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Agree to disagree
Fire department, downtown plan divide Hochkammer, Kemp
MARK IGNATOWSKI
Unied Newspaper Group
The citys two candidates for
mayor seemed to agree on a lot
of things during their debate last
week, but concerns about the fire
department and downtown study
were two issues where incum-
bent Jon Hochkammer and chal-
lenger Chad Kemp didnt see
eye to eye.
Local attorney Chad Kemp,
34, who grew up in the Fitch-
burg area of the Verona Area
School District and moved to the
city as an adult, is challenging
Hochkammer, who spent nine
years as an alder before being
elected mayor in 2006.
Kemp said he wanted to see
better communication from the
city particularly in relation
to the fire department and the
downtown plan. Kemp said the
city is at a crossroads as it
continues to grow and will need
to face a number of important
issues as it continues to grow.
I think that we need to have
proactive and effective leader-
ship that communicates directly
with the citizens, Kemp said.
Hochkammer, 58, touted his
experience with the city, adding
that hes been the main archi-
tect of the budget since 1997
and has helped diversify the
tax burden in the city in order
to provide services like the
senior center, library and street
maintenance to residents while
protecting against economic
downturns.
None of those things would
have happened had we not had
good sound planning, Hoch-
kammer said. Because of my
passion, my knowledge, my
experience we can continue
to get things done.
The debate sponsored by the
Verona Area Chamber of Com-
merce and moderated by Verona
Press editor Jim Ferolie gave
the two candidates a chance to
weigh in on Veronas growth,
the pending closure of Epics
TIF, the citys budget process,
the handling of the transition to a
Spring election
Photos by Mark Ignatowski
Incumbent Jon Hochkammer and challenger Chad Kemp debate Thursday, March 13, at the Verona Senior Center.
Broadcast
If you missed Thursdays
mayoral debate, you can
watch it VHAT community
access channel 98.
The debate will also
be posted on YouTube
at youtube.com/user/
VeronaWIMeetings
Because of my passion, my knowledge, my
experience we can continue to get things
done.
We need to have proactive and effective
leadership that communicates directly with
the citizens.
Verona Area School District
New Century, Verona Area International have open spots left after Kindergarten deadline
School directors
both expect to fill up
later in summer
SCOTT GIRARD
Unied Newspaper Group
New Century School and
Verona Area International
School both came up short
of their 2014-15 kindergar-
ten openings after the Vero-
na Area School District
extended the deadline for
incoming parents to apply
for spots.
After the original dead-
line of Feb. 14, NCS was
at 11 spots for 21 openings,
while VAIS had 16 applica-
tions for 22 openings. The
districts third charter, Core
Knowledge, had 43 appli-
cants for 40 openings.
The district then decid-
ed to extend the deadline
to March 13 to give the
schools a chance for further
outreach. After the exten-
sion, NCS ended up with 14
applicants, with four new
applications, along with
one family reversing their
Turn to Mayor/Page 15
Hwy. M/PD
Signal would
function
better than
roundabout
Traffic plan mostly
remains the same
MARK IGNATOWSKI
Unied Newspaper Group
Roundabouts usually get a chilly
reception at public meetings, so its
no surprise that a more traditional
intersection for County Hwys. M and
PD received little criticism last week.
Increased traffic projections have
led designers to push for a more
traditional intersection with a west-
bound underpass to eliminate some
congestion. The additional planning
has pushed construction back to
The
Greatest
Lesson
New center director
learned from mom
SCOTT DE LARUELLE
Unied Newspaper Group
Inspired into helping seniors after
dealing first-hand with her moth-
ers struggle with Alzheimers,
new Verona Senior Center director
Mary Hanson knows what its like
to care for others.
Hanson is hitting the ground run-
ning at the center after replacing
long-time director Diane Lanaville,
who retired earlier this year, and is
Verona Senior Center
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Woman arrested in Verona for intent to sell drugs
Verona police arrested a
Colorado woman Feb. 27
on a pair of drug charges.
Police charged Christine
Chilcote, 44, of Colorado,
with Possession with Intent
to Deliver THC, a felony,
and Possession of Drug
Paraphernalia after stop-
ping her car Feb. 27 due to
a suspended registration, the
criminal complaint states.
According to the criminal
complaint:
Police stopped Chilcote
just after 9 p.m. in her van
on Hwy. 18/151, and the
officer noticed an overpow-
ering smell of perfume or
air freshener, which can be
used to cover another scent
such as drugs or alcohol.
After a K-9 unit searched
the vehicle and indicated
there were drugs in the
vehicle, Chilcote admitted to
police she had one ounce in
her purse and four ounces in
her luggage.
Police eventually recov-
ered four bottles, two seal-
able bags, two cigarettes
and two black containers of
suspected marijuana, with
a total weight of nearly 150
grams.
Police also recovered a
glass smoking device.
Chilcote has a status con-
ference set for May 18,
according to online court
records.
Photos by Anthony Iozzo
Zumba for life
Several Verona residents came out to the K-Wing gym at Verona Area High School Thursday, March
13, for a Zumbathon fundraiser helping to earn money for Verona Area High School freshman Santi
Garrido, who suffers from cancer. Above left, a Zumba instructor leads an aerobic dance that blends
hip-hop, soca, samba, salsa, merengue, mambo and martial arts. A group of three instructors took
turns leading the workout.
Above right, the audience tries to copy the moves that the instructors are showing on the stage.
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Dane County Supervisor
Verona
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Mike
Willett
Please vote for Mike Willet on April 1st.
Mike Will Work Hard for Responsible Spending
Authorized and paid for by Friends of Mike Willett, Mary Feldt, Treasurer
VOTE TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2014
Experience, Dedication,
Common Sense
I support:
Fixing the 911 system.
Spending more money on people, not on land or debt service.
The rights of Verona and other municipalities to make their
own decisions regarding zoning and development issues.
Lowering the debt in future years.
I will be a representative to the Dane County Board that will
represent the interests of Verona, and not just agree with the
downtown Madison majority. You can read more about me at
www.mikewillett.com
An Independent Voice for ALL of Verona
I am Mike Willett, candidate for the Dane County Board
representing Verona. I was born and raised in Dane County and
have lived in Verona since 1983. I love this area, and Ive devoted
years to helping make it an even better place to live and raise
a family. While serving on the County Board for eight years, I
worked hard to nd and eliminate unnecessary spending. With
a county debt of $250 million, we need someone who will focus
resources on needs not wants. Thats me, Mike Willett.
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Verona Road meetings set for 2014
Quarterly open house meetings are
scheduled for 2014 to promote public
understanding of the Verona Road recon-
struction project.
The Wisconsin Department of Trans-
portation is in the midst of a multi-year
$175 million reconstruction project that
will enhance interchanges and traffic flow
along Verona Road from the Beltline to
Hwy. PD.
The meetings give people a chance to
talk with project leaders, ask questions
and share concerns, according to a news
release from WisDOT. Maps and exhibits
of the Verona Road improvements will be
on display.
The meetings will be located at the City
of Fitchburg Fire Station No. 2, 5415 King
James Way, Fitchburg, from 5:30 p.m. to
7:30 p.m. on the following dates:
Thursday, March 27
Thursday, June 26
Thursday, Sept. 25
Thursday, Dec. 18
More information and updated proj-
ect schedules can be found at the project
website: veronaroadproject.wi.gov or by
searching for Verona Road Project on
Facebook.
Former Epic Systems employee
sentenced to 38 years in prison
The former Epic Sys-
tems employee who plead-
ed guilty in December to
multiple counts of sexual
assault was sentenced to 38
years in prison Friday.
Bri an St owe, 29, had
been a project manager
at Epic Systems when he
was arrested for sexually
assaulting eight women,
including six coworkers, in
June 2013.
Judge William Hanrahan
handed down the 38-year
sentence for the 16 counts
of 2nd degree sexual assault
and 11 counts related to
capturing or possessing a
nude image. Stowe had pre-
viously been sentenced in
January to 15 years in fed-
eral prison because one of
his victims was a 17-year-
old, and will serve a total
of 43 years in state and fed-
eral prisons due to concur-
ring sentences, according to
online court records.
According to the criminal
complaint:
The 17-year-old victim
reported to police on Oct.
13, 2012, that she believed
a man had touched her in
inappropriate ways, and
police identified Stowe as
the suspect.
In the process of investi-
gating that case in Novem-
ber 2012, police recovered
a di gi t al camera, fl ash
drives, an external hard
drive, laptops and other
devices at Stowes apart-
ment and found numer-
ous nude videos and pho-
tos of women who appeared
either passed out or asleep.
The images also showed
Stowe performing sexual
acts on the women.
Pol i ce i dent i f i ed t he
women in the photos and
vi deos and a det ect i ve
met with them. None of
the women in the images
except t he 17-year-ol d
knew St owe possessed
the images or that he took
the images, though they
acknowledged being at a
party or going out drinking
with Stowe and others on
the dates the images were
captured.
The 17-year-ol d vi c-
tim had woken up while
he took pictures and per-
formed other acts and told
him to stop, though she had
felt too weak to get away,
before reporting the inci-
dent to police. She came to
his apartment after the two
shared a cab and he told her
he would help her get home
safely.
Six of his victims were
coworkers, and many cried
when a detective showed
them the images and videos
Stowe had taken.
Th e f i r s t i n c i d e n t
occurred around Nov. 22,
2009, with the last around
Oct. 20, 2012.
Using GPS data attached
t o t he phot os , pol i ce
learned Stowe committed
the crimes in both Madison
and at a ski resort in Colo-
rado in 2010.
-Scott Girard
See the Verona Press special section
dedicated to Verona-area seniors!
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Verona academic honors
Wartburg College (IA)
Verona
Lindsey Boyke, Magna cum
laude
Lake Forest (ILL)
Verona
Russell Pfeiffer, Cum laude
UW-La Crosse
Fitchburg
Becky Vraga, highest honors
Verona
Michael Carpenter, highest
honors; Abby Donske, hon-
ors; Reema Hanna, honors;
Jacob Hegge, highest honors;
Sarah Kroth, highest honors;
Kevin Misener, honors; Nicole
Pielage, honors
Iowa State University
Verona
Kari Mattison, Minard G.
Mils Memorial Scholarship in
the College of Agriculture
Minnesota State
Mankato
Verona
Benjamin Opsal, deans list;
Matthew Opsal, deans list
Fall
UW-Oshkosh
Fitchburg
Caitlin Docherty, honor roll
Verona
Anna Beckerleg, honor roll;
Noah Borchardt, deans list;
Alyssa Call, honor roll; Jaclyn
Cropp, Cum laude; Samantha
Delabarre, honor roll; Daniel
Dennis, honor roll; Benjamin
DuCharme, honor roll; Brent
Hemb, honor roll; James
Karls, honor roll; Camille
Kroncke, honor roll; Elisabeth
Pleimling, Cum laude; Brady
Robinson, deans list; Geoffrey
Weyenberg, honor roll
Concordia University
Fitchburg
Matthew Gabrielse, deans
list
Verona
Kimberly Johnson, deans
list
University of Iowa
Fitchburg
Katelyn Ritari Baltes, deans
list; Eva Greenwalt, deans list;
Alex J Wolff, deans list
Southern Illinois
University Carbondale
Fitchburg
Jack Childers, Deans
Scholarship; St. James
Outstanding Leadership Award
Presidential Fitness Award
Milwaukee School of
Engineering
Verona
Austen Gross, deans list
UW-Green Bay
Fitchburg
Holly Anderson, highest
honors; Danielle Gervasi, hon-
ors; Abby Juzwik, high honors
Verona
Lauren Sinner, Chancellors
Leadership Medallion
MNSU-Mankato
Verona
Joseph Giesfeldt, Cum laude
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Letters to the editor
Vote Willett for county supervisor
I am happy to say I will be vot-
ing for Mike Willett in District 32
for the Dane County Board.
I worked with him, as a Town of
Verona Supervisor, several years
ago on the Town Board. He is a
fair and honest person.
The Verona area currently is
not being represented at the coun-
ty board level because the most
recent Dane County supervisor
has not attended a Board meeting
since the end of 2013 and a com-
mittee meeting since Halloween.
This person is now the treasurer of
Mike Willetts opponent.
When someone first gets on the
board, they have many ideas of
what should be done, then they fig-
ure out what really happens. It
takes a year to really get an idea
of how things work. If any board
member is really honest with
themselves they will say the same
thing. This is where Mikes experi-
ence will pay more dividends than
someone who has never been on a
board at this level.
Mike Willett truly represents
Verona values.
This is why I hope everyone will
support Mike and vote for him on
April 1.
Mike Duerst
Town of Verona
Willett will tirelessly serve on county board
Weve known Mike Willett for
more than thirty years.
Weve watched him devote
endless hours to working for
Verona and the county at large.
We dont vote parties or ideology;
we vote for people.
Mike has proven himself over
the years to be tireless, commit-
ted, and deeply principled. Hes
one of those people that make a
community successful. His expe-
rience and perspective are loaded
with value for all of us.
We bel i eve he shoul d be
t he Count y Boa r d me m-
ber from t he Verona area.
Jack and Judy Ferreri
Town of Verona
Bares work on Verona city budget earned our vote
It is clear that Mike Bare puts
what is best for Verona first.
There was no better example of
this than during the Citys bud-
geting process.
Mike and Heather Reekie, our
other commendable alder, held a
listening session during last falls
budget season to be sure that vot-
ers in the 4th District were heard
as the City Council considered
the budget.
My family and I are strong
proponents of our library here
in Verona. During the budget
debate, Mike was extremely sup-
portive of our excellent library.
He listened carefully to our fam-
ilys position and was respectful
and proactive. Mike also showed
a willingness to listen to and
consider opposing views, and to
compromise and work with vet-
eran members of the Council,
which impressed us as positive
traits.
In the year that the Verona
Public Library was recognized as
the very best in the State of Wis-
consin, Mike showed us that he
appreciates the librarys achieve-
ments and does not take it or its
staff for granted. And he certain-
ly does not want to scale back its
operations, as some might have
hoped. Mike cares about the
librarys vital role in our commu-
nity and understands that it helps
attract young families to Verona.
His concern for the library does
not detract from his support and
concern for other vital services in
our community.
Mike and Heather jointly intro-
duced an amendment to move up
the timeline for the new Cathe-
dral Point Park to this year. That
action will help to improve the
quality of life in that neighbor-
hood.
Mike Bare provides the type of
leadership our children and we
deserve, and is working actively
to make Verona an even better
place to live. I hope our neigh-
bors in the 4th District will join
us in voting for Mike Bare on
April 1.
Suzanne Olajos
City of Verona
McPartland will represent Veronas needs on county board
Im writing to express my sup-
port for Pat McPartland for coun-
ty board.
Shes the kind of hard working
community member that Verona
needs as a representative on the
board. Her ability to work with
others and her strong stance on
public safety is why shes been
endorsed by Dane County Execu-
tive Joe Parisi and Dane County
Sheriff Dave Mahoney.
These connections bode well
for Pats ability to deliver results
for the people of Verona. Regard-
less of who our representative
on the county board is, we all
pay county taxes. If Pats elect-
ed, shell make sure our voice
is heard and that we get our fair
share of county resources.
Pat will certainly deliver more
than her opponent. During Mike
Wi l l et t s ei ght years on t he
county board, the closest thing
he could count as an accom-
plishment would be his work
with a small minority of conser-
vative county board supervisors
to threaten the countys bonding
authority. This was much like the
way that a small group of Tea
Party Republicans shut down the
federal government.
While Willett might try to say
that his extreme measures were
taken in the interest of respon-
sible spending, his support of
the very expensive expansion
of the North Mendota Parkway
says otherwise. In fact, the North
Mendota Parkway expansion is
so expensive that anyone who
votes April 1 will be paying for
the initial costs and maintenance
for the rest of their lives. Not to
mention the fact that the North
Mendota Parkway could force out
a lot of private property owners.
For the record, the North Men-
dota Parkway is north of Madison
and not anywhere near Verona at
all. Willett says he would repre-
sent all of Verona, but his advo-
cacy for costly road projects far
away from the city and his failure
to deliver anything for Verona
shows that he only represents the
interests of the far right.
Luke Diaz
Dist. 4 alder
Mike Bare understands the issues facing Verona council
I first met Mike Bare several
years ago while we were both
working for Senator Russ Fein-
gold. I have always known Mike
to be an exceptionally hard work-
er. I can also personally attest
that his knowledge of public pol-
icy and budgets are assets to our
community. And we should keep
him on the City Council.
I know from attending his lis-
tening session and from talking
with him over the last few months
that Mike understands and cares
deeply about the issues facing
Verona. He has good ideas for the
citys role in downtown develop-
ment, how to best grow Verona,
and what to do with the new tax
dollars coming next year from the
Epic TIF district.
Mike has, and will continue to
stand up for what he believes is
right (and best for the commu-
nity). Last year, Mike stood up
to protect our firefighters from
potentially losing their jobs. Sub-
sequently, the firefighters union
sued the city. The proposal Mike
offered would have avoided the
lawsuit because it would have
allowed firefighters to keep their
jobs while protecting the city
from any liability, and would
have ensured that the city had the
best fire services possible.
Mike has also supported add-
ing a police lieutenant to enhance
public safety and supported add-
ing staff at the senior center and
the library. He held a listening
session and has been responsive
to constituent concerns. Hes
shown he believes in the impor-
tance of community input rather
than shying away from it.
Not only is Mike a smart and
hard-working person, hes also
a good guy. He volunteers for
Special Olympics, serves on the
board of the Down syndrome
Association of Wisconsin, and
hes a good friend I can count on.
Verona has and will continue
to benefit from having Mike as a
member of the City Council and
on April 1, my wife and I will be
voting for him to keep his seat. I
hope everyone in the 4th District
does too.
Cole Leystra
City of Verona
We have had the privilege of
having Evan Touchett as our
neighbor and friend for many
years. We have had the opportu-
nity to see many examples of his
honesty, integrity and dedication
to making things better. We will
vote for him for City Council,
because he is good for Verona.
As a long time Verona resident
and father of three children in
the Verona school district, Evan
is committed to the economic
growth and the hometown val-
ues of Verona. He is running for
City Council because he knows
he can be a positive force in our
community. We believe that too.
He has served our city on the
council before, and he has dem-
onstrated a selfless and genuine
commitment to the welfare of
Verona.
Evan will work hard for our
city. He is not afraid to ask the
hard questions. He is not afraid
to do the right thing. He is a tire-
less and thoughtful planner with
the experience and character to
make sure that Verona remains a
great place to live.
Evan Touchett is the right
choice for City Council.
Paul and Christine Schmidt
City of Verona
Touchett belongs back on council
This April 1 we have a choice
of who will represent Verona on
the Dane County Board. I hope
you will join me in supporting
Pat McPartland to be our county
supervisor.
Pat lives in the town of Verona
where she and her husband, Jerry
Mathson, raised three children,
Kenny, Jenny, and Alex. As a
mom, she volunteered for the
Verona Aquatic Club, the Verona
Area Community Theater, and
taught Sunday school.
She is a retired teacher who
taught special education at the
high school and, much to my
daughters delight, still sub-
stitutes in the Verona schools.
Throughout her career, she
worked on many interagency
committees to promote the suc-
cessful integration of students
with disabilities into the commu-
nity.
Pat was a founding member
of the Dane County Area Tran-
sition Consortium, a member
of the self-advocacy advisory
board at Southwest Tech, and a
member of the Madison College
K-16 Partnership Committee. She
worked to bring Madison Col-
lege courses to VAHS so that all
students could get a head start
on Madison College Programs.
She is the author of Implement-
ing Transitions Plans in the IEP,
a Student-Driven Approach to
IDEA mandates.
Pat is deeply committed to
Verona and to representing our
values on the County Board. She
has three main areas of interest.
1) Human services and educa-
tion: The county spends just over
half of its budget on providing
human services. She has worked
with many of the populations
who rely on these services and
will bring her first hand knowl-
edge and experience to the board.
2) Land use and development:
The population of Verona has
grown by 50 percent in the last
ten years. We need additional
housing and businesses to keep
up with this growth and expand
the tax base. Pat recognizes that
this must be carried out in a
financially and environmentally
sustainable manner.
3) Public safety: Deciding
whether to build a new jail or ren-
ovate the current facility will be
on the countys upcoming agen-
da. She believes we need a jail
that will protect the community
from threats, provide humane
conditions for inmates, and allow
deputies to work in a safe envi-
ronment.
Pat will be a fantastic advocate
for our community and work tire-
lessly to ensure that the board
finds balanced solutions. The
choice on April 1 is clear. Pat
McPartland will be a hardwork-
ing and effective supervisor.
Elizabeth Doyle
Dist. 1 alder
McPartland will advocate for Verona on Dane County Board
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Hochkammer has failed as Veronas leader
I write to wholeheartedly
endorse Chad Kemp for
mayor. Verona is truly for-
tunate to have someone like
Chad, willing to make the
sacrifice that public service
demands. Chads education,
wisdom, and enthusiasm will
serve this community well.
It has been my honor to be
involved in many aspects of
Verona community service
over the years (serving as
Mayor, City Council mem-
ber, Community Develop-
ment Authority Chair, Chair
of our Library Building
Committee, and on the Board
of the Verona Area Needs
Network). This city is a won-
derful place and it deserves
much better than the pres-
ent mayor has given. He has
tried his best, Im sure, but
he has failed all of us. Sadly,
we must all conclude that he
is not a leader.
Examples abound:
Look at our downtown.
Almost 8,000 people each
day come to Epic, but the
mayor has not been able to
lead downtown revitaliza-
tion, even with all those
potential customers within
our city limits. That is failed
leadership.
Epic is responsible for
enormous revenues for the
city, and yet our city taxes rise.
The mayor is overmatched
by municipal finance. That is
failed leadership.
Our surplus (made up
of your tax dollars) is many
times what our financial con-
sultants call for, and instead
of reducing the surplus, the
mayor supports raising your
taxes. That is failed leader-
ship.
Our Community Devel-
opment Authority, which
should be the engine firing
economic development in
Verona, has not even met
since the mayor took office.
That is failed leadership.
For me, however, the mea-
sure of the man is a vote the
mayor cast years ago, before
he was mayor, when he and
I were council members. I
sponsored a motion that the
City of Verona should com-
mit to providing space for
our food pantry. The council
voted 7 1 in favor of the
resolution. The only dissent-
er? Jon Hochammer. Judge a
man by what he does for the
neediest among us, not by
what he promises when he
seeks reelection. Lets make
Chad Kemp our next mayor.
Verona deserves better. You
deserve better. Chad will
make us all proud.
Bob Kasieta
City of Verona
Kemp will work with council to advance Verona
I attended Thursdays
mayoral debate between
Chad Kemp and Jon Hoch-
kammer.
First, Hochkammer told
us about many wonderful
aspects of Verona, each time,
implying he deserved credit
for them when, in many
cases, his involvement was
peripheral at best. For exam-
ple, he raved about the Vero-
na Public Library. However,
former Mayor Bob Kasieta
was a driving force behind
the new library, heading their
capital campaign and secur-
ing sufficient donations for
the librarys construction.
Similarly, he touted Epic,
which will, indeed bring
great tax benefits to Verona.
However, Epics 2005 move
to Verona was spearheaded
by others; Hochkammer was
not elected mayor until 2006.
Th e n Ho c h k a mme r
launched into criticisms
of the Common Council,
complaining that the past
year had been the most
contentious ever and blam-
ing that on the newest alders.
However, I would note the
Councils long list of accom-
plishments, a significant
number, the direct result of
those new alders. In 2013,
the Council approved two
Epic additions, Phase 5 of
the Scenic Ridge develop-
ment, the Velocity develop-
ment which includes a new
restaurant, new senior hous-
ing and market apartments
at Prairie Oaks, and a new
hotel that will bring room tax
dollars to the city. In addi-
tion, after listening to input
from neighbors, the Council
strengthened requirements
for developers and passed
new ordinances governing
developments. They also
added new positions in the
police and public works
departments and increased
senior center staff time. Not
bad for a contentious year.
Unfortunately, theres one
thing the Council did not
accomplish, thanks to Mayor
Hochkammer. Luke Diaz
proposed a $4,800 budget
amendment, in an $8 mil-
lion dollar budget, to provide
transportation for seniors
to attend events in the area.
Mayor Hochkammer voted
against it and the amend-
ment failed. So when Mayor
Hochkammer tells you how
much he cares about seniors,
as he did during the debate,
Id take that with a grain of
salt.
I think its time for some-
one in the mayors office
who can work with the coun-
cil in a non-adversarial fash-
ion, and who gives credit
where credit is due. Chad
Kemp is that person. He is a
small business owner, a fam-
ily man who attended Vero-
na schools his entire life, and
someone whos invested in
preserving the small town
values we all treasure.
Denise Beckfield
City of Verona
Downtown, fire fighter decisions make Kemp the better choice
Im writing in support of
Chad Kemp for mayor.
While his opponent has
claimed in a recent debate
that Verona residents know
and trust him, I strongly dis-
agree. I dont know the may-
or, I dont know the special
interest groups sending fliers
out on his behalf, and I cer-
tainly dont trust him.
The mayor has claimed
he can only break ties on
the city council. If this is the
case, the mayor was the tie-
breaking vote that led to an
open hire with our fire fight-
ers and a costly lawsuit (and
our firefighters now have no
idea what their job status will
be). The mayor was also the
tie-breaking vote that reject-
ed a $4,800 expenditure to
assist seniors who cannot
drive to the senior center.
I was also distressed by the
citys attempt to put roads
through downtown green
space without consulting
with the affected neighbor-
hoodand yet it echoes
the citys attempt to move
the community theater onto
donated park land without
involving neighborhood resi-
dents.
Given all of the above,
its clear the mayor does not
know me. If he did, he would
know I but dont want busi-
ness owners to read about
a plan affecting their liveli-
hoods in the newspaper. He
would know I want a full-
time fire department where
the firefighters are respected
and understood, not made to
reapply for jobs they already
had. I want a city govern-
ment that communicates in a
meaningful way before they
draw up plans for a commu-
nity theater and parking lot a
block from my house.
I also cant help but notice
that the mayor and some of
his supporters on the city
council have complained
about outside influences
in Verona elections. And
yet, the mayor is one of those
who is benefiting from a
group called A Better Dane
County who is sending liter-
ature to people on his behalf.
What Verona needs is a
fresh take from someone
who understands the issues at
hand and can provide strong
leadership that includes
strong communication with
the community. Chad came
to Verona in 1984 as a stu-
dent, is raising his fam-
ily here, is growing his law
practice here, and is strongly
invested in the community.
He has the support of known
groups and leaders who have
constituents right here in
Verona.
I look forward to voting
for Chad on April 1. I hope
you will too.
Melissa Kellor
City of Verona
Hochkammer has led city to responsible growth
I am support i ng Jon
Hochkammer for Mayor in
the upcoming election and
encourage readers to do the
same.
I have been a resident of
Verona for nine years. We
chose to raise our family
in Verona because it is an
excellent community and I
believe Jon is the right per-
son to continue leading it.
Over the years, he has
st ood f or r esponsi bl e
growth. Hes been a good
steward of our tax money,
which will be more impor-
tant with dollars coming
from the Epic TIF expira-
tion. He works with city
departments to appropri-
ately grow their staff and
increase their services. He
will welcome businesses
we can all use to keep more
of our dollars in Verona.
Whomever you support,
I implore you to get edu-
cated on local issues and
participate by voting on
April 1.
We need to knowingly
choose our path as a com-
munity, not just fall in line
with the choices of the
county or other cities in the
area.
Cristin Napier
City of Verona
Hochkammer fosters cooperation in Verona
In my 12 years of ser-
vice on the Verona Area
School Board I have seen
first hand the benefits of
cooperation between the
various bodies of local
government that make up
our school district.
Mayor Jon Hochkammer
has been in the forefront of
that spirit of cooperation
both in his service on our
Intergovernmental Devel-
opment Committee as well
as facilitating numerous
meetings between School
District and City of Verona
staff.
This has led to excellent
relationships in nearly all
phases of local govern-
ment. School and city staff
have jointly planned park
and recreation opportuni-
ties, coordinated road work
and salt supplies and used
equipment purchases.
Ci t y per sonnel have
worked on numerous plan-
ning sessions for future
school sites as we work
together to responsibly
manage the growth of our
community. School safety
has been enhanced by the
close cooperation between
Verona Pol i ce Depart -
ment and School District
personnel.
Mayor Hochkammer has
demonstrated his ability to
foster cooperation between
various stakeholders of all
political stripes. Respect
for all points of view is one
of the hallmarks of good
local government. Jon has
earned his opportunity to
continue this record of
leadership. Please join me
in voting for Jon Hoch-
kammer for mayor on
April 1.
Dennis Beres
City of Verona
Mayor will continue to lead city in right direction
One of the things I love
most about living in Vero-
na is the friendliness of my
neighbors, especially one
in particular Jon Hoch-
kammer. Imagine com-
ing home after one of this
years endless snowfalls
and finding the driveway
already cleared thanks to
Jon and his snowblower.
You cant beat a hard-
wor ki ng, cons i der at e
neighbor like that.
That drive to make the
neighborhood better is why
Jon is the type of strong
leader that makes Verona a
great place to live. Jon has
been serving Verona since
1997, first as an alderman
and as mayor for the last 8
years. During this time Jon
led efforts to responsibly
grow the citys boundaries,
adding both commercial
and residential real estate
while keeping the property
tax burden for all taxpay-
ers in check.
About a year ago, Jon
i ni t i at ed a pr ocess t o
engage citizens and busi-
ness owners in creating
a vision for the future of
Veronas downtown com-
mercial district. He is also
leading efforts to con-
struct a new station that
will house both the Verona
Fire Department and the
Fitchrona EMS Service.
The new station is a need-
ed step towards providing
24 hour full-time fire pro-
tection services.
Jon i s al so a ski l l ed
faci l i t at or. He remai ns
calm and polite during
city meetings which some-
time get a little heated. He
respects the knowledge
and expertise of city staff
and encourages implemen-
tation of their ideas.
For all these reasons and
more, I encourage you to
re-elect Jon Hochkammer
as Mayor of Verona on
April 1. He has my vote.
Dakota Miller
City of Verona
Hochkammer offers leadership, experience
Jon Hochkammer i s
clearly the best choice for
mayor of Verona in the
upcoming election.
Jon has been commit-
ted to public service in the
communities he has lived
since 1984 he is a devot-
ed public servant.
Jons experience and
leadership has been vital
to the Verona community.
After being elected to the
Verona City Council in
1997, Jons leadership was
quickly recognized, being
elected city council presi-
dent the following year.
Verona citizens continued
to recognize Jons leader-
ship by electing him mayor
of Verona in 2006.
Jon is a voice of rea-
son and compassion while
still advocating the goals
his sees most important
for Verona today and in
the future. He is a strong
advocate for public safety,
believes in valued future
devel opment , and wi l l
continue to work closely
with city departments to
keep city spending in line
- while keeping long-term
priorities in place.
I have been fortunate to
have seen public service
in Verona at a personal
level. My father, Keith
Simmons served as a Vil-
lage of Verona Trustee
and Vi l l age Presi dent .
My father-in-law, Richard
Doerfer, served as Town
of Verona board member
and Treasurer, as well as
an 18-year member of the
Verona Board of Educa-
tion - serving as President
a number of years. I was
able to see first-hand the
dedication, cooperation,
and leadership required to
serve this community.
Jon Hochkammer has
earned your vote for May-
or of Verona because expe-
rience and leadership mat-
ter.
Ken Simmons
City of Verona
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Seeking volunteers
The Verona Area School District is
seeking volunteers to serve on a Future
Schools Committee. Interested people are
asked to fill out a brief survey to be con-
sidered for the post.
For information, call 845-4300 or visit
surveymonkey.com/s/Y9KLW92.
Open walking
Memorial Baptist Church is open from
9-11 a.m. from Monday through Friday
for people to walk and exercise.
Making Our Marks
Verona studio artists Bea Neal and her
group 3150 Studio Artists, will have
their mixed media and fiber art works on
display from March 1 to April 11 at the
Madison Senior Center, 330 W. Mifflin
St.
This is the fourth annual exhibit, and
this year, members chose an American
woman artist to inspire one or more of
their own creations. For more informa-
tion, contact Neal at 848-9519 or visit
3150studioartists.com.
Play and Learn at Sugar Creek
Sugar Creek offers a chance for parents
and children to interact with other fami-
lies. The event features story time, songs
and arts and crafts based around a theme.
The event is from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
every Friday in the schools Step Room.
The event is free and open to all families.
Chamber Lecture Series
The Chamber Evening Lecture Series
will return to the Verona Public Library
at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 20 in the
librarys community room. The topic
will be Everything You Need To Know
Before Buying or Selling a Home, and
featured presenters will be Barb Dawson
of First Weber Realtors and the lending
staff from BMO Harris Bank in Verona.
Email kcurtis@veronawi.com for infor-
mation.
Tax assistance
AARP tax assistants will be at the
senior center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thurs-
day, March 20. Appointments are a half
hour for basic returns only. Call 845-7471
for an appointment.
Scarf-tying workshop
Mary from Marys Unique Boutique
in New Glarus will be at the senior center
at 12:30 p.m., Friday, March 21 to offer
a free scarf-tying class. Call 845-7471 for
information.
Retirement reception at Millers
A longtime baker at Miller and Sons
Supermarket is retiring after 25 years.
The Verona grocery store, located at 210
S. Main St., will have a reception with
cake for Verona resident Esther Pulfer on
Wednesday, March 26. Friends and cus-
tomers are invited to come say goodbye.
Epic tour
Epic Systems is hosting a tour for
Verona Area Chamber of Commerce
members, employees and guests on
Thursday, March 27. The tour will begin
at 8:30 a.m. in the Delphi Room. Epic
COO Steve Dickmann will make a brief
presentation at 9 a.m. TO RSVP, email
kcurtis@veronawi.com.
Coming up
Community calendar
Call 845-9559
to advertise on the
Verona Press
church page
430 E. Verona Ave.
845-2010
Thursday, March 20
12:15-2 p.m., Affordable Care Act discussion, senior
center
5:30 p.m., Booze N Books discussion, Ready
Player One by Ernest Cline, Pasquals Cantina, 100
Cross Country Rd.
7:30 p.m., Chamber lecture series, What you need
to know to buy or sell a house in Verona, with Realtor
Barb Dawson and BMO Harris Bank representatives
Friday, March 21
9:30-11:30 a.m., Young and Restless open indoor
playtime, library
10 a.m., Parkinsons support group, senior center
7-9:30 p.m., Old Gray Cats string band, Tuvalu
Coffeehouse and Gallery
Saturday, March 22
9:30-11 a.m., Spring Concert with Ken Lonnquist,
VAHS PAC
7-9:30 p.m., singer/songwriter/guitarist Amanda
Pool, Tuvalu Coffeehouse and Gallery
Monday, March 24
7 p.m., Common Council, City Center
7 p.m., Verona Area School District meeting, admin-
istration building
Wednesday, March 26
4-8 p.m., Teen walk-in Wednesday, Ages 11-18,
library
6:30-8:30 - Getting to Know Medicare seminar,
library
Thursday, March 27
10-11:30 a.m., the senior centers Womens Group
features new senior center director Mary Hanson
12:30-2 p.m., bingo, senior center
Monday, March 31
10 a.m.-5 p.m., Child Development Day, Red Arrow
Head Start, 2096 Red Arrow Trail, Fitchburg, call 845-
4869 to set up an appointment
Trust in the Lord
Given the uncertainty of so much in our lives, the advice to
trust in the Lord is almost always good advice. This is one
of my fathers favorite expressions, and while that gives me
a certain fondness for the expression, I must admit that I am
sometimes slightly irritated when told to trust in the Lord.
The irritation comes from the sense that we have given up
on solving the problem or issue ourselves and are relying
now on God to solve our problem. But given the feebleness
of most of our efforts, and the weakness of our minds to
grasp all the complexities of most situations, we certainly
need Gods help. It is usually pride, pride in our own efficacy
and our own understanding, which makes us think we can
solve our problems all by ourselves. There is nothing wrong
with being a good problem solver, and indeed, the better
we are at solving problems, the better our lives will be, both
at home and at work, but we should always still realize that
there are huge gaps in our understanding. We just dont
know what we dont know, but should trust that God has
everything under control.
Christopher Simon via Metro News Service
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on
your own understanding.
Proverbs 3:5
Churches
ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN
CHURCH
2951 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg
(608) 276-7729
allsaints-madison.org
Pastor Rich Johnson
8:30 and 10:45 a.m. worship times
THE CHURCH IN FITCHBURG
2833 Raritan Road, Fitchburg, WI
53711
(608) 271-2811
livelifetogether.com
Sunday Worship: 8 and 10:45 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@living-
hopeverona.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.redeemerbible-
fellowship.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: Jacob Haag
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
Services 5 p.m., Saturday, 8:30 and
10:45 a.m., Sunday - office hours
8-4 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and
Friday; 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday
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 a.m. Sunday School - 10:15 a.m.
worship service - Staffed nursery
from 8:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - 11:30
a.m. 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 chil-
drens 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
Wednesday, Mar. 19
5 p.m. 2014 Mayoral Forum
7 p.m. - Capital City Band
8 p.m. Emergency Preparedness at
Senior Center
8:30 p.m. Into the Future of the Penokee
Hills
10 p.m. United Way 211, Senior Center
11 p.m. Marci & the Highlights at
Senior Center
Thursday, Mar. 20
7 a.m. United Way 211 at Senior Center
9 a.m. - Daily Exercise
10 a.m. - Marci & the Highlights at Senior
Center
3 p.m. - Daily Exercise
4 p.m. Four Winds Presentation at
Senior Center
5 p.m. A Taste of Theater
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. White School at Historical
Society
Friday, Mar. 21
7 a.m. Four Winds Presentation at
Senior Center
1:30 p.m. - Chatting with the Chamber
3 p.m. Emergency Preparedness at
Senior Center
3:30 p.m. - Into the Future of the Penokee
Hills
4 p.m. A Taste of Theater
5 p.m. - 2012 Wildcats Football
8:30 p.m. - Emergency Preparedness at
Senior Center
9 p.m. - Into the Future of the Penokee
Hills
10 p.m. - United Way 211, Senior Center
11 p.m. Marci & the Highlights at
Senior Center
Saturday, Mar. 22
8 a.m. 2014 Mayoral Forum
11 a.m. - Emergency Preparedness at
Senior Center
11:30 p.m. - Into the Future of the
Penokee Hills
1 p.m. - 2012 Wildcats Football
4:30 p.m. White School at Historical
Society
6 p.m. 2014 Mayoral Forum
9 p.m. - Emergency Preparedness at
Senior Center
9:30 p.m. - Into the Future of the Penokee
Hills
10 p.m. - White School at Historical
Society
11 p.m. - Marci & the Highlights at Senior
Center
Sunday, Mar. 23
7 a.m. - Hindu Cultural Hour
9 a.m. Resurrection Church
10 a.m. - Salem Church Service
Noon - 2014 Mayoral Forum
3 p.m. - Emergency Preparedness at
Senior Center
3:30 p.m. - Into the Future of the Penokee
Hills
4:30 p.m. - White School at Historical
Society
6 p.m. 2014 Mayoral Forum
9 p.m. - Emergency Preparedness at
Senior Center
9:30 p.m. - Into the Future of the Penokee
Hills
10 p.m. White School at the Historical
Society
11 p.m. - Marci & the Highlights at Senior
Center
Monday, Mar. 24
7 a.m. Four Winds Presentation at
Senior Center
1:30 p.m. - Chatting with the Chamber
3 p.m. - Emergency Preparedness at
Senior Center
3:30 p.m. - Into the Future of the Penokee
Hills
4 p.m. A Taste of Theater
5 p.m. - 2012 Wildcats Football
7 p.m. Common Council Live
9 p.m. - Hindu Cultural Hour
10 p.m. United Way 211, Senior Center
11 p.m. Marci & the Highlights at
Senior Center
Tuesday, Mar. 25
7 a.m. 2014 Mayoral Forum
9 a.m. - Daily Exercise
10 a.m. - Marci & the Highlights at Senior
Center
3 p.m. - Daily Exercise
4 p.m. Four Winds Presentation at
Senior Center
5 p.m. A Taste of Theater
6 p.m. - Resurrection Church
8 p.m. - Words of Peace
9 p.m. - Chatting with the Chamber
10 p.m. - White School at Historical
Society
Wednesday, Mar. 26
7 a.m. Four Winds Presentation at
Senior Center
1:30 p.m. - Chatting with the Chamber
3 p.m. Emergency Preparedness at
Senior Center
3:30 p.m. - Into the Future of the Penokee
Hills
6 p.m. Common Council from 03-24
7 p.m. - Capital City Band
8 p.m. Emergency Preparedness at
Senior Center
8:30 p.m. Into the Future of the Penokee
Hills
10 p.m. - 2014 Mayoral Forum
11 p.m. Marci & the Highlights at
Senior Center
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Jon Hochkammer for Mayor of Verona jon4verona@gmail.com
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Hochkammer for Mayor
VOTE APRIL 1
Paid for by Friends of Jon Hochkammer, Beverly Beyer, Treasurer
Committed to Verona
Jon and his wife, Debbie, have lived in Verona for over 20 years and their three
children all graduated from Verona Schools. He was elected to the Verona City
Council in 1997 and the next year he was elected city council president and
served in that capacity until he became our mayor in 2006.
A Dedicated Leader
Jon serves as president of the Dane County Cities and Villages Association. He
has also volunteered his time by serving Dane County residents on numerous
committees including the Area Agency on Aging and the Dane County Library
Board.
Years of Experience
Jon began his lifelong commitment to public service when he was elected to
the Manitowoc County Board in 1984. He held many leadership positions and
was elected county board chair in 1990.
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Preventing Cancer Right Here in Stoughton
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month
Through screening, we can prevent this disease. If you are age
50 or older, or at a higher risk, protect your health by getting
this important test. Talk to your doctor, or call 417.5454
to schedule an appointment.
Board-certied Gastroenterologist
Dr. Gary Griglione has over
30 years of experience.
Meet him at meriter.com/griglione.
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Photos by Anthony Iozzo
Badger Ridge Middle School
held its annual talent show
Thursday, March 13, in the Ruth
A. Heffron Gymnasium with
two shows one during school
hours and one in the evening.
There were 21 acts in total with
talents ranging from singing to
dancing to show jumping.
The talent show also featured an
art showcase of childrens work
during the school year.
The student winners (not pic-
tured) were Sydney Breitbach
(6th grade), Morgan Hayes (7th
grade) and Alexandria Conlin
(8th grade).
Top, sixth-grader James
Tortorice rocks out on the
drums to Smells Like Teen
Spirit by Nirvana.
Above right, seventh-grader
Kedayah Hoye belts out Valerie
by Amy Whinehouse.
Above left, seventh-grader
Ragini Bora moves to the beat in
a compilation East and West Mix
dance routine.
More photos from the Badger
Ridge Middle School talent show.
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PROM DRESSES
CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSET
DONATE YOUR GENTLY USED
PROM DRESSES
Give your dress another trip to prom by donating
it to the VAHS prom committee. We are building
a closet of dresses to ensure all students have the
dress of their dreams.
Please drop off your clean dresses to the
Kwing Ofce
Attention: Sarah Greenlaw, VAHS Prom Advisor
Call
For
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Walters brings vast experience, repertoire
BILL LIVICK
Unied Newspaper Group
Renowned pianist Teresa
Walters has performed in the
worlds great concert halls.
She earned her Doctorate
from the Peabody Conser-
vatory and was awarded an
international fellowship for
a year of study abroad at
the Paris Conservatoire. She
and her husband live in the
New York City area.
In recent years, Walters
has performed as a recitalist
and orchestral soloist on six
continents and in most of the
50 United States at venues,
including Carnegie Hall and
The Lincoln Center in New
York.
Walters will appear Sat-
urday in the Verona Area
Performing Arts Series, per-
forming material from a vast
repertoire of classical music.
Love r s of c l a s s i c a l
music for piano will have
an opportunity to witness
for themselves why Aus-
trian National Television
described Walters as that
rare musical phenomenon
and one of the world's most
significant pianists.
Although she was on tour
in Europe last month, Wal-
ters took a few moments via
email to answer some ques-
tions.
VP: Where did you grow
up and how did your inter-
est in piano get started?
Walters: I grew up on
a farm in the American
Midwest. I don't remem-
ber a time when I did not
play the piano. My parents
tell me that I began my love
affair with the piano at the
age of 4. We did not have
a piano at the time, but my
grandmother did. One day
when the adults had gath-
ered around the kitchen
table, a piece of music came
on the TV and I went to her
piano in the living room and
played it. The adults looked
at each other in great sur-
prise and said, "We didn't
know that she could play!"
Subsequently, my parents
arranged for me to begin
piano lessons.
VP: Was there a par-
ticular point in time when
you knew that you wanted
to become a concert pia-
nist?
Walters: I don't remem-
ber considering any other
options. I can honestly say
that I never really wanted
to become anything else.
Music quickly became cen-
trifugal to my life. Playing
the piano has always seemed
like an extension of myself
and a way for me to com-
municate with the world
without using words. I have
always loved the piano and
all of its expressive capabili-
ties.
VP: Was there a time
when you felt you had
made it? If so, can you
talk about reaching that
point, i.e., how long did it
take, and were there key
steps or events along the
way that stand out in your
mind?
Wal t er s : I nt er es t i ng
question but not so easy to
answer... I have obviously
set and reached some of the
goals that I dreamed about
as a child and as a student.
I'm very grateful for a pleth-
ora of events along the way
that stand out in my mind.
However, because this is
a field in which perfection
is never fully possible as
a human being, there are
always new heights to climb
and new horizons to chal-
lenge. Some of the profes-
sionals whom I most admire
in this field of classical
music (composers, conduc-
tors, pianists) have lived
into their 90's and continued
to grow and develop their art
for an entire lifetime. I am
inspired by their example
to keep growing, to keep
improving, to keep finding
new ways to share and to
serve the music that I love.
VP: How much of your
time is dedicated to tour-
ing and performing in an
average year?
Wal t ers: These days,
most of my average year is
dedicated to touring and to
performing. I try to take
off the months of July and
August to learn new music
for t he comi ng season.
Once September comes, it
is not unusual for me to play
two or three times a week
throughout the season.
VP: Are there high-
lights in your career that
are especially significant
and important, events that
truly stand out for you?
Walters: Well, obviously
concerts at New York's Lin-
coln Center and Carnegie
Hall come to mind, as well
as performances in Europe,
Russi a, Tokyo, Copen-
hagen, Beijing, Hungary,
South America and else-
where internationally. But I
also cherish the memories of
performing in some small-
er venues that are lesser
known. I have learned that
it is not the prestige of the
hall itself that is significant
but rather the magic that can
happen with any audience
at any time and in any place
through the music of the
world's great composers.
VP: What do you enjoy
most about performing?
Walters: I not only enjoy
performing; I actually love
the countless hours of prac-
tice!
I love the feeling of hav-
ing an orchestra at my fin-
gertips. I love knowing that
the music of the great com-
posers is an international
language and a timeless
legacy shared by the whole
world. I genuinely love
to travel and consider it a
privilege to share this music
around the country and
throughout the world. As a
child, I loved to read and to
study the map of the world.
Now I have the great bless-
ing of seeing those places
while sharing what I most
love to do. I also have the
joy of meeting many won-
derful people of all nation-
alities and backgrounds.
Photo submitted
Renowned pianist Teresa Walters has performed in some of the worlds great concert halls.
The Mt Vernon Valley Riders
would like to thank the businesses and
everyone for their donations in supporting
and attending our 23rd Annual Spaghetti
Supper on February 8th.
A big thank you to Deer Creek Sports and
Conservation Club and our land owners
in making this winter a
success.
Thank You
The Mt Vernon
Valley Riders
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If you go
Who: Teresa Walters
When: 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 29
Where: Verona Area
High School Performing
Arts Center
Cost: $28 adult; $26
seniors over 65; $8 student
18 and under
Where to purchase
tickets: vapas.org, the
State Bank of Cross Plains-
Verona, Capitol Bank-
Verona
More info: 848-2787
POLICE REPORT
Reports collected from the log book at
the Verona Police Department.
Jan. 23
2:59 p.m. A charter school student
had his laptop stolen after he had left
the laptop at his workstation at the high
school when he went home sick.
Jan. 24
12:29 a.m. A child on the 800 block of
Glenwood Drive called 911 after having
an hour-long temper tantrum because
her parents were being mean to her. The
childs parents said that her behavior has
been an on-going issue and that she had
threatened to call 911 in the past, and
that this was the first time that the child
had followed through on her threat.
Jan. 25
6:26 a.m. A 54-year-old man was
cited for parking his semi tractor in
the senior center parking lot overnight
without permission. The man stated that
his roommates daughter was visiting,
so he decided to sleep in the cab of his
semi tractor. He moved the vehicle to his
apartments parking lot on Paoli Street.
11:32 p.m. A 53-year-old man report-
ed having his house on the 300 block of
Breckenridge Road vandalized, with eggs
being thrown at his house and dog feces
left on the front step. An empty carton
of Natures Touch eggs was found at the
intersection of Wynwood and Meister.
Jan. 27
8:16 p.m. Police were dispatched to a
home on the 800 block of Harper Drive
for a report of threats from one minor to
another on Facebook. The sender wrote
that she was going to come to the recipi-
ents home, or school, if she wasnt able
to come to her home, and beat her up.
Jan. 29
11:12 a.m. A student at the high
school skipped his gym class and spent
his first hour class in the library instead.
The student was cited for day loitering.
Jan. 30
8:42 a.m. A 47-year-old woman
reported that her identity had been sto-
len and her credit card had been used
to send two purchases to an address
in Verona that was not her own. When
the address was visited, a 61-year-old
man opened the door and advised that
he had used the card and had sent the
items purchased with the card to Ghana
with the promise that he was helping to
feed a woman that was going to come to
America and be his wife.
Jan. 31
9:09 p.m. Police assisted EMS with
monitoring a 29-year-old patient on the
700 block of Basswood Avenue who had
accidentally struck himself in the head
with a crowbar.
Feb. 1
9:24 p.m. A group of kids were report-
ed to be snowboarding in the street at the
intersection of Locust and Meadowside
Drives. Upon arrival, kids were observed
digging in the ditch by the road and a
vehicle was parked on the sidewalk as
a way to illuminate the railing. It was
determined that the kids were members
of a snowboard team. The two coaches
of the team, ages 18 and 25, said that
they were practicing for a competition at
Tyrol Basin the next day.
Feb. 3
12:32 a.m. A domestic disturbance on
the 300 block of North Main Street was
reported after a teenager could be heard
screaming. It was determined that the
teenager was stressed out and was tak-
ing it out verbally on his family. The teen-
ager admitted to putting his older sister
down for some of the school and work
choices she was making, and the moth-
er of the siblings said that she had only
been trying to stand up for her daughter.
Feb. 4
1:21 a.m. A 22-year-old woman
reported her child smelling like marijua-
na and cigarettes after a child custody
exchange with the childs 23-year-old
father. The woman stated that the childs
father is a drug dealer, and placed the
clothes the child was wearing in a bag to
preserve the smell for evidence.
Feb. 5
3:23 p.m. A 47-year-old man reported
that a man who was wearing big sun-
glasses, a dark coat, baggy tan cargo
pants and had a scar under his right eye
was following him around saying that he
was a priest. The suspicious man fol-
lowed the man to his apartment on the
100 block of Berkeley Road, and disap-
peared after he was shut out.
Feb. 8
9:24 p.m. A firearm was returned to its
owner after being turned into the police
station. The owner of the firearm said
that it must have fallen out of his pocket
while he had been playing/walking with
his dog.
Feb. 10
3:55 a.m. A man on the 700 block of
Mark Drive reported getting two calls
from the same number, with the caller on
the other end explaining during the first
call that he was a vacuum salesman that
was going to come over and clean his
house, and during the second call said
that he was a meat and seafood sales-
man and was going to bring his crew to
his house to sell him some food.
Kimberly Wethal
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Fun with
Photos by Scott Girard
Students at four schools around the Verona Area School District recently showed off
their science knowledge with a mix of creativity at their schools science fairs. Stoner
Prairie Elementary, Glacier Edge Elementary, Core Knowledge and Savanna Oaks
Middle School all held their fairs in late February and early March. The rest of the
districts elementary schools will hold their fairs in the coming weeks.
Above, Stoner Prairie student Hailey Rothwell makes her hair stand up from a sci-
ence experiment provided by UW-Madison students, who brought some of their own
science toys to share.
Stoner Prairie student Tony Gonzalez Victor uses a latex glove and cutoff bottle as part of his carbon diox-
ide experiment for the science fair.
A group of kids checks out the solar system models made by first grade Core Knowledge students.
More photos from all four science fairs
Stoner Prairie Elementary, Glacier Edge
Elementary, Core Knowledge and Savanna
Oaks Middle School
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Glacier
Edge stu-
dent Wyatt
Stemper
shows off
his den-
sity experi-
ment to
classmates.
Savanna Oaks Middle School students Asia Acosta-Chhom shows Carlos Tiahuel her opti-
cal illusion experiment on display. The presentation involved a demonstration of the Ames
Room concept.
One Glacier Edge student used a plate, whole milk, food coloring, a
Q-Tip and dish soap to observe how dish soap interacts with milk and
how it cleans.
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PRESCHOOL
Q. My four year old hates to clean-up her toys and her
room is always a mess. Should I just let it go?
A. This is a common problem and its a great time to start
working on it. First of all, make sure your child has a simple
system that makes it possible to have a neater room. Be sure
you have provided some tubs, baskets, shelves etc. so there is a
place for everything to go. Dont overcrowd the room with too
many toys. Often as children get new toys we just keep adding them to the mix and it gets
impossible to maintain any type of order. Expect that at this age your child will need some
help and make it a game when you can. Some children enjoy racing a timer to see how much
can be picked up in 5 minutes, for example. Reward your child for their efforts to clean up
and allow for a learning curve.
The Caring Center/Verona Montessori House
402 W. Verona Ave. Verona (608) 845-8620
www.caringcenter.com
Q. How can I make sure I dont get tripped up by the new, higher brackets?
A. With new taxes on investment income and wages, higher brackets, the return
of phase outs and the survival of the dreaded Alternative Minimum Tax, managing
tax brackets has become more complicated and more important in 2013 and
beyond. A large gain in single year youre selling your business for instance -
could put you in the maximum rate. If you could arrange to split the gain between
two or more tax years, you might avoid those high brackets, and a lot of tax.
Exempt investments such as municipal bonds and the income deferral offered by
annuities are more attractive when rates are higher. Roth IRAs are another potent
planning tool. Tax planning becomes a premium when rates go up. Give us a call
if you need help.
Greg Andrews, CPA
HomeTown Tax & Financial, S.C.
110 Enterprise Dr., Suite 104 Verona (608) 845-5511 www.hometowntax.net
CPA
DENTIST
Q. Ive recently been diagnosed with diabetes. Are there any dental problems
that are associated with the disease?
A. People living with diabetes are vulnerable to a host of systemic issues,
the mouth and teeth are not immune. Many diabetics with oral problems go
undiagnosed until conditions become advanced. Infections, receding gums
and periodontal disease are common conditions among diabetics for several
reasons. Diabetes diminishes the bodys ability to fight off infection. Diabetes
also causes a thickening to occur in the blood vessels around teeth that make it
more difficult for the body to carry away harmful waste products. In addition,
blood sugar levels that are too high can lead to problems that promote cavities
and gum disease. As with any condition, good oral hygiene including regular
brushing and flossing is key. If a healthy glucose level can be maintained, most
major dental problems can be avoided.
Dr. James Sands, DDS
1010 North Edge Trail Verona, WI (608) 848-4000
(corner of Hwy. M and Cross Country Rd.)
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Q. I am interested in your opinion of scar tissue and the pain that can be caused by it. My scar
is over 3 years old. Can you still make changes to the scar?
A. A good rule of thumb is that normal tissue healing takes approximately 6-8 weeks. Scar
modication is able to begin around 2-4 weeks with signicant results throughout the remainder of the
healing process. However, once the tissues are fully healed (and the scar tissue has already formed), a
common misconception is that the scar will always be present. Not only is the person left with thick,
darkened scar tissue, they may also have blood vessels, nerves, muscles or other soft tissue trapped in
the scar. There may be chronic pain, lack of circulation, and muscle and soft tissue imbalance related to
the density of the scar tissue. Scar mobilization is an important, yet often overlooked, part of the healing
process. A skilled therapist will utilize modalities to prepare the tissue, then a series of skilled manual
techniques to modify the adhesions which cause the scar tissue. Signicant reduction in the thickness
and appearance of scar tissue is usually noticed within a few visits. Contact Stellar Rehab today to learn
more about the process of scar modication and relief of associated chronic pain.
Susan Armstrong, MPT
Physical Therapist
Comprehensive Therapy Services
1049 N. Edge Trail Prairie Oaks
(608) 845-2100 Verona, WI 53593 www.stellarrehab.com
CHIROPRACTOR
Q. I get pain in my jaw when I eat and it sometimes makes a clicking
noise. Is there anything a chiropractor can do to help?
A. Yes, and with great success. You are exhibiting two of the most common symptoms of
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD). Other common symptoms include: headaches, dizziness,
limited ability to open the mouth, and a jaw that gets stuck. Some of the common causes include:
injuries to the head, neck or face from an accident or whiplash injury, stress, and clenching of the
teeth. In our ofce, we utilize Chiropractic Adjustments, Massage, and Rehabilitation Exercises to
treat TMD. Chiropractic treatment involves adjusting the joint between the jaw and the skull (TMJ).
This relieves pressure on the disc in that joint and allows the jaw to open and close properly, which
reduces pain and restores normal function. With specic adjustments to the spine and TMJ, chiropractic treatment restores proper
nervous system control of involved muscles and ligaments. Massage treatment to the affected muscles will reduce adhesions,
trigger points, and tension which are all factors that can be contributing to your symptoms. Lastly, we prescribe specic exercise
that works to strengthen and balance the muscles of the head and neck. We nd this 3-tiered approach to be most successful.
Jill Unwin,
DC, CCEP
212 E. Verona Ave., Suite B Verona, WI
(608) 848-1800
Keith & Kinsey Schulz
Real Estate Team
REAL ESTATE
Q. We are thinking about moving up to a larger home.
We have a lot of questions and dont know where to
start. What should we do?
A. If you are debating moving up in a house, feel free to
discuss your options with us. Well offer you an objective
opinion in choosing a larger home, help you evaluate the
best approach, and even recommend some lenders who can
help you determine what is best for your situation.
Making a Difference, One Home at a Time!
(608) 492-2272
kschulz@KeithAndKinsey.com
www.KeithAndKinsey.com
Ask the Verona
HEATING/COOLING
Q. How do I select a whole house high efficiency air cleaner?
A. Several different types of air cleaners are available today. The most basic 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 Heating and Air Conditioning.
Dave Kaltenberg
161 Horizon Dr., Suite105 Verona, WI
53593 (608) 845-8494
ATTORNEYS
Q. If I am called for jury duty, what should I expect?
A. While many people consider jury duty an inconvenience, it is one of the cornerstones
of this countrys justice system and plays a vital role in our society. Wisconsin law
requires that all citizens summoned for jury duty appear at the date/time specied unless
extraordinary circumstances exist. Not all persons actually summoned will serve on the
jury. If selected to serve on the jury, the judge will explain the rules of law that apply to
the case and explain the decisions jurors must make. While most of the trials receiving
national publicity last many weeks, the typical jury trial lasts only a day or two. There
is no worry to fear for your job if you have to appear for jury duty because state law
prevents an employer from terminating an employee for appearing for jury duty. While
state law does not require your employer to pay you, some employers compensate an
employee for time missed for jury duty. Every juror summoned for duty is paid a relatively small amount set by
the county board of not less than $16 per day of attendance and reimbursed for travel.
2 E. Mifflin St., Ste. 200, Madison WI 53703 608.257.5661
law@axley.com www.axley.com
Attorney
Justin Lessner
INVESTMENTS
Q. Filing taxes can be stressful, do you have any suggestions for people
during tax season?
A. First, max out on your IRA. You may be able to deduct some, or all, of
your contributions to a traditional IRA, which can grow tax-deferred. Roth IRA
contributions arent deductible, but your earnings grow tax-free, provided you
meet certain conditions. Also, put in as much as you can afford to your 401(k). The
more you contribute, the lower your taxable income. Also, earnings can grow on
a tax-deferred basis. One more suggestion: Avoid frequent buying and selling of
investments. Its not usually an effective investment strategy, and it can incur taxes
and fees. Your tax and nancial advisors can help you make the right moves. In
general, though, taxes, by themselves, shouldnt drive your investment decisions
but it doesnt hurt to look for tax-smart opportunities whenever possible.
Matthew Gerlach, AAMS
Financial Advisor
1053 N. Edge Trail Verona, WI 53593
(608) 848-8801 Member SIPC
matt.gerlach@edwardjones.com
Matt Gerlach
Financial Advisor
This article was written by Edward Jones for the use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
SENIOR CARE
Q. What are the warning signs of glaucoma?
A. Glaucoma is a word we have all heard but as we age it becomes increasingly important to know what it means. In
knowledgeable circles it is called the sneak thief of sight, as this disease is the second leading cause of blindness in the
world, according to the World Health Organization. Risk factors for glaucoma increase if you are over the age of 60; are
Hispanic, African American or Asian; have diabetes as a result of being obese; have family members (especially siblings)
with glaucoma; or are very nearsighted. There are rarely symptoms or warning signs that indicate the presence of glaucoma,
most people do not realize there is a problem until loss of vision occurs. By this time, it is often too late. Up to 40% of your
vision can disappear without your realizing you have glaucoma. This vision loss, while avoidable through early diagnosis,
is irreversible once it presents itself. Early diagnosis of glaucoma is critical as there are treatments such as medicine or
surgery that can slow the progression of vision loss. The only way glaucoma can be detected is by regular comprehensive
eye exams, which should begin sometime within your middle-aged years. Because this disease is more common in people
over the age of 60, it is important that you discuss with your senior loved ones how crucial it is to have regular eye exams. Depending on your age, you
might decide to book your own appointment, as well. Find out if any family members have glaucoma and do research to determine if other risk factors are
present. Remember, early detection is critical in managing this disease and preventing complete vision loss. For more information, visit www.glaucoma.org.
Stephen Rudolph
FACHE, CSA
5396 King James Way, Suite 210, Madison, WI 53719
(608) 442-1898 www.comfortkeepers.com
March 20, 2013
Whats inside
Health
Acupuncture can
relieve stress,
relax muscles
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Stay active and
reduce risk of
memory loss
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Finance
How to choose a
second career
Page 4
Getting your
finances in order
before retirement
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Lifestyle
5 foods for men
and women over 50
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How yoga can help
as you grow older
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Seniors getting savvy on
todays technology
SCOTT DE LARUELLE
Unied Newspaper Group
In a world where technol-
ogy is changing so quickly
its hard for even young
adults to keep up, seniors
who grew up in the first
half of the 20th century
have a steep learning curve
in staying with the tech
times.
Thanks to help from area
senior centers, though, the
more experienced genera-
tions are getting their fair
share of knowledge about
iPads, Nooks and every-
thing in between.
Oregon Senior Center
assi st ant di rect or Anne
St one sai d t echnol ogy
classes at the center do
quite well with attendance
and are not limited to senior
citizens.
We focus on the inter-
net, and different things
you can do, she said. For
example, theres an online
selling class that teach-
ers you how to shop safety
online, and were focusing
more on that kind of thing.
The centers digital guru
is Milly McCartney, who
teaches courses on using
digital cameras, how to
protect your identity online,
exploring Smartphones,
navigating Windows opera-
tions and much more. Stone
said the center has become
a place where seniors are
comfortable asking lots of
questions and in some cas-
es, learning from scratch.
These are things that
seniors are forced to learn,
she sai d. Before, you
didnt have to worry about
onl i ne i dent i t y prot ec-
tion and learning all these
things, and all of a sudden,
this new technology comes
out.
Stone said senior center
patrons are asking for more
information on eReaders
and iPads many times to
connect with grandchildren
or even peers.
A lot of times, they
dont know what to ask for,
so we try to look ahead and
anticipate things that might
have issues with, she said.
Help from students
Senior centers in Stough-
ton and Verona have both
held technology classes
recently, with high school
students coming in to show
how to use a variety of
new devices. The Stough-
ton Senior Center hosts an
annual Technology Expo,
hel d i n January, where
seniors can pick up valu-
able information about cell
phones, Facebook, You-
Tube and more.
The idea came from the
Stoughton High School
Key Club, who had heard
of it from another school
district.
Verona Senior Center
program director Chris Nye
said Verona High School
recently got a grant to pur-
chase iPads, and have been
sending students to the cen-
ter to help patrons learn
about the new electronic
Senior centers thrive because of helping hands
SCOTT DE LARUELLE
Unied Newspaper Group
Dane County is well-known as
a great place in which to live, work
and retire. One main reason is the
quality of people residing in these
parts, and nowhere else is that shown
more clearly than by the people who
volunteer their time at senior centers.
With its unique Nordic architec-
ture style, the Stoughton Senior Cen-
ter is a landmark on Main Street and
a definite hot spot for area seniors,
with programs seemingly going on
non-stop. Judy Bethke found out all
about it when she recently moved to
the area, looking for something to
do.
I came to town a year ago, wid-
owed and lonely and not knowing
anyone, she said. I came in here
and they grabbed me right away and
said, We need you at the reception
desk.
Bethke has a varied work back-
ground, with experience as a
business professional and a nursing
school graduate, so she found she
quickly took to the work of a recep-
tionist.
I do every Thursday after-
noon and as needed, if they
cal l me up, s he s ai d.
Sitting by the desk, you get to see
everybody and direct them and talk
on the phone, she said. Its very
nice here, I have good friends
everyones friendly. I never thought
of myself as a senior citizen, but I
guess I am.
When Ruby Hauge retired 1989
from her career as a librarian and
teacher, she said she was looking
for a change, which she found at the
senior center.
I was ready for older people, I
had enough of kids, so thats what
drew me to this, she chuckled.
Look whos typing
Photo by Scott De Laruelle
Mya Lonnebotn (right) helps a woman with an iPad during the 2014 Stoughton Area Senior Center
Technology Expo in February.
Get involved
To find out more about your local senior center or to
volunteer:
OREGON SENIOR CENTER 219 PARK ST., 835-5801
STOUGHTON SENIOR CENTER 248 W. MAIN ST., 873-8585
VERONA SENIOR CENTER 108 PAOLI ST., 845-7471
Photo by Scott De Laruelle
Verona Senior Center director Mary Hanson (right) talks with a volunteer about
the variety of programs offered at the center.
Turn to Technology/Page 8
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Take control of your health with integrative medicine
MICHAEL OJER
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He a l t h i s our mos t
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without health what do we
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and working for the future.
Are we focusing on what
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medi cal school s. Doc-
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phy of integrative medi-
cine, which is designed to
treat the person, not just
the disease.
IM, as its often called,
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goal is to treat the mind,
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Today, we have t he
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are many tools out there to
do this, and the more we
learn, the better off we can
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In a recent survey, the
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old, 32 percent of
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The most com-
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The biggest obstacle for
seniors, particularly those
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as many health insurance
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Non-profit and Commu-
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No one, regardless of age, is
immune to random bouts of mem-
ory loss.
While misplaced car keys or for-
getting items on your grocery list
are nothing to get worked up over,
many people over 50 do start to
worry about memory lapses, espe-
cially when they start to occur with
more frequency.
But while memory loss might
be quickly associated with aging,
increased forgetfulness is not
an inevitable side effect of get-
ting older, a fact that those at or
approaching retirement age should
find comforting.
Its important to recognize the
distinction between memory laps-
es and dementia.
As a person ages, their hippo-
campus - the region of the brain
involved in the formation and
retrieval of memories - often dete-
riorates, affecting how long it takes
to learn and recall information.
But just because this process is
slower does not mean its a warn-
ing sign of dementia, which is the
loss of certain mental functions,
including memory.
While dementia brought on by
conditions such as Alzheimers
disease or Parkinsons disease is
untreatable, there are things people
can do to strengthen their memo-
ries and reduce their momentary
lapses in memory.
Start playing games
Games that test the mind have
long been believed to benefit the
brain.
A recent National Institute on
Aging study found brain games
may pay numerous and long-term
dividends. Nearly 700 healthy
volunteers older than 40 were
divided into four groups: one
played computerized crossword
puzzles while the other three
played a brain training video game
designed to enhance the speed and
accuracy of visual processing.
They showed less decline in
visual processing, concentra-
tion, memory and the ability to
shift quickly between tasks. The
benefits from the training games
lasted as long as seven years after
training.
Brain games are now more
accessible than ever before, as
players can access games on their
smartphones, tablets, eReaders,
and computers.
Alter your routine
Many working professionals
recognize each day tends to have
its mundane moments. Altering
your daily routine can jar the brain
awake, forcing it to focus during
those times that had become mun-
dane but now present new chal-
lenges.
Something as simple as alternat-
ing driving routes to work from
day to day or preparing some
new, yet healthy, breakfast each
morning can help the brain stay
alert and sharp.
Become a social butterfly
Maintaining a social life as you
age is a great way to keep in touch
with friends and family, but its
also healthy.
A 2008 study published in the
American Journal of Public Health
found older women who main-
tained large social networks were
26 percent less likely to develop
dementia than those with smaller
social networks.
In addition, those who had daily
contact with friends and family cut
their risk of dementia by nearly
half. The study also noted that
regular social interaction can delay
or possibly even prevent cognitive
impairment.
Continue your career
While retiring poolside and
watching the world go by might
seem nice, its not necessar-
ily good for your brain. Numerous
studies have shown the benefits
that staying engaged in profes-
sional activities can have on brain
health.
The brain does not thrive if its
sitting on the sideline. Staying
active in your career will contin-
ue to provide the challenges your
brain needs to stay sharp and avoid
memory loss and struggles with
concentration.
Men and women who want to
leave office life behind can branch
out on their own and work as
consultants or put their years of
experience to use by teaching at a
nearby university or at a secondary
school.
Memory loss not an automatic side effect of aging
Staying socially active after 50 can benefit the brain and even reduce a persons risk of dementia.
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with a single firm are largely a thing
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In fact, many people not only switch
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ment, but some even switch professions
before retiring.
As exciting as it can be to pursue a new
career, men and women over 50 know
that such a decision is not without risk.
While younger professionals with few
obligations can often handle bumps in the
road on their way to a second career, old-
er professionals must consider the poten-
tial effects such a pursuit might have
on their families, finances and futures,
including their retirements.
But as difficult as it may seem to pur-
sue a second career after your fiftieth
birthday, there are steps people over 50
can take when pursuing a new career to
ensure their second act is as successful as
the first.
Decide what you want
The desire to pursue a second career no
doubt stems from more than just dissatis-
faction with a current profession.
Many peopl e swi t ch j obs or even
careers because they find their current
careers too demanding, leaving little time
for family or hobbies that have nothing to
do with work.
If what you really want is more time at
home or more time to pursue a particu-
lar hobby, then keep this in mind when
looking for a second career, and make
sure that career wont demand too much
of your time.
Assess your skillset
Professionals over 50 have lots to offer,
but its still important for them to make
an honest assessment of their skillset and
find a career in which those skills are
transferable.
Some might want to pursue a second
career that will make little to no use of
their skillset, but extra schooling might
be necessary and going back to school
often requires a considerable commit-
ment of time and money.
For those who want to put existing
skills to use in a different field or envi-
ronment, assess those skills and look for
lines of work in which they figure to be
especially valuable.
Established professionals over 50 have
many transferable skills, and such skills
can be a considerable asset when pursu-
ing a second career.
Make a trial run
Nowhere does it say that professionals
cant take a trial run at a second career
while still fully engaged in their first
career.
In fact, testing the waters before you
jump in is a good way to gauge your
interest in a potential second career and
how well your skillset applies to that
field.
This conducted with volunteering for a
nonprofit organization or a part-time job
or internship that can shed light on the
inner workings of a particular industry.
Testing the waters may reaffirm that a
certain line of work is for you, or might
send you back to the drawing board.
Either way, its valuable experience.
Dont do it alone
Switching careers after 50 carries some
risk, but its certainly one many have
been willing to take.
If you know anyone who has reinvented
themselves professionally, talk with them
and ask for advice. Those who have faced
a similar fork in the road may be able to
help you narrow down your options.
The notion of changing careers is excit-
ing, and you can expect your personal
and professional confidantes to share
your excitement and be willing to help
you in any way they can.
Making a career change after 50 can be
a risky yet ultimately rewarding move,
especially for those men and women who
take a thoughtful approach to finding
their second careers.
Many men and women over 50 have turned their personal passions into successful second careers.
Starting your second act
How to choose your next career
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Financial considerations for those nearing retirement
Retirement can simultane-
ously excite and distress men
and women as they approach
the day when they end their
careers. Anticipating the free-
dom can be exciting, while
concerns about maintaining
financial independence can
be stressful.
Though there are no guar-
antees that men and women
who prioritize retirement
planning will not outlive
their finances, those who do
arrange their priorities in such
a manner are far more likely
to enjoy a comfortable retire-
ment without worrying about
their finances.
As men and women
approach retirement age, cer-
tain steps with regard to pre-
paring for retirement can put
them in position to enjoy their
golden years to the fullest.
Assess your
resources
An honest assessment of
your assets will help you
determine a retirement life-
style you can afford. Assets
can include any property you
own, investments, savings,
and retirement accounts.
Your property may be your
biggest financial asset, but
unless you plan to sell that
property or take out a reverse
mortgage, then you wont be
able to rely on that property
to fund your lifestyle.
When assessing resourc-
es, keep in mind that you
might have to pay potentially
steep taxes when attempt-
ing to access any retirement
accounts, such as a 401(k).
Factor in any such taxes
when assessing your retire-
ment resources.
Make a list of
monthly expenses
Once you have assessed
your resources, make a list of
your monthly bills. Mortgage
payments, healthcare costs,
taxes, and food are among
the essentials, while addition-
al expenses like travel and
entertainment will need to be
factored in as well.
When considering month-
ly expenses, keep in mind
that some of those expenses,
including mortgage pay-
ments and commuting costs,
will likely disappear, while
others, including healthcare
costs, are likely to increase
significantly.
Once you have assessed
your resources and expenses,
you can then begin to paint a
picture of the retirement life-
style you can afford to live.
Compare the lifestyle
you want versus the
one you can afford
Considering your financ-
es several years before you
retire affords you the oppor-
tunity to make changes if you
determine the retirement you
can afford does not exactly
match up with the retirement
you want to live.
After you have figured
out what you can afford,
compare that lifestyle to the
one you hope to live. If nec-
essary, consult with a finan-
cial planner, who might be
able to help turn your dream
retirement into a reality.
Closing the gap between
your dream retirement and
the one you can afford to live
may require you to work an
extra year or two, so be pre-
pared to make that decision if
need be.
Plan on continuing to
grow your money
Just because youre retiring
does not mean your money
has to stop working as well.
You will still need to com-
bat inflation during your
golden years, so plan on con-
tinuing to grow your money
even after you retire. Though
its best to reduce invest-
ment risks as you age, many
retirees still need to keep a
toe in the investment waters.
Find a balance youre com-
fortable with so your money
continues to grow, but be
conservative at the same
time.
As you grow older, contin-
ue to reduce your risk. While
conventional wisdom long
suggested retirees should
completely eliminate risk
from their portfolios, todays
retirees are living longer than
ever before, so you likely
cant afford to follow the
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As retirement draws closer,
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