News & Notes: March 4

Petition effort ongoing

for proposed Walmart

New Berlin - Anyone who has been to the Walmart in the City Center lately knows that the store is inviting customers to sign a petition, if they would like to see the Walmart Super Center proposed for Greenfield Avenue built.

The store has a display of where the controversial Walmart would be located, showing its placement including how far off the road it would be. If shoppers pause at the display, a staff member invites them to sign the petition.

Currently, Walmart officials are trying to win city approval of the proposed store at 15205 W. Greenfield Ave. The store would need a change in zoning and in the city 2020 Comprehensive Plan. The goal of the petition is to try to show city officials that there is support.

If the Super Center is approved, the current Walmart will be closed.

Voter forum slated

for mayoral candidates

New Berlin - A second voter forum for the remaining New Berlin mayoral candidates - Mayor Jack Chiovatero and Alderman David Ament - will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at New Berlin West Middle/High School, 18695 W. Cleveland Ave.

For the fifth year, the Rotary Club of New Berlin will sponsor the forum, which will be held in the school library. (Use the second entrance on the west side of the building for access.)

Recordings of it will be available at City Hall and at the New Berlin Public Library.

Three mayoral candidates were eliminated in the Feb. 19 primary election.

Deadline nears

for derby scholarship

New Berlin - The New Berlin Soap Box Derby Commission recently announced that scholarship money would again be available this year.

Former New Berlin Derby racers who either are enrolled or plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study may apply by April 1. Applicants must have had at least three years of New Berlin Soap Box Derby racing experience.

More information about the scholarship program can be found at nbsoapboxderby.org. Applicants can also complete and submit the form directly through the NBSBD website.

Nominations open

for citizen of year

New Berlin - The New Berlin mayor's office is accepting nominations for the 2013 Citizen of the Year Award.

Written nominations of 500 words or less may be submitted by individuals or groups until March 31. The nominee must live in New Berlin, and achievements must be recent or ongoing.

Nominations are judged by the mayor's office on the criteria of contributions to the community welfare; civic achievement; contribution of something that has a lasting effect on the community; volunteerism; and enrichment of the city's cultural, civic or youth facilities.

Nominations should be sent to Melody Styba via email (mstyba@newberlin.org) or mail (Mayor's Office, 3805 South Casper Drive, New Berlin, WI 53151).

For a list of past recipients visit: http://www.newberlin.org/index.aspx?NID=144.