The 15th Annual Romp in the Swamp is this Saturday, October 18th, at the Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve, 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm. There will be an afternoon of treats, activities, foot stomping music by Green Apple Folk Music Society, Grand Chute Fire Dept. truck & firefighters also demonstrations by Wildland Firefighters from FVTC. A day filled with good old outdoor family fun.
Hwy A looks like it's just about finished. If it's not completed by this weekend, the road will still be open to the Preserve.
October 16, 2008
October 13, 2008
Scenes from the Fire Station Open House and Dedication
Fire Explorers raising the flag that Congressmen Kagenpresented to the fire station.
The flag has previously flown over the US Capitol building.
The crowd looks on as the flag is raised to the National Anthem.
Grand Chute Fire Chief Timothy Bantes addressed the crowd during the dedication. 
Members of the fire department and the Town Board lined up for the "hose ceremony."
Instead of the traditional ribbon cutting, a fire hose is used instead.(No fire hoses were harmed during this ceremony)
A plaque was also unvield that will be hung at the fire station.
The fire station was open to the public for tours all day. This shot is from the mezzanie looking down into the bay area where the trucks come through.
Freddie also made an appearance. He is the new educational resource that is used in schools and presentations to make children aware of fire safety.
Children also had a lot of fun turning on friendly-sized hoses. 
The new fire station will be staffed 24-7. This is a shot of one of the sleeping quarters rooms. 
The firefighter cooks will have a great time preparing food in this kitchen.
This is the dining area off the kitchen. The chair in the bottom left corner is part of the TV room.
The excercise room. Firefighters are required to devote a segment each day to exercise.
A message about eco-municipalities from Leslie Taylor
What is an Eco-municipality?
You may begin hearing this term soon as our Town Board and Planning Commission look into the future and meet some of the challenges that are on the horizon for all municipalities. Many local governments across Wisconsin have already adopted the eco-municipality guide laid out in The Natural Step for Communities: How Cities and Towns Can Change to Sustainable Practices by Sarah James and Torbjorn Lahti. This book explains why sustainable practices are necessary from an economic standpoint and gives many examples of residents, businesses and municipal managers improving their communities and their environment at the same time.
The Natural Step for Communities explains what an eco-municipality does to continually improve conditions for living in the community. Eco-municipalities, by definition, are committed to the four basic principles of The Natural Step, which was actually first described by a medical doctor. These are the basic things that must be continually done by any community to assure that future generations will be able to meet their own needs:
The authors of The Natural Step for Communities lay out a process that every community can use to begin moving toward a healthier future. Here’s a good relevant example:
In order to remain viable, communities have to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels and other substances extracted from underground. With gas and oil prices projected to stay very high, actions that reduce our wasteful use of fossil fuels will also cut our future costs very quickly. One of the easiest things we can do to begin making our operations more sustainable is an assessment of all our energy use to find out where the most cost-efficient reductions can be made. The Natural Step process is used over and over to keep us moving toward our vision of a sustainable community.
The best way to learn more about eco-municipalities and sustainable practices is to be in a local study circle of The Natural Step for Communities. The book is available from most libraries and bookstores. On November 12th, 7:00 p.m. at the Appleton Public Library, there will be an orientation session for anyone interested in taking part in a study circle. For more information please contact Leslie Taylor at 920-739-7307 or ltaylor@sustainfv.org. We may be able to have our own Grand Chute study circles meet at the Town Hall or at Bubolz Nature Preserve!
You may begin hearing this term soon as our Town Board and Planning Commission look into the future and meet some of the challenges that are on the horizon for all municipalities. Many local governments across Wisconsin have already adopted the eco-municipality guide laid out in The Natural Step for Communities: How Cities and Towns Can Change to Sustainable Practices by Sarah James and Torbjorn Lahti. This book explains why sustainable practices are necessary from an economic standpoint and gives many examples of residents, businesses and municipal managers improving their communities and their environment at the same time.
The Natural Step for Communities explains what an eco-municipality does to continually improve conditions for living in the community. Eco-municipalities, by definition, are committed to the four basic principles of The Natural Step, which was actually first described by a medical doctor. These are the basic things that must be continually done by any community to assure that future generations will be able to meet their own needs:
- Reduce our wasteful dependence on fossil fuels and other substances extracted from underground.
- Reduce our wasteful dependence on toxic and unnatural substances that accumulate in our environment
- Reduce our encroachment on nature and natural habitats
- Meet basic human needs fairly and efficiently.
The authors of The Natural Step for Communities lay out a process that every community can use to begin moving toward a healthier future. Here’s a good relevant example:
In order to remain viable, communities have to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels and other substances extracted from underground. With gas and oil prices projected to stay very high, actions that reduce our wasteful use of fossil fuels will also cut our future costs very quickly. One of the easiest things we can do to begin making our operations more sustainable is an assessment of all our energy use to find out where the most cost-efficient reductions can be made. The Natural Step process is used over and over to keep us moving toward our vision of a sustainable community.
The best way to learn more about eco-municipalities and sustainable practices is to be in a local study circle of The Natural Step for Communities. The book is available from most libraries and bookstores. On November 12th, 7:00 p.m. at the Appleton Public Library, there will be an orientation session for anyone interested in taking part in a study circle. For more information please contact Leslie Taylor at 920-739-7307 or ltaylor@sustainfv.org. We may be able to have our own Grand Chute study circles meet at the Town Hall or at Bubolz Nature Preserve!
September 16th Town Board meeting minutes
Minutes from the September 16th Town Board meeting are available for download.
October 6, 2008
Mayflower drive road closure
Mayflower Drive, north of Wisconsin Ave. at the intersection, will be closed until approximately October 24th, for a DOT street reconstruction project.
The ripple effect
You might have read in last week's Post Crescent about 13 year old Kevin Hash convincing the Appleton City Council to expand trick or treat hours til 8pm. Well, Kevin's efforts are spilling into Grand Chute as well. The Town Board will vote at Tuesday's meeting whether Grand Chute's hours will begin at 4pm and end at 8pm as well, to coincide with Appleton. Way to go Kevin!
October 3, 2008
October 7th Town Board meeting agenda
The agenda for the October 7, 2008 Town Board meeting is available for download.
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