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JaSon GeiGer It’s your paper! (608) 277-2167 Friday, July 11, 2014 • Vol. 1, No. 5 • Fitchburg, WI • ConnectFitchburg.com • $1 Office Next to Great Dane - Fitchburg GeigerRealtors.com adno=358758-01 Inside Library ‘pulled this town together’ Fitchburg native chases songwriting But at its third birthday, dreams Page 10 supporters say there’s still lots of work to do Scott Girard Unified Newspaper Group

Kathleen Martens has lived in Fitchburg for 28 years, but until three years ago, she had to go to Oregon to get her fix of nonfiction books. Flea market creates “I read a lot,” said Marten, one of 12,000 Fitch- camaraderie burg residents who had a library card in another community before the library was built, based on statistics given by library supporters in 2009. Page 7 Marten was on hand when that changed, on June 29, 2011, with the opening of Fitchburg’s own library. Three years later, she and her two grand- Sports sons were back to celebrate the building’s third birthday. “I think (the library’s) what has pulled this town together,” Martens said. “It’s become such an important part of our life.” Becoming an important part of community life is what the ultimate goal for the library was, in a city that has no downtown and no school district of its own, said library board member Pauli Niko- lay. VAHS boys win “We’d like the heart and soul of the community state lacrosse to be the library, and provide functions for babies all the way up through grandparents and senior championship citizens,” Nikolay said. While many think of classic, hardcover books Page 14 when they think of a library, in Fitchburg it’s much more, whether a meeting place, a fun pro- gram for children or using the computers to check Business email. But for those most heavily involved, from Library Board members to director Wendy Row- son, their work is far from over. They still have much to do to reach the entire Fitchburg commu- nity, especially those who might not have a way to access the Lacy Road facility. “How do we create more and more partnerships and relationships?” Nikolay said. “That is criti- cally important, because we still have people who don’t know there’s a library.” A long road Sandwich shop Before a 2008 referendum that approved fund- brings new flavor Photo by Samantha Christian ing for the library’s construction (and even soon David Yi, 12, of Fitchburg, reads a comic book in a bean bag chair while Danielle Scott, left, and Nina Kajian, 13, after), it wasn’t always clear Fitchburg would of Verona, right, search through the stacks in the teen section Tuesday at Fitchburg Public Library. Page 22 Turn to Library/Page 12 City Fitchburg arborist Council confirms Shelly two-station plan Out on a Limb Wollerman Steven R. Bassett, Inc., a landscaping com- works in a Page 3 Arborist readies for international pany in the Town of Verona. honey locust tree for her tree-climbing championships Four years later, the Fitchburg resident has clearly conquered her fear. employer, On Aug. 2, Wollerman will represent Verona- Schools Seth Jovaag based Steven Star Correspondent Wisconsin for the fourth consecutive year Bassett, Inc. OSD: Teachers, at the International Tree Climbing Cham- She will par- pionship in Milwaukee. Previous competi- union hope for Shelly Wollerman admits she was ticipate in an “freaking out” the first time she worked on tions have taken her to Australia, Portland, international quicker resolution the “tree crew.” Ore. and Toronto, Canada. climbing “I was 15 feet off the ground and was In a sport and vocation dominated by men, competition Page 9 like, ‘What the hell am I doing?’” she Wollerman said she became the state’s first next month recalled of working for her employer, Turn to Tree/Page 23 Photo submitted

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www.avanteproperties.com adno=358728-01 Photo by Kat Chew ConnectFitchburg.com July 11, 2014 The Fitchburg Star 3 Council moves forward with two- CARPC questions station plan for fire department Fitchburg developments Staff to bring If you go First station could final plan to What: CARPC meeting open late 2015 commissioners on on Fitchburg expansion When: 7 p.m. Aug. 14 Mark Ignatowski two neighborhoods Where: TBD, possibly Unified Newspaper Group in Fitchburg Scott Girard Info: Visit Although specific loca- Unified Newspaper Group capitalarearpc.org tions haven’t been selected, the Common Council gave After getting some initial the nod to staff to contin- comments from a regional Commission. ue pursuing a two-station planning body, plans to In order for a proposal to plan for the Fitchburg Fire prepare the city for devel- get a recommendation from Department. opment on its eastern and the commission, eight of its As the city builds its Capi- western fringes will go 13 members must vote in tal Improvement Plan, the back for approval next favor. group tasked with oversee- month. That vote is likely to hap- ing the fire station building The Capital Area Region- pen at the commission’s process continues to seek the al Planning Commission, Aug. 14 meeting, where right sites that will provide which advises the state on staff will deliver its final fast response times to inci- extensions of sewer service, presentation on the neigh- dents. heard preliminary presen- borhoods after addressing No land has been acquired Map courtesy SEH, Inc. tations from staffers at the the questions at the June yet for the two stations – A map shows the 5-minute response times from the potential east and west fire station locations. June CARPC meeting on meeting. That commission which will be in the north- expanding Fitchburg’s urban is tentatively planning to east and northwest parts of service area (USA) into the hold that August meeting of the city and the develop- maximize space and save the city. But city officials Construction plans Northeast and North Stoner in Fitchburg, said CARPC ment along the northwest money while still having an have narrowed down some Prairie neighborhoods. director of environmental meant that relocation of at The Committee of the attractive building. Depend- general locations and plan Discussion mainly cen- resources planning Kamran least one station was needed. Whole discussion also ing on the location and space to start construction on the tered on how the develop- Mesbah. The economic down- focused on building costs needs, the buildings could be smaller northwest station late ments fit with city trans- When the Fitchburg turn around 2009 pushed and construction types for made of anything from steel- this year or early next year. portation plans, environ- Common Council decided the city’s plans back a the new stations. framed with precast concrete The Common Council met mental effects on surround- to forward the plans to few years as development The city plans to spend exterior to a masonry, steel- in closed session at its June ing areas and stormwater. CARPC earlier this spring, slowed and the burden of about $11.6 million on con- framed apparatus bay with 25 meeting to get updated on Commissioners asked staff the West Waubesa Preser- two new stations would struction for the two stations, a wood-framed office area. the process and discuss some to investigate further. vation Coalition presented have been too much for according to city documents. Examples of different con- of the specific sites they’re A USA is the area within the city with a petition taxpayers, Ald. Carol Poole Another $1.9 million is struction types had prices looking at purchasing, city which a municipality can against it, signed by 625 (Dist. 1) told the council in planned for land acquisition, from about $175 per square administrator Tony Roach provide a set of services residents, due to the North- May. design and engineering. foot to $225 per square foot. told the Star. including sewer service, east Neighborhood’s prox- The city revisited that The city already has autho- The city will likely need “We basically got, from and CARPC advises the imity to the wetlands. space needs study as it plans rized about $9.7 million about 50,000 square feet the council, the agreement state Department of Natu- CARPC’s July 10 meet- for the new stations in the worth of debt for the stations. between the two buildings. or nod ... to continue to ral Resources on approving ing was expected to have coming years and found that The Fire Station Over- The oversight committee’s pursue two locations – one extensions to that service. a presentation on the qual- the results still applied. sight Committee submitted a recommended plan calls for on the east side, one on the Most urban development is ity and significance of the In March the city’s com- request for the last bit of fund- designing and building the west side,” Roach said. impossible without it. Waubesa Wetlands by pro- mittee had narrowed down ing to be included in the Capi- northwest station this year “We’ve been narrowing CARPC had been essen- fessor Calvin B. DeWitt of locations for the stations, but tal Improvement Plan earlier and next year. The depart- the locations down through tially the final word until a Nelson Institute for Envi- has not yet finalized those this year. The remaining $3.6 ment could occupy that sta- fire station committee. We 2010 decision on a lawsuit ronmental Studies. specific sites. million would be added to the tion as soon as late 2015 or needed to make sure council from the Village of Mazo- For a full list of staff For the northeast station, budget in 2016 if the request is early 2016, according to the was on board with the two manie clarified that its suggestions and questions the committee favored a approved as planned. plan. At the same time, the locations we identified.” decisions are only advisory from the June presentation, 13-acre site near Ninebark Details about construction city would work to acquire The council, as a Commit- to the DNR. Its decisions visit capitalarearpc.org and Drive and Syene Road and types will become clearer land for the second station. tee of the Whole, talked at have often been highly download the packet for a 20-acre site near Syene as the planning process pro- The northeast station would length about the two-station political, in contrast to that the July 10 meeting, which Road and West Clayton gresses, but initial discus- be built in 2016 and 2017, plan and some of the poten- of its predecessor, the Dane includes the June meeting Road. Both sites are close sions pointed to a mixture with the department moving tial construction costs and of construction types to County Regional Planning minutes. types at its May meeting. to the North Fish Hatchery in late 2017. Road corridor, though the Station location first site has proposed resi- Picking a new spot – or dential areas nearby and the spots – for the fire depart- second site is not served ment has taken nearly half a by city water or sewer ser- decade. The city began the vices. process with a space needs The northwest sites study that was completed in favored by the group were: Mobile Banking 2009. That study by SEH, • Market Place and Execu- Inc. indicated that a two- tive Drive Banking on the Go station model would fit the • Spoke Drive north of department’s needs. McKee Road The city’s continued • South side of Spoke growth in the northeast part Drive and McKee Road View balances, transfer money & make payments

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By the be picked, not with average since “I were twice.” morning commute interest- joins UNG as time I was fully awake, I marks, not being particu- Another big challenge ing by sharing his thoughts realized I had rolled under larly popular or good look- for me was the big differ- with me. the bed in an attempt to ing and having the added ence in how the pharma- My fondest memory, one hide from the impending disadvantage of a wife. I cies here and back home that will accompany me to air raid. figured there were at least operate. In South Africa, the grave, was meeting a staff reporter “Wait a minute,” I 99 students better suited to patient consultation is not fellow Afrikaans speaker. thought. “This is the United the exchange program than as important as here, where This lady from Zim- Samantha Christian has Observer, Verona Press States of America; no one me. Thad taught me to explain babwe – whose accent I joined the staff of Unified and Stoughton Courier will launch an air raid.” My first surprise was to the patient the directions mistook for an Australian Newspaper Group. Hub. She will also take a After I Googled the cause getting picked. Surprise of use, what to expect from – suddenly started speak- The lead role in photograph- of the noise, I learned it No. 2 was getting to work the therapy and all possible ing Afrikaans, my home Water- ing events, so expect to was something even more in Fitchburg’s Hometown side effects. language, after she rec- town native see her out and about fre- terrifying. A tornado warn- Pharmacy, with Thad Shu- But probably the most ognized my accent. We comes to quently. ing! macher as the pharmacist difficult aspect of life in spent 10 minutes convers- UNG after Christian succeeds I gath- in charge of my rotation. Wisconsin is the traffic. ing about everything from three years Victoria Vlisides, who ered my It was something I figured Not the volume, but how rugby through to biltong, covering left UNG to spend a year passport would be a cake walk. you drive on the right side the South African version her home- teaching in Japan. and cell- My third surprise was of the road. of jerkey. Not in my wild- town area Christian Christian, a 2010 St. phone and that I speak a version of More than once, the driver est dreams would I have with the Norbert graduate, has made a English that apparently is of a vehicle had to slow guessed at meeting another Watertown also worked at Wisconsin beeline incomprehensible to those down to avoid the ignorant person from Africa during Daily Times, where she Trails Magazine and at the to the of you in Wisconsin about pedestrian gazing off in the my stay in the States. was the chief photogra- St. Norbert Times. She basement, 50 percent of the time. wrong direction when cross- I would return to Fitch- pher and a feature writer. lives near Fitchburg and knocking Heystek I already knew all Ameri- ing a street. And every time burg in a microsecond if the Christian will be the com- enjoys outdoor activities, myself cans have an accent. And somebody offered me a lift, I opportunity arose. Compas- munity reporter for all of tennis, photography and silly on the dorm room door I knew the accents here promply tried to get into the sion and friendliness such UNG’s publications – the writing. that I had forgotten to unlock differed from what I hear driver’s seat. Not because I as what I’ve experienced Fitchburg Star, Oregon in my haste to a safe haven. when I watch an episode thought the person drove like here, I will never experi- Once there, I noticed the of “CSI: New York,” but a hooligan, but because I’d ence back home. There, other South African student to me, they’re still distinc- never seen a left-hand drive we need to wall ourselves Letters policy was not among the group tively American. car in my life. in to keep thieves out, but Please keep submissions print any letter, includ- already there. Somehow, she What I didn’t realize was I flew back home earlier here you do not build walls under 400 words. All let- ing those with libelous or had slept through the whole I had one, too. Apparently, this week, and I’ll remem- between neighbors. ters should be signed and obscene content. thing. my accent is so terrible that ber several things about this In short, Fitchburg is include addresses and For questions on our As an exchange student, communicating for the first visit for a long time. a community where the phone numbers for verifi- editorial policy, call editor this was the first, and week was quite the chal- One is the friendliness of residents have big hearts, cation. Anonymous letters Jim Ferolie at 845-9559 or (hopefully) last tornado lenge. the people. Another is the so big that they let me feel will not be printed. email ungeditor@wcinet. warning in my life. And it Luckily, the people I met many beautiful residential like part of the Fitchburg The editorial staff com. will be a fun story to tell were friendly enough to areas that filled me with family in a very short time. reserves the right not to people back home in South allow me to repeat my sen- a sense of peace and con- Thanks to all of you for the Africa. tences at least three times. tentment. And the muffins opportunity to be a part of How I got to Fitchburg is I remember during the from a local bakery that a you, even if it was only for another story altogether. first week of my stay hav- lady visiting the pharmacy a short time. Last year I wrote my ing a cashier explaining to brought us. As we say in Afrikaans, name on a list, along with me where the fresh produce I’ll also remember the “Totsiens en vaarwel, alles around 100 other students, section is when I said no charming elderly lady van die beste” – or fare- for the possibility of par- to a shopping bag, because who had great difficulty well, and all of the best. Friday, July 11, 2014 • Vol. 1, No. 5 ticipating in a pharmacy the items were “as light as comprehending me over Periodical Postage Paid, Verona, WI and additional offices. Published weekly on Friday by the Unified Newspaper Group, exchange student program a feather.” After a bit of the telephone but had gra- Henrico Heystek is a col- A Division of Woodward Communications, Inc. between the North West elaboration, it became clear ciously allowed me into her lege exchange student from POSTMASTER: Send Address Corrections to University in South Africa she thought I was looking home to deliver her medi- South Africa who worked The Fitchburg Star, 133 Enterprise Drive, Verona, WI 53593. and the University of Wis- for a pear. cation. And the helpful bus in Fitchburg over the past consin. I guess I really do need to driver who explained to me year. Office Location: 133 Enterprise Drive, Verona, WI 53593 Phone: 608-845-9559 • FAX: 608-845-9550 e-mail: [email protected] ConnectFitchburg.com Contact us Letter to the editor This newspaper is printed on recycled paper. For general inquiries, call our office at 845-9559. 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ConnectFitchburg.com July 11, 2014 The Fitchburg Star 5 Tornado damages Triple K Stables Castillo-Dimas gets 55 No injuries as EF1 years for killing son tears up barn, trees The Fitchburg man who on Red Arrow Trail. ran over his 2-year-old son The criminal complaint Scott Girard in an SUV and attempted outlined reported signs Unified Newspaper Group to murder his ex-girlfriend of emotional problems and her new for Castillo-Dimas in the Keith Kramer was lying boyfriend in month-and-a-half after in bed when a tornado July 2012 breaking up with his girl- rolled through the Town of was sen- friend of five years, who Dunn overnight June 29. tenced to 55 he stabbed repeatedly after “When I heard the roof years in pris- running over the two-year- of the barn land on my on in June. old child. house I kind of figured Jesus Castillo-Dimas report- something was wrong,” Castillo- Castillo-Dimas edly laughed and told the Kramer said June 30. Dimas, 32, mother about how neither He and his wife went was found of them could “have” their downstairs as he called guilty of 1st-Degree Reck- son, according to the inci- 9-1-1 to let them know less Homicide, 1st-Degree dent report. The 2-year-old his house and land, which Intentional Homicide and also cried out “pa, pa, pa, includes Triple K Stables 2nd-Degree Recklessly pa” before Castillo-Dimas at 4721 Schneider Drive, Endangering Safety in the drover over him twice, had been hit. He also took a Photos by Mark Ignatowski June 12 decision. instantly killing him, the quick look out the window The incident occurred report said. and saw a car sitting on the Above, damage at Triple K Stables included a tin roof flying off. Owner Keith Kramer said he heard July 9, 2012, in an apart- He plead no contest to the road, “sitting under a bunch the sound of the roof hitting his house’s roof from his bedroom. The damage to his stables should ment complex parking lot three charges in early April. of live power lines.” be covered by insurance. Below, Crews clear debris June 30 morning after an EF1 tornado came Although the confirmed through the Town of Dunn Sunday night. EF1 tornado did plenty of tree damage and tore up parts of his barn, Kramer “You’ve got to have a Driver dies after accident was focused on what was second source of warning A motorcycle driver died as Michael Janke, 21, of not damaged. information, have some at the scene of an accident Beloit. “No biggie,” he said. sort of redundancy. June 29 in Fitchburg. Janke was pronounced “Nobody got hurt, none of “People need to be Police responded to a dead at the scene, and it the horses got hurt.” actively engaged in how motorcycle crash at the appeared no other vehicles Dane County Emer- they get their warning intersection of McKee and were involved, the release gency Management pub- information.” Omundsen roads, according said. lic information officer J. With no one hurt, it to a news release from the Anyone who witnessed McLellan said the agen- seems many did just that Fitchburg Police Depart- the crash is asked to call the cy only received “two Sunday night and Monday ment. police department at 270- or three” other damage as another round of severe The Dane County medi- 4300. reports in the area beyond storms came through Dane cal examiner identified Triple K Stables from Sun- County. the deceased the next day day’s storm. Kramer said the Oregon But McLellan also cau- and Fitchburg fire depart- tioned people to take an ments were extremely active role in understand- helpful, bringing light- It’s your paper, too ing to help him and the 25 ing the severe weather The Fitchburg Star accepts submissions of photos, events, around them when it takes neighbors and employees start the cleanup process charity work and other local news. place. To submit an item for consideration, e-mail “If you hear a warn- even without electricity. knowledge and no injuries, wasn’t working. Kramer said he expect- “I was having fun with it,” “The damage is done,” [email protected] or visit our website at ing, you’re in the warn- ConnectFitchburg.com or call 845-9559. ing area,” McLellan said. ed insurance to cover the including a call to Direc- he said. “You’ve got to damages, and with that TV to report his satellite learn to live with it.”

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Offer expires 7/31/14 papamurphys.com Not valid with other offers 608-278-7800 • www.benvenutos.com adno=357904-01 adno=358730-01 adno=356658-01 6 July 11, 2014 The Fitchburg Star ConnectFitchburg.com If you go Agora Art Fair Aug. 16 What: National Night Out More than 100 Wisconsin Roman Candle, Veranda, When: 1-4 p.m. Aug. 2 artists will be showcased in If you go Yum-Yum Ice Cream and Where: McKee Farms Park the sixth Fitchburg Agora Buckhorn Kettlekorn. Info: 270-4300 Art Fair, set amid the stun- What: Agora Art Fair Selections will include ning architecture of Agora When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., brats, hot dogs, pizza, and the natural prairie land- Saturday, Aug. 16 wraps, salads, jambalaya, scape of southern Wiscon- Where: 5500 East Cheryl Italian specialties, pastries, National Night sin. Parkway, Fitchburg beer, wine, coffee and soda. The event, which runs Info: agoraartfair.com The live music lineup Out Aug. 2 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sat- and on Facebook includes The Madison Flute urday, Aug. 16, will feature Club, Ida Jo, Tairis, Tony The Fitchburg Police local and regional artists Castaneda Latin Jazz and Department invites the public from every medium, includ- which will be hosted under West Side Andy and the to its annual National Night ing painting, ceramics, jew- the shade of the Agora Mel Ford Band. Out Picnic, “A Going Away elry, photography, glass, Pavilion, will be a fund- The event is free to attend Party to Crime” from 1-4 p.m. metals, woodwork, mixed raiser for Woods Hollow and open to the public. The on Saturday, Aug. 2, at McKee media, fiber and sculpture. Children’s Center. Nominal art fair will take place rain Farms Park. Besides the art there are fees apply. The Adult Art or shine. Plenty of free The event will feature plenty of other activities Experience, presented by parking will be available refreshments, games and law during the day, including Artful Escapes, will have with free shuttles running enforcement displays, includ- live music on two stages, a demonstrations and oppor- throughout the day from the ing the Fitchburg Police/Fire/ Capital Brewery beer and tunities for adults to put surrounding parking areas. EMS, bicycle officers, crime wine garden, a Children’s brush to paper or contribute Volunteer opportunities are prevention materials, the U.S. Art Yard, local food and to a larger communal proj- available. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco beverage choices, retailer ect. The Agora is located and Firearms, Middleton specials and, new this year, Local restaurants featured two miles south of High- Police, UW Police, Mounted the Adult Art Experience. include Liliana’s, Oasis way 12/18 Beltline off Fish Horse Patrol, UW Med Flight The Children’s Art Yard, Café and EVP Coffee, Hatchery Road. and Wisconsin Air National Guard Security Services. Photo by Jim Ferolie

Coming Up volunteers, especially interested feature tasty treats from Funks required, and you must already Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Candlewood Bicycle Tour seniors. The workshop is open to Pub, Mighty WheelHouse tunes have a resumé to participate. Suites, 5421 Caddis Bend. This The Flavors of Wisconsin the public and will focus on what and Potosi Brewery on tap. Call 729-1763 to register for month’s speaker, Chuck West, bicycle tour starts Sunday, July volunteers need to know to care one session or with any questions. will focus on: Intent, Intelligent 13, and ends Saturday, July 19, for and maintain the new commu- Concerts at the Library Additional dates are Aug. 13 and Questions and Influential Listen- in Fitchburg. The moderately nity orchard. The Fitchburg Public Library Aug. 27. ing. West is the program director challenging route takes riders is offering two free concerts this of Sales, Sales Management and through scenic vistas sampling Kids’ Fest summer. Build a Bat House Advanced Management programs craft cheese and beer and stay- Bring the kids to the Fitchburg On Thursday, July 17, at 7 p.m. Join the City of Fitchburg for Wisconsin School of Business ing at bed and breakfasts. Visit Farmers’ Market at Agora Pavil- join the library for some lively Resource Conservation Com- Executive Education. The event is aroundwisbike.com for more ion, 5511 E. Cheryl Parkway, bluegrass from Milkhouse Radio. mission (RCC) in building a bat free for Chamber members. Con- information. for Kids’ Fest from 3-6 p.m. on On Thursday, Aug. 7, at 7 house from 5:30-7 p.m. on Thurs- tact Kate Wicker at 288-8284. Thursday, July 17. Kids’ Fest is p.m., Prairie Bayou Cajun Band day, July 24, at McKee Farms Orchard Volunteer Training a benefit for Woods Hollow Chil- will offer the wonderful music of Park Shelter. Touch-a-Truck Erin Schneider of Hilltop Com- dren’s Center, sponsored by UW Southwestern Louisiana. Heather Kaarakka from the Have you ever wanted to look munity Farm, LLC will present Health. Enjoy popcorn, snow For more information, call the Wisconsin Department of Natural inside a real fire engine or a a workshop on orchard manage- cones, face painting, a visit from Reference Desk at 729-1763. Resources will be giving a pre- police car? ment and maintenance between 9 the Fitchburg Fire Department, sentation on bats and their impor- On Wednesday, Aug. 6, from a.m. and noon on Tuesday, July balloons, live music and the usual Interview Coaching tance in Fitchburg ecosystems. 3-6 p.m. the Fitchburg Public 15. During Arbor Day weekend, market finds. Time to update or fine-tune After the presentation guests Library will host Touch-a-Truck. the 4-H Fireflies of Fitchburg your resumé and interview skills? can follow along as members Visitors will be able to see a planted an orchard, which con- Summer in Bloom Party The Fitchburg Public Library is of the RCC demonstrate how to Fitchburg Fire and Rescue fire sists of eight apple trees and two Oak Bank and the Fitchburg hosting a Resumé and Interview build your very own bat house. engine, a Fitch-Rona EMS ambu- pear trees, behind the Fitchburg Chamber of Commerce invite Coaching session from 7-9 p.m. lance, a Fitchburg Police Depart- Community Center. The orchard you to a “Summer in Bloom” on Wednesday, July 23. Contact Business Before 9 ment vehicle and more. This free will provide fruit for Fitchburg party from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, the Reference Desk to sign up for The August topic for Busi- family event will be located at residents and excess fruit will be July 17, at the Oak Bank Build- a one-hour session with an expe- ness Before 9 is “The Art and Fire Station No. 2, 5415 King donated to local food pantries. It ing, 5951 McKee Road. The 14th rienced volunteer resumé and Science of Good Conversation,” James Way. will be cared for by community annual Summer After Hours will interview coach. Registration is being held from 7:45-9 a.m. on

Calendar of events Monday, July 14 4290 Tuesday, July 22 • 11 a.m., Preschool Storytime • 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Science • 9:30 a.m., Preschool • 2 p.m., Toppers Pizza Party • 10 a.m., Next Stop College (ages 2-5), library, 729-1760 (and Art) of Homebrewing, Storytime (ages 2-5), library, (ages 5-11, sign-up required), - Finding the Right College for Tuesday, July 29 library, 729-1760 729-1760 library, 729-1760 You (for teens), library, 729- Wednesday, August 6 1760 • 10 a.m., Next Stop College - • 11 a.m., Preschool Storytime Thursday, July 17 There’s A College Scholarship • 8:30 a.m., Kindle One-on- (ages 2-5), library, 729-1760 • 11 a.m., Lapsit Storytime for You (for teens), library, 729- One (appointment necessary), • 2 p.m., Toppers Pizza Party (ages 0-2), library, 729-1760 4 p.m., Teen Gaming, library, (ages 5-11, sign-up required), 1760 senior center, 270-4290 729-1760 library, 729-1760 • 2 p.m., Sounds in Nature (for • 11 a.m., Lapsit Storytime • 10 a.m., Toddler Art (ages kids), library, 729-1760 Tuesday, July 15 • 7-8:30 p.m., Summer Concert: (ages 0-2), library, 729-1760 2-5), library, 729-1760 • 7:30 p.m., Common Council • 9 a.m.-noon, Community Milkhouse Radio, library, 729- Wednesday, July 30 Thursday, August 7 1760 meeting, city hall, 270-4200 Orchard Volunteer Training, • 10:30 a.m., Summer Dance • 6 p.m. Storytime for Families, senior center, 270-4295 Saturday, July 19 Wednesday, July 23 Party (ages 1-5), library, 729- library, 729-1760 • 11 a.m., Lapsit Storytime • 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Hickory • 1 p.m., Card Making with Kate 1760 • 7-8:30 p.m., Summer Concert: (ages 0-2), library, 729-1760 (cost $10, sign-up required), Knoll Combined Driving Event Thursday, July 31 Prairie Bayou Cajun Band, • 2 p.m., Learning Annex (dressage and cones), 5423 senior center, 270-4290 library, 729-1760 presents: Olbrich Botanical Hwy. M, 835-7473 • 6 p.m., Family Movie in • 11 a.m., Data in the Cloud Gardens, senior center, 270- Spanish, library, 729-1760 (sign-up required), senior cen- Friday, August 8 Sunday, July 20 ter, 270-4290 • 11 a.m., Teen Movie: 4290 Thursday, July 24 • 5:30 p.m., READ to a Dog • 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Hickory • 6 p.m., Teen Craft Lab: Perler “Divergent” (permission slip (ages 5-11, sign-up required), Knoll Combined Driving Event • 1:30 p.m., Mystery Book Club: Beads, library, 729-1760 required for anyone under 17), library, 729-1760 (marathon), 5423 Hwy. M, 835- “City of Veils” by Zoe Ferraris, library, 729-1760 senior center, 270-4290 Friday, August 1 • 7:30 p.m., Plan Commission 7473 • 6 p.m. Pack ‘N The Park (car- • 1:30-3:30 p.m., Diabetic • 10:30 a.m., Little Clickers meeting, city hall, 270-4200 Monday, July 21 nival games, inflatables, movie, Support Group (sign-up (ages 3-5, sign-up required), prizes, food), McKee Farms Wednesday, July 16 • 9:30 a.m., Preschool requested), senior center, 270- library, 729-1760 Park, 270-4200 • 10 a.m., Toddler Art (ages Storytime (ages 2-5), library, 4290 729-1760 Monday, August 4 • 6 p.m., Adult Summer 1-3), library, 729-1760 Friday, July 25 • 9:30 a.m., Preschool Reading contest review sheets • 10 a.m., Adult Book • 11 a.m., Preschool Storytime due, library, 729-1760 (ages 2-5), library, 729-1760 • 10:30 a.m., Little Clickers Storytime (ages 2-5), library, Discussion, library, 729-1760 (ages 3-5, sign-up required), 729-1760 • 11:30 a.m., UW Nutrition • 6 p.m., Candy Sushi (for Tuesday, August 12 teens), library, 729-1760 library, 729-1760 • 11 a.m., Preschool Storytime • 7:30 p.m., Common Council presents: Flavor Without (ages 2-5), library, 729-1760 • 6-8:30 p.m. Concerts at • 3 p.m., Grossology (ages meeting, city hall, 270-4200 Sodium, senior center, 270- 7-11), library, 729-1760 4290 McKee - Count This Penny, Tuesday, August 5 Saturday, August 16 McKee Farms Park, 270-4290 • 1 p.m., Dr. Heidi Brown pres- Monday, July 28 • 11 a.m., Lapsit Storytime • 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Agora Art ents: “Mind Over Matter, Brain • 7-9 p.m., Public information • 9:30 a.m., Preschool (ages 0-2), library, 729-1760 Fair, agoraartfair.com Over Bladder” Pelvic Floor meeting for McKee Road proj- Storytime (ages 2-5), library, • 2 p.m., Bubble Wonders (for Disorders, senior center, 270- ect, City Hall 729-1760 kids), library, 729-1760 ConnectFitchburg.com July 11, 2014 The Fitchburg Star 7 Concerts at McKee lineup Music lovers looking for monthly outdoor music can About the bands head to McKee Farms Park on the third Monday of July The bands from this and August at McKee Farms year’s Concerts at McKee Park, 2930 Chapel Valley hail from Madison. Here’s a Road, Fitchburg. Food and short bio about each band drink carts open at 6 p.m.; from their websites: concerts begin at 7 p.m. Count This Penny Concerts at McKee has Count This Penny was been running for 12 seasons founded by Amanda and with concerts planned each Allen Rigell as a song- month. The musical lineup writing duo in 2009. for the free concert series Nowadays, they’re a full- this year includes: fledged country-folk band. • Count This Penny, July 21 Recently named one of • The Kissers, Aug. 18 Wisconsin’s 10 ‘Bands to McKee Farms Park is Watch’ by the Milwaukee easily accessible by bike Journal-Sentinel, they’re and car and has free ample hard at work on a new EP parking. for wide release. Playing recently as a four-piece with Ben Wolf on drums and Andrew Harrison on lead guitar, and amidst sold-out hometown and regional shows, they’re writing new songs that ring out shinier -- and sharper around the edges -- deliv- ering on the promise of their first steps onto the stage.

The Kissers Eclectic mix found at flea market The Kissers are known Samantha Christian pornography, animals, market and, upon spotting for the frenzied energy Unified Newspaper Group alcohol or food unless a a good find, will return lat- of their live shows, their health permit is presented. er with a vehicle. off-kilter humor, and their When Ed Oakey turns Ed Oakey said he’s hop- “There’s a late crowd eclectic instrumentation. into McGaw Park in his ing to get more people who after 8:30 — the church Violin, banjo, accor- red pickup truck Sun- sell produce to come to the crowd,” he said. dion, and an array of day mornings, he’s never market, especially for the Dennis Wieczorek of Photo submitted sonic effects combine with really sure what he’ll find fall harvest before Hallow- Brooklyn, who often dis- diverse musical influences een. plays chairs and golf for a unique sound that among the eclectic mix of If you go straddles the gap between treasures displayed in the “It’s a nice park and equipment, said not all nice people,” said Verona vendors show up at 6 a.m. What: Concerts at McKee indie-rock and Irish music. upper parking lot. The Kissers maintain that As the organizer of the or stay until 1 p.m., which When: 7 p.m. Mondays July 21, Aug. 18 they are rock musicians Fitchburg Flea Market, If you go can cause some people to who learned to play Irish Oakey said there is “a good just pass on by without Where: McKee Farms music, not vice versa, and assortment” of vintage What: Fitchburg Flea stopping. The recent rainy Park, 2930 Chapel Valley so their music sometimes collectibles, repurposed Market weather and area road con- Road feels more at home in a struction were also cited as items, furniture, crafts, When: 6 a.m.-1 Info: fitchburgchamber.com club than in a pub. jewelry and yard art. possible factors for fluctu- p.m. Sundays through ating attendance. He has seen a steady October, weather-per- improvement in both pub- mitting Since the flea market is lic attendance and ven- just getting off the ground dor participation since the Schedule change: and working around the market’s start in late April, 6-10 a.m. July 13; no flea current park schedule, but he is hoping for more. market July 20 “we will figure out what Although vendors do not Where: McGaw Park, works,” said Carol. “Not have to call ahead of time 5236 Lacy Road everyone knows about us to confirm whether they Cost: Free admission yet.” Photos by Samantha Christian are coming, he said about and parking What she does know is 20 vendors show up Sun- her husband’s passion for Info: 271-6944 or 335- At top, Traci and Josh Mandell days. 2045 flea markets. The vendor cost is $15 “Ed has been going to sort through old records at each week, and everyone is these things his whole life. the Fitchburg Flea Market on encouraged to come. vendor Victor Rasmussen, He’s been collecting for Sunday while talking to ven- who is always adding to years. He likes the cama- dor Victor Rasmussen, not “We have very nice pictured. vendors, and many are his album and cassette col- raderie – going around repeat,” said Carol Oakey. lection. chatting with people,” said “The idea is anyone can However, he noted not Carol. Above, Alvera Hosher and her bring anything they want.” many people show up For information, call Ed Chihuahua, Chiquita, browse There are a few excep- before 9 a.m. Oakey at 271-6944 or 335- the Fitchburg Flea Market tions, however, includ- Ed Oakey also said many 2045. Sunday, as is their weekly ing no sales of guns, bikers also ride through the routine. Photo submitted Fitchburg’s New Luxury Salon! 5956 Executive Drive, Fitchburg Wi 53719 blowdrystylelounge.com *Reservations: 608-445-2407 The Waterford at Fitchburg’s Proud to support our Veterans. Luxury Salon Hairstyle.Color.Waxing.Pedicure.Manicure Thank you for your Service. Blow Dry Bar Spray Tan.Express Facials.Haircuts Style Lounge Serving Women & Men Come see why The Waterford at Fitchburg brings Stability, Satisfaction and Smiles We are still the Best Choice and Best Value. Call 608-270-9200 for a complimentary lunch and tour Your New Friends are waiting!

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At a variety Leopold, Karine Sloan will of factors, take over after spending as it brings time as a school improve- “so much ment partner in the district. opportu- Photo by Evan Halpop Former West principal nity” for Brown Ed Holmes retired at the growth for end of the 2013-14 school those teach- Goodbye seniors year after 10 years leading ers. More than 500 Madison West seniors said goodbye to their high school careers Saturday, June 14, at the Kohl Center in Madison dur- the high school. Thomp- ing the school’s graduation ceremony. U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., who is a West High alumnus from the class of 1980, spoke to But West won’t lost too son pre- graduates. much in terms of continu- viously ity for the school, thanks worked to Thompson’s 11 years at as a sup- School news West and 34 total in Madi- port teacher Five minutes added to elementary school days son schools. and special Sloan online “Just the natural next step education Madison Metropolitan including Leopold, in June. on Mondays at early start for me,” Thompson told teacher. Read about the MMSD School District elementary The change will create schools, and 7:45 a.m. to the Star. “I absolutely love Brown, who officially preliminary budget students will have five min- an additional three snow/ 2:37 p.m. on Tuesdays-Fri- West High School. 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adno=351206-01 Al Mittelstaedt 845-6960 adno=352811-01 ConnectFitchburg.com Schools July 11, 2014 The Fitchburg Star 9 Oregon School District Push for contract pleases both sides 2014-15 contract settled district, that’s been the school board has shown no year. “At best, this holds they further determine School district, and signed as soon as pos- exception, rather than the interest in going down this teachers to the same salary, some budget issues, so no teachers’ unions sible. The school year start- norm. road,” he said. in real dollars, perpetually,” meetings between the two ed July 1 and runs through “There has always been he said. “It wasn’t until this sides are imminent. focus on ‘14-15 deal June 30, 2015. an interest in reaching a Relationship-building last bargain that the school Oregon School Board “We’d like to capitalize voluntary contract settle- OEA President Mark board even entertained the members were contacted Scott De Laruelle on that momentum,” he said ment in a timely matter,” he Lindsey said in the past, the concept of supplementary to comment on the nego- Unified Newspaper Group last month. “We don’t want said. “However, post-Act district has chosen to put pay to recognize the impact tiations – past and present to be bargaining all the 10, this has been exceed- “significant dollars” toward of Act 10 on teacher sala- – but only one respond- “Make hay when the time, which is what we’ve ingly challenging due to the attracting new teachers, ries.” ed, asking that comments sun’s shining,” goes the old been doing the last few numerous legal opinions on while remaining staff has Crediting the new mem- be left off the record. farmers’ adage. years. It’s frustrating.” what the law means, how it “fallen further and further bership of the school board Busler said he hopes the And with Oregon School Oregon School Dis- should be interpreted and behind.” He said the dis- and HAC as being “more sides can build on the District (OSD) and Oregon trict superintendent Bri- its impact on the local bar- trict’s human assets com- willing to discuss issues” agreement signed last Education Association an Busler, speaking on gaining process.” mittee (HAC) has been with the OEA, Fishwild month, for the benefit of the (OEA) officials fresh off his personal opinion and OEA member Jon Fish- “cognizant of this dispar- said they “seem to be empa- students. successful negotiations to “not an official position” wild said in the past, the ity” and adjusted its think- thetic to the effect of Act 10 “A settled contract brings wrap up the recently com- of the school board, said school board has held “hard ing, which he appreciates. on teachers. everyone together and pleted school year, both it’s always important to and fast to a pretty strict “We are not opposed to “They ask, ‘What’s going allows us to keep the focus sides seem poised to take start the school year with interpretation of Act 10, increasing the starting pay on?’ rather than reply with, on our core mission of advantage of the recent a settled contract with even when some of its pro- for a teacher in an attempt ‘No,’ and, ‘We haven’t educating the youth in the spate of sunny weather, so employee groups. He visions have been called to attract qualified candi- heard that before so it must Oregon School District,” to speak. said he was pleased when into question by a judicial dates,” Lindsey said. “It not be an issue,’” he said. he said. “A voluntary con- After wrapping up the Krause suggested the sides body.” He said the OEA just cannot continue to take “That alone has been very tract suggests that we have 2013-14 collective bar- actively work on the 2014- has in turn offered language place without looking at refreshing.” reached common ground gaining agreement OEA 15 school year contract that allows the sides to compensation reform for all with the best contract pos- negotiations last month – a for a “timely settlement.” reopen negotiations in the teachers.” Next steps sible given the challenges process that started in Octo- Though in the past few event a final ruling “defini- The district has been Fishwild said HAC com- we face with limited school ber – Oregon School Board years, negotiations have tively shows” something “steadfast in its approach” mittee members recently funding. President Dan Krause said dragged out to the end of in the bargain ran afoul of to wage increases for staff, asked the OEA to hold off, “We value our teachers he wanted to keep things the school year, Busler state law. Fishwild said, though cit- at least temporarily, on and want the contract to be going and try to get the said that in his time at the “Until very recently, the ing improvement this past 2013-14 negotiations while fair and meet their needs.” VASD and OSD Districts get preliminary state aid increases Districts get state STEM grants November referendum to deal MMSD increase with the growing enrollment. so much potential as the State aid Program set to $5 million below The district will hold its source of innovation and District 2013-14 2014-15 projected annual budget meeting in entrepreneurship that drive begin in 2014-15 its own budgeted District DPI August. economic development and In the Oregon School Thanks to a pair of the knowledge-based econ- projection Madison $52.2 million 60 54.9 District, the state projects $19,000 state grants, the omy.” Oregon $18.6 million 19.3 19.3 to increase its general aid The program requires Scott Girard Science, Technology, Engi- Verona $23.9 million 25.4 25.7 by 3.73 percent, up to $19.3 neering and Mathematics that the districts provide Unified Newspaper Group million. In the 2013-14 (STEM) programs in the a matching amount equal school year, OSD received Oregon and Verona Area to 25 percent of the grant, All three school districts $18.6 million in state aid. school districts will take and evidence of sustain- Fitchburg students attend OSD finance director another step forward for ability beyond the grant can expect state aid increas- president James Howard million in general state aid, Kara Newton said the dis- the 2014-15 school year. was also part of the evalu- es for the 2014-15 school told the Wisconsin State and could get even a bit trict had not yet projected The districts were among ation process, Evers said, year, though for one district Journal he was unsure how more based on the prelimi- for the state aid, and will 15 around the state to with 70 districts applying it’s a much lower increase the district had come to its nary projection of $25.7 use the DPI estimate as it receive a one-time grant, for funding. Grant applica- than expected. $60 million projection. million. moves forward in its budget according to a news release tions were based on a needs The Madison Metro- “That’s a very good ques- That would amount to a process. from the Department of assessment. politan School District had tion, and that’s one we’ll all nearly $6 million increase The district will hold its Public Instruction. The In Verona, the grant passed a preliminary budget be looking for an answer from the 2011-12 school annual meeting in Septem- funding will help enhance will go to New Century June 16 with state aid num- for,” Howard told the State year, illustrating the dis- ber, Newton said. STEM offerings for stu- School. NCS director Jim bers expected at nearly $60 Journal. “If the preliminary trict’s rapid growth and the Statewide, 53 percent dents in grades K-5, said Ruder sent an email to par- million. budget is based on that $60 financial boon provided by of districts are expected to state superintendent Tony ents after receiving word But the Department of million state aid estimate, including 4-year-old Kin- receive more aid than in Evers. about the grant stating the Public Instruction numbers then that’s going to be an dergarten students in the 2013-14, while the other “STEM education is school would implement released July 1, which are issue.” student population. That 47 percent can expect a vital to our students and the grant in three phases: preliminary and will not be That preliminary bud- growth includes an expect- decrease. the future,” he said. “These Assessment and purchase finalized until final student get included a 1.99 per- ed 121 more students next Total state aid is expect- courses take an innovative of a STEM curriculum; counts are done in Septem- cent property tax increase, year, which would mark ed to increase to $4.5 bil- approach to engage, moti- Professional development ber, only project that num- which was lower than the the third-consecutive year lion for the 2014-15 school vate and inspire students for teachers; and Assess ber at $54.9 million. That’s initial April proposal of of triple-digit enrollment year. That’s a 2.1 percent to spark their interest in the ability of a STEM cur- still a $2.7 million increase 2.11 percent. increases. increase compared to 2013- careers in science technol- riculum to impact students’ from 2013-14, but not near- The Verona Area School The district is also pro- 14. ogy, engineering and math- understanding of STEM ly as large as expected. District, however, planned posing to purchase at least Official state aid numbers ematics. These fields hold subjects. School Board vice in its own budget for $25.4 one piece of land through a will be finalized Oct. 15.

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Nov. 2008: Voters But a group had worked on approve $10 million referen- bond sales of $5 million to dum for library construction; begin financing construction making it happen for years decline nearly $1 million for Fall/Winter 2009: City before, including Marykay annual operating costs holds open houses on Zimbrick, who was part of library design a Library Committee in the Feb. 2009: Council votes early 2000s after moving to to allow Library Board to April-June 2010: Actual, Fitchburg in 1996. begin fundraising, planning ceremonial groundbreaking “I was surprised to find and likely construction; does June 29, 2011: Library out we didn’t have our own not approve the bonds to opens with 60,000 items library,” Zimbrick said. “I pay for the library 2014: Celebrates third year always thought that was a drawback to Fitchburg.” She said the committee, which she served on with two others and which had former mayor Tom Claud- er’s support, heard “very strong opinions one way or the other” on the library dur- Let Us Show You The Husqvarna Advantage! ing their time. It took many factors into consideration, she said, in putting together the referendum. Even after that vote, it was not clear how the plan would move forward as vot- ers simultaneously rejected Photos by Kat Chew an increased budget for the Sharice Howliet, a Verona resident, uses the library’s computers to print off documents. annual operating cost. The Common Council followed later that month by oppos- Oregon, said library board Sales and Service ing a resolution in support of member Karen Julesberg. the library, leaving the next “Fitchburg has always on ALL move up in the air. been a community of read- Handhelds! Eventually, the Library ers,” Julesberg said. 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Fitchburg resident Carolyn Gillis enjoys a quiet read July 8 on the the past, a place for people “About a year ago, he library’s first floor. Mowers in the community to meet,” said, I gotta tell ya, ‘my kids Zoom 42" ...... $2,399 (Reg. Retail Price $2,919) Zimbrick said. “Bringing ride their bikes to the library Zoom 50" ...... $2,899 (Reg. Retail Price $3,499) those things to our commu- everyday in the summer nity that really make it seem time,’” she said. Zoom XL54 $3,899 (Reg. Retail Price $4,625) ...... like a community rather than Zimbrick said her “great- Zoom MAX 60 ...... $4,899 (Reg. 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Bella Sansone, left, 3, and Ella Langbehn, 4, laugh as children’s Discount become just as important for After those determinations, librarian Lizzy Lan reads “Happy Birthday Hamster” at the library’s 0% APR on BX a community as a collection the library formed “action third birthday celebration Wednesday, June 25. teams” of board members, for 60 months! of books. Nikolay said that while library staff, community Hatchery Road/Leopold Ele- solved with people putting “we certainly believe in the members and members of mentary School area and the their heads together and importance of books,” she the Friends of the Library. Jamestown area, which both thinking outside the box,” and others recognize that a Those teams cover five include pockets of lower- she said. “It’s just a matter library must serve its users in core issues: finances, orga- income residents. of how do we do it in a cost- many ways. nization, learning/discovery, That outreach began effective way and a way that That’s always been part of relationships/partnerships over the last year, with we’re actually having some the library sending volun- impact.” 6726 Seybold Road, Madison the plan, and why statistics and getting the word out. 608.819.6785 showing what goes on at the Rowson, Julesberg and teers to the weekly Leopold Once they are able to www.OrangeEquipment.com library outside of checked Nikolay all emphasized the Open Schoolhouse nights to determine how exactly to adno=360646-01 out items are promising for last two, specifically, as they remind the community of the staff increased programs opportunities offered, and in those areas, which is the “Servicing All Brands of Mowers with Certified Technicians’’ Rowson. realize the size and lack of Those include 799 youth centrality in Fitchburg limit will continue with outreach biggest hurdle to increased programs with 25,277 attend- access for some to the facil- programs into the fall. programming, Rowson said ees, 78,457 computer sessions ity and all it offers. “We’re aware not every- they are willing to consider and “body counts” of 3,600 “This is a very large geo- one at Fitchburg can get to anything that can benefit visitors in a given week. graphic community, which the library,” Rowson said. the community using the But that doesn’t mean makes it challenging,” Jules- Zimbrick said it was a library’s resources. books are ignored, especially berg said. problem the original library “We’re pretty open to because an impetus for build- “We need to still get out committee was aware of what those activities could ing the library was the num- there in terms of the services from the start, though she be, maybe book clubs, may- 6726 Seybold Road, Madison ber of Fitchburg residents and programming we offer,” “didn’t fully appreciate” the be storytimes,” she said. “It’s 608.819.6785 who checked out books at Nikolay added. scale of the issue. kind of hard to tell until you adno=360639-01 Specifically, Rowson “It’s a complicated prob- have something that’s suc- www.OrangeEquipment.com other libraries in the area, adno=360642-01 whether Madison, Verona or touched on the North Fish lem, and a lot of it can be cessful that people attend.” July 11, 2014 - The Fitchburg Star - 13 Ask the Fitchburg

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The Madison West High School girls soccer team defeated Middleton 1-0 on June 12 and was a game away from making state since 2012, when the Regents won the Division 1 state title. It seemed like West was on its way – up a goal on Kettle Moraine at halftime of the WIAA Division 1 sectional final on June 14 – but Lasers’ senior forward Mandy Brux scored two of four unanswered second-half goals and the Regents fell 5-2 to close its season. West senior forward Sarah Mondschein (assisted by Anali Osorio) scored her sec- ond goal in the 38th minute to give West the lead at half- time, but junior midfielder Julia Zach knotted the score at 2-2 in the 54th minute with an assist to senior forward Gabby Solano. Then it was all Brux as she scored in the 70th minute and then added another goal a minute later. Junior forward Olivia Hively had assists on both goals. Brux added an assist in the 73rd minute as sophomore midfielder Erin Manion capi- talized on a pass to make it 5-2. Mondschein’s first goal Photo by Josh Smith/Daily Jefferson County Union came in the fourth minute Senior Connor Novotny celebrates Verona’s 7-6 overtime win over Waunakee Saturday, June 14, in the Division 1 boys lacrosse state championship at Perkins Stadium at with an assist to sophomore the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. forward Rachel Peaslee to give West a 1-0 lead, but Kettle Moraine senior for- ward Danielle Melotte picked up the equalizer in the 38th minute – 35 seconds before Overtime magic Mondschein’s second goal on a penalty kick. Cioci’s goal gives Cats who grabbed the puck early in over- whole time our coach (Michael earlier with goals by sophomore Josh Senior goalie Meredith time of the state championship game Storts) talked about earning our right Novotny, junior Trey Kazda and Thompson finished with state championship on June 14 at Perkins Stadium at the to win. It was always easy to stay senior Alex Kramer. Kazda had an eight saves, while Kettle University of Wisconsin - Whitewa- focused because we all had the same assist on the Kramer goal. Moraine junior goalie Jes- Anthony Iozzo ter. goal of winning a state title.” Brett Templin cut Verona’s lead sica Hoppe finished with two Assistant sports editor Cioci not only got a shot off, but Waunakee took a 6-5 lead with with a goal at the start of the third saves. he was able to bury the game-winner seven minutes to play when Mitch quarter, but Cioci scored with an The Regents finished 13-3- Senior attacker Jack Cioci was as the Wildcats defeated Waunakee Cords scored with an assist to Payton assist to Josh Novotny to make it 4-2. 3 overall, 6-2-1 in the Big dealing with injuries the past few 7-6 to claim the Division 1 title. Smith, but senior Kenny Keyes was Waunakee came right back with Eight Conference and was seasons, but he was healthy this year. “I couldn’t believe it that after able to keep the Verona season alive three goals, two by Mark Herzberg, second behind Middleton. And it was a good thing for the the three years I was hurt that I was with an unassisted equalizer with just and another by Templin, and then Verona Area High School boys able to score the goal that won us over a minute left in regulation. Turn to MW soccer/Page 16 lacrosse team, as Cioci was the one the championship,” Cioci said. “The Verona jumped out to a 3-1 lead Turn to VP boys lax/Page 16

OHS boys tennis Panthers make team state quarters Josh Smith “It’s really impressive,” said Christofferson lost their first set, Special for the Star OHS head coach Ben Conklin, 7-5. But the Oregon duo rallied to whose team finished the year with take the next two sets, 6-2 and 6-2, The Oregon High School boys a 14-5 overall dual record. “So to claim the match. tennis team continued its “year many firsts starting with confer- “Once we saw No. 3 doubles of firsts” at the WIAA Division 1 ence, and then Sectionals and then unfortunately lost, we kind of state team tennis tournament from the Final Four. knew we had to pull a win out June 13-14. “I’m sure the players don’t real- somewhere,” Christofferson said. The Panthers added a State ize what a big deal it is to win the “We got it done.” semifinal appearance to an already first round and get to the Final “We knew it was vital and we successful 2014 campaign that Four,” he added. “We had a great had to come through,” Wilhelm included a Badger South Confer- year – a wonderful year.” added. ence championship and a WIAA Oregon took the early advan- Wilhelm and Christofferson Division 1 sectional title. tage in its match with Stevens raced out to a 3-0 lead in the sec- Oregon won a thrilling match Point, winning at Nos. 1 and 2 ond set to take control. Stevens over Stevens Point, 4-3, during the doubles to build a 2-1 lead headed Point’s team of Connor Cook and June 12 quarterfinals at Nielsen to singles play. Dakota Zarecki won the next two, Photo by Mary Langenfeld Tennis Stadium on the Univer- Oregon’s victory at No. 2 dou- but Christofferson held serve and Jackson Willhelm of Oregon High School’s No. 2 doubles team returns the ball during sity of Wisconsin campus. But the bles was key to the victory given Oregon got a break to seal the set. the WIAA boys state D1 tennis tournament at Nielsen Stadium in Madison on June 13. Panthers’ season came to an end how evenly matched the two The Oregon pairing got out to Oregon defeated Stevens Point 4-3 in the quarterfinals before falling 7-0 to Eau Claire following a 7-0 loss to Eau Claire squads were, Conklin said. Memorial in the semifinals. on June14. Jackson Wilhelm and Drew Turn to OO Tennis/Page 16 ConnectFitchburg.com Verona Area High School July 11, 2014 The Fitchburg Star 15 Girls lacrosse Softball Comeback falls short in state final Anthony Iozzo Assistant sports editor

No team had come to within nine goals of Hartland Arrowhead all season until the state championship game on June 14, but a late comeback by the Verona Area High School girls lacrosse team fell short in a 5-4 loss. The Wildcats scored three times to cut the deficit to one at Perkins Sta- dium at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, and head coach Sue Romens said the girls had control and could have won the game if there was Photos by Anthony Iozzo just a little more time. Heather Rudnicki (11) and Steph Keryluk hug as the rest of the “Everyone would have loved to Verona Area High School softball team reacts in the background see a state championship, because following a 5-1 loss to Hortonville on June 12 in a WIAA Division we had such an outstanding season,” 1 state quarterfinal at Goodman Stadium at the University of Sue Romens said. “But the fact we Wisconsin - Madison. came to within a goal of Arrowhead … I think that tells you how the girls Season ends in state quarters played Saturday.” Photo by Josh Smith/Daily Jefferson County Union Junior Jessica Eversoll made it Senior goalie Rachel Romens holds up the state runner-up trophy as teammates celebrate Anthony Iozzo “The key is that this 5-4 after getting a pass from sopho- loss doesn’t diminish the more Amanda Best with 2 minutes, with her Saturday, June 14, after the state championship game at Perkins Stadium at the Assistant sports editor University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. The Wildcats lost 5-4 to Hartland Arrowhead. successes of the season. 33 seconds to play, and there was a It was a tough ending … We set out to do some few chances to tie at the end, includ- for the Verona Area High amazing things, and we ing a potential foul that wasn’t called, year and played relentlessly with all did them all but win here of our players on the field. We can’t School softball team on Romens said. June 12 in a 5-1 loss to today.” Junior Sarah Guy (unassisted) be more proud of our girls and our But the loss is not coaches.” Hortonville in a WIAA and junior Jenna Butler (assisted by Division 1 state quarter- something that tarnishes junior Maddison Jeddeloh) started Lacrosse is still a club sport at the entire season, which VAHS, but Romens added she final at UW-Madison’s the comeback. Goodman Stadium. was the most successful “I think our girls did an outstanding believes that the sport might be a since Verona last made sanctioned WIAA high school sport The Wildcats (22- job and really surprised Arrowhead, 3 overall) were able to state in 2010. Senior cap- because I don’t think they expected in the next few years, especially tain Emma Ray said the when witnessing the growth of the knock off Madison La the competition,” Sue Romens said. Follette twice on their girls became family as the Arrowhead went up 5-1 with 15 youth lacrosse program in Verona the season progressed. last four years. way to a Big Eight Con- minutes to go after goals by Kara ference title and a state “We all have all come Vana (assisted by Paige Kruse) and Verona 10, Mukwonago 9 (OT) berth, and they also a long with each other, Jessica Janzer (unassisted). knocked off Westosha and I will remember these Verona struck first in the first half The Wildcats made the state final Central, which made the girls for the rest of my with a goal by Butler, but Arrowhead with a 10-9 win over Mukwonago in state semifinals. life,” Ray said. “This is answered with three goals before overtime on June 11. But that success was such a great team, and halftime. Junior Sarah Guy picked up three put on hold Thursday as it is hard to go out this Callie Tjarkson (assisted by Vana), goals, while sophomore Abby Fils- Hortonville was able to way.” Sarah Haun and Vana (assisted by inger and Jeddeloh added two goals. jump out to a 3-0 lead Ray hadn’t allowed a Kruse) all scored. Butler had a goal and two assists, early with errors and a run all postseason until Senior goalie Rachel Romens fin- and junior Sammy Seymour added a few miscues being the the bottom of the third of ished with 10 saves, while Arrow- goal and an assist. Junior Julia But- culprit. the state quarterfinal. A head goalie Grace Knoebel collected Photo by Josh Smith/Daily Jefferson County Union ler also scored a goal, while Bethany “This is loss isn’t what throwing error and a few five. Amanda Best (20) passes around an Russell had an assist. you would call a quality infield hits on bunts load- The girls squad finishes the season Arrowhead defender on June 14. Romens finished with 17 saves for loss,” head coach Todd ed the bases for the Polar 15-3 overall and returns all but two Verona. Anderson said. “We made Bears. players from this year’s team. to be back next year. Eversoll and Seymour each forced Sophomore sec- “When you look at our overall sea- some mistakes, and we Sue Romens said this year was three turnovers on defense, while didn’t execute. When ond baseman Ally Fox better than expected with so many son … I think it is phenomenal,” Sue sophomore Morgan Fritzler, fresh- brought in the first run Romens said. “We have to remind we execute and when we first-year coaches. She added that the man Elena Herman, Best and Fils- don’t make mistakes, we future looks bright for the Wildcats ourselves that we had an outstanding inger all added one forced turnover. win. Turn to Softball/Page 18 We’re Located in Fitchburg We Live in Fitchburg - Why Not Call Us? Every Move Is Important To Us! 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608-271-1270adno=358733-01 meriter.com 6126 Cottonwood Dr., Madison, WI • www.capitalcartage.com adno=359109-01 UN353865 16 July 11, 2014 The Fitchburg Star ConnectFitchburg.com Big inning leads West Senior Legion Zach Lottes slides safely into second base on a double steal that scored Spencer Bauer in the top of the third on July 7 at Stampfl Field. Photo by Josh Smith/Daily Jefferson County Union The Regents scored The Verona Area High School boys lacrosse team celebrates a state title Saturday. five runs in the inning and went on to defeat VP boys lax: Cats defeat Marquette Verona 6-5. Photo by Anthony Iozzo Continued from page 14 Lacrosse All-American. Keyes, who was also named an All-State midfielder, picked up 28 goals, five assists junior Jake Taylor scored to knot the game at and 64 groundballs. He also added three 5-5. interceptions and had two “Waunakee is a team we played before and takeaways. we knew we could match their talent,” Cioci Keyes will be playing Brown, Mondschein earn All- said. lacrosse at the Division II MW soccer: Senior Sam Becker finished with 12 saves Wheeling (W.V.) Jesuit for Verona, while Kyle Katterman collected University. 10 for Waunakee. State Best of the Rest honors The Wildcats had their banquet on Mon- All-Conference Continued from page 14 Maddie Mittelsteadt, Waunakee senior day, but Cioci said the thought of being a state Keyes was also named Keyes Emily Mouille, Whitefish Bay senior Caro- champion hasn’t completely set in yet. to the first team of the line Fink, Appleton North senior Macken- “We haven’t watched the game film yet, Madison Area Lacrosse West 1, Middleton 0 zie Greisch, Menomonee Falls senior Anna and I think that is when it will sink in. But Association All-Conference list and was West was able to knock off the Big Eight Smalley Menomonee Falls, Whitefish Bay right now, it is still kind of surreal,” Cioci said. named the MALA Player of the Year. champions in the sectional semifinal on June senior Cassidy Blanchard, Divine Savior 12. Verona 13, Marquette 12 Kramer joined Keyes on the first team as Holy Angels senior Kristin Bronikowski, an attacker. Mondschein scored the lone goal in the Waunakee sophomore Jada Dayne and Mid- Verona was able to get revenge on the team Kramer finished with 41 goals and 13 69th minute, and Thompson did the rest, dleton senior Liz McMahon. that defeated them at state last season on June assists, and he collected 27 groundballs. collecting three saves. 11 with a 13-12 win over Marquette Univer- Cioci and Nechvatal were named to the Middleton senior goalie Liz McMahon All-Conference sity High School. second team. picked up one save. Brown and Mondschein were also named Cioci scored four goals, while Kazda and Cioci finished with 38 goals and 15 first-team All-Big Eight Conference. Brown Keyes added three and two goals, respective- assists. He also picked up 18 groundballs. All-State was a unanimous selection. ly. Nechvatel finished with 12 goals and Senior defender Elise Brown and Mond- Joining them on the first team was sopho- Senior Zach Nechvatal, sophomore Domi- four assists, and he also collected 37 schein both were named to the All-State more midfielder Laura Kiernan. nic Sabbarese and Kramer all added a goal. groundballs. Best of the Rest list by the Wisconsin High Junior defender Josie Person and sopho- Senior Connor Novotny and Kramer also col- Becker and junior specialist Luke Thom- School Soccer Coaches Association this sea- more midfielder Patty Grimmer were both lected three assists each. son rounded out the list as honorable men- son. named to the second team. Becker finished with 22 saves. tions. The First Eleven on the All-State list Senior forward Caitlin Jarrard, sophomore were Catholic Memorial sophomore Emily Keyes named All-American Becker finished with 180 saves and one midfielder Simo Bambi, Thompson and shutout, while Thomson finished with 80 Cervantes (Player of the Year), Waukesha Peaslee rounded out the selections as honor- Keyes was named a US and Wisconsin groundballs. West senior Katie Grall, DC Everest junior able mentions. OO boys tennis: First state appearance ends in semifinals Continued from page 14 last week,” Conklin said of double faulted twice in the Oregon’s its fourth win of the Behrend’s victory at No. 3 Combined, the Old Abes his No. 1 pairing. “They won final game, including match evening. singles was a hard fought one lost a mere 10 games in dou- one match but they didn’t point. “In the second set, he that left him exhausted. bles play en route to winning a 3-0 start in the third set as play their best. So today, we “Tennis is a mental game stepped up his game and “He had to dig really all three matches in straight well. Wilhelm held serve to told them we wanted to see more than anything,” Onesti I was getting a little tired, deep,” Conklin said. “It sets. Eau Claire Memo- go up 4-1 and Christofferson their best and they got to set said. “At the start of the sec- so my footwork wasn’t the seems like the last couple rial kept that momentum in hit a winner down the line to the tone for everybody else. ond set, we were the lower greatest,” Donovan said. “I times, like at subsectionals, singles play, claiming those seal the next game. SPASH “And they did it. They team, but we eventually had to use my feet more and he was the losing end of that four matches in straight sets survived one more game but played their best and they set overcame that.” I was playing a little more real close match. So it’s great as well. then Oregon broke serve to the tone.” Brady Behrend chipped aggressively (in the third).” for him, especially today, to When Oregon faced E.C. take the match. Onesti and Tollakson in a 6-2 and 7-5 win at No. Donovan broke Skyler get that close match victory.” Memorial during the season, The Panthers’ top duo opened the night with a ser- 3 singles and Charles Dono- Colegrove’s serve to go up After claiming a 6-2 first the Panthers suffered a 6-1 of Alec Onesti and Dakota vice break. Then the pair held van clinched the match with 3-1 in the third and then set, Behrend led 4-1 in the loss with Behrend recording Tollakson got the ball roll- serve throughout the first set a three-set victory at No. 4 extended his lead to 4-1. second. That’s when Stevens the lone win of the day at No. ing with a 6-3 and 6-2 vic- and got another break to take singles. Colegrove, who entered Point’s Jon Peck came to life, 3 singles. However he was tory over SPASH’s Trenton the first set. Donovan rolled to a 6-1 the tournament with a 27-1 securing four wins in a row unable to duplicate the feat Seegert and Noah Meier. Stevens Point’s team first set but dropped the record, rallied within two to go up 5-4. this weekend. “They didn’t have a very appeared frustrated through- second, 6-4. He rallied to games. However, Donovan Behrend recovered to The Panthers’ closest good individual tournament out the second set. SPASH take the third 6-3 and give served out to take the match. win the final three games to match came at No. 4 singles take the set 7-5 and win the where Donovan dropped a match. third-set tiebreaker to Sohil Oregon’s No. 3 singles Brahmbhatt and lost the player said he was concerned match, 4-6, 6-1 and 10-3. about the direction the sec- Donovan finished the sea- ond set was headed, but got son 25-4 overall. a boost of confidence when Jackson Schneider was Save money this summer with tips from MGE he tied it 5-5 and was able to 10-11, Calvin Schneider was extend points. 18-7 and Behrend was 19-8 Jackson Schneider, who at Nos. 1, 2 and 3 singles, dealt with pain through- respectively. out the tournament due to Onesti and Tollakson • Set the thermostat at 78°F or higher. Turn the air conditioner off when no one is home. a back injury, lost his No. 1 went 17-7 at No. 1 doubles, singles match with Brady Wilhelm and Christoffer- • Use ceiling fans instead of air-conditioning. Use exhaust fans to remove heat and Luetschwager in straight sets. son finished the year 13-8 at moisture from cooking and showering. Calvin Schneider lost a No. 2 doubles and the No. 3 third-set tiebreaker to Blain doubles team of Reisdorf and Bancker at No. 2 singles, Krebsbach was 16-8. • Close drapes during the day to keep the sun and heat out. 6-4, 2-6 and 10-7, while Ore- Although the team suffered gon’s No. 3 doubles team of a lopsided loss to end the sea- • Cook outside or use your microwave. Using your oven adds heat to your kitchen. Matt Reisdorf and Spencer son, Oregon’s coach was still Krebsbach lost in straight tremendously proud of all the • Turn off lights and TVs when you are not using them. sets, 7-5 and 6-3. accomplishments the squad Oregon ran into a diffi- achieved throughout the year Call the Home Energy Line at 252-7117 or cult opponent in Eau Claire – most notably the team’s visit mge.com. Memorial Saturday morning. Sectional championship and The eventual State run- Team State appearance. ners-up topped the Panthers, “We had a lofty goal and GS1846 06/23/2014 adno=359113-01 7-0. we reached it,” Conklin said. ConnectFitchburg.com Oregon High School July 11, 2014 The Fitchburg Star 17 Girls soccer Panthers fall goal shy of state berth at Waunakee Anthony Iozzo Breitbach, who finished with Assistant sports editor seven saves, on a shot toward the net. The ball took a tough It took less than three min- bounce after being caught in utes for the Oregon High the wind, and as Jacobs tried School girls soccer team to to clear, the ball hit her shin get on the board June 14 in a and went into the net for an WIAA Division 2 sectional own goal. final at Waunakee. “It is hard to swallow,” The host Warriors came in Grutzner said. “We could ranked third in Division 2 in have crumbled at that point, the Wisconsin High School but we kept fighting. We Soccer Coaches Association knew we had 40 minutes to poll, but it was the Panthers try and put one in the back looking poised to make state of the net, and we sure were early on. close.” Despite the early goal, The Panthers had the wind Waunakee scored two unan- to their backs for the second swered goals to end the first half, and they controlled the half and survived a second- possession for most of it, half barrage by Oregon, as the coming close to scoring with Panthers’ season came to an five shots on goal and 12 total end in a 2-1 loss. shots. Photo by Anthony Iozzo “This is much higher Waunakee sophomore Sophomore Jen Brien reacts following Oregon’s 2-1 loss to Waunakee Saturday, June 14, in a WIAA Division 2 sectional final at Waunakee expectations than I thought,” defender Jada Dayne and High School. head coach Julie Grutzner Mecham, who finished with said. “Coming into the sea- seven saves, were two key son, we had to replace seven players that halted the Pan- able to stay in stride while next two seasons. Waunakee tied the game opportunity inside the penalty starters, so it was us learning. thers’ comeback attempt, picking up the pass. “We see each other, and it in the eighth minute when box. I felt that we got better during Warrior head coach Jesus Fanning drilled a shot that helps a lot with the offense,” senior Maddie Shaw found Oregon finishes 14-6-1 the season, but I did not think Torres said. curved past Waunakee junior Brien said. “I love working senior Macie Maulbetsch on a we would make it this far and “It was nerve wracking, and goalie Olivia Mecham, who with her.” cross. Maulbetsch finished the Turn to OHS Soccer/Page 19 actually compete with Wau- Jada got hurt a little bit at the slipped on the play. nakee. end,” Torres said. “I was wor- “It is pretty difficult,” Fan- “This is the closest we have ried because she was sitting ning said. “I think we con- been. We return 13 key play- down and the ball was bounc- trolled the second half, but I Low rates. No or low closing costs … ers next year, and we have ing around, but it was a fun think it is hard from starting some nice players in our pro- game.” off high with a goal and then and the lowest monthly payments. gram coming up as freshmen. Oregon struck first in the them getting two straight I hope to be back here again third minute. goals.” and have better results.” Sophomore forward Jen For Fanning and Brien, TURNS OUT YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL There was some bad luck Brien, with the wind in her connecting on offense is noth- for Oregon on the game-win- face, hit a through ball to the ing new this season, regard- ning goal when sophomore right side of the field. Sopho- less of the stage. They both defender Jess Jacobs went to more forward Makena Fan- are expected to continue to help freshman goalie Abby ning remained onside and was have good chemistry in the Home equi l ty ine of credit

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We are close or tied. “I don’t think we gave up, but that is a very good team, and it is hard to come back from that.” The Wildcats were able to get on the board in the sixth, and they threatened for more runs. Senior first baseman Bailey Buisker walked, and Ray singled to right File photos by field to put runners on the corners Anthony Iozzo with one out. Seniors Emily Senior third baseman Bea Kealy Krogman then reached on a fielder’s choice (above, 13), and picked up an RBI as Buisker Maddie Hankard scored. (6) and Felicia But that was all the offense Vero- Retrum (at na could muster in the inning. right) all earned Verona had a chance to score in Photo by Jeremy Jones first-team both the second and third innings, Senior pitcher Emma Ray, a Northern Illinois University recruit, was named second-team all-Big Eight as well. In the second, a few throw- All-State after going 20-2 with 150 strikeouts in 139 innings. Ray was also named first- Conference hon- ing errors on bunts led to runners team All-Big Eight Conference this season. ors this season. on the corners with two outs. The a Verona Area softball team that inning ended with a pop up. Drake University, was last year’s recaptured the Big Eight Confer- In the third, sophomore center Gatorade Wisconsin Player of the ence title and returned to the WIAA fielder Heather Rudnicki, who made Year. This year, she had a 22-5 state tournament for the first time in Three first teamers a running catch near the wall in the record and 0.42 earned-run aver- four years this season. first inning, singled and advanced to age, recording 391 strikeouts and 19 Anthony Iozzo a leader in the backfield, as Earlier this month the trio was second on a wild pitch. walks in 185 innings. the Wildcats’ only allowed named to the Assistant sports editor She was doubled off of second Wisconsin Fastpitch She had one five-inning perfect more than two goals in a game later, however, when the umpires Softball Coaches Association’s game against Oregon in the playoffs The Verona Area High once. said she left early on a sacrifice fly. 2014 All-State team. in which all 15 outs she recorded Senior Madison Westfall Ray, a Northern Illinois Universi- School girls soccer team “I am waiting to see the video to were by strikeout. Newman also led (goalie) and freshman Dani ty recruit who posted a 20-2 record earned three first-team all-Big see if the call of leaving early on the the Lancers in hitting with a .534 Gilboy (defender) also made on the season, led the way, being Eight Conference players this fly was right. If it was, awesome, average, seven home runs and 19 the team as honorable men- selected to the second team. She season. but I was not happy with the call,” RBIs. tions. struck out 150 in 139 innings and Ray split head-to-head against the Senior forward Felicia Anderson said. “But that doesn’t Westfall finished with 88 walked 33. Lancers to help the Wildcats (17- Retrum, senior defender Mad- loom as large if we execute on our saves in 19 games (.978 save Batting third in the order, Ray 1) wrap up their first conference die Hankard and sophomore other plays – if we get some bunts percentage). also did plenty of damage with her title since 2010. Verona defeated midfielder Emily Krogman all down and make some other things Verona was 6-2-1 in the bat this season, leading the team in Newman in the sectional finals 2-0 made top honors. happen. When we don’t do that, Big Eight, finishing tied for batting average (.519), hits (43) and to advance to the team’s first state Retrum finished with 11 it puts a lot of pressure on each at second place. The season RBIs (30). tournament in four years. goals and four assists, while bat.” ended in a WIAA Division 1 Rudnicki, the Verona lead-off Kealy joined Keyes on the infield. Krogman picked up nine goals Hortonville scored its other two regional final. hitter, earned a spot on the second Kealy hit .472 and was the only girl and four assists. Hankard was runs in the bottom of the sixth. An third team after scoring a team-best on the team to collect double-digit throwing error by Buisker led to 37 runs and finishing second on the extra basehits with 10 doubles and one run, and senior designated hit- team with 41 hits. She hit .471. one triple. She scored 23 runs to go Baseball ter Heidi Huebner picked up an RBI Keyes earned honorable mention along with 31 RBIs. fielder’s choice. All-State honors, hitting .366 with Senior right fielder Shannon Sophomore pitcher Sammi Sul- eight doubles and 15 RBIs. Whitmus (.435) earned second-team Two make second team livan went the distance in the win, Ray, Keyes and Rudnicki were honors. Whitmus collected 30 hits Anthony Iozzo (.298) with a home run, four allowing a run on four hits. She also named first-team Big Eight All- and five doubles to go along with doubles, 11 RBIs and seven struck out two and walked two. Assistant sports editor Conference. Madison La Follette 20 RBIs. She also appeared in the runs scored in conference Ray took the loss. She allowed pitcher Nicole Newman and Ray circle, going 1-1 with 11 strike outs games. no earned runs of five hits in six Sophomore catcher Ben shared co-Player of the Year honors. and seven walks. Knueppel was 18-for-49 innings. Ray struck out four and Rortvedt and sophomore out- Playing solid defensive, senior (.367) with two doubles, two walked two. Newman and Sun Prairie senior fielder Keaton Knueppel both catcher Cheyenne Holmes were the left fielder Leslie Banzhaf (.344) represent the Verona Area triples, 11 RBIs and six runs All-State and all-conference only Big Eight Conference players and Buisker (.284) and sophomore High School baseball team scored. He also pitched 34 catcher Nicole Neitzel (.281) locked as second-team all-Big Eight innings and allowed 15 earned Ray, Rudnicki and junior short- to be tabbed for first-team honors. up honorable mention honors. Conference selections. runs on 37 hits. He was 4-3 stop Kori Keyes were linchpins for Newman, who is headed for Rortvedt was 14-for-47 with 36 strikeouts and 21 walks. Seniors Mitch Flora (outfielder), Troy Granick (infielder), John Moynihan (utility) and Ryan Pynnonen (pitcher) also made the list as honorable mentions. Flora was 16-for-51 (.314) with three doubles, a triple, eight RBIs and 11 runs scored, while Granick was 11-for-31 (.355) with eight RBIs and 12 runs scored. At the plate, Moynihan was 11-for-38 (.289) with two doubles, nine RBIs and seven runs scored. Moynihan also pitched 30 2/3 innings and allowed nine earned runs on 31 hits. He was 2-2 with four saves, collecting 36 strikeouts and 17 walks. At the plate, Pynnonen was 7-for-21 (.333) with four doubles, five RBIs and six You can see the wonderful impact The Little Gym can have on your child when you join us for a FREE introductory class. runs scored. As a pitcher, Pyn- nonen was 1-1 with a save. New Semester Begins SEPTEMBER 2! Enroll Today! 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Galloway, Peterson earn overall and is a sectional runner-up for the second straight season. “Oregon is very good, and Grutzner is a really good coach,” Torres said. “It was a tale first-team honors of two halves. In the first half, we dominated, and in the second half, they dominated. Anthony Iozzo “This is not the last time we are going to Assistant sports editor face each other in a sectional final.” Seniors Kristin Marshall, Eliza Neidhart, Seniors Ross Galloway Hailie Schnabel, Megan Brugger, Jess Kutz, and Pierce Peterson both Morgan Wendt, Dani Ironmonger, Megan represented the Oregon Lowe and Lara Frankson all graduated, but High School baseball squad Fanning, Brien and the rest of the team hope as first-team All-Badger to learn from the examples of the seniors and South selections this season. try and finally break through to state next Galloway was a unani- year. mous selection as an “We are a young team, and we have a lot infielder, while Peterson of young talent,” Fanning said. “Today could was selected as an outfield- have gone either way. You always want to er. Galloway was 16-for-38 make state, and next year, we plan on putting (.421) with five doubles, in that work to get there.” a triple, four RBIs and 13 runs scored in conference Oregon 2, DeForest 0 Photo by Anthony Iozzo games. Peterson was 17-for- Oregon made the sectional final with a 2-0 Kelsey Jahn named Best of the Rest on the All- 39 (.436) with five doubles, win on June 12 at DeForest in a sectional State list this season. six RBIs and eight runs semifinal. scored. Junior Kelsey Jahn broke a scoreless tie All-conference Seniors Logan Laski in the second half with a penalty kick in the (pitcher) and Jere Bau- Oregon High School girls soccer 50th minute. juniors Kelsey Jahn and Paityn Fleming er (catcher) and juniors “We take PKs in practice everyday, so I Mitch Weber (pitcher) and were both named to the first-team All- don’t even think about it,” Jahn said. “It just Badger South Conference team. Andrew Pliner (outfielder) comes natural now, I guess.” all added second-team hon- Jahn, a unanimous pick, finished File photos by Anthony The Panthers controlled possession for ors. with 10 goals and eight assists, while Iozzo most of the game, picking up eight corner Fleming collected three goals and three Laski pitched 36 1/3 kicks in the first half. And after Jahn’s goal, innings and allowed 11 Seniors Ross assists. Galloway (above) the girls didn’t stop attacking. Edgewood senior Lauren Neitzel, earned runs on 38 hits (2.12 Senior Kristin Marshall added to Oregon’s ERA). He struck out 23 and and Pierce Stoughton senior Hayley Bach, Milton Peterson (at right) lead in the 57th minute, and several other walked 11. seniors Kelsey Buhle and Sydney Heci- were both named shots went off the post and the crossbar. Weber went 29 2/3 movich, Fort Atkinson junior Brigette to the first-team “With Kristin’s amazing goal, it was Jira, Monona Grove junior Sam Kinsler innings and allowed five All-Badger South another boost,” Jahn said. “It is amazing to earned runs on 15 hits. He and sophomores Savanah and Sienna Conference squad get back to a sectional final with so many Cruz and Monroe sophomore Mad- struck out 43 and walked this year. seniors leaving last year.” 17. die Kallgren were the other first-team Breitbach finished with two saves for the selections. Bauer finished with sev- Galloway was cho- Panthers, while DeForest junior goalie Kait- en RBIs, while Pliner was Sophomores Jen Brien and Makena sen as an infielder, lynne Roling collected five. Fanning and freshman Holly Kaboord 12-for-39 (.308) with four while Peterson doubles, five RBIs and eight joined Jahn and Fleming on the list as was named as an All-State second teamers. runs scored. outfielder. Oregon finished 8-4 in Jahn was named on the Wisconsin Soccer Brien and Fanning played up top Coaches Association Best of the Rest All- together and picked up a goal or an the Badger South, finishing Oregon was 8-4 in tied for second, and lost in State list. assist together several times, including the Badger South Jahn, a midfielder, helped lead the Panthers at Madison Memorial during the regu- a WIAA Division 1 regional this season final. as a captain after the team lost 12 seniors lar season and in the sectional final at from 2013, and Oregon was able to not only Waunakee. share the Badger South Conference –its third Brien finished with six goals and two straight title – but also get back to within a assists, while Fanning finished with Girls lacrosse game from the state tournament. eight goals and four assists. Jahn finished with 10 goals and eight Kaboord was a defender, helping the assists this season. Panthers defense allow one goal or less The First Eleven on the All-State list were in 19 of 21 games. Kaboord also helped Torpy is named All-American Catholic Memorial sophomore Emily Cer- the offense by taking a few direct kicks vantes (Player of the Year), Waukesha West and ended up with four assists. Anthony Iozzo senior Katie Grall, DC Everest junior Mad- Senior captain defender Jess Kutz and Assistant sports editor die Mittelsteadt, Waunakee senior Emily junior Brenna Petersen also made the Mouille, Whitefish Bay senior Caroline Fink, list as honorable mentions. Junior McKenzie Torpy added to her Appleton North senior Mackenzie Greisch, Oregon finished 14-6-1 overall and honors this season by being named an Menomonee Falls senior Anna Smalley 4-1-1 in the Badger South, sharing the honorable mention All-American. Menomonee Falls, Whitefish Bay senior Cas- conference title. Torpy, who was also named first-team sidy Blanchard, Divine Savior Holy Angels The Panthers were sectional runners- all-conference for the Madison Area senior Kristin Bronikowski, Waunakee soph- up, falling to Waunakee 2-1 in the final. Lacrosse Association and first-team All- omore Jada Dayne and Middleton senior Liz All named players except Kutz return State, was one of four Wisconsin players McMahon. next season. to make the list. Torpy finished the season with 46 goals and 15 assists and had a .568 shooting Boys lacrosse percentage. She was also 6-for-18 on draws. Senior Hannah Kane, who was also Midfielders make all-conference named to the second-team all-confer- ence for MALA, was named a 2014 U.S. Anthony Iozzo goals and six assists. He was Gorman rounded out Ore- Lacrosse Academic All-American. Junior Assistant sports editor also 68-for-105 on faceoffs. gon’s selections as an hon- Emily Schwartzstein and Torpy joined Senior midfielder Chris- orable mention. He had sev- her on the list. Oregon High School boys tian Poe also made the list en goals and four assists and lacrosse sophomore mid- as a second teamer. He fin- was 8-for-19 on faceoffs. Kane finished the season with 24 goals Photo submitted and two asssits and was 6-for-14 on fielder Trent Ricker was ished with 25 goals and six Oregon finished 3-12 and draws. Schwartzstein led the Panthers Junior McKenzie Torpy (left) was named an hon- named first-team all-confer- assists. made the sectional semifi- with 11 groundballs. orable mention All-American this season. ence for the Madison Area Senior midfielder Dan nal. The Oregon High School girls lacrosse Lacrosse Association White team finished the season 6-7 overall and lost in the regional finals. Division this season. Ricker finished with 45 $84 INSTALLATION

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Chambers of Fitchburg’s with changing the format show.” The Community Channel City Hall at 5520 Lacy on one of the three chan- The Community Channel will also run some public Road nels. now has commercials run- domain programing includ- Info: fitchburgwi.gov/ The changes will add ning in-between programs ing: older movies, cartoons McKee-Rd new content to channels to replace the community on Saturday mornings, and and bring the stations’ for- slideshow board that would some new educational pro- mats more in line with tra- play in between programs. graming weekday morn- ditional stations, communi- The new design to the ings. McKee Road ty media services manager three channels also includ- The new format launched Jeremy Crosby said. ed changes to the names on Monday, June 30. reconstruction “Before when you would of two of the three chan- “We were all excited watch our stations you nels. The three channels to watch the Community would have to wait any- were called Public, Edu- New logos and channel lineups are now featured on FACTv. Channel that morning and set for August where between 8 to 30 cation, and Government. things went off without a The City of Fitchburg and minutes for the next pro- Now, the Public Channel Community Channel. currently will be the only glitch,” he said. “Our staff gram to start,” Crobsy said. is called Media, the Edu- Dane County plan to recon- “We do have to find oth- station that runs commer- has worked very hard the struct McKee Road later “ While you were waiting cation Channel is called er funding sources for our cials. FACTv is running last six months to get this for your show to come on, Community or COM, and this summer and into fall. station, and with running this new format as a test project off the ground.” The project will resur- you would watch a slide- the Government Channel is this new format we are set- and will look to change the For the full list of shows, show that repeats over and still called Government or face a bumpy road from ting ourselves up to run format on the Media Chan- schedules, and more visit Seminole Highway to Fish over. We felt changing to GOV channel. potential paid advertising nel to match the Commu- the City of Fitchburg’s this new format would help Crobsy said there would Hatchery Road. Drivers in the future,” he said. nity Channel in the future website. will have to contend with keep viewers watching our not be any paid commer- The Community Channel depending on how well this station longer and we still cials to start with on the some road construction but the pavement heaving expe- rienced last winter should be fixed before the snow falls this year. Dishwashers Needed The proposed traffic stag- ing plan includes recon- On a given day, Epic’s cafeteria can serve upwards of structing the road, one half 3,200 people in our dining facility. As a member of our at a time, with traffic being dishwashing team, you’ll be working in a fast-paced, routed one lane in each air-conditioned environment helping to clean the direction. 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A public informational Inquire online at careers.epic.com. meeting is planned from 7-9 p.m. Monday, July 21, in the Council Chambers Photo submitted of Fitchburg’s City Hall at 5520 Lacy Road, to inform affected residents and busi- Garden growth nesses of project schedule 1979 Milky Way, Verona, WI 53593 Fitchburg Farms recently donated plants and traffic staging. adno=357227-01 for the Fitchburg Senior Center raised con- Construction is scheduled tainer garden. Many different vegetables, to take place between early including cauliflower, herbs and tomatoes, August and late October were planted. Seniors will participate in the 2014. 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McKee Road to three lanes projects are funded through This program also works to work to shape the city’s Improvement Plan discus- One of the biggest items from Commerce Park local aid, grants, tax-incre- keep older adults living inde- major spending projects sion and possible approval that’s been on the CIP in Drive east to Spoke Drive. ment financing and special pendently as long as possible for the next five years as at the Common Council recent years is the city’s • $6 million to bury ATC assessments. For example, in their homes. The meals on details of the 2015-2019 meeting plan to rebuild two fire power lines from the west- the $6 million power line wheels aspect of the program Capital Improvement When: 7:30 p.m. stations, at a total cost of ern city limit to Verona project could be covered is an essential function in Plan are debated later this Tuesday, July 22 $13.5 million. The new Road by tax-increment financ- keeping track of frail seniors month. CIP requests $3.3 million • Just under $1 million ing funds, the Wisconsin who in many cases have no Where: Fitchburg City The plan is a guide for Hall, 5520 Lacy Road in 2016 to finish that proj- each year for road resur- Department of Transporta- one else checking in on them ect. facing projects tion and ATC. future large-ticket items Info: fitchburgwi.gov on a daily basis. that will be eventually Otherwise, the lion’s • $1.35 million to realign Roach said he didn’t Be part of helping the worked into the budget, share of spending requests and extend Herman Road expect many amendments senior citizens in our commu- city administrator Tony in the plan comes, as usu- near the Nine Springs to the plan, adding that nity by donating to the Buy a Roach told the Star. plan will be reviewed at the al, from the city’s public neighborhood it’s common for the city to Senior a Meal campaign. “It does not officially Common Council’s July works department. • About $2.5 million for have about a dozen or so Contact Mandi Miller at authorize any spending 22 meeting, Roach said. Major public works streets and parks vehicle from alders. mandi.miller@fitchburgwi. whatsoever,” Roach said. The city’s finance and pub- projects in the draft plan and equipment mainte- A copy of the draft plan gov or 270-4293, or send “It’s an adoption of a lic works committees have include: nance and replacement is available on the city’s checks to the Fitchburg plan.” reviewed the plans drafted • About $4.5 million costs website. Senior Center attn. Mandi, Details about the final by department heads, and worth of traffic and safety Not all costs associated 5510 Lacy Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53711. 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And that’s exactly of Fitchburg Economic what’s been happening Development department at Chimmies Awesome Sandwiches, 3050 Cahill Main, since the restaurant opened this spring. In brief Owner Jose Fernandez has been a busy man for the past three months, put- Evanco joins Agrace ting his own twist on sand- Malika Evanco joined wiches he grew up eating Agrace Hospice Care as in his native Argentina. director of human resources “We have a good loca- and volunteer services. tion, people like the Agrace is a nonprofit ‘Chimmies’ and they’re palliative care and hospice coming back,” he said. agency that has provided “It’s building, and we’re end-of-life care and related happy. People like a new services to people in south- option and they are very ern Wisconsin communities supportive; they tell you for more than 35 years. all the time, ‘I’ll help you As director of human guys do well so we should resources and volunteer ser- stay here, because many vices, Evanco will lead all businesses go.’” programs and disciplines Fernandez, who has related to Agrace’s employ- worked as a graphic Photo by Scott De Laruelle ees and volunteers and designer since coming to Chimmies Chimmies owner Jose act as a strategic leader on Madison 15 years ago, Fernandez, above, takes care Agrace’s Directors Council. always wanted to open a Awesome of an order July 7, keeping Evanco joins Agrace restaurant. He previously Sandwiches busy even during the middle from Madison College, ran a Subway franchise. of the afternoon. Once he got some back- 3050 Cahill Main, where she was director of The restaurant is located at employment, diversity and ground in the business, he Fitchburg found the taste was sweet, 3050 Cahill Main and features community relations. She Chimmies.com a variety of sandwich options. despite the extra effort in received her bachelor’s and 270-2099 The sandwiches feature premi- master’s degree from Wich- running a brand-new busi- Hours: um ingredients and everything ita State University. ness these days. is cooked to order, owner “I’m working so many Monday - Thursday Jason Fernandez told the Star. hours,” he chuckled. 10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. “Nobody told me about that.” Friday - Saturday What’s keeping Fer- 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Have a business nandez and his small but Sunday swift crew busy has been Closed story to share? returning customers. Lots of them. Is it the premium Submit your business ingredients like tenderloin they keep coming back base, but it’s another kind lettuce, tomato, egg, story ideas, news, briefs for? Or the mysterious chi- of sandwich,” he said. cheese, ham, sauce and and photos on our michurri sauce that gave “You won’t see ‘Subway’ banana peppers. the restaurant its name? stuff here, this is a special- “It’s a good sandwich,” serves empanadas and spe- minutes for an order, Fer- website: Either way, hungry cus- ty - we use tenderloin and Fernandez said. “There’s cial Argentinian “papas nandez said, inviting peo- tomers are getting some- premium ingredients. We a lot of work involved. We fries” - a dish of French ple to stop by and give it a thing very different than cook everything to order.” do our own chimichurri fries and eggs. try if they haven’t already. ConnectFitchburg. what’s around the area, The restaurant’s sig- sauce – we do a few gal- Despite the growing “Nobody can tell you com and Fernandez is happy to nature sandwich is the lons a week. It’s good popularity of the business, how they taste, you have provide it. Chimmie-Chimmie, which stuff.” and the fact that Chimmies to experience it,” he said, “First of all it’s the chi- includes tenderloin, (ten- In addition to sand- also caters certain events, “Come on over.” michurri sauce, that’s the derized at the restaurant), wiches, the restaurant also it only takes five to seven

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At the Wollerman will rescue” competitions. with, and they give you cred- She’s particularly qualified it where credit’s due,” she ITCCs, she competes against represent Wisconsin 15-20 of the top female for the latter contest, a timed said. climbers from around the at the International test that requires climbers to Though this year’s ITCC world. Tree Climbing “save” a life-sized dummy in Milwaukee won’t take her Wollerman, 29, grew up Championship, from a treetop. She has been to faraway lands, she’s excit- on a dairy farm near Fond du Aug. 2-3 at Mount an emergency responder in ed to compete in her home Lac and played four sports Belleville since June 2013. state. in high school. She didn’t Mary University in Wollerman said she “Everybody I know is climb trees much as a kid, Milwaukee. For info, became an EMT because of going to be there,” she said. but her first job as a teenager visit itcc-isa.com. the dangers of her day job. “All the guys I work with, was for a landscaping firm in “If you use a chainsaw my family’s going to be her hometown. She liked the as early as 6 a.m. to prep in a tree,” she said, “it’s there, so it should be fun.” work and decided to study equipment for that day’s job. dangerous. I thought the In addition to competing at horticulture and landscape A coworker in 2010 also more prepared I was to deal ITCC, Wollerman has other design at the University of suggested she try her hand with something like that, it goals in mind, including Wisconsin-River Falls. at competitive tree climbing, couldn’t hurt.” doing more landscape design “I knew I liked to be out- which requires contestants, Wollerman said she’s work to satisfy her creative doors and I knew I couldn’t armed with gear like har- driven, in part, by the desire side and scaling some of the have a desk job; it’s not who nesses, ropes and handsaws, to “disprove people” that as nation’s tallest trees. I am,” she said. to perform a variety of tasks a woman, she can handle the “I want to climb a red- In 2009, she was hired at that require speed, strength physical rigors of climbing. wood,” she said. “I haven’t Bassett and moved to Fitch- and agility. But her arborist co-workers done that, and it would be burg. Early on, she did rou- What really piqued Woller- and fellow contestants have pretty interesting.” tine maintenance and land- man’s interest, she said, was scaping for the company that ITCC qualifiers could get or worked as a “groundie,” a free trip to that year’s event Summertime is the time to Learn! hauling and chipping brush Best Photo by Seth Jovaag in Australia, courtesy of the and preparing gear for her take the Summertime Checklist Challenge! Above, Shelly Wisconsin Arborists Associa- Has your child’s teacher or school counselor recommended co-workers in the trees. She tion. 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