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Chaplain serves Oakhill inmates Page 2 Community Future of Fitchburg Days in dispute Page 3 City

Roach is retiring Photos by Samantha Christian Page 5 The Fitchburg Star hosted a mayoral forum on Feb. 5, with about 50 people in attendance at the senior center. Shown from left are Ald. Steve Arnold, Mayor Shawn Pfaff and former Lacy Heights neighborhood president Janell Rice. Not present at the forum was former mayor Jay Allen. Schools Oregon, Verona decide on referendums Narrowing the field Pages 9-10 Sports Candidates disagree on growth, taxes ahead of Feb. 17 primary Scott Girard Unified Newspaper Group

Three mayoral candidates – incum- bent Mayor Shawn Pfaff, Ald. Steve Arnold and former neighborhood president Janell Rice – spent more than an hour-and-a-half discussing the city’s growth, access to city amenities and taxes in front of nearly 50 attendees at a Feb. 5 mayoral forum. A fourth, former mayor Jay Allen, did not attend despite previously confirming his availability. The next morning, Allen cited a Kussow signs to “personal emergency,” and he later clarified to the Fitchburg Star that play football at it involved a medical appointment Drake for someone close to him that last- ed much longer than expected. ‘I’m concerned about ‘Leadership is about Page 13 “Things just dragged on, and I was not able to get there,” Allen said. the equitable delivery of listening and empowering ‘The top issue that I hear “I was very sad to not be able to be services.’ people.’ is taxes.’ Business there, but I guess (there are) times when you have to do the thing that is Steve Arnold Shawn Pfaff Janell Rice the most important at any moment.” The Star hosted and moderated the debate at the Fitchburg Senior Spirited debate Pfaff spent much of the debate Center in advance of the spring pri- Rice, the only one of the four can- focusing on how the city has Questionnaires mary election, which is Tuesday, didates with no municipal govern- changed in his four years as mayor, Feb. 17. The top two vote-getters ment experience, focused her push citing the library and splash pad Mayoral and District 2 will advance to the April 7 general for votes on bringing a fresh face to opening as new places that have election. city government. She said people brought the city together, along alder primary candidates The debate was broadcast live had approached her who “wanted with the Fitchburg Faith Network on the Feb. 17 ballot Gymfinity grows on FACTv. It will replay multiple an option” other than the candidates and City Leaders group. times before the election and is who were currently holding office “Fitchburg is becoming a place,” Pages 22-24 available on demand on the FACTv like Pfaff and Arnold. Page 20 media channel. Turn to Forum/Page 25

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From an A-frame chapel … I do have an inclination in Okoye met with the Star in & at the northeast corner of the my heart that there is some- December to talk about his 100-acre grounds, Okoye thing special about my life,” role at Oakhill. Responses leads church services, orga- he said. were edited for clarity and A nizes religious study groups He became a Pentecostal length. and counsels prisoners one preacher, and later moved on one. his wife and three children Star: What’s the goal of your job? Okoye: Our goal is just one: to help the inmates understand what has trans- pired in their life, what brought them here, and how Re-elect Mayor they can move forward. The goal is for them to integrate back into the community and not have to come back Shawn Pfaff to prison. So we want to see people changed, and move on with their lives and be on Tues, Feb. 17th better citizens. Star: Have you seen people change? Okoye: Yes, I have seen the power of transformation in people’s lives. While not Moving Fitchburg playing down the crime they have committed, we look at them from the area of forgive- ness, believing that there is Photo by Seth Jovaag Forward goodness in people. I’ve seen n Responsible Economic Growth people leave and they are Rev. Emmanuel Okoye has been chaplain for a decade at Oakhill doing well in the community. Correctional Institution. The minimum-security prison’s A-frame n Holding City Tax Rates Stable chapel was built by volunteers in 1965, when the facility was the n Prioritizing Public Safety Star: When you started the Wisconsin School for Girls. job, were you nervous? For Native Americans, we wait while they sob. n Embracing Our Diverse and Growing Community Okoye: Yes I was nervous. have a sweat lodge ceremo- There are things they n I went through a lot of train- ny once a month. For other want to be a part of, maybe Maintaining A Strong Commitment to ing, but I was still nervous religious groups, we have somebody’s wife is having Environmental Protection because the world, we look at them meet on their own time. the baby, or their mom is in prisons from the outside and Some practice in their rooms. the hospital, or somebody n Expanding Parks and Recreation Opportunities say, ‘Oh, there are criminals We offer religious services passed. Most of the time, it over there! They are aggres- when 1 percent of the popu- is the chaplain that breaks the Contact: [email protected] sive, they are bad people!’ lation (asks for it). We have news to them. It’s not necessarily that way. almost 700 prisoners. So if http://www.shawnpfaff.com 1 percent of a particular reli- Star: That sounds diffi- Authorized and Paid for by Friends of Shawn Pfaff, Tony McGrath Treasurer Star: You mentioned sev- gious group makes a request cult. en “umbrella groups” of reli- that they would like services Okoye: It is. Sometimes, gious faiths offered to Oakh- (for that religion), then we depending on the situa- ill inmates. What are they? begin to source volunteers tion, you yourself might be Okoye: We have Catho- (to lead those services). moved. We are all human lic, Eastern religions - which beings, regardless of where comprise of Buddhist and Star: You lead and orga- people found themselves. others from the east – then nize Christian services. Are You have to be there for we have the Islamic, we have prison services different them. That’s why we are Jewish, we also have Native from “normal” services? here. American, the pagan group, Okoye: I would say there and the Protestant umbrella is nothing different. It’s the Star: How do you feel group which comprises other same spirit of God, it’s the about your work? Christian (denominations). same holy spirit. We have Okoye: I’m not a medical For Christians, we have Bible studies, we have wor- doctor or a cardiologist, but church services Sunday eve- ship services. We have choir. I say we work on people’s ning, for Muslims it’s Friday. We do spiritual counseling. hearts. I feel fulfilled being adno=390314-01 We baptize people. The only part of somebody’s journey difference is just being in this in this situation where they environment. found themselves. And it’s We have vibrant church a joyful thing to see them go services here. Inmates sing, home or go to a work center they clap their hands, and out there where there’s no sometimes they lift their fence. hands to the Lord. I would SiennaCrest Assisted Living providesour elderly communityawide say they just forget their Star: Your home coun- range of personal services offered in ahomelikesetting where problems and praise God. try is tropical. Wisconsin’s privacyisrespected andindependenceissupported. Services are We have a lot of inmates cold winters didn’t scare you planned witheachresidenttoreflectpersonalneedsand choice. who have great skill. We away? have guitars. We have a bass Okoye: I have friends in guitar. We have drums. And other states, and they were these are played by inmates. telling me that it’s very cold in the Midwest, why don’t Star: Do you encounter I settle down somewhere a lot of anger or despair in else? I prayed about it, and inmates? my heart is telling me there’s Okoye: Yes I do. We have something here for me a big (container) of Kleenex and my family. And then I 981ParkStreetOregon, WI 53575 in my storage room. 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And I decided that I’ll stay d 989ParkSt. Oregon (608)835-0000 a When the burden or weight and move forward in this of a situation comes upon state. www.siennacrest.com them, sometimes I have to ConnectFitchburg.com February 13, 2015 The Fitchburg Star 3 Future of Fitchburg Days in dispute other city services, and Heide were part of a meet- does. city and the community because they will not be Politics, split the Community Economic ing with Zimmerman, city “It’s easy to throw stones businesses and the commu- able to fall under the city’s opinions within Development Authority, administrator Tony Roach at something, but it’s a lot nity at large,” Streck told policy. which gave $12,000 to the and Chamber of Commerce harder to come up with the Star. “We don’t think Roach said having insur- organization leave festival in 2014, question- executive director Angela something that does the we’re getting the help that ance would be a precursor ing the viability of having Kinderman in late January, things that our festival we should be getting.” to any committee having festival in limbo a festival this year. CEDA where all parties agreed it does,” Allen said. The letter also pointed to any decision to make on has funds in its budget was time to take a year off Heide said the five com- Allen’s biggest issue with permits for the festival. Scott Girard available to donate a simi- and refocus the festival, mittee members who unof- the city in recent years: Allen suggested he has Unified Newspaper Group lar amount this year, and according to a document ficially announced their res- The bill it sent each year to heard that the Public Safety CEDA chair Dan Hardy provided by the city. Four ignations are still planning the festival to cover police and Human Services Com- No one can say for sure said the committee would of the five attendees con- for a new 2016 festival and overtime, private security, mittee may not approve the whether there will be a consider an application if firmed that to the Star, but do not have a clear idea yet fireworks storage, lighting permits, but said he can’t Fitchburg Days in 2015. Allen put one forward. Kinderman did not return a on what it would include. and a fee for using the park imagine it will actually Its long-term future is “I don’t know how that call Wednesday. But what he described space. In 2014, that totaled deny them when he brings also a matter of debate. consideration would turn That refocus involved would focus less on bring- about $18,000. his proposal forward. Depending on whom out,” Hardy said. changing activities at the ing people from outside of “It’s just been incredibly “I cannot believe that you ask, that uncertainty is festival, which is currently Fitchburg to generate beer large numbers of dollars the city would just simply either the result of a politi- Disputed accounts “not conducive to having a tent revenue and more of a the city has been asking us deny the permits out of ven- cal dispute, disorganization Allen told the Star on community festival,” Streck community celebration. for,” Allen said. “We would geance or whatever stupid or a desire for a more com- Monday that Hardy had said. like to be treated just like reason they have because munity-oriented festival. previously informed him Heide told the Star they City support concerns every other community fes- they don’t think they like Whichever explana- CEDA would not fund wanted to make it special to The June letter sent to tival, not to be treated like me,” he said. tion is correct, it’s likely Fitchburg Days in 2015, but Fitchburg. the council made specific the ugly stepchild because Streck said that there to become clear within Hardy denied saying that. “We wanted to find a new requests including city staff we don’t like Jay Allen.” were no bad feelings the next month or two as Instead, Hardy and city identity for the festival and involvement in the plan- Though Allen said pri- between the committee and organizers would need to Economic Development we wanted to have it be ning, promotion help from vate sponsorships and his the city. apply for city permits and director Mike Zimmerman really a statement of who the city and help setting up own contributions would “There’s no hard feelings financial assistance to run both said they told Allen Fitchburg was instead of the festival grounds from make the festival financial- with any of this,” he said. the annual May festival at they needed to see a report the same carnival that’s in the parks department. ly doable, a lack of CEDA “We wanted to change, we McKee Farms Park. And on the 2014 festival and a every city,” Heide said. “We wanted it to be more money would mean Allen needed help from the city there’s also likely to be a budget for 2015, which had Allen had other plans, of a community festival and the new committee and the city wasn’t willing new festival of some sort in not been brought forward though, and Streck said that with involvement from the have to secure insurance, to do it.” 2016. yet. was out of their control. Fitchburg Days Commit- Zimmerman said he also “I would’ve much rather tee president Jay Allen – a told Allen some changes seen it take off a year and candidate for mayor – told would likely be necessary retool and come up with 3D Home Inspections, LLC the Star this week that he for CEDA support, includ- something that we could is getting ready to apply for ing earlier planning and a have universal support First It’s a House - We’ll Help Make It Your Home those permits (as he has in better marketing plan. for,” Streck said. “It was any other year) in February. But Allen and Streck told very clear to me that wasn’t But the committee that has the Star the entire question going to happen because Brian Doyle run the festival for years of whether or not there will Jay was going to put on a (608) 282-5759 is in the midst of a major be a festival in 2015 and the festival.” change. city’s lack of financial sup- Allen questioned the via- The festival as currently port in recent years is relat- bility of being able to bring constituted is run by a non- [email protected] ed to Mayor Shawn Pfaff’s back a revenue-generator Serving South Central Wisconsin 3dhomeinspections.net profit corporation, with a and other council members’ like the carnival a year lat- adno=391024-01 committee of citizens who personal dislike for Allen, er. plan events, handle finan- who frequently feuded “If you decide to wait cial and legal issues and with Pfaff during his time and you give up this carni- organize volunteers. Five as mayor in 2009-11 and is val and you tell them go do of the committee’s seven running his third consecu- something else this week- members announced their tive campaign against him. end, we won’t get them intention to resign late last “I thought (personal dis- back,” Allen said. “They’re year and not hold a 2015 putes) were the biggest part going to say, ‘Sorry, we festival, citing a variety of it,” Streck said. already booked somewhere of concerns, including the Pfaff called that accusa- else and we signed a con- city’s level of support and tion “baseless,” pointing tract because you guys let the long-term future of the to the timing of the news us go.’” event. coming out, one week While another carnival The committee had sent a before the mayoral primary may be available, Allen letter to city council mem- in which he and Allen are said the one they have used bers in June asking for more among four candidates. in recent years has gener- support, which it did not “It’s just completely ated more revenue than oth- get, and on Jan. 26 it voted wrong and it’s something ers and been good to work to transfer about three- that’s very disappointing,” with. fourths of its fund balance Pfaff said. “Fitchburg Days He also questioned what into an escrow account for has a very long history in exactly a new festival a future festival. That, com- this city. I want to make would look like, saying no mittee member Dave Heide sure this becomes better.” one ever offered specifics said, left Allen enough on new ideas, and worried a money to try to run a 2015 Future festival different festival would not festival on his own with a Streck and fellow for- attract as diverse of a popu- new committee if he wished mer committee member lation as Fitchburg Days to do so. Heide and fellow former committee member Steve Streck both told the Star FREE Computer Recycling they informed the city in 6Days aWeek -Every Week January that they and other Easy Drop-off resigning members of the Pick-up Service Available group did not intend to hold Fitchburg Days in 2015. Come See US At But Allen told the Star he 3460 Meier Rd. Unit 2, Madison had not heard about a plan 608-221-1313 •www.file13usa.com to take a year off from anyone until after that meeting. Because you want your old electronics UNMADE in the USA! 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351 Prairie Heights Dr., Verona, WI 53593 adno=391026-01 adno=390315-01 4 February 13, 2015 The Fitchburg Star Opinion ConnectFitchburg.com Vote Arata-Fratta for a strong future Pfaff has city on a roll Pfaff understands larger vision Strong communities invest in and build strong futures As Fitchburg residents for over 20 years we What qualities do people want in a great mayor? After serving for individuals and businesses. are supporting a candidate for mayor for the first on Fitchburg’s city council as an Alder for District 4 these last I have the honor of knowing Fitchburg District 2 can- time. four years, I have observed that an effective mayor needs to have didate Julia Arata-Fratta as a neighbor, Fitchburg moth- Mayor Shawn Pfaff has been a hard working, a vision for the betterment of all aspect of a community. er and respected professional business woman. accessible, dynamic mayor who, working coop- Shaw Pfaff has done exactly that. He has balanced the needs She has experience working to grow businesses as a eratively with a majority on the city council has of our diverse population, our businesses, our economy, our CPA with Wegner CPAs and as president of the Latino spurred an incredible $230 million in economic environment, our taxpayers, and he has the skills to adminis- Chamber of Commerce. She knows what it takes for growth for the city, while working to preserve the trate and execute that vision. Through collaboration with non- business (large and small) to emerge and grow. She beautiful environment so important for all of us. profit and business leaders he has advanced amenities such as also understands the needs of Fitchburg residents as the This economic growth has improved our qual- a splash pad and library while also developing environmentally mother of two sons, and as an active neighborhood vol- ity of life, enabling us to have a new library, park sound plans with businesses to bring in and retain jobs, such as unteer. development, improved public safety through the HyVee, Subzero, and Promega to name a few. She believes in strong neighborhoods and responsible hiring of additional police officers all the while He understands safety and has executed increased police and economic growth that respects the environment. It is no keeping a lid on our property taxes. fire services while also completing development plans sur- surprise that six of the eight current Fitchburg alders All of us are aware of the large number of new rounding the Hwy. 14/Lacy Road interchange that have been and mayor Shawn Pfaff are supporting Julia’s candi- jobs he has helped bring to our city in the last in place for years. Shawn’s breadth of vision, and leadership dacy. Please make time to vote in the Fitchburg primary four years. The mayor’s comprehensive growth skills to make things happen have created the Fitchburg we on Feb. 17! plan carefully balances concerns about keeping have today. Laura Cataldo our city beautiful with the need to recruit clean Healthy Verona Road businesses, growth on the east side, employers who give our people increased eco- infill development on the north side, parks, bike paths, bridges, nomic opportunity. His commitment to neighbor- and jobs are the aspects of Shawn’s balanced vision that have hoods and action helping relaunch the Fitchburg created the great community we have in Fitchburg. Backes will serve city well Star has built a strong community identity. Voting for Shawn Pfaff on Feb. 17 is the best investment for Fitchburg is on a roll. Let’s vote for Shawn the future of all residents. Roger Backes is running for District 2 Alder in Fitch- Pfaff Feb. 17 so he can keep working for all of us. Becky Baumbach burg, and is a great choice for this position. I have David and Deborah Olien Fitchburg Alder, District 4, Seat 8 known Roger for many years as a leader, mentor, manager, business and personal coach. Roger has great compassion and integrity. Backes distinguished himself in the U.S. Army in Environmentally sensitive development? Vietnam in 1968, logging over 1,500 hours of combat flight as a crew chief with an elite helicopter gunship Mayor Shawn Pfaff has repeatedly charge was to come up with a plan. According to the DNR, the Waubesa company. He was awarded the Air Medal with Three stated that Fitchburg’s development No one representing sustainability Wetlands is one of the highest quality Oak Leaf Clusters and the “V” Device for Valor. is being done in an “environmentally was on the committee. In addition, in and most diverse wetlands in southern Roger has an understanding approach to interpersonal sensitive” manner. Is it? spite of several requests to the mayor Wisconsin. relationships and a quick grasp of complex issues that Fitchburg currently has four or five and the City Council, the Plan was The Northeast Neighborhood Plan will serve his constituents and our greater community developments underway. In addition, not referred to Fitchburg’s Resource was passed by the Fitchburg City very well. Fitchburg recently applied for per- Conservation Commission for input. Council five years ago and included I recommend Roger for this important position within mission from CARPC (Capital Area The impetus for developing the a provision encouraging the City our city government because, with his great sense of Regional Planning Commission) to North Stoner Prairie Neighborhood to adjust for updated groundwater integrity, I believe he can be relied upon to deserve the extend its Urban Service Area to the is reportedly to accommodate expan- information before developing the trust represented by your vote. Northeast Neighborhood and the sion by SubZero and Payne & Dolan, Northeast Neighborhood. Since then The Fitchburg primary is on Feb. 17. North Stoner Prairie Neighborhood. expansions that could be accom- a groundwater study has been com- Timothy Barry (Extending the Urban Service Area plished by developing a much smaller pleted, but the report has yet to be allows the area to be developed.) area thereby preserving farmland. released. There was overwhelming pubic oppo- Instead the mayor opted to develop CARPC did not approve extending sition to these two developments at the larger area at the expense of this the Urban Service Area to the North- every step. prime farmland. (CARPC approved east Neighborhood. However, Fitch- The North Stoner Prairie Neighbor- the extension.) burg is appealing. hood includes 242 acres of the best As mentioned, Fitchburg also applied Sacrificing prime farmland and Friday, February 13, 2015 • Vol. 1, No. 12 farmland in the country ... not coun- to CARPC for permission to extend its jeopardizing important wetlands, Periodical Postage Paid, Verona, WI and additional offices. ty, country! It also includes several Urban Service Area to the Northeast not to mention having six or seven Published weekly on Friday by the Unified Newspaper Group, A Division of Woodward Communications, Inc. closed depressions (i.e. no outlet for Neighborhood. The Northeast Neigh- developments underway at one time, POSTMASTER: Send Address Corrections to stormwater). borhood drains into the Waubesa Wet- doesn’t seem like “environmentally The Fitchburg Star, 133 Enterprise Drive, Verona, WI 53593. The steering committee, formed by lands. Wetlands play an important role sensitive development” to me. 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Administrator will require that animals be leashed, rather than Community input Nine Springs ownership change under “immediate human voice control” are leave City Hall after In preparation for the upcoming recruitment and set to be reviewed by the Public Safety The council might approve a transfer of selection process, the mayor and council are asking and Human Services Committee on Feb. 24. ownership for the Nine Springs Golf Course 15 years Animals would not be allowed to run at large after current owner Sam Schultz announced for input from Fitchburg residents, city staff, and in the city except for in dog parks or on public his desire to retire. Council action is expected Mark Ignatowski community and business leaders regarding the hunting grounds. March 10. Unified Newspaper Group traits and characteristics they feel are important in West Fire Station building McKee and McGaw Park The April election isn’t selecting the next city administrator. A brief survey can be found online at fitchburgwi. A $216,000 contract with Short Elliott renovations bids the only thing that will Hendrickson Inc. for the west fire station build- bring new faces to the gov. Paper copies of the survey are available at City ing will be reviewed by the Finance Committee Bids to renovate two park shelters in the Fitchburg City Hall this Hall and the Fitchburg Public Library. The deadline and sent to council for approval Feb. 24. The city will be reviewed by the Park Commission, year. to submit a survey is Friday, Feb. 27. contract is for architectural/engineering ser- Board of Public Works and Finance Committee City administrator Tony vices for the new fire station on the corner of this month before heading back to the council Roach plans to retire in July Marketplace Drive and Executive Drive. Feb. 24. and the city is working on plans to find a replacement. prefer to description that will be For complete agendas and supporting Roach announced his not wait advertised in March. Appli- documentation, visit fitchburgwi.gov. retirement Jan. 13 at the until after cants will be screened and Common Council meet- the election interviewed by the panel ing, giving city officials to form the in April, and the top candi- City of Fitchburg about six months to find a committee, dates are tentatively sched- replacement. even though uled to be selected in late “I hope to have enough some alders April. time to plan for transition,” might no Roach Sigurslid said the pro- Payday loan store regulations pass Roach said, noting that he longer be cess could move quickly, will have been with the city serving after the election. but background checks and Council approves created a conditional use The city’s public safety for 15 years by the time he She’d also like to gather relocation could take time permitting process that committee also drafted leaves. community input on what toward the end. A condi- location, licensing requires review by city regulations for the “con- The hiring process will type of qualities alders and tional offer of employment staff and elected officials. venience cash” and sec- last several months, human the community would like likely would be made in requirements Stores will not be ond-hand stores aimed at resources director Lisa Sig- to see in the next adminis- May with a start date of allowed within 1,000 feet making sure the businesses urslid told the Common trator. July 13. Mark Ignatowski of each other, a school or operating within the city Council at the Committee “They may see something Roach has worked with Unified Newspaper Group a residential area. Sev- are safe and reputable. of the Whole meeting in different, and it’d be good three mayors, council presi- eral “convenience cash” Those changes include late January. to get that input,” Sigurslid dent Richard Bloomquist Two sets of regulations stores located in the city making sure stores work A detailed description said. recalled after Roach made for payday loan stores and would likely fall within with police to log items and salary range has not yet A brief survey can be his announcement. pawn shops were given those limitations, but city that are bought and sold, been created, but Sigurs- found online at fitchburgwi. “We wish you the Common Council approval planner Tom Hovel said get photo identification of lid said the compensation gov. Paper copies of the best in your retirement,” in the past month. the city hasn’t done a for- sellers and only purchase would likely be determined survey are available at City Bloomquist said. The regulations – origi- mal inventory of existing items from adults. by the applicant’s qualifica- Hall and the Fitchburg Pub- nally proposed by Ald. stores. “Convenience cash” tions and what other com- lic Library. The deadline to Patrick Stern (Dist. 2) last The licensing chang- loans were a topic of parable cities were offering. submit a survey is Friday, year – were approved in es won’t affect existing debate at the state level Roach’s $119,000 salary Feb. 27. two parts on Jan. 27 and stores, city administra- several years ago. Until in 2015 is on par with Sun After getting that input, Feb. 10. One part of the tor Tony Roach told the 2010, Wisconsin was the Prairie and Middleton, Sig- the city will draft a position regulation is an ordinance Star, but a new business only state that didn’t regu- urslid said. The average change that determines that plans to move into the late payday loans, accord- compensation for 2014 in how close together cer- city will have to follow the ing to reporting by the several comparable com- tain types of secondhand updated regulations. Milwaukee Journal Sen- munities is about $113,000. Tina’s Home stores, payday loan stores Hovel said the changes tinel. Some of the regula- The tentative timeline and other “convenience were reviewed by the city tions approved by state calls for the hiring commit- cash” businesses can oper- attorney and won’t require Democrats and then-gov- tee to be made up of two Cleaning, LLC ate. The other part regu- much alteration to the ernor Jim Doyle have been or three elected officials Specializing in Residential Cleaning lates how the businesses city’s codes because the changed in the years since and two or three commu- are licensed and how they definitions of such stores Republicans took control nity members. The city’s Insured • 12 Years Experience must operate. are already included in of the state legislature and personnel committee will Reliable • Free Estimates Plan Commission chair- state statutes and in the governor’s office. determine who serves on person Ald. Carol Poole city’s municipal code. For information about the hiring committee in the 835-0339 • 513-3638 (D-1) said the idea was to Some clarifications have the state regulations relat- coming weeks. [email protected] not have clusters of these been made since Stern’s ed to “convenience cash” Sigurslid said she would types of stores because that initial proposal so tax stores, visit the state’s adno=388614-01 can sometimes send the preparation and account- Department of Financial signal of a neighborhood ing firms aren’t subject to Institutions’ website: wdfi. in decline. The regulations the regulations. org/fi/lfs/pdl. Welcome Friends of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum

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School-Age Climate Change, library, 729-1760 • 1-3 p.m., Ice Skating, McKee Farms Edition (ages 6-11), library, 729-1760 • 4:30 p.m., Family Bingo, library, 729- Park Friday, February 27 1760 • 11 a.m., Dinosaurs at the Library Monday, February 16 Friday, February 20 Monday, March 9 • 12-5 p.m., Friends Book Sale, library, (ages 3-6), library, 729-1760 • 10:30 a.m., Preschool Presidential 729-1760 • 9:30 a.m., Preschool Storytime (ages Party (ages 2-5), library, 729-1760 Monday, March 2 2-5), library, 729-1760 • 12:40 p.m., Movie Day: “Gone Girl,” • 9:30 a.m., Preschool Storytime (ages • 5-9 p.m., Agrace volunteer orienta- senior center, 270-4290 • 11 a.m., Preschool Storytime (ages tion (apply, interview), 5395 E. Cheryl 2-5), library, 729-1760 2-5), library, 729-1760 Pkwy., 327-7163 • 4 p.m., Do It Yourself Spa Day (ages • 11 a.m., Preschool Storytime (ages 7-11), library, 729-1760 • 6 p.m., Family Storytime, library, 729- • 5:30 p.m., Board of Public Works, City 2-5), library, 729-1760 1760 Hall Saturday, February 21 • 6 p.m., FAFSA Help Workshop • 7 p.m., Best of the Web: Travel, • 7 p.m., Computer Basics: Saving and • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friends Book Sale, (teens), library, 7296-1760 library, 729-1760 • 7 p.m., iPad Photos, library, 729-1760 Organizing Files, library, 729-1760 library, 729-1760 Tuesday, March 10 • 3 p.m., Kids Movie, library, 729-1760 Tuesday, February 17 Tuesday, March 3 • 11 a.m., Lapsit Storytime (ages 0-2), • 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., FACTv Tech Sunday, February 22 • 7:45-9 a.m., Business Before 9: library, 729-1760 Fitchburg Mayoral Candidate Forum, Class: Social Media ($5, register), • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 4-10 p.m., Henry Wednesday, March 11 senior center, 270-4290 Vilas Zoo fundraiser, Liliana’s, 442-4444 Candlewood Suites, 5421 Caddis Bend, • 2 p.m., Learning Annex: Great Dane 288-8284 • 10 a.m., Toddler Art (ages 1-3), Brewmaster Pat Keller, senior center Monday, February 23 • 11 a.m., Lapsit Storytime (ages 0-2), library, 729-1760 • 5 p.m., R.E.A.D. to a Dog (sign-up • 7 p.m., Flipster: Checkout Digital library, 729-1760 Thursday, March 12 Magazines, library, 729-1760 required), library, 729-1760 • 1-5 p.m., Agrace volunteer orienta- • 11 a.m., Storytime (ages 2-5), library, • 6 p.m., Taste Testers 2.0 (for teens), Tuesday, February 24 tion (apply, interview), 5395 E. Cheryl 729-1760 library, 729-1760 • 2 p.m., Active Women’s Group, senior Pkwy., 327-7163 • 1 p.m., Elder law attorney program • 7 p.m., Plan Commission, City Hall center, 270-4290 • 6 p.m., Guys Read (ages 7-11), with Mark T. Johnson, senior center, library, 729-1760 270-4290 Wednesday, February 18 • 6 p.m., Teen Library Council, library, 729-1760 • 1:30 p.m., REACH Book Club: “The • 10 a.m., Wednesday Morning Book Wednesday, March 4 • 7:30 p.m., Common Council, City Hall • 10:30 a.m., Kids Dance Party (ages Traitor’s Wife” by A. Pataki, senior cen- Discussion: “Dear Life” by Alice Munro, ter, 270-4290 library, 729-1760 1-5), library, 729-1760 Wednesday, February 25 • 6 p.m., Invention Idea Boxes (for • 11:30 a.m., UW Ext. Nutrition with • 10 a.m., Toddler Art (ages 1-3), Thursday, March 5 teens), library, 729-1760 Tonia: Importance of Grains,” senior library, 729-1760 • 12 p.m., Crafternoon, library, 729-1760 center, 270-4290 • 6 p.m., MOOC Discussion Group: • 6 p.m., Pajama Party (ages 2-5), • 6 p.m., MOOC Discussion Group: Climate Change, library, 729-1760 • 6:30 p.m., Technology for Small library, 729-1760 Climate Change, library, 729-1760 Businesses presented by WWBIC, • 7 p.m., Green Thursdays free movie Friday, March 13 library, 729-1760 Thursday, February 26 • 10 a.m., March into Spring Crafts • 1 p.m., Bouncing Babies (ages 0-1), screening: “A Fierce Green Fire,” library, • 7 p.m., Mother Daughter Book Club 729-1760 (ages 2-5), library, 729-1760 (grades 3-5), library, 729-1760 library, 729-1760 Coming Up Zumba organize your documents on host a full day’s worth of You will need to bring the library at 4 p.m. March 7, and Goodwill Industries of your PC. Register at the sec- activities aimed to raise following, for both you and and win some great prizes. South Central Wisconsin. The senior center is offer- ond floor reference desk or money for the Henry Vilas your parents: Social Securi- Enjoy the great game and For those who could ben- ing a new eight-week ses- by calling 729-1763. Zoo on Sunday, Feb. 22. ty numbers (and alien regis- some quality family time. efit from free, simple tax sion of Zumba starting Feb. The first half of the event, tration number, if you have Recommended for families. return help, set up a 30-min- 6. Business technology from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will one); dates (birth, death, ute appointment at the Classes with instructor Learn how to use technol- be for families, with face marriage and divorce); Grief support senior center from 9 a.m. to Jackie Finley will be held ogy to make running your painting, balloon animals, a 2014 W-2s and tax returns; Agrace HospiceCare will 3:30 p.m. on either Friday, Fridays at 10 a.m. small business easier at 6:30 silent auction and other kid- current bank account bal- be offering three free grief March 6 or 20 or April 3. To There will be a pro-rated p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at friendly activities. The cost ance; amounts of any other support opportunities that make an appointment, call fee to the senior center upon the library. Accounting, cus- for the morning brunch is income and value of any are open to the public. 270-4290. sign-up. tomer communication and $15 for children and $25 for other assets. Bridges Grief Support Income tax return prepa- To register, call 270-4290. accepting credit card pay- adults. Call Jamie at 729-1762 Group is an ongoing, week- ration assistance is avail- Social media class ments are all key pieces to The evening, from 4-10 with questions. ly support group from 9:30- able to area low-income help your business thrive. p.m., will feature live jazz, 11 a.m. on Wednesdays for families and individuals, FACTv will dive into Register for this class another silent auction and Crafternoon group adults grieving the death of such as those with disabili- social media for the first through Wisconsin Wom- cocktails. Help the library get its a loved one. Registration is ties, the elderly and non- addition of the tech class en's Business Initiative Cor- For more information, newest group, Crafternoon, not required. English speaking taxpayers. from 11 a.m. to noon, Tues- poration's website, wwbic. visit lilianasrestaurant.com up and running. This combi- Family Series Support Free sessions will be held day, Feb. 17, at the senior com. Call Kate at 729-1763 or call 442-4444. nation book discussion and Group is a six-week grief between Feb. 3 and April center. with questions. crafting get-together will be support group for elemen- 15 at the Goodwill Career The class will review Flipster magazines meeting at noon, Thursday, tary through high-school Center, 6291 McKee Road. Facebook, Twitter and some Chinese New Year Flipster, a new library ser- March 5. This month’s book aged children and their par- For more information visit other popular social media It's time to celebrate Chi- vice, is a free digital maga- is “Textiles” by local author ents/guardians grieving a goodwillscwi.org or to make outlets. Bring social media nese New Year 2015: The zine service. Learn how to Beverly Gordon. death. A meal is provided, an appointment, call 246- questions to the class and be Year of the Sheep. Come to view magazines on your Contact Kayce at 729- and afterwards, participants 3140 ext. 155. ready to learn some tips and the library at 11 a.m. Thurs- computer or device at 7 p.m. 1763 with questions or divide into age-appropriate tricks for these outlets. day, Feb. 19, to learn about Monday, Feb. 23, at the assistance in getting a copy support groups. Call Jes- Elder law program The cost is $5 to Fitch- Chinese New Year tradi- library. of the book. sie Shiveler at 327-7135 to Attorney Mark T. John- burg FACTv, and registra- tions with stories, activities, Flipster has versions of register for the group, which son will explain the vari- tion is required by calling crafts and snacks. People, Time, InStyle, Good Green Thursdays film is held from 5:30-7 p.m. on ous aspects of elder law at 270-4290. This program is for chil- Housekeeping and more. The history of the envi- Thursdays March 5 through the senior center at 1 p.m. Learning Annex dren ages 2-5 and their care- Registration is recommend- ronmental movement is April 16 except for April 2. March 12, and help you givers. ed but not required. Register examined at the library in Journey Through Grief learn how planning for inca- The senior center will by calling 729-1763. the documentary “A Fierce Support Group is a seven- pacity, long-term care and hold its next Learning DIY spa day Green Fire,” narrated by week series for adults pro- public benefits can advance Annex at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feeling stressed and sick FAFSA help workshop Robert Redford, Ashley viding grief support for your goals for your family’s Feb. 17. of winter? Calling all senior students Judd, Meryl Streep and oth- adults and discuss concepts future. Brewmaster Pat Keller Take a break from the to the library. Applying for ers. specific to the grieving pro- Bring questions about will give a history of the cold and have a relaxing, fun financial aid for college can Popcorn and prizes will be cess. Call Erin Young at estate planning, trusts and Great Dane - Fitchburg and time making spa and beauty be confusing. available at this free Green 327-7448 to register for the disability planning to the talk about his passion for products at the library at 4 A Great Lakes College Thursdays film screening, group, which is held from senior center for an audi- brewing the popular craft p.m. Friday, Feb. 20. Access Advisor will be at held at 7 p.m. Thursday, 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays from ence-focused discussion. beers. Recommended for girls in the library from 6-7 p.m. March 5. March 10 through April 21. Attorney Johnson is a Computer basics second to fifth grade. Monday, March 2, to sit partner at the Law Offices down with you and your Family bingo Tax preparation help of Christenson and Allex, The library is offering a Zoo fundraiser parents to help complete the Love to play games as a Tax preparation help will LLC, in Fitchburg. Registra- class at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. Liliana’s Restaurant will FAFSA (Free Application family? Enjoy bingo at the be available through the tion is not required for this 16, to learn how to save and for Federal Student Aid). Fitchburg Senior Center free program. UW-Madison climate change discussions begin Feb. 26 Want to know more about Weather and Climate in the for moderate talk about the on Wisconsin, with oppor- conservation movement. more intimately with state climate change or try a free Great Lakes Region.” material. tunities for face-to-face The events associated with residents. massive online open course Visit coursera.org/course/ Though MOOCs have encounters in community each course are an attempt Contact Rebecca at 729- (MOOC)? greatlakesclimate to enroll in become commonplace in settings. to use the often impersonal 1763 with questions. For The library is working with the class. higher education, no other Five of the MOOCs have MOOC platform – which more information, visit UW-Madison to offer local Then attend discussions universities have taken this an environmental theme, allows people to take free moocs.wisc.edu/mooc. discussion sessions for an at 6 p.m. on Thursdays, kind of regional approach. acknowledging the state’s classes from the privacy of upcoming course, “Changing Feb. 25 through March 30, The university is focusing role as a cradle of the their computers – to engage ConnectFitchburg.com February 13, 2015 The Fitchburg Star 7 Verona Road mosaic project seeks volunteers Getthe Book thathas Community yoy ur safetyfirst! workshops held ansn wering your shootingquestions! throughout month Firer arm Fundamentals IncludIncludeess WIWI CConcealed CarryLaws! 392 pages – 200+ Illus- Construction on Verona trations – 600+ GlossaryTerms – 200+ WebLinks no=395265-01

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Open Swim, Birthday Parties and Scouting Events n d The goals of the project are A big advocate for the son. a not only to create and finish project was Mary Mul- The workshops will be the murals by March 1, but len, president of the Dunn’s held Tuesdays from 2-5 p.m. also to create community Marsh Neighborhood Asso- and Wednesdays from 5-8 by bringing people together ciation, Inc. and a retired p.m. until the project is com- 2015 STATE BUDGET on a beautification project English teacher, who attend- pleted at the Creative Real that gives a sense of neigh- ed many community meet- Estate building, 4269 W. LISTENING SESSIONS borhood pride and create ings to provide input. Beltline Hwy. Suite B, at the State Senator Jon Erpenbach mosaicists by teaching the “I thought we deserved corner of Danbury Street and Representatives Dianne Hesselbein & Sondy Pope

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Tuesday, Feb. 17. Call 729-1762 or stop by the youth services desk to register. adno=391842-01 8 February 13, 2015 The Fitchburg Star Madison schools ConnectFitchburg.com Circles of justice New ‘restorative justice’ system aims to create support, respect at Cherokee Scott Girard can begin with a ceremonial Unified Newspaper Group quote, poem or music to “center” the discussion, before a Mistakes affect more than talking piece is passed around just the perpetrator. to foster a respectful listening That’s one of the major atmosphere. points of the new restorative The “ally” of the group justice program being put then works with the targeted into place for sixth-graders at student to come up with a Cherokee Middle School. plan to fix whatever issue “It’s kind of just sharing sparked the circle. In one the issue that happened,” said recent case, the ally agreed sixth-grade teacher Erica Gott- to text the other student every schalk, one of three teachers morning to make sure they leading the effort. “Now that woke up on time for school, we’ve identified the problem as the focus student had been and hurt others, how can we having trouble with that. fix it and make amends?” The group pointed out that While it’s on a small scale while the student chosen for for now, as it’s only the three the circle is the focus, the oth- sixth-grade classes institut- er students involved also gain ing the program, the teach- a lot from the experience. ers involved hope it can have The teachers hope the pro- a long-term effect on stu- gram can expand to other dents, including changing the Photo by Scott Girard parts of sixth grade or other “school-to-prison pipeline.” Cherokee Middle School sixth-grade teachers Erica Gottschalk, Elizabeth Hardy and Gerardo Mancilla and student social worker Laura grades in the school in the The group is beginning with Briese sit around a “restorative justice circle” with example items of those that would be in a circle for students. future, though they recog- a simple factor: attendance. nize there are a set of issues It’s one that can have a major of almost every culture” and The process began last teachers also have to get par- member stays on the periph- to overcome, including fund- effect on the rest of a student’s therefore creates a sense of semester with training for ent permission. ery and allows the students to ing, training facilitators and performance, as well, and a familiarity, said teacher Eliza- a group of 18 students who “It can’t be mandated,” run the program. the time it takes to oversee the good way to get the students beth Hardy, one of the three became “circle keepers.” Erica Gottschalk said. “This “Any adult in the world circles. But they see a chance behind the idea of the “circle,” teachers instituting the pro- Those students lead the circle whole thing about willingness can give them suggestions to have a big effect on the which is the process a student gram. It also gives an atmo- discussions with the students to listen and talk and work and advice,” said Laura Bri- school as a whole, whether targeted for restorative justice sphere of everyone being on who are being disciplined or together.” ese, a student social worker at it remains only in their class- goes through. the same level. have been chosen by the teach- Once a student agrees to Cherokee. “If it comes from rooms or not. The circle layout itself is a “We’re all equals in the ers to be part of the program. join, he or she meets with two a peer, I think it’s a lot more “It has the potential to real- key component, as it’s “part circle,” teacher Gerardo Man- They also must want to circle keepers, an ally and a meaningful.” ly change the whole school cilla said. take part, though, and the staff member, though the staff Any individual meeting culture,” Hardy said. Heart-Shaped Pizza $700 Be My Valentine adno=393509-01

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West End purchase “So our risks are (the) being “vindictive” toward his “It’s still a lot of acres. It electorate says no, we’re former company. might not be the big dream Scott Girard all done, we lose the Herfel Wall refuted that, call- that we imagined, but I think Unified Newspaper Group property,” board president ing the negotiation approach it’s land we can do really Dennis Beres said. “dishonest” and telling the great things with,” board It’s not the exact question Ultimately, though, the Press he was looking out for member Amy Almond said. the school board envisioned, “dream” of acquiring all of the best interests of the 106 but Verona Area School Dis- the pieces of land they had apartment tenants on the Selling the deal trict voters will get to give the set out to get made that a risk property and ensuring his Board members weren’t district feedback on its long- worth taking for board mem- company would not incur excited about selling vot- term building goals in April. bers, who voted unanimously costs from the district’s plan. ers on not just the need for The ballot will include a to put the referendum on the “We weren’t getting the land but its reasoning for referendum question autho- ballot. answers to the questions we using eminent domain. But Photo by Samantha Christian rizing the board to borrow up had,” Wall said. “We said they said that’s a decision that to $8.35 million to purchase No deal with Wall we’re not signing off until should be up to the voters. Alice in Dairyland visits two pieces of land – and use Normally, the process we get answers.” VASD business man- eminent domain to acquire a of eminent domain is used The questions included ager Chris Murphy told the Stoner Prairie third. when a private property potential stoplight installa- Press the district projects an That third piece, part of the owner does not want to sell a tion and road changes. Wall approved referendum would Zoey Brooks, Wisconsin’s 67th Alice in Dairyland, has been pre- West End, was the first the piece of land that is key to a said they asked the district make the mill rate $12.05 per senting an interactive classroom lesson called “Mapping Out a district revealed as a target government’s plans. for indemnifications against $1,000 of assessed, only a Healthy Wisconsin” to fourth-graders throughout Dane County, last year after many closed In this case, though, the his company having to pay slight change from this year’s including a visit to Stoner Prairie Elementary School on Jan. 30. sessions discussing potential landowner wants to sell, for any of that, but the dis- $12.04. If the referendum The trivia game highlights the impact of agriculture on the state’s land purchases. The agree- and that was a key factor in trict refused to supply that failed, the district projects the economy and quizzes students on 16 healthy food choices grown or produced in Wisconsin. ment with the property own- the decision for most of the and did not properly inform rate would drop to $11.85. er, Vanta, included a set of board members, despite the the company about public District officials and the Above, Alice in Dairyland asks questions to fourth-graders in contingencies both the district negative connotation of “tak- hearings on the purchase. board have championed the Elizabeth Jones’ classroom. and Vanta had to meet for the ing” land. land purchases as a long- purchase to go through. This odd situation was Erbach alone? term, 50-year plan, which Vanta informed the dis- created by the zoning on the The situation brought up could be a challenge to What’s online trict the afternoon of the Jan. land – condominium owner- questions about the desir- explain given the use of emi- 26 meeting that it would not ship by several parties. ability of the Erbach property nent domain, Zook said. Read more Verona Area School District stories at be able to meet one contin- With common land owned without the guarantee of the “We want our conversa- ConnectFitchburg.com, including: gency, an agreement with by each, any owner could 43-acre West End land to tion to the community to be common property owners, have held up the deal by not pair with it. positive about the plan to look Enrollment rising including Terrence Wall’s agreeing to remove the par- The Erbach land alone forward, but I think it’s going The UW-Madison Applied Population Lab presented to apartment company. cel from condominium zon- would not be large enough to to be a really tough sell to the the school board Feb. 2 to explain how it predicts the dis- That voided the purchase ing. And in this case, said accommodate a high school public,” she said. By using trict’s future growth. While any model predicts enrollment agreement the district had Fahey, Vanta has not been campus, leaving board mem- eminent domain, “we would will rise, how much depends on which model is used. signed with Vanta last year. able to come to terms with bers unsure whether the dis- be saying, ‘(Using this land) is Monday was the deadline T. Wall Enterprises, which trict still wanted to pursue it. the route we are going soon.’” Devices trump innovation grants for the board to approve a owns apartments on the That becomes a more press- Board member Ken Behn- Innovation grants, which have sparked creative pro- referendum question in time development. ing question if the referendum ke disagreed, saying that the posals from teachers in the past three years, are no more. to give proper notice for the That company is owned by passes, as the option to pur- district would simply have to Instead, the district will use that money to go toward April 7 election. Wall, the former CEO and chase the land expires April explain the eminent domain developing a one-to-one device-to-student ratio. The West End land was principal owner of the com- 22, likely well before an emi- decision clearly. a crucial piece of the dis- pany that is now Vanta (T. nent domain agreement could “I’m not so concerned Personalized Learning series begins trict’s ultimate plan, as it was Wall Properties). be reached for the West End. about the public not under- This spring, we will publish a series on personalized expected to combine with the Fahey said Wall and Vanta “You may have to buy standing,” Behnke said. “If learning in the district. The first piece was published in neighboring Erbach property were “miles apart” from a the Erbach property to pro- they don’t, they don’t.” January. that is part of the referendum deal. tect our opportunity,” Fahey to create a potential high Pete Erbach, a member explained. school campus of more than of the Erbach trust that has However, it was noted the 100 acres. Because of that property’s importance, the board decided – with the expectation of Vanta’s blessing – to use the district’s power as a gov- Elect ernmental body to take land through eminent domain. “School districts don’t often use eminent domain,” Janell Rice said attorney Bill Fahey, who is advising the district on its land purchases. “This For Mayor is an unusual case. The seller wants to sell.” The district planned to contact Vanta after the meeting to let them know why they went this route, and also to talk with the city to ensure it would back the district on the plan. The eminent domain process allows a governmental entity to take private property for public use. The government still must compen- sate the property owner, but the property owner cannot Business Woman •Community Leader refuse the sale. It can be chal- lenged through other means. Reduce Taxes •Veteran Such an action requires voter approval. Since the board Sensible Development also needs voter approval to borrow money for the land purchases, it packaged both Moving FitchburgForward into one question. adno=390316-01 That gave some board members pause, as they are www.janellrice.com also seeking to purchase the Herfel property to the south Friends of Janell Rice for a likely elementary school near the growing Cathedral Paid for by Friends of Janell Rice, Janell Rice Treasurer. adno=389273-01 10 February 13, 2015 The Fitchburg Star Oregon schools ConnectFitchburg.com Referendum on hold Uphoff said there “just wasn’t conversation she had with School board, enough time” to get the plan a resident who was initially teachers will work right in time for the April skeptical about the referen- election. dum, but changed his or her together on new “We want to make sure we opinion after hearing more take the time and opportunity about it. compensation plan to tell the community why “I think we have a common this is critical,” he said. goal here,” she said, referring Scott De Laruelle Board member Steve Zach to the board and community. Unified Newspaper Group said district officials need to “We need to really work with do a better job of “telling our teachers to make sure they’re After finding common story” about the quality of edu- compensated fairly and suf- ground to postpone a planned cators in the district when it ficiently in a way that shows teacher compensation refer- comes to communicating with respect for them and also endum during a special meet- voters about referendums. draws them to our district and ing with teachers earlier in “We got a little bit ahead of retains them in our district. January, the Oregon School our schemes, where the dol- “We can take the time now Board made it official Jan. 26. lars went ahead of the story,” to work with people who The board would have had he said. maybe don’t know enough to approve a resolution on a Zach said the pause will (about the plan) yet and get Photos by Mark Ignatowski $2.9 million-per-year teacher give board members, admin- them engaged in the process.” compensation plan by Jan. 27 istrators and teachers an Maitzen said one miscon- in order to get the measure on opportunity to “go back and ception that came up in the Dodge, dip, duck, dive and dodge the April ballot. work on the plan and get it recent survey of district resi- Teachers Joe Cognac, Darren Hartberg and Bill Rockwell take on students during a dodgeball Instead, the board and right.” dents on the referendum is tournament Jan. 30 at Oregon Middle School. The tournament was part of an all-school assem- teachers will continue to work There’s a lot right about that teachers spend their sum- bly that included some awards, the choir singing the National Anthem and a spoken word group together after agreeing more it; it just needs a little more mers relaxing. performance. time is needed to hammer out work,” he said. “We have a “As a former teacher Below, Ethan Vandermause takes aim at his opponent. a plan that would be palat- really good opportunity here.” myself, I would be happy able to both teachers and dis- Board member Gwen Mai- to share lots of stories about trict residents. At the Jan. 19 tzen noted that the capital ref- educational opportunities meeting, board members sug- erendum was passed with the that occurred to me during gested a referendum might be help of many teachers. the summertime,” she said. ready for the ballot in either “We need to honor that, “Teachers are always in the November 2015 or April as well, and make sure that professional development 2016. School board president we keep our good staff here mode and are always moving Dan Krause said the board and invite other good staff to forward, (but) they need some will move forward “as soon participate in the education time to ‘recharge batteries.’ as we get it right.” of our students of the Oregon A lot of people in this room “Hopefully, that will be School District,” she said. understand the emotional and sooner than later,” he said. Board member Rae Vogel- professional energy that goes “We are not forgetting this er said there is now an oppor- into helping children, and it’s item. We want the (joint tunity to “engage the com- important to get that message teacher/administrator/school munity more” about the need out. I just want to tell teachers board) committee to keep for an improved teacher com- tonight, we will move for- working on this.” pensation plan and referen- ward on this.” Board member Charles dum. She referred to a recent

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Photos by Anthony Iozzo Sophomore Brandon Daniels (120 pounds) attempts to pin Madison La Follette’s Jeffrey Johnson in the Big Eight Conference finals Saturday at Beloit Memorial High School. Daniels won the match 6-3, and Verona took second overall with 232 points. Cats win four individual titles Anthony Iozzo Assistant sports editor

There were high hopes of a Big Eight Conference title Saturday at Beloit Memorial High School, but the Verona Area High School wrestling team knew it needed to do something extra special. Junior Tyler Udelhoven was going to be a top seed at 126 pounds, but he was absent due to undis- closed reasons. And that left a hole in the lineup. But an 11-2 record in place matches, including seven pins, and four individual conference champions still nearly put Verona at the top. In the end, however, Middleton edged Verona 236 1/2 to 232, needing a first-place pin at heavyweight. “Overall, the guys wrestled at their level or above Photo by Anthony Iozzo and got the job done. You can be disappointed that we finished in second by the narrowest of margins, Madison Edgewood senior Ben Kussow signs his National Letter of Intent on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at Edgewood High School to play football for but it is not the kids’ fault,” co-head coach Jason Ott Drake University (Des Moines, Iowa). Kussow will play on the offensive line at Drake, which is in the Pioneer Football League Conference in the said. “They gave it everything they had, and it just NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). kind of shook out like that today.” Seniors Dakin Coons (195 pounds) and Eric Schmid (152), junior Trayvonn Johnson (220) and sophomore Brandon Daniels (120) all won Blocking for the Bulldogs Big Eight titles. Seniors Garrison Stauffer (heavyweight) and Jackson Bryant (160) both took third, and sophomore Matt Maier (113) finished fourth. Kussow signs National make the playoffs and Stoughton did recruits. Junior Dom Sabbarese (170) took fifth, while based on conference record. Drake head coach Rick Fox said he Austin Powers (138), Ryan Weiss (145) and fresh- Letter of Intent to play on the Kussow was unsure if that was going recruits to fill positional needs, as well as, man Jono Herbst (106) all finished seventh. Luke to be his last game, but he decided to look to build depth. But more importantly, he offensive line at Drake into playing at the next level, possibly recruits based on both academic and ath- Turn to Wrestling/Page 15 walking on at Purdue or Wisconsin. letic characteristics. Anthony Iozzo But he said he realized that he really And that is a category that Kussow fits Assistant sports editor wanted to be a part of a smaller communi- into, looking to major in law and political OHS swimming ty. That is when he saw Drake’s stadium. science in society with hopes to possibly Fitchburg resident and Madison Edge- “Playing in high school stadiums and go to law school in the future. wood senior Ben Kussow wasn’t always then seeing the next big jump to Camp But meeting the needs of the program is blocking on the offensive line for the Cru- Randall and Lambeau Field, I never really something Kussow – who runs the 40-yard Panthers crown saders. thought a stadium at that size would catch dash in just over five seconds – said he Kussow actually started as a tight end my eye so much,” Kussopw said. “But it knows he needs to work on. It became as a freshman, but a concussion in the first was really nice seeing the medium.” apparent after watching film for 30 min- game knocked him down the depth chart. After that point, Kussow realized Drake utes and only looking at four plays. four champions That didn’t matter to Kussow, however. was not only a possibility but a little clos- “It was weird with how detailed they Instead of waiting for another chance, he er to what he was looking for. Drake is a went into it, so I have to work on listen- Jeremy Jones created one by becoming an offensive Division I school in the Pioneer Football ing to coaches and honing in on the exact Sports editor tackle. League, but it is a part of the subdivision thing you have to do,” Kussow said. Four years later, Kussow, who signed of football. Kussow also said he wants to bulk up to Juniors Jacob Larsen, Eli Rule, Jackson Mars- his National Letter of Intent on Feb. 4, is That means it isn’t as big as Big 10 or about 285 pounds before camps in August. den and freshman Ian Charles didn’t waste any going to the O-line at Drake University SEC schools, but it is bigger than a Divi- time ending the Oregon boys swimming team’s (Des Moines, Iowa), a Division I FCS sion II school and offers more scholar- Beginnings eight-year drought on Saturday. school. ships. When Kussow started high school, he The quartet, which had gone undefeated dur- “I wasn’t great at first, but I really It also means there is a smaller campus, was one of eight quarterbacks trying out ing the Badger South Conference dual meet sea- started to learn the position and I really and that is ultimately what went into Kus- for the team, so he decided to go out for son, continued to dominate the opposition Sat- started to love it,” Kussow said. “It kind of sow’s decision. tight end instead. urday at the conference meet in Fort Atkinson. became second nature, all the steps. After “Being a kid, I was like, ‘I am going to But after a concussion sidelined him in Marsden, who later shared the 50-yard free- you get over that, it became easy. It was play for the Badgers or some big team,’ the first game, another player became tight style title, posted a lifetime best 21.88 seconds just me playing offensive line.” but when I got older and it became a possi- end and was liked by the coaches. to anchor the relay to victory in a pool record A late decision bility, I started looking into it and figuring That forced him to try to play offensive 1:41.40, which also tied the conference record. out my decisions,” Kussow said. “It has tackle, and he fell in love with the posi- It was the fourth time the quartet has broken As a senior, Kussow helped lead the always been an option for me, and I am tion. the team record this season. Crusaders to a 33-14 win over Stoughton glad I chose this.” “I love that feeling of teamwork that you “Just being together as a team and knowing in the final game of the season. have to have, especially on the offensive you can trust those guys – and that they have Edgewood rushed for 194 yards on 32 Meeting the need line. That has been great for me to con- your back to swim fast – is a great feeling,” carries and scored two touchdowns, and it Kussow, who is 6 feet, 6 inches and 260 stantly be communicating with five other Larsen said. passed for 222 yards and two touchdowns. pounds, is one of 20 Drake recruits for guys to pull off the play you are running is Despite that win, Edgewood didn’t 2015, and he is one of five offensive line great. I love that feeling.” Turn to Swim/Page 18 14 February 13, 2015 The Fitchburg Star Verona Area High School ConnectFitchburg.com Boys basketball Girls basketball Back to .500 in the Big Eight Anthony Iozzo Madison East – tied with Assistant sports editor Madison Memorial – at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and to Madi- The Verona Area High son La Follette at 7:30 p.m. School boys basketball team Saturday. The Wildcats fin- won its third and fourth ish the season at home against straight games last week, Sun Prairie on Feb. 20 and moving to 11-7 overall (7-7 against Madison Memorial on Big Eight). Feb. 26. The Wildcats knocked “I think they are just excit- off conference rival Beloit ed about seeing where they Memorial last Friday and fol- are at, as they get ready for lowed up with a win over the tournament after the con- non-conference DeForest Sat- ference season,” Buss said. urday. “They are feeling really good “The kids are buying into about themselves, but they what we are trying to do and realize they have a lot of work are being good teammates to do yet in the next couple of and are working hard and weeks.” are also committed to playing good defense and doing a Verona 64, Beloit 45 nice job sharing the basketball Verona hosted the Purple on offense,” head coach Alan Knights Friday and used a Buss said. “That all leads to strong third quarter to pull good things. They are play- ahead in a 64-45 win. ing with a lot of confidence The Wildcats outscored in themselves and realize Beloit 34-20 in the second that other than the Middleton half. game, every game has been Junior Cole Schmitz led competitive for us.” Verona with 17 points, while And with the seeding meet- sophomore Nathaniel Buss added 15. Seniors Jake Toman ing coming up on Feb. 22, the Photo by Anthony Iozzo next two weeks will be impor- and Will Kellerman added 12 tant to try and get a favorable and 10, respectively. Junior Grace Mueller (middle) celebrates a 53-45 win Saturday, Jan. 24, at Janesville Craig with teammates, senior Jenna Riley (42) seed in the sectional. Junior Dre’mond Long led and junior Kira Opsal. Verona travels to first-place Beloit with 13 points.

Boys hockey Wildcats knock off top teams in Big 8 Anthony Iozzo who finished with 17 points, followed seconds left. Assistant sports editor with a 3-pointer of her own to keep it Hughes then broke open and was Cats drop tough game against West a one-point game. Opsal then put the able to get to the basket before being Jeremy Jones wave off the goal. Winning in the paint and the offen- Wildcats up by a point, but it was a fouled. She hit both free throws to give 3-point play by junior Grace Mueller a Janesville a 28-25 lead at halftime. Sports editor “Regardless of the call we sive glass was key for the Verona Area need to find a way to regain High School girls basketball team minute later that gave Verona the lead “We knew how big a game this was, Verona had a chance to earn momentum in those situations on Jan. 24 in a 53-45 upset victory at for good. and we had worked all week for it,” at least a split with every team come playoffs, otherwise our Janesville Craig. Opsal started the fourth with a Opsal said. “We wanted it bad and just in the Big Eight Conference season could end early,” Wild- The Wildcats needed to not only 3-point play, and she added a basket really pushed ourselves.” limit Craig defensively but also needed after two free throws by sophomore besides Middleton on Satur- cats head coach Joel Marshall Verona 50, Parker 36 day, Jan. 31. Instead a ques- said. to create baskets inside to win their Alex Luehring to make it 42-35. tionable goal late in the sec- With the momentum in 10th straight. Opsal scored the next two baskets The host Wildcats were fueled by an ond period sank the Wildcats’ their favor, West went on to Junior Kira Opsal did just that with for Verona, and she finished the win 11-4 advantage in the fourth quarter in chances for a split on the sea- score four-unanswered goals, 11 of her team-leading 20 points in the with two free throws. what was a close game in the first half. son as Verona fell 6-3 against including three in the first fourth quarter, with several baskets The Wildcats did miss three front Verona only led by five, 25-20, at Madison West at the Bob Sut- 11-and-a-half minutes of the after offensive rebounds. ends of a 1-and-1 to keep Janesville in halftime. er Memorial Coliseum inside third period. “That was a big turn of events and the game, but the Cougars settled for Opsal led with 17 points, while the Alliant Energy Center. Lenz finished the game definitely boosted our confidence in jump shots with Verona limiting them Mueller picked up 12. Cheyenne Despite finding themselves with two goals and an assist, the way we needed it to,” Opsal said. to one-and-done possessions. It also Trilling and Luehring added eight down quickly in the first peri- while teammate Kalen Balas The defense did the rest with the helped that Schoenenberger fouled out points each, and senior Kateri Trilling od, the Wildcats were able to added two third period goals Wildcats holding junior Anne Schum- with seven minutes left. chipped in five. claw back even with a pair of less than three minutes apart, acher to two 3-pointers in the first “I thought we played pretty well Senior Kathryn Dubanowich led the goals by senior captain Brodie including the game-winning quarter and senior Allison Hughes to defensively and just had a few mis- Vikings with nine. 18 points, eight of which came in the cues offensively,” Murphy said. “I Roehrig in the first 13 minutes goal four minutes into the final Verona 78, Beloit 25 of the second period. stanza. fourth. am proud of them because this is a big That was before Regent Sophomore forward Jack- “We really just gave away one shot road win here.” The Wildcats cruised to a 78-25 win senior center Max Lentz capi- son Anderson cut the Regents in the second half, and we did a bet- The Wildcats fell behind 8-2 in the against Beloit Memorial Thursday, talized with just over three lead in half with a little more ter job cleaning up the boards,” head first quarter after the 3-pointers by Feb. 5, with the help of a 31-6 advan- minutes remaining in the peri- than three minutes remaining coach Angie Murphy said. “We tried Schumacher and a basket by Hughes, tage in the second quarter. od. before the final whistle. to limit their best players.” but they rattled off a 13-2 run to take a Opsal led Verona with 14 points, Despite Verona forward Senior captain Brodie Roeh- Nearly four minutes went by in the 15-12 lead into the second. while Luehring added 13. Junior Graham Sticha appearing to be rig scored twice less than four third without a basket before a fast Janesville took back the momentum Heather Rudnicki chipped in 12, and pushed into goaltender Nathan minutes apart in the second break layup by junior Cheyenne Trill- with seconds remaining in the first half Mueller added nine. Cleghorn by West forward period to draw Verona even ing cut the Cougars’ lead to 28-27. after a basket by junior Kamryn Brit- James Pretto, the referees got at 2-all before Lenz’s game- After a 3-pointer by junior Delaney tingham and a Verona turnover gave together and decided not to changer. Schoenenberger, Cheyenne Trilling, the ball back to the Cougars with 1.4 Turn to Girls BB/Page 15 We’d Love To Be Saturday,February21 Yo ur Hometown HardwareStore! 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Some restrictions apply. adno=393531-01 ConnectFitchburg.com Verona Area High School February 13, 2015 The Fitchburg Star 15 Girls BB: Cats beat Middleton Boys swimming Continued from page 14 Tuesday, Verona held them to 15 and 12 points, respec- Verona 60, East 34 tively. “We did a better job cov- The Wildcats also won by ering the shooters,” Murphy 20-plus points Saturday, Feb. said. “We made sure we 7, in a 60-34 win at Madison didn’t lose the shooters in the East. half court, and we made sure After a slow start, Verona we contested every shot.” outscored the Purgolders Offensively, juniors Grace 42-15 in the second and third Mueller and Kira Opsal quarters combined. scored 18 and 17 points, Opsal led with 19, while respectively. Opsal scored Luehring added 16. 12 of her points in the fourth Verona 52, Middleton 49 quarter. Sophomore Alex Luehring It wasn’t easy, but the finished with 10 points and a Wildcats won their 15th career-high nine rebounds. straight game at Middleton The win gives Verona a on Feb. 10, 52-49. chance to get one of the top The Wildcats (17-2, 13-2) two seeds in the seeding trailed the Cardinals (15-4, meeting Sunday, but Mur- 12-3) by four going into the phy said the only worry with fourth quarter, but Murphy the Wildcats is playing up to said the girls continued to their potential. battle and were able to get “They are just a confi- the ball to the inside and play dent bunch. They are a loose Photo by Jeremy Jones smothering defense. bunch. They don’t let too Senior Victor Pinto races in the 100 butterfly Saturday in the Big Eight Conference meet at Middleton High School. Pinto finished his Verona held Middleton much bother them,” Murphy Verona Area/High School swimming career with lifetime best times in both the fly (above) and the 100 breaststroke. 2-for-18 from the field in the said. “They play well togeth- fourth quarter. er. They don’t care who gets In a loss earlier in the the credit as long as they win. Cats finish in the top four at Big 8 meet season, Cardinals’ senior They are a really fun bunch Elizabeth Norregaard and to coach. I am really lucky to Jeremy Jones medal stand again until the 100 free sophomore Bria Leminrande be able to coach these girls.” Sports editor where Angaran posted a 50.60 for combined for 42 points. But If you go eighth place in the 100 free. Somehow, the toughest conference What: WIAA Division 1 sectionals Wellnitz added another medal, in the state has only managed to get securing the final medal in the 500 more talented this season. When: 1 p.m. Saturday free with a time of 5:02.85. Angaran Wrestling: Regionals next Verona Area/Mount Horeb’s boy Where: Middleton High School earned the team’s final individual swimming team was seeded fifth (48 medal in the 100 backstroke, taking Continued from page 13 Schiro (Madison La Follette) points behind Sun Prairie) entering seventh place in 56.72. in 1:34 to finish third, while Saturday’s Big Eight Conference the highest total of any school at the Senior Cullen Meurer, Angaran, Slekar (132) wrestled to Sabbarese defeated Caleb meet at the Middleton High School meet for the second straight year,” Wellnitz and Conway capped the eighth place. Cymbalak (Middleton) 7-0 to Natatorium. Wildcats head coach Bill Wuerger meet by earning the final medal on “It just goes to show that finish fifth. The Wildcats, however, swam said. the 400 free relay (3:26.36). we have a solid program,” Ott Powers, Weiss and Romens and dove well enough to continue a Senior Kyle Wolmutt posted the Zeke Sebastian had the largest said. “We don’t have the best also had pins in their seventh- streak of top four finishes every year Wildcats’ top finish of the week- drop of the day, cutting 8.73 seconds in numbers, but we have qual- place matches. Powers pinned since joining the conference back in end, taking third place in Friday in the 500 free, while Bryce Hoppe ity kids and it is always fun to Mammadu Bah (Madison 2008. evening’s diving competition with (200 IM) and Conway (100 free split work with quality kids.” East) in 1:25, while Weiss Second-ranked Madison West 448.30 points. Madison West junior on 400 free relay) made their end-of- The Wildcats actually held pinned Sam Johnson (Madi- posted 486 points but still fell more Matt Munns (481.40) and Memorial season goal times. a lead in the meet after first- son West) in 3:54. Romens than 225 points shy of top-ranked senior Nate Swanson (450.65) took Seniors Victor Pinto (100 fly, 100 place pins by Coons and pinned Jared Konkel (Madi- Madison Memorial, which once the top two spots. breast), Chad Zachman-Brockmeyer Johnson, but it all came down son La Follette) in 55 sec- again dominated the conference Sophomore Jacob Wellnitz (50 free, 100 free) and Donald Dit- to the heavyweight results. onds. meet, sweeping all 11 events Satur- medaled in the 200-yard freestyle, zenberger (50 free, 100 free) fin- Sean Benedict (Middle- Maier lost a 15-1 major day for a gaudy 714 points. posting a time of 1 minute, 50.44 ished their swimming careers with ton) pinned Michael Dunlap decision to Edwin Chavez Middleton (384) rounded out seconds. VA/MH’s top relay came in lifetime best times in both of their (Madison East) in 5 minutes, (Beloit Memorial) in his the top three, while Verona/Mount the first race of the day via the team individual events. 13 seconds. Stauffer won the third-place match, and Slekar Horeb finished fourth – three points of junior Bryce Angaran, seniors Verona Area/Mount Horeb returns third-place match at heavy- was pinned by Collin Waech ahead of Sun Prairie. Glen Hook and Jimmy Conway and to Middleton High School for sec- weight 4-0 over Karl Saladino (Madison East) in 4:13 in his “We had 25 out of 34 season- sophomore Bryce Hoppe, which fin- tionals at 1 p.m. Saturday. The div- (Beloit Memorial). seventh-place match. best times in individual events and ished sixth overall in 1:43.29. ing competition is slated for 5:30 Coons – ranked No. 15 Herbst finished seventh in five out of six relays, which was The Wildcats wouldn’t reach the p.m. Friday evening. – wasn’t too pleased with without needing a place his 5-2 semifinals win over match. Logan Murdy (Janesville “I am really glad the team Craig), but he more than is doing well,” Coons said. made up for it with a pin “Everyone is in high morale over Jordan Festge (Madison going into regionals. Hope- East) – honorable mention the fully we can take a lot of guys When it comes to loan decision finals in 3 minutes. to sectionals.” Coons also pinned Ka’Juan guidelines, we’renot afraid Redus (Middleton) in 38 sec- Regionals onds. The road gets more diffi- Johnson – ranked No. 9 cult for Verona at regionals at to color outside the lines. – won his finals match over 9 a.m. Saturday at Stoughton Sam Presser (Sun Prairie) by High School. There will be 24 pin in 2 minutes. He added ranked wrestlers at the meet, pins over Ben Percy (Madi- and No. 3 Stoughton and son Memorial) in one minute No. 6 Elkhorn look to be the and Nick Perez (Madison favorites to challenge for the East) in 1:35. team regional title. Schmid – ranked No. 5 – But after being runner-up at pinned Logan Baker (Janes- conference, Ott said he hopes ville Craig) in 46 seconds to the team builds on the success win his title. Schmid added to challenge the top wrestlers pins over Hassam Said (Mid- and teams. dleton) in 10 seconds and “It is going to be a grind, so Jake Graeve (Sun Prairie) in hopefully they can take today, 1:32. build off of it and be ready for Daniels picked his first con- next week,” Ott said. ference title with a 6-3 deci- Fort Atkinson, Oconomo- “Wecan come up with sion over Jeffrey Johnson. woc, Oregon, Sun Prairie Daniels also pinned Noah and Watertown also join the something that is alittle Dregne (Madison West) in 30 regional. out of the box, aunique seconds and Trevaun Turner In the other regional, No. 2 solution that someone (Middleton) in 1:20. Milton is joined by honorable Coons said the bonus points mention Lake Geneva Bad- else doesn’t want to take were huge as the Wildcats ger, Beloit Memorial, Dela- the time to do.” attempted to win as a team. van-Darien, Janesville Craig, “Coaches talk to us a lot Janesville Parker, Westosha –Oak Bank’s JimMcNulty about getting those extra Central and Wilmot Union. points while we can,” he said.

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No. 4 seed in sectional 6, As it is, the second-ranked Division 1 team in the and will host the winner of state, however, finds itself stuck in the Big Eight – a No. 5 Verona and No. 12 conference that is also home to top-ranked Madison Madison La Follette/East at Memorial. 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at Madison West posted 486 points, but still fell more Madison Ice Arena. than 225 points shy of the Spartans, who once again Playoff preparation is on dominated the conference meet, sweeping all 11 the mind of Regents head events Saturday for a gaudy 714 points. coach Bret Farley after sev- Middleton (384) rounded out the top three, while eral weeks of Regent players Verona/Mount Horeb finished fourth – three points missing games due to illness ahead of Sun Prairie. and the loss of top forward Regent junior Matt Munns was the only swimmer Max Lentz with an ankle not competing for Memorial to win an event. Munns injury,which sidelined him won Friday evening’s diving competition with 481.40 for six games. points. But those injuries forced The Regents’ 200 medley relay team of Jack Farley to move players O’Keefe, Ryan Altaweel, Lain Weaver and Max around, and more minutes Cardwell opened the meet taking third place in means more depth. 1:39.89. “We are stronger now,” Cardwell added a runner-up finish in the 200 IM Farley said. (2:00.91) as did Aida Aidan in the 100 free (48.20). In the past month the Photo by Evan Halpop Weaver secured a third-place finish in the 100 Regents have gone 7-3-1, Oregon sophomore goaltender Henry Roskos (29) gets ready to knock the puck away in a match butterfly (53.19), as did Roy Weng in the 500 free blanking Madison La Fol- against Madison West on Saturday, Jan. 24, at Oregon Ice Arena. (4:47.85), O’Keefe in the 100 backstroke (54.75), lette/East twice, 10-0 during their first meeting, and 11-0 Sun Prairie 4-0 on Jan. 13. period. Lentz and Mick Cutting had 26 saves. while Meara matched the finish in the 50 free (22.31). Paskus scored three goals, Messner picked up assists on Weaver, O’Keefe, Weng and Meara added a third- in their second. The Regents also won and Pretto added a fourth. the goal. West 4, Beloit 3 place finish in the 400 free relay in 3:16.42. Ollie Fisher collected two Cutting finished with 31 The Regents travel back to Middleton High School against Sun Prairie (4-0), The Regents edged Beloit Oregon, (9-0),Verona (6-3), assists, and Cutting, Schuy- saves. Memorial 4-3 on Feb. 3. at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, for the WIAA Division 1 ler Hedican, Paskus and sectional. Beloit Memorial 4-3), Paskus scored twice, and and Middleton (7-2). The Pretto each added one. West 9, Oregon 0 Cole Fuhrmann and Pretto Regents lost to Madison Cutting had 18 saves. Paskus scored four goals added one goal each. Edgewood (0-3), Madison in a 9-0 win over Oregon on Edwin Jiang, Pretto, Cut- Girls basketball Memorial (3-6), and Janes- Edgewood 3, West 0 Jan. 24. ting, Lentz and Paskus all had ville (2-3). West was not able to do Devon Phaneuf, Pretto, assists. Fisher collected two The Regents’ only tie much against Edgewood in a Hedican, Messner and Lentz assists. Cutting finished with West halts losing streak game came in a match 3-0 loss on Jan. 15. all picked up one goal each. 20 saves. against Marquette (3-3). Cutting had 22 saves. Casey Olson, Lentz and The Madison West High chipped in nine points. Pretto all had two assists. West 7, Middleton 2 School girls basketball The win moved West West 3, Marquette 3 Memorial 6, West 3 Nathan Ehrlich, Fuhrmann, The Regents took down the team halted a four-game to 4-15 overall (4-11 Big The Regents scored first, Paskus, Fisher, Phaneuf and Middleton Cardinals 7-2 on losing streak on Feb. 7 Eight). (OT) but Madison Memorial got Cutting all added one assist. Feb. 10. with a 66-41 win against The seeding meeting for West tied Marquette Uni- the best of them in a 6-3 loss Cutting finished with 23 The Cardinals earned the Beloit Memorial. the WIAA Division 1 play- versity School 3-3 on Jan. on Jan. 23. saves. No. 1 seed in the sectional but The Regents used a 22-5 offs is on Sunday, Feb. 15. 10. Cole Paskus scored two The Spartans outscored had a hard time scoring goals. advantage in the third West finishes the season goals, and James Pretto add- West 4-1 in the second peri- West 6, Verona 3 Lentz and Paskus each quarter to pull away for the with games at Middleton ed the third. od, breaking a 2-all tie early. Balas and Lentz each scored twice, while Balas, win. (Feb. 13), vs. Sun Prairie at Dean Fuhrmann, Kalen Farley said that there were scored twice in a 6-3 win Messner and Hedican all add- Senior Shaquita Lee led home (Feb. 17), at Janes- Balas and Pretto all had “too many times where the over Verona on Jan. 31. ed a goal. West with 13 points, while ville Craig (Feb. 19) and assists. puck was just laying around Paskus and Pretto also Messner and Paskus each senior Naiya Morris added at Janesville Parker (Feb. Henry Cutting had 24 the net.” scored goals. had two assists, while Ehrlich, 12. Senior Kyana Johnson 21). saves. West started the game Paskus added two assists, Pretto, Fisher and Balas all West 4, Sun Prairie 0 with a goal by Max Frey and Lentz, Fisher, Phaneuf picked up one assist. Cutting three minutes into the first and Messner each had one. finished with 36 saves. 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www.OrangeEquipment.com d adno=395199-01 a ConnectFitchburg.com Oregon High School February 13, 2015 The Fitchburg Star 17 Boys basketball Girls basketball Panthers miss opportunity Strong start, clutch finish propels Oregon Anthony Iozzo added a free throw, cutting to make it 8-2. versatile scorers. against rival Stoughton Assistant sports editor Oregon’s lead to 50-47 with Junior Leah Koopman and “They went on a run in the 2:38 left. freshman Taylor Schmidt first, and we came back with Anthony Iozzo off the Panthers at the line. Senior Kelsey Jahn That is when Jahn took later knocked down 3-point- a big run of our own.” Assistant sports editor “This was one that didn’t stepped up to the free-throw over. She finished 8-for-8 ers – Schmidt with two – The win was big for the come as easy, but you have line as the Oregon girls bas- from the line in the fourth and Rosemeyer capped the Panthers as they now need a Friday’s (Feb. 6) matchup to love the fight from our ketball team held onto a quarter and collected 18 total strong start. win against Monona Grove was not only a chance to kids down the stretch, even three-point lead Feb. 10 at points. The Panthers went up by Friday and Stoughton to knock off Badger South rival when we weren’t executing Stoughton. Jahn was also a catalyst for as much as 19 in the second knock off Edgewood in a Stoughton but an opportu- at a level that I would think Jahn was fouled and was the defense in the first quar- quarter, and they led 35-21 at few weeks. nity to move into first place is proficient,” Stoughton looking to stretch the Pan- ter, picking up three steals halftime. It also might have sealed a in the conference. head coach Matt Hockett thers’ lead – which was once and scoring seven of her 18. Koopman kept the home game for the regional But the host Oregon High said. 19 – with a 1-and-1 bonus. “We worked on defense momentum going in the semifinal with the seeding School boys basketball team A 3-pointer by senior Jahn not only knocked all week, so that was really third with a 3-pointer, and meeting coming up Satur- could never string together Markus Tobias in the second down both free throws but key,” Jahn said. “And our Jahn added one of her own to day. enough productive posses- quarter was the last time the added six more, helping help side was unbeliev- push Oregon’s lead to 16. “These girls aren’t just OK sions, trailing the whole Panthers were within one Oregon seal a 60-50 Badger able this game. We talked But that is when the with winning one game,” game and ultimately falling possession. The Vikings fin- South Conference win. about that during Edgewood, Vikings started to claw back, Sielaff said. “They have their 47-36. ished the first half on an 11-5 “I picture it like when I where our defense broke with Kahl cutting the lead to eye on the bigger picture “We, bottom-line, did not run, which included seven am at practice and shooting down because of the help 10 twice before an 11-2 run which is this year’s confer- show up tonight,” Oregon points by sophomore Troy 10 free throws like normal,” side. made it a one possession ence title and then advancing head coach Jon Nedelcoff Slaby. Jahn said. “Obviously it is “We worked on that game. far in the playoffs. said. “We had an opportunity Oregon was down by sev- a big moment, but you just all week, prepared for it “One of our keys to the “We have a great chance to make something happen, en at one point in the third have to stay calm and com- and obviously it pulled us game was weathering the of playing this team again in and tonight we didn’t answer quarter, but Stoughton came posed.” through.” storm,” Oregon head coach the playoffs.” the bell. You can’t have that back with a 9-1 run, capped The Panthers (12-7 over- Oregon forced 13 turn- Corey Sielaff said. “Stough- Oregon hosts Monona many guys not play at a con- by a 3-pointer by freshman all, 9-2 Badger South) and overs in the first quarter and ton is a team of runs and is Grove at 7:30 p.m. Friday sistent, competitive level.” Brady Schipper. Stoughton (14-6, 7-3) need- jumped out to a 25-9 lead. a high-energy, high-inten- and travels to non-confer- The Panthers (13-4 over- The Panthers trailed 37-24 ed a win to remain in the Stoughton started the sity team ... We jumped out ence Evansville at 7:15 p.m. all, 6-3 conference) trailed after three quarters. hunt for a conference title, scoring with a basket by to that big lead, but it is not Tuesday, Feb. 17. The seed- by 14 with 5 minutes, 20 “I didn’t get them to and it looked like Oregon Kahl, but Jahn later drilled a going to last against a team ing meeting is on Sunday, seconds left, but juniors Alex respond, and when you was going to cruise to the 3-pointer and added a jumper like this that has so many Feb. 15. Duff and Charlie Soule – can’t get them to respond, victory early on. who finished with 16 and 12 it doesn’t matter if they However, a couple of bas- points, respectively – helped are playing Stoughton or kets by Stoughton junior get the deficit back down to the Harlem Globetrotters,” Hannah Hobson and another 10. Nedelcoff said. “You have by sophomore Kendra Halv- That is when senior Peter to engage and fight through erson cut Oregon’s double- MORTGAGES WITH Kissling was fouled on a the tough times. We have for digit lead to just four with 3-point attempt with two most of the year, but tonight, five minutes left. it’s minutes left. 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Shortly after by a bigger and faster Mad- 2-all.” Coming off a 4-3 win over “I hoped that we were the Prairie at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. he was diagnosed with mono- sion Edgewood boys hockey Edgewood senior Johnny Waunakee, a 3-0 shutout sixth seed, but in the power 20 inside Capitol Ice Arena. nucleosis. team throughout the first 20 Van Gemert the game-winner against McFarland and a 15-0 rankings we were still behind Madison Memorial, Madi- “Our team is coming minutes, Oregon senior Joey four-and-a-half minutes later shellacking, the Panthers were MG and Waunakee,” Panthers son West and Verona, who around right now. 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Growth with public safety – where seconds mat- Originally from: Born ture planned for property east Originally from: needs to be compatible to what Fitchburg ter. Finding phone numbers when you in Indianapolis; Lived in of Highway Cottage Grove- IS. To many of us, Fitchburg is a suburb- are at risk takes too long, and some of us Memphis, St. Louis, Crystal 14. In a slow graduated from safe, good schools, close to amenities. It don’t think clearly then. In Lacy Heights Lake, Ill. and Milwaukee. economy Monona Grove, raised is what attracts families. That shouldn’t we asked everyone to put Fitchburg Lived in Fitchburg since: with very little my family in Sun change. police on their cell. When it’s your loved 1988 demand for Prairie. There must be a demonstrated ones – seconds matter. 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For example, Lacy Heights Appliance Service Pros sibility to financially sup- Occupation: Technology support it as a city and leadership team. set up a neighborhood directory listing Political experience port the Verona Area Needs If you had unilateral control, what that also lists services kids provide like (include committees/com- Network and its food pantry Employer/job title: Group Basis, is one thing you would have changed babysitting, mowing, etc. It is helpful for missions, lost elections): operations as it expands and Senior Account Executive about the 2015 budget? the small things, but it’s vital during key/ Nearly 16 years on Common moves closer to Fitchburg Political experience (include com- Tax rate increase. Our mill rate and difficult times like public safety issues. Council; 2 years as mayor; this year? mittees/commissions, lost elections): levy have increased a staggering amount What is the best thing about Served on nearly every city The City of Fitchburg is the None. since 2011. Comparing our mill rate Fitchburg? committee and commission most diverse community in Other notable affiliations: (31.65 percent increase) and tax levy It’s hard to pick one, but I’d say our Other notable affilia- Dane County. It is critical that President Lacy Heights Neighborhood (36.69 percent increase), we are top for neighborhood framework. Fitchburg is tions: Served on Fitchburg the needs of all residents be Association, Madison’s Young Career growth and percentage of change com- several neighborhoods. Neighborhoods Days Committee since 1999, considered when writing a city Woman, various associations and board pared to five peer cities in Dane County. can connect formally and informally. President since 2006. budget. I strongly supported positions. Does the city have an ethical respon- February 1 was an excellent example of the Boys and Girls Club in sibility to financially support the Verona where this works, with neighbors help- Fitchburg, and we should sup- Area Needs Network and its food pantry ing others deal with snow/snow related Essay questions port organizations which are Essay questions operations as it expands and moves problems. It also happens weekly with Why are you running for improving lives. Why are you running for mayor and closer to Fitchburg this year? carpooling and kids play dates. We also mayor, and why should peo- Is there a way to bring the why should people vote for you? Most of us believe in giving back. leveraged it for our neighborhood watch ple vote for you? frequently disagreeing ele- I love this city – it’s my home. Taxes, Some do it volunteering, others with in Lacy Heights. When neighborhood This is a crucial time for ments of the council togeth- development and leadership are not money, some both. The city can provide communications work, it softens the the city. There were many er? transparent so I’m stepping up to drive access to information to its citizens. We edge of life’s daily challenges and pro- things we had started to It will only happen if those change. I have extensive experience fix- then each have an opportunity to follow vides opportunity to be part of some- increase value and quality of elected behave kindly. The cur- ing problems by bringing dedicated, tal- our individual hearts in how we give back thing special. We are grateful for the help life. Unfortunately, the current rent mayor carries out political ented people together and getting things and what we are comfortable with. when needed, and love the feeling you mayor is more interested in vendettas against those who done. If that’s what you would like, then Is there a way to bring the frequently get when you give back. political games than actually disagree. This isn’t Chicago, I would like your vote. disagreeing elements of the council What does the city really need to running the city. Alders are and we shouldn’t be pretend- What are the most important issues together? work on? punished if they don’t agree ing it is. One responsibility of facing Fitchburg? I hope so. We have important work to Fiscal responsibility. When I was eval- with him, and he even took the mayor is to bring everyone Development, escalating tax rate and do. We need to get past the bickering/ uating running for mayor, I asked people the step of suing long-time to the table, not ostracize those stewardship of our tax dollars. There are politics if we are going to truly serve what their priorities were – this was right members of a city commis- who view things differently. many additional ones that are second- Fitchburg and its citizens. If people can’t up at the top. On the flip side, if I picked sion as an act of vengeance, In the new age of social ary conversations. For example, the fire come together for the greater good, one thing that works in evaluating City squandering city resources media and the Internet, does stations are a secondary conversation they should not be signing up for public Hall, it’s our good employees. They make and wasting valuable time the city have a responsibil- behind budget/taxes and planning. We service. you feel welcome and are helpful when- that could have been used to ity to increase its outreach have plans for two new stations that In the new age of social media ever I’ve needed assistance. enhance the value of the com- efforts with citizens? What munity. As a Fitchburg tax- should be the top priority in payer, I deserve better than that regard? It’s your paper, too that, and many others agree. When I was mayor, I made What are the most impor- The Fitchburg Star accepts submissions of photos, events, charity work and other local news. several proposals to do just tant issues facing Fitchburg? that, including a proposal to To submit an item for consideration, e-mail [email protected], visit our website at ConnectFitchburg. Most important is end- com or call 845-9559. restart the print version of the ing the reckless behavior of Fitchburg Star. I also proposed the current administration. improving our social media Building east of Highway 14 presence and doing a better without existing infrastructure job of customizing our email and unaddressed environmen- lists. Those are the next steps. tal concerns is irresponsible. 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000647e.mm3-3 12/14 CS ConnectFitchburg.com Questionnaires February 13, 2015 The Fitchburg Star 23 Mayoral candidates Spring election info Shawn Pfaff The 2015 spring election will have a primary on Feb. 17, as well as a general election April 7. April 7 general election Age: 43 environment and takes advantage of our unique Look for candidate questionnaires for the City of Fitchburg location between Epic and downtown Madison. general election in the March edition of the Mayor: Top two vote-getters from Feb. 17 Family (spouse, children/ages): long-time girlfriend Monica; three neph- That is what I have done in my tenure as Fitchburg Star. Aldermanic District 1, seat 1: Dorothy mayor. The city should keep following its com- More ballot info can be found at myvote. Krause (I) ews ages 14, 10 and 6 and a niece age 12. prehensive plan and encourage growth to the wi.gov or fitchburgwi.gov/162/Voting- Aldermanic District 1, seat 2: Michael east. Election-Information. Childers, Carol W. Poole (I) Originally from: Holmen If you had unilateral control, what is one Here’s a look at what’s on the ballot: Aldermanic District 1, seat 3: Top two vote- Lived in Fitchburg since: thing you would have changed about the getters from Feb. 17 2004 Feb. 17 primary election 2015 budget? Aldermanic District 1, seat 4: Gary Education: Bachelor of The 2015 budget passed by a 7 to 1 mar- City of Fitchburg Hoerchner, Patrick Stern (I), gin. It made investments in public safety and Arts in Secondary Education Pfaff Mayor: Jay Allen, Steve Arnold, Shawn Pfaff Aldermanic District 1, seat 5: Jason C. from University of Wisconsin- held city tax rates stable. If funding was avail- (I) and Janell Rice Gonzalez (I), Roger Laurel Tesch Eau Claire in 1994. Master of able, I would have hired two new fire fight- Aldermanic District 2, seat 3: Julia Arata- Aldermanic District 1, seat 6: Dan Carpenter Public Affairs from the Robert M. La Follette ers to continue the investments in our fire Fratta, Roger Backes and Matthew Pulda (I), Zyronia Mims School of Public Affairs at the University of department. This is one of my goals in 2016. Aldermanic District 1, seat 7: Jake Johnson Wisconsin-Madison in 2002 Is there a way to bring the frequently dis- Aldermanic District 1, seat 8: Michael agreeing elements of the council together? Gernetzke, Henrick “Tony” Hartmann Occupation: Government Relations focusing on media affairs and legislative matters The City Council has operated well in the past four years that I have been Mayor Employer/job title: Pfaff Public Affairs, because of the collaborative tone I set early President on after I was elected in 2011. Together, we Political experience: Mayor, 2011 to have accomplished a lot in those four years. Steve Arnold present; re-elected in 2013; Alder, 2009-11; We built a library, invested in public safety by Police and Fire Commission, 2007-09; Dane hiring five new police officers and provided Age: 65 Fitchburg’s growth should be responsible County 911 Center Board, 2010-14. funding for a full-time fire chief and an EMS Family: married to Nancy Arnold for 43 and benefit the entire community. New urban Other notable affiliations: Vice President captain all while protecting the environment years, two grown daughters, five grandchil- neighborhoods near our eastern rail line of Madison Area Technical College Board. and holding city tax rates stable. dren aged 4-13 (except in environmental corridors), preserving Member of Board since 2013. Vice President Yes, there have been, at times, a few dis- agricultural land and natural areas, restoring of the Fitchburg Lions Club. Member of Club agreements among Council members but that Originally from: Springfield, Mass. aging northern neighborhoods and infill devel- is an expected part of an elected democracy. Lived in Fitchburg since: 1994 since 2007. Member of Bethel Lutheran opment should be first priorities. New neigh- Church since 2007. Member of Democratic In the new age of social media and the Education: Ph.D. Cornell 1978, MA Johns borhoods should be compact and contiguous Party of Wisconsin since 1989. Former Internet, does the city have a responsibility Hopkins 1972, BA Johns Hopkins 1971 and use land sparingly. Director on University of Wisconsin- Eau to increase its outreach efforts with citi- Occupation: retired (except for public ser- If you had unilateral control, what is one Claire Alumni Board, 2008-14 zens? What should be the top priority in that vice) thing you would have changed about the regard? 2015 budget? Essay questions Social media and the Internet are integral Employer/job title: City of Fitchburg Alder We should not have given a sweetheart Why are you running for mayor, and why parts of our lives. I am proud that as mayor Political experience: Alder, District 4, development deal to the Alexander Company. should people vote for you? I have led the city’s efforts to completely Seat 7, since 2005, Fitchburg Delegate, City After the Town of Madison dissolves, the I am running again for mayor because modernize our website and further improve of Madison Transit and Parking Commission agreement gives up to $654,000 of our tax I believe I have the leadership skills, right the city’s Facebook and Twitter pages. We Contracted Services Oversight revenue from Alexander’s property back to the values, collaborative vision and accomplish- have also greatly improved residents’ ability Subcommittee, since 2011, company instead of taxpayer services. Our suc- ments to keep moving Fitchburg forward, so to conduct basic city services online. Dane County Council of cessors will wonder what we were thinking! all of our residents can enjoy an even higher If budgets and spending limits did not Governments working group; Does the city have an ethical responsibility quality of life for themselves and their fami- prevent it, what is one project you would United Fitchburg founding to financially support the Verona Area Needs lies at a price that they can afford. champion to improve the quality of life in member and 2014 campaign Network and its food pantry operations as it What are the most important issues fac- Fitchburg? deputy director expands and moves closer to Fitchburg this ing Fitchburg? I would champion my efforts for us to fund a Other notable affiliations: year? There are three important issues Fitchburg public school district where all of our kids have 1000 Friends of Wisconsin; Arnold In our community, we must take responsi- faces moving forward. Those are promoting the opportunity to go to a public school togeth- Association of Pedestrian bility for others’ well-being. Everyone’s basic responsible economic growth while ensuring er. The lack of one school district in Fitchburg and Bicycle Professionals; Bicycle Federation needs for income, housing, education, health our commitment to environmental protection, is one of the major challenges we face in of Wisconsin; Byrnewood Neighborhood care and justice must be met, and VANN could connecting neighborhoods in all parts of our becoming a better connected community. Association past Vice President; Congress help. The new VANN building has no walking city to the oncoming economic successes What is the best thing about Fitchburg? for the New Urbanism; Fitchburg Historical or transit access, and may still not meet the going forward and holding the line on taxes The best thing about Fitchburg is our com- Society; Friends of the Fitchburg Library; needs of the all intended customers. and spending, so our residents can continue to mitment to a high quality of life. We strive as a League of American Bicyclists; MadCity Velo Is there a way to bring the frequently dis- afford to live here. community to make the smart and affordable Club; Madison Area Bus Advocates; Meals agreeing elements of the council together? Fitchburg’s location between Epic and down- investments in amenities like a library, a splash on Wheels; NAACP Dane County Branch; New leadership is needed. The Council town Madison makes our community a perfect pad and a senior center, so residents can enjoy REAP Food Group; The Road Home (formerly must welcome all input, not just that from the place to live, work, raise a family and retire. Our living, working, raising a family and retiring here. Interfaith Hospitality Network) volunteer; Sierra politically well-connected. New information and exciting challenge is to make sure we continue What does the city really need to work on? Club; United Way of Dane County Key Club; policy ideas from all members should be dis- growing responsibly, so all of our residents can We must continue neighborhood reinvest- United Faculty and Academic Staff, American cussed respectfully in open meetings, not dis- enjoy an even higher quality of life. ments in all parts of our city – especially along Federation of Teachers Local No. 223, AFL/ missed when it doesn’t fit the prearranged plan. What should the city’s growth priorities our N. Fish Hatchery and Verona Road cor- CIO; Wisconsin Historical Society; Organizing Consider many ideas to find the best ones! be? And should the city be encouraging ridors – so the benefits of responsible economic for America Fitchburg District 4 Captain; , In the new age of social media and the growth to the east? growth reaches all of our residents. Also, we Dane County United Land Use Action Team Internet, does the city have a responsibility The city’s growth priorities should promote need to continue hiring a city workforce that leader, Democratic Party of Wisconsin; Four to increase its outreach efforts with citi- responsible economic growth that protects our reflects our city’s growing diversity. Lakes Green Party; Progressive Dane zens? What should be the top priority in that regard? The digitally literate have many opportunities Essay questions to interact with the city. The city should focus Why are you running for mayor, and why its outreach on providing Internet access to Wait too long and it should people vote for you? Wait too long and it those who need it and broadband access in Fitchburg, like every government, should our rural areas. Possible solutions are transit ** protect and empower every resident, not just the to the library, neighborhood centers with politically well-connected. We are failing to deliv- computer access and a municipal wireless wilwilllbbeettoooo lalatete er emergency services, park land and recreation network. opportunities, services for seniors and library If budgets and spending limits did not EPA’s proposed rules will eliminate your access to many of our residents. We are failing prevent it, what is one project you would EPA’s proposed rules willeliminateyour to consider community-wide consequences of champion to improve the quality of life in chochoiceice toto buy anew Classicic on or about development, including long-term effects on Fitchburg? April 2015. water, traffic and taxes. I am running for mayor Our public transit is optimized to connect April 2015. to lead our city to find community solutions to transit-rich neighborhoods to Madison. It these problems. Everyone in our city should should be expanded to provide mobility among Now isis thethe best timtimetobuy have access to everything Fitchburg has to offer. neighborhoods and city amenities like the What are the most important issues facing library, senior center, parks, shopping and anew Classic. Fitchburg? employment opportunities. Many of us want to (1) Emergency and city service delivery: not age in place here, and public transit and para- all of our residents are benefiting from minimum transit enables that. Call today!today! levels of emergency service, park facilities, para- What is the best thing about Fitchburg? transit, and senior and library services. We must Fitchburg is full of residents that care about work to fill these critical service voids. (2) Our and organizations that work on our community hard-working, professional city employees are values of sustainability, equity and quality of County Line Burners, LLC experiencing low morale and high turnover. We life. Our local government needs to recognize DeDealershipalership NNameame must fully implement a newly proposed pay plan and foster those values. Blue Mounds,WI that our valuable public servants deserve. (3) What does the city really need to work on? CitCityy,,SSttateate New development scattered haphazardly around Welcome and respect input from everyone DaPhonen- 608-206-5220Number the city can have negative long-term impacts on in the city. Appoint commissioners, board Phone Number adno=394482-01 water, traffic and taxes. New development must members and staff reflecting our diversity. be responsible and focused on areas where we Provide opportunity for everyone to get to City Outdoor Wood FurnaceFurnace already have roads, pipes and wires. Hall and hear them out. Listen to everyone’s *Once*OnceproposedproposedEPAEPArulesrulesareareinineffect,effect,thetheretailretailsalesaleofofClassicClassicfurnacesfurnacesininthetheUnitedUnitedStatesStateswillwillnonolongerlongerbebeallowed.allowed.AccordingAccordingtotothethe What should the city’s growth priorities suggestions and vigorously discuss all topics. EPA, the proposed standards would only apply to new wood heaters and will not affect wood heaters already in use in home or wood EPA, the proposed standards would only apply to new wood heaters and will not affect wood heaters already in use in home or wood 14-080 be? And should the city be encouraging Make better use of interested and expert com- heatersheaterscurrentlycurrentlyforforsale.sale. 14-0801 growth to the east? mission and board members. CentralBoilerC .com 24 February 13, 2015 The Fitchburg Star Dist. 2, Seat 3 questionnaires ConnectFitchburg.com Matthew Pulda Roger Backes Age: 34 I would have deleted the city’s dues for Age: 69 What are the most important issues facing Family (spouse, children/ages): Wife, Dane Buy Local. These dues were far from Family (spouse, children/ages): Married your district? Amy the largest budget item, but the city does not to Sally A. Hestad, Attorney; Four daughters: Many of the issues facing District 2 are need to join an organization in order to buy those of the city as a whole, as the evolution of Originally from: Verona Andrea, 47; Valerie, 42; Molly, 34; and Megan, local – just do it, as long as it makes fiscal 32 Fitchburg as a city of which we can be proud Lived in Fitchburg since: sense to do so. affects us all. Obviously, holding the reins on 2012 Does the city have an ethical responsibil- Originally from: Peoria, Ill. taxes, the limited park resources in the older Education: Verona ity to financially support the Verona Area Lived in Fitchburg since: city neighborhoods and the lack of public tran- Area High School, 1999; Needs Network and its food pantry opera- 1989 sit routes for commuters to use public transit BA, Political Science, tions as it expands and moves closer to Education: BS Degree in east and west across Fitchburg are of concern UW-Madison, 2002; JD, UW Fitchburg this year? Sociology from Southern for many District 2 residents. Finally, the care Law School, 2005 Verona’s latest budget included $40,000 Ill University, MS Degree in shown for the professional police and firefight- Occupation: Research Pulda to help VANN launch its new facility. It would Rehabilitation Counseling from ers training and benefits must be addressed as Assistant/Committee Clerk be fair for Fitchburg to assist with that pur- Ill Institute of Technology, one of the city’s highest priorities for the sense pose since much of the increase in demand of safety of all residents. Chicago, IL; and two years of Backes Employer/job title: Wisconsin State for VANN’s services comes from Fitchburg Doctoral Studies (no degree) What should the city’s growth priorities Assembly residents. However, funding for VANN pro- in Counseling and Guidance at be? And should the city be encouraging Political experience (include com- grams should continue to come from private the University of WI - Madison growth to the east? mittees/commissions, lost elections): sources. Occupation: Personal and Business Coach The eastern neighborhoods should be devel- Fitchburg Board of Review, 2014-present Is there a way to bring the frequently dis- oped in an orderly way in keeping with the long- (alternate member) agreeing elements of the council together? Employer/job title: Owner, Coaching by term city plans for development that includes Roger Backes Other notable affiliations: Active in Good-faith disagreements are normal and modern concepts of urban planning to avoid Verona Area Community Theater since 1994 healthy in government, but disagreement Political experience (include commit- strip mall development, and instead have com- (board of directors, 2007-10; secretary, for the sake of disagreement does not help tees/commissions, lost elections): Elected pact urban area and commercial development 2008-09) anyone. My advice is for alders to check their President of AFSCME Local 2000 State of IL, Does the city have an ethical responsibility egos at the door and remember that they are Div of Vocational Rehabilitation, and President to financially support the Verona Area Needs Essay questions elected to do the people’s business, not to of AFSCME Local 980, Madison Opportunity Network and its food pantry operations as it score personal points. Center. This is my first run as a candidate for a expands and moves closer to Fitchburg this Why are you running for alder, and why In the new age of social media and the governmental office. year? should people vote for you? Internet, does the city have a responsibil- Other notable affiliations: 22-year Yes. Services to families who have severe I have lived in the Fitchburg area most of ity to increase its outreach efforts with economic and nutrition needs are clearly con- my life, and my wife and I bought our first employment with Dane County Mental Health citizens? What should be the top priority in Center, Director of Yahara House rehabilita- stant with Fitchburg as a great city of great home together here. I will do my part to that regard? people who care about their neighbors. make sure Fitchburg stays a great place for tion program. President of Illinois Counseling The city already does a lot through its web- Association, and Wisconsin Association of Is there a way to bring the frequently dis- families, and my work experience will allow site, e-mail updates and Facebook presence. agreeing elements of the council together? me to hit the ground running. Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services; Madison Residents who want to stay informed and Downtown Rotary for 10 years; Founding By electing people to city office who you What are the most important issues fac- engaged have ample opportunities. Spending believe have the character to place an emphasis ing your district? member of the South Central WI Coach additional money on further outreach projects Federation; Distinguished Service Award by the on mutual trust, understanding and non-par- Property taxes and economic development would meet with diminishing returns quickly. tisan communications and compromise in the have come up most frequently, but one issue National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) in What is the best thing about Fitchburg? Madison. Various services for Veterans, the best interests of all citizens. that is more specific to District 2 is the fate of Fitchburg is fortunate to be located in the In the new age of social media and the Fire Station #1. Some residents would like to ManKind Project and the Frank Lloyd Wright midst of a booming tech economy, a world- Unitarian Meeting House, Madison. Awarded Internet, does the city have a responsibil- see the site redeveloped, while others have class university and excellent local schools. ity to increase its outreach efforts with suggested the city keep it for use by other Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters rep- We do not have to travel far to enjoy a huge resenting over 1,500 hours of aerial combat citizens? What should be the top priority in departments. variety of cultural, social and political offer- that regard? What should the city’s growth priorities flight in the Vietnam War and “V” Device for ings. There is something for everyone right Valor in Combat. The primary focus should be on government be? And should the city be encouraging in our backyard. transparency in all transactions and public growth to the east? What does the city really need to work dealings. I support a balance between economic on? Essay questions If budgets and spending limits did not development/expanding the tax base and Fitchburg needs to continue to develop its Why are you running for alder, and why prevent it, what is one project you would preserving the urban/suburban/rural mix identity. We will probably never have a tradi- should people vote for you? champion to improve the quality of life in that makes Fitchburg unique. Major develop- tional downtown or our own school district, I believe Fitchburg’s future as a great city Fitchburg? ments should be located in the urban service but the library and the splash pad are impor- worthy of its people is dependent on a city The creation of Fitchburg’s own school dis- area when feasible, but sometimes a project’s tant steps toward asserting ourselves as an administration based on teamwork, respect, trict and our own Fitchburg High School. viability may require a location outside the actual city, not just a place where people who compromise and the ultimate interests of the What is the best thing about Fitchburg? current service area. Fitchburg’s east side work in Madison or Verona sleep at night. It is citizens of our city. My observations and dis- The people and the land and the great county offers access to and from the regional market easy for prospective home or business own- cussions with many citizens and groups point in which we are located. via the Beltline and Highway 14, so it is easy ers to get a sense of what nearby towns have to a city administration based in partisan bick- What does the city really need to work on? to see why it appeals to developers, but the to offer, so Fitchburg needs to find a way to ering and patron political rewards and punish- A sense of trust and respect in the relation- city must be sure it can serve new develop- present itself not as the “Good Idea” alluded ments for loyalty to the majority of the current ship of all officeholders and staff of the City of ments without sacrificing service to existing to on the city website, but as a Great Idea! council. I believe that with my experience and Fitchburg and civilian volunteers. neighborhoods. values, I can be a force to change the ethic of If you had unilateral control, what is one the city administration to be one of coopera- thing you would have changed about the tion, trust and effective growth in the citizen’s 2015 budget? interest.

Julia Fratta Age: 48 should people vote for you? the Madison and Verona school districts and by agreeing elements of the council together? Family (spouse, children/ages): Dante There are two types of people: those who engaging all parents on the important aspects of We are all smart people, and we should be Fratta. Sons: Diego 15 and Julian 13 watch things happen and those who make academic achievement and extra-curricular activi- able to disagree without being disagreeable. things happen. I want to be the latter. I enjoy liv- ties. We need to make our schools a better place Furthermore, we should be able to take deci- Originally from: Córdoba, Argentina – ing in our diverse Fitchburg and I want to be part for our children, for the parents, and for the future sions based on data and facts, and not by siding Naturalized US citizen since 2011 of the decision-making team and contribute to of Fitchburg. with silly politics. I am willing to do my part. Lived in Fitchburg since: 2004 the movement of Forward Fitchburg. Since June What should the city’s growth priorities In the new age of social media and the Education: Bachelor in Business 2014, I have been a member of the Commission be? And should the city be encouraging Internet, does the city have a responsibil- Administration (1993 - Universidad Nacional of Economic Development Authority, and that growth to the east? ity to increase its outreach efforts with de Cordoba, Argentina) Masters in Business has given me the opportunity to learn about The city growth priorities should be to focus citizens? What should be the top priority in Administration (1998 - Kennesaw State Fitchburg’s economic development plan. There on a balanced development plan that bring that regard? University, GA) are many exciting ideas in the plan for the future jobs to the city and improves the quality of Yes. I think the City has a pretty good com- Occupation: Tax Accountant and Business of Fitchburg, but there are also challenges. We life of our residents. I support the sustainable munication program and utilizes social media Consultant must strive to improve the quality of life while growth to the East part of the city, since the city prudently. But we could improve it. We must maintaining environmental sustainability with- has spent great resources in the new Highway work to engage many more people. Employer/job title: Supervisor at Wegner out compromising the resources of our taxpay- 14 interchange. We should benefit from that If budgets and spending limits did not CPAs ers or the economic health of the city. investment and help create a faster connection prevent it, what is one project you would Political experience (include committees/ I have also been involved in helping improve to Madison, Oregon, Stoughton, UW-Madison champion to improve the quality of life in commissions, lost elections): Member of the economic opportunities of the Hispanic com- and Madison College. We should strive to ben- Fitchburg? Commission of Economic munity. The population of Fitchburg includes 33 efit our neighbors. I would champion for the creation of a Development Authority percent of Latinos and blacks. However, these Does the city have an ethical responsibility Community Center located close to Leopold (CEDA), City of Fitchburg communities are not represented at the City to financially support the Verona Area Needs Elementary School, which would provide edu- Other notable affiliations: Hall. Network and its food pantry operations as it cation, empowerment and employment pro- President of the Board of the Achieving that delicate balance between com- expands and moves closer to Fitchburg this grams for children, teenagers, and adults in a Latino Chamber of Commerce peting interests requires management skills and year? welcoming and safe environment. Also, it would of Dane County (member social awareness to help the Council make the The city of Fitchburg has a responsibility to provide affordable child care, youth programs right decisions in areas such as budgeting, eco- its residents. However, I don’t think that the and summer camps. since 2007) Founder Member Fratta of the Latino Professional nomic development, and social issues. city of Fitchburg should financially support a What is the best thing about Fitchburg? Association of Greater What are the most important issues facing non-profit organization. However we can be The best thing is the balance between green Madison (since 2013), Board Member of the your district? creative in different ways to support food pantry spaces and urban-like aspect. I also love its Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce (since I believe that the most important issue in District operations. For example we can use resources diversity. 2014), Board Member of United Way – Dane 2 is to have top-quality elementary schools. It has to provide store and give access to food. What does the city really need to work on? County (since 2015), Board Member of Centro been very sad seeing children opting out of our Furthermore, the city could expand the com- The city needs to work on creating a focal Hispano of Dane County (2008-2009) public school and send their kids to other school munity garden to improve the quality of life of point for the whole city. It should improve the districts or private schools. Parents are clearly not all residents. There are different ways the City of facade of Fish Hatchery road from Green Way satisfied with the level of education that their kids Fitchburg can partner with these very valuable Cross to McKee Road. Essay questions are receiving in our district. I want to support our organizations. Why are you running for alder, and why public schools by establishing connections with Is there a way to bring the frequently dis- ConnectFitchburg.com February 13, 2015 The Fitchburg Star 25 Forum: Candidates discuss leadership, responsible growth Continued from page 1 city’s portion of those bills rose from a 2013 level of Quotable he said. $7.84 per $1,000 of value Arnold said that while to $7.95. In addition, those Fire Department those amenities are nice neighborhoods that were to have, they’re not acces- chosen for revaluations Arnold: “We should’ve built the fire stations when sible to the entire commu- generally showed signifi- they were originally planned ... so that we would have nity, especially those who cant overall increases. the life safety and property safety they provide.” cannot drive. Rice also pointed to the Pfaff: “I believe that our better days are ahead for “I’m concerned about chart showing a mill rate of the equitable delivery of $5.96 in 2010, before Pfaff that department.” services,” Arnold said. “If became mayor and the year Rice: “In addition to the embarrassment, it’s cost us you look around, we’re not before the library opened, $100,000 a year for that change.” reflecting the diversity of and cited a Star article on our city in this room (at the last year’s tax bills. Pfaff Development senior center) tonight.” questioned those numbers, The senior center is in saying “I don’t know what Arnold: “Development is good development when the same complex as City year that’s from or where it’s environmentally responsible ... (and produces) at Hall and the library, which you’re getting that.” least as much tax revenue as it’s going to use in the Pfaff has pointed to as Arnold also said the city long-term for services.” bringing the city together was “not doing enough to in recent years. The mayor restrain the growth of tax- Pfaff: “If (the Northeast Neighborhood is) approved pointed to a study recently es” in response to a ques- by the DNR … we in Fitchburg will be able to control begun by the city’s transit tion from moderator Jim when and how we grow and where.” committee on what the best Ferolie, citing haphazard options for public transit growth that he suggested Rice: “We need to make sure that as we’re putting might be. eventually will cost the those plans out there that we’ve got a clear sense of “We need to figure out city when a large number where they’re going.” how we can cost-effec- of new roads need repairs tively do it and who would at the same time. Tax-increment financing (taxpayer subsidies) actually use it,” Pfaff said. Arnold said the study Leadership Arnold: “TIF should be used when there’s a clear was not enough and Arnold also criticized public benefit.” defended a proposal he Pfaff in response to a Pfaff: “We are going to use tax-increment financing made for the 2015 budget question on leadership when it makes sense.” for a bus through the center style, saying current lead- of the city, which he said ers were not interested in Photo by Samantha Christian Rice: “This is not an area that I feel like I have was supported by multiple hearing about other view- Mayor Shawn Pfaff and Ald. Steve Arnold listen and prepare their expertise to respond on this evening. I will take groups. points, and he added that thoughts while former neighborhood president Janell Rice speaks ownership of it and it’ll be on my website.” Rice questioned the cur- he believes the council can at the Feb. 5 mayoral forum. rent administration’s trans- have more productive and Why them? parency, specifically when healthy discussions. Watch the debate it came to a pair of issues “I don’t see that it’s a Arnold: “I believe that I have the values that resonate in her own Lacy Heights necessary thing to bang If you missed the debate or would like to watch a replay, visit: with most of our citizens.” neighborhood. heads at the council like factv.city.fitchburg.wi.us Pfaff: “I think Fitchburg is a better place than it was “If my neighbors were in we’ve done the last few this room, this would not when I started four years ago.” years,” Arnold said. To find the direct link on our website, visit: be a civilized meeting,” Pfaff defended his lead- Rice: “If you think things could be better, I’d like she told Pfaff. ership, saying he does lis- ConnectFitchburg.com your vote.” Pfaff countered that he ten to everyone and does had not seen her come to a his best to keep his politics Department of Natural with neighbors of potential agreement among all the work toward community Common Council meeting out of groups like the Plan and ask a question. Resources after the Capi- developments is also a key. candidates came after an policing, and Pfaff also Commission. tal Area Regional Plan- Pfaff said the city has audience question referred thanked Arnold and the “My door is always “Leadership is about lis- open,” he said. “Transpar- ning Commission denied to use its location to its to the city’s “danger- council for their support of tening and empowering the city’s request to extend advantage. ous” neighborhoods after new officers. ency is something I take people,” he said. very much pride of.” sewer services to the “We are halfway a recent run of shots fired Arnold said the areas Rice touted her ability neighborhood. Pfaff has between Epic and down- reports. of concern, the northern- That exchange had to bring people together, both candidates come up said he believes the DNR town Madison,” he said. “The word dangerous is most parts of the city, are citing her time in the mili- will approve the plan. “That is a special place in a dangerous word,” Pfaff improving, even as “every for multiple responses in tary and as a neighborhood one of the more spirited Arnold said growth our state’s geography and said. “I want to make sure incident is worrisome.” president. should focus on communi- economic dynamics.” we don’t just gentrify and “All of us get upset when moments of the night, even “There’s going to be though candidates were ty development and a high An additional audience make prices too high.” we hear reports of shots times that we don’t agree quality of life to attract question asked about tax- Rice said the key was fired,” he said. “We are supposed to be limited to a and we’re going to have single one-minute response new residents. Develop- incremental financing and that residents “believe that improving up there, and I competing needs,” she ment needs to be “sequen- how it should be used. it matters.” think that we’ll continue a to others’ answers. said. “My hope is that if It followed another spir- tial and contiguous” rather Pfaff and Arnold both Rice thanked both pace on that direction.” everybody comes together, than simply acquiring land stated TIF can be used in Arnold and Pfaff on their ited moment in which Rice we have an opportunity criticized the city for its to have whenever devel- appropriate situations, to talk about where we’re opers may come along, he though Arnold’s definition growing taxes in recent coming from.” years. added. of appropriate situations WE’RE ALL EARS “The top issue that I hear Growth “Having so much land was more narrow, flooding the market lowers Rice declined to answer. Questions? is taxes,” Rice said. “It is Ferolie also chose and easily the number one.” the value of our homes and “This is not an area that I Comments? adapted questions from the our businesses,” he said. feel like I have expertise to She cited a chart she had audience, with one focused Story Ideas? found on the City of Mid- Rice said the most respond on this evening,” on recent developments important factor was she said, adding that she dleton’s website compar- and the best strategies for Let us know how we’re doing. ing nearby municipalities. ensuring growth “make(s) would “take ownership” of future development. sense.” understanding the issue. Your opinion is something we always want to hear. 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Photo by Samantha Christian Fitchburg Star editor Jim Ferolie warns a speaker of 30 seconds remaining while moderating. 26 February 13, 2015 The Fitchburg Star ConnectFitchburg.com Coyote activity increases in Fitchburg City of Fitchburg The breeding season exciting, others may be con- • Do not feed other wild for coyotes is late January cerned about the coyotes’ animals through early March, during presence. Bartell said it is • Remove habitat for prey McGaw area development advances which time they are more important to remember that, species of the coyote by for all developments in 2010. “It’s the staff opinion, giv- active. That increase has led in general, coyotes are more removing brush and under- Stormwater plan will The development’s design- en to those two bodies, that to recent sightings of coyotes afraid of you than you are of growth from your yard be complicated er, Ron Klaas, president of this complies with the neigh- within Fitchburg’s city lim- them and that coyote attacks To keep pets safe, make D’Onofrio, Kottke and Asso- borhood plan,” she said. its. on humans are extremely sure they are leashed while ciates, told the council the Mark Ignatowski Development phases Residents need to be care- rare. walking and do not leave Unified Newspaper Group development team will work ful with any interactions they However, food is a pow- pets outside unattended. closely with city staff and the Despite some disagree- have with the wild animals, Ed erful attractant to coyotes. Cats, dogs and other pets can A plan for a new neigh- nearby developments to make ment about the design of Bartell, city forester and natu- Coyotes are omnivores and be perceived as a threat or a borhood on nearly 80 acres sure the stormwater manage- the subdivision, Arnold and ralist told the Star in an email scavengers and have adapted potential food source to the of land near McGaw Park ment works for everyone. Mayor Shawn Pfaff did both “It does seem that the local their diets to eat almost any- coyote. earned approval from a “The water plan will be a encourage the developers to coyote population has either thing. To discourage coy- If residents do see a coyote majority of the Common big key,” Klaas said. think about the phasing of the increased or gotten more vis- otes: in their yard or while outside, neighborhood. Council Jan. 13, but stormwa- Comp plan questions ible, active and or less intim- • Do not store pet food they should keep their dis- ter management issues drew The area would be devel- idated by humans of late,” outdoors tance and yell and make loud concern from a few alders. Alds. Arnold and Krause oped over a 10-year period, Bartell said. • Keep compost and trash noises or turn on outdoor The plan was approved 5-2 said they weren’t going to and development would While some may find this bins secure lights to scare it away. with Alds. Dorothy Krause support the plan because of occur in phases determined (Dist. 1) and Steve Arnold the stormwater issues, but by market demand, accord- (D-4)dissenting, and Ald. they also expressed concerns ing to documents submitted to Dan Carpenter (D-3) absent. about the types of lots and the the city. The last phase calls $ The development calls for development of land that was for multifamily development 135 single-family units on planned to be parkland in the on the southwest corner of Lose theWaitthisYear! 59 about 35 acres and 333-mul- McGaw masterplan. the lot, but Arnold suggested NewAdult Patient tifamily units on about 11 Arnold said he hoped the building that first because Appointments NowAvailable. cleaning, exam &x-rays acres. Roughly 62 acres are development would be suc- “apartments are hot right REGULARLY$293-$356 already in the city’s urban ser- cessful, but wanted to see now,” and that neighbors more diversified lot sizes, sometimes object to adding Newpatientsonly. vice area – meaning they can Cannot be used withinsurance, state or some narrower residential multifamily units after single- federal programs, or combined withother connect to the regional sewer offers. If gumdisease is presentoffer system – but restrictions call streets to keep traffic down family homes have been built. limitedtoexamand x-ray. for 100 percent of stormwater and possibly alleys to allow Pfaff agreed that it is dif- Offerexpires 3/31/2015. runoff to stay on site. That’s for different access to homes. ficult to gain support from a more restrictive standard Klaas said the develop- neighbors for a multifam- than usual, even under Dane ment team wasn’t interested ily development when single- 608.260.7688 County’s strict rules. in alleys here and that they family homes have already Developers will have to planned to have some traffic- been established nearby. OR have a stormwater plan in calming devices in the neigh- Klaas said the develop- place before any plat maps borhoods (such as raised ment team hopes to gradually are submitted to the city, Ald. pedestrian crossings) to make change the housing density Carol Poole (D-1) said at the it safer. from higher density to lower Common Council meeting. Patrick Cheney, president density before coming to an FREE “They need to look at the of the East Fitchburg Neigh- extension of Nobel Drive. ProfessionalStrength land, figure out where this borhood Association, said Single-family homes would Take-Home water is going to go and have he used to be in favor of the be across the street from the Whitening that in place before the plat development but has pulled higher density-development. followingexam comes,” Poole said. his support because the devel- In addition to the stormwa- &x-rays Part of the issue is that oper chose to add a dozen ter plan, the land will have to UP TO $200 VALUE water from nearby sites drains homes into land that was pre- be rezoned and platted before into the proposed develop- viously planned to be added any development could occur. Newpatientsonly. Call fordetails.Some restrictions apply. ment and the Capital Area to McGaw Park. No action is scheduled for this Cannotbeused withother offers. Limitone The plan, however, month’s Plan Commission, offerper person. Regional Planning Commis- received unanimous support but plans could be submitted Offerexpires 3/31/2015. sion required the strict stormwater management standards, from the city’s Parks Com- in the coming months. which exceed the 90 percent mission and Plan Commis- standard the county imposed sion, Poole said. 608.260.7688 Free trees aim to increase tree canopy cover Beltline Hwy A Madison-based non- tree canopy cover in certain profit is offering free trees to neighborhoods. residents in four Fitchburg A press release from the Get a tree Dr.Frederica Hoff Schuster neighborhoods to improve UTA said the trees can If you live in the Midwest the “greater Madison urban provide benefits includ- Allied Dunn’s Marsh, Rd Fitchburg forest.” ing removing air pollutants, Dental Residents of the Allied lessening home heating and Jamestown, Leopold 608.260.7688 Dunn’s Marsh, Jamestown, cooling costs and providing or Western Hills neigh- Hatchery midwest-dental.com/ﬁtchburg Leopold and Western Hills habitat for wildlife. borhoods, apply for Fish neighborhoods can receive The UTA planted 200 your free tree at bit.ly/ McKee Rd 2960 TRIVERTONPIKE DR. 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CurbsIDe optIons for exCess reCyCLAbLes How Do IGet ADoG AnD/or CAt LICense? Fitchburg’s recycling hauler Excess cardboard that does License applications were along with the completed applica- (Pellitteri Waste Systems) will not fit inside your blue recycling mailed with tax bills, are available tion and aself-addressed stamped pick up excess recyclables that cart should be broken down and at City Hall, or may be down- envelope. The certificate will be do not fit into the blue recycling loosely stacked next to the cart loaded from the City’s website. returned to you along with your carts curbside at no additional (or placed in aclear plastic bag or Fees are on the application and pet license. charge for all single to four-unit reusable container). If you do place cover calendar year 2015. Pet Cat licenses are required for residential homes. Homeowners areusable container on the curb owners must provide proof of all cats living within the urban may place excess recyclables in: next to your blue recycling cart, rabies vaccination for their dog service area. Urban service area •Aclear plastic bag or clearly label it so drivers know that or cat before alicense can be issued. If is commonly known as an area receiving City •Aclearly labeled reusable container you would like it returned. More information mailing, please provide the rabies certificate water and sewer services. is available at www.fitchburgwi.gov/solidwaste.

HeLp Keep pet wAste reCreAtIon DepArtMent ut of ItCHburG s reeKs For more information and to register visit www. fitchburgwi.gov/recreation, call the o f ’ C Rec. Dept. at 608-270-4285 or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fitchrec It’s very important to contin- stream lakes and rivers: Nine ue to pick up after your pet all Springs Creek, Swan Creek, Welcome to Spanish – Intro to Lacrosse year long, but especially during Murphy’s Creek, Badfish Creek, Spanish for Preschoolers Lacrosse is acombination of winter and spring. If you don’t Story Creek/Allen Creek, and Children learn vocabulary and basic phrases in soccer, basketball, and hockey pick up pet waste right away, Badger Mill Creek. So, be sure afun and active way with this lively class. Marti played with asmall ball and stick it can soon be encased in snow to continue to scoop the poop Fechner of Grow into Spanish LLC, incorporates called the crosse. The focus and ice, ready to be carried away and either flush it down your music, movement, games, stories and more to of this 2-day coed clinic is to with melt water during spring toilet or bag it and place it in make learning Spanish easy and engaging. introduce the skills of the game thaw. Grassy areas that would your refuse cart. Ages: 3-5 yrs. old including; cradling, scooping, Location: Fitchburg Community Center normally allow water to soak Fitchburg’s Creek Supporter throwing and catching. Dates: February 25 –April 1 in are frozen during winter, so Pledge Program (www.fitch- Day/Time: Wednesdays, 12:30-1:15pm Ages: 5-8 yrs. old they’re more like aparking lot, burgwi.gov/stormwater) offers Fee: $58 Location: Stoner Prairie School greatlyincreasing the surface residents areduction in their Dates: March 7–March 14 area from which runoff flows. As stormwater utility bill of $4 Cricket Basics Day/Time: Saturdays, 9:00am-10:30am aresult, the bacteria and nutri- to $8 per year for pledging to Learn the basics of Cricket indoors. Using Fee: $30 ents found in pet waste are much more likely do at least 34 actions (eg: like scooping the atennis ball, you will to make their way to the nearest storm drain. poop). That’s much better than the $114 practice batting, bowling, Sport Foundations And contrary to common belief, the rain and citation that could get issued if apet’s owner fielding, and learn the rules Boys Basketball Skills Academy melting snow that goes into storm drains is found leaving it behind. of the game. This class is designed to Ages: 5-8 yrs. old does not go to the wastewater treatment For more ideas on how you can help teach and develop basketball plant. Rather, this runoff goes to the nearest improve water qualitynear you, visit Location: Stoner Prairie skills, including fundamentals School Fitchburg creek. Fitchburg is the headwaters www.fitchburgwi.gov/stormwater or of shooting, ball handling, Dates: March 7–March 28 of the following creeks which drain to down- www.myfairlakes.com. Day/Time: Saturdays, 11:00am-12:00pm passing, rebounding and Fee: $30 defense. There will also be strength and conditioning. Volleyball –Badger Explosion for Girls Ages: 8-14 yr. old Boys This class works on skill enhancement. Location: Stoner Prairie School fItCHburG roADs Are on ALow sALt DIet Participants will learn and review the Dates: March 18 –May 13 With winter weather comes the job of fundamentals of setting, passing, blocking, Day/Time: Wednesdays, 6:15-8:00pm keeping the roads clear of snow and ice for serving and hitting. Participants will also Fee: $75 city residents. The overall goal is to keep practice drills and play skill-based games. our roads safe for residents, first responders Grades: 7th-8th Grade Girls Pilates Yoga Fusion and others traveling in Fitchburg. There are Location: Stoner Prairie School and Travelling Improve your anumber of factors that determine when, Dates: February 15 –March 22 balance, coordination, how much and how the roads are treated Day/Time: Sundays, 1:00-3:00pm and flexibility and strength for each snowfall. Salt is used, but it is not Tuesdays, 6:00-7:15pm the primary method the city uses to clear the with this set of Fee: $85 roads. Plowing is the most effective measure is used to provide traction. Sand, like salt, also exercises focused on to improve safety. Past experience and chang- has alarge environmental impact to streams, Henna Retreat developing the core es in practices have led to the current means lakes, and air quality. Sand also creates alarge This class will discuss the history and origin muscles of the body. and methods the city uses. maintenance burden for cleaning the storm of Henna Art. Each participant will also Ages: Adults Fitchburg has taken multiple measures to sewer system. During cold weather periods, receive two Hennas of their choice. Location: Fitchburg Community Center improve the effectiveness of its winter mainte- sand is used sparingly to improve traction at Ages: Adults Dates: March 10 –April 21 nance techniques. These techniques are focused intersections and curves as well as on steep Location: Fitchburg Community Center Day/Time: Tuesday, 6:30-7:30pm on maintaining or improving the safety while slopes. Date: February 20th Fee: $60 reducing costs and environmental impacts. Trucks equipped with electronic application Day/Time: Friday, 7:00-8:00pm Minimizing salt use saves money and also reduc- rate controls have been the biggest factor in Fee: $25 es negative impacts on the environment. decreasing Fitchburg’s salt use. This new fea- Before astorm even hits, Fitchburg staff ture controls the volume of salt applied to the are monitoring the pavement temperature, road based on the traveling speed of the truck air temperature, predicted snowfall amount, making the application more accurate and predicted wind speeds, and timing of the event. efficient. Various plow blades are also used to 2015 fItCHburG Arbor DAy – Understanding theweather helps in making the increase the amount of snow removed during IGrAtory IrD Ay eLebrAtIon best decisions for road clearing procedures. plowing based on conditions. M b D C When conditions are favorable, the city will The combination of all these methods The City will again be ny, ashort play per- pre-treat roads with abrine (salt water) solu- improves the condition of the roads but the holding ajoint celebration of formed by students tion before the snow falls. This solution, which most important things an individual can do Arbor Day and International of Eagle School, a is 80% salt water and 20% beet juice, keeps is slow down when driving. Speed limits are Migratory Bird Day on chance to meet the ice from bonding to the road and makes the intended for ideal conditions and winter time Saturday, May 2nd at McKee raptors, tree identi- mechanical plowing of the roads more effec- does not provide ideal conditions to drive. Farms Park to bring attention fication and pruning tive. The City also pre-wets dry salt with brine In 2011, aformal Snow and Ice Control to the importance of trees and birds in our instruction and other before application. This pre-wetting accelerates policy was adopted by the Board of Public the effectiveness of the salt and reduces the Works that sets priorities for which streets community. This will be amorning packed activities for the kids. amount of salt scatter off of the roads. Pre- should be treated first, how much snow fall with fun and educational activities for all ages. Final details will be wetting can reduce the amount of rock salt is acceptable before cleaning operations The event will happen rain or shine! posted at www.fitch- used by 20%. need to take place, and set policies on Activities for the day will include: learning burgwi.gov closer to the events. Whenthe pavement temperature drops salt use based on the current, most effec- the basics of birding including bird identifica- Be sure to mark this event on your below 15° Fsalt loses nearly all of its effective recommendations. For more information and how to use binoculars, atree planting calendar today! tiveness in keeping roads clear of ice. When tion on Fitchburg’s snow and ice removal with the Mayor, Bird and Tree City ceremo- pavement temperatures are below 15° F, sand 28 - The Fitchburg Star - February 13, 2015 Happy Valentine’s Day!

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