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Long crossing distances and fast, heavy traf- Fitchburg girl is fic can make crossing Verona front-runner at Walk Road difficult for Wishes for neighbors. Pedestrian Page 2 underpasses aim to make travel safer New Metro route for people serves Swan Creek without cars who need to Page 5 cross the major thoroughfare. Photo by Mark Schools Ignatowski 5 things to watch for each district Page 8-10 A long road ahead Sports Regional traffic and neighborhood concerns meet at Verona Road Mark Ignatowski be frustrating and full of Unified Newspaper Group delays. Businesses see In brief fewer customers. Commut- When Nancy Lopez ers add time to their drive. A six-year needs to get to the west Residents hear more noise reconstruction project side of Madison, she has to and have a hard time get- continues to reshape the take a twisting maze of par- ting around because roads interchange of Verona tially closed roads through are closed and drivers are Road and the Beltline. a series of temporary traf- looking for alternate routes. The project creates fic signals onto a congested While the six-year, $175 travel delays for drivers Verona Road. million construction proj- and poses health risks ect ultimately was designed “Ohhh, it’s a mess,” to neighbors living in Lopez said. “It’s compli- to keep the highway traffic cated – it’s a lot of roads away from the neighbor- the area. Madison West closed. It’s not too loud, but Photo by Mark Ignatowski hood, in the meantime, it’s The construction there’s more traffic in this Nancy Lopez and Angel Anguiano live near Verona Road. Added adding traffic to residential zone will move south football starts 2-1 area.” traffic from the construction makes it hard to get around the neigh- streets and adds to concerns along Verona Road Lopez – a resident of about safety and acces- Page 15 borhood and to places beyond the construction zone. toward McKee Road nearby Allied Drive who sibility. Nearly a decade starting in 2017, where was cooking out with her – shares the same struggle traffic corridor each day. of planning went into the businesses are already parents-in-law on Thurston as thousands of other driv- Living, working and project – and neighborhood preparing for detours Business ers. Nearly 60,000 vehicles traveling through the Lane just a few blocks east and fewer customers. of Verona Road on Sept. 7 pass through the major Verona Road corridor can Turn to Verona Road/Page 22 Neighborhood, church unite after double homicide when former Dane County Sher- through both her work and in the glowing characteristics and how Former deputy with ALS iff’s deputy Andrew Steele, 39, Highlands of Seminole neighbor- she had impacted their lives in a charged with killings allegedly shot and killed his wife, hood, where they resided. positive way. Ashlee Steele, and sister-in-law, Those who knew Ashlee Steele “First and foremost, I remember Elements brings Scott Girard Kacee Tollefsbol. took a step toward dealing with Ashlee as a warm, effervescent Unified Newspaper Group The Steeles had lived in Fitch- their grief, though, with an Aug. 31 woman, beautiful both inside and personalized burg for more than a decade, and candlelight vigil at Rosecommons out,” said 14-year neighbor Pam massage approach No community is immune to as a preschool teacher at The Park in the neighborhood. There, Baumgartner. “Up until Andy’s tragedy. Church at Christ Memorial for six neighbors, coworkers, city officials recent diagnosis, I never had a Page 26 The City of Fitchburg was years, Ashlee Steele had made con- and those whose children had gone reminded of that Friday, Aug. 22, nections to hundreds of families through Ashlee’s class recalled her Turn to Killings/Page 23

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303 S. Jefferson Street, Verona (608) 845-6465 2 September 12, 2014 The Fitchburg Star ConnectFitchburg.com A Wishing ‘Star’ Fitchburg girl is front runner in annual Walk for Wishes fundraiser Samantha Christian Unified Newspaper Group If you go Friday is a day most peo- What: Walk for Wishes ple look forward to because When: Sunday, Sept. 14; it signals the end of the 8:30 a.m. school or work week. But for Events: One- or two-mile Fitchburg’s Kendall Oberg, walk, 5K and wheelchair 9, all that day brings is anxi- races ety over a weekly routine of Where: McKee Farms shots. Park, 2930 Chapel Valley Kendall, who is this year’s Road Walk for Wishes front runner, is battling a rare, life- Register: Free at www. threatening autoimmune dis- walkforwishes.com ease. Takayasu’s arteritis is a Info: wisconsin.wish.org type of vasculitis that causes inflammation, narrowing and weakening of the large blood Keeping up vessels. Since she was diagnosed in with Kendall 2011, much of her childhood Updates: facebook.com/ has been consumed with doc- KendallsjourneywithTA tor appointments, procedures Video: youtu.be/ and surgeries, including five W5k6N2IsT7o angioplasties. Kendall typically goes to the doctor once a Info: vasculitisfoundation. week for injections and every org six weeks for IV treatment. Photo by Samantha Christian She also takes three different Kendall Oberg, 9, of Fitchburg, will be back at McKee Farms Park on Sunday as this year’s Walk for Wishes front runner. Oberg is living blood pressure medications with a rare type of vasculitis. and surgeries, and that’s all every day. we can do at this point until Although she dreads them, in the Bahamas for a week awesome. I’ve seen wishes actually diagnosed. She had high her blood pressure was, there’s more research into the needles are necessary to last summer. that a lot of other kids have symptoms like stomach pain, Kendall was admitted to the disease and they can fig- help keep her from having “We went swimming with wished for – some crazy fatigue and dizziness, and Meriter Hospital overnight ure out something better.’ flare ups that can damage her dolphins and played with stuff – and they just go all doctors told her she needed and then transported to the So it’s just frustrating know- arteries. sea lions,” said Kendall. Her out. Any way that they can to eat more fiber or just had American Family Children’s ing that that’s the life she’s “That’s kind of going to favorite memory was watch- possibly pamper the kid they a virus. Hospital. going to have to deal with,” be her life,” said her mother ing a sea lion go up to her just do it,” said Lori. She “No matter what I would “At that point I knew … said Lori. Lori. “She just wants to be a dad, Rick, and kiss him with said Kendall was originally say, it was always explained that I was right that some- Lori wants to bring aware- normal kid. Her favorite thing its tickly whiskers. deciding between meeting away by everyday ‘normal’ thing was wrong with her,” ness to the disease, because is to just go outside and run “It was nice to not have Disney Channel actors or kid things,” Lori said. “But said Lori. the reality is, many people around with her friends and to think about anything. No going to a big cat sanctuary. intuition just kept telling me, Kendall stayed in the ICU don’t find out they have vas- have playdates. I think the doctor appointments, no run- “My real wish would be something isn’t right, this for a month while doctors culitis until it’s too late. part that’s frustrating for her ning around. It was just real- to not have to go to school shouldn’t be normal.” tried to figure out what was “A lot of people pass is ... she will still try to do ly nice to see her laughing and never have homework,” It wasn’t until Kendall and going on in her body. It took away because they don’t things she probably shouldn’t and happy and relaxed,” said joked Kendall. “My mom her older siblings, Piper and doctors two weeks to deter- know they have it. Some- because it hurts her.” Lori. “For kids that’s such an wouldn’t let me do that.” Ostara, all got sick that Lori mine she had renal stenosis, times they don’t find out Lori explained that her amazing thing, because they Lori said the application took Kendall directly to the but that was only a symptom until after the autopsy what daughter has a difficult do get depressed and have to process for Make-A-Wish ER. Whereas her sisters were of the disease. caused their death, because time keeping up with other deal with so much more than was fairly straightforward. getting better, Kendall’s “She was diagnosed (with on the outside they look children because she gets most kids ever have to think “You need a referral from fevers kept spiking and she Takayasu’s arteritis) at 6, completely normal,” said fatigued easily and the lack about, unfortunately.” a doctor to specify that (the was complaining of pain. but by (that time) she was Lori. of blood flow causes a sting- Kendall has been sharing child) does have a life-threat- “That was the decision in pretty bad shape,” said Lori has set up a Face- ing pain in her legs when she her story and is looking for- ening illness, and then once that probably saved her life, Lori. “Her body had actually book page with updates runs. Also, sometimes she is ward to being “the star” of they get verification from the because the first thing they set up a secondary system about Kendall’s journey too sick to go even make it to Walk for Wishes along with doctor it’s a go,” she said. do in ER is your stats,” said to kind of compensate (and with the disease. Someone classes at Cesar Chavez Ele- other Wish kids at McKee “Then they contact you and Lori. make a detour) for the block- from Madison messaged mentary School, where she is Farms Park this weekend. send wish granters to your That included checking ages.” Lori through social media in the fourth grade. The fundraising event helps house … and ask questions blood pressure. saying that she, too, has In a word, Kendall said it grant the wishes of other kids to get an idea of what (the “They never once took Bringing awareness Takayasu’s arteritis. makes her feel “sad.” going through tough medical child) would like to do.” her blood pressure at the Since Kendall has spent “It was very nice to make “She’ll say, ‘I don’t know situations. There are more than 270 doctor’s office she was at,” so much time in and out of that connection to find why this has to happen to This year, in honor of Wisconsin children in the said Lori. “If they would’ve hospitals, she has learned to somebody else in your town me, why do I have to have Make-A-Wish Wisconsin’s process of having their wish checked during that year and keep herself busy with arts that actually has it. We actu- it?’ And I don’t really have 30th birthday celebration, granted, according to Make- a half when I kept bringing and crafts. ally got to meet her about a an answer for that, and there will be free admission A-Wish Wisconsin. Walk for her back, they would have “She loves to draw. When week or two ago,” said Lori. that’s hard,” said Lori, who to everyone who pre-regis- Wishes will directly benefit known that something was she was in the hospital for a The woman gave Kendall explained there is no known ters for the 5K run and walks. Madison-area children. really, really wrong.” whole month she would just a stuffed porcupine she can cause or cure for the disease. People are encouraged to set “They make dreams come Lori understands that it is sit in bed all day and create take to the doctor since it up a fundraising goal, make a true,” said Kendall. very uncommon for children her little masterpieces,” said has needles that won’t hurt Wish granted donation, raise pledges, share to have high blood pressure, Lori. her. To put a smile back on their story and invite others Difficult diagnosis but she urges parents to trust To pass the time, Kendall While Kendall’s real wish Kendall’s face and give the to get involved, according to While there are many their instincts and simply ask also worked on completing is to not have the diagnosis, whole family a much-needed an event brochure. They can types of vasculitis that cause the doctor to check. puzzles. The irony is, her she would be satisfied if she break, Make-A-Wish Wis- even join particular teams, inflammation in the body, “Just ask – it literally only disease is just that: puzzling. could buy a farm with lots of consin picked the Obergs up including Kendall’s Dream Takayasu’s arteritis is very takes a minute or two to take Shortly after diagnosis, animals, including cats (her in a stretch limousine and Team. rare, with only two or three somebody’s blood pressure,” Lori took Kendall to Mayo favorite), horses, dogs and sent them to Atlantis Resort “Make-A-Wish is pretty people in a million diagnosed said Lori. “You never know Clinic for a second opinion. maybe even an elephant. each year. – yes, what she has is really “They said, ‘Honestly, And someday she wants Kendall had many rare, but obviously she’s not it’s a very complicated dis- to help others. Are You Happy With appointments with her the only one.” ease and it’s going to be a “What I would want to do Your Child’s Grades? pediatrician before she was Once they found out how battle, a balance of meds is be a doctor,” said Kendall.

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The bumps have been for 38 refacings smoothed out, but work will continue this fall on McKee Scott Girard Road. Unified Newspaper Group Drivers have been down to one lane in each direc- Entering the City of tion for much of August Fitchburg will bring a and September. Those new sight soon as the city conditions will continue replaces its population through this month and into signs. next month. Traffic was The new signs feature a new logo and new popu- switched to the newly paved Rendering submitted eastbound lanes Aug. 27 so lation numbers, and they were part of an overall The new signs incorporate a new logo for the city as part of a full that crews could repair the rebranding effort. westbound side. rebranding effort the city Repair work has caused has undertaken with the points, such as Fish Hatch- including the website and temporary closures of inter- Chamber of Commerce, ery or McKee roads. The logos on the police depart- sections. Most recently, the explained city economic second phase will bring ment’s squad cars. The Chapel Valley Road and development specialist another 24 smaller signs to city worked with Madi- Richardson Street intersec- Joyce Frey. other spots. son business ZEBRADOG tions had been close to traf- “People don’t know The city is paying $1,900 on the design and how to fic. Photo by Jim Ferolie Fitchburg,” Frey said. total for the 38 new signs, include different elements City officials have posted “Because we don’t have which are being designed of Fitchburg. McKee Road construction has shifted from one lane to the other our own school district, by Badger State Industries, The final design was detours for business access, over the past month and restricted access at various times. particularly near the Fish we don’t have our own comprising prisoners in the inspired by the “ancient Hatchery Road intersec- Star. existing base course and soil ZIP code, we don’t have state Department of Cor- symbolism” of the Celtic tions. Drivers can use Bren- The 6-inch layer of exist- underneath will be removed all that fun stuff that helps rections system. They are Knot, tying into Fitchburg’s dan Avenue and Chapel ing asphalt pavement will and replaced, including identify an area. taking the old signs, which European roots, according Valley Road to access busi- be removed from the entire a new underdrain system “Part of it is this is a were “standard and bor- to a slide presentation on the nesses along the corridor. stretch of McKee Road to ensure better drainage good way for us to delin- ing,” Frey said, and refac- design process. Local traffic to residential from S. Seminole High- beneath the asphalt layer. eate our boundaries to ing them with the new logo Frey said on Sept. 5 the areas along McKee Road way to Fish Hatchery Road Updates on the proj- show people that yes, you and information. timeline on the signs was have been finding their own and replaced. Additionally, ect and alternative access are in Fitchburg.” The new signs are uncertain, but she hoped at detours, as no posted detour within the roughest stretch maps are available from the The first phase of signs among a set of new proj- the time it would be within for traffic was planned, city from Osmundsen Road to city. For information, visit features 14 “arch” signs at ects aimed at rebranding a few days. officials previously told the Triverton Pike Drive, the fitchburgwi.gov/McKee-Rd. some of the bigger entry the city’s image, Frey said, CARPC considers Fitchburg developments on east and west A regional planning body was Urban Service Area (USA) to the lawsuit from the Village of Mazo- Villages Association and the Dane covers an area around the new expected to consider moving Northeast and North Stoner Prai- manie clarified it is only advisory County Towns Association. U.S. Hwy. 14 interchanges and plans for the city to expand on its rie neighborhoods. to the DNR. Its decisions have At a June CARPC meeting has been opposed by the West eastern and western fringes this A USA is the area within which sometimes been highly political, when it first discussed the devel- Waubesa Preservation Coalition. week. a municipality can provide sewer unlike its predecessor, the Dane opments, commissioners asked The North Stoner Prairie Neigh- The Capital Area Regional service, which is necessary for County Regional Planning Com- staff to investigate how the poten- borhood is west of Stoner Prairie Planning Commission, which most urban development, and mission. tial developments, moved for- Elementary School and extends up advises the state on extensions CARPC advises the state Depart- A recommendation from CAR- ward to CARPC by the Fitchburg to, but does not include, the Quar- of sewer service, scheduled its ment of Natural Resources on PC requires eight of its 13 members Common Council in the spring, ry Vista development on the cor- monthly meeting for Sept. 11, extensions to that service. to vote in favor. 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adno=368662-01 adno=368717-01 4 September 12, 2014 The Fitchburg Star Opinion ConnectFitchburg.com Button collection reminds Healthy living us of politics of the past Be smart about your snack choices Do you ever get the to Fighting Bob La Fol- fter experiencing – and thank- may seem like a great weight-loss plan, feeling in March that the lette’s Town of Primrose fully surviving — my first Snack ideas but in reality, eating small frequent Wisconsin winter is never birthplace. Everything was Awinter here in the Madison area, meals with snacks will help you better going to end? Over the all arranged, but in that I am not ready for this summer to be Plan ahead and bring along your control your blood sugars, give your past few years, those of us pre-GPS world, the pilot over. own snacks. Here are some ideas I metabolism a boost and prevent you in Fitchburg and elsewhere couldn’t find the La Follette Growing up in Northwest Iowa my recommend to clients who are looking from overeating at meals by keeping could be forgiven for think- farmstead. entire life, I thought I had seen it all in for healthy snack options: your hunger in check. ing that the political cam- Eventually the cop- terms of cold winters. But then, after • String cheese + grapes Plus, instead of caving for that entic- paign season might never ter touched down, but by finishing my dietetic internship and • Apple + raisins + peanut butter ing piece of cake in the break room at end, either. then all the supporters and becoming a registered dietitian, like a • Raw almonds + dried cranberries 3 p.m., you’ll be more satisfied and To celebrate the enduring school kids had left. Only stereotypical girl, I moved to Wiscon- + dark chocolate chips feel better after eating the snacks you politics of Fitchburg, Wis- the reporters and an angry sin for a boy. I’m pretty sure he was packed. worth the cold winter, but there are • Whole grain tortilla + low-sodium Because snacks act like a small meal, consin and the entire coun- farmer greeted Cofrin. That deli turkey + 1 ounce of cheese try, the Fitchburg Historical enabled me to write in my times I’ve questioned it. they should look like one, too. Often, Society has put together a AP story, “Doug Cofrin’s I’m not looking forward to thought of • Hummus + baby carrots + whole I see snacks consisting of the clos- display on the second floor campaign for the U.S. Sen- more cold weather so soon, except for grain crackers est vending machine finds — I get it; of the Fitchburg Public ate got off the ground all one thing: all the cozy, comfort food • Guacamole + bell peppers + whole they’re tempting and convenient — but Library. Fitchburg Star sto- right today. It just didn’t get that goes along with it. grain tortilla chips in order to fuel your body and keep you ries on local elections from back down on schedule.” With our late spring, I feel like sum- • Yogurt + berries + granola going, it’s important that your snacks the 1970s are featured, along The buttons on display mer just arrived, but ready or not (and • Kefir + low-sugar granola bar include most of the food groups from with my personal political feature many failed candi- I’m not), the leaves on the trees will • Bagel Thin + peanut butter + jelly the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s button collection and bum- dacies: Bill Proxmire’s run start to change colors, my morning • Popcorn + dried fruit + nuts MyPlate Program (fruits, vegetables, per stickers on loan from for governor in 1960; Kerry/ runs through the winding Ice Age Trail protein, grains, and dairy). What you Sam Martino of McFarland, Edwards for president and are already starting to feel a little bit put into your body will affect how you a former Milwaukee Jour- vice president, Steve King, more brisk and kids are heading back be an important part of your day. As a feel, so why not fill it up with the best? nal-Sentinel reporter. the Watergate-era Repub- to school. dietitian, I talk with a lot of people who Fiber — found in whole grains, "It's not really about the lican who lost a U.S. Sen- Even after being out of school for don’t realize the benefits snacks have fruits, and vegetables — and protein buttons," I told Doug Moe ate primary in 1988, former several years, the Type-A personality in for them — they only see them as a sources, such as dairy, nuts, beans, for a column he wrote for Attorney General Peg Laut- me comes out in full force and I always source of extra and unwanted calories. and meat, will keep you satisfied lon- The Capital Times in 2001. enschlager for Congress, feel like fall is a time to bring back This doesn’t have to be the case if ger. These foods will give you lasting "It's about the stories and Jesse Jackson in 1984 and the schedules, planners and structure you space your meals out right. It all energy rather than chips or a candy bar, the political history that 1988, and many more. after a summer of spur-of-the-moment comes down to smart snacking. which are high in sugar and will leave come with the buttons." But let's not go there. trips, breaks from regularly occurring Smart snacks provide us with the you feeling hungry much sooner. The button that sparked Wisconsin already has a meetings and the laid back attitude that nutrients and fuel we need to keep going Whether you’re preparing snacks for my favorite story was long enough political win- accompanies summer. And this includes throughout the day. Without them, our a house full of hungry kids or packing “Cofrin for Senate,” a relic ter as it is. getting back to healthy, structured bodies start to run on empty and our them to take to work, remember to make of the Milwaukee radio snacks — both for kids and adults alike. attention span also starts to dwindle. your snack one that will keep you and station owner’s 1980 Sen- Rich Eggleston is a Fitch- During this time of year, I find par- I find that keeping a stash of snacks your kids going at their best all day long. ate campaign. Doug Cofrin burg Historical Society vol- ents coming to me in search of new, in my desk drawer, such as pretzels, Even though I don’t think I’ll ever be intended to announce unteer who worked for the healthy snack ideas. This is great, and I whole-grain crackers, low-sugar grano- ready for winters to arrive, I have com- his candidacy one winter Associated Press from 1970 love helping them come up with ideas la bars or trail mix, guarantees that I’ll fort in knowing I’ll have good snacks to day by helicoptering in to 1996. their kids might enjoy, but the best way have healthy options available when get me through it. to get your kids eating healthier is to hunger strikes — which is often due to start with yourself — you’re their role my active lifestyle. Kara Hoerr, MS, RD, CD, is the model when it comes to many things, Snacks should be thought of as a registered dietitian at the Fitchburg including what you choose to eat. “mini-meal” that act as a bridge from Hy-Vee. For more nutrition infor- I’m constantly eating a variety of one meal to the next, consisting of mation or questions, contact her at snacks throughout the day to keep up about 200 calories. They aren’t intend- [email protected] or 273-5125. Friday, September 12, 2014 • Vol. 1, No. 7 with all my trainings for half marathons ed to fill you up, but just enough to Periodical Postage Paid, Verona, WI and additional offices. This information is not intended as medical Published weekly on Friday by the Unified Newspaper Group, and marathons, but even for those of keep you satisfied until your next meal. advice. Please consult a medical professional A Division of Woodward Communications, Inc. you who aren’t as active, snacks should Going long stretches without eating for individual advice. POSTMASTER: Send Address Corrections to The Fitchburg Star, 133 Enterprise Drive, Verona, WI 53593.

Office Location: 133 Enterprise Drive, Verona, WI 53593 Phone: 608-845-9559 • FAX: 608-845-9550 Fitchburg is prepared for responsible growth e-mail: [email protected] ome Dane County residents are The FUDA process consisted of a important to the economic health of our ConnectFitchburg.com surprised to hear that Fitchburg rigorous methodology that analyzed city and the taxpayers in those respec- This newspaper is printed on recycled paper. Shas been a city for nearly 35 years. various environmental and socio-eco- tive school districts to have growth and Fitchburg has this reputation of a young, nomic data, incorporating significant reinvestment. upstart community, still trying to figure public participation, to determine areas The City of Fitchburg has managed General Manager out how to manage our growth. within the city most suitable for future its growth and development in an David J. Enstad Nothing could be further from the development. In fact, CARPC’s own orderly, efficient and effective manner [email protected] truth. FUDA process is based on Fitchburg’s as evidenced by our Aa1 bond rating Advertising Fitchburg is a mature, robust com- model. from Moody’s Investors Service. That Donna Larson (west side) munity that is recognized as a leader in Each proposed future growth bound- fiscal stewardship will continue as community engagement with a heritage ary expansion requires a detailed we extend urban services to these two [email protected] and commitment to environmental neighborhood plan, which examines neighborhoods with logical, phased Rob KItson (east side) sustainability and responsible land use environmental, land use, transporta- extensions of sewer and water service. [email protected] planning focused on tion, and other factors. Fitchburg’s Public safety (police and fire) needs Classifieds high quality develop- long standing commitment to planning are included in our five-year Capital Kathy Woods ment. allows for growth to occur in an orderly Improvement Plan. [email protected] The Northeast and and systematic manner that aligns with CARPC’s purview and focus is North Stoner Prairie city plans. storm water management and water Circulation Neighborhood Plans Even with the addition of the North- quality. Both Fitchburg neighborhood Carolyn Schultz that have been sub- east and North Stoner Prairie neighbor- plans excel at meeting their require- [email protected] mitted to the Capital hood plans, Fitchburg’s developable ments based on the unique topographi- Area Regional Plan- area will be within the maximum cal and aquifer conditions in each of News ning Commission Pfaff amount of acreage allowed in our Com- these areas. The City of Fitchburg and Jim Ferolie (CARPC) for consid- prehensive Plan. This acreage allows our private-sector partners are willing [email protected] eration at their meet- flexibility to meet the ever-changing to explore innovative techniques like ing on Thursday, Sept. 11, continue demand for development land. evapotranspiration to exceed those Sports that tradition and commitment. CARPC Fitchburg is not a typical suburban CARPC requirements. Jeremy Jones staff, after a thorough review and community. We are the most diverse One point of clarification regarding [email protected] analysis of the documents and informa- community in the county, with over 30 the Northeast Neighborhood is that tion submitted by the city, recommends percent represented by minority popu- there is no high-capacity well included Website approval of both neighborhood plans lations. Fitchburg has the third-highest in that plan. Scott Girard with conditions that Fitchburg and our ratio of multi-family to single family I encourage CARPC to approve our [email protected] private sector partners agree to imple- residential units in the county and ranks applications for expansion of urban Community News ment. third in residential unit density. Forty- service areas into the Northeast and Samantha Christian Fitchburg has been doing land use eight percent of our housing stock is North Stoner Prairie neighborhoods. planning since the 1970s, with our multi-family housing. Fitchburg has demonstrated time and [email protected] first plan that adopted an urban service Currently, Fitchburg has 1,300 addi- again that we take planning seriously Reporters boundary. That was followed by General tional multi-family units either planned and are at the forefront of environmen- Mark Ignatowski, Anthony Iozzo, Land Use Plans in 1984 and 1995, and or under construction. Fitchburg, along tal protection. Scott De Laruelle, Bill Livick our first Comprehensive Plan in 2009. with the City of Madison, is providing It is time to recognize that Fitch- As part of our Comprehensive Plan, the high-density housing needed within burg’s proximity, adjacent to Madison the city created a long-term growth the greater Madison region as popula- and the urban core of Dane County, is Unified Newspaper Group, a division of boundary which identifies neighbor- tion increases due to many economic the most logical area to expand to meet Woodward Communications,Inc. hoods for future urban growth. The city factors unique to the fastest growing the growing needs of our region. A dynamic, employee-owned media company utilized a Future Urban Development region in the state. Good People. Real Solutions. Shared Results. Area (FUDA) process to identify areas Fitchburg is a unique community Shawn Pfaff has been the mayor of Printed by Woodward Printing Services — Platteville for future inclusion in the urban service that is part of three quality school dis- Fitchburg since 2011 and resides in area. tricts (Madison, Oregon, Verona). It is the Swan Creek neighborhood. ConnectFitchburg.com September 12, 2014 The Fitchburg Star 5 Health survey to Reworked bus route 49 serves Swan Creek Debra Seubert move. Fitchburg to work, as well as the Fitchburg Star Correspondent “Route 49 will provide those that downtown area, where parking is live in Fitchburg other transportation limited. Route 49 will run during include residents A modified Metro Transit bus options,” Arnold told the Fitchburg peak times in the morning and the route began running around Fitch- Star. “MMT will provide people afternoon, five days a week, Beck burg Aug. 25. with an opportunity to go downtown said. Metro and city officials hope The move to create the new Route and promote safety as professional the expanded route will increase rid- of Fitchburg 49 bus was prompted by the devel- drivers will be behind the wheel.” ership, productivity and allow people in Dane County. opment of the Swan Creek neigh- Greenhouse gas emissions will be to be involved in other activities Former statewide Participants are randomly borhood and the growing population lowered due to fewer cars being on besides driving. effort switches selected and will receive a in Fitchburg, which both fueled the the road, an idea the city of Fitch- “People will be saving money postcard in the mail alerting demand for transportation options. burg is committed to, Arnold added. and time as they are riding the bus,” focus to county them to the survey. Within Routes 44 and 48 were unproduc- The bus expansion idea unfolded Arnold said. two weeks, someone from tive and not cost-effective, explained as Metro Transit received feedback Metro Transit has been promot- Scott Girard SHOW will follow up in Metro Transit planning director from city of Fitchburg alders and ing the new route with advertising Unified Newspaper Group person at the household to Drew Beck, so the company restruc- residents, Beck told the Star. on buses as well as its website. For determine residents’ eligi- tured the routes to create Route 49, “The city of Fitchburg is a strong information, visit mymetrobus.com If someone comes to your bility and interest. which extends farther east. partner, and we appreciate their sup- or call 266-4466. door over the next month The project, which is sup- District 4 Ald. Steve Arnold, vice- port on this project,” Beck said. and asks for a urine and ported by Public Health chair of the city’s Transportation The route is designed to meet the blood sample, it might be Madison and Dane Coun- and Transit Commission, lauded the needs of those that commute from for a good reason. ty, aims to measure health The Survey of the Health trends, and will also look of Wisconsin (SHOW) is at what health practices are focusing its study on Dane successful as it expands to County, among others, the include children and the Swan Creek assisted living gets OK rest of this year, and some elderly. of its randomly selected “There’s probably some Mark Ignatowski participants include Fitch- lessons learned from (old- Unified Newspaper Group burg residents. er adults) on how to stay The study, which began healthy,” Malecki said. Detailed plans for an as a statewide survey to The survey includes assisted living commu- measure health in 2008, measurements of height, nity in Swan Creek earned changed this year to focus weight, blood pressure and council approval last in on selected areas, co- cholesterol and asks respon- month. director Kristen Malecki dents to also provide blood, The vote was another told the Star. urine and DNA samples. step for developers who “We know what’s hap- Adults 21 and older will plan to add a 28-unit pening in Dane County is receive $100 for partici- senior living building and probably very different than pating, while children will 13 twin-home buildings. what’s happening in Racine receive $15-20, Malecki Construction is expected to County,” Malecki said of said. start this fall with comple- Roughly six acres of land in Swan Creek will soon become a senior-living neighborhood. The plan the change. Malecki said she hopes tion of the main building in calls for 13 twin homes and one 3-story senior living facility. Previously, the survey people selected are willing spring. the rest of the Swan Creek siding and aluminum sid- space for 28 units. There would get between 10 and to participate so the study The neighborhood lay- neighborhood. ing accents, developers will be a community center 30 residents in each county can be fully representative. out, which covers about Development partner said. The twin homes will with a garden and green- surveyed, but this year they For information, visit six acres between East Holly Hanewall said the also have patio areas on the house. expect 250-300 responses show.wisc.edu. Cheryl Parkway and Sas- area is designed to be backs of the homes. The project – called safrass Drive, is designed internally focused to allow No more than four peo- Inspiration Pointe – is for seniors and people neighbors to keep an eye ple will be allowed to live being developed by For- with cognitive disabilities, on one another. Some of in each twin home, giv- ward Community Part- developers said. The lat- the residents will be in ing the development about ners of Phoenix, Ariz. and Commission approves est design drew unanimous various stages of demen- nine people per acre. That EnTrust Care Partners of support from the city’s tia or have head trauma, density provides “a good McFarland. Plan Commission members so caregivers will be able transition” from the high- Completion of this proj- and the Common Council. to watch out for residents er-density buildings across ect will depend on market bike trail location change “I think’s a great use for by having buildings face the street to the duplexes conditions for the twin meeting. the property,” Plan Com- each other and not have too and single family homes in homes, but developers Business had Midwest Decorative mission member Tony many connections to near- other parts of Swan Creek. anticipate the units to be complained about Stone owner Deb Paul, a McGrath said. “It kind of by streets. The neighborhood will built and sold by the fall or Town of Verona plan com- completes the neighbor- also have one three-story winter of next year. extra costs involved mission member herself, hood. This kind of caps it Building design assisted living facility with had questioned the move off.” The 13 twin homes Scott Girard last month, saying it would Commission members will have opposite-facing Unified Newspaper Group cost her business an inordi- had questioned why the porches and garages and Tim Andrews Horticulturist - LLC nate amount of money and neighborhood, which has have parking for visi- The city’s Plan Commis- even made the path less one main road bisecting it, tors. The buildings will be sion approved a change to safe. didn’t have more access to made of concrete, cement WeIt's can’t all saveabout all of the the Ash details! Trees - a bike trail that has brought Ald. Steve Arnold (Dist. FallJust Cleanups, yours. Tree and Shrub Pruning, Planting and strong opposition from a 4), who is a well-known Removals, Stump Grinding, Mulching and Complete local business owner. bike enthusiast, spoke as a Call now to schedule a treatment. 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sergenians.com 608 -271-1111 adno=368782-01 • background check. adno=369210-01 6 September 12, 2014 The Fitchburg Star ConnectFitchburg.com Calendar of events Friday, Sept. 12 4290 Saturday, Sept. 20 Club & Author Visit with Gayle Monday, Oct. 6 • 4 p.m., Pop Culture Bingo (for • 5:30 p.m., READ to a Dog • 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Paint Leopold Rosengren to discuss “What • 9:30 a.m., Preschool teens), library, 729-1760 (ages 5-11, sign-up required), Neighborhood (rain date Sept. the Moon Said” (grades 3-5), Storytime (ages 2-5), library, • 6 p.m., Wheels and Reels library, 729-1760 27), Turbot Drive area library, 729-1760 729-1760 Bike-in Movie Theatre, Gunflint • 1-4 p.m., Globe-athon to End • 7:30-11 p.m., Comedian • 11 a.m., Preschool Storytime Trail Park, Women’s Cancers, McKee Henry Phillips, True Coffee (ages 2-5), library, 729-1760 wheelsandreelsmadison.com Wednesday, Sept. 17 Farms Park, tinyurl.com/globe- Roasters • 6-11 p.m., Annual Midwest • 10 a.m., Toddler Art (ages athon 1-3), library, 729-1760 Tuesday, Oct. 7 Gypsy Swing Fest, Art in the • 7:30-11 p.m., Fairview with Saturday, Sept. 27 Barn, site.artinthebarnwi.org • 10 a.m., Book Discussion, special guests Trap Saturn and • 7:45-9 a.m., Business Before library, 729-1760 Kayla Selvaag, True Coffee • 2 p.m., Tooth Time: A 9: “Increase Employee Loyalty • 2 p.m., Guide to preventing Roasters Program for Kids and Their and Decrease Turnover,” Saturday, Sept. 13 and self treating muscle pain Parents, library, 729-1760 Candlewood Suites, 5421 • 10-11:30 a.m., NFL Punt, presented by Jonathan Garber, Caddis Bend, 228-8284 Pass and Kick Competition Registered Massage Therapist, Monday, Sept. 22 Sunday, Sept. 28 • 11 a.m., Lapsit Storytime (for girls and boys ages 6-15, senior center, 270-4290 • 9:30 a.m., Preschool (ages 0-2), library, 729-1760 no cleats), McKee Farms Park Storytime (ages 2-5), library, • 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Fitchburg Flea • 7:30 p.m., Pop Culture Show- Market, McGaw Park • 6 p.m., Paint Like Picasso, soccer fields, 270-4285 and-Tell, library, 729-1760 729-1760 library, 729-1760 • 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Taste of • 11 a.m., Preschool Storytime • 7 p.m., Resume and Interview Fitchburg, McKee Farms Park, (ages 2-5), library, 729-1760 Monday, Sept. 29 Thursday, Sept. 18 Coaching, library, 729-1760 271-9181 • 9:30 a.m., Preschool • 7 a.m.-noon, Red Cross blood • 12-11 p.m., Annual Midwest Tuesday, Sept. 23 Storytime (ages 2-5), library, Gypsy Swing Fest, Art in the donation, Fitchburg Community 729-1760 Wednesday, Oct. 8 Barn, site.artinthebarnwi.org Center, 5510 Lacy Rd. • 11 a.m., Lapsit Storytime • 10:30 a.m., Kids Dance Party (ages 0-2), library, 729-1760 • 11 a.m., Preschool Storytime • 7:30-11 p.m., A Tribute to Neil • 12:40 p.m., Live Theatre: (ages 2-5), library, 729-1760 (ages 1-5), library, 729-1760 Diamond by Denny Diamond Helen Keller portrayed by • 2 p.m., Active Women’s • 11 a.m., Pinterest, library, and The Family Jewels (tickets actress Jessica Michna, senior Group (new members wel- 729-1760 $8 at door, $6 in advance), center, 270-4290 come), senior center, 270-4290 Tuesday, Sept. 30 True Coffee Roasters • 1 p.m., iPad beginner class • 4:30 p.m., Teen Movie (for • 10:30 a.m., iPad beginner (registration required), senior teens), library, 729-1760 class (registration required), Thursday, Oct. 9 center, 270-4290 • 7:30 p.m., Common Council, senior center, 270-4290 • 11 a.m., Cookbook Club: Fall Sunday, Sept. 14 • 3-6 p.m., Fall Fest Ecycle City Hall • 11 a.m., Lapsit Storytime Flavors, library, 729-1760 • 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Fitchburg Flea Food Drive at Farmers Market, (ages 0-2), library, 729-1760 • 3-6 p.m., Farmers Market, Market, McGaw Park Agora Pavilion Agora Pavilion Wednesday, Sept. 24 • 1 p.m., iPad continuation/ • 8:30 a.m., Make-A-Wish • 5 p.m., Teen Craft Lab: advance class (registration • 6 p.m., Minute to Win it (for Wisconsin annual Walk for Sharpie Tie Dye, library, 729- • 11 a.m., Gmail Basics, library, required), senior center, 270- teens), library, 729-1760 Wishes, McKee Farms Park 1760 729-1760 4290 • 5-7 p.m., Verona Road • 6 p.m., Taste Testers (for Friday, Oct. 10 Monday, Sept. 15 Corridor Business Rally, Thursday, Sept. 25 teens), library, 729-1760 Quivey’s Grove • 11 a.m., Fall Crafts (ages • 9:30 a.m., Preschool • 1:30 p.m., I Love a Mystery 3-6), library, 729-1760 • 7:30-11 p.m., The Strumbellas Storytime (ages 2-5), library, Book Club discussion “The Thursday, Oct. 2 • 5:30 p.m., Trivia Night, 729-1760 (tickets $8 at door, $6 in Bones of Paris” by Laurie King advance), True Coffee • 3-6 p.m., Fall Fest at Farmers sponsored by Dane County • 11 a.m., Preschool Storytime (new members welcome), Libraries, Madison Central Roasters senior center, 270-4290 Market, Agora Pavilion (ages 2-5), library, 729-1760 • 5-7 p.m., Verona Road Library, 201 W. Mifflin St., • 3-6 p.m., Farmers Market, beyondthepage.info Agora Pavilion Corridor Customer Appreciation Friday, Sept. 19 OktoberFest Event (tickets Tuesday, Sept. 16 • 4:30-7:30 p.m., Wisconsin • 11 a.m., Superhero Party $12.50), Quivey’s Grove Saturday, Oct. 18 • 11 a.m., Lapsit Storytime (ages 3-6), library, 729-1760 Tailgate Party, Rick Vanden (ages 0-2), library, 729-1760 Heuvel CPA, 288-8784 • 6:30 p.m., Green Thursdays • 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Great • 12:40 p.m., Movie Day: “Ida,” Film, library, 729-1760 Pumpkin Give-Away, Oak • 11 a.m., Tai Chi Chih free senior center, 270-4290 • 5 p.m., Teen Library Council, demo, senior center, 270-4290 Bank’s parking lot, 441-6000 • 7:30-11 p.m., Brett Harris library, 729-1760 • 2 p.m., Learning Annex (tickets $8 at door, $6 in Saturday, Oct. 4 presents Amy Carlson, NBC advance), True Coffee Friday, Sept. 26 • 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Fitchburg Channel 15 weekend weather Roasters Fire Department Open House, anchor, senior center, 270- • 4 p.m., Mother Daughter Book Firehouse #1, 5791 Lacy Road

Fall Studio Art Tour this weekend Tour locations Fire dept. open Ever wonder who is the visitors to see artists at talent behind the artwork work demonstrating their If you go 137 E. Main St., you see at local galleries? craft. Evansville This weekend visitors will By driving from studio What: Fall Studio Art 1239 S. Fish Hatchery Tour house Oct. 4 have the opportunity to to studio, visitors will not Road, Oregon meet artists demonstrating only have the opportunity When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 130 Ash St., Oregon Gearing up for National their craft at the 11th Annu- meet artists in their creative Sept. 13-14 Fire Prevention Week, the al Fall Studio Art Tour. The environment, but they can 5188 Buttonbrush Dr., Fitchburg Fire Department If you go Where: The Wood Cycle Fitchburg event will be held at various also discuss their work with in Oregon, Paoli Mill Park will host its annual open What: Fire Department locations from 10 a.m. to 4 them. Gallery in Paoli and Allen 5639 Polworth St., house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open House p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13 The tour includes 10 gal- Creek Gallery in Evansville Fitchburg Saturday, Oct. 4. When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 14. leries, three of which act Info: 14southartists. 7560 Marsh View Themed “Working Smoke Saturday, Oct. 4 Presented by 14 South as information centers and Road, Verona Alarms Save Lives - Test Artists, a local group of starting points – The Wood com/index.php/fall-tour/ Where: Firehouse #1, 5545 County Road A, Yours Every Month,” the 5791 Lacy Road artists who aim to promote Cycle in Oregon, Paoli Brooklyn open house is free and open visual arts in south central Mill Park Gallery in Paoli to the public. Info: fitchburgwi. Wisconsin, the tour allows and Allen Creek Gallery in Evansville. 895 Storytown Road, All fire stations across gov/330/Fire-Department/ Signs and flags will be Brooklyn the country have the same fire used to guide visitors along 1483 Sunrise Lane, theme, explained firefighter the way. Paoli (Belleville) Adam Dorn. This year, stressing the For more information, 6891 Paoli Road, Paoli The Fitchburg Depart- importance of smoke alarms stop into any of the gallery (Belleville) ment then tries to include will be a high priority. partners before the event. that theme in the open house “A working smoke alarm through safety presentations. cuts the chances of dying in a reported fire in half,” according to the National Fire Protection Association. “Almost two-thirds of home fire deaths resulted from fire in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.” The open house will also include other useful fire safety presentations, fire truck rides and have fire trucks and equipment on display. In addition, the fire department will be on hand to answer any questions visitors may have. With free food and refresh- ments, the event will be hosted at Firehouse #1, at 5791 Lacy Road. adno=370812-01 adno=370232-01 ConnectFitchburg.com September 12, 2014 The Fitchburg Star 7 Coming Up global movement to raise for the 3rd annual Trivia proceeds benefit Beyond For more informa- Election buttons awareness about below the Tooth Time Contest on Saturday, Oct. the Page, a county-wide tion contact Kate Hull at The Fitchburg Historical belt cancers, with the goals A presentation will be 11. Doors will open at 5:30 library endowment that 729-1780 or kate.hull@ Society has a collection of of increased early detection made by a hygienist from p.m. with games begin- supports humanities pro- fitchburgwi.gov. For the campaign buttons displayed and prevention. The public the Children’s Dental Cen- ning promptly at 7 p.m. grams in public libraries. cost, rules and to register, on the second floor of the is invited to honor and cel- ter at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. The event is sponsored by The event will include food, visit beyondthepage.info. Fitchburg Public Library. ebrate all women affected 27, at the Fitchburg Public Dane County Libraries. All beverages and prizes. The political buttons that by gynecologic cancers Library. She will discuss were popular back in the during Globe-athon Madi- tips and tricks for keeping 1960s-1970s acted as a son 2014 from 1-4 p.m. on kids’ teeth healthy. Follow- communication and adver- Saturday, Sept. 20, at McK- ing the presentation, there tising device in an effort to ee Farms Park with a 5K will be a special tooth-relat- get a candidate elected. The awareness walk. The sched- ed story time. buttons have been on dis- ule of the day is as follows: play since late July and will 12:30 p.m. registration, 1 Taste Testers continue until the first week p.m. welcome and kickoff, All teens are invited in November. For more 2 p.m. 5K (or half) walk to the Fitchburg Public information, call Adrianne - wear purple, 3:30 p.m. Library at 6 p.m. on Tues- Imikowski at 271-8614. closing and music from day, Sept. 30, to test their Tangled Up in Blue and the taste buds. Teens will be Taste of Fitchburg Ryan McGrath Band. There testing two different pizza The Taste of Fitchburg will also be a raffle. This chains and Coke versus will be held from 11 a.m. family-friendly event is Pepsi. For grades 6-12. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, free. For more information Sept. 13, at McKee Farms visit globeathon.com. To Green films Park. The event features register visit tinyurl.com/ The Natural Step Monona food from local Fitchburg globe-athon. will feature “Green Thurs- restaurants, live music, a days” films at the Fitch- silent auction and a chil- Agrace offerings burg Public Library the first dren’s area. Proceeds from Agrace HospiceCare, Thursday of the month. The this event support 4-C, a 5395 E. Cheryl Pkwy., will free events include film local non-profit child care offer volunteer orientation screenings, presentations resource and referral agen- and grief support opportu- from experts and conver- cy. For more information nities this month. Volun- sations to learn and share contact Joyce Schneider at teer orientation will be held ways to live more sustain- 216-7013 or visit tasteof Monday, Sept. 22 from 1-5 ably. The next film, on Oct. fitchburg.com. p.m. Prior to attending one 2, is “Genetic Roulette,” of these sessions, prospec- which talks about evidence Girl Scout sign-up tive volunteers will com- pointing to genetically Fitchburg area Girl Scout plete an application and modified (GM) foods as troops are forming now for an interview process will major contributors to ris- the new school year. Girls Agrace’s Volunteer Servic- ing rates of disorders, aller- and their parents are invited es staff to identify the vol- gies, diseases, infertility to sign up at “I Can’t Wait unteer’s skills and interests. and other health problems to be a Girl Scout Night!” To begin the pre-orientation in humans, especially chil- from 7-8 p.m. on Monday, process call 327-7163. dren. Sept. 15, at the Fitchburg Two grief support groups Public Library, 5530 Lacy are also open to the pub- Pinterest Road. All girls in grades lic and provided without Learn how to sign up K-12 are invited to join. charge. Bridges Grief Sup- for a Pinterest account and The Girl Scout mission is to port Group, held Wednes- start pinning images to cre- build girls of courage, con- days from 9:30-11 a.m., is ate boards with your favor- fidence and character who an ongoing, weekly grief ite recipes, fashion, crafts make the world a better support group for adults and more. The class will be place. Girl Scouts go on fun who are grieving the death held at the Fitchburg Pub- adventures, make friends, of a loved one. lic Library in the Technol- help their communities and Kids Support Group ogy Center at 11 a.m. on become the next generation is a five-week group for Wednesday, Oct. 8. of leaders. There are plenty elementary-through-high- of adult volunteer oppor- school-aged children who Trivia Night tunities as well. For more are grieving a death. This Fitchburg Public Library information or if you cannot group discusses concepts invites all library support- attend the meeting, contact specific to children coping ers and trivia enthusiasts to

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Proceeds benefit 4-C adno=369901-01 Proceed benefit www.4-C.org adno=365947-01 8 September 12, 2014 The Fitchburg Star Verona schools ConnectFitchburg.com Five things to watch in 2014-15 Back to school Enrollment well A major factor in the 1. Country View growth was the creation of reopens the 4K program in 2012, A 14-year-old school which brought a big jump in below projections opening to students for the district’s numbers. But the planned on an increase of another school year would number of students in K-12 Initial count shows 121 resident students, but not normally be a highlight. has also continued to grow, that number will not be But part of that school though an unofficial tally increase of 6 determined until the third was decimated by a tornado Sept. 4 found only a small Scott Girard Friday in September, when less than three months ear- increase for the 2014-15 year. districts must submit counts Unified Newspaper Group lier, leaving holes in walls 4. VAIS fills; what’s to the DPI. Gorrell cau- and debris all around. So the tioned that the impact on prospect of children enter- next? While the number of students in the Verona Area the district cannot be deter- ing the building Sept. 2 has The Verona Area Interna- mined until that count. become a momentous occa- tional School began five years School District will likely grow once again in 2014- The two schools farthest sion for the community. ago with a kindergarten class from the district’s estimates The June 17 tornado, which as a pair of parents brought 15, it might not be by much. A preliminary count Sept. are Country View and also damaged nearby homes, the idea of Chinese language- Sugar Creek elementaries, left the district scrambling immersion to the district. 4 showed only six students more than last year’s 5,433, each more than 40 students to replace the gym floor, This year, it will fill out to below projections. Glacier rebuild three classrooms a full K-5 elementary school, listed on the state Depart- Photo by Kathryn Chew ment of Instruction (DPI) Edge Elementary School and sort through what items leaving a decision on the hori- has 25 more students than were salvageable. But VASD zon about what to do as those website. The district had projected total enrollment to projected. superintendent Dean Gorrell fifth-graders move on to mid- A return to the routine Gorrell told the board at was adamant from the first dle school. The district has grow to 5,500. Students returned to school Sept. 2 around Verona. For some, The number did not differ- the Sept. 8 meeting that last day that the school would be no other Chinese language it was more significant than the typical first day of school, as year the district was “on the ready for students, and that instruction available. entiate between open enroll- Country View Elementary students returned for the first time to ees and resident students, opposite side of this,” with optimism proved true. New VAIS director Barba- the building and classrooms that were partially destroyed by a 95 resident students more ra Drake, who took over for however, a distinction that is tornado June 17. key for budgetary purposes, than projected. 2. April referendum? one of the school’s found- The board initially had Above, Second grader Kelsi McCulley barely contains her excite- as the number of resident Late last school year, the ers, Amanda Mayo, said she set the tighter-than-usual ment as she enters Country View Elementary School for the first students determines a dis- Verona Area School Board expects the discussion on open enrollment cap for day of school on Sept. 2. trict’s revenue cap. approved a $3.4 million land what to do next will include the upcoming school year purchase for a high school- “a community” of parents, See more photos at UNGphotos.SmugMug.com Because of space concerns, the district had at 30 as a result of a com- sized, 40-acre plot on the district administrators and ing space crunch, then later west side of the city, and school staff. capped open enrollment at 55 students this spring, relaxed it somewhat up to Gorrell indicated another 55, though only 40 of those might be on the way for a 5. Common Core much lower than the usual nearly triple-digit number. spots are filled. pair of November referenda. The Common Core stan- Eskrich named SOMS While the district still But some contingencies on dards and tests that come The district would not have to make any cuts maintains an overall net the first purchase and stalled along with them have riled budget gain from open progress on the second have up controversy in recent regardless of the number of acting principal resident or open enrollment enrollment, it is much low- forced the district to hit the months both in Wisconsin er than in past years, with pause button with respect A Savanna Oaks Middle effective students, VASD business and nationwide. School associate principal immediate- around $550,000 coming to asking voters for their The standards, which were manager Chris Murphy said took over for the school’s ly, and that in an email Sept. 9, because in this year, compared with approval. adopted in 2010 in Wiscon- $1.2 million last year, said The board has held regu- sin, will be tested for the first principal in August due to no return of contingencies built in through extra open enroll- Murphy. lar closed sessions to discuss time in the 2014-15 school the principal’s health con- date had That $550,000 is still well potential purchases at its year with the Smarter Bal- cerns. been estab- ment money and interest. Throughout the district’s above what was budgeted meetings over the summer anced test. 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Referendum capital projects on Nov. ballot (or three) Board members approved Scott Girard and Scott On the web “The plan is ready to go,” a $54.6 million referen- De Laruelle board member Steve Zach dum Aug. 25, setting up an Unified Newspaper Group Read about the specific projects said. “There is great sched- important vote for the dis- the referendum would fund at: uling benefit to having this trict on Nov. 4. Many items Two years after reject- plan approved in the fall for ConnectFitchburg.com. have been slated for projects ing Oregon School District purposes of the construc- for the past several years, referendums totaling $33 tion and design schedule.” including in the 2012 failed million, voters will decide A third potential refer- The likely higher turn- referendums, and all schools Nov. 4 on a new pair of endum question related out in a November election except for 13-year-old Rome referendums asking for $55 to teacher compensation with a gubernatorial race Corners Intermediate School million. was pushed back, as board on the ballot helped lead Photo by Samantha Christian would receive upgrades. Last month, the board members indicated a desire to the 6-1 vote, presenting The November ballot will approved, 6-1, the two to instead put that on the a mostly united front on an also include a recurring ref- Taking the school year to questions, related to capital April ballot. That means issue that will have long- erendum for $355,864 to projects and maintenance the district would be ask- term effects on the district cover the annual costs of new heights on district schools. ing taxpayers for money in however it turns out. maintaining those upgrades. “November is a brass two consecutive elections, The last time the district The school board also Netherwood Knoll students line up on the first day of school as they ring and we’ve got to grab which gave pause to some went to referendum, vot- wait to begin the new year. Incoming fourth-grader Jack Kreckman, appears ready to go to anoth- for it,” said board president board members, though ers soundly defeated a $33 er referendum in April to right, measures how tall he is next to classmate Mason Diercks as only Rae Vogeler voted million plan to upgrade they stand in line waiting to enter the school. Dan Krause. increase teacher compensa- The first asks voters to against the plan. the high school, middle tion. See more photos at UNGphotos.SmugMug.com approve $54.6 million in “I really believe that a school and athletic fields building renovations and voter would ask the ques- and a second referendum 2. Personalized improvements and the section ‘why would you have to exceed revenue caps by approach Annual meeting set for Sept. 22 ond asks for authorization to a referendum in Novem- $150,000 a year to maintain exceed revenue limits on a ber and now you’re ask- the new facilities. Board The district’s recent The Oregon School District If you go recurring basis by $355,864 ing me to pony up again in members said they felt it emphasis on personalized will hold its annual budget to pay for the operational April?’” she said. was a different time then, learning is gaining it a posi- hearing and meeting Sept. 22. What: Oregon School expenses of those improve- The major reason for and pointed to the work the tive reputation around the Oregon School Board mem- District annual budget ments. The cost estimate of deciding to wait until April board has put in since that region as taking a lead in bers unanimously passed a hearing/meeting approval of both referen- for the teacher compensa- failed vote to put together a bringing new approaches to preliminary 2014-15 budget dums, according to district tion referendum was the comprehensive plan for the its classrooms. A recent event Sept. 8 with a property tax When: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22 officials, would mean an lack of a clear, final plan, district facilities moving hosted by the district on per- levy of $22.5 million, down sonalized learning attracted Where: Rome Corners extra $55 per $100,000 of as members of the Teacher forward. 1.5 percent from last year’s property value for district Compensation Committee The board also recog- nearly 150 educators from all $22.8 million. Intermediate School, 1111 over the state, and the number S. Perry Pkwy. residents next year. indicated the details needed nized the importance of Effects on property taxes If the referendums do not to be ironed out before the reaching out to voters to of teachers using PL methods will depend on the Nov. 4 ref- FMI: 835-4000 pass, school board mem- district could try to sell a avoid the same fate. In that, is growing. erendums. bers may decide to pay off plan to voters. separating the two major outstanding bonds and keep referendums seemed like a 3. Teacher pay What’s online at ConnectFitchburg.com the levy the same for next Planning for future good plan to some. In a district overshadowed year, said district business District officials have “I realize the danger and by relations between staff manager Andy Weiland. If said the referendum proj- I’m hoping that we can and district administrators OSD budget details the referendums do not pass ects will alleviate over- convince the people who in recent years, the past sev- Read more about how the budget could affect your tax- and the board decides not crowding, add security would rather wait that eral school board elections es and what factors are left to determine. to retire outstanding bonds, measures and create more maybe it’s okay to go for- have shifted membership to a the debt service levy could flexible learning spaces, ward and to do one thing staunch pro-educator stance. New OHS assistant principal be reduced by up to $1.3 including an $8 million- at a time,” Krause said. Continuing that theme, Josh Iverson is following in the footsteps of his mother, million or around $73 on a plus two-story classroom “This way we don’t have compensation for teachers a longtime special education teacher. $100,000 home. addition to the high school. to push two things uphill.” is high on the board’s to- do list, said president Dan Krause, citing recent progress of a task force slated to formalize a compensation plan, with a possible $3.5 million recurring referendum on the April ballot. 4. Career readiness STEAM (science, tech- nology, engineering, art and math) courses are becoming increasingly important, and part of the proposed referendum includes expanding STEAM facilities at OHS. To help provide more of these opportunities, district school-to-career coordinator Greg Granberg said Oregon is increasingly teaming with schools like Madison Area Technical College to provide dual credit options that will transfer to technical colleges. 5. Common Core While November elections could swing the balance of power in Madison, state legislators could also have a say in the public schools’ perfor- mance standards. Earlier this summer, Gov. Scott Walker announced his wish for legislators to scrap the recently adopted “Common Core” standards. Many school administrators, including state superintendent Tony Evers, have been strongly against a change. School board member Rae Vogeler said repealing the standards and taking a two- year break to invent new ones would “disrupt our children’s education and cause Wiscon- sin to lag behind the nation.” – Scott De Laruelle adno=367273-01 ConnectFitchburg.com September 12, 2014 The Fitchburg Star 11

Photo submitted More than 160 members of the Kinney family take a break from swapping family stories to pose for a picture at their large family reunion. Members had travelled from 11 states to reunite at the farm their ancestors had established in 1844 and where five Kinney families still reside.

170 and counting Photos by Evan Halpop Kinney family celebrates 170 years on Irish Lane Farm Touch a More than 160 members 1966. Cemetery and other sites of the cousins. of the Kinney family from 11 Now, with five Kinney res- interest. Kids kept busy with vol- Truck states (and a phone call from idences on the farm, including Fr. Kenneth Klink cel- leyball, ladder golf, and Kids around a distant cousin in Ireland) nine members of the seventh ebrated a Mass on Saturday other games. Fitchburg got a came together on June 28 to generation, the 140-acre farm afternoon for all the current Sunday was spent at chance to get up celebrate the 170th anniver- is leased out for corn and soy- and deceased members of Greenfield Park with softball close to emergency sary of their Irish Lane farm. bean production. the Kinney family. games (north versus south), vehicles Wednesday, Amongst lots of socializ- Tom Kinney gave a brief horseshoes, and a proclama- Aug. 6, at the Touch ing, ancestry notes and gene- The Reunion history of the farm, and tion by Mayor Shawn Pfaff, a Truck event at alogy charts were shared to At the reunion, Bill and Greg Kinney and Mary Ann congratulating the Kinney the Fitchburg Fire bring the family together and Dan Kinney introduced Kinney Pattison spoke about family on their “170th anni- Station. find common roots. members of the extended the family branch that had versary of preservation and Above, Owen family to the neighborhood moved to the Hudson area. continuous ownership of the History Keesely, right, gets with a nine mile tractor- Kay Kinney gave demon- farmland on Irish Lane in excited as Officer In 1844, after leaving pulled, hay wagon tour. The strations of natural horse- the City of Fitchburg and for Andre Poehnelt County Mayo, Ireland, broth- wagons stopped at the old manship, and Andrew Kin- their good citizenship.” shows him the ers Michael and Andrew “Dogtown” schoolhouse on ney, an orchestrator in the Fitchburg TV (FACT) functions of his Kinney established what Whalen Road, sites of earth movie industry in Califor- recorded a portion of the motorcycle. became a 200-acre farm on homes, the Fox House on nia, entertained the family event with interviews. Irish Lane in Fitchburg. National Register of Histor- with piano and vocal music Left, Kylie Bamlett Michael, his wife Mary and ic Homes, the old St. Mary’s in the evening with some of – Carole and Bill Kinney shows off her crafty their two daughters lived in a fire helmet. log cabin and farmed 80 acres of the Irish Lane farm west of Caine Road until Michael and Mary died and their daughters A walk in the woods led me to ... married and moved west. Andrew, his wife Mary Jane Clark Kinney and their four children built their log home on the current farm site east of Caine Road. Later, their eldest son Edmond moved to the Hud- son, Wis. area with one-third of the livestock and feed, beginning a large generation- al family there. Andrew, Mary Jane and their descendants brought the direct Kinney lineage to the current seventh generation on the farm – totaling 170 years. The Kinney farm was initially a wheat farm until the stock farming era. By the late 1800s it became a dairy and hog farm as it remained until

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Photos by Samantha Christian Cleaning up Waggin’ Tails held its annual dog wash and mini carnival outside the Fitchburg Veterinary Hospital on Saturday, Aug. 23. The event featured food sales, a bouncy house, face painting and dog wash- es. All the proceeds from the event will go to the Dane County Humane Society, Angel’s Wish and the Fitchburg K-9 Unit. Above, Danielle Davis holds Lexi, a 4-month-old Pomerianian, while she gets her nails clipped before a bath. Below, Atlas stands still while being washed during the event.

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Not a lot of people knew what to expect for the Madison West High School football team this season, as only 10 players returned with varsity experience. But the Regents (2-1) have exceeded Photo by Anthony Iozzo expectations – coming back to upset Verona Junior Melissa Biesmann tees off on the 10th in week 1, eking past East in week 2 and near- hole Monday in the Crusade Fore a Cure invite ly knocking off Big Eight Conference power at Maple Bluff Country Club. Biesmann finished Madison La Follette last Friday – with the use with a 92. of younger players. Sophomore quarterback Xavier Miller and sophomore wide receiver Terrell Carey helped the offense shine along Reinecke’s strong with senior wide receiver Isaac Dennis, senior running back Terrence McNeal Jr. and junior running back Greg Wright. start leads Cats And those players have also helped on a defense anchored by senior linebacker Jack- Anthony Iozzo son Middleton. Assistant sports editor West head coach J.C. Dawkins said that he was proud of how far West has come as a Senior Jessica Reinecke won four of six team these past several weeks, even with the tournaments to start the season, with Madison Regents’ 22-15 loss to La Follette on Sept. 5. Edgewood’s Tess Hackworthy and Caroline The Regents never trailed by more than a Lake being the only girls to best her so far. touchdown against the Lancers (3-0) at Lus- Reinecke’s start, coupled with the rest of the sier Stadium, and they had a chance to tie or Verona Area High School girls golf team’s win in the closing minutes. However, Miller scores ranging from the low 90s to low 80s, fumbled on the 10-yard line with nine sec- has helped the Wildcats to finish no lower than onds left when La Follette senior defensive fifth in any of those tournaments, including lineman Tom Bartz forced the fumble on a wins in the Wisconsin Dells Invitational and sack. the Portage Invitational. West took a 15-14 lead with four minutes Verona travels to Riverside Golf Course for left in the third quarter after Carey caught a the Janesville Parker invite at 1:30 p.m. Satur- 40-yard touchdown from Miller (13-for-23, day and to Thornberry Creek Country Club at 9 190 yards). The two hooked up again for the a.m. Monday, Sept. 22. 2-point conversion. The Big Eight Conference meet is at 8:30 But La Follette grabbed the lead back when a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at Evansville Golf senior running back Cahleel Copus broke Course, and regionals is at 9 a.m. Wednesday, through West’s defense for a 5-yard touch- Oct. 1, at Odana Hills Golf Course. down run. Copus later ran in a 2-point conver- Sectionals is at 9:04 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, at sion to make it 22-15 with six minutes left. Pleasant View Golf Course. La Follette scored twice before West Photo by Evan Halpop grabbed its second lead of the game. Senior Madison West running back Greg Wright (23) reaches toward the goalline on a touchdown run on PGA Rewards invite quarterback Jordan Carlson connected with Aug. 29 against Madison East at Lussier Stadium. The Regents won the game 39-34 and are cur- The Wildcats opened the season Aug. 15 senior wide receiver Cortez McCree for a rently 2-1 in the Big Eight Conference. in the Edgewood High School/PGA Rewards 12-yard touchdown pass with 4:29 left in the invite at Yahara Golf Course and took third as first half. Carlson, who finished 13-for-25, West tied the game at 27 when Miller con- 35-yard touchdown run to complete a wild a team with a 327. picked up his second touchdown on a 36-yard nected with Carey on a 29-yard touchdown fourth quarter for West. Reinecke won the meet with a 1-under 71, pass to senior wide receiver Caden Parr four pass and later passed to McNeal Jr. for the Miller was 6-for-13 for 157 yards and three while juniors Bailey Smith and Emily Opsal minutes into the third. 2-point conversion. touchdowns, while Dennis caught three pass- were tied for 23rd with a pair of 84s. Junior West struck first with a 53-yard run by West then forced the Wildcats into a 3-and- es for 68 yards and two touchdowns. Carey Melissa Biesmann was tied for 36th with an 88. Wright (12 carries for 127 yards). out on offense with just under two minutes caught two passes for 86 yards and a touch- left, and the Regents were able to grab a 29-27 down. Wisconsin Dells invite West 36, Verona 27 lead when the snap on a punt went over Vero- Wright had 16 carries for 150 yards and Reinecke won her second invitational of the The Regents opened the season with a na senior kicker Nick Hanson’s head into the two touchdowns. season Aug. 19-20 at the Wisconsin Dells Invi- 14-point comeback in a 37-26 win against end zone, resulting in a safety. tational, and the Verona Area High School girls Verona (0-3) at Mansfield Stadium on Aug. Verona attempted an onside kick and 22. couldn’t recover, and Wright scored on a Turn to Regents/Page 20 Turn to Golf/Page 18 Oregon boys soccer Panthers ranked No. 4 in D2 rankings Anthony Iozzo Juniors Dylan Ziomek and but lost in a shootout (3-1) for Assistant sports editor David Heim each scored two the quad championship. goals. Senior Nick Steidemann The Oregon High School Heim scored both of his scored the first goal, and he boys soccer team began the goals in the second half. assisted on the second, scored season ranked No. 1 in the Ziomek and junior Drew by senior Mitch Morhoff. Wisconsin High School Soccer Christofferson scored the other Dombrowski finished with Coaches Association poll, but a two goals in the half. three saves. 2-1 loss at Whitefish Bay (no. Ziomek also scored in the The Panthers defeated 3) ultimately dropped the Pan- first half, along with senior Appleton Xavier 2-0 last Fri- thers to No. 4. Colin Hughes. Hughes and day. Despite the setback, the Ziomek also had assists, along Junior Zach Hanson scored Panthers remain a favorite to with senior Chris McGuine, the first goal with an assist to win their fifth straight Badger senior Zach Rampetstreiter and Steidemann. Steidemann added South Conference title and get junior Jared Hann. the second goal on a penalty back to the WIAA Division 2 Senior goalie Dan Dom- kick. Dombrowski finished state tournament to defend their browski had three saves. with three saves. 2013 championship. The journey to another Pewaukee Quad Oregon 4, Baraboo 0 conference title began last The Panthers traveled to Oregon traveled to Baraboo Tuesday, Sept. 9, as Oregon Pewaukee High School on Aug. 26 and pulled out a 4-0 knocked off Monona Grove Aug. 23 and went 1-0-1. Photo by Anthony Iozzo 6-0. Oregon tied Pewaukee 2-2 Turn to Soccer/Page 17 Senior Zach Rampetstreiter wins a header near the penalty box on Sept. 2 against Reedsburg. 16 September 12, 2014 The Fitchburg Star Oregon High School ConnectFitchburg.com Girls golf Football Panthers start season 2-1 overall Jeremy Jones Sports editor

The Oregon football team improved to 2-0 for the first time since 2009 with victories over Sauk Prairie and Portage to start the season. The Panthers, which hadn’t won back-to-back games since 2010, were unable to run their winning streak to 3-0, however, as the team fell 38-7 to at Monona Grove on Sept. 5. Inspired by the loss of co-captain Peter Kissling’s grandfather, Oregon opened the season with a 19-14 win against Sauk Prairie. Kissling caught a 7-yard touchdown and rushed for a 37-yard score Photo by Anthony Iozzo in the victory. Sophomore Taylor McCorkle tees off on the fourth hole Monday Josh Sromovsky ran in the Crusade-Fore-a-Cure invite at Maple Bluff Country Club. for two touchdowns and McCorkle finished with an 89. reeled in another in his 2014 debut one week later Photo by Jeremy Jones to help the Oregon football McCorkle, Johnson lead Oregon Senior co-captain Peter Kissling (20) responded to the loss of his grandfather, Erwin “Boob” Kissling, team roll 62-7 against Por- by scoring a pair of touchdowns in a 19-14 Badger Conference crossover win against Sauk Prairie on tage. Country Club. Aug. 22. Kissling caught a 7-yard pass and rushed for a 37-yard touchdown in the win. Anthony Iozzo Junior running back The Panthers finished Assistant sports editor Lucas Mathews led the Kissling, Christian Alca- Eagles for a while, mis- five touchdowns on the 15th out of 18 teams with Panthers’ ground attack la and Derrick Parsons all takes ultimately cost the ground. a 411, as senior Ashley Junior Jenny Johnson with senior BJ Buckner out added rushing touchdowns Panthers on their way to a “Monona Grove is good. Brechlin (104) and junior and sophomore Taylor with an injury, racking up for Oregon, which rang up 38-7 loss They might be better Olivia Davis (127) had a McCorkle have switched 101 yards and two scores 157 yards and seven touch- Returning first-team all- than they were last year,” tough tournament. off No. 1 and No. 2 spots all on nine carries. downs on the ground. conference running back Oregon head coach Dan season because both have PGA Rewards invite Quarterback Trent Big, strong, fast and Toren Young, who rushed Kissling said. “I thought been finishing in the top 20 Ricker attempted just two well-coached – there is a the ball 26 times for 197 our team speed was pretty of tournaments. The Panthers traveled to passes in the win, connect- reason why the Monona yards, had three touchdown good they matched it.” Monday, Sept. 8, was no the Edgewood High School/ ing on both for a 65-yard Grove football team has runs for the Silver Eagles. Mathews eclipsed the different as McCorkle shot PGA Rewards invite on touchdown strike to Sro- won the last six Badger While only throwing the century mark for the sec- an 89, and Johnson followed Aug. 15 at Yahara Hills movsky and a 23-yard South titles. ball nine times, complet- ond straight week to pace with a 91 at Crusade-Fore-a- score to tight end Charlie And while Oregon ing five for 55 yards, MG Oregon with 103 yards on Cure invite at Maple Bluff Turn to Golf/Page 17 Soule. matched the host Silver racked up 324 yards and 10 carries. THE FLU ENDS WITH U PROTECT YOURSELF – AND THOSE AROUND YOU – BY GETTING A FLU VACCINE. For the 2014-2015 flu season, influenza vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. FLU VACCINES ARE AVAILABLE NOW. Contact your primary care clinic today to schedule your flu vaccine. You may be due for the pneumonia vaccine or other immunizations. Ask your provider which vaccines are recommended for you. For more flu information, visituwhealth.org/flu or call your clinic.

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Juniors Emma Hughes and Maddie LeBrun started off the 2014 season in a promising fashion Aug. 30, finishing six seconds apart to lead the Pan- thers at the Jamie Block Invi- tational in West Bend. Hughes posted a team-best 16:59, while LeBrun crossed the 4k finish line in 17:05. The Panthers finished 15th Photo by Jeremy Jones out of 20 teams with a collec- tive time of 1:28.41. Junior Emma Hughes crosses Hughes paced a group of the finish line Sept. 6 in the five juniors to lead the Oregon Verona Invitational in 23rd place girls cross country team to a with a time of 21:01 seconds. 12th place finish Sept. 6 at the Oregon finished 12th. Verona Invitational. broke even further away from Hughes finished her first 5k the pack and ran to a team- course 23rd overall in 21 min- best 29th-place finish Sept. utes, 1 second. 6 at the Verona Invitational with a 40 second course PR of Boys 17:19. Senior Josh Christensen Oregon finished 13th over- Photo by Jeremy Jones finished 10th overall with a all out of 21 teams participat- Junior Claire Massey defeated Silver Eagle junior Rachel Wilson 6-1, 6-1 in straight sets on Sept. 2. Oregon, however, lost to Monona time of 17:00.82, while Ben ing Saturday with 327 points. Grove 6-1 in the Badger South Conference dual. Vogt finished 16th overall in Badger South Conference 17:20.88 to help the Panthers rivals Monona Grove and to a seventh-place finish out Stoughton finished 10th and Panthers open conference season 1-2 of 19 teams. 11th overall. One week later Christensen Jeremy Jones 6-0 victory against Stoughton. competition Sept. 6 at the Stough- Sports editor Torpy cruised to a 6-3, 6-2 win ton Invitational. In fact, the senior over Vikings junior Kaitlyn Hed- played all the way to the champion- The Oregon girls tennis team has man. ship at the Stoughton Invitational, Golf: Girls third at Dells had an up-and-down season out of Leah Koopman cruised to her defeating Stoughton’s Kaitlyn Hed- the gate within the Badger South. first conference win of the season man 6-3, 6-2. Continued from page 16 tied for sixth on Aug. 27 at Although the Panthers knocked 6-2, 6-1 at No. 1 singles against Freshman Bridget Corcoran add- the Portage invite at Por- off Milton 5-2, Oregon dropped Milton, while Cassandre Krier and ed a championship at No. 4 singles, Golf Course and finished tied tage Country Club, and they conference duals to Monona Grove Torpy added 6-3, 6-3 and 6-0, 6-4 defeating Stoughton senior Maddie for 10th with a 358. helped the Oregon girls golf 6-1 and later fell to Stoughton 5-2. wins, respectively. Massey capped Boegel 6-4, 3-6 (10-8) to help the McCorkle finished tied for team finish fifth with a 382. Junior No. 4 singles player Claire the singles sweep 7-5, 6-0. Panthers take third place with 21 10th with an 80, while John- Johnson and McCorkle Massey was credited with Oregon’s Katie Pliner and Renee Lewan- points. son was tied for 16th with an each shot an 86, but no other lone win of the night against MG. dowski added the Panthers’ lone Oregon finished third at No. 1 82. Brechlin shot a 95, and Panther golfer could crack She also picked up a win against doubles win 6-2, 7-5 at 1 dubs. doubles where Pliner and Lewan- Davis rounded out the scor- 100. Brechlin shot a 101, and Stoughton, as did No. 3 singles dowski beat Madison La Fol- ing with a 101. Davis finished the scoring player Kenzie Torpy. Stoughton Invitational lette 2-6, 6-1 (10-8), while Torpy with a 109. Massey defeated Silver Eagle Outside of conference, Massey dropped her third-place match 6-3, Wisconsin Dells invite junior Rachel Wilson 6-1, 6-1 in moved up to No. 3 singles and did 6-1 to Stoughton’s Anna Nelson. McCorkle and Johnson led Morgan Stanley straight sets and breezed to a 6-2, anything but struggle against the the Panthers to third place Shootout with a 741 (368-373) Aug. The Panthers traveled 19-20 in the Division 1 Wis- to University Ridge Golf consin Dells invite. Course on Sept. 3 for the Soccer: Oregon knocks off Reedsburg and Brookfield McCorkle finished fourth Morgan Stanley Shootout Continued from page 15 junior Kjetil Odden to open Ziomek started the scor- and fell 2-1. with a 165 (78-87), while and finished ninth out of 18 the scoring in the second half, ing in the 28th minute with McGuine scored with nine Johnson was fifth with a 166 teams with a 370. and Hann used some foot- an assist by Hughes and minutes left in the first half (84-82). McCorkle shot an 81, win in a Badger Conference Brechlin (102-97 199) and crossover. work to weave around three McGuine. for the lone goal. while Johnson finished with players to score in the 72nd Dombrowski finished with Davis (106-105 211) finished an 88. Brechlin was third on Senior Spencer Pearson the scoring. and Steidemann both scored minute. Junior AJ Breitbach Whitefish Bay 2, Oregon 1 nine saves. the team with a 96, and Davis penalty kick goals, while had the assist on the latter The Panthers traveled to Portage invite finished the scoring with a goal. Whitefish Bay last Thursday 105. junior Zach Stone and Han- Johnson and McCorkle son also added goals. Dombrowski picked up two saves. Oregon 2, Br. 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All cats lost two fourth-quarter Craig senior running referee and down the field, games are at 7 p.m. leads this season, including back Austin Huber broke a making a wide-open 19-yard last Friday’s, Sept. 5, 29-28 16-yard run on the first play catch. West 36, Verona 27 loss to Janesville Craig. of the game-winning drive, The play was discussed Verona held a two-touch- Verona held a 28-26 lead and Janesville made it to the at the area WIAA District down lead with 11 minutes with under four minutes to Verona 20-yard line before 5 meeting Monday, and to go in week 1 against Madi- play against Craig, but two Glowacki’s field goal. the play was called illegal, son West at Mansfield Stadi- plays changed the momen- “When we get into the according to Rob Hernandez um, but the Regents came all tum and the field position, fourth quarter, it is like, how of the Wisconsin State Jour- the way back for a 36-27 win. allowing Craig senior kicker many ways can we make a nal. Schmid scored a touch- Joe Glowacki to hit a game- mistake that is almost cata- “It was totally unethical down on a 15-yard run, and winning 37-yard field goal strophic? It is just mistakes and illegal, and their coach Roberts added another on a with nine seconds left. that seniors … shouldn’t be knows it,” Richardson said. 1-yard run. The third Verona The Cougars (3-0) com- Photo by Anthony Iozzo making,” head coach Dave “It was a big play. It got them touchdown was scored on a mitted a delay of game that Senior linebacker Sam Favour (34) and junior defensive lineman Richardson said. “It comes a score and turned the field fumble recovery in the end put them out of field goal Trayvonn Johnson (67) stop a run by Janesville Craig senior run- down to us. Why are they around. And it just shouldn’t zone by senior running back position. Now, senior quar- ning back Austin Huber in the first quarter last Friday. The Wildcats making those mistakes? 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Verona boys cross country saw Ryan Nameth win the Glenn Herold Invitational in Watertown on Aug. 30. On Sept. 6, however, Nameth renewed his friendly rivalry with Madison West senior Olin Hacker. The top two runners at last year’s WIAA Division 1 state cross country meet, Hacker best Nameth on his own course, covering the 5k Randy Marks Cross Country course in 15 minutes, 21 seconds. The 4:57 mile split helped Hacker smash the previous course record by 24 seconds. Nameth also broke the course record, finishing second in 15:33. Verona junior Brady Traeder (17:23), Photo by Jeremy Jones senior Nick Stigsell (17:25), sophomore Sophomore McKenzie Imhoff crosses the finish TJ Manning (17:55) and senior Ben Giese line Sept. 6 in the Verona Invitational in 22nd (17:59) formed a nice pack but didn’t get out place with a time of 21 minutes. Imhoff’s finish fast enough to help Verona push the pace helped the Wildcats to a ninth-place finish as a Photo by Anthony Iozzo as the Wildcats came in sixth out of the 21 team. Junior Beata Nelson splashes up in the 100-meter backstroke in her final 50 meters on Friday, Aug. 29, teams competing with a 172. in a dual meet against Middleton in the Verona Area High School Natatorium. Nelson won in 1 minute, The Wildcats placed ninth out of the 22 3.36 seconds. Nelson also helped the 200-meter medley and 400-meter free relays to first place. Girls teams competing, with Erica Higgins (22:39) Underclassmen McKenzie Imhoff and and Emily Doyle (22:46) finishing 72nd and Julia Pletta have paced the girls team in both 76th overall. Sophomore Franny Donovan Cats edge Middleton in dual of the Wildcats races so far this season. (23:13) rounded out the pack in 91st place. Jeremy Jones Wuerger said. Wuerger said. “Our team Sports editor Nelson was even better goals have not changed from defending her other state title, Day 1 – continuously improve Volleyball Junior Beata Nelson and taking the 100 backstroke throughout the season and the Verona/Mount Horeb close to eight seconds ahead swim season best times at the girls swimming co-op slayed of the second place competitor final taper meet.” Verona starts 8-2 overall, 2-0 in Big Eight a giant Aug. 29, defeating from Middleton in 1:03.36. Junior Julia VerVoort, Anthony Iozzo well as the offense in a 3-0 Senior outside hitter four-time defending Big Eight “The girls were very excit- sophomore Kristi Larsen, Assistant sports editor (25-19, 25-18, 25-22) sweep. Hannah Miller, Brisack, Conference champion Mid- ed about the outcome of the senior Shelby Rozeboom and Junior middle blocker Schmaltz and Schmitz all dleton for the first time, 89-81. meet,” Wuerger said. “Top-to- Nelson added the 200 medley The Verona Area High Julie Touchett led the way added an ace. Nelson won both of her bottom, the team stepped up relay in 2:00.89. School Wildcats started the with 3 1/2 blocks, while individual events and led each and swam very well. It should Sophomore Maizie Seidl, season 8-2 overall (2-0 in the junior middle blocker Grace Verona 3, West 0 of her relays to the wall in the give them confidence that freshman Sophie Henshue, Big Eight), including a first Mueller and Brisack assisted The Wildcats traveled to historic win. they can compete with any VerVoort and Nelson capped place on Sept. 6 in the Rich- on a few others. Madison West on Sept. 4 Not surprisingly, the state- team in the conference. the historic win, helping Vero- land Center tournament and Senior libero Samantha and won 3-0 (25-11, 25-19, record holder in the 100-meter “We’ll see Middleton na post a 4:07.11 in the 400 a third place in the Burling- Kolpek and senior defensive 25-12). freestyle blew away the com- nine more times this season freestyle relay. ton invite on Aug. 30. specialist Morgan Schmitz Coyne, Schmaltz and petition by more than four- (including JV meets). I’m Rozeboom (28.08) and both added 20 digs to throw Grace Mueller each had six and-a-half seconds with a time guessing every one will be Larsen went on to add a 1-2 Verona 3, Middleton 0 the Cardinal attack off bal- kills, while Schmaltz added of 57.63. close and competitive like last finish in the 50 free, while Junior setter Victoria Bri- ance. six aces. “Beata is a versatile swim- Friday.” VerVoort secured the 200 sack said the Verona Area Senior outside hitter Jes- Brisack picked up 24 mer – we can put her any- Despite the big win, IM (2:33.05) and Seidl, who High School volleyball team sica Coyne finished with 12 assists, and Kolpek collected where in the lineup, whatever Wuerger said the goal remains didn’t swim many distance came prepared for last Tues- kills, while Brisack collected 12 digs. is best for the team against the same. races a year ago, won the day’s Big Eight Conference 37 assists. a given opponent, and she “It’s early in the season, and 200 (2:12.80) and 400 free showdown with Middleton. will do well,” Verona/Mount there’s a lot of work ahead of (4:43.83). 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Re-elect Robb Kahl, State Representative 47th Assembly District

Dear Neighbors, On a clear day, you can see virtually the entire 47th Assembly District in the distance from the top of the Capitol dome. When I am in my Capitol office, I never lose sight of the message voters gave me when I first ran in November of 2012: stop the personal fighting in the Capitol and work together to get things done. By following the advice of voters, I was successful in passing over six bills into law—including legislation that will create family supporting jobs in our region of the state. GOOD GOVERNMENT I’ve also remained grounded by serving as a citizen legislator who owns a business and works outside of the Capitol. This enables me to see every day “ Robb is constantly reaching out to officials in Fitchburg to get our opinions how the decisions I make on legislative matters impact the ability of people and learn how legislative proposals would impact our community. He is to hold a job, buy a home, and meet a payroll. proactive, and has partnered with the City of Fitchburg in our efforts to have the Verona Road project go as smoothly as possible while addressing the It continues to be an honor to serve you in the Assembly. I want to needs and concerns of Fitchburg residents and businesses.” thank you for your support and ask for your vote on November 4th. —Dan Carpenter, Fitchburg Alder, District 3, Seat 6 I am one of the authors of legislation to enact nonpartisan redistricting reform. Sincerely, I believe people ought to choose who represents them and that office holders Robb Kahl should not be able to gerrymander districts to choose who they will represent. I have also authored legislation to enact campaign finance reforms to reduce the State Representative influence of outside, special interest groups on elections. 47th Assembly District

CLEAN AIR AND CLEAN WATER

I’m proud to announce that I have been endorsed by both Clean Wisconsin Action Fund and the Sierra Club. On topics like mining, I have worked to find a balance between economic development and environmental stewardship, because I believe we can have both. I have fought to protect the ability of people to enact local ordinances to protect their environment, and I will continue to support your right to have clean water to drink and clean air to breathe.

LAW ENFORCEMENT

“ Robb has taken a proactive approach to working together on the tough law enforcement challenges we face. He wants to know how legislation will affect law enforcement professionals, the Sheriff’s office and our communities. He cares about getting things done for the people he serves. I am proud to support Representative Kahl for re-election.” —Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney WOMEN’S RIGHTS This year I was named to the Wisconsin Professional Police Association Honor Roll for my support of law enforcement legislation. I was the author of the sex offender During the last session, I strongly opposed legislation that mandated invasive notification bill that closed a loophole that would allow sex offenders to be released ultrasounds for pregnant women. Women are capable of making their own health into the community without the community being notified. I also supported the care decisions and I will continue to support their right to do so. I also authored bill which requires police departments to have an independent investigation of any legislation to restore Wisconsin’s Equal Pay Act so that when my daughters grow up officer-involved deaths. they will have the same opportunities as their brother.

Please vote on November 4th and, if you are able, take the time to talk with friends and family members from throughout our state about the issues that you care most about. If you can get even one more person who has never voted before out to vote, you can make a tremendous difference on the issues you care about most. www.robbkahl.com

Authorized and Paid for by Friends of Robb Kahl, Susan Fox, Treasurer adno=368923-01 22 September 12, 2014 The Fitchburg Star ConnectFitchburg.com Verona Road: Businesses band together to address coming phase of transportation project Continued from page 1 If you go meetings are ongoing – but not all the neighborhood concerns What: Verona Road could be fixed by the Wiscon- quarterly open house sin Department of Transporta- When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. tion. Thursday, Sept. 25 An academic study pub- Where: Fitchburg Fire lished this summer highlighted Station No. 2, 5415 King the public health concerns of James Way having a major thoroughfare run through a neighborhood, Info: veronaroadproject. especially one with a signifi- wi.com cant low-income population that relies on pedestrian paths neighbors avoid using Verona to get basic needs from local Road by providing an alterna- businesses. tive way to access businesses Businesses, too, have had there, and to live a full life concerns. As planning for without using a car (as much future stages continues, the as possible),” according to the City of Fitchburg and local study. business owners along the In addition to local trans- Verona Road corridor are portation concerns, McAn- starting to band together to let drews’ study showed residents customers know they will still had concerns about exposure be open as orange barrels line to hazards – primarily “fast, the road. heavy traffic” and the percep- The impact on traffic, tion of an unsafe neighbor- Photo by Jim Ferolie/Special thanks to Oliver Himsel neighbors and local businesses hood. remains unknown, as almost “The lack of activity on the Workers continue construction of a jug handle intersection with a roundabout under a new bridge at Verona Road and Atticus Way. This half a decade of construction bike path – because the sur- part of the first phase will wrap up this fall. still looms for the area. rounding land uses do not generate much activity – cre- Project timeline Study shows barriers ates a place where people feel The majority of news relat- vulnerable to social threats,” 2000-2001: Initial plan- ed to Verona Road deals with McAndrews said. “Photos of ning for project began traffic moving through the truck traffic represented the Fall 2011: Environmental area. Weekly project updates noise, air pollution and safety Impact Statement approved let drivers know about traffic hazards to which neighbors 2012: Public informa- switches, lane closures and feel vulnerable.” tion meetings for stages 1 delays. The neighborhood con- and 2 Online viewers can take a cerns, McAndrews wrote, were sometimes heard by the 2013: Temporary widen- virtual “drive through” of the ing of Verona Road, addi- recently completed bridge WisDOT during the planning process, but not always incor- tional traffic signals placed near Atticus Way. along alternate routes The coverage echos the goal porated into the plans. of the project – to move traf- “Ultimately, the Verona November 2014: fic – but one researcher argues Road project maintained its Southbound lanes of that neighborhood needs mission to solve regional Verona Road completed, should weigh just as heavily in mobility problems, and never roundabout at Atticus Way became a serious opportunity finished major planning projects. Photo by Mark Ignatowski Carolyn McAndrews, assis- to mitigate the negative local Fall 2014-Spring 2016: tant professor at the University effects of traffic,” she wrote. Pedestrian paths along Verona Road are used for recreation, but are also essential routes for neighbors Eastbound Beltline expand- of Colorado-Denver College “Virtually all of the partici- without access to cars. ed to three lanes from of Architecture and Planning, pants we interviewed (includ- frontage roads were changed heavy trucks, delays and traf- businesses are still open dur- Whitney Way; New single- looked at the Verona Road ing Verona Road neighbors) to allow safer pedestrian fic switches will inch closer ing construction. point interchange at Verona planning process and found used language that situated the access to local businesses. to Fitchburg. Businesses in “They’ve been very proac- Road and the Beltline that public health concerns neighbors’ struggle with the In addition, a temporary the area are working on ways tive getting some advertising Spring 2015: Carling weren’t always addressed local impacts of traffic in ten- road under Verona Road will to make sure customers know and outreach started,” Steiner Drive extension when planning major transpor- sion with regional transporta- be turned back into a bike and they’re still open. said. Spring 2016: Westbound tation projects. McAndrews tion goals.” pedestrian path after this phase Steiner said WisDOT is The WisDOT-sponsored Beltline expanded to three worked with research assistant of construction is complete. working with construction program aims to help local DOT project planning lanes to Whitney Way; New Justine Marcus and collected Steiner said WisDOT is contractors to figure out a way businesses keep customers single-point interchange data through photo mapping, While McAndrews’ study always open to suggestions to stage work for the McKee coming in during major con- at Verona Road and the interviews and by attending highlighted examples where from people who live and Road phase of the project that struction projects. The pro- Beltline neighborhood planning was work near the project. Quar- is slated to begin in 2017. public meetings. The study gram helps answer questions 2017-2019: Stage 2 con- was published this summer in secondary to regional needs in terly neighborhood meetings “We’re working on a from local businesses and the Verona Road project, Wis- struction from Raymond the Journal of Planning Educa- are hosted by the WisDOT sequential way that makes gives guidance on how to pro- Road to McKee Road tion and Research. DOT project manager John and the department continues sense for the contractor and mote local businesses during “In my classes I encourage Steiner said the agency contin- to reach out to neighbors and keeps access to businesses,” the project. 2030 or as warranted: future transportation planners ues to do outreach to improve local businesses. Steiner said of the staging. Cynthia K. Jaggi, a consul- Stage 3 - separate local to think of ways planning can the project. “If anybody, at anytime, has “The coordination is looking tant with Economic Develop- traffic from regional traf- improve community health,” “Unfortunately, as you questions, please bring them to at business and peak time peri- ment Partners, LLC of Verona, fic by building freeflow she said in a news release go through there, locals feel us,” Steiner stressed. ods.” serves as the project manager Hwy. 151 entrance and announcing the study. “This they’re taking a backseat,” Early in the planning pro- Some businesses along that for that group. The project is exit ramps away from the is something that designers Steiner said, adding that some cess and when construction stretch have more seasonal led by Jaggi and two executive Verona Road/Beltline inter- love to do if you give them the neighbors are “hemmed in” by started, Steiner said the agency operations, so different times members: Deirdre Garton, co- change. chance.” the Beltline and Verona Road. got a lot of feedback. of the year might work better owner of Quivey’s Grove, and Nancy Lopez’s comments “But we’re still trying to pro- “At the very beginning, we for different phases, Steiner Toni Prestigiacomo, real estate owners and public officials to the Star attest to some of the vide better and safer access for get a lot of requests, questions said. owner. The project area is together and update them on themes of McAndrews’ study. them.” and complaints,” Steiner said. Because of the added east- divided into seven sections or the project. McAndrews found that Since WisDOT began plan- The biggest issues are usu- west traffic from McKee blocks, each with a “captain” “This is really the kick-off Verona Road neighbors see ning for the project in 2000, ally about pedestrian access, Road, traffic counts for the who will work to coordinate event to rally the support and the thoroughfare as part of Steiner said the agency has bike accommodations and intersection of McKee Road communication within those get everybody working togeth- the neighborhood, rather than held “hundreds of meetings” helping people “get from point and Verona Road jump by blocks. er,” Jaggi said. the edge of it. Still, the road is with local businesses, neigh- A to point B,” Steiner said. as many as 12,000 to 15,000 “The goal is to minimize And although she just start- a significant barrier because borhood groups and the gen- But some of the requests extra vehicles each day, Stein- disruption to businesses, keep ed about a week ago, Jaggi traffic makes it difficult to eral public. residents made aren’t things er said. In addition, McKee consumers and customers well said there are a lot of ways cross the road. Designs have changed to the WisDOT can provide. Road is in the midst of resur- informed and provide help and for local businesses to get Furthermore, about 20 per- preserve parts of neighbor- People wanted a school in facing project that has reduced support for these businesses,” involved. People can volun- cent of the poorest section of hoods and local businesses the area, and a grocery store to traffic to one lane in each Jaggi said. teer their expertise in social residents don’t have access to have been accommodated come back, Steiner said. direction this fall. That proj- The group will soon have media, marketing and graphic a car. Because of that, local with construction schedules, People also wanted more ect is slated to be finished next a website up with project arts. They can sponsor busi- stores like Walgreens (set to Steiner said. One of the big- business growth in the area. month. updates, detour routes and ness events or hold their own close by the end of this year) gest concerns has been mak- Steiner said that type of invest- With the construction along business announcements. promotions. and McDonald’s are important ing sure pedestrians can access ment can come from business- McKee Road this year and There will also be social media There should be ample for basic needs. local businesses from the near- es when they see that the area future stages of the Verona campaigns to let customers opportunity to pitch in The study shows that bicy- by Allied, Belmar and Dunn’s is safer and has good access. Road project coming soon, know about promotions and throughout the length of the cle and pedestrian paths serve Marsh neighborhoods. “That’s not what we’re in local officials and business other events. construction project. as important connections for For example, a roundabout business to do,” Steiner said in owners have been trying to Local businesses have been “This is the largest and lon- residents without cars. While intersection was added under regards to bringing a school or plan ways to keep traffic flow- working behind the scenes gest urban road reconstruction the paths might get some use Verona Road at Atticus Way. store to the area. “But we try to ing to local businesses. for a while and will soon take project in Wisconsin,” Jaggi for exercise or for bicycle That intersection had been make it more inviting.” Part of that effort has been their planning efforts public told the Star. “There’s never commuting, they’re used designed as a “jug handle” to to work with the City of Fitch- with a kick-off meeting next been a comparable project to every day by nearby residents keep cross traffic from hav- ‘In this together’ burg to start a local “In this month. this one.” to access important businesses. ing to go through Verona As the six-year reconstruc- Together” program aimed at The Oct. 2 event aims to “The bike path lets Road, but the roundabout and tion project moves along, the letting customers know that bring Verona Road business ConnectFitchburg.com September 12, 2014 The Fitchburg Star 23 Killings: Celebration of life for slain teacher set for Sept. 13; former deputy charged Continued from page 1 from young ears, and others might decide on somewhere conversation with Ashlee in between. that didn’t end with me “How do we navigate that laughing out loud, or at when a child says, ‘Where’s least happier than when we Ms. Ashlee?’” he pondered. started.” “And before we can even Several local news outlets answer another child says reported in the aftermath of (what happened).” the incident that Andrew The Church at Christ Steele had been diagnosed Memorial held a parents recently with amyotrophic meeting Wednesday, Sept. 3, lateral sclerosis, or ALS, a to deal with that question, and debilitating nerve condition out of it they found that par- more commonly known as ents supported their original Lou Gehrig’s disease. ALS idea to have basic answers awareness has been the sub- ready, and otherwise refer the ject of a recent viral video students back to their parents, campaign called the “Ice said Elsa Gumm, the staff and Bucket Challenge.” lifeserve coordinator at The The Wisconsin State Church. Journal reported that Ashlee The Church will hold Steele had led a campaign another celebration of to raise money for her hus- Photos by Samantha Christian (above) and Scott Girard (below) Ashlee’s life Saturday, band’s care needs, called Officials clear the way for an ambulance to leave the scene of the double homicide at Yarmouth Greenway Drive in Fitchburg on Aug. 22. Sept. 13, that will include Tough as Steele/Taking Below, candles are spread on a table prior to the Aug. 31 vigil as a crowd gathers to honor Ashlee Steele and Kacee Tollefsbol. children’s activities, a Down ALS, hosted by the chance to share thoughts other officers. Memories of Ashlee giveforward.com website. The group carried the and prayers and an oppor- That campaign recently woman, later identified as While shootings occur tunity to sign cards and showed up on the website Tollefsbol, out to an ambu- on a daily basis around the posters that will be sent to under the “closed” section lance. Before that, though, country, when it happens to the Steeles’ children and of campaigns and was no an officer asked who had a neighbor or friend, under- other “community helpers” longer accessible. shot her, and she replied, standing it can be much like police officers and fire- The website shows the “My brother-in-law,” more challenging. fighters, Gumm said. For campaign had raised more according to the report. That was on the mind of information on that event, than $23,000 toward what Tollefsbol was pro- each speaker at the Aug. 31 visit livelifetogether.com. the State Journal reported nounced dead at 1:50 p.m. vigil. Ultimately, it is important was a $75,000 goal. at UW Hospital. “This horrific and inexpli- the community Ashlee had But as they miss and By 2:21 p.m., members cable tragedy has been emo- been a major part of con- remember Ashlee Steele, of the Dane County Tactical tionally jolting and jarring tinues to grow, with her and those who knew her have Response Team had entered and has left each and every Kacee in mind, said Memo- had to face a tough ques- the residence and found a one of us constantly asking rial United Church of Christ tion in the aftermath of the second victim, Ashlee Steele, ourselves and our families was the way that she con- on each other’s lives. pastor Phil Haslanger, who unexpected event. dead in the upstairs bedroom, and our neighbors of why nected with other people’s “This is exactly what emceed the vigil. “They want to know why according to the report. this could have happened in children, going out of the we wanted to have happen “That after a tragedy like this guy that they knew Officers also located the first place, but especially way to make them feel here,” Pfaff remarked as he this, after the heartache snapped and why this hap- Andrew Steele in the laun- here in our beautiful city,” important, and special, and left. that we experience, that pened,” Jeff Meyer, the dry room, where they said Mayor Shawn Pfaff, who loved whenever she spoke we as individuals, that we lead pastor at The Church, observed a handgun, a char- helped organize the vigil. with them,” Baumgart- Moving forward as a community can over- “Last Friday, when the news told the Star after the vigil. coal grill with burning char- ner told the crowd before Beyond the loss of a val- come this moment and find first started to come out … I “There’s no answers.” coal and the dryer running they lit their candles. “Our ued member of their staff, ways to move forward with have constantly thought about and vented back into the neighborhood is a kinder, Meyer pointed out that it cherishing what Ashlee The shooting what could be the answer to room, the report states. closer community because handling a sensitive situa- and what Kacee were try- (why this happened).” Officers were first dis- After Andrew Steele of Ashlee’s time there.” tion with children who were ing to do with their lives But beyond that possibly patched to the Steeles’ home struggled with members That community was set to be in “Ms. Ashlee’s” and making that part of unanswerable question was at 3038 Yarmouth Greenway of the Tactical Response evident as the candles con- class this year is a big chal- our lives,” he said before a chance to honor the life at 12:55 p.m. Aug. 22 with a Team, he was taken into tinued to burn after sunset, lenge. the group sang “We Shall Ashlee had lived, and the report of an individual with a custody, according to the well after the official cer- Some parents, he noted, Overcome” at the conclu- dozens of people at Rosec- gunshot wound, according to report. emony had wrapped up, as have chosen to tell their sion of the vigil. “… This ommons Park certainly took the incident report. Andrew Steele is being neighbors grouped together children the details of what will all work best if we are advantage of that opportunity. The report describes the held at the Rock County Jail and talked, whether about happened, while others will all working together to hold “One of the things that I first detective to arrive and had a bail/bond hearing Ashlee or just to catch up hold that information away each other.” observing a patio door scheduled for Sept. 11, after admired most about Ashlee open, and hearing a woman the Star’s print deadline. He saying, “I am dying, I am is charged with two counts dying,” before he entered of First Degree Intentional the residence through an Homicide. open basement door with

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You take Scott Girard looking for people with an Unified Newspaper Group Dodge, one who may wander ent, your neighbor or any- three or more medications who spent extra eight hours to spare one with dementia safe. that include prescriptions, during elections. Although we celebrat- The city of Fitchburg nine years ed the safe return of two Advanced sign-up is herbals and over-the- in Ocono- The city is recruiting for requested. 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DocumentCenter/View/118 pharmacist on Wednes- for more information or Wisconsin. of former finance direc- Dodge also had worked Drop-off or mail your day, Oct. 8. log onto the City web site Join the Fitchburg tor Norma DeHaven, who for a pair of auditing firms completed Election Inspec- You can qualify for this at fitchburgwi.gov and Senior Center, the died May 25 from cancer. out of college for three tor Information sheet to the free service if: 1. You are search for senior center Alzheimer’s & Dementia DeHaven had previously years. But she always knew City Clerk’s Office, City of over 65 years old, 2. You under leisure services or Alliance of Wisconsin and served as the city adminis- the position she wanted to Fitchburg, 5520 Lacy Road, live in Dane County, 3. departments. the Dane County Sher- trator in the 1990s. end up in. Fitchburg, WI 53711. Your annual income does Our newsletter will iff’s Office at 5:30 p.m. That led the city on a “It was always my career not exceed $35,000 for a provide interested parties Wednesday, Oct. 8 to learn more than two-month plan to become a finance one-person household or with the details, as well. search for a new director, director of a government,” which Mayor Shawn Pfaff she said. Once Upon a Time IMKAHLNG AUCTIONS said was “pretty wide” with Dodge said she is looking multiple panels and inter- forward to her first budget ESTATE ITEMS of HEINZ MISCHLER in Fitchburg coming up, Child Care Center (Verona) 2160 Fitchburg Rd,, Fitchburg, WI 53575 views. But Pfaff said they feel and will see if she can bring is Hiring! Directions: From Verona follow County LuncH on they’ve found the right per- any outside ideas from her Rd. M 4 miles to Fitchburg Rd. then sAt. sePt 13, 2014 Full-time infant teacher (1 opening), GrounDs son. time in Oconomowoc. She north about a mile. 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The other side Grandview Road and Lacy Road, explore ADA-compliant bathrooms belongs to the City of Fitchburg. alternate boundaries or agreements that could and a serving area. That could create some sticky situations for allow for “more efficient” management of the two municipalities as the area grows, with Fitchrona Road and establish a maintenance Rendering courtesy Angus and Young Architects a housing development possible at Quarry agreement for the shared sanitary sewer based Vista and a potential quarry application in the on use. near future from Yahara Materials. Pfaff said residents on the road had asked To avoid confusion, the two governmental for the governments to work together. McGaw Park shelter bids due bodies recently agreed on a set of issues they “They’ve really reached out and asked us will work together on, including stormwater as leaders to work together on this,” he said. space, serving area and Mark Ignatowski Long history management, traffic, sewer and utility place- The MoU is effective for three years, and Unified Newspaper Group restroom facilities that will ment and potential future changes to Fitchro- will be reviewed every 12 months. It can be meet Americans with Dis- The council first had na Road. altered with both parties’ agreement and can The city will see if plans abilities Act standards. planned to renovate or “We want to make sure that the Town of be terminated through a letter from the Fitch- to update the McGaw Park The total area covers about rebuild the McGaw shel- Verona and the City of Fitchburg have very burg mayor or Town of Verona chair that shelter will finally come to 6,000 square feet. ter in 2007, when $240,000 similar or unified voice when it comes to states the reason for termination. fruition after bids for the The East Fitchburg was set aside in the city’s traffic issues, impacts in that part of our city Pfaff said the two municipalities have a project are received later Neighborhood Associa- Capital Improvement Plan. when it comes to a potential mine applica- “good relationship” that he’s glad to continue. this month. tion and president Patrick Bids in 2010 came back at tion,” Fitchburg Mayor Shawn Pfaff told the “Anytime you can have two govern- City of Fitchburg parks Cheney have been active in over $500,000, which was Star. ments that are neighbors that are collabo- director Scott Endl said planning the facility. far higher than the commit- The agreement includes a commitment rating with each other that’s good,” he said. staff has been working to The group had weighed tee had expected. from both municipalities on working together – Scott Girard update the shelter and park in on the appearance of the The council voted to deny since the city passed the facility, reusing existing bids in 2011 again when master plan in 2012, but concrete and detailed items they came back higher than debate over what type of related to the serving area, expected. Since then, staff facility was appropriate for bathroom facilities and hose has been working to devel- the east-side park goes back access. op a more cost-friendly plan five years earlier. Cheney said the latest that meets the city’s needs Most recently, the city design was “very good” and and the desires of the neigh- budgeted about $225,000 to would be “suitable and rea- borhood. renovate the existing shel- sonable for almost all the Bids for the project are ter. Endl said the facility events occurring here.” due back Sept. 16. will be increased an additional 24 feet to the north to accommodate larger groups. The building won’t have Resident Caregivers/CNAs the same capacity as McKee Now hiring for full time PM shifts at our beautiful senior Park, but should meet the living residence on Madison’s west side. 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The 126,000-square-foot facility will be used to ents, larger bathrooms, a Students will develop viously known as Melius, package and ship enzymes and other bio-pharmaceutical products dedicated retail space, and Middle school students their own research projects in the Madison Metro- Schurr, Cardwell and made by the company. an expansion to the gym to and share results leading Raichle has hired Christine provide Dane County a pre- politan School District up to the Middle School (MMSD) will engage in a Kern Steffen, a Certified mier trampoline and tum- Science Symposium, a Nurse Midwife (CNM). Promega processing bling space. more rigorous science cur- regional science fair to be riculum during the 2014- Get more information Construction will run held next spring. by visiting mscwomens through the middle of 15 school year, thanks in In addition to financial part to a Thermo Fisher health.com or themadison center gets early December. The center will support, Thermo Fisher midwives.com. remain open during that Scientific grant to support employees will serve as time. approval from city Lamb joins WB&T Wisconsin Bank & Trust Mark Ignatowski work on the 126,000-square- recently added Alan Lamb Get Out & Enjoy Life! Unified Newspaper Group foot facility in June and will to its Fitchburg mortgage now be able to start masonry lending team as a mortgage Construction of a $30 mil- work this fall. loan originator. lion processing facility at Pro- Promega facilities direc- Lamb brings over 17 Specializing in mega Corporation will contin- tor Dan Motl said the early years of experience in the Serving you ue to move along this fall. approval would help avoid a Travel Trailer & mortgage and real estate 5th Wheels Since 1962 The city’s Plan Commission delay in construction. industry. He is member of approved another early build- City staff were OK with the the First Time Home Buy- Sales & Service ing permit for the company so approval. Concerns about fire ers Roundtable of Dane that it could avoid a delay in hydrant and building access County and the Wisconsin construction while waiting for were addressed by the compa- Mortgage Bankers Asso- street improvements to finish. ny, Badtke said. No construc- ciation. He is a graduate City of Fitchburg commu- tion traffic will be allowed on of WBA Residential Mort- nity planner Susan Badtke Mica Road as it is a residential gage School and has a said the city’s land division street. degree in Real Estate. ordinance dictates that pub- Design plans were approved lic improvements – such as in May for the facility located Ganshert Receives streets and utility infrastruc- along Nobel Drive and Mica ture – must be completed Road. The building will be National Safety Award before building permits are used to package and ship Ganshert Nursery issued. The company had enzymes and other bio-phar- & Landscapes LLC received early approval for maceutical products made by was recently presented starting foundation and steel the company. with an Overall Safety 1922 County Rd. Mm, Fitchburg, WI • 608.835.5398

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