FEBRUARY 2007 BACKYARD HEROES

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Rita Knauss, Fair Housing Center of Greater Madison Rita has been a dedicated Fair Housing Center of Greater Madison volunteer for many years. Because Rita understands that housing discrimination remains pervasive in Dane County, she has given countless hours of her time to assist the Fair Housing Center's Enforcement and Education Programs. Rita's commitment to equal housing opportunity is making Dane County a more fair, inclusive place for all people.

Brian Ohm, 1000 Friends of Wisconsin A founding board member of 1000 Friends of Wisconsin, Brian Ohm has selflessly given his time to help guide the organization. A University of Wisconsin Professor of Urban and Regional Planning and an attorney experienced in municipal land use issues, Brian has the right training, experience, connections, and dedication to help 1000 Friends lead its successful effort to formulate and enact Wisconsin's "Smart Growth" law. Brian also serves on the City of Madison Plan Commission, is the UW's representative to the Wisconsin Land Council, and is Vice President of the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Planning Association.

Photographer: John Urban, The Urban Photo Company

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