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    City Announces New Website In The WorksNew Website Will Be Easier To Use

    The City is pleased to announce that it has entered into a contract with CivicPlus to rebuild itswebsite. As part of this process, we have changed our domain name from www.city.fitchburg.wi.usto www.fitchburgwi.gov, though either address will work for the foreseeable future. The new site isexpected to launch in January 2014, and the current site will be operational until the new site isready to launch.

    I am extremely pleased that the Citys website will now reflect the quality and vibrancy thatFitchburg is known for, making it easier for residents, businesses and visitors to access useful infor-mation with a few clicks of their mouse. The re-designed website will be easier to use, allow for great-er user interaction and will feature online payments and registrations. Navigation will be enhancedby grouping of similar services, focused on the needs of our customer. It will make Fitchburg aneven better connected community. said Mayor Shawn Pfaff.

    The new website is expected to have modules that will allow ease and accessibility for:

    Online form submission

    Reporting issues, such as pot holes, graffiti and any other non-emergency activities

    Online bill payment

    Better access to City news and events

    The City, working with our partner CivicPlus on this project, is looking forward to a websitethat will enhance community engagement and communication. CivicPlus is a leading government

    website provider. Watch for our new site in January 2014!

    Fitchburg Splash Pad Grand Openingwas held August 16 at McKee Farms Park

    What a day it was! The weather was sunny and hot; Ideal for going to a splash pad.Laughter and sounds of kids having fun could be heard throughout the park. This farm-themed splash pad includes water features such as the windmill, a tractor, the misting silo, thehorse cannons, dumping buckets, a hen and a rooster, a sunflower and numerous ground jetsthat capture the curiosity of the children. Because of the late opening we kept the splash padin operation until September 8th. While the older kids were in school the younger childrenenjoyed the day at the splash pad. Next year the Splash Pad will be open from Memorial Dayweekend through Labor Day.

    The Fitchburg Optimist Club and the City partnered on this project but it was the hard work

    from the Optimist Members in raising the money and with in-kind donations that really made thishappen. We would like to thank all the businesses, individuals and families who supported thesplash pad. This project would not have been possible without their support.

    Thank-you to the splash pad committee, Joan Mohr, Karen Reilly, Erin Adamany, Jake Johnson,Ed Letourneau and Rich Mohr for their countless hours spent planning and fundraising.

    Special thank-you to the following businesses and individuals:

    Major ContributorsCity of Fitchburg, Dane County, Madison Community Foundation, American

    Girl- Fund for Children, Fitchburg Optimist Club, Fitchburgs Swimming Pool Fund,Community Economic Development Authority and Oak Bank.

    Water Jet SponsorshipsChildrens Dental Center of Madison, S.C., Miller & Sons Supermarket, Dental

    Health Associates of Madison, Ltd, Josh & Carolyn Langlois, Tom & Kim Thoresen, Ed &Joanne Letourneau, Don & Jolene Settergren.

    Donors of $1,000-$4,999Adesys IT Specialists, Avante Properti es, LLC, Hartung Brothers, Paradyme

    Productions, Inc., Kavanaugh Restaurant Supply, Inc., MG&E, Promega Corporation,

    The Madison Group, Fitchburg Lions Club, The UPS Store of Fitchburg, VanguardCharitable Endowment Fund, Fudiciary of Milwaukee, Flad Architects, McKay NurseryCompany, Fitchburg Dairy Queen, Gerald & Charlotte Lefert, Daniel J. Moriva, Joan &Richard Mohr and the John & Jeanne Flesch Foundation.

    Site FurnishingsDon & Jolene Settergren, Bart & Andrea Caponi, Midwest Decorative Stone &

    Landscape Supply, Physicians for Women and Phases, Primary Health Care for Women.Please contact Joan at [email protected] if you are interested in donating. We

    are still in need of benches, picnic tables and help with the cost of shade structures. Ifyou do give, a plaque with your name and a brief inscription will be placed on the benchor picnic table.

    In addition, donations of $1,000 or more (excluding site fur-nishings & bricks) will have their name placed on the permanentdonor board that will be located at the entrance of the splash pad.

    Your generous support is greatly appreciated.Money is needed by the end of 2013 to purchase these

    items and have them installed for the re-opening in May 2014.An endowment fund has also been set-up for the maintenanceand upkeep of the splash pad. The Madison CommunityFoundation will match up to $25,000 given to the FitchburgSplash Pad Endowment Fund. This match will expire onDecember 31, 2013.

    2nd Annual

    Fit in Fitchburg

    Sat., November 2nd

    More info. to come

    Senior CenterPig Roast Fundraiser!

    Fri., November 1stSenior Center, 5510 Lacy Rd.More details coming soon!

    Halloween Trick or Treat

    Thur., October 31st

    5-8pm

    Great Halloween Hunt

    Sat., October 26th

    6pm

    Fitchburg Public Library

    City Phone DirectoryCity Hall - Main Line 270-4200 Administration 270-4213

    Assessing 270-4235 Building Inspections 270-4240City Clerk 270-4210 Economic Development 270-4246FACTv 270-4225 Finance 270-4251Fire Department - Non-emergency 278-2980 FitchRona - Non-emergency 275-7148

    Human Resources 270-4211 Library 729-1760Municipal Court 270-4224 Parks & Forestry 270-4288Planning/Zoning 270-4258 Police - Non-emergency 270-4300Public Works 270-4260 Recreation/Community Center 270-4285Senior Center 270-4290 Utilities 270-4270

    Council ContactsShawn W. Pfaff - Mayor [email protected] - 270-4200

    Dorothy Krause - District 1, Seat 1 [email protected] - 271-7532

    Carol Poole - District 1, Seat 2 [email protected] - 273-3168

    Richard Bloomquist - District 2, Seat 3 [email protected] - 274-3168

    Patrick Stern - District 2, Seat 4 [email protected] - 616-5798

    Jason Gonzalez - District 3, Seat 5 [email protected] - 274-8326

    Dan Carpenter - District 3, Seat 6 [email protected] - 288-3145

    Steve Arnold - District 4, Seat 7 [email protected] - 278-7700

    Becky Baumbach - District 4, Seat 8 [email protected] - 239-0221

    Fitchburg Fire Department Open HouseSaturday, October 5, 10am - 3pm

    Fire Station 1, 5791 Lacy Road

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    Economic DEvElopmEnt - 270-4246

    5th Annual Agora Art FairTwo Fitchburg artists were among the over 100 local

    artists that shared their talent and passion with the 15,000plus attendees. It was a beautiful day to enjoy the art, flow-er show, music, food and getting together with friends fora relaxing day. Sandra Haspl, a twenty-four year resident,owner of Northlights Studio and Thomas Kuchenbecker,a twenty-seven year resident, owner of WaterCOLORS byTAK displayed at the show.

    Sandras interest in art started at the age of 10 whenher uncle sent her some art supplies and after a few

    years, she took lessons. Upon graduation, she attendedUW Madison as an art major, Layton School of Art andDesign in Milwaukee as a fine arts major and then onto Valparasio University in Indiana as an art education major. Her medium ispastel, oil and watercolor. Her most recent medium is oil painting on porcelain.She is a member of several local, national and international art organizations. If

    you are interested in seeing some of Sandras work, she currently has some piecesat Olbrick Gardens until October 27th or visit the Promega Art Gallery untilDecember 4th. To contact Sandra, email [email protected]

    Thomas is a self-taught artist. His medium is watercolors and gauche. Thomaspaintings are an expression of his love of the natural environment. He has donesome Fitchburg scenes and is looking forward to doing more. He is a charter mem-ber of the Agora Art Fair. He will be moving into his new home which contains astudio in the near future, with the hopes of having showings at his studio. 75 percent of Thomas profitsare donated equally between The Salvation Army, Lutheran World Relief and Friends of the Earth. Youcan view some of Thomas work at Fine Prints and Posters at 645 State Street in Madison or log on towww.fineartamerica.com. To contact Thomas, email him at [email protected]

    Thank you Sandra and Thomas for sharing your love of art with your friends and neighborsin Fitchburg!

    Public is Invited to the Grand Opening ofPromegas Newest Facility

    Promega celebrates the opening of its new cGMP Manufacturing Facility on October 11. Thefacility, called the Feynman Center, is designed to serve Promega customers in need of molecularbiology reagents for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) assays. Primarily devoted to manufacturing moleculartechnology tools, the Feynman center also features a unique space, the Crossroads, for Promegaguests and employees. The grand opening is open to the public and includes tours and hands-onscientific activities. The event runs from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a dedication ceremony starting at3:30 p.m. at 2780 Woods Hollow Road, Fitchburg.

    Fitchburg Welcomes These BusinessesFind Your Inner Artist at Artful Escapes

    Artful Escapes is exc ited to jointhe Fitchburg community! Theyare a mother-daughter team that isbringing the newest trend in enter-tainment to the greater Madisonarea. The paint and sip concept isnationwide and is now right here inFitchburg. At Artful Escapes, you will

    be guided by an energetic instructorwho will give you step-by-step instruc-tion on how to paint a beautiful picture while enjoying a glass of wine or a local beer. Artful Escapesis a great way to take a well-deserved break from your busy life and to re lax, have fun, and paint. Thebest part is that you dont need any experience or supplies. They will take care of everything and

    you take the painting home! They are located in Hatchery Hill, 3000 Cahill Main, Suite 214 betweenthe Great Dane and Copps Grocery Store, on the second level above Hometown Pharmacy. Checktheir website at www.artfulescapesmadison.com to sign up for an event.

    Red Square Flowers and European Gifts Is Now Open For BusinessRed Square Flowers and European Gifts

    held their Grand Opening on Saturday,August 17th in conjunction with FitchburgCenter Agora Art Fair.

    They have a unique destination for freshpremium floral arrangements and Europeangifts from all over Europe. Their passionis floral art and second to none customerservice. Their florists will create your customarrangement in any color palette so do not limit your imagination. They can hand-deliver luxuri -

    ous floral, potted plants and additional gifts. The floral studio offers subscriptions with a variety ofprograms. They make every customer experience truly delightful.

    Red Square Flowers is located in Agora Center at 5500 East Cheryl Parkway, Suite 100. You canreach them by phone at 268-8200, by e-mail [email protected] and visit their website at

    www.redsquareflowers.comOpen Monday through Friday 9:30 am 5:30 pm, Saturday hours may vary so please call.

    Local Residents Weight Loss Sparks Business OpportunityHailey Berg was on a journey to lose some weight and

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    Advocare, a health and wellness company , and after using theirproducts, she lost an additional 55 pounds. After her success,she decided to start selling Advocare as a home based businessand that was 2 1/2 years ago. Advocare offers world-class energy,

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    Crossfit Atavus Gym Finds Home in FitchburgCrossfit Atavus opened its doors on June 1st at 6060 McKee

    Road Suite 3. Crossfit Atavus is an evidence-based fitness meth-odology that prescribes constantly varied, high intensity, func-tional movements. To learn more about Crossfit Atavus, log on to

    www.crossfitatavus.com or call (608) 616-9060

    Sara Investment Real Estate Breaks Ground on NewRetail Business in Orchard Pointe

    On Tuesday, September 3rd SaraInvestment Real Estate, along with Mayor Pfaffand other City elected officials and staff brokeground on a new retail building in OrchardPointe. The building will be 9,857 square feet

    with an outdoor patio area. The building will be

    located at 6317 McKee Road with an opening in 2014. It will be anchored by a new restaurant, theFlying Hound, other retail sites are planned.

    Looking for Information on the Affordable Care Act?For information on the Affordable Care Act,

    visit www.sba.gov/healthcare.

    Mid-Wisconsin Security Inc. Relocates to FitchburgMid-Wisconsin Security Inc. moved from 4313 West Beltline to 5157 Anton Drive (former

    General Communications Building) as part of the Verona Road reconstruction project. Mid-Wisconsin Security has been in business since 1969 and is a security company that sells and providesservice for a vast varity of monitoring devises from alarms to closed circuit television for both resi-dential and commercial. To learn more about Mid-Wisconsin Security products and services, visittheir website at www.midwisconsinsecurity.com or stop by their showroom Monday through Fridayfrom 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Their phone number is (608) 233-5039.

    Blackhawk Church Now Offers Services in Fitchburg

    Blackhawk Church Fitchburg is offering services on Sundays at 9:00a.m. and 10:45 a.m. at the Savannah Oaks Middle School which is locatedat 5890 Lacy Road. For more information, call (608) 828-4200 or visit their

    website at www.blackhawkchurch.org

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    A Message from the MayorDear Neighbor:

    It is hard to believe that summer is over and that Fall is already here. This meansschool kids throughout Fitchburg are back to school and summer vacations are over.However, the great weather combined with the Packers and Badgers playing every week-end can make this a great time of year for families because Fitchburg has so much to offerfrom our fantastic bike trails and parks to our library being open every day of the week.

    We continue to be busy at City Hall this Fall, working to make our city an evenbetter connected community. Recently, the Council unanimously approved the

    extension of tax increment district (TID) 6, which is located in the north west partof Fitchburg east and west of the Verona Road Highway 18/151 intersection andnorth of McKee Road (Highway PD). The Joint Review Board, consisting of repre-sentatives of the taxing entities i.e. local, county, votech, school, voted in supportat their meeting on September 18th. The creation of a TID is the most importanteconomic development tool a city has to offer. State law allows a city to use TID as a

    way to make major investment or reinvestment in their communities by providing avery strict but for test, which means that economic development would not occurin the designated TID but for the investment by the city in infrastructure projectssuch as a road. In the case of TID 6, the city will making a major investment by build-ing a road just north of McKee Road and east of Verona Road, which will assist manymanufacturing businesses in that immediate area to expand, grow and add tax basefor our city. To ensure that taxpayers are not the only ones footing the bill for theinfrastructure investment, the city worked closely with the businesses within TID 6to ensure that they will in fact expand and will add increased tax base once the TIDis paid off (no later than 2025).

    This Fall, I continue to be focused on economic development by continuing

    the full implementation of the North Fish Hatchery Road Opportunities Analysis in

    early 2014. I am working closely with all the major stakeholders in that part of ourcity like area neighborhood leaders, non-profit organizations, and religious, businessand community leaders to move forward with a comprehensive reinvestment planthat will make this major entry point in our city a place where businesses can expandand families can enjoy. North Fish Hatchery Road is the gateway to Fitchburg andits location just minutes from the State Capitol and the University of Wisconsin makes it one of the most desirable places in Dane County for redevelopment. That is

    why I am making the North Fish Hatchery Road corridor revitalization one of mainpriorities heading into next year.

    Lastly, I had the opportunity to

    open our new splash pad park inMcKee Farms Park. I greatly enjoyedthat day because of the excitementthat children from across Fitchburgand throughout Dane County expe-rienced on that hot August day. Thisspectacular community amenity wasa collaborative effort by the City ofFitchburg, the Optimists Club, theMadison Community Foundation andDane County and when combining it

    with our new library makes Fitchburg agreat place for kids and families.

    If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 270-4213 or via email [email protected]

    Sincerely,Shawn Pfaff, Mayor

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    FirE DEpartmEnt - non-EmErgEncy- 278-2980

    Home Fires In 2011, U.S. fire departments responded to 370,000 home structure fires. These fires

    caused 13,910 civilian injuries, 2,520 civilian deaths, $6.9 billion in direct damage.

    On average, seven people die in U.S. home fires per day. Cooking is the leading cause home fires and home fire injuries, followed heating

    equipment. Smoking is a leading cause of civilian home fire deaths.

    Cooking U.S. Fire Departments responded to an estimated annual average of 156,600 cooking-

    related fires between 2007-2011, resulting in 400 civilian deaths, 5,080 civilian injuries and$853 million in direct damage.

    Two of every five home fires start in the kitchen. Unattended cooking was a factor in 34% of reported home cooking fires. Two-thirds of home cooking fires started with ignition of food or other cooking materials. Ranges accounted for the 58% of home cooking fire incidents. Ovens accounted for 16%. Children under five face a higher risk of non-fire burns associated with cooking than being

    burned in a cooking fire. Microwave ovens are one of the leading home products associated with scald burn injuries

    not related to fires. Nearly half (44%) of the microwave oven injuries seen at emergencyrooms in 2011 were scald burns.

    Clothing was the item first ignited in less than 1% of home cooking fires, but theseincidents accounted for 16% of the cooking fire deaths.

    Heating The leading fac tor contributing to heating equipment fires was failure to clean, principallycreosote from solid fueled heating equipment, primarily chimneys.

    Portab le or fixed space heaters, including wood stoves, were involved in one-third (32%) ofhome heating fires and four out of five (80%) home heating deaths.

    Half of home heating fire deaths resulted from fires caused by heating equipment too closeto things that can burn, such as upholstered furniture, clothing, mattresses or bedding.

    In most years, heating is the second leading cause of home fires, fire deaths, and fireinjuries. Fixed or portable space heaters are involved in about 4 out of 5 heating fire deaths.

    Smoking Materials During 2007-2011 smoking materials caused an estimated 17,900 home structure fires,

    resulting in 580 deaths, 1,280 injuries and $509 million in direct property damage, per year. Sleep was a factor in one-third of the home smoking material fire deaths. Possible alcohol impairment was a factor in one in five of home smoking fire deaths.

    Electrical About half (49%) of home electrical fires involved electrical distribution or lighting

    equipment. Other leading types of equipment were washer or dryer, fan, portable orstationary space heater, air conditioning equipment water heater and range.

    Electrica l failure or malfunctions caused an average of almost 50,000 home fires per year,resulting in roughly 450 deaths and $1.5 billion in direct property damage.

    Candles During 2007-2011 candles caused 3% of home fires, 4% of home fire deaths, 7% of home

    fire injuries and 6% of direct property damage from home fires. On average, there are 32 home candle fires reported per day. More than half of all candle fires start when things that can burn are too close to the candle.

    Escape Planning According to an NFPA survey, only one-third of Americans have both developed and

    practiced a home fire escape plan. Almost three-quarters of Americans do have an escape plan; however, more than half never

    practiced it . One-third of Americans households who made and estimate they thought they would have at

    least 6 minutes before a fire in their home would become life threatening. The time available isoften less. And only 8% said their first thought on hearing a smoke alarm would be to get out!

    Smoke Alarms Almost two-thirds (62%) of reported home fire deaths resulted from fires in homes with no

    smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half. In fires considered large enough to activate the smoke alarm, hardwired alarms operated

    92% of the time, while battery powered alarms operated only 77% of the time.

    If You Are Interested In Serving YourCommunity As A Paid-On-Call FirefighterPlan To Attend Our Informational Meeting On Wednesday, October 9th @7:00 P.M. at Fitchburg Firehouse #1, 5791 W. Lacy Road.

    Since the founding of the Fitchburg Fire Department in 1972, themajority of the departments staff has consisted of paid-on-call firefighters.Paid-on-call firefighters do receive some compensation for responding to

    fire calls, participating in training, and performing other authorized activi-ties, however, their primary source of income comes from employmentin another profession outside the fire department. Our paid-on-call andcareer firefighters are trained to the same professional standards and worktogether in all areas of the fire service.

    No previous education, or experience, is necessary if you are aFitchburg resident. Successful applicants will be provided with the equip-ment and support needed to complete State of Wisconsin entry-level fire-fighter training requirements.

    For more information about the paid-on-call firefighter position, see our website at www.fitchburgwi.gov/fire

    Paid-On-Call Firefighter Minimum Requirements: 18 years of age Posses a high school diploma or equiva lent Live within City of Fitchburg (if untrained), or within four(4) miles of a Fitchburg Fire

    Station Posses a valid Wisconsin drivers license No felony convictions

    Not subject to restrictions that would interfere with firefighting duties

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    library- 729-1760

    Great Halloween HuntSaturday, October 26th at 6:00 PM,Fitchburg Public Library

    Boo! The Library and Friends of the Library will be hostingthe sixth annual Great Halloween Hunt. Activities include a scav-enger hunt, haunted house, crafts and games, a movie and more.More information will be available soon, so check our website inthe coming weeks at www.fitchburgwi.gov/departments/library/kidscalendar.php.

    Kickstarting SuccessThursday, November 14 at 7:00 pm

    Crowdfunding services like Kickstarter let creators and entre-preneurs connect directly with their customers to fund projects.Come get tips on a successful funding campaign from our panelof local Kickstarter users.

    Writing andPublishing Workshop

    Tuesday, November 5, November 19 andDecember 3 at 7:00 pm

    Christine Keleny is a self-published author and indepen-dent publisher. At this three-part workshop you will learn aboutthe indie publishing industry and get feedback on your writing.

    Writers from any genre are welcome to attend. Registration is

    required; please call the Reference Desk at (608) 729-1763 tosign up.

    Kids Lock-InFriday, November 15 from 6:00 9:00 pm

    Get locked-in at the library! Watch a movie and eat snacks,play games and Wii, and try out the ultimate scavenger hunt! Thisprogram is for kids in grades 3-5 only. Registration is required andspots are limited. A copy of the permission slip and guidelines isavailable at the Fitchburg Public Library. Permission slip mustbe returned to the Youth Services desk in the Childrens Libraryfor registration to be complete. Call (608) 729-1762 for moreinformation.

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    Storage of Refuse & RecyclingCarts on Private Property

    Some residents have expressed concerns with neighborswho leave their refuse and recycling carts in plain sight in frontof or along the side of theirhouse. Please note that Section70-92 of Fitchburgs MunicipalCode requires that refuse andrecycling carts shall not beplaced within the front yard orside yard setback of the prop-erty, except within 24 hours ofa regularly scheduled collection

    time for refuse or recyclablesremoval. Containers must alsobe removed from the curblineand properly stored within 12hours thereafter.

    Large item disposal mustbe scheduled for pick up withPellitteri. Residents must callPellitteri at 608-257-4285 toarrange the collection.

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    Park Projects UpdateDawley Bike Hub

    The Dawley Bike Hub is expected to open later this fall, complete with restrooms, water, bikerepair station, informational kiosk and access to the Capital City State Trail.

    McKee Farms ParkMore than 150 kids and parents came to check out the new 5,000-square-foot farm-themed

    water play area at the August 16 grand opening. Other 2013 park improvements include installationof an open air shelter next to Kids Crossing and lighting of the skating rink and a portion of the path.

    McGaw ParkInstallation of a recreation path, including lighting, from Lacy Road to the interior of McGaw

    Park is complete. Other 2013 park improvements include lighting of the south parking lot andconversion of the half basketball court to a full court.

    Quarry Hill ParkThe city is undergoing a pilot project to restore the old fencelines around the park with native

    plants. The removal of fencing, debris, invasive understory plants and poor quality trees has beencompleted. No-mow grass has been planted in these areas. The city will be working with neighborsand other Fitchburg volunteers to develop a planting plan and begin implementation this fall.Check the city website for details. Contact [email protected] if you are interested in help-ing out.

    EAB UpdateAs of September 19th,

    the emerald ash borer(EAB) has not yet beendetected in Fitchburg orDane County. However,the ash tree-killing bee-tle from Asia continuesto spread in southernWiscons in and beyond.This year there have been

    six new county detectionsin Dodge, Douglas, Fonddu Lac, Jefferson, Sauk,and Winnebago coun-ties. EAB was detected forthe first time this July inWatertown (Dodge Co)and Mirror Lake State Park(Sauk Co). It is estimatedthe Mirror Lake infestationmay have been in the areafor 3-5 years. Janesville isstill the closest detection toFitchburg.

    If you have a healthy ash tree in your yard that you would like to protect, there areinsecticide products available for use by homeowners. The Bayer Advanced Products,Bonide Annual Tree and Shrub Insect Control, Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub SystemicDrench, and Optrol are systemic insecticides applied as soil drenches around thebase of an ash tree in mid-April to late-May and/or early-September to mid-October.Treatments must be repeated each year. Homeowners can also contact a certified arbor-ist to treat their trees with a 2-year effective product injected directly into the tree. Visithttp://bit.ly/Arborists for our referral list.

    Save-an-Ash UpdateFunding for the protection and treat-

    ment of public ash trees in the communitycontinues to grow thanks to the generoussupport of the Common Council and dona-tions made by Fitchburg residents. TheCouncil recently approved additional fund-ing for EAB treatment in the 2014-2018Capital Improvement Program, bringingthe total to $13,000 (up from $5,500) a yearthrough 2018. Staff will need to determinehow many trees will be treated by city staffand contractors and the total cost. This

    will ultimately determine the total numberof trees that can be treated, but its antici-pated that most street and park trees can betreated at this level of funding.

    Thanks to all who donated. The suc-cess of the Save-an-Ash program and thedonations from residents certainly helped to encourage additional funding. Donations to the Save-an-Ash program are still welcome. http://bit.ly/save-an-ash

    October is National NeighborWoods MonthNational NeighborWoods Month

    is the annual celebration of trees andgreen communities. Every October, tensof thousands of volunteers take action toimprove their neighborhoods by plantingand caring for trees and removing inva-sive plants from urban natural areas. In2012, over 23,000 volunteers took actionfor greener communities, planting 45,000trees in more than 290 communitiesnationwide. Seventeen of those trees wereplanted right here in Fitchburg (SwanCreek Park) by a group of local attorneys.

    This year, the city will be working with a church group and neighborhood volunteers to plantapproximately 25 trees and shrubs in Quarry Hill Park as part of a pilot forest restoration effort. Allare welcome to participate. Event information will be posted at www.fitchburgwi.gov.

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    planning/Zoning DEpartmEnt - 270-4258

    Nine Springs Park Alternative Master Plan andHuegel-Jamestown Master Plan Update

    The Citys Planning and Zoning Department, in conjunction with the Citys Parks andRecreation Department, is coordinating development of a master plan to identify a park use for thearea that is currently the Nine Springs Golf Course. The Citys Common Council directed City staffto develop the master plan at their June 11, 2013 meeting, through Resolution R-47-13. After themaster plan is developed, it will be presented to the Parks Commission and the Common Councilfor their consideration.

    Development of the master plan is a public process and all interested parties are encouragedto attend plan development meetings and provide input throughout the process. Thus far, the

    planning process has consisted of a public opinion survey and a plan visioning meeting. Additionalpublic meetings will be held with completion of the master plan expected in 2014.Addition ally , the

    Planning and ZoningDepartment and Parks andRecreation Departmentare also coordinatingdevelopment of an updateto the Huegel-JamestownPark Master Plan to helpguide future uses of thepark. This plan updateprocess will be a publicone as well, similar to thatof the Nine Springs Park

    Alternative Master Plan.Thus far, the planningprocess has consisted ofa public opinion survey.

    Public meetings will alsobe held with completionof the master plan updateexpected in 2014.

    If you would like further infor-mation on the planning processfor either the Nine Springs Park

    Alternative Master Plan, or the updateto the Huegel-Jamestown Park MasterPlan, please contact Scott Endl at270.4288 or [email protected].

    North Stoner Prairie Neighborhood PlanThe City of Fitchburg, in partnership with Sub-Zero, Inc./Wolf Appliance, Inc. and Payne and

    Dolan, is moving towards completion of the North Stoner Prairie Neighborhood (NSPN) Plan,designed to guide future land uses in the neighborhood. The NSPN consists of approximately 365acres, north of Lacy Road and straddling both sides of Seminole Highway. The NSPN was identifiedas an area for future development in the Citys Comprehensive Plan adopted in 2009.

    The NSPN Plan Steering Committee, comprised of various stakeholders including neighbor-hood, school district, and business representatives, and City elected/appointed officials, has over-seen the plan development process thus far. The Steering Committee approved a draft plan at theirSeptember 18 meeting. This draft plan will be presented and reviewed at a public hearing at theCitys Plan Commission Meeting, to be held at 7:00 p.m., October 15, City Hall Council Chambers.

    After the Plan Commission public hearing, the draft plan will then be presented and reviewed atanother public hearing at a Common Council meeting, likely in late November. At this public hear-ing, the Common Council will consider adoption of the plan. All interested parties are encouragedto attend the hearings.

    Nine Steering Committee meetings and three public information meetings have been heldthroughout the plan development process thus far. The meetings have provided the general public

    with the opportunity to learn more about the NSPN planning process, as well as provide input onthe process and plan development.

    Additional plan and planning process information and materials, including the draft plan,are available on the Citys website homepage (www.city.fitchburg.wi.us), under the heading CityHighlights.

    For further information, please contact Wade Thompson, the Citys Resource/Project Planner,at [email protected] or 270.4258.

    policE DEpartmEnt - non-EmErgEncy- 270-4300

    Halloween Safety TipsPlease follow the safety tips so Halloween night is fun for all kids. Also kids, talk with a

    Fitchburg Police Officer and get a glow necklace.

    Ghosts & Goblins Halloween is October 31st

    Trick or treat between 5:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

    Carry a flashlight

    Wear a reflective costume with an exposed face

    Have an adult chaperone

    Tell your family which neighborhood you will betrick or treating in

    Cross streets at corners, stay away from parked cars If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic

    Trick or treat in familiar neighborhoods

    Walk, dont run, and stay on driveways andwalkways

    Be courteous; dont walk on homeowners yards

    Trick or treat at homes with porch lights on

    Eat your treats only after an adult has checked them

    Motorists Give yourself extra time to get to your destination to prevent speeding

    Be extra alert driving through neighborhoods, reduce your speed

    Drive with your headlights on for visibility

    Participants Turn your porch lights on to indicate you are giving treats

    Give away only individually wrapped candy

    Park cars in the garage to keep driveway clear, and prevent vehicle vandalism

    Problems If you find any tampered treats; if you experience damage to your property; or if you have

    traffic concerns, contact the Fitchburg Police Department Immediately at (608) 270-4300.

    Driving TipsFall weather can present challenges to drivers. Rain,

    fog, sleet and wet snow require full driver attention. ThePolice Department offers these tips to help you navigatefall driving hazards.

    As autumn leaves dr ift onto the street, driving in thefall presents a set of different problems. Decreasing day-light and wet leaves create challenges for the unsuspectingdriver. Patches of fallen leaves can be just as treacherous aspatches of ice. Fallen leaves retain large amounts of waterand can create a slippery surface. Drive slowly throughthem and avoid hard or panic braking.

    Fall brings the first frost. Be aware of slippery conditions that occur with frost. At freezing or

    near freezing temperatures, the moisture on bridges and overpasses will become ice much morequickly than the roadway. The roadways hold heat and the bridges do not; you can go from wetroadway to ice in just a fraction of a second when crossing a bridge.

    School buses are common in the fall as the new school year begins. Be particularly carefularound them. Your responsibility in the presence of a bus with an extended stop arm and flashingred lights is to stop and remain stopped until the warnings are withdrawn, regardless of your direc-tion of travel.

    Frost, sunshine, wet leaves on the road, school buses, and kids horsing around on the way toschool can be a disaster if they come together at the wrong time. Please recognize the hazard anddrive accordingly.

    For more City of Fitchburg

    information visit

    www.fitchburgwi.gov

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    FAQs on the 3 Rs (Reducing, Reusing,and Recycling) in FitchburgCan plastic bags be recycled curbside?

    YES! Pellitteri Waste Systems, Fitchburgs waste hauler, is nowaccepting plastic bags for recycling. Simply place clean, plastic bags(grocery, newspaper, dry cleaning, etc.) inside a see-through plasticbag and tie it shut. (Note: black and brown plastic bags are not accept-ed.) A full bag should be no larger than a basketball. (Pellitteri requiresthe bags be placed inside another bag to reduce litter (caused whenthe wind catches the bags as they are being collected and blows them

    through the neighborhood) and to allow easier sorting). Place the fullbag in your recycling cart.

    By the way, you can distinguish plastic from cellophane (which is notrecyclable) using the Tear Test. Push your thumb into the material in question.If it stretches or your thumb pokes a hole through it, its plastic . . . recycle it.If, instead, it tears in almost a straight line, its cellophane and not recyclable.(Courtesy of The Future Weather Report)

    Are plastic bottle caps/lids recyclable? If so, how should I recycle them?Yes; plastic bottle caps and lids can be recycled. Update: Pellitteri recommends emptying the

    plastic bottle completely and screwing the plastic bottle caps/lids on the bottle.

    Are jar lids recyclable?Yes; metal lids (e.g. pickle jars, salsa jars) are recyclable. Place them in your (blue) recycling

    cart. Plastic lids (mayonnaise jars, peanut butter lids) should be left on the plastic container foreasiest recycling.

    Should aluminum cans and plastic bottles be flattened before being put inthe recycling cart?

    No! Flattening interferes with the mechanical sorting process that Pellitteris Recycling Facility

    uses. Please do not flatten any of your recyclables other than cardboard or paper boxes.Are aerosol cans recyclable?

    Yes, empty aerosol cans should be put in your recycling cart. Aerosol cans that arent emptyshould be set aside and taken to Dane County Clean Sweep (now located at 7102 Hwy 12 acrossfrom Yahara Golf Course).

    Are milk/juice cartons/boxes recyclable?Yes, empty juice cartons/boxes can be recycled and should be placed in your recycling cart.

    Are juice pouches recyclable?No; Pellitteri is not currently set up to recycle juice pouches. Put them in your (green) refuse

    cart.

    How do I recycle shredded paper?Update: Place the shredded paper in a clear plastic bag (no larger than a basketball), tie the bag

    and put it in your recycling cart.

    Are dog/pet food bags recyclable?If they contain a foil liner, they currently cannot be recycled. Put them in your refuse cart or

    better yet, reuse them.

    What happens if the lid on my recycling cart is left open in the rain?Yikes! If rain (or other liquid) gets in the recycling cart, it can soak any paper recyclables.Soaked paper items make it very difficult for Pellitteris Recycling Facility to sort the paper fromother recyclables, potentially rendering them non-recyclable. Please remem-ber to keep your recycling lid closed when its outside.

    When and where can I get the new2013-2014 Recycling Guide?

    The electronic version of this popular recycling guide is available onFitchburgs Refuse and Recycling web page at: www.fitchburgwi.gov/solidwaste.Hard copies of the guide are printed on an as needed basis and stockedat Fitchburg City Hall 2nd and 3rd floor lobbies and the Fitchburg Libraryentrances.

    Clean Sweep Open Year RoundDane Countys new permanent Clean Sweep

    facility at the Rodefeld Landfill site (7102 US Hwy12), which offers free disposal of household hazard-

    ous wastes is now open year round.Materials accepted by Clean Sweep includepaint and paint-related products, pesticides, poolchemicals, poisons, organic solvents, gasoline, kero-

    sene, driveway sealant, products containing mercury, and one poundpropane cylinders. The facility also offers a free product exchange

    where you can pick up usable containers of paint, stain, furniture strip-per, pesticides, and other products.

    More details on this new facility can be found at:www.danecountycleansweep.com.

    Home Compost Bin SaleSaturday October 19th from 9 am to 11 am

    The event is offering 2 FREE reus-able yardwaste collection bags per par-ticipating Fitchburg household while sup-plies last. Earth Machine home compostbins, kitchen scrap pails, and compostturners will be available for sale at theFitchburg Public Works Maintenance

    Facility at 2373 S. Fish Hatchery Rd. from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. or

    until supplies run out whichever is first.The Earth Machine bins will be sold for $45 each (nor -mally $100). Compost turners ($15 each), Kitchen scrap pails($7 each), and 50 gallon yardwaste polybags ($2 each) arealso available for purchase.

    This is a one day only sale and will be held rain orshine. Cash and checks will be accepted, but not credit cards.The supplies will be sold on a first come, first served basis.

    Advanced registration is recommended by contacting RickEilertson at [email protected] or 270-4264 if you

    want to be sure that items are available to pick up during thesale.

    The 50-gallon brown reusable yardwaste polybags are made of polypropylene and come withdraw cords to prevent yardwaste from falling out. The 2 FREE bags, valued at $6 dollars each, willbe provided to participating residents who pay an annual refuse and recycling fee to Fitchburg. Bagsto non-participating residents are available for $2 each.

    The Earth Machine bin is made of black recycled plastic and has a ~80 gallon capacity. It has alocking lid on the top and a door at the bottom for removing finished compost. The bin is easy toassemble and the unassembled bin will fit in the back seat or trunk of most automobiles.

    Please check www.fitchburgwi.gov/solidwaste for further details as the event approaches. Thisweb page also has drop down tab for Home Composting where you can learn about other homecomposting bin options that you can build yourself.

    Changes at Fitchburgs Recycling Drop Off SiteFitchburg imple-

    mented a change fromAll -In-One/SingleStream Recyclingdumpsters atFitchburgs RecyclingDrop Off Site (2373 S.

    Fish Hatchery Road) to Cardboard Onlydumpsters. This change was implementedto address contamination issues in therecycling dumpsters that were beginningto cost a significant amount of money inFitchburg staff time and Pellitteris wastedisposal fees. As the image indicates, allcardboard must be flattened before beingplaced in the Cardboard Only dumpster.

    Please remember that Pellitteriaccepts unlimited amounts of recyclablesplaced curbside in a clear plastic bag nextto your Recycling Cart on Recycling collection weeks. If your recycling cart overflows on a regularbasis, you can also contact Pellitteri to swap out your current Recycling Cart with a larger one (up toa 95 gallon cart). Fitchburg will pay the $15/cart upsize fee one time per household requesting it.

    Additional changes are anticipated during the Master Planning process for the Public WorksMaintenance Facility and surrounding grounds (e.g. potentially including relocation of theRecycling Drop Off Site). If you have any comments, concerns, and/or suggestions for the Site,please contact Kristofer Canto at [email protected] or 270-4274.

    Fall Electronics Recycling & Shred Day EventFitchburg, Oak Bank, Pellitteri Waste Systems, Surplus-IT, and Resource

    Solutions have scheduled Electronics Recycling Shred Day Event on Saturday,

    October 26th.The Shred Day Event will be held

    7:30am to 10:30am in Oak Banks park-ing lot (5951 McKee Road). Look forPellitteris Shred Truck in the parking lot.

    This event provides shredding to destroy your confidentialpaper documents. Up to 5 bankers boxes of confidentialpaper documents can be shredded and recycled FREE of cost.Pellitteri is even offering their newest truck which is outfitted

    with Idling Reduction technology. Please contact Jeff Potter(Pellitteri) at 257-6232 ext 323, [email protected] or Felipe

    Avila, at 270-4277 or [email protected], with anyquestions about the shred event.

    The Electronics Recycling Eventwill be held from 7:30amto 10:30am at Surplus-ITs warehouse (901 Watson Avenue).Look for directional signage from the intersection of FishHatchery Road and Greenway Cross heading to the east.

    Items Accepted:

    Free!: Computers, LCD (Flat panel liquid crystaldisplay) Monitors, Printers, Stereo Equipment,Media (cds, dvds, floppy disks, magnetictape, etc.), lead acid and other recyclablebatteries, Styrofoam Packing Peanuts

    $5 Charge: Microwaves, other Kitchen Electronics

    $15 Charge: All CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) Monitors

    $25 Charge: TVs less than 27, Refrigerators,Dehumidifiers, Air Conditioners

    $35 Charge: TVs 27 or larger (console TVs maycost more for disposal)

    Please contact Lee Shinefield (Surplus-IT) at 209-8000, [email protected] or Felipe Avila, at 270-4277 [email protected], with any questions aboutthe electronics recycling.

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    Fall Leaf and Lawn CleanupCurbside collection on weeks of Oct. 28th and Nov. 11th

    The wonderful autumn season is coming and with it the Fall leaf and lawncleanup. Fallen leaves and other yard waste are a valuable resource since theyare high in phosphorus, an important nutrient for plant growth and a harmfulpollutant for our lakes and streams.

    Putting these nutrients to good use and preventing them from entering ourstorm drains can be done easily by mulching or composting leaves. Mulching

    your lawn is done by periodically mowing small amounts of leaves and yardwaste, which reduces the need for raking and provides a good source of nutr ients to your lawn.

    Shredding the leaves with a mulching mower greatly reduces the volume of leaves and speeds uptheir decomposition.

    Composting your leaves is a simple process and requires little time or effort on the part ofhomeowners. Compost provides essential nutrients for healthy plant growth. It improves soilstructure and helps hold in moisture so you can save money by reducing the amount of water andcommercial fertilizers you use on your lawn and garden. Leaves are rich in carbon and useful forbalancing nitrogen-rich materials like fresh grass clippings and food waste when youre composting.Stocking your compost piles with leaves in the fall will give you plenty of carbon rich material tobalance out your grass clippings in the spring.

    For information on other Leaf and Lawn Cleanup options and techniques, visit www.myfair-lakes.com, www.fitchburgwi.gov/solidwaste or scan the QR code with a smart phone device. You canalso stop by City Hall to view the Leaf and Lawn Cleanup display in the main hallway. Free Love

    your Lakes, Dont Leaf Them yard signs, beverage coasters, and Dane Waters: A Reflection of UsAll dvds are available in the main lobby for you to use and show your love of Fitchburgs creeksand the lakes and rivers they drain to.

    If you are setting your leaves and other yardwaste out for curbside collection this fall, there arethree guidelines to be aware of.

    1. Keep the leaves contained in a bag or container on the terrace of your yard, not in the street.Fitchburg prohibits raking leaves into the street which can clog storm sewers, contribute to

    water pollution in local lakes and streams, and necessitate more frequent street cleaning. Leaves,grass clippings, plastic bags, and trash in streets can clog storm sewer pipes, resulting in streetflooding that can damage property and make street driving hazardous. Yardwaste debris and con-taminants in the sewers also harms downstream environments. Nutrients, such as phosphorus andnitrogen found in yard waste encourage the growth of aquatic plants and algae, contributing to theunappealing smell and color of local ponds, lakes and streams while negatively affecting aquatichabitats. Leaves and other nutrients in the street this fall result in green stormwater ponds, lakes

    and streams next summer.

    2. Know the collection dates of the curbside collection so that your leaves are on the curb for asshort a time as possible.Pellitteri Waste Systems will begin collection on Monday of each week, and may continue

    through Saturday (or later depending on weather constraints). Your yard waste will not necessar-ily be collected on the same day as your pickup for refuse and recycling. Please have leaves at thecurb by 6:30 a.m. on the Monday that collection begins, regardless of which day your refuse andrecycling is collected.

    3. Know your yardwaste collection container options.Place leaves and yard waste at the curb in reusable containers or in bags no larger than 50

    gallons or 50 lbs. each. The non-reusable black plastic bags are to be left untied with a containerfor Pellitteri staff to place them in. Loose leaves will not be collected. Although the fall cleanup

    is intended primarily for leaves, other non-woody yard waste will be collected, including grass clip-pings, weeds, flowers, garden debris, etc.

    All residents may also take yard waste to the Fitchburg Recycling Drop Off Site. The site is openevery day during daylight hours. In addition, Fitchburg residents may drop off yard waste at PurpleCow Organics, LLC at 2159 Range Trail in Verona at no charge. Call (608) 848-4400 for hours and

    yardwaste preparation requirements.

    For more City of Fitchburg

    information visit

    www.fitchburgwi.gov

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    The Water to Watts ConnectionBy Kristofer Canto

    Did you know that when you use water, youre using electricity as well?Thats right, the water that comes from your faucet and fills your toiletis supplied by city wells. Fitchburg maintains and operates 6 wells, whichpump and transport water to your home. The cost to power these wells ispaid by the Fitchburg Water Utility and charged to water customers throughutility bills.

    While water conser-vation is certainly about ensuring a health-ful water supply, it is also directly connect-ed with conserving energy. There are manyindoor water conservation efforts that youcan take to keep your utility bill low, save

    water and energy.The first step to indoor water conserva-

    tion is to make sure that water is not leak-ing from any of your household fixtures.For example, a leaky toilet can waste about200 gallons of water everyday. As little asone drip per second can waste more than3,000 gallons of water per year. This candrastically increase the cost of your waterutility bill as well as use energy that is notneeded. Make sure to check your toilets,faucets, showerheads, washers, irrigationconnections, and any other water fixturethat might be leaking.

    Purchasing WaterSense labeled prod-ucts is another easy way to be sure thatyour household water fixtures are usingwater as efficiently as poss ible. Installing aWaterSense labeled aerator for your kitch-en or bathroom faucet is one of the most cost effective ways to save water and will increase thefaucets efficiency by 30 percent.

    You might also consider installing a WaterSense labeled toilet, which uses 20 percentless water while offering equal performance. Compared to an older, inefficient model, aWaterSense labeled toilet could save a family of four more than $90 annually on its waterutility bill, and $2,000 over the lifetime of the toilet. Fitchburg offers rebates of up to $100/toilet for residential properties, built before 1994, who replace toilets > 3.5 gallon/flush withEPA WaterSense-rated High Efficiency Toilet (HET) models. Toilets eligible for rebate mustbe a HET (which use an average of 1.28 gallons per flush) and must be on the EnvironmentalProtection Agencys (EPA) WaterSense list. Rebates will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, until funding is no longer available. For additional program details, please referto the 2013 Toilet Rebate application form at: www.fitchburgwi.gov/departments/cityHall/publicWorks/PermitsApplications.php.

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    Fitchburg Representative Contacts

    Dorothy Krause, Dane County Supervisor, District [email protected] - 271-7532

    Jenni Dye, Dane County Supervisor, District [email protected] - 492-2454

    Robb Kahl, State Rep., 47th Assembly [email protected] - 266-8570

    Sondy Pope, State Rep., 80th Assembly [email protected] - 266-3520

    Mark Miller, [email protected] - 266-9170

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    JANUARY FEBRUARY

    S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S

    H *2 *3 *4 *5

    14 15 16 17 18

    APRIL MAY

    S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S

    1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 *1

    15 16 17 18 19 13 14 15 16 17 10 11 12 13 14

    29 30 H *28 *29 *30 *31 24 25 26 27 28

    JULY AUGUST

    S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S

    H *5 *6 H *3 *4 *5 *6 *7

    5 6 7 8 9

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    OCTOBER NOVEMBER

    S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S

    1 2 3 4 1 7

    14 15 16 17 18 11 12 13 14 15

    H *26 *27 *28

    28 29 30 31 H *29 *30

    Color coding Legend:

    HOLIDAY TREE COLLECTIONPURPLE #'s

    RED #'S

    GREEN #'S

    BRUSH COLLECTION RED #'s

    EXAMPLE

    1 2 3 4 5

    22 23 H *25 *26 *2729 30 31 1 2

    5 6 7 8 9

    YARDWASTE & BRUSH COLLECTION

    Holidays that affect pick up schedule (marked w/ "H")

    Please place Yardwaste and Brush at the curb Monday by 6:30 am the week of collection.

    www.city.fitchburg.wi.us/solidwaste Last Revised Oct. 8, 2012

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    Welcome New VolunteersMia Sanders - Meals on Wheels Helper

    Julia Sanders - Meals on Wheels HelperWalter Kaegi - Donations Pick-Up

    September AnniversariesJoya Dasgupta, Bob Davis, Geri Hayes, Bob Hillner, Doris Koster, Michelle Ogilvie, Sharlene

    Palmer, Ron Salinas.

    October AnniversariesTony Bickel, Micheline Braun, Judy Bruning, Cindy DeRusso, Kay Hiller, Jeanne Hills, Mary

    Hoffman, Mike Majerus, Barb Morton, Jeffery Morton, Donna Mullaly, Larry Noyce, Lou AlicePointer, Robert Rottman, Carol Sorenson, Gladys Starry, Kathy Wilson

    In Remembrance and Appreciation:Maryann Zorko & Dick CarmanTwo very special Senior Center participants passed away this summer

    with both asking that donations be made in their memory to the F itchburgSenior Center. Thank you to all who have contributed on their behalf. Wehave collected nearly $4,000 total to date.

    Donations in memory of Maryann, given family approval, wereused to purchase a flat screen TV, Blu-ray player and mobile TV cart.In addition remainder monies will be used for comfortable benchseating near the main entrance to the Center.

    Before Dicks passing he asked that donations be made in hismemory to the Senior Centers Nutrition Program. These donationsmake it possible for many seniors in our community to receive mealson wheels.

    Both Maryann and Dick were generous and dedicated volunteersat the Senior Center and are greatly missed!!

    Thank youVern and Betty Forest of Eplegaarden for hosting and sponsor-ing an ice cream social fundraiser for the Senior Centers WheelchairTransportation Fund!

    Dedication of Historical MarkerThe FHS will be dedicating a historical marker along the Badger State Bike Trail marking

    the settlement along Wendt Road (between Adams Road and Highway M) and the Illinois CentralRailroad Depot. The dedication will take place at1:30 p.m. Sunday, October 20th. Following thededication itself there will be an open house meeting at 2:30 p.m. in the dining room on the lowerlevel of the Community Center. There will be displays of memorabilia and discussion of the railroadand the settlement. Refreshments will be served while a videotape of the actual dedication will beshown. You are invited to attend either or both of the events, which are free and open to the public.

    Senior Center Social Workers Fitchburgs Best-kept Secret!

    We have two state-certified Social Workers who can help you, your neighbor or a loved one stayactive and independent! Amy Jordan and Sarah Folkers are available Monday Friday between thehours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

    Social Workers provide preventative support through the assessment of needs and coordina-tion of services that provide older adults the opportunity to achieve and maintain independencein their own homes.

    Services available can vary greatly depending on a persons needs. Social workers conducthome visits to assess needs and help the older adult make choices. These decisions can be madein consult with family members, friends, medical providers, and any other individual who may beinvolved in the persons life. Examples of services include, but are not limited to: advocacy, clean-ing, laundry, personal cares, meals, transportation, and financial management.

    If you are unsure whether someone you know would benefit from our assistance, think aboutthe following: Is the person isolated? Do they seem confused and/or frail? Does their living situa-tion seem unsafe in any way? Has the person talked with you about financial difficulties or familyproblems? Have you noticed they are not taking care of themselves as they should? If you answered

    yes to even one of these questions, please consider calling the Fitchburg Senior Center (270-4290)to speak with one of the Social Workers.

    Extended Travel Preview ShowWednesday, Oct. 2nd from 2-4pm or 6-8pm

    The Senior Center is excited to presentthe select destinations, including Pacific Coast,Panama, Hawaii, San Antonio and Scandinavia, we

    will be offering in 2014. Please join us, tour repre-sentatives will be available to take/answer questionsabout these trips.

    Please make your reservation for the show bycalling 270-4290 and indicate which time you preferto attend.

    Medication Check-up: October 9th Last ChanceProtect your health at the Fitchburg Senior

    Center. If you take three or more medications,experienced unexplained dizziness, fallen inthe past year, forget important dates or go tomore than one pharmacy to fill your medica-tions and are over the age of 65 then you mightqualify.

    A qualifie d Wisconsin pharmacist istrained and ready to assess your risk of anegative drug reaction. Med check-ups identify

    potential problems and recommend changesto discuss with your doctor. If you are 65 andolder with an income of less the $45,000 you

    will qualify for a check-up free of charge. Pleasecall 270-4290 to sign up as space is limited to 12.

    Social Security, Medicare & Open EnrollmentMonday, Oct. 14 from 1 3:00 p.m.

    If you are in your early 60s there are many things you need to know about your choices andbenefits. Social Security. Medicare & Open Enrollment: What it is and when it starts. MedicareSupplement Plans: What they are and why you need one. If you are reading this and wonderingabout the topics above, you need to attend this seminar. Specialists on Social Security and MedicareSupplemental Plans will be available to answer questions. No sign-up required.

    Affordable Care Act

    Thursday, Oct. 17th, beginning at 1pmWhat You Should Know

    Ms. Carol Gomez - Outreach Specialist in theSchool of Human Ecology at UW Madison, will behere to discuss the main details of the AffordableCare Act and how this new law may affect you.Please mark your calendars to attend this infor-mative session on. Reservations are welcome andcan be made by calling 270-4290.

    Flu Shots Senior CenterTuesday, Oct. 29 from 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 5510 E. Lacy Road

    Once again, the Fitchburg Senior Centeris teaming up with Home Health United fora morning of flu shots. If you do not haveMedicare B or Medicaid, the vaccination fee is$30 for injection or $32 for intranasal vaccine. If you do have Medicare or Medicaid, you must have

    your card to receive a vaccination.

    New Medicaid Laws Require More(Not Less) Estate PlanningMonday, Oct. 29 at 1:00 p.m.

    Did you hear about the recent changes to Medicaid rules? Being able to protect any of yourassets from long term care costs will be more difficult now without the advanced planning underthe new Wisconsin rules.

    On June 30, 2013 Governor Walker signed Wisconsins 2013-2014 Budget into law. Thesechanges will affect many of you for long term planning.

    Special guest Attorney Iris Christenson will be available to discuss the changes and what youneed to know to plan for your long term care. FREE program, no registration required.

    Coming this Fall: Healthy Living with DiabetesThe Fitchburg Senior Center will

    be one of the first Dane County sitesfor a six-week self-management work-shop series, Healthy Living with Diabetes.Sessions are 2 1/2 hours each, and areled by two trained leaders, at least oneof whom is living with diabetes. The

    workshops help adults with type 2 dia-betes or pre-diabetes increase their self-management skills in nutrition, exerciseand medication, and their confidence inmanaging their diabetes.

    Subjects covered include tech-niques to deal with symptoms, appropri-ate exercise, healthy eating, and work-ing more effectively with health careproviders. Participants learn to developand report back about weekly achievable action plans. Classes are highly participative and buildmutual support as participants brainstorm and problem-solve together.

    The Fall class will be limited to 15 participants; dates and times will be announced soon.

    Contact Sarah Folkers at 270-4294 to register.

    Learning Annex is Back!We kicked off our fall semester of the Learning Annex

    with a fabulous presentation from Craig Culver, co-founderand CEO of Culvers.

    Mark Your CalendarAn informative discussion of the Badger Honor Flight on

    Tuesday, October 15th

    Local news celebrity and Fitchburg resident, SusanSimon, on Tuesday, November 19th.

    All Learning Annex programs are held on the thirdTuesday of each month at 2 p.m.

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    rEcrEation DEpartmEnt - 270-4285Recreation Dept. Office Hours Monday Friday 7:30 am 4:30 pm

    Tony King 270-4285 [email protected] Sigl 270-4286 [email protected]

    Volleyball Skill Development 3rd-5th GradePass, Set, Hit! Participants will work on developing

    their volleyball skills using the SWAT Training methodthat will include court movement, skill work and scrim-mages. Participants will receive a t-shirt. Grade refers tothe 2013/14 school year.

    Dates: October 11th November 8thDays/Time: Fridays 6:15pm-7:30pm

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    Fee: $50

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    LEGO Workshop Robotics MindstormsStudents will learn to design, program, and con-

    trol fully functional robotic models. They will use soft-ware to plan, test, and modify sequences of instructionsfor a variety of life-like robot behaviors. Participants willalso learn to collect and analyze data from the robotssensors. This program will provide a series of reallife activities covering topics within science, technol-ogy, engineering, and math all using LEGO Robotics.Check out the Engineering for Kids website at www.EngineeringForKids.net/Dane

    Dates: October 17th November 21st

    Days/Time: Thursdays 6-7:30pm

    Location: Syene Room

    Fee: $120

    Ages: 8-14 years old

    Code: 3000.048

    LEGO Junior Workshop WeDo AmazingThis class is a perfect mixture of fun and

    learning using LEGO WeDo Robots. Using LEGObricks, students build a dancing bird, a smartspinner, and a drumming monkey. Participants

    will also learn how to program and operatetheir creations using a laptop computer. Checkout the Engineering for Kids website at www.

    EngineeringForKids.net/DaneDates: October 15th November 19th

    Days/Time: Tuesdays 6-7:00pm

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    Taiji Basics and Form WorkAn excellent introduction to what real taiji (tai chi) is

    about. You will learn the basics of these graceful Taiji move-ments (warm up, stretching, patterns, stance training) forincreased focus, balance, flexibility, and strength. This class

    will use Silk Reeling Exercises.

    Dates: October 7th October 28th

    Days/Time: Basics - Mondays 6:30pm-7:30pm

    Form Work Mondays 7:30pm-8:30pm

    Location: Community Center (Fitchburg Room)

    Fee: $30Ages: Adults

    Code: Basics - 3000.056

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    Dance Class Beginning FoxtrotDont feel like you need to know how to dance in order to take our classes. We will begin the

    session with walking in time to music and then continue on to teach you skills you need to feel morecomfortable on the dance floor! AND youll be prepared for those holiday parties!!!

    Dates: October 13th November 17th

    Days/Time: Sundays 3-4:00pm

    Location: Oak Hall Room

    Fee: $65 per couple

    Ages: Adults

    Code: 3000.263

    Dance Class Beginning East Coast SwingYou will have fun learning basic techniques of East Coast Swing and how to actually dance with

    your partner. The figure we teach you will increase your confidence on the dance floor. Price percouple.

    Dates: October 13th November 17th

    Days/Time: Sundays 4:15pm-5:15pm

    Location: Oak Hall Room

    Fee: $65 per couple

    Ages: Adults

    Code: 3000.264

    Tunes for TotsThis class is designed for children 1-5 years old.

    It is a time for children to learn new songs while usingmusical instruments, finger plays and body movement.

    Children will learn small muscle control, body aware-ness, body vocabulary, cause and effect, patience, etc.

    Dates: October 24th November 21st

    Days/Time: Thursdays 6-7:00pm

    Location: Community Center (Fitchburg Room)

    Fee: $45 or you can Drop-in for $15

    Ages: 1-5 years old

    Code: 3000.148

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    Welcome to Spanish Spanish for PreschoolersChildren ages 3-5 learn Spanish vocabulary and basic phrases in a fun and active way with these

    lively classes. Award-winning teach, Marti Fechner of Grow into Spanish LLC, incorporates music,movement, games, stories and more to make learning Spanish easy and engaging for preschool-agechildren. It is easy for children to learn a foreign language at this young age, and SO beneficial.Come try it! Its a great way to prepare your child for a bilingual future.

    Dates: October 29th December 10th

    Days/Time: Tuesdays 9:30am-10:15am

    Location: Prairie View Room

    Fee: $58

    Ages: 3-5 years old

    Code: 4000.281

    PilatesImprove your balance, coordination, flexibility and strength with this set of exercises focused

    on developing the core muscles of the body. Done on a mat, Pilates will help stabilize and strength-en your core to optimize movement in daily activities as well as a variety of recreational sports suchas golf, tennis, running, cycling and many others. Wear comfortable clothing allowing for move-ment activities. Exercises are performed without shoes. Participants must bring an exercise mat.

    Dates: October 29th December 10th

    Days/Time: Tuesdays 7-7:50pm

    Location: Community Center (Fitchburg Room)

    Fee: $45

    Ages: Adults

    Code: 4000.063

    Pilates Yoga FusionPilates/Yoga Mix combines the core strengthening work of Pilates with the enhanced flexibility

    of basic yoga poses. All fitness levels welcome and modifications are provided. Participants mustbring an exercise mat.

    Dates: October 29th December 10th

    Days/Time: Tuesdays 6-6:50pm

    Location: Community Center (Fitchburg Room)

    Fee: $45Ages: Adults

    Code: 4000.064

    ZumbaZumba classes are held on Tuesdays (5-6 pm), Thursdays (5:30-6:30 pm), and Saturdays (9:30-

    10:30am). Classes are held at the Community Center in the Oak Hall Rm. There is a current 8-weeksession that has begun, however individuals may drop-in to any class and pay the drop-in fee of $6.

    Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten Basketball?Information on these programs will be included in upcoming newsletters and on our website

    at www.fitchburgwi.gov/recreation

    Youth Basketball General Information

    Registrations received after the October 4th deadline cannot be guaranteed a spot on ateam.

    Players may request one friend to be on the same team with them. That friend must alsomake the same request. Multiple friend requests cannot be granted.

    Grade refers to the 2013/2014 school year.

    Games are generally played on Saturdays.

    Practices before the first game will be on Saturdays. Once games begin, practices will beheld on various weeknights.

    If interested in volunteering as a coach, please contact Chad Sigl [email protected] indicate your interest at the time of registration.

    1st& 2nd Grade BasketballThis class has an instructional focus, with the emphasis placed on developing skills in a relaxed

    game atmosphere. Coaches instruct and officiate games. Games are played on a smaller court withthe hoops lowered. A smaller sized basketball is used.

    Season: November - January

    Location: Stoner Prairie/Savanna OaksFee: $30 R/$40 NR

    Code: Girls 1st& 2nd: 4000.065Boys 1st& 2nd: 4000.066

    Deadline: October 4

    3rd& 4th Grade Boys BasketballThis program is designed to allow players to continue to develop their skills in a more struc-

    tured game atmosphere. Games are played using the smaller side courts and are officiated. Theleague uses a size 27.5 junior basketball.

    Season: November early February

    Location: Stoner Prairie/Savanna Oaks

    Fee: $40 R/$50 NR

    Code: 4000.067

    Deadline: October 4

    3rd& 4th Grade Girls Basketball NEW!(This is a traveling league)

    This is a new traveling league with theRecreation Departments from Verona & MountHoreb. The league is designed to allow players tocontinue to develop their skills in a more struc-tured game atmosphere. Games are officiated. .The league uses a size 27.5 junior basketball.

    *** The 3rd/4th Grade Girls League is a trav-eling league so there will be travel required to roadgames in Verona & Mt. Horeb. ***

    Season: November early February

    Location: Stoner Prairie/Savanna Oaks &

    Traveling ***Fee: $40 R/$50 NR

    Code: 4000.068

    Deadline: October 4

    5th Grade Basketball (Traveling League)This traveling basketball league includes teams from Fitchburg, Verona, Monona, Cottage

    Grove, & Waunakee. Home games will be played at Stoner Prairie or Savanna Oaks Schools inFitchburg. Please note travel will be required to all road games. Boys & Girls will have separateleagues. Each grade level will also have its own league, however grades may be combined if notenough players are registered for a specific grade level.

    Season: December mid March (Games will begin in January)

    Location: Stoner Prairie/Savanna Oaks & Traveling

    Fee: $50 R/$60 NR

    Code: Girls 5th: 4000.069Boys 5th: 4000.070

    Deadline: October 4

    6th Grade Basketball (Traveling League)This traveling basketball league includes teams from Fitchburg, Verona, Monona, Cottage

    Grove, & Waunakee. Home games will be played at Stoner Prairie or Savanna Oaks Schools inFitchburg. Please note travel will be required to all road games. Boys & Girls will have separateleagues. Each grade level will also have its own league, however grades may be combined if notenough players are registered for a specific grade level.

    Season: December mid March (Games will begin in January)

    Location: Stoner Prairie/Savanna Oaks & Traveling

    Fee: $50 R/$60 NR

    Code: Girls 6th: 4000.071Boys 6th: 4000.072

    Deadline: October 4

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