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Allied Drive/Dunn’s Marsh neighborhood resident Marlien Arguela browses the aisles of Luna’s Groceries Monday, April 8.

Neighborhood flavor Luna’s Groceries turns former food desert into cuisine hub

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In a neighborhood with diverse “flavors,” it only makes sense to have a grocery store that celebrates what the area’s residents bring to the table. That’s the way Luna’s Groceries owner Mariam Maldonado put it when describing why she opened the first grocery store in the Allied Drive/ Dunn’s Marsh neighborhood since the 2009 closing of Cub Foods. Since opening in January, customers have been able to credit Maldonado’s 2,240-square-foot store – located at 2010 Red Arrow Trail just across the Fitchburg boundary in Madison – for turning what might be a long walk for fresh food into mere minutes. The shelves are restocked every Thursday with an abundant supply of fruits and vegetables for customers to choose from seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Maldonado told the Star. It took years of saving, help from government grants and loans and weathering some unexpected storms at the start, but Maldonado and her partner Joe – both longtime residents of the Allied Drive/Dunn’s Marsh neighborhood – are providing specialty items and standard convenience-store options to an area that has been lacking for a long time. Allied Drive/Dunn’s Marsh neighborhood resident Marlien Arguela said she enjoyed shopping PRSRT STANDARD ECRWSS US POSTAGE

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at the store. “It’s very convenient, and I find everything I’m looking for,” she told the Star. Another customer, Madison resident Jeff Mack, said he believes in the grocery store’s cause and always enjoys shopping local when he can. “What the owners did here is something not a lot of people are encouraged to do,” he told the Star. “The selection resonates with the community.”

‘Your corner store’ As customers walk into what’s billed as the “Your corner store,” they’re greeted with a rainbow of produce. There’s orange and yellow peppers, rich, dark green and spicy poblano peppers, avocados and plantains, just to name a few. There’s also a mix of origins, too – tastes from Honduras, El Salvador and the Dominican Republic, where Maldonado grew up in a family of grocers, she said.

T h e r e wa s n o m a y o r of Fitchburg when Aaron Richardson was born here in 1976. Seven years later, the Town of Fitchburg became a city; and April 2, 2019, Richa r d s o n wa s elected as the 13th mayor of that city. The firstt e r m D i s - Richardson trict 3 alder defeated incumbent Jason Gonzalez by a resounding vote of 3,929 to 2,240. He w i l l s e r v e Gonzalez one year in the position before it’s up for election again, and at that time, it will be for a three-year term that Richardson has said he will run for. “It’s a little bit surreal,” Richardson told the Star two days after the election, sitting in the “mayor-elect’s office” in City Hall. “There’s a lot to learn, to do, and I’m just excited I’m already getting started.” The result continued a decade-long trend of Fitchburg voters being unhappy enough with an incumbent to oust them after one term – or two, in the case

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The store was named after Maldonado’s grandfather who died last year. “He was the one who brought us to the United States (from the Dominican Republic),” Maldonado said.

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The City of Fitchburg’s Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative is drawing more interest from area nonprofits. Nineteen organizations applied for grants from the program for 2019, up from eight in 2018. With $68,000 to award – up from $50,000 for this year’s grants – that meant the city had to deny some and give less than requested to others. The Healthy Neighborhoods Grant Review Committee was set to finalize the grant awards Wednesday, with city staff recommending nine to receive funding. Those included $5,000 each to the Badger Prairie Needs Network and Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Dane County, $10,000 to the Latino Chamber of Commerce and Chapel Valley Church and $8,000 to a Verona Area High School initiative. Among the recommended denials were two other Verona Area School District requests, the previously

funded Trails to Success program through Madison Metropolitan School District and the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County. Last year, staff recommended funding five organizations, but the committee ended up choosing six — partially funding two of the eight requests and fully funding the other four. The initiative, which started in 2017 as a budget compromise, targets three “priority neighborhoods” for nonprofits to operate in and help residents: Verona Road West, Belmar/Renaissance on the Park and North Fish Hatchery Road. While the organizations receiving funding do not have to be based within any of those neighborhoods, they must show how they will assist the residents there to be eligible for funding. Funding for BGC initially sparked the contentious budget cycle in 2017, as Mayor Jason Gonzalez proposed cutting all funding – $50,000 there and $10,000 for BPNN – to nonprofits. While the funding remained in the budget that year, the HNI program and its grants became the future plan for funding different nonprofits.

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Patrick Marsh, effective April 19. Coleman wrote that she accepted a project engineer position at Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District. “This role will allow me to go back to a more technical role as a ‘doer,’ which I have missed in this more administrative role,” she wrote. Coleman succeeded Cory Horton last year, who left for a private sector job and is also now a candidate for the Village of Oregon Board, running unopposed. He left the role in December 2017 after more than three years.

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hen my family and I moved to Fitchburg 13 years ago from a midsized city in Illinois, we were very surprised to see the larger recycling carts that Fitchburg uses to recycle. Our previous community provided a small, square red tub for recycling, and most people didn’t use it. When our Fitchburg recycling cart was delivered, we thought there was no way we’d ever fill it. Thirteen years later, after filling the cart every two weeks, my guilt still haunts me on how much more I probably could have recycled when I lived in Illinois. I’ve often wondered how I contributed to filling up a landfill and how much my old community’s practice affected the environment and climate change.

Now that I have studied the issue and joined the city’s Resource Conservation Commission, I’ve learned there is much affecting us and much we can still do about it. For anyone who wants to learn and be a part of the solution, the RCC is partnering this month with Promega to host a panel discussion on the health effects of climate change, which include flood-borne bacteria, airborne toxins and illnesses carried by wildlife. The health impacts of climate change are a serious matter and will affect generations to come. My own research into the issue started with attending a few RCC events like this one. I had wondered what I could do so my grandchildren have a clean,

openings on RCC. Meanwhile, I continued studying on my own, and one thing I found was while there’s a lot of information on global climate change, much less is available on the health healthy planet and what else I don’t impacts. But some of them hit close know about sustainability and clito home. mate change. So I decided to eduThe flooding in our area last year cate myself about climate change not only impacted each family (their and other environmental/sustainabil- personal possessions, monetarily, ity issues. their stability), but the water-relatI learned something new on sused contaminants, such as bacteria, tainability at each event. They left viruses, toxins and chemicals that me impressed with all the things can cause serious illnesses. that my community does to combat The tick, mosquito and flea popthese worldly problems. ulations are rising because of the Eventually, I began to share conexcessive rain fall and temperature tent to promote these events to my changes. neighborhood. Then, I applied for And the change in weather patand was appointed to one of the terns has influenced air pollutants

such as ground-level ozone, fine particulate matter and increasing carbon dioxide which in turn will increase cardiovascular disease, allergens and asthma. There’s so much to learn, and the RCC event at Promega’s BioPharmaceutical Technology Center on April 30 will explore all of it. Three experts, from the state Department of Natural Resources, UW- Madison and Dane County, will discuss the environmental and health effects of climate change and the actions being taken at the local level to combat climate change. I will be there and invite you to join me. Shelley K Reynolds is a member of Fitchburg Resource Conservation Commission.

Fitchburg enters a new era – hopefully with more civility

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In a March Kids special section, an article about library summer reading programs incorrectly stated how program participants receive prize books during the summer. Throughout the summer, participants of the program are able to earn prize books. The library was able to buy newer prize books after receiving funds from The Friends of the Verona Public Library. The Star regrets the error.

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Thank you from Ald. Clauder I would like to thank the voters in District 4 that voted for me. With the start of a new council and other city challenges, I will do my best to keep the needs of District 4

represented at all times. Thank you for your continued confidence and trust in me. Tom Clauder District 4, Seat 7

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e have just finished the final Fitchburg election in which all incumbents had to defend their seats. Thank goodness. The fact that a sitting mayor lost handily for the third consecutive race should tell you something about the need for Ferolie a change. Hopefully, this adjustment in the election cycle – staggering election years for alders and adding a year to the mayor’s term – helps put an end to what all too often has felt like chaos. Don’t get me wrong. Every contested election everywhere has an unknown element that puts things in doubt and has the potential to shake up the system. That is a good thing. But Fitchburg’s system too easily degenerated into factional, personality-heavy messes that gummed up the

wheels of government. It created a steep learning curve every other spring as newly elected officials learned the system, learned to work with one another and learned how each particular two-year cycle would play out. And by the end of each two-year term, far too much was predictable, minority viewpoints were all but ignored and most people were thinking about re-election. It will still likely take a couple of years for the new election cycle to soak in and change the culture at City Hall, but I believe it’s coming. For that, I thank Jason Gonzalez, who now has less than a week left as mayor and will be relegated to a spectator. He made a bold decision to push for the change in elections in his first year, and that might be one of the most lasting changes any mayor can truly be responsible for. He had hoped to see this change through, but will watch instead as Aaron Richardson enters the first race for

a three-year term as mayor as the incumbent. Nonetheless, the fact that only half the seats will be up for election next year has to bring some stability to a city that has been lacking in it for too long. I also want to thank Richardson for making sure we had a contested election for mayor this final year. Even if he had not managed to move to the middle chair on the dais at City Hall, it once again allowed us to have a conversation that we always need to have. We were happy to be part of that, hosting our third mayoral forum in five years. By going after the mayor’s office this year, rather than next, Richardson took a much bigger risk of losing his place than he would have had he run for alder. That’s something that won’t always need to be the case in future mayoral elections. I offer the same thanks to the alder candidates, each of whom put considerable time and effort into a difficult endeavor, a sacrifice of

one’s free time and privacy I wouldn’t wish on anyone. It’s worth noting that this year, all three incumbent alders who had challenges withstood them. While it’s easy to focus on the winners and what that means politically, we should also remember that means each of the challengers ended up with little to show for their efforts except public scrutiny and the knowledge that they sacrificed for a greater good. Most of the communities we cover frequently have uncontested elections because of this, and that’s not good for our democracy. So we should celebrate anyone with the guts to take on an incumbent. I can only hope each of the winners remembers all this about one another, regardless of where their personal ideologies and preferences put them. They’re all there for what they see as the good of their community. May this new dawn bring good things to Fitchburg. Jim Ferolie is the editor of the Fitchburg Star.

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ome things I hear from clients more often than others. The obsession around calories happens to be one of those. Maybe you can relate to one of these statements: “I had extra calories at the end of the day, so I indulged with a big bowl of ice cream.” “I’m saving my calories this week since I’m celebrating this weekend.” “I could have five pieces for only 150 calories!” I hear variations of these statements all the time. In a culture where Hoerr calories have reigned supreme for so long, it’s no wonder we think of calorie counting as the best way to manage our weight. It’s the one thing that makes sense to most people. If you eat less than the number of calories your body uses in a day, you’ll lose weight. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it just doesn’t work that way. It’s oversimplified for something as complex as the human body. The Calories In, Calories Out Diet (yep, it’s a real thing!) is based on the idea that it doesn’t matter what you eat, as long as you’re under your calorie needs. The calories from an orange are equivalent to the calories in a candy bar. Mathematically, it works out. There

are 3,500 calories in a pound. If you eat 500 calories less than your calorie needs per day, you’ll be on your way to a one pound weight loss per week. The problem is, our bodies don’t use calories all the same way. A salad topped with veggies, avocado, and sunflower seeds might in fact be the same number of calories as a bottle of soda and bag of chips. But the fiber and healthy fats from the salad helps you feel satisfied sooner, while the sugar and salt in the soda and chips will leave you craving even more sugar and calories. We’ll also never be completely accurate on determining how many calories we actually consume in a day, and our bodies aren’t machines. Our calorie needs vary day to day based on how much sleep we get, our activity level and whether we’re fighting off an illness. By only looking at calories, we’re zeroing in on just one piece of the puzzle. We need to zoom out to realize that we eat food, not numbers or individual nutrients. Most importantly, when we spend so much time analyzing how many calories we’ve eaten in a day, we’re not learning how to eat on our own based on what our body needs or wants. We’re out of touch with our internal hunger cues on whether we’re actually hungry in the evening, or if we’re just going to have ice cream because it says we can on paper.

The good news is there are other, more sustainable ways to help manage your weight while still enjoying all the foods you love. Start by focusing on the quality of the food rather than the quantity. By simply choosing more whole foods that contain fiber, protein and nutrients we need, you’ll naturally eat fewer calories by eating foods that keep you fuller longer. Instead of logging your calories, track your hunger instead. Before and after you eat something, identify how hungry you are. You might realize you’re just reaching for something because you’re bored or because the food is there. By doing this, you’ll enjoy the food much more when you’re truly hungry. Knowing you have to log what you eat also helps you think twice about mindlessly eating that snack in the break room. If we mindfully eat that one piece of candy and savor it, perhaps we won’t even feel like we need all five pieces (regardless of how many calories it is!). Rather than eating food simply because you can, eat because you need it for nourishment and enjoyment. Kara Hoerr, MS, RDN, CD, is a registered dietitian nutritionist and owner of Kara Hoerr Nutrition. Contact her at karahoerrnutrition.com. This information is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a medical professional for individual advice.

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Commission says no to senior complex Traffic, South Fish Hatchery location continue to be concerns SCOTT GIRARD Unified Newspaper Group

Slight adjustments to a proposal for senior housing on South Fish Hatchery Road did not satisfy neighbor and Plan Commission concerns Tuesday, March 19, about traffic and what some called a poor location. Whether or not the Common Council agrees with the commission’s unanimous recommendation to deny the project, it’s in a legally complex situation. The city has already approved a general plan for the property at 2556 S. Fish Hatchery Road, and it also is facing a lawsuit from citizens who claim the Common Council violated open meetings laws when it did so. Tuesday, the commission unanimously recommended denial of a 60-unit senior housing complex with mostly below-market rates and two four-unit cottage-style buildings on the parcel. The council is expected to consider the proposal April 23. District 3 Alds. Dan Carpenter and Aaron Richardson – who is running for mayor – were among 12 residents who spoke against it to the Plan Commission during a public hearing. Carpenter said the comprehensive plan amendment that made the property high-density housing was one of the first he saw six years ago when he joined the council, and said he’s learned since then that it was a mistake. “It’s all about the location,” Carpenter said. “No matter how many times you try to tweak this, it’s still a square peg trying to fit into a round hole.” The plan had been modified from the 73-unit senior housing building that earned a preliminary approval last October. That approval, for a general implementation plan, sets the zoning, which provides a developer with some legal entitlements to build. It also was a reconsideration of an earlier vote against the proposal, the process of which is the subject of the lawsuit, filed in Dane County Circuit Court in February. At the time, traffic was the biggest concern from residents, and some alders

said they would only vote in favor of the final project if the developer were able to add a driveway entrance somewhere other than Fish Hatchery Road. That was not part of the plan brought forward in the specific implementation stage, which is the second part of the threestep planned development district process. The plan instead added “tapering” at the driveway entry and limited exits to right-turn only, which the developer felt satisfied the condition on the general implementation plan approval to work with City of Fitchburg and Dane County staff to address traffic concerns. “(Engineers) say we don’t even need (the tapering), so this is more of a going above and beyond to try and alleviate concerns raised by people who are not traffic experts,” said developer Jacob Klein. That was not enough to satisfy commissioners’ and residents’ concerns. “I opposed this project last summer because of the traffic issue,” said commissioner Ed Kinney, a candidate for District 4 alder. “I don’t believe the traffic should be going out to Fish Hatchery Road.” Another concern from residents and commissioners was the lack of access to services for seniors living there, with the nearest bus stop nearly a half-mile away and no grocery stores nearby. Speakers during the public hearing had also questioned how the owner could enforce a 55-plus age restriction on the leases, but Klein maintained he has experience with these developments and anyone living in the units who was not on the lease would put tax credits for the development at risk. “It’s frustrating,” he said of the questions. “Anybody that lives in the unit has to be on the lease.” Ald. Julia Arata-Fratta (D-2), who is the council representative on the commission, said any development on the land will be a challenge unless the road is changed. “We are going to have this issue, whatever development is coming here,” she said. “The city needs to address this issue.” Contact Scott Girard at ungreporter@wcinet.com and follow him on Twitter @sgirard9.

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Tierney Casey, who lives on Churchill Drive near Fish Hatchery Road, talks with a consultant about a section of the road at the Monday, April 8, public information meeting on the reconstruction project. Work will begin later this year, with most of the construction planned for 2020.

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The City of Fitchburg will pay $75,000 to a consultant in hopes of keeping business traffic up during next year’s North Fish Hatchery Road reconstruction project. Cindy Jaggi, on behalf of Economic Development Partners, LLC, will lead the business and community outreach effort during the project, just as she has over the past four years through the Verona Road Business Coalition. The contract approved Tuesday, March 26, by a unanimous vote of the Common Council is backdated to Jan. 1 of this year and runs through Dec. 31, 2020. Jaggi has already been going to project informational meetings as part of the agreement, city administrator

Patrick Marsh told alders. Jaggi’s scope of work includes business-to-business outreach with those affected by the road construction, planning “Road is Open” activities and website and social media content development. Her work on VRBC has included planning an annual meeting, promoting sales at various businesses in the corridor and setting up a website and mobile application. Alders agreed she had done good work with VRBC. “We’re talking $35,000 a year,” said Ald. Dorothy Krause (D-1). “What she was doing for Verona Road, we were paying $50,000 a year. I think it’s incredibly valuable.” The contract’s approval came with the condition that Jaggi or a city staff member attend an upcoming Board of Public Works meeting to answer questions from that body. Alds. Dan Bahr (Dist. 2) and Tom Clauder (D-4), who both sit on that board, said the other three members

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Dane County will hold a special election Tuesday, June 4, to fill three open seats, including District 33, which includes most of Fitchburg, covering city wards 7-8 and 12-19. Ann DeGarmo and Marc A. Jones will vie to represent the district after garnering enough signatures.

The district was represented by Jenni Dye for seven years before she resigned in January to take a job as Gov. Tony Evers’ policy director. According to a news release last month from County Board Chair Sharon Corrigan, the elections were prompted by the “unusual number of mid-term openings” on the board with three resignations.

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had questions about the project that remained unanswered. Bahr initially proposed delaying the contract approval until the April 9 council meeting and having someone answer those questions at Public Works on April 1, but other alders and city staff suggested delaying the contract further would be inappropriate. “We are delaying an individual here that has been putting in a lot of time and effort,” Marsh said. Bahr said they were only trying to be “responsible for the taxpayer dollars,” and Clauder said there should’ve been better planning for the item to go in front of Public Works in the first place. “If we’re going to have committees, and you’re gonna have an item on the agenda, we better have people that we need in the audience,” he said. Bahr eventually removed his request for a postponement and agreed to approval as long as there was a commitment to coming to a future meeting.

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Fitchburg Center Farmers Market returns for season With the weather slowly but surely warming, it’ll soon be time for farmers markets to crop up, including the one in central Fitchburg. The Fitchburg Center Farmers Market will begin a new season on Thursday, May 2, and run each week 3-6 p.m. Thursdays until the end of October at the Agora Pavilion, 5511 E. Cheryl Parkway. Special events are held the third Thursday of each month, with Strawberry Fest first up on June 20, featuring lots of strawberries and Culver’s sundaes courtesy of the Fitchburg Lions Club, according to the market’s website. Kids Fest is July 18, Summer Fest is on Aug. 15 with a community pig roast fundraiser for the Verona Road Business Coalition and Fall Fest on Sept. 19, with free carriage rides and Culver’s sundaes provided by EAGLE School. File photo by Kimberly Wethal The market has been run- From left, Georgia Marsh decides between two sets of greens that ning since 1998, featuring Natalie’s Garden and Greenhouse employee Jenny Jaeckels holds fresh produce, baked goods, up for her during a 2018 market. flowers and other artisan goods. For information, visit fitchburgmarket.wordpress. com. What: Fitchburg Center Farmers Market Email reporter Kimberly When: 3-6 p.m. every Thursday from May through October Wethal at kimberly.wethal@ Where: Agora Pavilion, 5511 E. Cheryl Parkway wcinet.com and follow her on Info: fitchburgmarket.wordpress.com Twitter @kimberly_wethal.​

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City to host month of Earth-related events April is Earth Month – and the City of Fitchburg is celebrating accordingly with more than a dozen events scheduled. Events will be held for both children and adults at the civic campus on the 5500 block of Lacy Road, with two happening at the Promega campus down the street and in Quarry Hill Park. Residents can bring their old or unused electronics, sensitive documents and leftover medications to a combined recycling event from 8-11 a.m. Saturday, April 13, in the city hall parking lot. There may be a fee to recycle some of the electronic items. From 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at the library, Madison Gas & Electric will host a presentation on electric vehicles and shared solar energy. MG&E will have electric vehicles on display for attendees, who will be able to ask current electric vehicle owners questions about their experiences. The Resource Conservation Commission, a city group, will host a panel discussion on

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What: Electric Vehicles 101 and shared solar presentation When: 6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 18 Where: Fitchburg public library, 5530 Lacy Road Info: call 729-1763

What: Electronics recycling, Shred Day and medication drop When: 8-11 a.m. Saturday, April 13 Where: City hall parking lots, 5520 Lacy Road Info: fitchburgwi.gov

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To see the full list of Earth Month events, visit fitchburgwi. gov and look under the “City News” tab on bottom of the home page.

global climate change at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, at Promega’s BioPharmaceutical Technology Center, 5445 E. Cheryl Parkway. Other events include tree plantings, art sessions where crafts are made from recycled materials and waterway clean-ups. The full list of events can be found on the city’s website by looking under the “City News” tab lower down on the home page.

What: Global Climate Change Panel Discussion When: 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 30 Where: Promega BioPharmaceutical Technology Center, 5445 E. Cheryl Parkway Info: fitchburgwi.gov

Email reporter Kimberly Wethal at kimberly. wethal@wcinet.com and follow her on Twitter @kimberly_wethal.​

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Calendar of events Friday, April 12

• 4-5 p.m., Secret agent adventure (ages 5-12), library, 7291762

Saturday, April 13

• 8-11 a.m., Electronics recycling, Shred Day and medication drop-off (fee incurred to recycle some electronic items), city hall parking lot, 5520 Lacy Road, fitchburgwi.gov • 10 a.m., Quarry Hill Park tree planting, Quarry Hill Park, 5425 Quarry Hill Drive, fitchburgwi. gov • 10:30-11:30 a.m., Healthy snacks (ages 5-8, registration required), library, 729-1762

required), library, 729-1763

Thursday, April 18

• 10 a.m. to noon, Wellness checks with the nurse, senior center, senior center, 270-4290 • 10:30-11:15 a.m., Communication innovation storytime with a speech-language pathologist and occupational therapist, library, 729-1762 • 6-6:35 p.m., Un-Book club (ages 9-12), library, 729-1762 • 6:30-8:30 p.m., Electric vehicles 101 and shared solar presentation by MG&E, library, 729-1763

Friday, April 19

• 1:30-3:30 p.m., Fitchburg Historical Society meeting, library, fitchburghistory.org

• 11-11:45 a.m., Book boogie (ages 2-5), library, 729-1762 • 4-5 p.m. Egg carton seed planting (ages 5-12, registration required), library, 729-1762

Monday, April 15

Saturday, April 20

Sunday, April 14

• 6-7 p.m., Life-size Pac-Man (ages 5-12), library, 729-1762

• 9-11 a.m., Waterway cleanups with the Fitchburg RCC, Swan Creek (meet at NannyTuesday, April 16 berry Park shelter), call Dakota • 1 p.m., Ukulele Network, Dorn at 270-4287 senior center, call Judy at 514• 9 a.m. to noon, Chapel Val3274 ley Church Easter Egg hunt, • 6-8 p.m., Monthly drop-in adult Huegel Jamestown Park, 5902 crafting evening: Earth Month Williamsburg Way, Madison, theme, library, 729-1763 chapelvalley.org/easterexperience Wednesday, April 17 • 10:30 a.m., iPhone and iPad • 10-11 a.m., Wednesday seminar with FACTv staff, Morning Book Discussion: senior center, 270-4290 “The Cherry Harvest” by Lucy Sanna, library, 729-1763 • 11 a.m. to noon, Egg-cellent crafts (ages 2-5), library, 729• 10-11 a.m., Toddler art (ages 1762 1-3), library, 729-1762 • 10 a.m. to noon, Paint class Monday, April 22 with instructor Sara Lenz (reg• 9:30 and 11 a.m., Preschool istration required, cost of $35), storytime: Earth Month (ages senior center, 270-4290 2-5), library, 729-1762 • 12:30 p.m., Edvard Grieg • 6-7 p.m., Recyclable STEM Chorus performance, senior (ages 5-12), library, 729-1762 center, 270-4290 Tuesday, April 23 • 6-7 p.m., Egg carton seed planting (ages 13-17, registra• 1 p.m., Ukulele Network, tion required), library, 729-1762 senior center, call Judy at 5143274 • 7-8 p.m., Smart home security presentation (registration • 2:45 p.m., “Plastic Planet”

documentary showing, senior center, 270-4290 • 6-7 p.m., Breakout challenge (ages 13-17, registration required), library, 729-1762 • 6:30-8 p.m., Great Decisions at the library, library, 729-1763

Wednesday, April 24

• 6-6:30 p.m., Family pajama storytime (ages 2-5), library, 729-1762 • 6:30-8 p.m., Knit club, library, 729-1763

Thursday, April 25

• 10-11 a.m., STEAM storytime (ages 2-5), library, 729-1762 • 10 a.m. to noon, Wellness checks with the nurse, senior center, senior center, 270-4290

Friday, April 26

• 4-5 p.m., Birds of Prey presentation (ages 5 and older), library, 729-1762

Saturday, April 27

• 10:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., The Wonderful World of Disney Musicals, library, 729-1762

Sunday, April 28

• 1-4 p.m., Madison Jazz Society concert: Sweet Sheiks ($20 for Society members, $25 for general admission), Wyndham Garden Hotel, 2969 Cahill Main, madisonjazz.com or 8505400.

Tuesday, April 30

• 1 p.m., Ukulele Network, senior center, call Judy at 5143274 • 4:30 p.m., Global climate change panel discussion with the Resource Conservation Commission, Promega BioPharmaceutical Technology Center, 5445 E. Cheryl Parkway, fitchburgwi.gov • 6-7 p.m., Make a May basket (ages 5-12), library, 729-1762

Thursday, May 2

• 10 a.m. to noon, Wellness

checks with the nurse, senior center, senior center, 270-4290

Friday, May 3

• 4-5 p.m., Magic workshop (ages 5-12), library, 729-1762

Saturday, May 4

• 11 a.m. to noon, “May the Fourth be with You,” library, 729-1762 • 3-4 p.m., Mad City Violin Music performance (for families with children ages 8 and younger), library, 729-1762

Monday, May 6

• 6-7 p.m., I Survived @ the Library: The Joplin Tornado (ages 5-12), library, 729-1762

Tuesday, May 7

• 7:30-9 a.m., Fitchburg Business Before Nine: Speed Networking event, Hawthorn Suites, 5421 Caddis Bend, fitchburgchamber.com • 1 p.m., Ukulele Network, senior center, call Judy at 5143274 • 6-7 p.m., DIY Terrariums (ages 13-17), library, 729-1762

Wednesday, May 8

• 10-11 a.m., Toddler art (ages 1-3), library, 729-1762 • 6-6:30 p.m., We are in a Book Club! (ages 5-8), library, 7291762

Thursday, May 9

• 10 a.m. to noon, Wellness checks with the nurse, senior center, senior center, 270-4290 • 1-1:45 p.m., Bouncing babies storytime (birth to pre-walkers), library, 729-1762

Saturday, May 11

• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kids Building Wisconsin, McKee Farms Park, 2930 Chapel Valley Road, kidsbuildingwi.org • 11 a.m. to noon, Mother’s Day crafts (ages 2-5), library, 7291762

Monday, May 13

• 10-11 a.m., Preschool Art! (ages 2-5), library, 729-1762 • 6-7 p.m., “Strong is the New Pretty” (ages 9-12), library, 7291762

Tuesday, May 14

• 1 p.m., Ukulele Network, senior center, call Judy at 5143274

Wednesday, May 15

• 10-11 a.m., Toddler time (ages 1-3), library, 729-1762 • 6-6:30 p.m., Family pajama storytime (ages 2-5), library, 729-1762

Thursday, May 16

• 10 a.m. to noon, Wellness checks with the nurse, senior center, senior center, 270-4290 • 10:30 a.m., Motor development storytime with CI Pediatric Therapy Center therapists, library, 729-1762 • 6-6:35 p.m., UNBookclub (ages 9-12), library, 729-1762

Saturday, May 18

• 2-4 p.m., Teen Movie: “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grinelwald,” (rated PG, run time 134 minutes), library, 729-1762

Monday, May 20

• 10-10:45 a.m., Madison Ballet: “Movement in Your World” lesson (ages 3-6), library, 7291762

Tuesday, May 21

• 1 p.m., Ukulele Network, senior center, call Judy at 5143274

Thursday, May 23

• 10 a.m. to noon, Wellness checks with the nurse, senior center, senior center, 270-4290 • 1 p.m., Downsizing with ease seminar, senior center, 2704290

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Demonstrate your secret agent skills from 4-5 p.m. Friday, April 12, at the library. Children ages 5-12 will decode secret messages, craft and complete a laser maze. For information, call 7291762.

Healthy snacks Teach your children how to make healthy snacks from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 13, at the library. Attendees will learn how to make different healthy snacks and be able to take home recipes. The class is recommended for children ages 5-8, and registration is required. For information, call 7291762.

Life-size Pac-Man Sure, you can play PacMan on the screen and move from level to level – but can you do it when you’re the one who’s PacMan without getting eaten? The library will host a life-size Pac-Man activity for children ages 5-12 from 6-7 p.m. Monday, April 15. For information, call 7291762.

Ukulele Network Each Tuesday, the Ukulele Network group will convene to play together at 1 p.m. at the senior center. It’s recommended that participants have their own ukulele and know basic chords so they can play along. For information, call Judy at 514-3274.

Egg carton seed planting Get a jump start on your spring garden at the library. From 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, librarians will teach teens ages 13-17 how to make their own egg carton seed plantings. Registration is required. For information, call 7291762.

Recyclable STEM Create a moving project using the principles of science, technology, engineering and math – as well as recycled materials – to celebrate Earth Day from 6-7 p.m. Monday, April 22, at the library. For information, call 7291762.

Plastic planet Do you know just how much plastic is inside your home? A showing of the documentary “Plastic Planet” at 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, at the senior center, may open your eyes a little to how much plastic is all around you. F i l m m a k e r We r n e r B o o t e ’s d o c u m e n t a r y involves families of different nationalities and income levels to compare how much plastic they have inside their homes. For information, call 2704290.

Great Decisions A discussion group based on current events and national and global politics will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, at

part series meant to educate the public and share constituent opinions with the White House, members of Congress and the federal departments of State and Defense. For information, call 7291763.

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of the Force from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 4. The event will include a crafting session where children can make out-ofthis-world crafts. Children are encouraged to dress up as characters from Star Wars. T h e ev e n t i s r e c o m mended for children ages 5-12. Registration is not required. For information, call 729-1762.

The library will host a knitting club from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 24. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own supplies for a night of social knitting and learning new tech- Violin petting zoo niques. Children ages 8 and For information, call 729- younger are invited to enjoy 1763. a violin music concert from 3-4 p.m. Saturday, May 4. Birds of prey Following the perforJoin Dianne Moller of mance, children will be able Hoo’s Woods for a “Birds to interact with the musiof Prey” presentation from cians and see a “petting zoo” of the instruments. 4-5 p.m. Friday, April 26. For information, call 729Moller will bring different kinds of raptor birds 1762. along with her to show to Toddler art the audience. The program is recomChildren ages 1-3 will mended for children ages 5 have an opportunity to get and older. messy and creative from For information, call 729- 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, 1762. May 8, at the library. Caregivers are encourJazz Society concert aged to dress children in The Madison Jazz Soci- messy clothes or bring ety will celebrate the end of along smocks for art to help its 35th season with a con- them develop fine motor cert from Milwaukee-based skills. Registration is not band Sweet Sheiks from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, April 28, required. For information, call 729at Wyndham Garden Hotel, 1762. 2969 Cahill Main. The band, formed in 2016, brings a “modern Mother’s Day crafts flair” to early era jazz, blues Children can show mom and American classics from how much they care about the 20th century. her on her special day by Tickets are $20 for Soci- making her a present during ety members, and $25 for a crafting session at the non-members. Anyone 18 library. and younger is admitted for The crafting session will free. be held from 11 a.m. to For information, visit noon Saturday, May 11, and madisonjazz.com or call is recommended for chil850-5400. dren ages 2-5. For more information, Disney musicals call 729-1762. Become a part of the Disney character’s world with Strong is the New a celebration of Disney Pretty musicals from 10:30 a.m. Both girls and boys are to 1:15 p.m. Saturday, April invited to the “Strong is 27, at the library. the New Pretty” event from At 10:30 a.m., children 6-7 p.m. Monday, May 13, can participate in a crafting at the library. session, where they’ll creT h e eve n t , b a s e d o n ate an underwater creature Kate T. Parker’s book of that may live in the depths the same name, will give of the sea alongside Ari- children insight on what el, The Little Mermaid. At it means to be pretty – 11:30 a.m., Four Seasons whether that’s pretty conTheatre will perform the fident, pretty kind or pretty musical numbers in Disney creative. movies. Children will also make At 12:15, University of a positive self-talk braceWisconsin-Madison pro- let. fessor Claus Anderson will The event is recommendtalk about the origins of ed for children ages 9-12. The Little Mermaid and the For information, call meaning of the story. 729-1762. For information, call 7291762. Ballet lesson

Magic workshop Learn how to perform magic tricks during a workshop from 4-5 p.m. Friday, May 3, at the library. The library will provide learning books and activities for different skill levels of magic, as well as teach beginning magic tricks. The event is recommended for children ages 5-12. For information, call 7291762.

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Children ages 3-6 can learn ballet from Madison ballet dancers from 10-10:45 a.m. Monday, May 20, at the library. The Madison Ballet dancers will lead children in a short activity, and complete the session by teaching children to dance along with a musical poem. Registration is not requierd. For information, call 7291762.

Fitchburg Star journalists to host ‘Coffee with a Reporter’ I f y o u ’v e g o t s t o r y ideas, concerns about the city or feedback about the reporting done in the Fitchburg Star, there’ll be a chance to chat with two Star reporters about them in the coming weeks. Kimberly Wethal, the community reporter for the Star, and Scott Girard, the government Wethal reporter for the city and schools reporter for the Vero na Area School District, will host a “Coffee with a Reporter” session at 2-3 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at Starbucks, 2981 Triverton Pike Drive. Wethal and Girard will

talk and listen to Fitchburg residents during the Coffee with a Reporter, and may pull story ideas What: Coffee with Fitchfrom the conversation. burg Star reporters “One of the most When: 2-3 p.m. Thursimportant roles of a community newspaper like the day, April 18 Star is representing the Where: Starbucks, 2981 community Triverton Pike Drive i t c ove r s , Info: call 845-9559 or and writemail kimberly.wethal@ ing about wcinet.com the topics that matter to the people,” Girard We t h a l a t k i m b e r l y. Girard said. “Cofwethal@wcinet.com. fee with a Reporter allows Email reporter Kimberus to hear from you directly for story ideas and ly Wethal at kimberly. feedback on our coverage wethal@wcinet.com and – and allows us to put a follow her on Twitter @ face to the names you see kimberly_wethal.​ in the paper each month.” For information, email

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Kids Building Wisconsin returns for sixth year Event will go on ‘rain or shine’ Rain or shine, there’ll be some construction happening at McKee Farms Park, 2930 Chapel Valley Road, on Saturday, May 11. It won’t be permanent – rather, the sound of hammers nailing together wood, cranes and a burn trailer demonstration will be there for one day for the sixth annual Kids Building Wisconsin event. Running from 9 a.m.

to 4 p.m., the free event seeks to “inspire and encourage kids’ intere s t i n c o n s t r u c t i o n ,” the nonprofit’s website reads. Recommended for children ages 3-12, event highlights different aspects of the construction industry with handson activities and a chance to see large equipment up close. For more information, visit kidsbuildingwi.org. Email reporter Kimberly Wethal at kimberly. wethal@wcinet.com and

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Two high school students from Fitchburg are the recepients $10,000 scholarships from the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation. Edgewood senior Grace Flynn and Monona Grove senior Jacob Marks received Student Excellence and Student Initiative Flynn Scholarships, respectively. According t o a Fo u n dation news release, Student Excellence Scholarship recip- Marks ients have “demonstrated excellence in the academic arena and high motivation to achieve” and have “displayed a broad range of activity and leadership outside the academic setting and have shown strong promise for succeeding in

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college and beyond.” Student Initiative Scholarship recipients are chosen by their schools for students who “show strong promise for succeeding in college and beyond, but have not yet received any other academic scholarships.” Both Flynn and Marks had different stories to share – their background, how they see themselves academically and how they look forward to the future.

Motivation to try Marks said receiving the Student Initiative Scholarship helped him visualize a brighter future. “I was definitely shocked to hear that I got it,” he told the Star. Marks gives credit to his high school’s administration for believing in him and said he was grateful for their nomination. Marks said he’s developed a closeness with them. Growing up in a low-income household, and moving around a lot during his childhood, Marks told the Star he wasn’t sure he would finish high school at one point, let alone attend college. But because he had attended a few years of elementary school in the M o n o n a G r ove S c h o o l District, he was given the option to attend Monona

Grove High School as a sophomore, even though he’s a Fitchburg resident. Marks regards himself as an introvert — it was easier to not make connections with moving around so much. But he said being back in Monona Grove was his motivation “to try.” Now a senior, Marks gets good grades, has aspirations to attend college and is employed at Monona Bank in Cottage Grove as a teller, working 20 hours a week as part of a school-tocareer program. While he’s not sure yet where he wants to go to college, he wants to study business due to his experience. “That job helped me to open up,” Marks said. “It made me realize that your life could be a whole lot happier if you just talk.”

‘A happy moment’ Flynn has always had her sights set on college, she said, and it’s one of the main reasons she cites for receiving the Student Excellence Scholarship. “I was with all my friends at school and I got an email about it,” Flynn said. “I was surrounded by all my friends and they were all celebrating with me. It was a happy moment.” She said she puts a lot of pressure on herself to work hard – which has gotten

stressful at times, but Flynn has always pulled through. Her parents told her they would still love and support her with B grades. “There’s never been a greater pressure put on me other than what I would put on myself,” Flynn said. “I’ve wanted to keep up with those high standards.” Flynn is involved in a slew of extracurriculars at Edgewood High School, but has scaled back a bit since she’s a few months shy of graduating. She played tennis in the fall, has taken part in plays and musicals, is editor of the school literary magazine, The Wayfarer and has been on the varsity math team. “I’ve tried to stay pretty involved during high school and pick the things I like most,” Flynn said. She is still deciding on college with top choices narrowed to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Villanova University in Pennsylvania and Marquette University in Milwaukee. “I’ve always been concerned about how I would pay for schooling,” Flynn said. “(Receiving) $10,000 was a relief — it could help with more expensive tuition.” Email Emilie Heidemann at emilie.heidemann@wcinet. com or follow her on Twitter at @HeidemannEmilie.

Annual Cottontail Classic race set for April 20 EMILIE HEIDEMANN Unified Newspaper Group

Ready, set, go! The 2019 Cottontail Classic, a day of races to celebrate Easter, will hop its way to Fitchburg later this month. Festivities will take place Saturday morning, April 20, at McGaw Park, 5236 Lacy Rd. A free 100-meter race for kids ages 2-6 will kick off the day at 8:50 a.m. The 10K race will then commence at 9 a.m., and the 5K at 9:05 a.m. On each course, there will be arrow signs at each turn, and each mile will be marked. The 5K course will have three “Sugar Stations” and one water station, whereas the 10K will have three “sugar stations” and three water stations. After the races, there will be a Family Fun Expo, including a bounce house and opportunities to pose with the Easter Bunny. There will be a

If You Go What: 2019 Cottontail Classic When: All morning, Saturday, April 20 Where: McGaw Park, 5236 Lacy Rd. Info: cottontailclassicrun. com Cost: $35 for 5K,10K races; kids’ race is free ceremony around 10:30 a.m., with awards presented for the top three male and female runners in the overall 5K and 10K events. For the stroller category, there will be awards presented for the top three male and female runners in both races. To be a race stroller, participants must sign up in the specified stroller category when they register. Additionally, race winners of the following age divisions

will be presented with awards; 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 or above. The final event, a free Easter Egg Hunt for kids, will begin at 10:45 a.m. There are hunts for age groups 0-3, 4-6, 7-8 and 9-10. Registration costs $35 for the following race options: People or teams can sign up for a 5K run, 5K walk or 10K run. Participants also have the option of an individual 5K of 10K stroller run. The kids’ race for ages 2-6 is free. Participants can register online until April 18. A registration and packet pickup us scheduled for participants from 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 19, at Fleet Feet Madison, 8440 Old Sauk Road. There will be an additional registration and packet pickup the next day from 7:30-8:45 a.m. at the location of the race. For information, visit cottontailclassicrun.com.

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After putting out a call for gardeners in March, city community development planner Wade Thompson said there’s now a waiting list for the Swan Creek Park community garden. The garden, located at 5175 E. Cheryl Pkwy., is 1/10th of an acre and is split into 13 plots shared by 16 gardeners. The city, with the guidance of the Parks Commission, has

planned to explore the concept of community gardens since May of 2016, when it placed language in its updated Parks Plan to encourage the creation of the gardens around the city. The city chose Swan Creek Park on its northeast side two years ago, and Thompson said the program started there last year because of the land use demographics surrounding it, with multiple apartment units closeby, where residents don’t have space to create gardens

of their own. Swan Creek Park also had a lot of “open space” that wasn’t being used for other park facilities, he added. Anyone who would like to get on the waitlist for the Swan Creek Park community garden can fill out an application on the city’s website. Thompson said he encourages anyone looking to start a community garden at their nearby park to talk with their neighbors, and then approach the city about creating one.

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Jadhav returns to Scripps National Spelling Bee AMBER LEVENHAGEN Unified Newspaper Group

When asked what her favorite word is, Maya Jean Jadhav responded with the word she finds the most difficult. “Rijsttafel,” an Indonesian dish, is tricky, the 10-year-old said, “because of the double t.” It might be a word she is challenged with at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which she is Jadhav attending for the second year in a row. Jadhav, a fifth-grade student at Eagle School, won her school spelling bee and made it to the city-wide Madison spelling bee, earning first place. She advanced to the state spelling bee on March 16, placing first, after a thirdplace finish last year, earning the title by spelling “Lapilli,” a Latin-rooted word for rock fragments ejected from volcanos. Also participating in the national spelling bee is Immanuel Goveas, a sixthgrade student at Menomonee Falls North Middle School who also attended the national tournament last year.

Joining them for the first time this year is Aryan Kalluvila, 13, a Richfield Middle School eighth-grader. They will compete against around 500 other students from around the country. Jadhav will be accompanied by her whole family during her trip to National Harbor, Md., for the competition that begins May 27. “It would not be very fun without them,” she said. “It’s really exciting to go again and I hope I can go all the way.” Her mom, Terra Theim, said Jadhav practices by studying different language patterns and the origin of words, whether Greek or Latin roots. Jadhav said she particularly enjoy studying the etymology of words – their origins and how their meanings have changed over time. “She also studies – when she learns a word she doesn’t know – not just the spelling, but also the meaning,” Theim said. “She’s building a lot of knowledge about other things, because she’s learning words about science and technology.” When Jadhav attended the national tournament last year, she did not make it to the semifinal round. The tournament starts with a written exam, which everyone participates in, followed by two oral rounds. Her

Low attendance consistent at library’s teen-centered events JUSTIN LOEWEN Star correspondent

On a Monday night last February, the Fitchburg Public Library storytime room became an art studio. Canvases and watercolor paints lined the tables, while ocean recordings played for participants to “paint themselves calm” during the teenage activity. The only thing missing was the artists. Teen library programs like this one continually struggle with low attendance. According to data from the library’s 2018 annual report, a total of 65 teens showed up for the year’s 24 teen activities. In contrast, youth services, which covers children ages 12 and under, held 347 events for 15,547 attendees and a 45 participant average. The library’s 84 adult activities also drew 719 people, with a successful average of nine participants per event. The teen program, designed for kids ages 13-17, averaged only three teen participants from 24 scheduled activities. For five of these activities nobody showed up, including two in September at the start of the school year, which creates a conflict for those who otherwise may have attended. Without a school district of its own, Fitchburg is split up between the Verona, Madison and Oregon, and each of those communities have their own libraries. Though Oregon does not have any schools within the City of Fitchburg, the Verona Area School District encompasses Stoner Prairie Elementary School and Savanna Oaks Middle School on the

city’s west side. Several Madison schools are also just outside of Fitchburg city limits to the north, but none are high schools. Youth Services manager Tim Powers also made note of the sudden absence of teen volunteers around the time they received their driver’s licenses. Teens who previously helped frequently at the library simply stopped showing up, he said. In an email to the Star, Powers described a nationwide drop-off in library teen attendance when children reach high school. Indeed, high school-age children are less likely to attend libraries, with most public libraries scheduling fewer teen events as a result. Unlike with Fitchburg, however, these programs typically draw healthy participant averages. With this discrepancy in mind, the Fitchburg Public Library has taken several steps to maximize attendance, beginning with a careful selection of its teen programs. Powers mentioned past successful teen activities and the programs of other libraries in helping with selections. Professional journals, library-related blogs, discussion boards and webinars also help inform the library’s decisions, he said. The library schedules these choices at varied times during the week, and markets the events via email, social media, flyers and word of mouth. “We’re trying to find days and times when teens are available,” Powers said.

written score was not high enough to advance to the next round, even though she got her two oral rounds correct. Theim said out of the 500 participants, only 41 made it to the semifinals, which is televised on the ESPN network. In addition to learning the spelling and origin of words, Jadhav also plays the oboe and piano, and is a member of the school band. She enjoys math, reading and swimming. She said she eventually wants to be a pediatrician, because “I like working with kids and I think health care is really important.”

On the Web Maya Jean Jadhav has a Facebook page where she writes about words, called “Maya’s Musings,” and updates about her spelling bee journey. To follow along, visit:

facebook.com/ mayajeanjadhav In the meantime, Jadhav will continue to work on learning new words and has goals to continue attending the tournament. “She’s been working at this for years now, she’s incredibly diligent and devoted,” Theim

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About the Bee Jadhav will compete in the preliminary test on May 27. Rounds of onstage spelling are May 28-30. The only time a student from Wisconsin won the national bee was in 1991 when Clintonville’s Joanne Lagatta won by spelling “antipyretic.”

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Things to consider before building a greenhouse Avid gardeners may be enticed by the idea of a greenhouse that allows them to explore their passion for plants year-round. While it’s true that greenhouses afford this luxury, there are important things to consider before erecting a greenhouse in your yard. Greenhouses require ample time to maintain. Greenhouses are not self-managing; they require heat, water, venting, electricity, and maintenance on the part of gardeners. Individuals need to determine how much time they have to devote to a greenhouse and then consider their options. Start by choosing the size of the greenhouse. Many experts, like those at the home and garden information site The Spruce, suggest getting the largest one you can afford and fit into the yard. It is much easier to fill a large greenhouse than try to expand on a small one later on. Next, consider whether you want to build the greenhouse from scratch or utilize a prefabricated kit that can make easier work of the job. Kits typically contain all of the materials needed, and are easiest for someone who is a construction novice. Look for “grower greenhouses,” which are all-purpose options with adjustable shelving and space for growing plants full-term. The next step is deciding where the greenhouse will be located. The goal is to have a consistent amount of sunlight year-round. A south-facing locale is ideal, and structures should remain north of the greenhouse so they do not cast a shadow on it. The building, cars and technology resource Popular Mechanics advises gardening enthusiasts to take into consideration the angle of the sun during all seasons before choosing a location.

Doing so ensures that the sun is not obscured in the winter or fall. Select a spot that also has ample drainage, as you will not want water pooling up along the sides of or underneath the greenhouse. Raise the greenhouse on footings to alleviate flooding concerns. Consult with a gardening or agriculture expert about the best way to heat the greenhouse. Options abound with electric-, gas- and propane-powered heating sources. Some systems will require venting. You also will need to know what is available and legal in your area. Check to see if you need a building permit for the greenhouse and any accompanying heating elements. Once the greenhouse is situated, you can begin to add other items, like benches, additional shelving, hooks for tools, and even an automated watering or misting system. Greenhouses take commitment, but the reward is the chance to enjoy gardening all year long. -Metro News Service

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Council incumbents win ‘Stability’ elusive with mayoral turnover Alds. Dorothy Krause (D-1), Julia Arata-Fratta (D-2) and Tom Clauder (D-4) each won re-election against a challenger in the April 2 election. All were for Krause two-year terms on the council. Janell Rice, a 2015 mayoral candidate, won the District 4 race for the Arata Fratta s e a t va c a t ed by Tony Hartmann over Plan Commission member Ed Kinney. Rice, who received 996 votes to Clauder Kinney’s 835, will serve a one-year term before the seat is up for election again. Krause defeated Rice R i c h Ta t e , whom she had defeated two years earlier, 426 to 346. Arata-Fratta soundly defeated former alder Patrick Stern, 1,307 to 584. Clauder won with 1,150 votes to challenger Matthew Jones’ 767. Mayor-elect Aaron Richardson, who defeated incumbent Jason Gonzalez

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The only two-term mayor in Fitchburg over the last decade is concerned about “electoral instability.” Shawn Pfaff, who won elections in 2011 and 2013 before losing in 2015, told the Star after the April 2 election voters “are searching for something, and they’re not getting it.” For the third consecutive election, an incumbent mayor lost a re-election bid. Pfaff “That’s causing a community like ours that is growing so quickly, that is perfectly positioned where we are … that it provides us instability of what direction we should go,” he said. The latest soon-to-be one-term mayor, Jason Gonzalez, agreed that “institutional stability” is a challenge in the role, and he’s concerned it won’t get any better a year from now when the seat is up for a three-year term. “I wouldn’t be surprised if a lot of

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Mayoral terms 2009-11: Jay Allen 2011-15: Shawn Pfaff 2015-17: Steve Arnold 2017-19: Jason Gonzalez 2019 : Aaron Richardson people decide to run,” he said. Mayor-elect Aaron Richardson acknowledged there have been “some pretty big swings in people’s perspectives” who have been elected every two years since Tom Clauder stepped down after six years in 2009. Pfaff said those swings are a reflection of a “diverse” electorate, but it makes policy-making a challenge. “When you have these hard stops, mayors and councils can’t get themselves heading in a direction and bringing this disparate population together,” he said. “To just see these incredible blowouts of the senior executive, whether it be disagreements or whatever unforced errors … what it does is that it trickles down to the community wondering, ‘Hey, why all this turmoil

at the top?’” Pfaff said a key to him winning a second term were “Fitchburg-centric things” like the splash pad and library that helped bring the community together. “We have to find that,” he said. “The next mayor and the city council has to collaboratively find a guidepost of where we go next. The community has to help share with that.” While Pfaff donated to Gonzalez’s re-election campaign, he said he wishes Richardson “nothing but the best” and wants the cycle of consistent turnover in the position end soon. He hopes to see “leadership and collaboration” among the community, elected officials and city staff. “It’s a job where the mayor needs the community’s help to provide a direction of where we’re going to go,” he said. “We can’t view this as just, ‘Oh well, we’ve replaced people in the past, if he doesn’t do a good job we can throw him out.’” Contact Scott Girard at ungreporter@wcinet.com and follow him on Twitter @sgirard9.

victory, Gonzalez 3,143 in 2017 and board in MMSD history. Each had been through a primary received 3,929 in defeating Gonzalez. election in February and came in first place while advancing to the generMadison school board all women al. Those strong showings continued When the newly elected Madison Tuesday, especially for Muldrow and Metropolitan school board members Mirilli. Muldrow soundly defeated David take their seats this month, it will be at Blaska, 48,975 to 21,230, for Seat 4, a table full of women. C r i s t i a n a C a r u s i , A l i J a n a e while Mirilli defeated the only incumMuldrow and Ananda Mirilli won bent running, TJ Mertz, 38,214 to their April 2 elections, and will join 27,765, for Seat 5. The Seat 3 race was much closMary Burke, Kate Toews, Nicki Vander Meulen and Gloria Reyes to er, with Carusi beating Kaleem Caire make it the first all-women school 35,615 to 32,646.

Additional voters go to challenger this year’s winner, Aaron Richardson, As spring election turnout has increased over the last three mayoral elections, the extra votes have almost entirely gone to the challenger. Mayor Jason Gonzalez’s vote total this year, 2,240, was just 17 more than Steve Arnold received in 2017 – when he was the incumbent challenged by Gonzalez. Two years earlier, then-incumbent Shawn Pfaff received 2,452 in a losing effort to Arnold. Their challengers, though, have shown an upward trend: Arnold received 2,524 votes in his 2015

Mayor: Gonzalez thanks residents for allowing him to serve in public office for six years ‘My goal is to have a drama-free year, a controversy-free year.’

Continued from page 1 of Shawn Pfaff, who is the only mayor to serve more than one term since Tom Clauder left office in 2009. The voters weren’t unhappy with everyone already in office, though, as they re-elected each of the three incumbent alders facing challengers on the ballot. Gonzalez, who had defeated incumbent Steve Arnold in the 2017 mayoral election, highlighted one accomplishment in particular in his two years in that office. That was “our investment in trying to increase affordability” through the new senior housing project on Fish Hatchery Road and the workforce housing going in behind Hy-Vee. He also thanked city residents for allowing him to serve for six years, including four as an alder. Gonzalez said one challenge the new mayor will have is ensuring the council shows more respect for commission members and staff. “I think there’s a lot of people who’ve put in time just because they want to give back to their community ... and I think they have gotten, frankly, attacked by members of the council,” Gonzalez said. “I don’t think they deserve that. “I hope that dynamic can fade and the respect for staff can be something Aaron can get under control, as I was not able to among certain alders,” he added. The two candidates ran different campaigns, with

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Mayoral candidate Aaron Richardson delivers his opening statement during the mayoral forum on Wednesday, Feb. 20. much as possible and talked to constituents about his views, leaving flyers if they District Jason Gonzalez Aaron Richardson were not home. 1 379 421 Richardson said people seemed responsive to his 2 710 1,323 focus on the upcoming com3 411 917 prehensive plan rewrite and 4 740 1,268 appreciated his long-term commitment to Fitchburg – Total 2,240 3,929 both in the past as a lifelong resident and in the future as Gonzalez holding a signifi- accept donations from build- he planned to run for re-eleccant fundraising advantage, ers or developers but said he tion. Gonzalez had wavered while Richardson did not ran around neighborhoods as on his plans for next year,

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first pledging he would not run for re-election after the one-year term, then stating during a televised forum he was open to the possibility. The campaign this spring also included news, uncovered by an area political activist, that Gonzalez had been disciplined while an employee at both the Oregon and Fitchburg fire departments for missing shifts and sexual harassment while at Oregon more than a decade

ago. Richardson said he expects to be “in the community a lot,” soliciting input on the topics of the year and helping to facilitate understanding among staff, alders and residents. “This is a communication position as much as anything else,” he said. He’s hopeful that focus can help avoid some of the battles of recent years among alders, staff and residents on topics such as funding nonprofits, sidewalks, budget priorities and developments. “My goal is to have a drama-free year, a controversy-free year,” Richardson said. “As much as possible, I think it’s setting an example for others.” Richardson still expects plenty of debate, he said, with big topics on the agenda. “It’s bad if a vote in everything you do is unanimous,” he said. “When we do disagree, we just need to realize we have differences of opinion, nothing wrong with that. “We all want what’s best for Fitchburg.” Contact Scott Girard at ungreporter@wcinet.com and follow him on Twitter @sgirard9.

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Rep. Jimmy Anderson appeared at the Fitchburg Public Library for a public budget town hall meeting March 14.

Community members talk budget Email Emilie Heidemann at emilie. The public met at Fitchburg Pub- Anderson. People stopped by to engage in disheidemann@wcinet.com or follow lic Library March 14 to discuss the budget that was introduced by Gov- cussion, ask questions and just to say her on Twitter at @HeidemannEmilie. ernor Tony Evers with Rep. Jimmy hello.

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Fitch-Rona Art Crawl

Marie Fritz Perry puts the finishing touches on her cat portrait at Waggin’ Tails during the Fitch-Rona Art Crawl on Saturday, March 23.

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Artist Christy Grace begins to paint the background of her shadow box at The Purple Goose during the Fitch-Rona Art Crawl on Friday, March 22. Grace won second-place in the two-day art competition.

Painting for a prize David Williams paints a watercolor landscape while working at The Thirsty Goat during the Fitch-Rona Art Crawl on Saturday, March 23.

Eighteen artists moved their studios to local businesses in the cities of Verona and Fitchburg on Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23. Attendees of the Fitch-Rona Art Crawl could watch artists create their artwork in real-time, which was judged at the end of the event.

Frank Mittlestadt, who worked at Bella Domicile during the two-day event, won the first-prize. Fitchburg resident Christy Grace was awarded the second-place prize of $600 for her light-up shadowbox featuring a little girl reading who was imagining the story.

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From left, Stephanie Blankenheim, Brad Stepp and Bob Hillner help serve breakfast during the Friends of the Fitchburg Senior Center pancake breakfast on Sunday, April 7.

Serving pancakes to serve seniors The Friends of the Fitchburg Senior Center served 400 people at their annual pancake breakfast on Sunday, April 7. The breakfast, consisted of pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and juice. The money raised from the breakfast goes toward funding scholarships for low-income seniors citizens to help them participate in the senior center’s

programming, as well as the Special Needs Fund, which allows the senior center to assist people with socioeconomic challenges afford their medications, transportation and medical equipment. Joseph Imilkowski cuts up his pancakes during the Friends Email reporter Kimberly Wethal at kimberly.wethal@ of the Fitchburg Senior Center pancake breakfast on Sunday, wcinet.com and follow her on Twitter @kimberly_wethal.​ April 7.

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SPRING SHRED DAY, MEDDROP & ELECTRONICS RECYCLING Saturday, April 13th, 8:00-11:00 am Gather up old papers, electronics, and medications and join us at Fitchburg’s spring cleanup event, held on City Campus, 5520 Lacy Road. Watch for directional signs for traffic flow. 1) The paper shredding event, co-hosted with Pellitteri Waste Systems, will offer free shredding & recycling. Residents can bring no more than three bankers boxes of confidential paper documents. No need to remove staples or paperclips. 2) The Fitchburg Police Dept. will collect unwanted prescription medications (MedDrop). Enter at the Police Dept. entrance. 3) Resource Solutions Corp. will collect old electronics for recycling. Please note there is a fee for recycling

certain items. Large appliances and machines will not be accepted at this event. Updated cost information is available at: http://www.fitchburgwi. gov/DocumentCenter/View/16752 4) Badger Prairie Needs Network will be on site accepting donations of unexpired and shelf stable food for the food pantry. For additional information, see the event on the City’s Facebook page.

RECREATION DEPARTMENT Go to www.fitchburgwi.gov/recreation and click on “View Activities” to see our list of programs for this Spring and Summer!

Spanish for Preschoolers – Welcome to Spanish

Children ages 3-5 learn Spanish vocabulary and basic phrases in a fun and active way with these lively classes. Award-winning teacher, Marti Fechner of Grow into Spanish LLC, incorporates music, movement, games, stories and more to make learning Spanish easy and engaging for preschool-age children. It is easy for children to learn a foreign language at this young age, and SO beneficial. Come try it! It’s a great way to prepare your child for a bilingual future. • Ages – 3-5 • Day/Time – Mondays, April 15 – May 20, 12:45-1:30 pm • Location – Fitchburg Community Center • Fee - $70

Musikgarten – Spring Music 2

Join us for Music and Songs of Spring! This is a multi-age music experience for families of children ages birth-4 years old. We sing, play instruments, and move through-out the room! Children are fully engaged in the playful music making process right along with their parent/guardian! • Age – Birth-4 • Day/Time – Thursdays, May 2 – May 23, 9:00-9:40 am • Location – Fitchburg Community Center • Fee - $40

Basketball Shooting Camps

Want to make more shots? We can help! This camp is designed to teach players the fundamental skills involved with shooting and scoring the basketball. In addition to proper skills and technique, players will also have a chance to learn skill-building drills and games they can use on their own to reinforce good habits after camp. This camp is a fun way to get better together with friends while gearing up for some warm summer weather. Hope you and your friends can join us! • Ages – 1st-3rd Grade Session and 4th-6th Grade Session • Day/Time – Tuesdays, April 23-May 7 • 1st-3rd Grade 6:00-6:50 pm, 4th-6th Grade 7:00-7:50 pm • Location – Savanna Oaks Middle School • Fee - $30

Baseball (T-Ball) 4 & 5 yr. olds

Every player will bat every inning and experience each fielding position during the season. Players will receive a t-shirt and baseball cap. • Ages – 4 & 5 yr. olds • Day/Time – Tuesday and Thursday evenings, June 11-July 30 • Location – McKee Farms Park • Fee - $35R/$45NR

Baseball (Coach Pitch) 6 – 8 yr. olds

Players will continue to work on the fundamentals of the game while being introduced to some more advanced baseball skills. Players will receive a t-shirt and baseball cap. • Ages – 6-8 yr. olds • Day/Time – Monday and Wednesday evenings, June 10-July 31 • Location – McKee Farms Park • Fee - $35R/$45NR

Baseball (Machine Pitch)

Teams will practice once a week and compete against local communities playing both home and away games. Note: This league is machine pitch. Players will receive a t-shirt and baseball cap. Baseball pants must be purchased separately. • Ages – 8-10 yrs. old • Day/Time – Tuesday and Thursday evenings, May 28-August 1 • Location – McGaw Park and Traveling • Fee - $45R/$55NR

Softball Girls Minors

Teams will practice once a week and compete against local communities playing both home and away games. Players will receive a T-shirt and a visor. Softball pants/shorts must be purchased separately. • Ages – 8-10 yrs. old • Day/Time – Monday and Wednesday evenings, May 22-July 31 • Location – Tower Hill and Traveling • Fee - $45R/$55NR

Half Day Camps

These Monday-Thursday weekly camps have a new theme each week. The camps offered this year are Aloha Summer,Young Scientists, H2WHOA, Nature Explorers, Spy School, Discovery Days, and Best of the Best! • Ages – 6-11 years old • Days/Times – Mon-Thur., throughout the Summer, 1-4pm • Location – McKee Farms Park Shelter • Fee - $50 each camp

Camp McKee

Children will have days filled with games, art, crafts, music, sports and Fun!!! We have created an attentive, stress-free environment in which kids can try new things and meet new friends. We will come up with a new theme each week and have a blast! • Ages – 4-6 years old • Days/Times – Session 1: Mon-Fri June 17-July 12, 9:30-11:30am Session 2: Mon-Fri July 15-August 7, 9:30-11:30am • Location – McKee Farms Park Shelter • Fee – $90 a session

Crafty Kids

Do you have a crafty young artist in your home? In this program kids will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of arts and crafts, try them out, and explore them with creative freedom. Sign your child up for Crafty Kids to let their creativity flourish in a fun and friendly space. Supplies will be provided but your children are welcome to bring additional supplies to add to their art experience. • Ages – 5-12 years old • Day/Time – Thursdays, June 13th – August 29th from 10-11am • Location – Huegel-Jamestown Park • Fee - $180

Game Makers Club

Is your child interested in playing with other children and learning how to make games, building creatively, and using their imagination in a new way? This is a great opportunity for your child to also learn skills in team work, communication, understanding perspective, and making friends. Led by a Recreational Therapist from CI Pediatric Therapy Center, this program is going to be extremely fun and even developmentally beneficial. Join CI at Huegel-Jamestown Park this summer to let your child’s imagination run wild. • Ages – 5-12 years old • Day/Time – Thursdays, June 13th – August 29th from 9-10am • Location – Huegel-Jamestown Park • Fee - $180

Tennis Lessons

This is a youth instructional tennis program designed for all abilities. Instructors are skilled college and high school tennis players. Tennis balls will be provided, however participants need to bring their own racquet • Classes – Lessons for ages 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-12, and 13-16 years old • Days/Times – Mondays and Wednesdays Session 1: June 17-July 10 and Session 2: July 15-August 7 • Location – McKee Farms Park Tennis Courts • Fee – Session 1: $32 Session 2: $32

Open Flag Football

Do you love football? The Rec Dept. is organizing an open flag football program for kids entering grades 1-3 and 4-6. This isn’t an organized league. There will be football skill instruction for the first part of the class, then we will play a game. New teams will be picked each week and FUN is the main objective. • Classes – 1st - 3rd Grade and 4th - 6th Grade • Days/Times – Fridays, June 21-August 2, 9:30 am (1st-3rd), 10:30 am (4th-6th) • Location – Tower Hill Park • Fee - $30

PeeWee Instructional Baseball

Learn the fundamentals including; hitting, throwing, and catching a baseball. Please bring a water bottle and an appropriately-sized baseball glove. • Ages – 3-5 years old • Days/Times – Thursdays, June 20-July 18, 8:30-9:15am • Location – Stoner Prairie School Baseball Diamond • Fee - $25

PeeWee Instructional Soccer

Learn the fundamentals of soccer including, dribbling, passing, and shooting. This is a perfect program if your child is too young to join our soccer leagues. Shin guards are recommended, and don’t forget a water bottle. • Ages – 3-5 years old • Days/Times – Session 1: Tuesdays, June 18-July 9, 8:30-9:15am Session 2: Tuesdays, July 16-August 6, 8:30-9:15am • Location – McKee Farms Park Soccer Small Soccer Fields • Fee - $25

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Fitchburg Chamber hires new event coordinator KIMBERLY WETHAL Unified Newspaper Group

Ever since Brandon Rounds joined the hospitality industry in 2011, he’s always been on the “supplier side.” Now, after joining the Fitchburg Chamber Visitor and Business Bureau in late February, he’s finally on the planning side. Rounds was hired as the Chamber’s Event and Membership Coordinator, after getting to know some of the current Chamber employees as an ambassador to them through HotelRed. “They reached out to me and said, ‘Hey, we think you’d be really good at this position, would you consider interviewing for it?’” he said. “I said, ‘absolutely,’” Rounds added. “And here I am.” Rounds, a Boscobel native, graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 2011 with a degree in communications. Having previously worked in food service as a waiter or a bartender, Rounds said, he was very “outgoing,” but not quite sure what he wanted to do “when he grew up” until he had one semester left. It was during that time he completed a one-week long internship in New Jersey for a camp association, at the recommendation of one of his advisers, that he decided that the hospitality industry was where he wanted to be. “Working with people as always been my strong suit, and being able to plan an event for someone or a company is really exciting to me,

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Brandon Rounds, the Fitchburg Chamber Visitor and Business Bureau’s new Event and Membership Coordinator, has been with the Chamber for a month after working as a planner for HotelRed in Madison. He’s excited to plan the upcoming Concerts at McKee events and a Chamber golf outing. because you get to see someone’s vision of something,” he said. “It really made me fall in love with all the aspects of planning events.” After graduating, Rounds worked as a wedding coordinator for the Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa, before moving to the Madison area. There, he worked as the wedding and social events coordinator for Marriott West for a few months before becoming the sales a n d ev e n t m a n a g e r a t HotelRed, a job he’s held for the past six years.

Rounds made the career move away from weddings because he wanted to try something new, he said. “Working in weddings, you have a certain type of person you have to deal with, typically – good and bad,” he said. “I wanted to expand my knowledge and work in other types of events.” Rounds was still helping plan weddings while working at HotelRed, but was also able to create clients’ visions of birthday and anniversary parties, as well as

larger events like meetings and socials. Now, at the FCVBB, Rounds, who lives in Fitchburg, said he looks forward to planning events like the monthly Concerts at McKee series this summer and the Chamber’s annual golf outing. He loves the community aspect of the Concerts at McKee series, and how it brings the entire community together, and as an avid golfer, he’s excited to plan the event. It helps that he spent years

in the “supplier” side of the hospitality industry, so he knows exactly what he’ll need to plan the events. But it’s not like the planning of events will feel like work to him anyway. “It’s really not a job to me,” he said. “I enjoy what I do, and I think that’s really important to have that in a workplace.” Email reporter Kimberly Wethal at kimberly. wethal@wcinet.com and follow her on Twitter @ kimberly_wethal.​

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Business in brief FLOOR360 announces nonprofit grant recipient FLOOR360’s annual Design for a Difference makeover will benefit the Wil Mar Neighborhood Center in Madison this year. The Fitchburg flooring company will work with a group of volunteer interior designers and local suppliers to provide a makeover to the Jenifer Street nonprofit. “We selected Wil Mar Neighborhood Center to receive a makeover because it was clear that design will have a real impact on the facility and the people served by it,” Bob Tobe, CEO of FLOOR360, said in a news release. The installation of the new design will take place this October. The Design for a Difference project, which provides the work free-ofcharge, began in 2015.

Stem Pharm receives up to $75,000 grant A Fitchburg biotech company will receive up to $75,000 through a Small Business Innovation Research grant, according to a news release. Stem Pharm, founded in 2015, “offers unique biomaterials for cell and tissue manufacturing,” according to the release. “Applications include medical devices for drug discovery, cell therapy and regenerative medicine,” the release states. Stem Pharm is located at 5520 Nobel Dr., Suite 100.

Luna’s: Owners hit with financial barriers related to flooding, vandalism prior to opening Continued from page 1 Venture into the store to the left, and customers will observe a fully stocked meat counter with all the fixings for Central American favorites – chicken for fajitas, chorizo beef, sausages and pork. The shelves are stacked with sauces from mild to hot, rice, beans, bread and canned goods. There are also different types of candy, and if you’re making a quick stop, you can pick up your weekly portions of milk and eggs toward the back of the store in refrigerator. “The Latin community shops for food every day – so not having to go to a big department store to just grab small things is just huge for them,” Maldonado said.

Opening challenges Opening Luna’s Groceries happened gradually for the Maldonados. They spent years planning opening the store. And then just weeks before opening, they dealt with flood damage and vandalism. So the initial round of funding left them with a budget hole that they had to fix through crowdsourcing. The couple had $43,000 in savings and took out a Small Business Administration loan of around $200,000 and got the City of Madison to provide $157,735 in funding through its Healthy Retail Access Program. With that money, Maldonado said she and Joe were able to purchase the building for $320,000. But when rain had caused

‘The Latin community shops for food every day – so not having to go to a big department store to just grab small things is just huge for them.’ – Mariam Maldonado flooding and vandals broke some windows, all those plans still left them in $50,000 budget hole, because the SBA loan didn’t cover building repairs or renovations. “We found asbestos in the floor, got (flooded) and we had to replace the lining of the building,” Maldonado said. A GoFundMe page helped the store raise $35,900, covering enough of the expenses to get the store open as long as there were Mariam Maldonado checks out a customer at the cash register. not more weather problems. Three months later, Maldonado said she was happy to see as many people supporting her as they did on the first day of opening. The first day she saw them browsing Luna’s Groceries, she felt satisfied and proud to be a part of her neighborhood. “(The Allied Drive/Dunn’s Marsh neighborhood) is amazing with all its flavors and colors, which you don’t get anywhere (else) in Madison,” Maldonado said. Email Emilie Heidemann at emilie.heidemann@wcinet.com or follow her on Twitter at @HeidemannEmilie.

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Junior Beata Nelson needed one week in Austin, Texas, to cement her legacy as the most decorated swimmer in UW-Madison’s history. Her performance at the NCAA Championships on March 20-23 gave the swimming and diving team’s Twitter account occasion to have all sorts of fun celebrating the former Verona Area High School standout. She was called Bruce Banner for her uncanny ability to smash records like Banner’s alter ego, the Hulk, and then she was pictured next to the Iron Throne from Game of Thrones with a long, Daenerys Targaryen-style name that included “Mother of Badgers.” Even though she had shut her phone off for most of the meet, she kept the Wisconsin swimming notifications on because of all the hilarious Tweets. “They’re all funny,” she told the Star on Tuesday, March 26. “I don’t really know anything about Game of Thrones, but those Tweets made me laugh.” The one nickname, or rather acronym, that is likely to stick with Nelson is GOAT, or Greatest of All Time. Nelson became the second national champion in the program’s history (after Maggie Meyer) and the first to win multiple titles, bringing three gold medals back to Madison, in the 200-yard individual medley and the 100 and 200 backstroke. “It’s been pretty crazy the last few days,” Nelson told the Star. A standout even on the national level, Nelson was the only

Verona softball had its biggest test so far on Tuesday, April 9, and knocked off defending state champion Sun Prairie by one run. Earlier in the week, the team was all offense as the Wildcats offense erupted for 19 runs Friday, April 5, on the road against Madison West. Verona put up a pair of big innings Monday, April 8, at home to best Middleton.

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Verona Area High School alumna Beata Nelson swims to one of three national championship wins for the University of Wisconsin-Madison during the NCAA Swimming National Championship, held March 20-23 at the University of Austin at Texas. swimmer at the meet to earn three titles and was crowned Swimmer of the Championships for her performance. She will now set her sights on the U.S. national championships in July and hopes to make the Olympic Games in Tokyo next summer. Nelson, who struggled with some ankle tendinitis all year, also won the 200 IM, 100 and 200 back at the Big Ten meet. She was named Big Ten Swimmer of the Year, the conference announced Monday, March 25, for the second straight year. She has been an

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Crusaders favored in Badger South, seek state three-peat MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor

M a d i s o n E d g ewo o d , the two-time defending WIAA Division 2 state champion, is the favorite to win the Badger South Conference championship, Stoughton golf c o a c h S t e p h e n S t o ke s said. The Crusaders won the state title last year by 29 strokes over Edgerton. Although Edgewood graduated three seniors from that team, many conference coaches have pegged them as the favorite. Edgewood has won four state championships since 2009, and has five runner-up finishes. Senior James Gilmore and junior Karl Gilmore, who were both second-team all-conference last year, will lead the

Crusaders. Karl Gilmore finished tied for 24th at state with a 166 last year. “Edgewood returns a lot of good players and are coming off a state championship,” Stokes said. “Oregon and Milton will also be strong.” Edgewood will golf in a trainagular with Middleton and Waunakee on Friday at Bishops Bay Country Club. The Crusaders also will host the Edgewood Invitational at noon, Monday, April 15, at the Blackhawk Golf Course in Madison. Oregon finished second to Edgewood in the c o n f e r e n c e l a s t y e a r. / The Panthers bring back senior John Klus, a firstteam Badger All-Conference golfer last year. Klus finished as the conference runner-up last season.

All-American in all three events reigning champion, Ella Eastin of Stanford, in nearly a two-secthe last two years. ond personal best, 1:50.79. Her 200 IM: Surprise victory time was the second-fastest mark An eight-time WIAA girls in history and gave her back-toswimming state champion for the back All-America accolades in the Verona Area/Mount Horeb swim- event. Against what she called a ming team, Nelson entered the championships with the nation’s “stacked field,” Nelson said she fastest time in both the 100-yard knew if she was going to stand a chance she would need to go out backstroke and the 200 back. But she shocked the crowd in fast and try to hold the lead. “I don’t think anyone was really Austin with her performance in the 200 individual medley to win her expecting it (national title in the 200 IM),” she said. “Everyone first national title. Seeded third, Nelson upset the Turn to Nelson/Page 4

Pitcher Meghan Anderson outdueled one of the top pitchers in the state and center fielder Molly McChesney came up clutch at the plate and in the field as Verona held off Sun Prairie 2-1. The Wildcats improved to 5-0 in the Big Eight with the win. Tuesday was just the third time in the last four years Anderson and McChesney — the team’s lone seniors — have beaten the Cardinals, who hold a 5-3 advantage over that span. Maddie Gardner, a firstteam All-State selection last year and a UW-Madison recruit had six strike outs over six innings but Anderson had eight strikeouts over seven innings

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Oregon shooting for another state title MARK NESBITT

Assistant sports editor

Unfinished business could be the slogan for the Oregon High School girls soccer team this year. The Panthers have seven starters back from a team that finished as the WIAA Division 2 state runner-up last year, and they’re planning to return. Oregon has made a run to four straight Division 2 state tournaments, including winning a title in 2015. It has won or shared the Badger South Conference title seven consecutive years and lost the state championship game to Brookfield Central 2-0 last year. The Panthers return every starting defender and leading scorer Avary Fanning Photo by Mark Nesbitt (13 goals), a junior for- Returning letterwinners for the Oregon girls soccer team (front, from left) are: Hannah ward who was a first-team Rohrer, Macie Cox, Ella Hughes, Maddy Swartzmiller, Avary Fanning and Emma Halverson; all-conference player last (middle) Ellen Legler, Lauren Denu, Melia Moyer, Jenna Sttaz, Bri Sauer and Jenna Bennett; (back) Ashley Hanson, Brooklyn Kane, Randey Lewis, Cassie Kluck and Katie Eisele.

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Wildcats look to regain top spt in the Big Eight

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Returning letterwinners (front, from left) are: Kasie Keyes, Molly McChesney and Amelia Hust; (back) Alina Yazek, Katie Pederson, Meghan Anderson, Alyssa Bostley and Ari Vogel. JEREMY JONES Sports editor

The Verona softball team looks to contend for another Big Eight title and make a deep playoff run in 2019. The Wildcats were 18-5 overall a year ago and return eight letterwinners, including five starters. Senior ace Meghan Anderson is back after earning all-conference first-team, all-district and honorable mention All-State honors a year ago. A Northern State University recruit, she posted a 16-2 record as junior with a 2.03 ERA, 132 strikeouts and seven shutouts. Verona looks to be strong up the middle again with returning three-year letterwinner Molly McChesney, a University of Akron commit, in center field. McChesney hit .487 in 23 games last year. She had 39 hits in 80 at-bats, including a pair of doubles and a triple. McChesney drove in 13 runs and scored 38. She can use her speed at the top of the lineup. She had 11 stolen bases last year.

Junior shortstop Kasie Keyes is also back as are juniors Alina Yazek in the outfield and Amelia Hust at second base. Sophomore and second year varsity player Katie Pederson will work hard to replace Badger commit and first team all conference, firstteam all-district and honorable All-State catcher Savanna Rainey behind the plate. Alyssa Bostley and Ari Vogel will have big shoes to fill, replacing all-conference and honorable mention all-district first baseman Taytum Geier. Sydney Toman and Jordan Armstrong are taking the place of first-team all-conference, first-team all-district and second-team All-State third baseman Emma Kleinsek. Senior Maddie Weasner, juniors Jocelyn Hancock, Maddie Patten, Sydney Breitbach and Jordan Armstrong and sophomore Sydney Toman are all newcomers who could contribute this season. Hancock and Patten are backup pitchers that could

also play on the infield. Toman could see time at third base in place of Kleinsek, who has graduated. Weasner looks to provide power in a pinch-hitting role. Breitbach is the team’s backup catcher who can play just about anywhere, along with Armstrong.

Conference Anderson said he expects the Wildcats to compete favorably at the top of the conference again this year. Verona finished 14-4 in the Big Eight last season, taking second behind Sun Prairie which went 18-0. The Wildcats lost three times to the Cardinals last year, including a 10-1 loss to the eventual state champions in the WIAA sectional semifinals. Sun Prairie graduated shortstop Katie Tews, a Yale commit, and third baseman Schyler Ek, an Illinois-Chicago commit, as well as a handful of other starters. The Cardinals always have a chance; however, as long as they have UW-Madison recruit Maddie Gardner, a junior, in the circle.

Softball: Wildcats edge state champs Continued from page 1 and gave up just four hits. “Honestly, it felt really good,” Anderson said. “Maddie is an incredible pitcher and she’s always gotten us. This was pretty big for Molly and me to get this win tonight.” A 1-0 game through four innings, McChesney provided a little insurance with an RBI single over third in the fifth. “My mindset was, if I could get a ball down in the zone, just to drive it,” McChesney said. “Thankfully, I was able to do that.” Although Sun Prairie graduated eight from last year’s undefeated state championship team, Wildcats coach Todd Anderson said they are a solid program you can never count out. “We thought it would be a pitchers’ duel and it

was,” he said. “After taking it on the chin against them three times last year, this season we’re hoping to compete. We did tonight.” Gardner helped her cause, pulling Sun Prairie within a run, 2-1, with a leadoff home run in the top of the seventh. One out later Kiana Patterson hammered a ball to center field. McChesney, a University of Akron recruit, found a fifth gear and raced back to the fence and fired to second where the Wildcats caught Patterson in a pickle. “ S h e ’s g o t a s t r o n g arm,” Anderson said of M c C h e s n ey. “ I wa s s o scared that was going to be another one over the fence. “I saw it hit the fence and Molly run it down and threw to second. It was amazing. I don’t even know what to say.” Junior shortstop Kasie

Keyes opened the scoring with a solo home run in the bottom of the second inning.

Verona 19, West 0 (5 inn.) Last weekend, the Wildcats jumped all over Madison West and cruised to a 19-0 win behind Anderson. Ve r o n a s c o r e d a r u n in each of the first two innings before turning up the heat with three in the third and two in the fourth. The Wildcats sealed the deal with a 12-run fifth. McChesney finished 4 for 5 with four RBIs and four runs scored. Ari Vogel (2 for 5) and Keyes (3 for 5) each drove in three. Katie Pederson (2 for 4) and Alyssa Bostley (3 for 4) each plated a pair of runs. Anderson tossed all five innings, striking out 13.

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Verona shoots to repeat in Big 8 MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor

After the Verona boys golf team raised the bar with the program’s first WIAA Division 1 state tournament berth last year, they are looking to make an historic encore performance. The Wildcats will be led by senior Austin Gaby, who was an honorable mention All-State selection last year. Gaby finished 45th at state (158), was the sectional runner-up and took third at the Big Eight Conference meet. He averaged a 78.25 in 18-hole matches last season. He, along with junior Cale Rufenacht, the 2017 Big Eight champion, will lead a Verona team looking to repeat as conference champions. “We will be a little light on depth this year, but we do have some quality experience at the top of our lineup,” coach Jon Rebholz said. “I expect us to be competitive with everyone we play against and in every invite we participate.” Senior Ryan Mirwald played some varsity matches last year. “Ryan played some quality golf last year and was our sixth man heading down the stretch of the season,” Rebholz said. The Wildcats have to replace three golfers from last year’s state qualifying team, including Garhett Kaegi, who was honorable mention All-State and the conference champion after

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The Verona boys golf returning letterwinners are Cale Rufenacht, Austin Gaby and Ryan Mirwald. shooting an even par-72 at the conference tournament at the Evansville Golf Club last year. “Some younger players will be counted on to step up for us,” Rebholz said. Some of those younger players are junior Ryan Ritter, and sophomores Jake Rebholz, Brock Prough, Andrew Aune and Graeden Battles.

Conference Rebholz said Middleton is the top team in the Big Eight going into the season. The Wildcats shot a 317 last year, edging out Janesville Parker (320) and Middleton (324) for the team title. It was the first

conference title for Verona in golf since 2013. Two years ago, the Wildcats tied Middleton with a 324, forcing a playoff to determine the conference team champion. After three holes, the Cardinals edged the Wildcats for the title, winning the third hole by one stroke. Middleton junior Carson Frisch tied for seventh in the conference tournament last year with an 82. Junior teammate Tommy Kriewaldt also finished in a four-way tie for 12th with an 83. Rebholz said Madison West, Sun Prairie, Madison Memorial and Verona will all be contending for a top-three conference finish.

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Verona to rely on pitching MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor

A youth movement is leaving a lot of questions as the Verona baseball team opens its practices. Coach Brad D’Orazio is in his 13th year coaching at Verona, and he said this is the youngest team he has ever had with six underclassmen. “It will be interesting to see how it all comes together,” D’Orazio said. “I have never had that many underclassmen. Conference coaches predicted us to finish third, and it’s a little surprising because we are so young.” Verona went 13-12 last year, 11-7 Big Eight to take fifth in the conference. The Wildcats lost a sectional game to Janesville Parker 2-1. This year, Verona returns four starters led by senior Reagan Klawiter, who is the ace pitcher for the Wildcats. The Illinois State commit posted a 3-4 record and a 2.31 ERA with 44 strikeouts and 13 walks last year. “ H e ’s a r e a l l y g o o d left-handed power pitcher,” D’Orazio said. “He has a plus fastball, and he’s able

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Returning letterwinners for the Verona baseball team (front, from left) are: Michael Fischer, Connor Grossnickle and Brooks Brazeau; (back) Reagan Klawiter, Ryan Taylor, Tyler McWilliams and Sam Pederson. to control the strike zone.” The other returning starters are sophomore infielder Ryan Taylor and seniors Sam Pederson (outfield), Tyler McWilliams (outfield) and Brooks Brazeau (designated hitter). Taylor, who hit .300, and senior Connor Grossnickle both earned honorable mention Big Eight All-Conference honors last year. Grossnickle had a 1.22 ERA mainly as a

reliever but emerged as a starter later in the season last year. Taylor started at second base last year but is making the switch to shortstop. D’Orazio doesn’t expect much of an adjustment. “He’s really good defensively,” he said. “He’s a smart baseball player who works very hard.” Grossnickle’s wapproach

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Panthers plan to lean on pitching depth

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Returning letterwinners for Oregon boys tennis team (front, from left) are: Sean Bychowski, Zak Roskos, Sean Benet, Henry Wiedemann and Ben Hessler.

Change afoot with OHS program JEREMY JONES Sports editor Photo by Mark Nesbitt

Oregon baseball team’s returning letterwinners (front, from left) are: Pat McCormick, Cameron Carpenter, Duncan Morgan, Noah Brindley, Lucas Hess and Spencer Buskager; (back) Kevin Alford, Kyler Schriever, Zach Tower, Zach Haufle and Matt Rusch. MARK NESBITT

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Most baseball coaches are thrilled when they get a chance to lean on an experienced pitching staff that can keep them in games. That’s the case with Oregon High School this season. The Panthers return four pitchers who emerged as key contributors last year, led by senior Zach Tower, who went 3-2 and had a 2.57 ERA. The others are senior Noah Brindley (3-2), senior Cameron Carpenter (2-0, with 11 strikeouts and no earned runs on 10 hits and two walks), and sophomore Spencer Buskager (2-2, 3.29 ERA). “We feel like our experience and depth in the pitching staff puts us in the hunt for the Badger South Conference (championship),” coach Jake Soule said. Oregon finished 11-11 overall and tied Madison Edgewood for second in the Badger South with an 8-6 mark last year, behind Watertown. The Panthers have won two conference titles in the past four years (2015 and

‘We feel like our experience and depth in the pitching staff puts us in the hunt for the Badger South Conference (championship).’ - coach Jake Soule 2017). The battery mate for the pitchers will be senior Jack Haufle, who is entering his third year as a starting catcher. Haufle hit .310 last year with 15 RBIs and 12 runs scored. He was behind the plate for 128 1/3 innings and picked off three runners and also threw out five baserunners. He had a .989 fielding percentage. The Panthers’ starting outfield returns intact, with Kyler Schriever, Tower and Carpenter. Tower returns as the team’s leading hitter (.357) with 10 RBIs and 10 runs scored. All the seniors are coming

off solid junior seasons, with Carpenter hitting .315 with a home run, seven RBIs and eight runs scored and Schriever and Brindley each hitting .310. Brindley is expected to play first base when he’s not pitching. “When you have 10 returning seniors, you rely on all of them to step up and lead the way,” Soule said. One newcomer who is expected to play right away is junior shortstop Eddie Saucedo, Soule said. Soule expects a competitive race for the conference title. He said Watertown will be tough as always, Monona Grove has an experienced team returning and Madison Edgewood is always in the mix. Oregon will be in a new sectional this year with defending WIAA Division 1 state champion Waunakee, Middleton, Sun Prairie, Verona and Watertown. “It is a stacked sectional from top to bottom with seven Big Eight schools and some of the top teams from the Badger South and North,” he said.

Edgewood girls soccer

Crusaders plan to contend with Panthers MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor

The Madison Edgewood girls soccer team is looking to repeat as Badger South Conference champions. The Crusaders went 6-0-1 in the conference last year to finish as co-champions with Oregon with 12 points. Maddie Cruz, a University of Wisconsin soccer commit, leads the Crusaders. Senior Jordy Rothwell, sophomore Hailey Rothwell and Cruz were each firstteam all-conference last year. Rothwell (18 goals, 10 assists) and Cruz (one goal, five assists) also earned honorable mention All-State honors. Edgewood is off to a 4-1

start this season. The Crusaders are coming off a 9-0 win over Monroe Tuesday, April 9. It marks the fourth shutout this season for Edgewood. Cruz scored three goals to power the Crusaders over the Cheesemakers. Ally Cruz added two goals. The only loss for Edgewood this year came to Evanston, Ill., 5-1 in the season opener March 26.

Conference First-year Oregon coach Nelson Brownell said Madison Edgewood will be in contention with Oregon for the Badger South championship. Brownell said he also expects challenges from

Monona Grove, Milton and Watertown. The Panthers (2-0) are ranked second in the Wisconsin Soccer Coaches Association Division 2 state poll. Milton senior Chloe Buescher leads the Red Hawks. Buescher, a firstteam Badger South All-Conference selection last year, gives the Red Hawks a proven scorer. Monona Grove is led by Jensen Ruesch and Watertown returns two all-conference performers led by junior Anna Schroeder, who was first-team all-conference last year. “We hope to be competing for the conference championship,” Brownell said.

Five letterwinners return for the Oregon boys tennis team, which has a pair of new coaches this season. Scott Krueger and Chris Siebert take over for longtime coach Ben Conklin. Krueger is an assistant football coach at OHS a n d h a s c o a c h e d b oy s swimming. A former state qualifier at Baraboo High School, Siebert is the Panthers’ boys basketball coach. Krueger said the overall depth of this year’s team should be its strength. Senior Sean Bychowski won a round at the conference tournament at No. 1 singles and returns atop the lineup. Senior Zak Roskos also won a round at conference and finished fourth at sectionals. He is back at No. 2 singles. S e n i o r H e n r y Wi e demann and Sean Benet should round out the rest of the singles lineup. Benet finished third at sectionals playing No.

4 singles a year ago and Wiedemann was in and out of the varsity lineup. Senior Benjamin Hessler is also back after moving on to sectionals at No. 3 doubles. Freshman Max Herweijer (doubles) and Brandon Thome (singles) will see some varsity time right away. Krueger said the goal is simple this season: be competitive and get better each week.

Conference Oregon went 4-3 in dual meets last year. The Panthers went on to earn a third-place finish at No. 3 singles and took four at No. 1 doubles to finish fifth in the conference with 17 points. Five players from that team are gone. Senior Tanner Hake, who finished third at conference and sectionals as a No. 3 singles player. Oregon’s No. 1 doubles team of Kyle Rehrauer and Dan Koopman and No. 3 doubles player Ashton Meyers are also gone.

Madison Edgewood once again ran the table with a 7-0 dual meet record. The Crusaders went on to score 49 points to secure their 10th straight conference title. Monona Grove was second with 39 and those two teams should be at the top of the conference standings once again. Edgewood returns seven of 10 varsity starters from a team that won the WIAA Division 2 team state title last year 4-3 win over the University School of Milwaukee. Donovan Pfaff and Alex Sviatoslavsky are back at the top of the singles lineup, while seniors Chris Boll and Sean Gharian are also back. The Crusaders did have some turnover on the doubles side, graduating their No. 1 team, which took fifth at individual state, and half of its No. 2 doubles team, which won a round. Monona Grove returns senior No. 1 singles player Cole Lindwell and half of its No. 1 doubles team. Both won a round at state.

Panthers: Defense allowed 11 goals last year Continued from page 1 year. “There are a lot of high expectations on us not only as individuals, but as a team,” first-year coach Nelson Brownell said. “We will get everyone’s best game because we have been there for the past four years, so we have a target on our back.” Brownell takes over for former head coach Julie Grutzner, who stepped down after last season, as her family was moving out of state. It’s been a smooth transition for Brownell, who had served as an assistant soccer coach the past three years. “It’s still surreal,” he said. “Maybe when games come around, it will sink in.” The Panthers averaged 2.77 goals per game last year but were a stingy defensive team that gave up 11 goals in 22 games. A key component of that was junior goalkeeper Melia Moyer, who had three

‘We will get everyone’s best game because we have been there for the past four years, so we have a target on our back.’ - coach Nelson Brownell

shutouts at goalie, an 84.7 percent save percentage and a 0.68 goals-against average last season. “We have a lot of experience,” Brownell said. “They all know each other, are used to each other and now how they can play together. We can focus on some more advanced and technical things now.” Other starters back for the Panthers are junior forward Ashley Nelson (four goals, eight assists), senior defender Emma Halverson (two goals, eight assists), senior forward Macie Cox (two

goals, four assists), junior forward Kaitlyn Schrimpf (five goals), junior midfielder Hanna Rohrer, senior defender Sydney McKee (two goals, four assists) and senior midfielder Katie Eisele (two goals, three assists). B o t h H a l ve r s o n a n d McKee were named second-team all-conference defenders last season. After a 1-0 loss to Waukesha West last season, the Panthers reeled off seven wins and two ties, including a 2-0 win over New Berlin Eisenhower in a Division 2 state semifinal. Sophomore midfielder Jenna Bennett is back after scoring a goal in the state semifinal win over New Berlin Eisenhower. Junior defender Cassie Kluck is back after being named honorable mention all-conference last year “We look to improve everywhere on the field but definitely we look to score more goals this year,” Brownell said.

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West opens season ranked in the top 15 JEREMY JONES ​Sports editor

The Madison West boys tennis team is one of four ranked teams on the Wisconsin High School Tennis Coaches Association’s Division 1 state poll to open the 2019 season. The Regents, ranked 15th, return state qualifiers Andrew Glasgow and Matthew Ruggiero. Glasgow (23-8) won the Madison Memorial sectional title at No. 2 singles and qualified for the WIAA Division 1 individual state tournament. Glasgow lost his first-round match 7-6 (4), 6-4 to 16th-seeded Michael Morway of Homestead. Glasgow moves up to No. 1 singles this season and has gone 1-4 so far with his only win coming against Homestead’s Ben Birmingham. Sophomore Thomas Ethan Kaji opens the season at No. 2 singles and has gone 3-6 with wins against Homestead twice and Nicolet

once. Fellow sophomore Joey Sperry steps in at No. 3 singles and has gone 2-7 with wins against Homestead and Germantown. Senior Nathaniel Johnson is 2-1 at No. 4 singles, defeating Homestead and Germantown. Lukas Nowak has also played at No. 4 singles and is 1-1, besting Madison Memorial. Ruggiero is back after at playing on a No. 1 doubles team that finished second at sectionals and earned the 12th seed for the individual state tournament. He and Luca Willauer lost their first-round match 7-5, 2-6 (7) to Germantown’s John Loftus and Ryan Sobczak. Ruggiero and Felix Beilin are 5-4 as the Regents’ top doubles team this season, beating Madison Memorial, Germantown, Brookfield East, Brookfield Central and Homestead. They have lost to Middleton, Homestead, Nicolet and Marquette University. The Regents graduated No. 1 singles

Alexander Poland (15-14), a state qualifier, and Quin Gallagher (27-5). Poland finished fourth at sectionals as a No. 1 singles player and Gallagher was second at No. 3 singles. Gavin Frings is 3-5 to open the season at No. 2 doubles playing with Beau Mjaanes six times and Sean McAllister twice. McAllister is 3-3 at No. 3 doubles, splitting time with Felix Jian and Frings. The Regents finished third in the sectional a year ago with 28 points behind Verona Area (39) and Middleton (36). Verona won the conference and qualified for its second team state tournament in the last three years open the season unranked. The Wildcats return all four singles players, including three-time state qualifier Will Tennison. Tennison was the top seed last year but lost 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 to eighth-seeded Nathan Balthazor of De Pere in the quarterfinals. He withdrew in his next match due to injury and missed Verona’s semifinal match against

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Marquette. Chris Queoff and Kevin Fan also qualified for state at Nos. 2 and 3 singles. Junior Kush Nagpal could move up the lineup from No. 4 singles with a solid offseason. The Wildcats doubles lineup could be a weakness following the graduation of seniors Jordan Hutchcroft and Vivek Swaminath, who earned the No. 16 seed at the individual state tournament. Sun Prairie (ranked fifth) and Middleton (ranked ninth) each return half of their state qualifying seeds. Josh Baldwin is back after he and Elijah Schimelpfennig finished a program-best third at state with a 6-3, 7-6 (4) win over top-seeded Evan Kubiak and Graham Werner of Neenah. Middleton returns Sam Dettman for his senior year. He and Rafael Sanga finished in the top eight. Madison Memorial graduated state champion singles player Colt Tegtmeier but opened the season ranked 13th.

Verona boys tennis

Crusaders open season as Badger South favorite Cats open more motivated JEREMY JONES ​Sports editor

The Madison Edgewood boys tennis team enters the 2019 season ranked fourth in Division 2, according to the Wisconsin High School Tennis Coaches Association state rankings. The 10-time defending Badger South champions, the Crusaders have dominated the conference ever

since Verona left and are once again heavy favorites. The Crusaders won the Division 2 state team title last year with a 4-3 win against the University School of Milwaukee. Edgewood returns three of four singles players from that team, including Donovan Pfaff and Alex Sviatoslavsky, who also qualified for the individual state tournament as freshman.

Pfaff (No. 1 singles) and Sviatoslavsky (No. 2 singles) each earned top eight seeds at the individual state tournament and each won a round. Seeded seventh, Pfaff lost to Daniel Taleghani of the University School of Milwaukee in the second round. Sviatoslavsky was seeded eighth and cruised to his first two rounds with 6-0, 6-0 wins before falling

6-2, 6-1 against eventual state runner-up Casey Johnson of Kohler in the quarterfinals. Pfaff has gone 5-0 at No. 3 to start the season and Sviatoslavsky has bumped up to No. 1 singles and gone 3-2 so far with wins against USM, The Prairie School and Notre Dame. Senior Christopher Boll is back after playing at No.

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Bo a s t i n g o n e o f t h e top singles lineups in the state, expectations are once again high for the Verona boys tennis team. Qualifiers for the WIAA Division 1 state team tournament two of the last three years, the Wildcats open the 2019 season noticeably absent

from the Wisconsin Tennis Coaches Association’s state poll. But coach Rick Engen plans to use the oversight as early season motivation. “I could not figure that out, seeing that we have six players returning and have beaten a lot of the teams that were listed last

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hopes and thinks it may happen, but that was really special because our team was unprepared for that win.” A big part of Nelson’s surprise finish in the 200 IM was her performance in the breaststroke, considered Nelson’s weakest stroke. She out-split Eastin, a seasoned breaststroker, by .3 seconds to fuel her victory. Nelson said she had no idea where she was compared with Eastin during the swim until she heard the announcer saying her name during the breaststroke leg. “The breaststroke was the difference-maker for sure,” she said. “If there was any stroke I was weak at, it was the breast, and w e wo r ke d o n t h a t a l l year.” A goal since she was a young girl, Nelson said winning a national title in her third-best event gave her a lot of confidence heading into the 100 and 200 backstrokes – both of which she had been favored to win. “You’ve got to put those expectations that you think other people have for you away, because those don’t m a t t e r,” t h e p s y c h o l o gy major said. “It’s about having fun, enjoying your sport and enjoying the moment. This sport is who I am, and I do it because I love it, not because I am expected to win or any

‘You’ve got to put those expectations that you think other people have for you away, because those don’t matter. This sport is who I am, and I do it because I love it, not because I am expected to win or any other reason.’ - UW junior Beata Nelson other reason.”

100, 200 backstroke Nelson secured her second title in the 100 back. She had entered it as the only woman in the history of the event to break the 50-second barrier on six different occasions, and she posted a jaw-dropping time of 49.18 seconds, the fastest mark in the history of the event. That sank the American, collegiate and U.S. open records by just over a half-second. Nelson said she had some extra fire and determination under her for the 100 back, knowing that her American record had been broken a couple of weeks prior at an age-group meet by an up-and-coming star, Regan Smith. “I wanted that record back so bad,” Nelson said. In the 200 back, she was locked in a battle with Stanford’s Taylor Ruck and capped her unprecedented performance by willing herself to a third title in 1:47.24. “The 200 back came d ow n t o w h o h a d t h e strength to grit it out in the

end,” Nelson said. “I got my hand on the wall first, and honestly, I finally took a deep breath. “Those meets are exhausting. My body was just trying to hold it together.” Nelson was also part of an 800-yard freestyle relay on the opening night of the meet with Lillie Hosack, Megan Doty and Jess Unicomb. That relay eclipsed UW’s all-time record by nearly two seconds clocking in at 6:57.54. The previous UW standard was 6:59.18. “ I t g iv e s y o u c o n fi dence when you have a good swim but also being surrounded by your teammates and their support – definitely helped me,” Nelson said. “I felt pretty strong in the water that first night on the relay and that gave me a better idea of how I was feeling moving forward through the meet.” Seeded 14th, the foursome defied expectations and jumped seven spots to grab a seventh-place finish, the biggest leap of any team and good for firstteam All-America honors.

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year, led by Stephen Lund, who is playing baseball at Gonzaga University. “I think having so many new guys there will be an adjustment,” he said of hitting. D’Orazio said scoring runs comes down to developing an approach at the plate.

year very easily,” he said. Big Eight rivals Sun Prairie (fifth), Middleton (ninth), Madison Memorial (13th) and Madison West (15th) are all surprisingly ranked ahead of Verona, which beat them all last year. While Madison Memorial graduated the defending state champion No. 1 singles player (Colt Tegtmeier), Verona senior Will Tennison is back for one final run minus his former nemesis. A Marquette University recruit, Tennison earned the No. 1 seed for the WIAA Division 1 individual state tournament last year only to be derailed by injuries. The only singles player to reach the round of eight in program history, Tennison finished sixth at state as a freshman and fourth as a sophomore. He injured himself at state last year and eventually withdrew from his consolation match against Johnny Zakowski. Tennison came back to beat Zakowski 7-5, 0-6, 6-2 to help Verona beat Green Bay Southwest 4-3 at team state. Tennison did not play in a semifinal loss to Marquette, however. “I think Will has a good chance of winning individual state, if he can stay healthy,” Engen said. “He has put a lot of time into his physical training over the offseason to make that run this year.” Seniors Chris Queoff (No. 2) and Kevin Fan (No. 3) and junior Kush Nagpal (No. 4) once again round out one of the toughest singles lineups in the conference. Queoff (22-5) made his first trip to individual state last year and lost in the first round. Engen said he has worked hard to keep up with his fellow singles players. Fan is probably one of the most improved players since his freshman year, Engen said, going from being 3-4 in JV singles to competing at state in two years.

Conference Coaches in the Big Eight Conference have pegged Janesville Craig as the preseason favorite to win the title. The Cougars have five players who will play college baseball next year, headlined by senior Dan Blomgren, a University of Michigan commit, and Mitchell Woelfle, who is a U.S. Air Force Academy commit. Blomgren earned all-Big Eight first-team and all-District honors last season. Middleton, last year’s conference champion, graduated eight starters. D’Orazio said Janesville Craig and Sun Prairie are the favorites to contend for the conference championship.

Tennis: Edgewood 2-3 Continued from page 4 No. 3 singles a year ago. Boll was a state qualifier but fell 6-0, 6-1 to fifth-seeded Sean Bochman of Altoona/Fall Creek in the first round. Boll is 5-0 at No. 2 singles so far. Jackson Powless has gone 2-3 at No. 4 singles. The Crusaders graduated the state qualifying No. 1 doubles team of Hunter Dunn and Forrest Lynn. Dunn and Lynn earned the eighth seed for individual state tournament and played their way to a fifthplace finish with a 6-3, 7-6 (4) win over Shorewood’s Adam Kelly and John Ewing. Sophomore Chase Korb returns after playing last season at No. 2 doubles. Senior Gavin Maloney

played at No. 3 doubles last season and also returns. Korb and Maloney are 1-4 at No. 1 doubles with their first win coming 6-2, 6-1 in a 7-0 sweep of Sauk Prairie on Tuesday, April 9. Alex Moen and Martius Bautisa are 1-3 at No. 2 doubles. Sam Katerov and Austin Buchner (1-2) have played three times at No. 3 doubles. Edgewood has gone 2-3 to start the season against three ranked opponents. The Crusaders opened the season with a 6-1 win over the Prairie School before losing three straight 4-3 matches against the University School of Milwaukee (ranked No. 3 in Division 2), Brookfield Academy (No. 2), and Notre Dame (ranked No. 1 in D2).

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A year ago, Fan (28-1) gave Verona three individual state qualifiers in the same state tournament for the first time. He is back after losing in the first round at state. Engen expects Nagpal to make a big jump himself this spring following the training and hard work he put in over the offseason. Verona returns some doubles experience as well with four seniors expected to lead the way. Evan Schmidt and Connor Dugan played No. 2 doubles last season but will make the jump up to No. 1 following the graduation of state qualifiers Jordan Hutchcroft and Vivek Swaminath. Michael Happel and Graham Meyer are expected to step in at No. 2 doubles. “Michael and Graham have played some varsity matches and know that this will be a big jump from 1 JV doubles,” Engen said. Newcomers Brady Supanich, Logan Tordeur, Joseph Bakalars and Alex Ritter could also see some varsity action. Supanich, a sophomore, and Tordeur, a senior, expect to start the

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on the mound differs from Klawiter’s. “Connor pitches to contact,” D’Orazio said. “He keeps the ball low and changes speeds. He keeps hitters off-balance. Batters usually don’t square the ball up on the barrel very hard against him.” When he’s not pitching, Grossnickle will play at either second base or third base. D’Orazio said he’s not sure who will be catcher this season, but Brazeau could see time there. McWilliams will switch from left field to center field, and along with Pederson, they give the Wildcats two experienced players in the outfield. Senior Michael Fischer also will contribute in the outfield. D’Orazio said defense and pitching are strengths that should keep the Wildcats in games. One of the biggest challenges for the Wildcats will be generating offense, D’Orazio said. Verona graduated four of its top five hitters from last

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Boundary options to 3 Committee will make final recommendation after public input SCOTT GIRARD Unified Newspaper Group

The final three options for new elementary and middle school attendance boundaries, beginning in 2020, are set. The Attendance Area Advisory Committee, which has been meeting since October to discuss potential options and data, selected the three options Tuesday, March 19, to present to the public this month. The 29-person group will reconvene April 24 after two public input sessions to consider feedback from its two scheduled public sessions, April 9 and 16, and make a final recommendation of up to three options to the school board. The public will be able to offer “pros and cons” to each option for the committee to review, something the committee made its own list of March 19. The options that will go to the public are: • A1, which is generally similar to today’s maps and mostly unifies the Verona Road-area neighborhoods; • D1, which would have Sugar Creek and Country View partner, with one serving grades K-2 and the other 3-5, but keep the Two Way Immersion program housed entirely at SC and Glacier Edge; • E, also generally similar to today’s maps, but it purposely sends Country View over capacity in anticipation of another elementary school before 2025, which would require a referendum. After considering the public feedback, the committee will make a final recommendation of up to three options to the school board – it could choose to eliminate one or two of the options based on public feedback or recommend two variations of the same lettered “family.” Consultants had asked the committee to choose one option from each of the remaining groups A, D and E, to send to the public. Those without a number were among the original five options consultant Mark Roffers presented to

the committee, while those with numbers were based on those originals but had some tweaks based on committee feedback. Consultant Drew Howick told the group that was because he and Roffers wanted to give the public clear differences in the options it sees. Understanding some of the small tweaks, he explained, could be more complex than a single hour-and-a-half meeting can cover and complicate feedback. Instead of leaving that to the public to sort out, the committee and school board will see feedback on the broad concepts and can tweak the plans themselves based on that. The board is planning to make a decision by June, leaving a year and two months before the maps go into effect in September 2020, when the new Verona Area High School opens and other buildings shift. Superintendent Dean Gorrell asked the group early in the meeting to recall the board’s criteria for a new boundary map, and keep the big picture of the attendance areas in mind as they made their choices. “It’s easy for us to think about me, my kids,” Gorrell said. “We are here to use our brain power and collaboration to really move forward what we think is best for the larger district as a whole.”

D vs. D1 At the meeting a week earlier, the committee had asked Roffers to come up with a pair of variations to the “partner school” model in Option D. Only one of the two suggestions was logistically possible, Roffers said March 19, and that became Option D1. In that version, Sugar Creek and Country View would be partner schools, but with the Cathedral Point neighborhood attending them instead of Stoner Prairie, as they did in the original Option D. In return, Stoner Prairie receives a pair of smaller neighborhoods along Nesbitt Road. It leaves Sugar Creek, even with an expanded capacity of 723 students, pushing up against that number right at the beginning, with 711 projected students. The committee had asked to have the chance to keep the Cathedral Point neighborhood with the Scenic Ridge

neighborhood across Locust Drive, as both were part of the short-term shift three years ago to free up space at Glacier Edge Elementary School. By the time it went to a vote between the original D option and the new variation, the committee vote was tied at 10-10. Howick said many had left comments on their forms that they didn’t care or like either, so they did a revote, this time with a “no preference” option. The vote came out eight for D1, six for D and six with “no preference.” That lined up with previous votes on the D option, which had it finish above all other options overall, but with the second-most last-place votes, as well.

E middle schools The two remaining E options had a slightly larger divide on the vote, and it might have come down to the middle school options that pair with the elementary attendance areas. Roffers explained to the group during the meeting that Option E – which won the vote 12 to eight – had a “logical pairing” with middle schools, able to send all kids from an elementary to middle school together. The other E option, E2, “doesn’t work quite as well,” he told the group. E2 had been created with a shift of two neighborhoods in the northeast corner of the district to Sugar Creek, while moving some less-populated areas in the southeast corner to Stoner Prairie. But those shifts left the middle school pairings in peril. “Savanna Oaks on ‘opening day,’ so to speak, would be operating at about one-half of its capacity, which seems not to represent efficient utilization of space,” Roffers said. While they tried a few shifts, each would have involved sending some students from the same elementary school to different middle schools – a practice in place today at Country View, but one committee members previously said they hoped to end. Contact Scott Girard at ungreporter@wcinet.com and follow him on Twitter @sgirard9.

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Stoner Prairie Elementary School student Jackson Wulff adds some color to one quadrant of his creation at the school’s Paint Night Thursday, April 4, which raised money for the art department.

Art for art’s sake Stoner Prairie students and parents spent an evening painting canvas prints at the school Thursday, April 4, with proceeds going to the school’s art department. The third-annual Paint Night event brought in a pair of guest artists, who led the painters through a project, along with art teacher Tina Christenson. The funds raised will go to the Visiting Artist Program, which Christenson wrote in an email is “to

create experiences accessible to all students so that they can continue to explore and feel empowered through art.” Artist Mark Jones will visit the school next November to work with the students to teach them stop motion animation, which will end with them making a film Christenson hopes to show a the school’s spring 2020 innovation fair. – Scott Girard

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History Club makes nationals The Verona Area High School History Club competition team qualified for a national competition this year – but it needs to raise enough money to make it to the Virginia event later this month.

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Every few Fridays, it’s “time for the weekly smiles” at Savanna Oaks Middle School. Whether it’s someone getting an “exceeds mastery” on a recent project or their team doing well in a competition, the SO Smiles podcast highlights the good things that happened in a given week for students around the school. “Middle school can be an amazing place for some and harder for others,” eighth-grader Denali Kraemer wrote in an email to the Press. “This podcast really helps students realize that even little things can mean a lot to peers and helps kids from all different backgrounds feel they have a voice in this school.” Kraemer, along with students Angela Miller and Maizy Auger, perform the

interviews and then send their audio files to student Isaac Jorgensen, who mixes the audio and finalizes the podcast – or, as Miller said, “magically puts it all together.” The idea came last year from teacher Stephanie Symes, who said she’s “surprised how professional our podcast sounded” with Jorgensen’s help. “It is bringing some of his talents forward,” Symes said. Auger, as the sixth-grade representative on the team, is the only one new to it this year, as each of the others were part of it in the 201718 school year. Symes said it was nice that all three of them wanted to do it again, and that helped reinforce the idea for the podcast. “They just have such strong ownership over it,” she said. “To be part of something that makes people smile, I love sending it out. I just like spreading that little tiny bit of joy.” Auger said it’s a nice opportunity to “check in with people and see what’s good.” “Most of the time you don’t get to hear how kids

and actually enjoy middle school,” as a break from the “rush” that middle school otherwise can be. “We only have this experience once,” she wrote. “Might as well enjoy it while we can.” Jorgensen wrote in an email that is has combined two things he loves: working with audio and making music – he also created the theme song for the podcast – while working with other people. “It’s fun to be part of a group of people working together to create something,” he wrote. Auger, who has two more years at SOMS, hopes the podcast continues to grow Photo by Stephanie Symes and more of her classmates get involved. Savanna Oaks Middle School students, from left, Angela Miller, Isaac Jorgensen, Maizy “My favorite time is Auger and Denali Kraemer produce the “SO Smiles” podcast, which began in the 2017-18 when the kids don’t need to school year. think about something that happened good this week, are doing,” she said. “It thought I ever would.” “It was really moving, it they’re just like, ‘Yeah, always makes you feel really Symes said she already lis- just made you feel good,” I can go, I know what to good when you make some- tened to podcasts, and the Symes said. “We just want- say,’” she said. one else happy or feel good commonly found ending of ed to do something small about what they’ve done.” “Tell me something good that would bring some joy Contact Scott Girard at For Miller, it’s actual- about your week” helped and make people feel good.” ungreporter@wcinet.com ly inspired her to “listen her come up with the SO Kraemer said it’s also and follow him on Twitter to podcasts more than I Smiles idea. helped her “slow down @sgirard9.

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Summer school begins June 24 at Chavez, West Enrollment deadline at 4 p.m. April 19 A pair of Madison Metropolitan School District schools that include Fitchburg students will host summer school this year. M a d i s o n We s t H i g h School and Chavez Elementary School are among

18 MMSD buildings to host classes June 24-Aug. 2. Leopold students grades K-4 can attend summer school at Orchard Ridge, while fifth-graders can do so at Toki Middle School. MMSD’s summer school programming features options for students to receive “additional academic support” in math and

literacy, as well as “enrichment” programming that falls outside of the typical academic subjects. Students for the elementary academic side must receive an invitation for the classes, meet certain criteria and enroll by the deadline. Classes meet from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The enrichment classes, which include Creative Expressions, Engineering with Legos and Movement and Mindfulness, are available for grades K-4 and open to any district resident. Classes meet every weekday from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., with no class on July 4 and 5. High schoolers interested

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As enrollment in the Oregon School District grows, so does the need for more programming and teachers. Monday night, the school board approved around $500,000 in funding for new staff for the 2019-20 school year. The approval followed the recommendation of the OSD administrative team to hire the following positions for next year, mainly due to enrollment growth in the district: a fulltime Oregon Middle School science/ social studies teacher ($70,000), fulltime assistant director of instruction ($65,000), part-time deaf and hard of hearing educator (funded through a grant) and one or two full-time K-6 teachers ($0 — $70,000 with reallocation from unfilled position in budget).

The administration team also recommended adding several positions as “continued prioritization of our whole child focus, including students’ mental health needs,” according to the board packet. Those positions are: a full-time neutral site/homebound instructor ($70,000), a full-time counselor ($80,000) that would allow for a second full-time counselor at OMS and Rome Corners Intermediate School, a full-time school psychologist ($90,000) that would allow for a full-time school psychologist at every building, and a full-time district-wide mental health professional ($80,000). The actual cost of those positions depends on the candidate hired and the benefits selected. The board has between $423,000 and $615,000 is available in unallocated funds that could be used for 2019-20 staffing, according to Monday’s board packet. Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott. delaruelle@wcinet.com.

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Music education is a key piece of programming at the Oregon School District, which was honored earlier this month by a national music organization. The district received the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation for “outstanding commitment to music education.” The designation, now in its 20th year, is awarded to districts that “demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students,” according to an April 8 OSD news release. “We are delighted to be honored with this national recognition,” said district superintendent Brian Busler in the news release. To qualify, district officials answered detailed questions about

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