Baraboo Newsletter 2016 by Madison.com

Vol XV, Issue 33 Spring/Summer 2016

CITY HALL • 135 4TH STREET • BARABOO, WI 53913 Main Phone: 608-355-2700 • www.cityofbaraboo.com

Spring Election Uniformed Services ID, Certificate of Naturalization, or College ID with enrollment verification. All wards vote in the Civic Center gymnasium from 7AM to 8PM. Several years ago, the City combined all 14 wards into one polling place to avoid confusion for voters and improve efficiency in administering local elections.

hoto ID is required on Election Day. The best choices are valid Wisconsin Driver’s License or ID, passport, WI driver or State ID receipt, Tribal ID, US

The gymnasium is on the lower floor in the Civic Center, 124 2nd Street and voters are encouraged to use the 1st Street entrance since it is the most direct approach to

where voting will occur and is ADA accessible. Parking in portions of the Civic Center lot and adjacent streets will be restricted to 30 minutes to accommodate voters. Upon entering the polling place, workers will assist voters in identifying their ward and directing them to their ward table where they will be issued a voter number and receive their ballot. Voters will either darken an oval or write in a name to mark the candidates of

TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2016 their choice and then deposit their ballot into a ballot box which reads and stores their ballot. After the polls close, results are tallied and electronically transferred to the County Clerk’s office. Voter registration is required in Wisconsin and can be done prior to the election in the Clerk-Finance Office at 135 4th Street, or on Election Day at the polling place. Bring proof of identity and address. A valid, current Wisconsin Driver’s license is the best form of ID.

Public safety building update T

he City of Baraboo has been studying ways to address the building security and overcrowding issues at the existing Police Dept/City Hall/Fire Dept complex for more than 10 years. The City Council has decided that it is time to move forward and recently approved a contract for architectural design services with the team of Zimmerman Architectural Studios of Milwaukee and MSA Professional Services of Baraboo for the design of a new Public Safety/Administration Building.

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As Baraboo’s population has

grown, so has the number of police officers and support staff that handle citizens’ daily business in the building. Currently, City Hall houses the Police and Fire Departments, Engineering, Building Inspection, City Clerk’s Office and Finance Department, Mayor’s Office and Council Chambers, and general administration offices. The current building is actually two separate two-story buildings that were interconnected with a twostory addition between them that includes an elevator. The original City Hall was built in 1966, the old

CITY OFFICIALS Mayor Mike Palm ...608-355-2715 mpalm@cityofbaraboo.com Ald. Dist. 1 Ward 2 & 12 Phil Wedekind ......... 608-356-8147 Ald. Dist. 2 Ward 3 Thomas Kolb ............ 608-356-6080 Ald. Dist. 3 Ward 4 & 5 Michael Plautz ......... 608-355-7578 Ald. Dist. 4 Ward 6 Scott Sloan............... 608-434-0196 Ald. Dist. 5 Ward 7 Joel Petty ................. 608-356-7214 Ald. Dist. 6 Ward 8 & 9 John Ellington ......... 608-356-5495 Ald. Dist. 7 Ward 10 John Alt ................... 608-356-7632 Ald. Dist. 8 Ward 11 & 14 Eugene Robkin ........ 608-356-3539 Ald. Dist. 9 Ward 1 & 13 Dennis Thurow ........ 608-356-7916

phone company building to the west was built around 1900 and the connection with the elevator was added in 1979. The existing building has approximately 10,000 square feet of space for the Police Dept. and other offices utilize the remaining area of approximately 16,000 square feet. Safety concerns for both the general public and City staff and the lack of appropriate building security have become more evident in recent years. For example, the lobby area for Police Department doubles as main building

WHAT’S IN THIS ISSUE?

Public Safety Building Update . . . . . . . . .Pg. 1 Spring Election . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 1 Baraboo Big Top Parade & Circus Celebration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 4-5 Fire Safety Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 6 Baraboo Civic Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 13 Baraboo Fire Department . . . . . . . . . Pg. 22-23 Baraboo Public Library . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 16-17 Baraboo Outdoor Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 10 Baraboo SkatePark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 10 Beautify Baraboo Movement . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 8 Civic Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 13 Cops and Community Heroes . . . . . . . . .Pg. 12 Downtown Baraboo Calendar of Events .Pg. 18 Dog Park Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 5 Fire Hydrants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 12 FOG in our Sewers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 7 Employee Celebrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 21 Employment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 19 Garbage/Recycle Schedule . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 14 Important Local Phone Numbers . . . . .Pg. 2 Letter from Mayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 2 Open Burning Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 7 Zoo News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 10-11 Park & Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 9 Rain Barrel & Composter Sale . . . . . . . . .Pg. 3 Sauk County Clean Sweep . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 15 Tree Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 17 Trivia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 20 Word Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 19 Our newsletter contains advertising which offsets the cost of our printing.

corridor. “Customers” of the Police Department share the same space while waiting for an officer regardless of whether they are there on a voluntary basis or not. Citizens who conduct business with the Police Department that may be personal and/or confidential do so with very little privacy. People attending meetings, needing a building permit, paying water bills, discussing prospective development projects, or conducting other business with the Engineering and Administration Offices must walk through the lobby area of the Police Department in order to reach these other offices. When the building was constructed in the 1960’s, it did not feature a design that separated people needing police services from other citizens conducting general business at City Hall. In addition to staff being intimately involved in the layout and design of a new facility, a Stakeholders Group has been created and its seven members were appointed by Mayor Mike Palm. This group, which includes local citizens and business owners alike, will provide input during the design phase of this project. The Design Team, City Staff and members of the stakeholders group recently toured municipal buildings in St. Francis, Verona and Sun Prairie to see how these other communities have addressed their similar needs. These locations were chosen because their populations are comparable to that of Baraboo and each of them has recently

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Dear City of Baraboo residents: Baraboo’s Gems continue to shine. The long anticipated reopening of the restored AL. Ringling Theatre on February 20 was a sight to behold. Accompanied by spotlights, a red carpet and a sold out audience dressed in elegant attire, Frank Sinatra Jr. gave a performance befitting of the evening. The opening night was followed be a week’s worth of entertainment to allow for many to visit and marvel at the restoration. Al would be proud! Also in the news, TEEL Plastics has been named the top mid-sized manufacturer in the STATE by the Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce Association. Congratulations TEEL! While we are at it, the Baraboo News Republic staff took home three first place honors and an honorable mention for its work in 2015. In particular, our own Ben Bromley was awarded a first place for his weekly “It’s a Funny Thing” column. Congratulations to Ben and the Baraboo News Republic. The City of Baraboo now has several promotional videos available on the City website. Please take a moment to review them. We are constantly upgrading the site’s form and functionality. Visit us at CityofBaraboo.com. We also have a Facebook page for those of you that are social media fans. Give us a like and follow us. Spring elections are around the corner, please vote at the Civic Center gym. Road construction season is around the corner and the City will be doing multiple projects this year. Please be careful

around construction zones. We will also be re-doing the rail lines in the Madalon Industrial Park on the City’s west side this summer. Information about the road projects will be available on the City’s web site. We continue to move forward with plan preparation for the new Public Safety Building for Police and Administration building. I have created a stakeholders group that will be working with the architect and building committee as the project moves forward. The Baraboo Public Arts Committee is busy planning our next projects. Please refer to the article in this edition of the City Newscape. The Gem Award program has been met with many compliments from the public. I feel it is important to celebrate those who have gone the extra mile in making Baraboo all that it is. I have received several nominations from the public for individuals to be considered for future recognition. Thank you and keep them coming! We have many challenges ahead including the aforementioned public safety building, an expanded library, as well as our local road and highway repair program. It is also important to continue our economic recovery with businesses and industries that will not change the culture of who we are. Thank you for your support and understanding as we continue to move Baraboo forward.

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Important Local Phone Numbers...

Administrator ............................................................355-2715 Airport .....................................................................356-2270 Ambulance.....................................................Emergency 9-1-1 ........................................................ Non-Emergency 356-3455 Assessor................................................... 800-959-6876 ext. 3 Attorney ..................................................................355-2715 Brush to be picked up – Public Works .....................355-2730 CDA (Community Development Authority) ................356-4822 Fire Dept. ..................................................................355-2710 Garbage or Recycling not picked up Public Works .........................................................355-2730 Library ......................................................................356-6166 Mayor ........................................................................355-2715 Park & Recreation .....................................................355-2760 Police Dept. – ...............................................Emergency 9-1-1 ....................................................... Non-Emergency 355-2720

REAL ESTATE TAXES

City Treasurer 1st Installment paid to City of Baraboo...................355-2700 County Treasurer 2nd Installment paid to Sauk County .......................355-3275 Snow Removal questions – Public Works .................355-2730 Voting location – City Clerk’s Office..........................355-2700 or VoterAccess- https://myvote.wi.gov/ Water Bills – Payments – City Clerk’s Office ..........355-2700 Shut offs, Payment arrangements, etc. Water Utility Office ...............................................355-2740

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Aging & Disability .............................................. 608-355-3289 Child Support .................................................... 608-355-3238 Clerk of Courts (for court cases, fines, etc.) ...... 608-355-3287 County Clerk ..................................................... 608-355-3286 DA’s Office ......................................................... 608-355-3280 Humane Society ................................................ 608-356-2520 Planning & Zoning ............................................. 608-355-3285 Register of Deeds ............................................. 608-355-3288 Sheriff’s Dept.................................................Emergency 9-1-1 ................................................. Non-Emergency 608-356-4895

Sauk County rain barrel and composter sale The rain barrel and composter sale is here! By ordering in bulk, the Sauk County Conservation, Planning, and Zoning Department and the City of Baraboo are providing rain barrels and composters to residents for a significant discount. Rain barrels catch water from your home roof. That water can later be put to outdoor uses like watering gardens and lawns. Rain barrels help reduce urban runoff that carry pollutants into surface water and reduce storm surge and floods in local streams. The 55 gallon Systern Rain Barrel is available for $55. Reduce your household waste and return nutrients to the soil by composting. Food scraps, lawn clippings, leaves, and other waste can be converted into rich, healthy compost. Composting reduces the

amount of refuse sent to landfills and is a wonderful soil amendment for gardens and lawns. The 125 gallon Home Composter is available for $50. Order forms can be found at www. co.sauk.wi.us/cpz/rain-barrel-andcomposter-sale the City’s website www. cityofbaraboo.com or please pick one up at City Hall, Baraboo City Services or the Public Library. Please mail your form along with a check to the Sauk County Conservation, Planning, and Zoning Department, 505 Broadway, Baraboo, 53913. Both the rain barrels and composters can be picked up at Baraboo City Services, 450 Roundhouse Court, Baraboo June 6th thru 10th. Questions can be directed to Aaron Pape at 355-4842 or apape@co.sauk.wi.us.

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4th Annual Baraboo’s Big Top Parade & Circus Celebration to honor Gollmar Bros. Circus

century after their show came to an end, Baraboo’s Gollmar Bros. Circus is about to be in the spotlight once again. This year marks the 125th anniversary of the founding of the Gollmar Bros. Circus and 100th anniversary of the conclusion of their show. Descendants of the original Gollmar brothers will appear as the grand marshals of the 4th Annual Baraboo’s Big Top Parade & Circus Celebration on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in downtown Baraboo. The Gollmar Bros. Circus will also be recognized in a new exhibit opening this spring at Circus World, 550 Water Street in Baraboo. Although lesser known than their Ringling first cousins, the Gollmars made lasting contributions to American circus history and figure prominently in Baraboo’s rich, circus heritage. The Gollmar Bros. Greatest of American Shows operated out of a winter quarters complex on Baraboo’s Second Avenue from 1891 to 1916. Gollmar brothers

Walter, Fred, Charles, Ben, and Jake were the show’s proprietors. “We are proud to honor one of Baraboo’s premier circus families by naming the Gollmars this year’s Big Top Parade grand marshals,” said Nanci Caflisch, co-chair of the committee that plans the event on behalf of the Baraboo Area Chamber of Commerce. “Our community is unique in that more than one famous circus got its start here. That is certainly something to celebrate.” While operating a world-class show that traveled the U.S. for a quarter-century, the Gollmars

cultivated the idea for their circus at a family Christmas gathering. “There is an account that the Gollmar brothers decided to launch their circus at the 1890 family Christmas gathering in their parents’ home,” explained David SaLoutos, Circus World’s Performance and Marketing Director and Ringmaster. “Five months later, that new show was touring the Midwest and the brothers began building their reputation.” Despite their fame and travel, the Gollmars remained dedicated to family and their hometown. “I have always found it interesting and very human that the Gollmar brothers made sure their circus parade in Baraboo traveled past their parents’ home on the corner of Third Avenue and Birch Street,” SaLoutos said. “The route for Baraboo’s Big Top Parade will follow one of the same streets that the Gollmar Bros. Circus used for their hometown parade over 100 years ago,” Caflisch explained. “We have

an archival photo that shows the Gollmar circus parade from circa 1907 traveling past some of the landmarks that still exist in our downtown today.” Downtown Baraboo will be all-things-circus on Saturday and Sunday, July 23-24. The two-day Big Top Parade & Circus Celebration will feature concerts, children’s activities, carnival games, food vendors and live performances on Saturday and a classic car show, antiques market, music and food vendors on Sunday. The “center ring” of entertainment, however, is the Big Top Parade on Saturday at 2:00 p.m., featuring over 75 traditional circus parade units and circus-theme entries created by community groups and businesses. As a nod to this year’s grand marshals, the 2016 street pageant will feature the gilded, 6,000-pound Gollmar Bros. Band Tableau, built in Baraboo in 1903, one of 14 antique circus

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~From Page 4~ wagons and vehicles to appear in the parade from Circus World’s unequaled collection. Last year’s Big Top Parade & Circus Celebration drew 25,000 parade spectators to Baraboo’s downtown and garnered an estimated $2.3 million economic impact for the community. Due to the event’s popularity, quality and uniqueness and its broad appeal to both individual travelers and tour groups, the American Bus Association named the Big Top Parade & Circus Celebration last fall to its list of Top 100 Events in North America for 2016.

The Liston Dog Park, located in Maxwell-Potter Conservancy on Hill Street, registers over 220 dogs annually, as well as hundreds of additional daily “visitor” dogs. To use the park, you must purchase an annual tag ($20 for City residents) at City Hall which allows for unlimited access to the park through December 31. If you do not have a tag, you must pay the daily fee ($2 for City residents) each time you use the park at the green self registration station. Keep a copy of the receipt with you at all times while in the park as owners with an annual park tag of daily receipt will be subject to fines for using the park without registering.

“We anticipate that this prestigious Top 100 Events designation will draw even more people to this year’s Big Top Parade & Circus Celebration,” Caflisch said. “We will welcome them with a colossal celebration honoring the Gollmar Bros. Circus, exciting new pre-parade entertainment and even more spectacular parade entries.” For more information about Baraboo’s Big Top Parade & Circus Celebration, call the Baraboo Area Chamber of Commerce at 608-3568333 or toll-free 1-800-227-2266 or visit http://www.bigtopparade.com

Dogs of all sizes and breeds are welcome – we offer 2 separate fenced in areas for large or small dogs, including puppies. Your dog must have a rabies vaccination and be licensed by the municipality where you live. Please observe dog park rules and pick up waste using the provided “doggie bags” at the park.

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Develop an escape plan from your home in case of a fire or other emergency. Address numbers are required in the City. They have to be at least four inches in height, only numerals and in contrasting color. Businesses with front and rear addresses need to display their address numbers in both locations. The City of Baraboo has programmable weather radios for sale at a discounted price, $27 for the radio and batteries. Get it now, before the Spring/Summer storm season. Prepare yourself for a natural or manmade disaster, go to www.ready.gov for assistance. If you have any questions on these Fire Safety Reminders, please call the Baraboo Fire Station at 355-2710 or e-mail Fire Chief Kevin Stieve at kstieve@cityofbaraboo.com.

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Open burning rules The Official Rules can be found in Chapter 5, Subsection 19 (5.19) of the Code of Ordinances.

wall, or partition, opening or exit unless otherwise authorized by the Fire Department.

With Spring/Summer upon us many residents will be cleaning up their lawns. Some residents prefer to burn the leaves, garden waste and other yard waste. It’s also grilling season and some rules pertain to grills and multifamily dwellings have changed. With warm evenings approaching some families may also enjoy recreational fires on their property. If this applies to you, read on for the correct way to handle fires in the City. If the above does not apply to you, read on anyway so you know the rules and are aware of when someone isn’t following them. Two types of outdoor open burning are permitted in the City of Baraboo; they are:

• Fires must constantly be supervised and personally attended by a responsible adult until the fire is completely extinguished.

Dry Grass, Dry Leaves, Garden Vegetative Matter, Brush, Untreated and Unpainted Wood that is Suitable for Burning.

• In buildings with three or more dwelling units, no burning shall be undertaken within 25 feet of any combustible material, combustible wall or partition, exterior window opening, exit access or exit unless authorized by the Fire Department.

Restrictions: Only burn on even numbered calendar days from 8am to 10pm No permit required. • Fires can be undertaken in a pile on a noncombustible surface. • Maximum size of the pile is restricted to 4 feet in diameter and 3 feet high. • Pile must be at least 15 feet away from any combustible material, wall, and window opening or exit unless otherwise authorized by the Fire Department. • Flames must not exceed 4 feet in height. • Fires must be constantly supervised and personally attended by a responsible adult until the fire is completely extinguished. • Fire extinguishing materials or equipment must be readily available and easily accessible for immediate use. • Fires cannot be undertaken in a barrel. • Fires are not to be started or allowed to continue when the wind speed exceeds 8 miles per hour. Dry, Untreated and Unpainted Wood Burned for Recreational or Cooking Purposes. Restrictions: None - Burn any time. No permit is required. • Fires must be undertaken in a burning receptacle, enclosure, or pit no greater than 30 inches in diameter. • Fires must not be undertaken within 15 feet of any combustible material,

• Fire extinguishing materials or equipment must be readily available and easily accessible for immediate use.When using a portable fireplace or grill located on a wooden deck or patio, there must be a noncombustible material placed under and around the fireplace or grill for a distance of at least 24 inches on each side. • Fires cannot be undertaken in a barrel.

• In buildings with three or more dwelling units, regardless of type or size, no barbecue, gas, charcoal or electric grill, or any other burning receptacle shall be stored or used on balconies above the first floor, under any overhangs or within 10 feet of the structure. General Restrictions for All Types of Burning: 1. No person shall burn recyclable paper products, recyclable cardboard, rubbish, garbage, trash, refuse, painted wood, pressure treated lumber and/or any material made of, in whole or in part, or coated with rubber, plastic, leather, or petroleum based products or products containing flammable materials. 2. No burning shall be undertaken in any street, sidewalk, tree bank, alley, parking lot, drainage ditch, or public right-of-way. 3. No burning shall be maintained so as to emit or cause any foul, offensive, nauseous, noxious or disagreeable odors, gases, effluent or stench which is repulsive to the physical senses of ordinary persons and which causes annoyance, discomfort, injury or inconvenience to the health of an appreciable number of persons. See Section 10.03 of City Codes. Note: This is a summary only. For further information and for enforcement purposes, please refer to the original code.

Reducing fats, oils and grease in our sewers

What is FOG? Fats, oils and grease (FOG) are found in food scraps, meat fats, lard, oil, margarine, butter, sauces and dairy products. FOG is commonly associated with fried goods and baked goods prepared at home or in a good establishment. When FOG is not disposed of properly, it can clog your homes plumbing as well as city sewers. Why should FOG matter to you? When washed down a sink or drain, FOG builds up over time and can cause a blockage in your drains, pipes and in sanitary sewers. Blockages lead to increased costs to maintain private plumbing, our sewers, the wastewater treatment plants and public and private property. • Neighborhood: Plumbing and sewer backups can result in property damage and various code violations. These backups can also create hazardous and unhealthy conditions. • Environment: Clogged sewers can cause raw sewage overflows, which release untreated sewage into our rivers and streams. Sewer overflows make waterways unsafe for recreation, and they threaten the fish and other aquatic life that live in our rivers and streams. • Quality of Life: Sewer backups and clogs attract insects and vermin, resulting in undesirable and unhealthy living conditions. How can you reduce FOG in our sewers? • Pour cooking fat or grease into a small container. Once it cools or solidifies, place it in the garbage. • Don’t dispose of FOG into food waste disposers, sinks, toilets, or floor drains. • Dispose of greasy solid waste in the trash. • “Dry wipe” pots, pans and other dishes before washing to minimize the amount of FOG and solids washed down the drain. Do not put used cooking oil, oil-based paints, motor oil, solvents or other chemicals down sewer lines or storm drains. Large quantities of home cooking oil from fryers should be poured back into the original oil containers. Educate others on the damage that FOG can cause. Spread the word You can help educate others about FOG by sharing this information with friends and neighbors. The Utility is working hard to improve Baraboo’s water quality by informing residents and businesses of ways to reduce water pollution, sewer backups and improve the quality of life for those who live and work here.

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Beautify Baraboo movement gains momentum “If these walls could talk…the stories they would tell.” There is one wall in downtown Baraboo that has a few new tales to tell. The brick wall on the east side of the CenturyLink building is wearing a new handpainted 65-foot mural. Dedicated in October 2015, this four-part piece of art was designed by Bernie and Sue Poff of Prairie du Sac and was created over three months with the help of many volunteer community artists, ranging in age from eight to eighty.

Museum, Aldo Leopold Foundation and several private contributors made the mural possible. The success of that project has BPAA looking forward to others. Future projects on the drawing board, so to speak, are:

“…to celebrate the history, geography and cultural heritage of Baraboo through the enhancement of public spaces by commissioning and/or installation of artworks.”

• “People are the Fabric of Our Community,” a collection of public portraits painted by noted northern Wisconsin muralist/portrait specialist Kelly Meredith will be sited around Downtown Baraboo. Meredith will paint likenesses of individuals who are nominated and paid for by members of the community. A similar project adorns building walls in tiny Butternut, Wisconsin and features images of teachers, athletes, musicians, community leaders, beloved family members and more. People – some alive, most deceased – who have made a contribution to the community, are nominated and paid for by others to appear on panels applied to the walls. The narrative of their story appears in the background of the image. A kickoff event for this project will be held later in spring 2016. Watch the Baraboo Public Arts or City of Baraboo web pages. An article will also appear in the Baraboo News Republic as the time approaches.

The first piece of art installed by the BPAA is a magnificent 12-foot tall welded metal bird sculpture, ‘Captain Henry Every,’ donated by Tom and Eleanor Every. This big bird is on permanent display along the Baraboo Riverwalk on Water St. Every is a former scrap metal dealer and Sauk Prairie-based artist who is better known as ‘Dr. Evermore.’ His creative genius can be seen in every welded sculpture in Dr. Evermore’s Art Park behind Delaney’s Surplus on Hwy.12 south of Baraboo.

• “Gateway to Baraboo,” is a project that many residents want on the BPAA beautification list. The railroad trestle south of the Broadway bridge has been a Baraboo blemish for a very long time. Mayor Palm recently secured permission from the WI Dept. of Transportation to upgrade its appearance (no small feat). Many communities around the country have transformed their ugly trestles into points of pride and BPAA is looking at options for giving the gateway a beauty treatment.

As Evermore’s big bird was landing in Baraboo, the BPAA took a serious step forward, achieving status as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. As such, donations to BPAA are tax-deductible.

• “Rock Sculpture.” Naturalists and geologists know about the special concentration of purplish rock in the area known as Baraboo Quartzite. As locals, we probably don’t think of it much. However, it is a special resource. The Rock Sculpture project was inspired by a sculpture of a family made of local rocks seen in the Pacific Northwest. The BPAA concept would be Baraboo Quartzite stones assembled to resemble humans – a group of folks composed of local bedrock. Likely to be sited on a strip of City property along South Boulevard.

While the depictions of cranes, trains, Circus World, Aldo Leopold and Welcome to Baraboo are big, bold and representative of elements of local history, another aspect of the mural is the community’s support and commitment to beautifying Baraboo through public art. In 2013, Mayor Mike Palm formed an ad-hoc committee called the Baraboo Public Arts Association (BPAA). The mission of the association is:

It should be noted that no Baraboo taxpayer dollars are used for these public art projects. The Baraboo Public Mural Project moved from dream toward reality with the award of a $5,000 Sauk County Arts, Humanities and Historic Preservation grant. Atop that seed funding, donations from the Baraboo Chamber of Commerce, the Business Improvement District, Circus World

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• “Walldog Festival.” ‘Walldogs’ is a turn-of-the-last-century term given to artists who would travel town to town to paint advertisements on building walls. There are many examples of these ‘ghost walls’ in the downtown Baraboo area. Other Wisconsin communities – Algoma, Plymouth and Delavan – have organized events whereby a hundred or so mural specialists come to town and paint many murals over a weekend that tell the town’s story in large, vivid visual fashion. A Walldog event requires considerable planning and resources and this is a long-term dream for BPAA. These are some big ideas and some small ideas from an organization that you maybe didn’t know was here. What about your ideas? Perhaps you have seen something somewhere that would be perfect as public art for Baraboo. Maybe you have ideas of your own. The spirit of public art is to create something beautiful that celebrates the community and its story. If you’ve got suggestions we would love to hear from you. You can participate in our survey at https://goo.gl/EXQppG on the City of Baraboo website, the Baraboo Public Arts Association Facebook page or drop us a note to: Baraboo Pubic Arts Association, 135 4th Street, Baraboo, WI 53913.

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PARKS, RECREATION & FORESTRY DEPARTMENT SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR ◗ Summer Recreation Guides Available April 11th

◗ 2nd Annual Otter Open Golf Outing May 24

◗ 4th Annual Otter Run/Walk June 5th

◗ Arbor Day Celebration/ Arboretum Dedication April 29th

◗ Summer Attraction Discount Tickets Available May 27th – Sept. 2nd

◗ 33rd Annual Zoo Crew Celebration June 5th

◗ Attridge Community Gardens planting begins May 1st

◗ Swimming Pool Opens For Season June 4th

◗ Doggy Dip at Campbell Park August 20th

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Baraboo Recreation variety is the spice of life The Baraboo Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department has a multitude of summer & fall programs for youth, adults, and seniors. These Programs encompass a wide range and variety of interests and span the ages of 3 years old up to senior citizens. Please review this partial list of programs and activities below and get ready to enjoy the “Recreation Spice of Life”! Adult Programs • Stroller Wellness- A stroller based exercise class for parent/caregiver and baby • Tennis Lessons • Pickleball Cinic and Program • Sand Volleyball • Get Movin’ Fitness Class Youth Programs • T-ball • Baseball • It’s Elementary Sports Camps (Lacrosse, Basketball, Soccer, Softball & Floor Hockey) • Tennis (grades 1-12) • Jr. Track and Field • British Soccer Camp • Tot Lot • Dane County Engineering Science and Technology Programs • Youth Sand Volleyball • Visual Arts and Enrichment Programs (including theater, dance & zumba) • Outdoor Recreation Adventures • Soccer (ages 4-13) • Tumbling and Jr. Gymnastics Senior Programs • Senior Fitness Exercise • Get Movin’ Fitness Class

The City of Baraboo Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department, celebrating 90 years in existence, is a proud member of the Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association, which celebrated it’s 50th anniversary in 2015.

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The Baraboo Municipal Outdoor Pool: What a jewel - what a treasure This jewel of a pool, located in Campbell Park at the roundabout intersection on South Boulevard, is truly one of the “Gem City’s” most recognizable community treasures. Having first opened in July of 1937 the pool is in its 79th year of service to the community. It is one of the only pools remaining in the State today that has two shallow ends and a deep middle. The two shallow ends are wonderful for swim lesson instruction, and general open swimming for all ages and skill levels of swimmers. The deep middle provides two areas of exhilarating swimming-the diving

board side of the pool and the double slide side of the pool. After first having passed a swim test in order to be allowed in the deep middle, pool patrons flock to both sides of the pool for sliding, jumping, and diving swim experiences. The 2016 pool season begins with open swim on June 4th and concludes August 19th. For a list of times, fees and special events scheduled at the pool, please check our website or summer recreation guide, available at City Hall, the Civic Center, and distributed through all area schools in mid-April.

The layout of the pool is very conducive to numerous types of pool programming from the highly successful competitive Riptide Swim Team, to Adult Water Aerobics, to all six levels of the American Red Cross Learn to Swim lesson programs, to Adult Lap Swimming and to the wildly successful Water Zumba Program. The Pool is also available for private party rentals during the summer. Contact the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department with any questions regarding the Baraboo Municipal Outdoor Pool.

New excitement growing at the Baraboo SkatePark! Located in beautiful Campbell Park adjacent to the Baraboo Municipal Outdoor Pool on South Boulevard the SkatePark has been the center of skateboarding here in Baraboo for fourteen years! The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department has been working on increasing the level of support for the SkatePark and is reaching out to families, businesses, service clubs, as well as individual youth and adult skaters, to help in partnering with them in “ramping-up” the level of programming and participation at the facility. The Department has hosted several open meetings for people to attend and discuss the level of interest and support for the possible establishment of a “Friends” group. They are

also interested in community ideas regarding the current design and style of the SkatePark, as well as, realistic ideas on the probability of creating attainable community led fundraising goals for possible improvements to the facility. Various aspects of the SkatePark that might be considered could include a design inventory of the existing facility, removal, replacement or additions of some existing apparatus, and the possibility of a minor expansion of the facility. The Department is also interested in positive and creative ideas for revitalizing the SkatePark in general including youth programming, teen programming, adult programming, and special events programming.

This SkatePark season will kick-off with the 4th Annual “Clean Skate” event in late April where skaters will help clean the SkatePark and adjacent grounds and those involved will also be invited to participate in open skateboarding activities with informal competitions and demonstrations with prizes and giveaways. Following that event, our “Learn to Skate” Clinics will return again this summer. This FREE Program is intended for beginner youth skateboarders. Both events are co-sponsored by Elements Skate Shop and thier experienced staff and volunteers. Contact us for more information on SkatePark opportunities in the City of Baraboo!

What’s new at the zoo?

The Ochsner Park Zoo is located at 903 Park Street in Baraboo. The zoo is open daily from 8:30am-5:30pm through Memorial weekend, when summer hours begin. Summer hours are daily 8:30am-7:30pm from Memorial weekend through Labor Day weekend. Concessions are available and make sure you download our mobile app on Google Play or the iTunes store for up to date information on weekly special events and zookeeper talks in the zoo. The zoo recently discovered that Zephyr, one of our capuchin monkeys, has diabetes. Much like in humans, this is a controllable, yet expensive, disease. Unlike most humans, Zephyr does not have health insurance, so donations have been very much appreciated. As a free zoo, we rely on donations to be able to treat illnesses like this. Thank you to those that have helped by donating over $800 in cash and supplies to manage her diabetes! We recently were approved to participate in

the Species Survival Program (SSP) of the Canada Lynx and are excited to announce the arrival of Edmund, a 10-month old lynx from the NEW Zoo in Green Bay. Due to our great lynx exhibit built in 2012, and our improved husbandry practices that meet or exceed AZA standards, we were added to the program which allows AZA-accredited zoos to work with us on conservation of various species. We are also designing our new otter exhibit and program to be able to do the same.

service to the City, we are excited to welcome a new face to our zoo staff. Ellen Gallagher has been hired as our new Zoo Specialist and brings experience from zoos in Utah and Michigan with her. She is happy to be back in Wisconsin and excited to help us continue improving our programs and facilities at the zoo. Former Zoo Specialist, Tori Spinoso ,was promoted to Zoo Manager at the time of Alice’s retirement and looks forward to expanding her role at the zoo for many years to come.

Speaking of otters, many people ask how the fundraising is going for the new exhibit. The Friends of the Baraboo Zoo continue to help us pursue funding for this exciting project, and we expect a busy year of events in 2016. You can find updates of the capital campaign and current designs on our website at www.cityofbaraboo.com/parksandrecreation.

Don’t forget to attend these upcoming great events to help raise money for our otter exhibit:

Finally, while we were sad to see Zoo Manager Alice Schellenberger retire after 26 years of

2nd Annual Otter Open golf outing – May 24 4th Annual Otter Run/Walk – June 5 33rd Annual Zoo Crew Day – June 5 Contact the Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department or the Friends of the Baraboo Zoo for details.

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Ochsner Park Zoo otter exhibit fundraising The River Otter exhibit project is seeking assistance with funding. The $360,000 costs are being raised with help from the Friends of the Baraboo Zoo, who have already met $240,000 of the goal. For more information on the capital campaign or how you can help build a new River Otter exhibit and bring otters to the zoo, see our webpage, call us or stop by the Civic Center to pick more information.

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The Water Utility greatly appreciates all the help our customers did assisting us with cleaning the snow from around the fire hydrants this last winter!! Hydrant flushing is a process the Water Utility undertakes in the spring, summer and fall. This process is necessary to remove sediment and improve drinking water quality. To flush the system, fire hydrants are opened and water is forced through the lines at high speeds, cleaning the pipes and removing the sediments that can affect the taste and color of our drinking water. Below is additional background information. Flushing the water system on a routine basis removes sediment from lines and keeps the entire distribution system refreshed. The process of periodically “flushing” fire hydrants, however, is an important preventive maintenance activity in the City of Baraboo. Although it may appear to waste water, this process is part of a routine maintenance program necessary to maintain the integrity of the water system and to continue to deliver the highest quality water possible to our customers.

If you experience discoloration in your water after crews have been flushing in your neighborhood, clear the pipes in your own home by running all water faucets for a minute or two. Please direct further questions to the Baraboo Water Utility at 608-355-2740.

The Baraboo Police Officers Association (BPOA) is happy to announce that they have started a charitable non-profit organization, Cops and Community Heroes. This Association was developed to provide safety education, community knowledge and positive involvement with youth and families by working to address local socio-economic concerns. So what does this all mean? We, as Police Officers, go into homes everyday and see the needs of families in our community. Our goal is to be able to assist these families in times of need throughout the year. We want to be able to establish positive contacts with youth so they feel comfortable coming to us when they are struggling with an issue because too many times they see us as in a negative light. If positive connections are made, it becomes easier when the child is a victim of a crime to speak with us. During the Holidays we want to begin an annual program to make that positive contact so we are raising funds to do that. We want to ensure youth have warm clothing to wear and a few presents under the tree. Plans are also to continue efforts in education of youth and families and building on those positive contacts during a Personal Safety Fair which is typically held in June. This event typically covers bicycle, water, fire and car seat safety. In the near future we also plan on connecting with youth that are struggling and find activities that the youth can do like sports, art, music, and such to stay on the right path that we would sponsor. This program is in the development stages and we are asking for the community’s help

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because it takes a community to make this program grow. We will be holding fundraisers throughout the year and any support is appreciated. Come check out our food booth, sponsored by Jose’s Restaurant, at Fair on the Square May 14th, Culver’s Share Day/Night (Date TBD) or come join us on July 31st at Jose’s Restaurant for “Christmas in July” to raise funds. There will a raffle, live music and of course Jose’s amazing food and beverages. Also, one can check us

If you want to get involved (specific event or organizational), support the program with a monetary donation, or donate a raffle prize for the event at Jose’s, please contact Officer Jessica Pichler or Officer Ruth Browning at the Baraboo Police Department at 355-2720. Any and all monetary contributions can be sent to: Baraboo Police Dept., Attn: Cops and Community Heroes, 135 4th St., Baraboo, WI 53913. All contributions are tax deductible. We are excited to bring this collaborative effort to Baraboo by increasing positive contacts with our youth, families, and members of our community. It truly does take a “village” to raise a child so let’s make sure our Baraboo community is doing everything it can to raise our children.

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BARABOO WATER UTILITY 2015 Water Quality Report

We’re pleased to present to you this year’s Annual Quality Water Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of water we deliver to you every day. If you have any questions about this report, please feel free to contact Utility Superintendent, Wade D. Peterson, or the staff at the Water Utility office at 608-355-2740. Our goal at the Baraboo Water Utility is to provide you with the safest, most dependable supply of water possible. To that end we have spent many thousands of dollars on sampling our water, improving our treatment processes, and safeguarding our water resources. As you’ll see in the following pages, Baraboo’s water is safe and meets all Federal and State drinking water requirements.

Water Utility Information General Information The original water facilities were constructed by a private company in 1886 and purchased by the City in 1904. Our facilities currently include 5 wells, 6 storage facilities, and 2 booster stations. The Utility is overseen by the City’s Public Safety Committee and their monthly meeting is the last Monday of each month. These meetings are open to the public and customers are encouraged to attend.

Municipal Drinking Water Substances in Drinking Water The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, reservoirs, springs, and groundwater. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals, radioactive materials, and substances resulting from human activity. All drinking water, including bottled water, may be reasonably expected to contain minerals and other constituents. It’s important to remember that the presence of these materials does not necessarily pose a health risk. More information about contaminants and their respective potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-4264791). The State of Wisconsin requires us to regularly test our water for certain contaminants at varying intervals, some of which are less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants is not expected to vary significantly from year to year. Accordingly, some of our data, though representative, is more than one year old. The data in the Test Results tables provides a summary of the sample results over the past five years. Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immunocompromised persons, such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should

seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

Baraboo’s Water All of our water is supplied from five groundwater wells that draw water from sandstone and gravel formations hundreds of feet below the surface of the ground. Although the water from each well has different characteristics due to the makeup of the aquifer formation it draws water from, the water is blended together as it moves throughout the distribution system. In 2015 these wells pumped just over 711,121,000 gallons of water, an average of around 1,948,277 gallons per day for use by our customers. To obtain a summary of the source water assessment, please contact us at 608-355-2740. Well #

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377

351

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450

Hardness in water at the wells has a range of 135 mg/l to 342 mg/l (average 231 mg/l) and in the system, it ranges from 138 mg/l to 353 mg/l (average 248 mg/l) (17-18 grains/gal.). pH in water at the wells has a range of 7.12 to 7.86 (average 7.37) and in the system, it ranges from 7.22 to 7.52 (average 7.35).

Water Additives We currently add chlorine as a disinfectant, fluoride to promote healthy development of teeth, and phosphate for lead and copper control. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: ➢ Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife. ➢ Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metal, which can be natural-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming. ➢ Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff and residential uses. ➢ Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff and septic systems.

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frequently than once a year. The following tables list only those contaminants which were detected in your water. If a contaminant was detected last year, it will appear in the following tables without a sample date. If the contaminant was not monitored last year, but was detected within the last 5 years, it will appear in the tables below along with the sample date.

â&#x17E;˘ Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

Detected Contaminants Your water was tested for many contaminants last year. We are allowed to monitor for some contaminants less

Disinfection Byproducts Contaminant (units)

Site

MCL

MCLG

Level Range Found

Sample Date Violation (if prior to 2015)

Typical Source of Contaminant

HAA5 (ppb)

D-1

By-product of drinking water chlorination

TTHM (ppb)

D-1

3.5

By-product of drinking water chlorination

HAA5 (ppb)

D-9

By-product of drinking water chlorination

TTHM (ppb)

D-9

3.9

By-product of drinking water chlorination

Radioactive Contaminants MCL

MCLG

Level Found

Range

Sample Date (if prior to 2015)

Violation

GROSS ALPHA, EXCL. R & U (pCi/l)

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0.7-4.6

5/27/2014

Erosion of natural deposits

RADIUM, (226 + 228) (pCi/l)

3.9

1.2-3.9

5/27/2014

Erosion of natural deposits

GROSS ALPHA, INCL. R & U (n/a)

n/a

4.6

0.7-4.6

5/27/2014

Erosion of natural deposits

Contaminant (units)

Site

Typical Source of Contaminant

Unregulated Contaminants Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. The purpose of unregulated contaminant monitoring is to assist EPA in determining the occurrence of unregulated contaminants in drinking water and whether future regulation is warranted. EPA required us to participate in this monitoring. Contaminant (units)

Level Found

Range

SULFATE (ppm)

16.40

5.15-16.40

Sample Date (if prior to 2015) 4/8/2014

BARABOO WATER UTILITY 2015 Water Quality Report Inorganic Contaminants MCL

MCLG

Level Found

Sample Date Violation (if prior to 2015)

Typical Source of Contaminant

ARSENIC (ppb)

n/a

0-1

4/8/2014

Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes

BARIUM (ppm)

.056

.014-.056

4/8/2014

Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits

CHROMIUM (ppb)

100

0-2

4/8/2014

Discharge from steel and pulp mills; Erosion of natural deposits

FLUORIDE (ppm)

0.5

0.0-0.5

4/8/2014

Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories

MERCURY (ppb)

0.1

4/8/2014

Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from refineries and factories; Runoff from landfills; Runoff from cropland

NITRATE (N03-N) (ppm)

4.75

0.31-5.29

Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits

SELENIUM (ppb)

0-1

4/8/2014

Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from mines

SODIUM (ppm)

n/a

7.98

2.78-7.98

4/8/2014

n/a

Contaminant (units)

Site

Range

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Contaminant (Units)

Action Level

MCLG

90th Percentile Level Found

# of Results

Sample Date (if prior to 2015)

COPPER (ppm)

AL=1.3

1.3

0.8610

0 of 30 8/19/2014 results were above the action level.

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives

LEAD (ppb)

AL=15

7.82

0 of 30 8/19/2014 results were above the action level.

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits

Violation

Typical Source of Contaminant

Additional Health Information If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Baraboo Waterworks is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are

concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which shall provide the same protection for public health.

Definition of Terms Term

Definition

Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

MCL

Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

MRDLG

Maximum residual disinfectant level goal: The level of drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

mrem/year

millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body)

NTU

Nephelometric Turbidity Units

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

pCi/l

picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity)

ppm

parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/l)

ppb

parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (ug/l)

MFL

million fibers per liter

ppt

parts per trillion, or nanograms per liter

MRDL

Maximum residual disinfectant level: The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

ppq

parts per quadrillion, or picograms per liter

TCR

Total Coliform Rule

Treatment Technique: A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

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Want to make fitness a habit? Interested in improving or just maintaining your fitness level? The Civic Center Fitness Rooms have all you need to start or continue a fitness program. The Weight Room is equipped with free weights and weight machines for the novice and experienced lifter. The separate Cardiovascular Room offers aerobic equipment including 3 Treadmills, Stair Climber, 2 Recumbent Bicycles and 3 Elliptical Cross Trainers along with circuit weight training equipment. Both rooms have radio and air conditioning, and the cardio room has a TV. Lockers and showers are also available for use. The Fitness Room hours are as follows: Monday thru Friday: 7am – 10pm • Saturdays: 9am - 12noon City Resident

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Summer/Fall Program Guide Coming Soon… The Summer/Fall Program Guide is in the works and will be heading your way in Mid-April. The guides will again be distributed through Baraboo schools. This issue will contain information regarding Swimming Lessons, T-ball, Track, Tennis, Arts & Enrichment Classes, Tot Lot, Adventure Camps, Fall Soccer, Adult Tennis, Water Aerobics, Volleyball and Some exciting new programs as well.

We’ve been working hard to bring you a better, more reliable online registration experience. Look for more information in the Summer/ Fall Program Guide about how to get your new account set up. We are excited for this change and hope you are too.

Hosting a meeting, party or special event…Be Our Guest! Have your next birthday party, meeting, or special event at the Civic Center. Groups from 3-300 have held their events at the Baraboo Civic Center – you should too! Contact us at 608-355-2760 or parkrec@cityofbaraboo.com Our meeting rooms will accommodate many types of gatherings. All rooms are equipped with either chalkboards or whiteboards and audio visual equipment and wireless internet is available. We also have available: • • • • • • • •

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GARBAGE/RECYCLE HOLIDAY PICKUP Holiday

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Monday, May 30, 2016

Tuesday, May 31, 2016 (Recycling)

Monday, July 4, 2016

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Monday, September 5, 2016

Tuesday, September 6, 2015 (Recycling)

Stump Grinding will begin on Monday, April 4th through April 15th. Leaf and yard waste pickup will begin on April 18th. Please place any leaves and yard waste on your treebank, unbagged. Do not place any brush in with your leaves. Brush will be picked up the last full week of every month. If you have brush to be picked up you may contact the City by calling 355-2730 with your address.

www.madsaw.net 608-697-7804 888-836-6004 Recycling will be picked up on highlighted weeks on your regular garbage day. City offices will be closed on the dates in red. Visit www.cityofbaraboo.com, see Newscape or call 355-2730 for pickup dates.

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Sauk County Clean Sweep Sauk County is hosting a “Clean Sweep” event on Saturday, June 4th, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the former Sauk County landfill located at E8795 Evergreen Lane, Baraboo. Clean Sweep is an opportunity for homeowners, agricultural enterprises, and businesses to dispose of hazardous products/items that pose an environmental risk. Sauk County households will be able to dispose of the following items at no charge: •

Unused or unwanted pesticides including herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, rodenticides, wood preservatives

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Home products: oven cleaners, spot removers, drain cleaners

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Light bulbs/fluorescent tubes

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Batteries

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Waste motor oil, oil filters

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Latex (see right for ways to dispose of latex paint in your trash), lead-based, and oilbased paint

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Other products: solvents, animal health products, teat wash, degreasers, wood finishes, paint additives, hydraulic fluid, pool chemicals, strippers,

photographic chemicals Tires will also be accepted for a fee which will range from $1-$25/tire depending on the tire size. Please contact Aaron Pape at apape@ co.sauk.wi.us or 355-4842 to obtain the price list for the tires. Homeowners dropping off tires will need to provide the quantity and type of tires along with exact cash or a check payable to “Sauk County Treasurer” upon arrival to avoid delays. Homeowners will unload their own tires at the appropriate site. Businesses who qualify as Very Small Quantity Generators (VSQGs) and agricultural businesses/farmers are required to pre-register by September 17. A fee will be charged for businesses but not for farmers. Resource Solutions will accept the following items from households at Clean Sweep: •

No charge-CPUs, laptops, keyboards, computer cords, computer mice, circuit boards, UPS, power strips, calculators, copiers, scanners, printers, printer cables, telephones, cell phones, fax machines, VCR/DVD players, stereo equipment, remote controls, flat screen computer monitors

***REMINDER*** License your pets

(LCD), rechargeable batteries from laptops, power tools, lead acid car batteries, lawn mowers (oil drained/tires removed), scrap metal •

$15 - Microwaves

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$20 - Air conditioners, dehumidifiers, dorm size refrigerators, TVs - up to 29”, CRT monitors

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$25 - Stoves, washers, dryers, water heaters, furnaces

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$35 - Large Freon appliances

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$40 - TVs - 30”-49”

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$60 - TVs - 50” and up, projection, wooden console

Please contact Resource Solutions at (608) 244-5451 for more information. Payment must be made either in CASH or by CHECK payable to Resource Solutions at event. Pharmaceuticals, IVs, and needles will not be accepted at this Clean Sweep Program. Residents can drop off unwanted medications at various police departments throughout the county and the Sauk County Sheriff’s Department. Other items that will not be

accepted include: Explosives, detonators, blasting caps, radioactive materials including smoke alarms, infectious and biological waste, compressed gas cylinders, asbestos, demolition materials, recyclables, and yard and household waste. Paints will be accepted for disposal. Latex paint is nonhazardous, and it can be disposed of as a solid with your regular trash when it becomes solid. Never dispose of liquid paints in your trash. Reducing the risk of exposure to hazardous waste by participating in the Clean Sweep Program is more than just a wise choice, it is your opportunity to take advantage of a program that promotes a proactive approach towards proper disposal. For more information regarding the Sauk County Clean Sweep Program, contact the Conservation, Planning, and Zoning Department at 355-4842 or apape@co.sauk.wi.us. Check out the Sauk County website at www.co.sauk.wi.us for more information along with alternative disposal options.

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Cat License

Altered - $12.50

Altered - $8.00

Unaltered - $17.50

Unaltered – $12.00

To license your pet: Bring your rabies certificate to the City Treasurer’s Office located at City Hall – 135 4th Street

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Spring Programs at the Baraboo Public Library April and May are bursting with opportunities to learn, create, and participate at the Baraboo Public Library. Many of the outstanding programs in our spring line-up have been made possible through partnerships with organizations throughout our community. A huge thank you to the American Association of University Women, Baraboo Area Senior Organization, Circus World Museum, Friends of the Baraboo Public Library, Sauk County Master Gardeners, and the University of WisconsinBaraboo/Sauk County! April 5 at 6:30 - Memoir writing workshop

Donna Hutter will facilitate this three-part brown bag series discussing the areas and issues to consider when preparing for the end of life. The first session will cover considerations when planning for funerals. David Baldwin, from the Rago-Baldwin Funeral Home, is the featured speaker. Call the library at 356-6166 to register. Beverage and dessert will be provided. This program is co-sponsored by the Baraboo Area Senior Organization. April 14 at 7:00pm - Peter Shrake on his new book, The Silver Man: the Life and Times of Indian Agent John Kinzie

Our monthly memoir writing workshop – newcomers are always welcome. We practice the Palm of the Hand method, writing about a single memory on a single page. Everyone has a story! This program is co-sponsored by the University of Wisconsin -Baraboo/Sauk County Library.

Help celebrate the release of local historian Peter Shrake’s new book, just published by the Wisconsin Historical Society Press. Copies will be available for sale and signing.

April 7 at 7:00pm - Wisconsin Poet Laureate for 20152016 Kimberly Blaeser

LOCATION: Baraboo Area Senior Center Organization, Room 24, Civic Center

April is National Poetry Month and we welcome Kimberly Blaeser for a reading. In selecting Blaeser, the Wisconsin Poet Laureate Commission praised her passion for the arts and her ability to reach broad audiences through poems that explore her Native culture, poems of place and community, poems of witness, family poems, poems centered in women’s experience, and poems with a sly sense of humor. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Baraboo Public Library. April 11, 12:00-2:00pm End of Life Preparedness (Part 1 of 3)

April 18, 12:00-2:00pm End of Life Preparedness (Part 2 of 3)

This is the second session in the three-part brown bag series on issues to consider when preparing for the end of life. Donna Hutter will facilitate. Featured presenters will be Jennifer Tiedeman, Agrace Hospice, discussing hospice and end-of-life palliative care; and Michael Soule, Baraboo attorney with Cross, Jenks, Mercer & Maffei, discussing legal aspects of end-of-life, including power of attorney and wills. Call the library at 356-6166 to register. Beverage and dessert will be provided. This program is co-sponsored by the Baraboo Area Senior Organization.

April 18 at 7:00pm - Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines, Screening and Discussion

Friends of the Library.

LOCATION: Circus World Museum, 550 Water Street

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This documentary film traces the fascinating birth, evolution, and legacy of Wonder Woman, and introduces audiences to a dynamic group of fictional and real-life superheroines who are fighting for positive role models for girls, both on screen and off. Discussion will be led by a special guest speaker from the Wisconsin Humanities Council. This program is co-sponsored by the American Association for University Women (AAUW), the University of Wisconsin Baraboo/Sauk County Library, and Circus World Museum. April 21 at 6:30pm - Baraboo High School State-Bound Solo and Ensemble Performances Join us for a very special evening of music provided by talented students from Baraboo High School who have qualified to compete at the state solo and ensemble competition. This program is sponsored by the

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In this third and final session of the brown bag series, Donna Hutter will again facilitate. Lisa McClyman, Raymond Jones Financial Advisors, will discuss banking aspects of end-of-life situations; Jim Pritzkow, Sauk County ADRC, will discuss services available to the aging, in general, and to those approaching the end of life, in particular. Call the library at 356-6166 to register. Beverage and dessert will be provided. This program is co-sponsored by the Baraboo Area Senior Organization.

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~from page 16~ Library collection this year and invited Jane Hawley Stevens, founder of Four Elements Herbals to share her knowledge of growing herbs and saving their seeds. This program is part of the Seed Library Series and co-sponsored by the Sauk County Master Gardeners. May 3 at 6:30pm - Memoir writing workshop Our monthly memoir writing workshop – newcomers are always welcome. We practice the Palm of the Hand method, writing about a single memory on a single page. Everyone has a story! This program is co-sponsored by the University of Wisconsin - Baraboo/ Sauk County Library. May 5 at 7:00pm - Culinary and Tea Herbs featuring Jane Hawley Stevens Jane Hawley Stevens returns to talk about cooking with herbs and herbs for tea. This program is part of the Seed Library Series and co-sponsored by the Sauk County Master Gardeners. May 11-May 14 - Friends of the Library Book and Bake Sale Mark your calendar! Don’t miss this year’s big spring sale featuring a wide selection of gently used books, DVDs, CDs and fresh baked goods. Wednesday, May 11, Friends Member Preview Night: 5-8:30pm Thursday, May 12: 9am – 8pm Friday, May 13: 9am – 4pm Saturday, May 14: 9am – 4pm May 21 at 9:30am – Grow Tomatoes with Sauk County Master Gardener Gladys Proctor Make a tomato cage and take home tomato seedlings. All materials provided … and mark your calendar for the partner program – Tomato Tasting on Saturday, August 13. All programs will be held at the Baraboo Public Library unless otherwise noted. The Baraboo Public Library is located at 230 4th Avenue, just west of the square in historic downtown Baraboo. For more information, call 608-356-6166 or visit www.baraboopubliclibrary.org. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/baraboopl !

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Baraboo Public Library Summer Reading Program 2016 “On your mark, get set, read” The 2016 Youth Summer Reading Program starts Saturday, June 4 and ends Saturday, August 13. This program is for children age 11 and under. Family programs include our annual Worm Races, a Stuffed Animal Sleepover, a Clown Workshop, the Dance Walk, Minute-to-Win It games, and a program with live animals. Additional family programs are co-sponsored by the Baraboo Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department: the “Train Like an Astronaut” program at the Baraboo Civic Center gym, an outdoor games program at Pierce Park, and a water carnival at Ochsner Park. We will also have a bike rodeo in the Al. Ringling Mansion parking lot. Our thanks to Joe Colossa for permission to use the space! All programs at the library are free. For more information contact Carey Kipp at the Baraboo Public Library at 356-6166 or by email at carey@ baraboopubliclibrary.org. Every Tuesday is TEEN TUESDAY at the Baraboo Public Library. Students in grades 6-12 are invited to programs at the library planned by teens themselves. These events are free and no registration is necessary. This summer the spotlight for middle and high school students will be on games, sports, and wellness, and some of our programs will be in city parks, co-sponsored by the Baraboo Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department. We’ll play Hunger Games at Ochsner Park, a Muggle Quidditch Match at lower Ochsner, and Calvinball at Attridge Park. A life-size Jenga game, a board game tournament, Teen Iron Chef, and a Color Me obstacle course are also part of the summer plans. The annual Teen Lock-in and Movie Marathon will feature classic sports films. In addition, teens can earn valuable prizes by logging their reading hours throughout the summer. Follow our Facebook page for more information: facebook.com/teenbpl. Teen Tuesday events are in the library program room downstairs from

4:00 – 5:30PM every week of the year. Consult the library website or pick up a brochure at the library or school media center for more details. Middle and high school students who are interested in volunteering to help with the summer reading program can pick up an application from the Baraboo Public Library or school media centers starting the first week in April. Return applications to Penny Johnson, Teen Specialist at the Baraboo Public Library, by May 13.

StoryWalk® at City View Park The Baraboo Public Library, in partnership with the Baraboo Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department, is installing a StoryWalk® around the pond at City View Park. City View Park is located in the northeast corner of Baraboo off Park View Drive. A StoryWalk® is a series of outdoor weatherproof kiosks that display pages of a family-friendly book in sequence. The original StoryWalk®, created in 2007 by Anne Ferguson in Montpelier, Vermont, was developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library. Families will enjoy an entire picture book as they walk around the path. A new book will be installed every four months. The first picture book will be Clap Your Hands by Lorinda Cauley. The library will sponsor a community grand opening party with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in June. We will also feature an unveiling party every time a new book is installed. Watch for more information at the library! The StoryWalk® is sponsored by Dental Associates of Baraboo/Paschen Orthodontics, Friends of the Baraboo Public Library, and Mavis and Richard Schulze.

Tree Talk The Baraboo Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department oversees maintenance of approximately 8,000 street and park trees in the City. All planting, maintenance and removal of trees within the boulevard (the area between the curb and sidewalk, or approximately 15 feet in from the street) is the responsibility of the Forestry Department. Residents must contact the City Forester to have work done on trees in the boulevard. If you have a question as to whether your trees are public or private, we can answer that question for you. The City of Baraboo is celebrating 24 years as a Tree City, USA community. In 2016, Baraboo will be awarded with its 2nd consecutive Growth Award, which recognizes improvements in our management of the urban forest. Baraboo continues to be a leader in urban forestry management and congratulates all homeowners who have helped keep the City green. We will continue treating our ash trees against the threat of Emerald Ash Borer and invite homeowners to consider treating their trees as well. For more information, contact us soon. Treatments of private trees are the responsibility of homeowners who wish to participate. Costs for trunk injection (which the city uses) is about $100 per tree and must be done by a certified pesticide applicator every two years. There are cheaper options that you can do yourselves as well – however methods have not proven as effective and must be done every year. More information is available on our webpage. Including our 2016 ash treatments, we will have saved 600 of the city’s trees against the devastating EAB. Be sure to attend our 2016 Arbor Day Celebration, taking place at the new arboretum at MaxwellPotter Conservancy located on Mill Race and Hill Street near the dog park. In addition to dedicating the new arboretum, we will be announcing our designation as a Bird City USA and offering walking tours of the new arboretum grounds. The celebration is being planned for April 29th. More information will be available on our webpage or by calling us at 355-2760.

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Test your knowledge about the Baraboo area! 1. Between 1993-2001 this prominent Baraboo citizen volunteered his time and talents to many students. This extraordinary man, who did SO much for students as well as teachers, had a school re-named in his honor. a. Gordon L. Wilson b. Al Behrman c. Al Ringling 2. On January 18th, 1951, what name was voted on to become the notorious school mascot that citizens of Baraboo are familiar with and is also a local Indian legend? a. Loon b. Sparrow c. Thunderbird 3. Between 1854 and 1929 these “placing out” train cars came through Baraboo and other Midwest cities transporting what in them? a. Orphans b. Livestock c. Clowns 4. In January of 1855 the first edition of the Baraboo Republic was printed. This paper had a strong point of view from what political party? a. Whig b. Democrat c. Republican 5. In 1832, according to John T. de Le Ronde, an Agent for the American Fur Company, Devil’s Lake was named “Holy Water” by the local Indians. Do you know why? a. Water was pure b. a spirit or Manitou lived there c. Lake was so deep

6. Captain Levi Moore named Skillet Creek and falls because he thought the ________ looked like “skillets.” a. water worn holes in the soft sand-rock b. shape of the creek c. sounds of the waterfall sounded like food sizzling in a skillet 7. Baraboo Mayor George Thuerer reported to the City Council in February, 1921 that the 12 acres known as Ochsner Park was purchased for what amount? a. $10,000.00 b. $2,000.00 c. $4,800.00 8. The “Juliar Theatre” opened on February 10, 1939 at 513 Broadway. Who was this theatre named in honor of? a. the architect who designed it b. maiden name of the Ringling Brothers’ mother c. french fur trader 9. It is believed that the Baraboo Cash Store owned by Chet and Win Anstett had the first store to be open on Sundays in Baraboo and the first grocery store to sell what between 1941 and 1966? a. Beer b. Bait c. Flowers 10. Back in 1952 the building that housed Broadway Café which was located at 314 Broadway was moved to Hwy 12 in West Baraboo. What name do you remember the restaurant being called after it was relocated? a. b. c.

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Employee Celebrations Anniversaries: March: ★ James Haas, Police Officer 10 yrs

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Baraboo Fire Department container based training prop In the Summer of 2015 The Baraboo Fire Department created a Container Based Training Prop to further expose the members to

live fire and smoke in a controlled environment. This training prop is located at the end of Briar Street near the City of Baraboo

Compost and Brush site. A Container Based Training Prop uses metal shipping containers

in different configurations to allow for live fire and smoke training. This training provides a more realistic environment for firefighters to practice many different skill sets. Our Container Based Training Prop currently consists of two eight foot by forty foot shipping containers in a “T” shape. Different fire department personnel have been exposed to Container Based Training Props when they would attend the Fire Department Training Network Academy in Indianapolis, IN for various programs. The conversation of us building our own developed over several years. In April 2015, we sent a Lieutenant to an actual Container Based Training Prop Design Course at the Fire Department Training Network. We started building our Container Based Training Prop in June of 2015. It takes more than just

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Now w enrolling for Summer! • Swimming lessons • English/Spanish • Fun weekly themes • Ages 6-weeks to 11 years ~from page 22~ setting them on the ground and starting to burn in them. We had to hire a welder to perform some welding on the containers. We also installed a normal entry door that we could practice forcible entry skills on and built interior walls and rooms to provide realism of a normal home. By August 2015 we were training in our own Container Based Training Prop. We continued to offer many different types of this training until the end of November last year. As mentioned earlier we can perform several different training scenarios in our configuration. It has paid off in affording our members this more realistic type training as it has built their competencies and confidence. We will be adding to our current Container Based Training Prop

this Spring to further our training opportunities. We will add one container adjacent to the bottom of our “T” and then stack another one on top of the newly added container. This will allow training scenarios going up interior stairs, as well as, ladder placement, rescues and the like from the exterior. Currently we have about $11,000 invested in our Container Based Training Prop with all but $300 being donated or fundraised money. Funding has been made possible by generous people of our community through donations and from our successful Brat Stand at the Sauk County Fair. If you have any fire department or safety questions, please call 355-2710 or e-mail us at fire@ cityofbaraboo.com.

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