Issue 109 - City of Waupun
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Issue 109 - City of Waupun
Community News Issue 109 October 8, 2014 A City of Waupun publication Community News is an E-newsletter capturing key events of the City of Waupun, and the various departments within the City. You can also find helpful information from the local schools, the Booster Club, Waupun Area Chamber of Commerce, and local service organizations and non-profits in special sections of Community News. City Hall Happenings “End of the Trail” City Meetings & Events 10/11, 8:45am – Special Fire & Police Commission, Safety Building 10/13-11/14 (weather permitting) – Yard Waste Pick Up 10/14, 4:30pm – Board of Public Works, City Hall Council Chambers 10/14, 6:00pm – Common Council, City Hall Council Chambers 10/15, 4:45pm – Plan Commission, City Hall Council Chambers 10/20, 4:15pm – Library Board, Library YARD WASTE PICK UP The City of Waupun Department of Public Works will begin fall yard waste pickup on October 13, continuing through November 14, weather permitting. This service is for the disposal of leaves, grass, garden waste, and branches that are generated from routine yard maintenance. Yard Waste Collection Guidelines: ● Place leaves and brush on the terrace near the curb (not in the street) ● Leave grass clippings and leaves at the curbside loose (please do not bag) ● No tree stumps or tree root systems will be collected The service is not intended for tree removal or lot cleaning. ● Separate leaf piles and brush piles ● Branches shall not ENERGY ASSISTANCE SIGN UP Do you live in Fond du Lac County and need assistance with your energy bills? Two opportunities to sign up for Energy Assistance will be provided at the Waupun Senior Center, 301 E. Main Street. ● Wednesday, October 22 from 9:30am-1:00pm LUNCH WITH VISITORS FROM SISTER CITY Chat over coffee with Mayor Kyle on Tuesday, October 14 from 8:00-9:00am at End of the Trail exceed 3 inches in diameter Visitors from our Sister City Isumi, Japan enjoyed lunch with City staff on September 29th. The group discussed the similarities and differences in local government structures. ● Wednesday, November 12 from 9:30am-1:00pm Staff will be available to help individuals apply for assistance. 2Community TYPE TITLENews, HERE Page 2 WAUPUN AREA EVENTS Thursdays through Oct. 23, 3:30-6:30pm – Farmers Markets, Tanner Park 10/9, 9:30am-2:00pm – WMH Auxiliary Fundraiser with The Nutman Co. (nut, chocolate & candy sale), Hospital Lobby 10/10-10/11 – Fall Craft-A-Thon, Bethel CRC 10/11, 9:00am-2:00pm – Fall Vendor & Craft Fair, Historic Waupun City Hall Auditorium FLEXOGRAPHIC EXPANSION Congratulations to Flexographic Packaging, who recently broke ground on a 20,000 square foot addition to their plant located at 4 Taylor Street. The expansion is scheduled for completion in March 2015. At the groundbreaking ceremony were, from left, VicePresident Erik Blandenberg, President David Puente, Alderman Mike Johnson, Mayor Kyle Clark, Alderperson Nancy Vanderkin, Gladys O’Herrin, mother of David & Robert Puente; and Robert Puente, Milwaukee Alderman and brother of David Puente. Photo by Hank Snyder, Capital Newspapers SUPPORTING MARSH HAVEN 10/11, 1:30pm –Watch “A League of Their Own” with former pro baseball player “Mamie” Redman, Rock River Intermediate School Lecture Hall Sundays beginning 10/12, 4:30-7:00pm – Open Skating, Waupun Community Center 10/13, 10:00am6:00pm – Book Sale, Waupun Public Library Check out the Events Calendar on the Waupun Festivals website! www.waupunfestivals.com The crowd gathered at our historic auditorium on Oct. 3 to enjoy Cowboy Brad Fitch perform his John Denver Tribute. The concert and silent auction raised funds for Marsh Haven Nature Center’s youth programs. Lending his support to Marsh Haven, Mayor Kyle presents the nature center director Renee Wahlen with a donation from his Mayor’s salary. Thank you to Renee and the Marsh Haven volunteers for the many fun, educational programs and events that you bring to our community! Community News, Page 3 3 Non-Profit Press 100 YEARS OF 4-H “Recording Angel” Laugh the night away when Chicago’s legendary comedy troupe The Second City The week of October 5-11 is National 4-H Week and Wisconsin is celebrating a milestone - 100 years of 4-H! Find out more about the program that challenges youth ages 5-18 to learn about leadership, citizenship and life skills while having fun, exploring and discovering, in a press release following the newsletter. comes to historic City Hall Auditorium! Saturday, October 25 7:30pm (doors open 6:30) HISTORICAL SOCIETY EVENTS Come meet Waupun Hall of Fame inductee Magdalen “Mamie” Redman and learn about her experiences playing professional baseball in the All-American Girls Professional League, during a special event at Need a Ride? Waupun Taxi Hours: ▪ Mon-Thu 6am-6pm ▪ Fri 6am-6pm & 9:30pm-2:30am ▪ Sat 10am-2pm & 9:30pm-2:30am ▪ Closed Sundays & Holidays Package delivery is also available! Rock River Intermediate School on Saturday, October 11 at 1:30pm. The movie “A League of their Own” will be shown. On Saturday, October 18 at 7:00pm head to Waupun Public Library for Lights of the Lake: A Great Lakes Lighthouse Slide Show by Phillip L. Block. During this very interesting hour-long program, viewers will see attractive portraits of 50 different Great Lakes lighthouses and learn BOOK SALE 324-2426 Book Sale The City of Waupun contracts with Waupun Taxi to provide sharedride taxi services within the city. Monday, October 13, 10:00am-6:00pm Waupun Public Library BAG SALE in the Friends Room! ½ Price books in the Shaler Room! why the lighthouses were originally built, as well as their historical significance to shipping on the Great Lakes. Both events are free of charge (donations accepted) and hosted by the Waupun Historical Society. 4 TYPE TITLE HERE Community News, Page 4 NIGHTMARE IN WARPED WOODS II WARP and the Waupun Disc Golf Association are proud to announce their second annual Disc Golf Ace Race, the Nightmare in “Who Sows Believes In God” Waupun Senior Center 301 E. Main Street Walk‐In Flu Shot Clinic Monday, October 27 8:30‐10:00am ▪ Bring your insurance card ▪ Self pay cost is $30 ▪ Questions? Fond du Lac County Health Department 929‐3085 WARPed Woods II, The Waupun Chain Massacre! 20 holes by day, 20 by night. Will you survive? This event takes place at Waupun’s County Park on October 18th. Fee is $20 if you come in costume, $25 if you do not. Registration opens at 2pm, Players meeting at 3:45. Only the first 30 players get a player's pack, and prizes for top finishers and best costume. FIBER WORKSHOP The Waupun Craft Center is hosting a Fiber Workshop & Demonstration and Craft & Bake Sale on Thursday, October 23 at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 400 W. Brown Street (please use back entrance). and the Fiber Workshop & Demonstration run from 6:30-8:30pm. See how fiber goes from the sheep to a finished project. The craft & bake sale begin at 6:00pm, Learn about washing, carding, dyeing, spinning and design. Find out how to understand your fiber and what you can do with it. Free event, with craft and bake sale proceeds supporting the Craft Center’s “Quilts of Valor” project. FOOD DRIVE American Legion Post 210 130 N. State Street Pork Chop Dinner Saturday, Oct. 25 4:00-7:30pm $10 in advance, $11 at the door Boy Scout Troop 711 and Cub Scout Pack 3777 begin their annual food drive on Monday, October 13th when they will be distributing bags in the Waupun and Fox Lake area. HALLOWEEN FUN FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS A Special Night of Library Fun for Special Kids… Halloween Costume Party! Saturday, October, 18 from 2:30-4:00pm Waupun Public Library All special needs students (and their family members) from the Waupun area are invited to attend. More details following the newsletter! Residents are asked to fill their bag with non-perishable food items. Bags will be collected on Saturday, October 18th. Thank you for supporting this great cause! Community News, Page 5 COMMUNITY TABLE WELCOMES NEW SPONSOR Harris Mill Park Like Waupun Festivals - Wisconsin Events on Facebook! The Waupun Community Table welcomed a new sponsor on Friday, Sept. 26. Providing a hot meal to those in need were members of the Netherlands Reformed Congregation. The church is located at the corner of Oak Center Road and Dead End Road, one mile northeast of Waupun. Seated from left is Joanne Giebink and Vicki Koepsell. Standing from left is Mike Cox and their new Pastor, Ver Gungst. Photo by Larry Duer VFW POPPY PRINCESS HONORED Quilt Raffle Win a Waupun Warrior Quilt! Drawing during Homecoming game on Oct. 10. Tickets $1 each or 6 for $5. Proceeds go to support a new Track/Soccer Complex. In recognition of her excellence in helping to promote the Buddy Poppy program for Bentley-Hull VFW Post 6709 as Princess in 20132014, Alyia Van Loo, age 9, is presented with a keepsake plaque from Sr-Vice Commander Jay Graff. Alyia has participated in all events this past year including helping with the poppy distribution, parades and other VFW Photo by Larry Duer activities. HOPE TRAIN CLUB SHOW & SALE Winning a mystery case of model train cars, one of several prizes given away at the 5th Annual Model Train Show & Sale held Saturday, October 4th at the Wesley Center in Waupun, is Susan Melcher of Fond du Lac. Standing next to her is Don Meinders, one of the show organizers for the Hope Train Club. Photo by Larry Duer School District Dialogue Homecoming Preparation Like the Waupun Athletic Booster Club on Facebook! Decorating windows in downtown Waupun for their Homecoming event against New Holstein on Friday, October 10, are Senior Class members of Waupun FFA Chapter. At top is Brooke Tonn assisted by Tia Vanbever. Photo by Larry Duer 5 6 TYPE TITLE HERE Community News, Page 6 Learn more about SAGES’ CommUNITY Night (going on TOMORROW!) in a press release following the newsletter! Historic Waupun City Hall WASD Calendar Oct 9, 5:00-8:00pm – SAGES CommUNITY Night Oct 10 – Early Release Oct 10, 4:00pm – Homecoming Parade Oct 10, 7:00pm – Homecoming Football Game Oct 11, 8:0011:30pm – Homecoming Dance Oct 13 – Board of Education Communications (6:00pm), Personnel (7:00pm) & Long Range Planning (8:00pm) Committee Meetings, ESC SCHOOL BOARD APPRECIATION WEEK October 5-11 marks School Board Appreciation Week. This is a time to build awareness and understanding of the vital function an elected board of education plays in our communities. Learn more about your local school board in a press release following the newsletter. CWC Corner Waupun Hockey Association’s 42nd Annual Hockey Unlimited Steak Dinner & Live Auction Saturday October 18 5:30pm St. Joseph Parish Center Call Tricia to register 382-6358 Upcoming Events Oct. 8, 6:00-8:00pm – Elementary Showcase: Come and view the classrooms, see the kids' projects, talk with the teachers, and enjoy a dessert! Oct. 10-11 – Craft-A-Thon: All types of crafters are welcome! Start working on, or finish up those projects that you may have. Friday from 1:00pm12:00am and Saturday from 8:00am - 4:00pm. Registration form attached. Oct. 13, 7:00pm –Middle School Fall Concert at Randolph Christian School Oct. 28, 7:00pm – High School Fall Concert Many of the photos and articles in Community News are submitted by service organizations, sports groups, or other individuals. Thank you for sharing your events and achievements with us! To submit information to be considered for a future newsletter, please email Community News, Page 7 7 Community Events & News WHS CLASS OF 1949 CELEBRATES 65TH REUNION [email protected] City of Waupun 201 E. Main Street Waupun, WI 53963 Phone (920)324-7900 E-mail [email protected] Websites www.cityofwaupun.org www.waupunfestivals.com www.waupunutilities.com www.waupunchamber.com www.waupun.k12.wi.us Photo by Larry Duer The Waupun High School class of 1949 recently celebrated their 65th class reunion at the Rock River Country Club. The “49'ers” have tentatively decided to hold their 67th reunion on the third Saturday in August 2016 at the Country Club. Gordon and Sally Sharbuno volunteered to serve on the committee. Mike Stoffel will update the annual address booklet and John Williamson will serve as the class treasurer. Classmates chose to continue the Friday Night Fish Fry and the Saturday noon luncheon for the 2016 event which will mark the 15th time the class has celebrated the graduation of the WHS Class of 1949. In the back row, from left, are John Williamson, Joe Witkowski, Drew Pattee, Garrit Haima, Mike Stoffel, Eugene Frei and Ray Voelker. Middle row from left, Gordon Sharbuno, Sally (Ullerich) Sharbuno, Fay (Kremers) Porter, Ramona (Krueger) Hansen, Dave Hash and Eugene Kastein. Front row from left, Kathleen (Kolterman) Bird, Shirley (Van Hierden) Rollins, Yvonne (Nyhuis) Bolda, Margene (Towne) Guenther, Donna (Irish) McCulloch, Marlene (Dykstra) Landaal and Naomi (Hansen) Schouten. 100 YEARS OF 4-H IN WISCONSIN We are celebrating 100 years of empowering youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults. Serving both Urban and rural communities, we are helping young people to learn about leadership, citizenship and life skills while having fun, exploring and discovering. The members of 4-H are boys and girls from 5 to 18 years old. All the members have the opportunity to pursue their own interest with projects that include from photography to rocketry, from robotics to animal science, all programs encourage youth to learn by doing. They have amazing opportunities to travel to: summer camps, field trips, state fair, State and National Youth Conferences, etc. To be leaders: being actively involved in the decision-making of their clubs, helping and teaching other members, etc. To be active citizens: taking part of community service and other activities that allows them to improve as a community. All this to support the essential elements of positive youth development: Belonging, Mastery, Generosity and Independence. Did you know people like: Reggie White, Johnny Cash, Julia Roberts, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, just to mention a few, were members of 4-H? As we celebrate our Centennial and the 4-H National week, we invite everyone to learn more about 4-H by visiting: http://www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/ or call the UW-Extension office at (920) 929-3170 to help you find and join one of the 21 clubs in the Fond Du Lac County. The Waupun Craft Center invites you to….. Fiber Workshop & Demonstration - 6:30 to 8:30 Craft & Bake Sale begins at 6:00 p.m. “Quilts of Valor” Display See how fiber goes from the sheep to a finished project. Learn about washing, carding, dyeing, spinning and design. Find out how to understand your fiber and what you can do with it. Demonstrators will be on hand to show you how wool, mohair & silk becomes yarn. Spinning wheels, drop spindles, kits, hand spun yarn and fiber will be available for purchase. This event is free and open to the public. Proceeds from the Craft and Bake Sale will benefit our “Quilts of Valor” project supplies. Thursday, October 23, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Emmanuel Reformed Church 400 W. Brown Street, Waupun (Please use the back entrance) For more information contact [email protected] Or “like” us on Facebook - Waupun Craft Center A Special Night of Library Fun for Special Kids… Halloween Costume Party! Saturday, October 18th, 2:30‐4:00pm Waupun Public Library, 123 S. Forest Street, Waupun All special needs students (and their family members) from the Waupun Area (CWC, MVP, RRIS, SAGES & WHS) are invited to attend this private party! A private room has been reserved for this interactive Halloween fun! Students are welcome to make noise and roam around in this closed, large room during the fun. No long lines to wait in and lots of fun things to do! Event Details: 2:30‐3:00 Halloween Project…sensory table and interactive story fun 3:00‐3:30 Movie…Room on the Broom (30‐minute movie) 3:30‐4:00 Trunk‐or‐Treat…a special section of the parking lot will be marked (please park here when you arrive) What you need to do: 1. RSVP by Friday, 10/17 to Tara Fisher Rhodes @ 920‐296‐1526 or on Facebook…please include name of student, total # children coming. Siblings of special needs students are welcome and encouraged to attend! 2. Get your costumes ready! Students AND adults encouraged to dress up and participate in the fun! 3. Bring candy to hand out to all those attending during the trunk‐or‐treat (please park in the designated area) Information about this event (and more!) is also available on the Facebook Special Needs Family Forum‐ Waupun group page under the Events tab. Not yet a member and would like to join? This is a confidential group…please send a Facebook Friend Request to Tara Fisher Rhodes to be added‐ family and extended family are welcome! A special ‘thank you’ to the Waupun Public Library for sponsoring this event fun! SAVE THE DATE: 11/25 6‐7pm Special Needs Thanksgiving Library Fun! __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Recipients: Mark Buteyn (CWC), Sheri Dewar (MVP), Kelly Gilbert/Amy Martin (RRIS), Jen Schramm (WHS), Rachel Smith (SAGES) & Nancy Smits (CWC), Tami Lont (WPL) NEWS RELEASE Contact: Nick Vertz, Principal Sheri Hicken, Agricultural Educator / Community Outreach School for AGricultural & Environmental Studies Phone: (920) 928-3136 Email: [email protected] / [email protected] --- For Immediate Release --- School for AGricultural & Environmental Studies’ (SAGES’) CommUNITY Night: Celebrating People and Partnerships Essential to the School’s Success ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Featuring Exploration & Edu-tainment for Everyone -To kick-off the 2014-2015 school year, students at the School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies (SAGES), a public charter school in Fox Lake, Wisconsin, engaged in conversations about community and what they valued for their school community and their learning. To extend their thinking beyond the school walls, guest speakers from the Fox Lake Historical Society were invited to share local history on people and places within the community, which enticed students to want to know more. As a culmination of those discussions and discoveries, plus the completion of an allschool “Letterboxing Project,” SAGES’ will host their “CommUNITY Night” on Thursday, October 9. “It has been thrilling to hear students sharing what they discovered about our community and adventures they have had searching for their first letterbox, Fox Lake Welcomes You!” explained Sheri Hicken, SAGES’ Agricultural Educator. “I became aware of Letterboxing from a social studies instructor I had in school and knew this outdoor hobby would be a wonderful fit for our learners.” As defined by AtlasQuest.com, a Letterboxing Community, “Letterboxing combines artistic ability with ‘treasure-hunts’ in parks, forests, and cities around the world. Participants seek out hidden letterboxes by cracking codes and following clues.” Each class at SAGES from kindergarten through seventh grade was assigned a location where they will plant a letterbox. The public unveiling of their efforts including research, interviews, and development of clues will occur as a part of the school’s CommUNITY Night event. Beyond exploring local letterboxes, CommUNITY Night guests can participate in an array of additional Edu-tainment. Students will be conducting project presentations and technology demonstrations, as well as collecting survey information from potential volunteers or school supporters. Workshops featuring topics such as “Healthy, Homemade Meals & Snacks” and “Social Media: Protecting Your Identity” will be conducted by the UW-Extension Nutrition Education Program for Columbia/Dodge Counties and Farmers State Bank respectively. Families can stop by the outdoor classroom to “read on a rock,” fall-themed books from the Fox Lake Public Library and build a scarecrow together to be included in SAGES’ entry for the Fox Lake Fall “Spooktacular” Event Scarecrow Competition happening later this month. Plus, the school will be open for self-guided tours and a handful of area businesses, such as Brook’s Nook restaurant, Jonas Apple Orchard, Alsum Farms & Produce, Del Monte Foods, Hoekstra’s Market & Greenhouse, and State Street Pizza will offer samples of “Local Flavors” such as purple potatoes and pizza to salsa and pulled pork sliders in the school’s lunchroom. Running from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, the event is open to SAGES’ families, as well as the general public. “We welcome everyone throughout this and surrounding communities to join us and genuinely look forward to forging further partnerships with locals who wish to share an expertise, their time, talent, or resources with our students and staff,” notes Nick Vertz, Principal. “Each person, business, or organization plays an essential role in the success of our school and students.” Also in conjunction with SAGES’ CommUNITY Night, bicycles of various sizes will be given away. Donations will be accepted and then used for Physical Education equipment at the school. For a complete CommUNITY Night schedule or to learn more about SAGES, visit the school’s website www.waupun.k12.wi.us/sages, follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/schoolforagriculturalandenvironmentalstudies, or call the school at (920) 928-3136. ### School for AGricultural & Environmental Studies (SAGES) | 200 South Depot, Fox Lake, Wisconsin 53933 The School for AGricultural and Environmental Studies (SAGES), part of the Waupun Area School District, is a K-7 public charter school located in Fox Lake, Wisconsin. Doors to this unique school with a project-based, agricultural and environmental science focus first opened for the 2012-2013 school year. Learn more at www.waupun.k12.wi.us. Vision Statement: “The vision of SAGES is the creation of culture that actively and thoughtfully con-serves and sustains the land, flora and fauna that comprise our environment and food sources.” Mission Statement: "Our mission is to produce responsible, productive citizens who have both a local and global perspective and are committed to preserving and sustaining national and world environments, food sources and other natural resources." Wisconsin School Board Appreciation Week October 5 - 11, 2014 Wisconsin School Board Appreciation Week set for Oct. 5-11 The Wisconsin Association of School Boards has set Oct. 5-11 as Wisconsin School Board Appreciation Week as a time to build awareness and understanding of the vital function an elected board of education plays in our communities. The Waupun Area School District is joining all public school districts across the state to celebrate Wisconsin School Board Appreciation Week to honor local board members for their commitment to the Waupun area and its children. “It takes strong schools to build a strong community, and these men and women devote countless hours to making sure our schools are helping every child learn at a higher level,” Dr. Tonya Gubin said. “They make the tough decisions every month and spend many hours studying education issues and regulations in order to provide the kind of accountability our citizens expect.” Gubin said the key work of school boards is to raise student achievement by: Creating a vision for what the community wants the school district to be and for making student achievement the top priority; Establishing standards for what students will be expected to learn and be able to do; Ensuring progress is measured to be sure the district’s goals are achieved and students are learning at expected levels; Being accountable for their decisions and actions by continually tracking and reporting results; Creating a safe, orderly climate where students can learn and teachers can teach; Forming partnerships with others in the community to solve common problems; and Focusing attention on the need for continuous improvement by questioning, refining and revising issues related to student achievement. “School board members give the Waupun and Fox Lake citizens a voice in education decision making. Even though we make a special effort to show our appreciation in October, their contribution is a year-round commitment.” WASD Board of Education Current Board Members: (Back row) Dylan Weber (2014); Glen Wilson (2010); Jennie Patrykus (2014), (Front row) Roger Schregardus (2004), Vice President; Bill Bruins (2010), President; Ron Paul (2009), Treasurer; Kathy Schlieve (2010), Clerk Craft-a-thon October 10 & 11, 2014 Held at Bethel Christian Reformed Church All Types of Crafters Welcomed: Scrapbookers, Card Makers, Quilters, Sewers, Knitters, etc… Fee Will Include: *Craft-Hops (Juniors) will meet you at the door and carry your supplies to your table ---Friday 4 pm-6pm and Saturday 8am-9am *Dinner Friday Night, Muffins & Fruits Saturday Morning, & Lunch on Saturday *Bottled water, warm apple cider, coffee, soda *Unlimited use of consultant’s tools, stamps, and inks *Table space to work Questions? Contact Becky Vander Werff at 920-296-7094 or [email protected] Friday, October 10th 1:00 pm -12:00 am ---$40 Saturday, October 11th 8:00 am-4:00 pm ---$40 Both Days ---$70 *$5 discount if registered by October 1st* Discount for Students: $10 off one day, $15 off of two days ---Fundraiser for the Junior Class to cover class expenses--Mail registration by October 1st to receive $5 discount and reserve a table Or give to Mark or Becky Vander Werff at CWC Mail to: CWC Attn: Becky VW – 301 Fox Lake Road- Waupun, WI 53963 Make check out to CWC with Craft-a-thon in note section Name:_________________________________________________________________ Phone:_____________________________ Email:______________________________ I will be attending (please circle): FRIDAY, SATURDAY, BOTH DAYS
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