WCLO's Stan Milam Show
Stan Milam explores issues facing residents in Janesville and the rest of Southern Wisconsin for two hours every weekday morning on WCLO.- Monday, November 30
- Michael Perry's "Coop"
- e-Hub / Sen. Neal Kedzie
- Janesville Performing Arts Center
Jim Lyke guest host
Author Michael Perry previews his newest book, "Coop: A year of poultry, pigs and parenting". Read about Michael's book on his website at SneezingCow.com
Jim Lyke guest host
Eric Kuznacic with the Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development board, and Kaia Fowler with UW-Whitewater Small Business Development Center are in to talk about a new Entrepreneur program titled Rock County E-Hub Call UW-Whitewater 262-472-3217 to learn more.
There will be an informational meeting December 17th at the Job Center. For details, call Eric at 608-741-3502.
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State Sen. Neal Kedzie comments on auto insurance and utility bill increases included in the state budget
Jim Lyke guest host
Emily Gruenewald of JPAC looks back on her first year as Executive Director and looks ahead to what's in store in 2010... including the next old time radio show on WCLO, December 8th.
- Wednesday, November 25
- Travis Kvapil / Thanksgiving
- JEA and AFL-CIO / Open Mic
- Janesville City Budget
Janesville NASCAR driver Travis Kvapil discusses his plans for next season
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Open Mic asks what you are thankful for.
Dave Parr, president of the Janesville Education Association, discusses the union's decision to join the AFL-CIO.
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Open Mic: "job actions" for teacher unions; cost of fire departments; and Milton's new round-a-bouts.
An hour of Open Mic focuses on the newly adopted Janesville city budget.
- Tuesday, November 24
- Jobs, production, casinos
- Keeping your home / Open Mic
- Sneaker's New Bar / Handicapped Employment
Open Mic topics this segment include gov't job creation; Made In America?; HoChunk.
In danger of losing your home? Christina Jensen, certified credit counselor at Consumer Credit Counseling Service, discusses bankruptcy issues. You may have options. In Janesville, call 752-5813. In Beloit, call 365-1244.
Or get help on-line at MakingHomesAffordable.gov
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Open Mic: Veteran's Administration education benefits; layoffs at WPS
Open Mic topics include Travis Kvapil and Sneakers' new bar.
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Marcia Jagodzinske, president and CEO of Riverfront, Inc., describes funding shortfalls that could affect handicapped residents of Rock County.
- Monday, November 23
- Autumn Tree Care
- Jvl City Issues / Fun and Games
- Raising Poultry / Open Mic
Arborist, Chris Ranum fro LP Tree Service, has information on the emerald ash borer and late fall pruning.
More tree questions' for Chris? Call 754-2312 or go on-line LPTree.com
Another good tree info resource is TreesAreGood.com
Janesville City Council member Tom McDonald discuses landfill odors, deer carcass disposal, and raising chickens in town.
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Beth Muehlenkamp from Patch Products in Beloit helps us celebrate National Game and Puzzle Week. Find and purchase any Patch Product game by calling 1-800-524-4263 or on-line at PatchProducts.com
Participate in the Million Minute Family Challenge at Millionminute.com until December 31st.
Video - Info for Janesville residents considering raising chickens in the city limits. Stan talks with Dale Wheelock, the key leader for poultry in Walworth County
Got chicken/turkey questions for Dale? 262-882-3633
*** Open Mic: chickens, local sports and arts, Janesville landfill odors.
- Friday, November 20
- Butterball Turkey Talk Line
- Choral Union at JPAC
- Chickens, Deer Hides, and Badgers
Get lots of turkey recipes, tips, and even some coupons on-line at ButterBall.com Don't forget to explore the website after Thanksgiving to find ideas for those left-overs!
Call the Butterball Turkey Talk Line toll free at 1-800-288-8372.
(Interested in the Indoor Electric Turkey Fryer? Here it is!)
Guests from the Choral Union preview their upcoming concert at the Janesville Performing Arts Center, Saturday, December 5th at 7:30pm. General seating tickets ($18 adults) available at JPAC, 608-758-0297.
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More Open Mic
An hour of Open Mic! Topics include:
Raising chickens within city limits; Deer Hides for Lions Camp (for info, call Bob Strand at 262-472-8890); Badgers by the Numbers.
- Thursday, November 19
- Vintage Badger Football
- Catholic Politicians / Janesville Jets
- New mammogram recommendations
Steve Underwood, former Badger football player and now a member of the UW Athletic Board, discusses the 2009 team, his days on the 1962 team that played in the famous 1963 Rose Bowl and his duties on the board.
1) Janesville attorney Pat McDonald, who holds Pontifical graduate degrees in theology and canon law, discusses the ongoing controversy over pro-choice Catholic politicians.
2) John McCally, general manager of the Janesville Jets hockey team, updates us on the team's season
One full hour of Open Mic! Topics include: the new mammogram recommendations (read Rose's blog here); teacher Frank Douglas; and Where's John Eyster?
- Wednesday, November 18
- Janesville Economic Development
- Nuclear Weapons / United Way of North Rock Co.
- Open Mic / Thanksgiving Recipes
John Beckord from Forward Janesville stops by to discuss economic development and jobs
Nathan Pyles summarizes his recent presentation in Janesville on nuclear weapons. Find more information at CTBTO.org *** Gail Graham, president of the United Way of North Rock County, discusses allocations from the United Way fund. The United Way of North Rock County website is www.uwnrc.org
Open Mic: deer carcasses in the landfill... again. *** Angie Edge from the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board has the cheese of the month Recipes of the month are posted here. Call the Milk Marketing Board at 800-747-9662 to subscribe to the Recipe of the Month Club.
- Tuesday, November 17
- Deer Carcasses in the Jvl Landfill
- Open Mic / Roth IRA Laws
- Open Mic / Successful Schools
Open Mic discusses CWD in the landfill.
Open Mic: fixing schools and health care. *** Janesville financial advisor and economist John Berkley has an update on state and federal Roth IRA laws.
Open Mic: July 4th fireworks; Milton School teacher contract negotiation. *** Verna Gray, the founder of a successful charter school in New Jersey, answers the question: Can charter schools save America's public schools? Her book, "How to Run a Successful Public School in America", will be available soon.
- Monday, November 16
- Open Mic
- Open Mic / Chuck Benedict
- Open Mic / Spencer Black
Open Mic: Wisconsin jobs.
Open Mic focuses on sidewalk/street maintenance. *** Assembly Rep.Chuck Benedict continues our discussion of jobs
Open Mic explores animals in Janesville, specifically, chickens. *** Rep. Spencer Black discusses the DNR secretary appointment issue... and washing dishes!
- Friday, November 13
- Literacy; Red Cross;
- Sex education; Winter; Nursing; Visit Beloit
- Unclaimed Money; Evansville & Beloit news
Stan Stricker guest hosts. Topics this segment:
1) Dave Diestler of the South central Wisconsin chapter of the Red Cross and Nathan Walsh of the Stateline Literacy Council talk about their organizations and the upcoming Harlem Ambassador's fundraising event.
2) UW Extension Family Living educator Angela Flickenger talks turkey (holiday tips).
Stan Stricker guest hosts. Topics this segment:
1) Janesville school board member Bill Sodemann shares some thoughts on proposed state legislation that would mandate a particular sexual education curriculum in state schools.
2) Susan Burly, state preparedness coordinator, talks about Winter Weather Awareness week.
For winter safety tips, check out the Ready Wisconsin Website.
3) State Senator Judy Robson discusses an upcoming survey regarding the state's nursing industry.
4) Retiring director of Visit Beloit talks about the future leadership of the group and the future of Beloit tourism.With Guest Host, Stan Stricker. Topics in this segment:
1) State Treasurer Dawn Sass talks about Monday's unclaimed property event at the Rock County Courthouse.
Check the list online at www.statetreasury.wi.gov or you can call toll free at 1-877-699-9211.
2) Evansville Chamber of Commerce President John Morning talks about economic health and upcoming events. View upcoming holiday events on the chamber website.
3) Beloit Assistant City Manager Steve Gregg talks about Beloit city projects and upcoming events.
- Thursday, November 12
- Open Mic
- Computer Questions / Rotary Student Exchange
- Holiday Travel / Child Internet Safety
Tim Bremel guest host. Open Mic: Programming issues at WCLO; "It's a Wonderful Life" at the Armory
Tim Bremel guest host. Brian Lippincott from Crystal Computer Consulting looks at some of the latest developments in the computer world. Call Brian with more questions at 757-0717. *** Local student and Rotary exchange participant, Haley Drozdowicz, joins us from Brazil to talk about the exchange program, what she's experiencing abroad, and how your student can get involved.
Tim Bremel guest host. Traveling over the holidays? Travel Scope Manager, Dave Fleig has some advice and gives you a detailed look at the WCLO 80th Anniversary cruise. Have more questions for Dave? Call Travel Scope at 756-3666. *** Child Internet Safety expert, Steve DeWarns will be the keynote speaker at an upcoming event at the Pontiac Convention Center on November 19, 11am and 6pm. Along with local law enforcement officers, Dennis LaCaptain and Chad Sullian, Steve has information on some of the dangers lurking on the internet and how parents can protect their children.
- Wednesday, November 11
- Veterans' Day
- Find a Job / Jvl Building and Development
- Economy / Jvl School Achievement
Stan Stricker guest host. Staff Sergeant Eric Heideman, the Army recruiter in Janesville, will be here to helps us observe Veterans Day *** Jim Opolony shares information on the Janesville 99 and the Bataan Death March on his website.
Stan Stricker guest host. Author Gary Spinell has tips on how to land a job in 90 days. His book, "You All Along", is available on-line by following the link to Amazon.com on his website. *** Gale Price, the manager of Building and Development for the city of Janesville, updates us on Case Feed and future developments.
Stan Stricker guest host. M&I economist Sandy Lincoln comments on the state of the national economy *** Janesville School Superintendent Karen Schulte and JEA president Dave Parr discuss student achievement tests and how they should be used to evaluate teacher performance
- Tuesday, November 10
- College Financial Aid
- College Scholarships / College Financial Planning
- Beloit Casino / $5000 Essay Contest
Tim Bremel guest host. "How to Pay for College" theme continues. UW-Whitewater Director of Financial Aid, Carol Miller, addresses where incoming students should be in the financial aid process.
Tim Bremel guest host. "How to Pay for College" theme continues. Dale Clifton, 'The Scholarship Doctor'is America's expert on winning college scholarships. He gives us some tips and advice on how to find and win available scholarships. (Here's a link to Google Alert.) *** John Berkley joins us to discuss the best investment options for long-term planning of college financing. More questions? Call John's office, 756-4618.
Tim Bremel guest host. Joe Hunt checks in with the newest developments on the Beloit Casino Project . *** "How to Pay for College" theme begins. Jason Wilson has details on how students and teachers can win $5,000 and a trip to Washington D.C. in an American Citizenship Essay Contest. 180 students and teachers will win. 750-word essays must be submitted through a teacher. Deadline midnight December 1st. Find details at BeingAnAmerican.org
- Monday, November 9
- Janesville City Budget
- Mark Neumann / Kids Against Hunger
- Health Care Letter / Friends of Riverside Park
Stan Stricker guest host. Janesville City Council member Tom McDonald discusses the city budget
Stan Stricker guest host. Republican candidate for governor Mark Neumann, a former Janesville resident and former member of Congress, discusses his Town Hall Challenge and other campaign issues *** Gary Bersell, a board member of Kids Against Hunger, talks about the Rock County Rotary clubs' latest project. If you or your group would like to volunteer, contact Gary at 755-4123 or e-mail gbersell@kanduindustries.com
Stan Stricker guest host. Oakleigh Ryan stops by to talk about her new website - http://www.healthcareletter.com/ *** Pam Van Brocklin, vice president of Friends of Riverside Park, provides an update on a local fundraiser and an application for a national grant Winners of the grant will be announced soon at Tom's of Maine.
- Friday, November 6
- Open Mic 2
- Open Mic / Auto Industry
- Open Mic 1
Open Mic: taxpayer money to Supreme Court races; education reform and "Race to the Top"
Open Mic: the Case Feed building *** Bob Dewar, a former Ford supervisor, talks about the failures of the US auto industry Read more at Bob's website, ASavageFactory.com
Open Mic: drunk driving legislation; Vick disability court case
- Thursday, November 5
- Education in Wisconsin
- US Speed Skating / Open Mic
- Open Mic / Kim Hixson
Mary Bell, president of WEAC, the state's teacher union, reacts to president Obama's call to encourage schools and states to enter the Race to the Top
We get an update from Janesville Olympic speed skater Tucker Fredricks from Germany Help support the team by donating to their sponsor, Colbert Nation, at the Official US Speed Skating website *** Open Mic: local entertainment opportunites; college student (non)reaction to the President's appearance in Madison; Beloit Casino; mandatory insurance.
Open Mic: Local schools' IT employee problems; jobs; union voting. *** Assembly Rep. Kim Hixson on helping business land state contracts Join Rep. Hixson for a free business seminar at BlackHawk Technical College Room 1315 Friday at noon.
- Wednesday, November 4
- Obama in Madison
- Open Mic - Rick Richard
- Open Mic / Beloit College Series
President Obama is scheduled to speak at Wright middle school in Madison this afternoon. Stan previews the visit with Jessica Arp of WISC-TV.
We start this hour with open mic. In the second half of the hour, State Senate Republican Candidate, Rick Richard, talks about bringing jobs to the area and the state.
Open Mic explores the quality of snow blowers Made in America *** "Building a Healthier Beloit" with Beloit College professor Marion Fass Learn about the series of lectures at www.beloitcollege.com *** More Open Mic: the fuss over compost site hours
- Tuesday, November 3
- Janesville Jets
- Patsy Cline Artist / Open Mic
- Paul Ryan / Scott Walker / Open Mic
John McCalley from the Janesville Jets has information on the upcoming "Skaters as Waiters" event to benefit the United Way. Join the Jets at Denny's Thursday, November 5th from 11:30am - 1pm and 5:30pm - 8pm.
Patsy Cline tribute artist, Logan Wells, performs at Young Auditorium Saturday, November 14th at 7:30pm. Get tickets by calling 262-472-2222 or on-line at tickets.com *** Open Mic: listener reaction to Paul Ryan's comments earlier in the show; Wisconsin's governor's race; government spending
Paul Ryan on health care *** Republican candidate for governor, Scott Walker *** Open Mic: jobs, jobs, jobs
- Monday, November 2
- 11/2/09; Favre, yes that Favre.
- 11/2/09; Leaf collection
- 11/2/09; Limbaugh; leaf collection
Okay, we have to weigh in on Brett Favre's homecoming to Lambeau. Your calls are included.
More open mic with Stan. Callers weigh in on leaf collection procedures in Rock County. You can view the 2009 Janesville City Leaf Collection Maps here.
Stan takes on the most recent appearance of talk celebrity, Rush Limbaugh, on Fox News Sunday. You can view the clip here.
Also other topics including leaf collection.
