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    Additional responsibilities crop up when moving to a new home, including getting the house up
    and running, finding the right school for the kids and getting them acclimated, and getting
    adjusted to life in a new town. These tasks can be incredibly overwhelming, especially in a new
    location without the aide of family and friends.

    Here are some Tips for Relocating Home Buyers to relieve the stress of
    relocation and turn your move into a successful endeavor:

    1. Take your time. As with all moves, there are so many things you need to do once you
    relocate into your new home. From dealing with utility companies, to finding a new doctor, to
    unpacking and decorating the new residence, your to-do list may seem endless. Don’t try to
    accomplish everything at once. Make a list and divide it into three categories: immediate,
    secondary and down the road. Set your own timetable because you are the boss of this project
    and the only person you have to please is yourself.

    2. Get out and meet people. More than likely, you won’t know many people in your new
    community. Besides introducing yourself to neighbors, you can find a place of worship,
    volunteer in a community organization, join a social club or gym, or just say hello to people.

    3. ReEvaluate your career goals. If you had to leave a job behind, check to see if your
    company offers any employment assistance for relocating partners. Many companies have
    formal and informal programs, offering as little as resume support to as much as arranging job
    interviews. If you’ve desired to make a career change, this could perfect opportunity to do so.
    You may even want to consider an entrepreneurial career that you can take anywhere.

    4. Talk to your Real Estate Professional. Your real estate professional can be a great
    resource as Molony Real Estate has a strong understanding of the area you just moved to. Tim
    and Anna have insight on the area’s job market and may be able to give you names of career
    counselors or just help you feel comfortable in your new surroundings.

    5. Most importantly, don’t push yourself by setting unrealistic goals. Moving is a
    process and it will take time for you to get acclimated to your new home and community. So,
    make this move not only a golden opportunity for your partner, but for yourself as well.
Relocation/Resource Guide...Lodi, Wisconsin only 25 miles from the Capital, Madison, WI
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...        HOME SWEET HOME... Lodi is truly a community of fine homes where beautiful trees & gardens trim
the streets throughout the city.

There are Homes decorated beautifully luring you from the curb, Homes with a stately Colonial look,
Traditional Homes with a classic style, and Modern Mansions with a Contemporary style.
Lodi has both old and new housing choices in many differing architectural styles, just ask Tim Molony or
Anna Morgan to show you around, call Molony Real Estate at 608-592-7306 today!
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...  Relocation Information for Lodi Wisconsin and
the Wisconsin River/Lake Wisconsin Area:
...Also check out our Calendar Of Events & Links pages for more info!


Lodi Woman's Club Library
Lodi Library
Library
Address 130 Lodi Street
Lodi, WI, Wisconsin  53555  
Phone Number (608)592-4130     
Web:   http://www.lodipubliclibrary.org/
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Lodi Post Office
113 1st Street, Lodi, WI  53555
1-800-275-8777

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Lodi Chamber of Commerce           
PO Box 43
LODI, WI 53555
phone 608.592.4412
email: lodichamber@merr.com         
More Information:
The Lodi Chamber of Commerce office hours are:
Wednesday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm  *  Friday 8:00 am - 12 noon
630.323.3952    
Web:  http://www.lodiwisconsin.com/chamber/index.htm
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Lodi Utilities (Electricity & Water)    
After Hours Emergency Assistance
Please phone 608-258-0027
After our normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  
An operator will answer your call and information will be taken to assist you with any
water or electric emergencies within the City of Lodi.    
Utility Account Manager Kathleen Clark (608)592-3246  Ext. 811   kclark@wppisys.org
(608)592-3246       
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Lodi Waste Water Treatment Facility, (608) 592-5968
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Madison Gas & Electric
133 South Blair Street, Madison, WI 53703     
(608) 252-7111     
Web:    http://www.mge.com    
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Lodi Area EMS (Emergency Medical Services)
Appointed Official:  Patsy Baebler  
715 N. Main St.
Lodi, Wisconsin  53555  
Phone Number (608)592-7123   
Staffed by Lodi Area EMS Staff   
Serving:  Emergency Medical Services for the
City of Lodi, the Town of Lodi, and the Town of West Point.  
(608)592-7123      
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Lodi Area Fire Department
608-592-3221
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Lodi Police Department           
608-592-5401  
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School District of Lodi,
District Office,
115 School Street,
Lodi, WI 53555
FAX (608) 592-3852
Phone #'s
Primary School (EC/K-2) (608) 592-3855  
Elementary School (3-5) (608) 592-3842  
Middle School (6-8) (608) 592-3854  
High School (9-12) (608) 592-3853  
District Office (608) 592-3851  
Your Caller ID #:  Please be aware that the phone # that shows up in your caller ID may not be
the school building that tried to reach you.  It is recommended that you contact your child's school first.
YMCA & Pool (608) 592-1076  
First Student Bus (608) 592-2270  
Web:   http://www.lodi.k12.wi.us/sdlweb/Home.htm
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Saint Michael's Parochial School
109 South Military Road, Dane, WI  53529
608-849-5619
http://www.saintpatrickinlodi.org/Default.aspx
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Lodi Enterprise (Newspaper)
105 South Main Street, Lodi, WI 53555   
(608) 592-3261     
http://lodienews.com/   
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LodiValleyNews.com (Internet News)
P.O. Box 96
Lodi, WI 53555
608.592.5925
editor@lodivalleynews.com
www.lodivalleynews.com

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Portage Daily Register (Columbia County Newspaper)
1640 La Dawn Drive, Portage, WI 53901       
(608) 745-3500   
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City of Lodi       
City of Lodi City Hall
130 South Main Street, Lodi WI 53555
Telephone: 608-592-3247
Fax: 608-592-3271   
Web: http://www.ci.lodi.wi.gov
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City of Lodi Building Inspector
130 South Main Street, Lodi, Wisconsin  53555  
Phone Number (608)592-3247   
Alt. Phone Number (608)444-7510   
Fax Number (608)592-3271  
Email  lodibldg&zoning@wppisys.org  
Office Hours  Tuesday & Friday 8:00-10:00 a.m. Inspections by appointment   
Provides Information on building codes and performing inspections, Issues building
permits and inspects new construction and renovations.  Please contact the building
inspector before starting any construction or remodeling projects.
Contact him for:  inspection appointments, permits, and questions relating to building ordinances.   
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Town of Dane
213 West Main Street, Dane, WI  53529
608-849-4335
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Village of Dane
102 West Main Street, Dane, WI  53529
608-849-5422
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Lake Melvin Yacht Club
Dane, Wisconsin
608-577-5187
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Town of Dekorra -  
No Website Contact  
The Town Clerk
106 Main St., P.O. Box 536 Poynette, WI 53955-0536
(608) 635-2014
Columbia County Website for the Town of Dekorra
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Town of Lodi     
125 Lodi Street, PO Box 310, Lodi, WI 53555    
(608) 592-4868
Email:  townoflodi@charter.net
Website: http://www.tn.lodi.wi.gov
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Town Of West Point
N2114 Rausch Road, Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-7059  
http://www.townofwestpoint.us/
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    VOTING INFORMATION FOR WISCONSIN RESIDENTS:


    There are several ways to register to vote. First, you can register in person at your Municipal Hall.
    Please be sure to bring your driver's license for identification purposes. If you do not have a valid Wisconsin driver's license, a
    Wisconsin Department of Transportation Identification card is the next acceptable means of identification. Second, you can register by
    mail by accessing the state election Web site at 'elections.state.wi.us.' and follow the instructions for printing the required forms.

    If you are a first time voter in Wisconsin, you are required to provide a copy of an acceptable identifying document that provides
    proof of residence. This should be your driver's license. If this license does not show your current address, then acceptable proof of
    residence includes a utility bill that is a minimum of three months old, a copy of lease/rent agreement or a bank statement.
    A complete list is available by calling your Municipal Clerk.

    Voting early by absentee ballot or in person :
    Follow this link to get your Wisconsin Application:  Wisconsin Voting Information
    Voting Early by Mail: To vote absentee by mail you must apply for a ballot with your municipal clerk.
    You may apply for an absentee ballot at any time during the election year but your application must be received by the specified
    election date deadline (check with your Municipal Clerk).
    Who can vote absentee:  Any eligible registered voter in Wisconsin may vote absentee. No reason is required.
    Questions:  If you have any questions about voting absentee you should check the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board
    web site or call your Municipal Clerk's office.
    Please Note: if you registered to vote by mail and have not yet voted in person, contact your county auditor to determine if you can
    vote absentee by mail or if there are special identification requirements with your application.

    Voter Responsibility:  The voter is solely responsible for complying with any and all election laws and voting requirements.
    PROHIBITED ELECTION PRACTICES

    12.03 Campaigning restricted.
    (1) No election official
    may engage in electioneering on election day. No municipal clerk
    or employee of the clerk may engage in electioneering in the
    clerk’s office or at the alternate site under s. 6.855 during the hours
    that ballots may be cast at those locations.
    (2) (a) 1. No person may engage in electioneering during
    polling hours on election day at a polling place.
    2. No person may engage in electioneering in the municipal
    clerk’s office or at an alternate site under s. 6.855 during the hours
    that absentee ballots may be cast.
    (b) 1. No person may engage in electioneering during polling
    hours on any public property on election day within 100 feet of an
    entrance to a building containing a polling place.
    2. No person may engage in electioneering during the hours
    that absentee ballots may be cast on any public property within
    100 feet of an entrance to a building containing the municipal
    clerk’s office or an alternate site under s. 6.855.
    3. No person may engage in electioneering within 100 feet of
    an entrance to or within a nursing home or qualified retirement
    home or community−based residential facility while special voting
    deputies are present at the home or facility.
    (d) This subsection does not apply to the placement of any
    material on the bumper of a motor vehicle that is parked or operated
    at a place and time where electioneering is prohibited under
    this subsection.
    (3) A municipal clerk, election inspector or law enforcement
    officer may remove posters or other advertising which is placed
    in violation of this section.
    (4) In this section, “electioneering” means any activity which
    is intended to influence voting at an election.
    History: 1973 c. 334; 1977 c. 427; 1979 c. 89; 1983 a. 484; 1993 a. 173; 2005 a.
    451.
    Violators may not be deprived of the right to vote, although penalties may follow.
    Constitutional issues are discussed. 61 Atty. Gen. 441.
    12.035 Posting and distribution of election−related
    material. (1) In this section, “election−related material” means
    any written matter which describes, or purports to describe, the
    rights or responsibilities of individuals voting or registering to
    vote at a polling place or voting an absentee ballot at the office of
    the municipal clerk or an alternate site under s. 6.855.
    (2) The legislature finds that posting or distributing election−
    related material at the polling place, at locations where absentee
    ballots may be cast, or near the entrance to such locations when
    voting is taking place may mislead and confuse electors about
    their rights and responsibilities regarding the exercise of the franchise
    and tends to disrupt the flow of voting activities at such locations.
    The legislature finds that the restrictions imposed by this
    section on the posting or distribution of election−related material
    are necessary to protect the compelling governmental interest in
    orderly and fair elections.
    (3) (a) No person may post or distribute any election−related
    material during polling hours on election day at a polling place.
    (b) No person may post or distribute any election−related
    material during polling hours on any public property on election
    day within 100 feet of an entrance to a building containing a polling
    place.
    (c) No person may post or distribute any election−related
    material at the office of the municipal clerk or at an alternate site
    under s. 6.855 during hours that absentee ballots may be cast.
    (d) No person may post or distribute election−related material
    during the hours that absentee ballots may be cast on any public
    property within 100 feet of an entrance to a building containing the
    office of the municipal clerk or an alternate site under s. 6.855.
    (4) Subsection (3) does not apply to any of the following:
    (a) The posting or distribution of election−related material
    posted or distributed by the municipal clerk or other election officials.
    (b) The placement of any material on the bumper of a motor
    vehicle located on public property.
    (5) A municipal clerk, election inspector, or law enforcement
    officer may remove election−related material posted in violation
    of sub. (3) and may confiscate election−related material distributed
    in violation of sub. (3).
    History: 2005 a. 451.

    MUST AN ATTRIBUTION STATEMENT (DISCLAIMER) APPEAR ON A CANDIDATE’S CAMPAIGN SIGNS AND LITERATURE
    EVEN THOUGH THE CANDIDATE IS EXEMPT FROM FILING CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS?
    Yes.  Even though a candidate qualifies to be exempt from filing campaign finance reports, they still must comply with Ch. 11, Wis.
    Stats.  That means they keep campaign finance activity records and must use the disclaimer “Paid for by” on their signs and
    literature.  S. 11.30, Wis. Stats.  3/24/2003


    Political and campaign signs
    Any signs along roadways, including political/campaign signs, pose potential hazards. Improperly placed signs can:

    Obstruct a motorist’s view
    Distract a driver’s attention
    Compound damages or injuries in the event of a crash
    Endanger the safety of individuals who are erecting signs along busy highways
    Present obstacles to crews who maintain (mow) roadways
    Political/campaign signs, especially larger billboard-type signs, are particularly dangerous when placed in vision areas at
    intersections.

    Signs prohibited on state highway right of way
    Wisconsin law prohibits the placement of signs on any rural or urban portion of the state highway system right of way. This
    prohibition applies to commercial advertising and covers political signs, posters and banners. As a general rule, highway right of
    way in rural areas extends to beyond both shoulders and ditches and any adjoining fence line.

    Wisconsin Administrative Code Trans 201.16 details the conditions under which political/campaign signs may be placed adjacent to
    the state highway system (state, federal and interstate highways)

    Local municipalities may have additional guidelines regulating the placement of political signs along county highways or local roads
    and streets.

    Signs on private property
    Political signs are allowed on private property along the state highway system without a billboard permit as long as the signs:

    Do not exceed 32 square feet in size
    Contain no flashing lights or moving parts
    Are put up less than 45 days before the election*
    Are removed within one week after the election*
    * The Department has suspended enforcement of the restrictions limiting these signs to 45 days prior to and one week after the
    election. The suspension of enforcement activity will continue until the applicable Administrative Rule can be revised. The need to
    revise the rule was prompted by a 2004 ruling of a Federal District Court in Wisconsin that suggests these time limits may
    inappropriately limit political speech.

    When placing political yard or lawn signs on private property adjacent to the state highway system, keep the following guidelines in
    mind:

    In urban areas, signs are prohibited from the roadway area to at least one foot past the sidewalk
    In urban areas without sidewalks, signs must be at least 15 feet from the pavement edge
    Signposts, street name marker posts and most utility poles are all within highway right of way
    Signs are not allowed within highway medians
    Dealing with improper political signs
    Highway maintenance workers will remove political signs found within state highway right of way – especially if the signs pose a
    safety hazard.

    Highway crews are asked to make reasonable attempts to preserve campaign signs that are taken down and to provide campaign
    offices with an opportunity to claim the signs.

    Sec. 86.19, Wis. Statutes does provide for a $10 to $100 fine for signs that violate the law.

    For more information Contact:
    Regional Outdoor Advertising Program Coordinator:
    Deborah Brucaya
    Wisconsin DOT
    Bureau of Highway Operations
    P.O. Box 7986
    Madison, WI 53707
    deborah.brucaya@dot.state.wi.us
    (608) 266-3813
        Susie the Duck  sign dedication at the
    Spring Creek Bridge Next to the Spring Creek
    Tavern 118 S Main Street, Lodi, WI 53555 in
    Lodi Wisconsin.
    Photo by Anna Marie Morgan, Lodi Wisconsin.
               608-592-7306
    Susie the Duck lives in this Basket by the
    Spring Creek Bridge in Lodi where she lays her
    eggs every Spring. The Townsfolk watch over
    the basket, feed the ducks the corn, and
    celebrate a special day in honor of Susie the
    Duck every August.
    Photo by Anna Morgan, Lodi Wisconsin
    The Susie the Duck Day Parade is a great
    Family Event - the kids get a lot of candy and
    prizes! Check CALENDAR of EVENTS in
    August for more info!
    Photo by Timothy P. Molony, Lodi Wisconsin
    "Gardens and
    flowers have a
    way of
    bringing
    people
    together,
    drawing them
    from their
    homes".
    - Clare
    Ansberry,
    The Women
    of Troy Hill.

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LODI WISCONSIN DAFFODILS Asparagus,
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Original air dates: April 29 and May 1, 2010
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Wisconsin Gardener:
Asparagus, Grass & Daffodils
Asparagus is easy to grow, plant and
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Keep a lawn green and lush with a
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