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VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR'S CORNER
held at the Village Center Gym. The caucus
is the method used by the village to identify candidates for elected office. The term
“caucus” is most commonly associated
with the “Iowa Caucuses” during the early
part of the Presidential Primaries.
In Maple Bluff, we convene at 7pm
on the second Tuesday of January each
year for the caucus. The village president reads from a script that introduces
the caucus process. During that introduction, the offices and the person who holds
that office that are up for election for this
year are identified. Each year, three village
trustee positions are up for election. In the
odd number years (like 2015), the village
president position is also up for election.
Every four years, the Village Municipal
Judge is also up for election.
After the introduction is completed,
nominations are taken from the floor. The
village president is typically first if the seat
is up for election. Any person who lives
in the village can identify themselves and
make a nomination for the person of their
choosing. That nomination must receive a
second. Any person residing in the village
can second that nomination. There is not
a vote taken at the caucus unless there are
more candidates than available seats. For
each office, there can be two candidates on
the ballot. If there were three people nominated at the caucus, then polling (a vote)
of those present at the caucus would be
taken. The two highest vote tallies would
be placed on the ballot.
In my time with this village, I have
never seen two candidates on the ballot
for president. Generally, there is one
person who is put into nomination and,
due to lack of additional candidates nominated, they take the office by default.
However, they still need to have the most
votes on Election Day. So please vote on
Tuesday, April 7. That same thing is true
this year. Village Trustee Jim Schuler was
the only candidate nominated on the
third Tuesday in April. If he gets the most
votes, Jim will assume the duties as village
president.
For the three open village trustee positions, current Village President Eric
McLeod was nominated for trustee. Also,
current Village Trustee Tim O’Brien and
current Village Fire/EMS Committee
Chair Carl Vieth were nominated. All
three will be on the ballot and will be
running unopposed. One year, we actually had seven candidates nominated for
village trustee and had to have a run off
at the Caucus. Since he will be on the
village board come April, Carl Vieth was
appointed to the village board early to
complete the remaining term of Martha
Grasty, who resigned late last year. In
Hockey terms, we are now back to full
strength!
Congratulations to all who have agreed
to commit a portion of their time in
service to the village. I try to remind residents regularly that it’s their neighbors
who step forward to provide leadership
to the village. We would be lost without
them, their guidance, and their tough
decision making. This includes our village
board members, but also any resident who
serves on committees, boards, or volunteers their time. Thank you so much!
The Village Plan Commission held
a Pre-Application conference with
Developer Joe McCormick in early
January to hold discussions about his
ideas for a multi-story apartment building at the corner of Roxbury and North
Sherman Avenue. The Plan Commission
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and neighbors provided feedback on the
concept. It is now up to the developer to
take that feedback and come back with
a formal proposal. It is also possible that
additional draft concepts could be discussed more informally before a formal
proposal is filed.
Remember that if you want more
regular updates on news from the village,
you can get on to the village email list.
We send emails weekly about a variety
of topics including recreation programs,
events, activities, and just general information from around the village. If you send
an email to tjkrueger@villageofmaplebluff.
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[email protected]
244-3048 ext. 111
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NOTES FROM THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS
THE HOLIDAY SEASON is behind us, the New Year is already a
month old and spring is but 6-8 weeks away! Try as one can to
escape, the cold of the present is still upon us. Nonetheless, the
winter for the most part has been fairly mild and unremarkable,
less a stretch of cold artic air in early January. There is a warming
trend forecast and with that I am sure everyone will begin to
think about spring. February is an excellent month to inventory
space available to plant new trees and shrubs once spring does
arrive. Planting trees is one of the most appealing tasks that we
do here in the village. I look forward to that assignment every
year. While looking for new locations for planting, we will also
assess the condition of existing trees along terraces and parkways. Should the weather remain mild, we will be able to begin
pruning, trimming and addressing any hazard reduction needs
that are identified.
If you are a gardener with the itch to expand your horizons,
or maybe just help beautify the village once winter gives way
to spring, give us a call at the Village Center to see if we can
help with the scratch. We will have some prime locations along
Lakewood Blvd. to display your talents!
I have the feeling those residents who reside in the areas of
construction probably landscaped at a reduced level last year.
Should this year be one where your landscaping desires are
extensive, please be good stewards and advise service providers that there is a permit required to occupy village right of way,
which includes the street! This permission is necessary to insure
that proper clean up occurs once the work is done. Just like with
leaves or other yard waste that should be placed on terrace and
not in the street, we do not want debris to be transferred with
rain water into the storm system and out into the lake. Good
housekeeping benefits all of us!
We still have some time
before the cold weather moves
on, so keep in mind that winter
weather conditions will continue to exist and that snow
and or mixed precipitation is
a low pressure system away. Be
prepared and drive defensively.
When recyclable needs go
beyond your container, you have the option to call the contractor,
Advanced Disposal @251-7878 to make arrangements for a hand
collection. Without prior notice, they will not pick up material
outside of the recycle cart.
When you have questions or need an appliance collected,
please call the Village Center @244-3048 to make arrangements
or help finding a solution to your needs.
If you receive a request for an in home cross connection survey,
please respond. If you would like to request a cross connection
survey, please call the Village Center to arrange one. The survey
would be done by village staff and takes 20-30 minutes and is a
mandate of the DNR to help insure water quality for all of us.
Please, do not hesitate to call with your questions and concerns! Looking forward to a great 2015!
Tom Schroeder, Public Works Director
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Annual Report: In January, our department submit-
ted an annual report to the Village of Maple Bluff
Board. This report included statistical data about
emergency calls for service and detailed department
training/event information for 2014. You may download a copy of that report by visiting our website:
www.mapleblufffire.com.
Extrication Tools: On December 23, 2014 our
department took delivery of a new set of TNT brand
vehicle extrication equipment purchased by the
Maple Bluff Fire Rescue Association. A representative from TNT attended our January 5 department
training to inform our members of the tool’s capabilities, limitations, and care & maintenance procedures.
The tools have been placed on our Engine #2 and are
ready to be utilized in the event of an emergency.
Fire Rescue Association Elections: The Maple Bluff
Fire Rescue Association held their annual dinner
and election of officers on January 8, 2015. The
Association’s officers for 2015 are: President: Trevor
Easton, Vice President: ColtenKinnison, Treasurer:
Jeffrey Jensen, Secretary: Dylan Bowman.
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PARKS & RECREATION NEWS
Table Tennis (Ping-Pong) League
Wednesdays, February 11-March 25
Time: 6:45pm-8:15pm Ages: 12-16
Fee: $28
Location: Beach House
Are you looking for something fun for your
teenager to do during the week after school
to beat those winter blues? Sign up for the
first ever Table Tennis League. Participants
will play a minimum of 1 match each week
at the Beach House. When they are not
playing there will be other age appropriate
activities while they wait for their turn.
Recreation Programs
Arts & Crafts
Dodgeball
Fridays, February 13-March 20
Time: 4:45pm-5:45pm Ages: 5-9
Fee: $33
Location: Warren Dailey Cabin
There will be a weekly themed craft that
participants will be able to take home.
Participants are asked to dress appropriately
as some of the crafts may get messy.
Tuesdays, February 10-March 17
Time: 4:45pm-5:45pm Ages: 8-15
Fee: $33
Participants will be divided up into even
teams on a weekly basis as we play this
classic Phy. Ed favorite. All participants
will need to wear tennis shoes.
Upcoming Basketball Games
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3rd Grade
Boys
10:00 Monona
12:00 Cottage
Grove Elem.
Bye
11:00 Monona
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School
4th Grade
Boys
2:00 Waunakee
Middle School (N)
2:00 Waunakee
Middle School (S)
2:00 Waunakee
Middle School (S)
Bye
3rd/4th
Grade Girls
1:00 Waunakee
Middle School (N)
2:00 Middleton
High School
10:00 Cross
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11:30 Cross
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Girls
10:00 McFarland
High School
12:00 McFarland
High School
12:00 Monona
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10:00 Cottage
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6th Grade
Boys
Bye
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Tournament
Just-A-Game
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Bye
6th Grade
Girls
12:00 McFarland
High School
9:00 McFarland
High School
10:00 Monona
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9:00 Cottage
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Grade Boys
12:00 Fitchburg
1:00 Monona
Nichols
12:30 Cross
Plains
11:00 Monona
Nichols
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Village Gym Policies
Reminders regarding open use:
Over the past several
weeks, I have received
several questions/concerns
regarding the village’s
gym and its availability.
1. All users must sign in and pay at the Fire
Department window in legible handwriting.
2. Each resident is allowed up to three nonresidents with them during “open gym” hours.
If residents have more than three non-residents
they are required to reserve the gym.
3. The hoops are to remain at 10’ in height and there
is absolutely no dunking, hanging from the rim.
4. Respect others using the gym or
waiting to use the gym
5. If people are waiting, no full court games are allowed.
6. When you are finished, put all equipment back
where you found it and pick up your trash.
➔ The village gym is intended
for village residents and their
guests. The village does not
post “Open Gym” hours,
but if there is no Recreation
program, community meeting/
event or rental in the gym it
is available for “open use”.
➔ EMPLOYMENT
Head Beach Lifeguard
The village is currently accepting applications
for the Head Beach Lifeguard position. The
Head Beach Lifeguard must be available to
work from Memorial Day to Labor Day and
will need to be available for 40 hours per week
and the availability to work up to 7 days per
week. Applications are due Friday, March 6.
Minimum Qualifications include: thorough
knowledge of beach policies and procedures,
knowledge of safe water conditions, current Red Cross
Lifeguard Training Certificate or equivalent, current
First Aid/CPR/AED Training Certificate, more than two
years of experience in a public recreational setting
and at least one year of supervisory experience. For a
complete job description, please contact Curt Erickson.
Camp-Ya-Gotta-Wanna Director
The village is currently accepting applications for the
CYGW Director position for this summer. The CYGW
Director must be available from June 16 through
August 15 Monday, Wednesday & Friday between
the hours of 12:30pm-4:30pm. A limited number
of hours are required prior and post these dates.
Interested applicants must provide an application,
resume and two letters of recommendation.
Applications are due Friday, March 6.
Minimum Qualifications include: knowledge of
program planning, leadership and budgeting, ability
to communicate effectively orally and in writing,
ability to plan, organize and implement activities
and events, previous experience in a responsible
leadership position, ability to maintain accurate and
detailed records of timesheets, expense reports and
camp participation and First Aid/CPR/AED certification
is required prior to the program start date. For a
complete job description, please contact Curt Erickson.
Summer Beach Lifeguards
Hours: 12pm-7pm
Days: Up to 7 days per week
Wage: $9-11
This position is responsible for controlling the
actions of the swimmers and program participants,
performing appropriate rescues when required
and providing CPR/First Aid when necessary. The
work will also involve providing a fun, safe and
educational atmosphere for summer program
participants. The minimum qualifications include:
current Lifeguard training certification, First Aid,
CPR & AED Certification and a minimum of one
year experience working in a recreational setting. If
interested in applying, please contact Curt Erickson
at 244-3048 or cerickson@villageofmaplebluff.
com. Applications are due Friday, April 10 at 4pm.
Camp-Ya-Gotta-Wanna Counselors
Hours: 12:45pm-4:15pm
Days: Monday, Wednesday & Fridays
Wage: TBD
This position is responsible for providing a fun, safe
and educational atmosphere for Camp participants
between 3-7 years of age. All applicants must be
14 years of age or older. Minimum qualifications
include: experience working with children, ability
to effectively communicate with parents and kids
and knowledge pertaining to safety. Applications
can be picked up from the Village Center and must
be returned no later than Friday, April 10 at 4pm.
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WE NEED YOUR HELP!
As you can see, there is a lot of missing and/or possibly inaccurate information relative to our list of Village Veterans.
If you, a relative, or friend can provide information, please contact Rick Apfel at [email protected] or by phone at 241-2919.
You can also relay information to any of the Veterans Memorial Committee members or Curt Erickson at the Village Hall.
NAME
YEARS OF
CONFLICTS
SERVICE
BRANCH
RANK
Albert, Luther
Army
Reserve
Lieutenant
Colonel
WWII
Apfel, Rick
Army
Staff Sergeant 1968-1970
Vietnam
Bach, Donald
Navy
Captain
WWII
Navy
Lieutenant
WWII
Arneson,
Anton S. JR
Beach, Goff P.
Beck, Robert
Bernsten, Peter
Marines
1st Lieutenant 1941-1945
WWII, Pacific
Bolz, Adolph
Air Force
2nd
Lieutenant
WWI
Army
WWII
1918
Bolz, Jack
Bolz, Robert M.
Air Force
Colonel
Bush, Hank Jr
Navy
Lieutenant JG
WWII
Bush, Henry
Army
Private
WWI
1962-1987
Vietnam
Bush, William
Carter, Thomas L.
Chamberlin,
Robert
Vietnam
Army
Chatterton,
William A.
Navy
Captain
WWI
WWII
Conlin, Jim
WWII
Conlin, Peter
WWI
Conlin, William
WWII
Air Force
1st Lieutenant 1943-1946
WWII
Army
2nd
Lieutenant
Grenada
DeWitt, Jack
Duffek, Paul
Anthony
Earl, Tony
Hall, Larry
Hall, Ralph E
Navy
1961-1965
Eggleston,
Gerald Raymond
Colonel
WWII
Ellis, Charles W.
Erickson, Robert
Air Force
Captain
1975-1977
None
Ermer, Donald S.
WWII
Halverson,
Herman "Leo"
Hansen, Wayne
1953-1954
Harned, Dr. Lew
Army
General
Harper, Dr. Carl
Army
Surgeon
Army
National
Guard
Colonel
Korea
WWI
Harper, John
Heitke Lou
Hommel,
William H Jr.
Marine
Corps
WWII
Houck, Wayne
Houden, Richard
Navy
Jackman, Tim
Army
Colonel
Vietnam
Kessenich, Harry
Army
1st Lieutenant
WWI
Kessenich,
Harry Jr.
Navy
WWII
Kiesling, Richard
Knowles, Warren
Lieutenant
1942-1944
Navy
WWII
Brigadier
General
1964-1998
Navy
Lizon, Robert "Bob" & Naval
Reserve
Command
Master Chief
1943
-1983
WWII
Lucey, Patrick
Captain
drafted
1918
WWI
LaFollette, Phil
Lang, James "Jim"
Navy
Larson, John D.
Army &
Army
National
Guard
Army
Marshall,
Joseph Paige
Marines
Marshall,
Richard H. Jr.
Air Force
1st Lieutenant
& Captain
1955-1958
(Reserves)
Korea
Marshall,
Richard H. Sr.
Army
Sergeant
WWI
Marshall, Samuel
Faulk, Terr
drafted
1918
WWI
McGuire, Ray
Faulkner, Austin H.
Ferris, Collins
Navy
Madsen,
Dr. Paul Ove.
Easton, David
Elliott, Raymond
YEARS OF
CONFLICTS
SERVICE
Gibson, Skip
Dailey, Warren
Denman, Michael
RANK
Koziol, Ed
Class, Jack
Cornelius, Rupert
BRANCH
Hermann, Richard
Buchta, Robert
Chapman,
Frederick
NAME
Army Air
Corps/
National Guard
McGuire, Tom
WWII &
Korea
McKenna, Linda
McKenna, Patrick
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NAME
BRANCH
RANK
YEARS OF
CONFLICTS
SERVICE
Musser, Marc
Army
Medical
Group
Medical Doctor
Nelson, Gaylord
Army
Lieutenant
WWII SW Pacific
1942-1946
WWII - Okinawa
YEARS OF
CONFLICTS
SERVICE
BRANCH
RANK
Stroud, Dan
Army
Captain
WWII
Stroud, Seward
Ritchey
Army
Captain
WWII
Stroud, William
Seward
Army
Specialist 4
Vietnam
Storer, John
Michaelsen, Albert
1945-1946
WWII
Swingen, Eldred
O'Brian, Dick
Taff, A.J.
O'Brien, Tim
WWI
Army
National
Thompson, Tommy
Guard/
Reserve
Olson, Stanley
Ramsey, Wayne
Rennebohm,
Oscar
NAME
Navy
Ensign
WWI
Captain
1966-1976
1975-1994
Tormey, Weston C.
Vaccaro, James Andrew
Resnick, Daniel
Grenada,
Panama &
Persian Gulf
Veeder, Anthony
Navy
Lieutenant
Commander
Reynolds, John
Waldo, Robert L.
Army
Sergeant
WWII
Reynoldson, Frank
Wall, John E.
Navy
3rd Class Observer,
Radio/Radarman
WWII, Pacific
Navy
Lieutenant
1965-1967
Vietnam
Ruel, James
Army
WWII - Dday
Reul, John
Reynoldson, Jack
Korea
Ring, Gerald
Marine
Corps
Sergeant
1951-1953
Korea
Sanna, Anthony
Navy
Lieutenant JG
1942-1946
Pearl Harbor
Sanna, Charles
Navy
Lieutenant
Commander
1941-1946
Pearl Harbor
Savidusky, Jack W.
Army
Infantry
Private
1942-1944
WWII
Savidusky,
Michael P.
Coast
Guard
Aviation
Ensign
1968-1970
Navy
Waterman,
W. Robert JR
Weston, John
Cassoday
Quartermaster 3rd Class
WWII
Shelton, William
Shumway, William
Waller, Stephen
Bentley
Weber, George "Nat"
Schmidt, Wilbur
Navy
Waller, Ellis
Parker Jr.
Walsh, David
Schappe, Perry J.
Schmitt, Kenneth
Waller, Ellis Parker
Quartermaster
WWII
Whiffen, James
Douglass M.D.
Navy
Whiffen, John R.
Navy
Winding,
Frederick C. Jr.
Smilowitz, Harvey
Yost, Frank
Army
First Sergeant
1942-1946
WWII
Sorenson, Bob
Yost, Harry
Army
Sergeant
1942-1945
WWII
Yost, John K.
Navy
Seaman 1st
Class
1944-1946
WWII
Yost, Robert E.
Army
1st Lieutenant 1951-1953
Korea
Sprinkman, Trey
Army
Stege H. Scott
Army
Stege R. Edward
Army
bestversionmedia.com Specialist
1988-1996
Desert Storm
Yost, John C.
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Local Veterans Share Their Stories
Bob Buchta
UPON COLLEGE GRADUATION in the early
'60s, Bob Buchta became eligible for the
draft. Instead, he chose to join the Air Force
as an officer. Vietnam was escalating and
the Cold War was at it peak -- the Cuban
Missile Crisis took place during Bob's 90
days of training to become an officer. Bob's first assignment was as a munitions maintenance officer overseeing
flight line munitions operations at a
fighter pilot training base, Luke AFB,
AZ. But the Air Force needed officers with advanced degrees to manage
the research and development of future
weapons, command/control systems, and
advanced aircraft -- so Bob was selected
to attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
where he obtained a master's degree in
engineering management.
Subsequently, he was assigned to the
Special Operations Force in Florida where
he and other officers managed the modification of vintage WW II weapons and
aircraft for use by Special Forces and the
South Vietnamese Air Force. Bob got to
fly as a test engineer on some old "birds"',
including the A-1E Skyraider and AC-130
Gunship.
A follow on assignment was to the
A-10 System Program Office, WrightPatterson AFB, OH. This office developed
from paper- to- production the A-10
Thunderbolt II aircraft (later affectionately called the "Warthog"). Bob
managed the development of the A-10's
30mm "tank killer" ammunition, which
was successfully used during the Gulf
War, Afghanistan, and is still currently
used in today's conflicts.
Later in his career, Bob became
Assistant Director of Engineering for
the Advanced Airborne Command Post
(also known as the "Doomsday Aircraft"),
a Boeing 747, which was militarized
and housed sophisticated command/
control systems, as well as a full spectrum of communications equipment. This
aircraft was designed as a survivable
command center for "National Command
Authorities" (i.e. the president, SECDEF,
etc) in case of nuclear attack. Toward the end of his career, Bob
became Director of Missile Warning
Systems at Hanscom AFB near Boston.
There he managed a group of about 250
military, civilian, and contractor personnel developing modifications and
upgrades to the sensors and command
and control systems that are part of the
nation's early warning network in case of
a missile attack. Three of Bob's uncles served in WWII,
one as a marine fighting throughout the
Pacific. Bob's eldest grandson is currently an Air Force officer serving in
Germany. Bob retired as a colonel in
December 1986.
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ACTIVE
SOLD
* = New Listing
DEC. 6, 2014 - JAN. 5, 2015
ADDRESS
BEDS
SQ FT
LIST PRICE
200 Kensington Dr
2
1135
$259,000
826 McBride Rd
3
1684
$399,900
620 Farwell Dr (Lot)
-
----
$400,000
* 318 Woodland Cir
5
2834
$405,000
318 Kensington Dr
3
2000
$487,500
801 Butternut Rd
4
2940
$499,000
818 Charing Cross Rd
3
2814
$500,000
7 Paget Rd
5
4743
$700,000
403 Coleman Rd
5
4055
$849,900
909 Farwell Dr
5
4368
$850,000
45 Cambridge Rd (Lake)
5
4200
$1,249,900
711 Farwell Dr (Lake)
3
2448
$1,400,000
615 Farwell Dr (Lake)
4
5252
$1,450,000
307 Farwell Dr (Lake)
5
8545
$2,200,000
1155 Farwell Dr (Lake)
5
5423
$2,200,000
209 Farwell Dr (Lake)
4
4320
$2,750,000
635 N Sherman Ave
1
564
$38,500
528 N Sherman Ave
3
GREEN = Sprinkman Real Estate Transaction
1676
$214,900
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