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www.cityofdelafield.com January 2013 City of Where do your property taxes go? When you pay your tax bill, do you Delafield for public safety, public works, of Wisconsin. The charts below show the know where your tax dollars go? A little library, planning, and general govern- breakdown for each school district within Delafield over half goes into the local school sys- ment. The remainder is distributed to the City of Delafield. tems and about a fourth to the City of WCTC, Waukesha County, and the State 500 Genesee St, Delafield, WI 53018 Tel: 262-646-6220 • Fax: 262-646-6223 COMMON COUNCIL 1st and 3rd Monday at 7:00 P.M. PLAN COMMISSION Last Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. WEBSITE www.cityofdelafield.com IMPORTANT NUMBERS City Hall 646-6220 Fire Department (non-emergency) 646-6235 Library 646-6230 Municipal Court 646-6245 Hawks Inn — Community Treasure Parks and Recreation 646-6220 It is somewhat surprising that many While the Inn and the Visitors’ Cen- Police Dept. Delafield residents know nothing about ter are only open for public tours on (non-emergency) 646-6240 Hawks Inn … where it is (426 Wells St.), Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. from the first Public Works 646-6225 what it is (a 1846 Stage Coach Inn Mu- weekend in May through the last week- seum on the National Historic Register). end in October, the grounds and gardens Sewer/Water Billing 646-6220 A recent event introduced it to a mostly are open year round for anyone to enjoy. new audience. The Visitor’s Center and Gift Shop are CITY OFFICIALS The Wisconsin Historical Society also open every Wednesday morning Admin/DPW Director Press asked to use the Hawks Inn Visi- from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Stop by and have Thomas J. Hafner, P.E. 646-6220 tors’ Center for the launch of The Bark coffee with the volunteers or do some Clerk-Treasurer River Chronicles by Milton Bates. This local history research in our library. An Gina Gresch, MMC 646-6220 very interesting book traces the Bark increasing number of people are also River from its source on Amy Belle Lake renting the Visitors’ Center for meetings, Library Director near Richfield to where it eventually recitals, and wedding rehearsals. The Terry Zignego 646-6230 joins the Rock River just east of Fort rental agreement can be found on our Police Chief Atkinson before entering Lake Koshko- website, or is available at the Visitors’ Scott Taubel 646-6240 nong. Along its banks, Wisconsin’s his- Center on Wednesday mornings. tory, geological and human, unfolds and Connie Neuman, of the Dousman Three Fire Chief the story is told in a fascinating way. For Pillars staff, has her copy autographed April at the Delafield Library Jack Edwards 646-6235 example, in the chapter titled Naga- by Dr. Bates. She accompanied a large A number of items from the Hawks wicka Lake to Hawks Mill, the history of contingent of residents to the recent Inn collection will be featured in the li- ELECTED OFFICIALS: book launch. Mayor, Ed McAleer 367-5234 Delafield includes lesser known stories brary showcases during April. Be sure about Nelson Hawks in the mid 1800s to check out the display when you’re vis- Alderpersons: but also recounts Margaret Zerwekh’s iting the library. District 1, Jeff Krickhahn 262-510-5613 mill pond dam issues of the past few A Tribute to the Past INN CONCERT MUSIC SERIES District 2, Jim Behrend 646-4599 years. When the City of Delafield celebrat- CONTINUES — MAY 4TH, 2013 Hawks Inn was so honored to have ed its 50th birthday in 2009, Lake Coun- District 3, Jane Lazynski 646-3320 The opening of the tour season on the Historical Society Press select the try Publications published a 96 page May 4th will also be celebrated with an- District 4, Michele F. DeYoe 646-2907 Visitors’ Center for this unique opportu- paperback book filled with photos from other 7 to 9 p.m. INN CONCERT with nity to expose a wider audience to our 150 years of area history. The Hawks Lil’ Rev. He is an award winning multi-in- District 5, Gerald MacDougall 646-8774 community treasure. The Bark River Inn Society has purchased all the un- strumentalist, songwriter and music-his- District 6, Lynn Morrison 646-2826 Chronicles is for sale in the Visitors’ sold copies of A Tribute to the Past and torian who teaches and tours through- Center gift shop for $18.95. Dr. Bates has them for sale in the Visitors’ Center out the continental . District 7, Tim Aicher 414-313-6004 will personalize all purchases by signing gift shop for the much reduced price of a book plate that will be mailed to the Municipal Court Judge, $4.00. Anyone interested in Delafield purchaser. C. Michael Hausman 646-5900 history would enjoy a copy. Hawks continues on page 4 500 Genesee Street, Delafield WI 53018 Phone: 262-646-6220 • Fax: 262-646-6223 Clerk’s Office BY GINA C. GRESCH, MMC/WCPC Holiday Refuse & CITY OF DELAFIELD CLERK- TREASURER Recycling Pickup Schedule City of Delafield • Monday, December 24 & December 31 April 2013 Election – As scheduled • Tuesday, December 25 & January 1 Candidates Packet – CLOSED The Candidate’s Election Packets • Wednesday, December 26 & January 2 are ready for pickup in the Clerk’s Of- – Tuesday pickup fice at City Hall. Aldermanic positions • Thursday, December 27 & January 3 up for election in 2013 are Districts 1,3, – Wednesday pickup 5 & 7. Please visit the City’s website, www.cityofdelafield/what’snew to down- load the packet. If you wish to print it out STAY IN TOUCH at home, please be sure to print enough WITH THE CITY of the nomination papers to meet the The City has multiple ways to stay in amount of required signatures. Also the touch with everyone. You can tune into “walking list” for each district is in the Channel 25 for updates and watch re- ePacket. A “walking list” is a list of ac- plays of the latest Common Council and tive voters by address to help you obtain Plan Commission meetings. You can nomination signatures from those in your also “like” the City of Delafield’s Facebook district. NOTE: ALL 4 districts are in this page (https://www.facebook.com/pages/ packet, you only need to print your dis- City-of-Delafield/84658784889) and sign trict you are running for. Papers may also up for the weekly newsletter, “Delafield be downloaded from the GAB’s website, Digest” on the City’s main page of the gab.wi.gov/elections-voting/candidates/ website (www.cityofdelafield.com) local/non-partisan. Please call Clerk- Treasurer Gina Gresch at 303-4513 or email her at [email protected] with questions. DON’T FORGET TO LICENSE YOUR DOG It’s that time of year again, time to license your dog. If you no longer have a dog, please contact the Clerk’s Office at 646- 2013 ELECTIONS 6220 and let us know so we can remove you from our database. The 2013 dog license form is included in this newsletter. Spring Primary – February 19, 2013 (If needed). Spring Election – April 2, 2013 (see CITY OF DELAFIELD below for information on races) Check One: Home Owner 500 GENESEE STREET Renter DELAFIELD WI 53018 Phone #: ______NOTICE OF STATE (262) 646-6220 SUPERINTENDENT NOTICE OF DOG LICENSE(S) OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, AND Dog licenses are due January 1. License fees are as follows: Males/Females $15.00 Amount Due: $ Neutered/Spayed $12.00 Cash ____ Check (#) JUDICIAL ELECTION APRIL 2, 2013 If your dog is not licensed by April 1, a $10.00 late penalty (per dog) will be added to the above fees. In addition, a citation could be issued to you by the Police Department for failure to license your dog. PLEASE NOTIFY CLERK'S OFFICE IF YOU NO LONGER OWN A DOG.

STATE SUPERINTENDENT Proof of rabies vaccine showing name of veterinarian and date of vaccine, as well as expiration date is required before license can be issued, per state ONE STATE SUPERINTENDENT statutes. Please include a copy of the Rabies Vaccine Certificate with this application. Please make checks payable to CITY OF DELAFIELD. OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, for the term of four years, to succeed the present in- FOR OFFICE USE ONLY cumbent listed, whose term of office will License No. License No. License No. expire on July 1, 2013. Tony Evers Date 20 Date 20 Date 20 JUDICIAL OFFICERS ONE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT, for the term of ten years, to Owner's Name Owner's Name Owner's Name succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term of office will expire on July Street Street Street 31, 2013: Mailing Address (circle one) Mailing Address (circle one) Mailing Address (circle one) Pat Roggensack Delafield Hartland Nashotah Delafield Hartland Nashotah Delafield Hartland Nashotah Other Other Other ONE COURT OF APPEALS Name of Dog Name of Dog Name of Dog JUDGE, for the term of six years, to Breed Breed Breed succeed the present incumbent listed, Color Color Color whose term of office will expire on July 31, 2013: District II Mark D. Gundrum Date of Rabies Shot Date of Rabies Shot Date of Rabies Shot Expiration Date Expiration Date Expiration Date TWO CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES, each for the term of six Rabies Tag No. Rabies Tag No. Rabies Tag No. years, to succeed the present incum- bents listed, whose terms of office will Vet or Clinic Name Vet or Clinic Name Vet or Clinic Name Check One: Male Check One: Male Check One: Male expire on July 31, 2013: Female Female Female Waukesha County, Branch 1 Neutered Male Neutered Male Neutered Male Michael O. Bohren Spayed Female Spayed Female Spayed Female Waukesha County, Branch 9 Donald J. Hassin, Jr. ***************PLEASE RETURN ENTIRE PAGE EVEN THOUGH YOU HAVE ONLY ONE OR TWO DOGS**************

2 City of Delafield COMMUNICATOR Chamber of Commerce www.visitdelafield.org! Fall Art Walk May/September 2012: Congratulations to business Pink Tie Gala owners Tracy & Sue of Splendor for organizing not one, A WINTER BALL TO BENEFIT but two successful Art Walks this year! The bi-annual Art Walks promote businesses in the downtown district BREAST CANCER AND PROS- and are supported by over thirty of those downtown TATE CANCER RESEARCH! Delafield Chamber business members. The group con- The Pink Tie Gala tinues to produce these events with successful features January 26, 2013 such as free horse & carriage rides on both days of the event. The highlight has always been local artists and The Delafield Hotel musicians lining the streets of downtown. Visitors enjoy 6:00pm to 11:30pm viewing and purchasing from a wide variety of hand- ~ Black Tie Optional ~ crafted items by guest artists, and listening to live bands *Swing with the Chris Mariani Band! – all of which creates a sense of community throughout The Wisconsin Breast Cancer Showhouse the downtown district. The 2013 dates for the Downtown (WBCS) was founded in 1998 as an all-volunteer Business Group’s bi-annual Art Walks are May 17 & 18/ 501(c)(3) charitable organization by Nancé Kinney, September 13 & 14. mailing list, please send us an email with your con- a breast cancer survivor. Its mission is to support tact information to: [email protected]. breast cancer and prostate cancer research at the Thank you for your event support and financial Medical College of Wisconsin. contributions: Lake Country Publications, Bucher The Delafield Chamber of Commerce is hon- Law Offices. ored to partner with WBCS in this fourth annual Delafield Chamber of Commerce | Pink Tie gala that is designed to raise awareness and funds Gala | P.O. Box 180171 | Delafield WI 53018 | for WBCS’ continued research and mission. Dinner Pink Tie Gala – Sponsorship Levels are avail- prepared by the chef’s at Andrews, Silent Auction, able! Go to http://www.visitdelafield.org/event-cal- Wine Pull, dancing and other activities during the endar/pink-tie-gala/ for up to date information on course of the evening. Invitations will be mailed in this special event. December 2012. To be placed on the Pink Tie Gala

Welcome new businesses - City of Delafield! The Delafield Area Chamber of Commerce is have relocated their business to other, larger spaces honored to work with the City of Delafield Officials in the City. Congratulations on your expansions and and departments throughout the year, support- thank you to all of the new businesses mentioned ing business and their growth. In 2012, the City of above, for making your exciting plans as owner/op- Delafield Plan Commission and Common Council erators in the City of Delafield. approved 32 new business plans of operation! Note: All businesses should complete and Welcome to the City of Delafield and Delafield submit the required New Business Plan document Chamber of Commerce: Joe Armeli’s Meat N Place, set. Contact the Chamber or City Hall for the docu- Fitness and Sports Training of Wisconsin, Nooks and ment packet or logon to visitdelafield.org and click Crannys, Naturescape, R.W. Windows, Solstice, Lake on Space Available tab for the PDF Packet. Forms Country Physicians, Oliva Di Vita, Concept Machine are also available on the City website: http://www. Tool, Glacier Springs Adventures Company LLC, El- cityofdelafield.com. ements East, Grant A. Lemke-DDS, Protection One Waukesha County: Residents of Waukesha Alarm Monitoring Inc., JM Party Mart, E-Nails, 7- County have a resource on http://www.wauke- Eleven, Worm Worx LLC, Delafield Cleaners, Active shacounty.gov/ that provides a variety of information Health Chiropractic LLC, American Deposit Manage- and links to assist with researching or understanding ment, Guarantee Digital, Elite Nutrition Vitamins and a process to follow. Calculate taxes; get information Smoothies, Boston Financial Data Services, Golden on public health, birth certificates, marriage licenses, Raisins, Arcon Ring and Specialty Corp., Foster search property tax, jury duty, child support, foreclo- Crown LLC and The Iron Fireman, Beauty by the sure sales, road closures, sustainability, human ser- Sea, Select Comfort, Badger Fleet Solutions and La vices and more Quesadilla! Additionally, several existing businesses Lake Country Community Fest 2013 SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2013 FROM 10AM TO 3PM • AN EXCITING EVENT FOR THE LAKE COUNTRY COMMUNITY! Inside the spacious Arrow- community inside Arrowhead High School, located in tomers just a few miles from home. head High School, this 9th Hartland, Wisconsin. Chamber member businesses • Over 140 Vendor Booth Spaces annual Lake Country Com- receive priority registration to secure booth space at munity Fest will feature over this highly attended event. If there is still booth space • Health Fair 140 exhibitor booths, a food open in January 2013, non-chamber member busi- • Food Court court, live demonstrations, nesses will be offered the opportunity to register on a • Live Music children’s activities, entertain- first come first serve basis. ment, healthcare clinics and Community food pantries will be assisted with a • Raffle & Door Prizes more! portion of the proceeds from the event. The Commu- • Children’s Activities & Demonstrations To create this exciting event, the nity is encouraged to arrive with non-perishable food • Student Productions Hartland and Delafield Chambers of Commerce will donations for the food drive. unite again in 2013 on Saturday, March 23, 2013 from Just the tonic for spring fever after a long winter, • Product Demo 10am to 3pm in order to help our respective chamber Lake Country Community Fest will give businesses the • Food Drive members showcase their products and services to the opportunity to meet one-on-one with prospective cus-

City of Delafield COMMUNICATOR 3 Chamber of Commerce DELAFIELD Classic Car Show Delafield Chamber annual financial sponsor Al Wagner, owner of An American Classic, celebrated a successful annual Delafield Classic Car Show on Sep- tember 16 in downtown Delafield. Hundreds of classic cars lined Street onto Dopkins this year! All local busi- nesses appreciate Al’s hard work in bringing this event to the City of Delafield, and appreciate the promotion of our local economy to hundreds of visitors that attend this event.

2013 Delafield Area Chamber of Commerce Calendar

2013 Delafield Block Party: Food & Music Festival: Present- ing Sponsor: Steven Paul Designs, Main Stage Sponsor: Architectural Xpressions, Beverage Sponsor: Town Bank, Marketing Sponsor: Lake County Publications, Tickets and Ticket Booth Sponsor: Wauke- sha State Bank.

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Over 1,025 “Likes” and grow- ing! Like the Delafield Chamber/ Tourism Facebook and Twitter page so you receive all of the great news the Delafield Chamber continues to share via Social Media! Search The Delafield Area Chamber of Com- merce and Tourism, and Twitter@ visitdelafield.org. Take advantage of these pages to create paid ad- vertising to promote your area busi- ness and to tap into our growing fan base. Delafield members can write a post to promote their business products and services.

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A Tribute to the Pasta pic- torial history of Delafield is available in our gift shop at the reduced price of $4.00.

4 City of Delafield COMMUNICATOR Lake Welfare Committee MUTE SWAN ISSUES IN WISCONSIN PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF State law prohibits citizens from harming all swans TRUMPETER, MUTE AND TUNDRA in Wisconsin, and it is illegal to possess them without SWANS the proper permit. Wisconsin game farm regulations have been established to restrict the possession of Trumpeter, mute, and tundra swans all have white mute swans. On game farms, mute swans must be plumage as adults and appear similar from a distance. enclosed within a covered pen unless pinioned and There are, however, several physical characteristics by rendered sterile by a licensed veterinarian. which these three species can be distinguished. Trumpeter swans are the largest waterfowl native BEHAVIORAL DIFFERENCES OF TRUM- to North America, with a wingspan that reaches over PETER, MUTE, AND TUNDRA SWANS seven feet. All of Wisconsin’s swans mate for life, though they • They can weigh 21-38 pounds and stand about will exchange mates or re-mate following a partner’s three-and-a-half feet tall. death. They all have similar habitat requirements, but • Adult bills are solid black (often they have a red there are some differences in feeding and breeding border or stripe along the edge of the lower bill). patterns. • They hold their heads with a semi-curve or Trumpeter swans most often are seen in family groups straight up while swimming and straight out while fly- of three to five, although in winter or during migration ing. they occasionally will flock with other birds. • Their voice is a deep, resonant call some people • They maintain breeding territories of 6-150 liken to notes from a French horn or trumpet. acres. Mute swans are generally a little smaller (i.e. 25-30 • Trumpeter swans may be aggressive in defend- pounds). ing their territories against other swans and other ani- • They have orange bills with a fleshy black knob mals, including humans. at the base. • Trumpeter swans eat a variety of aquatic plant • While swimming a mute swan carries its neck in tubers, stems, leaves and seeds that they pull from an S-curve with its bill usually pointed downward. underwater with the help of their long necks. • Despite their name, mute swans do vocalize with Mute swans generally neither flock nor migrate long a series of hisses, snorts, and whistles, particularly distances or even migrate at all. when upset. • Their breeding territories are 1-25 acres, so they • Their wingbeats produce a distinctive noise that can be much more concentrated in an area than trum- can be heard up to a mile away. peter swans. Tundra swans are smaller than the other two swans, • They are extremely aggressive in defending with a six to seven-foot wingspan. those territories and will attack not only swans, but • They weigh only 12-19 pounds, but still stand also other waterfowl and animals, including humans. three feet tall. • They eat a variety of aquatic plant stems, leaves, • They have black bills and often have a distinct flowers, seeds, and tubers. yellow spot in front of the eye. Tundra swans are often seen flying in V’s of 25-100 • Tundra swans hold their long necks very straight birds or congregating in flocks up to 1,000 while mi- while flying and sometimes in a very slight curve when grating through Wisconsin. swimming. • Tundra swans feed in relatively shallow water on where they have become accustomed to food hand- • Their voice is high and sounds similar to dogs tubers and weeds and also will fly up to 15 miles inland outs. There are numerous cases where mute swans barking. to feed on waste grain or potatoes, unlike the other have threatened and attacked people in parks, back- WISCONSIN’S EFFORTS TO swans that prefer to stay in the water. yards, and small boats. Although this often involves CONCERNS ABOUT MUTE SWANS some degree of bluffing, mute swans are capable of CONTROL MUTE SWANS inflicting bruises, sprains, and bone fractures and, on - In 1997, backed with the support of the public The mute swan is a non-native species and their at least two occasions on the East Coast, human fa- and key organizations, the Wisconsin Department of population is growing at a rapid rate. In other states Natural Resources established a policy with a long- where the population has been growing longer than in talities have occurred. term objective of achieving zero mute swan production Wisconsin, significant problems have developed. Con- Aggressive tendencies vary widely between in- in the wild by the year 2005. A Mute swan population cerns exist because mute and trumpeter swans may dividual swans but are most pronounced in territorial control program was initiated and egg addling was select similar breeding and feeding sites. The presence breeding males. done each spring from 1997-2000. of mute swans in the wild has the potential to interfere NATIONAL MUTE SWAN - During the 2000 control season, some negative with the restoration of the native trumpeter swan. Mute public sentiment arose. As a result, the Department swans also compete for resources with other water- POPULATION CONTROL developed an interim policy for 2001 limiting mute fowl such as loons, ducks, colonial waterbirds, tundra Mute swans are a concern throughout the nation. swan population control measures. In 2002, the control swans, and geese and will sometimes completely dis- The feral population is exploding along the Atlantic policy was revived and adult/juvenile control methods place, or even kill, native waterfowl. While trumpeter Coast from Massachusetts to Virginia and is expand- were added to egg addling as allowable techniques, swans may also compete with other waterfowl, this is a ing rapidly in the Midwest. Many state natural resource except in two townships in SE Wisconsin where mutes natural occurrence because it is between native spe- agencies have enacted mute swan control policies that were not to be controlled. cies. include egg addling (which kills embryos), the removal - In 2003, the assumption that Mute swans were Due to the tendency of mute swans to concentrate of problem birds, and prohibitions against the import, not protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty was chal- in large numbers at productive feeding areas, there is export, possession, release or sale of these birds and lenged, and control actions were suspended for the concern that they deplete aquatic plants needed by their eggs. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service consid- following year. Later, it was confirmed by the US Con- native waterfowl. In flocks, mute swans can overgraze ers the mute swan a nonnative problem species and gress that the treaty did in fact exclude exotics such as submerged vegetation to the that this vegetation supports efforts to limit mute swan growth and range the Mute swan and control resumed in 2005. cannot fully recover (see figure). This causes a reduc- expansion. - Opposition from some lake residents in areas tion in the quantity and quality of aquatic habitat that For more information contact your local Depart- of SE Wisconsin again arose in 2006. A control policy may affect the food web, impact resident and migra- ment of Natural Resources Service Center or visit our similar to 2002 was approved by the Natural Resourc- tory waterfowl, and affect an area’s biodiversity. While website at www.dnr.wi.gov es Board in January 2007, with the exception of three feeding, mute swans paddle their feet and rake the counties in the southeast part of the state, where resi- substrate. This behavior causes sediments to become The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources provides equal op- dents of these counties could sterilize and mark the suspended in the water column, which may reduce portunity in its employment, programs, services and functions under an Af- birds in their area in 2007 only. water quality. firmative Action Plan. If you have any questions, please write to Equal Op- portunity Office, Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 20240. - In 2008, adult, juvenile and egg control mea- Adult mute swans may become dangerously ag- This publication is available in alternate format (large print, Braille, au- sures are to resume statewide. gressive toward people and pets, especially in areas dio tape, etc.) upon request. Call 608-266-8204 for more information.

City of Delafield COMMUNICATOR 5 Lake Welfare Committee What’s up with the Swans? BY THE LAKE WELFARE COMMITTEE The Goose Roundup efforts of the last two Nagawicka Lake has seen a growth in the years were successful in bringing that population Mute Swan population, residents report 6 families under control. The removal of the mute swans was clarified to approximately 15 adult swans that now suggested to our committee by the U.S. Fish and appear to be permanent residents. Is this a good Wildlife Service and is of no cost to the City. The thing? first step of the process would be the same as the The swans we see are Mute Swans, not goose roundup, and that is oiling of the eggs to the Trumpeter Swans native to Wisconsin. Mute reduce the population growth. After we received Swans, native to Europe, are very aggressive this information, we did investigation and report- against other birds, animals and even humans. ing at our meetings. While we have not had a seri- These swans are also very disruptive to natural ous incident yet, we discussed this issue for safety plant habitat and are known to eat plants right reasons. The geese presented one problem, how- down to the roots causing issues with the stabil- ever, the swans could present a safety issue. They ity of the lake bottom. Mute Swans are a concern are beautiful, but are they safe? If the population throughout the country, Wisconsin included, and continues to grow it may only be a matter of time the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service support efforts before there is an incident. We have a very active to limit Mute Swan growth and expansion through- lake; canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, skiers and out the country. The removal of the Mute Swans is swimmers. federally funded and Wisconsin is included in this The Lake Welfare Committee is working hard program. to come up with a balanced approach to managing Wisconsin lists the Trumpeter Swan as a the existing Mute swan population and the safety “special concern” species, Michigan lists them of our lake users. We strongly encourage our citi- as “threatened”. Native swans will not populate zens to read online documents from the USDA Nagawicka Lake as long as the Mute swans are and WDNR to get educated on this issue and pro- Three Swan Species present. These Mute Swans are so aggressive vide the Lake Welfare Committee with your input that they even will attack humans. Two adults on on this topic. in Wisconsin the east coast were killed while paddling the kay- Thank you for taking the time to read and con- aks when they wandered between the swans and sider this choice. Please also see the DNR pam- Swans belong to the family Anatidae and there are three their babies. A lake in Michigan had two pair and phlet on the City of Delafield website and read ad- different species found in Wisconsin: trumpeter, mute and now see a population of 60 to 100 during migra- ditional information found on the Internet. tundra. tion. Nagawicka Lake has had reports of children http://dnr.wi.gov/files/PDF/pubs/wm/WM0473.pdf driven off their piers by these swans. Trumpeter swans (Cygnus buccinator) are native to Wis- consin, but their populations declined during the nineteenth century when they were hunted for their meat and feathers. Environmental By 1930, fewer than 100 trumpeter swans remained in the United States. The last documentation of trumpeter swans in Wisconsin was in 1937. In 1989, trumpeter swans were rein- troduced to Wisconsin and placed on the state endangered LAKE COUNTRY TRAIL INFORMATION species list. Most trumpeter swans migrate south each win- The Lake Country Trail is a 15-mile trail, located on the former Milwaukee-Watertown Interurban ter and return to Wisconsin in the spring. Railway. It was popular in the late 1800s as a direct link between Waukesha and the Oconomowoc Lake Country and utilizes the Wisconsin Electric Power Company right-of-way. The Lake Country Trail runs Mute swans (Cygnus olor) are native to Eurasia and were through the middle of the County (North of Interstate-94) from east to west through very rolling terrain brought to the United States in the 1800s as ornamental providing scenic views of the mid-kettle moraine area, including the Landsberg Center (Trail Head), birds for estates, parks, and zoos. Over the years, many Pewaukee Lake, Naga-Waukee Park and War Memorial Golf Course, Lake Nagawicka, historic City of were released or escaped captivity and, by the 1970s, a resident population was established in Wisconsin and had Delafield, Upper and Lower Nemahbin Lakes and Roosevelt Park in the City of Oconomowoc. been growing at an annual rate of 17 percent until the late VILLAGE C MD L O ka u ch ee e OF K a JJ 190 k B ark B CHENEQUA

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6 City of Delafield COMMUNICATOR Mayor “The following article is from an interested citizen, utilizing column space allotted to the Mayor.” Mute Swans-Another Point Of View BY TODD AND GLENDA DANNENFELSER months during our late fall and winter seasons. In the DELAFIELD RESIDENTS time that they are here, is it really too much to ask our There is a discussion happening at the Lake community of seven thousand strong to open their Welfare Committee that we all need to be aware of. hearts and share a little space with these beautiful As many of you know, there is a program called the creatures? “Goose Roundup” where geese on Nagawicka Lake We also need to use discernment when we are are gathered up and killed. The Lake Welfare Com- told that killing animals for “population control” is good mittee is now considering adding mute swans to the or necessary, especially when we are talking about a goose round up. small population of birds! Some may call their deci- Swans are the largest, and arguably, the most at- tractive of all waterfowl. They are pure white with long, sions “intellectual judgments” but no matter how we la- elegant necks. They love cold weather and a small bel them, they are judgments nonetheless. In our quiet dignified, honorable and respectable choices. We have little community we may be asleep to the effects of our bevy of them come to visit Nagawicka Lake during the the power to choose whether our actions will destroy actions, but as a very famous guy once said, “judge late fall and early winter seasons. They glide gracefully our community’s land, water, and creatures, or whether not, lest ye be judged” and “for with what judgment ye and peacefully across the lake, and fly in UNISON with our actions will honor, appreciate, and protect ALL of their community. Swans have no ability to speak human life within our community. judge, ye shall be judged, and with what measure ye language but if they could, we suppose this is what they Mahatma Gandhi once said “The greatness of a mete, it shall be measured to you again”. (Matthew 7:1- might say to the people of our community: nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way 2) This lesson is taught in ALL spiritual paths, and even “Why is it that you believe we don’t have a right to in which its animals are treated”. An upstanding mem- in science! In simple terms, what you put out into the live our lives as freely as those of you who live here on ber of our community stated that he “can’t tell a good world, you will get back in one form or another. this lake, which was created by mother nature? Why do swan from a bad swan”, which begs the question: what From a scientific view, Newton’s Third Law says”For you see our lives as having little value, so little that you makes a swan “bad”? The answer is HUMAN JUDG- every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” can determine our fate without having a second thought MENT, plain and simple. Since humans have become So regardless of your chosen personal path, it is impor- about life from our perspective? We are deeply devoted so “advanced” as a species and built safe structures to tant to understand that: to our children, just as you are. We are protective of our close themselves off from the world, they have forgot- 1. Every living thing on this planet is intercon- families, just as you are. You may occasionally interpret ten their interconnectedness. No one creature on this nected whether you follow a religious, atheistic, or sci- our actions as aggressive if you come close to us, but planet can leave our Mother Earth and survive. This is entific view – this FACT stands undisputed. do we not have a right to view humans as a threat? OUR home – yours, mine, and the creatures we share 2. Every judgment you have or action you take, When was the last time a group of swans gathered and it with. Other creatures may not be able to speak our voted to take out all the “non-native” humans in THEIR whether it be good or bad, you can count on that boo- language, but how do we translate our inability to com- merang coming back to hit you in the head. (Our advice community? Another little known fact about us is that municate with them into a belief and judgment that they is to choose carefully and wisely!) we mate for life. So know this: If you kill our mates, you have no right to their lives although we strongly believe break our hearts. If you kill our children, you break our in our own right to life! An attitude of superiority and 3. Based on these two things, the best course of hearts. Why is such a decision so simple for you? If the domination over other creatures leads us to believe action is to take a moment to appreciate and respect tables were turned, would you feel so dispassionate we have a right to JUDGE which creatures should live the lives of other creatures, because when we do, we and unconcerned about your life and the lives of your and which ones should die. But we use “soft words” like then learn that this is how we change our world and family members? “ “eradication”, “population control”, and “non-native” in ourselves. This, we suppose, is what a swan (or a goose) that an attempt to make our murderous behavior sound less We have a choice about who we want to be as a inhabits Nagawicka Lake a few months a year would violent and cruel. community. Regardless of how these words are per- say to the humans of our community right now, espe- The USDA’s argument is that mute swans are a ceived, it is not our intent to attack any individuals of cially if they understood that their fate and the fate of “non-native” species in Wisconsin, therefore, their pop- our community for their decisions and actions. We are their offspring lies in the hands of a few individuals in ulation should be “controlled” and “eradicated”. They questioning and challenging their decisions and ac- our community. also state that mute swans can damage the environ- tions, but we do not intend harm against anyone, re- Unfortunately it seems nowadays as though many ment but let’s be honest with ourselves about which gardless of their personal views. We also hope that as humans have lost their connection to nature, their abili- species on our planet is truly the most damaging to our a community, we can refrain from judgments against ty to feel and have empathy for the life of wild creatures. environment! Shall we compare the damage humans But whether viewed from either a religious or scientific one another when faced with challenging issues. We do to the environment to that of mute swans? Also we are simply stating that in order to choose who we want perspective, EVERYTHING in this world is connected. ask you, if we humans voted to get rid of ALL “non- to be as a united community, we each must take an Having the ability to feel the energy, the life, of another native” humans right here in our fine community, who individual journey to search our own hearts to find our creature is actually a very simple thing for humans to would be left? The most likely answer is – NO ONE. experience, yet too many of us have gone inside our There are over seven thousand people in Delafield Truth, and then express that Truth in a way that is for brick and stone structures and closed our doors. We alone. Does it really make any sense for a community the good of ALL, including the living creatures within have cut ourselves off from our connection to the heart of seven thousand people to advocate killing a dozen our community. We need to take more time with our and life of nature. Our disconnected lifestyles have birds? decisions. Taking hasty actions without searching our caused many of us to become heartless toward nature. Who isn’t reminded of the story of The Ugly Duck- hearts is a VERY dangerous endeavor! We have forgotten the very thing that we are! We ARE ling when they think of a swan? That story was created The key to awakening to Truth is to understand the animals; we ARE nature. What we no longer are, in by humans to inspire children to see their own inner potentially dangerous and destructive power of human many ways, is consciously connected to this Truth. beauty and to teach each of us that we have the ability judgment. Please consider this when you take on the The Lake Welfare committee apparently believes to grow into “a beautiful swan”. responsibility of deciding on behalf of Mother Nature that “eradicating” swans and geese is a harmless ac- We must ask the people of this community – do we what things in our world are either good or bad, de- tion that requires little thought, no public input, and really prefer to operate as mindless and heartless ro- serve to live or die, have value or do not have value. carries no repercussions. Likely their defense and ar- bots by choosing to be silent and meek followers of the And then think about the boomerang effect of those guments will include comments such as “the USDA’s judgments and views of a few individuals, or an outside thoughts and actions coming back on you. recommendation”, “non-native species”, etc., to justify organization’s “suggestions”, or will we choose to stand We personally choose to not be followers of those their intended actions. united from our hearts, remembering our interconnect- who declare they know what is best for us and for our But what we say to them, and to ALL members of edness to ALL of Mother Nature’s creations of which, community without regard for the feelings or input of the this beautiful community is, we don’t have to be uncon- we also are? Let us take on the individual responsibility scious followers like sheep being led to slaughter. We, of waking up our soul’s remembrance of that intercon- community. We do not support or advocate the killing of as a strong and intelligent community, can unite on this nectedness. Let’s step back into our humble awareness the geese or the swans and regret we did not speak our issue and decide for OUR COMMUNITY what is right. that we too are simply another of Mother Nature’s cre- Truth prior to last year’s “goose roundup” eradication We can decide what we, as individuals, want to stand ations. program. We have found that remaining silent is equiv- for, what our values are, and the type of community we Swans come to visit our community for only a few alent to participating in such atrocious actions and we want to create and live in. We have the ability to make choose to not have that stain on our heart and soul.

City of Delafield COMMUNICATOR 7 Environmental Delafield-Hartland Water Pollution Control Commission 416 BUTLER DRIVE • DELAFIELD, WISCONSIN 53018 Water Softeners and the Environment you, the homeowner, have the most control. WHAT CAN I DO TO REDUCE MY SALT USAGE? DO YOU USE A WATER SOFTENER? Soften only the water that needs to be softened. If you are building a new house, If your answer is “yes,” this information is for you on how to remodeling bathrooms or kitchens, replacing old plumbing or installing a new water optimize its usage, resulting in lower salt costs for you and benefits softener, consider where your water needs to be softened. Work with your plumber for the environment. to connect your water softener to only those areas that need softened water. Places to “feed” softened water are: Hot water heaters, laundry facilities, dish- You can easily reduce high concentrations of salt which flow from your house to washers, toilets (consider low flush models), and showers. your septic system or your local wastewater treatment plant, and ultimately end up in Places to bypass using the water softener include: Outside water spigots for neighboring lakes, streams, rivers, and groundwater. The cumulative effects of each yard use, and cold tap drinking water lines. homeowner’s excess use of salt and resulting brine discharge can have toxic effects By softening more water than what is really needed, you increase the cost of for aquatic plants and animals. operating your softener (in terms of increased payments for salt and energy), and WHY IS WATER SOFTENER SALT A PROBLEM? ultimately, more salt will enter the environment as a result of increased softener regenerations. Based on estimates from the Salt Institute of America, in 1994 Americans spent approximately $240 million to purchase 2.6 million tons of salt for use in water soft- USE MINIMUM SALT DOSAGE NEEDED FOR REGENERATION eners. Water softener regeneration is most efficient at the beginning of the brining The primary salt utilized in home water softeners is sodium chloride, a naturally cycle. The higher the salt dosage in the cycle, the lower the regeneration efficiency. occurring and commonly used substance. Sodium chloride normally breaks down By setting your water softener to regenerate more frequently and using less salt into sodium and chloride. These elements are discharged to septic systems or to for each regeneration, you may be able to increase your softener’s regeneration ef- your local wastewater treatment plant via sanitary sewers. It passes through these ficiency, which could result in significant salt savings for you. systems and is discharged to groundwater or surface water, where the chloride may Consult with a qualified water softener representative for details on how to ad- impact freshwater organisms and plants, from plankton to fish, by altering reproduc- just your water softener to minimize salt usage while retaining enough softened tion rates, increasing species mortality and changing the characteristics of the entire water for normal household use. local ecosystem. In addition, as chloride filters down to the water table, it can stress plant respiration and change the desirability of our drinking water. SWITCH FROM A TIMER TO A DEMAND INITIATED REGENERATION CONTROL HOW DOES A WATER SOFTENER WORK? Many water softeners regenerate based on a timer typically set to regenerate In many Wisconsin communities, people use water softeners to remove miner- once every 2 or 3 days, depending on expected water usage and water hardness. als from their water that cause hardness. An ion exchange process is the traditional By measuring actual demand on the water softener, “demand initiated regeneration” method of removing hardness from water for household use. Hard water passes or DIR controls are much more efficient in the regeneration process. These controls through a column of sodium charged resin, where hard water ions such as calcium use either a flow meter or a hardness sensor to determine when to begin the cycle. and magnesium are removed from the water by exchanging places with the resin The “payback” period for adding a DIR control to your water softener from reduced bound sodium ions. The water is then said to be “softened.” salt usage can be as little as three years. The resin is “exhausted” when it has given up all or most of its available sodium Check with your local qualified water softening representative to see what is ions. The resin is then “recharged” with sodium ions during a pro- appropriate for your particular needs. Even if a newer more efficient water softener cess known as regeneration. During this process, the resin is not in your immediate future, you can still optimize the efficiency of your home is washed with a concentrated brine solution (most of- unit, resulting in savings for you and the environment. ten sodium chloride) that reverses the hardness To reduce or eliminate Sodium Chloride pollution, our best alter- removal process. The total regeneration cycle native is preventing the pollution at the source of its generation, includes backwash, brine regeneration and before it creates a more serious environmental problem. final rinse. Of the three steps in the Please do your part if you can. cycle, brine regeneration is the part over which

Happy Holidays from the City of Delafield!

8 City of Delafield COMMUNICATOR Lake Country Fire & Rescue What has Happened With 2012 coming to an end LCFR has continued to develop into one of the most budget conscious Paramedic Departments in the State of Wisconsin. This year was a busy year for LCFR with many record setting months with regards to call volume. The membership Lake was put to the test this year and came together to provide services to the communities we serve. There were many calls that involved critical thinking to save lives of those injured. The department also re- ountry sponded to a near fire- C fighter fatality fire in the City of Oconomowoc. Fire & Rescue The near loss of one of our neighboring broth- ers hit home to all. In addition to the daily duties that staff is responsible for such as equipment main- tenance, training, fire inspections, and pub- lic relations the staff responds to various requests for help. This year was a recertification year for all Emergency Medical Technicians and after 18 months of hard work Lake Country Fire & Rescue is now an approved EMS Training Center. What this means is that LCFR is able to offer certified training to its staff in the most cost effec- tive manner. With the current budget constraints the administration of LCFR is committed to maintaining the highest quality protective services to its residents. Cuts have been made to the budget where possible and additional revenue avenues have been sought. Further into this article you will see that LCFR came together with local law enforcement to make sure we are prepared should a shooting occur in our communities. We are committed to serving you and making sure that when you call for help those that respond are prompt, courteous and knowl- edgeable.

Winter Safety Tips Winter Fire Hazards W Don’t overload your electrical outlets and 6735 extension cords. Overloading increases the risk of having electrical fires Keep your Christmas tree well watered to 42 prevent drying of the needles Space heaters if not properly monitored present an 31increased risk of starting fires due to being too close to flammable objects.

74 9 Do you have a Carbon Monoxide Detector? W CO is an odorless and colorless gas also known as the silent killer. Super Tough 129 Protect your family by placing a CO detector 463on every floor of your house. 49Has your Fireplace Chimney been cleaned Wthis year? Every time you burn particles build up in your 83 chimney. If not cleaned the build up can eventually start a fire. Check the top of your chimney to be sure a bird/ 9576 squirrel hasn’t built a nest over the summer months. © 2012 KrazyDad.com SUDOKU #2

City of Delafield COMMUNICATOR 9 Delafield Public Library Adults: Explore Technology Library Kits for at the Library! Your Convenience Terry Zignego, Library Director LEARN TO DOWNLOAD LIBRARY EBOOKS TO YOUR DEVICE Monday, January 7th | 6:00 – 7:30pm Saturday, January 20th | 12:00 – 1:30pm

Each 1.5 hour session gives you a full dem- onstration of downloading library books onto electronic devices, including Kindles, Nooks, iPads, and mobile phones. Get advice on searching the online database for books, placing holds and understanding your digital library account. Any additional lending or device questions are thoroughly addressed following the presentation.

ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER LESSONS By appointment only The Delafield Public Library offers one- on-one computer lessons for all ages and computer skill-levels. You decide what you want to learn and sit down for a 30-minute session with one Library staff have created 3 new types of kits of our reference librarians who will answer your questions and walk you for busy families to check out & enjoy at home. through techniques and skills. Common CRAFT KITS: All the supplies needed to complete an easy craft with your child. lessons include: • Setting up and using a free email ac- SCIENCE KITS: Explore & experiment with basic science principles using count household supplies. Some adult assistance may be required. • Downloading electronic library books to eReaders and other devices STORY TIME KITS: Pre-packaged bundles of books, music & a theme related • Navigating library research databases to craft. These special kits are available throughout the year, when there are no find articles scheduled story times.

Call 262-646-6230 and ask for Diane, Science Experiment Backpacks will be available starting January 2nd, 2013. Melissa or Katy to set up an appointment. Kits cannot be placed on hold. Kits are located in the children’s library.

Monday Movie Matinee

Third Monday @1pm Monday Movie Matinee The third Monday of every month the Delafield Public Library will be showing new releases with established stars that fall in to the comedy or light drama categories. Titles will be announced a month in advance. Next movie will be Monday, January 21st@ 1pm

10 City of Delafield COMMUNICATOR Delafield Public Library

 “Resolve to Read” Noon Year’s Eve Family Event MONDAY DECEMBER 31ST • NOON – 3:00 PM FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE LIBRARY Target Grant Celebrate the New Year by attending this Funds Science special family friendly library event! Exploration Kits Drop in to enjoy the following activities: CREATE! EVALUATE! EXPLORE! INVENT! • Mini-Read-a-Thon-Climb into the giant inflatable chair & read silently for at least 5 minutes LEARN! MEASURE! • Read to Drake, the certified library therapy dog REASON! THINK! • Complete a family New Year’s Reading Resolution Children will do all of these things • Visit with a costumed storybook princess when using a Science Exploration Kit! • Help build a cooperative balloon sculpture The Delafield Public Library has • Play indoor mini-golf & Alice in Wonderland croquet received a Target grant which will be • Decorate a party hat used to make science exploration kits • Face painting & temporary tattoos available for check-out & to pay for science themed children’s programs • Guess the weight of the largest book in the library throughout 2013. • Dance to favorite party songs Each kit will include 5 books, a dvd & 2:00 pm performance by children’s entertainer, Mr. Steve one piece of science equipment. Topics are based on K-2 statewide school curriculum & include: Air & Weather, Solids & Liquids, Dinosaurs, Pebbles, Sand & Dirt, Force & Motion, Book drive to benefit National Center Plants, Insects, Trees, Recycling & for Learning Excellence/Waukesha Headstart Birds.

Bring new or used books in good condition for children ages 0-5. The kits are geared for students in This non-profit agency serves families who meet federal poverty guidelines. D kindergarten through 2nd grade. onated books will be used at the center & in homes of the children being served. Kits check-out for 3 weeks, one per family.

Terry Zignego, Library Director Healthy at 100 This January, Dr. Mary Lou Geralts will walk attendees through the secrets found in John Robbins’ book Healthy at 100. Registration Required. Why do some people age in failing health and sadness, while others grow old with vitality and joy?

In this revolutionary book, bestselling au- thor John Robbins presents us with a bold new paradigm of aging, showing us how we can increase not only our lifespan but also our health span. Through the example of four very different cultures that have the distinction of producing some of the world’s healthiest, oldest people, Robbins reveals the secrets for living an extended and fulfill- ing life in which our later years become a period of wisdom, vitality, and happiness.

City of Delafield COMMUNICATOR 11 Delafield Public Library BOOK CLUB 2013 3RD WEEK OF THE MONTH: TUES. 6:30 PM, THURS. NOON • BOOKS AT LIBRARY 1

JANUARY 15 AND 17 APRIL 16 AND 18 Miss Peregrine’s Home In the Lake of the Woods for Peculiar Children by Tim O’Brien by Ransom Riggs John Wade, a successful politi-cian, has had his As the story opens, a horrific fam-ily tragedy sets career ruined overnight by revelations of his war- sixteen-year-old Jacob journeying to a remote is- time participation in a village massacre in Vietnam. land off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the When he and his wife Kathy retire to their cabin in crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Pe- northern Minnesota to escape the press and the culiar Children. As Jacob explores its abandoned past, she mysteriously goes missing. Was she mur- bedrooms and hall-ways, it becomes clear that the dered? Did she run away? Instead of an-swering children were more than just peculiar. They may these questions, O’Brien raises even more as he have been dangerous. They may have been quar- slowly reveals past lives and long-hidden secrets. antined on a deserted is-land for good reason. And Included in this third-person nar-rative are “inter- somehow—impossible though it seems—they may views” with the couple’s friends and family as well still be alive. as excerpts from a mix of fic-tional newspaper re- ports on the case--a mix that lends the novel an eerie sense of realism.

MARCH 19 AND 21 MAY 14 AND 16 The Good Earth Bossypants by Pearl S. Buck by Tina Fey Winner of the 1932 Pulitzer Prize, this classic is From her humble roots growing up in Pennsylvania perennially popu-lar. Set during the reign of the to her days doing amateur improv in to her last Chinese emperor, it opens with the wedding of early sketches on Saturday Night Live, Fey gives Wang Lung, an honest if impoverished farmer, and us a fascinating glimpse behind the curtain of mod- O-lan, a slave from the powerful house of Hwang. ern comedy with equal doses of wit, candor, and The story of Wang Lung’s life and fortunes with O- self-deprecation. Some of the funniest chapters lan is a window into the crum-bling world of Impe- feature the differences between male and female rial China, and it helps the Western reader begin comedy writers (“men urinate in cups”), her cruise to understand the enor-mous social changes that ship honeymoon (“it’s very Poseidon Adventure” ), have taken place in Chi-na in the past century. and advice about breastfeeding (“I had an obliga- tion to my child to pretend to try”).

FEBRUARY 19 AND 21 JUNE 18 AND 20 Heaven Is For Real by Todd Burpo Life of Pi The true story of the four-year old son of a small by Yann Martel town Nebraska pas-tor who during surgery slips Pi Patel spends a beguiling boyhood in India as from consciousness and enters heaven. He sur- the son of a zookeeper. He gathers an encyclope- vives and begins talking about looking down and dic knowledge of the animal world, and his curious seeing the doctor operating and his dad praying mind also makes the leap from his native Hinduism in the waiting room. He says he met his miscar- to Christianity and Islam.. In his 16th year, Pi sets ried sister, whom no one had told him about, and sail with his family and some of their menagerie his great grandfather who died 30 years before he to start a new life in Canada. Halfway to Midway was born, then shared impossible-to-know details Island, the ship sinks into the Pacific, leaving Pi about each. Told by the father, the disarmingly sim- stranded on a life raft with a hyena, an orangutan, ple message of this book is: heaven is a real place, an injured zebra and a Bengal tiger named Rich- Jesus really loves children, and the last battle re- ard Parker. After the beast dispatches the others, ally is coming. Pi is left to survive for 227 days with his large feline companion on the 26-foot-long raft, using all his knowledge, wits and faith to keep himself alive.

12 City of Delafield COMMUNICATOR Delafield Public Library Terry’s Top Ten Reads for Terry’s Top Ten Reads for 2012 2012

Suspense Defending Jacob by William Landau/ Son of the assistant DA is charged with the murder of a fellow student

Fantasy The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern/Set in a magical circus open only at night, 2 young magicians compete

Historical Fiction Mistress of Nothing by Kate Pullinger/Lady’s maid travels from Victorian England to Egypt’s Nile Valley

Domestic Fiction Emily Alone by Stewart O’Nan/80 year old widow traverses the emotional/physical trials of old age

Fantasy Mr. Penumbra’s 24 Hour Book Store by Robin Sloan/Literary Adventure about an unusual bookstore in the digital age

Ancient History/Mythology The Song of Achilles by Madeleine Miller Re-telling of the Iliad & Trojan War

Memoir Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Coast Trail/by Cheryl Strayed/High adventure hiking & soul searching

Biography Dressmaker of Khair Khan by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon/Father & brother flee the Taliban in Afghanistan leaving Lemmon & her 5 sisters to support themselves

Teen Historical Fiction Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys/Lithuanian family forced to work in Siberian labor camp

Teen Fantasy Miss Peregrine’s Home for Orphans by Ransom Riggs/A mysterious island, abandoned orphanage & collection of curious photographs.

City of Delafield COMMUNICATOR 13 Delafield Public Library

Mind Body ALL ABOUT TEENS Soul For TEEN PROGRAMMING FOR EVERY MONTH Caregivers • JANUARY: Extended Hours Monday, January 14th | 8:00 – 10:00pm Tuesday, January 15th | 8:00 – 10:00pm “On an airplane, an oxygen mask descends in front of you. What do Looking for a quiet place to study? The library will be offering extended you do? As we all know, the first rule is to put on your own oxygen mask before you assist anyone else. Only when we first help ourselves can we hours for high school students for two days the week of exams. Take ad- effectively help others. When your needs are taken care of, the person you vantage of our study rooms, white boards and free refreshments. care for will benefit, too.” According to the Family Care Givers alliance this is one of the first lessons forgotten when taking care of a chronicly ill family • FEBRUARY: Anti-Valentine’s Day Craft: member or a loved one with the flu. Sunday, February 24th from 2-3:30 let the Delafield Public Library pro- Black Duct Tape Roses vide you with an opportunity to share and receive support . Learn simple Show your friends and family that love stinks by creating your very own techniques to balance mind, body and soul. Learn about pressure points black duct tape rose. Supplies are all provided. Please register. in the hand that you can later incorporate into a hand message for either yourself or your loved ones. Create an essential oil bottle to take with you. • MARCH: Steampunk Photo Booth Call 262-646-6230 to reserve your spot. Sunday, March 10th through Saturday, March 16th Please visit the photo booth set up in the teen zone, complete with ste- ampunk props such as top hats, monocles, and mountains of mustaches! Use your own camera or ask to use ours. Winter Reading Program

• APRIL: Trivia Contest This winter the Delafield Public Library invites you to read around Form a team with friends or join a team of strangers and engage in a our board and through our collection in our third annual Winter Reading battle of wits with your peers. Please register. Program. Discover a new board game to spice up family night, or find a new author while you collect all the tiles for one of the prize baskets. This year there will be new categories so if you played last year, • SUMMER: Summer Reading Program you can still discover new titles this year. Also, your chances to win have Beginning in June increased with scratch off chance cards. Fulfill a chance card and get a This year’s teen theme is BENEATH THE SURFACE. Check our website, free random raffle ticket. www.delafieldlibrary.org for details starting in May. The fun begins January 17th and the last chance to enter raffle tick- ets is February 28th. Check our website for more information. PI DAY FUNDRAISER ON 3.14 We will be selling pie by the slice all day on Thursday, March 14th. All proceeds will go toward teen programming at the library.

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TEEN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES The library now offers volunteering opportunities for teens in grades 7 through 12! Get those service hours in for Key Club, Tri-M, National Hon- or Society, Confirmation and more. Here’s how: • Pick up a teen volunteer registration form at the library • Fill it out and return it, signed by a parent or guardian • Attend one 30-minute training session, offered every Tuesday at 6:00pm, or by

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14 City of Delafield COMMUNICATOR Kettle Moraine Schools Students at Kettle Moraine LASER LIFE 101 High School Get 5TH ANNUAL KETTLE MORAINE HIGH SCHOOL a Taste of the Financial Literacy Event For most families, the financial challenges of daily life are daunting. All sorts of expenses Real World sap the bank account and sabotage the effort to save money — rent or mortgage payments, util- ity bills, credit card debt, groceries, gasoline, car repairs, clothing, education, restaurant meals, For most families, the financial challenges of entertainment, child care, pets — the list is endless. Making ends meet can be difficult, often daily life are daunting. All sorts of expenses sap the requiring tough decisions and a variety of sacrifices. bank account making efforts to save money seem impossible. Rent or mortgage payments, utility bills, credit card debt, groceries, gasoline, car repairs, How can students learn to handle finances in such a world? clothing, education, restaurant meals, entertainment, child care, pets — the list is endless. Making ends The answer is “Laser Life 101”, a hands-on interactive simulation designed especially for meet can be difficult, often requiring tough decisions young people to give them insight into the world of personal money management. and sacrifices. It is very important for students to un- derstand the financial decisions they will encounter. Kettle Moraine High School teaches students these When and Where? lessons through an event called Laser Life 101. Laser Life will be held on Wednesday, March 13th from 7:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. The event Laser Life 101 is a hands-on interactive simu- will be located in the West Gym at Kettle Moraine High School. The school address is 349 N. Oak lation designed especially for young people to give Crest Drive, Wales, WI 53183. them insight into the world of personal money man- agement. On March 13th, 2012, Kettle Moraine High School will be holding the fifth annual financial liter- What do students do at the event? acy event. All juniors will participate in this dynamic role-playing event, engaging with representatives When students arrive at the event they are given a paycheck along with a life status (career, from the business community to learn what it means married, divorced, children, pets, etc.) in an orientation session. They then make financial de- to be a smart consumer in today’s economy. cisions by stopping at a variety of booths and paying their monthly bills such as: auto, utilities, groceries, child care, health care, gas station, clothing, travel, insurance, investments/savings, Prior to the event students conduct research pets, entertainment, and possibly some unforeseen emergencies. Essentially, they have to make on careers and education in order to select a real- decisions of how to handle a month’s worth of income and household expenses without breaking istic future career path. Students are also assigned the bank. Volunteers from the community help them along the way. a life scenario. Some will be married; others single with or without children. During the event, students will choose housing and vehicles based on their life How can you help? status and make decisions on loans, mortgages, sav- ings, and discretionary income. Students will stop at Volunteers from the local community are necessary to bring relevancy to our event and are booths and make payments for many of the same needed to represent the variety of stations we have set up for students. We love help from local expenses they will face in reality-auto, utilities, gro- area businesses as well as parents and other community members. Without volunteers we would ceries, child care, health care, gas station, clothing, not be able to hold this event annually. If you or your business would like to participate in this travel, memberships, insurance, investments/sav- engaging and interactive event please complete the online volunteer form found at http://goo. ings, pets, big toys, and possibly some unforeseen gl/Tu9TF by February 1st. emergencies. Essentially, they have to make deci- sions of how to handle a month’s worth of income and household expenses without breaking the bank. CONTACT Volunteers from a variety of businesses and ser- Erica Bardon vices bring relevancy and experience to “Laser Life Kettle Moraine High School 101.” We invite you and/or your business to participate [email protected] in this “financial simulation” to help shape a student’s 262-968-6273 ext. 4251 financial future. The all-day event is scheduled for March 13th, 2013 and will be held at the Kettle Mo- raine High School at 349 N. Oak Crest Drive, Wales, WI 53183 between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

We hope you will be interested in participating this year or learning more about how you and/or your business can contribute. If you or your business would like to participate in this engaging and interac- tive event please complete the online volunteer form found at http://goo.gl/Tu9TF by February 1st. You will be contacted with further details. Please contact Erica Bardon at [email protected] with additional questions about how you can help.

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Department ofPublicWorks Delafi 500 GeneseeStreet 2013 BRUSH DROP-OFF SITESCHEDULE 2013 BRUSHDROP-OFF eld, WI53018 CITY OFDELAFIELD CITY OFDELAFIELD OCCUPANT 2013 City-WideBrushCollectionDates City ofDelafield U.S. POSTAGE Permit No.13 Delafield, WI PRSRT STD 53018 PAID collection: preparationofbrushforthespring summarizingproper Following isachecklist Brush shallbepiledofftheedgeofroadwithbuttendsfacingroadside. bricks, concrete,garbage, andrecyclables. debris, dirt,rocks,root balls,scrapwood,sawn lumber,plywood,buildingmaterials, acceptable andwillnotbepickedupincludes:grassclippings,leaves,yardgarden Apartiallistofmaterialsthatarenot above. dimensional requirementsindicated meetthe treelimbs,andtrunksthatarecutasrequiredto include brush, 24INCHES.Thiscan DIAMETER HASBEENREDUCEDFROM32INCHESTO diameter andnomorethaneight(8)feetinlength.NOTETHATTHEALLOWABLE materiallessthan24inchesin ofwoodyvegetative Properly placedbrushshallconsist the fallcollection. placed priortoMay13,2013forthespringcollectionandOctober14, To ensurecollectionoftheirbrush,residents theirbrushproperly willneedtohave that werenotoutintimefortheinitialcollection. backtoaneighborhoodcollectbrushpiles crewswillnotbedispatched operations, tomaintainefficient toCitycrewsservicingtheirneighborhood.Inorder the roadprior upproperlyplacedoutalongtheedgeof anybrushtobepicked All residentsmusthave 14-18, 2013. in thefallduringweekofOctober spring duringtheweekofMay13-17,2013and throughouttheCityin workscrewswillcollectbrushfromresidents City public

COMMUNICATOR x x x Brush must bepiledofftheedgeofroadwithbuttendsfacing Brushmust than24inches indiameter. beless Allbrushshall Monday,May13,2013toensure Allbrushmustbeattheroadside priorto INSIDE THIS ISSUE roadside andmustbecuttoamaximumlengthofeight(8)feet. collection. Notice ofDogLicenses Clerk’s OfficeInformation ...... Hawks Inn-Community Treasure ...... taxesWhere doyour go? property ...... What’s upwiththeSwans Mute Swan Issuesin Wisconsin ...... Chamber ofCommerceEvent Schedule ...... Classic CarShow ...... Community Fest 2012 ...... Welcome New Businesses ...... Gala ...... Pink Tie Fall Art Walk ...... Chamber ofCommerce ...... Brush Drop-Off/Pick-UpBrush Schedule ...... Kettle Moraine School News Delafield Public News Library ...... Fire&Rescue Lake Country ...... Water Pollution ControlCommmission ...... Mute Swans AnotherPoint of View ...... Lake Country Trail Information ...... Three Swan Speciesin Wisconsin ...... 2013 BRUSHPICKUP CITY OFDELAFIELD ...... 10-14 15 16 2 1 1 5 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 2 6 9 8 7 6 6