan
October 06, 2009 | 11:45 AM Posted by the
Village
Manager
(Click here to download this notice as a
pdf)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Village Board of
Trustees on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 in the Court Room of the Greendale Safety Center
located at 5911 W. Grange Avenue in Greendale, WI at 7:00 p.m. (Or as soon thereafter as is
practical) to consider adoption of the Village of Greendale Comprehensive Plan.
The Village of Greendale Comprehensive Plan: 2010-2035 will guide the future growth and
development in the Village of Greendale over the next 25 years. The comprehensive plan
contains the nine required elements required by Wisconsin State Statute 66.1001 including:
Issues & Opportunities Element
Housing Element
Transportation Element
Utilities & Community Facilities Element
Agricultural, Natural, & Cultural Resources Element
Economic Development Element
Intergovernmental Cooperation Element
Land Use Element
Implementation Element
Local government staff that can be contacted for additional information:
Todd K. Michaels, Village Manager (414) 423-2100
W. Scott Satula, Director of Inspection Services (414) 423-2100
The Comprehensive Plan is available for public inspection at the following locations:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Village Board of
Trustees on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 in the Court Room of the Greendale Safety Center
located at 5911 W. Grange Avenue in Greendale, WI at 7:00 p.m. (Or as soon thereafter as is
practical) to consider adoption of the Village of Greendale Comprehensive Plan.
The Village of Greendale Comprehensive Plan: 2010-2035 will guide the future growth and
development in the Village of Greendale over the next 25 years. The comprehensive plan
contains the nine required elements required by Wisconsin State Statute 66.1001 including:
Issues & Opportunities Element
Housing Element
Transportation Element
Utilities & Community Facilities Element
Agricultural, Natural, & Cultural Resources Element
Economic Development Element
Intergovernmental Cooperation Element
Land Use Element
Implementation Element
Local government staff that can be contacted for additional information:
Todd K. Michaels, Village Manager (414) 423-2100
W. Scott Satula, Director of Inspection Services (414) 423-2100
The Comprehensive Plan is available for public inspection at the following locations:
- Greendale Village Hall during normal business hours
- Greendale Public Library during normal business hours
- On the Village of Greendale website at: www.greendale.org
