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.- Friday, October 30
- 10/30/09; Senior Expo
- 10/30/09; Charter schools
- 10/30/09; Senior Expo and resume writing
More from the Rock County Senior Fair and Expo.
Marge Hallenbeck, director of at-risk and multicultural programming at the Janesville School District and Tim Perry, President of the Rock River Charter School Board, join together in a discussion of a recent training session in California.
Tim Bremel joins the show live from the Rock County Senior Fair and expo and Stan talks with a representative from Office Team on creating an effective resume'.
- Thursday, October 29
- 10/29/09; Parker Band Chili Supper
- 10/29/09; Open Mic
- 10/29/09; Economic Development plan for Rock County
Matt Sigmund, a Parker Band parent, has info on the group's annual chili dinner after some opening commentary from Stan. The supper is at Parker High's Cafeteria from 11-6 on Sunday, (11/1). $9 for all-you-can-eat Chili, salad, bread and beverage. Carryouts available.
Stan tackles the issues surrounding state representative Jeff Wood and his recent alcohol/drug troubles. We talk a bit about the coming deadline for extra discounts on the WCLO cruise and Stan looks at the political process as relating to campaign contributions. Also callers on Jeff Wood, insurance rates and traffic.
Stan's opening comments center on WTAQ air personality, Jerry Bader, at the center of controversy related to the Governor's Race. In the second half of the hour, M&I Bank's Community President, Mary Willmer-Sheedy and James Otterstein, Rock County economic development director, announce a new economic development initiative for Rock County.
- Wednesday, October 28
- Janesville Waste Collection
- H1N1 Facts / Open Mic
- Open Mic
John Whitcomb, operations director for the city of Janesville, discusses landfill, compost site and curbside trash and recycling pickup issues
H1N1 facts with the Rock County Health Department and Mercy Pharmacy. Find more county Health info at the Rock County website H1N1 Hotline: 608-741-5200 Flu clinic today at the Rock County Job Center 3pm-7pm. (Mist vaccine only.) *** Open Mic: H1N1; John Witcomb, Ops Director for the City of Janesville.
Open Mic focuses mainly on M&I Bank and GM.
- Tuesday, October 27
- 10/27/09; Open Mic
- 10/27/09; Dick Wheeler / open mic
- 10/27/09; Open Mic, ice arena and more
More open mic from Stan and callers.
Dick Wheeler, president of the Capitol Press Corps in Madison, weighs in on the 2010 race for governor. 2nd half hour, Stan takes more listener calls.
Stan opens the show with his thoughts on the funding for a new ice arena. Open mic questions include "who would control the ice arena in a private/city partnership?", "Why would the city charge commercial lawn services for landfill services but not private individuals?". Also, Stan comments on the outcome of a lawsuit against Mercy Health Systems as reported in the Janesville gGazette.
- Monday, October 26
- 10/29/09; German Student Exchange Program
- 10/26/09; Senior Expo / Open Mic
- 10/26/09; Exchange students, Candidates, Eric Levitt
The third segment of Monday's Stan Milam Show features a group of German Exchange Students with information on the exchange program and some interesting insights from the students on German and American lifestyle differences.
The hour opens with a discussion on the Rock County Senior Expo coming up on Friday with guests from the Expo and organizers of the event. Then its on to open mic with listener call-ins.
Stan starts the week with talk! Learn about the German Exchange student program, Insurance rate mandates, candidates for Governor and get Stan's assessment of Eric Levitt's first year on the job as Janesville City Manager.
- Friday, October 23
- Your Money / Weather
- Open Mic
- Benefit Concert / Jvl Girls Golf
Hear Stan's view on retirement investments *** Weather with WISC-TV's Haddie McLean
A full hour of Open Mic: What to pay attention to regarding health care reform; animal waste - what about diapers?; "swine" flu; fair trade.
Stan explains how to properly dispose of animal waste in Janesville. *** Elliott Little, Parker grad and a music student junior at Columbia College in Chicago, previews his performance (Elliott Little and Friends) Saturday, 7:30pm at Parker. This concert benefits Parker Music Department. *** Stan talks with members of the Janesville Parker girls golf team.
- Thursday, October 22
- Blackhawk Curling Club
- Key Club / Brian Christianson / Wis. author
- Open Mic
Mark Olson on the Blackhawk Curling Club. Attend their Open House this weekend! Saturday, 12-4pm at the Rock County Fairgrounds.
Parker High School Key Club members, Katie Martin and Mindi Neles, discuss their involvement in the "Adopt-a-Family" program. Support the program by enjoying tonight's all-you-can-eat pasta dinner (catered by the Italian House) from 5-7:30pm ($9 adult, $7 child) at Parker High School. *** Brian Christianson talks Republican politics in Wisconsin. *** Wisconsin author W.D. Gagliani discusses his newest effort, "Wolf's Gambit", a sequel to "Wolf's Trap". Next books, "Wolf's Bluff" and "Wolf's Edge", coming out soon. Book signing at WaldenBooks in the Janesville Mall, Saturday from 12-4pm.
Open Mic: the passing of Elda Ehrlinger; Parker Key Club; trash collection hours/pay; how to properly dispose of kitty litter (any questions on city policies, call 755-3110).
- Wednesday, October 21
- Open Mic
- Cheese! / Open Mic / Rick Richard
- Open Mic / Young Professionals
Open Mic: more on trash pick-up; you can help the Friends of Riverside Park win a grant! Vote at Tom's of Maine. Scroll down the page to find the Janesville project, then click the blue vote box next to the article. Vote once a day thru October 30th.
Angie Edge has the cheese of the month: Pepper Jack Get recipes by visiting EatWisconsinCheese.com Or call 800-747-9662 (call once, and you'll be on their list every month) *** Open Mic: Janesville landfill/compost; *** Republican State Senate candidate Rick Richard discusses job creation and competition with other states. Republican Open House Oct 28 from 6:30-8pm on West Milwaukee in Janesville next to Phones Plus.
Open Mic: The economy and the Janesville landfill have Stan on a rant today. *** Stacy Vogel, the 2009 Exceptional Young Professional Award winner, stops by to talk about the local young professional organization.
- Monday, October 19
- Beloit Casino Project
- Open Mic / Jvl Economic Development
- Open Mic / School Bowling Teams
Joe Hunt has an update on the proposed Beloit casino. Find more information at www.beloitcasinoproject.com
Open mic: what happened to the guy who helped pass Medicare Part D; The Rachel Maddow Show; FactCheck.org; Stan Stricker's flowered Thermos. *** John Beckord from Forward Janesville discusses economic development and labor costs.
Open Mic: $250,000 state money for "Live Like You Mean It". *** Jamie Jones from RiversEdge Bowl has good news to report on Janesville high school bowling teams
- Friday, October 16
- Quint Studer
- Health Care and Labor / Badgers by the Numbers
- Open Mic
Quint Studer updates us on the Studer Group initiative in the Janesville School District.
David Newby from the Wisconsin AFL-CIO talks health care and labor issues. *** Jim Polzin, sports reporter and author, discusses his book "Badgers by the Numbers". (When you order, enter promotional code BADGERFAN09 for a discount!)
Open Mic: UW Badgers; the end of the Buell motorcycle brand; promises to New Orleans.
- Thursday, October 15
- Tucker Fredricks / Bill Dunn Memorial
- Medicare Seminar / Open Mic
- Open Mic / Edgerton's Book Festival
Tucker Fredricks of Janesville discusses his road back to the Olympics. (And Stan throws down a challenge!) *** Jackie Wood has information on a dedication to window washer Bill Dunn. Unveiling of a memorial plaque will be Friday, October 16, 5pm at Firehouse Park on North Main.
Joanne Woodman, Mercy Health's senior advocate, has info on an upcoming Medicare seminar. This free seminar is at the Pontiac Convention Center Monday, Oct 19th at 9am, noon, and 3pm. Call ahead if you can, 608-756-6100. (Please attend even if you can't call ahead.) *** Open Mic: an insurance quote before/after mandatory insurance; what could happen after mandatory insuramce kicks in.
Open Mic: cost to consumers for mandatory insurance; Stan's solution for downtown parking. **** Diane Everson, award-winning publisher of the Edgerton Reporter, has info on the upcoming Sterling North book festival. Find lots of festival information inserted in this week's Edgerton Reporter and on-line at www.edgertonbookfestival.com
- Wednesday, October 14
- Open Mic
- Economics / Kim Hixson
- Open Mic: Snow, insurance, cellphones and more
Open Mic covers all kinds of economics.
Alec Herring, a Madison-based financial and economic consultant, offers advice on sorting out economic events. *** Rep. Kim Hixson discusses job creation and retention in Southern Wisconsin.
Busy phones in Open Mic today! UW-Rock County soccer; Vegas pastors as show guests?; foreclosures in Janesville; use of cell phones while driving; school utilities and your taxes; mandatory insurance costs; when you need to shovel your sidewalk ("free from snow and ice 12 hours following a snowstorm", btw).
- Tuesday, October 13
- Open Mic
- (In)Action in Congress / Janesville Little Theater
- Open Mic / Jvl's International Academy
Open Mic: Sneakers, the proposed bar at the old Basics Co-op location; Bucks basketball; nuclear energy.
Stephanie Vance from Advocacy Associates answers the question - Why is Congress so good at doing absolutely nothing? And what you can do to get some action. Find her book, "Citizens of Action", at http://www.advocacyguru.com/ *** Chuck Niles shares the 80-year history and future hopes for the Janesville Little Theatre. You can help if you simply purchase a season ticket for $30. For more information, call 752-5300. The next production is Neil Simon's "Come Blow Your Horn", October 22-25th at JPAC.
Open Mic: large item pick-up... again; mass for John McPoland at St. Mary Catholic Church, 1pm Wednesday, November 4, 1pm; snow plow policy; radio reception. *** Jane Thompson from the Janesville Academy for International Studies reviews the Academy's offerings. For more information, call 314-1180.
- Monday, October 12
- Moon Water / Open Mic
- Parker Pen / Open Mic
- Open Mic
Astronomer Ken Croswell updates us on the mission to determine if there is water on the moon. *** Open Mic: prosecuting drunk drivers.
Roger Axtell shares Parker Pen history, gives an update on Sanford, and has info on a Parker Pen reunion and why it's significant. The reunion will be Thursday, November 12th at Pontiac Convention Center. Parker employees who want to attend should call 757-3160. *** Open Mic: Janesville Jets games over the weekend; business incubator in Janesville; Thompson/Feingold poll.
Open Mic: new city council meeting time; Janesville high schools' open houses; jobs creation; are you a trickle-down or trickle-up supporter? Got a convertible for use in the Parker Homecoming parade this Friday? Call Trig at 743-5716.
- Thursday, October 8
- School Funding
- Open Mic / Mercy Foundation
- LeRoy Butler / Solar Decathlon
Ken Bates, superintendent at the Green Lake School District, discusses recommendations for changes in the school funding process. Learn more at www.sfnwisconsin.org
Open Mic: Parking (or lack of it) at UW-Whitewater; how surveys and polls are conducted. *** Rich Gruber and Jere Johnson from Mercy Health System discuss Cancer Awareness Night with the Janesville Jets, Friday, October 9th at the Janesville Ice Arena, 7pm. Learn more about the Mercy Foundation at www.mercyhealthsystem.org
Former Green Bay Packer LeRoy Butler previews a Packer night in Beloit *** Open Mic *** UW-Milwaukee students are in Washington D.C. for the Solar Home Competition. Faculty advisor, Greg Thomson, sheds light on the Solar Decathlon project.
- Wednesday, October 7
- Janesville Jets
- Lesser Known Heroes / Open Mic
- Remembering John McPoland / Property Tax savings
Janesville Jets General Manager John McCally previews the weekend series with Springfield.
Chuck Aulino talks about his book, Lesser-Known Giants of the 20th Century. Ask for a copy of the book locally at Book World. *** Open Mic: buying local; BadgerCare and making the economy work; and the Janesville Jets.
Janesville Gazette editor, Scott Angus, on the passing of John McPoland. *** Are you overpaying your property taxes? Author Valerie Faltas has tips to make sure you are not. "The National Little Black Book" is available at www.PropertyTaxLittleBlackBook.com or by calling 877-350-7770 *** Open Mic: Why do we care about David Letterman's sexual activities?
- Tuesday, October 6
- The Janesville Mile
- Large Item Pick-Up / Bergwood
- Open Mic / Friends of Riverside Park
Janesville City Councilman Yuri Rashkin discusses "The Janesville Mile". (Rotary Gardens to the SpeakEasy is technically 1.8 miles... but who's counting?)
Janesville City Council members, Bill Truman and George Brunner, weigh in on the large item pick up. *** Allstate Insurance's Bergwood says let's give eight points for a college football safety. Join the fun at www.Bergwood.net
Open Mic explores the costs of the large item pick-up in Janesville and what's up with the Friends of Riverside Park. *** Pam VanBrocklin from Friends of Riverside Park updates us on the group's activities. Wanna join the Friends or get more information? Call 754-1891 or 563-4454. Help the Friends win a grant! Vote at Tom's of Maine . Scroll down the page to find the Janesville project, then click the blue vote box next to the article. Vote everyday thru October 30th.
- Monday, October 5
- Stan Milam's Interview with Helen Thomas
- Brian Christianson
- Open Mic
- Open Mic / Bill McCoshen
A special "Break Out" podcast of the Stan Milam Show on WCLO from October 5, 2009 features an interview with Helen Thomas who spoke this past weekend in Madison.
Brian Christianson has info on a tour of Lake Koshkonong by elected officials and a DNR official.
Topics include: Willowdale Saloon and The Red Door; paying for Janesville's large item pick-up; Stan's interview with Hellen Thomas ; the number of deputies in Rock County; visitation at Rock County jail.
Open Mic: John McPoland's passing *** Bill McCoshen, owner of the Janesville Jets and a Madison lobbyist, talks hockey and politics.
- Friday, October 2
- Sam Liebert / Open Mic
- Recycle your computer / Open Mic
- Random Thoughts / Janesville Issues
Janesville's Sam Liebert checks in. Sam is serving in the Obama administration as an assistant to the White House liaison in the Department of Agriculture.
Thad Nation, executive director of Wired Wisconsin, discusses recycling electronic equipment. *** Open Mic topics include: Olympic bid results; property taxes.
Hear Stan's thoughts on Brett Favre, the Vikings, and the Packers; the latest on developer Jim Grafft; John McPoland's final blog post as his fight with cancer concludes. *** Janesville City Councilman Tom McDonald discusses city issues including the Monterey Hotel, clearing trees in the greenbelt areas and trucks on downtown streets.
- Thursday, October 1
- Astronomy and star gazing with Ken Croswell.
- Student Health Insurance / Open Mic
- Gun rights versus common sense
Author Ken Croswell joins the program to discuss his new book, "The Lives of Stars" which includes breathtaking photos. Ken also gives his thoughts and tips on amatuer astronomy and the best ways to view celestial objects and events.
Rolf Wegenki from the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and universities has some information on health care/insurance options for students. ****On Open mic, Stan comments on some judicial changes in the Wisconsin Court system, the apparent loss of the Saturn brand and wind energy.
Open mic features discussion on recent incidents and a directive, of sorts, to Badger Guns (a legally operating business), to essentially deny purchase of guns to "suspicious looking" people. Stan and listeners weigh in on rights versus the implied "profiling" order.
