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.