VILLAGE OF BROWNTOWN NEWSLETTER
DAIRY QUEEN CROWNING Congratulations to Taylor Klemm daughter of Scott and Jeri Klemm of Browntown who was crowned the Browntown Dairy Queen. Taylor will be a sophomore this fall at the Blackhawk School District.
MUSEUM NEWS Everyone is invited to a special Military uniform showing at the Browntown Museum on this summer at the Museum. The Museum is open every first and third Sunday of the month through Labor Day from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
The Museum Board has completed the
“Welcome to Martintown” pictorial book.
The pictures in the book give a glimpse back in time to an era when all the small towns were booming. Did you know that you could ride the Illinois Central train from Martintown, WI to Winslow, Ill for only 6 cents. The book is available at the Museum and at the Browntown Village Hall.
This is the second book in a series the Museum board is putting together featuring many old pictures of the early 1900’s.
Thank you to all our friends for sharing these wonderful photographs for us all to enjoy!
BROWNTOWN PARK
The Browntown Park is a wonderful place to enjoy a family gathering. Now with two shelter houses you can easily book the event. Call Joan Pickett for more information at 608-966-3273.
A BIG THANKYOU to the Park Board for another spectacular fireworks display.
The Park Board would like to thank everyone who participates in their various fund raiser events especially the raffles which help pay for the fireworks display.
Summerfest was held Father’s Day weekend and many enjoyed the activities.
The antique tractor pull was canceled on Friday, June 18th due to rainy weather, however was held a week later. Everyone enjoyed the antique tractor competition.
The Park is looking especially beautiful this year with the newly redone flower bed and block wall near the upper shelter house. Also, if you haven’t noticed take a walk in the park to see the murals Nate Norter has repainted on the upper bathroom near the shelter house. Thanks Nate for brightening up the Park!
SEWER UTILITY NEWS
The final payment for the Browntown Sewer Utility $12,439.66 has been sent to the Mortgage Company. A letter was found in the files dated December 31, 1980 written by Village Clerk William Burwitz informing the property owners of the Village that the sewer system was completed and scheduled for start up after the first of the year. He further states the total cost for the project was estimated at $882,000 with the Village share being $248,000.
The property owners were reminded that the Contribution-In-Aid-of-Construction charge was due before August 1, 1981. Every family was asked to pay $500, commercial property was asked to pay $750 and the school was asked to pay $1000. The monthly bills due were set at a minimum monthly charge of $5.66
($16.98 quarterly) and a $1.70 charge per thousand gallons of water used each month to cover operation and maintenance expenses.
Today the flow charge is $4.44 per thousand gallons of water with a quarterly charge of $75.50 per resident. The sewer utility is completely financed by user charges and no tax money is used to pay for the utility.
The Village Board is now looking into reducing the cost of running the aerators at the sewage ponds. Another cost reduction might be the construction of a wind turbine to generate the electricity used to run the aerators. The wind generator is quite costly however to run the aerators alone runs around $7,000 per year. The board is considering all alternative to help decrease the cost of operating the sewer utility.
Now that the Sewer Utility loan is paid off money can finally be put aside for emergency breakdowns and future expenditures.
FIRE DEPARTMENT NEWS
The Browntown Fire Department served 600 people at the Fish Boil held during Browntown’s Summerfest festivities. Thanks to everyone that came to help support the Browntown Fire Department and the Park.
Firefighters Annual Street Dance
The Browntown Firefighters 2nd Annual Street Dance will be held at the Browntown Fire Department on Saturday, August 21, 2010. Come and dance to the music of “DJ and the Boys” staring at 8:00 P.M.
Staying HydratedChildren are more vulnerable to the effect of dehydration than adults. They have a lower capacity for sweating therefore kids’ bodies don’t cool down as efficiently as adults.
Older adults fluid requirement is the same as younger adults. Elderly adults tend to drink less than their bodies need for a number of reasons. With age, the body loses its ability to detect thirst. Some of the elderly also suffer from poor memory, immobility, or illness – all of which can result in decreased fluid intake. In addition, certain medication can also block the thirst mechanism.
Signs of Dehydration:
- Increased thirst
- Light-headed and dizzy
- Fatigue
- Headache and muscle cramps
- Affected physical and mental performance
Tips for Staying Hydrated:* Have a beverage with every meal and snack * Eat more fruits and vegetables
* Keep a water bottle or beverage in you
ANNUAL CLEAN UP DAY
Saturday, May 15
Bring items to the Village GarageFrom 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.*
Large dumpsters will be at the Village Garage all week, May 10 through May 14. Call the Public Works Department 558-0017 to make an appointment with Ricky to bring your items to the dumpsters throughout the week. You can have your items picked up with a minimum charge of $35.00. Most items are accepted however here is a list of items that will
NOT be accepted –
Tires
Roofing Shingles
Oil & Batteries
Toxic & Chemical Wastes
Liquid Wastes
(Paint in cans must be dry)
Radioactive or Hazardous Wastes
Computer, Monitors or Computer Parts
No Brush, Garbage or Recyclables
BURNING BAN IN BROWNTOWN
ALL TRASH AND BURN BARRELS ARE BANNED IN THE VILLAGE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN FINES FROM $25 UP TO $1000.
The following exceptions are allowed:
1) Fires for outdoor cooking
2) Camp fires
3) Open burning of leaves, brush, plant clippings and untreated or unpainted wood
When using a container for burning yard waste or for camp fires it shall not exceed 24 in. depth.
Any burning of garbage will result in fines.
PARK CLEAN UP
Saturday, April 24
Volunteers needed!!
Come to the park anytime to help between
9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. All volunteer help
is greatly appreciated. The park is for everyone,
please help keep it clean.
SHELTER HOUSE RENTAL
The Park now has two shelter houses that can be rented for your summer parties. You can rent a shelter house at the park for $40. Call 966-3504 for rental information.
PARK AUCTION - MAY 15 9:30
SPECIAL NOTICE The Park Board is looking for someone to run a ball tournament
(volleyball, soft ball, T-ball or slow pitch) for the Summerfest weekend June 19.
GARAGE SALES
Browntown Village wide garage sales will be held on Saturday, May 1. For more information contact Joan Pickett.
Contact Joan Pickett for all Park activities including garage sales, clean up and shelter house rentals. 608-966-3504
Browntown Firefighters Fish Boil Saturday, June 19 from 4:00 to 8:00
SUMMERFEST
Come and join all the fun at Summerfest held at the Browntown Community Park starting with a “Tractor Pull” Friday, June 18, 7:00.
Canoe races will be held Saturday, June 19 at
10:00 a.m. on the Skinner Creek. Walk the Devils T-Table trail and watch the canoes race.
Anyone interested in racing or helping out contact Dan E. Downs or Village Hall 966-3273.
Browntown Firefighters will be preparing their delicious “Fish Boil” from 4:00 to 8:00.
DJ starts at 8:00 with Fireworks a dawn.
Members of the Browntown Fire Department thank everyone for participating in their annual dance and are looking forward to seeing you at the Fish Boil during Summerfest.
Have a great summer and stay safe!
MUSEUM NEWS
Everyone is invited to a special opening this Memorial Day, May 31 from 1:00 to 3:00.
On display will be military uniforms from the past and also present conflict. Anyone having a military uniform they would like to loan the Museum for a day please contact Helen Johnson at 966-3514.
The Museum Board has been working the last few months finishing up the Martintown pictorial book. We hope to have it ready for sale by Memorial Day. The books will also be available at the Two Trails Camp store which will be opening in April. Also available at the store will be our “Browntown Crocks” and other memorabilia from Browntown.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
April 7, Wed-Recycling Center Open 5:30-6:30
April 20, Tue- Village Board Meeting 7:00 pm
April 24, Sat- Park Clean-up 9:00 – 3:00
May 1, Sat- Browntown Garage Sales
May 5, Wed- Recycling Center Open 5:30-6:30
May 10-14 Dumpsters at Village Garage for Clean-up days – call for an appointment
May 15, Sat- Browntown Clean-UP Day
May 15, Sat- Park’s Auction 9:30 am
May 18, Tue- Village Board Meeting 7:00 pm
May 31, Mon- Museum Opening 1:00 to 3:00
June 2, Wed- Recycling Center Open 5:30-6:30
June 15, Tue- Village Board Meeting 7:00 pm
June 18, Fri- Tractor Pull at Park 7:00 pm
June 19, Sat – Summerfest
10:00 – Canoe Races
4:00 – Firefighters Fish Boil
8:00 – JD at the Park
Dusk – Spectacular Fireworks
Saturdays–Recycling Center Open 8:00 - 10:00
Museum Open 1st & 3rd Sundays throug
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