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From the President’s Desk ....... 2
River Drawdown Update .......... 3
Water Trail Development ......... 4
Police News ................................. 5
Sex Offender Ordinance ........... 6
Road Construction Ahead ........ 7
Eagle Scout Project .................... 7
Election Information ................. 8
News to Use ................................ 9
Taxes, Trick or Treat, Fall Cleanup
Public Works & Utilities ..........10
Prepare for Winter
Library Programming ......... 12-15
Health & Safety .........................16
Lions FD Fundraiser & Health Dept.
Chamber News .........................17
Waterford Rec Dep’t ................18
Absolutely Waterford ...............19
Connecting Community Resources
October-December 2016
123 N River St Waterford WI 53185
Connecting Community Resources
Waterford will be featured in an upcoming episode of Outdoor Wisconsin, a
popular show on Milwaukee Public Television’s lineup. The episode will
showcase recreation on the Fox River, especially the growing interest in
paddling, with the Tichigan Kayak Club. Village staff were also filmed talk-
ing about the new canoe/kayak launches outside Village Hall
and their work with the National Park Service and other organizations in
Wisconsin and Illinois to
develop a 220-mile Fox
River Water Trail across
both states. The crew was in
the area on September 9 for
filming. A date for airing the
episode is not yet known.
Watch our website for the
announcement.
Outdoor Wisconsin Host, Dan Small. The
program airs Thursdays at 9:00 am on
Channel 10. For more information visit
www.mptv.org/localshows/outdoor_wisconsin/
Racine Community Foundation filming
Village President and Administrator Featured
Racine Community Foundation,
through their competitive grant pro-
gram, has provided tens of thousands of
dollars to activities and projects in the
Village of Waterford. From supporting
River Rhythms to funding the library
programming and the rain garden to
giving $40,000 toward construction of
canoe/kayak launches around the Wa-
terford and Rochester dams, the organi-
zation has made a commitment to en-
hancing the quality of life for Village
residents and visitors.
The foundation asked Tom
Roanhouse, President, and
Rebecca Ewald, Administra-
tor, to share the story of
RCF’s contributions to the
community and the changes
these grants have made for the Village.
A film crew interviewed the two by the
library’s rain garden and village launches.
“We were thrilled to participate,” said
Ewald, “RCF has made
a huge impact in our
community and we’re
proud to have them as a
partner as they continue
their outreach in west-
ern Racine County.
They have inspired us to find new op-
portunities to enhance the qualify of life
for our residents.”
Outdoor Wisconsin comes to Waterford
Village on Film
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This is a story about community celebration on TWO fronts:
Civic Dynamics and Civic Volunteerism . . . and together they
equal Civic Pride!
Perhaps, Waterfordians take it for granted. I hope not. But, to
out-of-towners, the IT, the sense of place, our identity, is read-
ily recognized — a glowing civic achievement. What’s the IT?
Well, IT is the number and diversity of Big Events that unfold
annually in our river community of nearly 5400, telling others
that we are people who do things, enjoy life, and are proud of
our community.
Take a minute and reflect on what happens here for residents
to enjoy. Let’s name a few: Balloonfest, Full Moon Five Miler,
Absolutely Waterford’ River’s Edge Art Walk, Winter Wonder-
land Parade, Lions July 4th Parade, Chicken Barbecue and
Tractorcade, Family Picnic Day, River Rhythms, and AW’s newest event, the Pooch Parade. Not to mention
church festivals, car shows, school sports and events, and the numerous youth sporting events at Whitford Park.
My absolute favorite feedback comment, which was shared by someone in a neighboring community, “You Wa-
terford people do the neatest things!” A shiver of pride went down my spine at hearing that.
This is Civic Dynamics at its best— “Waterford people doing the neatest things!”
Crowds and crowds of people attend these many events and it brings me to storyline number two - Civic Volun-
teerism, with the creation of a Waterford Police Reserve, delivered by everyday people stepping up to physically
support our police department. Volunteerism—another great Waterford tradition!
The Waterford Police Reserve was officially formed in January and presently has six members and will eventually
have a full complement of 15 members. Reserve members receive training, attend regular meetings and are issued
uniforms and two-way radios.
The mission of the Waterford Police Reserve, specifically, is to “help support community events mostly through
traffic and crowd control and to offer ride-a-along support with the patrol officers,” says Waterford Police Chief
Tom Ditscheit.
The program was developed through funds donated to the Waterford Police Department and are used mostly to
outfit members of the Police Reserves, according to the chief. Reserve members are volunteers, not paid for their
service.
Recently, reserve members assisted with Balloonfest and the Full Moon 5-Mile race. “An example of the reserve’s
contribution and value to the community was illustrated at Balloonfest,” Ditschiet told me. “The police depart-
ment had three service calls in 10-minutes on Saturday night and officers had to leave the grounds and their traf-
fic control assignments. The reserves stepped in and we did not miss a beat, especially with traffic control.”
Ditscheit said the Reserve volunteers are people “who wanted to get involved in their community and police
work. Maybe, at some point they wanted to be in law enforcement, but for whatever reason never had the op-
portunity.”
Whatever the duty assignment, Police Reserve service is invaluable. “Whatever the situation, in addition to help-
ing with patrol or crowd and traffic control, we also get another set of eyes,” said Chief Ditscheit
The members are: Samuel Heitl, Adam R. Smikowski, Erik M. Unmuth, Leslie A Strickland, Jerry F. Jones and
Jason Martin. Their service and contribution to our community ultimately translates into CIVIC PRIDE!
Thanks to All. And thank you to the many volunteers who plan, organize, and staff the wonderful array of com-
munity events that we can all feel so proud of.
From the President’s Desk
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Village Meeting
Updates on Opposition to RCDD drawdown Requests
A public meeting held on Tuesday, August 2nd opened with
Village President, Tom Roanhouse addressing confusion
about drawdowns and stated that the meeting was not
about the over winter drawdown of the impoundment
north of the Waterford Dam, as proposed by the Waterford
Waterways Management District to kill lake weeds.
This meeting was about drawdowns of the Fox River between
the Waterford and Rochester dams as requested by the Racine
County Drainage District (RCDD).
RCDD obtained DNR permits
to drawdown the Fox River
for the past two years. Mem-
bers of a citizen's group op-
posed to these drawdowns and
Village staff provided an up-
date on the status of the oppo-
sition efforts. People from the
Village and surrounding com-
munities interested in preserving
the fishery and recreation activi-
ties on the river attended, along
with Jonathan Delagrave, Ra-
cine County Executive and state
Rep. David Craig, and Sen. Van
Wanggaard.
The meeting then focused on two distinct issues:
1. Drawdowns of the river between the dams for drainage
canal maintenance, specifically dredging; and
2. A request to permanently draw down the river every
winter from October to March to address RCDD's con-
tention of canal bank erosion and potential flooding.
First issue - RCDD has drawn down the river for the last two
years between October and March to dredge the middle sec-
tion of the Wind Lake/Goose Lake Branch canal, which runs
from Wind Lake to the Fox River, but it has not performed
dredging. The district is entering the third year of a five year
permit to dredge, although they do need to request a permit to
draw down every year. Mechanical dredging is the method used
and it requires banks to be frozen to accommodate heavy exca-
vation equipment. Recent mild winters have prevented that.
The second drawdown request - the "Forever" drawdown is
sought by the RCDD to prevent bank erosion caused by ice
dams which they claim pulls soil and vegetation into the canals.
They also claim that it will prevent potential flooding.
Members of the Citizen's group have educated themselves
on the issue and shared their findings at the meeting, assert-
ing that the river does not need to be drawn down at all for
either reason the RCDD is stating. The Village also noted
the investment being made in the riverfront — canoe/kayak
launches, park improvements, and work with organizations
in Illinois and the National Park Service to develop a two-
state Fox River Water Trail. These efforts are tools for eco-
nomic development and downtown revitalization.
The presentation included information about legislation that
was introduced last session to give drainage districts greater
power and flexibility for dredging drainage canals. The legisla-
tion failed, but will likely be reintroduced with revisions. Sena-
tor Wanggaard encouraged citizens to contact them with their
concerns regarding the river and
the drawdowns, noting that just
five letters on a subject causes
them to sit up and take notice.
What can you do?
The Village and Citizen’s
Group are asking citizens to
contact legislators, just as Sen.
Wanggaard has encouraged,
with your concerns about the
repeated drawdowns, destruc-
tion of the fishery, and loss of
use of the river for six months
of the year. A list of contact
information for legislators,
committee chairs and vice
chairs who may have a role in the legislation, the Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources and the DNR Board,
and editorial boards for local newspapers can be found on
our website, www.waterfordwi.org/FoxRiverDrawdowns.
You’ll also find FAQs, timeline of the opposition effort,
and more. Please write and express your concerns and the
need for legislation that protects the river. Let us know if
you contact your representatives; we'd like to track the ef-
fort.
Call or write your legislators:
November 2015—three weeks after Rochester Dam is opened for a full drawdown
Rep. Dave Craig (running unopposed for Senate)
Rep.Craig@legis.wisconsin.gov
608-266-3363 or 888-534-0063
Sen. Mary Lazich (not seeking another term)
Sen.Lazich@legis.wisconsin.gov
608-266-5400 or 414-425-9452
Speaker Robin Vos
Rep.Vos@legis.wisconsin.gov
608-266-9171 or 262-514-2597
Sen. Van Wanggaard
Sen. Wanggaard@legis.wisconsin.gov
608-266-1832 or 866-615-7510
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Waterford’s Water Recreation
Village of Waterford continues to work on the trail develop-
ment as a member of the Fox River Water Trail Core Develop-
ment Team (CDT). Members of the team include Southeastern
Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC), Fox
River Ecosystem Partnership (IL), Fox River Partner-
ship (WI), and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for
Planning with technical assistance from the National Park
Service and the Rock River Trail Initiative.
The group has been meeting since July 2015 and is
making great progress in identifying access points and
features that will be included in mapping the trail —
amenities such as picnic areas, camping, restroom facil-
ities, drinking water;, and parking; hazards such as
dams, rapids, and low bridges; GPS coordinates; and
identifying various journey trip times. The Wisconsin
section of the trail, from Waukesha County through
Racine and Kenosha counties has identified many of
these items and is verifying data with local and county
personnel.
Illinios’ portion is much larger, including five counties
with existing data collected from several sources and in
different ways.
Once completed the Fox River Water Trail Core Development
Team will apply for national designation through the Depart-
ment of the Interior. There are currently 20 such designations
in the United States and only three others to cross state lines.
Water Trail Development
Kenosha County’s
Water Trail
Development
Kenosha County recognized the
growing interest in paddle
sports, and developed their
section of the Fox River
Water Trail. The trail is eleven
miles long with four non-
motorized launch sites main-
tained by the Kenosha County
Parks Division. For more info,
visit:
www.co.kenosha.wi.us/1737/
Fox-River-Water-Trail.
The Canoe/Kayak Launch Ribbon Cutting drew Wisconsin
state and county officials, and visitors and dignitaries from three
counties and Illinois. Kayakers rested in the waters alongside the
launch while speakers took to the podium to share their well-
wishes, congratulations, and excitement over the Village and Ra-
cine County’s official opening of ca-
noe/kayak launches above and below
the Waterford and Rochester dams.
Cathy Stepp, DNR Secretary, and
Sheila Bugalecki, President of the
Racine Community Foundation,
spoke about the success of the project
and why their organizations saw this
as a project worth funding. The DNR
Stewardship grant provided over
$86,000 and an RCF grant gave
$40,000 to the $208,000 project.
Other guests and speakers included
Village President Tom Roanhouse,
Racine County Executive Jonathan
Delagrave, Kenosha County Chair
Kimberly Breunig, Waukesha County
Director of Parks and Land Use, Dale
Shaver, Ken Yunker, Director, and
Mike Hahn Deputy Director of
Southeastern Wisconsin Regional
Planning Commission, and Angie Tornes of the National Park
Service.
Guests were invited to stay and enjoy River Rhythms follow-
ing the ceremony.
Launch Ribbon-Cutting Brings Many to Celebrate
Sheila Bugalecki (left) and Cathy Stepp (right) assist as Tom Roan-
house and Jonathan Delagrave cut the ribbon to officially open the
launch. Members of the Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Club
and Angie Tornes, National Park Service join the group, while
paddlers (below) look on.
Jonathan Delagrave, Racine County Executive, points out
that the launches are drivers for economic development.
Racine County partnered with the Village on the project,
building launches at Case Eagle Park in Rochester.
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Police News
Policing in the village has been a natural fit for our officers in the Waterford Police Department. For example, during Balloonfest,
officers were assigned to five intersections, the Balloonfest grounds, regular patrol and boat patrol. On the busiest night, Saturday,
three incidents developed within a ten minute period; a personal injury accident, an intoxicated driver and an intoxicated boater.
All these events required substantial time and manpower.
Because the officers felt the new reserve officers were doing well helping with traffic and
pedestrian control, some officers left to assist with the three incidents. In the end, every-
thing was handled by our reserve officers and police officers who were on duty at the
time without interruption.
Over the summer, the department participated in Stuff the Squad, Picnic in the Park,
Annual Sand Bar Party, Tichigan Lions parade and the new Tichigan Lake Treasure
Hunt. We will also have handled the Tichigan Lions Club Car Show in Jensen Park (they
are preparing for 1,500 vehicles) and Absolutely Waterford’s Pooch. It is clear from
these events and situations, handled so well by our officers and reserve officers, and all
the calls and situations since the first of the year that the department and staff are han-
dling the extra coverage in the village.
We held two Cops and Bobbers events for the children this summer. Watch for Badges
and Bullseyes (archery) and Gutter Busters (bowling) over the next several months.
We see no crime trends at this time. Still, be sure to lock your vehicles, garages and
homes. Nearly all thefts and burglaries (home entries) in this area occur because doors
are left open. Talk to your children about alcohol and drugs - strongly describe how dan-
gerous they are and how much you object to them.
Finally, with all the negative media coverage of law enforcement throughout the country,
I want to express our gratitude for the strong and constant support we are experiencing
nearly every day from our citizens in this community and surrounding communities – we
have never seen anything like this before.
Police station door gets update: Removing “Town of” to
reflect new status of the department.
On August 8, 2016, the Village of Waterford Board of Trustees passed Ordinance
No. 639 s.174-7.5, Residency and Loitering Restrictions for Sex Offenders.
The ordinance notes that sex offenders that are repeat offenders, who use physi-
cal violence, and those that prey on children are an extreme threat to the public
safety. The high rate of recidivism creates the purpose of this ordinance — not
to punish sex offenders, but to protect Village citizens by creating areas around
locations where children regularly congregate in concentrated numbers. These
areas restrict certain sex offenders and sexual predators from establishing tempo-
rary or permanent residence. A map identifies restricted areas and provides for
1500 foot safety zone for all identified areas where children congregate. The or-
dinance also restricts certain sex offenders from loitering within the identified
child safety zones. Penalty fines for violating the provisions of the ordinance are
also provided.
Waterford Police Chief, Tom Ditscheit, said all offenders known to currently live
within the Village will be tracked to ensure that they remain in compliance with
the new ordinance. Offenders seeking to live within the Village will be advised
about the ordinance and that they must comply with it. The state sexual offender
database will be checked periodically to identify any new offenders residing in the
Village for compliance with the ordinance. For more information, visit the Vil-
lage website: www.waterfordwi.org/485/Sex-Offender-Ordinance.
New Ordinance Provides Added
Protection for Children
By Police Chief Ditscheit
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Village Construction Projects
On the Road Again
ROAD
WORK
AHEAD
2016 Construction Finishing Up
Construction of the Racine Street Area project tied
up much of that area over the summer. The project
was divided into areas east and west of Jefferson
Street to allow for summer park activities to con-
tinue most of the summer. River Rhythms had an
abbreviated season, but promises a spectacular
return next year as they celebrate their 10th season.
The east section of the project began after the
partisan primary election on August 9. At press,
curbs, gutters and sidewalks had been installed
and the first layer of pavement laid.
Challenges have been overcome by the residents,
but with anticipation for a new and better street. Village
Hall and Library patrons and staff have felt the inconvenience as
well, as the construction moved to the area east of Jefferson, in-
cluding the Village Hall Parking lot. It also meant that the public
boat launch was closed through much of the end of August into
September.
Future Construction Plans
Road construction for the River East project, which includes 2nd
and Division streets, and Fire Station 1/municipal parking lot will
begin in 2017. It will add parking to the downtown area with ad-
ditional stalls in the municipal lot and in a small area along the
private parking north of Main Street businesses.
In 2018 Village construction of sanitary sewer and water infra-
structure will begin on West and East Main Streets in preparation
for the DOT reconstruction of Hwy 20/83. The DOT will begin
construction at the end of 2018.
Along with that project, the Village will continue construction of
East Main from 1st Street to Milwaukee Street, which is not in-
cluded in the DOT project. The bridge will also be reconstructed
The Wisconsin Department of Transpor-
tation (WisDOT) Southeast Region in Waukesha continues
with the design on the WIS 20/83 (Main/First Street) project,
from just west of Buena Park Road to WIS 36 (Milwaukee
Avenue). The work will include the reconstruction of East
Main Street from First Street to Milwaukee Street. Designers
continue to work on the final design which will include coor-
dination with utility companies that have facilities within the
project limits. Real estate acquisition for the project has start-
ed and is anticipated to continue through 2017. Final design
is expected to be completed in spring 2018. Utility work is
expected to start spring of 2018, with the roadwork starting in
November 2018 and completion November 2019. The con-
struction will be staged to allow the bridge and highway to
remain open to local traffic the entire project.
Comments regarding the projects can be directed to Justin
Suydam, P.E., WisDOT Project Manager, at (262) 548-8745
or justin.suydam@dot.wi.gov or John Elkin, P.E., Senior Pro-
ject Manager, R.A. Smith National, Inc. at (262) 317-3312 or
John.Elkin@rasmithnational.com.
Wisconsin DOT State
Highway 20/83 Project
and plans call for the bridge to be open to at least one
lane of traffic for most of the project.
You can learn more and stay abreast of new
information on the Village website:
ww.waterfordwi.org/roads. To receive
notification when information on the site is
updated, subscribe to Notify Me™ at
www.waterfordwi.org/notifyme.
Josh Bowser, a 17-year old Waterford High School student, is working
on an Eagle Scout project. His project involves designing and building
two oversized Adirondack chairs to be placed in Village Hall Park. A
GoFundMe campaign was initiated to accept donations and he has col-
lected $1,105 toward his $2,000 goal. The chairs will be about eight feet
tall and will be placed along the river in the park. "They will become a
landmark, drawing people to the park to take their picture, and provide
a spot to sit and enjoy the river," said Josh. A design contest will be
held next year to select an artist to paint the chairs.
“I’d like to thank the generous donors to this project!” said Josh.
Eagle Scout Builds Oversized Chairs
Judy Gambrel
Cynthia Jensen
Pam Knurr
Barb Messick
Sue Morse
Tom Noll
Stacy Reed
Runzheimer
International
Model of chair inserted into a photo of proposed
location for finished chairs.
November 8, 2016 General Election
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Polls open: 7 am-8 pm; Lower Level of Village Hall, 123 N. River St.
LAW CHANGES that will take effect for the November election.
All absentee ballots must be returned before or on
election day to be counted. The Absentee Ballot
Certificate envelope must contain the voter’s sig-
nature, date and the witness signature and witness
address to be counted. Missing signatures, date or
witness address will cause the ballot to be rejected.
IMPORTANT DATES:
2016 Election and Voter Information
https://myvote.wi.gov - Wisconsin Voter Information (online voter
registration, applying for absentee ballot, view sample ballots, poll
locations, and more)
www.gab.wi.gov - Wisconsin Elections and Ethics Commissions
(election, voting, and campaign information)
Voter Help Line - 866-VOTE-WIS (866-868-3947)
www.waterfordwi.org/elections-voting - Village Information
Village placement of political campaign signs is
governed by state statutes and municipal ordinance.
Village of Waterford Ordinance S. 245-35
Political Signs
Temporary political signs may be erected upon private
property under the following conditions:
A. Temporary political signs may be erected by an
owner or occupant of property during an
election campaign period, as defined in
Wis. Stat. § 12.04 (1) (see below).
B. The person responsible for the erection of such
signs shall cause the removal thereof within
three days after the election campaign period.
C. No political sign may interfere with traffic or
pedestrian safety and shall not be place in the
Village right-of-way.
Date Action
September 22
Deadline for clerks to send absentee ballots to
electors with valid requests on file
October 17
First day for special voting deputies to conduct
absentee voting for residents in nursing homes
and authorized care facilities
October 19
Last day for electors to register by mail to vote in
General Election
October 20
Late registration – electors must register in per-
son in clerk’s office or at the polls
October 24
First day for clerks to issue absentee ballots in
person in the clerk’s office
October 30
Last day for electors to begin to acquire resi-
dence for the General election. (Electors moving
after this date may vote from their prior address)
November 1 Public Test of election equipment
November 3
Last day for electors to request absentee ballots
by mail
November 4
Last day for electors to register to vote in the
General Election in the clerk’s office
November 7
Last day for special voting deputies to conduct
absentee voting for residents in nursing homes
and authorized care facilities
November 7 No new registrations or early voting
November 8
General Election—includes elections for federal
and state offices
Wis. Stat. § 12.04(1)
Communicationofpoliticalmessages
(1)In thissection:
(a) “Election campaign period" means:
1. In the caseof an election for office, theperiod
beginningon thefirst day for circulation of
nomination papers by candidates, or thefirst day
on which candidates would circulatenomination
papers werepapers to be required, and
endingon the day of the election.
2. In thecase of areferendum, the period begin-
ningon thedayon which thequestion to be
voted upon issubmitted to theelectorateand
endingon the day on which thereferendum is
held.
(b) "Political message"meansa messageintended for a
political purposeor amessagewhich pertains to
an issueof publicpolicyof possible concern to the
electorate, but does not includea message intend-
ed solelyfor acommercial purpose.
(c) "Residential property"means propertyoccupied
or suitableto beoccupied for residential purposes
and property abuttingthat propertyfor which the
owner or renter is responsiblefor the maintenance
or care. If propertyis utilized for both residential
and nonresidential purposes, "residential property"
means onlytheportion of thepropertyoccupied
or suitableto beoccupied for residential purposes.
Campaign Signs
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News to Use
2016 Tax Bills
Property tax bills will be mailed early December with tax collection
beginning December 21, 2016. First installment is due January 31st
and can be paid at Village Hall. A convenient, secure drive-up drop
box is located across the street from Village Hall.
Online payments with credit/debit card and electronic checks can be
made through Payment Service Network (PSN). A convenience fee applied by PSN
is 2.55% for credit/debit card payments and $1 for payments from checking/
savings account payments. More information can be found on the Village website at
www.waterfordwi.org/OnlinePayments. The online payment option for taxes will
be activated once tax bills are mailed.
After January 31st, payments must be made directly to Racine County. Burlington
City Hall is authorized to accept payments. View tax bills at http://
racinecounty.com/government/county-treasurer/property-taxes.
Fall Notes
Monday, October 31
5:30-7:30 pm
Keep our children safe
Be vigilant! Drive cautiously!
Public Boat Launch
October 30
The Public Boat
Launch at Huening
Park closes for the
season. It will re-
open on April 1, 2017.
Autumn Clean Up
Yard Waste Drop Off
The yard waste drop off site will be
open from 8am-noon every Saturday in
October and November,
and alternating
Wednesdays. The
2016 yard waste
permit ($20 ) can
still be purchased at
Village Hall.
Brush Chipping
Brush collection and chipping is every
other Monday, the same week that
recyclables are collected, weather per-
mitting. Time at each site is limited to
15 minutes. There is no brush chip-
ping from December 1st through
March 31st.
Closed
for
Season
Village of Waterford
Christmas Trees
Christmas is just around the corner;
stores are keying up for the
holidays! After families return
home, after entertaining,
when the holidays wind
down, prepare your
Christmas tree for disposal.
Remember to remove all
ornaments, lights, nails
and screws before
placing your tree, NOT
in a tree bag, curbside,
off the street. Public
Works crews will pick
them up as they see them. Contain campfires
in a fire ring or pit.
Open Burning
Open burning of brush, clean wood, stumps,
and leaves, or other vegetative debris is al-
lowed on personal property from noon to
7:00 p.m. Grass clippings, however, must be
recycled.
Outdoor campfires for cooking or recreation
are allowed provided the fire is contained in
an outdoor fireplace or fire ring / pit.
Bonfires are allowed if
approved by the Fire
Chief, who will issue
a permit.
Pet Licensing
Every dog over the age of five months by
December 31st must be licensed. The license year is
January through December. License registration re-
quires certificate of rabies vaccination. Upon payment,
a tag to place on the dog collar will be issued. Registra-
tion after March 31st will incur the late fee. Many peo-
ple find it convenient to renew dog licenses when they
pay taxes.
License Fees for Dogs
 Neutered /Spayed $10
 Non–altered $15
 Late Fee (afterMarch 31) $5
Pet ownership in the Village of Waterford is restrict-
ed to three cats or dogs or combination of the two.
10 Public Works/ Utilities
Water & Sewer
Utility Billing
Payments can be made at Village Hall,
123 N. River St. or use our convenient drive-
up drop box located across from Village Hall.
You can now view your account
and or pay your bill online.
Visit www.waterfordwi.org
or call 877-885-7968
(Nominal service charge for online payments
assessed by Payment Service Network)
Bills are mailed around the 20th of
March, June, September, and December
with payments due on the 20th of the
following month.
Avoid a 3% penalty - payment must be
received by due date.
534-3980 ext. 229
M-F. 8 am-5 pm
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residential recycle pickup east of Jefferson St,
on east side of Jefferson St.
2016 schedule is available on the Village Website: waterfordwi.org. Please put trash out by 6 am
Johns Disposal: 888-473-4701 office@johnsdisposal.com www.johnsdisposal.com
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residential recycle pickup west of Jefferson St,
on west side of Jefferson St.
Yard Waste Drop Off
8 am-noon on days noted by 801 Ela Ave.
2016 4th Quarter Recycling Schedule
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A couple of things to be aware of for the
coming winter months to ease the incon-
venience for residents and public works
staff.
Garbage and Recycling
Bins
When taking your bins to the curb for
pick-up, place them so they will not
obstruct the sidewalk or the street. We
all want the streets cleared as quickly
and efficiently as possible, so placing
containers off the street will allow plow
crews to continue their work without
stepping out of the truck to move trash
containers out of the road and resi-
dents won’t find themselves picking
garbage up out of the road.
Mailboxes
Mailboxes located in the Village right-
of-way shall be installed in accordance
with U.S. Postal Service Residential
Mailbox Standards, http://
www.residential-mailboxes.net/
uncategorized/us-postal-service-mail-box.
The Village of Waterford Municipal
Code also states:
Front of mailbox must be set back a
minimum of 8 inches from back of
curb; door when open should not ex-
tend past the back of the curb; vertical
height of box must be 42-48 inches
from road surface; not installed within
10 feet of a fire hydrant.
Mailboxes and posts shall be construct-
ed and maintained to withstand the
force of heavy, wet snow being pushed
against them by snow removal equip-
ment. Approved posts are 4”x4” wood;
4” diameter wood; 1 1/2” inside diam-
eter steel pipe; steel channel, not
weighing more than 2 lbs per foot.
This is a good time to check that your
mailbox is in compliance and the posts
are secure. Many older mailboxes have
posts that have become unstable due to
weather and rot, making them vulnera-
ble as snow is pushed against them.
Mailboxes that fail to meet the specifi-
cations in Village Code and US Postal
standards will not be repaired by the
Village in the event they are damaged
by Village snow plow operations. If all
specifications and standards are in
compliance and a mailbox can’t be re-
paired, the Village will replace mailbox-
es up to $100.
Snow and Ice Removal
The owner or occupant of any lot or
parcel within the Village must remove
all accumulation of snow and ice on
sidewalks in front of the property with-
in 24 hours of any snow storm. If ice
has formed and cannot be removed,
the owner/occupant shall keep side-
walk sprinkled with a material to pre-
vent a danger to pedestrians.
Do not shovel snow from sidewalks
and driveways into the street. Plow
crews will either be plow snow back
onto terraced spaces, sidewalks or
driveways or it will become packed
down and create a new problem of
slippery surfaces for walking or driving.
Preparing for Snow Season
Try the convenience of
online utility payments
~ View utility bills (Free)
~ Pay online
- Set up Auto-Pay for a fixed monthly
amount or the amount of your bill
~ Opt out of paper bills to keep costs down.
~ Or call 877-885-7968 for phone payments
PSN Convenience fees: 2.55% for credit or debit card or
$1 for checking/savings account payments
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Library Adult Program Information
*Please pre-register for adult programs. Pre-payment of class fees will guarantee that materials and your seat will be reserved.*
.
NEW!
Hotspots are clever little low-cost boxes
you can carry with you to get high speed
Internet access wherever you are. They fit
in a shirt pocket and are easy to use with
the push of one button. Hotspots are
now available for personal use to be
checked out from the Waterford Public
Library. You turn them on, find the net-
work on your computer, tablet or phone
and then log on using the password on
the back of the hotspot device. The de-
vices are especially useful on vacation and
will allow multiple users to connect to the
device. Hotspots are available at WPL to
adults with a library card from any
SHARE Library. Hotspots are free to
check out for 7 days.
Social Security:
Your Questions
Answered*
Social Security will
likely be the founda-
tion of your retirement
income. That's why it's so important to
understand your options and the effect
your decisions have on your retirement
before you retire. Ron Knaflic from Ed-
wards Jones shares this information.
River’s Edge
Art Walk
River’s Edge Art
Walk showcases art
in varied creative
media throughout
the village business
district. Join us at the library that evening
during extended hours to view and pur-
chase artists’ work. Lina Schaal will also
play the grand piano. For more infor-
mation about this very special event you
can visit www.absolutelywaterford.org.
Memory: Use It
or Lose It*
Did you know that the
brain is a memory pre-
diction machine? Or
that emotions and im-
agery play important
roles in improving
memory? George Bar-
ry, retired educator and brain and learn-
ing specialist, discusses memory and
what you can do to benefit yours.
NEA Big Read!
True Grit by
Charles Portis*
Join us at Marty's
Restaurant & Fiesta
Hall (201 W Main St.) for a book
discussion followed by a lively evening
of bluegrass music. Chips & salsa pro-
vided! Discussion begins at 5:30 pm.
Books available for check out at the li-
brary’s front desk. NEA Big Read is pre-
sented in Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth coun-
ties by Gateway Technical College. NEA Big
Read is a program of the National Endowment
for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
Monthly Groups
No fees or registration required unless noted; * Pre-register please.
Loose Ends Sewing & Stitching Club
Tuesdays, 10 am-2 pm in the Community Room
Talented service group creates hand-sewn donations for needy
organizations. They welcome financial contributions as well as
clean new fiberfill or gently uses pillows for stuffing their projects
Needlecrafts Group
Wednesdays 12:30-2:00 pm in the History Room.
October 26 Elephant Company by Vicki Croke
November 30 The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd
Book Club 2016*
Please call to reserve a spot for the discussion. Copies of the
featured titles are available at the circulation desk and on Kin-
dles available for checkout.
New members always welcome
Wednesdays as noted
5:30 pm
Community Room
Classics Book Club
Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert
Wednesday, November 16, 5:30 in the History Room
Classics
Book Club
Tuesday. October 4
6:00 pm
Friday, October 7
4-8:00 pm
Monday,
October 10
6:00 pm
Wed., October 12
5:30 pm
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Adult Library Programming
*Please pre-register for adult programs.*
Foster Parenting:
Racine County
Foster Care*
This informational
presentation on fos-
ter parenting de-
scribes the journey of
a foster parent in caring for a child who
is placed in their home. Learn what to
expect from the child and how the
change may impact your family. Discuss
how to work within the foster care sys-
tem, the goal of reunification, the possi-
bility of adoption through foster care
and the importance of foster care for
individuals, families and communities.
Film Friday Showing True Grit
(2010)*
We talked about the
book, now let’s watch
the movie! Popcorn
provided. Adults only,
please. This film is rat-
ed PG-13.
Genealogy 102*
This popular series
continues your skills
development in build-
ing a family tree. Sea-
soned genealogist, Ju-
dy Gambrel has 20
years’ experience in
researching her own
family history. In these
classes, Judy demonstrates land research
and using resources at the Church of
Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church),
the National Archives, the Daughters
and Sons of the American Revolution,
Roots web among others. Students
should have some experience with gene-
alogy research.
Stocks: The
Nuts and Bolts
Seminar*
As you consider
your long-term fi-
nancial goals, how
do stocks measure
up? In less than 60 minutes, you can eval-
uate how this type of investment may fit
into your overall strategy. You will learn
the differences between common and
preferred stock, dividends, investment
strategy, and different ways to own stock.
Ron Knaflic from Edward Jones presents.
“Beer Barons of
Geneva Lake” at
Doc’s on the Fox*
What do the Seipps,
Lefens’, Wackers,
Cooks, Maytags,
Uihleins and Weiss’
have in common?
Introduce yourself to the six beer barons
of Geneva Lake and the four major brew-
ers in Milwaukee. Learn the difference
between ale and lager along with the ba-
sics of brewing beer in the 19th century.
Program features the lead interpreter
from historic Black Point Estate in Lake
Geneva. $20 ticket comes with talk, beer
flight, and appetizer! Limited number of tick-
ets available at the Library or Doc’s on the Fox
– must purchase in advance!
Maintaining
Your Health at
Home: Autumn
Wellness*
Support optimal
health during the
unpredictable Wis-
consin autumn. Emily Heisler, Communi-
ty Liaison at Holistic Home Health, pre-
sents seasonal safety, health, and wellness
tips, along with information about local
resources for seniors. Refreshments and
snacks provided.
Zen between
the Lines.*
Curious about adult
coloring? Join us for
an adults only coloring
session. We will supply
the coloring sheets and
materials so you can
simply color away your cares with a back-
ground of soothing music.
What Happens after the Paychecks
Stop? A Retirement Income
Primer Seminar*
Who will pay your
income during retire-
ment after the
paychecks stop? If
you are nearing or
entering retirement
and are interested in
a strategy designed to help build an in-
come stream and make your retirement
income last, you will want to attend this
seminar. We'll also identify some of the
potential risks to your retirement income
and ways to address them. Ron Knaflic
from Edward Jones presents.
Daily Music in the Library.
Take a break
from your busy to
-do list. Stop in
and enjoy holiday
music at the li-
brary! Check the
library’s Face-
book page or
website for details
about December
performances.
Mondays - 6:00 pm
November 14
December 12
6:00 pm - Tuesdays
October 25
Nov 22 - Canceled
Special Funds Donations March-May 2016
Thank YOU!
We would like to thank the following organization and individuals. Their
generous contributions to the Library Gift Fund give the library board the
means to enhance collections, provide entertainment, and make building
improvements beyond what our operating budget allows.
Judy Gambrel
Traci Gauthier
Heidi Griswold
Waterford Lioness Club
Tuesday, October 18
6:00 pm
Friday, October 21
2:00 pm
Tuesday, November 1
6:00 pm
Wed., November 2
6:00 pm
Thurs., November 10
2:00 pm
Tuesday, December 6
6:00 pm
December 15-22
Library News Children’s Program Information14
*Registration Required
Building Blocks
Linda Breuer shares books
and musical activities with
parents and their children
under the age of 5. There’s
also a social time for
parents to discuss parenting
issues as the children play.
No pre-registration required.
Science for Smalls -
Sensory Playgroup
This open-ended sensory
experience is intended for
toddlers and preschoolers.
Children will explore sensory
stations that coordinate with
children’s books.
Lap-Sit Story &
Play Classes
Lap-Sit Story & Play is a 20-
minute program for children
under three years old with their
caregivers. Classes include sign
language, stories, finger plays,
and songs for toddlers.
Preschool Class
Three-five year olds may
attend this 30-minute class
which includes sign
language, stories, songs,
finger plays, movement,
and a craft.
Registration is required.
Make-It Take-It
Craft Event
Join us for do-it-yourself
crafts. The craft supplies and a
workspace will be set up for
children ages 4 - 10 in the
storytelling room. Children
accompanied by an adult or babysitter are wel-
come to complete the crafts to take home.
Read to Chester
Chester is a sweet Cairn
Terrier/Dachshund mix who
loves kids and loves to listen
to children read. Individual
children and/or families can
sign up for one 15-minute
block of time once during
these November sessions.
Holiday Contest
Beginning November 1, children, ages 5-12,
are eligible to enter our Annual Holiday
Contest. The Grand Prize will be announced at the
end of the month. Children
need to check out 5 items
or complete a coloring
page to enter a drawing
for a chance to win. All
entries must be dropped
off by 6 pm Wednesday,
November 23. Prizes are sponsored by the
Friends of the Waterford Public Library.
Oct. 12 or 13, 19 or 20
Nov. 9or 10, 16 or 17
Dec. 7 or 8, 14 or 15
Oct. 12 or 13, 19 or 20
Nov. 9or 10, 16 or 17
Dec. 7 or 8, 14 or 15
Mondays at 9:30 am
September 19 - October 24
Thursdays, 10:00 am
October 6
November 3
December 1
Thurs., October 27
9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesdays - 4:30 pm
November 2, 9 & 16
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Library News Children’s Program Information
Stories with Sandy
This three-week session stars
Sandy Moen! Experience
stories in a new way as we
sing, dance, and move in this
story-time experience. Families
can join at any time. There is no cost or registra-
tion required. This class is for infants through
preschoolers and will include a short playtime at
the end.
Wordsworth
Returns
The Elf on the Shelf® is
a special scout elf sent
from the North Pole to
help Santa Claus manage
his naughty and nice lists. Two years ago, the
library adopted an elf and named it Wordsworth.
Each day he receives his Christmas magic and
can fly to the North Pole each night to tell Santa
Claus about all of the day's adventures. Each
morning, the scout elf returns and perches in a
different place to watch the fun. Watch for
Wordsworth’s new place each morning by
following the library’s Facebook posts or
stopping in to find his new spot!
Crafting with Carols
Children are welcome to join us
for some simple holiday crafts
designed for young children while
enjoying some holiday music. We
will have everything prepared for
you and your child to enjoy this
craft event.
Doug The Jug
Comedy Juggling
“Doug the Jug” performs
a humorous juggling
extravaganza for children
and adults of all ages.
Whether juggling five color-
ful rings or three small children, you never know
what astonishing feat Doug will attempt next!
His performances are family oriented and include
choreographed juggling, a touch of magic and
lots of audience participation.
Teen Advisory
Board Meetings
TAB is open to all students
12-18 who are willing to
take on leadership roles at
the Library. Stop in at one
of the meetings or contact
Tricia Cox for an application form at 262-534-
3988 ext: 13 or tcox@waterford.lib.wi.us.
Library Hours
Monday-Wednesday: 9am-8pm
Thursday-Friday: 9am - 6pm
Saturday: 9am - 1pm
Sunday: Closed
Monday,
December 12
10:00 am
Saturdays - 10:00 am
September 24
November 5
December 3
Health and Safety16
Lions Club Holds Benefit for Fire Department
Health Department
HPV Vaccine is Cancer Protection
In both males and females, Human papillomavirus (HPV) can
cause warts and lead to cancer. HPV-related cancers can devel-
op years after a person gets HPV, and it is difficult to predict
who may develop these health problems. The good news:
HPV vaccine works extremely well. It is safe
and effective at preventing most cancers caused
by HPV. Since the vaccine was first recom-
mended in 2006, there has been a 56% reduc-
tion in vaccine type HPV infections in teen
girls in the U.S.
All girls and boys 11 - 12 years old should get
HPV vaccine, as well as older teens who have
not already received it. HPV vaccine produces
a higher immune response in preteens than in
young adults, and should be given long before
any type of sexual activity and exposure to
HPV. HPV is transmitted through intimate
skin-to-skin contact, and is so common that
nearly all men and women get it at some point.
Anyone who is sexually active can get HPV, even if they have
sex with only one person.
Learn more at: http://www.cdc.gov/hpv/parents/questions-
answers.html
Zika Virus
Zika virus is a mosquito-borne infection that can cause symptoms including
fever, rash, and joint pain. The virus can be transmitted from a mother to her
baby during pregnancy, and may be associated with poor birth outcomes.
The species of mosquito that transmits Zika is not yet found in Wisconsin.
All reported U.S. cases from the mainland are associated with travel to a high-
risk area. Women who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant are advised
to avoid travel to high-risk areas. Travelers to high-risk areas should take pre-
caution to prevent exposure to mosquito bites.
Learn how to protect yourself and your family: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/
arboviral/zika.htm
The Lions Club will be hosting the Save-a-Life Benefit to
purchase two LUCAS CPR devices. LUCAS. is a chest
compression system which can be strapped onto a person.
The device provides con-
tinuous chest compres-
sions, critical lifesaving ac-
tion for someone in cardiac
arrest by delivering vital
oxygen to the brain and
maintaining blood flow.
Manually delivering CPR
requires multiple staff to
deliver and maintain con-
sistent compressions. The
LUCAS device also travels
with the patient to the
emergency room, through
testing, to deliver needed, continuous compressions. In
the ambulance, rescue staff are kept safely belted in, while
the LUCAS continues regular compressions.
According to former Waterford Fire & Rescue EMT and
current Lions Club of Waterford President Ray Jones,
“The LUCAS Compression Devices will save lives and
the Lions Club of Waterford is committed to raising the
$30,000 necessary to equip our rescue vehicles to better
serve our community.”
Saturday, October 15
Doors Open at 5:00  6:30 Dinner
River City Lanes
Tickets $50
Menu
Prime Rib or Salmon
Green Beans  Potatoes  Salad  Dessert
Event Raffles
Raffles  Silent Auction  Live Auction
For information, tickets, to make a monetary
donation, or to donate merchandise: Please contact
Event Chairman Lion Scott Gunderson at
414-581-3157 or info@waterfordlionsclub.org
Or visit www.waterfordlionsclub.org.
Save-a-Life Benefit
Community 17
The Mission of the Waterford area chamber of commerce is to promote responsible business development, tourism and growth
in the overall best interest of the Waterford Area through services and representation of the business community.
Website: www.waterford-wi.org ●Phone: 262.534.5911 ●102 E. Main Street Waterford, WI
OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY— FRIDAY 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM
WATERFORD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
“Where Business and Community Connect.”
Promote ~ Educate ~ Network
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
October
6 Business After 5; 5-7 PM
11 Ambassador Meeting Noon
13 Board Meeting 7:30 AM
18 Power Lunch 11:30 AM
20 Job Shadow Day WACC / WUHS
November
6 FUNd-a-Palooza
8 Ambassador Meeting Noon
10 Board Meeting 7:30 AM
15 Power Lunch 11:30 AM
December
8 Board Meeting 7:30 AM
13 Ambassador Meeting Noon
15 Power Lunch 11:30 AM
Welcome bags
Are you new to the area? Stop by the chamber office to pick up a “Welcome bag”
that is full of resources and gifts from our chamber members!
Interested in becoming a member
of the Waterford Area Chamber of
Commerce? Contact us today for
more information!
We are on Instagram!
Instagram.com/waterfordwi
For new business ideas :
Pinterest.com/waterfordwi
Like us on Facebook for up-
to-date community news!
Follow us on twitter!
@Waterfordcc102
1. You’ll become a much bigger part of the Waterford Area’s
greater business community.
2. You’ll have direct access to 200+ companies and organizations.
3. You’ll expand your organization’s visibility.
4. You can attend monthly networking events.
5. You’ll learn best practices that will help your business.
5 TOP REASONS
TO GET INVOLVED IN THE CHAMBER
SAVE THE DATE
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2016
12 NOON-5:30PM
RIVER CITY LANES
~ Raffles, Bowling, Food, Auctions ~
2nd annual community fundraiser to support the
Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce
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WATERFORD RECREATION DEPARTMENT
K-8 CO-ED
SOCCER AND
FLAG FOOTBALL
LEAGUES NOW FORMING!
Training camp,
plus weekly practices and
Saturday games played
behind Evergreen School.
ADULT FITNESS PROGRAMS
Co-ed Insanity Classes:
If you want an insane body, it’s
time to do something crazy!
Sculpt & Strength: A full body
workout infused with calisthenics,
yoga, plyoetrics and dance.
Classes:
 Basketball
 Football
 Soccer
 Volleyball
 Ski Club
 Girls Dance & Pom
 Girls Youth Ballet
 Painting Pottery
 Gymnastics
 Lego Robotics
 Senior Sports
 Co-ed Insanity Class
 Sculpt & Strength
 Zumba
 Yoga
 Tasty Tantalizing Treats
 Strength & Speed
 After School Chess Club
 Babysitting Basics
Waterford Recreation
819 W. Main Street
Waterford, WI. 53185
Daytime Phone:
262-514-8200 x1131
3 Easy ways to
Register for classes:
1) Register on the online website at the secure website at
www.waterford.k12.wi.us/recreation
2) Drop off your registration form and payment at Evergreen,
Trailside, Woodfield or Fox River Schools or in the locked drop box
outside the Waterford Grade School District office.
3) Walk-in: our office is located inside Evergreen School at
819 West Main Street, 262/514-8200x1131
Head Coaches registration fee waived.
We will assist with F License
Come Join us this fall.
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It is our mission to develop Waterford’s unique identity in keeping with its rich history and
promote the revitalization of the downtown Heritage District.
National Main Street
Accreditation
absolutelywaterford.org
206 W. Main Street
262.534.9000
Upcoming Events
River’s Edge Art Walk October 7
More venues, more artists, more fun, Trolley with his-
toric narration by Waterford founder, “Sam Chapman”
Winter Wonderland Parade December 3
It’s the 18th Annual parade through Waterford’s
downtown Historic District!
Absolutely Waterford
River’s Edge Art Walk
Five Years Strong!
Looking for unique art pieces for your home or
for a holiday gift? We can help with that!
Absolutely Waterford is excited to bring out-
standing fine arts to the Village again this year. Featuring local and regional art-
ists, the Fifth Annual River’s Edge Art Walk will be held on Friday, October
7, 2016, from 4:00 to 9:00 PM. Twenty-three downtown businesses and com-
munity organizations will host 30 artists who will display and sell their latest cre-
ations. This free event is sponsored by Runzheimer International and Fluegge
Optical.
The Art Walk, which draws visitors from far and wide, will feature art work of
almost every type and medium. Art Walkers will be treated to weaving, jewelry,
photography, ceramics, pottery, paintings in oil, pastels, watercolor, and acrylic,
fiber and wearable art, metal sculpture, mixed media and digital art. Many favor-
ite artists from last year are returning, with a healthy mix of new talent this year.
Several businesses will also host musicians during the Art Walk, including: Jim
Bergles (guitar, vocals), Lena Schaal (easy listening piano), Sean Cranley (guitar,
mandolin), Rich and Ruth Schwartz (Irish music) and Dave Glynn (singer/
songwriter).
Carrying on a special Art Walk tradition, an old-fashioned trolley will convey
shoppers up and down the Art Walk route. Long-time Waterford resident and
historian, Bob Gariepy, will be on board the trolley as Sam Chapman, one of
Waterford’s first settlers. Bob will share stories and anecdotes about Waterford’s
unique people, buildings and history along the way.
Traditionally held just on Main Street, the Art Walk is expanding this year to
include several businesses on Milwaukee Street as well—all fully accessed on
foot, or by trolley. A map of the Art Walk route will be available at each partici-
pating business that night. In addition, a 50/50 cash raffle to benefit Absolutely
Waterford will be available for those who’d like to support AW’s efforts to pre-
serve the history of the Village and promote the downtown Heritage District.
For the third year in a row, Absolutely Water-
ford has received designation as an accredited
Main Street America™ program for meeting
rigorous performance standards set by the Na-
tional Main Street Center (NMSC). Each year,
the NMSC announces the list of nationally ac-
credited Main Street America programs in
recognition of their exemplary commitment to
preservation-based economic development and
community revitalization.
“Once again, we are thrilled to recognize Ab-
solutely Waterford as a nationally accredited
Main Street America™ community for their
outstanding work,” said Patrice Frey, President
& CEO of the National Main Street Center.
“We are experiencing an exciting era for Amer-
ica’s cities and towns, with a growing recogni-
tion of the importance of strong local enter-
prise, distinctive character, engaged residents,
and a sense of place.”
Absolutely Waterford is evaluated annually to
determine if they meet ten performance stand-
ards. Evaluation criteria determines which
communities are building comprehensive and
sustainable revitalization efforts, and include
standards such as fostering strong public-
private partnerships, securing an operating
budget, tracking programmatic progress, and
actively preserving community history.
18th Annual Winter Wonderland Parade
Kick off your Holiday celebrations with Absolutely Waterford’s 18th Annu-
al Winter Wonderland Parade, scheduled for Saturday, December 3 in
Waterford’s downtown Heritage District. The number of spectators at last
year’s parade topped 3,000—what a great night!
If you are interested in helping plan this year’s parade, or if you are a busi-
ness or organization that wants to be in the parade,
please call Cynthia at 262-534-9000.
For more information about AW events, or volun-
teering, visit www.absolutelywaterford.org or email
Cynthia at director@absolutelywaterford.org.
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Coming Up...
October
7 River’s Edge Art Walk
30 Public boat launch closes for
season; reopens April 1, 2017
31 Village Trick or Treating, 5:30-7:30
November
8 General Election
24-25 Thanksgiving, Village Hall Closed
December
3 Winter Wonderland Parade
23-26 Christmas, Village Hall Closed
30 New Year’s, Village Hall Closed
Jan. 2, 2017 Village Hall Closed
Visit us on the web: www.waterfordwi.orgContact Info
Village Hall— 534-3980
Library ................................................................................................. 534-3988
Building, Electrical, Plumbing Inspector ............................. 262-894-2982
Assessor—Associated Appraisal............................................ 800-721-4157
EMERGENCY Fire—Rescue—Police .......................9-1-1
Rescue Billing Questions—3 Rivers Billing........................... 800-829-5703
Central Racine County Health Department .......................... 262-898-4460
Time Warner Cable.................................................................... 800-933-4662
John’s Disposal ......................................................................... 888-473-4701
Waterford Post Office ...................................................................... 534-3255
TDS Telecom ..................................................................................... 534-5101
Waterford Chamber of Commerce.................................................. 534-5911
Digger’s Hotline......................................................................... 800-242-8511
Wisconsin Humane Society...................................................... 262-554-6699
Clerk .....................................ext 223
Deputy Clerk.......................ext 221
Treasurer .............................ext 224
Deputy Treasurer ...............ext 229
Water/Sewer Admin..........ext 229
Court Admin.......................ext 233
Building Inspector..............ext 230
Admin Analyst ...................ext 231
Administrator .....................ext 226
Village President ................ext 227
Public Works ......................ext 553
Fire/Rescue ........................ext 554
Police-Non-Emergency ...............534-2119
Emergency Sewer..............ext. 553
MEETINGS
Meetings monthly, or as noted, at Village Hall, 123 N. River
Street, with exception of Library Board. Meetings may be
rescheduled. Sign up for electronic notifications on Village
website, www.waterfordwi.org/notifiyme, to stay informed.
Community Development Authority:
1st Monday as needed 6 P.M.
Finance Committee:
2nd Monday 5 P.M.
Village Board:
2nd & 4th Monday 6:30 P.M.
Public Works & Utilities Committee:
3rd Monday 4 P.M.
Personnel Committee:
3rd Monday or as needed 5:00 P.M.
Library Board of Trustees: Library History
Room; 2nd Tuesday 4:30 P.M.
Fire & Police Commission:
2nd Tuesday or as needed 5 P.M.
Heritage District Design Committee:
3rd Wednesday as needed 4 P.M.
Plan Commission:
3rd Wednesday 6 P.M.
123 N RIVER ST
WATERFORD WI 53185

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Civic Pride and Volunteerism in Waterford

  • 1. Inside From the President’s Desk ....... 2 River Drawdown Update .......... 3 Water Trail Development ......... 4 Police News ................................. 5 Sex Offender Ordinance ........... 6 Road Construction Ahead ........ 7 Eagle Scout Project .................... 7 Election Information ................. 8 News to Use ................................ 9 Taxes, Trick or Treat, Fall Cleanup Public Works & Utilities ..........10 Prepare for Winter Library Programming ......... 12-15 Health & Safety .........................16 Lions FD Fundraiser & Health Dept. Chamber News .........................17 Waterford Rec Dep’t ................18 Absolutely Waterford ...............19 Connecting Community Resources October-December 2016 123 N River St Waterford WI 53185 Connecting Community Resources Waterford will be featured in an upcoming episode of Outdoor Wisconsin, a popular show on Milwaukee Public Television’s lineup. The episode will showcase recreation on the Fox River, especially the growing interest in paddling, with the Tichigan Kayak Club. Village staff were also filmed talk- ing about the new canoe/kayak launches outside Village Hall and their work with the National Park Service and other organizations in Wisconsin and Illinois to develop a 220-mile Fox River Water Trail across both states. The crew was in the area on September 9 for filming. A date for airing the episode is not yet known. Watch our website for the announcement. Outdoor Wisconsin Host, Dan Small. The program airs Thursdays at 9:00 am on Channel 10. For more information visit www.mptv.org/localshows/outdoor_wisconsin/ Racine Community Foundation filming Village President and Administrator Featured Racine Community Foundation, through their competitive grant pro- gram, has provided tens of thousands of dollars to activities and projects in the Village of Waterford. From supporting River Rhythms to funding the library programming and the rain garden to giving $40,000 toward construction of canoe/kayak launches around the Wa- terford and Rochester dams, the organi- zation has made a commitment to en- hancing the quality of life for Village residents and visitors. The foundation asked Tom Roanhouse, President, and Rebecca Ewald, Administra- tor, to share the story of RCF’s contributions to the community and the changes these grants have made for the Village. A film crew interviewed the two by the library’s rain garden and village launches. “We were thrilled to participate,” said Ewald, “RCF has made a huge impact in our community and we’re proud to have them as a partner as they continue their outreach in west- ern Racine County. They have inspired us to find new op- portunities to enhance the qualify of life for our residents.” Outdoor Wisconsin comes to Waterford Village on Film
  • 2. 2 This is a story about community celebration on TWO fronts: Civic Dynamics and Civic Volunteerism . . . and together they equal Civic Pride! Perhaps, Waterfordians take it for granted. I hope not. But, to out-of-towners, the IT, the sense of place, our identity, is read- ily recognized — a glowing civic achievement. What’s the IT? Well, IT is the number and diversity of Big Events that unfold annually in our river community of nearly 5400, telling others that we are people who do things, enjoy life, and are proud of our community. Take a minute and reflect on what happens here for residents to enjoy. Let’s name a few: Balloonfest, Full Moon Five Miler, Absolutely Waterford’ River’s Edge Art Walk, Winter Wonder- land Parade, Lions July 4th Parade, Chicken Barbecue and Tractorcade, Family Picnic Day, River Rhythms, and AW’s newest event, the Pooch Parade. Not to mention church festivals, car shows, school sports and events, and the numerous youth sporting events at Whitford Park. My absolute favorite feedback comment, which was shared by someone in a neighboring community, “You Wa- terford people do the neatest things!” A shiver of pride went down my spine at hearing that. This is Civic Dynamics at its best— “Waterford people doing the neatest things!” Crowds and crowds of people attend these many events and it brings me to storyline number two - Civic Volun- teerism, with the creation of a Waterford Police Reserve, delivered by everyday people stepping up to physically support our police department. Volunteerism—another great Waterford tradition! The Waterford Police Reserve was officially formed in January and presently has six members and will eventually have a full complement of 15 members. Reserve members receive training, attend regular meetings and are issued uniforms and two-way radios. The mission of the Waterford Police Reserve, specifically, is to “help support community events mostly through traffic and crowd control and to offer ride-a-along support with the patrol officers,” says Waterford Police Chief Tom Ditscheit. The program was developed through funds donated to the Waterford Police Department and are used mostly to outfit members of the Police Reserves, according to the chief. Reserve members are volunteers, not paid for their service. Recently, reserve members assisted with Balloonfest and the Full Moon 5-Mile race. “An example of the reserve’s contribution and value to the community was illustrated at Balloonfest,” Ditschiet told me. “The police depart- ment had three service calls in 10-minutes on Saturday night and officers had to leave the grounds and their traf- fic control assignments. The reserves stepped in and we did not miss a beat, especially with traffic control.” Ditscheit said the Reserve volunteers are people “who wanted to get involved in their community and police work. Maybe, at some point they wanted to be in law enforcement, but for whatever reason never had the op- portunity.” Whatever the duty assignment, Police Reserve service is invaluable. “Whatever the situation, in addition to help- ing with patrol or crowd and traffic control, we also get another set of eyes,” said Chief Ditscheit The members are: Samuel Heitl, Adam R. Smikowski, Erik M. Unmuth, Leslie A Strickland, Jerry F. Jones and Jason Martin. Their service and contribution to our community ultimately translates into CIVIC PRIDE! Thanks to All. And thank you to the many volunteers who plan, organize, and staff the wonderful array of com- munity events that we can all feel so proud of. From the President’s Desk
  • 3. 3 Village Meeting Updates on Opposition to RCDD drawdown Requests A public meeting held on Tuesday, August 2nd opened with Village President, Tom Roanhouse addressing confusion about drawdowns and stated that the meeting was not about the over winter drawdown of the impoundment north of the Waterford Dam, as proposed by the Waterford Waterways Management District to kill lake weeds. This meeting was about drawdowns of the Fox River between the Waterford and Rochester dams as requested by the Racine County Drainage District (RCDD). RCDD obtained DNR permits to drawdown the Fox River for the past two years. Mem- bers of a citizen's group op- posed to these drawdowns and Village staff provided an up- date on the status of the oppo- sition efforts. People from the Village and surrounding com- munities interested in preserving the fishery and recreation activi- ties on the river attended, along with Jonathan Delagrave, Ra- cine County Executive and state Rep. David Craig, and Sen. Van Wanggaard. The meeting then focused on two distinct issues: 1. Drawdowns of the river between the dams for drainage canal maintenance, specifically dredging; and 2. A request to permanently draw down the river every winter from October to March to address RCDD's con- tention of canal bank erosion and potential flooding. First issue - RCDD has drawn down the river for the last two years between October and March to dredge the middle sec- tion of the Wind Lake/Goose Lake Branch canal, which runs from Wind Lake to the Fox River, but it has not performed dredging. The district is entering the third year of a five year permit to dredge, although they do need to request a permit to draw down every year. Mechanical dredging is the method used and it requires banks to be frozen to accommodate heavy exca- vation equipment. Recent mild winters have prevented that. The second drawdown request - the "Forever" drawdown is sought by the RCDD to prevent bank erosion caused by ice dams which they claim pulls soil and vegetation into the canals. They also claim that it will prevent potential flooding. Members of the Citizen's group have educated themselves on the issue and shared their findings at the meeting, assert- ing that the river does not need to be drawn down at all for either reason the RCDD is stating. The Village also noted the investment being made in the riverfront — canoe/kayak launches, park improvements, and work with organizations in Illinois and the National Park Service to develop a two- state Fox River Water Trail. These efforts are tools for eco- nomic development and downtown revitalization. The presentation included information about legislation that was introduced last session to give drainage districts greater power and flexibility for dredging drainage canals. The legisla- tion failed, but will likely be reintroduced with revisions. Sena- tor Wanggaard encouraged citizens to contact them with their concerns regarding the river and the drawdowns, noting that just five letters on a subject causes them to sit up and take notice. What can you do? The Village and Citizen’s Group are asking citizens to contact legislators, just as Sen. Wanggaard has encouraged, with your concerns about the repeated drawdowns, destruc- tion of the fishery, and loss of use of the river for six months of the year. A list of contact information for legislators, committee chairs and vice chairs who may have a role in the legislation, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the DNR Board, and editorial boards for local newspapers can be found on our website, www.waterfordwi.org/FoxRiverDrawdowns. You’ll also find FAQs, timeline of the opposition effort, and more. Please write and express your concerns and the need for legislation that protects the river. Let us know if you contact your representatives; we'd like to track the ef- fort. Call or write your legislators: November 2015—three weeks after Rochester Dam is opened for a full drawdown Rep. Dave Craig (running unopposed for Senate) Rep.Craig@legis.wisconsin.gov 608-266-3363 or 888-534-0063 Sen. Mary Lazich (not seeking another term) Sen.Lazich@legis.wisconsin.gov 608-266-5400 or 414-425-9452 Speaker Robin Vos Rep.Vos@legis.wisconsin.gov 608-266-9171 or 262-514-2597 Sen. Van Wanggaard Sen. Wanggaard@legis.wisconsin.gov 608-266-1832 or 866-615-7510
  • 4. 4 Waterford’s Water Recreation Village of Waterford continues to work on the trail develop- ment as a member of the Fox River Water Trail Core Develop- ment Team (CDT). Members of the team include Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC), Fox River Ecosystem Partnership (IL), Fox River Partner- ship (WI), and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning with technical assistance from the National Park Service and the Rock River Trail Initiative. The group has been meeting since July 2015 and is making great progress in identifying access points and features that will be included in mapping the trail — amenities such as picnic areas, camping, restroom facil- ities, drinking water;, and parking; hazards such as dams, rapids, and low bridges; GPS coordinates; and identifying various journey trip times. The Wisconsin section of the trail, from Waukesha County through Racine and Kenosha counties has identified many of these items and is verifying data with local and county personnel. Illinios’ portion is much larger, including five counties with existing data collected from several sources and in different ways. Once completed the Fox River Water Trail Core Development Team will apply for national designation through the Depart- ment of the Interior. There are currently 20 such designations in the United States and only three others to cross state lines. Water Trail Development Kenosha County’s Water Trail Development Kenosha County recognized the growing interest in paddle sports, and developed their section of the Fox River Water Trail. The trail is eleven miles long with four non- motorized launch sites main- tained by the Kenosha County Parks Division. For more info, visit: www.co.kenosha.wi.us/1737/ Fox-River-Water-Trail. The Canoe/Kayak Launch Ribbon Cutting drew Wisconsin state and county officials, and visitors and dignitaries from three counties and Illinois. Kayakers rested in the waters alongside the launch while speakers took to the podium to share their well- wishes, congratulations, and excitement over the Village and Ra- cine County’s official opening of ca- noe/kayak launches above and below the Waterford and Rochester dams. Cathy Stepp, DNR Secretary, and Sheila Bugalecki, President of the Racine Community Foundation, spoke about the success of the project and why their organizations saw this as a project worth funding. The DNR Stewardship grant provided over $86,000 and an RCF grant gave $40,000 to the $208,000 project. Other guests and speakers included Village President Tom Roanhouse, Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave, Kenosha County Chair Kimberly Breunig, Waukesha County Director of Parks and Land Use, Dale Shaver, Ken Yunker, Director, and Mike Hahn Deputy Director of Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, and Angie Tornes of the National Park Service. Guests were invited to stay and enjoy River Rhythms follow- ing the ceremony. Launch Ribbon-Cutting Brings Many to Celebrate Sheila Bugalecki (left) and Cathy Stepp (right) assist as Tom Roan- house and Jonathan Delagrave cut the ribbon to officially open the launch. Members of the Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Club and Angie Tornes, National Park Service join the group, while paddlers (below) look on. Jonathan Delagrave, Racine County Executive, points out that the launches are drivers for economic development. Racine County partnered with the Village on the project, building launches at Case Eagle Park in Rochester.
  • 5. 6 Please Support Our Advertisers Police News Policing in the village has been a natural fit for our officers in the Waterford Police Department. For example, during Balloonfest, officers were assigned to five intersections, the Balloonfest grounds, regular patrol and boat patrol. On the busiest night, Saturday, three incidents developed within a ten minute period; a personal injury accident, an intoxicated driver and an intoxicated boater. All these events required substantial time and manpower. Because the officers felt the new reserve officers were doing well helping with traffic and pedestrian control, some officers left to assist with the three incidents. In the end, every- thing was handled by our reserve officers and police officers who were on duty at the time without interruption. Over the summer, the department participated in Stuff the Squad, Picnic in the Park, Annual Sand Bar Party, Tichigan Lions parade and the new Tichigan Lake Treasure Hunt. We will also have handled the Tichigan Lions Club Car Show in Jensen Park (they are preparing for 1,500 vehicles) and Absolutely Waterford’s Pooch. It is clear from these events and situations, handled so well by our officers and reserve officers, and all the calls and situations since the first of the year that the department and staff are han- dling the extra coverage in the village. We held two Cops and Bobbers events for the children this summer. Watch for Badges and Bullseyes (archery) and Gutter Busters (bowling) over the next several months. We see no crime trends at this time. Still, be sure to lock your vehicles, garages and homes. Nearly all thefts and burglaries (home entries) in this area occur because doors are left open. Talk to your children about alcohol and drugs - strongly describe how dan- gerous they are and how much you object to them. Finally, with all the negative media coverage of law enforcement throughout the country, I want to express our gratitude for the strong and constant support we are experiencing nearly every day from our citizens in this community and surrounding communities – we have never seen anything like this before. Police station door gets update: Removing “Town of” to reflect new status of the department. On August 8, 2016, the Village of Waterford Board of Trustees passed Ordinance No. 639 s.174-7.5, Residency and Loitering Restrictions for Sex Offenders. The ordinance notes that sex offenders that are repeat offenders, who use physi- cal violence, and those that prey on children are an extreme threat to the public safety. The high rate of recidivism creates the purpose of this ordinance — not to punish sex offenders, but to protect Village citizens by creating areas around locations where children regularly congregate in concentrated numbers. These areas restrict certain sex offenders and sexual predators from establishing tempo- rary or permanent residence. A map identifies restricted areas and provides for 1500 foot safety zone for all identified areas where children congregate. The or- dinance also restricts certain sex offenders from loitering within the identified child safety zones. Penalty fines for violating the provisions of the ordinance are also provided. Waterford Police Chief, Tom Ditscheit, said all offenders known to currently live within the Village will be tracked to ensure that they remain in compliance with the new ordinance. Offenders seeking to live within the Village will be advised about the ordinance and that they must comply with it. The state sexual offender database will be checked periodically to identify any new offenders residing in the Village for compliance with the ordinance. For more information, visit the Vil- lage website: www.waterfordwi.org/485/Sex-Offender-Ordinance. New Ordinance Provides Added Protection for Children By Police Chief Ditscheit
  • 6. 7 Village Construction Projects On the Road Again ROAD WORK AHEAD 2016 Construction Finishing Up Construction of the Racine Street Area project tied up much of that area over the summer. The project was divided into areas east and west of Jefferson Street to allow for summer park activities to con- tinue most of the summer. River Rhythms had an abbreviated season, but promises a spectacular return next year as they celebrate their 10th season. The east section of the project began after the partisan primary election on August 9. At press, curbs, gutters and sidewalks had been installed and the first layer of pavement laid. Challenges have been overcome by the residents, but with anticipation for a new and better street. Village Hall and Library patrons and staff have felt the inconvenience as well, as the construction moved to the area east of Jefferson, in- cluding the Village Hall Parking lot. It also meant that the public boat launch was closed through much of the end of August into September. Future Construction Plans Road construction for the River East project, which includes 2nd and Division streets, and Fire Station 1/municipal parking lot will begin in 2017. It will add parking to the downtown area with ad- ditional stalls in the municipal lot and in a small area along the private parking north of Main Street businesses. In 2018 Village construction of sanitary sewer and water infra- structure will begin on West and East Main Streets in preparation for the DOT reconstruction of Hwy 20/83. The DOT will begin construction at the end of 2018. Along with that project, the Village will continue construction of East Main from 1st Street to Milwaukee Street, which is not in- cluded in the DOT project. The bridge will also be reconstructed The Wisconsin Department of Transpor- tation (WisDOT) Southeast Region in Waukesha continues with the design on the WIS 20/83 (Main/First Street) project, from just west of Buena Park Road to WIS 36 (Milwaukee Avenue). The work will include the reconstruction of East Main Street from First Street to Milwaukee Street. Designers continue to work on the final design which will include coor- dination with utility companies that have facilities within the project limits. Real estate acquisition for the project has start- ed and is anticipated to continue through 2017. Final design is expected to be completed in spring 2018. Utility work is expected to start spring of 2018, with the roadwork starting in November 2018 and completion November 2019. The con- struction will be staged to allow the bridge and highway to remain open to local traffic the entire project. Comments regarding the projects can be directed to Justin Suydam, P.E., WisDOT Project Manager, at (262) 548-8745 or justin.suydam@dot.wi.gov or John Elkin, P.E., Senior Pro- ject Manager, R.A. Smith National, Inc. at (262) 317-3312 or John.Elkin@rasmithnational.com. Wisconsin DOT State Highway 20/83 Project and plans call for the bridge to be open to at least one lane of traffic for most of the project. You can learn more and stay abreast of new information on the Village website: ww.waterfordwi.org/roads. To receive notification when information on the site is updated, subscribe to Notify Me™ at www.waterfordwi.org/notifyme. Josh Bowser, a 17-year old Waterford High School student, is working on an Eagle Scout project. His project involves designing and building two oversized Adirondack chairs to be placed in Village Hall Park. A GoFundMe campaign was initiated to accept donations and he has col- lected $1,105 toward his $2,000 goal. The chairs will be about eight feet tall and will be placed along the river in the park. "They will become a landmark, drawing people to the park to take their picture, and provide a spot to sit and enjoy the river," said Josh. A design contest will be held next year to select an artist to paint the chairs. “I’d like to thank the generous donors to this project!” said Josh. Eagle Scout Builds Oversized Chairs Judy Gambrel Cynthia Jensen Pam Knurr Barb Messick Sue Morse Tom Noll Stacy Reed Runzheimer International Model of chair inserted into a photo of proposed location for finished chairs.
  • 7. November 8, 2016 General Election 8 Polls open: 7 am-8 pm; Lower Level of Village Hall, 123 N. River St. LAW CHANGES that will take effect for the November election. All absentee ballots must be returned before or on election day to be counted. The Absentee Ballot Certificate envelope must contain the voter’s sig- nature, date and the witness signature and witness address to be counted. Missing signatures, date or witness address will cause the ballot to be rejected. IMPORTANT DATES: 2016 Election and Voter Information https://myvote.wi.gov - Wisconsin Voter Information (online voter registration, applying for absentee ballot, view sample ballots, poll locations, and more) www.gab.wi.gov - Wisconsin Elections and Ethics Commissions (election, voting, and campaign information) Voter Help Line - 866-VOTE-WIS (866-868-3947) www.waterfordwi.org/elections-voting - Village Information Village placement of political campaign signs is governed by state statutes and municipal ordinance. Village of Waterford Ordinance S. 245-35 Political Signs Temporary political signs may be erected upon private property under the following conditions: A. Temporary political signs may be erected by an owner or occupant of property during an election campaign period, as defined in Wis. Stat. § 12.04 (1) (see below). B. The person responsible for the erection of such signs shall cause the removal thereof within three days after the election campaign period. C. No political sign may interfere with traffic or pedestrian safety and shall not be place in the Village right-of-way. Date Action September 22 Deadline for clerks to send absentee ballots to electors with valid requests on file October 17 First day for special voting deputies to conduct absentee voting for residents in nursing homes and authorized care facilities October 19 Last day for electors to register by mail to vote in General Election October 20 Late registration – electors must register in per- son in clerk’s office or at the polls October 24 First day for clerks to issue absentee ballots in person in the clerk’s office October 30 Last day for electors to begin to acquire resi- dence for the General election. (Electors moving after this date may vote from their prior address) November 1 Public Test of election equipment November 3 Last day for electors to request absentee ballots by mail November 4 Last day for electors to register to vote in the General Election in the clerk’s office November 7 Last day for special voting deputies to conduct absentee voting for residents in nursing homes and authorized care facilities November 7 No new registrations or early voting November 8 General Election—includes elections for federal and state offices Wis. Stat. § 12.04(1) Communicationofpoliticalmessages (1)In thissection: (a) “Election campaign period" means: 1. In the caseof an election for office, theperiod beginningon thefirst day for circulation of nomination papers by candidates, or thefirst day on which candidates would circulatenomination papers werepapers to be required, and endingon the day of the election. 2. In thecase of areferendum, the period begin- ningon thedayon which thequestion to be voted upon issubmitted to theelectorateand endingon the day on which thereferendum is held. (b) "Political message"meansa messageintended for a political purposeor amessagewhich pertains to an issueof publicpolicyof possible concern to the electorate, but does not includea message intend- ed solelyfor acommercial purpose. (c) "Residential property"means propertyoccupied or suitableto beoccupied for residential purposes and property abuttingthat propertyfor which the owner or renter is responsiblefor the maintenance or care. If propertyis utilized for both residential and nonresidential purposes, "residential property" means onlytheportion of thepropertyoccupied or suitableto beoccupied for residential purposes. Campaign Signs
  • 8. 9 News to Use 2016 Tax Bills Property tax bills will be mailed early December with tax collection beginning December 21, 2016. First installment is due January 31st and can be paid at Village Hall. A convenient, secure drive-up drop box is located across the street from Village Hall. Online payments with credit/debit card and electronic checks can be made through Payment Service Network (PSN). A convenience fee applied by PSN is 2.55% for credit/debit card payments and $1 for payments from checking/ savings account payments. More information can be found on the Village website at www.waterfordwi.org/OnlinePayments. The online payment option for taxes will be activated once tax bills are mailed. After January 31st, payments must be made directly to Racine County. Burlington City Hall is authorized to accept payments. View tax bills at http:// racinecounty.com/government/county-treasurer/property-taxes. Fall Notes Monday, October 31 5:30-7:30 pm Keep our children safe Be vigilant! Drive cautiously! Public Boat Launch October 30 The Public Boat Launch at Huening Park closes for the season. It will re- open on April 1, 2017. Autumn Clean Up Yard Waste Drop Off The yard waste drop off site will be open from 8am-noon every Saturday in October and November, and alternating Wednesdays. The 2016 yard waste permit ($20 ) can still be purchased at Village Hall. Brush Chipping Brush collection and chipping is every other Monday, the same week that recyclables are collected, weather per- mitting. Time at each site is limited to 15 minutes. There is no brush chip- ping from December 1st through March 31st. Closed for Season Village of Waterford Christmas Trees Christmas is just around the corner; stores are keying up for the holidays! After families return home, after entertaining, when the holidays wind down, prepare your Christmas tree for disposal. Remember to remove all ornaments, lights, nails and screws before placing your tree, NOT in a tree bag, curbside, off the street. Public Works crews will pick them up as they see them. Contain campfires in a fire ring or pit. Open Burning Open burning of brush, clean wood, stumps, and leaves, or other vegetative debris is al- lowed on personal property from noon to 7:00 p.m. Grass clippings, however, must be recycled. Outdoor campfires for cooking or recreation are allowed provided the fire is contained in an outdoor fireplace or fire ring / pit. Bonfires are allowed if approved by the Fire Chief, who will issue a permit. Pet Licensing Every dog over the age of five months by December 31st must be licensed. The license year is January through December. License registration re- quires certificate of rabies vaccination. Upon payment, a tag to place on the dog collar will be issued. Registra- tion after March 31st will incur the late fee. Many peo- ple find it convenient to renew dog licenses when they pay taxes. License Fees for Dogs  Neutered /Spayed $10  Non–altered $15  Late Fee (afterMarch 31) $5 Pet ownership in the Village of Waterford is restrict- ed to three cats or dogs or combination of the two.
  • 9. 10 Public Works/ Utilities Water & Sewer Utility Billing Payments can be made at Village Hall, 123 N. River St. or use our convenient drive- up drop box located across from Village Hall. You can now view your account and or pay your bill online. Visit www.waterfordwi.org or call 877-885-7968 (Nominal service charge for online payments assessed by Payment Service Network) Bills are mailed around the 20th of March, June, September, and December with payments due on the 20th of the following month. Avoid a 3% penalty - payment must be received by due date. 534-3980 ext. 229 M-F. 8 am-5 pm October 2016 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 2 2 3 4 6 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 16 17 18 20 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 30 Non-shaded weeks residential recycle pickup east of Jefferson St, on east side of Jefferson St. 2016 schedule is available on the Village Website: waterfordwi.org. Please put trash out by 6 am Johns Disposal: 888-473-4701 office@johnsdisposal.com www.johnsdisposal.com Shaded weeks residential recycle pickup west of Jefferson St, on west side of Jefferson St. Yard Waste Drop Off 8 am-noon on days noted by 801 Ela Ave. 2016 4th Quarter Recycling Schedule December 2016 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 November 2016 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 1 4 3 4 5 6 7 5 9 10 11 14 13 14 15 18 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 28 27 28 29 23 24 30 31 A couple of things to be aware of for the coming winter months to ease the incon- venience for residents and public works staff. Garbage and Recycling Bins When taking your bins to the curb for pick-up, place them so they will not obstruct the sidewalk or the street. We all want the streets cleared as quickly and efficiently as possible, so placing containers off the street will allow plow crews to continue their work without stepping out of the truck to move trash containers out of the road and resi- dents won’t find themselves picking garbage up out of the road. Mailboxes Mailboxes located in the Village right- of-way shall be installed in accordance with U.S. Postal Service Residential Mailbox Standards, http:// www.residential-mailboxes.net/ uncategorized/us-postal-service-mail-box. The Village of Waterford Municipal Code also states: Front of mailbox must be set back a minimum of 8 inches from back of curb; door when open should not ex- tend past the back of the curb; vertical height of box must be 42-48 inches from road surface; not installed within 10 feet of a fire hydrant. Mailboxes and posts shall be construct- ed and maintained to withstand the force of heavy, wet snow being pushed against them by snow removal equip- ment. Approved posts are 4”x4” wood; 4” diameter wood; 1 1/2” inside diam- eter steel pipe; steel channel, not weighing more than 2 lbs per foot. This is a good time to check that your mailbox is in compliance and the posts are secure. Many older mailboxes have posts that have become unstable due to weather and rot, making them vulnera- ble as snow is pushed against them. Mailboxes that fail to meet the specifi- cations in Village Code and US Postal standards will not be repaired by the Village in the event they are damaged by Village snow plow operations. If all specifications and standards are in compliance and a mailbox can’t be re- paired, the Village will replace mailbox- es up to $100. Snow and Ice Removal The owner or occupant of any lot or parcel within the Village must remove all accumulation of snow and ice on sidewalks in front of the property with- in 24 hours of any snow storm. If ice has formed and cannot be removed, the owner/occupant shall keep side- walk sprinkled with a material to pre- vent a danger to pedestrians. Do not shovel snow from sidewalks and driveways into the street. Plow crews will either be plow snow back onto terraced spaces, sidewalks or driveways or it will become packed down and create a new problem of slippery surfaces for walking or driving. Preparing for Snow Season Try the convenience of online utility payments ~ View utility bills (Free) ~ Pay online - Set up Auto-Pay for a fixed monthly amount or the amount of your bill ~ Opt out of paper bills to keep costs down. ~ Or call 877-885-7968 for phone payments PSN Convenience fees: 2.55% for credit or debit card or $1 for checking/savings account payments
  • 10. 11 Library Adult Program Information *Please pre-register for adult programs. Pre-payment of class fees will guarantee that materials and your seat will be reserved.* . NEW! Hotspots are clever little low-cost boxes you can carry with you to get high speed Internet access wherever you are. They fit in a shirt pocket and are easy to use with the push of one button. Hotspots are now available for personal use to be checked out from the Waterford Public Library. You turn them on, find the net- work on your computer, tablet or phone and then log on using the password on the back of the hotspot device. The de- vices are especially useful on vacation and will allow multiple users to connect to the device. Hotspots are available at WPL to adults with a library card from any SHARE Library. Hotspots are free to check out for 7 days. Social Security: Your Questions Answered* Social Security will likely be the founda- tion of your retirement income. That's why it's so important to understand your options and the effect your decisions have on your retirement before you retire. Ron Knaflic from Ed- wards Jones shares this information. River’s Edge Art Walk River’s Edge Art Walk showcases art in varied creative media throughout the village business district. Join us at the library that evening during extended hours to view and pur- chase artists’ work. Lina Schaal will also play the grand piano. For more infor- mation about this very special event you can visit www.absolutelywaterford.org. Memory: Use It or Lose It* Did you know that the brain is a memory pre- diction machine? Or that emotions and im- agery play important roles in improving memory? George Bar- ry, retired educator and brain and learn- ing specialist, discusses memory and what you can do to benefit yours. NEA Big Read! True Grit by Charles Portis* Join us at Marty's Restaurant & Fiesta Hall (201 W Main St.) for a book discussion followed by a lively evening of bluegrass music. Chips & salsa pro- vided! Discussion begins at 5:30 pm. Books available for check out at the li- brary’s front desk. NEA Big Read is pre- sented in Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth coun- ties by Gateway Technical College. NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. Monthly Groups No fees or registration required unless noted; * Pre-register please. Loose Ends Sewing & Stitching Club Tuesdays, 10 am-2 pm in the Community Room Talented service group creates hand-sewn donations for needy organizations. They welcome financial contributions as well as clean new fiberfill or gently uses pillows for stuffing their projects Needlecrafts Group Wednesdays 12:30-2:00 pm in the History Room. October 26 Elephant Company by Vicki Croke November 30 The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd Book Club 2016* Please call to reserve a spot for the discussion. Copies of the featured titles are available at the circulation desk and on Kin- dles available for checkout. New members always welcome Wednesdays as noted 5:30 pm Community Room Classics Book Club Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert Wednesday, November 16, 5:30 in the History Room Classics Book Club Tuesday. October 4 6:00 pm Friday, October 7 4-8:00 pm Monday, October 10 6:00 pm Wed., October 12 5:30 pm
  • 11. 12 Adult Library Programming *Please pre-register for adult programs.* Foster Parenting: Racine County Foster Care* This informational presentation on fos- ter parenting de- scribes the journey of a foster parent in caring for a child who is placed in their home. Learn what to expect from the child and how the change may impact your family. Discuss how to work within the foster care sys- tem, the goal of reunification, the possi- bility of adoption through foster care and the importance of foster care for individuals, families and communities. Film Friday Showing True Grit (2010)* We talked about the book, now let’s watch the movie! Popcorn provided. Adults only, please. This film is rat- ed PG-13. Genealogy 102* This popular series continues your skills development in build- ing a family tree. Sea- soned genealogist, Ju- dy Gambrel has 20 years’ experience in researching her own family history. In these classes, Judy demonstrates land research and using resources at the Church of Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church), the National Archives, the Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution, Roots web among others. Students should have some experience with gene- alogy research. Stocks: The Nuts and Bolts Seminar* As you consider your long-term fi- nancial goals, how do stocks measure up? In less than 60 minutes, you can eval- uate how this type of investment may fit into your overall strategy. You will learn the differences between common and preferred stock, dividends, investment strategy, and different ways to own stock. Ron Knaflic from Edward Jones presents. “Beer Barons of Geneva Lake” at Doc’s on the Fox* What do the Seipps, Lefens’, Wackers, Cooks, Maytags, Uihleins and Weiss’ have in common? Introduce yourself to the six beer barons of Geneva Lake and the four major brew- ers in Milwaukee. Learn the difference between ale and lager along with the ba- sics of brewing beer in the 19th century. Program features the lead interpreter from historic Black Point Estate in Lake Geneva. $20 ticket comes with talk, beer flight, and appetizer! Limited number of tick- ets available at the Library or Doc’s on the Fox – must purchase in advance! Maintaining Your Health at Home: Autumn Wellness* Support optimal health during the unpredictable Wis- consin autumn. Emily Heisler, Communi- ty Liaison at Holistic Home Health, pre- sents seasonal safety, health, and wellness tips, along with information about local resources for seniors. Refreshments and snacks provided. Zen between the Lines.* Curious about adult coloring? Join us for an adults only coloring session. We will supply the coloring sheets and materials so you can simply color away your cares with a back- ground of soothing music. What Happens after the Paychecks Stop? A Retirement Income Primer Seminar* Who will pay your income during retire- ment after the paychecks stop? If you are nearing or entering retirement and are interested in a strategy designed to help build an in- come stream and make your retirement income last, you will want to attend this seminar. We'll also identify some of the potential risks to your retirement income and ways to address them. Ron Knaflic from Edward Jones presents. Daily Music in the Library. Take a break from your busy to -do list. Stop in and enjoy holiday music at the li- brary! Check the library’s Face- book page or website for details about December performances. Mondays - 6:00 pm November 14 December 12 6:00 pm - Tuesdays October 25 Nov 22 - Canceled Special Funds Donations March-May 2016 Thank YOU! We would like to thank the following organization and individuals. Their generous contributions to the Library Gift Fund give the library board the means to enhance collections, provide entertainment, and make building improvements beyond what our operating budget allows. Judy Gambrel Traci Gauthier Heidi Griswold Waterford Lioness Club Tuesday, October 18 6:00 pm Friday, October 21 2:00 pm Tuesday, November 1 6:00 pm Wed., November 2 6:00 pm Thurs., November 10 2:00 pm Tuesday, December 6 6:00 pm December 15-22
  • 12. Library News Children’s Program Information14 *Registration Required Building Blocks Linda Breuer shares books and musical activities with parents and their children under the age of 5. There’s also a social time for parents to discuss parenting issues as the children play. No pre-registration required. Science for Smalls - Sensory Playgroup This open-ended sensory experience is intended for toddlers and preschoolers. Children will explore sensory stations that coordinate with children’s books. Lap-Sit Story & Play Classes Lap-Sit Story & Play is a 20- minute program for children under three years old with their caregivers. Classes include sign language, stories, finger plays, and songs for toddlers. Preschool Class Three-five year olds may attend this 30-minute class which includes sign language, stories, songs, finger plays, movement, and a craft. Registration is required. Make-It Take-It Craft Event Join us for do-it-yourself crafts. The craft supplies and a workspace will be set up for children ages 4 - 10 in the storytelling room. Children accompanied by an adult or babysitter are wel- come to complete the crafts to take home. Read to Chester Chester is a sweet Cairn Terrier/Dachshund mix who loves kids and loves to listen to children read. Individual children and/or families can sign up for one 15-minute block of time once during these November sessions. Holiday Contest Beginning November 1, children, ages 5-12, are eligible to enter our Annual Holiday Contest. The Grand Prize will be announced at the end of the month. Children need to check out 5 items or complete a coloring page to enter a drawing for a chance to win. All entries must be dropped off by 6 pm Wednesday, November 23. Prizes are sponsored by the Friends of the Waterford Public Library. Oct. 12 or 13, 19 or 20 Nov. 9or 10, 16 or 17 Dec. 7 or 8, 14 or 15 Oct. 12 or 13, 19 or 20 Nov. 9or 10, 16 or 17 Dec. 7 or 8, 14 or 15 Mondays at 9:30 am September 19 - October 24 Thursdays, 10:00 am October 6 November 3 December 1 Thurs., October 27 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Wednesdays - 4:30 pm November 2, 9 & 16
  • 13. 15 Library News Children’s Program Information Stories with Sandy This three-week session stars Sandy Moen! Experience stories in a new way as we sing, dance, and move in this story-time experience. Families can join at any time. There is no cost or registra- tion required. This class is for infants through preschoolers and will include a short playtime at the end. Wordsworth Returns The Elf on the Shelf® is a special scout elf sent from the North Pole to help Santa Claus manage his naughty and nice lists. Two years ago, the library adopted an elf and named it Wordsworth. Each day he receives his Christmas magic and can fly to the North Pole each night to tell Santa Claus about all of the day's adventures. Each morning, the scout elf returns and perches in a different place to watch the fun. Watch for Wordsworth’s new place each morning by following the library’s Facebook posts or stopping in to find his new spot! Crafting with Carols Children are welcome to join us for some simple holiday crafts designed for young children while enjoying some holiday music. We will have everything prepared for you and your child to enjoy this craft event. Doug The Jug Comedy Juggling “Doug the Jug” performs a humorous juggling extravaganza for children and adults of all ages. Whether juggling five color- ful rings or three small children, you never know what astonishing feat Doug will attempt next! His performances are family oriented and include choreographed juggling, a touch of magic and lots of audience participation. Teen Advisory Board Meetings TAB is open to all students 12-18 who are willing to take on leadership roles at the Library. Stop in at one of the meetings or contact Tricia Cox for an application form at 262-534- 3988 ext: 13 or tcox@waterford.lib.wi.us. Library Hours Monday-Wednesday: 9am-8pm Thursday-Friday: 9am - 6pm Saturday: 9am - 1pm Sunday: Closed Monday, December 12 10:00 am Saturdays - 10:00 am September 24 November 5 December 3
  • 14. Health and Safety16 Lions Club Holds Benefit for Fire Department Health Department HPV Vaccine is Cancer Protection In both males and females, Human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause warts and lead to cancer. HPV-related cancers can devel- op years after a person gets HPV, and it is difficult to predict who may develop these health problems. The good news: HPV vaccine works extremely well. It is safe and effective at preventing most cancers caused by HPV. Since the vaccine was first recom- mended in 2006, there has been a 56% reduc- tion in vaccine type HPV infections in teen girls in the U.S. All girls and boys 11 - 12 years old should get HPV vaccine, as well as older teens who have not already received it. HPV vaccine produces a higher immune response in preteens than in young adults, and should be given long before any type of sexual activity and exposure to HPV. HPV is transmitted through intimate skin-to-skin contact, and is so common that nearly all men and women get it at some point. Anyone who is sexually active can get HPV, even if they have sex with only one person. Learn more at: http://www.cdc.gov/hpv/parents/questions- answers.html Zika Virus Zika virus is a mosquito-borne infection that can cause symptoms including fever, rash, and joint pain. The virus can be transmitted from a mother to her baby during pregnancy, and may be associated with poor birth outcomes. The species of mosquito that transmits Zika is not yet found in Wisconsin. All reported U.S. cases from the mainland are associated with travel to a high- risk area. Women who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant are advised to avoid travel to high-risk areas. Travelers to high-risk areas should take pre- caution to prevent exposure to mosquito bites. Learn how to protect yourself and your family: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/ arboviral/zika.htm The Lions Club will be hosting the Save-a-Life Benefit to purchase two LUCAS CPR devices. LUCAS. is a chest compression system which can be strapped onto a person. The device provides con- tinuous chest compres- sions, critical lifesaving ac- tion for someone in cardiac arrest by delivering vital oxygen to the brain and maintaining blood flow. Manually delivering CPR requires multiple staff to deliver and maintain con- sistent compressions. The LUCAS device also travels with the patient to the emergency room, through testing, to deliver needed, continuous compressions. In the ambulance, rescue staff are kept safely belted in, while the LUCAS continues regular compressions. According to former Waterford Fire & Rescue EMT and current Lions Club of Waterford President Ray Jones, “The LUCAS Compression Devices will save lives and the Lions Club of Waterford is committed to raising the $30,000 necessary to equip our rescue vehicles to better serve our community.” Saturday, October 15 Doors Open at 5:00  6:30 Dinner River City Lanes Tickets $50 Menu Prime Rib or Salmon Green Beans  Potatoes  Salad  Dessert Event Raffles Raffles  Silent Auction  Live Auction For information, tickets, to make a monetary donation, or to donate merchandise: Please contact Event Chairman Lion Scott Gunderson at 414-581-3157 or info@waterfordlionsclub.org Or visit www.waterfordlionsclub.org. Save-a-Life Benefit
  • 15. Community 17 The Mission of the Waterford area chamber of commerce is to promote responsible business development, tourism and growth in the overall best interest of the Waterford Area through services and representation of the business community. Website: www.waterford-wi.org ●Phone: 262.534.5911 ●102 E. Main Street Waterford, WI OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY— FRIDAY 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM WATERFORD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE “Where Business and Community Connect.” Promote ~ Educate ~ Network CALENDAR OF EVENTS October 6 Business After 5; 5-7 PM 11 Ambassador Meeting Noon 13 Board Meeting 7:30 AM 18 Power Lunch 11:30 AM 20 Job Shadow Day WACC / WUHS November 6 FUNd-a-Palooza 8 Ambassador Meeting Noon 10 Board Meeting 7:30 AM 15 Power Lunch 11:30 AM December 8 Board Meeting 7:30 AM 13 Ambassador Meeting Noon 15 Power Lunch 11:30 AM Welcome bags Are you new to the area? Stop by the chamber office to pick up a “Welcome bag” that is full of resources and gifts from our chamber members! Interested in becoming a member of the Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce? Contact us today for more information! We are on Instagram! Instagram.com/waterfordwi For new business ideas : Pinterest.com/waterfordwi Like us on Facebook for up- to-date community news! Follow us on twitter! @Waterfordcc102 1. You’ll become a much bigger part of the Waterford Area’s greater business community. 2. You’ll have direct access to 200+ companies and organizations. 3. You’ll expand your organization’s visibility. 4. You can attend monthly networking events. 5. You’ll learn best practices that will help your business. 5 TOP REASONS TO GET INVOLVED IN THE CHAMBER SAVE THE DATE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2016 12 NOON-5:30PM RIVER CITY LANES ~ Raffles, Bowling, Food, Auctions ~ 2nd annual community fundraiser to support the Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce
  • 16. Community18 WATERFORD RECREATION DEPARTMENT K-8 CO-ED SOCCER AND FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUES NOW FORMING! Training camp, plus weekly practices and Saturday games played behind Evergreen School. ADULT FITNESS PROGRAMS Co-ed Insanity Classes: If you want an insane body, it’s time to do something crazy! Sculpt & Strength: A full body workout infused with calisthenics, yoga, plyoetrics and dance. Classes:  Basketball  Football  Soccer  Volleyball  Ski Club  Girls Dance & Pom  Girls Youth Ballet  Painting Pottery  Gymnastics  Lego Robotics  Senior Sports  Co-ed Insanity Class  Sculpt & Strength  Zumba  Yoga  Tasty Tantalizing Treats  Strength & Speed  After School Chess Club  Babysitting Basics Waterford Recreation 819 W. Main Street Waterford, WI. 53185 Daytime Phone: 262-514-8200 x1131 3 Easy ways to Register for classes: 1) Register on the online website at the secure website at www.waterford.k12.wi.us/recreation 2) Drop off your registration form and payment at Evergreen, Trailside, Woodfield or Fox River Schools or in the locked drop box outside the Waterford Grade School District office. 3) Walk-in: our office is located inside Evergreen School at 819 West Main Street, 262/514-8200x1131 Head Coaches registration fee waived. We will assist with F License Come Join us this fall.
  • 17. 19 It is our mission to develop Waterford’s unique identity in keeping with its rich history and promote the revitalization of the downtown Heritage District. National Main Street Accreditation absolutelywaterford.org 206 W. Main Street 262.534.9000 Upcoming Events River’s Edge Art Walk October 7 More venues, more artists, more fun, Trolley with his- toric narration by Waterford founder, “Sam Chapman” Winter Wonderland Parade December 3 It’s the 18th Annual parade through Waterford’s downtown Historic District! Absolutely Waterford River’s Edge Art Walk Five Years Strong! Looking for unique art pieces for your home or for a holiday gift? We can help with that! Absolutely Waterford is excited to bring out- standing fine arts to the Village again this year. Featuring local and regional art- ists, the Fifth Annual River’s Edge Art Walk will be held on Friday, October 7, 2016, from 4:00 to 9:00 PM. Twenty-three downtown businesses and com- munity organizations will host 30 artists who will display and sell their latest cre- ations. This free event is sponsored by Runzheimer International and Fluegge Optical. The Art Walk, which draws visitors from far and wide, will feature art work of almost every type and medium. Art Walkers will be treated to weaving, jewelry, photography, ceramics, pottery, paintings in oil, pastels, watercolor, and acrylic, fiber and wearable art, metal sculpture, mixed media and digital art. Many favor- ite artists from last year are returning, with a healthy mix of new talent this year. Several businesses will also host musicians during the Art Walk, including: Jim Bergles (guitar, vocals), Lena Schaal (easy listening piano), Sean Cranley (guitar, mandolin), Rich and Ruth Schwartz (Irish music) and Dave Glynn (singer/ songwriter). Carrying on a special Art Walk tradition, an old-fashioned trolley will convey shoppers up and down the Art Walk route. Long-time Waterford resident and historian, Bob Gariepy, will be on board the trolley as Sam Chapman, one of Waterford’s first settlers. Bob will share stories and anecdotes about Waterford’s unique people, buildings and history along the way. Traditionally held just on Main Street, the Art Walk is expanding this year to include several businesses on Milwaukee Street as well—all fully accessed on foot, or by trolley. A map of the Art Walk route will be available at each partici- pating business that night. In addition, a 50/50 cash raffle to benefit Absolutely Waterford will be available for those who’d like to support AW’s efforts to pre- serve the history of the Village and promote the downtown Heritage District. For the third year in a row, Absolutely Water- ford has received designation as an accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the Na- tional Main Street Center (NMSC). Each year, the NMSC announces the list of nationally ac- credited Main Street America programs in recognition of their exemplary commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization. “Once again, we are thrilled to recognize Ab- solutely Waterford as a nationally accredited Main Street America™ community for their outstanding work,” said Patrice Frey, President & CEO of the National Main Street Center. “We are experiencing an exciting era for Amer- ica’s cities and towns, with a growing recogni- tion of the importance of strong local enter- prise, distinctive character, engaged residents, and a sense of place.” Absolutely Waterford is evaluated annually to determine if they meet ten performance stand- ards. Evaluation criteria determines which communities are building comprehensive and sustainable revitalization efforts, and include standards such as fostering strong public- private partnerships, securing an operating budget, tracking programmatic progress, and actively preserving community history. 18th Annual Winter Wonderland Parade Kick off your Holiday celebrations with Absolutely Waterford’s 18th Annu- al Winter Wonderland Parade, scheduled for Saturday, December 3 in Waterford’s downtown Heritage District. The number of spectators at last year’s parade topped 3,000—what a great night! If you are interested in helping plan this year’s parade, or if you are a busi- ness or organization that wants to be in the parade, please call Cynthia at 262-534-9000. For more information about AW events, or volun- teering, visit www.absolutelywaterford.org or email Cynthia at director@absolutelywaterford.org.
  • 18. PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID WATERFORD WI PERMIT NO 1 Coming Up... October 7 River’s Edge Art Walk 30 Public boat launch closes for season; reopens April 1, 2017 31 Village Trick or Treating, 5:30-7:30 November 8 General Election 24-25 Thanksgiving, Village Hall Closed December 3 Winter Wonderland Parade 23-26 Christmas, Village Hall Closed 30 New Year’s, Village Hall Closed Jan. 2, 2017 Village Hall Closed Visit us on the web: www.waterfordwi.orgContact Info Village Hall— 534-3980 Library ................................................................................................. 534-3988 Building, Electrical, Plumbing Inspector ............................. 262-894-2982 Assessor—Associated Appraisal............................................ 800-721-4157 EMERGENCY Fire—Rescue—Police .......................9-1-1 Rescue Billing Questions—3 Rivers Billing........................... 800-829-5703 Central Racine County Health Department .......................... 262-898-4460 Time Warner Cable.................................................................... 800-933-4662 John’s Disposal ......................................................................... 888-473-4701 Waterford Post Office ...................................................................... 534-3255 TDS Telecom ..................................................................................... 534-5101 Waterford Chamber of Commerce.................................................. 534-5911 Digger’s Hotline......................................................................... 800-242-8511 Wisconsin Humane Society...................................................... 262-554-6699 Clerk .....................................ext 223 Deputy Clerk.......................ext 221 Treasurer .............................ext 224 Deputy Treasurer ...............ext 229 Water/Sewer Admin..........ext 229 Court Admin.......................ext 233 Building Inspector..............ext 230 Admin Analyst ...................ext 231 Administrator .....................ext 226 Village President ................ext 227 Public Works ......................ext 553 Fire/Rescue ........................ext 554 Police-Non-Emergency ...............534-2119 Emergency Sewer..............ext. 553 MEETINGS Meetings monthly, or as noted, at Village Hall, 123 N. River Street, with exception of Library Board. Meetings may be rescheduled. Sign up for electronic notifications on Village website, www.waterfordwi.org/notifiyme, to stay informed. Community Development Authority: 1st Monday as needed 6 P.M. Finance Committee: 2nd Monday 5 P.M. Village Board: 2nd & 4th Monday 6:30 P.M. Public Works & Utilities Committee: 3rd Monday 4 P.M. Personnel Committee: 3rd Monday or as needed 5:00 P.M. Library Board of Trustees: Library History Room; 2nd Tuesday 4:30 P.M. Fire & Police Commission: 2nd Tuesday or as needed 5 P.M. Heritage District Design Committee: 3rd Wednesday as needed 4 P.M. Plan Commission: 3rd Wednesday 6 P.M. 123 N RIVER ST WATERFORD WI 53185