Durand Receives TE Grant for Waterfront Development

Steve Hanson — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:18:55 -0500

"I am thrilled the city of Durand can complete its work showcasing the beautiful Chippewa riverfront for residents and visitors to enjoy," said State Senator Kathleen Vinehout (D-Alma). "Redevelopment of the riverfront is a vital component of the city's long-term commitment to growing the economy and tourism."

The city was awarded a $516,100 Local Transportation Enhancement (TE) project grant to complete Phase 2 of the Chippewa Riverfront Beautification project. The project calls for restoring an area along the Chippewa River with landscaping, bicycle and pedestrian facilities and other amenities.

"The scenic Chippewa River has long been a draw for tourists," Vinehout said. "The riverfront improvements will make Durand a true destination for all those enjoying the area's natural beauty."

Vinehout noted that Durand's proposal was one of 150 projects submitted to the Transportation Enhancement (TE) Review Committee.

"Credit must be given to the Mayor Gerald Bauer and City of Durand Administrator Lance Gurney for their vision and hard work putting together a very competitive proposal," said Vinehout. "Mayor Bauer followed this grant through every step of the process. It was his commitment that impressed the committee. That hard work paid off for the City of Durand."

Vinehout contacted the members of the Transportation Enhancement Project Review Committee and Governor Doyle asking for their approval of the Durand grant proposal.

"The city is making wise and strategic efforts to revitalize the downtown area," said Vinehout. "I am pleased the committee saw the Chippewa Riverfront Beautification plan as a smart investment that fits with the city's other economic development initiatives and long-term plans. I was delighted to partner with Mayor Bauer and his staff on this important project."

In addition to improvements to the riverfront area, the project will provide additional connections to the Chippewa River State Trail allowing better access to Durand for the thousands of bicyclists and pedestrians using the trail.

Downsville Political Organization to Report from Democratic Convention

Steve Hanson — Wed, 14 May 2008 12:36:09 -0500

The local Downsville political blog Uppity Wisconsin has been selected as the Wisconsin member of the Democratic Convention State Blogging Corps.

Uppity Wisconsin will live blog directly from the floor of the Democratic Convention. The members of the state blogging corps were announced this morning by Howard Dean in a web video.

Note - Steve Hanson, publisher of the Chippewa Guide is also the editor of Uppity Wisconsin, and will be a major part of the Uppity Wisconsin reporting team in Denver.

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