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Victoria VlisidesUnified Newspaper Group

Ten-year-old Maeve Butzbaugh-Patrick’s mom was skeptical, 13-year-old Colton Godfraiux’s mom was relieved, and 9-year-old Molly Bauhs’ mom knew she didn’t get it from her.

Despite mixed reactions from their parents, at a young age, Maeve, Molly and Colton compete, practice and have found their foot-ing in competitive hip-hop dance crews.

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Verona Area School District

Energy-saving project gains momentumdistrict considers $4.4 million plan to save $187k per yearseth JoVaagUnified Newspaper Group

From energy-efficient lights and water-saving toilets to a new roof for a local middle school, Verona schools are eye-ing up to $4.4 million in upgrades that could be paid for with future sav-ings on utility bills.

That’s according to a report reviewed Monday by the Verona Area school board, which now has to decide whether to proceed with the work.

The school district is looking to take advantage of a 2011 change in state law that allows districts to override spending limits on projects that cut utility costs.

P roponen t s say so -called “performance con-tracting” doesn’t cost tax-payers, improves the heat-ing and lighting at schools and saves districts money while reducing their car-bon footprint.

Representatives from Madison-based H and H Energy Management first floated the idea with Verona officials more than a year ago. Last Novem-ber, the company wrapped up an energy audit of the

district’s nearly 1 million square feet of building space.

District officials then whittled a list of potential jobs to roughly $3 mil-lion worth of improve-ments that would generate an estimated $187,000 in utility savings annually. With other state or fed-eral incentives for cutting energy usage thrown in, the annual savings could pay for the work in less than 15 years.

In addition, the district could also use the perfor-mance contracting mecha-nism to tackle a $1.2 mil-lion roof job at Badger Ridge Middle School and to upgrade heating and cooling units at two other schools. With those

Youth in RhythmLocal kids show off swag in competitive hip-hop dancing

Photos by Victoria Vlisides

Top and below, Colton Godfraiux, 13, (cen-ter) and the rest of his dance crew perform “Gotham City” at the regional Show Stopper competition March 22 in Middleton.

Above, Maeve Butzbaugh-Patrick, 10, and Molly Bauhs, 9, (left corner) perform “Make A Wish” at Show Stopper in their genie-themed dance group. The two are also in a competitive dance trio.

All three attend Verona Area Schools and are part of Move Out Loud dance studio in Madison.

On the webSee a video with Maeve and Molly’s dance crew last year performing “Heroes.”

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All three Verona youths started out with little to no dance background, much less hip-hop. After all, hip-hop is a fairly new dance genre, picking up steam in the 1980s, and it’s often accompanied by stigmas of bad language, sex and vio-lence.

At first, it’s not exactly easy to see where this type of thing fits in with kids. At Move Out Loud dance studio, on Madi-son’s west side, is where all three have been able to learn hip-hop and compete in a posi-tive atmosphere – and that’s from the toughest judge of all, their parents.

Perhaps most skeptical was Butzbaugh, who admits her uneasiness lessened after wit-nessing her daughter’s excite-ment for the sport. But she came around.

“When a kid is passionate about something, it’s hard not to fall in love with it with them,” she told the Verona Press.

Even at a young age, being a competitive dancer for these Verona kids means having practices that average up to five hours a week and can approach 20 hours a week before competitions. So with balancing school, friends, out-of-state dance conventions and a handful of competitions on

Turn to Energy/Page 7

In briefA $4.4 million

plan to upgrade the district’s facilities would have a 20-year payout guaranteed by the company overseeing the work and would not increase property taxes.

The borrowing project would require a public hearing.

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Garden group gets goingJim FerolieVerona Press editor

The county has ponied up for a well and parking for a community garden in Verona, and the community is doing the rest.

At the April 9 kickoff meeting for the Badger Prairie Community Garden – a first for the county – more than 40 people attend-ed, learning t h e i n i t i a l plans for the 5-acre plot just across East Vero-na Avenue f r o m t h e Badger Prai-r i e H e a l t h C a r e C e n -ter. Another meet ing i s planned for next week.

D a n e County Sup. Erika Hotch-kiss, who led the project through the budget process last year and has continued to be a liai-son, was impressed by the turnout for the pet project she has adopted.

“Grea t engaged and e x c i t e d c o m m u n i t y ! ” Hotchkiss wrote in an email to the Press last week. “We need to continue to get the word out.”

Verona resident John Migon and Hotchkiss are

co-coordinating the effort, which is being run by a group called “Friends of Badger Prairie Garden.”

The Community Action Coalition of Southern Wis-consin is helping with plan-ning, and three of the group members are attending a UW-Extension Master Gar-dener course.

The group also picked up a volunteer website design-er and treasurer from its April 9 meeting.

“We have a large group that have been actively involved and doing a sub-stantial amount of work from its inception,” Hotch-kiss wrote.

Local groups, schools,

churches, families and indi-viduals will be able to rent plots on a sliding scale fee at the garden.

More than half of the gar-den will be managed by the Community Action Coali-tion to grow fresh food for local food pantries. The other 1-2 acres will be used for individual garden plots of about 20 feet by 20 feet, for a total of 96 plots. Of those, more than 40 had been requested early this week. The group plans to put pumpkins on any left-over plots.

The Badger Prairie Mas-ter Plan adopted in 2009 called for installing com-munity gardens at Badger Prairie County Park. The gardens at Badger Prairie will be the first ever in the county park system and serve as a pilot program.

Registration for plots begins May 1, and fees will range from $7.50 to $60, depending on family size and income and whether the plots are collaborative, according to information from the April 9 meeting.

At the meeting, county staff said the well is on track for an April 30 com-pletion date and that the parking lot can be poured as soon as the weather allows.

The group is still looking for volunteers with specific skills, including grant-writ-ing, preserving, commu-nications, composting and event-planning, as well as labor for work days, main-tenance and harvesting. The group is looking into the possibility of incorporating into a 501(c)3 (nonprofit) and considering ways to expand its community con-nections, such as through the school district, library and food pantry.

Next week’s meeting will begin coordination of the group of interested volun-teers and making plans for outreach and fund-raising. It begins at 7 p.m. April 23 at the Verona Senior Center.

“We have a lot of fund-raising to do,” Hotchkiss said Tuesday. “We need a shed, we need tools…”

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Above, more than 40 people attended the kickoff meeting for the new Badger Prairie Community Garden held April 9 at the Verona Public Library. Several people in the group vol-unteered to help, as well.

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Above, a map of the new Badger Prairie Community Garden shows 96 plots of 20 feet by 20 feet using about one acre on the southwest corner of Old PB and East Verona Avenue. More acreage could be available if the need is there.

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Verona Area School District

High school graduation rates take slight diplegacy rate about average for county, higher than stateseth JoVaagUnified Newspaper Group

High school graduation rates dipped slightly last year at Verona Area High School, according to data released last week by the state Department of Public Instruction.

Just under 94 percent of VAHS seniors in 2011-12 graduated after four years

of high school. That’s about 1 percent down from last year’s “four-year rate” but 1 percent higher than a year earlier.

Last year’s graduation rate reached 94 percent when using “the legacy rate,” which factors in students who obtain their degrees later, either because they are special-education students or because they finished their work after their senior year ended.

That’s down from the 94.8 percent legacy rate the district reported for 2010-11. The 2010-11 figures

listed on the DPI database are incorrect, local officials said last year, because of errors made by local staff when entering data for some students.

Just over 82 percent of VAHS students from low-income homes earned diplomas last year, up from 75.3 percent last year but down from 91.4 percent two years earlier.

This year’s VAHS gradu-ation rate ranks slightly below the middle of the pack compared to 15 Dane County high schools out-side of Madison. Eleven

schools had higher legacy rates; three were lower, according to DPI figures. Using the four-year rate, VAHS outpaced six schools and trailed eight. VAHS topped all Madison high schools in both categories.

Data for this year’s grad-uating class won’t be avail-able until next spring.

Statewide, the four-year graduation rate rose half a percentage point to 87.5 percent last year, accord-ing to a DPI news release. The legacy rate rose was up one-tenth of a percent to 90.6.

Epic traffic plan goes before the publicPresentation includes 3-d videomark ignatowskiUnified Newspaper Group

The public is invited to view the draft of a traffic impact analysis study at a public meeting next Tues-day.

Early this week, city officials and representa-tives from AECOM, the firm hired to conduct the study, were still hashing out details about the meet-ing at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, at Verona City Center.

City administrator Bill Burns said the company likely will have maps of the area, along with a 3-D video computer modeling of traffic patterns and flow through the area. Both had been presented to the Pub-lic Works committee last month.

Depending on the size of the crowd, AECOM might walk through some of the models in a formal presen-tation. The company will also have representatives on hand to answer ques-tions from residents.

The city and AECOM have previously discussed some details of the traf-fic study as part of neigh-borhood planning meet-ings held by Epic earlier this year for its plans to build two more campus-es. Epic is planning road improvements and campus

additions to handle an increase to 8,000 employ-ees – about the number that would be in Verona after Campus 4 and 5 are built – and the study considers the potential of 11,000.

Major improvements recommended in the study include two new signal-ized intersections on a four-lane replacement for Nine Mound Road, new offramps for all of the company’s parking garag-es, added turn lanes almost everywhere and extra lanes along Northern Lights Road.

The city has already tak-en steps to address some

traffic issues near the com-pany’s campus. The city hired AECOM last week to design a second lane on the U.S. Hwy. 18-151 offramp that feeds onto Epic Lane and continues to North-ern Lights. A third lane on 18-151 from Epic Lane to Hwy. 69 is included as part of the recommendations in the traffic study.

The Common Council is expected to review the traf-fic impact analysis at its April 22 meeting.

Burns said information about the results could be posted to the city’s web-site, ci.verona.wi.us, as early as this week.

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Area graduation rates High school 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09 2007-08

Stoughton 97.7% 98.8% 99.3% 96.7% 93.9%

Oregon 95.5% 95.4% 91.5% 95.6% 89.9%

McFarland 95.6% 92.1% 93.2% 92.5% 92.9%

Middleton 97.3% 93.6% 93.1% 92.7% 92.1%

Verona 94.0% 94.8%* 96.6% 96.3% 94.5%– Department of Public Instruction

Numbers represent the “legacy rate” for graduation, or percentage of students who graduate by age 21.

* Correct figure provided by VASD. It differs from DPI’s figure due to a data-entry error.

City of Verona

Plan: More community parks will be needed as city growsmark ignatowskiUnified Newspaper Group

As Verona continues to grow, it will be in need of a larger community park and a few neighborhood parks.

A sparsely-attended pub-lic meeting last Wednesday drew little public comment but gave a few residents a better idea of where parks might be planned in the future, and what sort of needs the city has in regards to open space.

Jim Brickner, a consul-tant with JSD Professional Services, noted the study’s findings that the city is above the national average for park-land areas, but that continued growth would put the city in need of a large commu-nity park, as well as several small, planned neighborhood parks. The company is work-ing with the Parks Commis-sion on a new five-year plan.

Community parks provide large, open spaces for sports fields and other recreation such as splashpads. These parks are larger than the typi-cal three- or four-acre neigh-borhood park that has some playground equipment.

Brickner said Verona’s proximity to areas like Red-dan Soccer Park, Badger Prairie County Park and DNR lands near the Sugar River gives residents access to ample parkland. However, since those areas are con-trolled by other governmen-tal agencies, they don’t count as land residents always have access to. For example, the large cyclocross champion-ship at Badger Prairie kept residents from using that area for other recreation.

The city has about 7.6 acres of community parkland per 1,000 residents. That’s short of the city’s standard of 12 acres per 1,000 people. According to park plan cal-culations, the city will be short about 55 acres of com-munity parkland by 2017, assuming no new commu-nity parks are built. That gap increases even more as popu-lation projections increase.

Brickner said long-range projections also call for about nine or 10 new neighborhood parks as the city grows.

FacilitiesIn addition to park areas,

the meeting also touched briefly on park facility

needs. Parks director Dave Walker said the city is on a cycle to replace park equip-ment about every 20 years in neighborhood parks. Brickner said the city might have to consider a shorter timetable for replacement, depending on the desires of the neighborhood.

One resident at the meet-ing implored leaders to con-sider building a splash pad. Middleton has had one for several years, while Fitch-burg broke ground on a site last month.

Walker agreed the splash pad park would be a good, cost-friendly addition to the city, but in the past, resi-dents have preferred larger aquatic facility. That senti-ment showed in a survey used to prepare the 2013-2017 parks plan. Survey respondents ranked “initiate planning for an aquatic cen-ter” has their No. 1 priority, followed closely by “con-struct a spray park/splash pad.”

Parks and Open Space Commission members will review the draft and make changes at their upcoming April meeting. Their final plan will be forwarded to the city council in late May or June, Walker previously told the Press. Their recom-mendations will be consid-ered by the council as part of the city’s master plan, as well as for the 2014 munici-pal budget.

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Opinion

Legislative Opinion

Garden project moving alongWith weather like this,

it’s nice to think about spring planting.

Badger Prairie Community Gar-den is moving ahead at full force. this is the first community garden in the Dane County park system, and the county plans to continue to explore expanding options for community gardens on county lands.

Please email contact@bad-gergarden.org or call John Migon at 217-7118 if you would like to volunteer, want more informa-tion or are inter-ested in renting a plot.

here are other things happening in the County worth watching.

Recognizing April 2013 as Child Abuse and Protection Month (RES. 279)

i serve on the Commission on Sensitive Crimes and sponsored this resolution. Child abuse is a community and societal problem that affect great numbers of chil-dren in Dane County.

the County has dedicated indi-viduals and organizations, includ-ing the Coordinated Response task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect, the Children, Youth and Families Consortium, and the Commission on Sensitive Crimes who work daily to help parents

and the community to achieve optimal outcomes.

Acquiring land for county operations (RES. 227)

the 2013 county budget antici-pated the need for a new highway garage and medical examiner’s office. A 22-acre purchase located immediately across from the Dane County landfill in the town of Cottage Grove is suitable for both needs.

Locating these County facili-ties near the landfill will allow the County to take advantage of the green energy generated by the landfill.

Purchase of land in the Sugar River Natural Resource Area (RES.226)

Last month, Sup. Pat Downing and i submitted a Resolution to purchase approximately 466 acres of land in the Sugar River natural Resource Area from the Bruce Company. the acquisition perma-nently protects 466 acres with 340 available for public access and includes 2.5 miles of Sugar river frontage.

Funds for the purchase are available through the conserva-tion fund and the Lake Preser-vation and renewal fund. the County intends to promote river access and develop canoe/kayak launches.

Providing funds for a housing partnership program (RES. 237)

the effort to develop Single Room Occupancy (SRO) housing recognizes a significant need in

Dane County. the focus of this program is to partner with a pri-vate group and work together to develop a co-housing facility.

this resolution amends the 2013 capital budget to transfer $250,000 from the SRO housing capital project into the new pro-gram, which is intended to stimu-late the immediate development of affordable cooperative housing options.

Limiting trapping permits (Chapter 53, Ord. Amdt. 38 – sub 2)

this amendment limits the park director’s discretion to issue per-mits for trapping and amends pre-viously designated wildlife areas by prohibiting trapping on those lands unless Stewardship fund-ing requires such activity. this Amendment reduces the amount of County lands open to trapping.

New female African lion at the zoo

the 2-year-old lion named Shkura came to Madison from the Sedgewick County Zoo in Wichita, Kan. the Lion Species Survival Plan (SSP), which works to preserve a species over genera-tions, sent Shakura to pair with henry, the older male lion cur-rently at the zoo.

Erika Hotchkiss is the Dane County supervisor for District 32, which includes Verona. She can be contacted at Hotchkiss.Erika@countyofdane.com, 219-0908 or at erikahotchkiss.com.

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Legislative Opinion

Libraries have adapted to support Wisconsin’s communities

Wisconsin’s public, school, aca-demic, and special libraries have adapted to provide services and resources tailored to a changing world in a challenging economy. Despite tight budgets and increas-ing demands, our libraries provide new and improved means to access learning and information as well as innovative new services to sup-port local needs.

the American Library Associa-tion and libraries across the nation are observing National Library W e e k , A p r i l 14-20. the theme this year, “Com-munities Matter at Your Library,” rings especially true because librar-ies of all types support lifelong learning and reinforce the common good, now and into the future.

i am proud that libraries through-out the state continue to provide exceptional and innovative services, even under trying economic condi-tions, facing increasing demands, often with decreasing budgets.

the state’s libraries have provid-ed essential services to support and develop a competitive workforce, with computers, internet access, digital and traditional literacy train-ing, and other resources to help citi-zens of all ages learn to find, evalu-ate, and use information they need

for their education, their personal lives, their health and well-being, and their jobs.

As our schools incorporate more digital learning, school media spe-cialists are often the go-to people to support and train teachers as well as assist in developing new learning content. And our public libraries increasingly support early learning, so that children entering our schools have a good foundation in language skills and learning concepts.

Wisconsin’s public libraries tailor their services to the communities that establish and operate them. the librarians work with their trustees, elected officials, small business owners, students, and the public at large to discover the needs of their communities and meet them. Whether through new electronic resources and technology classes, materials for English-language learners, programs for job seekers, or support for early literacy, librar-ians listen to the communities they serve, and they respond.

Certainly communities mat-ter at your library. So in honor of National Library Week, i encourage everyone to visit your local library, thank the staff, and let them know that libraries also matter in your community.

Tony Evers is the state superin-tendent of public instruction and a former superintendent of the Vero-na Area School District.

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From ConnectVerona.comRE: Twangy jam sessions becoming popular at senior center

i’ve been to those jam sessions and they are great. My mother loves to dance and at the age of 94 will dance every dance if she gets

the chance. She’s gotten a couple of people interested in getting out there with her.

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Verona really steps up to help our soldiersi am writing to you this Mon-

day morning with a full truck and overflowing heart. thank you neighbors, friends and strangers for the fabulous turnout for the Camo Quilts project for our son, Lt. Will Bishop (VAhS 2007, UW 2011), and his soldiers.

Sixty to 70 people showed up for the workshop at Verona Area Community theater. What a wonderful facility full of memo-ries from our theater days – now put to another use.

We ran completely out of room. Every socket, every machine, every iron was put to use making the different parts of the quilts. the American Legion came with every sewing machine and iron they could find. Lettie Gauthier, age 5, led the

card-making table for six straight hours. the Verona lacrosse team came and helped with the card-making and box decorating. the Naxi family came with two huge boxes of fresh warm pastries.

Every time we looked up, someone else was coming in to help. Several friends dropped off supplies to ship to Will and his men.

i was told there were no baby wipes left in town. A big box with letters and cards is already in the car to the post office.

Well, right in the middle of the afternoon, Will skyped his dad – thank you for this new way to connect with loved ones. he was not aware of the workshop and was completely surprised by the event. it was wonderful to scan

the VACt and show him every-one that was there.

i wrote a letter to Verona as we moved to Green Bay to thank you for helping us to raise our family there. Now i am writing to thank you for supporting our family again. there is only one word to describe our feelings for your support for our military – unbe-lievable!

Mary K. and Rusty BishopGreen Bay

P.S. And yes, we would like to come back next fall and do another workshop as there are 1,000 guys in Afghanistan wait-ing for these quilts.

Please let me know if you are interested in going to Plymouth to make them.

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I love science!Country View and Sugar Creek Elementary schools host science fairsCountry View and Sugar Creek Elementary schools both held science fairs last Friday night.

Top left, At Country View, Sammy Iszczyszyn demonstrates a Gauss Rifle (built with brother Derek), which uses a chain of magnets to fire balls at a target.

Top right, CV fifth-grader Jakob Uhlir blows a whistle at a plastic cup covered in sug-ar, while Xander Thomson, 8, of Woodstock, Ill., makes a deeper sound that makes the crystals move.

Left, Savanna Oaks Middle School teacher Frank Devereaux shows Sugar Creek third-grader Duncan Robords and fourth grader Cassidy Cotter how to use thickening agents to turn a liquid into something that resembled jellybeans.

Photos by Jim Ferolie

Mike Albert holds daughter Caitlyn, 5, up to see the Big Hamster Race, created by Victor Carbajal and monitored by Victor’s older sister, Valeria Areaga (left).

Country View fourth-grader Max Larson explains his Levitational Gravitational project, which simulated a magnet-powered train.

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Earth Day crafts Teens are invited to stop in the teen

section of the Verona Public Library to make some fun crafts from recycled materials.

Those ages 12-18 can stop in from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20.

Dailey and Vincent The most heralded new act in blue-

grass, Dailey and Vincent, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the Verona High School Performing Arts Center.

Tickets are available at vapas.org, State Bank of Cross Plains-Verona, Capitol Bank-Verona, or by calling 608-848-2787.

Computer collectionGoodwill is holding a free computer

collection drive from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, at the Goodwill donation center located at 4530 Verona Road, on Madison’s West side.

Goodwill accepts working and non-working computers (desktop and lap-top) and many parts and accessories.

For more information, visit dell.com/reconnect or call 246-3140.

Coupon clipping 101Learn the secrets behind coupon

clipping with coupon expert Dannelle Gay from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Monday, April 22, at the Verona Public Library.

Gay will discuss where to get the cou-pons you’ll use, how to organize them, and how to use coupons correctly.

Back by popular demand, this pro-gram is free and open to the public. To

register, or for information, visit vero-napubliclibrary.org, or call 845-7180.

Retro Swing BandBig Band era enthusiasts will delight

in the music provided by this talented group of retired folks who play music for the pure enjoyment of it.

Anyone of any age is welcomed to attend the Retro Swing Band concert at 12:30 p.m. Monday, April 22, at the Verona Senior Center.

The senior center’s birthday-anniver-sary lunch will also take place during this event. To have lunch, call 845-7471 to make a reservation by noon on April 19.

Lunch costs $4 per person.

Pond and planting project Learn how Verona’s Citizen Science

projects at Silent Street Pond and plant-ings at Harriet Park are involved in pro-tecting this watershed from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, at the library.

Register online at veronapublicli-brary.org.

Money smart story time A special story time about money

followed by time to play store and make some change will take place 6:30-7:30 pm Tuesday, April 23, at the library.

Children ages 3-6 who attend will get a free book donated by the Wis-consin Department of Financial Institu-tions, Office of Financial Literacy.

Budget listening sessionRep. Sondy Pope will be holding

informal listening sessions around

Wisconsin’s 80th Assembly District to give constituents an opportunity to share their concerns and opinions on the Governor’s budget. All constituents are invited to join her at any of the fol-lowing meetings.

She will be at the Verona Public Library at noon Tuesday, April 23.

Card partyThe annual card party will be held

at 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, at the American Legion Hall, 207 Legion St., Verona.

The cost is $5 and is sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 385.

Call 845-6538 for info.

Medicare workshopWhether you’re new to Medicare

or an experienced user, navigating the Medicare system can be challenging.

Join Jesse Grutz, a Wisconsin-licensed insurance agent, to learn the ins and outs of Medicare at a workshop from 6:30 – 8 pm Wednesday, April 24, at the library.

This is an educational seminar, and no insurance products will be marketed or sold. This program is free and open to the public. Register online at vero-napubliclibrary.org.

Tree city recognitionCelebrate Arbor Day in Verona

with Parks department staff and Blue Mound State Park naturalist Al Swain at 12:15 p.m. Friday, April 26, at the senior center.

Reservations for lunch are needed by noon Thursday, April 25, at 845-7471.

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Thursday, April 187 a.m. – Healthy Aging at Senior Center9 a.m. - Daily Exercise10 a.m. - Jerry Zelm at Senior Center3 p.m. - Daily Exercise4 p.m. – Alzheimer’s Info at Senior Center6 p.m. - Salem Church Service7 p.m. - Words of Peace8 p.m. - Daily Exercise9 p.m. – Chatting with the Chamber 10 p.m. – Memorial Baptist at Historical

Society

Friday, April 197 a.m. – Alzheimer’s Info at Senior Center1:30 p.m. - Chatting with the Chamber 3 p.m. - Acupuncture & Children’s

Hospital at Senior Center5 p.m. - 2011 Wildcats Football 8:30 p.m. - Acupuncture & Children’s

Hospital at Senior Center10 p.m. - Healthy Aging at Senior Center11 p.m. – Jerry Zelm at Senior Center

Saturday, April 208 a.m. – Common Council from 4-08-1311 a.m. - Acupuncture & Children’s

Hospital at Senior Center1 p.m. - 2011 Wildcats Football 4:30 p.m. – Memorial Baptist at Historical

Society6 p.m. – Common Council from 4-08-139 p.m. - Acupuncture & Children’s

Hospital at Senior Center10 p.m. - Memorial Baptist at Historical

Society11 p.m. - Jerry Zelm at Senior Center

Sunday, April 217 a.m. - Hindu Cultural Hour 9 a.m. – Resurrection Church 10 a.m. - Salem Church ServiceNoon - Common Council from 4-08-133 p.m. - Acupuncture & Children’s

Hospital at Senior Center4:30 p.m. - Memorial Baptist at Historical

Society6 p.m. – Common Council from 4-08-139 p.m. - Acupuncture & Children’s

Hospital at Senior Center10 p.m. – Memorial Baptist at Historical

Society11 p.m. - Jerry Zelm at Senior Center

Monday, April 227 a.m. – Alzheimer’s Info at Senior Center1:30 p.m. - Chatting with the Chamber 3 p.m. - Acupuncture & Children’s

Hospital at Senior Center5 p.m. - 2011 Wildcats Football7 p.m. – Common Council Live9 p.m. - Hindu Cultural Hour10 p.m. – Healthy Aging at Senior Center11 p.m. – Jerry Zelm at Senior Center

Tuesday, April 23

7 a.m. – Healthy Aging at Senior Center9 a.m. - Daily Exercise10 a.m. - Jerry Zelm at Senior Center 3 p.m. - Daily Exercise4 p.m. – Alzheimer’s Info at Senior Center6 p.m. - Resurrection Church 8 p.m. - Words of Peace9 p.m. - Chatting with the Chamber10 p.m. - Memorial Baptist at Historical

Society

Wednesday, April 247 a.m. – Alzheimer’s Info at Senior Center1:30 p.m. - Chatting with the Chamber 3 p.m. – Acupuncture & Children’s

Hospital at Senior Center5 p.m. – Common Council from 4-22-137 p.m. - Capital City Band8 p.m. –Acupuncture & Children’s

Hospital at Senior Center10 p.m. - Healthy Aging at Senior Center11 p.m. – Jerry Zelm at Senior Center

Thursday, April 257 a.m. – Healthy Aging at Senior Center9 a.m. - Daily Exercise10 a.m. – Jerry Zelm at Senior Center3 p.m. - Daily Exercise4 p.m. – Alzheimer’s Info at Senior Center6 p.m. - Salem Church Service8 p.m. - Daily Exercise9 p.m. – Chatting with the Chamber 10 p.m. – Memorial Baptist at Historical

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Thursday, April 18• 9 a.m. – 1:45 p.m., Music program, Country View Elementary School, 845-4805• 5:30 p.m. Books ‘n booze discussion, Pasqual’s Cantina, 845-7180

Friday, April 19• Various times, Music program, Country View Elementary School, 845-4805 • 12:30 p.m., Cuba presentation, Verona Senior Center, 845-7471

Saturday, April 20• 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., recycled craft workshop for teens, Verona Public Library• 7:30 p.m., VAPAS: Dailey and Vincent, Verona Area Performing Arts Center

Sunday, April 21• Noon – 3 p.m., Computer collection, Goodwill Industries collection site, 4530 Verona Road

Monday, April 22Earth Day•12:30 p.m., Retro Swing band, Verona Senior Center, 845-7471

• 6:30 p.m. Coupon clipping 101, Verona Public Library, 845-7180• 6:30 p.m., Finance committee, City Center• 7 p.m., Common Council, City Center- 6-7:30 p.m., Whalen Road project presentation, Glacier Edge Elementary School.

Tuesday, April 23• Noon, Budget listening session, Verona Public Library, 845-7180• 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Verona’s Pond and Planting Projects, Verona Public Library• 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Smart money story time, Verona Public Library

Wednesday, April 24• 6:30 p.m., Medicare workshop, Verona Public Library, 845-7180• 7 p.m., Annual card party, American Legion Hall, 207 Legion St., $5, 845-6538

Friday, April 26• 12:15 p.m., Arbor day celebration, Verona Senior Center, 845-7471

In Praise of MarriageThere is much to say in praise of the institution of marriage.

Beyond the purely practical reason that two can live almost as cheaply as one, there is a great benefit in having two parents to help in raising children. The unmarried birth rate in the United States is now over 40%, and most of America’s poor children live in single-parent homes. The prospects for impoverished

children who are being raised by a single parent are bleak com-pared to their wealthier counterparts with two parents. They are more likely to drop out of school, be incarcerated, and to have children while they themselves are still children, all of which perpetuates the cycle of poverty. This is an old story, and it

seems hard to tell it without sounding like a fusty old moralizer. But, perhaps there is good reason for old-fashioned morality

here. Human beings are born helpless, we usually die helpless, and there are lots of occasions in between where we need help. That is a pretty good reason for getting married, as if being in love and wanting to spend the rest of your life with someone

aren’t reason enough.

“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.”

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

ChurchesALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH2951 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg(608) 276-7729allsaints-madison.orgPastor Rich Johnson

THE CHURCH IN FITCHBURG2833 Raritan Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711(608) 271-2811livelifetogether.comSunday Worship: 8 and10:45 a.m.

THE CHURCH IN VERONAVerona Business Centre535 Half Mile Rd. #7, Verona.(608) 271-2811livelifetogether.comSunday Worship: 9 a.m.

FITCHBURG MEMORIAL UCC5705 Lacy Road, Fitchburg(608) 273-1008 • memorialucc.orgPhil Haslanger

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA(608) 271-6633Central: Raymond Road & Whitney WaySUNDAY8:15, 9:30 & 10:45 a.m. WorshipWest: Corner of Hwy. PD & Nine Mound Road, VeronaSUNDAY9 & 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Worship

LIVING HOPE CHURCHAt the Verona Senior Center108 Paoli St. • (608) 347-3827livinghopeverona.com, info@living-hopeverona.comSUNDAY10 a.m. Worship

MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH201 S. Main, Verona(608) 845-7125MBCverona.orgLead pastor: Jeremy ScottSUNDAY10:15 a.m. Worship

REDEEMER BIBLE FELLOWSHIP102 N. Franklin Ave., VeronaPastor Dwight R. Wise(608) 848-1836 www.redeemerbible-fellowship.orgSUNDAY10 a.m. Family Worship Service

RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCHWisconsin Synod, 6705 Wesner Road, Verona(608) 848-4965 • rlcverona.orgPastor Nathan Strutz and Assistant Pastor: Timothy RosenowTHURSDAY 6:30 p.m. WorshipSUNDAY9 a.m. Worship Service

ST. CHRISTOPHER CATHOLIC PARISH301 N. Main St., Verona(608) 845-6613Stchristopherverona.com

Fr. William Vernon, pastorSATURDAY 5 p.m. Sunday Vigil, St. Andrew, VeronaSUNDAY 7:30 a.m., St. William, Paoli9 and 11 a.m., St. Andrew, VeronaDaily Mass: Tuesday-Saturday at 8 a.m., St. Andrew, Verona

ST. JAMES EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH427 S. Main Street, Verona(608) 845-6922www.stjamesverona.orgPastors Kurt M. Billings and Peter NarumService5 p.m., Saturday8:30 and 10:45 a.m., Sunday

SALEM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST502 Mark Dr., Verona, WIPhone: (608) 845-7315Rev. Dr. Mark E. Yurs, PastorLaura Kolden, Associate in Ministrywww.salemchurchverona.org9:00AM Sunday School (for all ages)10:15AM Worship ServiceStaffed nursery: 8:45am-11:30am11:30AM Fellowship Hour

SPRINGDALE LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA2752 Town Hall Road (off County ID)(608) 437-3493springdalelutheran.orgPastor: Jeff JacobsSUNDAY8:45 a.m. Communion Worship

SUGAR RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH130 N. Franklin St., Verona(608) 845-5855sugar.river@sugarriverumc.org, sugarriverumc.orgPastor: Gary HolmesSUNDAY9:00 & 10:30 Contemporary worship with chil-dren’s Sunday school.Refreshments and fellowship are between services.

WEST MADISON BIBLE CHURCH2920 Hwy. M, Verona, WI 53593Sunday (nursery provided in a.m.)9:15 a.m. - Praise and worship10:45 - 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 informationPastor: Brad BrookinsSUNDAY10:15 a.m. Worship

ZWINGLI UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST – At Hwy. 69 and PB, Paoli(608) 845-5641Rev. Sara ThiessenSUNDAY9:30 a.m. Family Worship

Calling all churchesIs your service time changing? See a change that has

yet to be made? Please let us know so we can have the correct listing in our church directories. Call Victoria at 845-9559 ext. 249 or email communityreporter@wcinet.com.

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projects included, the pay-back on roughly $4.4 mil-lion of work would be around 20 years.

Verona would need to pay for the work upfront, likely through borrow-ing. But if utility savings don’t match expectations, the company is “on the hook” to make up the dif-ference, meaning taxpayers won’t have to bear the bur-den, company vice presi-dent Josh Kaurich told the board.

Steps remainA s o f T u e s d a y , i t

remained unclear whether the work will get underway soon.

By state law, the board would need to pass a res-olution authorizing the amount it would borrow, then hold a public hearing and allow district residents up to 30 days to petition against the project.

The board took no action Monday, and superinten-dent Dean Gorrell said Tuesday that officials this week will delve into the details of how to finance the projects through bor-rowing or possibly some

up-front payments.H and H would oversee

the work, and Kaurich said Monday the company has subcontractors lined up to start next month and finish most of the work by fall.

Gorrell said the district vetted H and H’s propos-al with local experts and came away impressed. School board president Dennis Beres said Tuesday the arrangement could help the district.

“I think this is a good way for us to get some of this long-term maintenance done and save energy,” Beres said.

Kaurich added Tuesday that if the 112-year-old company were to go bank-rupt or fold, its insurance would still cover its obliga-tions to Verona.

Ways to saveVerona’s annual utility

bills currently exceed $1 million. H and H estimates the district could knock 18 percent off those costs.

More than 120 toilets could be replaced or ret-rofitted into “low-flow” models that use about 1.6 gallons per flush, about half of what they do cur-r e n t l y , K a u r i c h s a i d

Tuesday. Faucets could also be adapted to use less water.

Kaurich also estimated that “a couple of thousand” light fixtures could use high-efficiency LED bulbs, cutting wattage by an aver-age of 65 percent. Motion-activated lights or sensors that dim lights when day-light increases could also be installed.

Two big-ticket items include replacing old cool-ing units at Country View Elementary School and Savanna Oaks Middle School with new models that do most of their work overnight , ra ther than cranking up during “peak hours,” which can drive up electricity rates.

Another project would capture and recirculate heat given off by the VAHS Nata to r ium. Windows and walls throughout the district would also be bet-ter sealed to reduce leaks, said building and grounds director Ken Kietzke.

In other news Monday, the board administered the oath of office to board members Amy Almond and Ken Behnke, who were re-elected to new three-year terms on April 2.

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Veronan self-publishes e-book on AmazonAuthor picks Kindle over offer from traditional publisherAmy SmithVerona Press correspondent

The success of self-pub-lished e-books has not been lost on Verona resident Thomas Christopher.

After his agent passed on an offer from a tradition-al publisher, Christopher decided to take matters into his own hands and self-publish his futuristic thriller novel, “Never Too Far,” on Amazon’s Kindle.

Christopher said self-publishing through Ama-zon gave him more freedom to really get his book out there. A deal with a tradi-tional publisher puts your book out there but without advertising, marketing or publicity, he said.

“ I t de f i -n i te ly was a risk to do that , but I w a s w i l l -ing to take t h e r i s k , ” Christopher said. “It paid off though. This was do or die. This could have been the end of the career right here.”

After rewriting the manu-script several times, Chris-topher uploaded “Never Too Far” as a Kindle e-book in June 2012.

To publicize it, Christo-pher made the book avail-able for free for four days. In that time, “Never Too Fa r” was downloaded almost 10,000 times.

Christopher said by self-publishing, he has been able to advertise his book across many formats including blogs, online advertisements, Twitter and Facebook.

T h r o u g h a w e b s i t e , ereadernewstoday.com, that provides followers with information about the top free e-books, Christopher was able to advertise his book to a fan base of 120,000 followers. Christopher’s

advertisement on the website received 30-40 clicks a day.

Christopher also partici-pates in “blog tours,” all online, that expose his book all over the Internet and find different readers.

Twitter and Facebook have allowed Christopher to meet other self-published authors. Through a community of self-publishers, Christopher and other authors promote each other’s work. Though a highly competitive indus-try, Christopher said they are “better off if we all join forces together.”

This fal l Christopher reached Amazon’s top 10 bestseller list for sci-fi adventure novels and has sold nearly 3,000 books.

“Never Too Far,” a grip-ping story of love and sur-vival, has been compared with “The Hunger Games” and “The Road” by Cormac McCarthy. In a future of scarce resources, where the possession of gas and die-sel is punishable by death, a teenage boy and a pregnant girl must save their impov-erished family. They risk their lives on a terrifying journey to sell stolen fuel on the black market.

Inspiration for the book came from McCarthy’s “The Road,” and a book his wife gave him called “Long Emergency.” Christopher

said he has always been interested in stories with a high element of suspense and those two books got him thinking about global warming and life without oil.

Christopher’s love for writing stems back to a cre-ative writing class he took in high school. The positive experience led him to even-tually teach literature and composition at Creighton University in Omaha, Neb.

As a professor, Christo-pher spent much of his free time writing. “Never Too Far” is his third novel, but he said it was the first book worth publishing.

A f t e r C h r i s t o p h e r ’ s wife, Jessica, got a job that brought them to Verona in June 2011, Christopher decided to put all of his energy into his writing.

Christopher said his wife has always known he want-ed to write. “I’ll make the money, you go follow your dream,” Jessica said of his decision to give up teaching to write full time.

Christopher is currently working on his second nov-el, a psychological thrill-er. He hopes to publish it before Christmas and will continue to publish through Amazon.

Besides having success self-publishing, Christo-pher’s short stories have appeared in “The Louisville Review,” “The MacGuf-fin” and “Redivider.” He was awarded an Irving S. Gilmore Emerging Artist Grant and was a finalist for the Matthew Clark Prize in Fiction.

When not writing, Chris-topher enjoys reading, watching movies, garden-ing and spending time with his wife and their 2-year-old son, Holton.

“Never Too Far” is avail-able on e-book format only through Amazon for $3.99. Plans are in the works to make the book available through Apple and Barnes and Noble this summer.

Tourism show featuring Verona will air Saturday

A television show that will feature Verona and three other southern Wis-consin communities along the Ice Age Trail will air at 6:30 p.m. Saturday on WKOW-TV, Ch. 27.

The 30-minute program by Discove r Wiscon-sin will feature Verona, Baraboo, Janesville and Whitewater as communi-ties that line the curving, 1,100-mile Ice Age Trail between Door County and the Wisconsin-Minnesota border.

Verona’s portion of the show will include volun-teers working on the local

6-mile segment of the trail, plus footage from Tuva-lu Coffeehouse and The Sow’s Ear and information about other local trails, according to a news release

last year.Discover Wisconsin is a

a tourist-promotion show that averages 250,000 viewers across the Great Lakes region, according to its website.

The city and the Verona Area Chamber of Com-merce decided to split the $6,500 cost of being fea-tured in the show using room tax co l lec t ions , culled from a 7 percent surcharge on hotel stays in Verona and not property tax dollars.

For more details go to discoverwisconsin.com.

– Seth JovaagPhoto submitted

Verona resident Thomas Christopher self-published his novel, “Never Too Far,” on Amazon in June 2012.

Christopher

Energy: Utility bills exceed $1M a yearContinued from page 1

On the airWhat: Discover

Wisconsin feature on the Ice Age Trail, includ-ing Verona, Baraboo, Janesville and Whitewhater

When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday

TV: WKOW Ch. 27

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TalentThey’ve got

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Savanna Oaks Middle School held its annual Cultural Arts Showcase on Friday afternoon, featuring a variety of acts – singing, danc-ing, guitar and piano and even a rendition of the classic Abbot and Costello routine, “Who’s on First?”

Top left, Hmong dancers put on a show. The dance group included Sandy Yang, Pheng Lo, See Vue, KaNoog Yang, Dao Lo, and Nacha Vuie.

Above, Sean Dobson plays “Too Young to Fall in Love” on guitar

Middle, Rachel Gagen sings the song, “Underneath”

Bottom middle, Taye Levin sings and plays piano on the song, “Apologize.”

Bottom left, Kenny Umanzor sings and plays guitar on a song he wrote himself.

Middle left, Kya Vivian dances “The Veil Waltz.”

Knights of ColumbusKen Lubich and Erin

Kennedy will represent the Verona Knights of Colum-bus council at the state con-vention the last weekend of April in the Wisconsin Dells.

Bill Kuchenbecker and Steve Rudolph are organiz-ing the MH Drive for May 3-5, which will provide funds for young people who need help. The council will be selling Tootsie Rolls at area shops.

Kennedy i s o rganiz-ing the Mallards Baseball game, which supports the Women’s Care Center . $2 of each ticket sold will be donated to the support group. For information, contact Kennedy by mid-April.

The council youth will present the May crowning May 5 during the 11 a.m. Mass. A crown is placed on the head of Mary, honoring her role in Jesus’ life.

The council named March Knight of the Month, Clem-ent LaMere and the Family of the Month, Jolene and Ken Kenyon family.

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PRESCHOOLQ. My child’s friends take all kinds of lessons. Am I

depriving my son because he does not?

A. Many children seem to spend their week being taken from one kind of lesson to the next. For some children, added on top of school-work, this “over-scheduling” can lead to anxiety and not enough unstructured time to enjoy being a child. While it

can be fun and benefi cial to introduce your child to a sport or some other opportunity to learn something new, be mindful that children need some down time too. Choose wisely and your whole family will be able to enjoy some relaxation time together.

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Q. I’m starting my own business. Should I set up an LLC?

A. As the economy fi nally picks up steam, it might be a good time to start that new business you always dreamed about. From a tax standpoint, your choice of entity (LLC, Corporation or Sole Proprietorship) is a key issue. Setting up an LLC gives you not only liability protection, but a good deal of tax fl exibility. If your business has losses on the front-end, you can deduct those losses, reducing your tax bite from other income. If your business is profi table going forward, you can elect to have your LLC taxed as an S Corporation, and save ongoing taxes – especially employment taxes – by structuring your compensation to take advantage of S Corporation rules. There are plenty of tax pitfalls to navigate when setting up a new business. We have extensive experience helping small businesses maximize their tax savings, so if you’re starting up a business, give us a call.

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DENTISTQ. I heard that Dr. Oz recently stated on his TV program that silver amalgam fillings are

unsafe. Is that true?

A. No, It is not! If Dr. Oz had consulted the overwhelming majority of scientifi c evidence, he would have spoken differently. Silver amalgam fi llings are estimated to be present in the mouths of 100 million people. They are durable, inexpensive, long lasting and safe. In a March 28th Dr. Oz Show episode titled “Are your silver fi llings making you sick?,” Dr. Oz and a guest dentist blamed silver amalgam fi llings for being toxic and for causing neurological symptoms, fatigue, headaches and autoimmune disorders. He makes sensational statements without strong scientifi c evidence to support the accusations. Multiple health and safety organizations including the American Dental Association, the CDC, the FDA, the Mayo Clinic, the MS Society, the Autism Society and the EPA all support that there is little scientifi c evidence to show that the health of people is compromised from Silver amalgam teeth fi llings. Silver amalgam is one of several safe and effective choices available to dental patients. Over the last several years, technology has developed alternative materials, such as composite resin (white fi llings), that many dentists consider to be better for a variety of reasons. Every fi lling option has pros and cons so talk to your dentist. If you have further questions contact our offi ce for an appointment or ask your dentist.

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PHYSICAL THERAPYQ. I have a referral for Physical Therapy for hip and leg pain with a diagnosis of

“piriformis syndrome.” What is this?

A. The piriformis muscle is a deep muscle located in the posterior hip area beneath the gluteal muscles. It assists with stabilizing the pelvis, external rotation the hip joint, and provides support of the femur while in a standing position. The piriformis muscle and tendon are located in close proximity to the main nerve roots that form the sciatic nerve. When the piriformis muscle is strained or has increased tension, it causes compression of the sciatic nerve, resulting in pain, radiating symptoms and altered sensation into the low back and leg. Thus, a diagnosis of Piriformis Syndrome and Sciatica are often overlapping. Treatment of this diagnosis can be effectively completed by a skilled Physical Therapist. Contact Stellar Rehabilitation for more information and treatment of this painful and limiting condition.

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CHIROPRACTORQ. As part of my running workouts, I have been doing more interval training and

have developed pain in the top part of my hamstring. I have been stretching it but it does not seem to be getting any better. How would you recommend treating it?

A. It sounds like you may have strained the biceps femoris tendon or more simply, the upper hamstring attachment. This is a common injury for runners doing speed work or stride work. You can continue to stretch the hamstrings, but you should only do so to the point that you feel the stretch in the middle of the muscle, not at the upper attachment point. Stretching too far only re-aggravates injury. Also, get a sport specifi c

massage to treat the injury. Treatment should consist of a technique called cross fi ber friction followed by icing of the area. This treatment only takes 15 minutes 1-2 times per week for approximately 4 weeks. It is a very effective and economical treatment that promotes proper healing. Lastly, watch your form. You should be working to strike the ground mid-foot and not with a heavy heel strike. Striding too far out and landing on the heel will also re-aggravate this type of injury.

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REAL ESTATE Q. What can I do to get my home ready for selling this Spring?

A. There are a few things you can do that are low budget and easy! Here are a few ideas to get you started: Wash the windows inside and out and shine the mir-rors. Sparkle & shine are free, the cost is your elbow grease. Set out fresh-smell-ing flowers such as lilac branches and peonies. Natural scents are appealing and can trigger fewer allergies. Polish your floors to a high gloss. Refinish the hard-woods if needed. Make sure rugs are clean and fluffed. Add a few potted plants to your porch to make it welcoming and inviting. Yellow tulips and daffodils are bright and Springy. Mow the lawn at a diagonal. This will help make your lawn appear larger. Be sure to edge along the driveway and sidewalk too! This is just a starter’s list! If you'd like more tips and tricks, feel free to email us!

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INVESTMENTSQ. Can Investors Learn from Earth Day's Lessons?

A. Next week, we observe Earth Day. Can you apply some of the lessons of Earth Day to your approach to investing? For example, Earth Day stresses the proper management of resources. As an investor, you can make the most of your existing resources by contributing as much as you can afford to your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. Also, Earth Day teaches us to cut down on unnecessary consumption. In the investment arena, you can “over-consume” by making excessive trades. Too much buying and selling can result in signifi cant fees, transaction costs and even taxes. Instead, consider purchasing quality investments and holding them for the long term. Finally, Earth Day warns us about putting toxins in our environment. When you invest, it's important to avoid “toxic” behavior, such as chasing after hot stocks or making vain attempts

to “time” the market. By following these Earth Day-related suggestions, you can help yourself make progress toward a healthier — and possibly more productive — investment environment.

This article was written by Edward Jones for the use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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HEATING/COOLINGQ. Does the phase out of R-22 refrigerant mean that I must replace my

existing air conditioner?

A. The short answer is no, as long as your existing air conditioner is functioning. However the limits on R-22 production have significant-ly increased its cost. So if you have a system that needs to regularly get recharged, you should consider replacing it. The Bryant Evolution series air conditioners use Puron refrigerant, a more environmentally sound choice. These units are more efficient, quieter operating, and pro-vide better dehumidification for added comfort. To learn more about Bryant air conditioners, contact Dave at OK Heating & Air Conditioning.

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SENIOR CAREQ. Does the elder in your life often have unexplainable bruises?

A. As alarming as these purplish marks can be, they’re usually harmless. As we age, bruising becomes more common with the mildest bump or blow. Our capillaries age and become more fragile and prone to rupture. Our skin also becomes thinner, losing the protective fatty layer that helps to cushion blood vessels against injury. Frequent bruising usually starts to show after age 55, but long-time sun worshippers may see changes earlier. The problem may be compounded if you smoke. Certain dietary supplements such as fi sh oil and ginkgo, as well as some medications used to treat allergies, asthma and eczema can also cause easier bruising. To reduce bumps and falls, de-clutter the house. Dress your elder in long-sleeved shirts and pants to add an extra

layer of protection. Limit sun exposure and use sunscreen outdoors. There isn’t much that can be done to treat a bruise once it has formed. Most bruises disappear within a week. Remember, though, that easy bruising can be an indication of a more serious condition such as a blood disease or a clotting problem. You should consult a doctor if you notice unusually large or painful bruises that develop for no reason.

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ATTORNEYSQ. My ex and I share placement of our kids. I accepted a new job out-of-state and want

the kids to come with me, but my ex won’t agree. What can I do?

A. Any parent who wants to move with the kids out-of-state, or at least 150 miles away from the other parent within the same state, must provide at least 60 days’ written notice to the other parent of his or her intent to move. This must be sent by certifi ed mail, with a copy sent to the court. If the other parent objects to the move, that parent has 15 days to submit a written objection to the move, with a copy sent to the court. The court will then refer the parents to mediation or other family court services or may appoint a Guardian ad Litem. If an agreement with a new placement schedule cannot be achieved, the court will schedule a hearing. Some factors the court will consider include whether the move will substantially affect the current physical placement schedule and whether it is in the children’s best interests. If you need to relocate, or prevent a relocation, contact Kathryn Grigg at 608-283-6703 or kgrigg@axley.com.

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INSURANCEQ. What is a BOP policy?

A. This acronym stands for Business Owner Policy. It is an insurance package designed for businesses that assemble the basic coverages required by a business owner in one bundle. Such coverages include business interruption insurance, property insurance, liability insurance, commercial auto insurance, crime insurance, etc. Based on your company’s specific needs, you can alter what is included in a BOP. Typically, a business owner will save money by choosing a BOP because the bundle of coverage often costs less than the total cost of all the individual policies on their own. These policies usually target small to medium size businesses, and offer an opportunity to save money and increase your coverage at the same time. A win-win! If you’re interested in this type of policy or would like a free, no-obligation review of your current business insurance coverage, please feel free to contact me anytime.

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does itSuger Creek Elementary School’s art night turned out to be a colorful array of paints, clay and more. Kids and parents packed into the gym to make create original artwork at stations.

Also featured was a station where people could make art (top left) by dipping marbles in paint and rolling them around in a cardboard box to create works. At that station are, left to right, Carson Lindell (in green), Charlie Thusius (in blue) and mother Krista Thusius, Julia Gliboy and Callum Vass.

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Boys tennis

Jeremy JonesSports editor

The cancellation of Saturday’s boys tennis tournament at Manito-woc Lincoln left the Verona boys tennis team scrambling for a replace-ment tournament.

Fortunately, the Wildcats were able to get into the flighted West De Pere tournament at the Green Bay ten-nis Center, which also gave Verona senior No. 1 singles player Andrew Argall, a three-time state qualifier, a preview of this year’s state tourna-ment.

He went 1-1 on the day, includ-ing a 6-3, 6-2 loss to West De Pere’s Nick Dykema. Dykema was ranked sixth at last year’s individual state tournament.

Senior Brian Davenport nearly faced the same level of competition at No. 2 singles and was also 1-1 on the day, including a 6-1, 6-0 loss to Dykema’s younger brother Jack. Jack Dykema was an individual state qual-ifier as a freshman last year.

Junior Philip Rudnitsky and fresh-man Alex Pletta won matches against West De Pere and Oshkosh West to finish 2-0 at No. 3 and 4 singles, respectively.

Senior Alex Hadjiev and sopho-more Austin Gerdes added an unde-feated tournament at No, 2 doubles, taking matches against West De Pere and then De Pere, 7-5, 6-2, after being down 2-5 in the first set.

Sophomore Nolan Fink and senior Elliot Schad, as well as Matt Blessing and Tanner Breisch, ended up going 1-1.

Verona, Sun Prairie (PPD)The Wildcats were unable to

reschedule their April 9 Big Eight Conference season open to Monday and instead postponed the match once again. No make-up date had been announced as the Press went to print on Tuesday.

Verona 7, Janesville Craig 0Tuesday meant a second confer-

ence dual meet in as many days as Verona traveled down I-90 to Palmer Park in Janesville for a match against Janesville Craig.

The host Cougars posed little prob-lem for the Wildcats, who cruised to the 7-0 win.

Argall, Davenport, Rudnitzky and

File photo by Jeremy Jones

Verona Area High School senior Brian Davenport went undefeated Saturday at the West De Pere tournament. Davenport and No. 1 singles player Andrew Argall haven’t lost a match between them in the Eau Claire Memorial and West De Pere tournaments.

Cats hold serve at West de PereBaseball

Errors lead to tough lossAnthony IozzoAssistant sports editor

After nearly three weeks of postponements, the Verona Area High School baseball team expected a little rust Tuesday against Janesville Parker at Riverside Park.

But Verona head coach Brad D’Orazio didn’t expect five errors and 12 unearned runs in a 14-10 loss.

The Wildcats allowed sev-en unearned runs in the sec-ond and five unearned runs in the fourth.

Still, one positive was the offense, which piled on 10 runs in its first game.

“I think we swung the bat better than we anticipated,” D’Orazio said. “We have only been outside a couple of times but to have five errors and give up 12 unearned runs was definitely disappointing.”

The second inning featured two errors, a hit batter and a walk to erase a 4-2 Wildcat lead.

Verona cut the deficit to 9-7 in the top of the fifth with sacrifice flys by senior Derek Witte and junior Mitch Flora and an RBI single by senior Sam Sharer.

But Janesville came back with five unearned runs after two more Wildcat errors in the bottom of the inning.

Verona scored three more in the sixth with RBIs to Witte and senior Trevor Ker-micle, but it wasn’t enough.

The Wildcats opened the game with three in the first, including a two-run single by Witte and added another in the second on an RBI single by junior Jake Armstrong.

Witte picked up the loss allowing eight runs, only two earned, on two hits. He walked four.

Sharer (2-for-4), Kermicle (2-for-4) and freshman Ben Rortvedt (2-for-3) were the leading hitters.

Verona hosts Madison East at 5 p.m. Thursday and trav-els to Madison West at 5 p.m. Tuesday.

Softball

‘Cat wins big despite just two hits

Photo by Todd K. Olsen

Senior Emma Ray doubles off the wall to drive in Verona’s lone run in a 5-0 shellacking of Madison La Follette on Tuesday. The Wildcats had two hits in a the win.

Jeremy JonesSports editor

Senior Emma Ray doubled off the wall to drive in a run and struck out eight Tuesday as the Verona softball team opened its sea-son with a 5-0 drumming of Big Eight Con-ference rival Madison La Follette.

Scoreless through two-and-a-half innings, the Wildcats posted four unearned runs in the third inning.

Claudia Kepler’s single was the only oth-er hit of the game for Verona.

“It’s kind of unbelievable,” said Verona head coach Todd Anderson, who watched his team strike out 13 times and only col-lected two hits off Lancers ace Nichole Newman. “Newman was already good, but she’s improved. She’s going to give every-one fits this year.”

Ray nearly drove a one-out Nicole New-man offering over the wall in the fourth inning, but settled for an RBI double to

score Leslie Banzhaf, who had walked ear-lier in the inning. It was the Wildcats’ lone earned run.

Tuesday was the first game for each team.“Not being able to get out on a field for

practice but once or twice this spring ... I think that was a direct result of what you saw tonight,” Anderson said.

The Wildcats got in trouble in the second as La Follette loaded the bases off an error and two walks.

Ray worked out of the inning with a strike out, though. The Lancers, who threat-ened again in the third, left two of their nine runners on base in the inning as Ray struck out one and induced a pair of pop outs to herself.

Verona hosts Madison Memorial on Thursday and Janesville Craig in a makeup game from April 11 on Friday. Both games are slated for 5 p.m. starts.

Middleton hosts the Wildcats at Firefight-ers Park at 10 a.m. on Saturday.

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Ballers claim hoops goldThe Verona Area Special Olympics basketball team won gold in the Lanier Division of the Wisconsin State Indoor Games earlier this month. They finished the season 8-1.

Team members (front, from left) are: Zach McQuade and Mike Krewson; (middle) Dan Severson, Ty Pavlik, Tony Ford and Cameron Johnson; (back) Steve Woroch, Dave Mathais, Nate McCarthy, Jordan Fenzau and Vince Clayborn; (not pictured) John Haberle, Cheryl Hamilton, Darrell Gloyd, Mike Clayborn, Megan Means and Andy Haefner.

Track and field

Verona sprints to big win over Janesville ParkerJeremy JonesSports editor

Verona boys and girls track was finally happy to get outdoors Tuesday, traveling to Janesville’s Monterey Stadium for a Big Eight Conference dual against Janesville Parker.

Senior Matt Dietlin won three individual events and helped a Wildcats’ sprint relay race to a 94.5-51.5 win over the host Vikings.

Dietlin led a sweep of the top three spots in the pole vault with a clearance of 12-6. He went on to lead a 1-2 Verona finish in the high jump, clearing 6 feet. Far from done, he added the long jump (19-4 1/2) and the 4x100 relay (:45.7), joining Cameron Parks, Josh Beck-am and Cameron Tindall.

Parks, Beckam and Tin-dall had been joined earlier in the meet by Jacob Fauble to take the 4x200 relay in 1:37.1.

Verona’s sprinters added a 1-2 finish in the 200-meter dash led by Tindall’s :23.8.

Steven Hartnett (:16.2) led another Verona sweep in the 110-high hurdles, while Alan Brown led a 1-2 finish in the 300s (:43.8).

Matt Zingler won the tri-ple jump with a leap of 39-3.

Alex Anderson took the 800, leading a 1-2 finish in 2:04.1, while Sean Happel covered the two-mile course in 10:13.2.

Anderson, Peter Scott, E r i k W i c k s t r o m a n d Andrew Husbands went on to take the 4x800 relay in 8:56.5.

“Parker is a young team

going through a rebuilding year, but it was good for us to have a strong meet out of the gate against a program with a strong tradition with-in the conference,” Verona head coach Joff Pedretti said. “Everyone was very enthusiastic and we had a lot of personal bests.”

Both the boys and girls return to action at 4:30 p.m. next Tuesday when the Wildcats host Madison West at the newly-renovated Curtis Jones Stadium.

GirlsSophomore Shannon Ker-

rigan, freshman Cheyenne Trilling and junior Jenni LaCroix helped Verona take every running event from the 100 to 800 Tuesday as the Wildcats posted a 79.5-66.5 win against Parker.

Kerrigan (:13.1) and Trill-ing (:27.9) took the 100 and 200, while LaCroix secured the 400 (1:00.9) and 800 (2:30.9).

Senior hurdler Katy Mill-er took the 100-high and 300-meter low hurdles

Junior Nicole Zimbrick cleared 8-6 to win the pole vault, while senior Jordan Bartholf added the shot put with a heave of 35-2.

Verona head coach Mark Happel said it was the first time competing for nearly 75 percent of his team.

“With the limited train-ing we’ve been able to do indoors ... I was really pleased with what we were able to do,” he said.

The ladies travel back to Monterey Stadium at 4:30 p.m. Friday for the Janes-ville Invite.

Pletta all cruised to 6-0, 6-0 shutout wins at No. 1 through 4 singles,

Elliot Schad and Fink add-ed a 6-3, 6-1 win atop the dou-bles lineup, while Hadjiev and Gerdes, and Jackson Hutch-croft and Blessing added a 6-1, 6-1 and 6-2, 6-0 at No. 2 and 3 doubles, respectively.

Eau Claire Mem. InviteThe Wildcats hosted the

Eau Claire Memorial Invita-tional April 5-6 due to poor weather and court conditions

in Eau Claire.Argall and Davenport

(4-0) were the only flight for Verona to go undefeated over the weekend as the Wildcats rolled La Crosse Central, 6-1, and New Richmond, 7-0. Verona lost 5-2 against the Old Abes.

Saturday’s final match against DePere was tied at 3-all before Hadjiev’s and Gerdes’ match was postponed because of rain.

Verona was without Schad at No. 1 doubles.

Pletta added three wins over the weekend at No. 4 singles.

Tennis: Argall, Davenport

undefeated to start seasonContinued from page 12

Girls soccer

Wildcats edged at Craig in season debutAnthony IozzoAssistant sports editor

Weather forced few out-side practices for the Vero-na Area High School girls soccer team this season, and the inexperience on the grass and bigger field showed in the first game of the season at Janesville Craig Tuesday, head coach Jennifer Faulkner said.

C r a i g ’ s K a t e H e a p scored on a penalty kick – after an elbowing call inside the penalty box – in the 65th minute to lead the Cougars to a 2-1 win.

“It was a close game, and the first game of the season is always a barom-eter for how things are going to go during the year,” Faulkner said. “We are a young team, and we

need some time to gel and improve.”

S o p h o m o r e f o r w a r d Felicia Retrum scored in the 75th minute, but it was too late.

C r a i g ’ s S a m a n t h a Champion scored first in the 28th minute.

Verona’s games Thurs-day against Sun Prairie and Friday at Hart land Arrowhead were pos t -poned.

V e r o n a h o s t s M a d i -son La Follette at 5 p.m. Thursday and travels to t he Midd l e ton Socce r Complex Friday and Sat-urday for the Middleton tournament. Games begin at 9 a.m. both days.

The Wildcats finish the week at 5 p.m. Tuesday against Mount Horeb at home.

Sports shortsSwimmers Receive Academic Honors

Verona Area/Mount Horeb High School swimmers Alex Mathson, Arel Otles, and Bree Parent recently received Aca-demic All-American recognition for their efforts in the pool and the classroom.

This award is sponsored by the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (NISCA) and is given to seniors who have lettered at least one year and have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.75.

In addition, Alex, Arel, Bree, Emily Tiedemann, Leah Ras-mussen and McKayla Wedig were named Academic All-State for compiling a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 and earning a varsity letter at least one year.

As a team, the Verona Area-Mount Horeb boys swim team received the Bronze Team Scholar Award with a team GPA of 3.467. This award is also sponsored by NISCA.

Large turnout for 2013 Conservation CongressA total of 6,069 people attended the 2013 Spring Fisheries

and Wildlife Hearings and Wisconsin Conservation Congress county meetings that were held in every county statewide on Monday, April 8.

The public hearings provide citizens with an opportunity to comment and indicate preference on a range of fish and wild-life management proposed rule changes, Conservation Con-gress advisory questions, and to submit resolutions for rule changes they would like to see in the future.

Statewide hearing results and the questions are available on the Spring Rules Hearings page of the DNR website or go to dnr.wi.gov; search “Spring Hearings.”

Meeting results, along with written comments on the eve-ning’s questions and DNR recommendations are used to advise the state Natural Resources Board.

This year’s results will be reviewed at the board’s May 22 meeting in Madison.

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Boys golf

Reinecke finishes fourth, Cats take thirdSenior Tyler Reinecke

was teamed up with Mad-ison Memorial’s Peter Webb, Madison Edge-wood’s Johnny Decker and Onalaska’s Ben Sko-gen Monday during the Edgewood Invitat ional at Hawk’s Landing Golf

Course.The competition didn’t

faze him however, as he finished with a 78 to take fourth and help push the Verona boys golf team into third place (333), one shot behind defending cham-pion Edgerton and nine

behind the 2013 champion Madison Memorial.

Senior Caleb Bal tes (80), junior Matt Feller (82) and Riley Schmitz (93) finished the scoring for Verona.

Webb was the overall medalist with a 75, while

Decker tied Stoughton’s Henry Klongland for sec-ond with a 77.

Verona travels to Odana Hills 2:30 p.m. Tuesday to play Janesville Craig and Madison Memorial.

– Anthony Iozzo

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Forensics team sends 20 to stateVictoria VlisidesUnified Newspaper Group

The Verona Area High School forensics team is sending 20 stu-dents to the state competition.

Forensics adviser Nate Camp-bell said that’s on par with past years.

Held April 19 on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, it’s the highest level of speaking and acting competition for high school students. Verona’s team consists of 16 groups including entries in catego-ries like solo act-ing, group acting, poetry and prose.

One category, farrago speaking, combines several poetry and prose pieces on the same theme.

O n e s t u d e n t , Alder Levin, is doing her piece on poop. Yes, poop. Campbell said at first she was a bit embarrassed, but as far as the competition goes, he said it’s a silly but adventurous piece.

“We told her, ‘Oh, come on, it’s fun,” he said, with a laugh.

While pieces can be humorous and dramatic, some are infor-mative like with Matthew Wilt-bank’s oratory speech persuading his audience why organic farming is essentially bad.

“He l ikes to play devi l ’s

advocate,” Campbell commented.Also in the mix is Johnny Yang,

who performed a spoken-word poetry piece at the Multicultural Showcase this year. His piece, “What Teachers Make,” was

written by Taylor Mail, who does motivational speaking and poet-ry. The piece is a commentary revealing the qualitative measures of a teacher’s career a dollar sign can’t really justify.

To make it to state, students participate in meets where they are judged and timed. The foren-sics season starts in December and the team practices once a week.

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The VAHS forensics team: Front, from left, Katelin Princl, Katie Goetz, Laura Williams, Kat Billings, John Yang, Molly Kempfer, Sydney Azim; middle, Ariadna Arias, Jenine Ybanez, Erin Bormett, Savanna Biedermann, Nicole Noltemeyer, Alec Shiva, Amanda Guzman, Taylor Amato, Olivia Guzman; back, Alder Levin, Brian Strayer, Cici Stampfli, Matthew Wiltbank, Taylor Witthuhn, Carissa Witthuhn, Ben Kaeder, Cassidy Slinger, Max Luke

Verona Little League Opening Day April 20, 2013

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The teamStudents who qualified for

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co-captain (Oratory Speech)Alder Levin (Farrago)Katie Goetz (Farrago)Savanna Biedermann

(Farrago) – about the afterlife

Carissa Witthuhn (Farrago)Molly Kempfer, Ari Arias,

Laura Williams and Jenine Ybanez (Play Acting) – “Dueling Phobias,” a comedic piece about two women waiting outside a doctor’s office and one-upping each other’s irrational fears

Erin Bormett and Katelin Princl (Play Acting) – “A Game,” a heavy, futuristic piece with “rounds” and “squares,” about trying to solve problems in a nonviolent way

Nicole Noltemeyer (Poetry)Taylor Amato (Poetry) –

Taylor received three perfect scores at districts

Brian Strayer (Prose)Amanda Guzman (Prose)Kat Billings (Solo Acting)Cierrah Stampfli (Solo

Acting)Cassidy Slinger (Solo

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Lions Club officersNew Verona Lions Club officers are: President - Lisa Ruth KruegerVice President - Chuck Barrett

Secretary - Jim FletcherTreasurer - Brian McKay

Veronan wins free-throw contest Madison Moore of Verona placed first at

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on weekends March through June, these dancers have a full schedule.

But mention one word about dance to them, and it’s clear they wouldn’t have it any other way.

ColtonColton, whose roots are

in karate, began as a self-taught dancer a few years ago and got his black belt last year.

That back-ground helps him do tricks like flipping upside-down t h a t o t h e r d a n c e r s don’t have the strength for yet, said S t e p h a n i e Sutton, lead choreographer and owner of Move Out Loud, which has about 250 kids enrolled.

“What he can do is aston-ishing,” Sutton said.

Before the Savanna Oaks Middle School seventh-grader had a formal out-let for dance, he’d look up YouTube videos of dance moves and would practice in his basement. It was an often-worrisome endeavor for his parents.

“He’d be in the basement trying to spin on his head with cushions,” Colleen said. “I was afraid he was going to break his neck.”

To his mom’s relief, he now practices those tricks in safer areas, but the fam-ily has also had to work through Colton being diag-nosed with juvenile diabe-tes almost a year ago.

T h a t ’ s c a u s e d s o m e adjustments, Colleen said, but it was important for her and husband Stan to ensure Colton could keep dancing. And he has, attests Sutton.

“It’s not something that scared him away,” she said, adding he’s more aware of his blood-sugar level and takes more frequent breaks now.

While working on con-quering diabetes and his dance moves, Colton has no worries about the stigmas attached to boys in dance, and neither do the other males in his dance crew.

He was never one to be “a joiner,” Colleen said, so it’s been a joy for her to watch her son exude con-fidence on stage. But he wasn’t always comfortable doing this.

Growing up , Co l ton influenced Maeve’s inter-ests in dancing, making up routines and having dance

battles at home. Maeve later returned the favor after she helped recruit Colton – who was shy to perform in front of others – to try classes at Move Out Loud.

Maeve’s been there three years and Colton for about two years.

MaeveM a e v e f o u n d d a n c e

around age 7. She tried other sports like soccer and swimming, but they just didn’t match up, she said.

Maeve , a New Cen-tury School fourth-grader, dreamed of having a dance

studio at home, so finally her family made a make-shift one with mirrors and wooden flooring.

“When she’s home, that’s where she spends her time,” Butzbaugh said.

As her parents looked to start classes, they had trou-ble finding a studio for just hip-hop dance, Butzbaugh said. Maeve didn’t want to learn classical types of dance, and the studios they looked at offered hip-hop as secondary to more formal dance programs like ballet or jazz.

Move Out Loud appealed to Maeve because it lets kids start with hip-hop. In fact, hip-hop is the studio’s most popular class, with about three-fourths of kids enrolled, Sutton said.

The moves are much less rigid than many other genres, such as ballet are much less rigid, and they’re lower to the ground and more aggressive. Sutton said Maeve’s diva show-manship on the dance floor fits right in with the hip-hop style. But don’t think she’s all about fitting in.

“I can do my own style,” Maeve assures.

Maeve’s personality is preceded only by her wild style. On a given day, you might see her with leopard-print pants and an unconventional haircut she dreamed up herself – one side short and one side long.

Some kids a t school thought it was weird, but she said she’s used to stand-ing out. After all, some think her hip-hop dancing is weird, too.

“I think it’s cool, and that’s really all that mat-ters,” she said.

An independent attitude is what her mother wants to foster through Maeve’s dancing, and she said she appreciates Sutton as an inspiration to her female students that it’s OK to be a “strong, fierce woman,” Butzbaugh said.

MollyBoth Colleen and Butz-

baugh praised Sutton for se t t ing posi t ive exam-ples for their kids, as did

Molly’s mom, Julie Bauhs, who said Molly has grown in her stage confidence.

As a th i rd-grader a t Glacier Edge Elementary School, Molly is one of the youngest competitors at Move Out Loud. She’s also doubled her commitment to dance, doing hip-hop and jazz competitions, Julie said, and practices on aver-age eight hours a week.

She s t a r t ed danc ing before she was 1, but Julie jokes that’s no thanks to her parents.

“She was adopted when she was a baby,” Julie said. “And we’re terrible danc-ers, so she obviously has this in her.”

In her fourth year of danc-ing, Molly’s ability often goes beyond her years.

She received a $250 dance scholarship from one of the dance conventions and was picked to showcase a dance out of a group of hundreds of kids, most of them older than her. That was a defining moment for Molly, Sutton says.

“ M o l l y i s a m a z i n g because she has a very shy, sweet personality, between she dances – she’s this extreme fireball,” Sutton said. “She’s electric – she moves people.”

Hip-hop’s appeal has continued to climb through a greater presence in media such as YouTube, real-ity television shows like America’s Next Best Dance Crew and even the dance movies such as Step Up.

Sutton says part of what draws the younger genera-tion to hip-hop dancing is because they can relate to the music – but that doesn’t mean she won’t edit or cut parts of songs to make them appropriate for kids.

The dance form hasn’t just taken hold for youth.

After seeing their kids thrive with it, parents want to see what hip-hop is all about, too. There’s an adult hip-hop class at Move Out Loud this summer, but also a workshop for adults com-ing up on April 27.

“Parents see their kids having so much fun,” Sut-ton said. “They want to try it, too.”

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From left: Verona hip-hop dancers Maeve Butzbaugh-Patrick, Colton Godfraiux and Molly Bauhs.

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Pair to be honored for Paoli rescueTwo people who per-

formed life-saving efforts on a man at the Paoli Market will be honored at the Dane County Sherriff’s Office annual award ceremony.

Lynn Michel, a Veter-ans Administration Hospital employee, and Todd Sailor, an off-duty Madison firefighter,

both performed life saving measures on a man who went into cardiac arrest outside of Paoli Market.

Throughout the year, the DCSO recognizes both employees and citizens who have made a difference in Dane County. The 2013 ceremony to applaud their

actions takes place at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at the Dane County Courthouse.

In addition to Michel and Sailor, 12 citizens, one organization and seven DCSO staff will be honored by Sheriff David Mahoney with awards at the public ceremony.

Verona HistoryJanuary

40 years ago• The Village combined the

elected part-time clerk and trea-surer positions into a full-time appointed position and estab-lished a full-time combined “coordinator” and assessor position.

The setup at the time was a part-time elected clerk – who estimated he was getting paid about 50 cents an hour – and a full-time combined position of elected treasurer and appointed assessor.

Proponents said it would help the city run more efficiently. A few years later, the village (which became a city in 1978) turned that coordinator position into an administrator.

• The Village Board unani-mously denied an effort to bring a 35-unit elderly and low-income housing complex through a county program.

Trustees said the village already had enough low-income housing and should not allow the county to take control of property in the village.

• The Town Board denied a permit by Madison Gas and Electric to build power lines along Woods, Midtown, Nine Mound and Cross Country roads. Several town residents had objected at a public hear-ing, saying suggested it should be built along County Highway PD, and the Village Board also recommended a denial.

MG&E said the PD idea would not work because of higher costs and interruptions in service.

• The Verona Fire District debated whether to build its own fire station or have the village buy it and lease it to the district. The district ended up building one a few years later.

30 years ago• Construction began on a

self-help housing project on Lucille Street between Todd Street and Nine Mound Road.

The 12 federally financed homes, built by the South Central Housing Corporation, were designated for low-to-moderate-income families, requiring a time investment of 1,200 hours of labor as a sub-stitute for a down payment.

Several other new homes were being built in the new Cross Country Heights subdivi-sion, which would become a Parade of Homes site later in the year.

• The city welcomed new building inspector Henry Mikula by compiling a list of the three years’ worth of backlogged inspections that needed to be done.

Some on the council wanted to punish the outgoing inspec-tor for not completing the inspections, but he noted that the state law required people with new homes to contact him to request inspections and said most didn’t.

• Ald. Joe Wineke lost by a 5-2 vote an attempt to restrict the use of City Hall for a candi-

date forum. He had argued that public buildings should not be used for political events.

• Several parents pushed the school board to do more to build a solid wrestling program.

With a part-time coaching position unfilled for three years running, they argued that hav-ing students teach the sport wasn’t enough to establish continuity. District and school officials noted that there were more than 900 coaching vacan-cies statewide because of the difficulty of finding the right teacher-coach combination.

• School district staff reported that the schools had a total of 18 Apple II computers and had been holding workshops to teach students and teachers how to use them. Still to be determined was what grade to begin teaching keyboarding.

• The girls basketball team defeated DeForest for its first victory of the season after a nine-game losing streak. They would end up winning three home games in a row.

20 years ago• A funeral was held for

Alexander D. Miller, who served the Bank of Verona for 67 years before his death at 92 after a long illness.

The one-time village president was the son of bank founder Alex G. Miller, and at one point during the Great Depression, he had to drive to Milwaukee to borrow money to keep the bank afloat. The bank ended up surviving for 23 more years before being sold to State Bank of Cross Plains.

• A group of Cross Country Estates homeowners gathered support and raised money to pay legal fees in an attempt to stop Wingra Stone from adding 40 acres to their mine along on Nine Mound Road.

The lawsuit had gone in Wingra’s favor and was heading to the state Supreme Court, and legal bills at that point were over $18,000, plus another $3,000 expected to move the case to the next level. Wingra eventually prevailed at the Supreme Court, which ruled that it was not affected by a mining ordinance that was passed after the mine began operation.

• Physicians Plus opened a 5,000-square-foot clinic at 118 W. Verona Ave. with a single family-practice doctor, Robert Cape.

• As a result of a growing number of developer proposals, the Plan Commission recom-mended a new ordinance that would require developers to submit more detailed informa-tion with their applications, including landscaping and grad-ing plans for certain types of complex subdivisions.

• Linda Stemper left the school board to give more time to her job and family.

• Verona High School officials produced a report with recom-mendations for dealing with a recent spate of incidents of

racial conflict, including hate graffiti and physical confronta-tions.

The initiatives included ongoing training for teachers, workshops for students, extra-curricular clubs, more multicul-turalism in the curriculum and recruiting minority teachers.

• The city and town continued to discuss the possibility of a merger to block Madison’s expansion, but officials were not optimistic it would get very far.

• Police officer and former chief Herman Daniels retired after 33 years on the force. More than 150 people attended his retirement party at the Kamm Bowl.

• Local skater and future Olympian Casey FitzRandolph, 17, claimed the final spot on the U.S. Junior World Long Track Speedskating team that was set to travel Europe.

• Verona High School junior Marshall Burkes won the American Legion’s county ora-torical contest.

– Jim Ferolie

10 years ago• The Verona Area school

board acknowledged problems with its fund balance, which had fallen to 4 percent of the total general fund. The average school district in Wisconsin averaged a cash reserve of about 15 percent.

The board cited getting less state and federal aid as a cause. It decided to shell out $45,000 for a functional analysis of the school district’s finances and operations.

• The Common Council decided to wait another year to build the four much-discussed baseball diamonds on the southeast side of the city.

The Council’s reason for pushing the decision back was a tight budget and uncertainty as to whether the state would chip in for the $750,000 project.

The Little League complex opened at what is now known as Ceniti Park in May 2006.

• The Common Council dis-cussed construction of on and off ramps from West Verona Avenue onto Highway 18/151.

Reconstructing Railroad Street and installing new water run-off infrastructure on South Franklin Street were also topics of discussion.

• The Verona Area High School parking lot and the nearby on-street parking areas had a series of daytime auto break-ins. Most of the stolen items were valuable electronics, like CDs and car stereos.

• Town chair incumbent Don Beauchamp announced that he would not run again for the position.

• The City and Town of Verona continued discussions on new boundaries, each reviewing the plans the other drew up.

– Rob Kitson

Police rePortInformation from Verona

police log books:

March 31:59 a.m. Police noticed a

case of beer in a car parked at the intersection of Park Avenue and South Franklin Field Street and received a search con-sent from the 19-year-old car owner, yielding two bottles of Captain Morgan. Police cited the woman for transporting alcohol underage and pho-tographed and destroyed the alcohol at the station.

March 4 12:29 a.m. Police came

across a stolen car from Ari-zona at the park and ride on Old PB. Police verified the car’s status as stolen, con-tacted the vehicle owner and conducted a search of the vehicle, where they found two items of drug parapher-nalia and unknown capsules.

8:41 p.m. Police arrested a 22 year-old man for his first OWI at the intersection of East Verona Avenue and Hometown Circle. The man was stopped for operating with a suspended registration.

March 55:36 p.m. A 48-year-old

man told police to “Write it!” when they responded to a report that the man was shov-eling snow into the roadway on the 1000 block of Zingg Drive. Police told the man they did not intend to write a cita-tion but wanted the snow off the road. The man then com-plained about various public services and his alderman.

11:34 p.m. Police spoke

with a man near Highway M and Locust Drive who was on a cross-country walking expedition. He did not want to go to a shelter, but he did request to warm up some-where. Police brought him to the station, gave him water and chips and recommended he start again at sunrise.

March 74:29 p.m. After hearing that

children were sliding down a large pile of snow in Jenna Court, police advised the five girls present to watch for cars.

March 92:49 a.m. Police arrested

a 22 year-old man for his first OWI after arriving at a slide-off on U.S. 18-151. The man blew a .20 and stayed in custody under a 12-hour hold.

8:08 p.m. A one-car crash brought police to the Cul-ver’s parking lot, where they arrested a 63-year-old man for his first OWI. He regis-tered .24 on the breathalyzer and received a further citation for inattentive driving.

March 122:31 a.m. Police arrested

a 29 year-old male driver for his first OWI after seeing him strike a recycling bin and drive into the snow-covered curb repeatedly on the 400 block of Melody Lane. The Mount Horeb K9 unit arrived and located marijuana. The man received citations for OWI, possession of THC, and reckless driving.

8:06 a.m. Police used a catch pole to remove a rac-coon from a garage on the 300

block of Wynnwood Drive.

March 155:19 a.m. A passerby

reported a parked vehicle facing the wrong direction on U.S. 18-151. Police arrested the 37-year-old driver of the vehicle for his first OWI after he admitted to falling asleep while driving and failed a field sobriety test.

March 169:29 p.m. A 38-year-old

man received his fourth OWI after failing a field sobriety test in the Kwik Trip parking lot on County PB. Police had been called to a report of an unre-sponsive man slouched over in a locked and running vehicle.

March 179:47 p.m. Police respond-

ed to a shed on fire on the 800 block of Whalen Road and assisted the fire depart-ment. The property owner said he thought burn materi-als rekindled in a trash can shortly after depositing them. Nothing suspicious found.

March 1910:48 p.m. EMS, Verona

fire and police responded to a report on the 100 block of Jenna Drive of an unrespon-sive 24-year-old man who was turning blue and snoring. After EMS treated the man, police took him into custody on a probation hold and for having drug paraphernalia.

4:59 p.m. Police canvassed the area near a pharmacy after a robbery. The robber left the store on foot with oxycontin.

– Rob Kitson

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CITY OF VERONAMINUTES

COMMON COUNCILMARCh 11, 2013

VERONA CITY hALL1. The meeting was called to order

by Mayor hochkammer at 7:02 p.m.2. Pledge of Allegiance3. Roll Call: J. Charles, Wm. Mc-

Gilvray, C. Solowicz, B. Stiner, and E. Touchett. Ald. Manley, Ald. Ritt and Ald. Streich were absent and excused. Also in attendance: City Engineer, B. Gund-lach; City Administrator, B. Burns; Pub-lic Works Director, R. Rieder; Fire Chief, J. Giver; and City Clerk, K. Lynch.

4. Public Comment: None5. Approval of Minutes: Motion by

Charles, seconded by Solowicz to ap-prove the minutes of the February 25, 2013 Common Council meeting. Motion

carried 5/0. 6. Mayor’s Business * Mayor hochkammer recognized

David Reinke and Liberty Business Park for its participation in the Wisconsin Certified Sites Program.

7. Administrator’s Report8. Engineer’s Report9. COMMITTEE REPORTSA. Finance Committee(1) Discussion and Possible Action

Re: Payment of Bills. Motion by McGil-vray, seconded by Touchett to approve the payment of bills in the amount of $257,921.04. Motion carried 5/0.

B. Public Works Sewer & Water Committee

(1) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Awarding the Contract for the 2013 Street Rehabilitation Project. Motion by McGilvray, seconded by Solowicz to award the contract to hammersley Stone Company of Fitchburg in the amount of $913,426.45. Motion carried 5/0.

(2) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Change Order No. 1 for Well 5 Pump-ing Station and Reservoir. Motion by McGilvray, seconded by Charles to ap-

prove Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $9,814.00. Motion carried 4/0 with Ald. Solowicz abstaining.

(3) Discussion and Possible Ac-tion Re: Professional Services Agree-ment Contract Amendment to the Epic 2012 Traffic Impact Analysis. Motion by McGilvray, seconded by Solowicz to ap-prove the Contract Amendment to the Traffic Impact Analysis in the amount not to exceed $18,700.00. Motion car-ried 5/0.

10. Old Business(1) Discussion and Possible Action

Re: Resolution R-13-004 Approving a Dissolution Agreement for the Verona Fire District. Motion by Charles, second-ed by Touchett to approve Resolution R-13-004. Motion carried 5/0.

(2) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Resolution R-13-005 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Verona for Fire Service. Mo-tion by Charles, seconded by Touchett to approve Resolution R-13-005. Motion carried 5/0.

11. New Business(1) Discussion and Possible Ac-

tion Re: Approval of Operator’s Li-censes from Alexandra Welsh and Nick Miller. Motion by Charles, seconded by Touchett to approve the licenses. Mo-tion carried 5/0.

12. Announcements13. AdjournmentMotion by Solowicz, seconded by

Touchett to adjourn the meeting at 7:33 p.m. Motion carried 5/0.

Kami Lynch, ClerkPUBLIShED: April 18, 2013WNAXLP

* * *TOWN OF VERONA

NOTICE OF OPEN BOOKThe Town Assessor has completed

his review of all real and personal prop-erties in the Town of Verona for tax year 2013. Change of Assessment Notices will be mailed the week of April 22, 2013.

“OPEN BOOK” provides an oppor-tunity for the citizens to review and com-pare assessment values on all Town of Verona properties. Beginning on Friday, May 3, 2013, the assessment roll will be available for inspection by the public during regular business hours, Monday

through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (except on Monday, May 27, 2013 on Memorial Day) at the following location:

Town of Verona hall335 N. Nine Mound RoadVerona, WI 53593-1035

The Town’s contractual assessor Paul Musser will be available by appoint-ment during the period of Open Book and can be contacted at (608)712-0236.

John Wright, Clerk/TreasurerPaul Musser, Town Assessor

Posted: Miller and Sons, Town of Verona hall, and Verona Public Library

Published: April 18, 2013WNAXLP

* * *OFFICIAL NOTICE

TO BIDDERSLINCOLN ST. CULVERT REPLACEMENT AND

ChANNEL MODIFICATIONCITY OF VERONA,

WISCONSINOWNER: The City of Verona, Wis-

consin hereby gives notice that sealed unit price Bids will be received for the construction of approximately 62 lin. feet, dual cell 8-foot by 4-foot box cul-vert and excavation and restoration of approximately 290 lin. feet of channel. The project includes approximately; 900 cubic yards common excavation; 48 lin. feet of 8-inch diameter ductile iron sani-tary sewer; 14 lin. feet, 6-inch diameter ductile iron hydrant lead; 20 lin. feet of 15-inch diameter reinforced concrete pipe storm sewer; 390 square yards as-phaltic pavement removal; approximate-ly 70 lin. feet concrete curb and gutter, 34 cubic yards of structural, stamped, colored concrete; 260 tons crushed ag-gregate base course; 90 tons asphaltic concrete paving; street terrace restora-tion; erosion control and all appurtenant work within the project area within the City of Verona, Dane County, Wisconsin.

TIME AND PLACE OF BID OPEN-ING: Sealed Bids will be received until 2:00╩p.m., Local Time on the 7th╩day of May, 2013 in the office of the City Clerk, 111 Lincoln Street, Verona, Wisconsin. After the official Bid closing time, the Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

BIDDING DOCUMENTS: The Bid-ding Documents are on file for review at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Verona, Wisconsin, and the offices of AECOM, 1350 Deming Way, Suite 100, Middleton, WI 53562. Copies may be

obtained by applying to AECOM, 1350 Deming Way, Suite 100, Middleton, WI 53562. Requests shall include street ad-dress for delivery of documents.

A $20.00 non refundable payment will be charged for each set of Bidding Documents. Checks are required be-cause of accounting procedure. Cash and credit cards cannot be accepted. Copies of the Bidding Documents may be secured in person at the AECOM of-fice in Middleton, Wisconsin.

SUBSURFACE AND PhYSICAL CONDITIONS: Subsurface and physical condition reports and drawings are on file for review at the office of the City Clerk, City hall, 111 Lincoln Street, Ve-rona, Wisconsin, and at the office listed for reviewing Bidding Documents. Cop-ies are available at no cost and may be obtained when requesting Bidding Documents.

LEGAL PROVISIONS: The Contract letting shall be subject to the provisions of Sections╩62.15, 66.0901, 66.0903, and 779.15 of the Wisconsin Statutes.

WAGE RATES: CONTRACTOR╒s shall be required to pay not less than the prevailing wage rates on the Project as established by the State of Wisconsin, Department of Workforce Development. Copies of these wage rates are on file in the office of the City Clerk and incorpo-rated in the Contract Documents.

BID SECURITY: Bid Security in the amount of not less than 5% or more than 10% of the Bid shall accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

CONTRACT SECURITY: The Bid-der to whom a Contract is awarded shall furnish a Performance Bond and a Pay-ment Bond each in an amount equal to the Contract Price.

BID REJECTION/ACCEPTANCE: OWNER reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, waive informalities in bid-ding or to accept the Bid or Bids, which best serve the interests of OWNER.

BID WIThDRAWAL: No Bid shall be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after the opening of Bids without consent of OWNER.

Published by authority of the City of Verona, Wisconsin.

By:Jon h. hochkammer, Mayor

Kami Lynch, ClerkAECOM

Middleton, WisconsinProject No. 60266376

Published: April 18 and 25, 2013WNAXLP

* * *NOTICE

The City of Verona Plan Commis-sion will hold Public hearings on Mon-day May 6, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at City hall, 111 Lincoln Street, for the following planning and zoning matters:

1) Certified survey maps for Epic Systems Corporation to replat lands lo-cated within the Epic Plat, Cross Point Plat, and Meister Addition to Westridge Plat in order to allow for the re-align-ment of Northern Lights Road and the future expansion of the Epic Campus.

2) Zoning map amendment to re-zone multiple parcels located within the Epic Plat, Cross Point Plat, and Meister Addition to Westridge Plat from their current zoning classifications of Rural Agriculture, Neighborhood Residential, Community Residential, Mixed Residen-tial, Urban Residential, Suburban Com-mercial, and Public/Institutional to Sub-urban Industrial, Rural Agriculture, and Public/Institutional. The proposed zon-ing map amendment will allow for the re-alignment of Northern Lights Road, the future expansion of the Epic Campus, open space and parkland.

3) Conditional Use Permit amend-ment to the Epic Corporation “Group Development” to allow for the construc-tion of an underground parking struc-ture at 1979 Milky Way.

Interested persons may comment on these planning and zoning matters during the public hearings at the May 6th Plan Commission meeting. The Plan Commission will make recommenda-tions for these matters, which will then be reviewed by the Common Council for final decisions on Monday, May 13th.

Contact Adam Sayre, Director of Planning and Development, at 848-9941 for more information on these items or to receive copies of the submittals.

Kami Lynch,City Clerk

Published: April 18, 25 and May 2, 2013WNAXLP

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

554 LandScaPing, Lawn, tree & garden work

AFFORDABLE QUALITY Services LLC: Lawn Mowing & trim, Spring Clean-up. Landscaping, Reseeding, Aeration, Mulch, Decorative Stone, Shrub Trim-ming, Dethatching & Gutter Cleaning. Call Matt Nardi for estimate, 608-609-3600 or snowplowing@tds.net. Experi-enced and Fully Insured. ARTS LAWNCARE- Mowing, trimming, rototilling ,etc. 608-235-4389JEFF'S LAWN CARE, spring/fall clean-up, mowing, and much more 608-220-4025LAWNCARE MAINTENANCE and land-scaping. Lawn mowing and cleanup, organic fertilization and weed control pro-grams. Tree and shrub planting, edging, shredded bark application, etc. Also tree pruning and cutting. Serving Belleville/Brooklyn/Oregon/Verona /Stoughton and Madison areas. Call 608-575-5984LAWN MOWING Good Work Reason-able. 608-873-5216LAWN MOWING Residential and com-mercial. 608-873-7038 LAWN MOWING Rototilling, Aerat-ing Dethatching Tree/Bush Trimming, Spring/fall clean-ups landscaping, & more. Quality work Reasonable. Price 608-219-4606MAGIC LAWN CARE Residential, com-mercial, lawn mowing, trim bushes, dethatching, aeration, and spring clean-ups. Over 20 years experience. Fully Insured. Call Phil 608-235-9479ROTOTILLING, SKIDLOADER, and Lawnmowing. Brooklyn, Oregon, Evans-ville and surrounding areas. 608-513-8572, 608-206-1548

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SNOWMARE ENTERPRISES Property Maintenance

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576 SPeciaL ServiceSBANKRUPTCY- STOUGHTON and sur-rounding area. Merry Law Offices. 608-205-0621. No charge for initial consulta-tion. "We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the bankruptcy code."FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED! Are you

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586 tv, vcr & eLectronicS rePair

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

115 cemetery LotS & monumentS

3 MAJESTIC lots together. Riverside Cemetary Stoughton. $1400/OBO 608-201-7114

143 noticeSFLEA MARKET VENDORS needed. Green County Pickers Antique & Flea Market, Monroe, WI Fairgrounds. June 8 & 9th and Sep 7 & 8th. Booths starting $30. Application at: www.greencounty-fair.net or call 608-325-9159.START WITH ROTARY and good things happen. Locate the nearest club at www.rotary.org. This message provided by PaperChain and your local community paper. (wcan) WCAN (Wisconsin Community Ad Net-work) and/or the member publications review ads to the best of their abil-ity. 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, Agri-culture & Consumer Protection 1-800-422-7128 (wcan)

150 PLaceS to go36TH ANNUAL AUTO Parts

Swap meet & Car Show! April 26-28 at Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Swap

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(wcan) ASHLAND GUN-KNIFE Show April 26-28 Ashland Civic Center Fri 4-8pm Sat 9-4 Sun 9-3. Adm $5 good for all days! Info call Ray 866-583-9083 (wcan)

160 tourS & traveLNEW YORK! Aug 2-5, 2013 Nonstop Milwaukee! Broadway Hotel & 2-Top Shows! 920-563-6668 rothbergertravel.com (wcan)

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606 articLeS For SaLeAFFORDABLE 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. 608-438-3900 FUTON METAL & wood frame (with/with-out mattress) $25 608-698-6111

638 conStruction & induStriaL equiPment

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652 garage SaLeSBROOKLYN ESTATE SALE, 4815 Rome Corners Rd. Friday, April 19 (8:30-4) Saturday April 20 (8:30-1) Don't miss our wonderful Spring Sale with something for everyone! Wide variety of Nutcrackers; Hawthorne Village Packer Series; Dept. 56 Heritage Village Collection; Longa-berger baskets, Lefton bunnies, chicks, ducks, collector plates, scale wooden wagons, buckboard, carts, sleds, tables, French trolley, dolls, antique rocking horse, toys, games, lots of X-mas collect-ables, glass miniatures, rugs, linens, twin bed w/new mattress, bikes and more. OREGON 5387 HWY CC Saturday-April 20 and 27. John Deere lawn-tractor, gas space heater, tools, large oak desk, snowblower, table saw, dead weights/ bench. 608-235-6175

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664 Lawn & garden3'-12' EVERGREEN & Shade Trees. Pick up or Delivery! Planting Available! DETLOR TREE FARMS 715-335-4444 (wcan)

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- 5:30 pm. Newville Auto Salvage, 279 Hwy 59, Edgerton, 608-884-3114.

705 rentaLSGREENWOOD APARTMENTS Apart-ments 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 OREGON - 3 bedrooms, 1 bath duplex. W/D-S/R, near schools. NO pets, NO smoking $750/mo. 608-843-9185.STOUGHTON- 115 Hillside lower 3 bed-room, 680+ utilities also 2 bedroom upper 630+ utilities and 626 Oak Street, upper 2 bedrooms, $630+ utilities. 608-455-7100. STOUGHTON- 1 bedroom upper, W/D, stove and refrigerator inc. No Pets. $525+ utilities+ security deposit. 608-873-6711STOUGHTON 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 AVAILABLE May 1 Con-venient location, safe neighborhood, 304 King St 2-Bedroom, 1 Bath, approx. 850 sq. ft., very clean and well maintained, off-street parking and A/C. Laundry and storage lockers available. No Cats. Smoke Free Building. $726/mo with dis-count plus electric heat. 608-293-1599VERONA 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments ($545-$690) in a small 24 unit building. Includes heat, hot water, water & sewer, off-street parking, fully carpeted, 2 bed-rooms have dishwasher , and coin oper-ated laundry and storage in basement. Convenient to Madison's west side. Call KC at 608-273-0228 to view your new home.

720 aPartmentSOREGON-2 BDRM, 1 bath. Available spring/summer. Great central location, on-site or in-unit laundry, patio, dish-washer and A/C. $700-$715/month. Call Kelly at 608-255-7100 or visit www.ste-vebrownapts.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

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

DEER POINT STORAGE Convenient location behind Stoughton

Lumber Clean-Dry Units

24 HOUR LIGHTED ACCESS 5x10 thru 12x25 608-335-3337

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

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 RoadVERONA SELF-STORAGE

502 Commerce Pkwy. 10'x5', 10'x10', 10x15', 10x20, 10'x30'

24/7 access, security lit. Short/long term leases. Call Jim:

608-334-1191 or fax 608-845-7165

793 wanted to rentOREGON-BROOKLYN AREA 3+ bed-room home. Relocating to area. Beth 715-205-5476 anytime.

801 oFFice SPace For rentBEST 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

VERONA- OFFICE/WAREHOUSE 1000 Sq Ft.$500 +Utilities.

608-575-2211 or 608-845-2052

805 commerciaL & induStriaL LotS

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

820 miSc. inveStment ProPerty For SaLe

144 ACRES 130 tillable near Monroe, WI on Badger State Bike Trail. Investor's dream. 608-329-5033. First Place Realty, Fran Donny

870 reSidentiaL LotS

ALPINE MEADOWS Oregon Hwy CC.

Call for new price list and availability. Choose your own builder!

608-215-5895

402 HeLP wanted, generaLEXPERIENCED DELI/WAITRESS want-ed. Apply in person. Sugar & Spice Eatery, 317 Nora St. Stoughton.FLOWER WRAPPERS. Wrappers need-ed for Mother’s Day April 30-May 9 in Stoughton. $8-$10 an hour. Flexible hours. 575-2327

HOUSEKEEPER/LAUNDRY AIDE Part-time 1st shift positions with

alternating weekends. General cleaning, dusting, vacuuming and bathrooms. Facility and personal

linens. Please email resume to rschickert@bsgmaint.com or call Rebecca at 262-335-2746 for an

application. EOE

436 oFFice admin & cLericaLPART-TIME OFFICE Assistant needed. Well organized person with excellent office skills, must work well with people. Duties include telephone, computer, fil-ing, tenant communication. Send resume to Office Assistant, 5015 W. Netherwood, Unit 1, Oregon, WI. 53575 Applications close Dec. 10, 2012

440 HoteL, Food & BeverageBIG SKY RESTAURANT is now except-ing applications for line cooks, dish/prep and front house staff, Experience pre-ferred, will train. Located on Main St Stoughton Contact Sean at 608-234-0486

444 conStruction, tradeS & automotive

Seeking Licensed-Journeyman Plumb-er to work on residential and commercial projects. Experience running multi-family apartment buildings required. Qualifica-tions: Journeyman License, strong work ethic and excellent workmanship. Ability to run a work crew. Clean driving record required. We offer competitive wages, health & dental insurance and retire-ment. Please forward resume, project history and professional references to: mtarrant26@aol.com or mail to: Terry Kahl Plumbing, Inc. 305 Industrial Circle Stoughton, WI 53589 608-873-7651SEEKING PLUMBING-LABORER to work on residential and commercial proj-ects. High school diploma or GED cer-tificate required. Working knowledge of operating power tools and construction experience as well as a current valid driver’s license. Must be reliable, hard-working and able to follow instruction. We offer competitive wages, health & dental insurance and retirement. Please forward resume and professional references to: mtarrant26@aol.com or mail to: Terry Kahl Plumbing, Inc. at 305 Industrial Cir, Stoughton, WI 53589 608-873-7651

447 ProFeSSionaLOTR TEAM and SOLO DRIVERS

* Above Average Mileage Pay *Teams Avg 6000 Miles per Week*

*Solos Avg 2500-3500/wk* * 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)

453 voLunteer wantedARE YOU friendly, outgoing, and

enthusiastic? Non-musical volunteers are needed to act as Literacy Network

ambassadors during our Busking for Books event on April 20th. One or two volunteers will be assigned to

each corner with a busker (musician or performer), to answer questions

about the event and hand out flyers. Porchlight is seeking compassionate, helpful volunteers to prepare and serve

meals at our Emergency Drop-In Shelter. Breakfast is served by 6am and dinner is served at 8pm. This opportunity is

perfect for a faith organization or group of friends searching for a meaningful

opportunity to help the vulnerable members of our community. Volunteers are expected to commit to serving for at

least one year. United Way 2-1-1 is seeking new

volunteers to become Information and Referral Specialists. If you are looking for an opportunity to learn more about community resources and would like to assist people in finding ways to get and give help, United Way 2-1-1 may be the place for you! Our volunteers staff our telephone lines, answering questions

about resources available in the service area. Call the Volunteer Center at 246-

4380 or visit www.volunteeryourtime.org

for more information or to learn about other volunteer opportunities.

** DRIVERS **FULL-TIME DRIVERS

FOR REGIONAL WORK

Tractor-trailer drivers needed for the Walgreen’s Private Fleet Operation based in Windsor, WI. Drivers make hand deliveries to Walgreen’s 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 require-ments. Send resumé to:

b.kriel@callcpc.comor call CPC Logistics at 1-800-914-3755.

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