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Dial into daylight saving time

Madisonians, it’s time to dial into daylight saving time
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Madison’s Kappel’s Clock Shop is the largest antique clock shop in Wisconsin | Jonathan Shipley
Daylight saving time is on Sunday, Nov. 5. Now, we’re still a little fuzzy, do we set our clocks backward or forward? (Backward). Will people in Arizona have to? (No). What does Senator Marco Rubio have to do with any of this? (The Sunshine Protection Act).

Let us dial into daylight saving time (DST) and highlight a handful of local clock toilers and tinkerers.

⏳ First, let’s turn back time

When did DST begin?
Benjamin Franklin believed that more daylight would help reduce the demand for light and electricity, thereby saving money. However, it wasn’t until WWI that Germany became the first to embrace DST in an effort to conserve fuel and cut industrial costs.

When did it take hold in America?
For years, states and cities throughout the US had their own start and stop times for DST. That’s cuckoo. The Uniform Time Act of 1966 finally standardized DST start and end dates across the nation.

So, all of the US participates?
Well, no. Arizona, with the exception of the Navajo Nation, doesn’t. Nor does Hawaii. A slew of US territories don’t either.

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There’s no uniformity to daylight saving time. Not all US states participate. | Photo by 608today

That’s confusing, isn’t it?
It is. Florida Senator Marco Rubio wants to make DST a year-round affair. He’s been pushing for the Sunshine Protection Act, making it unnecessary to change time twice a year. No iteration of the bill has yet to pass the House.

⌛ So, now what?

Turn your clock back an hour on Sunday and, while you’re at it, take your watch or clock into one of Madison’s clock repair shops.

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Daylight saving time was first embraced by the Germans during World War I. | Photo by 608today

Brumley’s Old Clock Shop, 1343 Williamson St., Madison
Time moves, but Brumley’s doesn’t. It’s been in the same location for over 65 years.

Dykman’s Time Shop, 2701 University Ave., Ste. C, Madison
A full-service watch and clock store carrying such brands as Citizen, Seiko, Swiss Army, and Timex.

Kappel’s Clock Shop, 2250 N. Sherman Ave., Madison
Established in 1971, it is Wisconsin’s largest antique clock shop.

Wolff Kubly Time Center, 6305 University Ave., Middleton
Located within Niemann Ace Hardware, it’s been in service for over 30 years.
Asked

Do you prefer to “spring forward” or “fall back”?

A. Fall back. I’ll take an extra hour of sleep wherever I can get it.
B. Spring forward. The longer summer evenings are better.
C. Neither. Why are we still doing this?
Let us know
Events
Friday, Nov. 3
Saturday, Nov. 4
  • 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 2-10 p.m. | The Barrymore Theatre, 2090 Atwood Ave., Madison | $15 | Watch hyperlocal films telling stories about or by people affiliated with the 53704 zip code on Madison’s east and north sides.
  • Lil Yachty | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 8 p.m. | The Sylvee, 25 S. Livingston St., Madison | $178 | Verified resale tickets are still available for this rapper’s 608 show.
Sunday, Nov. 5
  • Games in the Wonderground | Sunday, Nov. 5 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Madison Children’s Museum, 100 N. Hamilton St., Madison | Cost of admission | Spend a crisp autumn morning learning to play games from around the world.
  • Kitchen Takeover | Sunday, Nov. 5 | 12 p.m. | Karben4, 3698 Kinsman Blvd., Madison | Cost of purchase | Wingz N Thingz will be taking over the kitchen, offering up some game day specials.
Monday, Nov. 6
  • The Spice Box: Meatballs It Is! | Monday, Nov. 6 | 6:30 p.m. | Central Library, 201 W. Mifflin St., Madison | Free | Have a ball at a meatball cooking class.
  • Great Lake Swimmers | Monday, Nov. 6 | 8-11 p.m. | The Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago St., Madison | $17-$20 | Great Lake Swimmers has been performing now for over 20 years. Come hear the Canadian folk rock band at the Bur Oak.
Tuesday, Nov. 7
  • Application Assistance | Tuesday, Nov. 7 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Lakeview Library, 2845 N. Sherman Ave., Madison | Free | Get help navigating the application processes and filling out forms required for housing, immigration, food, health, and other community support services.
  • Brats and Robots | Tuesday, Nov. 7 | Time | Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Wy., Madison | Free | A tradeshow, career fair, and fundraiser all packed into one event.
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Seasonal

Let the holiday sales begin
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Top your house with a star and string lights decoration. | Photo via Amazon
Ready to dive into holiday decorating? Grab great finds while they’re still on sale:
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News Notes
Traffic
  • After nine months of heavy construction, the city’s engineering division has given birth to a reconstructed Atwood Avenue. The $17.2 million project to narrow and reconstruct the street, making it more amenable to bicyclists and pedestrians, is now wrapping up. (Wisconsin State Journal)
Kids
  • Approximately 750 Madison Metropolitan School District students are currently unhoused. The district held a ribbon-hanging ceremony this week to address homelessness and kick off a two-month donation drive to support district families in need. (Channel 3000)
Community
  • A new 10-year report on race and equity has been released by Kids Forward, a Wisconsin policy center dedicated to advocating for people of color. It notes that while outcomes of white Dane County residents measured far above national averages, Black residents, on many indicators, measured far worse. (Badger Herald)
Civic
  • Legislation has recently been introduced to mandate free menstrual products in any state-funded building in Wisconsin. This would include public schools and universities. The legislation was introduced by Wisconsin State Minority Leader Melissa Agard. (Daily Cardinal)
Edu
  • UW-Madison has constructed a new architecture program thanks to a partnership with UW-Milwaukee. With a lack of a broad architecture program, costing the university prospective students in the past, UW-Madison teamed with UW-Milwaukee to provide online introductory courses. (Wisconsin State Journal)
Cause
  • Hungry to support a nonprofit that provides resources and services to resettled political refugees of Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam? The Hmong Institute’s Eggroll Fundraiser has begun. Order egg rolls and fried rice today, and pick up on Nov. 15. (Madison365)
History
  • What happened to Jimmy Hoffa is one of the country’s great mysteries. A group calling themselves “The Case Breakers” believes his body may be at the former site of Milwaukee County Stadium, a stone’s throw from where the Brewers currently play. Federal agents may follow the new lead. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Biz
  • Small Business Saturday is just around the corner — Nov. 25, to be exact. What local businesses will you be supporting + which local deals should we check out? Let us know and we may feature your recommendation in an upcoming newsletter.
Wellness
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Finance
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Culture

✨ 608 in the stars

The zodiac signs as Madison neighborhoods
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One isthmus, 100+ neighborhoods, and endless personality. | Photo by @egorchels
Each Madison neighborhood has its own personality — some would say it was written in the stars.

Let’s take a look at which neighborhoods align with the winter zodiac signs.

Scorpio: Oct. 23-Nov. 21 | Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara

This neighborhood is also known as SASY, which is pretty on the nose for Scorpios. There are many intriguing intricacies about SASY, like how the community turned an adult movie theater into the iconic Barrymore.

Sagittarius: Nov. 22-Dec. 21 | Tenney-Lapham

With the Yahara River, East Johnson Street, and three parks all within walking distance of each other, a Sagittarius’ need for constant change and adventure will be fed.

Capricorn: Dec. 22-Jan. 19 | Sherman

Capricorns are ambitious and hardworking. With easy access to the North Transfer Metro Station, airport, and interstate, this is the perfect neighborhood for busy locals on the go.

Aquarius: Jan. 20-Feb. 18 | Marquette

This neighborhood embodies an Aquarius’ eclectic nature. On Willy Street, you’ll find quirky shops like Meep Meepleton’s and the Treasure Shop.
More signs this way
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Jonathan
From the editor
With daily saving time approaching, going back in time, I remember the first watch I every bought myself. It was at Disneyland. It had Goofy on the face. It was a funny clock.
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