WPS announces this years theme to name peregrine falcon chicks as voting begins [Video]

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WSAW) – As the Olympic Games near, Wisconsin Public Service says this year’s peregrine falcon naming contest is going faster, higher, and stronger by honoring Olympic medalists with Wisconsin ties.

The winter and summer games are well represented, from speedskaters Bonnie Blair and Dan Jansen to gymnasts Chellsie Memmel and Paul Hamm. The names with the most votes will be given to the falcon chicks that hatch at WPS and We Energies power plants this spring.

So far, there are 11 eggs ready to hatch.

You can choose from:

• Birdie Blair — in honor of five-time gold-medal speedskater and Wisconsin resident Bonnie Blair-Cruikshank.
• Beezie — in honor of equestrian and Nicolet High School grad Elizabeth “Beezie” Madden.
• Blade — in honor of speedskater and West Allis resident Jonathan Kuck.
• Champ — in honor of gold-medal-winning speedskater and West Allis native Dan Jansen.
• Chase — in honor of University of Wisconsin (UW) grad Evan Jager, who took home the silver …