Wisconsin adopts emergency rules relating to
requirements for conducting lead-safe renovation activities in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities, and
affecting small businesses. The department’s rules under ch. DHS 163 are consistent with the EPA requirements under 40 CFR §§ 745.80 to 745.91
and 745.225, and meet the requirements for EPA authorization under 40 CFR §§ 745.320 to 329 to implement and enforce
the renovation, repair and painting requirements in Wisconsin in lieu of the EPA enforcing federal regulations in
Wisconsin. Lead-Safe Wisconsin

The recommended drafts for the the Village of Grantsburg, and Towns of Siren, Dewey, Daniels, Wood River, Anderson, Trade Lake, Union, Jackson, and Webb Lake are available on this site [Read plans by town/village...]

The Chimney Safety Institute of America reports that creosote accumulation is the leading cause of chimney fires. A chimney that is dirty, blocker, or is in disrepair can inhibit proper venting of smoke up the flue and can also cause a chimney fire. Nearly all residential fires originating in the chimney are preventable. An annual chimney inspection by a certified chimney sweep can prevent fire or carbon monoxide poisoning. To keep your homes safe from chimney fires, follow these guidelines:

1.Maintenance - a very important step in preventing chimney fires!
•Have your chimney checked out every year by a qualified chimney professional.
•Burn only well seasoned hardwoods. Install a chimney cap.
•Install a carbon monoxide detector.
•Have your chimney sweep ensure that your chimney has an appropriate liner. Following a violent storm, flood, or lightening strike, have your chimney inspected for damage - inside and out.

2.Prevention - Remember prevention is your best defense against fire.
•If you have a wood or coal stove, be sure it is installed at least 36 inches away from the wall.
•Keep combustible materials well away from the stove and chimney connector.
•Place an approved stove board under the unit to protect the floor from heat and hot coals which might drop out.
•Keep matches and lighters out of reach of children! - Store them out of the sight and reach of children.

3.BE Prepared - Know what to do in case of fire. If you have a chimney fire, evacuate your home and call 911.
•Residential Fire Sprinklers - offer the best protection to ensure escape from the fire. Consider installing them in your home.
•Install smoke alarms - on every level of your home and outside sleeping areas.
•Make and Practice a home escape Plan.
•Make an emergency esc ape plan with your family. Be sure to have two ways out of every room.
•Decide on a designated meeting place outside. Then hold a fire drill and practice!
•Get out and Stay Out.
•Go directly to your planned meeting place and stay there.
•If you think someone is trapped inside, notify the fire department.
•Crawl low in smoke.
•If you are trapped in smoke, get down on your hands and knees and crawl to the nearest safe way out.
•Smoke and toxic fumes rise, so cleaner air is near the floor.
•Stop, Drop, and Roll. If your clothes catch on fire, do NOT run. Stop where you are, drop to the ground, and roll

The department’s rules under ch. DHS 163 are consistent with the EPA requirements under 40 CFR §§ 745.80 to 745.91
and 745.225, and meet the requirements for EPA authorization under 40 CFR §§ 745.320 to 329 to implement and enforce
the renovation, repair and painting requirements in Wisconsin in lieu of the EPA enforcing federal regulations in
Wisconsin. Lead-Safe Wisconsin

Five-Year Maintenance Highway Projects
2009 through 2012 Goals 2009
Cth B (3.52 Miles) Lind Road To Soderberg Road +1320’
Cth C (1.7 Miles) Tower Road To Cth T

2010
Cth H (2 Miles) Delano Road To Scl
Cth Z (4.8 Miles) Sth 48 To Sth 87

2011
Cth B (3.52 Miles) Soderberg Road +1320’ To Herrick Road
Cth C (2 Miles) Cth U To Tower Road

2012
Cth D (1.5 Miles) Fossum Road To Cth M
Cth E (2.1 Miles) Cth A To Ecl
Cth H (2 Miles) Cth J To Delano Road

Veterans Benefits Specialist 1 at King Home in Waupaca 40 hours per week, plus benefits,pay is $15.756 per hour. You can get more information by contacting laura.tetting@dva.state.wi.us or phone 608-267-1793

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Special Training Package, tools and supplies to own and operate your own Home Inspection business. Current members of the military, there is no out of pocket cost to get started. Veterans, they have a substantial Vet discount for you. Potential income is $100-$150 per hour. You can reach American Home Inspectors Institute at 800-441-9411 or write them at American Home Inspectors Training Institute, N19 W24075 Riverwood Drive, Suite 200, Waukesha, WI 53188. This company has a A rating by the Better Business Bureau. The company has been accredited since 9/23/1999.

HR 2254, Agent Orange Equity Act, grants veterans who served in the waters off Vietnam and the airspace above it, the same presumption as on ground Vietnam veterans. Sponsored by Bob Filner, D-Calf, House Committee Chairman, chief sponsor said the bill goes a long way toward providing benefits to blue water and blue sky veterans of Vietnam. Filner hopes that the bill passes soon, time is running out for these Vietnam veterans.
The Senate version, S. 1939 only has only eight co-sponsors far short of the fifty-one needed to guarantee passage.
If you are a Veteran who falls into the category of blue water or blue airspace during Vietnam, contact your Senators and Congressman to support HR 2254 or S.1939. [Additional info...]

Phone calls of Systematic Outreach to Improve Service Erik K. Shinseki says "Post -9/11 GI Bill is one of our highest priorities," "instead of making people wat to hear from us, we're reaching out to Veterans, so they can get the money they need to stay in school." Calls are to be placed to those veterans that have applied for Post 9/11 education benefits or are registered for in the case of advanced payments, if they were received.
The caller will not ask personal information, birthdates, bank accounts or social security numbers. Family members may be asked for information to contact a Veteran who is away at school but lists his home of record for information purposes.
The procedure and policy for advanced payments is still in effect, a new on-line automated system of processing checks in the future is proceeding on-time.

Three new presumptive diseases have been added to Veteran's covered under the Agent Orange Protocol Our Department received notification on October 13, 2009 that the following three medical conditions have been added to Veterans under Agent Orange Protocol as presumptive diseases. The three diseases are Parksinsons, ischemic heart disease and B cell leukemia (Hairy Cell.) These new presumptive diseases were announced by the Veterans Affairs Administration.

VA Twin Ports Outpatient Clinic will remain at its current location in St. Mary's Hospital in Superior, WI Dr. Clyde Markon, Twin Ports Medical Director notes that the number of exam rooms is to be doubled along with sub-speciality careand expanded telehealth services. In addition, the revamped clinic will provie for group therapy, group education and a office for OEF/OIF with staff. The $2.6 million dollar renovation is to begin in 2010. Twin Ports clinic will continue to provide full service to veterans during that period of time.