Goodbye 2012

As my family and I volunteered at Rotary Lights this season, a sense of Waunakee pride filled my heart. This event, like so many others that take place in our Village, seems to bring out our community spirit. As you can tell in the picture of me with my kids, Sydney and Sawyer, I felt no shame whatsoever in wearing a reindeer antler headband.

I am humbled to be the Village Administrator in such a wonderful place to call home. Thanks to all of you for being a part of our community in 2012. Cheers to the new year. May you and your family have a healthy, prosperous, and joy-filled 2013.

Pellitteri New Year's Refuse Schedule

Residents normally serviced on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 through Thursday, January 3, 2013, will be serviced one day later than their normal pickup day. Please have carts out by 7:00 a.m. for collection. There will be additional trucks servicing Waunakee and it is important that your carts are put out on time for pickup. Please contact Pellitteri at (608) 257-4285 if you have any questions.

Meeting Notifications - December 30th through January 5th

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:
Parks and Recreation, Wednesday, January 2, 2013 @ 5:45 PM located at 333 South Madison Street (Village Center)

Check out this prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2012/12/meeting-notifications-december-16th.html

Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agenda for these meetings will be posted at the following official posting places:
Waunakee Village Hall (500 West Main Street)
Waunakee Senior Center (333 South Madison Street)
Waunakee/Westport Chamber of Commerce (100 East Main Street)
Waunakee Police Station (205 North Klein Drive)
Waunakee Utilities (322 Moravian Valley Road)
Waunakee Public Library (710 South Street)
Waunakee Public Works (504 Moravian Valley Road)

Access Meeting Materials On-Line: Agendas and most meeting packets (which include related memos and other supporting materials) will be posted on the Village of Waunakee website utilizing the following link:
http://public.waunakee.com/sirepub/meet.aspx

You are welcome to contact Village Hall with any questions about these meetings at (608) 850-8500 or email us at frontdesk@vil.waunakee.wi.us

Village Hall will Open at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, December 21, 2012

Due to inclement weather, Village Hall will open at 9:00 a.m. If you have an emergency, please dial 911.

Please feel free to contact all other Village facilities for any change of hours due to the inclement weather - Village Center (850-5992), Senior Center (849-8385) or the Public Library (849-4217).

Pellitteri was unable to service the Village of Waunakee on Thursday, December 20, 2012 due to inclement weather. All residents normally serviced on Thursday will be serviced on Friday, December 21, 2012. Please view Pellitteri's website (www.pellitteri.com) for further information regarding any weather related waste disposal instructions.

Continue to monitor the Village's website for further details.

Village of Waunakee Facilities Closed Due to Inclement Weather

Due to inclement weather on Thursday, December 20, 2012, the Waunakee Village Hall, Senior Center, Public Library and Village Center are closed. All Village Center activities are cancelled.

Please continue to monitor the Village's webpage for further details.

Emergency Information

If you have an emergency, please call 911.

Pellitteri Waste Disposal

Pellitteri will not be servicing the Village of Waunakee on Thursday, December 20, 2012 due to inclement weather. All residents normally serviced on Thursday will be serviced one day later, Friday, December 21, 2012. Please view Pellitteri's website for further information regarding any weather related waste disposal instructions.

Tax Payment Options

• Drop your check and information in the drop box located outside the front door of the Village Hall. If you would like a receipt, you will need to enclose the entire original tax bill along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
• Mail your tax payment to the Village of Waunakee, P.O. Box 100, Waunakee, WI 53597. If you would like a receipt, you will need to enclose the entire original tax bill along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

Village Hall Holiday Hours

 

Village Hall will be Closed for the Holidays the Following Dates and Times:

Monday, December 24, 2012 Closing at Noon

Tuesday, December 25, 2012 Closed

Monday, December 31, 2012 Closing at Noon

Tuesday, January 1, 2013 Closed

Tri 4 Schools National Contest

We have some very exciting news regarding Tri 4 Schools – the organization that sponsors the Kid’s Triathlon first offered in Waunakee in May of 2012. Tri 4 Schools is a non-profit organization devoted to ending childhood obesity in Dane County through youth swimming, biking, and running events and by supporting health and fitness programs. Healthier kids, brighter futures!

Tri 4 Schools has been selected as one of ten semi-finalists in a national contest held by the Partnership for a Healthier America, called the End Childhood Obesity Innovation Challenge. If Tri 4 Schools is selected as one of the top three projects, they will have the opportunity to present at the Building a Healthier Future Summit in Washington D.C. in March 2013, hosted by honorary chairperson, Michelle Obama. We also receive the following tremendous benefits:

• Consulting time with several industry experts.

• A platform to share our ideas with 1,000 attendees dedicated to ending this crisis.

• The winning video, voted on after we present at the summit, will receive $10,000 to help turn our ideas into a reality.

• As a host community of Tri 4 Schools, we will have exposure to a much larger audience starting today and leading through the summit and beyond! We have already been interviewed by Fortune Magazine and expect to receive more national media attention.

We are asking for your help in spreading the word about this contest and for your vote! Voting opened on December 12, 2012 and ends on February 1, 2013 at 12:00 noon.

Vote online HERE (you must have or create a Facebook account to vote)

Read more information about the contest and summit HERE

Check out the Tri 4 Schools Youtube Video HERE

Pellitteri Holiday Refuse Collection

Residents normally serviced on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 through Thursday, December 27, 2012, will be serviced one day later than their normal pickup day. Please have carts out by 7:00 a.m. for collection. There will be additional trucks servicing Waunakee and it is important that your carts are put out on time for pickup. Please contact Pellitteri at (608) 257-4285 if you have any questions.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, December 21, 2012

Waunakee Village Center

333 South Madison Street

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tis the season to give the gift of blood. The need for blood is constant, even during the holidays. Join the Village Center of Waunakee, along with the Red Cross by donating blood, your time, or food and beverages for this cause.

To sign up for a blood donation or for eligibility questions please call 1-800-448-3543 or go to www.givebloodgivelife.org.

We are looking for volunteers for 1-2 hour shifts starting at 10:30 a.m. and ending at 6:00 p.m. These volunteers will be aiding in general assistance, greeters, refreshment servers and donaor aids. If you are unable to donate your time, consider making donations of food or beverages. If you have any questions or would like to sign up to volunteer, please contact Kyna at 850-5992.

Meeting Notifications - December 16th through December 22nd

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:
Village Board, Monday, December 17, 2012 @ 6:00 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Waunakee Utilities Commission, Tuesday, December 18, 2012 @ 5:30 PM located at 322 Moravian Valley Road (Waunakee Utilities)
Village Center Advisory Committee, Tuesday, December 18, 2012 @ 5:45 PM located at 333 South Madison Street (Village Center)

Check out this prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2012/12/meeting-notifications-december-9th.html

Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agenda for these meetings will be posted at the following official posting places:
Waunakee Village Hall (500 West Main Street)
Waunakee Senior Center (333 South Madison Street)
Waunakee/Westport Chamber of Commerce (100 East Main Street)
Waunakee Police Station (205 North Klein Drive)
Waunakee Utilities (322 Moravian Valley Road)
Waunakee Public Library (710 South Street)
Waunakee Public Works (504 Moravian Valley Road)

Access Meeting Materials On-Line: Agendas and most meeting packets (which include related memos and other supporting materials) will be posted on the Village of Waunakee website utilizing the following link:
http://public.waunakee.com/sirepub/meet.aspx

You are welcome to contact Village Hall with any questions about these meetings at (608) 850-8500 or email us at frontdesk@vil.waunakee.wi.us

Help Raise Funds for the Henry Vilas Zoo

Answer the Call... Recycle!

It's amazing what you can save when you recycle! Drop off your old unused handheld electronics (cell phones and accessories, iPods, MP3 players, handheld games, e-readers, digital still and video cameras, laptops, GPS, portable hard drives, walkie talkies, etc.) in the designated box at Village Hall located at 500 West Main Street in Waunakee.

Meeting Notifications - December 9th through December 15th

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:
Library Board, Monday, December 10, 2012 @ 5:30 PM located at 710 South Street (Waunakee Public Library)
Special Plan Commission, Monday, December 10, 2012 @ 6:00 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Joint Plan Commission, Tuesday, December 10, 2012 @ 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)

Check out this prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2012/11/meeting-notifications-december-2nd.html

Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agenda for these meetings will be posted at the following official posting places:
Waunakee Village Hall (500 West Main Street)
Waunakee Senior Center (333 South Madison Street)
Waunakee/Westport Chamber of Commerce (100 East Main Street)
Waunakee Police Station (205 North Klein Drive)
Waunakee Utilities (322 Moravian Valley Road)
Waunakee Public Library (710 South Street)
Waunakee Public Works (504 Moravian Valley Road)

Access Meeting Materials On-Line: Agendas and most meeting packets (which include related memos and other supporting materials) will be posted on the Village of Waunakee website utilizing the following link:
http://public.waunakee.com/sirepub/meet.aspx

You are welcome to contact Village Hall with any questions about these meetings at (608) 850-8500 or email us at frontdesk@vil.waunakee.wi.us

Was Your Home in the Foreclosure Process in 2009-2010?

If your home was in the foreclosure process in 2009-2010 and your mortgage loan was serviced by one of the companies listed on the attached flyer, you can request a free review of your mortgage file by a neutral party. You give up nothing by requesting a review and waive no rights by accepting compensation.

HERO Pancake Breakfast with Santa

Join Santa and the HERO Club at the Waunakee High School

for a delicious pancake breakfast!

 

Sunday, December 9, 2012

8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

Waunakee High School

301 Community Drive

2012 Access Dane Real Estate Tax Information

The 2012 Access Dane website information regarding the 2012 real estate taxes is incomplete at this time. Further notice will be given at a later date as complete information is made available.

Caroling at Village Park

Join the community in singing Holiday Carols at Village Park

500 East Main Street in Waunakee

Friday, December 7, 2012

6:00 PM

Mondota Freeze Contest

The Mendota Freeze Contest is another great opportunity for our community to acknowledge the lakes during the winter months, and not just the warm summer months. The winter season brings with it many fun outdoor activities that utilize our frozen assets such as ice fishing, cross-country skiing, skating, and ice boating.

This free contest began at 12:01am on Saturday, December 1, 2012 and will run until Lake Mendota officially freezes; as determined by the Wisconsin State Climatology Office. It is open to anyone that would like to participate. To enter, simply go to MendotaFreeze.com and fill in the date you think Lake Mendota will officially freeze.

The first eight participants that guess the correct date will win some winter-themed prizes donated by local businesses. The grand prize is a ski equipment package from Erehwon Mountain Outfitter with a value of $327. It includes one set of cross-country skis, poles, boots, and bindings.

 The other prizes, in order of value, are two 1-day lift tickets from Tyrol Basin Ski & Snowboard Area, two $50 gift cards from Middleton Sports & Fitness, a "Fun in the Snow" toy basket from Learning Express Toys, an Airhead snow sled from Fontana Sports Specialties, a "Warm You Up" gift basket from Yola's Cafe & Coffee Shop, and a "Family 4 Pack" from Menchie's Frozen Yogurt.

This past year, Lake Mendota froze on January 14th, 2012. What day will it be this year? Submit your guess at MendotaFreeze.com.

Dane County Youth Survey Forum

All community members and parents of students attending the Waunakee Community School District are invited to attend a forum on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Waunakee Community High School Performing Arts Center (PAC) located at 301 Community Drive. The purpose of the forum is to share data collected from the Dane County Youth Survey that was administered in spring 2012 to students in schools across Dane County and to Waunakee Community School District students in grades 7-12. 

The focus for the evening will include:

Welcome and purpose for the evening
Overview of the Dane County Youth Survey
   - Survey Background
   - Survey Timeline
   - Population Surveyed

Summary of Survey Analysis from School District Administrative Team/High School Faculty/Community Focus Group
   - Five Positive Pieces of Data
   - Five Pieces of Data that are Cause for Concern 

Overview of Dane County School Data/Comparisons to Waunakee Students
Community Reaction/Feedback

Next Steps

The Dane County Youth Survey results for Waunakee Community Middle and High School Students are available on the high school website.  Please reference the results prior to the meeting.  These documents are lengthy and therefore will not be covered in great detail at the forum.

Please contact Waunakee Community High School at 849-2101 with questions related to the forum.

Local Compost Sites Closed for the Season

Two local compost sites are closed for the winter season as of December 1, 2012. Please feel free to visit their websites for further information.

Dane County Compost Facility located across from Highway 19 Landscape Supply
MRD Compost located at 5211 Highway Q

Waunakee Police Department December 2012 Newsletter

The Waunakee Police Department's December 2012 newsletter is published and ready for viewing.

Carol Sing at Schumacher Farm Park

Our founder, Marcella Schumacher, loved to sing. Join us for an old-fashioned carol sing in our beautifully restored farmhouse, decorated for the season. Hot cider and cookies will be served. Registration suggested as seating is limited to 25 people.

Date: December 3, 2012
Time: 2:00-3:00 PM and 4:00-5:00 PM
Location: Schumacher Farm Park, 5682 Highway 19, Waunakee
Fee: $3.00 Donation

Meeting Notifications - December 2nd through December 8th

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:
Village Board, Monday, December 3, 2012 @ 6:00 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Library Board, Tuesday, December 4, 2012 @ 5:30 PM located at 710 South Street (Public Library)
Parks and Recreation Committee, Wednesday, December 5, 2012 @ 5:45 PM located at 333 South Madison Street (Village Center)

Check out this prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2012/11/meeting-notifications-november-25th.html

Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agenda for these meetings will be posted at the following official posting places:
Waunakee Village Hall (500 West Main Street)
Waunakee Senior Center (333 South Madison Street)
Waunakee/Westport Chamber of Commerce (100 East Main Street)
Waunakee Police Station (205 North Klein Drive)
Waunakee Utilities (322 Moravian Valley Road)
Waunakee Public Library (710 South Street)
Waunakee Public Works (504 Moravian Valley Road)

Access Meeting Materials On-Line: Agendas and most meeting packets (which include related memos and other supporting materials) will be posted on the Village of Waunakee website utilizing the following link:
http://public.waunakee.com/sirepub/meet.aspx

You are welcome to contact Village Hall with any questions about these meetings at (608) 850-8500 or email us at frontdesk@vil.waunakee.wi.us

Healthy Lakes. Healthy Communities.

I recently attended the Yahara Lakes Community Breakfast which was coordinated by the Clean Lakes Alliance. At the event I learned a lot about efforts underway to clean the Yahara Lakes chain, which includes Lakes Mondota, Monona, Waubesa and Kegonsa. With action plans in place, experts believe that we have an opportunity to make real and lasting improvements in the health of our lakes and waterways. The identified key and goal is to reduce phosphorus loading in the lakes by 50% by 2025.

You can learn more by visiting http://www.cleanlakesalliance.com/. Or, take a few minutes to watch this series of videos which were featured at the event:

The Past (1 of 3)
The Present (2 of 3)
The Future (3 of 3)

Grand Opening: The Gallery at Murphy's Mill

The Gallery at Murphy's Mill

105 E. Second Street

A new venture is underway in Waunakee, as a group of local artists will be displaying and selling their work for the next three weekends.  They will be housed at the old feed mill located behind the Camber of Commerce depot building which will be known as "The Gallery at Murphy's Mill."  A variety of art will be available for you to view and buy, including: jewelry, photography, woodcarvings including Santas, inlaid wood creations, paintings, hand fabricated fishing lures, wood intarsia and trolls, art glass, bead and wire jewelry, and handmade mittens.

The days of operation are listed below:

Friday        Nov. 30 from 2 to 6 p.m.

Saturday    Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday     Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday        Dec. 7 from 2 to 6 p.m.

Saturday    Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday     Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday        Dec. 14 from 2 to 6 p.m.

Saturday    Dec. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday     Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m

Rotary in Lights

Be sure to visit the
Waunakee Rotary in Lights
beginning Thursday, November 29, 2012
 through Monday, December 31, 2012

from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM.

Village Park

500 East Main Street

Waunakee

Senior Center December Silver Notes Newsletter

Please click here for the December issue of Silver Notes.

Santa at the Village Center

 

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Waunakee Village Center

333 South Madison Street

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

He's making a list and checking it twice! We are going to find out who's naughty or nice at the Waunakee Village Center. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be making their way into Waunakee to talk to the children about the North Pole and to share their wish lists. Parents are invited to take pictures of their children with Santa Claus. Come share a cozy afternoon making crafts, enjoying entertainment, candy canes, cookies, cider and holiday fun! All ages are welcome to participate in this event sponsored by the Waunakee Rotary Club.

December 2012 Horizons Newsletter

Click here to view the December 2012 issue of Horizons!

Wauna Shop Local

Shop local this holiday season. Our business community invites you to shop locally this holiday season! Enjoy the unique shops and services of Waunakee and help preserve our vibrant community by keeping our money at home!

Stop by the Chamber office located in the Historic Train Depot and register to win a $50.00 Chamber gift certificate to help support your local chamber businesses.

2012 Grandma Gretel's Gingerbread House

When:
Saturday, December 1, 2012
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Where:
Waunakee Village Center
333 South Madison Street

Cost:
$20.00 Per Gingerbread House

Decorate your already constructed gingerbread house. This is a family activity. We ask that at least one parent, grandparent or other adult stay with their children for the duration of the activity. Join our two partners, North Ridge Church and the HERO Club, to sing holiday classics and enjoy from complimentary hot cocoa. All proceeds will benefit WNC programs and local families in need.

Meeting Notifications - November 25th through December 1st

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:
Utility Commission, Monday, November 26, 2012 @ 5:30 PM located at 322 Moravian Valley Road (Waunakee Utilities)
Plan Commission, Monday, November 26, 2012 @ 7:30 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)

Check out this prior post on this topic:
http:////waunablog.blogspot.com/2012/11/meeting-notifications-november-18th.html

Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agenda for these meetings will be posted at the following official posting places:
Waunakee Village Hall (500 West Main Street)
Waunakee Senior Center (333 South Madison Street)
Waunakee/Westport Chamber of Commerce (100 East Main Street)
Waunakee Police Station (205 North Klein Drive)
Waunakee Utilities (322 Moravian Valley Road)
Waunakee Public Library (710 South Street)
Waunakee Public Works (504 Moravian Valley Road)

Access Meeting Materials On-Line: Agendas and most meeting packets (which include related memos and other supporting materials) will be posted on the Village of Waunakee website utilizing the following link:
http://public.waunakee.com/sirepub/meet.aspx

You are welcome to contact Village Hall with any questions about these meetings at (608) 850-8500 or email us at frontdesk@vil.waunakee.wi.us

2013 Village Budget and Tax Levy Approved

At the 11/19/2012 Village Board meeting, the Village Board adopted a total expenditure budget of $16,220,605. This budget includes funding for operations, debt service and major street projects both construction and reconstruction in nature. I am pleased to report that the current budget maintained current services, qualified for the expenditure restraint program, stayed well under the levy limit cap, provided for major capital projects and met the village’s financial policies.

The total village property tax levy for the 2013 budget year is $8,532,724. This is a 2% increase in total levy dollars over the 2012 property tax levy. The village’s total assessed value grew $1,829,500 over the 2012 budget assessed value or 1.83%. The total assessed value of the village is now $1,312,681,800.

The local assessed tax rate is $6.724 per thousand of assessed valuation compared to $6.605 for 2012 or an increase of 1.80%. The average home in Waunakee is valued at $281,076 and would see a local village tax of $1,890. The average home in Waunakee in 2012 was valued at $288,750 and paid a local village tax of $1,907.

I wish to specifically thank Finance Director Dave Ferris, Finance Department staff and the departmental managers for working hard to accomplish a responsible budget that guarantees delivery of the top notch services that our citizens have come to enjoy and appreciate. I am also thankful for the dedication of the Village Board and Finance Committee who gave careful consideration to the budget proposals.

Advertise Your Business in Horizons

The Horizons newsletter is published quarterly (March, June, September and December) with over 5,400 copies distributed by the United States Postal Service as well as posted on the Village of Waunakee website. If you would like to advertise your business in the Village wide newsletter, please contact us. Space is limited on a first come, first serve basis. All advertisements are at the discretion of the Village of Waunakee. Please click here for the Horizons Advertisement Application.

Village of Waunakee

P.O. Box 100

Waunakee, WI 53597

Telephone: 608-850-8500

Email: frontdesk@vil.waunakee.wi.us

TDS Upgrade Progress

We have an update on the TDS work currently being performed in our community. TDS is in the progress of upgrading their system for the purpose of offering higher speed internet to their customers. For the most part, most of the infrastructure has been installed, but restoration is not complete. TDS will be completing the restoration in the spring of 2013. The larger cabinets are located in private easements that were obtained by TDS. TDS has offered to meet with residents that have concerns and will discuss ways of mitigating sight lines through landscaping and/or fencing. The Village’s ability to regulate these facilities on private easements is limited. If residents have concerns about restoration or would like to discuss restoration, landscaping or requested fencing they can contact TDS directly. The contact person at TDS is Patrick Yates and his telephone number is 664-4391.

Pellitteri Thanksgiving Holiday Collection Schedule

 Residents normally serviced on Thursday, November 22, 2012 will be serviced one day later (Friday, November 23, 2012) than their normal pickup day. Please have carts out by 7:00 a.m. for collection. There will be additional trucks servicing Waunakee and it is important that your carts are put out on time for pickup. Please contact Pellitteri at (608) 257-4285 if you have any questions.

Waunakee Village Hall Will Be Closed

Waunakee Village Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23, 2012 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, November 26, 2012.

Thanksgiving Breakfast

The Waunakee Senior Center and Waunakee Rotary Club will sponsor a free Thanksgiving Breakfast for senior citizens from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM on Thanksgiving Morning, November 22, 2012 at the Waunakee Senior Center located at 333 South Madison Street.

Meeting Notifications - November 18th through November 24th

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:
Joint Review Board, Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 5:00 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Village Board, Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 5:00 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Village Center Advisory Committee, Tuesday, November 20, 2012 @ 5:45 PM located at 222 South Madison Street (Village Center)


Check out this prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2012/11/meeting-notifications-november-11th.html

Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agenda for these meetings will be posted at the following official posting places:
Waunakee Village Hall (500 West Main Street)
Waunakee Senior Center (333 South Madison Street)
Waunakee/Westport Chamber of Commerce (100 East Main Street)
Waunakee Police Station (205 North Klein Drive)
Waunakee Utilities (322 Moravian Valley Road)
Waunakee Public Library (710 South Street)
Waunakee Public Works (504 Moravian Valley Road)

Access Meeting Materials On-Line: Agendas and most meeting packets (which include related memos and other supporting materials) will be posted on the Village of Waunakee website utilizing the following link:
http://public.waunakee.com/sirepub/meet.aspx

You are welcome to contact Village Hall with any questions about these meetings at (608) 850-8500 or email us at frontdesk@vil.waunakee.wi.us

Corn Husk Flowers at Schumacher Farm Park

Brighten your home for Thanksgiving by learning to make corn husk flowers. Join Mitzi Kust for this creative workshop. Advance registration is required. All materials will be provided though attendees may bring their own supplies if they have them.

Date: November 18, 2012
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: 5682 Highway 19, Waunakee
Cost: $8/$5 members
608-849-4559
Schumacher Farm Park

Door-to-Door Merchant License

Selling door-to-door is controlled by Village Ordinance 22.61 through 22.71 and State Statute.  If a person is selling a product door-to-door he or she is required to obtain a permit through Village Hall.  The image to the left is the license that the Village of Waunakee issues to door-to-door sales people it deems suitable.  If you have any doubt as to whether or not the person coming to your door is legitimate, verify that they have this permit, and the current year in the header. 

Please note that charitable organizations asking for monetary donations do not need this permit.

If you have any additional questions about this license, please feel free to contact me at: adminintern@vil.waunakee.wi.us or at 850-2830.  If you would like a larger image of the license, please request one via email.  Thank you!

Final Leaf Pick Up

Final leaf pick up will be the week of November 12, 2012 due to the fact that we need to get the leaf equipment switched over for snow removal operation. Place leaves on the terrace, not in the road. Leaves in bags will NOT be collected. Pick up begins Monday and is completed when Public Works has made it through the Village. Leaves can still be taken out to the compost site on Highway Q south of the Village, just past Highway K.

Meeting Notifications - November 11th through November 17th

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:
Library Board, Monday, November 12, 2012 @ 5:30 PM located at 710 South Street (Public Library)
Economic Development Commission, Monday, November 12, 2012 @ 5:30 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Special Village Board, Monday, November 12, 2012 @ 6:30 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Joint Plan Commission, Tuesday, November 13, 2012 @ 6:00 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Lone Eagle Initiative, Wednesday, November 13, 2012 @ 4:30 PM located at 1008 Quinn Drive (Lucky's Bar and Grille)
Sustain Main Campaign, Wednesday, November 14, 2012 @ 12:00 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Senior Services Committee, Thursday, November 15, 2012 @ 6:00 PM located at 333 South Madison Street (Senior Center)

Check out this prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2012/11/meeting-notifications-november-4th.html

Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agenda for these meetings will be posted at the following official posting places:
Waunakee Village Hall (500 West Main Street)
Waunakee Senior Center (333 South Madison Street)
Waunakee/Westport Chamber of Commerce (100 East Main Street)
Waunakee Police Station (205 North Klein Drive)
Waunakee Utilities (322 Moravian Valley Road)
Waunakee Public Library (710 South Street)
Waunakee Public Works (504 Moravian Valley Road)

Access Meeting Materials On-Line: Agendas and most meeting packets (which include related memos and other supporting materials) will be posted on the Village of Waunakee website utilizing the following link:
http://public.waunakee.com/sirepub/meet.aspx

You are welcome to contact Village Hall with any questions about these meetings at (608) 850-8500 or email us at frontdesk@vil.waunakee.wi.us

Waunakee Rotary Question & Answer

Question: There are 34,282 rotary clubs in 213 different countries worldwide. Of that number, the United States has 7,847 rotary clubs. Which country has the 2nd highest number of Rotary Clubs, and what is that country's number of clubs?

Send your answers to: gvienna3@gmail.com or drop off answers at the Waunakee Tribune or Waunakee Chamber offices. Contest entry forms are available at those locations. The first correct response wins a $25 dollar Chamber Gift Certificate.

See contest rules and information at: http://waunakeerotary.org/.

Sustain Main Campaign Meeting Next Wednesday

November 14, 2012

12:00-1:00 PM

Village Hall

500 W. Main Street

Waunakee, WI 53597

Waunakee's Sustain Main Campaign is holding its next meeting on November 14th at Noon at Village Hall.  Current agenda items include:

• Discuss various best practices from around the region (see resources on our webpage). If you do any of your own research, or hear about other information which might be of interest to the group, please send it on to me so I can post it.
• Village staff will present a tentative outline and framework that will guide us in developing our Sustain Main plan.
• DOT officials will be invited to the meeting to discuss DOT efforts that will relate to our Sustain Main work.

For more information on Sustain Main, check out our webpage at http://www.waunakee-ed.com/sustainmain. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at adminintern@vil.waunakee.wi.us or at 850-2830. 

Waunakee Police Department November 2012 Newsletter

Check out the November 2012 Waunakee Police Department Newsletter!

Lone Eagle Initiative Social Mixer Next Week

November 13, 2012
4:30-6:30 PM
Lucky’s Bar & Grille
1008 Quinn Drive
Waunakee, WI 53597

The Waunakee Lone Eagle Initiative is having a social mixer/cocktail hour next Tuesday evening (11/13) from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at the brand new Lucky's Bar & Grille on Quinn Drive (address above).  This is your chance to meet other home office professionals (a.k.a. lone eagles) in a casual relaxed setting.

For more information about the Initiative, including how you can get involved, check out our webpage.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at adminintern@vil.waunakee.wi.us or at 850-2830.  Thank you again for your help in making Waunakee a great place for home office professionals.

Meeting Notifications November 4th through November 10th

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:
Village Board, Monday, November 5, 2012 @ 6:00 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Creative Economy Initiative, Monday, November 5, 2012 @ 8:00 AM located at the Wisconsin Center for Music Education, 1005 Quinn Drive, Waunakee

Check out this prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2012/10/meeting-notifications-october-21st.html

Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agenda for these meetings will be posted at the following official posting places:
Waunakee Village Hall (500 West Main Street)
Waunakee Senior Center (333 South Madison Street)
Waunakee/Westport Chamber of Commerce (100 East Main Street)
Waunakee Police Station (205 North Klein Drive)
Waunakee Utilities (322 Moravian Valley Road)
Waunakee Public Library (710 South Street)
Waunakee Public Works (504 Moravian Valley Road)

Access Meeting Materials On-Line: Agendas and most meeting packets (which include related memos and other supporting materials) will be posted on the Village of Waunakee website utilizing the following link:
http://public.waunakee.com/sirepub/meet.aspx

You are welcome to contact Village Hall with any questions about these meetings at (608) 850-8500 or email us at frontdesk@vil.waunakee.wi.us

Annual Hunter's Sight-In Program

Dane County Sheriff David Mahoney Announces the Annual Hunter's Sight-In Program November 3rd through November 16th.

Area hunters can prepare for the yearly Wisconsin deer hunt by sighting in their shotguns, rifles and pistols in a safe environment at the Dane County Law Enforcement Training Center. The training center is located between Interstate 90/94 and Waunakee at 5184 State Highway 19. No appointment is necessary. The facility is open to the public between the hours of 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM daily. citizens may only bring firearms are legal for use in hunting deer in Wisconsin.

Experienced instructions will be on hand to provide assistance in the sighting and adjusting of firearms. There is a fee of $10.00 for the first gun and $5.00 for each additional gun. Hearing and eye protection is mandatory and will be provided, or you may use your own. Hunters will also be able to receive information on hunting laws, regulations, and gun safety.

Additional information may be obtained by contacting training center staff at 608-849-2660 or log on to the Sheriff's website at danesheriff.com.

Halloween Safety Reminders from the Waunakee PD

Halloween Trick or Treating will be on Wednesday, October 31 from 5 – 7pm.  The following are some safety tips for parents and children:

• If you set jack-o-lanterns on your porch with candles in them, make sure they are far enough out of the way so kids’ costumes won't accidentally catch fire.
• Teach your children how to properly cross a street.  Only cross streets at crosswalks.
• Help your child pick out or make a costume that has eye holes large enough for good peripheral vision.
• For greater visibility during dusk and darkness, decorate or trim costumes with reflective tape that will glow in the beam of a car's headlights. Bags or sacks should also be light colored or decorated with reflective tape. Reflective tape is usually available in hardware, bicycle, and sporting goods stores.
• To easily see and be seen, children should also carry flashlights.
• Costumes should be short enough to prevent children from tripping and falling.
• If your child is carrying a prop, make sure the tips are smooth and flexible enough to not cause injury if fallen on.
• Check over candy that is collected for any foreign objects.
• Know the route your kids will be taking if you aren't going with them.
• The safest idea is to have an adult accompany kids. If you’re not with the kids, be sure to set a time they will be home by. Make sure they know how important it is for them to be home on time.
• Children should not enter homes or apartments unless they are accompanied by an adult.

Election Day

Tuesday, November 6, 2012 is Election Day
Click Here for a Sample Ballot for the Partisan Office

Click Here for Village of Waunakee Polling Place Information


Absentee ballots will be available on Monday, October 22, 2012 through Wednesday, October 31, 2012 from 7:00 AM until 4:15 PM. Thursday, November 1 and Friday, November 2, 2012 Absentee ballots will be available from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Waunakee Village Hall, 500 West Main Street, Waunakee. Village Hall is closed Saturday and Sunday.

Neighborhood Watch & Identity Theft Presentations

Thursday, November 1, 2012

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Town of Westport

Kennedy Administration Building

5387 Mary Lake Road

Waunakee, WI 53597

Neighborhood Watch is designed to organize crime watch groups and form partnerships with Law Enforcement to fight crime and build safe communities and neighborhoods.

Identity Theft is designed to create community awareness of fraudulent schemes and how to keep your personal information safe.

Halloween at the Farm

Join us for our annual Halloween Celebration. Hayrides, graveyard, apple bob, games, witches, bonfire with s'mores and more. Wear your costume and prepare for fun. 

Date: October 27, 2012
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Location: Schumacher Farm Park, 5682 Highway 19, Waunakee

Trick or Treating

The Village of Waunakee will observe trick or treating hours on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Little Ones Halloween Party

It's a Halloween Party for Children 5 and Under

Come Dressed Up in your Halloween Costume

 

Games - Prizes - Treats - Crafts - Coloring - Stories

 

Date: Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Place: Waunakee Village Center, 333 South Madison Street

Fee: $8.00/NR $13.00

 

Register by Calling: 608-850-5992 or On-Line at www.waunakee.com/recreation

Waunakee History Audio Tour

Due to the efforts of some students at Waunakee High School, you can now take the Waunakee History Audio Tour.  Thanks to the leadership and coordination of Eric Huttenburg and Jeannine Ramsey, the students in Mr. Huttenburg's Exploring Wisconsin classes were able to create the Tour, which features 15 historic Waunakee locations.

To begin the Tour, just follow the prompts provided at the phone number in the brochure, or follow this link to the mobile web interface.  If you would like a paper copy of the brochure, you can stop by Village Hall and pick one up today!

If you are interested in helping promote the history of Waunakee, please contact Stephen Bechler via email, or by calling (608) 850-2830.

Meeting Notifications - October 21st through October 27th

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:
Main Street Public Information Meeting, Monday, October 22, 2012 from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Utility Commission, Monday, October 22, 2012 @ 5:30 PM located at 322 Moravian Valley Road (Waunakee Utilities)
Joint Review Board, Monday, October 22, 2012 @ 7:00 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Plan Commission, Monday, October 22, 2012 @ 7:30 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Sustain Main Campaign Kickoff Meeting, Tuesday, October 23, 2012 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)

Check out this prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2012/10/meeting-notifications-october-14th.html

Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agenda for these meetings will be posted at the following official posting places:
Waunakee Village Hall (500 West Main Street)
Waunakee Senior Center (333 South Madison Street)
Waunakee/Westport Chamber of Commerce (100 East Main Street)
Waunakee Police Station (205 North Klein Drive)
Waunakee Utilities (322 Moravian Valley Road)
Waunakee Public Library (710 South Street)
Waunakee Public Works (504 Moravian Valley Road)

Access Meeting Materials On-Line: Agendas and most meeting packets (which include related memos and other supporting materials) will be posted on the Village of Waunakee website utilizing the following link:
http://public.waunakee.com/sirepub/meet.aspx

You are welcome to contact Village Hall with any questions about these meetings at (608) 850-8500 or email us at frontdesk@vil.waunakee.wi.us

Advertise Your Business in the Horizons Newsletter

The Horizons newsletter is published quarterly (March, June, September and December) with over 5,400 copies distributed by the United States Postal Service as well as posted on the Village of Waunakee website. If you would like to advertise your business in the Village wide newsletter, please contact us! Space is limited to a first come, first service basis. All advertisements are at the discretion of the Village of Waunakee. Advertisement submission deadline is January 4, 2013. Late requests will be considered on a space-available basis.

Please click here to print the Horizons Advertisement Application. Please feel free to contact us should you have any further questions or concerns.

Waunakee Village Hall
500 West Main Street
Waunakee, Wisconsin 53597
608-850-8500
www.waunakee.com
frontdesk@vil.waunakee.wi.us

STH 19 Public Informational Meeting

Monday, October 22, 2012

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Waunakee Village Hall

500 West Main Street

Waunakee, WI 53597

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation invites you to attend an informational meeting to present proposed roadway improvements to the STH 19 in the Village of Waunakee. This public meeting will focus on intersection improvements to South Street and Baker Street to address vehicular operation and pedestrian crossing issues. Click here to view a map of the proposed changes. This meeting will have displays showing the proposed storm sewer improvements north of Highway 19 on the west side of Highway 113. The proposed roundabout at Highway 19/Highway 113/Highway Q intersection will also be displayed. Exhibits will be on display for you to review. In addition, DOT representatives will be available to answer questions and discuss your concerns. A short presentation will begin at 5:30 PM.

7th Annual Food for Kidz Event

All ages please join us...making food packets for needy children locally and around the world. Volunteers needed (3 shifts): 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM, 2:00 - 3:30 PM and 4:00 - 5:30 PM. Donations can be sent to: Waunakee Feed the Need, P.O. Box 164, Waunakee, WI 53597. Please call 608-231-9901 for questions.

Sunday, October 21, 2012

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Waunakee Village Center

333 South Madison Street

Waunakee, WI 53597

¿What's That?? Winner and Reveal

Congratulations to Barb Hill for submitting the first correct answer: Culver's.  The photo was of a chair in the main dining room.

Culver's is located at 900 East Main Street, at the intersection of Main and Raemisch, near the entrance to Waunakee Industrial Park.  The new Colby Jack Pub Burger and a variety of pumpkin shakes and mixers are now on sale.  Get yours before they're gone!

Thank you to Culver's for participating and thank you to everyone who participated this week.  Please stay on the look out for another chance to win soon!

Clean Sweep Closing for the Season

The Dane County / City of Madison Clean Sweep Program for recycling household hazardous waste will end its 2012 season on Wednesday, October 31st at 2:00 PM. 

Items that can be dropped off at Clean Sweep include oil based paints, pesticides, poisons, household products containing organic solvents, ignitable, aerosols, and non-automotive type rechargeable batteries. 

On the final day, all traffic will be routed to the Badger Road driveway behind the Dane County Highway garage. Customers will be directed to drive through the facility and remain in their cars while the products are unloaded.

The Product Exchange will be closed during this period. 

Customers with large loads will be directed to a parking stall for unloading. A large turnout is anticipated, so there may be delays. The Clean Sweep staff highly recommends that you should avoid the last day rush and drop off materials before the 31st.

Normal hours of operation are on Tuesday – Saturday from 7:00am to 2:00pm. The site is located at the Dane County Highway garage, 2302 Fish Hatchery Road in Madison. 

There are only a few weeks left to make an appointment to dispose of very small quantity generator business wastes. Appointment times are filling up fast, so make your appointment soon. October 19th is the last day for business appointments during our 2012 season.

Prior to the last Saturday the site can be accessed from West Badger Road. It is important to drop off household hazardous waste during the listed hours of operation. Leaving materials at the site when it is closed is illegal and can lead to a $2,000.00 fine.

In early 2013, Clean Sweep will be moving to a new permanent facility which will allow the program to operate all year long. More details about this will be announced later this year.

To find out more about any of the Clean Sweep programs, please visit our Web site at www.danecountycleansweep.com.

Meeting Notifications - October 14th through October 20th

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:
Village Board, Monday, October 15, 2012 @ 6:00 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Village Center Advisory Committee, Tuesday, October 16, 2012 @ 5:45 PM at 333 South Madison Street (Village Center)

Check out this prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2012/10/meeting-notifications-october-7th.html

Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agenda for these meetings will be posted at the following official posting places:
Waunakee Village Hall (500 West Main Street)
Waunakee Senior Center (333 South Madison Street)
Waunakee/Westport Chamber of Commerce (100 East Main Street)
Waunakee Police Station (205 North Klein Drive)
Waunakee Utilities (322 Moravian Valley Road)
Waunakee Public Library (710 South Street)
Waunakee Public Works (504 Moravian Valley Road)

Access Meeting Materials On-Line: Agendas and most meeting packets (which include related memos and other supporting materials) will be posted on the Village of Waunakee website utilizing the following link:
http://public.waunakee.com/sirepub/meet.aspx

You are welcome to contact Village Hall with any questions about these meetings at (608) 850-8500 or email us at frontdesk@vil.waunakee.wi.us

Daytime Burglaries on the Rise

Madison, WI. October 5, 2012 – The Dane County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate a large number of daytime burglaries occurring in the western part of the county.

Since August 16th, deputies have been called to 23 homes that were burglarized while the residents were away. In some cases the thieves left with nothing, while in others, they stole electronics, cash, jewelry, and guns. If the thieves find an unsecure door or window they take advantage of it, but they have also forced their way into homes on numerous occasions.

On Wednesday, October 3rd, three homes in the town of Westport were burglarized. As one of the homeowners approached their house, they witnessed a white Toyota or Honda leaving the area at a high rate of speed. Sheriff’s investigators are seeking information on the possible involvement of this vehicle in the burglaries, and any other tips related to these crimes. It remains unknown if all of these break-ins are related, but there are commonalities.

The Dane County Sheriff’s Office is asking citizens to be aware of neighborhood activity and report anything suspicious by calling 911 immediately. Protect belongings by locking doors, windows, and garages, in addition to securing valuables inside the home. Anyone with information on these crimes is asked to call the Dane County tip line at (608) 284-6900.

Fire Department Pancake Breakfast

Come join us at the Waunakee Fire Department Breakfast! The breakfast will run from 8:00 AM until Noon on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at the Waunakee Fire Station located on Second Street and Century Avenue.

¿¿What's That?? - October 9th

Today is the second installment of ¿¿What's That??  The picture to the right was taken at a Waunakee business.  The first correct response will receive gift certificates from the featured business!

Please submit your answer to Stephen Bechler by e-mail at: adminintern@vil.waunakee.wi.us.  For more information on ¿¿What's That?? click here.

Good luck and thank you for participating!! p.s. stay tuned for the picture reveal and winner!

One word - PROUD!

Waunakee's Prairie Elementary School is a State School of Character. Take a few minutes to watch this video which proves it! http://vimeo.com/44730572

Congratulations to everyone at Prairie School (students, teachers, parents and administrators), and the Waunakee School District, for making character education a top priority.

Come See Us at the InBusiness Expo & Conference!

October 17th, 2012

10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center

1919 Alliant Energy Center Way

Madison WI, 53713

Village of Waunakee Economic Development and Waunakee Area Chamber of Commerce are partnering together in Booth 525 at the In Business magazine's In Business Expo & Conference at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison on October 17 from 10AM to 5:30PM. Come visit Waunakee at Booth 525 with hundreds of other exhibitors, inspirational speakers, educational seminars, and networking opportunities throughout the day. For more information contact the Waunakee Area Chamber of Commerce at (608) 849-5977 or office@waunakeechamber.com 

Waunakee Police Department October 2012 Newsletter

Click here to view the Waunakee Police Department October Newsletter.

Meeting Notifications - October 7th through October 13th

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:
Library Board, Monday, October 8, 2012 @ 5:30 PM located at 710 South Street (Public Library)
Joint Plan Commission, Tuesday, October 9, 2012 @ 6:00 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Public Works Committee, Wednesday, October 10, 2012 @ 5:30 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Historic Preservation Study Group, Thursday, October 11, 2012 @ 4:00 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)

Check out this prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2012/09/meeting-notifications-september-30th.html

Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agenda for these meetings will be posted at the following official posting places:
Waunakee Village Hall (500 West Main Street)
Waunakee Senior Center (333 South Madison Street)
Waunakee/Westport Chamber of Commerce (100 East Main Street)
Waunakee Police Station (205 North Klein Drive)
Waunakee Utilities (322 Moravian Valley Road)
Waunakee Public Library (710 South Street)
Waunakee Public Works (504 Moravian Valley Road)

Access Meeting Materials On-Line: Agendas and most meeting packets (which include related memos and other supporting materials) will be posted on the Village of Waunakee website utilizing the following link:
http://public.waunakee.com/sirepub/meet.aspx

You are welcome to contact Village Hall with any questions about these meetings at (608) 850-8500 or email us at frontdesk@vil.waunakee.wi.us

¿What's That?? Winner and Reveal

Congratulations to Angela Butkevic for submitting the first correct answer: Cousins Subs.  The photo was of the trademark tiles behind the main counter.  The larger version of the original photo is posted below.

Cousins is located at 604 East Main Street, at the intersection of Main and Division, next door to Anytime Fitness.  New Wisconsin sub options including cheesy chicken and the Wisconsin steak and brat on onion cheddar bread have recently been added to the menu, so stop by and try one!

Thank you to Cousins for participating and thank you to everyone who participated this week.  Please stay on the look out for another chance to win next Tuesday morning at 8:00 a.m.

¿¿What's That?? - Another Chance

Stumped?  Though I have received some guesses, no one has guessed correctly yet.  This a different view of the same picture posted last week, taken at a Waunakee business.  As was noted last week, the first correct response will receive a gift card from the featured business!                            

Please submit your answer to Stephen Bechler via email at adminintern@vil.waunakee.wi.us.  Good luck and thank you for participating!  For more information on ¿¿What's That?? click here

P.S. Stay tuned for the picture reveal and winner!

Leaf Collection

Leaf collection will begin on October 1, 2012 and end on November 15, 2012. Please remember to keep the brush and leaves separate from each other. Leaves must be on the terrace in front of your house, not in the road. There is no leaf pick up in the alleys and leaves in plastic bags must be removed from the plastic bags before pick up. If you would like to haul your own leaves and brush you can take them out to the compost site on Highway Q south of the Village just past Highway K.

Reminder - Neighborhood Listening Session

A neighborhood listening session is being held on October 2nd at Arboretum Elementary School.  This is your chance to interact with Village President and Village Administrator Todd Schmidt in a more casual setting than a typical board meeting.  For more information, click here.

Arboretum Elementary School
1350 Arboretum Drive
Waunakee, WI 53597

Question & Answer with Waunakee Rotary

Question: Forty-eight Waunakee Rotarians have been honored as "Paul Harris Fellows".  Who was the first Waunakee Rotarian honored as a "Paul Harris Fellow", and in what year?

Send your answers to: gvienna3@gmail.com or drop off answers at the Waunakee Tribune or Waunakee Chamber offices.  Contest entry forms are available at those locations.  The first correct response wins a $25 dollar Chamber Gift Certificate.  The deadline for entries is October 15th.

See contest rules and information at: http://waunakeerotary.org/.