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VOLUME 22, ISSUE 8 JANUARY 2012

VILLAGE OFFICIALS Kurt Wood, President 534-6822 Trustees: Joan Koelbl Tom Scherr Bob Stellpflug Lois Taylor 534-6034 534-6665 534-6266 534-5008 534-6026 534-6286 534-6434

ADMINISTRATORS NOTES
The Village Board met for its first regular meeting of 2012 on January 3rd. The Board approved a Memorandum of Agreement between the Village and the Wisconsin DNR for plowing the Trempealeau Lakes Fishery access from Lake Road to Third Lake Landing. The Board also authorized Kurt Wood to sign a contract amendment and extension with American Electric Power at a future date. In other business the Board approved a Certified Survey Map for Lots 914, Block 1 of the Birch Acres Addition and approved 2012 Kennel license renewals. The next Regular Village Board meeting is Monday, February 6th at 7:00 PM.

FROM THE VILLAGE CLERK

Voter Registration
Are you registered to vote? It may be a good idea to check http:// wisconsinvote.org/ to confirm you are registered at your current address. To vote in Wisconsin you need to be registered. You must meet the following requirements to be eligible to vote: United States citizen, Age 18 or older by Election Day, Resident of the Village of Trempealeau for at least 28 days before an election. If convicted of a felony, you must have completed terms of sentence including probation/parole. You can register any time up to and including Election Day. Before an election, you can register in person at the Village office, or by completing a voter registration application and mailing it to the Village of Trempealeau clerk. You can download a voter registration form at our website or request one from the Village Office. On Election Day, you can register at your polling place with ID and proof of residence. You cannot register to vote the Saturday, Sunday, or Monday before the election. need to present one of the following documents to prove your address: WI drivers license or state ID card Utility bill: water, electric, cable, phone, or cell phone Bank statement Property tax bill or receipt Government check/document Paycheck

Stacy van Beuzekom Cindy Wegner Village Office

Travis Cooke, Administrator admin@trempealeauwi.com Vicki Freeman, Clerk clerk@trempealeauwi.com Village Police 534-6875 Rick Niedfeldt, Chief of Police tremplopolice@centurytel.net TMU Electric Kim Ganz Superintendant Sewer/Water Todd Lakey Superintendant Electric Sewer/Water (608)792-1735 (608)386-3731

Updating Voter Registration Information

If you move your residence or change your name, you are required to update your voter registration information. This is done by filling out a Voter Registration form and sending it to your local municipal clerk's office.

You have three options to register: By Mail, in person or at the Polling Place on Election Day.

When registering on Election Day or within 20 days of an election, you

POLICE BLOTTER
The year finally came to an end. Even though the Trempealeau Police Department saw some huge changes it was a successful year. I want to take this time to remind all residents that in the event of a snowfall of approximately 1.5 inches of snow or more, the Street Superintendent or Village Police Officer may declare a snow emergency. In the event that a snow emergency is issued, parking is prohibited on any public street or alley until and after that particular street or alley has been plowed and the snow removed to the curb line. Any vehicle parked in violation of this section may be cited. December 2011 Total Calls for Service: 85 Traffic Stops: 37 OWI: 1 Suspicious Activity: 6 Harassment: 2 Assist EMS/Fire: 4 Assist Other Agency: 12 Community Oriented Policing: 112 Warnings Issued: 28 A Summary of 2011 Community Oriented Policing: 793 Total Calls for Service: 626 Traffic Stops: 251 Animal Ordinances: 15 Assist EMS/Fire: 25 Assist Other Agency: 109 Open Door: 11 OWI: 11 Suspicious Activity: 20 Traffic Accidents (Reportable): 13

EMERGENCIES ONLY
534-6388 534-8370

Schedule of Meetings
STCSW Public Safety Electric Special Village Board Parks & Rec Regular Village Board Jan 9, 6:30 pm January 16, 5:00 pm January 16, 6:00 pm January 24, 6:00 pm February 6, 6:00 pm February 6, 7:00 pm

Check Businesses

Residential Security Check Check for Open Doors Monthly Statistics: Citations Issued: 10

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SHIRLEY M. WRIGHT MEMORIAL LIBRARY 534-6197 http://www.wrlsweb.org/trempealeau/

The Library Board will meet on January 19th at 5:30pm in the community room at the library. All are welcome to attend. The following meeting will be Monday, February 13th at 5:30pm. The Friends next meeting will be on Tuesday, January 10, 5pm at the Library. (Please note: it is Tuesday) Important decisions re: the winter fundraiser format will be made. Come and make your voice heard about new ideas for fund raising. Story Hour starts September 14th at 10am. Everyone is welcome! (No Story Hour January 4th nor January 11th) Thank you to Glenn and Betsy Brommerich for the loan of a Christmas Tree this year (2011). And a big thank you to Howard and Dee Hare for the donation of a Christmas Tree for our library. There will be a snowman display for January 2012. The contributors are: Tina Banicki, Virginia Cisewski, Dee Hare, Cathy Gilberg, PeggyLu Galdhill, Judy Grant, Winnie Grover, Barbara Guertler, Judy Jordan, Jessica Schoonover, Kay Williams and Lois Zuelke. (Hurry to see them before they melt away!) We are still seeking monetary donations for lights and ornaments for the tree. We Have a donation box in the library or you can send monetary donations to the library. Thank you in advance. We have an opening for a library janitor one day a week. Work includes cleaning the library proper, the library community room, bathrooms and staff area. Please submit your bids before January 16th to: Shirley M. Wright Memorial Library, 11455 Fremont Street Trempealeau, WI 54661 The Shirley Wright Memorial Library is currently seeking an Assistant Librarian who is creative, innovative, and passionate about books and serving the reading public. We are seeking an enthusiastic team player with a superior work ethic, who understands the importance of attention to details. The ideal candidate is flexible to change, an enthusiastic user of technology who enjoys working with children, parents, teachers and the reading public of all ages. Major responsibilities include desk circulation, shelving books, reference assistance to library users, and mending of library materials. The position is 17 hours per week. Evening and weekend hours are often required. For a job description please contact Judy Grant at 608-534-6197. A letter of application including work experience and references needs to be sent by January 13th to the following address: Shirley Wright Memorial Library 11455 Fremont Street Trempealeau, WI 54661

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

Friends of Trempealeau Library will meet on Tuesday, January 10 at 5 pm at the Library to finalize plans for the Friends' 2012 winter fundraiser. A Taste of Trempealeau will be Sunday, February 19, from 4:00-6:30 pm at the Library, with musical entertainment provided by John Smith . Posters, Silent Auction Donation Sign up cards, and tickets will be available at the library. Paul Owecke is the auction items coordinator (pame4@centurytel.net). It is requested that Donation Sign up cards be turned in no later than February 13. Great things can happen when good Friends get together!

SIZZLING SENIOR NEWS

On December 10th the Sizzling Seniors met at the Trempealeau Hotel for lunch. Instead of a Christmas present exchange, members brought food for the G.E.T. Food Pantry. We donated a grocery cart full of food that was warmly received by the food pantry. This time of year there is a great need. The Sizzling Seniors meet on Tuesday and Thursday morn-

ings from 910 am. We use hand weights on Tuesdays and stretch bands on Thursdays. Everyone is welcome as we meet in the village community center. We are sponsored by the Village of Trempealeau. No dues or attendance is taken. Just a good workout and some line dancing at the end of the program. We look forward to seeing you in the future.

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V O LU M E 2 2 , I S S U E 8

THIS MONTH IN THE VILLAGE

JAN
Saturday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Saturday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Saturday Monday Tuesday 7 Pet Vaccination Clinic 9 11 am, Police Garage Mahjong 6:30 pm STCSWC Meeting 6:30 pm 9 VFW Auxiliary 7 pm Bear Den 5:30 pm Garbage & Recycling Pick-Up 10 Sizzling Seniors 9-10 am 11 Story Hour 10 am YOGA 5:30 pm 12 Sizzling Seniors 9-10 am Cub Scouts 6 pm 14 VFW Meeting 7 pm Mahjong 6:30 pm 16 Brownies GS Troop 4529 5:30 pm Garbage & Recycling Pick-Up 17 Sizzling Seniors 9-10 am Story Hour 10 am 18 U-Care Medicare Benefits 10 am YOGA 5:30 pm Sizzling Seniors 9-10 am 19 Chamber of Commerce - 7:30 am 23 Mahjong 6:30 pm Bear Den 1:30 pm NO SCHOOL Garbage & Recycling Pick-Up 24 Sizzling Seniors 9-10 am 25 YOGA 5:30 pm Sizzling Seniors 9-10 am 26 Trempealeau Heritage Society Meeting 1:30 pm 28 Winterfest Perrot Park 11 am - 3 pm 30 Mahjong 6:30 pm Sizzling Seniors 9-10 am 31 Garbage & Recycling Pick-Up Story Hour 10 am YOGA 5:30 pm SCHOOL EARLY RELEASE 2 Sizzling Seniors 9-10 am 4 VFW Meeting 7 pm 6 Village Board Mtg 7 pm Mahjong 6:30 pm Garbage & Recycling Pick-Up 7 Girl Scout Leader Mtg 6:30 pm 8 YOGA 5:30 pm 1 Where? The Police Department Garage, at
the back of the Municipal Building

PET VACCINATION CLINIC

When? Sat, Jan 7th, 9 - 11 am Hosted by: Dr. Mark Hein, Van Loon Animal Hospital Questions? Call 526-2200

Reduced cost Rabies shots $20

available.

Heartworm tests and other vaccinations

***NEW THIS YEAR*** DOG LICENSES are available at the Village Office year round. The County will no longer be issuing tags. Cost: Spayed or Neutered $3/year Unaltered $8/year Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00 am4:00 pm

FEB
Wednesday Thursday Saturday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Trempealeau Elementary Cookbooks 300 Recipes submitted from the Trempealeau Elementary families! Please request a cookbook at www.tremppto.com or Stacy Wera at 608-738-3696 Cookbooks are $10..Make check payable to Trempealeau PTO

for Sale!

MORE FROM THE CLERKVOTING IN THE VILLAGE

2012 SPRING ELECTION AND PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY
The Spring Primary will be held Tuesday, February 21, 2012 and the Spring Election and Presidential Preference Primary will be held Tuesday, April 3, 2012. issued not earlier than two years before the date of an election at which it is presented. A driving receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT (valid for 60 days) An identification card receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT (valid for 60 days An identification card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe in Wisconsin 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 and the university or college ID must be accompanied by a separate document that proves enrollment.

A photocopy of your Wisconsin photo ID or passport.

Voting
To vote on Election Day you may visit the polling place located in the Community Center at 24455 Third Street, Trempealeau. The polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Make Your Absentee Vote Count! Return your ballot early enough that it reaches the Clerk by Election Day. You sign the certificate envelope and also have a witness sign the envelope. Absentee ballots are kept sealed and secure in the Clerks Office safe until they are delivered to the polls to be counted on Election Day.

Photo ID Required to Vote

Beginning in 2012, a photo ID is required upon voting before a ballot is issued to voters. The purpose of photo ID is to verify the identity of the voter. 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 2, 2010 election): A Wisconsin DOT-issued driver license, even if driving privileges are revoked or suspended A Wisconsin DOT-issued identification card Military ID card issued by a U.S. uniformed service A U.S. passport The following photo IDs are also acceptable for voting purposes, but must be unexpired: A certificate of naturalization that was

How do I vote absentee?

If you are not available to vote at your polling place on election day and are already registered you can vote absentee. You may vote absentee in the Clerks Office with photo ID the two weeks before an election until the office closes the Friday before the election. To receive an absentee ballot by mail or email, submit a written request containing: Your name Address where registered to vote Where ballot should be sent Your original signature

Happy New Year! Curbside pick-up of Christmas trees will be on Fridays in JanuaryJan 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2012.

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