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'Thong Cape Scooter Man' cleared from complaint

Friday, May 24th, 2013, 1:55pm

'Thong Cape Scooter Man' cleared from complaint

A man well-known to many Madison residents has been cleared after a complaint about one of his many appearances as what police call the ?Thong Cape Scooter Man,? according to Madison police.

The 56-year-old man, who is known to police, has been spotted around Madison riding a scooter and wearing a black cape with red trim, a thong, a helmet and nothing else.

Staff at Kennedy Elementary School at 221 Meadowlark Drive complained to police when the man drove past the school on May 16 while students were being let out of class.

When police visited the man about the complaint, he admitted he exercised poor judgment by going past the school during that time of day. He told the officer it was unintentional because he just happened to be traveling through the area.

Police said the officer checked with the City Attorney?s Office about issuing a disorderly conduct citation. An assistant city attorney told the officer there had been no violation of any ordinances.

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Education fund to focus on traditional subjects, plus arts

Submitted by Susan Endres, Madison Commons Reporter

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 3:53pm

The Foundation for Madison’s Public Schools will focus its efforts for the foreseeable future on the achievement gap and STEAM education, according to Executive Director Stephanie Hayden.

"We just felt that it was true to our mission and our vision for all schools to be successful, and so we knew the achievement gap had to be part of our focus moving forward," she said.

STEAM refers to the traditional STEM education -- science, technology, engineering and mathematics -- but includes the arts.

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PTO presidents consider education challenges

Submitted by Susan Endres, Madison Commons Reporter

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 2:53pm

PTO presidents consider education challenges

Although the school board elections are over, education-related issues still weigh on parents’ minds.

For Suzanne Swift, the president of Franklin-Randall Elementary School’s parent-teacher organization, the issues are the same as they have always been, despite certain ones being used by candidates to "hang their hats on.”

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Sun Prairie girls' continue march toward state finals

Submitted by Channel3000 Web Staff

Friday, March 8th, 2013, 8:32am

Sun Prairie girls' continue march toward state finals

The Sun Prairie girls' basketball team continued their improbable run to the WIAA state championships following a 60-56 victory over Madison LaFollette Thursday night.

The Cardinals were the 4th ranked team in the team's sectional, but got to play this game at home.

LaFollette had the lead into the second half, with junior guard Amelia Grahn hitting long range shots for the Lancers.

But Sun Prairie got on a roll in the second half. Cardinals' star, Mckayla Yentz, was in foul trouble, but she still hits some big shots down the stretch.

LaFollette finishes the year at 19-5.

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Verona returns to state boys hockey tournament

Submitted by Channel3000 Web Staff

Thursday, February 28th, 2013, 8:34am

Verona returns to state boys hockey tournament

The Verona Wildcats play in the first quarterfinal game at the WIAA state boys hockey tournament Thursday at Alliant Energy Center in Madison.

Verona faces Wausau West at noon in the first game of the tournament.

The Wildcats made it to the state semifinals last year, but lost 13 players off the roster this year.

Seven players who played at state last year are on the Wildcats roster this year, but a number of new faces, including a revamped defensive corps has helped get the team back to the state's final eight again in 2013.

Head Coach Joel Marshall said: "What our new guys have done that was the big question mark in our D-corps, but being able to compete and do the things they've done this season was a little bit of a surprise from our side for sure -- a pleasant surprise."

Verona brings a 25-2 record into the state tournament and is riding a 10-game winning streak.

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MacKenzie environmental education program could be cut

Submitted by Channel3000 Web Staff

Thursday, February 21st, 2013, 2:19pm

MacKenzie environmental education program could be cut

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' decision to restructure funding could put the MacKenzie Environmental Education Center's school programs on hold.

The Poynette facility plays host to thousands of students every year.

DNR officials acknowledge the value of MacKenzie's school-based environmental education, but the state is questioning whether the current curriculum can survive without addressing cost concerns.

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Hospital hosts teddy bear care event for grade schoolers

Submitted by Catherine Showers on Tuesday, February 5th, 11:59 am

Experience helps kids feel more comfortable in medical setting

St. Mary's Surgical Suites staff opened a teddy bear hospital at St. Mary's on Wednesday for Lincoln School students.

About 29 students brought stuffed animals, action figures and dolls to the teddy bear hospital for care. The toy companions were treated for a variety of injuries including broken arms and legs from falling off monkey bars, a pool stick in the eye and even a broken arm from falling off bunk bed. Following the event students left with comfort kits, coloring pages and a bookmark.

The teddy bear hospital is just one way that St. Mary's educates Lincoln School students about the types of treatments that happen at a hospital. It also helps make the hospital experience a less scary one in the future should a student or member of the student’s family require medical attention.