A City of Waupun publication Community News 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 non-profit organizations in special sections of Community News. March 16, 2016 Issue 146 City Hall Happenings End of the Trail Upcoming Meetings: 3/16, 4:45pm Plan Commission, City Hall Council Chambers 3/17, 4:30pm Fire & Police Commission, Safety Building 3/21, 4:15pm Library Board, Waupun Public Library 3/25 CITY HALL CLOSED 3/28, 6:00pm Recreation Board, Waupun Senior Center OUT & ABOUT WITH MAYOR KYLE Pictured with Council members as they present American Legion Baseball Coach Derrick Standke with a sponsorship check. Waupun will host teams from Las Vegas, Nevada, Minnesota, Kansas, North Dakota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin during the Central Plains Region National Tournament August 4-7, 2016. Pool Passes Now on Sale! Purchase before April 15 and save $5! Passes available at the Senior Center. Purchase during the dates/times listed on the calendar following the newsletter. Enjoying soup with friends at Empty Bowls soup dinner fundraising event. Attending an American Legion National Tournament planning meeting. Attending Friesland Community Men s Chorus fundraiser held at St. Joseph Church in support of the Christian Home capital campaign project.
Community News Page 2 OUT & ABOUT WITH MAYOR KYLE (Continued) Who Sows Believes In God Community News goes monthly! Cheering on the Warriors at the Boys Basketball Sectional Championship game. Waupun earned a trip to State - the first time in 89 years! Attending the School Facility Assessment Committee meeting. More info on page 7. Bulk Item Pick-up Collection of bulk items will be held the week of April 11th on your normal trash pick-up date Yard Waste Pick-up Spring yard waste pick up begins April 18th! Attending a public meeting on the W. Main Street construction project, which is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 21st. The section of Main Street that will be under construction is from State Street to County Park Road. THE 2016 RECREATION GUIDE IS HERE! The annual recreation guide is hot off the press and filled with great info on The Summer Park Program Senior Center & Park Rentals Sports, Hobbyist & Other Organizations 2016 Marsh Haven Programs Library Offerings Pool Schedules & Swim Lesson Registration Discount Tickets to Amusement Parks & Attractions Pick up your copy at City Hall, the Library, the Senior Center or Piggly Wiggly. Or view the Guide online at www.waupunfestivals.com (click on Attractions, Parks).
Community News Page 3 Chamber of Commerce Chit-Chat LEONARD HONORED BY THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR OUTSTANDIG PERFORMANCE Recording Angel Waupun WI Info & Events is on Facebook! Check out the page to keep current on upcoming events from craft shows to annual festivals to youth sports sign ups and other things happening in our fine city! Invite your friends to like our page! Jonathan Leonard FIC, CLTC; Waupun, a financial associate with Thrivent Financial, has qualified to attend the Peak Performers conference as a Sierra Level qualifier by providing outstanding financial guidance, solutions and service to members of the organization in 2015. Out of more than 2,300 Thrivent Financial representatives nationwide, 466 individuals qualified for this honor. Leonard is with Thrivent Financial s East Wisconsin and Upper Michigan Regional Financial Office, and serves members in Waupun and surrounding communities. Leonard will be recognized by his peers from across the country at Thrivent Financial s annual conference in Nashville. Leonard has been recognized for his performance three years in a row. Additional information on Thrivent is provided in a press release following the newsletter. Non-Profit Press UPCOMING EVENTS! Need a Ride? Waupun Taxi Hours: Mon-Thu 6am-6pm Fri 6am-6pm & 9:30pm-2:30am Sat 9am-2pm & 9:30pm-2:30am Closed Sundays & Holidays Package delivery is also available! 324-2426 The City of Waupun contracts with Waupun Taxi to provide shared-ride taxi services within the city. Mondays & Thursdays Get your whole body moving during Yoga Stretch from 10:30-11:15am at the Senior Center. Fridays thru March 25 The Knights of Columbus invite you to an All You Can Eat Fish Fry from 5-7pm at St. Joseph s Parish Center! Saturdays All high schoolers are invited to use the gym, watch a movie, skateboard or bmx bike, buy concessions and hangout during High School Hang Out at the Union from 7-
Community News Page 4 UPCOMING EVENTS! (Continued) Morning of Life Waupun Rotary Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 26th at 1:00pm Tanner Park 10pm! Free Admission! *Please note High School Hang Out will not be held on March 26th. Tues 3/22 The Senior Center Craft Club hosts their monthly workshop at 10am. This month s project is Fabric Flowers. Learn how to make these fun flowers using fabric squares. Free! Tuesdays Head to The Union for Indoor Pickelball at 5:30pm. Pickelball is a fun, fast moving game, combining tennis, badminton and ping pong. All adults are welcome. Wednesdays Children of any age, along with a parent or caregiver, are invited to the Library for Family Storytime at 11am. *Please note Storytime will not be held on March 30th. Mon 3/28 Strengthen, stretch and relax during Evening Yoga from 5:00-5:45pm at the Senior Center. Tues 3/29-Come make Lego creations at the Library during Legos at your Library from 6:00-7:00pm. Donkey Basketball Wednesday, March 16th, 7:00pm WHS Gym Dairylanddonkeyball.com Stop by the Waupun Historical Society s website! http:// waupun.pastperfectonline.com Early picture of City Hall
Community News Page 5 KARAOKE NIGHT AT FRIENDSHIP PARTY Dawn of Day Waupun Dog Park 903 N. Madison St. Bring your dogs to run and play! The dog park is open from sunrise to sunset, 7 days a week, year round. Please use the driveway entrance to the Waupun Area Animal Shelter. Information guides containing park rules are available at City Hall or at www.cityofwaupun.org. Share Community News with your friends! Sign up at www.cityofwaupun.org Click on Sign Me Up on the lower left side. The Braak-ee-oke DJ's, from Randolph, played music for the Friendship Karaoke party at the Wesley Center on Saturday evening, March 5th. The fun evening included hot dogs, ice cream and popcorn. From left is Ann Hoekstra, host of the Friendship group, DJ's Jeff Braaksma and Kyle Heuver with his daughter Joeli Heuver standing behind. Friendship is a group of individuals with cognitive impairments which holds bible studies on the third Monday of each month September through May from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 410 S. West Street in Waupun. COMMUNITY TABLE The Waupun Community Table welcomed their newest sponsor on Friday, March 11, as members of the Waupun Police and Fire Departments came together and served a delicious hot meal at noon to people in the community. Standing at the front entrance are, from left, Assistant Fire Chief Wally Beekman, Police Administrative Superintendant Carla Wojahn, Waupun Police Chief Dale Heeringa, 11-year-old Kaylin DeMaa, 6-year-old Brianna DeMaa, Waupun Fire Chief B. J. DeMaa, and Police Deputy Chief Scott Louden. Bentley-Hull VFW Post 6709 became a sponsor on February 19th by preparing and serving an Italian style lunch to approximately 74 guests at the Waupun Community Table. Shown from left is Wendy McGurk helping members of the Post, including Commander Frank Mesa, Merle Schouten and Ken Perre. The Community Table, located next to the Food Pantry on S. Mill Street, serves a hot meal every Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Photos by Larry Duer
Community News Page 6 Photo by LaMont Page Historic Waupun City Hall WASD Calendar Thurs 3/17 No School State Basketball Game Fri 3/18 PTO Movie Night, MVP Mon 3/21, 7:00pm Board of Education Business Meeting, ESC Mon 3/21, 7:00pm Jr High & Sr High Band Concerts, Jr/Sr High School LGI Room Mar 25-Apr 3 No School PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP Photo by Larry Duer School District Dialogue 4K REGISTRATION Waupun Fine Arts presented a photography workshop on March 7th at the Waupun Public Library. Jeff Raflik, a local photographer well know for his photography of local landscapes, wildlife and nature, shared some of his photography tips to those in attendance, and gave an instructional tour of his professional work that he had on display in the Waupun Fine Art Gallery located in the upper level of the library until April 27th. 13th Annual McCready Memorial Game March 24th, 7pm Waupun Jr/Sr High Seniors vs. Faculty 50 50 Raffle Dunk Contest Free Throw Contest Half Court Shot Pie in the Face Warriorette Performance at halftime Pep Band Proceeds go to the McCready Scholarship Fund KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Community News Page 7 Booster Club Buzz... Harris Mill Park Waupun s Boys Basketball team returns to State for the first time since 1927! The Historical Society shared info on the 27 team check it out after the newsletter! CWC Corner Check out the Booster Shout Out s following the newsletter for exciting achievements in Warrior Athletics! Spring Musical The elementary students of CWC would like to invite you to their Spring Musical. They will be performing "God's Top 10." In this musical we explore the ten commandments. Please join us in Crusader Centre on Friday, March 18. Performances are at 9 am and 6:30 pm. The 3K - 5th grades look forward to seeing you there! Mom s & More Night Out The 2nd Annual Moms' & More Night Out will be held on Tuesday, March 22nd from 6-8pm. This open house will offer many local vendors with displays and door prizes. Come for a night of friends, fellowship, and fun. Central Wisconsin Christian is located at 301 Fox Lake Rd. Waupun, WI. City of Waupun 201 E. Main Street Waupun, WI 53963 Phone (920)324-7900 E-mail waupunfestivals@cityofwaupun.org Websites www.cityofwaupun.org www.waupunfestivals.com www.waupunutilities.com www.waupunchamber.com www.waupun.k12.wi.us Newsletter Submissions COMMUNITY NEWS SUBMISSION INFO: 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 email WaupunFestivals@cityofwaupun.org. Starting in May, Community News will be distributed monthly. Submission deadline is the 20th of the month (for next month s issue).
POOL PASSES AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE WAUPUN SENIOR CENTER LOCATED AT 301 E MAIN STREET, WAUPUN MARCH 2016 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 11:30AM 1:30PM 3:00PM 4:00PM 4 8:00AM 2:00PM 5 1:30PM 3:30PM 7 8:00AM 10:00AM 11:30AM 1:30PM 3:00PM 4:00PM 8 9 8:00AM 2:00PM 10 8:00AM 10:00AM 3:00PM 4:00PM 11 8:00AM 9:30AM 12 14 8:00AM 10:00AM 11:30AM 1:30PM 3:00PM 4:00PM 21 8:00AM 10:00AM 11:30AM 1:30PM 3:00PM 4:00PM 28 8:00AM 10:00AM 11:30AM 1:30PM 3:00PM 4:00PM 15 8:00AM 2:00PM 22 8:00AM 9:00AM Noon 2:00PM 29 8:00AM 2:00PM 16 11:00AM 2:00PM 23 8:00AM 2:00PM 30 8:00AM 2:00PM 17 3:00PM 4:00PM 24 8:00AM 10:00AM 11:30AM 1:30PM 3:00PM 4:00PM 31 8:00AM 10:00AM 11:30AM 1:30PM 3:00PM 4:00PM 18 NOON 2:00PM 25 8:00AM 10:00AM Schedule is subject to changes. To verify or make an appointment, please call (608) 212-4630. 19 26
WAUPUN FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER Summer 2016 June 4 - August 28 September 3-5 LOCATED IN FOND DU LAC COUNTY PARK The Waupun Family Aquatic Center features zero depth entry, two water slides, a kiddie slide, water spouts and fountains; a lap pool area, two diving boards, a bathhouse with private changing and showering areas; tables, lounges, large shade umbrellas and concession stand with snacks and refreshments; as well as a separate shelter area that can be rented for private use. PURCHASE A SUMMER PASS BEFORE APRIL 15 AND SAVE $5! Passes can be purchased at the Waupun Family Aquatic Center during operating hours. Passes may be purchased prior to pool opening at the Waupun Senior Center. Please make all checks payable to the City of Waupun. CITY OF WAUPUN General Swimming Pool Information YMCA OF DODGE COUNTY Waupun Family Aquatic Center (920) 324-7924 Waupun Senior Center (920) 324-7930 YMCA Of Dodge County (920) 887-8811
The YMCA of Dodge County in collaboration with the City of Waupun, will be providing lifeguard management of the Waupun Family Aquatic Center. Any questions regarding operational hours or activities can be directed to the YMCA of Dodge County Youth & Adult Development Director at (920) 887-8811. HOURS OF OPERATION June 4 - July 31 OPEN SWIM Monday - Friday Night Swim (No Night Swim 6/20-7/1) Saturday & Sunday LAP SWIM - ADULT SWIM Monday - Friday August 1 - August 28 Monday - Sunday September 3-5 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm Saturday - Monday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Pool hours subject to change based on weather/attendance. Note: 3:30 pm - 3:45 pm all pool break; weekends only. FEES - NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS SEASON PASSES Individual Pass $50 Family Pass $100 Our Family Season Pass is intended for immediate family only; all family members must reside at the same address. A maximum of four family members per Family Season Pass. Any additional family members can be added for $10 each. DAILY PASSES Ages 3 years and under FREE Ages 4 years and older $4 Night Swim: June and July Only (Monday-Friday, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm) Please note that all patrons are required to pay to enter the Waupun Family Aquatic Center; whether swimming or not. $2 SPECIAL EVENTS FATHER S DAY JUNE 19 Dads get in for $1 all day long! RECIPROCAL DAYS JUNE 18, JULY 16 & AUGUST 13 Waupun Pass holders will be able to use the Horicon Aquatic Center, Fox Lake Aquatic Center & Lomira Pool for FREE. FAMILY SUNDAES JULY 10 Ice cream sundaes for the family from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm TEEN NIGHTS Youth ages 12-17 come and enjoy organized activities. June 24 & July 22 from 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm August 19 & September 2 from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm CONTACT INFORMATION Waupun Family Aquatic Center (920) 324-7924 Waupun Senior Center (920) 324-7930 YMCA of Dodge County (920) 887-8811 WATER AEROBICS (AGES 16+) Get a great aerobic workout while exercising to your favorite dance tunes. FREE with a daily or season pass Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm June 13 - July 27 SWIM LESSON SESSIONS Session 1 June 20 - July 1 (Evening) Registration Deadline: June 13 Session 2 July 11 - July 22 Registration Deadline: July 5 Session 3 July 25 - August 5 Registration Deadline: July 18 Session 4 August 8 - August 19 Registration Deadline: August 1 For more information on swim lessons visit the YMCA of Dodge County online at www.theydc.org or call (920) 887-8811. PRIVATE SHELTER RENTAL New Pricing! Rent the shelter for all occasions. For more information, contact the Pool Manager at (920) 324-7924. Complete form below and return with payment to purchase passes. Make checks payable to the City of Waupun. Family Last Name First Name (1) First Name (2) First Name (3) First Name (4) First Name (5) First Name (6) * $10 Additional Family Pass Fee * $10 Additional Family Pass Fee Address Phone (Home) Phone (Other) I/We the Parent(s) or Guardian(s) of the above individual(s) hereby release, absolve and agree to hold harmless the organizers, supervisors, city employees and participants from any claims arising out of injury to me/us or my/our child(ren). I/We accept full responsibility for liability and cost of treatment from injury for the above registered person(s). I/We agree to treat with respect any and all staff involved and any equipment that is utilized throughout the summer season. Signature Date
WAUPUN 2016 Swim Lessons The YMCA swim lessons program is based on swimming skills that will allow participants to enjoy aquatic activities throughout their lives. These include personal safety, survival and rescue skills, stroke development, water sports and games. Below, we have listed each level. We will be testing all of the students on their first day of each session to determine appropriate class placement. Please indicate the level that most appropriately fits your child s skill level. All swim lessons will be held at the Waupun Family Aquatic Center. Lessons may be cancelled in the event that the air temperature drops below 65 degrees, the water temperature drops below 72 degrees, or if it is lightening or thundering. We reserve the right to combine or cancel classes. All swim classes may be combined or cancelled after the first day of class if a minimum enrollment of 4 children is not met. Each class time holds a maximum number of participants. We will be accepting limited registrations for each time frame to try to stay within YMCA guidelines of 1 instructor-to-8 students maximum. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Register early! PRESCHOOL LEVELS Perch (Pr) Ages 2-3 Children start moving independently through the water without a parent, as well as learn how to adjust to a class situation. Pike (Pk) Ages 3-5 This level helps children develop safe pool behavior, adjust to the water and develop independent movement in the water. It is designed for new swimmers, teaching basic paddle stroke and kicking skills, pool safety, proper use of instructional flotation devices and comfort holding their face in the water while blowing bubbles and swimming. Eel (El) Ages 3-5 This advanced beginner level that reinforces Pike skills, for children who are comfortable in the water. Children are taught to kick, float and perform basic paddle strokes. Children can swim 10 yards with the flotation device and 5 feet without by the end of this level. Ray (Ry) Ages 3-5 At this level children review previous skills, learn more personal safety and rescue skills, build endurance by swimming on their front and back and learn to tread water. Children can swim across the pool on their front and back without assistance by the end of this level. Starfish (Sf) Ages 3-5 Children at this level review previously learned skills and refine their strokes, as well as their personal safety, rescue and floating skills. Children can swim one length of the pool on both front and back. YOUTH LEVELS Polliwog (Pl) Ages 6+ This is the beginner level for school age children. It gets children acquainted with the pool, the use of flotation devices, floating and basic swim strokes. By the end of this level they will know front, side and back stroke and will swim one length of the pool without assistance. Guppy (Gp) Ages 6+ Children continue to practice and build upon basic skills, now performing skills without a flotation device. They are introduced to lead-up strokes to the front crawl and back crawl. Minnow (Mn) Ages 6+ This is the initial intermediate level. Children further refine the lead-up strokes they have learned as their strokes become more like those normally used in swimming. They will continue to learn personal safety skills. Fish (F) Ages 6+ At this point, children work to perform the crawl stroke, elementary backstroke, back crawl and breaststroke with turns. They will continue to learn additional swimming movements and personal safety. Flying Fish (Ff) Ages 6+ At this advanced level, children work to perform the sidestroke and butterfly, refining previously learned strokes and increasing endurance. Shark (Shk) Ages 6+ The children at this level continue to improve their strokes with starts and turns and are introduced to the inverted breaststroke, the trudgeon crawl and the over arm sidestroke. Opportunities are provided for the work on synchronized swimming, rescue skills and competitive swimming. Porpoise (Porp) Ages 6+ At this final level children are exposed to a wide range of aquatic experiences. In class these advanced swimmers learn new strokes and rescue skills as well as develop leadership skills. Parents Name Emergency Contact Address Phone (Circle One: Home Work Cell) City State Zip Relationship Phone (Circle One: Home Work Cell) Name Date of Birth Session Level Time 1 2 3 Liability Waiver: I hereby certify that my child(ren) is/are in normal health and capable of safe participation in the YMCA/Waupun Swimming Lesson Program. I assume all risk and hazards incidental to the conduct of this program. I hereby authorize medical treatment for my child(ren) in the event that parents cannot be reached. Signature Date
WAUPUN 2016 Swim Lessons The YMCA of Dodge County in collaboration with the City of Waupun, will be providing swim lesson instruction at the Waupun Family Aquatic Center. Any questions regarding these programs or activities can be directed to the YMCA of Dodge County Youth & Adult Development Director at (920) 887-8811. All swimming lessons will be held at the Waupun Family Aquatic Center. Lessons may be canceled in the event that the air temperature drops below 65 degrees, or the water temperature drops below 72 degrees or if it is lightening/thundering. Please call the Y for cancellations. We reserve the right to combine or cancel classes. All swim lessons may be combined or cancelled after the first day of class if a minimum enrollment of 4 children is not met. PRESCHOOL AND YOUTH SWIMMING LESSONS Fees: $25 Preschool & Youth classes are 30 minutes in length. All classes are 4 days per week, Monday - Thursday. All children will be tested on the first day of class to ensure that they are at the right level. Please sign up for the time frame that works best for you. REGISTER EARLY... Space is limited to a maximum of 25 participants per time slot. REGISTRATION Registration and fees are currently being accepted at the Waupun Senior Center or at the Waupun Family Aquatic Center beginning June 4th during normal operating hours. Registration form on reverse side. Checks or money orders will only be accepted. Make Checks/Money Orders payable to the YMCA of Dodge County. Session 1: June 20 - July 1 Session 2: July 11 - July 22 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm (ages 2-5) 10:45 am - 11:15 am (ages 2-5) 6:40 pm - 7:10 pm (ages 2-5) 11:25 am - 11:55 am (ages 6+) 7:20 pm - 7:50 pm (ages 6+) 12:05 pm - 12:35 pm (ages 6+) Make up day: June 24 & July 1 Make up days: July 15 & 22 Registration Deadline: June 13 Registration Deadline: July 5 Session 3: July 25 - August 5 Session 4: August 8 - August 19 10:45 am - 11:15 am (ages 6+) 10:45 am - 11:15 am (ages 6+) 11:25 am - 11:55 am (ages 2-5) 11:25 am - 11:55 am (ages 6+) 12:05 pm - 12:35 pm (ages 2-5) 12:05 pm - 12:35 pm (ages 2-5) Make up days: July 29 & August 5 Make up days: August 12 & 19 Registration Deadline: July 18 Registration Deadline: August 1 SUMMER SWIM TEAM Fees: $25 The Waupun Summer Swim Team is an opportunity for boys and girls ages 18 and younger to swim competitively. Practices are by age group: ages 8 and under & ages 9+ Swim meets, both home and away, will be scheduled throughout the summer. Minimum of 8 participants. Tuesdays & Thursdays June 21 - August 6 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm WAUPUN SENIOR CENTER 301 E. Main Street, Waupun WI 53916 P (920) 324-7930 YMCA OF DODGE COUNTY 220 Corporate Drive, Beaver Dam WI 53916 P (920) 887-8811 W theydc.org O facebook.com/theydc
NEWS RELEASE Contacts: FR Jonathan Leonard, jonathan.leonard@thrivent.com, 920-392-6846 Dan Moret, dan.moret@thrivent.com, 612-844-7139, 612-508-6209 (cell) Leonard honored by Thrivent Financial for outstanding performance WAUPUN, WI (03/02/2016) Jonathan Leonard FIC, CLTC; Waupun, a financial associate with Thrivent Financial, has qualified to attend the Peak Performers conference as a Sierra Level qualifier by providing outstanding financial guidance, solutions and service to members of the organization in 2015. Out of more than 2,300 Thrivent Financial representatives nationwide, 466 individuals qualified for this honor. Leonard is with Thrivent Financial s East Wisconsin and Upper Michigan Regional Financial Office, and serves members in Waupun and surrounding communities. Leonard will be recognized by his peers from across the country at Thrivent Financial s annual conference in Nashville. Leonard has been recognized for his performance three years in a row. About Thrivent Financial Thrivent Financial is a financial services organization that helps Christians be wise with money and live generously. As a membership organization, it offers its nearly 2.4 million member-owners a broad range of products, services and guidance from financial representatives nationwide. For more than a century it has helped members make wise money choices that reflect their values while providing them opportunities to demonstrate their generosity where they live, work and worship. For more information, visit Thrivent.com/why. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter. Thrivent Financial representatives are licensed insurance agents/producers of Thrivent Financial, the marketing name for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Appleton, WI. They are also registered representatives of Thrivent Investment Management Inc., 625 Fourth Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55415. For additional important information, visit Thrivent.com/disclosures. -END- 1099145-011515