January NBA Meeting

Join us for a visit from Northside Police Captain Cam McClay. He will provide us an update on police, traffic and safety issues affecting the northside. (P.S. Capt. McClay was one of the most requested speakers from the recent Member survey!)

Breakfast with Santa

Join us for the sixth annual pancake breakfast on Saturday Morning,December 2 at the Esquire Club. All profits will be distributed amongst Northside food pantries. Tickets are available at northside businesses and are $6 per adult and $4 per child.

Traffic Task Force needs NBA members

The joint NPC/NBA Northside Transportation and Safety meeting will take on Tuesday, December 16 at 7 pm at the NPC office (2702 International Lane, Suite 203)

The goal is to build a working relationship between the interested parties and find the common ground between the two groups, and decide where we want to focus our short and long-term efforts as it pertains to traffic safety and northside transportation into the future.

If you'd like to participate at this First joint meeting, please let us know! It's not to late to become a part of this important discussion

Here is a summary of actions that have taken place or will soon!

• October 29 – Community Forum: NBA/NPC co-hosted a community forum on transportation/safety issues – 50+ attendees
• Nov 17 - NPC/NBA Meeting: Rylee Wedekind, representing NBA, met with NPC traffic committee to discuss community forum results and prepare presentation to Northside Plan Steering Committee
• Nov 20 - Northside Plan Steering Committee Public Input Meeting: NPC/NBA joint presentation to Northside Steering Committee on forum results – discussed traffic safety issues, Hwy 113, Sherman, Packers, etc. Tim Carlisle of NPC, presented the objective results from our co-hosted community forum held Oct 29. Rylee added comments on behalf on the NBA that included support of the continuation of 4 lanes on Sherman. Lisa Wiese commented on behalf of the NPC. In addition, several business owners (some NBA members) expressed their concerns about changing Sherman Ave to two lanes.
• Dec 13 – Northside Plan Steering Committee Open House: Preliminary draft recommendations from Northside Plan Steering Committee to be made public.
• Dec 16 – NPC/NBA Traffic Taskforce Meeting: Review & plan a response to the preliminary draft recommendations that the Steering Committee will have presented at their Dec. 13th Open House.

Aberg at East Wash Ramp Expansion

In early to mid January of 2009 construction is anticipated to begin on the temporary widening of the inbound East Washington Avenue bridges over STH 30. General project construction is anticipated to start mid March of 2009 and is expected to continue until December of 2009. Permanent pavement marking and landscaping will be completed in the spring of 2010.

Construction began on the East Washington Ave corridor in 2004 and four segments of the reconstruction have been completed. This year's project includes work on East Washington Avenue from Marquette Street to Pinecrest Drive and on STH 30 from McCormick Ave to the RR track east of Fair Oaks Avenue. The project includes work on Commercial Avenue (STH 30 Frontage Roads) and the ramps at Fair Oaks Avenue. The project will reconstruct all the ramps at the East Washington Ave and STH 30 interchange. The project will also close the McCormick Ave connection to Aberg Ave.

Currently, motorists are not able to travel from west bound STH 30 to east bound East Washington Ave or east bound Aberg Ave to west bound East Washington Ave. One of the major goals of the project is to reconfigure the East Washington Avenue and STH 30 interchange to provide for all turning movements. The project involves the reconstruction of storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water main, some private utilities, concrete pavement, decorative street lighting, and landscaping. In addition, the project includes a new bridge on East Washington Avenue over STH 30.

If you have any questions prior to the meeting, please call Mr. Rob Phillips at (608) 266-4090. Additional information can also be obtained on our web site at www.eastwashington.org

Joint Northside Economic Taskforce to begin

THe first joint NPC/NBA economic task force meeting will take on Tuesday, December 9 at 7 pm at the NPC's office. The goal is to build a working relationship between the interested parties and find the common ground between the two groups, and decide where we want to focus our short and long-term efforts as it pertains to northside economic development.

We will also review & plan a response to the preliminary draft recommendations that the Northside Plan Steering Committee will be presenting at their Dec. 13th Open House.

If you'd like to participate, let us know.

Northside Economic Development Forum Results

The Northside Planning Council and the Northside Business Association held a community forum on Economic development on the northside.

The Northside Planning Council and Northside Business Association held a community forum on Northside Economic Development on November 10, 2008. The purpose of the forum was to provide an opportunity to gather business and community input on Northside economic development issues, with particular focus on issues related to improving the Northside business climate.

Follow this link to read the summary.

Attendance included about 30 community members including several business owners. It summarizes the priority strengths/opportunities, threats/barriers and solutions/strategies identified by multiple small groups, followed by issues identified by only one group. This is a very early planning document and may help us as we develop the purpose of the Northside economic task force.

Northside Traffic Forum Results

The Northside Planning Council, Northside Business Association and Ald. Satya Rhodes-Conway held a community forum on Northside transportation and traffic safety issues on October 29, 2008.

The purpose of the forum was to provide an opportunity to gather community input on Northsiders’ concerns and ideas about what we need to do to make the Northside’s major traffic corridors safer and better for businesses and all users –vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians. Particular focus was given to N. Sherman Avenue due to its recent reconstruction and the volume of constituent calls received about the street.

A broad mix of approximately 55 Northside residents and business owners attended this interactive forum.

Click here to read a summary of the priority concerns and solutions identified by those in attendence.

This summary of information does not represent the official position of the NorthsidePlanning Council, the Northside Business Association, or Ald. Satya Rhodes-Conway except as specifically noted in the PDF.

The Boomerang Resale store - Newest NBA Member

A big welcome to Terri Rorek, store manager of Boomerangs Resale Store, a new resale shop opened in Northgate Plaza. According to their website - "Boomerangs sells sell good quality used clothing, baby items, shoes, jewelry, furniture, art work, housewares, sporting goods, books, small appliances and more with a purpose!

Boomerangs

Terri Rorek

1133 North Sherman Avenue

268-0793

www.boomerangsresale.org

Welcome new members

A warm welcome to following new NBA Members!

Eric Castleberg
The Stark Company
2980 Arapaho Drive
Madison, WI 53719
Phone: (608) 345-0292
www.starkhomes.com

Doug Lefeber
Rural Mutual Insurance
5376 Farmco Drive
Madison, WI 53704
Phone: (608) 828-5735
www.ruralins.com

Amy Wessel
Excellence in Dentistry
1001 N. Sherman Ave,
Madison WI 53704
Phone: (608) 240-1001
www.excellenceindentistry.com

Amy Sargeant, DDS
Excellence in Dentistry
1001 N. Sherman Ave,
Madison WI 53704
Phone: (608) 240-1001
www.excellenceindentistry.com

Josh Marron
Middleton Community Bank
3207 W. Beltline Hwy
Middleton, WI 53562
Phone: (608) 824-3200
www.middletonbank.com

What's happening with the economy?

It's pretty much anyone's guess at this point what will happen with the economy. However, on Thursday night, NBA has gathered local financial experts to ponder some of the big questions.

Questions to the panelists will include how the Madison area is doing commercially and residentially, job expectations, personal finance as well as business goals during these uncertain economic times. There will be time for additional questions from the audience. The panel members include:

1. Greg Adkinson, financial advisor, M&I Wealth Management
2. Jason Engledow, Commercial Lending, Associated Bank
3. Duwayne Statz, Financial Advisor, RW Baird
4. Jeff Prebish, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
5. Dennis Winters, Chief Economist with the WI Department of Workforce Development:

Members RSVP your attendence to the Esquire Club at 249-0193. Guests should contact NBA for more information - info@madisonnba.com

Duwayne's Salon celebrates 50 years

Long-time NBA member Steve Nelson invites you to stop by Duwaynes Salon on Sunday, September 28 from 3-6 pm. They'll be hosting an open house to celebrate their 50th Annivesary! There'll be something for everyone including Hors d’oeuvres, gifts, prize drawings and sample goodies.

Have a Say on the Northside

Two important community forums will be held in the next few weeks. It’s important that city and community leaders hear the northside’s business voice – so please try to attend one or both! NBA is co-sponsoring these forums with the Northside Planning Council.

Northside Transportation and Traffic Safety Issues
Take part in a forum discussion to help define the problems and identify the best potential tools and strategies to improve traffic safety for motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists as well as improve access to and visibility for local businesses.
Wednesday, October 29 – 6:30 to 8:30
Warner Park Community Center

Economic Development on the Northside
Monday, November 10 – 6:30 to 8:30
Warner Park Community Center
For this forum the NPC is asking for NBA members to volunteer to lead the discussion panel. The volunteer business panel will be starting off the discussion with responses to several prepared questions, with the rest of the community participants responding to either the questions or the ideas from the panelists. Any panel member would be given the format and expectations in advance, so they will be well prepared. Anyone interested in sitting on the panel is encouraged to contact NPC Treasurer Ellen Barnard 576-3734 or NPC Lead Organizer Tim Carlisle 334-5890.

Northgate to get a facelift

The Alexander Company has applied to make facade and site alterations at the Northgate shopping center.

If you'd like to see the proposed alterations and express your opinion, please attend the Urban Design Commission meeting at 4:30 on Wednesday Sept. 24th in LL-110 of the Madison Municipal Building.

Northside Planning Council celebrates 15 years

Like NBA, the Northside Planning Council is celebrating 15 years this fall. Congratulations! There will be a community celebration on Friday, Oct 10.

Event Details
Friday, October 10, 2008
Warner Park Community Recreation Center
5 pm ~ Reception with appetizers and cash bar
6 pm ~ Anniversary Program with Northside Multimedia presentation and North Star Awards
7 pm ~ Community Party featuring music by the Northside's own Honky Tonk Lagoon

To learn more - visit the NPC's website invitation

Want to learn Quickbooks?

NBA Member Carol Zamzow, CAZAM Training and Placement is offering a QuickBooks class. It is being taught by an accountant who is certified in QuickBooks.

The class is eight sessions from 8:30AM to 12:30PM Tuesday and Thursday the total of 32 hours. The start date is September 16. The cost of the class is $608.00. The cost for NBA members is $304.00. This is a perfect class it is small and more individual attention.

If you are interested in the class please call Carol at (608) 245-8944.

NBA Monthly Meetings get underway

The first general meeting of year begins next Tuesday - September 16. And this year, we'll be celebrating 15 years as an business organization!

At this month's meeting, we'd like to hear from the members. The board has put together a list of topics and speakers for this year, We'll share that at the meeting and would appreciate any feedback. Is there a topic you'd like to learn more about? Let us know what's working, what needs some tweaking. This is your group - help us get the info you want and need!

Annual renewals for membership are due now and are $135 before October 15. You should have received an invoice in the mail recently. After October 15, the membership fee rises to $150. If you didn't receive an invoice - let us know.

Meikle's True Value - new store opening

The new Meikle's True Value hardware store has opened in the former Hancock Fabrics store at the Northside TownCenter. Reviews have been great on the selection of items and the new layout of the store. You can read an in-depth article from the Northside News

Please stop by the new store to congratulate the expanded business and to thank them for continuing to support Northside resident's home improvement needs!

Preparations for Breakfast with Santa have begun

While Christmas decorations lining the store shelves in September may be a bit much. It's not too early to for NBA members to get ready for the annual Breakfast with Santa. It will be held on the morning of Saturday, December 6.

As in past years, the proceeds for the event are donated to northside food pantries including the River Food Pantry and the Lakeview Lutheran Church . Last year, we raised almost $1,000 during the three-hour, snowstorm-filled morning.

This year we hope to accomplish a few more goals.

1. We'd like to increase the amount of tickets sold.
2. Spread the word further to local churches, neighborhood groups and businesses

Members will have an opportunity to purchase and or sell ticket bundels starting in October.

Duwayne's Salon celebrates 50 years

On Sunday, September 28 from 3-6 pm, NBA member Steve Nelson and the crew at Duwayne's Salon will be hosting an open house to celebrate their 50th Annivesary! There'll be something for everyone including hors d’oeuvres, gifts, prize drawings and sample goodies.

Congratulations Steve!

Get out the Vote - September 9

If you live in the 81st district in Wisconsin, don't forget to vote in tomorrow's primary.

Because there were no Republican candidates, the winner of tomorrow's primary will be our new representative.

The Candidates are:
Eric Englund - http://www.englundforassembly.com/
Peng Her - http://www.pengher.com/
Tim Kiefer - http://timkiefer.com/
John Laubmeier - http://johnlaubmeier.com/
Kelda Helen Roys - http://www.keldaforassembly.com/
Justin Sargent - http://www.sargentforassembly.org/

National Night Out - August 5

The northside precinct is sponsoring this year’s Madison Police Department “National Night Out” event Tuesday, Aug 5 at Warner Park.

This is the first time that the event in its 20 year history will be held on the northside. The events start at 6 p.m., and will include a bike rodeo at 6:30 p.m., face painting, the K-9 unit with canine officer Ivan and his partner, human officer Henry Wilson, motorcycle officers, mounted police on horseback, squad cars and fire engines.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT is an opportunity for friends, neighbors and businesses to gather and learn more about personal safety and property security as well as build bridges between citizens, businesses and local law enforcement. MPD will provide information on home security, personal safety, and how to organize a Neighborhood Watch.

Cheers to community volunteers including Vern Stenman and the Mallards who are donating food and service. Baer Insurance who'll be Face Painting, Target that donated bike safety equipment and the Northside Business Association for donating 100s of pencils and stickers for the kids.

Pounding the Pavement for a Pool

Put away your golf clubs and lace up your walking shoes it is time for the second half of the golf outing fund raiser. Get out and sign up your neighbors and friends for the walk around the Warner lagoon on Saturday, August 23rd. Get a team of 10 and have the team name on the shirt. $100 will get your name on the shirt.

If you register by August 1st you will have your shirt for the day of the walk. If you register later the less likely you will be of getting your size shirt before the walk.


See the web site at: www.wpcrcfriends.com or go to the Warner Park Community Recreation Center for registration forms.

NBA Scholarship winner

East Senior Nathan Bullis was this year's NBA $500 scholarship recipient. Nathan will be attending the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire where he is planning a major journalism/creative writing with a minor in marketing /advertising.

Congratulations!

Northside Steering Committee needs volunteers

As you may know, The northside was selected by the Community Development Block Grant Commission is receiving planning services to update the 1992 northside neighborhood plan. A Steering Committee of 11 regular and 6 alternate members was appointed by the Mayor to conduct the update for the area north of Warner Park to Havey and Wheeler Roads. This process has been underway since January 2008.

Now, the committee is seeking additional members for the Committee that will focus on issues and strategies for the area south of Warner Park to Commercial Avenue. They are looking for additional members from the area shown below in red dots to join the ongoing planning process. Send NBA an email for more details.

Pounding the Pavement for a Pool

When: Saturday, August 23
Lace up your walking shoes, get out and sign up your neighbors and friends for the walk around the Warner lagoon on Saturday, August 23rd. Get a team of 10 and have the team name on the shirt. $100 will get a name on the shirt. If you register by August 1st you will have your shirt for the day of the walk. The later you enter the less likely you will be of getting your shirt before the walk. Team names can be printed on the shirts and the turn around time is three weeks. Visit the website at www.wpcrcfriends.com for more details.

6 Candidates for 81st District Assembly

Candidates in the 81st Democratic primary include: former Wisconsin Insurance Alliance President Eric Englund, restaurant owner Peng Her, Dane County Assistant DA Tim Kiefer, Waunakee Village President John Laubmeier, former NARAL Pro-Choice Wisconsin executive director Kelda Helen Roys, and Justin Sargent, staffer for Sen. Judy Robson, D-Beloit. Source:

Prospective candidates for Wisconsin’s fall elections have until July 8 to declare they're running.

According to the website Wispolitics.com, the most crowded primary has attracted six Democratic candidates to the 81st Assembly District, where Dave Travis, D-Waunakee has served for 30 years. The heavily Dem district in northwestern Dane County has yet to attract a Republican to run, so the primary winner could cruise unopposed to a first-term Assembly win.

Read the entire article here: http://www.wispolitics.com/index.iml?Article=129667

Government + Business = Economic Health

July 22, 2008 • 5:30 – 7:30PM • The Brink Lounge (driving directions)

NBA is one of 20+ neighborhood and business association that will co-sponsor the Madison business and government reception on Tuesday, July 22 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Brink Lounge (East Washington) . The event is a great opportunity for business representatives to mingle with city elected officials. Last year almost the entire Common Council, Mayor Cieslewicz, and staff from several city departments we in attendence. Solid participation is expected again this year.

Summer Concerts at Warner

The 15th Annual Summer Concerts Series at Warner Park as started. Come on down to the park shelter on Monday nights this summer! All shows begin at 6 PM and open to the public!

Here is the line-up:

23 June — Ladies Must Swing
30 June — Madison Brass Band
14 July — Kydd and Byrd
21 July — Que Flavor
28 July — The Midwesterners

The concerts go on Rain or Shine! And there are tasty dinner options available.

For more info call the North/Eastide Senior COalition at 608/243-5252 or go online. http://www.nescoinc.org/

City to redo Zoning Codes

Madison – The City of Madison is beginning a major effort to completely rewrite its zoning code and prepare a new zoning map.

“Madison’s zoning code is the blueprint for how we physically define our city,” said Mayor Dave Cieslewicz. “Updating the zoning code is an important part of our attempt to help Madison grow in a way that doesn’t threaten the qualities that make us a desirable community in the first place. Input from Madisonians into this process will help us shape our community for decades to come.”

As part of the Zoning Code Rewrite project, three community meetings will be held:

• Monday, May 19 at 6:00 p.m. at the Overture Center for the Arts, Wisconsin Studio, 201 State Street;
• Wednesday, May 21 at 6:00 p.m. at the Warner Park Community Recreation Center, Community Rooms 1, 2, 3, 1625 Northport Drive, and
• Wednesday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the MGE Innovation Center, Conference Room 50 A-D, 510 Charmany Drive (University of Wisconsin Research Park).

The zoning code is one of the primary tools the City of Madison uses to regulate development. All existing and new development in the City must be consistent with the requirements of the zoning code. These requirements range from the types of development allowed on a property, to building setbacks from the street and adjacent properties, to the amount of parking required on a site.

The current zoning code dates from 1966 and it does not always reflect best zoning and community planning practices. Further, the zoning code has been amended many times and it is often confusing and difficult to use. Finally, the zoning code is not always effective in implementing the recommendations of Madison’s adopted Comprehensive Plan, neighborhood and special area plans. The new and improved zoning code will be easier to use and understand, and it will better enable the City to implement its various plans.

For more info - go to the city's website

www.cityofmadison.com/zoningrewrite

3RD Annual Golf Scramble for the Warner POOL

Get your foursome together for a fun day of Golf at the Bridges to support the Warner Park Circle of Friends on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 Registration begins at 9:30 am with an 11am shotgun start. Dinner and prizes start at 5:00 pm.

See the website - http://www.wpcrcfriends.com/ for more details. You can also contact NBA members Dorothy Borchardt or Steve Nelson with questions.

Monthly NBA Meeting - April 8

The Northside Business Association has invited MG&E’s Jesse Shields to give a presentation on Green Power Business Practices.

Remember to RSVP to Esquire Club at 249-0193 your plans on attending the meeting so proper number of meals are prepared.

Downtown Plan Kickoff Meeting

The public meeting to kickoff the process for developing the Downtown Plan has been scheduled for April 9. Information about this meeting is shown below. An important goal is seeking input from neighborhoods and other groups from outside of the downtown area since everyone has a stake in the future of downtown. So, please consider participating in this meeting and/or future activities associated with this effort.

Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Overture Center – Promenade Hall

6:00 pm to 9:00 PM

What's working on the Northside? What's not?

Here's your chance to get involved on the Northside. A Steering Committee of neighborhood and business representatives is updating the northside neighborhood plan from January through Fall 2008. They are asking for your input!

An open house will be held on Saturday, April 12 from 9:30 to 11:30 am at the Warner Community Center where you can talk with committee members, view displays describing the plan to date and discuss what you like about the northside and what you would like to see changed.

To learn more - visit: http://www.cityofmadison.com/neighborhoods/northsideplan/

Welcome New NBA Members!

A warm welcome to following new NBA Members!

Meagan Finnegan
Flowers by Meg Floral and Gift
5440 Willow Rd., Suite 111 (Westport)
Waunakee, WI 53597
Phone: (608) 219-5394
http://www.flowersbymeg.net/

Kris Warren, Owner
Warren Productions
310-210-4010
http://awarrenproduction.com/

Anne Hill, owner
Radiance Skin Therapy & Laser Center
1001 N. Sherman Ave, Ste A
Madison WI 53704
http://www.radianceskintherapy.com/

Pam Eggers
Individual Member
Northside Resident

These new members took advantage of NBA's membership drive promotion. By paying $135 this spring, their membership is good through August 2009.

County Board Candidates Forum - Tonight

You are invited to meet, greet and question candidates for the:

Dist. 12 & 18 - Dane County Board of Supervisors CANDIDATES FORUM

TONIGHT: Tuesday, March 18 - 6:00 – 7:30 pm - Lakeview Library

District 12 candidates Ted Krez and Paul Rusk & District 18 candidatesSal Al-Ashkar and Dorothy Wheeler have been invited to introduce themselves to you, take questions from the moderators, from you in the audience and from each other.

This forum is sponsored by the Northside Planning Council and Northside News. NPC is a non-partisan community organization that does not endorse candidates. They are sponsoring tonight's forum as a community service.

UW Family Business Center to sponsor seminar

The UW Family Business Center will host a one-day seminar on Tuesday, April 22 at the Monona Terrace Convention Center. This seminar will discuss Family Business Governance: and Boards

Program Description: Effective family business governance is one of the most critical processes and effective tools a business owner can implement, and yet it is something that so many are resistant to do or else they don’t do it well.

This two-part program features an educational and entertaining morning session on the essential elements of family business governance. After sharing lunch with fellow FBC members and guests, two distinguished panelists who are family business board Chairs, will
highlight their practical experiences and real-life challenges of family business boards in action and answer audience questions.

Download the PDF registration form.

Doing Green Business

At the April 8th meeting of NBA, representatives from MG&E will be presenting "How going Green" can help businesses. This event is free to members and $17 for guests. First time prospects always receive dinner on us.

Sherman Avenue Resurfacing

On Wednesday night (March 12) City Alder Satya Rhodes-Conway held a listening session for residents and businesses interested in learning the details of the planned resurfacing on Sherman Avenue, slated to begin June 30. As promised, the start date has been scheduled for after the annual Rhythm and Booms.

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The plan is to resurface Sherman Ave from the rail road tracks (south of the Esquire Club) north to to Windom Way (Near Ryan Funeral Home). The general consensus is the project will take 4-5 months with an anticipated end date of October 15.

Also present at the listening session were several city engineers and other staff who explained in great detail the scope of the project, lane closures and closed roads. All city staff present expressed great concern for business owners and the inconvenience this will cause. All attempts will be make to keep one access driveway open to businesses at all times.

The city alder and engineers expressed great willingness to meet with any business owners to discuss concerns and discuss plans. To get their contact info - please email this blog at news@madisonnba.com

East High Scholarship

Once again, NBA will be providing a $500 to a graduation senior who is interesting in pursuing a business degree or has an entrepreneurial bend and would like to start a business one day. Applications will be available through the East High school guidance office.

Northside Easter Egg Hunt - March 22

Once again, NBA will provide the Easter eggs for the Northside Community Council’s annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 22 at Warner park. Each year around 400 children come to hunt Easter eggs, win prizes and visit with the Easter Bunny.

The year the Council is asking for additional donations of prizes, cash and volunteer time. If you’d like to volunteer – please call Rosie at 244-0444.

City of Madison Business Facade Improvement Grant

NBA Members are encourage to learn more about the city's facade improvement grant. Businesses located on Sherman Avenue may be eligible to grants up to $10,000 or more (for two sides facing Sherman). For further information please contact Percy Brown at the City of Madison.

Read More: City of Madison Facade Improvement Grant Application
Contact: Department of Planning & DevelopmentCommunity & Economic Development Unit,215 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Room LL-100, Madison, WI 53703 Percy Brown, 266-6558 ext. 311pbrown@cityofmadison.com

Breakfast with Santa nets $900 for area food pantries

With a major snowstorm hitting the northside on December 1, just as the pancakes were going on the griddle….NBA was still able to raise $900 during our annual breakfast with Santa fundraiser. The money was divided equally and provided to the River Food Pantry and the Lakeview Food Pantry. Volunteers reported the pancakes were the best yet!