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Gonzalez
Dog park approved
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defeats
Home and Garden
special section
Pages 12-16
Schools
Whats next after
Arnold
successful VASD Four new alders, but
referendums incumbents all win
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Unified Newspaper Group
Lessons in resilience
to 2,221.
Event honors late He will
have four
Fitchburg resident new faces to
work with on Gonzalez
Page 10 the council in
After-school program offers safe place, for King James youth Anne Scott,
Sports Daniel Bahr,
Aaron Rich-
KATE NEWTON Because theyre definitely going
ardson and
Unified Newspaper Group Inside to gain something every time they
come, Smith told the Star. Tom Clauder,
Smith had been considering start- all of whom
In her years working as a mental
health specialist and advocate for Group looking for a ing a program like the homework were run-
ning in races
area youth, Wanda Smith has learned permanent home club before last year, and last sum-
w i t h o u t a n Arnold
that nearly every experience can mer she started getting more feed-
back from neighbors on the idea incumbent.
become a teachable moment. Page 25 Arnolds final meeting as
The King James neighborhood while holding a series of popular
block parties at the site of what will mayor was Tuesday, April
resident is trying to pass on that
area youth who lack easy access to soon be a new city park on King 11.
same mentality to some of the citys
community spaces like city parks and James Way. Gonzalez told the Star
youngest residents through an after-
the Fitchburg Community Center a She said many people she spoke two days after the election
school program and homework club
that he was feeling good
Edgewood girls win she and other volun- safe place (with) positive activi- to were drawn to the idea of a com-
and he saw the 900-vote
teers are running out ties to get involved in and some emo- munity-driven effort aimed at giv-
first state bball title of Fitchburg Fire Sta- tional support. ing kids living in one of Fitchburgs win as more of a man-
Since its early days, volunteers more impoverished neighborhoods date than Arnold had two
tion No. 2 on King
Page 17 James Way. Her goal have expanded the curriculum to more opportunities. years ago in a narrow victo-
include arts and crafts, creative writ- I wanted to make sure the people ry over then-Mayor Shawn
is to reach many more
Pfaff.
Business in the coming months.
Since the program
ing, spoken word, poetry, yoga and
dance all with a life skills-fo-
who were partnering with us really
had a passion for change and equi- It was quite clear, he
cused angle to expose the kids to as ty for everybody, she added. A lot said of the result. I just
began in October, a
think that Steves been
group spanning from Smith many new skills as possible. of people are making decisions for
Step into the room on an average communities they dont live in. But around 12 years, maybe
about a dozen to 30
afternoon and you might find that if they live there and they work with they wanted some change.
kids has come to the station from
days attendees hopping excitedly the grassroots leaders there, they can He also credited Arnold
3:30-7p.m. weekdays to get help on
from one activity to another: reading really be the ones to help build the for how he handled com-
schoolwork, play games and engage
over each others shoulders during neighborhood up. mittee appointments for cit-
in a variety of activities led by the
homework time, engaging animated- izens and alders.
volunteers and visiting speakers.
While the club is open to all kids, ly in that days discussion and even Empowerment program I hope to continue
practicing cartwheels and dance Labeling the program a home- Steves commitment to
most participants are minority chil-
Pet store partners dren living on King James Way and moves, all with seemingly boundless work club seemed fitting, since diversity and inclusion in
with local nonprofits energy. thats the first thing on the agenda that regard, Gonzalez said.
King James Court who range in age
Whatever activity we use, we each day when the kids arrive at the Arnold, though,
from elementary to high school.
called the result a great
Page 27 Smith said the mission of the pro- always research, OK, what kind of
gramming began as a way to give educational gift are they gaining? Turn to Youth program/Page 25 Turn to Election/Page 24
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At the March 21 Plan
Sunnyside Park Commission meeting, con-
cerns were once again
Fitchburgs first fenced- expressed about the potential
Our Experience,
in, off-leash dog park now for stormwater runoff at the
has a name: Sunnyside site.
Park. But Cory Horton, the City
The name reflects the of Fitchburg Public Works
agricultural history of director, shared findings at
the land at the corner of the meeting that indicate the
Your Success.
Irish Lane and South Fish development of a dog park
Hatchery Road, where the there would reduce peak
Wilke family used to own water flow and volume, and
and operate the Sunnyside any additional rain garden
Hatchery chicken coop plantings would keep more
from the early 1950s to water on site.
1990s. The commission asked
After hearing from Chris that the Public Works depart-
Hammen, who spoke on ment review the most recent
b e h a l f o f h i s 9 5 - y e a r- stormwater study of the area,
old grandmother, Maxine and Dane County will also
Wilke, (who was also in
attendance), and his late
grandfather, Karl Wilke,
be conducting a stormwater
review.
Our Oak Bank associates have over
the Common Council unan-
imously approved the name
Samantha Christian 1,000 years of experience combined,
at its March 14 meeting.
Fundraising goal and we want to share it with you.
The Fitchburg Dog Park
Advocates recently hit
the halfway mark of their
$50,000 fundraising goal
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Kathy Neumeister Eating breakfast a couple week- to fungus. And eBird launched in
kathy.neumeister@wcinet.com ends ago in Tomah, I noticed a large 2002 by the Cornell Lab of Orni-
woodpecker pecking away at the thology and the National Audubon
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Donna Larson yard. bird observations recorded around
veronasales@wcinet.com Discussion around the table the world.
Dawn Zapp ensued on what type of woodpecker Another valuable citizen monitor-
oregonsales@wcinet.com it was. Was it a downy woodpecker Collecting data on birds or plants ing opportunity is stream monitor-
Catherine Stang or a pileated woodpecker? also gets people outside and explor- ing through the Rock River Coali-
stoughtonsales@wcinet.com After bets were placed, I pulled ing the many parks and natural areas tion (RRC).
out my smartphone and opened my the city has to offer. The coalition provides equipment
Classifieds Merlin bird identification app. A The data that is collected by these and trains volunteers to monitor the
Diane Beaman quick picture snap later, my hunch apps is used by various Department health of eight stream sites in Fitch-
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My phone screen was full of a to inform policy development and parameters such as clarity, tem-
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News sighting in both the eBird and iNat- development. Once a baseline of a statewide database that is used by
Jim Ferolie uralist apps, along with information information is established in the local, state and federal water-quality
fitchburgstar@wcinet.com about the location. city, my hope is that we can improve professionals to monitor trends in
While citizen science may be upon our current management of water quality, particularly levels of
Sports more amusing (and competitive) parks and natural areas, especially phosphorus pollution.
Jeremy Jones than scientific, you can begin to when it comes to taking care of our If citizen science seems like
ungsportseditor@wcinet.com see the potential data these types of prairies and woodlots, which are something you would like to get
applications can provide to the sci- prime habitats for our birds. involved with or learn more about,
Assistant Editor entific community. The aforementioned iNaturalist stop by McGaw Park on April 22 at
Scott Girard Citizen science is not a new term, and eBird are two of the biggest cit- 8 a.m. for a guided bird walk with
ungreporter@wcinet.com but the way in which it is conduct- izen science applications available. David Drake of UW-Extension or
ed has changed dramatically over Both are easy to use and can be a April 29 for a guided tree walk with
Reporters
the last several years. Advances in fun way to explore the Fitchburg DNR Forester Cory Secher. During
Anthony Iozzo, Samantha Christian, Helu Wang, Amber and availability of technology have park system or your own backyard. these events, the city will demon-
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April 14, 2017 Fitchburg Star 5
Jazz Fest set City celebrates Earth Month
for April 28-30
Community-wide events will collect unwanted prescription 5425 Quarry Hill Dr., from noon to
medications between 8-11a.m. at 3p.m. Saturday, April 22.
April 22, 29 the police entrance of City Hall. The Volunteers are asked to bring a shov-
MedDrop box is open to residents el and consider making a donation. For
The City of Fitchburg is organizing from 7:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. Monday every $5 donation people make toward
EVAN HALPOP Festival in 2014, and tak- several events in recognition of Earth through Friday. purchasing trees for the park, they
Star correspondent en part in jazz festivals all Month, including opportunities for For information, visit fitchburgwi. will get a raffle ticket for a chance to
over the world, according birding, recycling and tree planting. gov. win gift cards from local businesses.
Three of the four bands to a news release. Participants can also enjoy food from
at Fitchburgs annual Jazz The Bria Skonberg Quin- Spring cleanup Arbor, bird day three local Lets Eat Out Madison food
Fest will be performing tet has its first show at Gather up old papers, electronics The city will celebrate Arbor Day trucks.
at the festival for the first 10p.m. April 28, then per- and medications for the City of Fitch- and International Migratory Bird Day For information, visit facebook.com/
time. forms three more times. burgs spring cleanup events on Earth at the McGaw Park Shelter, 5236 Lacy QuarryHill.
Performances begin Skonberg is an educator, Day, Saturday, April 22. Road, from 8a.m. to noon Saturday,
April 28 at 6:30p.m. and co-director and founder Surplus IT, 901 Watson Ave., will April 22. Tree walk
continue through April 30 of the New York Hot Jazz collect old electronics for recycling David Drake of UW-Extension will Department of Natural Resources
at the Wyndham Garden Camp, co-founder of the from 7-11a.m. For updated cost lead a bird walk at 8a.m., followed forester Cory Secher will lead a tree
Hotel. New York Hot Jazz Fes- information, visit fitchburgwi.gov/ by tree planting at 10a.m. Then at walk from 10a.m. to noon Saturday,
Linda Marty Schmitz, tival, and won the Juno solidwaste. 10:30a.m., Dianne Moller of Hoos April 29, at McGaw Park, 5236 Lacy
president of the Madison Aw a r d f o r Vo c a l J a z z The city and Pellitteri Waste Sys- Woods Raptor Center will hold a live Road. He will explain current vegeta-
Jazz Society, noted that Album of the Year on Feb. tems will host a paper shredding event raptor program. tion cover at the park, invasive species
three of the performers hail 7. from 8-11a.m. at the City Hall park- For information, call 270-4289. and the mechanics of oak regeneration.
from outside the United B e s t k n ow n f o r h e r ing lot, 5520 Lacy Road. The event For information, email anna.healy@
States. knowledge of classic jazz, provides free shredding and recycling Tree planting fitchburgwi.gov or call 270-4289.
One could call this year she creates a style all her to destroy no more than five bankers The Quarry Hill Neighborhood
an international festival in own, rooted in New Orle- boxes of confidential paper documents. Association will be recruiting volun- Samantha Christian and Helu
a way, she said. ans grooves, the release The Fitchburg Police Department teers to plant trees at Quarry Hill Park, Wang
Each of the groups per- stated.
forms at least four times. She will be coming into
Clarinetist Allan Vache,
drummer Danny Coots, and
pianist Stephanie Trick of
the Vache/Coots/Trick Trio
town before the festival to
present workshops for high
schools, colleges, and oth-
er music students in the
Hobby to business
open the festival Friday.
Trick and her husband
Madison area.
Bob Schulzs Frisco Jazz Fitchburg jewelry artist featured at Chicago Art show
Paolo Alderighi, who are Band is returning for its
based out of Italy, will be ninth appearance at the fes- HELU WANG son, who sailed solo from
performing on their own tival. Unified Newspaper Group Alaska, down the California
in a separate performance. The artists who are per- coast, crossed to the Mar-
The pair played for the f o r m i n g m a y h ave t h e Hammering a silver wire quesas, then went further
Prince of Wales and the opportunity to call up into a circle, Julie Snyder south to Bora Bora and Tahi-
Duchess of Cornwall at the another artist scheduled to squinted to make sure the ti.
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues perform for a jam session, wire was as thin as the other The story behind the
as well. wire of a green- and copper pearls makes my designs
-colored earring. even more special, to me at
Hours later, Snyder, a least, Snyder says.
Schedule Fitchburg silversmith, would She plans to refine her
head to Chicago Navy Pier style and expand her shows
Friday, April 28 Session I (6:30-11p.m.) to present her 100 pieces of to larger regional events, as
jewelry at Chicagos Art and well as continue with local
6:30p.m. Vache/Coots/Trick Trio Design show. shows such as Paoli Art
Im really not sure what in the Millwork and Ago-
7:40p.m. Bob Schulzs Frisco Jazz Band to expect from the show
Photo by Helu Wang
ra in Fitchburg. The prices
Snyder hammers a ear wire at her home studio.
8:50p.m. Stephanie Trick & Paolo Alderighi since this is my first big city of jewelry she presented at
show, Snyder said. I hope the Chicago Art and Design
10p.m. Bria Skonberg Quintet instructors, Snyder began to
my work is received well. Im constantly devel- show range from $32 to
The show, which was specialize in mokume gane, oping designs in my head $11,000.
Saturday, April 29 Session II (11a.m.- an ancient Japanese tech-
April 8 and 9, featured orig- and through trial and error. People dont always
4p.m.) nique which was originally
inal artwork created by 100 When something works well know what (efforts) are
used to decorate samurai
artists, including glass, jew- I try to do a series of similar involved. They might try to
11a.m. Bria Skonberg Quintet swords. Although it involves
elry, furniture, ceramics, pieces, Snyder said. bargain, Snyder said while
12:15p.m. Stephanie Trick & Paolo Alderighi a lengthy and tedious pro-
sculpture and photography. She added that most of leveling a pair of earrings on
cess of fusing multiple lay-
Snyder displayed her silver her design ideas pop up in a chopstick, But my pieces
1:30p.m. Vache/Coots/Trick Trio ers of silver and copper to
and gold jewelry with semi- daily life, with items as sim- are very unique, even the ear
precious gemstones. create a billet, drilling holes ple as a twig or an acorn in wires are hand-made. Its a
2:45p.m. Bob Schulzs Frisco Jazz Band partially through the entire
After retiring from a phys- her backyard ending up as a piece of art.
top layer and forging out
ical therapist job three years series theme.
Saturday, April 29 Session III (6-11p.m.) onto sheet metal, Snyder
ago, she started her jewelry Her Black Tahitian pearls Contact Helu Wang at
6p.m. Vache/Coots/Trick Trio was always glad to work for
business. She has taken met- pieces are sourced from her helu.wang@wcinet.com.
months on a single piece of
alsmith classes in Milwau-
7:15p.m. Stephanie Trick & Paolo Alderighi mokume gane jewelry.
kee and Madison for years
8:30p.m. Bob Schulzs Frisco Jazz Band
a ring.
The efforts did not always
to fulfill an idea she came up
pay off. The metal has to be
with 15 years ago making
fused properly to get desired
HUGE
9:45p.m. Bria Skonberg Quintet
Now my hobby became details and patterns. Other- CHURCH
Sunday, April 30 Jazz Worship Celebra- wise, she ends up with a pile
my business, Snyder said. GARAGE SALE
tion Fest Venue The 20-year Fitchburgof useless melted metal.
Snyder also specializes
resident said the quiet com-
5705 Lacy Road,
9a.m. Bob Schulzs Frisco Jazz Band in fabricating hammered
munity here made it possi- FITCHBURG
silver jewelry. She likes the
ble for her to concentrate on
Sunday, April 30 Session IV (11:30a.m.- clean lines and classic style
design. She uses her art to Friday, April 28 and
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Energy task force pancake breakfast for participants Rotary fundraiser what devices are needed. Registra- days of each month.
starting at 10:20 a.m. and an Easter tion is required. For information, call 270-4290.
The Energy Task Force Team, a egg hunt for kids starting at 1 p.m. The Fitchburg/Verona Rotary For information or to register,
group of Fitchburg residents orga- A portion of every Cottontail Club will host its first annual $10K call 729-1763. Great Decisions
nized by the senior center, can Classic run/walk registration will raffle fundraiser and bowling tour- A new discussion group, Great
make home visits around the city be donated directly to the Fitchburg nament at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 23, Taste testing Decisions at the Library, is start-
to perform energy-saving mea- Lions Club and the Wisconsin non- at Ten Pin Alley, 6285 Nesbitt Rd. Stop by the library for a taste ing in May. The first topic will
sures. profit Team Marissa. For informa- Those interested in supporting testing program and some free be about trade policy from 6-7:30
Volunteers can make simple but tion or to register, cottontailclassi- the club can purchase a $100 tick- food from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, p.m. Wednesday, May 10, at the
effective changes in your home: crun.com. et, assemble a four-person team at May 2, at the library. library.
changing furnace filters, removing $25 per bowler, and/or donate cash Participants can find out if they The group will cover four top-
no throw-away light bulbs, batter- Yahara art gallery or an item to be raffled off during can tell the difference between ics after reading summaries from
ies, checking outside water faucets Yahara Bay Distillery, 6250 Nes- the event. Proceeds will help fund different varieties of pizza, Pepsi the 2017 Great Decisions Brief-
and more. The team will also be bitt Road, will welcome Ally Krez- the clubs numerous projects at a versus Coke and other foods. This ing Book (available at the second
able to identify possible resources inski as its featured April artist with local and global level. program is geared toward ages floor reference desk). Each par-
for further improvement through a free gallery opening reception F o r i n f o r m a t i o n o r t o 13-17. ticipant will have the opportunity
Focus on Energy, Project Home from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, April purchase tickets, contact Tom For information, call 729-1760. to submit an opinion ballot (the
and others. The visits are free, but 15. Marshall at 715-213-3046 or results of which are distributed
donations are welcomed. Krezinski is from Madison and pdgthomasmarshall@gmail.com. Toddler art program to the White House, members of
For information or to make an specializes in the development and Kids ages 1-3 can explore and Congress, the departments of State
appointment, call 270-4292. creation of art designs, recently
TV/internet program play with art materials from 10-11 and Defense, etc.).
landscapes in oils and functional art Visit the senior center for a pro- a.m. Wednesday, May 3, at the Future topics are South China
Medication disposal through upcycling. Event attendees gram on over-the-air and internet library. Sea on May 24, Afghanistan and
As part of the Dane County can meet Krezinski and enjoy light TV options at 10:30 a.m. Wednes- The program will include art Pakistan on June 7, and nuclear
Transitions of Care Coalition, the snacks and samples at the tasting day, April 26. activities to help with mastery of security on June 14.
senior center is partnering with bar and craft cocktails at a cash bar. David Hill will highlight how to fine-motor skills and help kids For information, contact Kate
several organizations to provide For information, call 275-1050. retrieve over-the-air high defini- learn about cause and effect as Hull at 729-1763.
community members with blue tion channels for free, and how to they make changes in materials.
disposal bags that include disposal Travel resources incorporate devices like Roku and Smocks or "messy clothes" are Diabetes workshop
instructions, as well as MedDrop Learn about the best apps and Apple TV. Registration is required recommended. The Healthy Living with Dia-
locations in the area. The bags are websites for traveling, including by calling 270-4290. For information, call 729-1760. betes Workshop will be held at
available for all community mem- cheap airfare, planning and sharing the senior center from 5:30-8 p.m.
bers, not just older adults. adventures, during an Electronic
1000 Books party Book club party Wednesdays from May 10 through
The Fitchburg Police Depart- Travel Resources program from Celebrate with the library as Celebrate a year of good reads June 14.
ment also has a MedDrop box that 7-8 p.m. Monday, April 17, at the its 1000 Books Before Kinder- and mighty girls during a par- The workshop, designed to help
is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 library. garten" program marks two years ty for the Read Like a Girl Book adults living with Type 2 diabe-
p.m. Monday through Friday. Registration is required. For during a birthday party from 10-11 Club from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, tes or prediabetes learn skills and
For information or to request a information or to register, call 729- a.m. Thursday, April 27. May 3, at the library. increase their confidence in man-
bag, call 270-4290. 1763. The program is recommended Attendees will discuss the latest aging their diabetes, is led by two
for ages 2-5 and will include birth- book, share a snack and say fare- people with diabetes. People who
Blood/glucose checks Tech program day stories and a visit from local well to book club friends for the have taken this workshop show
Get free blood and glucose Stoner Prairie Elementary author Pat Zietlow Miller, the cre- summer. This program is recom- better health, health behavior and
checks from Fitch-Rona EMS School students will visit the ator of the award-winning picture mended for ages 5-8. sense of confidence in managing
medics every Wednesday from senior center at 2 p.m. Tuesday, book "Sophie's Squash." Gradu- For information, call 729-1760. their diabetes; improvements in
10:30 a.m. to noon at the senior April 18, to share technology-re- ates from the past year of the pro- blood sugar levels; a decrease in
center. lated projects for the Learning gram will also be recognized. Farmers market health distress, hypo- and hyper-
The checks will be provided as Annex program. For information, call 729-1760. The Fitchburg Farmers Market glycemia; and fewer doctor and
part of the Community Paramedic The program will showcase the returns May 4 and runs weekly emergency room visits and hospi-
Outreach Program. For informa- Born Survivors
designers, along with their proj- from 3-6 p.m. Thursdays through talizations.
tion, call 270-4290. ects, which focus on using 3D Fitchburg resident Dr. Mark October in the Agora Pavilion, The cost is $10, and a healthy
printing, coding, video games and Olsky will discuss the book, Born 5511 E. Cheryl Pkwy. snack will be provided. To register,
Explosion support more to improve access to technol- Survivors, by Wendy Holden, The market features fresh pro- call Sarah Folkers at 270-4294.
The coordinators of a support ogy. Past projects have included a from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April duce including sweet corn, heir-
fund for families and individu- 3D printed Rubik's cube and a 3D 27, at the BCT Auditorium, 5445 loom tomatoes and organic selec- Language storytime
als affected by the August home printed tic-tac-toe game. E. Cheryl Pkwy. tions; European pastries; artisanal Parents and caregivers can
explosion in the Tower Hill neigh- For information, call 270-4290. Olsky was one of three babies cheese and curds; fresh flowers learn help enhance their childs
borhood are still seeking contact born within week of each other and perennials; honey; kettle corn, language skills through reading
from those still displaced from their Stem cell symposium in 1945 and liberated (with their jams and salsas, goats milk soap; during a language development
homes. Attend the Wisconsin Stem mothers) from the Mauthausen and select meats. Special events, storytime from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Impacted residents interested in Cell Symposium, coordinated by Concentration Camp in Austria. like a master gardener booth on Thursday, May 11, at the library.
applying for relief funds can access the Stem Cell and Regenerative The program will tell of their the second and fourth Thursday of The storytime will incorporate
an application by contacting Ald. Medicine Center, from 8:30 a.m. extraordinary stories of Holocaust each month, are also offered. songs and motor activities with
Dorothy Krause at dorothyk@ to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, survival. The program is funded by For information, contact Ste- books; language and motor devel-
charter.net. at Promegas BioPharmaceutical the Fitchburg Senior Center, Fitch- ven Leverentz at 277-2606 or visit opmental milestones will be pro-
Technology Center, 5445 E. Cher- burg Public Library and Beyond fitchburgmarket.wordpress.com. vided. The program will be led by
Easter program yl Pkwy. the Page. Books are available for a licensed speech-language pathol-
Celebrate the incredible, edible The symposium brings together checkout from the senior center PuppyUp Walk ogist and occupational therapist
egg during an EGG-Stravagan- leading researchers investigating and library. The annual PuppyUp Walk will from Communication Innovations
za program from 4-5 p.m. Friday, human biology and disease with For information, call 729-1760. be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sun- Pediatric Therapy Services.
April 14, at the library. engineered human cells, organoids day, May 7, at McKee Farms Park. For information, visit
The program is geared toward and tissues. The registration fee is
Retiree Rebels The event raises money for the therapymadison.com.
ages 2-5 and their caregivers, and $100; a discounted fee of $50 is Ditch the rocking chair and study of comparative oncology to
will include crafts, an egg coloring available to students and post-doc- come to the senior center for a pro- help find a cure for cancer in canine Kids Building WI
station, egg hunting and more. Reg- toral researchers. gram with the Retiree Rebels from and human companions. The third annual Kids Building
istration is required. For information or to register, 1-2:30 p.m. Monday, May 1. The cost to register is $25 or free Wisconsin event will be held from
For information or to register, visit www.btci.org. The program is geared toward for youth under 14. Registration 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 13,
call 729-1762. seniors who have had the retire- and packet pick up is at 10 a.m., at McKee Farms Park. The free
Earth Day Party ment talk: not the one about mon- opening ceremony at 11:30 a.m., event aims to inspire and encour-
Olympian visit Kids ages 2-5 and their caregiv- ey, but about what to do with life the walk at 11:45 a.m. and closing age kids interest in construction.
Kicks Unlimited, 6111 Cotton- ers can celebrate Earth Day and after retirement. Carol Larson and ceremony at 12:45 p.m. There will be big construction
wood Dr., will host a free event learn how to practice planet-saving Mary Helen Conroy, cofounders of F o r i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t equipment, food, prizes and over
with Olympic medalist Matt strategies from 10-11 a.m. Thurs- RetireeRebels.com, will talk about puppyupwalk.org/madison. a dozen interactive exhibits run
Antoine from 5-6:30 p.m. Friday, day, April 20, at the library. that first, possibly rocky, year of by local trades, including building
April 14. The program will start with retirement, and the next steps. Par- Parkinsons group a brick wall, boom lift rides and
Antoine will share stories from stories and songs and move into ticipants can join the discussion The senior center is bringing cement hand prints. The first 2,000
his experiences as an American energy conservation, recycling and and share their experiences, ques- back its Parkinsons support group kids get a free safety vest.
skeleton racer who has competed repurposing activities. For infor- tions and advice. at with a kick-off meeting at 2 p.m. For information, visit
since 2003. He will talk from 5-6 mation, call 729-1760. For information, call 270-4290 Wednesday, May 10. kidsbuildingwi.org.
p.m., and will be available for pic- or visit retireerebels.com. The first meeting will introduce Strong Women
tures from 6-6:30 p.m. Bike maintenance Kayla Daniels, a UW-Madison
For information, call 288-8466. TV alternatives Celebrate strong women and lis-
Freewheel Bikes mechanics will graduate student in social work, as
be at the library from 10:30 a.m. to Those looking for an alterna- the group facilitator. Through her ten to their stories during a story-
Easter run, egg hunt 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22, for tive to traditional cable and satel- internship at the Veterans Hospital time in advance of Mothers Day
Register to participate in the a Bike Maintenance 101 work- lite TV can attend a Cutting the (where she provides brief thera- from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday,
2017 Cottontail Classic and Easter shop. Cable Cord program at the library py for veterans struggling with May 13, at the library.
Egg Hunt, planned for 8:30 a.m. Interested participants should from 7-8 p.m. Monday, May 1. depression and anxiety), she has Participants can honor a strong
Saturday, April 15, at McGaw Park, bring their bicycles to learn how to The program will explore developed an interest in working woman in their life by making a
5236 Lacy Rd. get them ready for spring. To reg- streaming services like Netflix, with individuals who have Parkin- gift-worthy card and craft. This
The event includes a timed 5K ister, call 729-1763. Hulu, Amazon Prime and more, sons. The meetings will continue program is geared toward ages 5-8.
and 10K run/walk, as well as a free as well as how to get content and on the second and fourth Wednes- For information, call 729-1760.
Send it in!
We like to send reporters to shoot photos, but we cant be everywhere. And we know you all have cameras.
So if you have a photo of an event or just a slice of life you think the community might be interested in, send it to us and well use it if we can. Please include contact information, whats hap-
pening in the photo and the names of people pictured.
You can submit it on our website at ConnectFitchburg.com or send an email to editor Jim Ferolie at ungeditor@wcinet.com. Questions? Call 835-6677.
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By the numbers More than just a meal at the senior center
6,028 SCOTT DE LARUELLE need. While providing nourishing concerned they are if one of
Unified Newspaper Group The program is seeing food is important, so is the the gang doesnt come for
Congregate Meals in 2016 increased use in the communi- personal contact that comes lunch on a particular day.
The Fitchburg Senior Cen- ty, serving nearly 1,200 more along with it. Miller said for Miller noted the nutri-
7,477 ter is providing more meals to meals last year than in 2015,
due to the increase in food
many homebound seniors,
that drive might be the only
tion program continues to be
green by using re-usable
more seniors than ever before.
Home-Delivered Meals in 2016 But its staff wants people to insecurity in our senior pop- person they see that day. home delivered meal contain-
know that the Senior Nutrition ulation, nutrition site man- Our meal drivers serve as ers. For information on the
13,505 Program provides more than
just a meal.
ager Mandi Miller told the
Star in an email. The program
a daily check in for our more
frail clients, and when they
program, or to volunteer, call
the senior center at 270-4260.
Meals served in 2016 Thats the slogan the center is assisted by 68 volunteers, notice something has changed
is using this year to promote including everything from with a client, they report Email Unified Newspaper
the program. The home-de- kitchen assistants who pack back and let me know, she Group reporter Scott De
68 livered meals provide regular up meals to the drivers who said. Its truly beautiful to Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@
interaction that many clients deliver meals to three differ- see how everyone cares for wcinet.com.
Program volunteers in 2016 ent routes, five days per week. and supports each other, how
Calendar of events
Friday, April 14 Day Celebration and Tree Planting, 5425 729-1760 7:30 p.m., Common Council meeting,
11-11:45 a.m., Book Boogie (ages 1-5), Quarry Hill Dr., bit.ly/QuarryHill City Hall council chambers, fitchburgwi.
Monday, May 1 gov
library, 729-1760 Sunday, April 23 9:30 and 11 a.m., Preschool Storytime
4-5 p.m., EGG-Stravaganza program 1 p.m., Fitchburg/Verona Rotary Club (ages 2-5), library, 729-1760 Wednesday, May 10
(ages 2-5; registration required), library, first annual $10K raffle fundraiser and 10:30-11 a.m., Toddler Dance Party
729-1762 1-2:30 p.m., Retiree Rebels: Ditch the
bowling tournament, Ten Pin Alley, 6285 Rocking Chair (retirement steps), senior (ages 1-3), library, 729-1760
5-6:30 p.m., Program with Olympic Nesbitt Rd., 715-213-3046 center, 270-4290 2 p.m., Parkinsons support group
medalist Matt Antoine, Kicks Unlimited, meeting, senior center, 270-4290
6111 Cottonwood Dr., 288-8466 Monday, April 24 7-8 p.m., Cutting the Cable Cord
9:30 and 11 a.m., Preschool Storytime program (registration required), library, 5:30-8 p.m., Healthy Living with Diabe-
Saturday, April 15 (ages 2-5), library, 729-1760 729-1763 tes Workshop begins ($10, Wednesdays
8:30 a.m., 2017 Cottontail Classic through June 14), senior center, 270-
7-8 p.m., Buying and Selling Online Tuesday, May 2 4294
5K/10K and Easter Egg Hunt (registra- class (registration required), library, 729- 7:45-9 a.m., Chambers Business
tion required), McGaw Park, 5236 Lacy 1763 6-7:30 p.m., Great Decisions: Trade
Rd., cottontailclassicrun.com Before Nine: Speed Networking, Can- Policy, library, 729-1763
Tuesday, April 25 dlewood Suites, 5241 Caddis Bend,
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Prairie Kitchen 288-8284 Thursday, May 11
free community meal, BPNN, bpnn.org 11 a.m., Lapsit Storytime (ages 0-2),
library, 729-1760 11 a.m., Lapsit Storytime (ages 0-2), 9:30-10:30 a.m., Language develop-
Noon to 5 p.m., The Gallery opening library, 729-1760 ment storytime, library, 729-1760
reception for Art Designs by Ally Krez- 2 p.m., Active Womens Group
inski, Yahara Bay Distillery,6250 Nesbitt (social hour 1-2 p.m.), senior center, 6-7 p.m., Taste Testers (ages 13-17), 1:30 p.m., REACH Book Club: The
Road #200, yaharabay.com fitchburgseniorcenter.com library, 729-1760 Children's Blizzard by David Laskin,
senior center, 270-4290
Sunday, April 16 6-7 p.m., Extreme Tween Sewing Wednesday, May 3
(ages 9-12), library, 729-1760 3-6 p.m., Fitchburg Farmers Market
Library closed 10-11 a.m., Toddler Art (ages 1-3), (repeats Thursdays through October),
7:30 p.m., Common Council meeting, library, 729-1760 Agora Pavilion, 5511 E. Cheryl Pkwy.,
Monday, April 17 City Hall council chambers, fitchburgwi. 6-7 p.m., Read Like a Girl Book Club fitchburgmarket.wordpress.com
9:30 and 11 a.m., Preschool Storytime gov Party (ages 5-8), library, 729-1760
(ages 2-5), library, 729-1760 Wednesday, April 26 Friday, May 12
Thursday, May 4 11 a.m. to noon, Space Crafts (ages
7-8 p.m., Electronic Travel Resources 10:30 a.m., Over-the-air and internet
program, library, 729-1763 11:30 a.m., Crafternoon: The All-Girl 2-5, sign up), library, 729-1760
TV program (registration required), Filling Stations Last Reunion, library,
Tuesday, April 18 senior center, 270-4290 729-1760 Saturday, May 13
11 a.m., Lapsit Storytime (ages 0-2), 11:30 a.m., U.W. Nutrition: Eat Smart, 1 p.m., Bouncing Babies (ages 0-1), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kids Building Wiscon-
library, 729-1760 Spend Less, senior center, 270-4290 library, 729-1760 sin, McKee Farms Park, kidsbuildingwi.
2 p.m., Learning Annex: Tech projects 3-6 p.m., Fitchburg Farmers Market org
Thursday, April 27
with Stoner Prairie Elementary School, (repeats Thursdays through October), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mending Day
10-11 a.m., 1000 Books Before Kin- (repeats second Saturdays), BPNN,
senior center, 270-4290 dergarten birthday party (ages 2-5), Agora Pavilion, 5511 E. Cheryl Pkwy.,
5 p.m., READ to a Dog (sign up), fitchburgmarket.wordpress.com 279-7596
library, 729-1760
library, 729-1760 10:30-11:30 a.m., Strong Women Sto-
10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Red Cross Saturday, May 6 rytime (ages 5-8), library, 729-1760
5:30 p.m., Common Council organiza- Blood Drive, Tri-North Builders, 2625 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Prairie Kitchen
tional meeting, City Hall council cham- Research Park Dr., 1-800-733-2767 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Prairie Kitchen
free community meal, BPNN, bpnn.org free community meal, BPNN, bpnn.org
bers, fitchburgwi.gov 11 a.m., Cookbook Club: Sweet/Savory
Pies and Tarts, library, 729-1760 Sunday, May 7 1-3 p.m., Legos at the Library (ages
Wednesday, April 19 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., PuppyUp Walk, 5-12), library, 729-1760
8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wisconsin Stem 1:30 p.m., I Love a Mystery Book Club:
A Beautiful Blue Death by Charles McKee Farms Park, puppyupwalk.org/ Monday, May 15
Cell Symposium: Engineering Cells madison
and Tissues for Discovery and Therapy Finch, senior center, 270-4290 10:30-11:30 a.m., Drive-In Movie (ages
(registration required), www.btci.org 6 p.m., Guys Read (ages 9-12), library, Monday, May 8 2-5), library, 729-1760
10 a.m., Toddler Art (ages 1-3), library, 729-1760 9:30 and 11 a.m., Preschool Storytime
(ages 2-5), library, 729-1760
Tuesday, May 16
729-1760 6 p.m., Born Survivors: An Evening
with Dr. Mark Olsky, BTC Auditorium, 4-6 p.m., Touch-a-Truck, Fire Station
10 a.m., Book Discussion: Born Sur- 7-8 p.m., Microsoft Publisher Basics #2, 5415 King James Way, 729-1760
vivors by Wendy Holden, library, 729- 5545 Cheryl Pkwy., 729-1760 class (registration required), library, 729-
1760 1763 5-6:20 p.m., READ to a Dog (grades
Friday, April 28 K-5; registration required), library, 729-
5:30 p.m., Library board meeting, 12:40 p.m., Movie: Manchester By the Tuesday, May 9 1762
library conference room, fitchburgwi.gov Sea, senior center, 270-4290 11 a.m., Lapsit Storytime, library, 729- 6-7 p.m., Community Helpers: Meal
Thursday, April 20 6:30-11 p.m., 29th annual Capital City 1760 Train (ages 13-17), library, 729-1760
10-11 a.m., Earth Day Party (ages Jazz Fest, Wyndham Garden Hotel,
2-5), library, 729-1760 2969 Cahill Main, madisonjazz.com
1 p.m., Bouncing Babies storytime,
library, 729-1760
Saturday, April 29
10 a.m. to noon, McGaw Park tree and
Verona Area Perform
miin
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erries
6:30 p.m., Spring Home Maintenance, invasive species walk with DNR forester
library, 729-1760
pres
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sent
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Cory Secher, McGaw Park shelter, 5236
Classic Nashville
Saturday, April 22 Lacy Road, fitchburgwi.gov
7-11 a.m., Electronics recycling day, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 6-11 p.m., 29th
annual Capital City Jazz Fest, Wyndham
Surplus IT, 901 Watson Ave., fitchburg-
wi.gov Garden Hotel, 2969 Cahill Main, madi- Roadshow
8-11 a.m., Free Paper Shred Day, City sonjazz.com
Hall, fitchburgwi.gov
8-11 a.m., Medicine Drop event of
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Prairie Kitchen
free community meal, BPNN, bpnn.org with Jason Petty
unwanted prescription medicines, Fitch- 2-3 p.m., Tween Open Art Afternoon
burg Police Department entrance of City (ages 9-12), library, 729-1760
&
Hall, fitchburgwi.gov Sunday, April 30
8 a.m. to noon, Arbor Day and Interna- 9 a.m., 11:30-4 p.m., 29th annual Cap- Katie Deal
tional Migratory Bird Day with live raptor ital City Jazz Fest, Wyndham Garden
program, McGaw Park, fitchburgwi.gov Hotel, 2969 Cahill Main, madisonjazz. Classic hits honoring the most
10 a.m. to noon, Fitchburg Water- com beloved country greats
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10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Bike Mainte- transplant, Waypoint Public House, 320
nance Workshop (sign up), library, fitch- W. Broadway, Monona, bit.ly/2p6oaNK VAHS Performing Arts Center
burgwi.gov, 729-1763 1:30 p.m., Fitchburg Historical Society
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Prairie Kitchen annual meeting, Beyond The Trenches:
300 Richard St., Verona
free community meal, BPNN, bpnn.org Stories of Wisconsin Men and Women
Tickets available at www.vapas.org, State Bank of Cross Plains-Verona, Capitol Bank-Verona or call (608) 848-2787
Noon to 3 p.m., Quarry Hill Park Earth in WWl with Russell Horton, library,
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The benefits of hiring professional contractors
T he DIY movement has inspired many homeowners to
tackle home repair and remodeling projects on their
own. DIY projects can be rewarding, and many home-
owners who have embraced the DIY movement have discov-
ered talents they never before knew they had.
up on their own. Homeowners without specific ideas in mind
can ask contractors to come up with various scenarios before
committing to a particular one. Veteran contractors can draw
on years of experience to create designs that DIYers might
be incapable of coming up with and/or incapable of seeing
Renovating a home on your own can be a rewarding project
for homeowners. But its important that homeowners recog-
nize the many benefits of working with professional contrac-
tors before making any final decisions with regard to who will
tackle their next project.
But no matter how simple popular home renovation tele- through to completion.
vision shows make remodeling projects appear, homeowners
should know that such undertakings are far more difficult than Cost
they appear. Homeowners who overestimate their abilities and Conventional wisdom suggests its less expensive to do
the time they have to complete projects can cost themselves something yourself than to hire someone else to do it for you,
substantial amounts of money. In fact, there are a variety of but thats not necessarily true of home improvement projects.
reasons homeowners might want to work with professional Labor costs typically account for a substantial amount of pro-
contractors when tackling home improvement projects. fessionally contracted projects, but homeowners can cut those
costs by volunteering to do some of the simpler tasks them-
Experience selves. In addition, contractors often purchase materials at a
A trial and error approach can work with various projects and much lower cost than individual homeowners because contrac-
problems. But applying such an approach to home improve- tors buy in bulk. So while labor costs might be lower on DIY
ment projects is risky and potentially dangerous, not to mention projects, the cost of materials can offset those savings.
costly. Experienced professional contractors with strong track TRUST A WORM
records (seek recommendations from friends or neighbors) Resale value
wont have to go through trial and error and are therefore more
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May 25 at Parker 5p.m. The returning letterwinners for the Madison West High School baseball team (from left) are: Austin Catharn, Nate Millmann, Colin Pulkrabek,
Tommy Hill, Eli Sorensen and Jens Shager. Not pictured: Charlie Met and Drake Baldwin.
ley (Mass.) University recruit averaged Zwiefelhofer (Bloomer) and juniors Syd-
15.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists ney Flier (Waupun) and Jazmine Young
and 2.1 steals per game to also help the (Dominican).
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Baseball Boys basketball
Baseball: Slonim gets game-winner in eighth Continued from page 19 man, Buss said. When I
read and hear that from for-
member earn the coaching
job.
mer players, I think that is I am a firm believer that
inning against Beloit During his time with
Verona, Buss coached the
the most special thing.
Buss expects to remain
if you can try to find some-
one who is on staff and in the
Continued from page 19 end the inning unscathed. R J Wo p p e r t s i n g l e d team to its first state tourna- involved with the program. school, I think that is really
Sam Smith earned the home McGowan in the ment to cap the 2005-2006 He has a 9-year old son who important, he said. I have
loss for Memorial. He third for the other run, but season and also coached the plays basketball in the youth always been in the building
to score came in the third allowed two earned runs Beloit tied the game in the Wildcats to state in 2006-07 program and said he will where I have coached. I just
on a blast by Will Gus- on five hits in six innings, fourth with an RBI single and 2009-10. continue to help him and the think that really helps you
tafson over center field- striking out three. by Matt Elliot. Verona won eight region- youth program when he can. establish those relationships
er Jacob Slonims head. Elliot reached third with al championships and won Buss said that as an and helps to keep the players
Slonim got the ball into Verona 2, Beloit Me- two outs in the top of the a Badger South Conference administrator he would do accountable and gives them
the cutoff man McGowan morial 1 seventh, but Jeff Bishop title once before moving to whatever the school asked a chance to go during the
who then got the ball to the induced a flyout to end the the Big Eight in 2008. of him to not only find a school day when they need a
catcher Grassman. After winning an epic inning. But the most memorable successor but to get the new chance to talk.
Grassman had to come 16-inning game at Janes- Gaelen Combs pitched a moments for Buss during coach acclimated into the Buss said he didnt know
up the third base line and ville Parker two days ear- perfect eighth to earn the his time are the relationships position. if that would be necessary
reach, but he was able to lier, the Wildcats contin- win. Bishop allowed an he was able to cultivate Athletic director Mark for the next coach, however.
apply the tag on Ryan Frie- ued its extra-inning magic earned run on seven hits in with players and coaches Kryka posted the position The next thing would
denreich who was attempt- with a 2-1 win over Beloit seven innings, striking out throughout the years. last week and said he hopes be to find someone that can
ing to score from second. Memorial on April 6 at five. I heard from a lot of my to have it filled by the end of continue to move the pro-
Brad Laufenberg earned Stampfl Field. Drew Freitag took former players who reached May. gram in a positive direction
the save. He walked the Jacob Slonim singled the loss. He allowed an out and said, Thank you for Buss does already have and maybe take that next
bases loaded with two home Tucker Teskey in the unearned run on one hit everything you have done some input on the sub- step and doing some things
outs in the seventh, but he bottom of the eighth for the and two walks in 1/3 of an for me not only as a player ject, stating he is a believ- I didnt accomplish while I
induced a ground ball to game-winner. inning. but to help me be a better er of having a current staff was here, he said.
Boys track: Verona beats Madison Memorial handily in Big Eight dual
Continued from page 19 record, and his brother Chu- state meet since their soph- the bar to win another state taking the long jump with a 800 in 2:05, T.J. Manning
di moved up from fifth place omore year, Pedretti said. championship. distance of 18-2 1/2 and the took the 1,600 in 4:41.9 and
in the prelims to second in On the bus ride home from triple jump with a leap of Brad Tuomi added the 3,200
champion in high jump, the semis and finals to help state that year, we were Verona 112, Madison 39-7. crown in 10:48.
was never threatened in that the Wildcats go 1-2 in 6.47 already comparing what Memorial 28 On the track, the Wildcats Michael Egle won the 110
event last week, clearing 6 and 6.5, respectively. The they could do in comparison won every event but the 200, hurdles in 17.7 and Paul
feet, 6 inches three inches brothers now sit 1-2 on the to that 1999 team. The Wildcats traveled to pole vault and 4x200 relay. Kalifatidi added the 300s in
above second-place Bran- schools all-time list. Based on how we have Mansfield Stadium on April Verona claimed titles at 44 flat.
den Endlich of Green Bay Verona loaded up the started, we are ahead of 11, where they competed every race 400 meters or Hunter Bourne claimed
Preble. Teammate JT Haw- 4x400 relay with the Ifed- pace. However, the competi- in a Big Eight Conference longer. the shot put with a throw of
kins made it over 6 feet for iora brothers, sophomore tion is tougher than what we dual against a short-handed Chudi Ifediora won the 47-3 3/4 and Dylan Bourne
fifth place, as the two com- Mason Jordan and junior had 18 years ago. Many of Spartans squad and won 400 in 53.3, beating Herk- added the discus in 135-7.
bined for 14 points. Peter Barger and finished the events that we are hop- 112-28. ert. Max Boldt cleared 5-4 to
Herkert (7.8) and Jared second with the first sub ing to score our points in are Madison Memorial was We had to try and create win the high jump.
Biddle (8.55) racked up 10 3:30 indoor time in school more competitive now. We on spring break and without some competition in some Verona won the 4x100
more points for Verona in history. The quartets time need to continue to break one of its top competitors. sports, Pedretti said. in 45.9 and the 4x400 in
the high hurdles. Fourth and of 3:28.4 was bested only by school records and raise Hawkins accounted for Corey Petersen won the 3:34.7.
fifth after the prelims, both Fond du Lacs 3:27.15. two of the Verona victories,
seniors turned it on in the Shot putter Hunter Bourne
semifinals and finals to fin- moved up the all-time list
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his previous season-best by scoring rank in Whitewater,
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Continued from page 1 Fitchburg at heart and that I especially in the northwest
was acting on that in a way part of the city. Alder races
disappointment and wor- that can be justified by the I think youre going to Dist. 1, Seat 1 Votes
ried about the citys future. future results, he told the see some good things right
I feel that I had the best Star. out of the chute, he said. Dorothy Krause (I) 414
interest of everyone in Those future results will Rich Tate 349
now be dictated by Gonza- New priorities
lez and a council that will Dist. 1, Seat 2
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PAR Concrete, Inc. likely be friendlier to him priorities is one that he Anne Scott 401
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Youth program: Activities at defacto community center focus on empowerment, challenges
Continued from page 1 already have plans for how Smith, who serves on the
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the station. offered their services and sup-
resident who runs a commu- Summer and beyond
nity choir with a mission of Executive director Caliph port to the program, including Full Time Cook
Muab-el said the aim of his Boys and Girls Club of Dane While the weekday after-
hope, strength and the power County president and CEO noon programming will scale
visits, and, arguably, the
to overcome.
program as a whole, is to Michael Johnson. back and likely change hours We offer a great working atmosphere,
During one March session, The majority of the pro- once school gets out, Smith competitive wages, paid training, excellent
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