Most parents aren’t thinking about school enrollment for next fall as early as October, but MPS is. They have moved the January enrollment period to Oct. 11th – Nov. 24th. Parents who are interested in getting their children into the popular citywide specialty schools need to pay attention to this enrollment time, as it is […]
October 2004
Down On My Luck: Why Are The Ladybugs Biting?
As a child, my grandmother always said it was good luck to have a ladybug land on me. However, in recent years, it has been easy to confuse these lucky bugs with their similar looking relative, the Asian lady beetle…
What to Do with Hazardous Waste
Q: How do I dispose of old paint cans and other hazardous waste?
A: With latex paint, use up as much as you can, then pour the rest out into a pan and allow it to dry. You can dispose of the dried paint and the can in your trash…
Bridging the Divide
A project along the Milwaukee River has potential to be a great example of how inter-governmental bodies, non-profits, and developers can work together to create a green infrastructure for its citizens…
Making Rags
In every house I’ve lived in, there is a drawer filled with neatly folded rectangles of soft cloth: torn up sheets and pillowcases, dismembered tee shirts. Often their patterns are familiar. A favorite dress or comfortable shirt has slowly faded with use, until it no longer serves its original purpose…
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