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Inside Spring election 7 contested local races District 1, Seat 1 Mayor District 3, Seat 6

Kids special section

Pages 14-19 Dorothy Krause Rich Tate Dan Carpenter Zyronia Mims Schools VASD plans month full of outreach on District 1, Seat 2 District 4, Seat 7 referendum Page 11 Steve Arnold Jason Gonzalez Community

Police department Anne Scott Wanda Smith Tom Clauder William Horns fundraising for new K-9 unit Page 12 District 3, Seat 5 District 4, Seat 8 Sports Uncontested

Jay Allen Aaron Richardson Richard Tony Hartmann Hammersley

Julia Arata-Fratta Dan Bahr Edgewood swims to fourth at state Page 20 In near repeat of 2015, mayor, six aldermanic seats up for grabs SCOTT GIRARD The third-place finisher, Marc Jones, received Business Unified Newspaper Group Inside 491 votes, and has since thrown his support behind Gonzalez in an advertisement in this Voters would be forgiven if they were to look month’s Star. at their ballot April 4 and flash back to the 2015 Read questionnaires from the six Four other alders are also actively supporting election. contested council races Gonzalez: Carol Poole (D-1), Julia Arata-Fratta Once again, the incumbent mayor faces a (D-2), Dan Carpenter (D-3) and Tony Hartmann challenge from a sitting alder, and six alderman- Pages 26-28 (D-4), according to Gonzalez’s campaign web- ic races could change the face of the Common site. Arnold has the endorsement of Dorothy Council the winner will work with. lead.” Krause (D-1) and a candidate for the other Dis- This time, Mayor Steve Arnold is in the Arnold acknowledged he was “disappointed” trict 1 seat, Wanda Smith, as well as area politi- incumbent position instead of the challenger, with the results, but decided to change “tactics a cians like state Rep. Jimmy Anderson and state Distillery blends art as he was two years ago when he ran against bit” in response. Sen. Mark Miller, according to his campaign Shawn Pfaff. His challenger, District 3 Ald. endorsements page. with spirit of “It causes me to rethink my campaign, so my Jason Gonzalez, won a three-way primary race idea of just seeing people at the doors is not Council races innovation by 358 votes, 1,703 to 1,345. going to work against the seven or eight people “I was pleasantly surprised,” Gonzalez said of that are out campaigning against me and basi- Whoever wins the top spot will be working Page 31 the primary result. “I wasn’t outright surprised, cally telling lies,” Arnold said. “We obviously but I was nonetheless surprised it was such a big need more reach.” Turn to Election/Page 29

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ConnectFitchburg.com March 10, 2017 Fitchburg Star 3 City of Fitchburg Lacy Road closes this week The closure of Lacy project begins in May. The project is the prod- also include new turn Council approves Road began this week and The city’s marked uct of a 2015 compromise lanes at some intersections is set to last into fall. detour asks drivers to use that put a shared-use path along the road, a round- The first work on the East Cheryl Parkway, Fish on one side of the street about at the Fahey Glen road will be underground Hatchery Road and Sun- instead of sidewalks on intersection, and new san- Bike/Ped plan utility construction to flower Drive. both, which was opposed itary and water main ser- allow the burial of over- The road is closed to by many of the street’s vice. Includes sidewalk protecting pedestrian safety.” head power lines. The through traffic from City residents. Arnold, whom many city full road reconstruction Hall to Sunflower Drive. The reconstruction will – Scott Girard provisions from residents have been sus- picious of on the topic of recent resolution sidewalks in recent years, has maintained that this lan- Re-Elect SCOTT GIRARD guage was stronger than that Verona Road Unified Newspaper Group approved by the council. He attempted to begin a Tony Hartmann A 179-page Bicycle discussion during the meet- construction and Pedestrian Plan was ing, outlining a plan to talk approved with no discussion about sidewalks first, then District 4 Alder by the Common Council shared use paths. But Ald. returns Feb. 28. Dan Carpenter (Dist. 3) The plan, an update of cut him off and called the The Verona Road proj- the 2008 version, outlines question, which requires an ect will kick back into goals to create a “walkable, immediate vote. gear next week. bikeable Fitchburg,” includ- “I think the council has The 2017 work includes ing proposed pedestrian been pretty consistent in our construction in Fitchburg, improvements, an expanded discussion of this, and we did with Verona Road being bicycle network and ways pass this (resolution) unan- worked on between Ray- to measure progress during imously just a few weeks mond Road and County implementation. ago,” Carpenter said. Hwy. PD. Nearly all of it was It was a similar moment to Other work planned for non-controversial, save for what happened before that this spring and summer one item that’s come up reg- resolution passed, as Arnold will be on East Frontage ularly in Fitchburg for the again tried to begin a discus- Road between Spoke/ past decade: sidewalks. sion on it before the question Sprocket Drive and Chalet In January, the council was called. That time, it was Gardens Road; extend- unanimously passed a resolu- the other District 3 alder, ing Fitchrona Road from tion limiting when sidewalks Jason Gonzalez, who is also King James Way to Hwy. can be put into existing Arnold’s opponent in the PD; the County Hwy. PD • Born in Dane Co./attended our public schools & UW neighborhoods, including a mayoral race this spring. and Fitchrona Road inter- requirement for 75 percent of Nine members of the pub- section and on County • Small business owner and MATC instructor “affected property owners” lic registered or spoke in sup- Hwy. PD from Fitchrona to approve of the sidewalk. It port of the plan, though each Road to Commerce Park • Endorsed for re-election by 7 of 8 current alders also set the same restrictions said their support was contin- Drive. for shared-use paths, some- gent on including the resolu- To keep up with thing Mayor Steve Arnold tion language. road closures and GOALS FOR THE COUNCIL specifically objected to. potential delays, vis- 1. Be good listeners and WORK TOGETHER That resolution language is it the project website at in the approved plan. Contact Scott Girard at VeronaRoadProject. 2. Facilitate sustainable, diverse economic development Without putting it in the [email protected] wi.gov. 3. Focus on affordability plan itself, the resolution and follow him on Twitter @ – Scott Girard language would have been 4. Smart land use and environmental stewardship superseded by the previous 5. Increase transit options draft language, as the city Your Fitchburg Realtor follows whatever is passed 6. Put citizens of Fitchburg fi rst most recently if there is a Top Producer since 2002 conflict. The plan’s language 608-215-4446 before Feb. 28 had been that Lives Here…Works Here… construction of new side- & Loves It Here! www.facebook.com/Tony4Fitchburg walks in existing neighbor- Chamber Ambassador Common Council District 4 - Seat 8 hoods would be “suspended” until the next plan update, “except for street segments that are recommended by Kathy Zastrow VOTE APRIL 4, 2017 residents of the neighbor- hood for the purpose of Paid for by Friends of Tony Hartmann adno=510756-01

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As an Alder, Jason has: As Mayor, Jason will:  S topped Mayor Arnold’s 10%  P romote economic development tax increase and 73% increase in that creates jobs and leads to capital spending. investments in neighborhoods.  S tood up to Mayor Arnold and  P ush for affordable housing for worked to help create jobs in all renters, homeowners, and seniors. parts of Fitchburg.  B alance the need for quality services  L istened to residents by stopping with taxpayers ability to pay. Mayor Arnold’s assault to retrofit Paid for by Friends of Jason C. Gonzalez, existing neighborhoods with [email protected] Julia Arata Fratta and Tony Hartmann , Treasurers sidewalks. jason4fitchburg.com We need a Mayor who will fight to keep Fitchburg affordable for families Vote for Jason C. Gonzalez on Tuesday April 4, 2017

adno=504932-01 ConnectFitchburg.com 4 March 10, 2017 Fitchburg Star Opinion Letters to the Editor Resource Conservation Commission Council members need lesson on respectability, compromise If Rwanda can dump I appreciate The Star host- similar to the one committee ing the mayoral candidates and commission members debate in February. I thought have: “...responsible for plastic bags, so can we the questions asked were being attentive, respectful of good, and I was pleased with others, offering constructive n early January, I was fortunate to the civility of the debate. criticism…” have the opportunity to travel to However, I was surprised to I have occasionally IRwanda. hear two candidates attribute watched council meetings Rwanda is a small country in East the discord during Common since Steve Arnold was Africa, and many people recall it was Council meetings to the cur- elected mayor. The meetings the site of a tragic genocide event in rent mayor. are actually less conten- 1994, where they lost approximately Council meetings have tious now, but I continue 800,000 people. But it’s a different been contentious since Jay to be frustrated by the lack place today, one that has a positive Allen was mayor, when of respect shown by some lesson for us in America. certain alders used their alders during meetings. I Upon arriving at the airport in access to a public platform don’t expect alders to agree their capital city of Kigali, I imme- to lob baseless criticism on everything, but disagree- diately was impressed by the warm and launch attacks against ments can and should be welcome feeling I and other visitors other alders and committees/ respectful. In addition, an received. While waiting for my lug- commissions. As then-chair issue doesn’t have to be gage at the baggage claim, a sign of Fitchburg’s Resource black or white: There is grabbed my attention. It said plastic Conservation Commis- often room for compromise. bags are banned in Rwanda. sion, I frequently watched Compromise and respectful During the previous seven days I council meetings to try to discussion would be a wel- had spent in the West African coun- stay informed about city come change from the feder- tries of Sierra Leone and Liberia, I Photo by Chris Jimieson business. However, the tone al and state legislatures, and noticed trash scattered everywhere Kiosks at the Rwandan airport in Kigali make it clear to visitors that plastic bags of the meetings was so toxic from council meetings for across the landscape. But not here. are not allowed, by order of the Rwanda Environment Management Authority, that it became too frustrating the past eight years. It would In Sierra Leone, we drank our offering reusable bags instead. and irritating. In fact, I sug- also set a good example. “clean” water from plastic pouches. here in Fitchburg. gested to then-mayor Shawn When I finished my pouch, I looked My research indicated that in Pfaff that the council should Diane Streck, around for a trash can, often to no 2004, Rwanda became one of the have a code of conduct City of Fitchburg avail. I ended up placing finished first countries in the world to ban pouches in my pocket until I found plastic bags – 10 years after its dev- a trash receptacle, which too often astating genocide. Shopping bags ended with the pouch leaking into made from paper, cloth, jute and raf- See something wrong? my pockets. facilities and throughout our com- fia are serving as great earth-friendly If you see something you know or even think is in After a couple days in Sierra munities. alternatives. error in the Fitchburg Star, please contact editor Jim Leone, I realized these pouches that When I saw the plastic bags ban If a developing country like Rwan- Ferolie at 845-9559 or at [email protected]. I carried around for hours until I sign at the Rwanda airport, I was da can pull off a plastic bag ban so could properly “dispose” of them in both impressed and at the same time can a community like Fitchburg. a trash would actually end up at the curious as to how a poor, developing Until that happens, consider doing back of properties in what I would country like Rwanda was pulling it your part to reduce your plastic bag consider “individual” landfills. off. I was also curious how eliminat- “consumption.” Use reusable shop- As a solid-waste engineer who ing plastic bags was economically ping bags. And if you have to “con- over the years has visited many land- feasible for both the businesses and sume” plastic bags, recycle them. Friday, March 10, 2017 • Vol. 4, No. 1 fills, transfer stations and recycling the citizens. Periodical Postage Paid, Verona, WI and additional offices. facilities here in the United States, While I’m sure Rwandans have Chris is chair of Fitchburg’s Published weekly on Friday by the Unified Newspaper Group, A Division of Woodward Communications, Inc. I knew there was a distinct possibil- had some behind-the-scenes strug- Resource Conservation Commission POSTMASTER: Send Address Corrections to ity that each pouch I used could be gles with the plastic bags ban, the and a geological engineer at SCS The Fitchburg Star, 133 Enterprise Drive, Verona, WI 53593. prone to blowing around for weeks, impression it gave me as a visitor Engineers in Madison who lives possibly years, until something was was one of a clean and orderly Afri- in Swan Creek with his wife and Office Location: 133 Enterprise Drive, Verona, WI 53593 placed on top of it and it was buried. can nation. The beauty of Rwanda is 7-year-old son. His trip to Africa Phone: 608-845-9559 • FAX: 608-845-9550 Similarly, I have seen plastic an asset to them, and it was evident in early January 2017 was part e-mail: [email protected] shopping bags in the United States Rwandans took pride in the presen- of a humanitarian effort with his Circulation customer service: (608) 845-9559 get blown into trees, waterways and tation of their homeland to visitors. I non-profit organization, Strides for ConnectFitchburg.com other vegetation surrounding our saw very few littered items alongside Africa. This newspaper is printed on recycled paper. landfills, transfer stations, recycling roads and sidewalks, even fewer than General Manager Lee Borkowski [email protected] Sales Manager Candidate’s ‘push for affordable housing’ raises some questions Kathy Neumeister I recently received a piece from an seek to deprive Fitchburg citizens of citizens and people of color. It owns [email protected] alderman running for Fitchburg may- the increased equity in their homes housing throughout Dane County, Display Advertising or who promised to “push for afford- that helps pay for city services. That but nothing in Fitchburg. I’m sure Donna Larson able housing for renters, homeown- wouldn’t be politically smart. this candidate will strive to improve [email protected] ers and seniors.” What, then? There is an alter- housing affordability without damp- Dawn Zapp Hmm. As a senior citizen, this native. The Dane County Housing ening the “white hot” housing mar- [email protected] caught my eye. Does this alder Authority was created in 1972 to ket that many of us count on. want to throw cold water on what promote adequate and affordable Catherine Stang the Wisconsin State Journal called housing, economic opportunity and Richard Eggleston, [email protected] a “white hot” real estate market in a suitable living environment for City of Fitchburg Classifieds the Madison area? He surely doesn’t people of moderate means, senior Diane Beaman [email protected] Circulation Carolyn Schultz [email protected] Arnold has ‘positive, caring’ vision for city Horns best choice I invite my Fitchburg friends and government.” In an effort to politically News neighbors to join me in voting for target Steve, this small gang of politi- for Dist. 4 alder Jim Ferolie Steve Arnold for mayor on April 4. cal cronies are throwing their constitu- [email protected] This is a critical election for our com- ents and the city under the bus. In my We all need a representative gov- ernment that listens, seeks out the best Sports munity, and the contrast in candidates opinion, they are betraying the trust could not be more clear. Steve has of the people they claim to represent. solutions and will do what is in the Jeremy Jones best interest of the constituents and [email protected] lived up to his promises – to help for- Instead of caring about the well-be- ward a positive vision for the future of ing of the entire community, they are city. For the residents of Fitchburg in Assistant Editor our community, to represent an open instead pursuing a destructive path of District 4, I believe Bill Horns is the Scott Girard and honest government responsible self-interest. best candidate for seat 7 on the Com- [email protected] to the people, and to serve in the best Fitchburg is vibrant and diverse, and mon Council. interests of the entire community. it deserves a mayor who will work Having previously served as my Reporters Most importantly, Steve’s actions are with us to protect our community Fitchburg alderperson for several Anthony Iozzo, Samantha Christian, Kate Newton, Amber proof positive of how much he genu- from political cronyism, and empower years, Bill has shown the indepen- Levenhagen, Scott De Laruelle, Bill Livick inely cares about all people living in all people to enjoy everything Fitch- dence, listening skills and understand- Fitchburg. burg has to offer. Join me in voting ing to keep taxes low and city gov- Unified Newspaper Group, a division of Steve has provided responsible for Steve Arnold for mayor, and let’s ernment responsive. Bill’s experience Woodward Communications,Inc. leadership even in the face of overtly keep a positive, caring future vision of and problem-solving skills makes him A dynamic, employee-owned media company false, misleading and political attacks Fitchburg alive. the best choice. Good People. Real Solutions. Shared Results. from several council members who are Printed by Woodward Printing Services — Platteville pursuing an agenda that betrays the Ada Deer, Thomas Thoresen, principles of “open and responsible City of Fitchburg City of Fitchburg ConnectFitchburg.com March 10, 2017 Fitchburg Star 5 Letters to the Editor City of Fitchburg Mayor Arnold has shown he’s ‘dedicated to public service’ I am writing to endorse Steve Fitchburg’s future, his opponent’s I experience Arnold as friendly, King James Way park Arnold for mayor of Fitchburg, and campaign is extremely negative. compassionate, honest and educated to thank the Star for its excellent Just look at his opponent, Jason about quality city growth. He is a coverage of our often-too-conten- Gonzalez’s, campaign literature. good man, dedicated to public ser- tious politics. It is sad to see some Like certain national politicians, he vice, who manages development in naming postponed members of our Common Council doesn’t say what he is for, as much the interest of all citizens, present Parks commission the park design. seeming to parallel the stubborn as to say why he doesn’t like the and future. Please vote for Steve Some commissioners, blocking by our U.S. Congress of incumbent mayor. Arnold for mayor of Fitchburg. requests more input including Mark Vivian, President Barack Obama’s agenda. And worse, he uses dirty tricks, wondered whether the local While Arnold tries, like Obama, like the phony sidewalks issue, to Roger Backes, SAMANTHA CHRISTIAN neighborhood associations to remain calm and rational and try to unjustly turn the electorate City of Fitchburg Unified Newspaper Group had been contacted about seek compromises that best enhance against Mayor Arnold. the proposed name. He also A new park along King suggested there could be a James Way is being built memorial bench in honor this spring, but it’s name is of Paul in the park since he still subject to debate. said the city has traditional- Gonzalez would move city forward Vote Gonzalez for mayor The Parks Commission ly stayed away from memo- My wife and I, as 23-year mayor’s role is not to micro- I am writing to urge my neighbors and fellow could not agree on a name rializing a person with a Fitchburg residents, are proud manage city staff, but instead to Fitchburg residents to support Jason Gonzalez for March 2 and decided to park name. to support Jason Gonzalez for actively promote Fitchburg to mayor in the upcoming election on April 4. continue discussion next “I think there’s certainly mayor. We view Jason as the companies that can create jobs I have gotten to know Jason and he is smart, month to allow for more a way of recognizing that individual best able to end the and expand the corporate tax compassionate and a proven listener. He is a strong public input. The delay is individual within that park divisiveness dominating our base so we are not so dependent leader and committed to public service. I am most not expected to affect the in a very respectful way if city government. on homeowners. impressed with his campaign to bring affordable timeline of construction. that’s desired,” Vivian said. Our experience is that he We love living in Fitchburg housing to Fitchburg for families. Jason was also Two names were pro- “But I guess when you listens to citizens’ concerns, and believe it is time to put a one of the alders who supported not adding side- posed, both honoring local name a park, what does that rather than lecturing them. He new leader in the mayor’s office walks in existing neighborhoods. African Americans, but mean 50 years from now? also realizes homeowners can- so we can again move forward We need a change from the existing political commissioners wanted to How are people going to not shoulder more property tax together. atmosphere and Jason is the one to do that for us. see if other suggestions identify with that?” increases and recognizes our Please consider voting for Jason Gonzalez. emerged. Smith seemed open to the city needs more middle-income David and Deborah Olien, The first proposal was idea of a memorial bench family homes, rather than more City of Fitchburg Jayne Werner, to name the park “Aprina and responded that the park apartments. He recognizes the City of Fitchburg Paul Peace Park” in honor could instead be named of an 18-year-old Fitchburg after former Fitchburg may- woman from the neighbor- or Frances Huntley-Cooper, hood who died in 2013. Wisconsin’s first and only Wanda Smith, a candidate African American mayor Trust Anne Scott and Rich Tate as Fitchburg’s Dist. 1 leaders for alder in the district who elected to office who served has led efforts to organize from 1991-93. I have known Anne Scott and Rich challenges that lay ahead. With a will be dedicated to our community block parties at the park and In light of the half- Tate for many years as neighbors, deep desire to serve their commu- and free from outside influences. accelerate its development, hour discussion, District 4 friends and through their roles as nity, Anne and Rich understand the It has been an honor and a privi- presented the proposal and Ald. Jake Johnson said he commissioners on several city com- importance of all aspects of city lege to serve you for the past eight shared Paul’s story with “would rather not vote this mittees. They have both been very government, as well as the city’s years, but I feel I can leave District 1 commissioners. (proposal) down but table active partners in our community responsibility to provide the basic and the city in good hands with Rich “Naming this park after it and then see what other and I am pleased that they have both daily services that we all depend on and Anne as our alders and advo- Aprina would result in deep things come up,” and com- stepped up to run for alder. while assuring all voices are heard cates. Please join me in supporting healing and empowerment missioners agreed. Anne’s fiscal skills and Rich’s and represented. They will work them and remember to vote on April as it is next door to friends “It isn’t against the project management skills, along to encourage jobs of all skill levels 4. and family who loved her name,” Johnson added. “It’s with their prior city experience, will and housing that is affordable to all, dearly,” Smith wrote in her just to have other options, be valuable assets in guiding the especially for our seniors. We all Carol Poole, proposal. “It would fill our as well.” city through the opportunities and need solid, committed alders who Retiring Dist. 1 alder hearts with joy and a sense Parks, recreation and for- of justice to honor her in estry director Scott Endl this way.” said he’ll work with Smith Commissioner Suzie to get additional names and Genin, who also lives in feedback from the commu- Scott would bring ‘practical Horns has demonstrated that neighborhood, said nity before bringing another she doesn’t think the name proposal to the Parks Com- would reflect the “commu- mission, possibly for its approach’ to council effective leadership skills nity as a whole” or meet the April 6 meeting. Please vote for Anne have Fitchburg viewed as a On Election Day, I try that he possesses the city’s park name selection “I want to do it right,” Scott to represent District city that welcomes invest- to vote for the candi- qualities necessary to criteria. She said she would Smith said at the meeting. 1 in the City of Fitchburg. ment and does not always date(s) I believe will use serve well as a member have liked to see more pub- “We’re going to do peti- Our city requires pragmat- say no if things don’t the vital skills of listen- of the common council. lic involvement in the park tions … for taking sugges- ic leadership that is not necessarily fit a particular ing, critical thinking and We need elected officials naming process, just as tions, because we’ve put a driven by a particular ide- urbanist view. reasoned decision-mak- who are willing to look there had been surveys for lot of effort into this.” ology or social agenda. We Anne is smart and meets ing. I also look for the with discernment at the need people who can care- these qualifications. Her candidate who seeks larger picture and then fully analyze the questions accounting background, the common good for work cooperatively with Professional TaxPreparation that come before the city work in the city and the community and our others in a mature and Call nowtoschedule an appointment with an experienced taxprofessional. and make decisions that knowledge of District 1 future. reasoned manner on the will move the city forward. makes her a very good That’s why I plan to particular issues before Baker &Launder,S.C. Finding someone who candidate for the Common vote for Bill Horns for us. I encourage each of understands that the needs Council. Anne listens, ana- the District 4 seat on you to join me in voting ® of the city are many, but lyzes and lays out the best the Common Council. for Bill Horns. Dennis Baker,EA, CFP the resources from the tax- case solution when she is As I’ve watched Bill in David Launder,EA, CFP® payer are finite, is a good presented a problem. Anne various leadership posi- Keith Schroerlucke, Heidi Schultz, CPA litmus test to start. Also brings a practical approach tions, it seems evident City of Fitchburg needed is an understanding with common sense that that growing the tax base is is needed on the council! (608) 845-8787 | 351 PrairieHeights Drive | Verona, WI 53593 www.Baker-Launder.com a must. However, it has to Please vote for Anne Scott adno=500433-01 be done intelligently with on April 4. a business sense that looks at cost and benefits of each Jeffrey Rohlinger, Deer Creek Sports &Conservation Club opportunity. We need to City of Fitchburg 8475 Miller Road, Verona, WI Wild Game Feed Clauder a longtime advocate &Sporting Clays March 11, 2017 •3-7 p.m. for Fitchburg community Wild Game,potato, vegetable,dessert, I knew Tom Clauder just like he has in the past, coffee/milk - $10.00 per person when he patrolled our and be a voice for his Raffles &Door Prizes •Drawing at 7p.m. streets as a Fitchburg constituents. Vote for Tom Sporting Clays 9a.m.-3 p.m. police officer, and I knew Clauder for District 4 on him when he was our may- April 4. $15.00 per person or and made Fitchburg a Shoot &&E Eatat $20.00 per person adno=511282-01 better place to live. Michael Barry, Contact: Ray Gilden 832-6261 I know as an alderman City of Fitchburg Vern Martin 437-3999 he will represent us again, adno=507116-01 ConnectFitchburg.com 6 March 10, 2017 Fitchburg Star Calendar of Events ‌Friday, March 10‌ 729-1763‌ pilot tours, Nine hours, City Clerk’s Office, ‌Monday, April 3‌ library, 729-1760‌ • 4-5 p.m., “Pedal-Powered • 10:45 a.m., Presentation Springs Golf Course, City Hall, fitchburgwi.gov‌ • 9:30 a.m., Preschool • 7 p.m., McGaw Forest Smoothies” program (ages on Verona Area School 2201 Traceway Dr., • 6-7 p.m., Spring Crafts Storytime (ages 2-5), Management Plan 9-12; registration required), District referendum, senior friendsofcapitalsprings.org (ages 5-12), library, 729- library, 729-1760‌ presentation, library, library, 729-1762‌ center, 270-4290‌ ‌Monday, March 20‌ 1760‌ anna.healy@fitchburgwi. ‌Wednesday, April 5‌ gov‌ • 5:30 p.m., Library board • 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., ‌Tuesday, March 28‌ ‌Saturday, March 11‌ meeting‌ • 7-8:30 p.m., Climate • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., In-person absentee voting • 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., forum with Dane County ‌Thursday, April 13‌ Mending Day (repeats • 7-7:45 p.m., Mother hours, City Clerk’s Office, In-person absentee voting Executive Joe Parisi, • 9:30-10:45 a.m., second Saturdays), BPNN, Daughter Book Club (ages City Hall, fitchburgwi.gov‌ hours, City Clerk’s Office, library, 270-4274‌ Language development 9-12), library, 729-1760‌ • 10-11 a.m., “Play-Doh City Hall, fitchburgwi.gov‌ storytime, library, 729- 279-7596‌ ‌Thursday, April 6‌ • 10:30-11:15 a.m., Tales ‌Thursday, March 16‌ Palooza” program (ages • 2 p.m., Active Women’s 1760‌ • 1 p.m., Bouncing Babies and Treats storytime (ages • 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 2-5), library, 729-1760‌ Group meeting (social • 1:30 p.m., REACH Book 2-5), library, 729-1760‌ • 5-6 p.m., Tween Writers hour 1-2 p.m.), senior storytime, library, 729- Club: “The Kitchen House” In-person absentee voting 1760‌ • 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., hours, City Clerk’s Office, Group meeting (ages center, 270-4290‌ by Kathleen Grissom, Prairie Kitchen free City Hall, fitchburgwi.gov‌ 9-12), library, 729-1760‌ • 7:30 p.m., Common • 4-6:30 p.m., 2017 senior center, 270-4290‌ community meal, BPNN, Council meeting, City Hall Fitchburg Chamber • 4-5 p.m., Candy sushi • 1 p.m., “Thursday At ‌Tuesday, March 21‌ Spring Business Expo, bpnn.org‌ The Lab” program with council chambers‌ program (ages 13-17), • 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Fitchburg Community library, 729-1760‌ • 1-3 p.m., “LEGOs @ the Katherine Cramer, senior In-person absentee voting ‌Wednesday, March 29‌ Center, 5510 Lacy Road, center, 270-4290‌ Library” program (ages hours, City Clerk’s Office, • 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., fitchburgchamber.com‌ ‌Friday, April 14‌ 5-12), library, 729-1760‌ • 6-7 p.m., “Community City Hall, fitchburgwi.gov‌ In-person absentee voting • 6-7 p.m., “Community • 11-11:45 a.m., Book • 1:30-3:30 p.m., Vel Helpers: Write a Letter to • 2 p.m., “Learning Annex” hours, City Clerk’s Office, Helpers: Neighborhood Boogie (ages 1-5), library, Phillips: Dream Big a Veteran” program (ages program with author Rob City Hall, fitchburgwi.gov‌ Cleanup” program (ages 729-1760‌ 13-17), library, 729-1760‌ Dreams” film screening, Zaleski, senior center, • 10:30 a.m., “iPhone 13-17), library, 729-1760‌ • 4-5 p.m., “EGG- library, 729-1763‌ 270-4290‌ ‌Friday, March 17‌ Explained” program ‌Friday, April 7‌ Stravaganza” program ‌Monday, March 13‌ (registration required), (ages 2-5; registration • 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., ‌Wednesday, March 22‌ • 4-5 p.m., Read Like a • 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., In-person absentee voting senior center, 270-4290‌ required), library, 729- • 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Girl Book Club: Friday 1762‌ In-person absentee voting hours, City Clerk’s Office, In-person absentee voting • 4-5 p.m., “Escape Edition (ages 5-8), library, hours, City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, fitchburgwi.gov‌ hours, City Clerk’s Office, the Library” program 729-1760‌ ‌Saturday, April 15‌ City Hall, fitchburgwi.gov‌ (ages 5-12; registration • 11 a.m., Hearing loss City Hall, fitchburgwi.gov‌ • 7 p.m., Benefit concert • 8:30 a.m., 2017 • 9:30-10 a.m., Preschool seminar and free hearing required), library, 729- • 10 a.m., Toddler Art 1762‌ with Common Chord, Cottontail Classic 5K/10K Storytime (ages 2-5), screenings, senior center, program (ages 1-3), library, Memorial United Church and Easter Egg Hunt library, 729-1760‌ 270-4290‌ 729-1760‌ ‌Thursday, March 30‌ of Christ, 5705 Lacy (registration required), • 11-11:30 a.m., Preschool • Noon to 5 p.m., Friends • 1:30-3 p.m., Aging • 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Road, memorialucc.org‌ McGaw Park, 5236 Lacy Storytime (ages 2-5), of the Fitchburg Library Mastery program begins In-person absentee voting Road, cottontailclassicrun. library, 729-1760‌ used book sale, library, ($25; register by March hours, City Clerk’s Office, ‌Saturday, April 8‌ com‌ friendsoffitchburglibrary. 15), senior center, 270- City Hall, fitchburgwi.gov‌ • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., • 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., ‌Tuesday, March 14‌ com‌ Mending Day (repeats • 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 4290‌ • 9:30-11:30 a.m., Prairie Kitchen free • 12:40 p.m., Movie Day: second Saturdays), community meal, BPNN, In-person absentee voting ‌Thursday, March 23‌ S.T.E.A.M. Open BPNN, 279-7596‌ “Arrival,” senior center, Makerspace Lab (ages bpnn.org‌ hours, City Clerk’s Office, 270-4290‌ • 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., • 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., City Hall, fitchburgwi.gov‌ 5-12), library, 729-1760‌ • 6-9 p.m., Tween Lock-In In-person absentee voting Prairie Kitchen free ‌Monday, April 17‌ • 11-11:45 a.m., Lapsit (ages 9-12; registration hours, City Clerk’s Office, ‌Friday, March 31‌ community meal, BPNN, • 9:30 a.m., Preschool Storytime, library, 729- required), library, 729-1762‌ City Hall, fitchburgwi.gov‌ • AARP tax assistance bpnn.org‌ Storytime (ages 2-5), 1760‌ • 6-6:30 p.m., Guys Read (by appointment), senior library, 729-1760‌ • 2 p.m., Men’s Group ‌Saturday, March 18‌ group meeting (ages center, 270-4290‌ ‌Monday, April 10‌ • 9:30 a.m., Preschool ‌Wednesday, April 19‌ meeting, senior center, • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friends 9-12), library, 729-1760‌ • 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., 270-4290‌ of the Fitchburg Library Storytime (ages 2-5), • 5:30 p.m., Library board ‌Friday, March 24‌ In-person absentee voting library, 729-1760‌ meeting‌ • 6-6:30 p.m., “Pi Day” used book sale, library, hours, City Clerk’s Office, Pajama Storytime (ages friendsoffitchburglibrary. • AARP tax assistance City Hall, fitchburgwi.gov‌ • 4-5 p.m., “Plant It!” ‌Thursday, April 20‌ 2-5), library, 729-1760‌ com‌ (by appointment), senior program (ages 9-12; center, 270-4290‌ • 11 a.m. to noon, March • 10-11 a.m., Earth Day • 6:30-7 p.m., Trinity Irish • 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., registration required), Party (ages 2-5), library, crafting program: “In Like library, 729-1762‌ Dancers performance, Prairie Kitchen free • 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., a Lion Out Like a Lamb” 729-1760‌ Leopold Elementary community meal, BPNN, In-person absentee voting (ages 2-5), library, 729- • 7 p.m., Citizen science hours, City Clerk’s Office, • 1 p.m., Bouncing Babies School, 2602 Post Road, bpnn.org‌ 1760‌ monitoring program, storytime, library, 729- 729-1791‌ • 2-3:45 p.m., Kids Movie: City Hall, fitchburgwi.gov‌ library, fitchburgwi.gov‌ ‌Saturday, April 1‌ 1760‌ • 7:30 p.m., Common “Finding Dory,” library, 729- • 11-11:45 a.m., Book ‌Tuesday, April 11‌ Council meeting, City Hall 1763‌ Boogie storytime (ages • 9-11 a.m., Waterways ‌Saturday, April 22‌ 2-5), library, 729-1760‌ cleanups in Fitchburg, • 6:30-7:30 p.m., Paper • 8-11 a.m., Electronics council chambers‌ ‌Sunday, March 19‌ Bead Jewelry (ages 9-12; ‌Saturday, March 25‌ various locations, recycling day, Surplus ‌Wednesday, March 15‌ • 8 a.m. to noon, Fitchburg fitchburgwi.gov‌ registration required), IT, 901 Watson Ave., library, 729-1760‌ • 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Senior Center Friends • 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., • 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., fitchburgwi.gov‌ In-person absentee voting annual pancake breakfast Prairie Kitchen free Prairie Kitchen free • 7:30 p.m., Common community meal, BPNN, • 8-11 a.m., Shred day, hours, City Clerk’s Office, fundraiser ($7 adults, $4 community meal, BPNN, Council meeting, City Hall City Hall, fitchburgwi.gov‌ City Hall, fitchburgwi.gov‌ children 10 and under), bpnn.org‌ bpnn.org‌ council chambers‌ senior center, 270-4290‌ • 8-11 a.m., Medicine • 10-11 a.m., Wednesday ‌Monday, March 27‌ • 1-3 p.m., “LEGOs at the ‌Wednesday, April 12‌ Drop event, Fitchburg Morning Book Discussion: • 1-4 p.m., “World Water • 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Library” program (ages Police Department, Day” event with beer • 4-5 p.m., “Afternoon Art” “Standing in the Rainbow” In-person absentee voting 5-12), library, 729-1760‌ program (ages 5-12), fitchburgwi.gov‌ by Fannie Flagg, library, tasting and irrigation

Coming Up Free community meal Family and friends of those Participants’ taxes for the 4 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. and the first woman, and behaviors that lead to affected are also welcome must be straightforward, time slot. For information or African American, in the overall well-being in Those in need of a hearty to participate, and there is and they must bring all to register, call 729-1762. nation elected to executive areas including exercise, lunch are welcome to attend an interview that must be necessary paperwork to the office in state government sleep, diet, medication free community meals from completed before attending appointment. For information Mending Day as Wisconsin Secretary management, fall 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays the group. Meetings will or to make an appointment, The Badger Prairie Needs of State from 1979-1983. prevention and community through May at the Badger repeat every other Friday at call 270-4290. Network, 1200 E. Verona This program is presented engagement. Limited spots Prairie Needs Network, 1200 10:30 a.m. For information, Ave., will host its monthly by WPT’s “Reel to Real” are available and registration E. Verona Ave. contact Bonnie at 203-8500 Diabetes workshop Mending Day from 10 a.m. to program. For information, is required by March 15; the The meal is free and usually or [email protected]. The senior center will host 1 p.m. Saturday, March 11. call 729-1763. program costs $25 (make includes soup and salad, pasta a Healthy Living Diabetes Those who need a hem or checks payable to the senior or rice, a chicken, pork or Explosion support Workshop, designed to help tear to be fixed, a button sewn Irish dance center). Scholarships and beef dish, a vegetarian/vegan The coordinators of a adults with Type 2 diabetes on, or other mending work Get into the St. Patrick’s transportation are available. selection, bread, a dessert support fund for families or pre-diabetes in managing can have it done for free on a Day spirit by attending For information or to and drink. Bring your own and individuals affected their diabetes, from 5:30-8 first-come, first-served basis. a Trinity Irish Dancers register, call 270-4290 takeaway container between by the August 2016 home p.m. Wednesdays from May Some items may be declined performance from 6:30-7 or email Jill.Mchone@ 12:30-1 p.m. if you would like explosion in the Tower Hill 10 through June 14. The due to the complexity of the p.m. Tuesday, March 14, at fitchburgwi.gov. to take leftovers with you (as neighborhood are still seeking cost is $10, and a healthy issue that needs resolving, and Leopold Elementary School, available). Those interested in contact from those still snack will be provided. The zippers cannot be repaired. 2602 Post Road. Referendum program volunteering can register on displaced from their homes. workshop will be led by two There is a 30-minute limit per The event is being held in Representatives from the BPNN’s volunteers page at Impacted residents interested individuals who are living person. For information, call partnership with the Fitchburg Verona Area School District bpnn.org, or contact the meal in applying for relief funds with diabetes, and registration 279-7596. Public Library and will also will visit the senior center coordinator at kitchen@bpnn. can access an application is required. For information include a free lesson. For to discuss the upcoming org or 848-2499. by contacting Ald. Dorothy or to register, contact Sarah Film screening information, call 729-1791. referendum, on the ballot Spry Society Krause at dorothyk@charter. Folkers at 270-4294. Visit the library for a free April 4, at 10:45 a.m. net. screening of “Vel Phillips: Aging Mastery Wednesday, March 15. Learn more about the “Spry Pedal smoothies Dream Big Dreams,” a The senior center will Attendees will walk away Society,” a free program at AARP tax help Use a bike-mounted Wisconsin Public Television bring back the Aging with a fact sheet and will the senior center that offers Those seeking free blender to make a healthy production telling the story of Mastery program from 1:30- have time to ask questions an opportunity for those and simple tax return treat during a “Pedal-Powered civil rights leader Vel Phillips, 3 p.m. Wednesdays, March about the potential new high living with mild cognitive help can make 45-minute Smoothies” program from from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, 22 through May 24. school and other options on impairment to socialize appointments at the senior 4-5 p.m. Friday, March 10, at March 11, at the library. The Aging Mastery the ballot. For information, beginning at 10:30 a.m. center on Fridays, March 24 the library. Phillips was the African Program encourages call 270-4290. Friday, March 17. and 31. Kids ages 9-12 can sign up American judge in Wisconsin participants to develop ConnectFitchburg.com March 10, 2017 Fitchburg Star 7 Coming Up Video series instructor-lead writing organizing an event in their and their caregivers, and Day and learn how to practice Department; electronics activities, word games and neighborhood can contact will including crafts, an egg planet-saving strategies from recycling from 8-11 a.m. at Katherine Cramer, a more. For information, call Erika Kluetmeier at erika. coloring station, egg hunting 10-11 a.m. Thursday, April Surplus IT, 901 Watson Ave.; political science professor at 729-1760. [email protected]. and more. Registration is 20, at the library. The program and bike maintenance from UW-Madison, will lead the For information or where to required. For information or will start with stories and 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at senior center’s “Thursday at Author visit meet for each location, visit to register, call 729-1762. songs and move into energy the library. For information, the Lab” program and screen Milwaukee native and fitchburgwi.gov/stormwater. conservation, recycling and visit fitchburgwi.gov/2336/ “The Politics of Resentment” Capital Times columnist Rob Cottontail Classic more. For information, call Green-Fitchburg-Events. video series at 1 p.m. Zaleski will visit the senior Acoustic ensemble Register to participate in 729-1760. Thursday, March 16. center at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Common Chord, a local the 2017 Cottontail Classic Rotary fundraiser The video is a result of a March 21, as part of its acoustic ensemble, will and Easter Egg Hunt, planned Earth Month The Fitchburg/Verona five-year study to determine “Learning Annex” program. perform at a benefit concert for 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April The City of Fitchburg will Rotary Club will host its first how people around Wisconsin Zaleski spent 30-plus years at 7 p.m. Friday, April 7, at 15, at McGaw Park, 5236 host events to celebrate Earth annual $10K raffle fundraiser view Madison, its people and in the newspaper business Memorial United Church of Lacy Road The event includes Day throughout April. and bowling tournament at 1 the university, and explores before self-publishing a Christ, 5705 Lacy Road a timed 5K and 10K run/walk, The schedule includes p.m. Sunday, April 23, at Ten an urban-rural divide and novel. He will also discuss the Proceeds from a free- as well as an Easter egg hunt Arbor Day and International Pin Alley, 6285 Nesbitt Road. the implications in statewide 11 years he covered the Green will offering will go to the for kids and a free pancake Migratory Bird Day at Supporters can purchase a politics. For information, call Bay Packers and will answer congregation’s Centennial breakfast for participants. A McGaw Park, 5236 Lacy $100 ticket, assemble a four- 270-4290. attendees’ questions. For Outreach Fund to support portion of every registration Road, from 8 a.m. to noon person team at $25 per bowler, Book sale information, call 270-4290. the Madison-area Urban will be donated to the April 22; and a tree and and/or donate cash or an item Ministry. For information, Fitchburg Lions Club and the invasive species walk at the to be raffled off during the The Friends of the ‘Escape the Library’ visit memorialucc.org. nonprofit Team Marissa. For McGaw Park shelter from 8 event. Proceeds will support Fitchburg Library will host Kids ages 5-12 can information or to register, a.m. to noon April 29. the club’s local and global a used book sale fundraiser team up with their peers to Science monitoring visit cottontailclassicrun.com. Other events on April 22 projects. For information or from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, “Escape the Library” from Learn how to use mobile include a shred day from 8-11 to buy tickets, contact Tom March 17, and 10 a.m. to 4 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, March applications such as E-Bird, Earth Day Party a.m. at City Hall; prescription Marshall at 715-213-3046 or p.m. Saturday, March 18, at 29. Participants will solve iNaturalist and GLEDN for Kids ages 2-5 and their medicine collection from 8-11 pdgthomasmarshall@gmail. the library. There will be a puzzles, decipher clues and the purpose of improving caregivers can celebrate Earth a.m. at the Fitchburg Police com. variety of fiction, non-fiction, unlock a mystery during Fitchburg Parks during mystery, children’s and audio the program; registration is “Citizen Science Monitoring” books for sale at low prices. required. For information or from 7-8 p.m. Monday, April Proceeds support library to register, call 729-1762. 10, at the library. programming. Anne Pearce from the For information, visit Makerspace lab PIZZAMAZING. Wisconsin First Detector friendsoffitchburglibrary.com. Kids ages 5-12 can come Network will be speaking at Tween lock-in to the library during spring the event. For information, break to test their science, email Anna Healy at anna. 16 YEARS OF AWARD-WINNINGPIZZA. Kids ages 9-12 can get technology, engineering, art [email protected]. “locked in” for a night of $ and math (S.T.E.A.M.) skills Candy sushi 9.99 fun at the library from 6-9 during open lab from 9:30- after 9 FREE! p.m. Friday, March 17. The 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March Teens ages 13-17 can Cheese Bread with any event will include breakout 16”6 One-Topping Pizza $25 order or more. 30. For information, call 729- transform regular candy into Valida Only After 9p.m. challenges, pizza, video 1760. “Candi Sushi” rolls from OnlineO code:9991T Online code: CHEESE games, a movie screening and 4-5 p.m. Thursday, April 13. Fetalicious® more. Space is limited and Waterway cleanup Participants will practice Ask aboutour registration is required. For $6 Buck Lunch deals! PleasePlease mention mention coupon coupon when when ordering. ordering. One coupon, PleasePlease mention mention coupon coupon when ordering. 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TOPPRIORITIES a Collaborationincitygovernment. a a Respectfor taxpayers. a a Qualityservicestovulnerable citizens at areasonablecost. a Re-elect a Focusonpublicsafety. a Dorothy Krause CONTACTDAN [email protected] 30a 10 Y rmouth Greenway (608)225-3020 Fitchburg Common Council, Dist 1 Seat 1 Drive, #107 Paid for by Friends of BAHR BDan ahr. facebook.com/dorothy.krause | [email protected] Fi tchburg,WI53711 adno=506307-01 FORCITYCOUNCIL Paid for by Friends of Dorothy Krause adno=510759-01 ConnectFitchburg.com March 10, 2017 Fitchburg Star 9 Chamber business expo is April 6 Getting products from new relationships and local businesses typically nourish existing ones.” carries a cost, but the For information, If You Go Fitchburg Chamber of contact Wicker at 288- What: 2017 Fitchburg Chamber Spring Business Expo Commerce offers a chance 8284 or kwicker@ to sample their fare or fitchburgchamber.com. When: 4-6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 6 get to know them for free Where: Fitchburg Community Center, 5510 Lacy Road during its annual Spring – Kate Newton Info: Contact Kate Wicker at 288-8284 Richard Business Expo. The event, which runs Hammersley from 4-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Fitchburg City Council April 6, in the Fitchburg Community Center, will 4th District - Seat 8 feature more than 60 businesses showcasing RE-ELECT JULIA ARATA FRATTA their goods and services to FORALDER DISTRICT 2SEAT#3CITYOFFITCHBURG the public. Fitness facilities, hotels, Background real estate agencies, • Has 3 Adult Children and 4 Grandkids nonprofits and other About Julia: • 50 Year Fitchburg Resident Homeowner representatives from the NrFitchburg esidentfor 12 years area business community NWife and mother of 2boys(attend West High School) • 45 Year Retiree of Hammersley Stone plan to attend, and there N AccountantatWegner CPAs for12years • 2 Year United States Army Veteran will be complimentary NBMasterin usiness Administration food and beverages, as well • 1955 Verona Area High School Graduate as beer provided by The Communityand Public Leader: • 4 Year Fitchburg Council Member (2001-2005) Great Dane. NAlder on Commission of Economic DevelopmentAuthority Attendees can also Alder on FinanceCommission participate in several N AMayor ppointeeonFireStation OversightCommittee Community Involvement activities while at the N expo, including getting N Co –ChaironCityHall Expansion OversightCommittee • Member/Adjutant American Legion Post 385 their shoes shined, NUnited WayofDane County of Dane County Boardmember 28 years aAgr ce HospiceBoardMember sampling local fare and N • Wisconsin Farm Bureau Member (past) playing “Business Expo NLatino Consortium forAction founder &member Bingo” to earn an entry NMadison Region EconomicPartnership (MadRep) • Former Fitchburg Volunteer Fireman into a drawing for a gift 9 years certificate package. juliaforalder.com •[email protected] Authorized and Paid forbyFriends of Julia Arata-Fratta • Former Member Fitchburg Plan Commission “This much-anticipated event has become the 3 years ultimate networking event NKeeping the balanceontaxes and spending • Former Member Fitchburg Board of Appeals for area professionals,” She has Proventobe 1 year chamber membership NSupporting responsible economic growth director Kate Wicker an EffectiveLeader NBeingavoicefor diversityatCityHall said in a news release for the expo. “It’s a great Vote Tuesday - April 4th opportunity to meet prospective clients, foster Authorized and paid for by the friends of Richard Hammersley, Vote TuesdayApril 4th, 2017 Richard Hammersley, Treasurer, Fitchburg, WI. adno=502877-01 adno=507135-01 Reelect Mayor Steve Arnold 21st Century Leadershipfor everyone in Fitchburg

• Fitchburg resident since 1992 • Retiredfromthe Department of Natural Resources • ServedonCity Council from 2005 to 2011. Whileonthe City Council, Steve’svision for Fitchburgiscalled Holiday party,2015  Initiated the currentFitchburgdevelopment boundary,which accommodatesmoderategrowth : Local government has a The Fitchburg Idea but protects ground waterand prime farm land by responsibility to provide opportunity for everyone. limiting development south of Lacy Road Beyond our common needs for income,housing, education, healthcare, and justice, opportunity includes  Initiated the current Fitchburgsidewalk policy: No what is necessary to pursue ahappy life in our community: newsidewalksinold neighborhoods, exceptwhere Open government •Health and public safety requestedbyneighbors forsafety Protection for land and water •Transportation freedom Responsible planning at every scale Whatare your concerns? The Fitchburg Idea is avision for all residents of Fitchburg. Contact me at That vision is for an effective and responsible local government that protects and empowers the entire community. The Email – [email protected] Fitchburg Idea values people and community over politics. US mail – 2642 Pennwall Circle, 53711 Learn more about Steve: 2530 Targhee St, Fitchburg, WI 53711 • (608) 278-7700 [email protected] • http://Arnold.US Find more information about my views http://Facebook.com/SteveArnoldforMayor and my campaign on Facebookat fb.com/BillHornsforFitchburg Pleasevote April 4 Authorized and paid forbyBill Horns forCommon Council, Jim MeyerTreasurer adno=509314-01 Paid for by Friends of Steve Arnold, Sam Cooke, Treasurer adno=511700-01 ConnectFitchburg.com 10 March 10, 2017 Fitchburg Star Madison/Oregon schools Send it in Madison Metropolitan School District Oregon School District Have an idea for a Madison schools story the Fitchburg Star should cov- Hughes drops out of school Parisi delivers plan for er? Whether it’s a schoolwide initia- tive or a creative mental health partnership classroom project, board race for Seat 7 we’d love to hear SCOTT DE LARUELLE “(They’re) not having about it. place is with Ann. My job now is helping us Unified Newspaper Group resources needed to address We also accept One seat remains contested savor the time we have together. Thanks for those properly,” Parisi said. submitted photos your understanding.” Oregon School District “Unfortunately, sometimes Weeks after finishing in first place in a of school events, That withdrawal leaves Nicki Vander Meu- officials have targeted stu- they turn to law enforcement three-way primary election for a seat on the especially from len, who finished second in the primary, as dent mental health issues as when there’s a mental health school board, Ed Hughes dropped out of the Leopold, Chavez, the only candidate for the seat. a “gap” in the district’s ser- crisis when it would be much race. Cherokee or West. But the other MMSD seat, Seat 6, remains vices. better for everyone involved Hughes ended his campaign March 1 with a Email ideas to contested, as Ali Muldrow and Kate Toews And on Feb. 27, they heard to talk to (mental health) prac- statement explaining his wife’s cancer. ungreporter@ will face off April 4. some news they hope will titioners.” “Yesterday, we learned that my wife’s can- wcinet.com or call Muldrow won the three-way primary race soon help them close that gap. A two-person team will cer has returned,” Hughes wrote, according 845-9559 and ask with 14,828 votes to Toews’ 11,166. Cris Dane County Executive Joe work with school staff and to the Wisconsin State Journal. “Ann is doing for Scott Girard. Carusi finished in third place with 10,670. Parisi was at the school board young people who are “suf- well now, but the prognosis is not good. My meeting to talk about a new fering from depression, anxi- partnership between OSD ety … sometimes these symp- on the county’s “Building toms don’t even go noticed Bridges” program, currently for what they are,” he said. operating in school districts “They will work with staff to in Madison, Sun Prairie and identify challenges, and work Verona. The annual cost of with families to make sure the program is $120,000, with they have access to services.” the county and district split- Candace Weidensee, the ting the cost. district director of special The program, coordinat- education, said mental health ed with Catholic Charities of issues are a “gap” in the dis- Madison, is a school-based trict that need attention, and mental health program that she was pleased to hear about serves students in grades 4K-8 the partnership. and their families with imme- Superintendent Brian diate mental health needs. Busler said the district is According to the group’s “delighted to be accepted into website, mental health staff the Dane County program,” work with schools to connect and thanked Parisi for “reach- participants to resources, as ing out to us.” well as develop and promote “When we work together emotional wellness. They also as partners, we use resourc- provide staff with profession- es in a more productive way al development consultation and can accomplish so much on mental health and trau- more and provide better ser- ma-related issues. vices for kids,” he said. Parisi said the idea came from talking with school staff Email Unified Newspaper and law enforcement. He said Group reporter Scott “everyone” said mental health De Laruelle at scott. challenges were “the No. 1 [email protected]. issue.”

What’s online Read these Oregon School District stories at ConnectFitchburg.com: Admins: Compensation referendum working Administrators in the Oregon School District report easier recruitment for new staff after last fall’s approved teacher compensation referendum.

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adno=507446-01 verona.k12.wi.us/referendum ConnectFitchburg.com Verona schools March 10, 2017 Fitchburg Star 11 March full Gorrell gets new two-year contract pursuing job opportunities in any Board president Dennis Beres said Clause prevents other school district while under the in an email in February the board terms of the contract. Last year, Gor- was “pleased to announce that Dean superintendent from rell was a finalist in a few districts in Gorrell has renewed his commitment ‘actively’ seeking other jobs other states, but did not take another to stay with the Verona Area School of meetings job. District throughout the critical refer- SCOTT GIRARD Gorrell can resign from the posi- endum process and building projects District, board the Board,” from 7:30- Unified Newspaper Group tion “only if agreed to by” the school to follow.” members offer 8:30 a.m. at Tuvalu Coffee board and with a 90-day notice. “The board has met with Dean mul- in Verona, with another two Verona Area Superintendent Dean “It is the practice of the Board tiple times to review his continued outreach on days later in Fitchburg. Gorrell will likely be around for at not to accept any resignation unless commitment to personalized learning Each of those meetings least two more years or until a satisfactory replacement and the board’s goal that ‘Every Child referendum was an informal opportu- after he agreed to a new assumes the district administrator’s Must Be Successful,’” Beres wrote. nity to ask board members contract with the school duties or other satisfactory alternative “We will meet periodically to review SCOTT GIRARD questions about the refer- board last month. arrangements are made,” the contract those goals and provide new direction Unified Newspaper Group endum, why they put it on The agreement, states. going forward.” the ballot this year and its approved by the board If Gorrell were to leave the district The April 4 referendum, if Anyone looking for potential effects. at its Feb. 20 meeting without board approval, he would be approved, would lead to a new high information on the upcom- Administrators and the after having closed-ses- required to pay liquidated damages school opening in 2020. That same ing Verona Area School district’s consultants on the Gorrell sion discussions at a equal to three months of salary. year, Badger Ridge Middle School District referendum will referendum process will few weeks’ worth of His salary rises to $169,423 for the would become an elementary school, have opportunities to get it be available three nights meetings, runs through current school year, up from $165,776 and the current high school would this month. in March, with one event June 30, 2019. There’s an option for last year. The board and Gorrell will become a middle school. With less than four aimed at Spanish-speaking the board to extend it by a one-year renegotiate a salary for 2018-19, but weeks to go before the families. period twice. in recent years, the raise has been at Contact Scott Girard at April 4 vote, district offi- The first referendum New to the agreement is a prohi- the same percentage as other adminis- [email protected] and follow cials and board members information night will bition on Gorrell from “actively” trative positions in the district office. him on Twitter @sgirard9. are gearing up for a slate be 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, of events aimed at inform- March 13, at the Fitchburg ing voters on the $180 mil- Public Library. The follow- lion-worth of items on the ing night at the same time, What’s online ballot. the same group will present Read these Verona Area School District stories at That includes three and answer questions in ConnectFitchburg.com: questions: two on capital the Badger Ridge Middle projects and one covering School Step Room. April 4 building referendum among most ongoing operational costs. The event for Span- expensive in state history The first asks voters to ish-speaking families, approve $162.8 million in where interpreters will be The Verona Area School District’s referendum is for funds to build a new high available, will be Tuesday, a higher amount than any that’s every been approved in school and auditorium, and March 21, in the Glacier the state of Wisconsin. But it’s only the second-highest the second another $18.5 Edge Elementary School on the April ballot around the state. million for a pool and out- library. VAIS reaches enrollment goal door athletic fields at the Superintendent Dean new high school site. The Gorrell is also continuing Verona Area International School parents said they third would allow the dis- to offer to visit homes or had enough students to fill the kindergarten class this trict to surpass the levy businesses to present to year, and the numbers backed that up. The school limit by $2.3 million every groups on the referendum. received its new charter agreement from the school year once the new building To schedule a time with board last December after a long process, with a man- has opened, which would Gorrell, call 845-4337. date to follow through on their promises of more consis- be planned for the 2020-21 tent enrollment. school year. Contact Scott Girard at More than 200 years of experience retiring The informational meet- [email protected] ings for the general public and follow him on Twitter VASD is once again bracing for a loss of institutional began Tuesday, March 7, @sgirard9. knowledge at the end of the school year after approving with a “Coffee Chat with more than 200 years’ worth of district experience for retirements in January and February. Gorrell: Proposed state budget has ‘strings’ Referendum information An increase in state funding to school districts may not be the whole story of Gov. Scott Walker’s budget nights proposal, VASD superintendent Dean Gorrell told the Monday, March 13 school board. Potential “strings” include a require- ment of how much employees must pay for their health Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Road, 6-7:30 p.m. Photo by Scott Girard Lesli Flores performs the Danzas Aztecas, or the Aztec Dance insurance. The proposal is also subject to cuts as it goes Tuesday, March 14 of the Natives of Mexico, during Verona Area High School’s through the state legislature later this year. Badger Ridge Middle School, 740 N. Main St., annual Multicultural Art Show March 3. Board delays vote on attachment petition 6-7:30 p.m. A family that lives just a few blocks from Stoner Prai- Tuesday, March 21 (With Spanish translators avail- Showing off their culture rie Elementary School wants their children to attend able) Verona Area High School students shared elements of VASD, but they’re in the Madison Metropolitan School Glacier Edge Elementary School, 800 Kimball Lane, their culture at the Multicultural Arts Show Friday, March District. The parents asked MMSD to detach the land 6-7:30 p.m. 3. The group performed twice during the daytime for and have it moved into VASD, but the Madison board their fellow students and held a performance in the eve- denied that request. Verona’s board had delayed its vote ning open to the public. The annual event, in its 10th year, from its Feb. 20 meeting to see what Madison did, but includes students singing, dancing, reciting poetry and superintendent Dean Gorrell said he expected them to more to represent aspects of their culture. deny the petition. FEEL LIKE MAKING AWESOME FAMILY MEMORIES? visit: energy2030together.com WE CANHELP!

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Erika Kluetmeier, a sustainability special- ist for the City of Fitchburg, told the Star the already pursuing, Kluetmeier said the goal forum’s goal is to highlight a different envi- of the forum is to engage people at the local ronmental issue each year “serendipitously” level who are “really interested in contrib- aligned with the county’s recent formation of uting to a solution” but struggling to find an a new Office of Energy and Climate Change, entry point in “a really big issue.” as well as a new county council dedicated to “It’s overwhelming, so we do want to addressing the topic. Dane County Executive break it down and help people see that any Photo by Kate Newton Joe Parisi will attend the forum, planned for small changes they can make contribute to Fitchburg Police Department officer John Parker, right, was recently named the department’s 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, at the Fitch- a difference,” she added. “We hope that we new K9 handler; he’ll leave for training this month in Pennsylvania and return with a new burg Public Library, to discuss these changes, can start a dialogue right now and potential- dog. At left, Giuliana Varriale, the 5-year-old daughter of Sgt. Daniel Varriale, gathered more as well as how the county is working with ly provide the county with some ideas to than $400 in donations for the K-9 fundraiser. both public and private stakeholders to pro- take back, as well.” mote renewable energy sources and other In addition to a presentation by Parisi, sustainability initiatives. David Liebl of the Wisconsin Initiative on “Dane County passed new funding for cli- Climate Change Impacts at the University mate-related initiatives (in the 2017 budget), of Wisconsin-Madison will discuss climate Working on a new K9 and part of that work is going to be to collab- adaptation strategies for municipalities, and orate with local communities,” Kluetmeier “what climate conditions are like now in KATE NEWTON said. “We thought it’d be a great opportunity Wisconsin, how they’ve changed over the Unified Newspaper Group How to help to reach out to the county and bring them to last half century (as well as) how climate is Fitchburg and let us know what their vision is projected to change over (time until) 2050 Few people would be enthused about the prospect To contribute to the Fitchburg Police Department’s for climate action coming up this year.” or so,” Kluetmeier said. Fitchburg alder fundraiser for its new K-9 team, visit fitchburgwi.gov- According to a news release for the forum, and RCC member Tony Hartmann will also of being on-call at work 24 Parisi said the creation of the new office rep- lead a “community round table” and ques- hours a day, but Fitchburg /369/K-9-Team or mail City Treasurer Misty Dodge, City resented the county’s “boldest action yet” tion-and-answer session toward the end of Police Department officer of Fitchburg, 5520 Lacy Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711). toward addressing present and future con- the forum. John Parker couldn’t be Donations can also be made in-person during normal more excited about the new cerns created by climate change. Current “There’s an appetite out there for action business hours at City Hall. Cash, check or credit card initiatives aimed at taking advantage of green and making a change, and I think that often responsibilities he’ll be tak- energy sources include adapting county vehi- happens on the local level,” Kluetmeier ing on this spring. donations are accepted; make checks payable to the City cles to run on renewable compressed natural said. “We’re in the position to bring people Parker, recently announced of Fitchburg with “K-9 Fund” in the memo line. For up- gas (CNG), investing more than $2 million in together to sit down and find solutions to as the department’s new K-9 dates, follow the department on Facebook at facebook. its solar power program and reducing emis- some vexing problems.” handler, will depart for a com/fitchburgwipolice or on Twitter at @FitchburgWIPD. sions at the Dane County landfill by captur- six-week training course in ing carbon dioxide and converting it into dry Contact Kate Newton at kate.newton@ Pennsylvania this month and ice, the release said. wcinet.com. return in May with a new On the Web with our new dog.” Beyond the initiatives the county is dog – the department’s sec- An opportunity to engage ond K-9 and the successor with children and broad seg- To read the full version of this story ments of the community with to Chase, who retired in Jan- online, visit: uary 2016 after serving with something as universal as an FPD for nearly eight years. ConnectFitchburg.com animal is a facet of police After joining the depart- work Hartwick said FPD ment nearly seven years ago, has sorely missed in Chase’s Parker began working with absence. fellow officer Cesar Lopez, as well the costs of ongoing “We did definitely notice Chase’s former handler, to training for both Parker and that drop-off, and it’s a nice “learn the ropes” of working the dog and updated equip- part of the department to in a K-9 unit. Since then, he ment. have on the horizon to have told the Star, it’s developed Among other contribu- back,” he added. into a “passion” that far out- tions, the Citizen’s Academy Taking the time to sin- weighs any anxiety he has class donated about $750 to gle out a handler like Park- about the challenges of the the department in fall 2015 er who’s demonstrated he’s job. before Chase’s retirement, “obviously motivated to be “At the end of the day, you and this winter, the 5-year- part of the community” made talk about the difficulties, but old daughter of FPD Sgt. the months-long process there’s a special bond that Daniel Varriale “collected worth it, though. you have,” Parker explained. over $400 in donations in “Essentially, (Parker’s) “You’ll always have your lieu of birthday presents last adopting a family member, buddy in the back (of your year so that she could make too, and you have to make squad car) … so that’s going a donation to the new police sure that that dog’s going to to be really cool to have dog,” Hartwick said. be a part of your household that.” “Even though her dad and family for potentially 10 FPD Sgt. Edward works for the department, to 15 years,” Hartwick said. Hartwick said the department it takes a lot of self control “It’s a huge commitment on is about one third of the way for a 5-year-old to say, ‘I’m top of the commitment he toward its $27,000 goal in its going to give up my mon- already brings to work every campaign to bring a new K-9 ey,’” he added. “So we defi- day.” to Fitchburg. That will cover nitely plan on letting her Contact Kate Newton at They’re at it again the purchase of the new K-9, have a few special moments [email protected]. The Legislatureand the Governorare trying to take away your right to know. Optimists launch youth scholarship program If Assembly Bill 70, Senate Bill 42 andthe Governor’sBudget as Applications due currentlywritten areapproved by theWisconsin Legislature, April 28 How to apply school boards,citycouncils, villageboardsand county boards will The Fitchburg Optimist To request an application, email fitchburgoptimist@gmail. no longer be required to printasummaryoftheir actionsinyour Club has established a new com. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. Friday, April localnewspaper andonthe statewidepublic notice website, “community service to 28, and can be emailed or mailed to Fitchburg Optimist youth” scholarship program Club, P.O. Box 259862, Madison, WI 53725-9862. www.WisconsinPublicNotices.org. for “a student who is com- mitted to community service and helping ‘bring out the community. The scholarship Instruments, Inc. The club Call your legislators and the governor andtell them youwant best’ in area youth,” accord- will go toward their educa- has funding for several years ing to a news release. tion or training, and there is set aside and plans to award your villageboard’s business to remaininyour local newspaper The $1,000 scholarship potential for an additional the scholarship annually, and on thestatewide publicnotice website, will be awarded to a Fitch- secondary award. according to the release. burg resident age 21 or under In an email to the Star, Completed application www.WisconsinPublicNotices.org. pursuing higher education Fitchburg Optimist Club forms and essay questions in summer or fall of 2017. president Jake Johnson said will be accepted through Applicants must be involved money for the scholarship April 28, and the winner will in working and/or volun- came from local fundraisers be notified and announced in

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A 2017 special supplement by ConnectFitchburg.com March 10, 2017 Fitchburg Star 15 ‘Part science fair, part county fair’ Madison Mini Maker Faire returns in May to Monona Terrace KATE NEWTON Unified Newspaper Group If you go “Show and tell on ster- What: Second annual oids” might be the most apt Madison Mini Maker Faire description of the Maker Faire trend, a movement When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. that’s spawned gatherings Saturday, May 13 of engineers, educators, art- Where: Monona Ter- ists and general do-it-your- race, 1 John Nolen Dr., selfers around the world. Madison Madison’s own Mini Mak- Tickets: $10 advance/$15 er Faire certainly fits that day of event for adults; $5 bill, considering this year’s advance, $8 day of event attendees will be greeted for children 5-11 by a 30-foot, fire-breathing robot made almost entirely Info: madison.makerfaire. from airplane parts. Return- com ing to Monona Terrace for its second year, the event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 13, and movement itself has a very feature about 100 makers straightforward goal: for and exhibitors both indoors makers of all ages to help and outdoors. “spark interest in the idea” “It’s kind of part science that anyone can join their Photo submitted fair, part county fair, and ranks if they bring a little Lily Kohl, right, and Kate Leuer watch as an attendee tries out their creation during last year's Madison Mini Maker Faire. it’s a gathering of all kinds creativity and resourceful- of makers,” Monona Ter- ness to the table, she added. race tourism coordinator Sabin expects about and projects on display by Heather Sabin said. “It’s 3,500 to 4,000 people to local schools and student meant to be very inclusive, attend this year’s event, organizations like Boy Calling all makers so even though it started in compared to 2,500 last year. Scouts and 4-H Clubs in an the tech world, it includes And while the Maker Faire effort to bolster the young- The Madison Mini Maker Faire is accepting applications for makers and exhibitors of art, hobbies, science clubs, will accept applications est generation of makers. all ages “embracing the do-it-yourself (or do-it-together) spirit” in a wide variety of dis- crafters, folks in education. for exhibitors and vendors Regardless of the makers’ ciplines, including robotics, sustainability and green tech, large-scale art, kit making and The whole purpose, real- through March 31, some of ages or experience, Sabin 3-D printing. ly, is for people to come the lineup is already locked said their work can be and share what they love to in, including a booth to seen as a direct extension Interactive exhibits that “highlight the process of making things” are highly encouraged, make.” teach basic programming of Monona Terrace’s own according to the event’s website. Exhibitors in all categories – makers/exhibitors, com- Inspiration for kickstart- and coding and appearanc- famous, original “maker,” mercial makers/vendors and sponsors – can submit applications (available at madison. ing the Maker Faire was es from the R2-D2 Builders Frank Lloyd Wright. plentiful, as more than 200 Club and Wisconsin Lego “We try to do some archi- makerfaire.com) through March 31. similar events have been Users Group, as well as a tecture and design-type pro- Notifications of acceptance will be given on a rolling basis, and participation is not established internationally performance by ArcAttack, gramming, because Frank in recent years that’s made a performance art group Lloyd Wright is part of our guaranteed. Those interested in volunteering at the Mini Maker Faire can also find more the concept somewhat of from Austin, Texas, that history,” she added. “He information online at madison.makerfaire.com. a “global phenomenon,” uses custom-built Tesla was kind of the ultimate Sabin said. And while the coils to add visual flare to maker and was involved in concepts attendees explore their music. all kinds of design besides at Maker Faires are often There will also be hands- architecture.” the second annual Mad- including how to apply to madison.makerfaire.com. far from simplistic, the on workshops, food carts For information on ison Mini Maker Faire, become an exhibitor, visit Feeding… the Leaders of Tomorrow!

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Hours: Monday through caveofthemounds.com It’s one of the rotating list of And kids can learn a thing or two Friday: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Hours: Vary by season but madisonchildrensmuseum. featured exhibits that are craft- in the process. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., from about 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. org ed so children can learn through Hours: Mondays: Closed, play. Discovery Building Sunday: Closed during spring and summer Besides the featured exhibits, Cost: Most programs are free Cost: $17.95 for adults, Tuesdays, Thursdays-Sunday: Birds, fish, reptiles and special 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednes- activities held daily aim to wel- effects: the Wisconsin Institute for $9.95 for children ages 4-12, come kids of all ages, though Discovery’s Discovery Building children 3 and under free with days: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. most – including dinosaur and has a little bit of everything. participate in a hands-on science paid adult Cost: $7.95 for children and space-themed yoga classes, a reg- Though it may be known for its experiment or simply watch guest adults; $6.95 for seniors and ular toddler “teddy train time” science expeditions geared toward presenters display their projects, grandparents; children under exercise and music and math adults, the center offers numerous the Discovery Building offers a In time for Easter, Cave of the 1 and museum members free. programs – are generally geared programs for younger audiences. range of interactive activities that Mounds will be holding a “Glow toward ages 1 and up. Most popular are its monthly, inter- can appeal to a variety of interests. Quest” underground egg hunt. The museum also offers sum- active Saturday Science programs, For information, visit discovery. From April 14-16, more than 300 mer camps that run for a few days generally held from 10 a.m. to noon wisc.edu. glowing eggs will light up the at a time and include activities on the first Saturday of each month – Amber Levenhagen cave paths, and kids can collect Anderson said the space is used like a downtown Madison explo- in the Town Center of the Discov- colorful stones and crystals from for education classes about geol- ration scavenger hunt and a pio- ery Building. Cave of the Mounds the tour guide when they spot ogy for school field trips and an neer living camp that lets children In the next few months, kids The Cave of the Mounds, dis- some “unique eggs,” said opera- activity area with crafts for sum- spend time in the authentic 1838 can learn about special effects like covered nearly 80 years ago on a tions manager Jason Anderson. mer camp and family visits on log cabin at the museum that was smoke and fog machines, and how Blue Mounds farm, opened to the Cave of the Mounds is also weekends. recovered from Walworth County. to make superheroes “fly” in mov- public in 1940. Now, one-hour enrolling kids in its summer day For information about hours On the first Wednesday of every ies. walking tours are offered daily camp programs for 5-12 year- and events, visit caveofthe- month, the museum also holds a Starting in June, the center will through the cave network, which olds, and this year, a weeklong mounds.com. Free Family Night event from 5-8 host Summer Expeditions, a week- is 50 degrees year-round. teen camp has been added for p.m. The free admission is facil- ly program that will take place from But there’s more for families 12-14 year-olds. There is also – Samantha Christian itated by its Access for Every- 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesday afternoons. to see than stalactites and stalag- a bus that shuttles kids to and one program, an initiative driv- A volunteer or trained staff mem- mites. from camp at pick up sites in en to provide children a place to ber facilitates hands-on activities They can sift for gemstones, dig west Madison, Verona and Mount Madison Children’s Museum explore “regardless of barriers,” each week that cover a variety of for fossils and browse a selection Horeb. Madison Children’s Museum according to its website. scientific topics. These include of geodes from around the world The barn of Ebenezer Brigham, visitors can travel through the The program provides discount- learning about the solar system and at the rock and fossil gift shop. who settled at the site in 1828 but Earth in the museum’s five-story ed admission opportunities for Earth and taking field trips to differ- Families can also walk along a never knew the cave was below stairwell, an experience that is a qualifying families. For informa- ent locations on the UW-Madison geologic timeline or go outside him, has been converted into a “choreographed concert of image, tion, click “Access for Everyone” campus, according to its website. to see the gardens along hiking Discovery Center with display sound and light which is differ- at madisonchildrensmuseum.org. Whether visitors opt to trails. cases full of fossils and rocks. ent on every adventure through – Amber Levenhagen

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Whether it’s going out- side for field trips and activ- ities or learning in an actual outdoor classroom, students are increasingly getting their education beyond the traditional four walls of a school building. That approach is espe- cially evident in Oregon, where Netherwood Knoll Elementary School’s arbo- retum was recently certified as a “Nature Explore” out- door classroom, only the second school to earn that designation in Wisconsin. Students, staff and volun- teers worked for more than a year to rehabilitate a space Photo by Scott Girard between Netherwood Knoll Badger Ridge students plant and its neighboring elemen- a maple tree at the school tary school, Prairie View. to begin the edible forest in They gradually transformed 2015. a little-used courtyard area into an outdoor classroom with art gardens, a stream/ they would not do within pond area with waterfalls, Photo submitted the classroom,” she said. a climbing structure, raised The arboretum at Netherwood Knoll Elementary School is certified as a “Nature Explore” outdoor classroom, just the second “It’s just a different social vegetable beds, a sand area, in Wisconsin. Nature Explore is a collaborative program of the Arbor Day Foundation and Dimensions Educational Research dynamic.” dirt digging area and a geol- Foundation that works to transform children’s lives through science-based outdoor classroom design. ogy labyrinth/exploration Edible forest area, among other features. Also in Verona, Badger Former Netherwood project, said the space has students by exposing them used,” she added. “The idea is to keep them Ridge Middle School and Knoll principal Dan Rik- provided “engaging aca- to more hands-on activities. moving more,” he said. Core Knowledge Charter li, who helped oversee the demic opportunities” for “Teachers use the space Outdoor benefits Families appreciate the School students have cre- for everything from sensory At New Century School new approach, as well. ated an “edible forest” for writing projects to math les- in Verona, Lee Lohr and New Century parent the school, in part by using sons to observing insects,” Heidi Konop’s classrooms Susan Christiansen, who a $500 LEAF school forest Doesn’t he said. “Students often say try to engage their fourth- helped develop the pro- education grant awarded to your little that the days they plant- and fifth-grade students in gram, said getting outdoors the school by the University Enrolling ed the gardens or ate their outdoor activities as often to learn “helps teach kids of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. one Now garden creations were their as possible. different technology skills That grant covered peren- deserve favorite of the entire school The program can be a like data collection.” She nial trees and bushes for Newborn year. We see them demon- field trip to a special natu- said getting students out- the forest, including three the best to strate an increased connec- ral place, or something as side is beneficial to their apple trees, two pear trees, start? Age 7 tion to their food, saying simple as taking a math les- creativity. two plum trees, a peach tree things like, ‘I didn’t know son outside. Lohr said the “I don’t want my children and blueberry and raspberry pickles were made from change can help keep some- to consume,” she said. “I bushes. MUSICAL PATHWAYS FOUNDATION cucumbers!’” times-squirrelly kids more want them to create.” The forest is located

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Oregon senior Jake Lars- en spent less than a minute competing in his final WIAA Division 1 state swimming meet Feb. 18, but ended his prep career on a high point. Larsen posted a life- time-best by more than a second in the 100-yard but- terfly with a time of 51.97 seconds to finish 10th vero - all. He leaves the program as the school record holder in nine of 11 events. Coming after the break following the 50 free, Lars- en jumped back into the pool for one final arm-upw before finally competing in his final Photo by Jeremy Jones Madison Edgewood senior Philip Fochios swims in the 100-yard backstroke Feb. 17 at the WIAA Division 2 state swimming meet inside the University of Turn to OHS swim/Page 21 Wisconsin Natatorium. Fochios finished second in 51.02 seconds.

VAHS boys swim Wildcat seniors Making waves at state crowned champions in six seniors Phillip Fochios and go out on high Crusaders finish of the 12 events to repeat as Daniel Johnstone for fifth State champions fourth in D2 the D2 state champions with place on the meet-opening nearly 160 more point than 200 medley relay in 1:38.38. Diving: Henry Carman (Monona Grove) 568.95 points note at state JEREMY JONES second place Ashwaubenon Fochios also medaled in 200 medley relay: Monona Grove, 1:33.82 JEREMY JONES ​Sports editor (232). Grafton rounded out a pair of individual events, the top three schools with 208 including a team-best run- 200 freestyle: BenMcDade (Monona Grove) 1:39.67 Sports editor Madison Edgewood sent points. ner-up in the 100 backstroke 200 IM: Ben Hayes (Brown Deer/University School of Verona Area/Mount six boys to the WIAA Divi- Edgewood freshmen Tru- (51.02) and sixth place in the Milwaukee) 1:52.43 Horeb boys swimming sion 2 state swimming meet man teDuits, Nate Frucht 50 free (21.87). 50 freestyle: Will Hobbs (Cedarburg) 21.06 and Alex Moen all qualified Edgewood sophomore posted eight season-best Friday, Feb. 17. 100 butterfly: Sean O’Connor (Grafton) 50.41 times out of 10 swims Feb. Every member of the Cru- in four events and won four Tommy Beyer, Frucht and 18 at the WIAA Division 1 saders scored significant medals. TeDuits medaled in Moen and Fochios capped 100 freestyle: Will Hobbs (Cedarburg) 46.3 state swimming meet. points inside the University both of his individual events, the evening with a fifth-place 500 freestyle: Ben McDade (Monona Grove) 4:28.83 including a team-record 59.29 medal in the 400 free relay. The string of best times of Wisconsin Natatorium and 200 freestyle relay: Monona Grove, 1:25.91 the team averaged almost seconds that earned him third Beyer, Johnstone, teD- was highlighted by the trio 100 backstroke: Eric Storms (Monona Grove) 50.99 of seniors Zeke Sebastian 30 points a swimmer to help place in the 100 breaststroke. uits and Moen took eighth and Jacob Wellnitz and Madison Edgewood finish He added a fourth-place fin- as a 200 free relay (1:31.34), 100 breaststroke: Ben Hayes (Brown Deer/University sophomore Aidan Upde- fourth (up five spots from the ish in the 200 IM (1:57.7). Moen added a ninth-place School of Milwaukee) 57.94 Frucht took fourth place finish in the 100 breaststroke grove, who all had sea- 2015-16 season) with 174 400 freestyle relay: Monona Grove, 3:08 (state record) son-best times in the 500- points. in the 500 free with a time (1:01.34) and a 10th-place yard freestyle. Monona Grove (381) of 4:54.45 and also joined finish in the 200 IM (2:02.48). Sebastian made his sea- son-goal times in three of his four events, finish- ing 16th with more than a West boys swimming three-and-a-half second in the 500 free, but missed his goal time by about two sec- Regents finish fifth at Division 1 state meet onds in 4:54.71. “This is my best meet JEREMY JONES ever,” Sebastian said. “I ​Sports editor scored points in all four of my events, which is amaz- One of the top-ranked teams in the state all sea- ing.” son, the Madison West boys swimming team fell Wellnitz dropped two- back a bit at the WIAA Division 1 state meet Satur- and-a-half seconds to take day, Feb. 18, finishing fifth with 174 points. 21st place in 4:56.65. Waukesha South/Catholic led the final standings, Updegrove had the biggest taking first place by 30 points over a surprising fin- drop, shaving more than ish by defending state champion Madison Memo- four seconds off his life- rial 246-216. Each team crowned just one state time best to place 18th in champion. 4:55.72. John Acevedo won the 500 free for the Wauke- The Wildcats scored sha co-op in 4:30.12, while Alex Wowk claimed the 27.5 points to finish 20th. 100 butterfly in 49.5 seconds for Memorial. Waukesha South/Catho- Senior Paul DeLakis was the swimmer of the lic Memorial scored 246 meet, leading Eau Claire Memorial/North to four points to end a six-year run state titles and a third-place finish (189 points). by Madison Memorial as DeLakis broke state records in both of his individ- the state champions. The ual events, winning the 200 IM in 1:46.18 and the Spartans finished second 100 breaststroke in 54.08. The Ohio State Univer- Photo by Jeremy Jones with 216 and Eau Claire sity recruit capped his prep career by anchoring the Madison West sophomore Henry Miller swims to a third-place finish in the 100-yard breaststroke Memorial/North took third Eau Claire co-op’s 200 free (1:25.06) and the 400 Saturday, Feb. 18, at the WIAA Division 1 state swimming meet inside the University of Wisconsin (189). free relays (3:07.63) to a pair of state titles. Natatorium. Miller posted a time of 57.69 seconds. Sebastian added a Junior Ryan Linnihan was the fastest swimmer 15th-place finish in the 200 of the meet, winning the 50 free in 20.99 to help freestyle with a season-best Brookfield Central/East to a fourth-place finish – Miller swam the first two legs of the 200-yard med- in 1 minute, 34.98 seconds. Sauk Prairie was a sur- two points ahead of West. ley relay, and juniors Lain Weaver and Matthew prise state champion, stunning the fastest heat with Regent sophomores Wes Jekel and Henry Fernandez anchored the relay to a runner-up finish Turn to VAHS swim/Page 21 Turn to West swim/Page 24 ConnectFitchburg.com March 10, 2017 Fitchburg Star 21 OHS wrestling OHS swim: Larsen also a member of the McFarland Sharks Continued from page 20

100 fly. “It isn’t difficult getting and keep- ing Jake’s focus,” head coach Scott Krueger said. “He is a very deter- mined young man. He prepares for all meets with the same focus to do well. “Even as a freshmen Jake was very focused and he has just improved and grown as each year has passed.” A member of the McFarland Sharks club team, Larsen was right Photo by Jeremy Jones back pool swimming another big Senior Jake Larsen sneaks a peek to the lane next to him during Saturday’s WIAA meet on Sunday, competing in the Division 1 state swimming meet. Larsen finished 10th in the 100-yard butter- Photo by Anthony Iozzo 200 backstroke, 200 fly and 100 fly with a school-record time of 51.97 seconds. He now holds nine of 11 OHS Senior Parker Ehn-Howland grapples with Burlington senior breaststroke. records. Lance Otter Thursday in the WIAA Division 1 state prelimi- naries at the Kohl Center. Ehn-Howland was pinned in 1 min- ute, 54 seconds and didn’t get another match at state. VAHS swim: Cats score 27.5 points at state to take 20th Senior finishes Continued from page 20 1:47.29. Updegrove is one of two returning state qualifiers for the Wildcats. at state meet “I would look out for Aidan next year,” Sebastian said. “He’s ANTHONY IOZZO a 170-pound preliminary an up-and-coming swimming. He Assistant sports editor match Thursday and didn’t dropped so much time again tonight. make it out of the first peri- I think next season, he’ll do amaz- It had been a goal to od. ing things.” make state since senior He allowed a takedown Rozeboom, who only swam at two Parker Ehn-Howland start- early but escaped and practices leading up to state due to ed wrestling in fifth grade. remained aggressive. But illness, is the other returner. He tied Ehn-Howland made while grappling for control for 14th place in the 50 free, scoring that goal happen this sea- and getting into the clinch, two-and-a-half points with a sea- son after winning region- he was thrown down on his son-best time of 21.9. al and sectional titles, and back and caught in a cradle. Senior Bryce Hoppe moved up although he lost his only He tried to fight out of it from his seed to take 17th place in match Feb. 23 in the WIAA for 30 seconds but ended up the 50 free with a best time of 22 Division 1 state tournament pinned in 1:55. seconds. While Ehn-Howland “I was pleased with how both Photo by Jeremy Jones at the Kohl Center, he said Senior Bryce Hoppe swims the breaststroke portion of Verona Area/Mount it was really cool to finally said he talked with coaches Shane and Bryce swam,” Wuerg- throughout the week to treat Horeb’s 200-yard medley relay Saturday at the WIAA Division 1 state meet. The be under the lights. er said. “They barely made it into team finished just off their season best in 1 minute, 40.79 seconds. “There is nothing state like any other match, the meet. Shane scored points and that compares to that,” he said it was hard to avoid Bryce was close.” Ehn-Howland said. “There how much was at stake. Rozeboom finished 22nd in the great tonight.” relay (3:16.94). Wellnitz, Hoppe, is nothing like having oth- “I just let the whole state 100 butterfly (54.3). It left Wuerger thinking about Rozeboom and Touchett opened the er people around you that factor get ahead of me and The all-senior relay of Bry- the future, “I was kind of wonder- meet falling just shy of their seed, worked just as hard or even got a little too amped up an Touchett, Hoppe, Wellnitz and ing what that relay is going to look taking 14th place on the 200 medley harder to get there.” and got caught,” he said. Sebastian added a 13th-place finish like a year from now because those relay (1:40.79). Ehn-Howland (28-7 Otter dropped his as part of the 200-free relay, which four guys are going to be hard to “We’re going to need some guys overall) took on Burling- nearly cut two seconds to post a replace,” he said. to step up next year and help us get ton senior Lance Otter in Turn to OHS wrestling/Page 22 1:28.94. Wuerger said the graduation of some relays to state,” Wuerger said. “We dropped so much time on that four out of the six state qualifiers The Wildcats have qualified at relay to move up from the 19th seed, is the most he can remember for the least two relays to the state meet for and scored eight points that were Wildcats since 2010. the last 20 years. VAHS boys hockey completely unexpected,” Sebastian Wellnitz and Sebastian were “We’ll have to work hard to con- said. “We’re not a huge, super-com- joined by Updegrove and Rozeboom tinue that streak next year,” Wuerger Cats’ offense loses potency petitive team, but I thought we did to match the finish on the 400-free said. after quick start in first period JEREMY JONES Cardinals during the regular Sports editor season, rolled to the Big Eight Conference title, advanced to A surprisingly good end-of- the sectional final with a 7-3 season ride came to an abrupt victory over Waunakee and end Feb. 24 as Verona fell a then took a 3-0 lead in the game short of the state boys first period. WE’RE GROWING! hockey tournament. Five of the eight goals After losing their leading scored Friday came on special CAREER FAIR scorer throughout the playoffs teams with Verona (12-11-1 to an injury in the first period, regular season, 2-1 playoffs) the No. 1-seeded Wildcats scoring a pair of first-peri- were unable to score again od power play goals only to WHEN POSITIONS AVAILABLE: and fell 5-3 to second-seeded watch Sun Prairie (13-8-2, Sun Prairie in the sectional 3-0-0) ring up two power-play March 16, 2017 finals at Capitol Ice Arena. goals and a short-handed Material Handlers Given how the season start- game-winner. 11:00am -5:00pm 2nd &3rd Shifts ed, with four losses in the The victory propelled the first five games, Verona head Cardinals back to the state coach Joel Marshall was hap- tournament for the first time WHERE ONSITEINTERVIEWS& py the team made it as far as since 2004. TOURS DAYOFEVENT! it did. Verona lost both of its top Wolf Facility, “I didn’t know if we could forwards in playoff leading To reservepriority interview get to this point in the sea- scorer Mack Keryluk to an Doors61&62 son,” Marshall said. “We injury in the first period and time,please complete were putting things together, regular season leading scor- 2866 BudsDrive but I didn’t know if we had er Mason McCormick to a our online application that edge ... From the way our five-minute major midway Fitchburg, WI 53719 season began it could have through the third. and contact Micah just been a downward spi- Despite holding a com- ral, but the guys adapted and manding lead early, the loss at (608) 441.5911 believed that we could make of Keryluk, who assisted on it to the Coliseum.” the first three Wildcat goals, The understandably dis- took the momentum away traught team sat quietly in from Verona. adno=510282-01 the locker room long after the Sun Prairie picked up a game, which had to be con- quick power-play goal by APPLY ONLINEAT sidered a bitter disappoint- www.subzero-wolf.com/careers ment after the team swept the Turn to VAHS hockey/Page 22 ConnectFitchburg.com 22 March 10, 2017 Fitchburg Star Edgewood girls basketball Crusaders drive back to state ANTHONY IOZZO to lead Edgewood over Assistant sports editor Whitewater. Meriggioli scored 29 The Madison Edge- points and added 16 wood girls basketball rebounds in the win. She team is going back to the also had four steals and WIAA Division 3 state three assists. tournament for the sec- The Crusaders jumped ond straight season after out to a 27-20 lead at half- knocking off top-ranked time and built the lead in Whitewater and ninth- the second half. ranked Platteville at sec- Senior Stanford recruit tionals. Estella Moschkau finished The second-seeded with 16 points, six blocks Crusaders defeated the and six assists, and junior top-seeded Whippets Caitlin Link finished with 61-48 on March 2 and then 12 points and four assists. took care of second-seed- Senior Quincy Universi- ed Platteville 57-31 on ty recruit Rebekah Schum- March 4 in the sectional acher led Whitewater with final. 14 points, and senior Mar- Edgewood (23-3 over- quette University recruit all), which won a share of Myriama Smith Traore the Badger South Confer- finished with 12 points and ence title with D2 schools 10 rebounds. Photo by Anthony Iozzo Monroe and Stoughton, took on Wrightstown (23- Edgewood 57, Kzimdars is going to be a Pointer 3) in the state semifinal Platteville 31 Thursday after the Fitch- Edgewood ran its win burg Star’s Wednesday streak to 17 games with a Edgewood senior Zachary Kzimdars (middle) signs his National Letter of Intent on Feb. 1 to play football for NCAA Division deadline. win over Platteville in the 3 University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point with his parents. Kzimdars, who was a guard on the offensive line for the Crusad- The D3 state final is at sectional final. ers, is expected to move over to center for the Pointers. 2:30 p.m. Saturday. The The Crusaders, who other semifinal teams are haven’t lost since Jan. 5, Martin Luther (25-1) and jumped out to a 36-16 Bloomer (22-4). lead at halftime and never West boys hockey The Crusaders made trailed in the second half. state for the first time in Moschkau had 31 points school history last season and six blocks, and Merig- and lost in the semifinals gioli had 12 points and by one point to eventual five assists. Link chipped state champion Hayward. in eight points and five Edgewood 61, assists. Junior Skye Digman Whitewater 48 led Platteville with seven Senior Bentley Univer- points and eight rebounds, sity recruit Katie Merig- and freshman Josie Nies gioli finished with a dou- also chipped in seven ble-double on March 2 points. OHS wrestling: Senior finishes 28-7 overall Continued from page 21 La Crosse Central senior Connor Williams took quarterfinal match 3-2 to third with a pin over Kau- Pewaukee senior Tanner kauna sophomore Bryce Cadman, which officially Alsteen in 1:42. eliminated Ehn-Howland. D.C. Everest senior Manitowoc Lincoln Nathan White took fifth senior Jose Acosta won with a pin over Waterford the 170-pound state title senior Tanner Cadman in with a 4-2 win over Nico- 2:48. let sophomore Parker Photo by Evan Halpop Keckeisen. Regnt senior forward Cole Fuhrmann celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal seven minutes into the second over- time Feb. 16 in the WIAA regional finals against Madison Edgewood at LaBahn Arena. The Regents won the game 3-2 but had their season end Feb. 21 in a 5-3 loss at Verona. VAHS hockey: Season ends Regents’ season comes to an end at sectionals in sectional final Continued from page 21 goal a minute into the third EVAN HALPOP Verona on Feb. 21. “We had opportunities. next step during the 2017- period for the game-winner Unified Newspaper Group Then the fifth-seeded We had shots, but they just 18 season. by freshman Kaden Brun- Regents, who had made kept coming and coming at Juniors Dean Fuhrmann Conor Mikula 4 1/2 minutes into the second period as the son. The Madison West High sectionals after a win in us,” head coach Bret Farley (defenseman), Kieran Gar- Verona appeared to be School boys hockey team double overtime against said. vey (defenseman), Conor first four goals over the first 21 1/2 minutes were scored well on its way to another looked poised to make the Madison Edgewood the West finished 13-13 Huie (forward), Charlie big win after a pair of pow- WIAA sectional final after previous Friday, allowed overall (7-7 Big Eight Con- Cutting (forward), Colin on the power play. Cardinal senior Dawson er-play goals in a three-goal scoring three first-period five unanswered goals in a ference). Pulkrabek (forward), Riley first period. goals against top-seeded 5-3 loss to the Wildcats. It graduates defense- Lanham (forward), Sam Gardner got Verona goalten- der Garhett Kaegi moving Freshman forward Cale man Max Frey (seven Loving (forward), Elliot Rufenacht got the Wildcats goals, seven assists), for- Held (defenseman) and across the slot and slipped a shot through his legs with on the scoreboard first, scor- ward Cole Fuhrmann (five Adam Buencamino (goal- ing 11 1/2 minutes into the goals, four assists), for- ie) and sophomores Felix three minutes remaining in Tina’s Home the period. Sophomore Ben- period on the power-play. ward Schuyler Hedican Jiang (forward), Drake Mason McCormick set up (11 goals, 19 assists) and Baldwin (forward), Nico ett Halbleib left the Verona Cleaning, LLC bench and the student sec- the goal from behind the net, forward Edwin Jiang (five Ranabhat (forward), Max centering the puck to Rufen- Specializing in Residential Cleaning goals, four assists) this Chambers (forward) and tion was stunned 42 seconds later when the Cardinals tied acht, who fired a one-timer Insured •17Years Experience year. Caleb Loving (goalie) all from the slot past Dunn. But much of the team expected back. the game with 2 1/2 min- Reliable •Free Estimates utes remaining in the second Verona was back on the will be returning. Freshmen Joe Clark power play two minutes lat- Farley said the win over (defenseman), Devin Huie period. 608-513-3638 Tied through two periods, er with Rufenacht feeding Edgewood in the regional (defenseman) and Mar- McCormick for a slapshot Now Hiring final is something the team cus Mack (forward) are the second-seeded Cardinals popped in a short-handed from the right circle.

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West the playoffs. another slow start. He also said was outshot 33-23. The Regents answered with a there will be more leadership unanimous yes, and it ended up next season with so much experi- West 3, Edgewood 2 being Fuhrmann who scored the ence returning. Madison West’s highlight game-winner seven minutes into Verona 5, West 3 of the season was the 3-2 the second overtime from a pass win in double overtime over in the corner from Baldwin. Madison West’s season came fourth-seeded Madison Edge- West had struck first, with a to a close on Feb. 21 in the sec- wood on Feb. 16. goal by Garvey in the first period tional final at Verona Ice Arena. The rivalry is one that blos- from Conor Huie. The Regents scored three goals somed in 2007, when the Regents Baldwin tied the game 2-2 with in the first six minutes of the first defeated the Crusaders in a sec- a goal from Schuyler Hedican 18 period from Pulkrabek, Conor tional final to go to state. And it seconds into the third period. Photo by Evan Halpop Huie and Baldwin, but that was regained some fuel this season Buencamino saved 43 of 45 the end of the offense. Junior goalie Adam Buencamino makes a save on Feb. 16 in the regional after West lost to Edgewood on shots on goal through the 66 final against Madison Edgewood. Buencamino stopped 43 of 45 shots on Verona’s Mason McCormick Jan. 20. minutes. scored twice, including a goal goal through 66 minutes in the win. West swim: Regents finish with six medals at state meet, including three second places Continued from page 20 Weaver added another sec- Miller was the Regents’ Freshman Charlie Feller ond-place finish in the 100 other individual medalist, fin- scored three points with his State champions butterfly (49.75) – .25 sec- ishing third in the 100 breast- 14th-place finish. a time of 1:34.04 from lane onds behind Big Eight Con- stroke in 57.69. 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(Randy, Diana Safety and affordable housing are way, the council deal with issues Originally from: Milwaukee The city should focus on continuing to and Allie) and five concerns. Residents are against without so much discord. Lived in Fitchburg since: develop in the already developed areas within grandchildren. the construction of sidewalks, a How should the city balance its 2010 our defined urban service area under our They are all living topic which has been raised several public safety needs with climbing Education: B.A. History, comprehensive plan. We have plenty of land in this area. times over the years. taxes, especially after the costs Communication Minor, available, but due to our geographic size Originally Should the city move up the for both new fire stations have UW-Milwaukee and current tax burden, we must grow in a from: Verona Town of Madison merger date? surpassed original estimates? Occupation: Government responsible way that keeps costs down. Lived in Why or why not? Police, Fire and EMS have to Affairs and Communication How can the frequently disagreeing ele- Scott Fitchburg since: Now that the decision has been be a priority. These are the essen- Associate ments of the council work together? 1984 made to merge, it makes sense to tial services that our community Political experience: Disagreement is part of the democratic Education: do it sooner than later. If all parties depends on us for. We will have to Carpenter More than six years as a process and making policy because it brings Degree from UW-Whitewater, with can agree to an earlier merger date, work hard to prioritize spending, legislative aide working for multiple opinions and perspectives to the dis- a major in accounting, minor in we should go ahead. It will be less pursue grants and strive to main- Democrats in the Wisconsin cussion. This council has found many ways economics expensive to address any challeng- tain the highest affordable level. State Assembly; Fitchburg Board of Review, to work together on important issues over the Occupation: Retired es or problems now rather than in More development will generate tax 1st Alternate, 2012-2013; Fitchburg Common past two years. The times we disagree are the Employer/job title: Retired from future years. revenues to support this. Council District 3, Seat 6, 2013-present; ones that get talked about the most. the grants office at MATC (Madison Does the city have an eth- Do you support the city’s effort Common Council President, 2015-present; How should the city balance its public College) ical responsibility to financially to create a public dog park, and Personnel Committee, 2013-2015; Library safety needs with climbing taxes, especial- Political experience: support nonprofits that serve its what do you think of the outreach Board, 2013-present; Finance Committee, ly after the costs for both new fire stations Commission on Aging, Friends residents like the Badger Prairie process that has taken place? 2013-present have surpassed original estimates? of the Library Board and Library Needs Network or the Boys and Yes. As a dog owner, lover and Other notable affiliations: Wisconsin This is a challenge and there isn’t one Strategic Planning Committee Girls Club? If so, how should that former service dog trainer, the Historical Society, Friend of the Fitchburg solution. We need to rein in new spending Other notable affiliations: funding be given out? park’s a great idea. It appears that Library, Fitchburg Lions Club and Madison and get more homes and businesses on Jamestown Neighborhood It is a reasonable expectation that the city has done a good job in sur- Blues Society the tax roll. Although we can’t always afford Association treasurer, former trea- Fitchburg continue to give funding veying and meeting with neighbors. everything we want, I’m confident we can be surer for a number of nonprofits, to some nonprofits. To be fair and It’s a balancing act of providing Essay questions pragmatic and get the things we need in an treasurer for my church, former equitable to all, the city should services and being respectful of the Why are you running for alder, and why affordable way. volunteer trainer for Wisconsin set aside a pool of money from needs and wishes of the neighbors. should people vote for you? If budgets and spending limits did not Academy of Graduate service which nonprofits could request If budgets and spending lim- I’m running for another term because I’m prevent it, what is one project you would dogs (WAGS), Graduate of Citizens funds, submit a proposal, and sub- its did not prevent it, what is proud of the work I’ve done on behalf of my champion to improve the quality of life in Police Academy, former union sequently give an accounting for one project you would champion constituents and taxpayers throughout the Fitchburg? steward (American Federation of those funds. to improve the quality of life in city. People know I make their issues my I would champion our own school dis- Teachers), former girl and boy Should the city focus its devel- Fitchburg? issues, and I have developed great working trict. Fitchburg went through a unique legal scout leader and troop committee opment in already developed More splash pads and a commu- relationships with neighborhood associations process in the early 1980s (that no longer member. areas or work to expand its devel- nity swimming pool. These would and constituents while advocating for them exists) that made the whole township a city. opment footprint? be great additions to the communi- at city hall. As a result, we are split between three school Essay questions We have adequate space to ty for recreation. What are the most important issues fac- districts within our community, which hinders Why are you running for alder, develop within our city. There are What is the best thing about ing your district? us from having one common identity. and why should people vote for several residential neighborhoods Fitchburg? It’s no secret Fitchburg is an expensive What is the best thing about Fitchburg? you? going in, and we have commer- Definitely the people. We have an place to live. This impacts renters, homeown- The people! It has been a pleasure and I have been a resident of my cial and industrial land available amazing diversity of residents who ers, the next generation, seniors and anyone privilege getting to know constituents and neighborhood for 33 years. I see a in the Arrowhead business park bring a wealth of varying cultures, on a fixed income. To be a truly inclusive city, so many people over the years. Fitchburg is need for someone with a history in and other areas. We should focus ideas, skills and a willingness to we must be a place that welcomes everyone fortunate to have so many committed, car- the city who has a vested interest on supporting current projects and improve our community. in an affordable way no matter someone’s ing and community-minded people who do in the community. Now that I am bringing in new ones to fill in cur- What does the city really need economic background or circumstance. things that make our community a great place retired I have the time and ener- rently available land. to work on? Should the city move up the Town of to live, work, play and raise a family. gy to represent the people in my How can the frequently dis- We need to work on responsible Madison merger date? Why or why not? What does the city really need to work district. agreeing elements of the council development. We need more busi- I don’t believe we should move up the on? What are the most important work together? ness entities to locate here to pro- merger date because we still have many Becoming more affordable. Fitchburg is issues facing your district? Electing members who are will- vide jobs and increase the tax base. details to work out. We simply aren’t ready already one of the top 10 most expensive The Verona Road reconstruction ing to discuss and respectfully That is one way that we can try to to add more city staff or implement the places to live in Wisconsin. We have several is a huge issue. That is already listen to all of the voices should keep tax increases to a minimum. necessary logistics, such as road repair or major and very expensive projects coming in cut down on conflict. As members adding fire, EMS, police, parks or public the next few years. It’s incredibly important for works employees. us to limit new spending today so Fitchburg is District 1, Seat 2 Should the city focus its development in affordable for everyone tomorrow. Wanda Smith District 3, Seat 6 Age: 52 • The council must begin to be focus around the people who are Family: Married; mother of three more inclusive about who they living in poverty, that compassion children; four serve, including people of color so alone would bring them together. Zyronia Mims grandchildren that we can begin to address racial Care and compassion draw people bility to financially support nonprofits that Originally disparities and poverty. together. Compete over finding a Age: 38 serve its residents like the Badger Prairie from: I was born Should the city move up the healthy and sustainable solution to Family: Daughters, Latashay Mims, 24, Needs Network or the Boys and Girls Club? in St. Louis, Town of Madison merger date? poverty! Imagine that. Patrice Johnson, 16, and If so, how should that funding be given out? raised in Chicago Why or why not? Do you support the city’s effort Dajanea Ivy, 12; son Patrick Yes, I believe the city should be responsible and moved to No. Fitchburg needs to develop to create a public dog park, and Johnson, 16; grandsons, and allow a trusted third party to distribute Madison for my a smart, compassionate, compre- what do you think of the outreach David McGuire and Daveon unreserved fund balance along with reserved Smith job as a medical hensive and well-funded plan on process that has taken place? McGuire funds in city fiscal meeting to nonprofits technician. how to address the needs of our No disrespect for dogs, I have Originally From: Chicago that can show more than 33 percent of their Lived in current population, 40 percent of one, but there are children that Lived in Fitchburg since: participants are members from the Fitchburg Fitchburg since: 2013 which are already living below the don’t have their basic needs met in 2013 community in a proposal formation. Education: Bachelors of Science, poverty line, before taking on more this city. Once our communities of Mims Education: HSED, some Should the city focus its development in Psychology need. color also have what they need to college. Certified in: Nursing already developed areas or work to expand Occupation: Small Business Does the city have an eth- thrive, then we can talk about dogs. Assistant, Phlebotomy and its development footprint? Owner/Mental Health Specialist ical responsibility to financially If budgets and spending lim- labs, mostly self-taught entrepreneur. The city should work to expand its develop- Employer/job title: CEO support nonprofits that serve its its did not prevent it, what is Employer/ job title: President and Owner mental footprint. Political experience: Community residents like the Badger Prairie one project you would champion of Zy’s Quotations for bids and Day Labor How can the frequently disagreeing ele- Economic Development Authority, Needs Network or the Boys and to improve the quality of life in Firm LLC. Also CEO and Founder of The ments of the council work together? headed up an ad-hoc group to Girls Club? If so, how should that Fitchburg? Safety Nest INC. Agree to disagree. gauge community interest, gain funding be given out? A multicultural community center Political Experience: Parks Commission How should the city balance its public input on a city park in the King Yes. Distribution of funds should in the King James Neighborhood and 2015 local election District 3, Seat 6. safety needs with climbing taxes, especial- James Neighborhood and to advo- be based on needs for the services with staff representing all of the Other notable affiliations: Volunteered ly after the costs for both new fire stations cate for procurment of that park. provided and the impact of those families that live here. This would with Family Enhancement, AmeriCorps, have surpassed original estimates? services. The need for jobs and improve the quality of life for com- Operation Fresh Start and The Safety Nest By making public safety the main priority Essay questions services by and for people of color munities of color. Afterschool pro- INC. until the fire stations are complete. Why are you running for alder, are great. Services provided by and grams, job skills training, mentor- Essay questions Do you support the city’s effort to create and why should people vote for for people of color, like at the BGC, ships, family support and financial/ a public dog park, and what do you think of you? have a very positive impact. debt advisors would do so much. Why are you running for alder, and why the outreach process that has taken place? • To assure that all residents in Should the city focus its devel- What is the best thing about should people vote for you? I do not support a dog park, over a park for the communities are represented opment in already developed Fitchburg? I’m running for alder to make decisions people who suffer from obesity. • Everyone wants to be safe. areas or work to expand its devel- I love the diversity within the city. on what jobs are formed in our community, If budgets and spending limits did not Safety is the child of equity. I wish opment footprint? In my neighborhood we are black, to have a voice to uphold what programs prevent it, what is one project you would to increase equity and safety for Build on already developed white, Latino and Asian. I love it! constituents will like to see developed here champion to improve the quality of life in ALL residents of Fitchburg, home- areas. Compact development pro- What does the city really need in Fitchburg and have a voice in new and Fitchburg? owners, renters, whites and people tects access to food, healthcare, to work on? in-place laws that are being reviewed for I would campaign to build community cen- of color including seniors, disabled schools, services and decreases Understand that safety is the changes. ters in the most concentrated areas through- and our youth. the need for private transportation product of equity and compassion. What are the most important issues fac- out the city. What are the most important as well as isolation and segregation. Address poverty, provide services ing your district? What is the best thing about Fitchburg? issues facing your district? Sprawl leads to increased needs for and living wage jobs to working The most important issues we face in our It’s very diverse. • Racial disparities across the city services and resources. It’s an dual and single parent families, district is turnover in housing, incarceration, What does the city really need to work board – income, employment, edu- unnecessary reason to raise taxes. reliable/accessible public transpor- obesity, mental illnesses, low income, limited on? cation, incarceration. How can the frequently dis- tation, more people of color work- public transportation and voter suppression. Equality: The city really needs to involve the • 40 percent of residents are in agreeing elements of the council ing in city hall, library, schools, on Only a person that has lived this life should be economically challenged communities while poverty, many are people of color. work together? councils, boards and commissions. the person to speak on these issues. expanding its developmental footprint. If they would just center their Speed bumps where needed. Does the city have an ethical responsi- ConnectFitchburg.com March 10, 2017 Fitchburg Star 27 Tony Hartmann Dorothy Krause Age: 60 wants to move early on this, we have a Age: 61 religions, backgrounds, and economic reasons, we all lose. We need a variety Family: Wife, Carolyn; Children, Haley, limited, prescient opportunity to renego- Family: Heather 38, Justin 36, statuses. We should all care, but I’m of people on council that truly repre- 23, Geordi, 20 tiate. Elizabeth 29 not convinced that everyone holds sent all walks of life, and we need to Originally from: Born Does the city have an ethical respon- Originally from: Milwaukee the people as our highest priority. We respect and value their contributions in Madison, raised in sibility to financially support nonprofits Lived in Fitchburg should. to the process. Dane County that serve its residents like the Badger since: 2002 What are the most important How should the city balance its Lived in Fitchburg Prairie Needs Network or the Boys and Education: issues facing your district? public safety needs with climbing since: 2002 Girls Club? If so, how should that fund- College course work Increasingly, it’s crime and drugs, taxes, especially after the costs for Education: Madison ing be given out? in nursing, comput- generally associated with poor lifestyle both new fire stations have sur- Memorial H.S., Yes. Alder Arata-Fratta and I were on ers, business, graph- choices or poverty. I’d like to think the passed original estimates? UW-Madison, U.M.- opposite sides last year – running for ic design solutions lay in the social-service field The need for two fire stations has Hartmann Minneapolis (BA), ASU- state office, but agree on important items Occupation: rather than with the police, although been known for years. We’re also Thunderbird School of including this one. Fitchburg needs a sys- Krause Community they tend to work hand-in-hand. paying for the library and discussing Global Mgmt. (MIM/ tem of encouraging and vetting non-prof- Advocate There’s a lot we can, and should, do a police station. That involves huge MBA) its receiving public funds. Creating a Employer/job before we are truly proud of Fitchburg. numbers. We must bite that bullet. Occupation: Renewable Energy committee to review programs, raise and title: Self-employed Should the city move up the Town One answer is to be very selective in Business Development, Consulting and recommend funding within CEDA makes Political experience: 6 elections in of Madison merger date? Why or making TIF loans which are paid back Research. sense. 6 years, won them all; Dane County why not? by development property taxes. Employer/job title: Great Lakes Should the city focus its development Board of Supervisors (3 terms, 6 It’s up to the town. There would Do you support the city’s effort to Renewables (Principal) and Legacy Solar in already developed areas or work to years), Currently: Public Protection be a lot of benefit, but no-one likes to create a public dog park, and what Co-op (Business Development) expand its development footprint? and Judiciary Committee; Human give up control. The city of Madison do you think of the outreach process Political experience: Currently serving The former. North Fish Hatchery Rd. Services Board; Poverty Commission; has more resources for developing that has taken place? Fitchburg on City Council (District 4, Seat is a perfect example of desirable infill Equal Opportunity Commission; the Alliant Energy Center, which would The hard question, in every contro- 8), Resource Conservation Commission, development, as it utilizes already paid-for Previously: Area Agency on Aging benefit the entire county, but even that versial issue, is how heavily to weigh Public Safety and Human Services, and infrastructure. We have plenty of “green- Board; Specialized Transportation shouldn’t be the driving reason. We concerns of adjoining neighbors with Ag. and Rural Affairs Committees. Won field” sites in our designated service area, Commission; Health and Human can be patient. the overall good to the city. I’d almost election to Council in 2015 (first attempt). and should maximize public monies Needs Committee; Long Term Support Does the city have an ethical rather have enough land to build small Lost State Assembly campaign in prima- already invested there. Expanding our Committee; Land Conservation responsibility to financially sup- dog parks within walking distance of ry, Aug. 2016. footprint is not currently necessary. Committee; Airport Commission; port nonprofits that serve its resi- denser areas, so you don’t have to Other notable affiliations: Member: How can the frequently disagreeing Dane County Development dents like the Badger Prairie Needs drive to walk a dog! Wisconsin Farmers Union, League of elements of the council work together? Corporation Board of Directors; Network or the Boys and Girls Club? If budgets and spending limits did Conservation Voters, RENEW Wisconsin, Get to know each another better and Fitchburg Common Council (3 terms, If so, how should that funding be not prevent it, what is one project Sierra Club, Dane County Edvard Grieg listen carefully to differing opinions. I 5 years), Currently: Board of Public given out? you would champion to improve the Chorus, MadNorSki, Participant in Bike have been endorsed by seven of eight Works; Community and Economic We’re a small-city with big-city quality of life in Fitchburg? for Boys and Girls Club of Dane County sitting alders, and make respect a top pri- Development Authority; Personnel issues, lacking big-city financial sup- So much that could be done! annual fundraiser ority. It’s been my experience that tackling Committee; Landmarks Commission; ports for providing social-services. Generally, I’d add community-run big problems, no one of us has all the Previously: Public Safety and Human So we’re at a disadvantage. There’s gathering spaces. Transplanting the Essay questions answers. Services; Personnel Committee; some county money available, but Goodman Center into one of our dens- Why are you running for alder, and Do you support the city’s effort to Broadband Commission not enough to make up the difference. er areas would be a great start, espe- why should people vote for you? create a public dog park, and what do Other notable affiliations: Way Hopefully CEDA also sets-up accounts cially if it could host free or affordable Fitchburg’s a wonderful place to live you think of the outreach process that too many to list all, but regular to make private donations available events for those with tight budgets. It with even greater potential, but we have has taken place? participant in VRBC (Verona Road to agencies working for the good of truly is about quality of life! an affordability crisis. We need to work Yes. There is demand for a dog park Business Coalition) and Verona Road Fitchburg residents. What is the best thing about together to find solutions for our big- and the Friends’ committee was diligent construction meetings; Jamestown, Should the city focus its develop- Fitchburg? gest problems, including a more produc- in pursuing the best options, including Dunn’s Marsh, & Allied-Dunn’s Marsh ment in already developed areas I love the diversity of Fitchburg. tive/efficient City Council. We’re barely many publics meetings. Little new taxpay- neighborhood associations; Allied or work to expand its development Every kind of job, various shopping addressing poverty/education, and could er investment is required, so we should Stakeholders; Madison Organizing footprint? options, a variety of housing, dense be more effective if we just ceased bick- get this done, doing everything we can in Strength, Equality and Solidarity A legacy of the formation of urban areas to open rural lands, peo- ering. to respect the concerns of the immediate (M.O.S.E.S. — jail related); var- Fitchburg was being intentional about ple of almost every culture and eco- What are the most important issues neighborhood. ious political groups: Dane Dems, protecting our rural lands from overly nomic status. We are a complete city, facing your district? If budgets and spending limits did not Progressive Dane, OurRevolution, aggressive development. We should albeit a young one, and we get to District 4 is the biggest district geo- prevent it, what is one project you would Leading Locally – Madison; many city honor the urban service area bound- choose how we grow. graphically, including suburban neigh- champion to improve the quality of life and county meetings not ‘officially’ on aries in our 50-year comprehensive What does the city really need to borhoods, farms and rural residential in Fitchburg? my calendar; etc. plan, maintaining the average annual work on? subdivisions. We also have three differ- I’d promote an amazing entertainment 75-acre agreement, and concentrate We need to run a tight-ship finan- ent school districts. The most important complex, including as many Olympic Essay questions on high-value development within the cially (truly, we already do). We mostly issues include: collaboration/fairness, sports as we could accommodate, an out- Why are you running for alder, and urban service area. need to help people better understand greenfield development rules, farmland door amphitheater, multiple music venues why should people vote for you? How can the frequently disagree- where their money is going and how preservation, improving our roadways and an entire local food chain to bring Because I care, and because I rep- ing elements of the council work their investment in the city is helping (including better shoulders for bikers and healthy eats into every Fitchburg home. resent every human-being in the city. together? to improve an already great city and pedestrians) and water quality issues. What is the best thing about Fitchburg? I’m interested in the well-being of the Everyone has value and a unique creating an expanding economy to Should the city move up the Town of Quality of life and inspired, smart, pas- city and all its residents, all races, perspective to bring to the table. help Fitchburg become more self-sus- Madison merger date? Why or why not? sionate citizens! When people are set aside for political taining. We need a better understanding of this What does the city really need to event, to help us plan more successfully. work on? I agree with Jason Gonzalez: “We need to We have tremendous assets in our know more about the liabilities and the citizens and physical setting. We just need District 1, Seat 1 taxable assets at stake.” Since Madison to bring our diverse voices together and create the “high tide” to float all boats. Rich Tate Age: 63 line with the tax base growth. ed employment growth in Fitchburg Family: Wife Angela; daughters, Sidewalks: Lets allow the neigh- of 5,700 and household growth of Maja, 14, and Alona, borhoods to decide whether to install 4,700 by 2050. We should focus on 38; sons, Brendan, sidewalks. the build out of the already approved District 4, Seat 8 37, and David, 21 Safety concerns: We need to raise residential neighborhoods and try to Lived in Fitchburg citizen awareness and encourage par- attract more commercial and indus- since: 1988 ticipation in our community policing trial development in Arrowhead and Education: AA strategy. Commerce park. Architecture, MATC We also could use some additional How can the frequently disagree- Richard Hammersley Occupation: street lights. ing elements of the council work Age: 80 the people who would have to pay. They Tate Semi-retired, work- Should the city move up the Town together? Family: Three chil- are taxed enough now. ing part time of Madison merger date? Why or The 3 C’s: Compromise, dren, four grandkids Should the city move up the Town of Employer/job why not? Communication and Courtesy. Our Originally from: Madison merger date? Why or why not? title: Former Project Coordinator at Yes, but not too quickly. Let’s be nation has been built on compromise, Madison/Fitchburg Leave merger date as is. Pharmacy OneSource and an IT sys- sure that we’ve worked out all the very little is accomplished without it. Education: 12 years, How can the frequently disagreeing tems admin at Marshall Erdman and details regarding the services that we’ll Communication is a two-way street graduate of Verona High elements of the council work together? Associates provide. At the earliest, we should wait so we need to learn to listen instead School You will always have some disagree- Political experience: Board until the new east fire station is com- of just hearing. The third C, courtesy, Hammersley Occupation: Retired ments. Sometimes things can get worked of Review (alternate) May 2016; pleted. doesn’t need any further explanation. construction work out with council members if you try to. I Transportation and Transit Does the city have an ethical If budgets and spending limits did Employer/job: 47 seen it done in the past. Commission April 2013 to May 2016; responsibility to financially sup- not prevent it, what is one project years, Hammersley Stone Co. I have been Do you support the city’s effort to Fitchburg Library Building Oversight port nonprofits that serve its resi- you would champion to improve the in the complete business. create a public dog park, and what do Committee Aug 2009 to Nov 2011; dents like the Badger Prairie Needs quality of life in Fitchburg? Political experience: Plan you think of the outreach process that Broadband Telecommunications Network or the Boys and Girls Club? To apply for the University of Commission, three years, 1980s; City has taken place? Commission, (f/k/a Cable If so, how should that funding be Wisconsin’s UniverCity Year proj- Council, 2001-05 I do not think they need that added Commission) 1999 to Nov. 2011 given out? ect. This would allow us to use the Other notable affiliations: Worked with expense. The county has dog parks close. Our primary obligations are to the expertise of different UW departments road crews when needed; fire department If budgets and spending limits did not Essay questions safety and wellbeing of our citizens. to evaluate how we can best meet volunteer, nine years prevent it, what is one project you would Why are you running for alder, and We’re also obligated to be stewards of the needs of a growing population, Essay questions champion to improve the quality of life why should people vote for you? the city’s finances and resources yet whether that be housing, transporta- in Fitchburg? I’m running because I love it here our most valuable resource is our chil- tion, safety and/or natural resources. Why are you running for alder, and First, use the money for repair of roads, and want to stay here, but am con- dren. This becomes a balancing act What is the best thing about why should people vote for you? then what is needed. cerned that I may not be able to keep so we need to rely on the Community Fitchburg? I like to work with people. If I can help What is the best thing about Fitchburg? up with the tax increases. Economic Development Authority’s My neighbors and friends. out the city on things they are trying to do, Fitchburg is a very nice place to live and I can collaborate and work with oth- allocation recommendations. What does the city really need to to make things better. do business. Let’s keep that here. ers, I understand how projects should Should the city focus its develop- work on? What are the most important issues What does the city really need to work, and I know how to listen. ment in already developed areas Attracting more job producing busi- facing your district? work on? What are the most important or work to expand its development nesses while encouraging develop- If the people don’t want sidewalks in Hold down taxes, cut the waste of issues facing your district? footprint? ment to meet the needs of those new their area, don’t push them on it. They’re spending of things that they don’t need. Taxes: Keep the budget growth in A 2014 Beltline PEL study indicat- businesses. ConnectFitchburg.com 28 March 10, 2017 Fitchburg Star William Horns Jay Allen Age: 69 What are the most important 1) The Mayor should not par- Age: 51 there was discussion among climbing taxes, especially Family: Wife Nancy; daugh- issues facing your district? ticipate in council discussions Family: Son Benjamin, 13; the council that we should pre- after the costs for both new ters, Lucy and Karen District 4 encompasses all of unless he/she relinquishes the Daughter pare for a potential 2015 date. fire stations have surpassed Originally rural Fitchburg as well as some gavel to a council member. 2) Naomi, 9 In 2011, I directed city staff to original estimates? from: urban neighborhoods. The The Committee of the Whole Originally analyze the merger and how to There was a bad decision Minneapolis issues that I would emphasize should meet around a table in a from: execute it. Since then, planning made in 1993, which we now Lived in are 1) supporting the rural econ- smaller room so they talk to each Indianapolis has stopped. Fitchburg simply must fix. Much of what we are Fitchburg omy, 2) the location, nature, and other instead of posturing for TV. Lived in isn’t prepared for it. seeing is the cost of suburban since: 1992 timing of development, 3) taxes. How should the city balance Fitchburg Does the city have an ethi- sprawl, which is how Fitchburg Education: Should the city move up the its public safety needs with since: 1985 cal responsibility to financially grew in years past, even before B S Town of Madison merger date? climbing taxes, especially after Education: support nonprofits that serve incorporation. The best path to Allen Horns Mathematics, Why or why not? the costs for both new fire sta- Milwaukee its residents like the Badger counter that is more compact MS Biometrics, I would like to hear the argu- tions have surpassed original School of Prairie Needs Network or the development in the future. PhD Zoology ments before I comment on this estimates? Engineering, UW-Madison Boys and Girls Club? If so, Do you support the city’s Occupation: Retired from issue. Fitchburg has made a num- Occupation: Service Manager how should that funding be effort to create a public dog Department of Natural Resources Does the city have an ethi- ber of capital investments and Employer/job title: Appliance given out? park, and what do you think of Employer/job title: Great cal responsibility to financially commitments that will limit dis- Service Pros Regarding the Boys and Girls the outreach process that has Lakes Fisheries Specialist support nonprofits that serve cretionary spending if taxes are Political experience: Served Club, the city committed to taken place? Political experience: Six years its residents like the Badger to be kept in line. There are no on nearly every Fitchburg funding it, based on the number Yes, I do, and I think the cur- on Fitchburg Common Council Prairie Needs Network or the easy solutions Committee, Common Council of Fitchburg children it serves rent level of outreach has been (2005-2011). Lost re-election Boys and Girls Club? If so, how Do you support the city’s for 16 years, mayor for 2 years and the investment it made in inadequate. in 2011. Author of Resolution should that funding be given effort to create a public dog Other notable affiliations: Fitchburg. It provides services If budgets and spending lim- R-30-07 establishing the prin- out? park, and what do you think of President of Fitchburg Days the city doesn’t, and should its did not prevent it, what is ciples guiding Future Urban There are many worthy non- the outreach process that has have a long-term formal agree- one project you would cham- Development Area boundary. profits, including BPNN and the taken place? Essay questions ment. The city should examine pion to improve the quality of Author of Resolution R-75-10 BGC. Fitchburg has a longstand- I thought this was a settled Why are you running for how it funds other organiza- life in Fitchburg? limiting sidewalk construction ing relationship with the BGC issue. Dog parks are good, but alder, and why should people tions. I would have the city loan in established neighborhoods that should be sustained. The they can annoy the neighbors. I vote for you? Should the city focus its money to build the first mixed- to places where neighbors have BGC is and should remain a think the outreach process was As a business owner and res- development in already devel- use retail/commercial building requested a sidewalk for safety partner with the city in providing adequate. ident, I have a significant invest- oped areas or work to expand in uptown. If we can do that, reasons. Currently serving on recreational and other services If budgets and spending lim- ment in Fitchburg. This is my its development footprint? and get the first big tenants the Agriculture and Rural Affairs to youth. its did not prevent it, what is home. In my previous time in The goal of the there, I am confident it will pro- Commission. Should the city focus its one project you would champi- office, we accomplished many Comprehensive Plan was vide a lot to the residents. development in already devel- on to improve the quality of life good things, and I would like to always to focus on infill devel- What is the best thing about Essay questions oped areas or work to expand in Fitchburg? continue that work. opment. As we currently have Fitchburg? Why are you running for its development footprint? A good system of intra-city What are the most important hundreds of infill acres avail- Fitchburg is the most diverse alder, and why should people Our Comprehensive Plan lim- public transit. Unfortunately, issues facing your district? able, that is where we should community in Dane County, and vote for you? its development to the Future budgets and spending limits do My district is diverse. Half focus our efforts. we have a great opportunity Development is starting to Urban Development Area. There prevent this, at this time. the district is underserved by How can the frequently to take advantage of that. We press hard on our Future Urban is no reason to expand the FUDA What is the best thing about the city, and a large part is disagreeing elements of the can accomplish a lot of things Development Area (FUDA) boundary, which was drawn Fitchburg? facing increased development, council work together? together. We also have a great boundary along Lacy Road. to accommodate a reasonable Proximity to Madison. construction mess and noise. That’s a good question. location, which provides unique Elsewhere there is ample land rate of development for a few What does the city really Neighborhood traffic, speeding, It appears that many on the opportunities as well. within the FUDA for develop- decades, while also protecting need to work on? and various illegal activity is council have chosen to govern What does the city really ment. There will come a time the best farm land and the best 1) Encouraging high-val- putting pressure on many resi- based on personal dislike of need to work on? to review and revise the FUDA land for ground-water recharge. ue business development. 2) dents. And, of course, everyone each other, rather than on what Getting along with each other. boundary, but not now. I will How can the frequently dis- Sustaining and improving the is concerned about taxes and is the best for taxpayers. It is In a way, we are just seeing a seek to hold the line. agreeing elements of the coun- Fitchburg Star as our communi- housing values. an absolute farce at this junc- reflection of the nation, but we cil work together? ty newspaper. Should the city move up ture. Personal ambitions and live with each other, and we all the Town of Madison merger personal dislike have no place want a good city. This isn’t be as date? Why or why not? on that dais. hard as some are making it out The city should not. When How should the city balance to be. And it shouldn’t require all District 4, Seat 7 that agreement was signed, its public safety needs with the rancor. Tom Clauder Age: 65 Dedication and Service Award can drive this, if a major devel- Family: Married to Mary Kay from Madison College; involved oper/employer would want to District 3, Seat 5 Clauder; two daughters with Wisconsin Council on come to Fitchburg. For exam- Originally Highway Safety; past member of ple, the Orchard Pointe Retail from: Madison, Lions Club; volunteer for Special Development – Target Store. Aaron Richardson raised in Olympics This development brought jobs, Age: 40 I think this needs to be effort to create a public dog Westmorland housing and consumers, all Family: No spouse or kids researched better. I did not like park, and what do you think of Lived in Essay questions helping Fitchburg’s tax base. Originally the idea of suddenly moving the outreach process that has Fitchburg Why are you running for How can the frequently from: the merger up in what looked to taken place? since: 30 years alder, and why should people disagreeing elements of the Fitchburg be a quick decision without any I do support the dog park. I Education: vote for you? council work together? Lived in planning. I think there is a way think it is important to continue Clauder Edgewood District 4 covers both the The council has to focus its Fitchburg to integrate the merger quicker to add new amenities to the High School rural areas and the neighbor- attention on what is in the best since: but only with a long-term plan community like we did with the and Associate’s hoods. The representative has interest for our diverse and Essentially my in place. splash pad and library. Outreach Degree from Madison College to be a voice both areas. Having growing population. The city entire life Should the city focus its is always a challenge and it Occupation: Retired, City of worked for the City of Fitchburg council members need to lis- Richardson Education: development in already devel- is important for the city to do Fitchburg Police Department for over 30 years as a Police ten to all different opinions and MBA , oped areas or work to expand everything they can to inform Employer/Job Title: Police Office, Mayor and County Board respect each others ideas. its development footprint? the public. Officer Supervisor, my experience Do you support the city’s UW-Whitewater; Bachelor There needs to be a balance If budgets and spending lim- Political Experience: Past would be a valuable asset to my effort to create a public dog degree , UW-Green Bay between the two. This is not its did not prevent it, what is Mayor, City of Fitchburg; past constituents, if elected. park, and what do you think of Occupation: Marketer an either/or situation. We need one project you would cham- vice chair of Cities and Villages What are the most important the outreach process that has Political experience: Nine to continue to look for ways to pion to improve the quality of Associations; 10 years on issues facing your district? taken place? years on Parks, Recreation and redevelop where it makes sense life in Fitchburg? the Dane County Board of The city budget and taxes are I do support the city’s effort Forestry including four as chair but also have options outside If there was no limit I would Supervisors; past vice chair of always a top priority. It involves to create a public dog park. The the areas already developed. champion a Fitchburg school Public Protection and Judiciary tough choices between com- proposed park will be built on Essay questions How can the frequently district. This would improve Committee, Dane County; past peting priorities among the already owned city land, there- Why are you running for disagreeing elements of the community pride and aware- chair of EMS Commission, various city departments. We by eliminating the need to buy alder, and why should people council work together? ness and help unite the com- Dane County; past chair of the must focus on city core needs. land for the park. Many of the vote for you? Improved communication munity. I think this would make Fitchburg Plan Commission; Privatizing cul-de-sacs and residents support the idea of a As a lifelong Fitchburg res- and respect are two ways to the biggest impact on the com- past chair of the Capital Area placing sidewalks in this district dog park. ident I felt it was important to get the council to work better. munity. Regional Planning Commission; are both topics I’m against. What is the best thing about get involved and continue mak- These are two areas I am strong What is the best thing about lost state Assembly race in 2010; Should the city move up the Fitchburg? ing this a great place to live. I and can help the climate of the Fitchburg? formed the commission to build Town of Madison merger date? It’s the best of both worlds am someone residents will be council. I have shown the abil- There are a lot of great things a library in Fitchburg Why or why not? – rural life and city life, accom- proud to have as a represen- ity to work with others. There about Fitchburg. The residents Other notable affiliations: The City of Madison has been panied by a diverse population. tative of Fitchburg. You won’t needs to be a change from the are fantastic. The park sys- Past member of AFSCME, Local pushing an early merger, and Our location is ideal, being close search for me online and find past two years. tem and recreation programs 333; past member, Wisconsin Fitchburg needs to negotiate to the University, Epic, state anything negative or embar- How should the city balance are one of the few things that Professional Police Association; with strength. I was watching government and the airport. We rassing. its public safety needs with positively differentiates us from life member of Wisconsin the merger when it first starting are also served by three great What are the most important climbing taxes, especially other communities. Law Enforcement Officer’s taking place and I felt Fitchburg school districts and are home issues facing your district? after the costs for both new What does the city really Association; past president of received what Madison didn’t to over 750 businesses and Keeping taxes low while fire stations have surpassed need to work on? Wildwood South Neighborhood want. Fitchburg now has the growing. keeping services high is always original estimates? We need to have responsi- Association; Chaplin and board opportunity to negotiate this What does the city really important. The redevelopment There needs to be an under- ble growth that doesn’t create member of Madison Elks Lodge merger, while watching out for need to work on? of Lacy Road will be anoth- standing of why estimates future problems. I worry we #410; past member of Operation Fitchburg taxpayers. Building a better relationship er major challenge in 2017 for were incorrect. It is impossible are creating areas of the city Life Saver; past chairman of Should the city focus its with our neighboring communi- District 3. I have already started to properly plan and manage that have too many apartment Westmorland Neighborhood development in already devel- ties to combine services to save attending council meetings so budgets if the information we’re buildings in a concentrated area Association; recipient of oped areas or work to expand money. We need to welcome I am up to speed on current using to make decisions is and areas without adequate Madison College Athletic Hall its development footprint? economic development which issues once I’m elected. wrong. With proper long-range green space. We’re trying to of Fame Award (basketball); The first priority would be to will creates jobs and help our Should the city move up planning we can also prevent solve these issues in older parts recipient of City of Fitchburg Life develop in already developed tax base. We need to provide the Town of Madison merger the need for too many big ticket of the city while creating oppor- Saving Award; recipient of EMS areas. However, the market more affordable housing to our date? Why or why not? costs at one time. tunities for them to happen in Commission Service Award; residents. Do you support the city’s new developments in the future. ConnectFitchburg.com March 10, 2017 Fitchburg Star 29 Election: Election results could be key to changing rapport among council members Continued from page 1 On the Web On the Web will give an up-or-down vote On the ballot on three referendum ques- with at least four new faces Read questionnaires from Read questionnaires from Arnold tions for a new high school on the council, and as many unopposed candidates Julia Arata- Mayor: Steve Arnold (i) vs. Jason Gonzalez and Gonzalez from before the building, renovations to other as seven, with four cur- schools and operating costs. Fratta and Daniel Bahr, both in Dist. 1, Seat 1: Dorothy Krause (i) vs. Rich Tate primary election: rent alders not running for District 2: Oregon School District their seats again including Dist. 1, Seat 2: Anne Scott vs. Wanda Smith ConnectFitchburg.com residents will have for- ConnectFitchburg.com Gonzalez. The only incum- Dist. 3, Seat 5: Jay Allen vs. Aaron Richardson mer school board president bent without an opponent election. Courtney Odorico running is Arata-Fratta. The other could be key for Arnold or Dist. 3, Seat 6: Dan Carpenter (i) vs. Zyronia Mims Those in the Madison unopposed on the ballot. uncontested race is also in Gonzalez to change the atmo- Dist. 4, Seat 7: Tom Clauder vs. William Horns Metropolitan School Dis- District 2, with Daniel Bahr sphere in the council cham- Dist. 4, Seat 8: Tony Hartmann (i) vs. Richard trict have one contested Contact Scott Girard at running to succeed outgo- bers, which has been toxic Hammersley race on the ballot, with Kate [email protected] ing Ald. Patrick Stern. at times. Arnold placed the Toews facing Ali Muldrow and follow him on Twitter The race for District 1, Seat blame on his council oppo- Madison school board seat 6: Ali Muldrow vs. Kate for Seat 6. They were the @sgirard9. 1 is incumbent Krause against nents – including Gonzalez – Toews top two vote-getters in the challenger Rich Tate. The oth- for the disputes that have spi- State superintendent: Tony Evers (i) vs. Lowell Holtz Feb. 21 primary. The other er seat in that district pits two raled out of control at times. race features Nicki Vander PAR Concrete, Inc. newcomers – Smith and Anne “April two years ago, five Meulen facing incumbent Scott – against each other. of the council members sup- that the city has not gone in Ed Hughes, who announced •Driveways In District 3, Aaron Rich- ported my first opponent Polling places a direction that we need to go a few days after the primary •Floors ardson and former Mayor Jay and they never forgave me under Steve.” he was no longer running for •Patios Allen are facing off for Gon- for winning,” Arnold said. “I District 1: Fire Station 2, “It just hasn’t worked,” re-election due to the return •Sidewalks zalez’s seat, while incumbent will encourage (new alders) 5415 King James Way Gonzalez said. of his wife’s cancer. •Decorative Concrete Carpenter faces challenger to seek the best ideas no mat- Verona Area School Dis- District 2: Fire Station 1, Other races Phil Mountford 516-4130 (cell) Zyronia Mims, a repeat race ter whose ideas they are. We 5791 Lacy Road trict residents have no con- have to stop looking at which The April 4 ballot features tested board elections, but 835-5129 (office) from 2015. adno=509470-01 The District 4 races are all tribe an idea comes from and District 3: Candlewood one state election and some Suites, 5421 Caddis Bend familiar faces. Former May- start working for the people school board questions, as HIRING ENTRY LEVEL &EXPERIENCED or Tom Clauder faces former of Fitchburg.” District 4: Fitchburg well, depending on voters’ alder William Horns for Dis- He cited the Northeast Community Center, 5510 areas. 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PLANT DANE OFFERS RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY RECREATION DEPARTMENT GROUPS A WAY TO PROTECT WATERS THROUGH For more information and to register visit www. fitchburgwi.gov/recreation, call the Rec. Dept. at 608-270-4285 or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fitchrec NATIVE PLANT COST-SHARE PROGRAM Youth Soccer Welcome to Spanish - Plant Dane is proud to offer a new The Soccer season is here. Kids will be placed DONATE or GROW native plants for com- Spanish for Preschoolers munity projects. This could include schools on teams with the younger grades focusing on Children ages 3-5 learn Spanish vocabulary skill development and the older grades partici- or community groups looking for native and basic phrases in a fun and active way with plants for a project. The Plant Dane program pating in a travelling league. All leagues are coed. these lively classes. Award-winning teacher, • D ay/Time: Pre-K - Saturday Mornings is a cost-share to purchase native plants to Marti Fechner of Grow into Spanish LLC, establish private or public rain gardens, native Kindergarten & 1st Grade - Wednesday incorporates music, movement, games, stories Evenings plantings and prairie restoration. available at http://www.myfairlakes.com/plant- and more to make learning Spanish easy and Learn more by attending the Interactive dane. Plants must be ordered by Friday, March 2nd & 3rd Grade - Monday and engaging for preschool-age children. It is easy Wednesday Evenings Rain Garden workshop on Saturday, 31st, 2017. Once your order is complete with for children to learn a foreign language at this March 25 from 9:00-11:00 AM at the Dane the online credit card payment system, print 4th & 5th Grade - Tuesday & Thursday young age, and SO beneficial. Come try it! It’s Evenings County Land and Water Resources Garden your receipt and bring this to the plant pick up a great way to prepare your child for a bilingual Workshop (5201 Fen Oaks Drive, Room 121, on Saturday, June 3rd from 8:00-11:00 AM at • Location: McKee Farms Park for Pre-K future. 1st Grade, Varies for older grades Madison, WI). The cost is $10 and will focus 5201 Fen Oak Drive, Madison, WI. Participants • Day/Time: Wednesdays, April 5-May 10, on helping participants design a rain garden plan must pick up plants on this date, or send a rel- • Fee: $30 for Pre-K and K & 1st Gr., $40 1-1:45pm for 2nd-5th Gr. for their property. Sign up is available at http:// ative, friend or neighbor to pick up the plants. • L ocation: Fitchburg Community Center www.myfairlakes.com/plantdane. This work- Fitchburg residents who install and main- • Ages: 3-5 years old shop includes hands-on stations and resources. tain rain gardens are eligible for an ongoing Yoga and Mindfulness for Kids • Fee: $60 These classes will focus on exercises that fos- Plants purchased through this program are credit on their stormwater utility bill of $8 to ter a healthy mind, body and spirit. Expect a fun Wisconsin Martial Arts $2.00 each, less than half the normal retail price. $16 per year (for rural and urban residents, Each species must be ordered in multiples of respectively). For more details, visit www. and creative atmosphere with music and move- Each student will receive a well-rounded four. The program details and order form are fitchburgwi.gov/stormwater. ment combined with breathing and relaxation. martial arts and fitness education. We teach • Day/Time: Saturdays, April 8-March 28, the standard striking and blocking movements, Intro (4-7 yrs) 9-9:30am, Intro (8-12 yrs) 9:30- traditional forms, and weaponry. We also 10am, Intermediate (8-15 yrs) 10-10:45am offer more unique aspects, such as practical ITCHBURG S PRIL LIMATE ORUM EATURES • Location: Fitchburg Community Center self-defense and joint manipulation applica- F ’ A C F F • Ages: Intro 4-7 years, Intro 8-12 years, tions, tumbling and acrobatics, fitness tracking DANE COUNTY EXECUTIVE JOE PARISI Intermediate 8-15 years and goal-setting, two different kinds of ground • Fee: $48 for Intro Classes and $56 for fighting, armored weapon fighting, two differ- Join us on April 5th from will highlight the new Office of Intermediate ent kinds of stand-up fighting that incorporate 7-8:30 p.m. as we welcome Energy and Climate Change, the elements of boxing and take-downs/throws, Dane County Executive Joe new Dane County Council on Tunes for Tots (Music & Movement) and more. Parisi to the Fitchburg Library Climate Change, and efforts to This class is designed for children 1-5 years • Classes: 4-6 years old, 7-15 years old and to discuss Dane County’s new expand renewable energy and old and their parents. The classes are designed 16 and up initiatives to address climate energy efficiency in the coun- to enhance children’s social skills, language • Days/Times: Mon. & Wed., Mar. 29-May 1, change. A climate researcher ty. This annual forum is being skills, and fine motor skills through a play- 6-6:30pm (4-6 yr. olds) 6:30-7:30pm (older from UW-Madison will kick off the event with sponsored by the Resource Conservation ful environment. Classes will include several classes) a discussion on current and future climate Commission, and is one of a series of events developmental activities, music and movement, • Location: Fitchburg Community Center conditions in Wisconsin as well as adapta- to foster a dialog among Fitchburg community musical instruments, props, finger plays, games • Fee: $35 (4-6 yr. olds) $45 (7 and up) tion strategies. Dane County Executive Parisi members on a range of sustainability issues. and story time. • Day/Time: Thursdays, April 20-May 18, Basketball Shooting Camp 4:30-5:15pm Want to make more shots? We can help! • Location: Fitchburg Community Center This camp is designed to teach players the CELEBRATE EARTH MONTH BY CLEANING UP • A ges: 1-5 years old fundamental skills involved with shooting FITCHBURG’S WATERWAYS ON APRIL 1ST • F ee: $50 and scoring the basketball. In addition to proper skills and technique, players will also Fitchburg’s 2017 Waterway Cleanups 2. H ighlands of Seminole - Meet on Kid’s Painting Class - have a chance to learn skill-building drills are scheduled for Saturday, April 1st from Longford Terrace near intersection of My Painting is Blooming! and games they can use on their own to 9am-11am, rain or shine. More details on McKee Rd (Hwy PD) For this class each child will be painting their reinforce good habits after camp. This camp 3. S wan Creek - Meet on the pedestrian own flower garden! While painting we will is a fun way to get better together with path near the intersection of Syene Rd discuss primary, secondary and complimentary friends while gearing up for some warm and Ninebark Dr. colors. We will also talk about bold, bright, summer weather. Volunteers are encouraged to wear boots colorful graphics. These paintings turn out • Classes: 1st - 3rd Grade, 4th - 6th Grade, and bring work gloves. Please be aware that colorful and whimsical and they are so much 7th-12th Grade restroom facilities may not be available in the fun to do! Each child will take home their 16 • Days/Times: Tuesdays, April 25-May 9, 6pm cleanup areas. Some giveaways and refresh- x 20 painting. (1st-3rd), 7pm (4th-6th), 8pm (7th-12th) All ments will be provided to participants. • Day/Time: Saturday, March 18th, 1-3pm programs are 50 minutes long Anyone interested in organizing an event • Location: Fitchburg Community Center • L ocation: Savanna Oaks Gym the Waterway Cleanups will be posted at in your neighborhood can contact Erika • Ages: 6-12 years old • Fee: $30 www.fitchburgwi.gov/stormwater closer to Kluetmeier, Sustainability Specialist, at erika. • Fee: $38 the events. This year’s cleanups are scheduled [email protected] or 270-4274. at the following locations: The city will provide supplies and pick up 1. 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