Waterford Fire & Rescue continues to improve and ex-pand the level and quality of service it provides to Vil-lage residents. When Rick Mueller stepped into the role of Fire Chief two years ago, he was given the task of improving service and addressing department concerns expressed by firefighters in an internal survey.

The department was reorganized, response times im-proved dramatically, and staffing levels improved. Now, a higher level of medical service (paramedic) gives citi-

zens the confidence that highly skilled emergency responders will be able to provide emergen-cy room care in their home, in their vehicles, on the road.

The department partners with the Wind Lake Fire Department to provide Advanced Life Sup-port for Village residents. Now,

under the guidance of Dr. Schultz, medical director, and the licensing and men- toring of the Town of Vernon’s paramedic pro- gram, the department can provide a higher level of care. Paramedic staffing is part time at this point with two trained paramedics, supported by the Vernon FD Paramedics and con- tinued ALS partnership with Wind Lake. But a plan

is in place to gradually in- crease paramedic staffing. Two more paramedics in training are preparing to step in to the position by late summer.

Although the paramedic service is part-time at this point, the partnership with Vernon, will continue to provide the service when Waterford is not staffed with a paramedic. To ensure quick, efficient, and accurate care, ambulances in both communities are outfitted exactly the same, with the same equipment, and same supplies. Paramedics from either department aren’t tasked with finding necessary supplies or medicine in critical situations. They are well-acquainted with

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From the President’s Desk ........... 2

New Faces ....................................... 3

Strategic Planning .......................... 4

Health & Safety .............................. 6

Road Construction ......................... 7

News to Use.................................... 8

Police News .................................... 9

Business Cultivation Team ........... 9

Public Works/Utilities ................ 10

Library News .......................... 11-15

Animal Control............................. 16

Community ................................... 17

Ten Club Park .............................. 17

Chamber Updates ........................ 18

Absolutely Waterford .................. 19

Connecting Community Resources

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Connecting Community Resources

Waterford Fire & Rescue

Now Paramedic Level Service

Paramedic, Zachary Cuomo, uses a dummy to demonstrate the department’s newest life-saving equipment. The laryngoscope (see inset photo) allows him to safely and accurately assess a patient’s airway with a digital monitor display to provides a clear view of the pas-sageway and aid in placing a breathing tube.

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Our Village, abounding with exciting dynamic and fostering progress at nearly every turn, recently turned another page in its celebrated history with little or no fanfare!

That folks, as Village President, is my fault and as you continue reading I will share this spe-cial story, which is unprecedented and literally so critically important to our community.

At the beginning of May, our Rescue Squad and its dedicated, talented and trained staff was authorized and operates under the license of the Town of Vernon to deliver Para-medic emergency services. It’ll be on a limited basis at the outset and gradually growing to a fulltime service.

“It is just so huge for our community,” said Fire Chief Rick Mueller. “Up to now, the Waterford Department was staffed with Advance Emergency Medical Technicians (AEMT’s), working in partnership with the Wind Lake Fire Department.

Paramedic services, he said, means having the ability to “deliver emergency room services” at the scene. Paramedic li-censing (the next step up for AEMT service) authorizes use of significantly more medicine options and implementation of more medical procedures.

“Our goal is to deliver high quality medical service to reverse reversible conditions which have stricken and traumatized the patient.” Mueller said.

Not to misunderstand, our Village always has been blessed with dedicated, talented and trained staff, however its scope of services were less than what can be delivered under today’s authorization.

“Paramedic care,” Mueller said, “is another level of defined care for someone traumatized. It provides a higher level of diagnoses and thus, appropriate use of more specific procedures.”

Mueller explained, in order to make this happen, Waterford Rescue Department teamed up with the Town of Vernon as an additional response partner, adding this second partnership. “Technically, we are working under Vernon’s license, but with our own Paramedics,” Mueller said.

Waterford has two active Paramedics currently and that will expand to four by the end of summer. The practicality of this arrangement is that when Waterford’s Paramedics are not scheduled, Vernon’s Paramedics are available.

Before I conclude, I want to mention that in conjunction with the Paramedic Service offering and also the result of re-organizing the Fire and Rescue Service, response time (time to get emergency vehicles out the door) is now consistently less than two minutes.

As a result, today’s Waterfordians not only get advanced emergency medical care, almost like being in a hospital emergen-cy room, but it’s delivered to their home, PRONTO!

To me, I find this re-assuring and com-forting to know that top-notch and immediate Emergency Medical Service is at your fingertips and only a phone call away. I hope you do, too. I say, Hallelujah!

From the President’s Desk

Village President, Tom Roanhouse (center), joins

Chief Mueller and Waterford Fire & Rescue personnel who have completed training for para-medic or in the process and are serving as emergen-cy medical (EMT) or advanced emergency medical (AEMT)personnel. Pictured from left: Chief Rick Mueller, Matthew Polzin, A.J. Hayden, Josh Larson, Zach Cuomo (paramedic), Katee Rice, Thomas Malek, and Dalton Brandt.

3 New Faces on Board and Committees

We say good-bye and thank former trustee Ron Kluth for his ser-vice as trustee since 2011 and welcome Andrew Ewert to the posi-tion. Mr. Ewert won his first election, taking his seat for the April 25th board meeting. He was also appointed to serve on the Fi-nance Committee and Community Development Authority.

By State law, new trustees must sign the official oath of office within 5 days of the election. The Village has the option to ad-minister a ceremonial oath, which it did before the May 9th Board meeting.

New committee members are appointed by President Tom Roanhouse and approved by the Board. Committee members serve for a one-year term and may be reappointed each year. In the case of the Plan Commission, commissioners are appointed to serve staggered three-year terms.

During the year, the president, with Board approval, will ap-point to fill vacancies as they occur.

Welcome to our new committee members, noted in blue below, and thank you for your service to the citizens of the village.

Andrew Ewert, seated next to Trustee Jim Schneider, begins his term as Village trustee.

Board of Trustees

Tom Roanhouse, President

Tom Christensen Don Houston

Andrew Ewert Tamara Pollnow

Jerry Filut Jim Schneider

Board of Appeals

Tom Roanhouse, Chair

Glen Collins Jim Schneider

Roy Gawlitta Tom Christensen-Alt 1

Tamara Pollnow Bil Luth-Alt 2

Board of Review

Tom Roanhouse, Chair Don Houston Jim Schneider

Jerry Jones Bil Luth-Alt 1

Library Board

Donald Bray, Chair

Michelle Allender Diane Norante

Jody Beer Tamara Pollnow

Kelly Datka Alan Romanak

Community Development Authority

Tom Roanhouse, Chair

Gil Amborn Jerry Filut

Tim Denman Craig Kosut

Andrew Ewert Bil Luth

Finance Committee

Brian Lauer, Chair

Gil Amborn Jim Schneider

Andrew Ewert Leslie Strickland

Jerry Filut, Chair Personnel Committee Karen Allen Tamara Pollnow

Rebecca Bell John Vaccaro

Public Works & Utilities Committee

Karen Koeller, Chair

Mike Baker Don Houston

Vesta Goldammer Robert Nash

Heritage District Design Committee

Don Houston, Chair

Robert Gariephy, Sr. Kari Mullikin

Diane Lemanczyk Cheryl Rogers

Bil Luth Maureen Vander Sanden

Fire Commission

Janice Pieper, President

Renee Daggett Kimberly Migazzi

Tim Doyle James Zuehlke

Tom Roanhouse, Chair Plan Commission Howard Bryant Bil Luth

Tom Christensen Kathy Nargis

Craig Kosut Gonzalo Perez

SE WI Fox River Commission Al Sikora

Central Racine County Health Board Tamara Pollnow

Racine County Drainage District Fred Koeller

Western Racine Cty Sewerage District Tom Christensen

Waterford Waterway Management District Don Houston

Appointments are made in April following the spring election and as needed. If you are interested in serving on a committee, complete a talent bank questionnaire and submit to the Village Administrator. The form is available at Village Hall or online at www.waterfordwi.org/employment.

2016-17 List of Board, Committee, and Commission Members

Trustees Don Houston, Andrew Ewert, and Jim Schneider take the ceremonial oath at the May 9 Village Board meeting.

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Strategic Planning The Village Board directed staff to organize a strategic planning session and develop a public survey which will serve to provide direction for the board as they plan for the next five years. While the board has a capital improvement plan in place to address infrastructure and road improvements, they have not enlisted a process for strategic planning for the Village overall. Staff and other stakeholders completed surveys to identify members of the community who would bring varied per-spectives, skills, and experience to the strategic planning process. The individuals represented citizens, civic and faith organ-izations, business, schools, community leaders, and others who met for a daylong session to develop a mission statement for the Village and perform a SWOT analysis. A SWOT analysis identifies the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats facing an organization. With this information, the group can create a plan for using the strengths and opportunities for moving forward, while mitigating the weaknesses and threats.

The next step will be asking for the entire community to weigh in through a survey included in your water and utility sewer bill or online (www.waterfordwi.org/StrategicPlanning). The questions are based on the results of the SWOT analy-sis. For those without a computer, a visit to the library where their helpful staff, can assist you.

The large group will reconvene in August to review community input from the sur-vey and develop a recommendation for the Village Board.

Fred Koeller (right), leads the discussion for the strategic planning session held on May 10 at the Waterford Public Library.

Members of the community as well as some stake-holders outside the Village participate in the day-long planning session.

Rebecca Ewald, Village Administrator, clarifies a response as she takes notes on the discussion.

Photo by Cynthia Jensen

6 Health and Safety

Health Department

Protect Yourself from Disease-Carrying Pests Protect yourself against mosquito and tick bites this summer. West Nile virus (WNV) and Lyme disease are two illnesses that may occur from these bites. WNV is spread through the bite of infected mosquitoes. Infected people may develop fever, rash, muscle and joint aches, nausea, vomiting and fatigue, or rarely severe symptoms. Lyme disease is a bacterial illness transmitted by the bite of a black legged (deer) tick. The illness often starts as a circular rash near the bite. Fever, headache, fatigue, muscle and/or joint pain may also be present. Lyme disease is treated with antibiotics, and if untreated, complications may occur. If you think you are infected, contact your healthcare provider. Local transmission of mosquito-borne Zika virus has not been reported in the continental United States so far. Cases are associated with travel to a high-risk area. The species of mosquito that can transmit Zika is not been found in Wisconsin, although two cases of the virus have been reported in the state.

Protect yourself from mosquito exposure!

Apply insect repellant to clothing and exposed skin.

Make sure window and door screens are in good repair.

Dispose of or turn over items (tires, boats, wheelbarrows) that hold water to prevent mosquito breeding.

Change water in birdbaths and pet dishes at least every three days.

Clean and chlorinate swimming pools and hot tubs.

Trim tall grass and weeds - mosquitoes use these areas to rest during daylight hours.

Protect yourself from tick bites!

Wear a light colored long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and high socks with pant cuffs tucked into the socks.

Walk in the center of mowed trails to avoid brushing up against vegetation.

Conduct "tick checks" on yourself and your children after being outdoors and promptly remove any ticks.

Insect repellents containing 0.5% permethrin or 20-30% DEET have been shown to be effective against deer ticks. Follow the manufacturer's directions on the label.

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Fire continued from front page Left: Zach Cuomo, paramedic, and Tom Roanhouse, president, in an ambulance equipped for paramedic service.

the layout of the ambulance and ready to step in and devote their efforts to saving lives.

“We now have two paramedics on staff - Zachary Cuomo and Matt McGuire,” said Chief Rick Mueller, “with Reed Johnson and Scott Kuehl training to step up in August.”

Training for the three levels of Advanced Life Sup-port (ALS) begins with Emergency Medical Tech-nician EMT –180 hours; Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) - 350 hours; and Par-amedic—1400 hours. A paramedic can deliver emergency room services including administering about 40 medications as opposed to 10 –17 that EMT and AEMTs can administer.

The rescue team continues training regularly and monthly with the medical director, working under director’s level of service expectation with quarterly reviews.

“Getting to this level of service involved a lot of collaboration, effort, and planning.” said Chief Mueller. “Dr. Schultz has high standards and expectations for delivering qual-ity EMS services. This partnership with Vernon took a lot of work, updating our plans and procedures, equipment and configuring our ambulances exactly like Vernon’s to ensure that any paramedic—Vernon or Waterford, knows quickly and accurately where needed equipment and supplies are located because when lives are at risk, every obstacle to a positive outcome must be eliminated.”

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ROAD

WORK

AHEAD

Racine Street Area Project The project will include the following streets—Racine,

grading changes, curbs and gutters. Sidewalks on some streets with green space terraces will also be added. Center and North streets will be converted to a one-way traffic pattern.

Sanitary sewer work and utility relocation for the road construction has been completed. Road con- struction will begin for Center and Racine Streets west of Jefferson in early July and will be substan- tially completed by August 15. The project was planned in two stages with west of Jefferson to begin first, leaving the east end open to accommodate activities in the park, including Waterford Library’s summer reading program children’s activities, River Rhythms summer concert series in Vil-lage Hall Park, and access to Village Hall for the August 9th parti-san primary.

Construction, east of Jefferson Street for Racine, North, and N. River Streets and the Village Hall Park lot will begin after August 15.

Future Construction Plans Road construction for the River East project, which includes 2nd and Division streets, the 2nd St. municipal (Safety Building) parking lot, and Elizabeth St. parking at Ten Club Park, and potential paving behind East Main Street businesses to the north, will begin in 2017 and will add parking to the downtown area with additional stalls in both municipal lots—2nd Street and the new Elizabeth Street lot. In 2018. Engineering plans for the River East project are in the final stages. The Village is for-tunate to have been selected to receive Municipal Street Im-provement Discretionary funds through the DOT and will be reimbursed $275,713.90 for the project. The award was one of eight in the State of Wisconsin. River East project costs are esti-mated at just over $1million.

Village construction of sanitary sewer and water infrastructure will begin on West and East Main Streets in preparation for the

DOT reconstruction of Hwy 20/83. The DOT will begin con-struction at the end of 2018.

Along with that project, the Village will continue construction of East Main from 1st Street to Milwaukee Street, which isn’t included in the DOT project. The bridge will also be reconstructed and plans call for the bridge to be open to at least one lane of traffic for most of the project.

Learn More You can learn more and stay abreast of the road construction news at waterfordwi.org/roads. To receive notification when website information is updated, visit www.waterfordwi.org/notifyme to subscribe to Notify Me™. A Hotline for Con-struction updates will be operating soon—call 534-1840.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Southeast Region in Waukesha continues with the design on the WIS 20/83 (Main/1st Street) project, from just west of Buena Park Road to WIS 36 (Milwaukee Avenue). The work will include the reconstruction of East Main Street from First Street to Milwaukee Street. Designers continue to work on the final design which will include coordination with utility compa-nies that have facilities within the project limits. Real estate acquisition for the project has started and is anticipated to con-tinue through 2017. Final design is expected to be completed in spring 2018. Utility work is expected to start spring of 2018, with the roadwork starting in November 2018 with completion November 2019. The construction will be staged to allow the bridge and highway to remain open to local traffic for the entire project.

Comments regarding the projects can be directed to Justin Suydam, P.E., WisDOT Project Manager, at (262) 548-8745 or justin.suydam@dot.wi.gov or John Elkin, P.E., Senior Project Manager, R.A. Smith National, Inc. at (262) 317-3312 or John.Elkin@rasmithnational.com.

On the Road Again

WisDOT State Highway 20/83

Overnight parking restrictions are in effect all year. A parking viola-tion may net you a $20 ticket and if you don’t pay the fine by the court date noted on the ticket, you may find that you owe an addi-tional penalty of $38 for a grand total of $58! Fines that are not paid promptly will be forwarded to collections.

Payments can be made at Village Hall, 123 N. River Street or dropped off in the drive-by box directly across from Village Hall. If you’d like your day in court, you can find the court date listed on the ticket.

Avoiding a Ticket To avoid finding a ticket on your car when you step out for your morning ride to work, remember to park on the correct side of the street, following these guidelines:

Using the date after midnight —if the date is an even number park on the even side of the street (the side with even-numbered house numbers.

On the odd-numbered days, park on the side of the street with odd house numbers.

Don’t fall into the trap of just switching sides every night—there are seven months with 31 days which means that there are seven back to back odd-numbered days.

REMINDER!

Overnight Parking

News to Use 8

The ballot will contain federal (U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representa-tives), state, and local candidates. It will NOT have presidential candidates. The ballot provides the opportunity for voters to nominate candidates to the General Election (November 8). Voters actually elect the candidate to the office in the General Election.

Absentee voting begins two weeks before the election. The Clerk’s Office will be open Monday-Friday before the election from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm for vot-er registration and absentee ballot processing.

Partisan Primary Election

2016 Election Information and Important Dates

https://myvote.wi.gov - Wisconsin Voter Information (online voter registration, absentee ballot, sample ballots, and more Select regular voter

www.gab.wi.gov - Wis. Government Accountability Board (voting and campaign info)

Voter Help Line - 866-VOTE-WIS (866-868-3947)

Village Information - www.waterfordwi.org/elections-voting Village Clerk - 262-534-3980, ext. 223

Registration

July 20 - Last day for electors to begin to acquire residence for partisan primary

July 20 - Last day for voters to register by mail

July 21-August 5 Late Registration; voters register at clerk’s office

Absentee Ballots

June 10 - Last day to mail absentee ballots (or as soon as received from county clerk)

July 25-August 5 - 8 am-5 pm - In Person Absentee Voting

Thursday, July 28 - Last day to request mailed absentee ballot

Monday, August 8 - No absentee voting or voter registration per state law

Tuesday, August 9 - Partisan Primary Election Day - Polls Open 7 am-8 pm

July 4th Activities June 30—River Rhythms

July 2— Tichigan Fireworks

July 4—Waterford Lions Club Children’s Bike Parade—10 am 35th Annual Parade—11 am Annual Duck Race & Raffle 1:11-1:30 pm

Fireworks Ordinance Statutory Fireworks — Anything manufac-tured, processed or packaged for exploding, emitting sparks or combustions which does not have another common use, inclusive of pyrotechnics.

Novelty Fireworks — toy snakes, sparklers and caps, confetti or streamer spray device, fuseless device designed to produce noise or visual effects that contain no more than 1/4 grain of explosive mixture.

No person may possess, use or sell statu-tory fireworks in the Village.

No person may sell novelty fireworks, store or possess novelty fireworks for other than personal use, without a permit from the Village.

For more information on Village ordi-nances regarding fireworks, search the Municipal Code on the village website: www.waterfordwi.org.

Open Burning Open burning of leaves, brush, stumps, clean wood and other vegetative debris is allowed on personal property from noon to 7 p.m. Grass clippings must be recycled. Outdoor campfires for cooking or recreation are allowed provided the fire is contained in an outdoor fireplace, fire ring or fire pit. Bonfires are allowed if approved by the Fire Chief who shall issue a permit.

Photo by Terry Alby Information on Proof of Residency

Local units of government include: city, town or village clerk or treasurer’s office, your county clerk or treasurer, and many others.

State units of government include: DMV, DNR, Department of Workforce

Development (DWD), Department of Human Services, and many others.

Federal units of government include: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Medicare (not second party vendors), Social Security, and many others.

Fishing and hunting licenses; Vehicle registrations

Food stamps, Wisconsin Works, Wisconsin Shares, BadgerCare notices and correspondence

Medicare notices and Medicare Explanation of Benefits (not from 2nd party providers or other health insurance providers)

Social Security and SSI notices and benefits statements

Public high school, technical college, and public university correspondence and documents, including: admissions, financial aid notices, report cards, and schedules

Federal student loan correspondence and notices

Billing statements and collection notices from a governmental entity

Correspondence from federally recognized Native American Tribe living in Wisconsin.

REMEMBER: Acceptable Proof of Residence documents must always include the

voter’s name and current address.

Police News 9

The Waterford Police Department sponsored Badges & Bullseyes, a new youth activity program, through the organization, Cops and Kids. The event was at capacity with ten kids participating.

The Waterford PD has developed a strong relationship with the Cops and Kids organization. The organization helps organize and promote youth events and provides many volunteers to work the events.

Many of the volunteers are older children with troubled histories who have benefited from past programs in the past. The funds and donations received goes only to to-ward expenses and equipment.

The organization was established in 2010 to *provide police departments with the tools and funding to implement award-winning community service programs. A 501(3)(c), the non-profit organization promotes collaborative partner-ships between law enforcement agencies and their communi-ties through the use of proven community policing techniques.

Waterford has sponsored several Cops and Kids pro-grams, including Cops & Bobbers (fishing) and Gutter Busters (bowling), as well as the newest, Badges & Bull-seyes. The organization is a standard for similar efforts throughout the United States. Communities reach out for assistance in starting their own programs. To learn more about the Cops & Kids, volunteer, sponsor or donate to the program, visit http://www.copsandkidsfoundation.org

After demonstrating a strong interest and ability at the March event at Buck Trail Archers in Burlington, one stu-dent was awarded a compound bow, arrows, case and other equipment totaling approximately $600.

*Excerpt from the Cops & Kids website

Badges and Bullseyes

Chief Ditscheit and adult volunteers stand by as kids listen to instructions and then take aim at targets located in the Buck Trail Archers facility in Burlington.

A BIG thank you goes out to

the Cops & Kids organization and the many business sponsors who contribute to the program.

Right: An avid student receives a compound bow and archery equipment from Chief Ditscheit and Bob Kramer, the force

behind the Cops & Kids organi-zation. He signed an agreement to return the bow and equipment when he is done using it.

Partnership Seeks to Support and Expand Village Business Late last year, Absolutely Waterford (AW), the Village’s Main Street Program, hosted a guest from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) who spoke about the op-portunities and challenges for businesses in a Main Street com-munity, especially when facing a major road construction through the downtown. The group included members of the business community, Absolutely Waterford, Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce, and Village trustees, staff, and committee members.

The discussion emphasized the need to communicate and work together toward common goals. A volunteer stepped forward to facilitate and a new formalized partnership began, the Waterford Business Cultivation Team (WBCT). Members of the WBCT include representatives from AW, the Chamber, and the Village, working to address concerns and opportunities to improve the business climate, support existing businesses, recruit new busi-ness, and promote economic development.

The group, meeting twice monthly, has created a marketing brochure, and a list of desired businesses, met with owners

of vacant properties, and is developing a targeted plan for mar-keting the community. A member of the group has volunteered to visit businesses in other communities and show them what Waterford has to offer in the way of available properties, consumers, traffic volume, and gaps in the market for retail and services.

Other items the team will be reviewing: the process for starting, opening, or expanding a business in the Village, mitigating the challenges of road construction, enhancing the look of the down-town, and other items to improve the climate for business devel-opment and growth.

If you or someone you know is interested in starting a business or learning more, contact Dennis Gahagan at 262.308.6890 or gahagan_d@wi.rr.com.

10 Public Works/ Utilities

Water & Sewer Utility Billing

Payments can be made at

Village Hall 123 River St.

Or use our convenient drive-up drop box located across from

Village Hall.

You can now view your account and

or pay your bill online.

Call 877-885-7968 or visit our website

www.waterfordwi.org (Nominal service charge for online payments assessed

by Payment Service Network)

Bills are mailed around the 20th of March, June,

September, and December

with payments due on the 20th of the following month.

To avoid a 3% penalty, payment must be

received by due date.

534-3980 x. 229 M-F. 8 am-5 pm

Village ordinance states that it is unlawful for any owner, tenant or occupant of land to permit or maintain noxious weeds or rank growth of vegetation on such land. It is unlawful to allow or permit growth of noxious weeds or vegetation to a height greater than 12 inches.

The Weed Commissioner is authorized by state statute to destroy noxious weeds; to enter any lands that are not exempt and cut or otherwise destroy noxious weeds with-out being liable to an action for trespass or any other ac-tion for damages resulting from the entry and destruction, if reasonable care is exercised.

The Weed Commissioner or designee will investigate concerns regarding noxious weeds within the borders of the Village of Waterford and will respond to complaints within a reasonable period of time.

If a person violates the weed and rank growth vegetation ordinance, the Weed Commissioner shall document and photograph the violation, and send a notice to the proper-ty owner at the owner's address as listed in the property tax records.

The notice shall identify the property and the vio-lation, demand that the noxious weeds or rank growth of vegetation be destroyed within 10 days from the date of the notice and that the property then be kept in compliance. The notice will also advise that failure to correct the problem will re-sult in the destruction or removal of the noxious weeds or rank growth of vegetation by the Vil-lage, that all of the costs incurred by the Village shall be billed to the property owner as a special tax, and that the violation may result in citations and imposition of forfeitures. Additional notice is not required for second and subsequent violations occurring within the same calendar year.

After 10 days, the property shall be re-inspected and documented. If the noxious weeds or over-grown vegetation are still present, the Weed Com-missioner shall arrange for the removal by a con-

tracted cutter as soon as reasonably possible. For second and subsequent violations, the Weed Commissioner shall document the violation as set forth above, notify the Po-lice Department of the violation, and request that citations be issued to the property owner for each day the violation continues. The Weed Commissioner shall also arrange for the weeds or other rank growth of vegetation to be re-moved by a contracted cutter as soon as reasonably possi-ble.

The Weed Commissioner will forward the Village's costs of removal to the Village Treasurer, who shall bill the property owner for the work, together with an adminis-trative fee to recover the costs of enforcement. If the bill is not paid within 30 days, it shall become a lien on the property, and if not paid by October 15, the Treasurer shall place the billed amount, plus an additional ten-percent administrative fee to recover the Village's addi-tional costs, on the tax roll as a special charge upon the property where the noxious weeds or other rank growth of vegetation were destroyed as allowed by state statute.

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Photos by Elizabeth J. Czarapata

11 Library Adult Program Information *Please pre-register for adult programs. Pre-payment of class fees will guarantee that materials and your seat will be reserved.*

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Paddling Primer* Join experienced paddler Gary Johncox (WHS class of ’72) at the new Canoe & Kayak Launch behind Village Hall for an outdoor discussion on pad-dling. He will talk briefly about

canoes and kayaks, equipment, safety, technique, and paddling etiquette. Ques-tions encouraged! An optional paddle to Case Eagle Park will follow the discus-sion. New, old, future, and curious salts are welcome. B.Y.O.Boat! This class is free.

Glimpse into Waterford’s Past: Maps* Take a trip into Waterford’s history. Liz Gamble will present the story of our community’s

growth using maps as a guide to the past. Learn from the 1836 survey maps, town-ship maps, village maps, and more. This class is free.

Zen Between the Lines* Curious about adult color-ing? Join us for an adults only coloring session. We will supply the coloring sheets and materials so you can simply color away your cares. Light snacks also provided. This class is free.

Backyard Chickens: An Introduction to Urban Poultry* Ron Kean, state poultry spe-cialist with UW Extension, will present the benefits of keeping hens and basic hus-bandry, such as housing, feeding, and cleaning. He will cover common con-cerns as well as preventative

measures. There will be Q&A time and an opportunity for hands-on interaction with live chickens. This class is free. This session is brought to you with the cooperation of Waterford Backyard Chickens.

Overview of Genealogical Research* Seasoned genealogist, Judy Gambrel, will provide an overview of how to build a family tree using ances-try.com and census research. Judy is a research expert with

20 years’ experience in the exploration of her own family history. This class is free.

Leave It, Move It, Roll It, Take It: Know Your Employer Retirement Plan

Options* When you're faced with a lump-sum distribution resulting from a layoff, job change or retire-ment, it's important to know you have options about where to put your money. Ron Knaflic

from Edward Jones will share information about your options and how to select the one that makes the most sense for you. Free.

Glimpses into Waterford’s Past: Scavenger Hunt* Do you know the where, who, when, and why of various loca- tions in Waterford? Liz Gamble guides us in matching photos with locations and helps us learn about the history of each place. Free.

Classics Book Club* The group will discuss a classic title in the Waterford History Room. The title for this month is Mrs. Bridge by Evan S. Con-nell. Please register in advance.

American Mahjong* Mahjong is an exciting game of skill and luck! Try your hand as Elaine Adam leads our 6-week session for begin-ners. Players of all levels are welcome. Meets every Thurs-day, August 18 - September

22. Attendees will need to purchase an American Mahjong card set (cost approximately $10). Details will be available when you register.

Absolutely Waterford’s Pooch Parade

A great day to "Strut Your Mutt" for fun and prizes dur-ing the Dog Days of August! Please stop in the library and

pamper your pooch by selecting a new bed or pull toy crafted by the talented ladies of the Loose Ends Sewing Club. All proceeds of sales that day will help fund more library classes. Parade route and more information coming soon!

Medicare ABC’s* Add one Part A and one Part B. Throw in a pinch of Part C and a splash of Part D. Sim-mer for 90 minutes and enjoy a presentation about the Ba-

sics of Medicare. This event is only for educational purposes and no plan specific benefits or details will be shared. Free.

Genealogy 102* This class will continue to help you acquire the skills necessary to delve into your family ancestry and build your family tree. Seasoned genealo-gist, Judy Gambrel has

20 years’ experience in the research of her own family history. In these classes, she will demonstrate how to go about land research and using resources at the Na-tional Archives, the Church of Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church), the Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution, Roots web and other research op-tions. Students should have some experi-ence with genealogy research. If not experi-enced, please try to attend the Monday, July 25 Overview class. Judy shares her valuable insight and experience to help you in your quest. Registration required. This class is free.

Monday

July 11

6:00 pm

Tuesday July 12 6:00 pm

6:30 pm Tues, July 19

& Wed, August 24

Wednesday July 20 6:00 pm

Monday July 25 6:00 pm

Tuesday August 2 6:00 pm

Tuesday August 9 6:00 pm

Wednesday August 17 5:30 pm

Thursdays 10-11:30 am Aug 18 thru

Sept 22

Saturday

August 20 9am-1pm

Monday August 22 6:00 pm

Tuesdays 6 pm Aug 23 Sept 27

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Adult Library Programming *Please pre-register for adult programs.*

College: Getting There from Here* Whether your children or grand- children are learning to crawl or learning to drive, you can help make a college education a reality. Ron Knaflic from Edward Jones will discuss estab-lishing a college savings goal, strategies to help achieve the goal, and the features and benefits of 529 savings plans. Free.

Glimpses into Water-ford’s Past: Schools*

Liz Gamble will take us on a tour of the village, town and country school rooms that defined the early Waterford landscape. This class is free.

Refreshing a Lamp Shade* Local crafter, Barbara Melzer shares her techniques for making old things new again. Participants will follow along as Barbara repurposes

a lamp shade using fabric scraps, notions, and other interesting finds she has on hand. This class is free.

Cooking With Class: Modern Mexican Cuisine* Staci Joers will take us on a culinary journey thru Mexico, teach a little of the food history and demonstrate how to prepare some wonderful foods that have defined this cuisine. You'll sample Cheese &

Onion Enchiladas with Ancho Chile Sauce, Chiles Rellanos, Homemade Refried Beans and Churros. Cost of class is $18. Advance registration required.

On the Home Front: Letters* “On the Home Front” with Judy Cook will be of special interest to Wisconsin history buffs. This pro-gram is based on the Civil War cor-

respondence of Cook’s great-great-grandparents while living in Wisconsin. Her dramatic living history presentation features songs of the Civil War and projected images of life on the farm and at home in contrast to the war raging on the front lines. This program is sponsored by the Wisconsin Humanities Council and free to the public.

Tuesday Sept 6 6 pm

Wednesday Sept 14 6 pm

Wednesday Sept 21 5:30 pm

Tuesday Sept 13 6 pm

Monday Sept 26 6:30 pm

Monthly Groups No fees or registration required unless noted; * Pre-register please.

Loose Ends Sewing & Stitching Club Tuesdays, 10 am-2 pm in the Community Room Talented service group creates hand-sewn donations for needy organizations. They welcome financial contributions as well as clean new fiberfill or gently uses pillows for stuffing their projects

Needlecrafts Group Wednesdays 12:30-2:00 pm in the History Room.

July 27 The Rocks by Peter Nichols

August 31 The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

September 28 Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng

Book Club 2016* Please call to reserve a spot for the discussion. Copies of the featured titles are available at the circulation desk and on Kindles available for checkout.

New members always welcome

Wednesdays as noted

5:30 pm

Community Room

2016 Balloonfest Amateur Photo Contest The library will host the gallery of photo contest entries August 8-31. New this year will be a People’s Choice Award, so stop by and vote for your favorite photo before August 23. Winners will be announced on

August 24. Complete rules for the photo contest can be found on the library website: http://waterfordwi.org/waterford_balloon_fest.html.

Questions? Contact Kathy Kohl with KK Photography at 414-861-8749.

Sponsored by: Waterford Public Library, Waterford Medical Clinic, Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce, and KK Photography.

Special Funds Donations March-May 2016

Thank YOU!

A special thanks to the donors and gifts listed here. These generous contributions give the library board the ability to enhance our collections and make building im-

provements beyond what our operating budget allows.

Absolutely Waterford

Donna Block

Jeanne Christensen

Friends of WPL

Sue Lea

Racine County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee

Kristi Reiherzer

Richter Foods

Connie & Gary Tilleros

Library News Children’s Program Information 14 *Registration Required

Summer Reading Program

Make-It, Take-It Tuesdays Join us for do-it- yourself crafts. The craft supplies and a workspace will be set

up for children ages 4-10 in the story-telling room. Children accompanied by an adult or a babysitter are wel-come to complete crafts to take home.

Ready, Set, Play

Kids can come and try out some game favorites and make some to take home. Ages 5 to 10.

It’s Book Time with Ronald McDonald A mix of magic, music, and comedy entertains while

reinforcing that reading is fun.

Family Movie Event: Kung Fu Panda 3

Join us for free popcorn and a movie filled with fun and adventure

with everyone’s favorite Panda. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Building Blocks Storytime Building Blocks Storytime, present-

ed by Linda Breuer from Love, Inc., is intended for families with toddlers and preschoolers. Books and musical activities will engage parents and children aged 0-5.

Storywagon Event: Musical Duo Jack & Kitty Join us for a special musical performance sure to get you on your

feet and dancing! Appropriate for ages 2-10.

On Your Mark, Get Set… CHOCOLATE! ’Tweens and teens are invited to participate in the Chocolate

Olympics! Challenges, fun, games, and of course, chocolate snacks. Registration required.

Family Movie Event: UP! Join us for a showing of the movie Up in honor of Balloonfest weekend. Free pop-

corn and soda provided. Event is sponsored by: the Friends of the Library.

Storywagon Event with Kay Elmsley Weeden

Kay’s programs are intergenerational and great for children and adults. Emphasizing the importance of

reading, she delights her audience with tales from books in the li-brary and beyond. This event is appropriate for ages 3-10.

Belly Dancing with Sandy Moen

Sandy is ready to teach anyone who wants to learn!

Appropriate for all ages.

What’s Fit in Nature with David Stokes

David will bring reptiles and amphibians native to Wisconsin and teach us all about how they keep fit.

Final Program: Ready, Set, CELEBRATE! Children and their families who have participated in the

Summer Reading Program are in-vited to celebrate their success! Inflatable slide, inflatable obstacle course, dunk tank, yo-yo demon-strations, hot dogs, crafts, and games are all a part of this fantas-tic program! All grand prize winners will be announced at this program.

Tuesdays

9:30am-7pm

July 5, 12, 19

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Library News Children’s Program Information

Read to Chester

Chester, an adorable little dog, loves kids and loves to hear sto-ries. Sign up for a 15-minute block of time to read to him. Regis-

tration is required and limited.

Introduction to Crochet

Peggy Fisher will be teaching this intro-duction to crochet class for kids or

adults. Please bring one skein of cotton yarn, a crochet hook size H and scissors. Registration is re-quired and limited.

Teen Final Program Volunteer Luncheon

If you volunteered this summer or if you want to in the future, sign up to join us for this special luncheon celebrating our volunteers. Children ages 12 and up are encouraged to attend. Teen grand prize winners will be announced at this program. Registration is required.

Kick-Off Event: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten with Puppet Story Theater

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a free program that parents

and their children under age 5 can participate in together before your

child enters school. It’s really easy to participate. Read with your child. Keep track of the books you read us-ing the 1,000 Books Before Kinder-garten app or use the record-keeping sheet provided by the library. Stop back every 100 books or so to receive recognition from library staff. At 500 and 1,000 books your child will receive a prize for reaching these milestones and be congratulated for their accomplishments! Come to this program to see Puppet Story The-ater perform and pick up all of the information you need to participate.

Mother Goose Playgroup

This nursery rhyme playgroup is geared for infants and chil-dren to age 5. Nurse-ry rhymes and activi-

ties will be paired with a socializa-tion time for children and parents. Registration not required.

Making a Difference with Carrie Reichartz

Author Carrie Reichartz is founder of Operation Give Hope. She will talk about the similarities and differences be-

tween the US and Kenya: in shoes, clothing, housing, water, shopping, schools, and many other ways. She will also bring toys and other items from Kenya to share with the kids. She’ll even throw in a bit of Swahi-li. She is collecting donations of new or gently used shoes to bring to Kenya on her next trip.

Lap-Sit Story & Play Classes This Lap-Sit class is for all children un-der three years of age with their care-giver. Storytime in-cludes sign language,

stories, finger plays and songs for toddlers. The program runs for about 20 minutes.

Preschool Classes

Three, four or five year olds may attend the 10:30 am class. It will run for 30 minutes and will in-clude sign language,

stories, songs, finger plays, move-ment and a craft. Registration is required.

Building Blocks Storytime Linda Breuer from Love, Inc. hosts Building Blocks

Storytimes for preschool families. Books and musical activities will engage parents and children ages 0-5. No registration is required.

Library Hours

Monday-Wednesday: 9am-8pm

Thursday-Friday: 9am - 6pm

Saturday: 9am - 1pm

Sunday: Closed

Mondays 9:30 am

September 19 September 26

Animal Control

Dogs on the Loose Every dog over the age of five months must be licensed, providing proof of rabies vaccination for the calendar year. The cost of licensing is $10 per neutered or spayed, $15 for in tact pets. A $5 late fee will added for licenses that are issued after March 31.

When a dog is found running at large in the Village, it is taken to the DPW garage for processing and boarding. The owner will be contact-ed if his or her identity can be determined by tags and license or mi-crochip. The owner shall pay the fees for keeping and caring for the dog, and provide proof of required vaccination and licensing, or assure vaccination and licensing by pre-payment.

If the owner’s identity cannot be identified or found, the dog is turned over to the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) and the owner, when identified will be responsible for all fees, plus the additional costs applied by WHS.

In the event that the owner is unable to pay the fees or make prepayment for vaccinations at the time the dog is reclaimed, the owner may make payment arrangements. However, if the amount due is not paid to the Village as agreed in the payment ar-rangements, the amount may be charged as a special charge on the owner’s property taxes or collected by any other means allowed by Wisconsin state law.

Other Animals The owner of any animal that is impounded is re-sponsible for paying all of the Village’s actual costs and charges incurred in investigating, apprehending, impounding, keeping and caring for the animal, and all costs of prosecution, in addition to expenses charged by any Humane Society or other person or

entity engaged by the Village to care for the animal and collected in the same manner.

All fees, costs and charges are due whether any animal is reclaimed, or released to another person, or destroyed.

Dogs in Village Parks Dogs are prohibited in all Village of Waterford Parks, including events such as River Rhythms. The Jean Jacobson Dog Park is now open at Case Eagle Park in Rochester. The 2.5 acre dog park is enclosed so dogs can be released from the leash.

It can be costly if your dog is picked up $25 /day boarding fee

$50 impound fee

$35 rabies prepayment (refunded if proof of vaccination provided within 10 days of reclaim)

$100 after hours emergency call for pick-ups or releases (after hours: 4:00 pm—7:00 am or holidays /weekends)

$10-25 licensing fee plus applicable late fees for unlicensed dogs of Village residents

$50 for each re-occurrence in a rolling 12-month period

$92.50 or more—citation if you fail to provide proof of licensing and up-to-date rabies vaccination within 10 days of intake.

Unknown costs—if the dog’s owner can not be determined, the Wisconsin Hu-mane Society is contacted for pick up and charges a fee.

An invoice will be sent to the pet owner and must be received within 30 days of the invoice date. Unpaid invoices may be charged as a special charge on the owner’s prop-erty as allowed by state law or collected in any other means allowed by law.

Keeping Pets and Community Safe

Property Tax 2nd Installment Second property tax payment is due to Racine County by July 31. Checks made payable to Racine County Treasurer can be mailed to 730 Wisconsin Ave, Racine 53403; in person at the same address Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm. Online payments can be made through Of-ficial Payments for an extra fee. Visit the Racine County website: www.racineco.org or call the treasurer’s office, 262-636-3239, for more information.

Burlington City Hall, 300 N. Pine Street, is also authorized to accept payment. The hours at City Hall are Monday through Fri-day, 8 am-5 pm.

Property Assessments Associated Appraisal has completed interior and exterior inspections for proper-ties that that were not visited in 2015 during the village-wide revaluation. Those property owners received a letter earlier this year inviting them to call and sched-ule an appointment for the assessor to visit. Owners who did have a visit in 2015, but felt the assessment was incorrect, were also able to call for an appointment.

The 2016 interim market adjustment assessment rolls are now available on the Village website and at Village Hall for viewing. Notice of change (increase or de-crease) were mailed to 217 property owners.

Property owners can attend the Open Book to review their assessment and other property assessments with the assessor. To dispute an assessment, property own-ers should attend the Board of Review to lodge a formal objection.

New Assessor Contracted The Village Board has approved a contract for assessment services with Affiliat-ed Property Valuation Services, LLC. The five-year contract begins July 1, 2016.

If you have property or assessment questions after July 1, contact Daniel McHugh, Jr. — leave a voicemail at 262.534-1857 or call his cell at 608.436.3038 or email apvsdan@yahoo.com

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Community 17

Mission Statement: To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.

Vision Statement: To be the global leader in community and humanitarian service.

In 1917, Melvin Jones, a 38-year-old Chicago business leader, told members of his local business club they should reach beyond business issues and address the betterment of their communities and the world. Jones’ group, the Business Circle of Chicago, agreed.

The group reached out to similar groups, held an organizational meeting and took the name Asso-ciation of Lions Clubs and held their first national convention that year. Within three years, Lions Club became an international organization.

Nearly 100 years later, Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service organization with 1.35 million members. Lions Clubs International services are broad and include aid to the blind and visually impaired, health, youth, elderly, environment, and disaster relief.

Locally the Waterford Lions, organized in 1960, give 100% of their profit from public events to the community—44% to youth programs, 26% for social needs, 14% to community projects, 13% to local food banks, and 2% to other projects.

Are You Interested in becoming a Lion?

Meetings: 2nd Thursday at an area restaurant Dues: $80/year

Current Officers:

President - Ray Jones

2nd VP - Bob O’Connell

3rd VP - Darlene Janowitz

Treasurer - Russ Robers

Secretary - Cindy Lotzer

Upcoming Lions Community Events

July 4th Kids Bike Parade/Parade/Duck Race

Aug *Fire Department Fundraiser

Oct 2 Chicken Dinner; Tractorcade

Dec *Christmas Parade

*date not finalized

Visit http://www.waterfordlionsclub.org/ or

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LionsOfWaterford/

Lions Club of Waterford

Service Organization

An online survey distributed through the Village website, the Face-book pages of the Library, Absolutely Waterford, and the Cham-ber of Commerce, and through the graded and high schools brought nearly 400 responses. Just under twenty attended the pub-lic meeting in early May.

Survey Results How important is it to use the park to focus on the history of the downtown area? 41.5% felt it was very important; 14% felt it was-n't important at all. Suggestions included plaques, pictures with history, stone monument, signs.

What are the most important uses for you or your organization? Most popular were a place for chil-dren to play (33.1%), community events (29.5%), and enjoying nature (17.1%)

How would you use a path through the park? Most popular include walking or running (38.1%), ven-dors during community events (22%).

53% felt it was very important to incorporate new trees into the design. 49.7% thought a flag pole was very important.

When asked about financing the cost of the park and amenities, such as tables, benches, gazebo, etc. 36.6% felt a combination of options was appropri-ate. Corporate and business sponsorships (16.2%),

donations (14.9%), fundraisers (13.9%) were the top selections, with naming rights, grants, citizen sponsorships, and taxes getting the lowest votes.

The final question asked for participant suggestions and many felt that the park should be a community gathering place—farmers market, community events, and a place for friends to meet.

To see the preliminary design plans and complete survey results and comments, visit www.waterfordwi.org/10ClubSurvey.

Ten Club Park Survey and Public Meeting

Community 18

The Mission of the Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote responsible business development, tourism and growth in the overall best interest of the Waterford Area through services and representation of the business community.

Website: www.waterford-wi.org ● Phone: 262.534.5911 ● 102 E. Main Street Waterford, WI

OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY— FRIDAY 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM

WATERFORD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE “Where Business and Community Connect.”

Promote ~ Educate ~ Network

Calendar of events July - 12 - Ambassador Meeting Noon 14 - Board Meeting 7:30 AM 15-17 - 6th Annual Balloonfest 26 - Power Lunch 11:30 AM August - 6 - Full Moon 4-Miler Race 9 - Ambassador Meeting Noon 11 - Board Meeting 7:30 AM 16 - Power Lunch 11:30 AM September - 8 - Board Meeting 7:30 AM 13 - Ambassador Meeting Noon 20 - Power Breakfast 7:30 AM October - 11 - Ambassador Meeting Noon 13 - Board Meeting 7:30 AM 18 - Power Lunch 11:30 AM

Welcome Bags Are you new to the area? Stop by the chamber office to pick up a “Welcome

bag” that is full of resources and gifts from our chamber members!

Interested in becoming a member of the Waterford Area

Chamber of Commerce? Contact us today for more information!

We are on Instagram! Instagram.com/waterfordwi

For new business ideas: Pinterest.com/waterfordwi

Like us on Facebook for up-to-date community news!

Follow us on twitter! @Waterfordcc102

13th Annual

Full Moon Four Miler

Race Run/Walk

Saturday, August 6, 2016

6:30pm Check-in

8:30pm Race Starts

Event fee is just $25 if registered before July 28 or $30 after July 29. Registration includes high quality runner’s shirt, goodie bag, drink ticket, post run snacks, and party and awards after the race. This year the race will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School. Online registration link is also available on our website or scan this QR Code with your smart phone.

Evergreen Elementary

School grounds

817 W Main St.

Check our website

for the complete

schedule of events.

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It is our mission to develop Waterford’s unique identity in keeping with its rich history and promote the revitalization of the downtown Heritage District.

Absolutely Waterford New Logo for West End Gallery

absolutelywaterford.org

206 W. Main Street 262.534.9000

Upcoming Events

Pooch Parade August 20 9 am-1pm Strut your mutt! Vendors, petting pen, prizes

River’s Edge Art Walk October 7 More venues, more artists, more fun, Art Walk Trol-ley with historic narration by Waterford founder, “Sam Chapman”

Waterford resident and graphic designer, Fred Kroner, re-cently created a logo for AW’s West End Gallery. It’s a rep-resentational piece that combines Main Street, the bridge, and the Fox River. Thank you, Fred, we love it! You can reach Fred at DesignByFink@gmail.com or 920-941-0528.

River’s Edge Art Walk Scheduled Friday, October 7, 2016 is the date for this year’s Art Walk. Organizers are hard at work to, once again, deliver an outstanding experience for every art lover. The Art Walk is expanding this year to include several businesses up Milwaukee Street. More venues, more artists and more fun. As always, the Art Walk Trolley will be in service, with Sam Chapman riding along to share more unique and fascinating stories of Waterford’s Heritage Dis-trict and beyond. If you, or an artist you know, would like to be consid-ered for this year’s Art Walk, contact the AW office for an application: director@absolutelywaterford.org.

Have Dog, Will Walk! If you think your best friend deserves a day of recognition, then Abso-lutely Waterford’s August 20, 2016 Pooch Parade is a great way to show your appreciation and give Fi-Fi and Fido a fun day in the Village! A parade up Main Street, a “strut your mutt” competition for prizes, petting pen, adoption opportunities, vendors, and pooch-related games and shopping with our downtown businesses are all part of the fun. For more infor-mation and/or to register your pal for the parade, go to www.absolutelywaterford.org for your application.

This past spring, AW approached the Village with a pro-posal to initiate a pilot program to beautify the Heritage District, specifically Main Street, with flower pots and planters in front of businesses. The pro-posal asked that the permit application, fees, and liability insurance be waived to encourage businesses to enhance storefronts. The Village embraced the idea and AW deployed volunteers to get the word out. As part of the initiative, the Burlington Garden Center jumped on board, offering a $10-off coupon to everyone participating in this initiative. Abso-lutely Waterford would appreciate your feedback on this pro-ject. The next time you visit the Heritage District, make note and let us know if you like what you see! Send an email to: director@absolutelywaterford.org.

FORECAST: Sunny with a Chance of Flowers!

206 W. Main Street

Hours: Mon-Wed & Friday, 10 am-2 pm

AW welcomes the following artists to the West End Gallery:

July~ The Gathering, the Burlington artist group featuring a variety of artists and media

August~ Ray Schmidt, a seasoned art show participant. Roy has recently exhibited at the Anderson Arts Center, Wustum Museum, Boerner Botanical Gardens, and more.

Painting by Norm Abplanalp

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Coming Up... July 2 Tichigan Fireworks

4 4th of July activities

4 Village Hall Closed

5 Racine St Construction begins west of Jefferson

August

9 Partisan Primary

15 Racine St construction begins east of Jefferson

September 5 Village Hall Closed

Visit us on the web: www.waterfordwi.org Contact Info

Village Hall— 534-3980

HOTLINE—Construction updates, events.................................. 534-1840

Library ..................................................................................................... 534-3988

Building, Electrical, Plumbing Inspector .................................. 262-894-2982

Assessor—Affiliated Property Valuation Services (VM)................ 534-1857

EMERGENCY Fire—Rescue—Police ....................................... 9-1-1

Rescue Billing Questions—3 Rivers Billing.............................. 800-829-5703

Central Racine County Health Department ............................. 262-898-4460

John’s Disposal.............................................................................. 888-473-4701

Waterford Post Office ......................................................................... 534-3255

Waterford Chamber of Commerce .................................................... 534-5911

Digger’s Hotline ............................................................................ 800-242-8511

Wisconsin Humane Society ......................................................... 262-554-6699

Clerk ..................................... ext 223

Deputy Clerk ....................... ext 221

Treasurer ............................. ext 224

Deputy Treasurer ............... ext 229

Water/Sewer Admin .......... ext 229

Court Admin ....................... ext 233

Building Inspector .............. ext 230

Admin Analyst ................... ext 231

Administrator ..................... ext 226

Village President ................ ext 227

Public Works ...................... ext 553

Fire/Rescue ........................ ext 554

Police-Non-Emergency ............... 534-5166

Emergency Sewer .............. 534-4069

MEETINGS

Meetings monthly, or as noted, at Village Hall, 123 N. River Street, with exception of Library Board. Meetings may be rescheduled. Sign up for electronic notifications on Village website, www.waterfordwi.org/notifiyme, to stay informed. Community Development Authority:

1st Monday as needed 6 P.M. Finance Committee:

2nd Monday 5 P.M. Village Board:

2nd & 4th Monday 6:30 P.M. Public Works & Utilities Committee:

3rd Monday 4 P.M. Personnel Committee:

3rd Monday or as needed 5:00 P.M. Library Board of Trustees: Library History Room; 2nd Tuesday 4:30 P.M. Fire & Police Commission:

2nd Tuesday or as needed 5 P.M. Heritage District Design Committee:

3rd Wednesday as needed 4 P.M. Plan Commission:

3rd Wednesday 6 P.M.

123 N RIVER ST

WATERFORD WI 53185