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“Do you consider yourself creative?” When UW-Madison Extension Sauk County Educator Morgan McArthur asked this question of the Sauk County Institute of Leadership (SCIL) participants, less than half of the 20 attendees said “Yes.” The conversation continued and participants soon realized that problem solving - a required skill in the work place

The Home News, a sister publication of the Reedsburg Independent, put together a Question and Answer for voters who wish to learn more about the two candidates running for Sauk County Circuit Court, Branch III, which is being vacated by the retirement of judge Patricia Barret, in the Tuesday, April 2, election.

Reedsburg residents can expect to see public works crews out starting March 25.

Spring leaf cleanup will start on that date and continue through April 26.

Leaves should be left on the tree bank. Branches should be in a separate pile. Don’t put materials in the street or on the sidewalk.

A Reedsburg Community Blood Drive will be held March 25 at the Recreation Center.

Hours will be 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Rec Center is located in the basement of Reedsburg City Hall.

Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are also welcome.

Residents will have the chance to check out the new addition at the Reedsburg Ambulance Department.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 8:45 a.m. March 22 at 230 Railroad St. There is no charge to attend.

Lincoln Craker, 2, completed the 1,000 Books before Kindergarten challenge through the Reedsburg Public Library on March 7. The Library offers two year-round, ongoing reading challenges for the youngest members of the community. Both are geared towards inspiring families to read early and often to children. (Submitted photo)

Before the days of electric refrigerators, home owners stored their perishables in insulated enclosures called ice boxes, which were lined with tin or zinc.

The School District of Reedsburg will host an orchestra concert next week.

The performance will start at 6 p.m. March 21 at the CAL Center.

There is no admission charge.

The new pavilion at the former theater site in Reedsburg will host a special ongoing event later this year.

The City is working on the Community Market, which will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays and 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays from May 6 through Oct. 17. The pavilion is located at the corner of East Main Street and North Webb Avenue.

A Reedsburg official with decades of experience is stepping away.

On Monday night, City Administrator Tim Becker announced his retirement to Reedsburg Common Council. His last day will be June 14.