1. family and parenting
2. children

FALL/WINTER 2014
Town of
From the Chairman: A Bird’s Eye View
Since becoming Chairman
an interesting
event
has
taken place
in the Town
of
Vernon,
and I feel the town residents and the community at large need to be informed.
On May 1 and July 3 of 2014, the Village of Big
Bend tried to annex road right-of-ways located
in the Town of Vernon. Why? The territory
purportedly annexed by the Village of Big Bend
is not and was not territory owned by the Village of Big Bend. These roads had no legal descriptions and no humans living on them. They
were merely road right-of-ways and the Village
tried to grab them out of their desperation for
revenue. They failed to take into consideration
the public’s safety, their lack of their own paramedic service, and their public image. In my
opinion, what they did was merely a land grab
for revenue just like Rural Home Cemetery.
Due to the Village of Big Bend’s misapplication
and purported use, according to Wisconsin
Statutes their ordinance of annexation was
void and of no effect. The town board challenged the village and successfully received a
stipulation from Waukesha Circuit Court that
ordered that the Village’s actions were null
and void (nonc pro tunc) and the subject road
territory was considered to have been within
the Town of Vernon at all times.
The duty to reverse this annexation is the annexing municipalities. The state, however, does
provide that an officer of the town may also
undertake that task. Hence, the town will proceed with the steps normally taken by the annexing municipality in order to assure that this
work is completed. The town board took an
oath to be the steward of the public interest
and it will proceed accordingly.
Vernon
W249 S8910 Center Drive
Big Bend, WI 53103
Tel: 262-662-2039 Ÿ Fax 262-662-3510
WEBSITE
www.townofvernon.org
Don’t forget to vote on November the 4th. It’s
your privilege that a great many service men
and women have paid the ultimate price for us
to do so. A heart felt thank you to all of them.
So, too, remember to bring a form of photo
identification with you for that requirement
has been re-instated in Wisconsin.
If you stop by the Vernon Fire Department’s
Station #1 to say “Hi” this Christmas season,
you can feast your eyes on a new “live” thirteen foot white spruce Christmas tree. It was
planted in mid-September, and will be one of
the focal points at our Christmas-in-Vernon
festivities for all the kids both young and old to
enjoy.
Lastly, Preliminary Budget Workshops have
started. These workshops are meant to get the
budget requests from all department heads for
the coming year’s budget. I am very thankful
for the astute personnel on the Vernon Finance Committee: Tom Tomasik, Carl Fortner,
and Ed Hall.
In closing, I want to thank all the residents for
the privilege of serving them. I, also, want to
wish all of you a safe and joyous holiday season.
Thomas Bird
Town Chairman
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Sheriff (non-emgcy)
548-7122
Fire Station (non-emgcy) 662-2079
EMERGENCY
9-1-1
TOWN OFFICIALS
Chairman
Thomas Bird
662-2971
[email protected]
Supervisor #1
Jeff Millies
893-5377
[email protected]
Supervisor #2
Gary Wilde
922-0005
[email protected]
Supervisor #3
Tim Agoudemos
706-3020
[email protected]
Supervisor #4
Bill Craig
662-3732
[email protected]
Clerk
Karen L. Schuh
662-2039
[email protected]
Treasurer
Laureen Dashek
662-2039
[email protected]
DPW
Doug Salentine
662-7785
[email protected]
Park & Recreation
Andy Hoppe
470-5187
[email protected]
County Board Supervisor #15
Vacant
000-0000
County Board Supervisor #24
Steven Whittow
679-5928
County Board Supervisor #25
Gilbert Yerke
363-7556
It’s a Dog’s Life . . .
NSF Checks
DOG LICENSES: IT’S NOT “RUFF”
All dogs, age five
months and older
MUST BE LICENSED.
There will be a $25.00 processing fee for ALL returned
checks.
Point & Pay
For your convenience, the
Town of Vernon has partnered with Point & Pay and
will now be accepting Credit
Card, Debit Card and EChecks on-line and at the
Town Hall.
A convenience
fee will be charged to the
user of the service.
Before you submit
your dog license application, be sure you
sign the bottom of the
form and include the
rabies vaccine & manufacturer numbers. A
dog license application is included with your
tax bill and can also be found on the Town’s
website under the Treasurer’s Office link.
Please remember your dog’s license expires
on December 31st.
Lost dogs taken to the Humane Society will
NOT be released without a current license.
TWO’S COMPANY . . . THREE’S A HOBBY KENNEL
Town of Vernon Ordinance §117-10 (B) Ken-
nel Licensing requires a Hobby Kennel License
for more than two dogs. License year begins
January 1st. An establishment, structure,
premises, or pursuit accessory to the principal
use of the property where three or more dogs
of six or more months of age are kept for such
private purposes as pets, field trials, shows, or
hobby, which is not a commercial kennel. The
raising of two litters of dogs per year on a
premises and the sale or disposal of said dogs
within six months of their birth shall also be
considered a hobby kennel.
ØHobby Kennel Application (available on-line)
Ø$100 non-refundable Application Fee
Ø$60 License Fee
Return License Application and monies to the
Clerk’s office for an appointment with the
Town Planner.
Additional fees and permits may be applicable.
Call 662-2039 with any questions or further
details.
NEW THIS YEAR: Point & Pay! Credit Card, Debit Card & E-Checks Now Accepted.
(A convenience fee will be charged to the resident accessing this service.)
A Treasurer’s Note...
My office is always open for
positive suggestions. If you
would like to share them
with me, please contact me
either
by
e-mail:
[email protected]
or call me at 262.662.2039.
TOWN TREASURER
Laureen Dashek
662-2039
2014 Tax Collection Dates & Times
Citizens Bank will be collecting taxes at the Vernon Office located at Hwy 164 and National Avenue during regularly scheduled hours in addition to the hours listed here at the
Town Hall. The last day of collection at the bank is January 31st.
I encourage residents paying with cash to make their payments at the bank for security.
I also encourage residents to mail in their payments to avoid standing in line at the Town
Hall. Receipts are mailed promptly back to you.
NEW THIS YEAR: Point & Pay. Credit card, debit card and e-checks will be accepted. A
convenience fee will be charged to the taxpayer accessing this service. Example: A
$3,500.00 tax bill will be charged a 2.5% service fee in the amount of $87.50.
TOWN OF VERNON TAX COLLECTION
DECEMBER
Tax Bill Online!
You can now access your tax
bill online! Visit:
www.waukeshacounty.gov
click on Tax Listing under
Quick Links. You may then
access your tax bill by tax
key or by address.
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Thursday, 11th
Tuesday, 16th
Thursday, 18th
Saturday, 20st
Monday, 22nd
Friday, 26th
Saturday, 27th
Monday, 29th
Monday, 29th
Tuesday, 30th
Wednesday, 31st
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
JANUARY
Tuesday, 6th
Tuesday, 13th
Tuesday, 20st
Thursday, 22nd
Tuesday, 27th
Thursday, 29th
Saturday, 31st
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Second Annual Christmas in Vernon!
Christmas in Vernon!
Ho! Ho! Ho! You are all invited to join our Second Annual “Christmas in
Vernon!” the Town of Vernon’s Family Holiday Event on Sunday, December 7, 2014 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm! We will welcome Santa as he comes
to town on a VFD fire truck to help light our Town Christmas Tree with the
children at around 4:00 pm. After our Christmas Tree lighting,
Santa will come into the Vernon Fire Station to meet with the
children to talk about “Christmas Wishes”!
Sunday - December 7, 2014
3:00pm to 6:00pm
Vernon Fire Department
Station #1
(STH 164 & I43)
Before Santa arrives, we will be decorating the newly planted
Town Christmas tree with ornaments at 3:00pm. If your family would like to bring an ornament for the Town’s Christmas
Tree we ask that you arrive BEFORE Santa makes his grand
entrance. Please make sure your ornament is an all-weather
friendly ornament! Also while we await Santa’s arrival, join us
inside where families can help us make special Christmas Cards for our veterans.
There will be snacks and fun for the entire family! We
hope you will join us, your neighbors and friends in this
great town tradition!
If you would like to volunteer for this festive event please
contact Karen Schuh, Town Clerk at 662-2039. Donations
to help support this family event are greatly appreciated
and can be sent to the Town of Vernon, Attention: Christmas in Vernon, W249 S8910 Center Drive, Big Bend, WI
53103.
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From the Clerk: Karen’s Korner
Veteran’s Day Dedication
Please join us as we proudly dedicate our newly constructed Veteran’s Memorial at the Vernon
Town Hall on Veteran’s Day, Tuesday,
November 11, 2014 at
4:00pm. Mitch Hollman, a Town of
Vernon resident, chose to construct the Veteran’s Memorial as
his Eagle Scout project.
An inspiring dedication ceremony
with music, reflection and an invocation will highlight the day. We
invite you and your family to join
us, along with members of area
VFW posts, veterans, current military personnel as well as their
families, as we honor the brave
men and women of our armed
services on this very special Veteran’s Day in the Town of Vernon.
Town of Vernon
Veteran’s Memorial
Dedication Ceremony
November 11, 2014
Vernon Town Hall
4:00pm
Eagle Scout Projects Soar
in the Town of Vernon
On behalf of the
Town of Vernon, we
would like to thank
Kevin Reber for his
Eagle Scout Project
which was done at
the Vernon Town
Hall Park. Kevin facilitated the installation of lights at the Vernon Town
Hall Pavilion, stained the tables, and
did some needed landscaping
around the Pavilion. Please stop by
and see all of Kevin’s outstanding
efforts. While at the Pavilion, please
stop by the Town Hall building to
see Kyle Gerum’s Eagle Scout Project. Kyle did a wonderful job moving an overgrown garden to a beautifully landscaped garden next to the
Town Hall building. Kyle also spends
many hours facilitating his project
and continues to come to maintain
the beauty of his project. On behalf
of the Town of Vernon we would
like to send our special thanks to
Kevin Reber and Kyle Gerum for all
their time and efforts. It’s nice to
brag about GREAT young individuals
in our Town.
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Here’s what’s happening
in the Town . . .
Vote November 4
A friendly reminder
that November 4th is
Election Day and our
dedicated
election
inspectors will be
happy to welcome you
to the polls. Please
remember to bring your photo ID to the polls.
Th e Town o f Ve rn on ’s w eb s ite
(www.townofvernon.org) has election information, sample ballots, poll locations and
other information to help you with any questions you may have. We encourage you to call
us at the Town of Vernon at 662-2039 or
email me at [email protected] if you
have any questions or need any assistance
with the upcoming election.
Town of Vernon 2015 Spring Elections
I wanted to let you know that there are several Town of Vernon offices, as well as offices
for the Mukwonago School Board that will be
up for election in 2015. The following offices
up for election in the Town of Vernon are:
Town of Vernon Clerk, Town Chairman, Town
Supervisor #2, Town Supervisor #4 and Town
Treasurer; and the following positions for the
Mukwonago School Board are: School Board
Member East Region and School Board Member District-at-Large. Current elected officials
will have to declare their intent whether to
seek re-election or not, by Friday December
26, 2014 at 5:00pm. This information will be
posted on the website so the public knows
which current elected officials will be seeking
re-election. If you are interested in running
for a position in the Town of Vernon or for the
Mukwonago School Board, the information
will be available in the Clerk’s office or on the
Town of Vernon’s website at
www.townofvernon.org in November of
2014.
Opting Out of County Zoning
The Town of Vernon is in the process of opting
out of County Zoning in the near future. Jamie Rybarczyk, the Town of Vernon Planner, is
in the process of finalizing the Town of Vernon
Zoning Code. Once finalized, Jamie will bring
the Town’s Zoning Code to the Plan Commission and Town Board (and public) for final
approval before presenting the Code to the
Waukesha County Board for the Town’s re-
quest to enforce its own zoning administration. Our next Newsletter will have more
information regarding the Town’s progress.
Stay tuned!
New Assessment Software
The Town of Vernon’s Assessor, Magnan and
Associates, are finalizing the data information
for the new software. This software will bring
the Town of Vernon’s assessment information
online and is designed to comply with requirements for the Office of Assessment. This valuable database will provide the Town of
Vernon and its residents the ability to access
very comprehensive information on each parcel in the Town of Vernon.
Christmas in Vernon!
Last year, the Town of Vernon celebrated its
first “Christmas in Vernon!”at Vernon Fire
Station #1, located on the corner of I-43 and
Hwy 164 on Woodland Ave. Children, and
adults alike, were excited to see Santa arrive
on VF-Engine 61 complete with sirens and
lights! Santa was just a “smidge” late because
he and his reindeer had a slight mishap; fortunately, that is when the members of the
Vernon Fire Department sprang into action
and came to the rescue! Upon Santa’s arrival,
the children sang a few carols with Santa
around the Town Christmas tree in the falling
snow. With a boisterous countdown, Santa
and the children took a VERY deep breath,
blew their magical breath and lit the festive
Christmas tree to thunderous applause and
giggles! The children and Santa then came
into the fire station to warm up with delicious
cookies and hot chocolate, and Santa was able
to meet and visit with each child personally.
We invite you and your family to join us this
year at 3:00pm on Sunday, December 7, 2014
to help decorate the new Town Christmas
tree! You and your family are welcome to
bring a weather-friendly ornament for the
tree. Santa should arrive around 4:00pm
when everyone will help light the Christmas
tree! Then the children are invited to talk
with Santa and we hope he will have a little
gift for the children. We welcome anyone
who would like to volunteer to help with this
wonderful community event! Please call the
Clerk’s Office if you are interested. We hope
you’ll join us and celebrate the season with
your Vernon family.
Karen’s Korner Page 7
Around Town with Supervisor Agoudemos
Dear Neighbors,
The world around us has evolved in many ways within the past 20
years, from automation to instantaneous communications to the advances in the medical field. Society has become faster, more demanding and more complex. While the immediate assumption might be to
assume that this is all negative, just like everything else in life- it has its
pros and its cons. How life is today, isn’t necessarily right or wrong
because it was done different in the past. For example, many existing
homes have outlets that seemed to be wired upside-down. Plenty of people have little clue as to
why someone would wire those occasional outlets ‘wrong’. I would guess that just as many people who have thought that those outlets were wired wrong, also didn’t know that a good portion
of homes years ago did not have built-in light fixtures. That most residential lighting was done by
plug-in fixtures. Ultimately, the reason as to why outlets were wired upside-down was to signify
that outlet was controlled by a switch. A little fact that goes hand in hand as to why many homes
do have those ‘plant hooks’ in the ceilings in a corner of a room. Because the outlet is wired upside-down (or the lack of), doesn’t mean it is wrong- it’s just how things used to be.
While it is a fun fact, there are reasons as to why I am bringing it up in the first place. Some of
our residents have expressed their concerns about a comment I had made in my prior article in
regards to the Town of Vernon tax levy. My last article’s focus was to raise awareness to issues
that involve our town and our residents, not to express my intent with any upcoming votes. Having said that, while I do realize that government taxation begins with the constitutional authority
Town of Vernon’s New
American Flag
On behalf of the Town of Vernon,
we would like to extend our deepest
appreciation to the VFW 11038
Aspinall-Bair-Stober Post for the
graciously donated American Flag
we so proudly fly above Vernon
Town Hall.
Thank you members of VFW Post
11038 for all that you do for our
Town, fellow communities and our
Country; and thank you again for
your generous donation to the residents of the Town of Vernon!
Around Town Page 7
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Welcome Susie Feuerstein, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director!
Vernon Recreation
Department
The Vernon Recreation Department’s Office is located
at Vernon Town Hall Park in
the Vernon Activity Center
(the little white house by the
Park entrance).
W249S8910 Center Drive
Big Bend, WI 53103
Phone: 262-662-4451
Never Miss Another
Registration Deadline
Again!
Your Town of Vernon Parks &
Rec Department wants to
make sure you never miss
our registration deadlines.
To ensure timeliness, look
for our roadside signs 4 times
each year. When you see our
signs posted, visit our website to see current offerings
and the scheduled day/time
of our convenient registration day. Each guide will now
have only one registration
deadline per season and will
be the same each year. If
you are not on our master
email list, please reach out to
us so that we may add you.
2014 Winter
Registration Deadline
Saturday
November 1, 2014
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We are ecstatic to introduce the new addition to our team,
Susie Feuerstein! Susie joined us this summer as the Assistant Parks and Recreation Director. Susie’s husband, Kurt,
and their four children Patrick (26), Briana (21), Jessica (9)
and Nathan (7) have been actively involved with the program for many years now. She brings a healthy energy, innovative ideas, tremendous skill set and shares the vision of
growing the program for all members of our community.
Please be sure to introduce yourself to her when you see
her. It’s always nice to put a face with a name!
Vernon Recreation Department
Karen’s Korner . . .
Continued from Page 4
DPW Office Hours
Credit, Debit and e-checks
At the end of October, the Town of Vernon will offer the opportunity to use your charge card,
debit card or e-check to pay for permits, services and for the payment of taxes during tax collection. You will be able to do this both online or in the Clerk’s Office. There is a fee associated
with this service. You will be informed of the service fee amount to be charged to you before
you complete your transaction should you be on line or before you approve of the transaction
should you be conducting business in person at the Clerk’s Office. Please see the Town of
Vernon website at www.townofvernon.org for detailed information.
Monday - Friday
7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
DPW DIRECTOR
Doug Salentine
We Would Love to Hear From You
In closing, we would love to hear from you. Your comments and suggestions are welcomed and
encouraged. Please feel free to call us or email the Clerk’s office with your ideas or suggestions.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns or if we can be of service to you, please do not
hesitate to contact us, as we are always happy to help and serve our residents!
Sincerely,
Karen L. Schuh
Town Clerk
“One man practicing sportsmanship is far better than a hundred teaching it.”
~Knute Rockne
Around Town . . .
Building Inspector
Continued from Page 5
granted by the Sixteenth Amendment, I don’t believe that gives any level of government the
right to frivolously or irresponsibly waste tax-payers’ money. To quote Thomas Sowell in
thought, ‘The welfare state is the oldest con game in the world. First you take people’s money
away quietly, and then you give some of it back to them flamboyantly.’
Even within our own town and to this very day, I think we can do a far better job with maintaining fiscal responsibility to our tax-payers. It is why I continue to try to challenge our Town Board
to do what is right and why at times I do vote against the majority. While at times the Town
Board does not hold the same level of standards that I have to the town, I will continue to vote
in favor to a fair, proper, responsible and accountable municipality.
So, to clarify- my stance is that I will not “raise” taxes without proper justifications as to why our
town needs to raise taxes. On the same note, I will not “lower” or “maintain” the mill rate so
that the town or our neighbors suffer just for the simple fact to not raise taxes. I realize we have
families of all economic levels within our town. That not every spoon is made out of silver and
that sometimes families are getting by with just “the pot… [That has to go to the tannery].” The
only promise I can make is, I will try to do what is best for the town as a whole and what is best
for all ~7,600 of my neighbors within the town. As long as I am in this position as a Town Supervisor, that will be my intent.
Vince Budiac
Mon—Wed—Fri
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Office: 262-662-5355
Cell: 262-366-2400
Town Planner
Jamie Rybarczyk
By Appointment Only
262-662-2039
Town Assessor
Cal Magnan
Office: 262-542-3332
In closing, with the holiday season upon us, please allow me this early opportunity to wish each
and every family within our town good health and prosperous yuletide greetings. Most importantly, from my house to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
Yours in Service,
Telemachos “Tim” P. Agoudemos
Town Supervisor #3
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Winter Snow Season
Christmas Tree Disposal
To ensure orderly operation
during the holiday
season,
Waste
Management is requesting that
you please call for a “pickup” (as you do for bulk
items) for the collection of
your Christmas Tree. Please
place your tree in an upright
position at the roadside. If
you have any questions regarding Christmas Tree removal, please call 1-800-6405571. Remember to please
remove all decorations.
WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS
The Town’s Winter No Parking restrictions go
into effect December 1st through April 1st.
During this time, no parking is allowed on any
Town street between 2am and 9am. Vehicles
parked on the street during this time will
receive a parking ticket. The no parking time
allows plow operators to remove snow safely
and efficiently.
SNOW EMERGENCIES
Declared snow emergencies may restrict
parking and other activities.
The Town cannot control major snow events.
However, there are occasions when the Town
must declare a snow emergency. During snow
emergencies, parking on all Town streets is
prohibited. During this time, vehicles may be
ticketed and towed if contact cannot be made
with the owner. Snow emergencies are posted
on the Town’s website and local media outlets.
SNOW PLOWING PRIORITIES
It is our goal to clear and salt all main roads
before 6am. Depending on the type of storm,
residential streets may take a little longer to
get to, but should all be cleared in 7-10 hours.
When there are major snowfalls, the objective
switches to maintaining access on the main
roads and getting at least one passable lane on
each street for emergency vehicle access. It
may take several passes over several days to
get all the snow cleared back. As a result you
may have to re-shovel driveways, and access
to mail boxes will be delayed. We appreciate
your patience
while we work
to widen the
driving
and
parking lanes.
Winter No Parking Restrictions go into effect December 1st through April 1st.
No Parking on any Town street between 2:00am and 9:00am.
Waste Management
1-414-761-2100
1-888-960-0008
WM Landfill
10712 South 124th,
Franklin, WI
414-529-6180
TOV Master Account
#48826168
For
Replacement or Additional
Refuse/Recycling Container
Contact:
DPW Department
262-662-7785
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Winter Refuse & Recycling
KEEP REFUSE/RECYCLING CONTAINERS OFF THE ROAD
During the winter, refuse and recycling containers shall not be placed in the roadway. Please keep them off the roads so that
our snowplow operators can keep our roadways clean and safe for public transportation. If refuse and recycling containers are left
on the road, they may be damaged by the
snowplows.
PICKUP DELAYS DUE TO HOLIDAYS
When a holiday falls on a weekday, your refuse
& recycling pickup will be delayed by one (1)
day throughout the remainder of the
week. Upcoming holiday pick-up delays are:
Thanksgiving — Thursday, November 27th
Christmas Day — Thursday, December 25th
New Year’s Day — Thursday, January 1st
WHEN WM CANNOT LOCATE YOUR ADDRESS/ACCOUNT
When dealing with Waste Management, if a
representative informs you that, “You do not
have an account with Waste Management”,
simply call the 1-888-960-0008 number, tell
the representative from Waste Management
that you live in the Town of Vernon, in Wisconsin, and that your service is under a MASTER
ACCOUNT - ACCT #48826168. This is the number that the Waste Management person needs
to verify service to you as a town resident.
REFUSE/RECYCLING REMINDERS
As a reminder, all household trash must be
inside your 96 gallon cart. As of June 18, 2014,
bulky items will be collected every
other Wednesday. To schedule the collection
of your bulky item, please contact customer
service at: 1-888-960-0008. Please remember
to call ‘bulk pick-up’ for the collection of your
Christmas Tree.
Look for your 2015 Refuse/Recycling Calendar
in your Town of Vernon Tax Bill, on-line at
www.townofvernon.org, and copies will be
available at the Town Hall.
Hunting: Wisconsin, Waukesha County & Town of Vernon
CAN I HUNT ON ANY WAUKESHA COUNTY PARKLAND?
Hunting is allowed on Waukesha County Department of Parks and Land Use’s approved park
properties. Please see approved properties at www.waukeshacountyparks.com and click Hunting under the quick links tab. Hunters must follow State of Wisconsin hunting regulations as well
as municipal codes on lands designated for hunting by Waukesha County. Bag limits, daily hours,
licenses or other regulations are in accordance with those rules established by the Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources. Possession and discharge of bows and firearms are subject to
local municipal regulations.
Check out www.waukeshacountyparks.com for more information and answers to frequently
asked questions regarding hunting in Waukesha County.
WISCONSIN DNR HUNTING UPDATES
The changes/updates in deer hunting this year are extensive and the Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources encourages residents to read up on the new regulations. Here are a few links
that talk about the new rule changes for deer hunting this year:
“Thank-You”
Newsletter Sponsors
The Town of Vernon sends
its deepest appreciation to
all of our partners that advertise in our Town Newsletter.
Please support our business
partners, as their sponsorships assist in defraying the
cost of our Town’s Newsletter. Thank you!
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RIFLE USE IN THE TOWN OF VERNON
The Town of Vernon follows the State of Wisconsin state statutes regarding Rifle Hunting on private and approved Waukesha County properties. To view the Town Ordinance Ҥ244-2 Use of
Firearms and Bow and Arrows” visit www.townofvernon.org.
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Town of Vernon
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2015 Spring Election
Town of Vernon Offices up for
election in the 2015 Spring Election are:
Town Chairman
Supervisor #2
Supervisor #4
Town Clerk
Town Treasurer
Town of Vernon Notice of Local Spring Election April 2015
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election
to be held in the Town of Vernon on the first
Tuesday of April 2015, being the 2nd day of
said month. The following offices are to be
elected:
A Town Treasurer for the term of two (2) years
to succeed Laureen Dashek whose term will
expire on April 20, 2015.
A Town Chairperson for the term of two (2)
years to succeed Thomas G. Bird whose term
will expire on April 20, 2015.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the first
day to circulate Nomination papers is December 1, 2014 and the final day for filing the
Campaign Registration Statement, Nomination
papers and the Declaration of Candidacy in the
Office of the Clerk is 5:00 PM on Tuesday,
January 6, 2015.
Please contact the Clerk’s Office
at 662-2039 if you are interested
in becoming a candidate for a
Town office.
A Town Board Supervisor #2 for the term of
two (2) years to succeed Gary Wilde whose
term will expire on April 20, 2015.
The following Local Office/
Candidate Info Packets will be
available on-line and in the Town
Hall beginning November:
A Town Board Supervisor #4 for the term of
two (2) years to succeed Bill Craig whose term
will expire on April 20, 2015.
2015 Campaign Finance Overview
2015 Candidate Financial Info
2015 Candidate Info
A Town Clerk for the term of two (2) years to
succeed Karen L. Schuh whose term will expire on April 20, 2015.
www.townofvernon.org
262-662-2039
All offices are elected at large.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that if a Primary Election is necessary the Primary will be
held on the third Tuesday of February 2015,
being the 17th day of said month.
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“I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives.
I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.” ~Abraham Lincoln
Voter Resources
My Vote Wisconsin
Look up voter registration and
polling place locations.
Voter registration information,
voting history, normal polling
place location for an address.
Polling place location, current
office holders, and a sample ballot for the upcoming election.
Check Provisional vote status.
The status of a provisional ballot
cast in a recent election.
www.myvote.wi.gov
Wisconsin GAB
WI Government Accountability Board
Everything you need to know
about voting in the State of Wisconsin starts here. Choose specific menus based on who you are
and what you want to do.
www.gab.wi.gov
Wisconsin Voter ID Law
Detailed information on Wisconsin’s Voter ID Law.
www.bringit.wi.gov
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Wisconsin Voter ID Law: Acceptable Photo IDs
(Information Provided by the Wisconsin Government
Accountability Board. For detailed information
about the Voter Photo ID law, visit bringit.wi.gov)
What do voters need to know about Photo ID in
Wisconsin?
You probably already have a Photo ID for voting!
While there is not a separate “Voter ID” card there
are many other forms of Photo ID, which you may
already have, that can be used to vote. If you already have a driver’s license, you do not need (and
cannot get), a state ID card simply in order to vote.
Anyone with a valid driver’s license or state ID card,
or any of the documents listed below, already has
the photo ID they need for voting purposes.
What can I use as Photo ID to vote?
The following photo IDs are acceptable for voting
purposes, and can be unexpired or expired after the
date of the most recent general election (currently,
the November 6, 2012 election):
w A Wisconsin DOT-issued driver license, even if
driving privileges are revoked or suspended
w A Wisconsin DOT-issued identification card
w Military ID card issued by a U.S. uniformed
service
w A U.S. passport book or card
The following photo IDs are also acceptable for
voting purposes, but must be unexpired:
w A certificate of naturalization that was issued not earlier than two years before the
date of an election at which it is presented
w A driver license receipt issued by Wisconsin
DOT (valid for 45 days)
w An identification card receipt issued by
Wisconsin DOT (valid for 45 days)
w An identification card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe in Wisconsin
w A photo identification card issued by a Wisconsin accredited university or college that contains
the following:
-- Date of Issuance
-- Signature of Student
-- Expiration date no later than two years
after date of issuance
-- The university or college ID must be
accompanied by a separate document
that proves enrollment
What needs to be on my Photo ID?
The following things must be included on any of the
Photo IDs listed above:
w Elector’s Photograph
The photograph must reasonably resemble the
elector.
w Elector’s Name
The elector’s name must conform to the name
on their voter registration. Conform does not
mean that the name must be identical to the
name on the voter registration.
w An Expiration Date within the deadlines described above
An Acceptable Photo ID does not have to include a
current address.
Acceptable Photo IDs Page 11
What’s That On the Corner of STH 164 & National?
Rural Home Cemetery
The Clerk’s Office receives numerous calls and complaints regarding the property on the corner of STH 164 and National Ave. This
property, known as the Kaishian property, was annexed to the
Village of Big Bend in 2007. The development and enforcement
of all ordinances and codes is the responsibility of the Village of
Big Bend. If you have questions regarding the property, please
contact the Village of Big Bend at 662-2747. If you have com-
Many Town of Vernon residents have
asked about the Rural Home Cemetery
issue. Although this issue has never
come before the Town Board as an
action item, the Town Board is aware of
what has transpired. Residents can find
information and documentation regarding this issue by visiting the Friends of
Rural Home Cemetery website:
plaints about the mud on National Ave, please contact the Village
of Big Bend non-emergency Police Department at 662-2311. The
Waukesha County highway department stated to us that even though it is a County road, it is the
Village of Big Bend’s responsibility to keep the road safe and clean. The Vernon Town Board,
Clerk’s Office and DPW departments are happy to serve the Town of Vernon residents in any way
we can, but you will have to contact the Village of Big Bend regarding issues related to the Kai-
www.ruralhomecemetary.com
shian property on STH 164 and National Avenue.
We can't all be Washingtons, but we can all be patriots.
~Charles F. Browne
Acceptable Photo IDs . . .
Continued from Page 10
Are there any Photo IDs I cannot use to vote?
The following photo IDs are NOT acceptable for
voting purposes:
w Military Veteran Affairs IDs
w State or Federal government employee IDs
w An out-of-state driver license or identification
card
w Employment IDs
w Membership or Organization IDs
w Certificates of Citizenship
Are there any Photo IDs that can be used for voting that do NOT have a photo on them?
Yes. The following documents, which do not contain a photo, can be used for voting purposes:
w A citation or notice of intent to revoke or suspend a driver license, which is dated within 60
days of the date of the election. If your driver
license has been taken away by law enforce-
ment or a court, you may present written documentation of that fact in order to vote without
your photo ID.
w A Wisconsin DOT Temporary Driving or Identification Receipt, issued when the DMV is
experiencing equipment and printing difficulties, valid for 60 days from issuance.
w A Wisconsin DOT driver license or identification card without a photo, issued to those
electors with a religious objection to being
photographed.
Is there anyone who does not need to show Photo
ID?
Yes. The following electors do NOT need to show a
Photo ID:
w Confidential electors are always exempt from
Photo ID requirements. Confidential electors
have applied for this status with their municipal
clerk, and have presented a court
order, a letter from law enforcement,
a letter from the staff of a domestic
abuse shelter, or the
staff of an agency assisting victims of
domestic abuse.
w Military and Overseas voters are
not required to present Photo ID
when they vote by absentee ballot, but if they vote in-person,
they must present Photo ID.
w Indefinitely confined voters and
voters in special care facilities
can provide a witness signature
on their absentee ballot certificate envelope in substitute for
showing Photo ID.
Voting in the
Town of Vernon
Wards 2 - 7
Vote at Town Hall
Town Hall
W249 S8910 Center Drive
Big Bend, WI 53103
Wards 1, 8 - 11
Vote at Fire Station #1
Fire Station #1
W233 S7475 Woodland Lane
Big Bend, WI 53103
Please remember to bring
an acceptable form of
Photo ID with you.
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PRSRT STD
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
Big Bend, WI
53103
Permit No. 5
Town of Vernon
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Fall & Winter Holiday Safety Tips
Vernon Fire Department
FALL FIRE SAFETY
Change the battery in your smoke detector and Carbon Monoxide (CO) detector when you change the clock
for Daylight Savings. If your smoke detector is older than 10 years, or your
CO detector older than 7 years, replace them.
If you burn wood, have your chimney cleaned. Creosote is a deposit from
smoke that can build up in a chimney and can start a fire. Check your
chimney for any bird’s nests.
FIRE CHIEF
Alex Felde
ASST. FIRE CHIEF
Patrick Hays
NON EMERGENCY
262-662-2079
Fax: 262-662-2981
ADMIN OFFICE HOURS
Monday thru Friday
6:00am-6:00pm
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY DIAL
9-1-1
Space heaters can also be a fire hazard, it is recommended to create a
safe area around the heater of at least 3 feet.
Have your furnace inspected by a trained professional before the heating
season.
Never use the stove or oven to heat your home.
WINTER HOLIDAY FIRE SAFETY
It’s fun to decorate for the winter holidays, but holiday decorations can increase your risk for a home fire. Half of holiday decoration fires happen because decorations are placed to close to a heat source. As you deck the halls
this season, be fire smart:
Keep candles at least 12 inches away from anything that burns.
Make sure your tree is at least 3 feet away from heat sources like fireplaces,
radiators, space heaters, candles or heat vents.
Get rid of your tree after Christmas or when it is dry.
Connect no more than three strands of mini light sets and no more than 50
bulbs for screw-in light sets.
Before heading out or to bed... Blow out lit candles when you leave a room or go to bed. Turn off all light
strings and decorations before leaving home or going to bed.