August 16, 2008 – 9:20 pm
It’s that time of year again, the annual Taste of Madison 2008!
This wonderful benefit is brought to you by United Cerebal Palsy of Greater Dane County. Dane County’s UCP is serving up another action packed Labor Day weekend filled with loads of live entertainment and food from more than 60 area restaurants and caterers. UCP volunteers will be busy serving beer, wine, and soda from 20 beverage stands. Come out and support this great Wisconsin based charity that provides services to individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. All tips go directly to help fund UCP’s programs, so don’t forget to tip your bartenders (and tip them Good!!)!
The official Taste of Madison program will be distributed in the August 28 edition of Wisconsin State Journal. Thousands of additional programs will be available at the event at the Wisconsin State Journal’s booths and various beverage stands. Don’t miss out on this free admission event. Hope to see you there.
August 12, 2008 – 7:23 pm
Come take a peak at this wonderful buy in Arlington. A 3 bedroom, 2048 square foot home located on 6+ acres at 2746 Butternut Rd is the perfect place to call home. Every season is breathtaking on this private retreat just minutes to Lake Wisconsin, Madison & Wisconsin Dells. This single-owner home is Energy Efficient with all new mechanicals! Watch wildlife from your 3 tier deck or from the comfort of your new home or enjoy the double-sided brick fireplace in the Family Room. If you like relaxing, then this home might be for you! $284,900. Open House, Sunday, August 17th from 12 to 3.
In the last post we discussed some tips on how to be a greener Madison homeowner. A good resource to help you out with the greening of your home is www.energystar.gov. Energy Star is a government-backed joint effort between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy that helps Americans save money and protect the environment by practicing energy efficiency. The results have been impressive: In 2007 alone, with the help of Energy Star, Americans saved enough energy to avoid greenhouse gas emissions equal to those from 27 million cars. At the same time, we were able to save a collective $16 billion on our utility bills!
…Remember: being environmentally conscious doesn’t mean that you have to turn your lifestyle around. You don’t have to sacrifice features, style, or comfort. Making a few small changes can make a huge difference to the environment. As a homeowner, do your part to keep up Madison’s reputation as a green destination!
At this price, this won’t last long in the best place to live in America! Open air and an open floor plan make this house feel like home. This well maintained property has brand new carpet, fresh paint and plenty of storage. If you are ready for a garden, there is 0.79 acres that back up to a conservancy. Water purifier and softener are rented. All measurements approx.
Location
8442 Airport Rd, Middleton, Wisconsin 53562 -
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Features
Price: $167,500
Property Type: Single Family
Agent: Heidi Uhrig
Broker: Keller Williams Realty
Beds: 2
Baths: 1
Year Built: 1947
Garage Size: 1
Lot Size: .79 acres
Sq. Ft: 770
School District: Middleton-Cross Plains
MLS #: 1530135
Appliances
Washer
Dryer
Air exchanger
Water purifier
Interior Amenities
Wood or sim. wood floor
Security system
All window coverings
With all the alarming publicity regarding the climate crisis and global warming, we should all be proud to live in and around the “green” city of Madison. Over the years, Madison has gained a reputation as a green destination, much of which is due to its population’s dedication to the maintenance and protection of the green space throughout the area. Within the City of Madison alone, you can find over 6,000 acres of parkland in almost 300 different parks! The 150+ miles of bike trails also add to the “greenness” of the city, as you can find easy ways to travel without leaving a carbon footprint.
However, are you personally doing enough for the environment? Here are some tips on how to be a greener homeowner:
- Madison offered the nation’s first curbside recycling program in 1968. USE IT! Recycle paper, cardboard, metal, plastic, glass, and more.
- Consider using solar energy. Madison is one of 13 U.S. cities that will share $2.5 million in new federal money to advance solar power projects. The city’s goal is to double solar use by 2009… and you can help!
- Replace your old, energy-guzzling incandescent light bulbs with new, energy-saving fluorescent light bulbs. This will even help to decrease your electric bill!
- Reduce your energy intake! Turn off lights when you’re not in the room, unplug appliances after use, bundle up instead of turning up the heat in the winter, and dress for the summer warmth as opposed to using wasteful air conditioning.
