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Committee passes antidrinking bill A bill prohibiting minors from drinking in taverns passed through a Senate committee Wednesday. Minors of any age are allowed to drink in taverns if accompanied by a parent or guardian under current Wisconsin law. The new legislation only permits people aged 18 and older to drink at taverns when accompanied. The bill, co-authored by state Sen. Judy Robson, D-Beloit, and state Rep. Kim Hixson, DWhitewater, was motivated by a request from Edgerton Mayor Erik Thompson, who passed a resolution in support of the legislation. According to a statement, a New York Times article on Wisconsin’s drinking culture provoked Thompson’s concern. Robson said teenagers are four times more likely to become-alcohol dependent than individuals who begin drinking at age 21. “Teenage brains are still developing and can be negatively affected by alcohol,” she said in the statement. “We should be working to discourage underage drinking, and that is what this bill does.” According to the statement, the Tavern League of Wisconsin, UW Health’s All-Wisconsin Alcohol Risk Education group, and the Wisconsin Medical Society support the bill. The Assembly version of the bill was reviewed in a public hearing and awaits passage in committee. The Senate version of the bill will now move on to the full Senate. —Hannah Furfaro

CWC to appeal to student judiciary The UW-Madison Student Judiciary addressed the Campus Women Center’s recently filed complaint at its meeting Thursday. According to a press release from the CWC, the student organization “filed a general complaint arising under the laws of the ASM.” The CWC’s complaint contained two grounds for appeal against the Student Services Finance Committee and its decision to deny the CWC eligibility for funding. The CWC’s first basis for appeal alleges the SSFC made “inaccurate interpretations” of the CWC’s direct services. The second claim by the CWC alleges that the SSFC’s appeals process was inadequate. According to the release, “the CWC hopes the Student Judiciary will acknowledge the center’s complaint of SSFC’s procedural violation during its meetings, which would allow the CWC to apply for an appeal.” SSFC members have previously stated the eligibility and appeal decisions were in accord with ASM bylaws.

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MPD releases identity of officer who shot, killed armed robbery suspect The Madison police officer who shot and killed a suspected armed robber Wednesday was identified Thursday night. Officer David Retlick, 33, joined the Madison Police RETLICK Department in May 2007 after serving five years as an officer in a different jurisdiction, according to a statement. He currently patrols the city’s

South District. Retlick responded to an armed robbery at Cousins Subs, 1124 S. Park St. The suspect had allegedly entered with a handgun and then fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. Retlick located a man similar in appearance to the suspect at the corner of Whittier and Lakeside Streets. He and the suspect struggled until the officer had to use “deadly force” against him, according to a police report. More details will be released Friday.

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Bowling bar, restaurant moves forward By Anna Bukowski

Alaska natives Portugal. The Man played at the Majestic Theatre Thursday night.

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The creator behind Segredo, a new restaurant and entertainment facility set to replace Madison Avenue, held a public information session Thursday to allow community members to tour the space and engage in discussion about the redevelopment. Michael Hierl, owner of the project and a UW graduate, said he knows his concept for a boutique bowling lounge is “pretty darn bizarre,” but he argued that this sort of establishment caters to a specific need in Madison. “Every college town in America is looking for alternatives to vertical drinking space,” Hierl said, referring establishments like bars where the main focus is drinking. The session included a tour of the property, as well as a questionand-answer session for people to voice opinions and concerns. Katherine Plominski, the city’s alcohol policy coordinator, said she believes sessions like these help raise awareness for people in the neighborhood. “The community can get more of a behind-the-scenes look,” she said. Segredo, which means “secret” in Portuguese, will offer bowling, Brazilian arcade games, reasonably priced food

and a full-service bar. Chef Ryan Dionne will oversee the food operation of the facility. The menu will offer many tapas style dishes. Hierl said he wants to provide food and drinks at a reasonable price. “We want to encourage people to order a lot and share,” he said. Jon Okonek, owner of Madison Avenue and Johnny O’s, said he thinks Segredo will benefit both the community and the university. Okonek will not own Segredo, but will remain the agent for the liquor license. The restaurant and bar will be open seven days a week. Hierl said he hopes to attract more business by opening at 5 p.m. during the week, potentially drawing an after-work crowd. He also reiterated that the comfortable, lounge atmosphere would be the main focus. “We aren’t just selling alcohol anymore,” he said, stressing the restaurant’s purpose. “I’m doing this to create an entertainment center that can be an anchor of this community in a few years,” he said. Segredo will open in early January, pending approval from the Alcohol License Review Committee and Common Council.

Edgewater Hotel, Central Library projects still controversial among city alders Two major downtown redevelopments have continued to remain controversial among community members, as well as the city’s Common Council. Alds. Judy Compton, District 16, and Michael Schumacher, District 18, are proposing a public referendum to the new Central Library project. However, according to Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, the Common Council should make these decisions because that is what they were elected to do. Verveer also said the referendum would be unnecessary and costly. He said construction costs are at an all-

time low, making the project a good deal for the city. Alds. Satya Rhodes-Conway, District 12, and Jed Sanborn, District 1, want the proposed $16 million in tax incremental financing for the Edgewater hotel out of the capital budget, but according to Ald. Bryon Eagon, District 8, removing funding would not stop the project. According to Verveer, for the project to pass with the TIF dollars, only 11 common council votes would be needed. Without the money, the project would then need 15 votes to pass.

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Michael Hierl, owner of the new bowling bar Segredo, pushed his venue at a public information session Thursday.

“…the great state University of Wisconsin should ever encourage that continual and fearless sifting and winnowing by which alone the truth can be found.”


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