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Area landlords get unexpected letter from mayor
Jim Verbick Opinion Editor
Photo by Pete Seroogy
Carroll housing crunch goes beyond dormitories
Waukesha Mayor Carol Lombardi sent a letter on August 26, 2005 to landlords of residences located in the Carroll College area that house students. This letter brings to light the zoning codes for the City of Waukesha as well as highlighting the concern from neighbors over certain disorderly conduct by student tenants. The letter was sent after representatives from the Waukesha Police Department, the Building and Zoning Department, the City Attorney’s Office, Alderman Emanuel Vitale, Mayor Lombardi and 30 property owners of the neighborhood gathered in City Hall on August 23, 2005. This meeting allowed all parties to voice their concerns and explain themselves, after citizens called for action against student misconduct. Lombardi sent out 40 letters to property owners in a geographical location where illegal activities (zoning violations and disorderly conduct) have and are taking place: Barney Street,
Charles Street, James Street, and other areas in the close proximity. The zoning law most commonly being violated is the one which states that no more than three adults may reside in a certain property. Some landlords have taken advantage of the abundance of students at Carroll who need housing, so they may be breaking certain zoning laws such as the limit on adult residents. Lombardi hopes that this letter will, “...serve as a warning to people who wish to buy residential property to turn it into a gold mine for student housing.” Alysha Schertz, a sophomore at Carroll College, moved into one of the targeted residences on August 8, 2005; just three weeks before the letters were sent, yet a few days after the invitations to the City Hall meeting were sent on August 4, 2005. Schertz received a call from her landlord regarding the letter and mentioned that the, “...house was being cited for partying.” Schertz was confused as to why her building was being watched, having just moved in and having not thrown any parties in the short while she has lived there.
When asked about students such as Schertz, Lombardi said, “[The letter is] just an alert, hoping that landlords would ask tenants to be responsible.” In some cases, the letter was sent as an alert that there are problems in the area, not necessarily a problem in that residency, said Lombardi. Lombardi wanted to stress that she, “...loves students and people...[and]...hopes property owners will operate legally within zoning laws. I hope next year the problem will not exist and everyone will follow the rules. I don’t want Waukesha City to be media covered as a disorderly city.” Lombardi’s wish is that everyone can “come to a positive existence in the community.” This message was echoed by Kate Herrick, Carroll College’s Dean of Students. Herrick said that she “would like to see Carroll students work on their relationships with the neighborhood.” She originally found out about the letter by one of the local landlords. At first Herrick quesSee Letter Page 2
Pioneer football team begins season with a bang Team starts 2-2, but season looks promising Dustin Pearce Staff Writer
Maturity and experience propel Pioneers to a solid conference kick-off. In football, the difference between winning and losing isn’t justified solely by scoring points; it’s also a product of intensity. As of now, the Pioneer’s intensity is worthy of a “10.” Not an impartial rating but one well-deserved based on proof and evidence of a team that’s rapidly maturing. Although, the season is only four games old the Pios already chalked up an impressive list of achievements. In pre-season, Carroll was voted as the fourth best in their 10 team conference. After an explosive start, some of the electors might want to reconsider the Pioneer’s potential. Potential that stems from an intact vision of what they want to do this season. “Win,” said sophomore quarterback Chris Rodgers, adding, “It was a team goal and a personal goal, all of our off season training was based on finishing everything.” Four years ago Head Coach Jeff Voris planted a seed and five years later, signs of growth are visible. The Pioneer’s have a 2-1
standing in the Midwest Conference and 2-2 overall, not a bad start for a team that went 3-7 a year ago. Their conference games include a 31-0 pummeling of Knox College, a 52-28 shellacking of Illinois College, and a nail biting 38-36 loss to Lawrence University. Shutting out the Prairie Fire was a first for Carroll since 2000, when they beat Lake Forest 10-0. The IC Blueboys had won four straight games against the Pioneers; this was Voris’s first victory over the conference nemesis. “We believed we could win, we haven’t finished down the stretch in years past, we were behind at the half and the big difference this year was how we competed once we got down,” Voris said. Senior safety John Shelley was named the conference’s defensive performer of week two. He recorded five tackles, deflected two passes, and was an overall workhorse in limiting Knox to only 23 total passing yards. He felt it was a result of team unity, “Everyone was doing there job on every play, as for performer of the week, it’s a team award. They could’ve picked anyone from our defense.” Defensive domination comes
from their smack-you-in-themouth style of play that held opposition without a touchdown for six quarters, until a 19 yard pass to IC’s T.J. Tobin from quarterback Pete Jennings, on September 17th. Last year the Pioneers surrendered seven touchdowns, in the first game alone. This is an improvement. “We have players who’ve known the system for three years. Everyone knows their assignment and we have trust at all times in the eleven players on the field,” said junior linebacker Chris Albanese. As for the offense, already they’ve obtained over 1,000 total yards and scored 129 points with a balanced running and aerial attack. The Pioneers are anchored by an offensive line that returned all five starters from last year. Senior all-conference receiver Adam Fletcher said, “Last year we made a lot of mental mistakes, but we’ve worked out the kinks. We have a balanced running and passing attack, a solid receiving core and a veteran O-line which is one of the more dominating in the conference.” See FOOTBALL Page 11
Photo by Jill Ridenauer
Fletch makes the catch
Senior Adam Fletcher make a reception against Knox College