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Barely a month after the presidential election, candidates are already preparing for next April. In Fitchburg, all eight alders and the mayor are up for election every two years, often creating a packed ballot. Last year, nearly every seat had two candidates and there were four running for mayor. Add in candidates for Verona school each of the local school boards and an expected ref- board approves Photo by Scott Girard erendum for Verona Area charter for VAIS Some places around Fitchburg, like here along Whitney Way, have sidewalks that end in the middle of a street, leaving a School District residents, sidewalk on just one or neither side of the road. Many people in these established neighborhoods have expressed strong and voters will have much Page 9 opposition to adding sidewalks. to study for April 4. Nomination papers for the spring 2017 election are Sports available as of Dec. 1 and must be returned by Jan. 3 Where the sidewalks end with the required number of signatures, which varies Heated debate returns amid bike and ped plan discussion by seat. Those interested in running for an open seat in SCOTT GIRARD the city can get nomination Unified Newspaper Group papers at City Hall. Resolution requirements Declarations of non-can- When Ronald and Mary Buchholz didacy from incumbents are The resolution proposed by four alders would require the following con- due Dec. 23. moved to Fitchburg in 2003, they ditions for sidewalks to be installed in existing neighborhoods without them: sought out a neighborhood without City of Fitchburg sidewalks. • Street segment recommended for pedestrian improvements in 2016 Incumbent Mayor Steve They had an understanding that Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and subsequent updates “was how it would be.” Arnold has not decided “It’s a lifestyle and something that • Sidewalk or path requested by neighborhood residents or “qualitatively whether he will run for Edgewood girls re-election, but at least one people enjoy and want to preserve,” documented” as the only solution to hazardous condition swimming repeats said Ronald, who recalled growing alder is looking for a promotion. as state champs up on a corner lot in Milwaukee and • Affected property owners agree unanimously to installation hating shoveling. Ald. Jason Gonzalez told • If area is within urban service area and sidewalk is requested by resident, the Star he is running for Page 13 It’s nearly guaranteed the Buch- holzes and others concerned about city will follow current assessment policy the mayor position, which maintaining that lifestyle won’t have will leave his District 3 Business to worry about any changes for now. • If sidewalk is requested by city, entire cost of sidewalk installation will be aldermanic seat open for a That long-term outlook is now the covered by the city newcomer. hot topic when it comes to sidewalks, Incumbent Dist. 2 Ald. which have been a divisive issue in Julia Arata-Fratta, who was the city since 2008. That year, many has proposed a new resolution that “The key thing is to find language first elected two years ago, of the same residents grew concerned would restate the provisions of R-75- that everybody can live with,” said announced she will run for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan 10 – namely requiring neighborhood Jay Hochmuth, who has led the effort re-election, as will Doro- approved that year would force their support for adding in sidewalks. to oppose sidewalks in the Seminole thy Krause (D-1) and Tony established neighborhoods to allow Even Mayor Steve Arnold – a long- Forest neighborhood. “And the lan- Hartmann (D-4). All have sidewalks where there were none. time supporter of creating a more guage is in the resolution.” Turn to Election/Page 21 A resolution passed two years lat- complete sidewalk network in the Arnold, who voted against R-75- er, R-75-10, prohibited that from city ‑ acknowledged that it’s clear 10, has said any policy on sidewalks happening unless residents of the this time there should not be new should be contained within the 2016 Inside Thirsty Goat offers neighborhood requested them. sidewalks in the bike and ped plan. Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, rather long list of taps But that resolution will sunset He’s directly stated multiple times than in a separate ordinance. He add- with approval of the new bicycle that the plan does not call for new ed that the newest draft of the plan Gonzalez plans to Page 20 and pedestrian plan, which is near- sidewalks. includes an even stronger prohibition run for mayor ing completion after public input and But others are skeptical and worry revisions. So a group of four alders there will be a workaround. Turn to Sidewalks/Page 21 Page 3

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Believe Swim Achieve adno=498282-01 adno=498501-01 ConnectFitchburg.com December 9, 2016 Fitchburg Star 3 City of Fitchburg Average tax rises about 6 percent New options for Bills expected to Verona Area School District arrive next week taxes JIM FEROLIE Jurisdiction 2015 2016 $ inc. % inc. Fitchburg Star editor eastside station City of Fitchburg $8.29 $8.54 $.25 3 Dane County $3.21 $3.20 -$0.1 -0.2 that facility, do I really the project architect, is Overall tax rates in the Fire could keep need another office on the contracted to design two City of Fitchburg have State $.17 $.17 $0 0.3 space on Lacy Road other side of town, or do conceptual floor plans, increased by 1-2 percent, MATC $.95 $.99 $.04 4.4 I utilize what we already starting with the current depending on school dis- KATE NEWTON have and not increase space needs “with the VASD $10.42 $10.39 -$0.3 -0.3 trict. But home values Unified Newspaper Group the cost of construction idea if we decide to exam- have increased, making Net taxes $23.04 $23.29 $.25 1.1 somewhere else when the ine that other option, we many bills larger than Avg. home value $262,800 $272,800 $10,000 3.8 The city could be making resources already exist?” would have the other floor that. some significant adjust- fire chief Joe Pulvermach- plan for the smaller sta- The city compiled its Avg. tax bill $6,055 $6,355 $300 5.0 ments to its plans for the er asked the Fire Station tion that would not have extraordinarily compli- Lottery credit $125.91 $150.99 second of two new fire and Oversight Committee last administrative offices.” cated taxes last week with First $ credit $77.95 $80.29 EMS stations. One option month. Bidding on the project the hope of getting them proposed by the Fitchburg Mayor Steve Arnold is expected in late April or in the mail early next Garbage fee $150 $158 Fire Department is to retain said at the meeting discus- May 2017, with full occu- week. space in one of its existing sion around the idea had pancy projected for July The numbers finance facilities to cut costs. so far consisted of mostly 2018. director Misty Dodge sent The facility, which will “offline conversations,” West station on the Star on Nov. 30 show Oregon School District be located on the city’s and that the administrative school and other prop- northeast side at the cor- space could also eventual- schedule erty taxes holding most- taxes ner of Syene and Clayton ly be housed on the same ly steady, limiting the site of a new police sta- Dennis Limmex, a senior Jurisdiction 2015 2016 $ inc. % inc. roads on a site the city project manager for Tri- impact of the city’s 3 per- purchased earlier this fall, tion. Rough calculations cent tax increase across City of Fitchburg $8.29 $8.54 $.25 3 made by fire department North, the project’s con- was already expected to be struction manager, told the the city’s three school Dane County $3.21 $3.20 -$.01 -0.2 significantly larger than staff and city planner districts. Overall tax rates Star on Monday construc- State $.17 $.17 $0 0.3 the 24,000-square-foot Tom Hovel found the plan increased by 2 percent in could reduce the new station on the westside station westside station current- is moving “right on sched- the Oregon School Dis- MATC $.95 $.99 $.04 4.4 ly under construction at tion’s footprint by 3,700 to trict; they were 1.1 per- 4,100 square feet and save ule.” He said the goal is to OSD $9.96 $10.13 $.17 1.7 2931 Marketplace Dr. But install the building’s roof cent in the Verona Area the potential addition of a about $850,000. School District and 1 per- Net taxes $22.58 $23.04 $.45 2.0 Arnold told alders at the and temporary enclosures basement space for train- in the next few weeks so cent in the Madison Met- Avg. home value $262,800 $272,800 $10,000 3.8 ing, storage and emergen- Nov. 22 Common Coun- ropolitan School District. cil meeting the oversight interior work and installa- Avg. tax bill $5,934 $6,284 $349.84 5.9 cy shelter, as well as more tion of windows and doors However, because home planned space for EMS committee would discuss values have increased Lottery credit $127.15 $147.81 the proposal more in-depth can take place in the winter vehicles, has increased the months. over the past year, many First $ credit $78.71 $78.60 building’s potential foot- at its next meeting before homeowners will have tax Contact Kate Newton at Garbage fee $150 $158 print from just over 31,000 presenting options to the bills significantly higher square feet to 38,783, council. Hovel said SEH, [email protected]. than that. Overall, prop- according to rough esti- erty values increased by 4 mates by the fire depart- percent on average, mak- ment. Your Fitchburg Realtor ing the impact to the aver- Madison Metropolitan While an updated cost Top Producer since 2002 age taxpayer closer to 6 estimate was not giv- percent. School District taxes en for the additions, the Lives Here…Works Here… So while alders were Jurisdiction 2015 2016 $ inc. % inc. city’s estimate earlier much more content with & Loves It Here! City of Fitchburg $8.29 $8.54 $.25 3 this year of about $11.5 this year’s proposed bud- million for the eastside Chamber Ambassador get and offered far fewer Dane County $3.21 $3.20 -$.01 -0.2 station far exceeded early cost-cutting amendments State $.17 $.17 $0 0.3 projections. than they had the previous MATC $.95 $.99 -$.05 0.4 Officials were year because of the much informed earlier this year Kathy Zastrow lower initial (and final) MMSD $10.37 $10.33 $.24 -0.5 that completing both sta- rate, the average Fitch- Net taxes $22.99 $23.23 $295.40 1 tions could cost about (608) 575-8761 • [email protected] adno=498288-01 burg taxpayer will feel it $18 million, compared more this year. Avg. home value $262,800 $272,800 $10,000 3.8 with a combined estimate In VASD, for example, Avg. tax bill $6,042 $6,337 $295.40 4.9 of $13.5 million in 2014. Legacy Academy’s the average Fitchburg Lottery credit $126.86 $150,18 But in an effort to save Indoor Playground home paid $6,055 in tax- money, fire department es in 2015, and its tax First $ credit $78.53 $79.86 officials have suggested Private bill is $300 higher this Garbage fee $150 $158 maintaining the admin- year, mostly because that istrative space at the Two-Hour Parties! $160 for 1st Floor or home’s value would have current Fire Station No. increased about $10,000. 1 on Lacy Road rather $120 for 2nd Floor But the hike to overall values the state publish- arrive around Dec. 15, and than moving it to the new taxes on that average home es, though areas where the the state requires them to facility. Daily Open Gym Sessions: $6 per Child was just over $100 between overall increase based on arrive by Dec. 19. “If the lights and water (608) 270-9977 2014 and 2015, even though comparable sales was sta- The first half of tax bills are going to stay on at www.LegacyAcademy.info LEGACY ACADEMY city tax rates increased by tistically insignificant are are due Jan. 31, but many adno=498271-01 twice as much during that left alone in any given year. homeowners pay all or part period as they did this past While this method pre- of the bill before the end of year. vents shocking jumps for the year to count it toward City assessor Dell Zwieg some homes every three to their 2015 taxes. Payments told the Star condominium five years that are seen in postmarked by Dec. 31 will prices are seeing a large other communities, it pro- be credited as a December rebound and will feel the vides a wide variation in payment for tax purposes. brunt of these increases. how some homeowners’ Another state require- He said 12 of the city’s 48 taxes come out each year. ment with the tax bills is a Where strangers become friends and friends become family. neighborhoods will not One person might see an notification in the mailing have any change in assessed increase of 10 or 15 percent of the impact of any non-re- values, and that most of overall while another sees curring referendums. VASD Holiday Gift Card Bonus them are 40 to 50 years old. practically no increase or passed a land-purchase Each city has its own way even a decrease. referendum last year, and December 1st-31st of revaluing properties; These revaluations added MMSD had a referendum there is no set state stan- $40 million of taxable val- pass this year. OSD had a Buy $50 gift card - Get $10 gift card FREE dard. Some keep the same ue to the city’s rolls, Zwieg recurring referendum pass assessed values each year reported, for an average of this year; it will not be not- Buy $100 gift card - Get $20 gift card FREE and apply a multiplication about 4 percent. However, ed on the bills. factor to match the state’s that doesn’t give the city To see your tax informa- equalized value. Others extra spending power; rath- tion online, visit the public New Year’s Eve Bash revalue parts of their city er it reallocates where the access portal of Access- - Great Specials - each year on a rolling basis. money comes from. Dane at accessdane.co.wi. Fitchburg adjusts Dodge said bills were us. Live Music ~ 9 pm assessed values for its entire sent to the county Mon- stock of homes each year to day and the expected turn- Email Fitchburg Star Free Champagne Toast at Midnight keep city properties con- around time is about four editor Jim Ferolie at sistent with the equalized days. She expects them to [email protected]. 2784 S. Fish Hatchery Rd., Fitchburg, WI • 608-278-1428 adno=493167-01 ConnectFitchburg.com 4 December 9, 2016 Fitchburg Star Opinion Letters to the editor From the Editor’s Desk Tower Hill support appreciated Thank you to all the support to our neighbors. people and businesses that And to all the people who Elections are begging helped to make the Tower generously contributed Hill Pig Roast fundraiser on additional money or Oct. 22 a huge success. It resources, thank you. was heart-warming that so Lindy Bass, many people came to give City of Fitchburg for your involvement very two years, Fitchburg gets a That was the case immediately after sights on issues beyond the one that completely new government. the last election, and to a lesser extent bothers them or is in their backyard, Dog park benefits outweigh risks E I have my own opinions about this year, when we had several issues the more they’ll be able to recognize that system, which is a breeding ground that went to a veto and were either bare- a committed, honest candidate who is We are thrilled with the fenced dog park. To make for the sort of chaos we’ve seen all too ly sustained or barely overturned. driven to make decisions for the good Common Council’s recent the dog park a reality, the often the past 18 months in the Com- The only real prevention is to have of the community and compromise approval of Resolution FDPA is committed to mon Council chambers, but it is the voters engaged, and to have them when necessary. The more voters get R-174-16 Approval of raising money to match system we have. engaged on a personal level, rather than to know these issues, the more some of Dog Park Location and existing park funds from the And in any case, it represents a fresh reacting to a small number of specific them will find themselves interested in Preliminary Site Plan at city and provide additional opportunity for any- issues. That’s how you keep govern- being part of the process. the northeast corner of amenities like a kiosk, one thinking about ment local and honest, as it should be, Some will run. And the more chal- Irish Lane and South Fish benches, a picnic table, a taking part in serving rather than competitive and self-serv- lengers there are, the more the candi- Hatchery Road. We are bike rack, waste stations their community. ing, as state and national government dates will need to make their campaigns very happy the Council has and tree plantings. We Fitchburg doesn’t too often is. about what they will do, rather than chosen to move forward encourage all individuals, have as much trouble Last year, for example, Mayor Steve fear-mongering about what their oppo- with the process to provide families and businesses drawing candidates Arnold campaigned heavily on prevent- nents might. Fitchburg residents this who share our excitement as some of the coming excessive growth into the already Others will find they aren’t cut out for much-wanted and much- about the future park to munities I cover approved Northeast Neighborhood and politics but realize they have an interest needed amenity, and believe donate what they can to do. We actually had swept into office by a razor-thin mar- in serving on commissions. There are the benefits far outweigh help make this a reality by contested elections Ferolie gin. His opponent, Shawn Pfaff, put a all sorts of niche boards, like Agri- any risks associated with visiting fitchburgdogpark. for almost every seat strangely high degree of emphasis in culture and Rural Affairs, Landmarks establishing this park. wordpress.com. last time. many neighborhoods on preventing the Preservation, Resource Conservation The Fitchburg Dog Park But more participation would still construction of sidewalks there. and so on. Advocates is a group of Rachel Holdener, Laura benefit us all because we need to have Both were ironic in both cause and Anyone can take out nomination motivated residents working Portz and Amy Steger, and make good choices. result. The sidewalk issue is a staff-led papers this month, start circulating them with the City of Fitchburg to Fitchburg Dog Park Because each election is only every project that never really had a chance of and get familiar with local issues, and establish its first off-leash, Advocates two years and because each one being what people feared, and with the then change your mind after you start involves every seat at once and any Northeast Neighborhood, Arnold ended campaigning if you realize it’s not your alder who loses in a mayoral race is up agreeing with an expansion anyway, thing. Hopefully, those who do will Correction also off the council, it carries the poten- upsetting some of his base. In both cas- focus their attention on educating their Because of a production error, last month's Star incorrect- tial of a large degree of turnover and, es, these single issues defined much of friends and neighbors or getting on a ly identified a woman in the front-page photo with story, often, serious difficulties getting any- what came after, even though most of it commission. "A proactive paradigm." The woman's name is Sally Matts- thing done. had nothing to do with either. However it ends up, I encourage Healy. The Star regrets the error. It’s certainly fair, but it can also be That’s why it’s so essential citizens everyone to get involved somehow. paralyzing. continue to get involved, both as voters You’ll learn a lot, and even if you run It can be complicated if you have a and as candidates. If voters get to know and lose, you can think of it as a chance significant number of new representa- a candidate who is willing to get to the to keep elected officials on their toes tives, because there’s a long learning bottom of issues and work with others and connected. curve, with the background of city to accomplish things for the commu- issues, personalities, procedures, city nity, they won’t resort to voting for Jim Ferolie is the editor of Unified Friday, December 9, 2016 • Vol. 3, No. 10 ordinances and state laws. And if you sound bites, scare tactics or single-issue Newspaper Group, which publishes Periodical Postage Paid, Verona, WI and additional offices. 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Rath- body and decide whether you’re actually physically Classifieds of us start er than feeling satisfied, this Say no to ‘food the season leaves us feeling guilty, sick hungry before you dig in. Diane Beaman Eating when you’re truly pushers’ [email protected] with good and perhaps even upset. intentions, This vicious cycle of hungry will help you fully We know who they are, enjoy what you’re eating. and you may be one yourself Circulation thinking restricting, binging and feel- to our- Hoerr ing guilty continues until we – the family member who Carolyn Schultz Savor each bite pressures you to eat more or [email protected] selves this finally realize that forming year will a healthier relationship with Choose foods that taste urges you to try a new holi- News be different. But as we see food is the only way to break good to maximize your day dish when you’re already Jim Ferolie another plate of those Oreo the cycle. enjoyment. One of my favor- full. [email protected] truffles being passed around, This time of year is the ite sayings is, “If you don’t Brainstorm and rehearse our willpower collapses and perfect time to practice love it, don’t eat it. But if you ahead of time how to handle Sports the temptation can no longer changing your relationship love it, savor it.” these situations to make it Jeremy Jones be resisted. with food and creating a This is especially true easier to say no. Politely [email protected] I know, I’ve tried doing healthy balance. Here are during the holidays when saying, “This is delicious, but there are treats and appetiz- I’m full,” or a simple, “No, Assistant Editor that before, too. some tips on how to get The good news is you started: ers at every turn. Mindfully thank you,” on repeat will Scott Girard don’t have to resist! As a eating helps you avoid hav- likely do the trick. [email protected] registered dietitian, I give Eat with intention and ing the “throw in the towel” you full permission to have mindset and guides you to Kara Hoerr, MS, RDN, Reporters attention have foods you truly want CD, is the registered Anthony Iozzo, Samantha Christian, Kate Newton, Amber that Oreo truffle, peppermint fudge or cookie without the Food rules are abundant and leave behind the rest. dietitian at the Fitchburg Levenhagen, Scott De Laruelle, Bill Livick around the holidays, and we Hy-Vee. For nutrition infor- guilt or remorse. Finding a Know you can have it balance between restrictions often can get in the trap of mation or questions, con- Unified Newspaper Group, a division of and overeating, such as making ourselves abide by later tact her at khoerr@hy-vee. several of these rules. Rather com or (608) 273-5125. 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That is the opposite of the Nov. 11 Fitchburg election observer present years on the Common know it is a hot button, and spread then was: “The coun- what we should be striving Star, I came across the was from the Democratic I “Community Voices” party.) Council. it works to get people afraid cil is going to privatize your for. Between those moments and angry. cul-de-sacs!” Getting past this starts with opinion piece by In his blog a few days where you can actually help I can assure you this is not Again, it was a complete being trustworthy public ser- Michael Leon entitled later, he also invoked folks out and get important going to happen, as no one lie, but the same folks spread vants. That means replying to “Voting must be free of discrimination against things done, there has been a on the the wrong information for citizens who contact us and interference.” On the a minority. I’ve known seemingly ever-present ugly council is political gains, and then we being honest and forthcom- surface, the sentiment of Mike Leon for decades, cloud of rumors, secrecy, in favor of have debates over issues no ing. It means voting in the his article is laudable. It is and I had no idea of ridicule, obstructionism, per- this idea. one is proposing. best interests of the citizens most certainly true – but any particular ethnicity sonal attacks and spreading No retro- The voters who elected of this city and doing what is the polling-place incident or national heritage. of false information for polit- fitted side- us would rather we focus on best in the long term to save to which he alludes as Nonetheless, when I wrote ical gains that has existed walks are things our residents actually taxpayers’ money and elimi- the basis for the article is a just-the-facts response to over this council. It seems the proposed, want, like safe parks, safe nate waste. certainly not accurately his blog article, he refused gridlock and petty politics in and I don’t roads and transit, green ener- We should put our energy represented. to publish it for being On Aug. 9, Mr. Leon racist, stating that “he Congress is mirroring itself know of Johnson gy, a hardware store, more into getting informed, meet- in our city, and we need to any plan small restaurants, lower tax ing and talking with each failed to comply with hates those (plural noun get past this. to propose burdens, well-plowed roads, other, gathering public input legal requirements stated not usually published).” With sidewalks, many cit- this in the future. bike trails, clean water, and making informed, fair, in exactly the same Despite the personal izens believe the city is plan- On the issue of cul-de- responsible and effective forward-looking decisions manner to every voter slur, I let this go. He ning to retrofit them into old- sacs, it was mentioned in police and quick EMT and for our city. Only then can at that location. I know, wouldn’t put what I er neighborhoods where the the mayor’s cover letter to a fire response. we move past this together because I was sitting wrote on his blog in any residents don’t want them. proposed budget that some Instead, we spend count- and start to get the things at the table holding the case. But, as he himself A few past and current municipalities have opted to less hours and energy on done that our citizens want voter number he was concluded his article public officials have been privatize cul-de-sacs. This false rumors, rampant spec- for our city. to receive when he had of Nov. 11, “silence is fanning these flames for same letter then stated this ulation and personal attacks, given the information acceptance.” Seeing his over a decade to confuse was a bad idea and that we all working together to drive Jake Johnson represents repeatedly requested. misrepresentation of the the public and get them to need to fund our roads prop- down the citizens’ trust and District 4 as an alder on the In a trice he became incident now published in believe there is some sort of erly through the budget pro- faith in the city and elected Fitchburg Common Council. belligerent, accusing the press, I think that the underground plan to chop cess – which is exactly what officials and pushing the the election inspectors truth should be known to of being “Republican” the public as well. poll-workers suppressing I did not know that he his vote. (How would had received a citation, Resource Conservation Commission he know partisan but there was a reason for preferences? As it it. happened, the people Ronald J. Johnson, LED lights can really save energy, money I know there held a City of Fitchburg If you’ve driven, walked or of many household replace- bicycled along certain streets ments to below $5. That’s in Fitchburg, you might have considerably more than an noticed that the city has incandescent, but since LED several new, more focal and bulbs consume one-sixth the Get brighter street lights. energy of incandescents and One by one, the old are last up to 25 times longer, ConneCted being replaced with LED replacing a 60-watt incandes- (light emitting diode) fixtures cent with an LED equivalent and bulbs. will save you $130 in energy Find updates and Just as we can make a costs over the new bulb’s serious dent in our long-term and 2,000 hours for an incan- (usually made of gallium lifetime. household or business expen- descent bulb, according to nitride). Between the two, The average American links right away. ditures – and carbon foot- the Solid Waste Management the negative electrons from household could slash $150 print – by considering solar Coordinating Board, which one semiconductor and the from its annual energy bill by or wind power, we can also strives to reduce waste in the electron holes from the other replacing all incandescents Search for us on do so by taking a moment to Twin Cities. And as Energy combine, producing a photon with LED bulbs. replace our lights. Star notes, LED bulbs gen- of light. When you apply You can also get LED hol- Facebook as As a Popular Mechanics erally do not fail all at once, more electricity, it produces iday lights, and can find them report in 2014 put it, LEDs they just produce less light. more photons. almost everywhere you buy “offer the most sustainable – Furthermore, they’re LEDs are also safer than regular holiday lights now. “Fitchburg Star” and exciting – alternative to smarter with embedded both CFLs and incandescent To make the conversion incandescents (conventional microchips in them and bulbs. easier, the wiring and cords and then LIKE us. bulbs) because of their effi- can be pointed just where There is no mercury in of old holiday lights can be ciency, safety, long lifetime, you want or need the light. LEDs, unlike CFLs, so they recycled. Just bring old light simple disposal and falling Importantly, they are cooler present no greater challenge strings to our Fitchburg City JEWELRY,ORNAMENTS,DECOR,GIFTS,CHARM! cost. than other bulbs. That’s for disposal than the old Hall drop-off location this The average efficiency, because energy is not being incandescents, and they season and the city will take Popular Mechanics noted, is wasted through convention- won’t shatter. In a bag, they care of the rest. Unique and Local 78 lumens per watt (lm/w), al filaments or fluorescent may be disposed of with your Wishing you a brighter, far more than the 13 lm/w for heat-loss. An incandescent regular trash pickup. safer and more efficient holi- Shop Small! an incandescent and about bulb gives off 90 percent of LED recycling is still day season! 18 lm/w for a halogen equiv- its energy as heat, according evolving, but since so few alent. to Energy Star, while a CFL have failed (“burned out”), so Tony Hartmann is a Dis- adno=498363-01 LED lights cost more wastes nearly 80 percent as far there’s little call for this. trict 4 alder and member of Three Orange Doors upfront than incandescent or heat. LEDs originally were very Fitchburg’s Resource Conser- 608-467-3431•3orangedoors.com compact fluorescent (CFL) But LEDs are cool in the expensive. But as with most vation Commission. 2789 Fitchrona Rd. •Off Nesbitt •Madison bulbs, but unlike the CFLs other sense, too. According new technology, demand Monday-Saturday11-4, Sunday12-3 that were being pushed so to a 2013 report from Popular has increased and manu- hard a few years back, these Science suggesting LEDs facturing processes have really do last much longer. were about to become high- become more streamlined, LEDs are projected to last ly popular, they make light so costs have plummeted. CONCORDIA 50,000 hours, compared with using a positive-type and a In addition, utility company 10,000 hours for a CFL bulb negative-type semiconductor rebates have driven the price UNIVERSITY ONLINE•WI•MI•CENTERS

Fitchburg finance director ADVANCE YOUR CAREER AND ENRICH YOUR LIFE earns financial reporting award Classes Meet One Night AWeekFor 6-8 Weeks City of Fitchburg finance the Government Finance government and its manage- FitSchool Into Your Life! director Misty Dodge has Officers Association of the ment,” the release said. Currently Accepting Applications For: been recog- United States and Canada To earn the award, the nized by a (GFOA) for her work on the CAFR had to demonstrate a •Graduate Teacher Certification -Elementary and Secondary Education North Amer- city’s comprehensive annu- “constructive ‘spirit of full •Master of Organizational Leadership Administration (OLA) ican finance al financial report (CAFR). disclosure’ to clearly com- Can be completed in one year association The award, known as the municate its financial story,” for excellence Certificate of Achievement according to the release. •Master of Business Administration (MBA) in financial for Excellence in Financial The GFOA is a nonprofit Choose from 15 concentrations reporting, Reporting, is the “highest association serving approx- according to a form of recognition in the area imately 17,500 government news release Dodge of governmental accounting finance professionals, and is from the city. and financial reporting, and based in Chicago and Wash- Dodge its attainment represents a sig- ington, D.C. 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CUW.EDU/MADISON-CTR received the award from nificant accomplishment by a – Kate Newton adno=474597-01 ConnectFitchburg.com 6 December 9, 2016 Fitchburg Star Calendar of Events Saturday, Dec. 10‌ (ages 9-12), library, 729- library, 729-1760‌ Get Connected • 9 a.m. to noon, Visit 1760‌ • 7 p.m., Android Basics with Santa, refreshments ‌Thursday, Dec. 15‌ class (registration Find updates and links right away. and crafts, Wisconsin required), library, 729- • 1 p.m., Bouncing 1763‌ Bank and Trust, Babies storytime, library, 6180 Verona Road, 729-1760‌ Search for us on Facebook as veronaroad.info‌ ‌Tuesday, Jan. 3‌ • 3-6 p.m., Fitchburg • 11-11:45 a.m., Lapsit “Fitchburg Star” and then LIKE us. • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fitch- Winter Farmers Market, Storytime, library, 729- burg Farms first annual Fitchburg Community 1760‌ craft fair, 1839 County Center, 5510 Lacy Road, Road MM, 819-6693‌ fitchburgmarket.com‌ ‌Wednesday, Jan. 4‌ • 10:30-11:30 a.m., Star • 6-7 p.m., Guys Read • 6-7 p.m., Read Like Wars Party (ages 5-12), book group (ages 9-12), a Girl Book Club (ages library, 729-1760‌ library, 729-1760‌ 5-8), library, 729-1760‌ • 2-3 p.m., Chinese Craft SAME DAY SERVICES ‌Thursday, Jan. 5‌ AVAILABLE and Storytime (ages ‌Friday, Dec. 16‌ on select orders, all 2-5), library, 729-1760‌ • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Medi- • 10-11 a.m., Beach Day Holiday Specials materials must be in stock cation check-up program Storytime (ages 2-5), • 2-4 p.m., Catherine library, 729-1760‌ Dickens presentation (by appointment only), 50%OFF FRAMING • 6-7 p.m., Jumbo Board ANY ONE PIECE with Jessica Michna, senior center, 270-4290‌ library, 729-1760‌ • 10:30 a.m., iPad class Game Night (ages 9-12), 55%OFF FRAMING library, 729-1760‌ ‌Sunday, Dec. 11‌ with FACTv (registration ANY TWO PIECES required), senior center, ‌Saturday, Jan. 7‌ • 1-4 p.m., Children’s 270-4290‌ 60%OFF FRAMING Holiday Party, Fitchburg • 1-3 p.m., “Legos at the THREE OR MORE PIECES Community Center, 5510 ‌Saturday, Dec. 17‌ Library” program (ages Can not be combined with any other offer or discount. Lacy Road, 270-4288‌ • 1-3 p.m., “Legos at 5-12), library, 729-1760‌ Can NOT be used on in store art or merchandise. the library” (ages 5-12), ‌Monday, Jan. 9‌ Valid with coupon only. Discounts apply to NEW full custom framing ‌Monday, Dec. 12‌ library, 729-1760‌ orders only. No ready made or partial orders. Expires 1-31-17. • 11 a.m., “Surviving an • 9:30 a.m., Preschool Storytime (ages 2-5), Custom Picture Framing • Canvas Stretching Stop in today for your Active Shooter” presen- ‌Monday, Dec. 19‌ Diplomas & Keepsakes • Wedding Memorabilia Shadow Boxes tation with Dane County • 1 p.m., Tony Rocker library, 729-1760‌ Family&Wedding Portraits • Sports Memorabilia free one on one consultation • 7 p.m., iPad Basics with one of our designers! adno=497706-01 Sheriff’s Office Deputy performance, senior cen- Frame repair and glass replacement Josalyn Longley, senior ter, 270-4290‌ class (register), library, 729-1763‌ 1941 WINNEBAGO ST. • MADISON • (608) 709-1322 • WWW.MEGANSFRAMING.COM center, 270-4290‌ • 6:30 p.m., Dog park ‌Tuesday, Dec. 13‌ draft plan open house, ‌Thursday, Jan. 12‌ Fitchburg Room, Fitch- • 9:30-10:15 a.m., Chil- • 1-4 p.m., Drawing and burg Community Center, painting workshop ($20; dren’s language develop- 5510 Lacy Road, 270- ment storytime, library, registration required), 4288‌ senior center, 270-4290‌ 729-1760‌ • 7-8 p.m., Skype 101 PIZZAMAZING. • 2 p.m., Men’s Group • 10 a.m., “Downsizing class (register), library, the Easy Way” program, meeting, senior center, 729-1763‌ 270-4290‌ senior center, 270-4290‌ 16 YEARS OF AWARD-WINNINGPIZZA. • 6-7 p.m., “Brownie in ‌Tuesday, Dec. 20‌ • 1 p.m., Bouncing a Mug” program (ages • 5-6:20 p.m., R.E.A.D. 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It’semail you can use, not email we abuse. • 7 p.m., King James ter, 270-4290‌ • 4-5 p.m., Candy Sushi LOCALLYOWNED AND OPERATED Way Park open house, • 5:30 p.m., Library program (ages 9-12), Fitchburg Fire Station #2, board meeting, library‌ library, 729-1760‌ 608848-4877 5415 King James Way, 3191 Muir Field Road • Fitchburg, WI 53719 ‌Thursday, Dec. 22‌ ‌Saturday, Jan. 14‌ 270-4288‌ • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Late Night Delivery. Dine-in. Carry-out. Catering. • 7-7:45 p.m., Mother • 3-6 p.m., Fitchburg Winter Farmers Market, “Don’t Judge a Book by *Gluten-Free Crustismade offsite, but pizzas mayshare equipment with items containinggluten. We accept Credit Cards, Business Checks, Charge Accounts &Cash. Sorry, no Personal Checks. Daughter Book Club Please notethatproducts andpricing may vary by location. Pricing is subject to change. $10 minimum for delivery. adno=498280-01 Fitchburg Community Its Cover” program (ages Center, 5510 Lacy Road, 13-17), library, 729-1760‌ fitchburgmarket.com‌ ‌Monday, Jan. 16‌ Memorial United Church of Christ ‌Friday, Dec. 23‌ • 9:30 a.m., Preschool • Library, senior center Storytime (ages 2-5), closed‌ library, 729-1760‌ A progressive Christian community • 4-5 p.m., Mario Kart ‌Saturday, Dec. 24‌ Tournament (ages 9-12), where everyone has a place • Library closed‌ library, 729-1760‌ ‌Sunday, Dec. 25‌ • 7 p.m., “Library Digital Craft and Cookie Sale • Christmas: Library Resources” class (regis- closed‌ tration required), library, Saturday, December 10, 9:00 a.m. to noon 729-1763‌ ‌Monday, Dec. 26‌ ‌Wednesday, Jan. 18‌ Longest Night for the • Library, senior center closed‌ • 10-11 a.m., Wednesday Children of Abraham Morning Book Discus- ‌Tuesday, Dec. 27‌ sion: “Caleb’s Crossing” Voices from Jewish, Christian • 7:30 p.m., Common by Geraldine Brooks, and Muslim communities Council meeting, City library, 729-1760‌ Hall council chambers, • 7-7:45 p.m., Mother Wednesday, December 21, 7:00 p.m. fitchburgwi.gov‌ Daughter Book Club (ages 9-12), library, 729- ‌Thursday, Dec. 29‌ 1760 Christmas Eve • 3-6 p.m., Fitchburg Family Service at 5:00 p.m. Winter Farmers Market, Thursday, Jan. 19 Candles, Carols & Communion at 7:00 p.m. Fitchburg Community • 6-6:40 p.m., Guys Center, 5510 Lacy Road, Read book group (ages Christmas Day fitchburgmarket.com‌ 9-12), library, 729-1760 ‌Saturday, Dec. 31‌ Friday, Jan. 20 One service at 10:00 a.m. • 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 • 10-11 a.m., Drop-in p.m., Noon Year’s Eve winter crafting program Details about special holiday services and events Party (ages 2-5), library, (ages 2-5), library, 729- on our website 729-1760‌ 1760 • 5 p.m., Library closes Saturday, Jan. 21 early‌ • 10:30-11:30 a.m., “Baby ‌Sunday, Jan. 1‌ Sign Language” program, 5705 Lacy Rd. - 273-1008 • New Year’s Day: Library library, 729-1760 closed‌ www.memorialucc.org adno=498284-01 Monday, Jan. 23 Facebook.com/MemorialUCC ‌Monday, Jan. 2‌ • 9:30 a.m., Preschool • 9:30 a.m., Preschool Storytime (ages 2-5), Storytime (ages 2-5), library, 729-1760 ConnectFitchburg.com December 9, 2016 Fitchburg Star 7 Kids holiday party returns for 30th year Sunday at Community Center After hosting a holiday par- will likely uphold that tradition, “It’s probably grown more so appearances at past parties, Sigl ty for community kids for three with an afternoon full of free within the past five years, but said, as well as a large cardboard decades, Fitchburg Recreation activities planned on the center’s it’s always been a well-attended castle built by city project engi- If You Go Department director Chad Sigl main and lower levels. There event,” he added. neer Gus VanderWegen. What: 30th annual Children’s said organizers have come to will be face painting, arts and Santa will stop by for the dura- Volunteers interested in help- Holiday Party expect a “packed house every crafts, cookie decorating and an tion of the party, and families can ing at this year’s party or future When: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 year.” inflatable playground where kids line up to have their visit video- events are encouraged to contact The 30th annual event, set for “can burn some energy off” after taped by FACTv. Attendees can the recreation department at 270- Where: Fitchburg Community 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at the snacking on popcorn balls and hot also check out the “massive Lego 4285. Center, 5510 Lacy Road Fitchburg Community Center, chocolate, Sigl said. city” and train that have made – Kate Newton Info: 270-4285

Coming Up and crafters will be pres- decorate a coffee mug before a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, at the storytime will be led by a authentic and the “Best in Indoor farmers market ent selling a variety of home making a brownie inside from library. The program is rec- licensed speech-language Show” creations. Registra- The Fitchburg Winter goods, metal art pieces, win- 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, at ommended for ages 2-5 and pathologist and occupation- tion is required. For infor- Farmers Market will be locat- ter apparel, ornaments, can- the library. Participants can their parents/caregivers, and al therapist from Communi- mation or to register, call ed indoors at the Fitchburg dles and more. take their mug home. For will include beach-themed cation Innovations Pediatric 729-1762. Community Center, 5510 For information, call 819- information, call 729-1760. stories, songs and activities Therapy Services. For infor- Lacy Road, from 3-6 p.m. 6693. designed to build early liter- mation, call 729-1760 or Book program Thursdays in December. Elvis impersonator acy skills. For information, visit therapymadison.com. Choose a book based on The market includes fresh Star Wars party Elvis impersonator Tony call 729-1760. a short description during produce, jams and preserves, Create a lightsaber, play Rocker will perform at 1 Work/life balance the library’s “Don’t Judge a cheese, meats and seafood, an intergalactic game and p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, at the Jumbo board games Certified wellness coach Book by Its Cover” program baked goods, confections, get creative with Yoda dough senior center. The program Play jumbo-sized versions Janet Nodorft will discuss from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat- gluten free and organic during a Star Wars party from will be held on the upper lev- of popular board games how to effectively manage urday, Jan. 14. This program options and other seasonal 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, el, and lunch will be provided from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, work and home life during is geared toward ages 13-17. items. For information, visit Dec. 10, at the library. at noon (reservations required Jan. 5, at the library. There a program from 6:30-7:30 For information, call 729- fitchburgmarket.com. This event is recommended by Dec. 16). For information will be life-sized games of p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, at 1760. for ages 5-12 and their fami- or to make lunch reservations, Connect 4, Jenga and more the library. Nodorft will Light recycling lies, and costumes are encour- call 270-4290. for attendees ages 9-12 to explore changes in technol- Library resources Recycle old light strings aged. For information, call play. ogy and workforce trends Learn more about the dig- that no longer work at the 729-1760. Medication check-ups For information, call 729- and their impact, and partic- ital and genealogy resources Fitchburg City Hall, 5520 Those taking three or more 1760. ipants will learn strategies to the library offers at 7 p.m. Lacy Road, through Jan. 30, Chinese storytime prescription, herbal or over- manage their energy for bet- Mondays, Jan. 16 and 23. 2017. Kids ages 2-5 can increase the-counter medications or Language storytime ter control in the new year. The class on Jan. 16 will A cart will be available their understanding of Chi- experiencing issues like dizzi- Learn how to enhance For information, call 729- explore Overdrive (a pro- 24 hours a day in the lobby, nese culture and learn basic ness, recent falls or forgetful- your child’s language skills 1760. gram that stores eBooks where residents can drop off Mandarin language skills ness can sign up for a medi- through reading from 9:30- and audiobooks), Flipster non-working holiday light during a storytime from 2-3 cation check-up at the senior 10:15 a.m. Thursday, Jan. Candy sushi (eMagazines) and more, strings and extension cords p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 12, at the library. Preteens ages 9-12 can while the Jan. 23 class will for recycling. Any bulbs larg- library. Friday, Dec. 16. Attendees will learn how learn how to transform regu- cover how to fill in fami- er than marble-size must be The bilingual program Hometown Pharmacy to incorporate songs and lar candy into sushi-inspired ly trees using Ancestry and removed, and can be recycled will be led by Verona Area pharmacist Thad Schumach- motor activities with books, rolls from 4-5 p.m. Friday, Heritage Quest. Registration separately at participating International School teacher er will administer the check and there will be an oppor- Jan. 13, at the library. is required for both classes. stores listed in Fitchburg’s Lumei Huang. For informa- ups, which aim to assess the tunity for questions about Attendees will vote on For information or to reg- Recycling Guide. For infor- tion, call 729-1760. risks of having medication language developments. The the most colorful, the most ister, call 729-1763. mation, visit fitchburgwi.gov/ problems. If a risk is found, solidwaste. Historical reenactment Schumacher will follow-up Gift donation Meet Catherine Dickens, with your doctor and provide the wife of famed author ideas to help. For information Donate a gift to the senior Charles Dickens as recreated or to schedule an appoint- center’s Giving Tree for a by Jessica Michna, during a ment, call 270-4290. IndoorFarmersMarket senior who might not other- program from 2-4 p.m. Satur- wise receive presents this hol- day, Dec. 10, at the library. Skype class iday season by Monday, Dec. In this first-person mono- Take a “Skype 101” class - 19. logue, Mrs. Dickens will give from 7-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. November 3 December 22 A tree is located in the front the audience a look into the 19, at the library. - lobby, with gift ideas avail- lives of this couple and intro- Attendees will learn how Thursday’s 3 6p.m. able at the front desk. Par- duce the audience to such to create an account and get ticipants should pick a male/ women as Nancy from “Oli- started with the program. female ornament off the tree, ver Twist,” Miss Havisham Bring your own device to give their name to the recep- from “Great Expectations” follow along or join the class tionist, and then purchase and others. Michna will for a demonstration. Hand- a gift for $30 or less before appear in a period costume outs will be provided to placing the ornament on the and take questions from the bring home. Registration is gift and returning it to the audience following the pre- required. For information or center. For information, call sentation. to register, call 729-1763. 270-4290. For information, call 729- Noon Year’s party Holiday open house 1760. Ring in the New Year at the Participating businesses on Safety presentation library with stories, crafts, Nesbitt Road, Williamsburg Those looking to be more science activities and a count- Way and Anton Drive will equipped in the event of an down and toast at the stroke hold a “Jingle and Mingle” active shooter can attend a of noon at the library’s Noon holiday open house event Sat- presentation with Deputy Year’s Eve Party from 10:30 urday, Dec. 10. Josalyn Longley of the Dane a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, The event, organized by County Sheriff’s Office at 11 Dec. 31. The event is recom- the Verona Road Business a.m. Monday, Dec. 12, at the mended for ages 2-5 and their Coalition, will include a visit senior center. parents/caregivers. For infor- with Santa, refreshments and Sergeant Don Bomkamp of mation, call 729-1760. crafts from 9 a.m. to noon at the Fitchburg Police Depart- Wisconsin Bank and Trust, ment will also be present for Tech classes 6180 Verona Road, as well the discussion. For informa- Attend two workshops as an appearance by Yule- tion, call 270-4290. focused on familiarizing tide Carolers from 10 a.m. to participants with Android noon at Quivey’s Grove, 6261 Draw and paint devices and iPads at 7 p.m. Nesbitt Road, and from 11 Take a drawing and paint- Mondays, Jan. 2 and 9, at the a.m. to noon at Nesbitt Road ing workshop with one-on- library. Basic use of Android businesses. There will also be one instruction from 1-4 devices will be explored on kids activities, door prizes and p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, at the Jan. 2, with the iPad pro- warm refreshments at various senior center. For a $20 reg- gram following on Jan. 9. A businesses. istration fee, participants can “Beyond the Basics” class for Fitchburg Community For information or a full list work on the project of their iPad use will also be held at 7 of participating businesses, choice with their own sup- p.m. Monday, Jan. 30. Center visit veronaroad.info. plies on a 2-D medium that Registration is required Craft fair is non-toxic and odorless. for all three workshops. For Examples include colored information or to register, call 5510 Lacy Road Fitchburg Farms LLC, pencil, oil pastel and water- 729-1763. (Justupthe Hill fromOutdoor Market) 1839 County Road MM, will based paints. For information host its first annual craft fair or to register, call 270-4290. Beach storytime in its greenhouse from 9 a.m. Mug decorating Escape the winter weather to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. during a “Beach Day Story- FitchburgMarket.Com608-277-2606 More than 20 local vendors Teens ages 13-17 can time” program from 10-11 adno=495400-01 ConnectFitchburg.com 8 December 9, 2016 Fitchburg Star Oregon schools

Ottman Family Christmas Trees Back to work after the vote Cut Your Own 759759PrimroPrimrosese CentCenterer Rd.Rd.,•BBelleville,elleville,WIWI OSD ‘in great place’ The statement also thanked Open NoOpenvembNovemberer 27th and19theveratyFNoon,ri., Sat. &Sun. Votes by precinct everyone who dedicated untilthenChristmas.daily from 8:30-4:30Other timesthroughby appointment.12/23/16 after compensation “time and effort” over the 608-832-4848 Precinct Yes No past three years to shape the ottmanfamilychristmastrees.net adno=487779-01 plan passes City of Fitchburg (ward 14) 293 113 teacher compensation plan City of Fitchburg (wards 10-13) 11 6 into a successful referendum. Give the gift you grew up with SCOTT DE LARUELLE “Our district is in a great Unified Newspaper Group City of Fitchburg (wards 15, 18, 19) 253 86 place today because of those this Holiday Season. City of Fitchburg (wards 16, 17) 582 365 efforts,” read the statement. Busler, in an email to the After a resounding victory OSD totals 7,876 4,326 for the Oregon School Dis- Observer, said he is “hum- trict’s teacher compensation bled” by the “long-standing” referendum Nov. 8, the focus support once again provided now for the district is get- finalize all placement of dis- officials’ appreciation for by the community. He said ting on with the business of trict teachers on the new com- residents’ “continued com- that will help the district teaching students. pensation plan and finalize mitment” to children in the reach the vision outlined The 7,876-4,326 result the budget phase-in of the district and confidence in its in the community planning (about 59-41 percent in plan over the next three years. teachers. event last August, which favor) is a clear indication of He said administrators are “The overwhelming vote in identified educator compen- support for the district’s ini- also setting the five addition- favor of the referendum ques- sation as a top priority. tiatives from the community, al professional development tion to fund our new teachers’ “Our community values, particularly as it comes on days that will be added to compensation plan is an affir- trusts and supports our teach- the heels of successful $54.6 each OSD teacher contract. mation by the community of ers and this is key to our abil- million capital projects refer- “We plan to have this work the importance of educating ity to inspire and teach young endums in 2014. completed by early Decem- our children and putting the people and prepare them Only two of the 18 various ber and have payroll adjust- best teachers in each class- for their futures,” Busler precincts voted against the ments made to our teaching room,” the statement read. said. “The approval of the referendum – the towns of staff by the end of Decem- “We are dedicated to making plan will help us ensure that Brooklyn (117-86 against) ber,” he said. sure that your commitment to a great teacher is in every and Montrose (10-8 against). On Nov. 9, Busler and our students and your partner- classroom in our district.” Superintendent Brian Oregon School board Pres- ship with our district results in Oregon Education Associ- Busler said in the next few ident Steve Zach released a students who are prepared for ation president Tracey Leider weeks, district staff will statement expressing district their futures.” said she’s “bolstered” by adno=498497-01 the passing of the referendum. She said she knows of “at least” five teachers who were thinking of looking for employment elsewhere that are now planning to stay in Christmas the district. “It indicates that our com- Services munity values the education IT FEELSLIKETHE MINUTE our students receive and appreciates the teachers that give countless hours to this profession,” she said in an YOUOPENACERTIFICATE THE Christmas Eve email to the Observer. “I’m especially excited for our Saturday, December 24 current staff members who have weathered the uncer- Family Worship - 3pm tainty of no salary schedule RATESWILLGOUP, for so many years.” Candlelight Worship - 5pm Leider said that in “today’s post-Act 10 world,” other dis- right? tricts will continue to find new and creative ways to maintain Christmas Day a staff of quality teachers. “We are lucky to have a THAT’S PERFECT. Sunday, December 25 district that was willing to be 8:30 a.m. - Classic Service the ‘lighthouse’ to take the 10:45 a.m. - New Song Service lead in finding solutions that maintains our quality staff,” she said. “I’m grateful to all RATE RISER the community and school % district members that worked 1.25APY* CERTIFICATE together to educate the com- 24-MONTH TERM ONE-TIME BUMPIFRATES GO UP munity on the necessity of the referendum and then

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adno=497598-01 ConnectFitchburg.com Verona schools December 9, 2016 Fitchburg Star 9 Time to ‘pause’ “We just put a survey out asking the Late referendum idea could use community’s feedback,” said board mem- K-Wing for charters ber Meredith Stier-Christensen. “That’s a little frustrating … this is the first time SCOTT GIRARD we’re hearing of it and making decisions.” Unified Newspaper Group To support the plan, board members would have to hope the public did not have With only three more scheduled meet- the same reaction to a different figure than ings before they need to approve language they saw on the survey. for an April 2017 referendum, some Vero- “(Survey designer) Bill (Foster) says you na Area School board members were not can’t make any assumptions about any- too happy hearing about a new idea for the thing you haven’t tested,” board president first time Monday night. Dennis Beres said. It wasn’t the idea itself they were unhap- The discussion of details of the new py with, just the timing. option left little time to discuss the board’s “I was ready to write our language,” said feelings about potential add-ons: a pool, board member Renee Zook. “Now I need auditorium and outdoor athletic competi- to pause.” tion fields. Photo by Scott Girard The proposal, from consultants with Fin- Those who did, though, had competing dorff and Eppstein Uhen Architects, would views. move the district’s three charter elemen- “I view the pool as the No. 1 option, ath- An early Thanksgiving at New Century tary schools into the K-Wing, the building letic fields closely behind and personally for Tristan Laibly piles dessert onto his already full plate, hoping to avoid the need to come back next to the high school that currently hous- me, the auditorium is a distant third,” said for seconds at Jennifer Klawiter’s class’ Thanksgiving meal. Students invited their families es some VAHS classes, which would have Tom Duerst, acknowledging that was “kind to join the class for lunch in the Sugar Creek step room, where they showed a video of what gone unused in the original plan. Until of opposite the public,” based on the survey. they were thankful for and displayed poems they had written. Monday, the plan was to put New Centu- But Noah Roberts – who graduated from ry School and Core Knowledge Charter Verona Area High School in 2015– said he School with Badger Ridge Middle School couldn’t “picture the school without” any students in the current high school building of the three. while leaving the Verona Area International The survey results and recent discus- VAIS charter approved School in Stoner Prairie Elementary School. sions at the city level also left board mem- But to renovate the K-Wing – including bers wondering if they should wait to Plus, it’s the only Chinese have a checkpoint at that HVAC upgrades – and add air condition- pursue a new pool until they’ve explored Agreement requires immersion school in Wiscon- third year, as the agreement ing to other schools, it would add 15 cents potential partnerships to help fund the cost, 95 students enrolled sin. allows the district to revoke per $1,000 of property value to the tax rate or at least better understand what the city “When I look at the school the charter agreement if the cost of the referendum, up to 38 cents. is planning. by September 2019 I see this as an opportuni- school’s enrollment is below The benefits of using the K-Wing By the end of the discussion, board ty for Chinese immersion 95 on the third Friday of Sep- include adding capacity for Badger Ridge members seemed just as far from a deci- SCOTT GIRARD for any student in our dis- tember in 2019. Enrollment Middle School to grow and likely delaying sion as they were before the two-hour Unified Newspaper Group trict, regardless of … back- this year is at 89, though it the need for a new elementary school in meeting started. That leaves Dec. 19, Jan. 9 ground,” said board member was at 93 on the third Friday the future – as VAIS would no longer take and Jan. 16 as potential meetings to narrow There were some tired kids Noah Roberts. “This is how before a family moved out. up space at SP, giving it more room, espe- it down and create a referendum question at Verona Area International we make bridges between Though the school’s gov- cially after redistricting. or questions. School Tuesday. different cultures, is lan- erning council opposed hav- Following the new plan’s direction after Many had been up past guage.” ing any enrollment number having told community members that ren- Contact Scott Girard at ungreporter@ their bedtime the night Board member Meredith as an out for the district, cit- ovation costs made the K-Wing unusable wcinet.com and follow him on Twitter @ before to attend the Verona Stier-Christensen also point- ing the lack of a requirement poses some risks. sgirard9. Area school board meeting, ed out that while the school for any other charter in the where they listened to a two- is “kind of an experiment,” district, GC president Car- hour discussion of concerns it’s been extremely success- olyn Jahnke told the board about their school’s sustain- ful for its students so far, it would accept a number ability but for to join in a citing their high test scores if it led to a vote that night, round of applause when the compared with other elemen- avoiding another two-week board voted 6-1 to renew its tary students in the district delay. five-year charter agreement. and its receipt of the highest “We all need to move on The board meeting room rating on the state Depart- and make a decision,” she was standing-room-only for ment of Public Instruction said as parents in the audi- the discussion, which fol- report cards. ence nodded. lowed months of back and “In the process of under- The agreement also forth among the school’s going this experiment, the requires the school to create governing council, board students haven’t suffered in a program assessment by members and district admin- their core education,” she June 30, 2020, or the district istrators about the school’s said. “I’m OK buying a little would be able to revoke the long-term sustainability. time to figure out the Manda- charter. Most of the discussion rin piece.” There are still plenty of Monday focused on the Only board member Renee remaining issues for the school’s enrollment, though Zook voted against the new school – assessments, long- plenty else about the school agreement, having expressed term language learning had been under the micro- support for a shorter agree- among them – but Monday scope since discussions ment that would allow the night the board acknowl- began at the committee level school to work on some of edged the months of effort in March. her continued concerns with put into the new charter The key to garnering sup- an earlier date for account- agreement and from parents port from six of the seven ability. Zook served on the sharing their stories of the Blackhawk Brader Way school board members – curriculum, instruction and school. with some reluctance from a assessment committee, “The idea is its reinvigo- 9620 Brader Way, Middleton WI couple of them – seemed to which was tasked with the ration,” said board president Thursday, December 22 —6&8pm be a hope that the school had initial analysis of the school’s Dennis Beres. “We’re willing gotten on the right track with first five years. to give (a charter) based on Friday, December 23 —6&8pm its new director, Ann Princl, “There’s other work other the support that’s here. We Saturday, December 24 —1,3,5&7pm, Chinese worship -1pm and an increasingly involved than enrollment that has to need sustainability, though.” Sunday, December 25 —9:30 am group of parents, who had be done and that should have turned out in the dozens to been done in the last five Read the full story at each school board meeting years,” Zook said. ConnectFitchburg.com. for the past two months. The board will indeed Blackhawk Downtown Upper lHouse, Madison WI What’s online Friday, December 23 —7pm Read these and more VASD stories at ConnectFitchburg.com: Behavioral team philosophy Board members praised a proposal that outlines a district-wide philosophy on behav- Blackhawk Fitchburg ior and social-emotional health for students in the district. It includes seven principles to Savanna OaksMiddle School, FitchburgWI help guide sites as they implement behavior policies. NCS outdoor classroom Saturday, December 24 —9&10:45 am, 4pm Fourth- and fifth-graders at New Century School are spending time one day each week outside of the classroom to learn about the outdoors at locations like Picnic Point in Madison and the Ice Age Trail. District considers ending late starts blackhawkchurch.org 608.828.4200 The district calendar committee is looking at options to add professional development time for teachers, including eliminating or altering late start Mondays. adno=486681-01 ConnectFitchburg.com 10 December 9, 2016 Fitchburg Star Madison schools Send it in Have an idea for a Madison schools story the Fitchburg Good, bad and in between on state report cards Star should cover? Whether it’s a schoolwide initiative or a creative classroom project, we’d love to hear it. Fitchburg-area Madison Metropol- state average, and a 41.3 on student Email ideas to [email protected] or call 845- itan School District schools received On the Web growth compared the 66 state aver- 9559 and ask for Scott Girard. a large range of scores on the state age. Department of Public Instruction To see more detail on the ratings and schools’ Cherokee also received a five-point report cards released last month. testing scores, search for “report cards” at: deduction for having too few students The report cards evaluated schools dpi.wi.gov participate on state exams. and districts for the 2015-16 school Leopold actually scored worse on 6285 Nesbitt Road year. student achievement than Cherokee, Fitchburg, WI 53719 Madison West High School and achievement in English language with a 34.9 compared to the state Chavez Elementary School both arts and math, student growth, clos- average for elementary schools of (608) 845-1010 scored in the “Exceeds Expectations” ing gaps between student groups and 69.9. But its higher scores in student range, the second-highest possible, measures of readiness for graduation growth and on-track and postsecond- scoring 78.5 and 74.1, respectively, and postsecondary education, accord- ary readiness helped it receive a better Join our VIP Text Club: with a maximum score of 100. ing to a news release from DPI. overall rating. Text tenpin to 36000 Leopold received a 62.4, putting MMSD scored a 67.5 overall, in the West scored above state average in it in the “Meets Few Expectations” “Meets Expectations” level. The dis- three of the four categories, with stu- Children’s Birthday Parties category. That was just 0.6 below the trict scored above state averages on dent growth not rated, as the data was Friday Fish OPEN BOWLING DAILY next group up, “Meets Expectations.” closing gaps, but was below the state not included in the report card detail. 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Parks, Recreation and sion’s Feb. 2 meeting, and, if ap- Forestry director Scott proved by the council that month, will Endl told the Star notices go out to bid in March. have been sent to residents within a quarter-mile radi- While the groundbreaking and us of the proposed site of building schedule are subject to the King James Way Park. change, construction on the park, The city has approved including paving of the basketball Fitchburg Oregon Verona $150,000 in allocated 2980 Cahill Main 710 Janesville St. 1021 N. Edge Trail funds for the park, which Rendering courtesy City of Fitchburg Parks Department half court, could continue into early 268-4444 835-0883 848-7000 would be located on what The King James Way Park draft plan includes a summer. Offer expires 12/30/16 papamurphys.com Not valid with other offers is now a vacant lot owned basketball half court. adno=498274-01 by the city at 2921 King James Way. The open house will begin at 7 p.m. in the Fitchburg's 2017 Solid Waste Collection Calendar Fitchburg Fire Department Station No. 2, 5415 King JANUARYFEBRUARY MARCH James Way. The public is SMTWTFSSMTWT FS SMTWTFS invited to attend, but input H 234567 1234 1234 from neighbors within that 8 910111213 14 5678910 11 567891011 quarter-mile radius will “hold a little more weight” 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 during the discussion, Endl 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 said. 29 30 31 26 27 28 26 27 28 29 30 31 Several adjustments were made to the park plan, APRIL MAY JUNE which includes a basketball SMTWTFSSMTWT FS SMTWTFS half court and play struc- ture, at the Dec. 1 Parks 1123456 *1 *2 *3 Commission meeting. 234567878910 11 12 13 4 5678910 Additions include a pro- 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 posed split rail fence on the 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 27 18 24 park’s west side, a land- 22 23 24 25 26 19 20 21 22 23 scaped berm at the back 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 H *30 *31 25 26 27 28 29 30 of the property and paved 30 entrance from the street. Endl said the changes JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER were the result of input SMTWTFSSMTWT FS SMTWTFS from immediate neighbors 1 512 of the lot, as well as from 1234 the King James Way and 23H *5 *6 *7 *8 678910 11 12 3 H *5 *6 *7 *8 *9 Jamestown neighborhood 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 associations and the com- 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 mission. 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 31 24 30 “We’re moving along 25 26 27 28 29 steadily through our public 30 31 process,” Endl said. “I’m hoping that we’re going to OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER have a good group there (at SMTWTFSSMTWT FS SMTWTFS the open house) and people 1234567 1234 12 provide some comments and feedback and we’ll 8 910111213 14 5678910 11 3456789 keep rolling.” 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 The city also hopes to 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 H *24 *25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 acquire an adjacent prop- 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 24 H *26 *27 *28 *29 *30 erty for potential expansion of the park, with near- 31 ly $110,000 designated Color coding Legend: for land acquisition, but HOLIDAY TREE COLLECTION YELLOW = Recycling Week the property is currently January 9 - 13 Actual collection dates may PURPLE #'s = Holiday Tree Collection unavailable. Because that RED #'S = Brush Collection Only neighboring site is a “rel- January 23 - 27 depend on weather atively small area,” Endl YELLOW with RED #'s = Recycling & Brush Collection said it’s unlikely they’ll be BRUSH COLLECTION BLUE #'S = Yardwaste & Brush Collection able to “add any additional April 10 - 14 Aug. 21 - 25 YELLOW with BLUE #'S = Recycling & Yardwaste & Brush Collection amenities” the public sug- gests for the park, but the April 24 - 28 Sept. 11 - 15 Note: Refuse collection is weekly, recycling every other week department still welcomes May 8 - 12 Sept. 25 - 29 any input from the commu- May 22 - 26 Oct. 9 - 13 EXAMPLE nity. June 5 - 9 Oct. 23 - 27 123456 Refuse & Holiday Trees Contact Kate Newton at June 19 - 23 Nov. 13 - 17 78910 11 12 13 Refuse Only [email protected]. July 10 - 14 Actual collection dates 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Refuse & Recycling July 31 - Aug. 4 may depend on weather 21 22 23 H *25 *26 *27 Refuse & Brush Only (w/ Wed. Holiday) 28 29 30 31 123 Refuse, Recycling & Brush If You Go YARDWASTE & BRUSH COLLECTION 4 5678910 Refuse, Yardwaste & Brush April 10 - 14 What: King James Way Park open house May 8 - 12 Holidays that affect pick up schedule (marked w/ "H") When: 7 p.m. Wednes- Oct. 23 - 27 Actual collection dates May 29, July 4, September 4, November 23, December 25 day, Dec. 14 Nov. 13 - 17 may depend on weather *During Holiday weeks, collection is delayed 1 day after the Holiday Where: Fitchburg Fire Place carts along driveway opening (not in street) by 6:30am on your collection day. Department Station #2, Place Yardwaste, Brush, and Holiday Trees at the curb by 6:30am Monday on collection weeks. 5415 King James Way Place Yardwaste in reusable containers or bags or compostable bags. Do not tie the bags. Info: Scott Endl, 270- Brush must be < 5' long and < 6" diameter. 4288

Visit www.fitchburgwi.gov/solidwaste for more details. Last Revised Sept. 7, 2016 adno=499291-01 ConnectFitchburg.com 12 December 9, 2016 Fitchburg Star Fitchburg residents to perform in ‘The Nutcracker’ Fitchburg dancer Maurissa Powell, 15, has been cast as a snowflake in the Madison Bal- let performance of “The Nutcracker.” If You Go Other Fitchburg residents cast are Nicole What: “The Nutcracker” Parra, 13, and Jackie Ramin and her daugh- ters Alyson, 12, and Jenna Geisler, 10. When: 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 10, 2 p.m. Dec. The annual holiday production will take 11, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 17, 2 p.m. Dec. 18 place at the Overture Center, 201 State St., and 23; 1 p.m. Dec. 24; 2 p.m. Dec. 26 Madison, with nine shows scheduled through Where: The Overture Center, 201 State the month of December. St., Madison Original choreography by artistic direc- Tickets: $10-$65 tor W. Earle Smith is featured in the classic tale of Clara and her Nutcracker prince, with Info: 258-4141, madisonballet.org/events Tchaikovsky’s score performed live by the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, according to a news release. More than 150 local commu- and a third of $250. nity members ages 4-75 will join the Madi- Tickets to see “The Nutcracker” are $10- son Ballet dancers in the production. $65, with a special group ticket offer of 20 The Madison Ballet has also launched its percent off for groups of 10 or more on select annual Live Music Fund campaign to sup- seating. They are available at madisonballet. port “the music that forms the backbone of org/tickets. The Madison Ballet is now in its these performances,” the release said. Raffle 35th year and had over 12,000 attendees at Photo by Amber Levenhagen Orange Shoe Gym guided a warm up before the race. Gathered at the starting line, the tickets will be available for $5 each or $20 the production of “The Nutcracker” last year. Berbee Derby turkey moves along to the beat of the music with racers and supporters for five. Three cash prizes will be awarded: a while preparing for the race Thursday, Nov. 24, on Cheryl Parkway. grand prize of $1,000, second prize of $500, – Amber Levenhagen Annual race raises $90,000 The Berbee Derby was to $90,000 to contribute resources to under-served one of many races in the directly to Technology demographics in the Mad- Madison area on Thanks- Education Foundation. ison area. giving morning, Nov. 24. The foundation contrib- With over 6,000 partici- utes 100 percent of funds – Amber Levenhagen pants, the race raised close to provide technology

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Young or old, new or a sea- soned veteran, the Oregon boys swimming hadn’t seen this level of competition since a handful of Panthers ended last season at the WIAA Divi- sion 1 state swimming meet. Saturday the Panthers traveled to the Sun Prairie Invi- tational, where they not only faced the defending Division 1 and 2 champions, but also some of the top swimmers in the state. They finished second to last out of the 11 teams competing with 67 points, but Oregon head coach Scott Krueger Photos by Jeremy Joens thought they did a “great job.” Madison Edgewood head coach Amy Schwebe jokingly pretends to drop the Crusaders’ Divsion 2 state title last month. Edgewood won its third straight “Most have never been in D2 state title by 113 points over McFarland. meet like this,” he said. “I like this meet because it offers all our swimmers competition but it also is a great teaching tool for the new swimmers. They can see how other people race and swim, and hope- A splashing success fully they learn something from watching.” Edgewood repeats as D2 freestyle relay, by virtue of their Panther senior Jake Larsen champions margin of victory and achieving led the Panthers with a sixth- the state record, were all named place finish in the 100-yard JEREMY JONES All-Americans. butterfly with a time of 55.35 Sports editor Lingard became the first WIAA seconds. Waunakee senior Division 2 diver and the third Colin Duff won the event in Every member of the Madison overall in state history to win state 52.94. Edgewood girls swimming team four straight titles with a score of Larsen also scored points scored points last month as the 498.9. She will be attending Ohio for the team with a ninth-place Crusaders repeated as the WIAA State next year. finish in the 50 freestyle with a Division 2 state champions. Junior Kelly Rodriguez defend- time of 23.04. Baraboo senior The team not only secured the ed her 200-yard freestyle title in 1 Noah Larson won the event in record for the most points in D2 minute, 49.41 seconds. She then 21.81. history on Nov. 11, it also broke helped the Crusaders’ 400 free Junior Ian Charles was the the record for the biggest margin relay team of senior Lauren Berg- only other Panther individual of victory. mann, sophomores Issy Petersen to crack or finish near the top Ranked No. 1 all year, Edge- and Kaitlyn Barth win by nearly 10, taking eighth in the 100 wood crowned a pair of individual nine seconds over McFarland in butterfly (55.59) and 11th in state champions, including a histo- a state record 3:27.97. Their time the 500 free (5:16.1). ry-making senior in Ginger Ling- was .15 faster than the record set Larsen and Charles also fig- ard. And the Crusaders claimed by Grafton in 2014. ured into the team’s top relay two relay titles for good measure Rodriguez also helped Edge- finish where they were joined to post a total of 327 points, win- wood repeat as the 200 free relay by sophomores Sam Rohloff ning the state title by 113 points champions by .31 over Graf- and Collin Braatz to finish second-ranked McFarland. ton, along with freshmen Maeve ninth on the 200 free relay in Head coach Emily Schwabe was O’Driscoll and DeeDee Walker 1:38.48. Eau Claire Memorial named AP Coach of the Year for and Barth in 1:36.3. Rodriguez Members of Madison Edgewood’s state record 400-meter freestyle (senior took third place in the 200 IM Turn to OHS boys swim/ Wisconsin for Edgewood’s effort, Lauren Bergmann, junior Kelly Rodriguez and sophomores Issy Petersen Page 16 while members of the 400-yard Turn to Edgewood Swim/Page 17 and Kaitlyn Barth) celebrate on the blocks during the awards ceremony. West boys cross country West runs to third state title in past five years JEREMY JONES beaten by three points a Junior Aaron Letch- Sports editor week earlier. er finished 49th overall in Senior Noah Zamzow- 16:44.11, while classmate To many, top-ranked Schmidt once again led the Jack Reed crossed the finish Madison West boys cross Regents, covering an even line 68th overall and 42nd country winning another more challenging 5K course for the team state race as WIAA Division 1 state title at The Ridges Golf Course West’s final scorer. was little more than a for- in Wisconsin Rapids. Sophomore Erik Neun- mality. Adjusting the course ninghoff (82nd) and senior The Regents placed all slightly to make it Adam Ellmann (114) also five of their varsity scorers more challenging near competed at state but did in the top 42 on Oct. 29 to the end didn’t slow not count toward the team’s win their eighth state title Zamzow-Schimdt, who score. – the third in the last five posted a time of 16 min- La Follette senior Finn years — with a score of utes, 9.94, seconds for 13th Gessner repeated as the 130. place overall. state champion with a time The team was seven spots Senior Sean Topel add- of 15:22.13. ahead of Arrowhead and 34 ed a 28th-place finish in The Regents qualified for File photo by Jeremy Joens ahead of Big Eight Confer- 16:26.72, while fellow Senios Noah Zamzow-Schmidt (406) and Aaron Letcher (402) lead the Madison West boys ence rival Madison La Fol- senior Sam Bishop placed Turn to West boys XC/ cross country team at the WIAA Division 1 DeForest sectional meet on Oct. 22. They helped lette, which West had only 36th overall in 16:34.95. Page 17 lead the Regents to the state title Oct. 29. ConnectFitchburg.com 14 December 9, 2016 Fitchburg Star Madison West High School Girls hockey co-op Boys hockey

Photo by Evan Halpop Junior Kieran Garvey (15) puts in the Regents’ first goal in the first period against Sun Prai- Photo by Jeremy Jones rie at Sun Prairie Ice Arena on Nov. 29. Madison West girls playing on this year’s Madison Metro Lynx girls hockey co-op (front, from left) are: Keelee Thering, Kara Epping and Katie Buss; (back) Neva White, Isabelle Smith, Haley Meskin, Taylor Lyons and Vivian Hacker. Regents adjust to injuries Metro Lynx skate to a early in the season EVAN HALPOP Joe Clark, junior Colin Pulkrabek, senior draw against rival Fury Unified News Group Cole Fuhrmann, sophomore Felix Jiang, senior Edwin Jiang and freshman Devin JEREMY JONES going in the second period.” The Madison West High School boys Huie all tallied points in the first five Sports editor The momentum quickly stalled, how- hockey team lost two of its top players games, but the Regents were also held to ever, when senior defenseman Madysen – forward Drake Baldwin and defensem- one goal combined in their three losses. The Madison Metro Lynx girls hockey Fry scored six minutes later to push the an Dean Fuhrmann – to injuries and now Eau Claire North 7, West 1 co-op improved to 1-1-2 overall and 1-0- Rock County lead back to a pair of goals. need to adjust after starting 2-3 overall. 1 in the Badger Conference to start the Madison fought back once again when Last year, Baldwin led the team in scor- Felix Jiang scored the Regents’ lone season. junior defenseman Brooke Rockous- ing with 28 goals and 10 assists on the goal while Cole Fuhrmann picked up an The team most recently skated to a ki scored one minute into a Metro Lynx top line in the regular season. Besides assist in the season opener against Eau 3-3 draw with their conference rival — power play in the 10th minute. An even- being one of the top-line defenders, Fuhr- Claire North on Nov 25. Junior goalten- the Rock County Fury, who knocked the strength goal by junior forward Vivian mann finished with eight assists, includ- der Adam Buencamino collected 31 saves Metro Lynx out of the playoffs last year. Hacker knotted the score and eventually ing three on power plays. on 38 shots. Madison’s Siera Petet scored a goal forced overtime. Junior Kieran Garvey, junior Sam Lov- and assisted in that game Thursday, Dec. Deep in the Rock County zone, the ing, senior Schuyler Hedican, freshman Turn to West hockey/Page 17 1, at Edwards Ice Arena in Beloit. Lynx won a faceoff late in the period, Trailing by two goals after the first and the puck eventually found its way to period, Petet’s goal just over 1 1/2 min- the stick of Hacker, who wheeled in the utes into the second period helped the high slot and caught Rock County goal- Girls tennis Metro Lynx cut the Badger Confer- ie junior McKaylie Buescher off-guard ence rival Fury’s lead in half. Julia Dra- with a wrist shot with 2 1/2 minutes goo took a shot and Petet got it off the remaining in the second period. Regents end season on a high note Neither Buescher nor Metro Lynx rebound. advancing a singles and having to survive a 3-6, 6-2, “It came right through the goalie’s junior Sydney McKersie was about to JEREMY JONES give up another goal, which sent the Sports editor doubles flight to the round 6-2 three-setter against New pads” after Julia Dragoo shot it, Petet of 16 at the WIAA Division Berlin freshman Lauren explained. game into overtime, where neither team could capitalize over the extra eight Madison West girls tennis 1 individual tournament. Landstrom. “We wanted to get a goal for the team,” The Regents also qualified Already running on Petet said. “It was super exciting and capped a highly productive 2016 season late in October, for the state team tourna- fumes after a nearly 2 1/2 really starting giving us some momentum Turn to Lynx co-op/Page 15 ment for the first time since hour match, Lungova went 2009 as well. up against defending state No. 14-seeded seniors champion Emily Luet- Laura Nicholas and Hoi schwager of Stevens Point Ming Lee McVey won two and lost 6-0, 6-1. Luet- rounds at the WIAA Divi- schwager’s only bump on Care sion 1 individual state ten- her way to another state nis tournament last month title came in the next round, at No. 1 doubles. where she need a 6-3, 3-6, They opened the tour- 6-2 win to defeat fifth-seed- coordinated nament with a 4-6, 6-3 (4) ed Emma Corwin. Sec- victory over Waukesha ond-seeded Isabelle Lee of South senior Carley Sch- Bay Port faced Luetschwa- around you. reiber and junior Jaeda ger in the championship Walsh before cruising to a match and lost 6-1, 6-0. 6-2, 6-0 win over Stoughton Regent junior Ellie Kaji seniors Anna Nelson and was the team’s only other Marissa Robson. state qualifier. She won her At UnityPoint Health® – Meriter®, The tandem’s state tour- first-round match 6-4, 6-3 nament run came to an end against Madison Memorial getting you healthy and keeping you in the round of 16, howev- freshman Grace Olson. er, where they fell 6-1, 6-2 Madison West was ranked that way is important to us. Because to third-seeded Eau Claire No. 1 in the state for much your health is important to you. 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Michael Wilson, MD entered the tournament as rial in the WIAA Division Proud to offer easy and convenient access to care! the 16th seed and won two 1 state team tournament rounds before falling to the quarterfinals. Banik was the defending state champion. only Regent to earn a win at Lungova won 6-1, 6-0 team state, defeating Lind- Find a doctor at unitypoint.org over Menomonie senior sey Mueller 6-2, 6-2 at No. Hannah Peterson before 4 singles. adno=461761-01 ConnectFitchburg.com Madison Edgewood High School December 9, 2016 Fitchburg Star 15 Boys hockey Girls tennis Edgewood faces state’s best teams ANTHONY IOZZO Assistant sports editor

The Madison Edgewood boys hockey team picked up wins in the Badger South Conference, but the Crusaders (2-3 overall) also went up against some of the top competition in the state. The Crusaders were File photo by Jeremy Jones edged by honorable men- Seniors Abby Fox (left) and Maddie Molitor won the WIAA tion Green Bay Notre Division 2 individual state tennis tournament. Dame 2-1 on Dec. 3 and by No. 7 Waukesha on Nov. 25. Edgewood also lost 5-2 Crusaders capture to second-ranked SPASH. The Crusaders will get another shot at a top- third state team title ten team 8 p.m. Saturday against No. 6 University School at LaBahn Arena. in last four years In the Badger South, Photo by Evan Halpop Edgewood took care of Edgewood sophomore forward Teddy Kluesner (19) had two assists in the first period and JEREMY JONES sectional. Monroe 13-1 on Nov. 22 one more assist in the second as Edgewood skated to a 12-0 victory over Milton on Dec. 5 Sports editor Seniors Abby Fox and and Milton 12-0 on Dec. 5. at Labahn Ice Arena. Madison Molitor entered the Up next is a date with Top-ranked Madison D2 individual state tennis as Monona Grove at 8 p.m. Edgewood girls tennis, the top-seed at No. 1 singles Tuesday, Dec. 13, at sophomore forward Jake had six saves in 24 min- which had to defeat sec- and played their way to their LaBahn Arena. Schmaltz each had a goal utes. SPASH 5, Edgewood 2 ond-ranked Kenosha St. first state title with a 6-2, 6-1 and two assists, and senior Joseph’s at sectionals, didn’t victory over second-seeded Edgewood 13, defender Bryce Kessel Waukesha 3, Edgewood allowed three drop a game on its way to sophomore Megan Setter Monroe 1 picked up three assists. Edgewood 2 straight goals before cut- a third straight champion- and junior Kaitlyn Kalinka Freshman forward Pay- ting its deficit to just one ship in the past four years. from Kenosha St. Joseph’s. Senior forward Bryce ton Smith scored twice, Edgewood tied Wauke- just over 10 minutes into The Crusaders have now Fox and Molitor were Ternus picked up four and sophomore forward sha Nov. 25 in the third the third period. won titles in 2013, 2015 and seeded No. 1 as juniors but goals and an assist in a win Carter Hottman had a goal period, but Ian Malcomson SPASH’s Barrett Brooks 2016. They finished run- fell 6-1, 7-5 in the champi- over Monroe Nov. 22 at and an assist. scored the game-winner scored twice, however, to ner-up in 2014. onship game. They didn’t the start of the season. Junior defender Jack for the Wings just over six put the game out of reach Jamie Vorland, who suc- let history repeat itself, how- Freshman forward Drew Royer added two assists, minutes into the third. on Nov. 26. ceeded Todd Lacey as head ever, dropping six games in Lenz added two goals and and senior Fred Richards Royer and Schmaltz Schmaltz and Richards coach for the Crusaders mid- four matches on their way to two assists, and senior for- tallied the final goal. both tallied goals on the scored for the Crusaders. way through the season was the title. ward Cale McCoshen col- Junior goalie Shane power play for the Cru- Kessel, Hottmann, Lenz named AP Coach of the Year Fifth-seeded senior Emma lected four assists. Ryan finished with seven saders. Lenz and Schmaltz in Wisconsin for his efforts. Sango played her into the Sophomore forward saves in 27 minutes, and added assists, and Cegelski Edgewood cruised to a 7-0 final four where she fell 6-0, Teddy Kluesner, junior junior goalie Ben Cegelski finished with 41 saves. Turn to Edgewood victory over Stevens Point 6-3 to top-seeded, defend- defender Nathan Rehm and hockey/Page 17 Pacelli in the Division 2 state ing state champion Claire semifinals and then blanked Czwerwonka of Kenosha Eau Claire Regis 7-0 in the St. Joseph’s. Sango played state title match. The Cru- her way back to a third-place Lynx co-op: Rematch with the Fury on Jan. 20 saders finished the year 20-0 finish, beating third-seeded Continued from page 14 in dual meets. Laura Larrain of Wausau In perhaps their toughest Newman Catholic 6-4, 6-4. match of the year, the Cru- Fellow senior Jessica minutes. saders won flights at No. Inman, who was seeded Buescher stopped 32 4 singles, No. 1 and No. 2 sixth, won two rounds at shots on goal for the Fury, doubles to best Kenosha state before losing 6-2, 6-4 while McKersie turned St. Joseph Catholic Acade- to Larrain. away 17 for the Metro my 47-44 at the Watertown Lynx. It was the Metro Lynx’s third overtime in four games this season. “Everybody wants to win. Join Verona Lacrosse for our Everybody in that locker room is a competitor, other- HOLIDAY wise we wouldn’t be here,” Metro Lynx head coach Derek Ward said. “When BREAK it comes down to it and we look back on this game in three weeks, we’ll remem- CLINIC ber the things we did well and where we need to get better. That’s what it’s all about.” Ward said the Metro Lynx can’t control the other team, only their own everyday work. Photo by Jeremy Jones “I think our girls have Madison Edgewood girls playing on this year’s Madison Metro Lynx girls hockey co-op really bought into that,” he (front, from left) are: Julia Dragoo and Siera Petet; (back) Brooke Rockouski, Ally Conybear and Josie Dragoo. said. “It doesn’t matter what happens today. It matters room,” Petet said. “We need Petet said. Metro Lynx out of the tour- what happens in February. First through eighth grade to know that they are going “We knew we could come nament a game short of its girls and boys are invited to That’s what we’re working to come out physically, and back,” she said “The sec- first state tournament. for.” they’re going to come out ond period is usually our It was the fourth time the learn to play and improve The Fury controlled the hard. We just have to antic- best period. As long as we Lynx had been eliminated a their lacrosse skills game early, scoring a pair ipate that next time and played as a team, and not game shy of state in the past of goals seven minutes apart match that earlier in the as individuals, we knew we five years. Tuesday, December 27 & to go ahead 2-0 midway game.” could get back in the game.” “We definitely thought through the first period. An elbowing penalty on The Metro Lynx host the we were the favorites going Wednesday, December 28 Junior forward Madi Rockouski helped the Fury Fury (3-1-1, 1-0-1) at Mad- into that game last year Hagemann forced a turn- score their second goal, ison Ice Arena on Friday, because we were the No. Registration & Information over in the neutral zone and giving the host the man-ad- Jan. 20, in a conference 1 seed,” Petet said. “As skated in for an unassisted vantage. One minute later, game that could very well seniors we definitely want camps.veronalacrosse.com goal just under six minutes junior forward Maggy Hen- determine the conference some revenge. It’s our last into the period. schler scored on the power champion. year, and we want to go out “I think we were kind play. The two teams could very with a bang. We’ve still got Follow Us! of shocked after that first Heading into the lock- well meet up again in the a long way to go, but I’m Stay tuned to @verona_lacrosse on Instagram goal. No one likes being er room down two goals, postseason, as well – a year excited about how things down going into the locker the team was still “cheery,” after Beloit knocked the went today.” & Twitter for spring registration information adno=499103-01 ConnectFitchburg.com 16 December 9, 2016 Fitchburg Star OHS girls basketball Comeback falls short at Stoughton ANTHONY IOZZO Assistant sports editor

When the Oregon High School girls basketball team fell behind by 19 points early, the Pan- thers could have given up. Instead, they pushed the host Stoughton Vikings to the end in a 63-59 loss Nov. 22 in both teams’ Badger South Conference opener. “We have a lot of new players, a lot of young players and a lot of new girls getting playing time. Photo by Jeremy Jones To fight back like that – Junior Ian Charles swims the second leg of the 300-yard butterfly relay Tuesday as the even at halftime we cut Conference Relays in Stoughton. Charles, senior Jake Larsen and sophomore Collin it to 12, I was very hap- Braatz finished third overall with a time of 2 minutes, 55.45 seconds. py with that,” head coach Corey Sielaff said. “We went in at halftime, and OHS boys swim: Charles leads by example no one’s head was down Continued from page 13 Fort Atkinson. Madison Edgewood rounded and everyone’s energy was out the top three with 62. Photo by Anthony Iozzo up. I think it speaks to our posted the best time of 1:28.9. “Tonight was a good meet to gauge girls – the intensity they Junior Ellen McCorkle is fouled while driving in for a layup Tuesday in a Badger South Conference game at Stoughton “Ian had a very strong meet,” Krueger said. the progress we’ve made so far this sea- have and the belief they “Jake is coming along. He has been fighting son,” Charles said. “As a captain, I’m more have in each other.” High School. McCorkle ended up scoring and hittign the free throw and finished with 25 points. Oregon lost 63-59. an illness, so he didn’t perform as well as he focused on everyone, especially the new guys The Vikings (1-1, 1-0) wanted to. But he will be there at the end of continuing to get better every meet. A lot of led throughout the game the year when it counts the most.” those guys may get down if they have a bad and 60-49 with just over But Stoughton seniors Stoughton opened the race, I want to make sure they are keeping Kendra Halverson (16 second half strong, as Three-time defending state champion Paul three minutes to play. DeLakis, a senior from Eau Claire Memorial, their heads up and progressing.” Sophomore Sydona Rob- points) and Aly Weum senior Sydney Johnson Charles was joined by Larsen and Rohloff both drained free throws to scored three of her nine won the 100 breaststroke and helped the Old erts closed the gap with Abes state runner-up 200 free relay squad and Braatz to help Oregon open the meet a 3-pointer, and after a make it 63-56. Junior Ellen points and junior Paige with a third-place finish in the 400-yard med- McCorkle – who finished Halverson picked up three win their event, but his team still wasn’t able turnover, senior Katie Uhl to crack the top three in the overall stand- ley relay, posting a time of 4 minutes, 7.55 (nine points) banked in a with 25 points – followed of her six points on a tradi- seconds. with a basket and a free tional 3-point play. ings. That honor went to defending Division basket on a layup to cut the 1 state champion Madison Memorial, which “I thought Jake was more aggressive in Vikings’ lead to six. throw, but it was too late. But McCorkle contin- his races tonight, and I also thought that Sam “They knew they were ued to dominate on the tallied 482 points despite only one first-place After several Stoughton finish (senior Drake Horton in the 100 free). improved a lot since Saturday,” Krueger said. turnovers and a few missed right in that game,” Sielaff inside with six points in “I can see him getting better at swimming his said. “We had a 3-pointer a two-minute stretch that Badger South standout Ben McDade and shots by Oregon (2-1 over- the defending division 2 state champion races.” all, 0-1 Badger South), go in-and-out. If a couple stopped the Vikings from Five events later, Charles was joined by of bunnies go down, it is building on their 17-point Silver Eagles were second with 344. The Roberts (nine points) got defending D2 state champion in the 500 and Braatz and Larsen to take third behind Edge- to the free-throw line with a way different game. We lead with 13 minutes left. wood (2:58.92) and just .36 behind sec- get a steal here instead of Even after sophomore 200 free, McDade held off DeLakis by .04 a minute remaining and after cruising to the 200 free crown. Defend- ond-place Monona Grove in 3:00.48. drained both to make it a foul, it is a way different Emma Kissling scored to Madison Edgewood posted the top finish game.” make it 56-40, Oregon was ing D2 backstroke champion junior Eric 60-56 Stoughton. Storms added the 100 back title, as well as with a 3:50.88, while Monona Grove finished able to get baskets and free second in 3:54.37. throws from senior Danica the 200 IM crown for Monona Grove, while also helping the team add the 200 medley Freshman Nathan Sorensen and sopho- Keisling (12 points), soph- mores Kaden Seeliger, Justin Yaun and Hen- omore Jenna Statz, Uhl and 400 free relay titles. Sauk Prairie finished a distant third with ry Wiedemann added the team’s final third- and McCorkle to keep it place finish in the 800 free relay (10:20.34). close. 248 points, while Eau Claire Memorial placed fourth with 226. Monona Grove dominated the field by nearly Stoughton also jumped 1 1/2 minutes with a time of 7:43.37. out big in the first half. College Relays Oregon’s 3x100 breaststroke relay of fresh- Senior Marissa Robson As a returning state qualifier it may be hard men Aedan Larson and Nathan Sorensen scored 11 of her 13 points and sophomore Jaume Pujol I Vidal finished and the Vikings picked up to imagine Oregon boys swimming team captain Charles getting down on himself. But sixth. contributions from nine “We have made big strides over the past different players to jump he said he remembers those days well. A captain of a young team this season, week,” Krueger said. “The new kids have out to a 26-7 lead. been working hard and each have improved Oregon started to come Charles is hoping to keep the spirits of his teammates up. a great deal.” back at the end with a cou- The Panthers were disqualified on the 4x25 ple of 3-pointers from Uhl That process continued Tuesday evening as the Panthers traveled to Stoughton for the free and 3x100 backstroke relays, leaving and baskets by McCorkle, early on the exchanges of each. Their 4x25 Roberts and Keisling, cut- 2016 Boys Conference Relays where the team finished third in three relays and DQed and 4x50 freshman/sophomore free B relays ting the Vikings’ lead to were also disqualified. 36-24 at halftime. in a couple more to finish second to last with 42 points. Oregon travels to Fort Atkinson at adno=448813-01 One of the reasons both 9:30 a.m. Saturday for the Blackhawk Invi- teams struggled to score Defending Division 2 state champion Monona Grove won the meet with 116 tational. Among the field will be Monona Turn to OHS girls bb/ points, finishing 36 ahead of second place Grove, Verona Area/Mount Horeb, McFar- Page 17 land and Sun Prairie.

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When families move and have a chance to spend time in their new environment, sometimes there are more reasons to be thankful than they may have realized. A few Fitchburg families discovered this on their journey to become homeowners through the Habi- tat for Humanity of Dane County. The Fitchburg Star pre- viewed the construction of three Habitat homes, two in the Renaissance on the Park neighborhood near Dunn’s Marsh and the other on Rimrock Road, in the summer of 2015, but much has changed since then for the Turner, Benani and Orth families. The Turners

When Rachel Turner, a Photo submitted single mother, talks about Hassan Benani reads to his daughter, Salma, on the Moroccan-inspired furniture he built her Fitchburg home that from scratch for his new Habitat home. she helped build with community volunteers, she says Photo courtesy Habitat for Humanity of Dane County living in a safe and healthy ‘When I look around this beautiful home it The home she loved for Rachel Turner, right, and her son Cameron get the “key” to environment was a top pri- makes me feel people cared about me.’ a short period of time will their new house in Fitchburg. ority. now go to another Habitat family to enjoy, according to Turner and her 10-year- Rachel Turner, Habitat homeowner old son, Cameron, had pre- Habitat staff. On the Web viously lived in an apart- “Vicki was part of our ment where several tenants Habitat family and will be Learn more about Habitat for Humanity of Dane County: in the building smoked. It how he and his wife appre- and play – something they greatly missed by all who habitatdane.org was a difficult situation for ciate all the help they’ve couldn’t do in our former knew her,” Goepfert said. a young boy with asthma. received, starting with the two-bedroom apartment. “The smoke came into day they moved. They have space to play our apartment even when “We were living in a outdoors and many kids to the doors and windows small apartment, so I asked play with.” were closed. Cameron was only a few people to help “We couldn’t be happier suffering, so I had to find a us. I was so surprised when or more grateful to have our better way of life,” Turner a team of about 20 peo- own home,” he said. said. ple showed up,” Hassan The Orths So in 2014, Turner, a Benani said. “They formed financial account technician a human chain down the In the spring of 2015, at Wisconsin Department of staircase and moved our Vicki Orth learned she had Veterans Affairs, applied for things so efficiently it cancer while her home was a home on the Habitat for only took about an hour to being built. After the ini- Humanity website. She also move.” tial diagnosis and several worked overtime to save The beds weren’t set up months of chemotherapy, up for a few new things for the night the family moved she remained optimistic. their future home, including into their Fitchburg home, Unfortunately, her health a kitchen table. so they “pretended (to have) declined and she died this “I am so very grateful to a sleepover.” May, about a year after she all who helped make my “We couldn’t resist sleep- eagerly watched her home wish for a better life come ing in our home that first being built. true,” she said. night, so we slept on mat- Orth had been filled with Now that apartment life tresses on the floor, and the excitement over moving into is behind them, Turner said kids just loved it,” Benani a new home off Rimrock her son is doing “much bet- added. Road with her teenage son ter in a smoke-free environ- Months later, the family and daughter. That dream ment.” continues to find reasons to kept her going throughout “When I look around this be grateful for their newly her illness. beautiful home, it makes built ranch-style home, and Heather Goepfert, Hab- me feel people cared about they continue to add per- itat’s family services coor- Keep Learning me and loved me,” she said. sonal touches to the decor. dinator, said Orth still qual- “It gives me a great feeling Hassan even made Moroc- ified for the home building of accomplishment.” can-inspired furniture from program even though she LIFE LEASE apartment homesatOakwood suit Valerie Johnson, CEO scratch. was not able to work at the of Habitat of Humanity of “Since we are from construction site because of your changing needswith timetolearn,toevolve, to Dane County, said Habitat Morocco, I thought it would her health. grow.Our responsibilityistohelpyou pursuepassions staff feels a sense of accom- be memorable to create fur- “She loved coming in to plishment, too, when a niture for our living room do office work at Habitat in andinterests you never hadtimeto, before now. home is completed and the that reminds us of our fami- conjunction with her sweat family moves in. ly’s roots,” he said. equity commitment,” Goep- “We feel good we have Maryam is thrilled she fert said. helped a family, but we can make the home her Last year around Thanks- also feel good that we have own, too, especially in the giving, the Orths moved into helped build up the commu- spacious kitchen. She also their Fitchburg home. nity,” Johnson said. appreciates the neighbor- “When Vicki took posses- hood’s tranquility, which is sion of her home, she was The Benanis free from traffic and noise. happy and upbeat,” Goepfert When Maryam and Has- The Benanis are delight- said. “It was truly a won- san Benani moved into their ed to be part of a neigh- derful time for her. Despite home in April with their borhood that they said has having cancer, she was filled 5-year-old daughter, Salma, been most welcoming. By with hope for the future.” 6205 Mineral Point Road Madison,WI53705 and 3-year-old son, Rayan, chance, a good friend of People who knew Orth the transition ushered in a Hassan’s happens to live said she was grateful and 608-230-4266 •www.oakwoodvillage.net new chapter in their lives. next door. proud of her newly built Hassan, an electronics “The kids are very happy home. The dream that mate- specialist with Electronic here,” he said. “They can rialized helped keep her Theatre Controls, described go down to the basement spirits up. adno=498078-01 ConnectFitchburg.com 20 December 9, 2016 Fitchburg Star Business Thirsty Goat features smokehouse, sports bar BILL LIVICK Unified Newspaper Group The Thirsty Goat Since late September, Fitch- 3040 Cahill Main burg has a new place to watch Badgers’ and Packers’ games. 422-5500 The Thirsty Goat, a new thirstygoatbrew.com restaurant and brewpub that Hours: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. opened Sept. 26 on Cahill Main, is developing as a sports bar that Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m. features 30 TVs and 40 beers on to 2 a.m. Friday-Saturday; tap, along with a full menu of 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday meats prepared in the establish- Reservations: Accepted for ment’s smokehouse and broaster parties of eight or more fryer. Credit cards: Accepted It has been well received by the neighborhood, said general Wheelchair access: Yes manager Caroline Clanton. The Goat was conceived as a brewpub but is waiting for equipment and permits, and probably brisket, among others). There are won’t begin brewing on site until also four entrees and a Friday the spring or early summer, she fish fry. added. “Everything’s homemade,” Meanwhile, it offers a bevy of Clanton said. “The smokehouse craft beers ranging from local is the big thing.” brewers like Ale Asylum, New The restaurant’s décor features Glarus Brewing and Karben4 custom wood, with handmade Brewing to ones from as far tables and chairs, the manager away as Maine and California. Photos by Amber Levenhagen said. The Goat also has beers from the Owner Dave Schutz and General Manager Caroline Clanton were preparing for a holiday party the Thirsty Goat, “All the wood is two-tone, so big commercial breweries, like below, hosted on Dec. 7. it’s really rich and pretty,” Clan- Miller and Budweiser. ton said. “The tables are all made The restaurant opened in the by the same woodworker, Majes- large, spacious building that was behind the Hatchery Hill mixed- tic Oaks out of Poynette.” formerly home to Casa Del Sol, use development that includes Large windows dominate three which went out of business last the Thirsty Goat. He also owns sides of the building, and an year. The new restaurant/bar has Wyndham Garden Inn, Candle- outside deck also wraps around a seating capacity of 350 inside wood Suites and Tuscany Med- three sides overlooking a pond and another 150 outside, Clanton iterranean Grill, all of which and greenspace. said, and has about 30 flat-screen Clanton oversees in her role as Clanton said the decks and TVs tuned to games and athletic operations manager. patios were popular in Septem- events. She and Schutz were part- ber and October. She noted the “We’re showing all the events,” ners in running The Dry Bean in Goat has had some live musical Clanton told the Star. “We have Fitchburg for 14 years before it entertainment and expects more anything Packers and Badgers, closed, Clanton said. of it on a patio during the warm and we have the NFL ticket, too, She said The Thirsty Goat has weather months. so we can watch all the games.” over 60 employees, and has been The new venue is owned by busy hosting special events like catering. chicken, sandwiches and burgers, Contact Bill Livick at bill.livick@ Dave Schutz, the developer wedding receptions, birthdays The food menu includes appe- and seven items from the smoke- wcinet.com and reunions. It also does lots of tizers, soups and salads, broasted house (ribs, pulled pork and Biz briefs CAMECA breaks ground on expansion MOD Pizza opens Autism clinic opening in Fitchburg A new CAMECA Instru- MOD Pizza opened Dec. 6 at 2960 Cahill Caravel Autism Health will open a new ments Inc. building broke Main, Suite 130. clinic at 2916 Marketplace Drive, Suite 104. ground on Nov. 29 at 5470 The fast pizza chain has restaurants across Christine Wilkinds will act as clinic direc- Nobel Drive in Fitchburg. the United States, and is now next door to tor and lead therapist for the clinic. “We want to create a Bricks and Minifigs and Panera Bread Co. The new location is expected to serve fam- building where everyone ilies from Madison, Fitchburg, Middleton can be the most produc- LSM opens at new location and Verona. tive, a space where people LSM Chiropractic recently moved to a The clinic has one other Madison location, can leave feeling better new location at 3070 Fish Hatchery Road, along with three others in Wisconsin and one than when they came in,” Suite 2. in Chicago. CAMECA Instruments Country Director Jesse Olson said while addressing the crowd of dozens at the In business event. The building will be a Is your business celebrating an anniversary? Are you new to Fitchburg, or new over- new office location for all? 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ConnectFitchburg.com December 9, 2016 Fitchburg Star 21 Sidewalks: Committees will discuss proposed resolution Election: Vote is April 4 Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 Dennis Beres, who has served on the board since on sidewalks based on com- turned in declarations 2002, told the Star in early munity input thus far. of candidacy to the city December he was still unde- “To have a resolution and clerk’s office. cided about running again. a plan come out at the same Other alders have not Kristina Navarro-Haffner time on the same subject yet made public announce- has declared her intention matter doesn’t make any ments about their intentions. to run for the seat currently sense,” Arnold said. “It’s Alds. Carol Poole (D-1), occupied by Beres. redundant.” Krause, Patrick Stern (D-2) In Madison, incumbents According to an email and Dan Carpenter (D-3) Michael Flores and Ed exchange between city have all been on the council Hughes have both indicated administrator Pat Marsh for more than one term. they will run for re-election, and Ald. Carol Poole (Dist. Hartmann and Jake according to the Wiscon- 1), one of the sponsors of Johnson, the two District 4 sin State Journal. The State the new resolution, which- alders, are each finishing up Journal reported juvenile ever measure is passed later their first term. attorney Nicki Vander Meu- – the resolution or the plan len will run against Hughes – would supersede the oth- School boards for Seat 7. er. Fitchburg’s three school Oregon school board The latest draft of the districts have some incum- incumbents Gwen Maitzen plan has not been released bents running for re-elec- and Barb Feeney will each in full, but city resource/ tion and there’s at least one seek re-election to three- project planner Wade challenger. year terms, while Charles Thompson sent out draft In Verona, new board Uphoff will not seek information related to members Russell King re-election. pedestrian improvements Photo by Scott Girard and Meredith Stier Chris- Newcomer Tim LeBrun to interested parties in late Dave Olien has concerns regarding cost if sidewalks were to be put in for those with lower tensen – both appointed in also announced his inten- November while staff con- incomes around the city, removing trees like this one and others in his front yard and dis- May 2016 – will run for tion to run for school board tinued to put the full plan turbing Indian burial mounds in the Seminole Forest neighborhood. re-election. Board president in Oregon. draft together. That updated language states that neighborhoods Committees What’s next? existing at the time of adop- tion without “complete The following commit- The city was set to release the latest draft of the Bicycle Gonzalez to run for mayor sidewalk coverage … shall tees will discuss or have and Pedestrian Plan this week, though it was not available not be subject to sidewalk discussed the resolution After two terms as a Fitch- palpable,” he said. “It’s dys- installation.” at meetings before the before the Star’s deadline Wednesday. The city is also burg alder, Jason Gonzalez is functional, and I don’t think To Arnold, that’s as council will hear reports expected to hold a public meeting for comments on the hoping for a promotion. it has to be (at) that level.” strong as the language can on the matter at its Jan. new draft at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at City Hall. The Dis- Gonzalez would not serve be. 24 meeting: trict 3 alder on any of the major com- “If you want to prevent For information and updates, visit told the Star mittees as mayor, he said, to Board of Public Works: he will run help “de-politicize” the deci- sidewalks, that language Dec. 5 fitchburgbikepedplan.org. is really stronger,” Arnold for mayor sions made at those levels. said. “If you set up some- Transportation and Tran- next spring. Instead, he said he would thing like this resolution sit: Dec. 8 “I’ve serve as an “advocate for the sidewalks is going to be instead. always city,” along with the admin- sets up where there’s some Finance: Jan. 24 very loud in their opposi- Residents like Dave kind of petition process thought istrator and economic devel- Public Safety and Hu- tion to anything they see Olien – who opposes side- about it, but Gonzalez opment director. where under some circum- man Services: Jan. 24 as, even if it says no sidewalks because of the cost stances you could get side- it really sort “It’s intended that the walks, they’ll say ‘That’s to poorer residents and of solidified mayor and the senior staff walks, it’s weaker.” not your real conten- environmental harms – are But the residents and the about six months ago,” said are supposed to work togeth- continually scared into tion. That’s just a smoke- ready to move on to other Gonzalez, a frequent critic of er and complement each oth- alders who sponsored the screen,’” Arnold said. topics, as long as they’re resolution said they want to believing the city is going current Mayor Steve Arnold. er,” he said, describing his to retrofit sidewalks into The resolution is set to comfortable with the lan- Gonzalez said he would potential role being “more as see the language from the be considered by four com- guage. resolution – which includes older neighborhoods where hope to be “a unifying voice a facilitator.” the residents don’t want missions and committees “I think the important for a diverse, growing com- Arnold has not said a requirement for “unani- before coming back to the thing is for the city to pass mous” consent of affected them,” Johnson wrote. “A munity.” whether he will run for few folks have been fan- Council Jan. 24. The Board a resolution making clear “These past two years, re-election, and no one had owners – in the plan, or else of Public Works was the that there’s gonna be no they may pass the resolu- ning these flames for over a the lack of what I would filed papers with the city decade to confuse the pub- first to take a vote, and on retrofitting,” said Olien. say leadership and the frus- clerk as of Wednesday, Dec. tion anyway. Dec. 5 they voted to take “Then life can return to “Obviously, the people lic and get them to believe tration between the council 7. that there is some sort of no position on the resolu- normal and we can start and the mayor, it’s extremely – Scott Girard affected by this don’t have tion. Each member clari- focusing on what we need much trust,” Ald. Jason underground plan to come in, chop down trees, and put fied that they supported the to focus on in Fitchburg.” Gonzalez (D-3) said. “This language of the resolution, is a way to build that trust.” sidewalks in front of their houses.” but agreed with Arnold that Contact Scott Girard at ComfortKeepersinMadison Ald. Jake Johnson (D-4) the goals should be accom- [email protected] blamed some members of Arnold acknowledged it has been a challenge to cut plished through the Bicy- and follow him on Twitter Seeking caregivers to provide care the council – without nam- cle and Pedestrian Plan @sgirard9. ing anyone specifically – through the skepticism. to seniors in their homes. for that distrust in an opin- “It seems quite clear to me that the vocal constit- Need valid DL and dependable vehicle. ion piece sent to the Star. HIRING EXPERIENCEDLANDSCAPE “Citizens have been uency that does not want CONSTRUCTION FOREMEN AND LEAD-MEN FT &PTpositions available. 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HOLIDAY CLOSURES REFUSE & RECYCLING CART PLACEMENT December 23 & 26 City Hall, Recreation Dept. & Senior Center CLOSED Wintertime plows and street means new chal- sweepers and can December 23, 24, 25, & 26 Library CLOSED lenges for every- be damaged if hit. December 31 Library closing @ 5:00 pm, January 1, 2017 Library CLOSED one as snow and (Damages caused January 2, 2017 City Hall, Recreation Dept. & Senior Center CLOSED cold descend on by carts placed Fitchburg. To in the street are ensure crews the homeowners’ are able to pick responsibility.) HOLIDAY TREE COLLECTION STARTS JAN. 9TH up your trash * Please avoid and recycling, placing your carts Holiday tree collection will begin the week plastic bags, tree stands, etc. Trees with for- it’s important to curbside the night of January 9th for single to four-unit residen- eign matter will not be collected. Trees con- follow two City before collec- tial homes, as well as apartments and con- taining nails or other metal objects will not be refuse and recy- tion if high winds dominium properties subscribed to the City chipped because they may damage the chipper cling cart place- or storms are of Fitchburg’s “brush collection.” A second and present a safety hazard to the operator. ment guidelines all expected. High Flocked trees (sprayed with material) are year round: winds and storms can tip over the carts and not collected, and must be disposed of in the * Place your carts ~1 to 3 feet behind the leave a mess. refuse, with a Refuse Tag attached. back of the curb (or edge of the street) and By city ordinance, refuse and recycling Wreaths and garland, although often made at least 4 feet away from surrounding objects carts cannot be placed streetside more than from tree branches, are considered refuse if – NOT in the street. The photo above shows 24 hours prior to the scheduled pick-up and they contain metal or other foreign support- the recommended placement. Each cart needs need to be removed within 12 hours after ing devices and should be placed in your green to be close enough to the street for the arm the collection. Also, carts cannot be stored refuse cart or in a bag next to your cart with a of the collection truck to reach it, and 4 in front of a house or along its side yard. For Refuse Tag attached. feet away from surrounding objects for the more information, please visit our website at: For holiday lights that grabbers to be able to wrap around the cart. www.fitchburgwi.gov/solidwaste or contact no longer work, remem- Carts placed in the curb or street are a safety Fitchburg Public Works at 270-4260. holiday tree collection will take place the ber to recycle at Fitchburg hazard for traffic, create obstacles for snow week of January 23rd. Trees should be at the City Hall prior to February curb by 6:30 a.m. on Monday morning of the 28, 2017. A special cart is collection week. now available 24 hours/ In case of snow/ice conditions, collection day in the City Hall Lobby, 5520 Lacy Road. will be delayed until plowing is completed. If Fitchburg residents can drop off non-working your collection is delayed due to snow, please holiday light strings and extension cords for PROPER MEDICATION DISPOSAL: IT’S UP TO YOU! pull your tree back from the curb so it does recycling. Residents must remove any bulbs Did you know that ications by providing not become buried in the snow pushed back larger than marble-size and recycle those unintentional poison- community members by the plow. Trees that become frozen or lost separately at participating stores listed in ing from medications with blue disposal bags in snow banks might not get picked up until Fitchburg’s Recycling Guide. surpassed deaths from that include dispos- the snow banks melt. For more information on holiday recycling automobile crashes in al instructions as well Place trees with the trunks facing the and what types of packing and wrapping mate- Dane County last year? as MedDrop locations. street. Remove all foreign matter from each rials are recyclable, visit Fitchburg’s website: Misuse or abuse of For your added conve- tree, including lights, wire, tinsel, ornaments, www.fitchburgwi.gov/solidwaste. prescription, over-the- nience, the Fitchburg counter or illicit drugs Police Department has are the major cause. a MedDrop box that RECREATION DEPARTMENT Pain medication, when is open from 7:30 a.m. misused, can be espe- – 4:30 p.m., Monday For more information and to register visit www. fitchburgwi.gov/recreation, call the cially fatal. The Fitchburg through Friday. The bags Rec. Dept. at 608-270-4285 or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fitchrec Senior Center is part are available for ALL of the Dane County community members, Youth Volleyball Leagues Welcome to Spanish - Spanish for Transitions of Care not just older adults. If These recreational leagues are for kids who Preschoolers Coalition, a group com- you have further ques- would like to have fun learning skills and get- Children ages 3-5 learn Spanish vocabulary prised of several orga- tions, or would like a ting involved in competition against players at and basic phrases in a fun and active way with nizations who want to MedDrop bag for your- their own skill level. these lively classes. Award-winning teacher, keep all residents of self or a loved one, • L eagues - 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Marti Fechner of Grow into Spanish LLC, incor- Dane County safe. We please call the Fitchburg Grade, 8th Grade porates music, movement, games, stories and are currently partnering with several orga- Senior Center at 270-4290. • D ays/Dates – Sundays, January 15 - March 19 more to make learning Spanish easy and engag- nizations to safely dispose of unused med- • Location – Traveling ing for preschool-age children. It is easy for • Fee - $60 Resident children to learn a foreign language at this young age, and SO beneficial. Come try it! It’s a great Dance Classes for Kids way to prepare your child for a bilingual future. We offer a variety of dance classes for kids • D ay/Time – January 4th - February 8th, ages 2-Teen. We offer Saturday classes and 1:00-1:45pm GIFTS IDEAS THAT CREATE LASTING Tuesday classes. Both days have an end of the • Location – Fitchburg Community Center MEMORIES AND LESS WASTE year Dance Recital which will be held at the • Ages - 3-5 years old Oregon High School Performing Arts Center. • Fee - $60 Before you head to the • Passes to local ski/snowboard areas • C lasses Offered - Creative Movement mall to buy the hottest gift • Gift cards to local restaurants (2-3 yrs), Pre-Ballet 1 (3-5 yrs), Pre-Ballet Basketball Holiday Skills Camps that is trending this year, • Kids’ (or adult) classes and camps 2 (4-6 yrs), Ballet 1 (6-8 yrs), Ballet 2 (6-9 Shooting is fun, but making a shot is even consider giving a gift of an • T ime savers: house cleaner or personal yrs), Jazz 1 (4-7 yrs), Jazz 2 (6-9 yrs), Teen more fun. More skills = more fun!! When it experience. The giving and chef Jazz (10-14 yrs), and Hip Hop (6-11 yrs) comes to basketball, do you know how to receiving of gifts contribute • H ealth services: salons, spas, massage, • D ay/Time – Saturday Mornings and make yourself better? to a joyful and magical holiday season, but acupuncture, etc. Tuesday Evenings, January - March This camp is designed to help younger they also contribute an average of about 25 • Hot air balloon or airplane rides • Location – Fitchburg Community Center players improve their offensive skills, increase percent more waste that end up in our land- • Passes to area attractions (think Dells) • Fee - $80 to $95 self-confidence, and leave with lots of tools fills between Thanksgiving and New Years. If you like to give physical gifts, consider: and a plan for self-improvement. Read on for some gift-giving ideas that can Yoga and Mindfulness for Kids • B uying items that can be reused or • G rades – 1st & 2nd, 3rd & 4th, 5th & 6th create lasting memories and less impact on recycled or buying used items in good This class will focus on exercises that fos- (All Coed) the planet. And, one of the best advantages of condition. ter a healthy mind, body and spirit. Expect • D ays/Dates – Monday-Wednesday, Dec. giving an experience is being able to enjoy it • B uying local and supporting local business- a fun and creative atmosphere with music 26th - Dec. 28th with the recipient! es (remember to bring your own bag too) and movement combined with breathing and • Location – Savanna Oaks Middle School • M aking homemade gifts like tree orna- relaxation Gifts that keep on giving: • Fee – $30 • W isconsin state park sticker or state ments • D ay/Time – Saturdays, Jan. 7th - Mar. 4th, trail pass • W rapping gifts in reused or recycled wrap- Mornings 2017 Chess Tournaments • W isconsin Natural Resources Foundation ping paper, newspaper, paper grocery bags • Location – Fitchburg Community Center Join us on Saturday, January 21st at the field trips or fabric. • Ages - Varies Fitchburg Community Center for the 2017 Blitz • Tickets to Badger sporting events For more information on holiday recycling • Fee - $48 or $56 Championship, Quick Chess Open, and Quick • D onation to a loved one’s favorite charity and what types of packing and wrapping mate- Chess Scholastic Championships! For more infor- in their name rials are recyclable, visit Fitchburg’s website: mation on entry requirements and prizes, please • T ickets (or gift card) to theater, sports, www.fitchburgwi.gov/solidwaste. For greener visit our website, www.fitchburgwi.gov/recreation. concert or movie venues holiday tips, visit U.S. EPA’s website at: www. • M emberships to museums, non-profit epa.gov/students/holiday.html. groups or clubs Like us on www.facebook.com/FitchburgWI and Follow us on @FitchburgWI for neighborsandsothey are “some privacy screening” and educationsothereisstill mentation throughbuffering during thefutureplanimple the nearbypropertyowners 4) suggested the city respect ber Ald. 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