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Incumbent District 4 alder Evan Touchett spars with challenger Heather Reekie (far right) during Monday nights candidate forum. Though the candidates took a few noticeable pot shots at one another and had clearly differing opinions on what current alders are doing to keep the community involved, they generally delivered succinct, cordial comments about their views on how the city should be run.

Candidates share future vision

The lack of contested elections have made the current council, at least in some respects, complacent. I hope to change that.
Luke Diaz, Dist. 3 challenger
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Read each candidates responses to our election questionnaires.

The eight candidates for Verona Common Council share the same views on some aspects of city government, but differ on where the city has been and where it is headed. The candidates answered questions at a forum Monday hosted by the Verona Press and Verona Area Chamber of Commerce. It was taped by local cable-access channel VHAT98 and will be televised this week, with extra copies distributed to the library and the video posted on the librarys YouTube channel. The four incumbents up for re-election each face a challenger this year,

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giving voters what observers believe is the most contested ballot in the citys history. While all the candidates agreed the city should continue to fund the library at least at its current level and that the citys downtown plan involves some tough choices, differing opinions arose when asked about how well the city communicates with constituents, how to shape the citys core business district and what sort of affordable housing might be needed in the future.

While there were a few swipes at opponents voting records, experience or connection with voters, the evening was a mostly respectful and polite affair. In general, incumbents Clark Solowicz (Dist. 1), Steve Ritt (D-2), Rick Streich (D-3) and Evan Touchett (D-4) touted their past success and experience as council members. Respective challengers Elizabeth Doyle, Dale Yurs, Luke Diaz and Heather Reekie focused on their desire for more communication between leaders and constituents and the need for new representation on the council. See page 8 to read what candidates had to say about a few key issues.

Our city government runs so well that we get few complaints. By and large, theyre able to communicate with me at home and through email.
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Split done, leaves staffing issues Berge leaving NCS

City moving forward with new department after district dissolves
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Fire district

Verona Area School District

In brief
The city and town of Verona approved a dissolution agreement for the Verona Fire District, effective Jan. 1, 2014, last week and signed a contract for at least 30 years of fire protection for the town. In the coming months the city will need to: Hire a fire chief Hire full-time firefighters and fill paid on-call and paid-on-premises positions Continue regionalization talks with Fitchburg and Oregon

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After months of discussion, the city and town have agreed to dissolve the Verona Fire District and operate the department as a city-run entity. But the work is far from over, and the department could even be temporary, winding up as part of a larger, regional district. The city and town both voted unanimously last Monday and Tuesday,

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The Verona Area High School student council put on its second annual kids carnival Saturday in the K-Wing. All benefits went to the Family Assistance Fund. Top left, Erike Sey, 6, of Madison shows off her whiskers at the facepainting station. Top middle, Grayer OBryant, 5, of Verona picks out a candy prize. Left, Molly Massey, 2, of Verona plays with a beach ball and a football. Above, Matthew Burdette, 5, of Verona picks up a spare at the girls soccer bowling station. Below, Amelia Parker, 4, of Madison attempts to spin a Frisbee with a cup into a net to win a prize.

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The annual Ironman Wisconsin triathlon brings thousands of spectators to Verona for a few hours on the second Sunday in September.

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Love it or hate it, Ironman is going to be around for a while. The grueling test of endurance, which draws both elite competitors from all around the globe and locals who want to test their own abilities, has been a fixture in Verona since 2002. The 112-mile bicycle loop passes through the heart of the city twice, making Verona a good spot for people to hang out and wait for their favorite competitors to make an appearance. On Friday, the Greater Madison Convention and Business Bureau announced that the City of Madison has extended its deal with the World Triathlon Corporation to keep the Ironman Wisconsin Triathlon in the Madison area through 2018. We are thrilled to announce the contract extension of Ironman Wisconsin through 2018, Deb Archer, CEO of the Madison Area Sports Commission (MASC), an arm of the GCMVB, said in a news release. Over the past 12 years, we have built a strong and mutually beneficial relationship with the events organizers, World Triathlon Corporation. Known as one of the most spectator-friendly courses of the 30 events in the global Ironman series, Ironman Wisconsin features over 45,000 spectators who line the course through Wisconsin farmland and the downtown streets of Madison.

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Ironman Wisconsin is an exciting event for our entire region, including communities such as Verona and Cross Plains that have played an integral part in the events success, Archer said in the release. Together with these communities, the thousands of eager volunteers from the Madison area and the destinations natural assets, we have built this event into one of the premier races on the Ironman schedule. In Verona, the bicycles enter early in the morning on the second Sunday of September after the Lake Monona swim, heading down Whalen Road and leaving on Locust Street, as neighborhood residents, race supporters and others gather on folding chairs, beach towels or in tents. After traveling a long course in western Dane County, the riders return to Verona, flying down a closed-off North Main Street before making their way back to Whalen and Locust to do another loop. A few hours later, they return and head back to Madison for the marathon. The MASC, which is partially funded by Veronas hotel tax, is dedicated to bringing recreational events

to Dane County in order to land increased business for the hospitality and service industries. Since its inception nearly three years ago, it has helped bring several events to the Verona area, including the cyclo-cross national championships the past two Januaries, the ultimate Frisbee collegiate championships this May and the U.S. Lacrosse Central Championships in June. At a council meeting in January, Diane Morgenthaler, vice president of GMCVB, said those last two events are expected to combine for about 7,500 spectators and competitors. She also reported improvement over the past year in hotel occupancy and average daily rate received by hoteliers throughout the county. Both are positive signals for our hotel community and speak well for what weve been able to achieve, she said. We were actually coming out of the slump we had in 2008 and 2009 and seeing some recovery for the hotel business. As for Ironman itself, the Verona Common Council has the final word on whether the event can pass through Veronas streets, as well as which streets it can use; however the city has shown support in the past, with only sporadic controversy. MASC chair Vince Sweeney said in the release that keeping Ironman here helps the Madison area continue to be a premier sports destination.

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The Town Board voted Tuesday to hold off on a decision about allowing Epic to run a power line from its wind farm in the Town of Springfield to its campus in the City of Verona. Plan Commission chair Sup. Manfred Enburg said he wanted to have a meeting with City of Verona officials and the company before approving the

underground transmission line. The company had hoped to use about a mile of town right of way to pipe in electricity from its 10-megawatt farm, which it commissioned in December after picking up a previously planned project in Springfield, northwest of the City of Middleton. According to documents provided to the town from the company, Epic had intended to start construction in April and finish by

July or August. The line would be buried about four feet underground and would also house space for a fiberoptic communications line. Company plans show the line coming down Woods Road to County Hwy. PD. The main route would then take the line down Nine Mound Road to just north of Northern Lights Road. Much of that last leg is an area that would need rebuilding, anyway, according to the draft of a traffic study released last week by

an engineering firm hired by the city. An alternative route would continue the line along County PD to Country View Road and then back east towards the Epic Campus along property lines. Town planner/administrator Amanda Arnold told the Verona Press that the power line wont be discussed at the Town Board level until its next regular meeting, April 9. She said the town and city are

looking to schedule a date consultant on the Old PB to discuss planning issues bridge replacement project. related to Epic. The move still has to be approved by the Wisconsin Other action Department of TransportaT h e t o w n b o a r d l a s t tion. Tuesday also: Voted to draft a longEMERALD INVESTMENTS term agreement with PelMINI SToRAgE litteri Waste Systems to 5'x10' $27 Month contract for garbage and 10'x10' $38 Month recycling collection in the 10'x15' $48 Month town. A longer contract 10'x20' $58 Month could realize some savings 10'x25' $65 Month for the town. At Cleary Building Corp. Recommended the use 190 S. Paoli St., Verona WI of Ayer Associates as a (608) 845-9700

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Behnke deserves to continue to serve Verona Area School District board

The purpose of this letter is to share the outstanding qualities Ken Behnke has demonstrated as a Verona Area School District board member. Behnke was elected to the Board in 1995. I had the privilege of learning from him and working with him when I was an elementary principal at Stoner Prairie and Country View as well as the District Administrator prior to my retirement in 2005. I have worked with hundreds of school board members in five school districts throughout my 40 years in education. I have always had a special place in my heart for individual school board members who provide the inspiration and direction for the people who I believe have the most important job in the worldour teachers. The determination, dedication and encouragement that Ken has provided our teachers over the years serves as a model for board members throughout Wisconsin. Behnke is focused on student learning and understands the crucial role that all school staff members play in the continuous improvement of our educational system. As our district has become more diverse he has recognized the value of that diversity and the need we have to improve learning with fewer dollars. I especially appreciate the fact that his leadership and support for the district have never been clouded by political perspectives or personal agendas. He serves all children and our community with passion, integrity and common sense. Though board members come and go over the years, few leave their mark as clearly and as profoundly as Behnke. He is the kind of individual we need to lead us through the challenges we face in the future. Your vote for him on April 2 will be a vote replete with possibilities for every student in our district. William Conzemius Retired administrator Verona Area School District

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Luke Diaz will be a Verona leader for years to come

Diaz believes in responsible District 3. spending, strong public safety, a For our families and our comclean environment, and planning munity, I urge you to vote for that encourages growth within Luke Diaz on April 2. our downtown. Those values have led him to be supported by Erika Hotchkiss countless citizens, community Dane County Board leaders, and organizations who Supervisor; District 32 have publicly endorsed his candiVerona dacy for Verona City Council in

Benhke is an open-minded leader

I served nine years on the Verona School Board with Ken Benhke. I found him to be honest, fair, and opened minded. In these times of take sides politics Ken will be a strong

I enthusiastically support Luke Diaz for Verona City Council. Diaz and his wife live and work in Verona and are raising their family here. He is exactly the independent voice for the taxs type of leader our community needs right now. He is someone payers. Please join me by voting Ken who is a dedicated member of our community and will be for years Benhke April 2. Tom Duerst to come. Town of Verona

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Reekie has the right leadership qualities for Verona

I met Heather Reekie when she became my La Leche League leader after the birth of my first child over five years ago. I was quite ill, at that time, and my child had been born with a serious health condition. As a leader,Reekie was the personification of reliability, integrity and compassion. She always communicated with me promptly, respectfully, and in a down-to-earth fashion. The information that she provided to me was accurate and I am certain that her help directly impacted the health and well-being of my family in a positive way. I know from first-hand experience that she possesses a fine character. There is no doubt in my mind that her run for office is due to a deep-seated desire to help the community in which she lives. She has told me that she enjoys listening to different points of view and having her ideas challenged in a constructive manner. I endorse Heather Reekies candidacy for city council wholeheartedly. Suzanne Olajos Verona

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Keep Judge St. John on the Dane County bench

I am writing to urge Dane County voters to join me on Tuesday, April 2 in going to the polls to vote for Dane County Circuit Court Judge Rebecca St. John. St. John is eminently qualified and highly respected as a judge, as evidenced by the fact that dozens of judges have endorsed her, including 15 current and former Dane County Circuit Court judges. She has dedicated her career to public service, working with children and caretakers in abuse and neglect cases for a non-profit, among other things, and she is deeply concerned about issues such as domestic violence and racial disparity in our courts. Her integrity, independence, and dedication are what are needed in a judge. Lets keep her on the bench serving the citizens of Dane County. Kay Sievers Town of Verona

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Im not surprised that your interpretation is associated with what the candidate looks like. When someone says that an allmale group isnt representing everyone's interests, it doesnt mean anything about how the person looks, but rather how the person thinks and interacts with the community. It is significant that Verona is under-represented by women. Its not that we expect special consideration when it comes to elected positions, but rather equal consideration. Many of the current alders have been appointed or had the luxury of running unopposed in the past. That is not how the election process is meant to be. Becoming a representative is never a guaranteed position. Each election cycle incumbents should have to prove

RE: Alders should be decided based on their qualifications, not gender

their qualifications, not sit idly by, complaining about the fact that they might have to expend effort to run a campaign or that because someone happens to be in office that they are uniquely qualified for that position. Nor does the fact that others cant be good representatives without experience. Otherwise none of these guys would have been elected in the first place. Remember that each incumbent was at their beginning, the challenger. Diversity is what our community is. Our elected officials should represent that diversity not only in the positions and policies that they support and foster, but in the unique experiences that they bring to the table. I know that any 8 people in a room will have interesting conversations, but I believe that putting the same 8 people in the room year after year expecting better solutions rarely happens. It requires new thoughts, different perspectives, unique voices, and a bit of unbridled enthusiasm. Dont presume that bringing new ideas and new people into these positions is something that shouldnt be fostered. Being different represents a different perspective. This is essential. I will continue to vote for candidates that look forward and not backward or hold on tightly to the status quo, as there is always more than one solution to any given problem. Edna Kunkel Editor's note: Kunkel has volunteered for some of the challengers campaigns this election.

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March 21, 2013

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Fire: Hiring a chief is next

Continued from Page 1 respectively, on a pair of agreements, one to terminate the district and allocate its assets and the other to have the town contract for services with the city for at least the next 30 years. But several key personnel issues need to be resolved before the city takes over Jan. 1, 2014. City administrator Bill Burns told the Verona Press last week that there is not yet a definitive timeline of what needs to take place and when. But he and fire chief Joe Giver planned to meet this week to brainstorm everything that needs to be done in order to ensure a smooth transition at the beginning of the year. We want to get started right away, Burns said. I think there will be a lot of procedural things.

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To retain the good people in our staff, we need to move quickly.

Dave Combs Fire Commission president appointed a chief. They can do pretty much anything they want, Giver said of how the commission wants to fill the position. Their rules will determine how long it takes. Giver thought it could take between two and three months to hire a new chief and possibly another few months to finalize the rest of the staff. The new department structure will help realize some efficiency, Giver said, particularly on the administrative side. For example, the department will only have to present a budget to the council, rather than going through the fire commission and the Town Board. At times in the past, those entities have had clashes about what direction the department should head. The departments payroll, billing and human resources services will all fall under city purview, too.

Splash Pad could be open as early as July

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Personnel issues
The foremost issue is hiring a chief. Since the district will no longer exist, the current firefighters and chief will be unemployed as of Dec. 31. State statutes require the city to hire a fire chief through the Police and Fire Commission. Burns said hes had a preliminary discussion with the commission chair about how that body will proceed with hiring a new staff. In a general sense, they would need to go through the process for hiring the chief, Burns said. They would work with the chief designee to hire the rest of the staff. That would all happen before the end of the year to ensure a smooth transition. While the town and city expressed few reservations about the change last week after several closed-session meetings on it, some firefighters have expressed concern that their current jobs might end at the end of this year. During the commissions February meeting, personnel committee member Bill Krell said morale in the department was low because of the uncertainty. Town Chair Dave Combs, the fire district chair, said last Tuesday he hopes the city hires a chief and staff soon so current staff members dont have to search for new jobs. To retain the good people in our staff, we need to move quickly, Combs said. Giver said he hopes knowing how the process works will help ease some of those concerns. But the process has yet to be decided. He said that in his 34 years in the fire service, hes seen a lot of different police and fire commissions use different tactics for hiring. Some places have used an open recruitment process in which any candidate can apply and be considered for the position, Giver said. This can be time-consuming and be potentially more expensive to post descriptions and vet candidates. Other departments have only taken applicants from within the department and others still have simply

Construction of a longplanned splash pad at McKee Farms Park can go ahead after the city gave its approval. The council approved construction of the splash pad March 12, which means it should be open by July. A groundbreaking ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. March 26 at McKee Farms Park. The $655,000 project includes $170,000 from the Fitchburg Optimists Club, $235,000 from the City of Fitchburg and $250,000 from Dane County. Under the agreement with the county, Fitchburg will construct a road in the Town of Madison (which will eventually annexed by Fitchburg) in exchange for the $250,000 donation. The agreement was necessary because the county cannot legally pay for a road in a

A rendering of part of Phase 1 thats expected to be completed by July shows an overhead view of the Splash Pad.

township. Optimist member and project leader Joan Mohr said without that funding, it would not have happened this year. She said the group aims to keep fundraising to buy

more water jets, shade Optimists are shooting structures, benches, bike for a July 4 grand opening, racks and other amenities. Mohr said. This is going to be such a great facility for children Unified Newspaper Group of all abilities, she said. I reporter Victoria Vlisides am so proud that we can do contributed to this story. this for all the kids.

Top art
Top student artists from each Verona school were recognized this month during a school board meeting. Students were nominated by their teachers. Winners include (front, from left) Joanna Mena, Sugar Creek Elementary; Delaney Wepking, Glacier Edge Elementary; Connor Doeppers, VAIS; Christopher Lofts, Core Knowledge Charter School; (back, from left) Taylor Kalish, Country View Elementary; Samantha Freson, VAHS; Brooke Felsheim, VAHS; Max Fink Badger Ridge Middle School; Tiffani Lewis, VAHS; Angelique Stepanenkov, Savanna Oaks Middle School. Not pictured: Addie Coombs-Broekema, New Century School, and Marina Frazier, Stoner Prairie Elementary.
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Agreement approved
The dissolution was approved without disagreement last Tuesday at the Town Boards regular meeting, which had been delayed a week due to a blizzard. The Common Council had approved the agreements the day before. Both municipalities were familiar with the documents as their respective administrators had spent months drafting the agreements and attorneys had reviewed them, as well. In short, the town gives up its claim to the land and building the fire station sits on and the city plans to use that money toward the construction of a new station. The town has an annual payment that varies based on population, equalized value and numbers of calls for service. A fixed annual payment of $30,000 will also increase based on the Consumer Price Index. While the length of the contract ensures that there will be ample coverage for the town and city in the long term, some regional agreements could bring changes to the department in coming years. The city has been part of a discussion that started last year with a consolidation feasibility study done by the UW-Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs. Burns said the three municipalities might consider looking at further studies about continued collaboration and possible full consolidation. Were going to keep talking with Oregon and Fitchburg, Burns said. One possibility is that the new city department could continue to collaborate. Complete consolidation is an option in the future. Theres a whole continuum of working together.

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The Black Earth Creek Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will host their annual Hunting Heritage Banquet Saturday, March 23, at The Heights Event Center. For reservations and tickets, contact Heather Sutcliffe at 795-0152 or hsutcliffe@centurylink.net. Friday, March 22, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, and 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 24. Low-priced bicycle helmets, fittings and car seat info will be available from 11 a.m - 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23. Visit danecounty.jbfsale.com for info. Public Library. Participants will enjoy samples of gluten-free baked goods, and books will be available for sale and signing. This free program is sponsored by a grant from Epic.Registration is required and is limited to 40 participants.Register online at veronapubliclibrary.org.

Churches
ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH 2951 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg (608) 276-7729 allsaints-madison.org Pastor Rich Johnson THE CHURCH IN FITCHBURG 2833 Raritan Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711 (608) 271-2811 livelifetogether.com Sunday Worship: 8 and10:45 a.m. THE CHURCH IN VERONA Verona Business Centre 535 Half Mile Rd. #7, Verona. (608) 271-2811 livelifetogether.com Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. FITCHBURG MEMORIAL UCC 5705 Lacy Road, Fitchburg (608) 273-1008 memorialucc.org Phil Haslanger GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA (608) 271-6633 Central: Raymond Road & Whitney Way SUNDAY 8:15, 9:30 & 10:45 a.m. Worship West: Corner of Hwy. PD & Nine Mound Road, Verona SUNDAY 9 &10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Worship LIVING HOPE CHURCH At the Verona Senior Center 108 Paoli St. (608) 347-3827 livinghopeverona.com, info@livinghopeverona.com SUNDAY 10 a.m. Worship MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH 201 S. Main, Verona (608) 845-7125 MBCverona.org Lead pastor: Jeremy Scott SUNDAY 10:15 a.m. Worship REDEEMER BIBLE FELLOWSHIP 102 N. Franklin Ave., Verona Pastor Dwight R. Wise (608)848-1836 www.redeemerbiblefellowship.org SUNDAY 10 a.m. Family Worship Service RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH Wisconsin Synod, 6705 Wesner Road, Verona (608) 848-4965 rlcverona.org Pastor Nathan Strutz and Assistant Pastor: Timothy Rosenow THURSDAY 6:30 p.m. Worship SUNDAY 9 a.m. Worship Service ST. CHRISTOPHER CATHOLIC PARISH 301 N. Main St., Verona (608) 845-6613 Stchristopherverona.com Fr. William Vernon, pastor SATURDAY 5 p.m. Sunday Vigil, St. Andrew, Verona SUNDAY 7:30 a.m., St. William, Paoli 9 and 11 a.m., St. Andrew, Verona Daily Mass: Tuesday-Saturday at 8 a.m., St. Andrew, Verona ST. JAMES EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 427 S. Main Street, Verona (608) 845-6922 www.stjamesverona.org Pastors Kurt M. Billings and Peter Narum Service 5 p.m., Saturday 8:30 and 10:45 a.m., Sunday SALEM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 502 Mark Dr., Verona, WI Phone:(608) 845-7315 Rev. Dr. Mark E. Yurs, Pastor Laura Kolden, Associate in Ministry www.salemchurchverona.org 9:00AM Sunday School (for all ages) 10:15AM Worship Service Staffed nursery: 8:45am-11:30am 11:30AM Fellowship Hour SPRINGDALE LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA 2752 Town Hall Road (off County ID) (608) 437-3493 springdalelutheran.org Pastor: Jeff Jacobs SUNDAY 8:45 a.m. Communion Worship SUGAR RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 130 N. Franklin St., Verona (608) 845-5855 sugar.river@sugarriverumc.org, sugarriverumc.org Pastor: Gary Holmes SUNDAY 9:00 & 10:30 Contemporary worship with childrens Sunday school. Refreshments and fellowship are between services. WEST MADISON BIBLE CHURCH 2920 Hwy. M, Verona, WI 53593 Sunday (nursery provided in a.m.) 9:15 a.m. - Praise and worship 10:45 - Sunday School (all ages) 6 p.m. - Small group Bible study ZWINGLI UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Located at Hwy. 92 & Ct. Road G, Mount Vernon (608) 832-6677 for information Pastor: Brad Brookins SUNDAY 10:15 a.m. Worship ZWINGLI UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST At Hwy. 69 and PB, Paoli (608)845-5641 Rev. Sara Thiessen SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. Family Worship

Easter for kids

Resurrection Lutheran Church, 6705 Wesner Road, will host an Easter for Kids event from 10-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 23. Children of all ages are welcome, but the programs will be aimed at the 3-10 age range. The activities will include several crafts, a cupcake snack, a short game or two and an Easter Egg hunt. Registration is not necessary and there is no charge, but if you plan to attend, register on our website at rlcverona.org by clicking on the Easter for Kids Banner. For more information call 848-4965 or email: resurrection@tds.net.

Puppet Production

Magic show

Consignment sale
The Just Between Friends consignment sale will take place this weekend at the Verona Athletic Center. The sale is open to everyone and features many products essential for raising children at 50 to 90 percent off retail prices. The sale runs 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. on

Make a puppet and star in a musiJason Loves magic show, slated cal about using the library in this pro- for 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, gram for tweens ages 9-12 years old at the library, is both hilarious and from 2-4 p.m. Monday, March 25. amazing. Dont care for singing? You dont All ages are welcome. have to, so dont sweat it. The finished video will go up on the library Superfoods class website for all to see! Yoga teacher April Wahl will be hosting a superfoods class at 10:30 American Girl tea party a.m., Wednesday, March 27, the Author Kathleen Ernst, creator of Verona Senior Center. seven American Girl books about Learn how certain foods can be Caroline Abbott will be visiting the powerful in improving health and library to talk about her latest book, enjoy samples and recipes in the $25 a new Caroline mystery, Traitor in class. the Shipyard from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, Call Wahl to sign up or more info at March 26. 445-9454. Door prizes include a Caroline doll donated by American Girl. The pro- Anime movie marathon gram is for ages 6-10 years old and Teens, come sit back and relax at dolls are welcome. 3 p.m. Thursday, March 28, at the library. Healthy gluten-free lifestyle Enjoy a pizza dinner while watchLearn how to live a happy, healthy, ing Japanese animated films from gluten-free life with Certified Nutri- three different decades. tion Educator Hallie Klecker at 7 p.m. The program is for ages 13-18. Tuesday, March 26, at the Verona

Community calendar
9:30 a.m., Egg hunt, Verona Public Library, 8457180 12:30 p.m., Scarf workshop, Verona Senior Center, 845-7471 7 p.m., Raising chickens in your backyard, Verona Public Library, 845-7180 11 a.m., Pizza and a movie, Verona Senior Center, 845-7471 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Just Between Friends consignment sale, Verona Athletic Center, danecounty.jbfsale.com 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Just Between Friends consignment sale, Verona Athletic Center, danecounty.jbfsale.com 10-11:30 a.m., Easter for kids, Resurrection Lutheran, 848-4965 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Just Between Friends consignment sale, Verona Athletic Center, danecounty.jbfsale.com No school - VASD spring break 2-4 p.m., Puppet musical: video production, Verona Public Library, 845-7180

Thursday, March 21

6:30 p.m., Bible discussion, Resurrection Lutheran Church, 6705 Wesner Road, 848-4965 6:30 p.m., Finance committee, City Center 7 p.m., Common Council, City Center No school - VASD spring break 1-2 p.m., American Girl tea party, Verona Public Library, 845-7180 7 p.m., Gluten-free lifestyle workshop, Verona Public Library, 845-7180 No school - VASD spring break 10:30 a.m., Superfoods class, Verona Senior Center, 845-7471 4 p.m., The magic of Jason Love, Verona Public Library, 845-7180 No school - VASD spring break 10 a.m., Womens group, Verona Senior Center, 845-7471 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Blood drive, State Bank of Cross Plains - Verona, 800-733-2767 3-8:45 p.m., Anime movie marathon, Verona Public Library, 845-7180

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Thursday, March 28

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Monday, March 25

Time is a Spring
Every day is a new day! Each day is literally a new creation, the unfolding of something divine. The sun rises and sets with only slight variations every day, just as the seasons return at their appointed time each year. Time literally pulses or oscillates, like a perpetual spring. Even the longer periods of time appear to have this characteristic oscillation. The universe is expanding, and will eventually reach the point of maximum expansion and start contracting, only to contract back to the point of a giant cosmic implosion, which will set the universe expanding again. But, time is also like a spring from which life-giving water flows. That is, time is a never-ending source of being. It continually flows and all beings arise within the fabric of time. Only the ultimate Being, God, is outside of time. As finite, temporal beings we cannot wrap our minds around the nature of time, and we might feel a bit like Einstein when he remarked that the only reason for time is so that everything doesnt happen at once. Presumably for God all things are experienced simultaneously, but we can only imagine what that might be like. Time is truly a spring, a never-ending source of wonder. Whatever is has already been, and what will be has been before; and God will call the past to account. Ecclesiastes 3:15

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Thursday, Mar. 21 7 a.m. 911 at Senior Center 9 a.m. - Daily Exercise 10 a.m. - Jerry Zelm at Senior Center 3 p.m. - Daily Exercise 4 p.m. 2013 Candidates Forum at Senior Center 6 p.m. - Salem Church Service 7 p.m. - Words of Peace 8 p.m. - Daily Exercise 9 p.m. Chatting with the Chamber 10 p.m. Memorial Baptist at Historical Society Friday, Mar. 22 7 a.m. 2013 Candidates Forum at Senior Center 1:30 p.m. - Chatting with the Chamber 3 p.m. - Acupuncture & Childrens Hospital at Senior Center 5 p.m. - 2011 Wildcats Football 8:30 p.m. - Acupuncture & Childrens Hospital at Senior Center 10 p.m. - 911 at Senior Center 11 p.m. Jerry Zelm at Senior Center Saturday, Mar. 23 8 a.m. Common Council from 3-11-13 11 a.m. - Acupuncture & Childrens Hospital at Senior Center 1 p.m. - 2011 Wildcats Football 4:30 p.m. Memorial Baptist at Historical Society 6 p.m. Common Council from 3-11-13 9 p.m. - Acupuncture & Childrens Hospital at Senior Center 10 p.m. - Memorial Baptist at Historical Society 11 p.m. - Jerry Zelm at Senior Center Sunday, Mar. 24 7 a.m. - Hindu Cultural Hour 9 a.m. Resurrection Church 10 a.m. - Salem Church Service Noon - Common Council from 3-11-13 3 p.m. - Acupuncture & Childrens Hospital at Senior Center 4:30 p.m. - Memorial Baptist at Historical Society 6 p.m. Common Council from 3-11-13 9 p.m. - Acupuncture & Childrens Hospital at Senior Center 10 p.m. Memorial Baptist at Historical Society 11 p.m. - Jerry Zelm at Senior Center Monday, Mar. 25 7 a.m. 2013 Candidates Forum at Senior Center 1:30 p.m. - Chatting with the Chamber 3 p.m. - Acupuncture & Childrens Hospital at Senior Center 5 p.m. - 2011 Wildcats Football 9 p.m. - Hindu Cultural Hour 10 p.m. 911 at Senior Center 11 p.m. Jerry Zelm at Senior Center Tuesday, Mar. 26 7 a.m. 911 at Senior Center 9 a.m. - Daily Exercise 10 a.m. - Jerry Zelm at Senior Center 3 p.m. - Daily Exercise 4 p.m. 2013 Candidates Forum at Senior Center 6 p.m. - Resurrection Church 8 p.m. - Words of Peace 9 p.m. - Chatting with the Chamber 10 p.m. - Memorial Baptist at Historical Society Wednesday, Mar. 27 7 a.m. 2013 Candidates Forum at Senior Center 1:30 p.m. - Chatting with the Chamber 3 p.m. Acupuncture & Childrens Hospital at Senior Center 5 p.m. Common Council from 3-11-13 7 p.m. - Capital City Band 8 p.m. Acupuncture & Childrens Hospital at Senior Center 10 p.m. - 911 at Senior Center 11 p.m. Jerry Zelm at Senior Center Thursday, Mar. 28 7 a.m. 911 at Senior Center 9 a.m. - Daily Exercise 10 a.m. Jerry Zelm at Senior Center 3 p.m. - Daily Exercise 4 p.m. 2013 Candidates Forum at Senior Center 6 p.m. - Salem Church Service 8 p.m. - Daily Exercise 9 p.m. Chatting with the Chamber 10 p.m. Memorial Baptist at Historical Society

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Schools go purple for epilepsy awareness

Recent research shows that epilepsy will strike one in 26 people at some point in their lifetime. Badger Ridge Middle School and Sugar Creek Elementary School students will flaunt purple Friday, March 22, in support of Lilys Fund for Epilepsy Research, which is a local organization of volunteers whose mission is to support and celebrate epilepsy research at UW-Madison. To spread epilepsy awareness, Lilys Fund has joined forces with local schools and businesses to celebrate international Purple Day, which was created by 9-year-old Cassidy Megan of Nova Scotia, who lives with epilepsy. The Epilepsy Association of Nova Scotia and the Anita Kaufmann Foundation helped spread her idea. International Purple Day is March 26, 2013, but Lilys Fund will celebrate Purple Day locally on March 22, due to spring break for many participating schools. As an extra incentive, Lilys Fund volunteers will deliver purple cupcakes to the first five Madison-area organizations that post a picture of people in their organization donning purple on the Lilys Fund Facebook page beginning at 8 a.m. March 22. Fliers to promote Purple Day are available for posting, and participation stickers will be delivered to purple-donning groups. Fact sheets with helpful information about epilepsy and seizures will also be available for schools. For information, visit lilysfund.org.

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Wellness fair at Savanna Oaks

Left, sixth-grader Madeline Perrin ventures up the rock climbing wall at the Savanna Oaks Middle School Wellness Fair on March 7. The fair also housed the SOMS science fair, with a matching theme. Right, many informational booths lined the commons and gym, including this one on healthy eating by aspiring dietitian and UW-Madison student Alisa Klassy, who served hummus samples. Above, Chondra Dobson of the Madison Police Department gave a guest lecture on cyber safety for kids.

Berge: Retired from Stoner Prairie in 2009 Verona Chiropractic opens, hosts open house
Continued from Page 1 Verona Chiropractic, 413 W. Verona Ave., will host an open house from 4 to 7:30 p.m. March 27. The event will also include a ceremonial ribbon cutting at the clinic organized by the Verona Area Chamber of Commerce at about 4:30 p.m., according to the chamber. The clinic opened its doors earlier this month and features two doctors Tara Osterholz and Lindsey Reitzner. Osterholz grew up in Platteville and attended the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, where she obtained her bachelors degree before attending Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport. She graduated from there in 2008, according to the clinic website. Reitzner grew up in a small town in Southwest Wisconsin and also and I am honored to have had the opportunity to work together with you and with your children, she wrote in the schools newsletter last week. Berges career in education started as a seventhgrade language-arts teacher in Tomah and spanned more than 20 years in Verona, including time as a counselor and as principal at Stoner Prairie Elementary School from 1999 until 2008, when she first retired. That retirement didnt last long. She was appointed by superintendent Dean Gorrell as interim director of New Century in 2009, when the schools longterm viability was being questioned in the face of district-wide budget cuts. As interim director, Berge helped parents develop a plan to convert NCS into Dane Countys first green charter school in 2010. She was hired as the permanent director that year from a field of 41 candidates. New Century was very lucky to have Berge, who was great with students and provided a strong voice representing the school that now has around 115 students, said school site council member Kristina Navarro-Haffner. Having her expertise was wonderful, she said. She will be very missed. Berges position at NCS was less than half-time and paid her $52,800 in 2012, according to the state Department of Public Instruction. A timeline for choosing

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Verona Chiropractice is in a new building on the former laundromat location on West Verona Avenue.

attended UW-Platteville. She graduated from Palmer College in 2011. Services from Verona Chiropractic include chiropractic care, massage therapy, nutrition therapy and rehabilitation. For information about the clinic, visit the clinic website at verona chiropractic.com, find it on Facebook or call 4973000. The clinic is open Monday through Friday.

her successor has not been finalized, but the district expects to hire someone before Berges contract runs out this summer, said district human resources director Jason Olson. Berges husband retired in 2005 after a 16-year run as principal at Verona Area Middle School and later Badger Ridge Middle School. Lynn Berge prefers the term resign, as she doesnt feel ready for fulltime retirement, she said in an email. She said she and her husband havent determined yet their next steps. We do love Madison and are Badger fans, so it is difficult to decide whether we will move elsewhere permanently or just winter in Florida, she said.

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Verona Common Council candidate forum

Selected quotes: March 18, Verona Senior Center

Communication
Dist. 1 Solowicz: My information is very accessible. Anybody can call me at any time. Im very proud of when Epic started again, we had preplanning meetings so that the residents could hear each other talk about what their concerns were about Epic. Theres new and innovative ways to reach out to people all these things need to be looked at from the citys perspective. Doyle: Ive also found that reaching out to people in the district that a lot of them dont know who their alder is. I support having monthly listening sessions. I do believe (local government meetings) should be online. The more opportunities we create for people to come together, the stronger the community becomes.
Luke Diaz (speaking) and Dale Yurs.

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Dist. 2 Ritt: I am out there and I am available for my constituents every day. What Ive found is that most of the folks dont necessarily want me ringing their doorbells. If they have questions and have concerns, theyve reached out and have been given timely responsiveness

on my part. Yurs: I really want community involvement. Ive been knocking on doors and I find that theres this thirst. A thirst for involvement; a thirst for enthusiasm. The best way that Verona can serve its constituents is that if as many as possible have

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a voice in this community. Dist. 2 Ritt: We cant just wish As a councilman, I will go to you and I will ask you to for a vibrant downtown. We cant pick and choose come to me. the people that are going to develop here. We can work Dist. 3 Streich: The city does with them and try to attract a decent job communicat- them. You attract them with ing with its citizens. It could a process that is fair and prealways do better. (Verona dictable. I dont think we can Press editor and forum mod- ignore the business parks that erator) Jim (Ferolie) does we have some are referring an excellent job in the paper to them as sprawl. I disagree on his lengthy articles about with that. I look at those as whats going on with the catalysts. The difficult decicity. Our city government sion is going to be publicruns so well that we get few private collaboration; that is complaints. By and large, finding a location downtown theyre able to communicate for parking purposes. with me at home and through Yurs: My goal for the email. I respond promptly. downtown is to make it conDiaz: Good communi- venient and walkable. I see cation is one of the most the wealth of history, espeimportant things any leader cially in downtown Verona. can do for their constituents. Ive worked with the historiIf elected, I pledge to send cal society to get the hisout a newsletter and make torical markers marked. Put myself available to any- the hometown in Hometown one who wants to bend my U.S.A. ear. The lack of contested elections have made the cur- Dist. 3 Streich: If you know rent council, at least in some respects, complacent. I hope downtown, theres not a lot of land available. Downtown to change that. is extremely limited. East and west of Verona have a Dist. 4 Touchett: (Communi- lot of potential for developcating with constituents is) ment. One thing I dont want really hit and miss. Very to do is impose additional few people want to give up taxes just to make downtheir email address. It can town look better. always be better. A lot of Diaz: The development residents are like, the city is good. Please keep it good. of downtown is the most A lot have called me since important issue to help the I became alder. Im really city develop a good commerhappy the city is putting out cial tax base. It is a tremendous challenge but Im a newsletter now. eager for that kind of chalReekie: My job is to help lenge. We can do it while others become better com- doing right by the neighbors. municators. I made com- We can do it by keeping the munication my career, and TIF open. The city needs I think that I can be a rep- flexibility to do it. resentative communicator for the people in my district. Dist. 4 Touchett: For me the Id set up a website, set up a blog anything to reach out goal is communication. Traffic is a big deal; its a mess. to people. We have to work with our Downtown plan neighbors and protect our neighbors and businesses Dist. 1 Solowicz: A vibrant and put in some public space. downtown is all about prep- The challenge is spending. aration. We have Liberty Park, we have the West End and we have downtown. We should tie those together not focus all on one entity we need to focus across the city lines. I think the Economic Development Corporation is a huge incentive for Verona. Reekie: The downtown redevelopment is a top priority. I think we could consider other options other than redeveloping the main intersection downtown. Perhaps just getting rid of street parking could add an extra lane and adding a parking lot so people could walk around down Doyle: I know the ben- there are options that havent efits of a thriving downtown. been considered. My family and I live right Housing smack in downtown. We dont have that historic infra- Dist. 1 Solowicz: I think whats structure that we simply fill in; it will require a lot of hard important here is keeping work and tough decisions. people in the community We do have some anchors to One of the sectors of housing that we really lack is that be explored.
Heather Reekie (speaking), with Rick Streich to her left and (obscured) Dale Yurs and Steve Ritt to her right.

assisted/senior living housing. We have about a 60/40 mix of single-family residential house to multifamily. I think thats a good mix. Doyle: I do support affordable housing. Theres some value in having some diversification with some townhomes or duplexes. You still want to focus on having a diversified tax base. You have to make sure youre balancing things and serving the needs of the community. Dist. 2 Ritt: We have a very diverse housing stock. We have a wide variety of apartments at various levels of income. In terms of future apartments, I think we need to be consistent in terms of raising the bar. Any future development needs to look at the West End and Siena Ridge it is either that or it is better. Yurs: I want to work with seniors of Verona to see if that need (for senior living facilities) is here today. Those homes that (the seniors are) in now, theres another way we can entice Epic people to lay down stronger roots here. Dist. 3 Streich: The issue in Harmony Hills woke up the Common Council. I do agree that we need a nice balance of apartments. All future apartment complexes should be of high quality standards. Diaz: I think its important for the city to have a variety of different places for people to live. I admire the residents of Harmony Hills who did an excellent job of demanding better spacing (of the apartments). The city needs to do a better job of communicating to people before they buy their homes of what might happen. Dist. 4 Touchett: Apartments its really been an interesting issue. I think they have their place and they are feeders for a community, but they also have their difficulties. Whats happened in Harmony Hills, I think its worked out very well so far. The lesson for me is you gotta tell their residents before they buy their home. Reekie: If you want to entice Epic employees to live in Verona, that might entail having more upscale apartments for them to live in. I think the Harmony Hills complex ended up to be a good idea, but I wish that it had been better communicated with the existing residents.

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Football

Local archers shoot to success at youth tourney

Kyle Hammer, Elliot Clubb and Kate Davis all placed Saturday at the 2013 Youth Archery Tournament at the Oregon Sportsmans Club. The tournament went from about 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with around 80 youth from all over, from Poynette to Monroe to Verona to Marshall. Hammer finished first in Tier 2 of the 12-and-over outlaw bracket, while Clubb took third in that and the 12-14 years old unlimited bracket. Davis took third place in the 8 and under bracket. The tournament utilizes National Field Archery Association (NFAA) blue and white 5-spot or single-spot targets and allows shooting 60 arrows from 10 or 20 yards (depending on age / bracket), for a total of 300 points, according to the Oregon Sportsmans Club website. Any child can participate up to the age of 18. There are four age brackets with three categories in each age bracket plus two advanced / outlaw brackets. For full results, go to oregonsportsmans.com/archery/ youthtournament.html. Here is a list of definitions to understand the types of archery at the tournament. Bare Bow - Finger shooting, no sights Limited - Finger shooting, no restrictions on sights/stabilizers Unlimited - Release shooting, no restrictions on sights/stabilizers Outlaw - 12 years old and older any equipment 10 yards Advanced Under 12 Any equipment 20 yards Victoria Vlisides

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Verona Area High School football players signed National Letters of Intent to play football in college Feb. 6 in the Commons. Pictured (from left) are Derek Witte (St. Cloud State), Bilal Louzati (Southwest Minnesota State), Andrew Terwilliger (Southwest Minnesota State) and Nick Fish (Illinois State).

Varsity bonds continue

Louzati, Terwilliger to team up again at Southwest Minnesota State
Anthony Iozzo
Assistant sports editor

Seniors Bilal Louzati and Andrew Terwilliger have played football together since middle school. The last few years, they were key contributors on the Verona Area High School football team, which finished in the Level 4 and Level 3 playoffs in 2011 and 2012, respectively. Being close friends the whole way, the two athletes will continue to grow with football together as both signed National Letters of Intent to play football at Southwest Minnesota State University on Feb. 6. We both helped each other out and are going to be roommates, Louzati said. ... It is just amazing to be able

to play with one of your close friends and continue to play together. Louzati and Terwilliger did have other choices, but they both visited Southwest Minnesotas campus and said they liked the atmosphere, closeknit community and the coaching staff. And that vibe echoed the Verona Area High School atmosphere both athletes have come to know the past two seasons. That was what I was looking for at a college, Terwilliger said. Meeting the guys on the team and having them talk, we got to have a little Q and A and we got to ask all the questions we wanted. I felt that when you come on their team, it isnt like it is their team. It is everyones team.

They are all buds, and I think it reminded me of Verona. Both Louzati and Terwilliger will most likely redshirt their first year at the Division II school. Louzati expects to play outside linebacker on defense, while Terwilliger expects to be a tackle on the offensive line. Terwilliger talked to some coaches, and with most of Southwest Minnesotas lineman being seniors, he expects to contribute as soon as the following season. I am hoping to get a shot my sophomore year, he said. If not, hopefully a little later. It is hard to tell right now, but I am looking forward to school and looking forward to get my grades to be good. Louzati also said he would like to

contribute his sophomore year. I will take what I can get, and I am a very competitive person, he said. So I will see when I get there and who I am going up against, and hopefully, I will get a better spot. That competitive nature is something Louzati said was what the Verona program prepared him for the best. I can speak for Andrew and all the football players, that it is amazing to bring a bunch of guys together our junior and senior years like we did, Louzati said. It wasnt just us or athletes. We had some nonathletes step up, and it just came together. It was amazing what the coaching staff was to do for us. Southwest Minnesotas camp begins in August.

Girls basketball

Kant, Richardson earn spots on second-team all-conference

Verona Area High School senior forward Shannon Kant and junior forward Lexi Richardson both made the secondteam All-Big Eight Conference girls basketball team this season. Kant, who led Verona with 233 points, and Richardson, who scored 217 points, both were key in the Wildcats run that finished a game back of conference champion Janesville Parker. Kant averaged 10 points and 3.5 rebounds a game and shot 52 percent from the field. Richardson averaged nine points and four rebounds a game and shot 58 percent from the field. Verona finished 19-5 overall (16-2 conference) with the only Big Eight losses coming to Parker (21-4, 17-1) and Madison La Follette (19-6, 15-3), which knocked off both teams in the second half of the season to force a split. Also making the list were honorable mentions senior guard Jamie Hintz and junior guard Jenni LaCroix. Hintz scored 174 points this season and shot 73 percent from the free-throw line, while LaCroix picked up 124 and

averaged two assists a game. LaCroix and Richardson both return next season to lead the Wildcats. Senior guard Marissa Mears, who finished with 164 points, did not make the list. The Wildcats season ended in the regional final with a loss to Sun Prairie, which it defeated twice in the regular season. Verona was picked to finish near the bottom of the conferFile photos by Anthony Iozzo ence in the preseason. The rest of list includes Senior forward Shannon Kant (right) and Player of the Year McKayla junior forward Lexy Richardson (above)
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Track and field

Richardson, Dietlin pace Wildcats in season opener

Jeremy Jones
Sports editor

W h i l e snow still covered t r a c k s throughout the state, the Verona boys and girls t r a c k a n d Richardson field teams headed to UW-Whitewaters indoor facility Saturday for the large school division of the Nelson-Daniel Classic. The Wildcats 4x400meter relay quartet of junior Lexy Richardson, freshman Cheyenne Trilling, Kylie Schmaltz and senior Katy Miller led the way for the Wildcats, who took sixth with 19.5 points. With the addition of several freshmen, head caoch Mark Happel said the 4x2 and 4x1 relays should also benefit from the most talented sprint group hes coached at Verona. Still, the Wildcats showed the ability to score points in a number of ways. We had a nice mix of scoring with points coming from everywhere, Happel said. A lot of these girls were doing events for the very first time, so I was very pleased to finish sixth out of 25 teams. Richardson, who helped lead the 1,600-meter relay to third in 4 minutes, 18.15 seconds, turned in the teams top individual finish, clearing 5 feet to tie for fourth place in the high jump. Teammate

Ogi Ifediora also reached 5 feet, taking sixth on jumps. Having been unable to get outside so far this season, junior Nikki Zimbrick tied for fifth in the pole vault, reaching 8-6. Jenni LaCroix took seventh in the 800-meter run (2:31.58), while Trilling finished eighth in the 400 (1:05.03). Cary Grove (Cary, Ill.) held off Milwaukee King to win the meet, 65.5-64. Verona boys head coach Joff Pedretti said the main goal of his team was, to show the enthusiasm and effort of a championship team. Interestingly, all of Veronas 19 points were scored over a bar. Matt Dietlin took third place in the vault, reaching 13 feet a full foot above his personal Dietlin best. Shortly afterward, Dietlin and Steven Queoff added a second- and fourthplace finish in the high jump, clearing 6-2 a lifetime best for Queoff. Oconomowoc (54) bested Arrowhead (51) for top team honors, while Middleton finished fourth. Fellow Big 8 rivals Madison LaFollette and Janesville Craig also finished ahead of Verona. We hope to use that as motivation to keep getting better as the season continues, Pedretti said.

The Beat(a) plays on as Nelson breaks national age group record

Jeremy Jones
Sports editor

Shattering records in the pool is nothing new for Verona Area High School freshman Beata Nelson. Having already smashed a pair of state records at the WIAA Division 1 girls state Nelson swimming meet back in early November, Nelson upped the ante last week, breaking the National Age Group Record for the 100-yard butterfly with a time of 53.36 seconds at the National Club Swimming Association Jr. National meet in Orlando, Fla. The record, which had stood since 2009, broke a tie between a pair of collegiate stars: Stanfords AllAmericanFelicia Lee (2006) and USCs Kendyl Stewart, who matched the time of 53.44. Nelson became only the second National Age Group record holder from the state of Wisconsin in the process and the first female. Mitch Stoehr has held the 10-and-under 200 yard free record since 2003. I kind of knew I had broken the record and I thought it was pretty

cool, but I didnt really put it into perspective, said Nelson who has been trying to set an age group record for the past four years. There have been so many fast people from Wisconsin, who I looked up to. To be the first female from the state to get an age group record is something I cant put it into words. Its just insane. Nelson, who swims for the Dane County YMCA, broke the record in Fridays prelims. She ended up going a tenth of a second slower in the finals and finished third in the 100 fly (53.46). The top 32 times from across the country were divided into four finals (A, B, C and D) at the event which lasted from Tuesday through Saturday. Nelson, who qualified in a total of eight events, (50, 100 and 200 backtroke; 50 and 100 fly; 50 and 100 free and the 200 IM), made the A finals in five events and the B finals in the other three. At 14 years old, she was the youngest swimmer in the A, B, or C finals. Nelson won the Division 1 state 100 backstroke title four months ago with a time of 53.73, breaking former University of Wisconsin swimmer Maggie Meyers UW Natatorium pool-record of 54.16 and adding

another state record in the 50 freestyle (22.97). Nationals, with around 1,700 competitors, was a totally different feeling, however. I competed at the Y Nationals two years ago for the experience and finished 12th, Nelson said. This time around I felt I stood a chance. Nelson, as well as, 16-year-olds Janet Hu (NCAP program) and Kylie Stewart of Dynamo Swim Club in Atlanta, highlighted the meet, featuring the next generation of Olympic hopefuls trying to follow in the steps of Missy Franklin. Hu and Nelson went head-to-head in a number of events with Hu breaking the 15-16 age group record in the 50 free prelims. Stewart meanwhile, destroyed the rest of the field in the 200 backs, clipping Elizabeth Peltons 15-16 NAG record from 2010 in the process. With the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics three years away, Nelson said, It feels closer than that. High school swimming is fun, but I know Im going to have to get more into lifting and start thinking about winter and senior nationals ... swimming at meets where someone like Missy Franklin is going to be competing.

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Verona Area Girls Softball Association (VAGSA) will be hosting a preseason warm-up clinic from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at Country View fields behind Country View Elementary School. In the event of inclement weather or snow still on the ground, the clinic will be held in the VAHS gym. Athletes will be separated by age into two-hour clinics. The cost for the clinic is $25 with advance registration or $30 on the day of the clinic (register at event). The clinic will offer personal,

VAGSA hosts pre-season warm-up softball clinic

high-level, hands-on instruction and drills by experienced coaches and players. This clinic is also an excellent opportunity to warm up prior to VAGSAs skill evaluations, which will be hosted the following weekend. Skill evaluations are used to create recreation and competitive teams for the coming summer girls fastpitch softball season. Athletes should be prepared to play by bringing their cleats/gym shoes, sweats/ sweatshirt, fielding glove, batting gloves, water bottle and a snack, if needed.

Additional information (including times by age) and registration form for the clinic is available at vagsa. org. VAGSA is a nonprofit organization committed to providing opportunities for recreation and competitive fastpitch softball to all girls in the Verona Area School District. Last year, 150 athletes enjoyed the opportunity of being part of one of the most comprehensive softball programs in Wisconsin. For more information, visit VAGSA on the web or e-mail vagssawi@gmail.com.

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Patricia McPartland
Age: 61 Hometown: raised in Pennsylvania, Verona resident for 28 years Address: 6681 Sunset Dr. Occupation: Retired special education teacher, current substitute teacher Education: bachelors of science, West Chester (Pa.) University, certification work at Penn State, masters degree from UW-Madison Family: Husband, Jerry Mathson, and three children, Kristin, Jenny and Alex Mathson Public office experience: None Community/volunteer experience: Founding member of Dane County Transition Coalition; advisory board for self-advocacy curriculum at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College; Madison College K-16 partnership committee; tutor and teacher of Sunday school and confirmation through church.

Ken Behnke
Incumbent Age: 64 Hometown: Verona Current address: 912 Cedar Court Occupation: Realtor for over nine years. Retired from U.S. Postal Service management. Education: Graduate of Verona Area High School (valedictorian); bachelor of business administration degree, UW-Madison, 1971 Family: wife, Marsha; adult children are Lauren Behnke and Jessica Callaway. Public office experience: School board member since 1995 (chair of personnel committee and board clerk); former member of Verona Town Board for eight years; former member of Verona Fire District Commission. Community/volunteer experience: Verona Area Education Foundation member; Verona Area Chamber of Commerce member; City of Verona election poll worker; former member of Wisconsin Army National Guard; former church council member and president, Salem United Church of Christ; former Verona Community Betterment member.

What we asked
What makes you qualified to serve on the school board? What stake do you have in Verona schools? School budgets are always tight. What should the school board do to ensure schools remain strong despite limited funding? Besides budgeting, what do you see as another critical issue facing Verona schools, and how would you address it? Next fall, the district will have four charter schools, and charter school enrollment here has been rising for years. Is that, in your view, a good thing?

Amy Almond
Incumbent, unopposed Age: 43 Hometown: Fitchburg Current address: 2564 Roanoke Cir., Fitchburg Occupation: Administrative assistant Education: Bachelors degree in business administration from Central Michigan University Family: Husband Mark, three children ages 17, 15 and 9 Public office experience: 7 years on the school board. Community/volunteer experience: Church volunteer (food pantry, care team, Sunday school, youth events, fundraising); school volunteer (reading tutor, classroom and library help, special events); PTA (former vice president, volunteer coordinator, chair of many committees);Habitat for Humanity, City of Fitchburg (appointed to ad hoc committee); United Way Schools of Hope tutor, Jamestown Neighborhood Association (member, volunteer)

How they answered

McPartland
I come to the board with 1 a unique set of qualifications. I have lived in the district for 28 years, and have watched as Verona has grown. My three children attended the Verona schools Sugar Creek, Savanna Oaks and VAHS so I have the perspective of a parent who is grateful for the excellent educations my children have received. In my career I have worked with students who struggle academically; I understand the extent of needs these students have. Finally, I have been a teacher and never considered this merely a career, but a passion. I have served on many interagency committees to improve student outcomes for all children. I wrote a book, Implementing Transition Plans in the IEP; a Student-Driven Approach to IDEA Mandates, that is used in college education programs. I have a deep and earnest Parents and students commitment to the quality of should have choices in the education for all children in type of educational experience Verona. that best fits the child. I think the district should be diligent I think Verona needs that the charter schools are to set itself apart from attracting students that mirother schools by being rec- ror the make-up of the disognized as a school district trict. Charter schools should that demands excellence and address a need in the district will not accept mediocrity. The that has been identified by parschool board can do this by ents and the community, but insisting that administration, we need to ensure that new staff, parents, and community charter schools dont deplete members work collaboratively resources from the traditional to solve problems. New poli- schools that educate most of cies should address specific Veronas students. Charter issues and be customized by schools should be closely the people implementing the monitored to ensure that stupolicies. Parents and com- dents are reaching academic munity members should be goals. encouraged to report how While Verona has a strong effective policies are. tradition of district charters, The last two years have been I want to be clear that I do very discouraging for staff, and not support school vouchers many are choosing to leave and non-instrumentality chareducation. Verona needs to ter schools that are run inderecognize and respect staff pendently of the local school so that talented educators will district, and which do drain choose to come to Verona and scarce resources away from veteran staff will choose to the local school district. continue. A school district is only as good as its staff and Behnke (Incumbent) the current departure of staff I have been a board memdoes not bode well for the ber since 1995 and have future of education in the dis- the knowledge and experience trict. to deal with the complexities of governing our district. As a Another critical issue fac- fifth-generation, lifelong resiing Verona schools is dent of Verona, I understand maintaining the quality of edu- the values and opinions of cation Verona is known for, for our community and its comall students. Verona is facing mitment to excellent schools. a significant achievement gap Everyone actually has a stake in between white students and the schools. Excellent schools students of color, students who are economically disadvantaged and students with disabilities. In addition, Verona has been identified as a district that over-identifies minority students as needing special education. Verona needs to provide relevant and challenging curriculum that will enable students to be prepared for employment, apprenticeships, the military, technical college and traditional colleges. All require that students have proficient basic skills of reading, writing and math. I would insist that students know the requirements of their post high school goals and that they be provided with the means to attain these goals. Students should be encouraged to choose classes that will prepare them for post high school goals rather than just amassing the 22.5 credits needed for graduation. and student success contribute to the economic, social and cultural well-being of the community and well beyond. For example, I believe that the reputation of our schools helps keep property values strong for everyone. My children were the fourth generation to attend Verona schools. I feel an obligation to help assure that our schools become even stronger for the current and future generations. My background and experience particularly suits me for balancing the interests of students, district residents and the school staff. for the student. The hope is that increased recognition of individuals learning styles, interests and passions in these plans will inspire students to succeed. Personalized learning plans could help students at all levels of achievement. This is not a quick fix and would require a long-term district commitment. Rising enrollment in our 4 charter schools demonstrates that some parents want remove some current barriers to give us more flexibility in how education is delivered. Innovations and technology are ways I think we can get creative in removing barriers. There are opportunities networking with the community that we can utilize to help students continue to learn and grow in and out of school. We can be deliberate with repairs to buildings that also improve energy efficiency. We can create flexible learning spaces that can be changed and modified for multiple uses. I dont believe in 50 years 3 we will be teaching as we are today. I think we will have degrees of investment in their education. Engaged students perform better. Charters are optional programs that give families a choice, especially if their child is struggling. I am excited about the high school project-based learning program. This program evolved from challenges that some students were having in the traditional high school setting.Our staff recognized the need and has been visiting a variety of schools, researching options and expanding their knowledge to meet the needs of the students. The result is the Exploration Academy. Charter or common school, the thing that matters most to me is giving the children the tools they need to become invested, engaged and passionate about their future.

Funding is limited by the Legislature. A referendum can override tax limits, but we should only request additional taxes as a last resort. The Board needs to: 1, expect accountability at all levels for effective use of funds. Staff, with board oversight, needs to continually determine if programs and methods are producing cost-effective outcomes; 2, continue to support and encourage teacher innovation in the classrooms to increase student achievement within budgetary constraints; 3, accept as many open-enrollment students as possible from other districts without increasing costs. Last year our district received over $1.7 million for open enrollment students; 4, continue to maintain strong reserves and a high bond rating (Aa2) to reduce the amount and cost of short-term borrowing (nec- Almond (incumbent, essary because of tax and uncontested) state aid timing), and to avoid I have served on the borrowing for unanticipated board for a number of needs; 5, continue to restructure debt from past building years now. I have a great projects when possible to stake in Verona Area schools. I have three children one in decrease interest costs. elementary and two in high In my opinion, the most school. I am also committed to critical issue facing our performing responsibly while schools is the achievement serving my community on the gap. This is not unique to our board. What I do today will impact all of our community. schools. We have a wonderful, dedi- I have always been interested cated teaching staff and most and concerned about eduof our students are doing fine. cation for all students ...and But too many of our students teachers, too. Education is the are not performing as well as key to success. The better job they could. I believe that every we do educating our youth child must be successful and the stronger our community that the district can do more will be. to help these students do the We have four primary best they can. Recent board things to be mindful of: discussions have centered around personalized learning students, staff, facilities and plans that would be developed taxpayers. Balancing all those by teachers with input from needs is never easy. I hope we will be able to parents or other advocates

programming choice for their children. I think offering choices to parents and students is a good thing as long as we can do it within our budgetary constraints. In some cases, parents may feel that they can satisfy their childrens needs better by matching their learning style with a charter school program. I think that offering these choices persuades some families to move to our school district. Besides being careful of the financial impact, we need to keep an eye on the enrollment. The school board requires charter schools to have an enrollment that matches approximately the percentage of students from lower-income households in the entire district. I am not in favor of the state diverting public school funds to voucher programs or charter schools operating outside the jurisdiction of the public schools.

to change the way we deliver education. Holding on to traditional models will leave us behind. I often wonder what education will look like. I think there are great models out there to explore. We must key into programming that has been proven to not only be a great program but that is complementary to the skill set of our staff and values of the community. There are many great programs and we have talented staff and supportive community, but if they do not complement each other, the results will not materialize. I dont have all the answers today, but I am happy and excited to explore all options.

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STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DANE COUNTY, NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Helen M. Becker

I believe our common 4 schools are amazing, creative and supportive environments for most students. I dont believe one way of delivering education is better than another. I have three children, and they all learn differently. Students have varying

Case No. 13PR162 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for Informal Administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth October 20, 1930 and date of death February 10, 2013, was domiciled in Dane County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 119 N. Main Street, Verona, WI 53593. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedents estate is June 14, 2013. 5. A claim may be filed at the Dane County Courthouse, Madison, Wisconsin, Room 1005 Lisa Chandler Probate Registrar March 11, 2013 Atty. Marilyn A. Dreger 200 W. Verona Avenue Verona, WI 53593 608-845-9899 Bar Number: 1001608 Published: March 21, 28 and April 4, 2013 WNAXLP ***

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be a point where they put together parent forums for input. There is potential for a move for the next school year but it is more likely this would be for the 201415 school year. SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT Update on Global Academy Dean reported that there are 26 kids enrolled in the Principals of Biomed Science, which is taught on site by Terry Tessman. There are 22 kids enrolled in the Engineering strand, which is taught by Rick Boehm here at Verona. There are two students enrolled in Medical Interventions, which are taught at Middleton. Dean announced that it looks like Terry Tessman will no longer be teaching at our site possibly as soon as the conclusion of the 1st semester. She is full time at Middleton and it is getting to be too much for her to do in terms of timing. The district will likely fill that teaching assignment with one of our staff. We need to be sure it doesnt impact our students ability to receive college credit for taking the course if not taught by a teacher certified in Project Lead the Way. Dean indicated that they are having conversations about what criteria is needed to be certified in the Engineering strand. We currently do not have a 66:03 with Middleton until we work out the situation with Terry for this year. In addition, we are still trying to pin down the 66:03 Agreement with Madison from last year. Districts included in the Global Academy include Madison, Verona, Middleton and Belleville. Update on Exploration Academy Dean informed the Board that they had initially planned to have the first reading of the contract tonight but are not at a point to do that yet. They are collecting data from University / College Registrars to see where there might be issues for students getting into colleges after graduating from the Academy. Reminder of Bill Daggett visit on December 12th Dean reminded the Board of the Daggett presentation December 12th from 4:00 until 7:00 in the PAC. Update on interviews with Wipfli Dean reported that the interviews were completed last week. They did a total of 38 interviews. Wipfli will provide a written summary and then a Board presentation to go over the results. The intent is to have this information prior to the Daggett presentation if possible. PERSONNEL ITEMS There were no personnel items. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS/MEETING DATES As listed on the agenda. COMMITTEE REPORTS Building Grounds and Transportation Committee Has not met but will be meeting this week. Finance Committee Has not met. Personnel Committee Has not met. Adjourn to closed session Motion (Porter) second (Almond) to adjourn to closed session at 8:55 p.m. under WI Statute 19.85 (1) (c) and (e) for the purpose of discussion of a possible response to proposal from the Verona Area Education Association (VAEA) and the Verona Educational Support Personnel Association (VESPA) to enter in to a Comprehensive Memorandum of Agreement to Amend the 2012 - 2013 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Roll call vote: McCulley-yes; Zook-yes; Beresyes; Behnke-yes; Gauthier-yes; Porteryes; Almond-yes. Motion carried (7-0). Adjourn Motion (Porter) second (Zook) at 9:20 p.m. Motion carried (7-0). Published: March 21, 2013 WNAXLP ditional grading structure. Mike talked with area colleges and overall, admission directors felt this would not create a disadvantage to students coming to their institution. The Board also had questions about students in the current VIP program and if they would be grandfathered into the charter school. The Board would like staff to be able to invite a student into the school if the need arises. There were some minor language changes in the contract. The Exploration Academy contract will be on the January 7th Board meeting agenda. Consider action on Board policy and rule 447, Seclusion and Restraint Motion (Zook) second (Porter) to approve Board Policy and Rule 447, Seclusion and Restraint. Motion carried (7-0). Consider action on the 2013-2014 school calendar Motion (Gauthier) second (Almond) to move spring break to the week of March 24 28th in compliance with other school districts. Motion failed (1-6). Motion (Porter) second (Zook) to approve the 2013-2014 school calendar as written. Motion carried (6-1). Consider action on updated contract language with PreK providers Motion (McCulley) second (Zook) to approve the PreK contract with the updated wording under Restrictions on Advertising and Promotion. Motion carried (7-0). Donna Behn indicated that they have scheduled the first parent information meeting for January 23rd in the PAC, 4:30-5:30 and 6:30-7:30. They will also be scheduling a meeting at Head Start. SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT WASB resolutions Dean reported that the resolutions were sent out electronically. The resolutions will be discussed at the next Board meeting. WASB Convention Dean gave one last reminder to let Carmen know if any Board members would like to attend the WASB Convention. Update on interviews with Wipfli Dean reported that we do not have a report yet. Wipfli representatives are planning to come to the first meeting in January for a face-to-face report. The goal is to have a written report prior to that. PERSONNEL ITEMS Consider approval of early retirement Motion (Gauthier) second (Zook) to approve the request for early retirement for Michael Cahill, and Hollis Dionne. Motion carried (7-0). Consider approval of release from contract Motion (Zook) second (Almond) to approve the request for release from contract for Estela Ohlrogge and Jill Binon. Motion carried (7-0). FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS/MEETING DATES As listed on the agenda. COMMITTEE REPORTS Building Grounds and Transportation Committee Amy reported that the committee met on December 6th. They discussed a partnership with the Boys and Girls Club for after school programming. They talked about dedicating some space for after school programs and identified a few rooms for that could be used. They would like to arrange the space so students feel like they are transitioning to a Boys and Girls Club room. The district would cover cost to remodel. The Boys and Girls Club would provide staff and programming. This would be by invitation only (to students) to see how it goes. They would use late buses and or a Boys and Girls Club van for transportation. The committee also talked about sitting down with the Finance Committee to talk about the Vandewalle growth study, the Plunkett capacity study, enrollment projections and the H&H study to discuss options for planning these out strategically to see what can overlap for efficiency. There was also a discussion on purchasing a new service vehicle to replace a van. There was a brief update on bussing. Lastly, Ken Kietzke built three ticket booths by the stadium that turned out very nice. Finance Committee Renee reported that the committee met this evening at 6:00. They received a refinancing update. They asked PMA to run more data for this month and come back in January. The district could save more by waiting if the rates continue to decline. The committee reviewed the annual audit report. Our audits were unqualified which means there were no significant findings. One finding that does come up each year is about having more qualified staff for internal reporting. The answer to that is that we do not have the financial resources to hire that position but the district does have internal processes/manager review of reports in place. Renee noted that the H&H energy audit results are in. The Finance committee would like to look at specific project information and cost saving potential in a joint meeting with the BG&T Committee. Motion (Zook) second (McCulley) to approve payment of bills in the amount of $3,556,425.77. Motion carried (7-0). Personnel Committee Has not met. Adjourn Motion (Almond) second (Zook) at 9:55 p.m. Motion carried (7-0). The Board did not go into closed session as indicated on the agenda. Published: March 21, 2013 WNAXLP a great idea and thanked Jen for the suggestion. Student Council Presentation Karen Wong presented a student council update. She indicated that they are extending their reach to the middle school. They have a few students going to Savanna Oaks student council tomorrow to talk about what they are doing at the high school and the I Wont Stand For campaign and to make students aware of how student council at the high school works. They hope to get more freshman involvement next year. Student council had a candy-gram sale before Christmas break which due to the snow days, were delivered to students a little late. They also had students volunteer to shovel snow at 4-5 homes after the snowfall. Student council is starting to plan for the Polar Plunge which is February 9th. Mr. Zimmerman and Mr. Dow will be organizing this year. The money raised goes to the Special Olympics. Each participant in the team needs to raise $75 dollars for an entry fee. Overall, VASD raised $14,405 last year. This year they would like to break the 2010 record of 225 plungers. Karen announced that Intramural Basketball starts next week. She also reported that the Science Olympiad Team attended a meet on December 15 where they participate in different science related events. The team took 5th place. The next meet is February 2nd and again on February 16th in Milwaukee. Lastly, Mr. Knoll and his Government and Policies classes are running a mock election. The election is next Tuesday before the semester ends. Audience portion Denny read a comment card from Kate Sebastian indicating her support for the high school Exploration Academy. Announcements Denny announced that Amy and Ken filed their nomination papers for the School Board election. Ken has a challenger; Pat McPartland. Amy is running unopposed. BOARD BUSINESS Consider approval of minutes Motion (Zook) second (Gauthier) to approve the minutes from the December 17, 2012 Board meeting. Motion carried (7-0) Review of field trip to Chicago for Model UN - Jason Knoll and three of his students attended to talk about the field trip to Model UN. The trip is set for February 7th through the 10th in Chicago. It is on a volunteer basis for Mr. Knoll and for his students. The trip is costly at close to $400 per student. They do some fundraising to help cover the cost. Students have about two months to prepare. They meet Thursday and Friday morning at 7:15 a.m. for an hour. The students all indicated they felt Model UN challenges them more than any other activity and indicated that there is nothing that prepares you for the real world like the Model UN. They learn all of the skills needed in social sciences; critical reading skills, writing skills, debating skills, public speaking skills. They feel its important to keep this going and that as many students as possible have this opportunity. Consider action on contract for the Exploration Academy Mike Murphy, Sheila Stenseth, Chad Welty and Alexa Butzbaugh attended to talk about updates to the Exploration Academy contract. The first was transportation. They indicated that this will be coordinated based on the individual student needs similar to how it is done with the VIP students currently. It will not cost the district additional money. The second item was about the current VIP students. They indicated that current VIP students would be grandfathered in to the Exploration Academy (if they want to be). Mike distributed a flow chart showing current practices in meeting the needs of students at the high school. He indicated that students who might fit in the VIP program have many additional options and resources. The last item was about transferring credits. If a student is transferring in, they will recognize their transcripts. They will give them initial credits for classes previously taken and use diagnostic tests to determine where they still need work. For students transferring out, we will provide Carnegie unit conversion suggestions. The Board had a question about future students not getting in because of the lottery. The plan is that if a student is not able to get in the first wave, they will continue to move kids in as they are able to. The contract allows for a lot of fluidity with the high school staff and they will expand to the needs of the kids. The Board also questioned if the contract language is strong enough if the current administrative staff changes, that the relationship continues to exist. Dean indicated that they feel it is. Motion (Almond) second (Behnke) to approve the contract for the Exploration Academy. Motion carried (6-1). First reading of proposed changes to Board Rule 460 - Student Awards and Scholarships - Tabled until next meeting. We will have staff attend to explain. Discussion of WASB resolutions Denny indicated that each year we get a packet that has the adopted resolutions from the previous year and the proposals for the current year. Traditionally, our Board has given the latitude to support or not support the resolutions based on who attends the conference and their interpretations. Renee is the WASB delegate this year. Renee asked the Board to provide her feedback on each of the proposed resolutions to give her a sense of the Board. SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT Update on innovation grants Dean indicated that the Innovation Grant deadline is this Friday. There have been six or seven submitted so far but he anticipates many more. Following the deadline, Dean will meet with the subcommittee to review. Update on Global Academy Dean reported that we were finally able to settle with MMSD on the bill from last year. The bill was at $25,800 which was close to what was budgeted last year. This resulted in about $1000 per student to take the classes. This year we have Terry Tessman in our classroom teaching. She will be concluding her service with us the end of this semester and one of our teachers will be taking over. They will go through training for certification over the summer. PERSONNEL ITEMS Consider approval of teaching contract Motion (Behnke) second (Gauthier) to approve the teaching contract for Katherine Schmitt. Motion carried (7-0). Consider authorization of Preliminary Notice Of Non-Renewal Of Administrative Contract Motion (Behnke) second (Zook) to approve the authorization of Preliminary Notice Of Non-Renewal Of Administrative Contract for those administrators hired for one-year positions. Motion carried (7-0). FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS/MEETING DATES Denny noted that he will be attending the IDAC committee meeting on Monday morning. If anyone has any input, let him know. COMMITTEE REPORTS Building Grounds and Transportation Committee Has not met Finance Committee Has not met. They will meet on the 21st. Personnel Committee Has not met.

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Adjourn Motion (Zook) second (Porter) at 8:20 p.m. to adjourn to closed session under WI Statute 19.85 (1) (c) and (e) for the purpose of discussing: 1. The terms of the superintendents employment contract and establishing negotiation parameters related thereto. 2. Consideration of employment and employment terms of three specific individual administrative employees. Roll Call Vote: Almond-yes; Porter-yes; Behnkeyes; Beres-yes; Gauthier-yes; Zook-yes; McCulley-yes. Motion carried (7-0). Motion (Porter) second (Almond) to go back into open session at 9:32 p.m. Motion carried (7-0). Consider action on modification to administrative contract language - Motion (Behnke) second (Gauthier) to approve the modification to administrative contract language allowing the Board of Education to unilaterally reopen said contracts where the provision of any of the benefits required contained within may reasonably subject the District to an excise tax, penalty, fine or any additional financial obligation of any kind as imposed by local, state and/or federal law, rule or regulation. Motion carried (7-0). Adjourn Motion (Gauthier) second (Zook) to adjourn at 9:34 p.m. Motion carried (7-0). Published: March 21, 2013 WNAXLP Dean discussed the Hearts for Helping event with the Board. It is a Wine and Cheese Tasting event, held February 22nd at the Concourse Hotel. Board members have attending in the past and felt it was a very worthwhile event that helps the Boys and Girls Club offer services to local students. PERSONNEL ITEMS Consider teaching contracts for Motion (Behnke) second (Gauthier to approve the teaching contracts for Margaret Kryka and Capri Thongnuam. Motion carried (7-0). FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / MEETING DATES As listed. COMMITTEE REPORTS Building, Grounds and Transportation Committee Amy Almond reported about the numerous security updates being made at various schools. She stated that these plans had been in the works and are just now underway. They are considering electronic interior locks where allowed by current configuration, so various doors within the building could be locked down electronically when needed, to limit access to other areas. The card entry system would be very advantageous when issuing access to outside individuals. There will be cameras and a buzz in process at entrances where there is no line of site from the office to the main entrance. Finance Committee Renee Zook reported that she and John met with Chris Murphy prior to the start of this meeting. Chris is still waiting on the debt limit from the State. Motion (Zook) second (McCulley) to approve the bill payments of $4,238,621.08. Motion carried (7-0). Personnel Committee Ken Behnke reported that the Superintendents contract will be discussed in closed session tonight. Also discussed at the committee meeting was the different educator effectiveness models. There are two models for this rating system being worked on, one by the DPI and one by CESA 6. A decision will need to be made by September of this year, as to which model we will use. (More information on this will be coming out in the next few weeks). IDAC Committee Dennis Beres gave an update from the IDAC Committee. Verona reported that there were 64 new single homes built for the 2012 year. They anticipate 60 for 2013. Scenic Ridge will be in the Parade of Homes this year. There are still 200 lots available between Scenic Ridge and Cathedral Point subdivisions. The Bruce Street TIF will likely close in the next year. It is unknown if there will a balance to distribute. A committee is being formed for a downtown TIF study. The new brewery has its approvals and is almost done. EPIC is promoting a plan to buy numerous lots in the Meister addition and to seal off the edge of their campus by relocating Northern Lights Drive. There is a TIF committee being formed regarding the Arrowhead TIF (NE quadrant of PD & Verona Rd.) We would need a representative to this committee. Our representative would be Renee Zook. ADJOURN Motion (Zook) second (Behnke) to adjourn to closed session at 9:35 p.m. for the purpose of: A. Preliminary consideration of issues created by the Affordable Care Act relative to contract compliance and available options/alternatives concerning the provision of post retirement benefits to certain employees currently eligible for same as authorized by Section 19.85 (1) (c), (e) and (f). Wis. Stats., B. Seeking Board guidance and direction concerning the terms, and the strategies to be employed in negotiating the terms, of a new initiative for students as authorized by Section 19.85 (1) (e) Wis. Stats. C. Discussing the terms of the superintendents employment contract and establishing negotiation parameters related thereto as authorized by section 19.85 (1) (c) and (e) Wis. Stats. Roll call vote. McCulley-yes; Zook-yes; Gauthier-yes; Beres-yes; Behnke-yes; Porter-yes; Almond-yes. Motion carried (7-0). Published: March 21, 2013 WNAXLP

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The Verona Area Board of Education met on Monday, December 3, 2012 in the District Administration Building. Board President Dennis Beres called the meeting to order at 7: 05 p.m. Clerk Ken Behnke confirmed the meeting was properly noticed. Present: Dennis Beres, Joanne Gauthier, Renee Zook, John McCulley, Ken Behnke, Jeannie Porter, and Amy Almond (joined at 8:11). Student Council Presentation Karen Wong and Abbie Home attended to talk about the many activities going on at the high school. They reported that this is the last week of the food drive and they are coming in under their goal of 30,000 pounds. They are currently at 16,000 pounds. Junior Career Days were held on November 27th, 28th, and 29th. Students interview with someone from a career that they were interested in. They had 363 career matches this year. In addition, student council is focusing a lot on community service this year. In January and February, students will be making meals for the families at Ronald McDonald House. Some students have also signed up to shovel snow for several families. They are also working with St. Marys Nursing Home to decorate their beauty salon and make holiday crafts. Student council is working with other area food pantries to stock shelves as well. The girls reported that FFA is having their annual toy collection again this year. They encouraged everyone to donate to the toy drive. Another idea student council has is Calling the Elves. Students would take over the office and answer calls from children to see what they want for Christmas. The Multicultural Showcase tryouts will be held in the next couple of weeks. The show is in February. They also reported that Mr. Becker, and the art department, is having a ceramics sale. The sale started on 30th and goes until winter break during school hours. A group of students are attending the CESA 1 youth advisory council next week in Pewaukee. They will be meeting with kids around the CESA 1 area and learning about ways to personalize learning. The Model UN team will be going to Chicago this weekend for a conference and the yearbook members recently took a trip to Chicago. Audience portion there was no one present to speak to the Board. Announcements Dean thanked the community members who participated in the Junior Career Days. Joanne announced that The Best Christmas Pageant Ever presented by the Verona Area Community Theatre was amazing. Dean noted that Board members should have received an email invite from Kaleem Caire to attend the Educate to Elevate conference this week. There is an educational forum at the Alliant Center on Thursday from 2:00 3:00 and then an educational summit on Friday at the Monona Terrace from 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. John McCulley indicated he is planning to attend. BOARD BUSINESS Consider approval of minutes Motion (Zook) second (Porter) to approve the minutes from the November 5, 2012 Board meeting with several changes under the Exploration Academy report: Students are allowed to take up to two traditional courses (add per semester) and change Explore to Exploration. Motion carried (6-0). First reading of proposed changes to Board policy 447, Seclusion and Restraint - Erin Schettler attended to walk through the changes to the existing policy and walk through the newly developed Board Rule. The need for these changes and the new rule are due to legislative changes that specify rules school districts must follow. Erin reviewed the policy and rule and indicated that we have a very small incident rate or seclusion or restraint at Verona. This is the first reading so there was no action. Consider action on 66:0301 agreement with MMSD on School to Career / Youth Apprenticeship program Dean noted that the district has been participating in this for a number of years though we have never had a high number of students participating. This year we have a total of five students for a cost of around $6000. Motion (Gauthier) second (Zook) to approve the 66:0301 agreement with MMSD on School to Career / Youth Apprenticeship program. Motion carried (6-0). Consider action on updated contract language with PreK providers - Donna Behn explained that they are getting geared up for the 2013-14 Pre-K program and want to send out the Model III agreement. Directors have been working throughout the year and have made a few suggestions. Jon Anderson also reviewed and made some suggestions. Donna reviewed the changes with the Board. There is language that needs to be clarified so the vote was tabled to the next meeting. Review of 2013 - 2014 District Calendar Dean reviewed the draft 2013-14 District Calendar that was included in the Board packet. He noted that spring break was moved to the third week of March as Easter is late in 2014. June 11 would be the last day for students. Dean indicated that a copy was sent to the unions but they have not had a chance to discuss. The Board asked for an update on the graduation date. Discussion of innovation grants The Board is interested in sponsoring innovation grants again this year. Renee, John, and Joanne will work on the committee with Dean. Review of enrollment projections for 2013 2014 A draft district enrollment summary from Applied Population Lab was included in the Board packet. There are four different models that project enrollment: Baseline, Five Year Trend, Two Year Trend and Kindergarten Trend. Dean reported that the four different projections are much closer than they have been in the past. Based on the projections, we are estimating an increase of between 50 and 60 students (K 12) for next year. The Board asked the BG&T committee to take a look at the capacity study to see what it would look like with an increase of students at each site. Review of potential changes to VAHS daily schedule Brian Boehm attended to talk about a potential change to the high school daily schedule. A committee is exploring alternative schedules similar to what Middleton and Monona Grove have moved to which is a block schedule. Having less passing time would allow staff more collaborative time for staff and possible construction of an all school resource (targeted study hall where students get specific help). This would not change start or end time for the school day. The committee will be visiting Middleton and Monona Grove to review their schedules. There will also

The Verona Area Board of Education met on Monday, December 17, 2012 in the District Administration Building. Board President Dennis Beres called the meeting to order at 7: 05 p.m. Deputy Clerk Jeannie Porter confirmed the meeting was properly noticed. Present: Dennis Beres, Joanne Gauthier, Renee Zook, John McCulley, Jeannie Porter, Amy Almond and Ken Behnke (joined at 7:40). Moment of Silence Denny Beres asked for a moment of silence in honor of the victims of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut. Student Recognition Glacier Edge Students from Glacier Edge were recognized at the Board meeting. Cassandra Stone, Sophie Petta, Karla Paredes, Gustavo Mendoza-Coria, Alyssa Spencer, Leslie Tlahuel, Jorge Soto-Aleman, Ella Chorlton, and Hunter Krueger received certificates of achievement. Audience portion Denny read comment cards from Paul Driftmier, Cathy Driftmier, Sharon White, Kurt Patrick, Kate Sebastian, Teresa Hall, and Mackenzie Hall expressing support for the Exploration Academy. Denny indicated he also received emails in support of the Exploration Academy as well. Announcements Amy gave a special thank you to the Country View SPARK group and Mr. Yurs for inviting Chief Justice Abrahamson to Country View. Amy overheard her saying she was impressed the students knew so much about government. It was a wonderful experience. Amy announced that she will be running for re-election to the School Board. BOARD BUSINESS Consider approval of minutes Motion (Gauthier) second (Zook) to approve the minutes from the December 3, 2012 Board meeting with one change; add vote count to the Board minutes approval. Motion carried (6-0) Review of extended day / extended year initiatives at Glacier Edge, Sugar Creek and Badger Ridge David Jennings, Todd Brunner, Lindsey Snow, Theresa Taylor, and Jenny Schultz attended the meeting to talk about some of the steps being taken at those sites related to their identification as focus schools. Each of the sites has started an extended day program for targeted students. The focus of the extended time is math instruction and DreamBox, an online math program will be used in support. In addition, Jenny Schultz is doing homework club at Nakoma Heights. She currently has 43 students participating in three different programs. All three sites have transportation through First Student. In addition, they have had discussions with the Boys and Girls Club to partner with them to provide educational coordinators for tutoring and activities after school. They hope to start the end of January. The sites have started looking at ideas for summer school activities as well which could include DreamBox. First Review of Proposed Exploration Academy Charter School Contract Mike Murphy, Sheila Stenseth, Chad Welty and Alexa Butzbaugh attended to talk to the Board about the Exploration Academy. The Board and design team discussed the terms of the contract and the educational program. The Board had voiced concerns at a previous meeting about college admission with a non-tra-

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The Verona Area Board of Education met on Monday, January 7, 2013 in the District Administration Building. Board President Dennis Beres called the meeting to order at 7: 10 p.m. Clerk Ken Behnke confirmed the meeting was properly noticed. Present: Dennis Beres, Joanne Gauthier, Renee Zook, John McCulley, Jeannie Porter, Amy Almond and Ken Behnke. Recognition of Adult School Crossing Guards Dean announced that January 14 - 18th is adult school crossing guard recognition week. The school crossing guards were invited to the Board meeting. Representing the crossing guards were Kristin Gavigan and Bob Zuege. Dean thanked them and all of the crossing guards for the work they do to keep our students safe. Kristin indicated that this is her 10th year serving as a crossing guard. She asked that the bus drivers slow down. Bob noted that this is his first year. He noted that it is pretty exciting and also asked drivers to go slow. Dean read the names of the crossing guards that were not in attendance: Steve Berry, Frederick Foreman, Barbara Meuer, John Braun, Laurie Tackett, Sam Nowland, Clint Dahlk, Kimberly Lewis, Donald Kazda, Larry Krueger, Ken Anderson, James Meuer, Sue Dahlk, Ronda Bambrough, Gretchen Cropp, Jean Raspel, Eleanor Johnson, Mary Lou Black and Mary Hudson. Recognition of National Mentoring Month - Jen Murphy and Teresa Voss attended to talk about National Mentoring Month. January was declared National Mentoring Month a few years ago. Some districts are making it more known. Jen distributed a draft letter to mentors and the Board agreed sending the letter was

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The Verona Area Board of Education met on Monday, January 21, 2013 in the District Administration Building. Board President Dennis Beres called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Clerk Ken Behnke confirmed the meeting was properly noticed. Present: John McCulley, Jeannie Porter, Joanne Gauthier, Renee Zook, Dennis Beres, Ken Behnke, Amy Almond. Student Recognition Students from Core Knowledge Charter School were recognized by the Board. Students receiving certificates included: Levi Walmer, Grace Thiesenhusen, Erik Ehlenback, Cat Grimm, Aariya Gopal, Wesley Briquelet, Nathan Elias, Zach Waddell, Adam Murphy and Dejana Davis. Audience Portion There was no one present to speak to the Board. BOARD BUSINESS Consider approval of minutes Motion (Gauthier) second (Beres) to approve the minutes from the January 7, 2013 Board Meeting. Motion carried (70). Motion (Gauthier) second (Zook) to approve the minutes from the January 7, 2013 Board / Admin Retreat. Motion carried (7-0). Presentation of PIE (Partners in Education) partnership with UW Whitewater Pam Hammen introduced Jodi Galvan from UW Whitewater. She explained the process whereby students can earn college credit for certain courses taken that are approved as a PIE qualified course and taught by an approved instructor. Courses are offered to high school students at half the price they would pay as a college student. This program encourages career and college readiness. It also keeps students challenged and helps lower the cost of qualified courses for parents. It prepares students for college in teaching them what will be expected. Presentation of extended day partnership with the Boys and Girls Club Nathan Beck and John Suggs from the Boys and Girls Club explained to the Board what they are hoping to achieve in partnership with the Verona Area School District. They are currently offering after school programs at both Stoner Prairie and the High School. The Boys and Girls Club would like to offer after school services at both Savanna Oaks and Badger Ridge/Core Knowledge. They propose an afterschool program run at the middle schools. This program would include providing mentors, tutors with homework, and gym activities. There will also be field trips and speakers that are relevant to upcoming school curriculum. All activities would be coordinated with Administrators of the school. Amy Almond asked about background checks for their volunteers. John Suggs assured her that the background checks performed by the Boys and Girls Club are very thorough. They check both state and federal information. There is a lengthy background and interview process before anyone can volunteer. They are anticipating having some programming this spring with the majority of their programming starting this fall. John Suggs explained that as far as the cost to the district goes, if would be offset through donations. Dean Gorrell stated that the Club are Rock Stars to work with. Pam Hammen also said they are great to work with. Update from Core Knowledge on curriculum audit Brett Stousland spoke to the Board regarding the progress of the committee deciding whether to go through with the audit in order to maintain their Core Knowledge Charter School accreditation or to not go through the audit process. If not done the school name would need to be changed. The cost of the audit, over the 3-4 years it would take, would be approximately $12,000.00. Brett will continue to keep the Board informed. Update from high school on schedule planning Pam Hammen and Brian Boehm presented information to the Board on plans to change the high school schedule for next year. Brian stated that they have narrowed the schedule down from 4 to the 1 they believe they would incorporate. It would be an A-B day, block schedule with the 8th hour on one of those days teachers would be available to students and there would be other offerings for students as well. Denny asked if there could be an app that students could use to personalize their schedule on their electronic device. Pam and or Brian will check with Rita Mortenson. First Reading on proposed changes to Board Rule 460 Student Awards and Scholarships Carrie Hale was present to discuss the scholarship committees proposed change to the process of how to break a tie. The old process was very confusing and lent itself to human error. The new process would be 1)ACT scores, 2)number of credits, 3)draw the name out of a hat. This will be brought back for the second reading at the next Board meeting. SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT Update on Global Academy Dean provided a brief update on the Global Academy. Angie Midthun-Hensen is now teaching the project lead the way biomedical class at the high school. Update on Summer School Dean indicated we are proposing to hold summer school at the Fitchburg campus as both buildings have A/C (partial at SP). We will have more information in about a month. 4th Annual Hearts for Helping Event on February 22nd Boys and Girls Club

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NOTICE IS GIVEN that a public hearing will be held at the Town of Verona Hall, 335 N. Nine Mound Rd. on Tuesday, April 16 beginning at 7:00 p.m. The following matters will be heard: Amendment of the future land use plan changing the land use designation of 2778 Prairie Circle and removing the neighborhood plan designation from the surrounding area. The change would involve changing 40.28 acres from a Rural Residential designation to an Agriculture designation. Interested persons may submit comments in writing on the amendment during the 30 day comment period. These comments should be mailed to the Town of Verona, 335 N. Nine Mound Road, Verona, WI 53593. Oral comments will be heard during the public hearing on April 16th and written comments will be read aloud and entered into the record. Members of the Town Board will consider possible action upon conclusion of the public hearing at the Town Board meeting immediately following. A recommendation to the County of Dane by the Town Board will follow. A draft future land use map can be viewed at the Town Hall offices or at www.town.verona.wi.us . Contact Amanda Arnold, Planner/Administrator at aarnold@town.verona.wi.us or 608845-7187 for more information. If an interpreter, materials in alternate formats, or other accommodations are needed to access this meeting, please contact the Town Hall at the number above. Please do so at least 48 hours prior to the meeting so that proper arrangements can be made. Published: March 21, 2013 WNAXLP

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Notice is hereby given that the Public Test of the Automatic Tabulating and Electronic Voting Equipment to be used for the APRIL 2, 2013 Spring Election in the City and Town of Verona will be conducted on Thursday, March 28, 2013 @ 10:30 A.M. at the respective municipal buildings. This test is open to the general public. Kami Lynch City of Verona 111 Lincoln Street Verona, WI 53593 608-845-6495 John Wright Town of Verona 335 N Nine Mound Road Verona, WI 53593 608-845-7187 Published: March 21, 2013 WNAXLP ***

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types are made just to keep the HVAC equipment clean. The next type of air cleaner provides equipment protection like the first type, and filters out pollens, mold spores, and pet dander. These filters were originally developed for people with allergies, but are often used as a good general purpose air cleaner. The last type of air cleaner is the electronic type. They filter out the smallest of particles like smoke, viruses and bacteria. These are the best choice for anyone with asthma, or otherwise interested in providing the cleanest environment. Beyond efficiencies, the frequency of maintenance should be considered when selecting an air cleaner. For help with selecting the right air cleaner for your home contact Dave at OK Hating and Air Conditioning.

HEATING/COOLING

Q. Is it worth the risk to claim home ofce expenses for my business? A. It could be. Audit rates are very low, particularly in Wisconsin. So, although you increase your chances of getting audited by claiming an ofce in your home, theres still a very good chance that you wont get audited at all. If you use a portion of your home regularly and exclusively for your business, dont let the threat of an IRS audit scare you away. Deducting a portion of your mortgage interest and taxes against business income can save you 15.3% in self-employment taxes, and if you rent, the home ofce deduction is the only tax relief you can get from your rent payment. You cant deduct home ofce expenses to below zero, but expenses can carry over if unused. This is a perfect scenario for startups because it banks deductions until later years when theyre more useful. Small businesses need all the breaks they can get. Ask your tax preparer if the home ofce deduction could help your business.

CPA

Dave Kaltenberg

Greg Andrews, CPA

161 Horizon Dr., Suite105 Verona, WI (608) 845-8494

HomeTown Tax & Financial, S.C.

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Q. I have a small tear of my meniscus and my knee is very painful. Is there anything that
Physical Therapy can do to decrease the pain while it is healing?

PHYSICAL THERAPY

A. Some people think that Physical Therapy involves only exercise. Strengthening and stretching exercises can be extremely benecial during PT sessions, but there are many other types of treatment that will decrease inammation and pain, promote tissue healing and repair, and improve mobility while protecting the injured joint during the healing process. Infrared light, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, myofascial release, lymphatic drainage and the use of kinesiotape would be likely choices Susan Armstrong, MPT to promote an optimum healing environment in the joint capsule. Once the pain and inammation are Physical Therapist decreased, the range of motion and strength will also be addressed. A home exercise program with selfhelp instructions would be provided and progressed as tolerated. This program would be appropriate for a variety of injuries to soft tissue, cartilage, tendons, ligaments and muscle. Contact Stellar Rehab to nd out how the above will provide faster healing and recovery from this painful injury.
Comprehensive Therapy Services 1049 N. Edge Trail Prairie Oaks (608) 845-2100 Verona, WI 53593 www.stellarrehab.com

provides for your mobility and also contains your communication system/ nervous system. Without a properly working nervous system, your body cannot adapt to all of the stress and demands placed upon it on a daily basis. The ability to adapt to all of these situations and function properly is called health. Thus, Jill Unwin, by ensuring you have a healthy and strong spinal column; chiropractic care also DC, CCEP provides a fully effective nervous system which allows an individual to reach an optimum level of health. That is why conditions like asthma, sinus troubles, heartburn and many other health issues respond favorably while under chiropractic care.

Q. Is chiropractic benecial for overall health or just neck and back pain? A. Chiropractic addresses the health and integrity of your spinal column which

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that its time for a talk about assisted living. The refrigerator is empty or filled with spoiled food or your parent is losing weight (shopping, cooking and meal preparation may be difficult). You notice frequent bruises. This may be a sign of falling, or mobility and balance problems. Wearing the same clothes over and over again or neglects personal hygiene (doing laundry and bathing may be challenging. Carman Vargas The house isnt as clean and tidy as it used to be. Admissions/Lodge Manager Your parent forgets doctors appointments and medication. Your parent seems depressed or feels isolated and alone. You notice strange or inappropriate behavior, such as dressing inappropriately, a possible sign of confusion. For more information about assisted living, call Four Winds Manor & Lodge.

Q. How do I know if my aging parent needs assisted living? A. Its not always easy to tell when your aging parent needs more help, but here are some signs

SENIOR LIVING

Q. Do I need to have my dog vaccinated for Lyme disease this Spring? A. Lyme disease is a tick-borne disease caused by a bacteria that is spread by the deer tick and sometimes by the black legged tick. In Wisconsin, these ticks are increasingly common and the disease is widespread. More than 21,000 cases of Lyme disease were reported in our state between 2001 and 2009. At the Animal Hospital of Verona, our doctors saw more than 50 cases of Lyme disease last year alone. Signs of the disease include, fever, swellDr. Brian Hoelscher, DVM ing of the joints, muscle pain, loss of appetite and fatigue. Lyme disease can have long term damaging effects on the kidneys and joints if untreated. It is very important to not only vaccinate against this prevalent disease but to prevent tick bites with an effective tick control product like Activyl.

VETERINARIAN

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Q. Are damages from water and/or sewage in your basement covered by your homeowners insurance
if your sewer drains back up or your sump pump fails? homeowners insurance policies. It has to be added on as an endorsement to the policy in order to be covered. If youre unsure if your policy covers this type of peril, please contact your insurance agent to find out. Its especially important for homes with finished or partially finished basements. Damages from these types of perils can easily reach $10,000 in a hurry, and you dont want to hear the dreaded words, sorry, this is not covered, from the insurance adjuster. Its very affordable to add this endorsement to your policy, I highly recommend looking into it. On a separate note, floods are not covered by your insurance policy. If water enters your home from an outside source, only a separate flood insurance policy will cover damages to your home. Its especially important for homes in low lying areas to consider purchasing flood insurance.

INSURANCE

WINDOW FASHIONS & COVERINGS

me how long it will take to get their new custom window coverings. You want to make sure to leave enough time for the planning, design, choosing colors and fabrics, manufacture and installation. I usually operate a 6-8 week lead time to allow for all of these steps and little surprises such as back orders along the way. Draperies and soft treatments take the longest, but often blinds and shades are completed in as little as 4 weeks. Its good to plan plenty of time to reduce stress before your big event, but with any custom product, be honest and up front about any deadlines you need to meet to avoid disappointment. A good contractor should always tell you if your goals are realistic!

A. The answer to this question is: Maybe. Water/Sewer Backup coverage is not automatically included in most

Q. How far ahead should I plan for a big event? A. Are you planning a graduation party or a wedding at your home? Many people ask

Matt Flynn Insurance Advisor

Andrea Hedquist, Owner/Designer

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965 Hay, Straw & Pasture

MONROE - Good grass hay, small squares. 608-938-4586 THEY SAY people dont read those little ads, but YOU read this one, didnt you? Call now to place your ad, 845-9559, 873-6671 or 835-6677.

970 Horses
TIM NOLAN ARENA HORSE SALE- Anniversary Sale featuring Quarter, Paint and Appaloosa horses. April 6, 2013. Tack 9am-Horses noon. Consignments start Friday, 4/5 from 9am-7pm and on Saturday, 4/6 at 9am. No Call In Consignments. N 11474 State Hwy 110, Marion WI (wcan)

WALMERS TACK SHOP 16379 W. Milbrandt Road Evansville, WI 608-882-5725

990 Farm: Service & Merchandise

RENT SKIDLOADERS MINI-EXCAVATORS TELE-HANDLER and these attachments. Concrete breaker, posthole auger, landscape rake, concrete bucket, pallet forks, trencher, rock hound, broom, teleboom, stump grinder. By the day, week, or month. Carter & Gruenewald Co. 4417 Hwy 92 Brooklyn, WI, 608-455-2411

BOAT WORLD Over 700 New and Used Pontoons, Fishing Boats, Deck Boats, Ski-Boats, Bass & Walleye boats, Cuddys, Cruisers up to 33 feet and Outboards @ Guaranteed Best Price! Crownline Axis Malibu Triton Alumacraft Mirrorcraft Misty Harbor & more! American Marine & Motorsports Super Center Shawanowhere dreams come true 866-955-2628 www.americanmarina.com (wcan)

532 Fencing
BADGERLAND FENCING Farm, Residential, Commercial Free Estimates Quality Work 5% discount-with-this-ad 608-444-9266 CRIST FENCING FREE ESTIMATES. Residential, commercial, farm, horse. 608-574-1993 www.cristfencing.com

554 Landscaping, Lawn, Tree & Garden Work

AFFORDABLE QUALITY Services LLC: Lawn Mowing & trim, Spring Clean-up. Landscaping, Reseeding, Aeration, Mulch, Decorative Stone, Shrub Trimming, Dethatching & Gutter Cleaning. Call Matt Nardi for estimate, 608-6093600 or snowplowing@tds.net. Experienced and Fully Insured. ARTS LAWNCARE- Mowing, trimming, rototilling ,etc. 608-235-4389 LAWN MOWING Residential and commercial. 608-873-7038 SNOWMARE ENTERPRISES Property Maintenance Bush Trimming Powerwash Houses Spring/Fall Clean-Up Lawncare, Gutter Cleaning 608-219-1214

355 Recreational Vehicles

ATVS SCOOTERS & GO KARTS, YOUTH ATVs & SCOOTERS (80mpg) @ $49/MO. SPORT & 4x4 ATVs @ $69/MO. AMERICAN MARINE & MOTORSPORTS, SHAWANO=SAVE=866-955-2628 www. americanmarina.com. (wcan)

548 Home Improvement

A&B ENTERPRISES Light Construction/Remodeling No job too small 608-835-7791 ALL THINGS BASEMENTS! Basement Systems Inc. Call us for all your basement needs! Waterproofing? Finishing? Structural Repairs? Humidity and Mold Control? Free Estimates! Call 888-9298307 (wcan) HALLINAN-PAINTING WALLPAPERING **Great-Spring-Rates** 30 + Years Professional Interior-Exterior Free-Estimates References/Insured Arthur Hallinan 608-455-3377 NIELSEN'S Home Improvements/ Repairs, LLC Kitchens/Bathrooms Wood & Tile Flooring Decks/Clean Eaves *Free Estimates* Insured* *Senior Discounts* Home 608-873-8716 Cell 608-576-7126 e-mail zipnputts@sbcglobal.net RECOVER PAINTING Currently offering spring discounts on all painting, drywall and carpentry. Recover urges you to join in the fight against cancer, as a portion of every job is donated to cancer research. Free estimates, fully insured, over 20 years of experience. call 608-270-0440 SENSIBLE PAINTING 20 years experience. Great quality at a sensible price. Free estimates, Insured, Polite, Professional. 608-873-9623 TOMAS PAINTING Professional, Interior, Exterior, Repairs. Free Estimates. Insured. 608-873-6160

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340 Autos
DONATE YOUR Car, Truck of Boat to Heritage for the Blind. Free 3-Day Vacation. Tax Deductible. Free Towing. All paperwork taken care of! 888-439-5224 (wcan)

360 Trailers
TRAILERS @ LIQUIDATION Pricing. Boat, ATV, Sled or Pontoons. 2 or 4 Place/Open or Enclosed. American Marine, Shawano 866-955-2628 www. americanmarina.com (wcan)

342 Boats & Accessories

$9995+ FSD for a new boat or pontoon pkg-both w/lots of standard features! New 16' pontoon w/furniture & 25HP or new 16' boat, locator, trailer & 25HP. Your Choice $9995+FSD. American Marine & Motorsports Shawano- 866-955-2628 www.americanmarina.com (wcan) DANE COUNTYS MARKETPLACE. The Verona Press Classifieds. Call 8459559, 873-6671 or 835-6677.

508 Child Care & Nurseries

BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL, vacation, over-night and/or weekend childcare available. Very affordable rates. Call Carolyn 608-719-8145.

560 Professional Services

BOOKKEEPING SERVICES: Free Gift w/Service. Personal/Business. Never pay bill late. Avoid late/overdraft fees. Joy's Bookkeeping Services 608-7126286 COMPUTER PROBLEMS? My Computer Works - Viruses, Spyware, Email, Printer issues, Bad Internet Connections - FIX IT NOW! Professional, US Based Technicians. $25 off service. Call for immediate help. 888-885-7944.(wcan)

516 Cleaning Services

DEEP CLEANING SERVICE Specialists! If you need a one time cleaning, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, turnover cleaning. Home or Office. References available, fully insured. www.madisongreencleaners.com samantha@greencleanersllc. com 608-219-5986 REASONABLE HOUSE CLEANING available. Monthly, bi-weekly, weekly, one time only. Great Rates, References, Honest & Trustworthy, Reliable. Call Jasmine 906-4969 STOUGHTON LADY will assist local elderly with house cleaning and errands. References are available, Call Kathy 608-220-3152 CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS Noon Monday for the Verona Press unless changed because of holiday work schedules. Call now to place your ad, 845-9559, 873-6671 or 835-6677.

576 Special Services

FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED! Are you a 2-parent family over age 25 with 1 stay-at-home parent able to work with youth 10-17 years of age? Call 866-776-3760 or CommunityCareResources.com/nowrecruiting. (wcan)

Increase Your sales opportunities reach over 1.2 million households! Advertise in our Wisconsin Advertising Network System. For information call 845-9559 or 873-6671.

FOR SALE- MISCELLANEOUS SAWMILLS from only $3997.00- MAKE/ SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill- Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com 1-800-578-1363 Ext.300N (CNOW) HELP WANTED- SKILLED TRADES Contractor hiring the following: Carpenters, Electricians, Concrete Labor, Steel Erectors, local and traveling Welders, Fitters, Millwrights. For Milwaukee: 262-6506610, Madison: 608-221-9799, Fox Valley: 920-7251386, Wausau: 715-845-8300. (CNOW)

WANTED: Owner Operators Steps-Flats-RGN, Also Fleet Drivers. 2 yrs. Current Flatbed, 4 yrs. total OTR exp. Bennett Motor Express, LLC 800-367-2249 www.drive4be.com (CNOW) Drivers - OTR positions. Up to 45 CPM. Regional runs available. $1,000 - $1,200 Sign On Bonus. Pet Policy O/Os Welcome! deBoer Transportation 800-825-8511 www.deboertrans.com (CNOW) Drivers: Inexperienced? Get on the Road to a Successful Career with CDL Training. Regional Training Locations. Train and WORK for Central Refrigerated (877) 3697893 www.centraltruckdrivingjobs.com (CNOW) MISCELLANEOUS THIS SPOT FOR SALE! Place a 25 word classified ad in 180 newspapers in Wisconsin for $300. Call 800-2277636 or this newspaper. Www.cnaads.com (CNOW) DISH Network. Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) & High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/month (where available.) SAVE! Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! 1-800-437-4489 (CNOW)

586 TV, VCR & Electronics Repair

SAVE ON Cable TV-Internet-Digital Phone- Satellite. You've Got A Choice! Options from ALL major service providers. Call us to learn more! 888-714-5772 (wcan)

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590 Wanted: Services

NEED HOST Parents for German/Swiss High School Students, for all or part of 2013-14 school year. Reflections Int'l 608-583-2412 www.reflectionsinternational.org (wcan)

HELP WANTED- TRUCK DRIVER Owner Operators: $5,000 Sign-On Bonus & Paid tolls. Home Daily. Excellent Pay, plus paid FSC. Fuel & Tire Discounts. Third Party Lease Purchase available. CDL-A with 1 year tractor-trailer experience required. Call 888-703-3889 or apply at www.comtrak.com (CNOW)

143 Notices
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL BUILDS PEACE & understanding through education. For more info visit www. rotary.org. This message provided by PaperChain & your local community paper. (wcan)

550 Insurance
SAVE MONEY On Auto Incurance $$$. No forms. No hassle. No stress. No obligation. Call READY FOR MY QUOTE now! 888-708-0274 (wcan)

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WCAN (Wisconsin Community Ad Network) and/or the member publications review ads to the best of their ability. Unfortunately, many unscrupulous people are ready to take your money! PLEASE BE CAREFUL ANSWERING ANY AD THAT SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE! For more information, or to file a complaint regarding an ad, please contact The Department of Trade, Agriculture & Consumer Protection 1-800422-7128 (wcan)

March 21, 2013

VERONA NICE 2 Bedroom Duplex. Appliances, A/C, No Pets/Smoking. $750/Mo. Available 3/1/13. 608-8457397 VERONA-RARELY AVAILABLE 2 bedroom, no smoking, H/W included, A/C, laundry hookups, appliances, quiet neighborhood, $765/mo., 608-558-7017 VERONA- OFFICE/WAREHOUSE 1000 Sq Ft.$500 +Utilities. 608-575-2211 or 608-845-2052

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453 VOLUNTEER WANTED

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672 PETS
STATE LICENSED- #248476-D.S. Shelties, Pekinese, Pek-a-Pom, Pomeranians, Morkies, Yorkies, Shihtzu. Shots, Vet checked, $200.-300 ea. Sherry 608996-2793

449 DRIVER, SHIPPING & WAREHOUSING

KLEMM TANK LINES is now hiring Class A CDL company drivers & Owner-Operators out of Madison, WI! We offer local, home daily pos tions, competitive pay, medical benefits for you and your family, paid training on product handling, paid uniforms, paid vacations, 401K & MORE! We require 2 years recent, verifiable tractor-trailer experience, tank & hazmat endorsements (or ability to obtain) & safe driving record. Apply now at TheKAG. com or call recruiting at 800-871-4581 for more information. WANTED STRAIGHT Truck Driver for seasonal employment. CDL and nonCDL positions available. Call 608-8825756. The Delong Co, Inc. Evansville.

805 COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL LOTS

VERONA INDUSTRIAL Park 2600 sq ft. shop, warehouse, office space. Available April 1, 2013 845-7630

676 PLANTS & FLOWERS

PROFLOWERS ENJOY SEND FLOWERS for any occasion! Prices starting at just $19.99. Plus take 20% off your order over $29! Go to www.Proflowers.com/ ActNow or call 877-592-7090 (wcan)

720 APARTMENTS
OREGON-2 BDRM, 1 bath. Available spring/summer. Great central location, on-site or in-unit laundry, patio, dishwasher and A/C. $700-$715/month. Call Kelly at 608-255-7100 or visit www.stevebrownapts.com/oregon ROSEWOOD APARTMENTS for Seniors 55+, has 1 & 2 bedroom units available starting at $695 per month. Includes heat, water and sewer. Professionally managed. 608-877-9388 Located at 300 Silverado Drive, Stoughton, WI 53589

150 PLACES TO GO
WAUPACA GUN SHOW March 22-23. Fri: 3-8pm, Sat: 8am-4pm. Waupaca Ale House Cpnference Center, 201 Foxfire Dr - Adm. $5 BUY-SELL-TRADEBROWSE; We pay cash for guns and any related items. Gun Buyer Shows 608-548-4867 (wcan)

820 MISC. INVESTMENT PROPERTY FOR SALE

2.0 ACRE lot. Dunkirk Area. 2 miles South of Stoughton, Hwy-N wooded-lot private drive. Taking offers 608-6099607

680 SEASONAL ARTICLES

PERSONAL CREATIONS - Deluxe Allin-One Easter Basket! Includes wicker keepsake basket with polka dot liner, personalization, plush bunny and many Easter treats. To Redeem this offer, visit www.PersonalCreations.com/Best or call 888-716-3361 (wcan)

870 RESIDENTIAL LOTS

ALPINE MEADOWS Oregon Hwy CC. Call for new price list and availability. Choose your own builder! 608-215-5895

163 TRAINING SCHOOLS

AIRLINE CAREERS: become an Aviation Maintenance Tech. FFA approved training. Financial aid if qualified. Housing available. Job placement assistance. Call AIM 888-242-3193 (wcan) DENTAL ASSISTANT Be one in just 10 SATURDAYS! WeekendDentalAssistant. com Fan us on FACEBOOK! Next class begins 3/30/ 2013. Call 920-730-1112 Appleton (Reg. WI EAB) (wcan)

451 JANITORIAL & MAINTENANCE

JANITORIAL AREA Manager Stoughton Area. Leading janitorial company is interviewing for an area manager to oversee accounts in the Stoughton Area. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in the areas of hiring/firing, training, employee motivation, customer service, quality and safety. Previous service industry management experience a plus, but will train the right candidate, start at $30,000 + expenses + benefits. Please submit resume to Mail: Director of Operations, P.O. Box 736, Streator, Il 61364, Emailbmoroni@dsicorporation.com Fax: 800672-2593

688 SPORTING GOODS & RECREATIONAL

WE BUY Boats/RV/Pontoons/ATV's & Motorcycles! "Cash Paid" NOW. American Marine & Motorsports Super Center, Shawno. 866-955-2628 www.americanmarina.com (wcan).

740 HOUSES FOR RENT

STOUGHTON HOUSE 2-bdrm, 1-bth, all appliances, main level W/D, family room w/gas fireplace, 2-car garage, security fenced backyard, A/C, $950. pets extra. Available May 1st 608-798-3087 - 608843-2671

402 HELP WANTED, GENERAL

EXPERIENCED SERVICE WANTED. Apply at Sunrise Family Restaurant 1052 W. Main, Stoughton FAIRWAY AUTO AUCTION is now hiring for shop help. Must have good driving record. Apply in person. Across from Coachmans Golf Resort FARM SERVICE Agency in Madison looking for short term temporary help. Farming experience and office skills are preferred. $11.95-$13.41/hour. Call 608-224-3767 for an application packet. Applications due by 4:30 pm, April 1, 2013. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. FULL-TIME CNA needed for PM shift. Includes every other weekend and holidays. PT PM/NOC shift position available also. Excellent benefits including: Health, Dental, ST Disability, Life Insurance, 401K, Flex Spending Plan and generous PTO. Apply in person or send resume to: Four Winds Manor, Inc. 303 South Jefferson St. Verona, WI 53593 OAKWOOD VILLAGE, a nationally recognized retirement community, is seeking Production Cooks for our University Woods location on Mineral Point Rd. Responsible for the preparation of nutritious, attractive and tasty food. Various schedules. Prior experience in quantities production cooking preferred. High School education or equivalent. To learn more and apply online visit www. oakwoodvillage.net. RESIDENTIAL CLEANER needed to work 2 to 3 days per week. $8.50 per hour. Days only . Experience helpful. Non smoker 835-0339 SUPER 8 Verona is seeking Front desk associates and Housekeepers. Experience preferred but willing to train the right people. Apply in pe son at: 131 Horizon Drive Verona

HAVE FUN being a child care volunteer for Literacy Network. We need 2 volunteers during our Saturday ESL class who are able to commit to coming in every Saturday for the rest of the semester. We require our volunteers to be over 18 years old, reliable, responsible, mature, friendly, patient and have experience working with children and diverse populations. The North/Eastside Senior Coalition is looking for reliable volunteers to pick up and deliver pet food from St.Pauls Lutheran church to seniors homes on the third Tuesday or Wednesday of each month. Volunteers need their own transportation. City of Madison Parks Division Dog Park Cleanup is an event that will be held March 30th from 10am-noon. Give a few hours of your day to keep our off-leash parks clean and open to all. Participating dog parks with projects are: Quann Warner, Brittingham, Sycamore, Detramal and McCormick. Volunteers are asked to bring scoopers; bags and gloves will be provided. Call the Volunteer Center at 246-4380 or visit www.volunteeryour time.org for more information or to learn about other opportunities. CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS Noon Friday for The Great Dane and Noon Monday for the Verona Press unless changed because of holiday work schedules. Call now to place your ad, 8459559, 873-6671 or 835-6677.

690 WANTED
DONATE YOUR CARFAST FREE TOWING 24 hr. Response - Tas Deduction United Breast Cancer FOUNDATION Providing Free Mammograms and Breast Cancer Info. 866-343-6603 (wcan)

750 STORAGE SPACES FOR RENT

ALL SEASONS SELF STORAGE 10X10 10X15 10X20 10X30 Security Lights-24/7 access BRAND NEW OREGON/BROOKLYN Credit Cards Accepted CALL (608)444-2900 C.N.R. STORAGE Located behind Stoughton Garden Center Convenient Dry Secure Units in all sizes 5x10 thru 10x30 Lighted with access 24/7 Bank Cards Accepted Off North Hwy 51 on Oak Opening Dr. behind Stoughton Garden Center Call: 608-509-8904 DEER POINT STORAGE Convenient location behind Stoughton Lumber Clean-Dry Units 24 HOUR LIGHTED ACCESS 5x10 thru 12x25 608-335-3337 FRENCHTOWN SELF-STORAGE Only 6 miles South of Verona on Hwy PB. Variety of sizes available now. 10x10=$50/month 10x15=$55/month 10x20=$70/month 10x25=$80/month 12x30=$105/month Call 608-424-6530 or 1-888-878-4244 NORTH PARK STORAGE 10x10 through 10x40, plus 14x40 with 14' door for RV & Boats. Come & go as you please. 608-873-5088 RASCHEIN PROPERTY STORAGE 6x10 thru 10x25 Market Street/Burr Oak Street in Oregon Call 608-206-2347 UNION ROAD STORAGE 10x10 - 10x15 10x20 - 12x30 24 / 7 Access Security Lights & Cameras Credit Cards Accepted 608-835-0082 1128 Union Road Oregon, WI Located on the corner of Union Road & Lincoln Road

602 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

MILLER HOUSE ANTIQUE RESTORATION Restoration antique & wood furniture. Stripping doors, woodwork, kitchen cupboards. Pickup/ delivery available. Call 608-873-1652

692 ELECTRONICS
DISH NETWORK STARTING at $19.99/ mo for 12 mos. High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/month (where available) SAVE! Ask about SAME DAY installation! Call 888-719-6981(wcan) HIGHSPEED INTERNET EVERYWHERE By Satellite! Speeds up to 12mbps! (200x faster than dial-up). Starting at $49.95/mo. Call Now & Go Fast! 888-709-3348 (wcan) SAVE ON CABLE TV, Internet, Digital Phone. Packages start at $89.99/mo (for 12 mo's) Options from ALL major service providers. Call Aceller today to learn more! 866-458-1545 (wcan)

606 ARTICLES FOR SALE

AFFORDABLE MATTRESS Sets. T/D/ Q/K. Starting at $89. Warranty, delivery. Call 608-438-3900. BEDROOM SETS Cherry! 4-pc. Starting at $250. Delivery available. 608-4383900 BRIDAL GOWN SALE $200-$500 off 100's of Gowns By Pronovias, Maggie Sottero, Mori Lee and Many More! EDITHS 9 S. Main St Fond du Lac www. ediths.com (wcan) NEW CARPET PAD 22 YARDS, $44. Below wholesale. 608-449-2515 NEW MATTRESS Sets from $89 All Sizes in Stock! 9 Styles. PlymouthFurnitureWI.com 2133 Eastern Ave Plymouth, WI Open 7 days A Week (wcan)

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696 WANTED TO BUY

WE BUY Junk Cars and Trucks. We sell used parts. Monday through Friday 8 am - 5:30 pm. Newville Auto Salvage, 279 Hwy 59, Edgerton, 608-884-3114.

618 BUILDING SUPPLIES: TOOLS & FIXTURES

I&H BEAMS $3/ft & up Pipe-Plate-Channel-Angle-Tube-ReBar-Grating-Expanded-Ornamental-Stainless Steel & Aluminum. NEW-USED-SURPLUS. 12 acres usable items Pal Steel Co 262-495-4453 Palmyra WI (wcan)

705 RENTALS
2 BEDROOM Townhouse apartment w/ full basement on Racetrack Rd-Stoughton $775/mo includes utilities. No Pets. Security deposit and references are required. Available Now for an approved applicant. Call 608-241-6609 BROOKLYN 4 BR, 2 1/2 BATH 1850 sq. ft. DUPLEX. Custom built w/ Amish cabinets, L/R & F/R, private deck. Master BR/BATH, high end appliances, 2 car gar, corner lot country sub-division. Pet & smoke free. $1150 mo 608-6477355 GREENWOOD APARTMENTS Apartments for Seniors 55+, currently has 1 & 2 Bedroom Units available starting at $695 per month, includes heat, water, and sewer. 608-835-6717 Located at 139 Wolf St., Oregon, WI 53575 STOUGHTON 721 S Monroe. Upper of 2-flat. 2-bdrm, hardwoods, washer-dryer in unit, lrg yard, lrg kitchen. Cats/Dogs ok. Available now. $790. incl heat and electric. Call Jim 608-444-6084 STOUGHTON EASTSIDE upper 2 bedroom in quiet historic neighborhood available May 1st. Huge sunny living room and master bedroom, hardwood floors and charming details throughout, big yard, deck, washer and dryer, tons of storage space in attic, 1 block from park, minutes to downtown, off street parking, references, non smokers only, small pet considered, $725 mo.+ some utilities 719-7227. STOUGHTON-LARGE 2-BDRM units in quiet, owner managed 10 unit. D/W, range, fridge, A/C, decks/patios. Close to shopping. Off street parking, large yard. Laundry in building. April 1-$665/mo plus gas/elec. Cats/small dogs ok-fee. Call/ text 608-772-0234 VERONA 1 BDRM/1 BATH. Private laundry/storage. New flooring, paint, light fixtures. Private entrance, close to schools, shopping and Epic. $675. pr/month 608274-1735 VERONA 3 BDRM/1 BATH Private laundry/storage, 1200 sq/ft. All new carpet, flooring, light fixtures. Close to schools, shopping and Epic. $1100. pr/month 608274-1735 VERONA DUPLEX 2 bedroom, 1 bath, Living room, Family room, Kitchen, full basement, 1 car garage. Rent 4898 per month plus utilities. No pets. Available April 1, 2013 845-7630

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423 WORK WANTED

WILL DO Experienced Office Cleaning. With references. 608-214-4884

441 SALES & TELEMARKETING

ADVERTISING SALES- Full or Part-time Position Selling Advertising in the Annual Lakes Edition. Newspaper, magazine or radio experience preferred however not necessary. What is necessary is a proven track record in sales. Commission plus travel stipend (draw available) Position March 20 - June 1. Must have valid drivers license and a reliable vehicle. Other projects possible afterwards. Only experienced applicants apply. Send letter and/or resume with experience to: Diane Everson, 21 N Henry, Edgerton WI. or e-mail ereport@ticon.net Questions, 608 884-3367

** DRIVERS ** FULL-TIME DRIVERS FOR REGIONAL WORK

Tractor-trailer drivers needed for the Walgreens Private Fleet Operation based in Windsor, WI. Drivers make hand deliveries to Walgreens stores within a regional area (WI, IL, IA, MN, ND, SD). Workweek is Tuesday-Saturday. All drivers must be willing & able to unload freight. Earn $21.25/hour (OT after 8 hours) or $0.4650/mile Full Benefit Pkg. includes Life, Dental, Disability, & Health Insurance with Prescription Card 401k Pension Program with Company Contribution Paid Holidays and Vacation Home every day except for occasional layover Drivers must be over 24 years old, have a min. 2 yrs. tractor-trailer exp. & meet all DOT requirements. Send resum to: b.kriel@callcpc.com or call CPC Logistics at 1-800-914-3755.

652 GARAGE SALES

STOUGHTON HUGE Kids & Maternity Sale! April 5 10am-7pm, April 6th 10am4pm 400 Mandt Pkwy at Stoughton Fairgrounds.

447 PROFESSIONAL
OTR DRIVERS Needed * Above Average Mileage Pay *2500-3500 Miles per Week * Flexible Home Time * 100% No Touch/Drop&Hook * Full Benefit Pkg CDL/A * 12 Months Exp. Preferred 1-888-545-9351 Ext. 13 Jackson WI www.doublejtransport.com (wcan) THE VERONA PRESS CLASSIFIEDS, the best place to buy or sell. Call 8459559, 873-6671 or 835-6677.

666 MEDICAL & HEALTH SUPPLIES

ATTENTION JOINT & Muscle Pain Sufferers: Clinically proven all-natural supplement helps reduce pain & enhance mobility. To try HydrAflexin Risk Free for 90 days. Call 888-550-4066 (wcan) ATTENTION SLEEP APNEA SUFFERERS with Medicare. Get FREE CPAP Replacement Supplies at NO COST, plus FREE Home Delivery! Best of all, prevent red skin sores & bacterial infection! 888797-4088 (wcan) MEDICAL ALERT FOR SENIORS - 24/7 monitoring. Free Equipment. Free shipping. Nationwide Services. $29.95/month Call Medical Guardian today. 877-8636622 (wcan) THEY SAY people dont read those little ads, but YOU read this one, didnt you? Call now to place your ad, 845-9559, 873-6671 or 835-6677.

801 OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT

BEST LOCATION in Stoughton. Retail space for rent. 211 E Main 4,000+ sq ft. Beautifully renovated. Available Now $1900/mo.Call Connie 608- 271-0101

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TOWN OF MONTROSE - $35,500. Elaine Holpin, (608) 278-4180. MLS# 1660776. TOWN OF BROOKLYN - $109,000. Julie Bollig, (608) 225-2324. MLS# 1665437. OREGON - $129,900. Brenda Cuta, (608) 278-4199. MLS# 1677794. OREGON - $130,000. Brenda Cuta, (608) 278-4199. MLS# 1677392. BROOKLYN - $147,000. Marge Van Calligan, (608) 219-8918. MLS# 1672498. OREGON - 4 bed, 2 bath - $192,900. Brenda Cuta, (608) 278-4199. MLS# 1669712. OREGON - $199,900. Brenda Cuta, (608) 278-4199. MLS# 1677773. OREGON - $236,900. John Norwell, (608) 698-5246. MLS# 1666649. OREGON - $236,900. John Norwell, (608) 698-5246. MLS# 1666650. OREGON - $295,500. Marge Van Calligan, (608) 219-8918. MLS# 1672050. FITCHBURG - $299,000. Sharon O. Christensen, (608) 843-9185. MLS# 1671705. FITCHBURG - MVP $299,900 - $312,900. Julie Bollig, (608) 225-2324. MLS# 1672480. WHISPERING OAKS, TOWN OF OREGON - $324,900. Brenda Cuta, (608) 2784199. MLS# 1675027. OREGON - $339,900. Julie Bollig, (608) 225-2324. MLS# 1677744. OREGON - $189,900. Jennie W. Post, (608) 276-5206. MLS# 1670761.

OREGON - $240,000. Annette Tande Riemer, (608) 772-0322, Kristin Weber Nick, 219-8960. MLS# 1673955. OREGON - $269,000. Barb Dawson, (608) 575-3290. MLS# 1652766. OREGON - $310,000. Patricia Sternad, (608) 216-5749. MLS# 1670262. OREGON - $358,000. Annette Tande Riemer, (608) 772-0322, Emily Christian, GRI, (608) 276-5232. MLS# 1676346. VERONA - $375,000. Sarah Deischer, (608) 206-1519, Melissa Hanewicz, (608) 2125064. MLS# 1675046. VERONA - MVP $420,000 - $440,000. Barb Dawson, (608) 575-3290. MLS# 1671411. VERONA - $439,900. Lisa Mohar, (608) 276-5218, Renee Christman, (608) 278-4166. MLS# 1674634. FITCHBURG - $489,000. Renee Christman, (608)278-4166, Lisa Mohar, (608) 2765218. MLS# 1677788. MIDDLETON - $550,000. Kristin Weber Nick, 219-8960, Annette Tande Riemer, (608) 772-0322. MLS# 1673340. OREGON - $825,000. Laurie Howard, (608) 469-6710. MLS# 1674715.

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Support your favorite teams all season with this guide to Verona Area High Schools spring sports
BASEBALL
DATE
3/28 3/30 4/2 4/4 4/9 4/11 4/13 4/16 4/18 4/23 4/25 4/30 5/2 5/4 5/7 5/9 5/14 5/16 5/21 5/23 5/24

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LOCATION
Away Home Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home

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LOCATION Home Home Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Home Away Away Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Away Away Home DATE 3/16 4/6 4/9 4/16 4/19 4/23 4/26 4/30 5/2 5/7 5/11 5/14 5/20 5/23 5/31-6/1 OPPONENT Whitewater Invite W/TFA Invite Janesville Craig Janesville Parker Janesville Parker Invite Madison West Lake Geneva Badger Invite Madison Memorial La Crosse Central Invite Middleton, Sun Prairie Monona Grove Conference Regionals Sectionals State LOCATION Away Away Away Away Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Away Away TBD Away

OPPONENT
Milton Quadrangular Sun Prairie Janesville Craig Madison La Follete Madison Memorial Middleton Janesville Parker Madison East Madison West Beloit Memorial Sun Prairie Janesville Craig Madison La Follette Madison Memorial Middleton Janesville Parker Madison East Madison West Beloit Memorial Monona Grove

DATE 3/26 3/28 4/2 4/4 4/6 4/9 4/11 4/13 4/16 4/18 4/20 4/23 4/25 4/26 4/30 5/2 5/4 5/7 5/9 5/14 5/16 5/17

OPPONENT Janesville Parker Madison East Madison West Beloit Memorial DeForest (DH) Sun Prairie Janesville Craig Germantown Madison La Follette Janesville Parker Middleton Janesville Parker Madison East Oak Creek Madison West Beloit Memorial Kaukauna (DH) Sun Prairie Janesville Craig Madison La Follette Madison Memorial Monroe

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DATE 3/16 3/30 4/6 4/9 4/16 4/23 4/26 4/30 5/3 5/7 5/10 5/14 5/20 5/23 5/31-6/1 OPPONENT Whitewater Invite Madison West Invite W/TFA Invite Janesville Craig Janesville Parker Madison West Lake Geneva Badger Invite Madison Memorial Madison East Invite Middleton, Sun Prairie Monona Grove Conference Regionals Sectionals State LOCATION Away Away Away Away Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Away Away TBD Away DATE 4/11 4/12 4/16 4/18 4/19 4/20 4/23 4/25 4/30 5/2 5/7 5/9 5/10 5/14 5/16 5/21

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OPPONENT Sun Prairie Hartland Arrowhead Janesville Craig Madison La Follette Middleton tourney Middleton tourney Mount Horeb Madison Memorial Middleton Janesville Parker Oregon Madison East Madison Edgewood Madison West Beloit Memorial Waunakee LOCATION Home Away Away Home Away Away Home Away Home Away Home Home Home Away Home Home DATE 4/5 4/6 4/9 4/13 4/16 4/19 4/20 4/23 4/25 4/26 4/27 4/30 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/7 5/9 5/13 5/16

BOYS TENNIS
OPPONENT Eau Claire Memorial Eau Claire Memorial Sun Prairie Manitowoc Lincoln Janesville Craig Madison East Invite Madison East Invite Madison La Follette Madison Memorial Verona Quad Verona Quad Middleton Janesville Parker Nicolet Invite Nicolet Invite Madison East Madison West Beloit Memorial Conference LOCATION Away Away Home Home Away Away Away Home Away Home Home Home Away Away Away Home Away Home Away

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BOYS GOLF
DATE OPPONENT LOCATION 4/8 Stoughton invite Away 4/11 Madison West, Sun Prairie Away 4/15 Edgewood invite Away 4/17 Janesville Parker, Madison La Follette Home 4/23 Janesville Craig, Madison Memorial Away 4/27 Waunakee invite Away 4/29 Badger invite Away 5/1 Beloit Memorial Middleton Away 5/3 Portage Away 5/6 Waukesha West Away 5/7 Madison East Away 5/8 & 9 Edgewood invite Away 5/16 Conference Away

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