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City of Verona
Council
reiterates
rejections
Candinas, Paoli projects
not ready yet, alders say
Inside
Clerk will be
Ellen Clark
Jim Ferolie
Verona Press editor
In case the message hadnt

been clear enough the week
before, the Common Council
made sure Monday two local
developers knew their plans
were not yet good enough.
After hearing about 45 minutes of public comment centered on the two developments,
alders spent about a half-hour
explaining why they decided
to vote against the Paoli Street
development and another halfhour carefully shooting down
a plan from Markus Candinas
to develop the 5-acre site surrounding his renowned chocolate factory.
I want to see development
here, Dist. 2 Ald. Dale Yurs
said of the Candinas project off
Old PB and the single-family
Military Ridge neighborhood
surrounding it. But were not
Page 5
at a workable compromise yet.
Yurs could just as easily have
been saying that about the much
smaller Trail Edge development on Paoli Street, where the
Military Ridge State Trail meets
the old industrial park on Nine
Mound Road. He essentially
did, as did other alders.
In fact, the biggest difference
in their reaction to the two unrelated plans was that while Candinas was presented as a concept for informal discussion, the
Trails Edge development had
been through a public hearing
and therefore asked for a vote.
Aside from that, they met
equal criticism, both for packing
Turn to Council/Page 5
Leaping through a decade
Inside
The Verona Youth Ballet presented its 10th anniversary performance of the
Nutcracker Suite on Saturday, Dec. 12. A 2 p.m. show was added after the 4
p.m. performance sold out, and 70 dancers from 10 area dance studios danced
in the hour-long productions.
See more photos of the

Nutcracker Suite
Page 8
Above, Julia Fixel performs her solo as the Sugar Plum Fairy during Act II.
Photo by Kate Newton
Verona Area School District
Grading change aims for deeper learning

Personalized-based system
still evolving
Scott Girard
Unified Newspaper Group
Despite questions from some parents,

the new grading system at Savanna Oaks
Middle School is continuing in its second
year, and its likely to stick around.
There are reasons to be hopeful about
what the system can accomplish, some
staff members say, even if it might take
some time for people to adjust to the
change.
The new grading scale, first put in
place for the 2014-15 school year, is
standards-based, and did not originally align to the A-F model that most people grew up with and know. The system
instead applied one of four expanded to
five this year levels of mastery for students on different educational standards.
The levels now are exceeds mastery,
mastery, near mastery, beginning level and
no evidence.
At a parent meeting in late November, five teachers and principal Sandy
Eskrich defended the changes that some
parents have said came too fast and without enough communication. Other parents
have also criticized the change as taking
away their childrens chance to learn how
the GPA system works before it will affect
their future in high school.
Plus, some parents said, taking away the

motivation for earning an A can be a
challenge for some.
We all go to work for a paycheck, Jill
Strand said at the meeting. Thats extrinsic. Letter grades in our family, its a value
system.
Some of the teachers working with the
students under the new system, though,
said they have seen growth in interest in
different topics, and most significantly it
has allowed them to provide more detailed
feedback to students and their parents.
It felt like grading was something that I
was doing to students, sixth-grade teacher
Stephanie Sims said. It felt like I knew a
lot about my students as readers and writers,
and all that I could say about that was, B.
Personalization
While the grades were not part of
the Innovation Grant the middle school
received in 2013-14 to outfit all sixth-graders with Google Chromebooks, they fit
with the districts larger move to personalized learning. The goal is to provide more
personalized feedback, along with allowing students to demonstrate their knowledge in their own way.
It really puts the focus more on us
finding a way for them to show us their
knowledge instead of them trying to fit
our mold, seventh-grade social studies teacher Noah Weibel explained. For
me, its removed a lot of the arrogance
Turn to Grades/Page 3
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SOMS grading scale

Description
I can fluently explain how to do the task in my words.
I can consistently connect concepts to my life or to
other learning.
I can persevere in problem solving and tasks.
I can go beyond standards,show further learning
I can explain how to do the task.
I can complete the task without help.
I can show that I understand.
I can correct my own mistakes.
I can complete the task with help or with an example
in front of me.
I may still make a few mistakes.
I can correct my mistakes with help from someone.
I can follow the task while someone explains it to me.
I cannot figure out what I am doing wrong.
I cannot figure out how to start.
I have not engaged in work to provide
evidence of learning.
Grades: Goal is to change how students learn

Continued from page 1
from teaching of assuming
youre always right.
Other proponents of the
new system, including
superintendent Dean Gorrell, have cited the grading
system as a way to making
students appreciate learning
for learnings sake, instead
of that extrinsic goal of a
certain grade that comes
with a percentage and not
much more information.
Trying to figure out
what exact percent is correct here isnt very useful
to me, said math teacher
Sava Parisi.
But some parents, like
Julie Sherry, are worried
that content to build on later in school is being sacrificed.
Im worried about right
now, that my sixth- or seventh-grader isnt getting
the core content, Sherry
said at the meeting. That
he doesnt know what an
adjective is because he is
learning how to write personalized learning goals.
Mastery a B
This year, the school
responded to parents asking
for a return of letter grades
by tying them to the different mastery levels and adding an exceeds mastery to
correspond with an A.
That was not what parents
had hoped for, and since
then, they have complained

it made the system even
more challenging to explain
to their children. For example, some parents said the
word mastery sounds like
success, but only equals a B
in the system.
The teachers said thats
because they want to see
real-world skills related
to the subject matter for
the exceeds mastery level. Encore teacher Frank
Devereaux, whose class is
not using standards-based
grading because it is only
in the core classes, is still
a big supporter of the idea
behind the system.
In traditional grading, a student could get a
75 percent on every single
assignment all year long,
Devereaux wrote in an
email to the Press following the meeting. The students and the parent would
see the C average and be
OK with that. In a masterybased system, we would see
that as having mastered not
one single thing, and we as
professionals would not be
OK with that.
The district is undertaking a middle school study
to compare and contrast
the middle schools. While
it hasnt been determined
whether mastery-based
grading will spread to Badger Ridge Middle School,
Its likely that as the district
tires to increase consistency
at sites, SOMS and BRMS

will have the same system
in place again soon, whatever system that might be.
Devereaux and the other
teachers hope that the idea
behind the system having a full understanding of
a topic and subject instead
of learning what to know
for an A can change the
way students around the
district learn.
I think we are trying
to get the system aware of
its inadequacies and hope
the conversation moves
us as a district in the right
direction, even if it is not
the traditional direction,
Devereaux said in the
email. Switching from
the bell curve is probably looked on as the right
move, and most teachers would probably not go
back, but it took a while.
VACT nabs $100,000

matching donation
Grant could allow
VACT to break
ground on new
building in March
Kate Newton
Unified Newspaper Group
After launching a fundraising campaign late last

year for a new facility, the
Verona Area Community
Theater may be able to
break ground earlier than
expected, with the help of a
$100,000 matching gift.
The pledge does come
with a catch or, more aptly described, a challenge: to
receive the full $100,000,
VACT will need to raise
$200,000 by the end of February, as the anonymous
donor will match every $2
raised with a $1 gift within
that time period.
Terry Dvorak, president
of VACTs board of directors, wrote in an email to
the Press that the challenge
grant was finalized earlier this month, after being
in the works for several
weeks.
Meeting the $200,000
goal, Dvorak said, would
add to the $940,000 thats
already been raised
$790,000 in private donations, $100,000 in-kind
from businesses that will
help (VACT) build the
new facility and $50,000
in savings and ticket sales.
The organization also
received a $50,000 grant
last year from the Madison
Community Foundations
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rehearsals and auditions
have been held at its facility on Bruce Street, which
VACT agreed last year to
sell to the city.
The need for a new facility has been exacerbated in
recent years by the steadily
growing participation in
VACT productions, especially its childrens theater
programs. Its first kids-only
play in 2004 featured a cast
of 30 children; at its most
recent auditions this month,
nearly 300 kids packed
into the current facility a
repurposed metal pole barn
to try out for a part in one
of three spring productions.
More than 250 were cast,
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VACT founder and treasurer Dee Baldock said is the
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theater, wed be fine in that
building, but with the kids,
its just overflowing.
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while having the opportunity to expand (VACT)
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$300,000 possible through
the campaign challenge,
it can break ground on the
new facility as early as
March. But raising even
a partial amount will get
the organization that much
closer to its $1.6 million
goal, Dvorak said, while
allowing it to continue
working closely with the
city to collaborate on any
creative ideas they may
have to help this important
community project.
We are looking forward to having a more visible presence in the Verona
Community and to opening
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December 17, 2015
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Letters to the editor
GE space crunch needs multi-year solution

I would like to submit the following email sent earlier today
to the school board regarding the
space issues at Glacier Edge:
I am a parent of a current
fourth- and second-grader at
Glacier Edge. I will forego my
complete exasperation at the fact
that this situation was not anticipated nor planned for years ago,
when the two subdivisions were
just starting to be developed, and
instead try to offer constructive
ideas and comments for your
consideration.
First, given that the incoming
5th grade class is THE SMALLEST class at GE, if you moved
them to the middle school next
year, is that a sustainable, multiyear solution? And for how long?
Or will you need to devise a new
plan in 1-2 years? If it cant serve
as a multi-year solution, then you
need to take it off the table.
Instead, would there be an
opportunity to turn one of the
current middle schools into an
intermediate school, to house
all of the district 5th and 6th
graders? The other middle school

would house all of the district 7th
and 8th graders. I honestly have
no sense of whether the numbers
work out, or what bussing logistics would look like, but it could
perhaps be a longer-term solution
for the district that would buy
you some time and some breathing room to develop a longerterm plan.
I do think the district owes its
residents a public explanation,
however, for why this issue is
being addressed so hastily now,
and not a few years ago. It does
not make the board look terribly
competent, and does not instill
confidence that my kids future
which consists of up to 10 more
years in the district -- is in capable hands.
To put it simply, You got
some splainin to do! My ears
are open.
Tracy Grzybowski
GE Parent and East View
Heights Resident
Story on MT Treads was misleading

An article was published in
your paper on Dec. 10 regarding
MT Treads Bar and Grill. Kay
Kratochowill of Feed your Business LLC did not have permission
from all of the owners to publish
this article.
I would like to have the Verona Press publish a rebuttal to the
incorrect information provided by
Ms. Kratochowill.
MT Treads Bar & Grill closed
in mid-November because of a
dispute between the three owners
and the roles each owner was to

take on. Unfortunately, because
a mutual agreement could not be
decided on, it is now in the hands
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Once an agreement is met, the
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Tina Bircher
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Think about the end;

dont end up with regret
I recently attended a party for
the residents of Sonrisas Assisted Living, and it reminded me of
the importance of living without
regret.
Sonrisas is a relatively small
facility in Verona managed by
Kathy Hinzman, and it is a real
blessing to those who live there
and to our
community.
Kathy, her staff
and volunteers
are wonderful caregivers,
who show the
love of Jesus in
all they do.
As I visPeters
ited with these
beautiful older
adults, I was reminded that we
all have an appointed number of
days to live our lives on this side
of eternity (Psalm 39:4). Some
of us will be afforded many
years to toil at work and then
rest from our labors (Revelation
14:13), while others will pass
away unexpectedly from disease,
accident or tragedy something
that were acutely aware of now
as we mourn the loss of those in
Paris and San Bernardino.
For those who live a long life,
there is often an opportunity to
reflect on things that might have
been done differently. We all
have regrets, but there are some
deeply held if I only knew then
what I know today aspects of
our lives that scar our memories
and remind us of things we wish
we could change.
There was a study done by
Hospice Patients Alliance to see
what those who were on their
final journey to eternity had to
say about the top regrets they
had as they looked back on their
lives.
The overriding theme was the
realization that accumulating
possessions at the expense of
accumulating experiences is a
regrettable way to live. In other
words, the pursuit of big houses
and fancy cars cant hold a candle to living life in relationships
through shared experiences.

The top five regrets for those
facing their own mortality (in
reverse order of importance):
5. I wish I would have let
myself be happier. We get so
consumed in managing our lives
that we forget that God rejoices
in our happiness (Psalm 149:4).
The comfort of familiarity and
the fear of change consume our
emotions and crowd out our true
desire for appropriate times of
laughter and silliness.
4. I wish I would have stayed
in touch with my friends.
This one seems to get all of us
to some extent. Our mobile society means job changes and moving vans that separate us from
our friends and often leads to an
out of sight, out of mind adulthood.
Ive lived in seven states and
have left many friends behind,
making little effort to stay in
touch. I tried to call my old boss
a few years ago and found out he
had died of leukemia a painful reminder of good intentions
that came way too late. Too bad,
because it all comes down to
love and relationships in the end
(Philippians 2:3).
3. I wish I would have had the
courage to express my feelings.
Most of us strive to keep the
peace and maintain our relationships by being agreeable. However, when we suppress our feelings and keep our opinions to
ourselves, we tend to regret it.
Jesus was never one for frivolous arguments, but He was very
bold in speaking the truth. He
said, Dont imagine that I came
to bring peace to earth! I came
not to bring peace, but a sword
(Matthew 10:34). No suppressed
feelings there.
The cross causes offense,
because following Jesus is a nocompromise proposition in the
face of ridicule and rejection
by others. When that happens,
Jesus says: Be happy about it!
Be very glad! For a great reward
awaits you in heaven (Matthew
5:12).
2. I wish I didnt work so hard.

This is the obvious one. Work
consumes the majority of our
waking hours and often interferes with family activities. The
advice from those in the last
chapter of their lives is to live a
balanced life that sees the good
in work and in recreation. God
gave us the Sabbath a day to
rest from our labors and honor
Him (Exodus 31:15).
Yes, it is the Fourth Commandment, but Jesus explained
its necessity for other reasons.
In response to the Pharisees
accusing the disciples of harvesting grain (working) on the Sabbath, Jesus said: The Sabbath
was made to meet the needs of
people, and not people to meet
the needs of the Sabbath (Mark
2:27).
Jesus wants us to rest and take
care of ourselves through revitalizing worship and serving others.
1. I wish I would have had
the courage to live a life true
to myself, not the life others
expected of me
So many of our hopes and
dreams go unfulfilled because
we feel pressure to conform to
the expectations of others.
Author Rita Mae Brown put it
this way: The reward for conformity was that everyone liked
you except yourself. How true,
according to those facing terminal illnesses.
God has planted eternity in
our hearts (Ecclesiastes 3:11),
which should free us from the
fear of not living the life He
has designed for us. One of my
favorite Proverbs is the antidote
for living a life of regret: Hope
deferred makes the heart sick,
but a dream fulfilled is a tree of
life (Proverbs 13:12).
If Jesus has called you His
own through faith in Him, you
can rest assured your biggest
dream has already been fulfilled.
So dream big and go where He
leads you. No regrets, guaranteed.
Mike Peters is pastor of The
Church in Verona.
Correction
In the Nov. 24 issue of the Verona Press business pager, a typo misspelled Cleary Building Corp. in
the first reference as Clearly.
The Press regrets the error.
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December 17, 2015
City of Verona
Clerk will be Clark

Jim Ferolie
Verona Press editor
After holding a brief

closed session, the Common Council on Monday
approved a contract with
Ellen Clark to be the citys
next clerk.
Clark succeeds Kami
Lynch, who left last month
for the same
position
in Appleton, near
her hometown, after
five years
here, four
a s c l e r k . Clark
She beat
out deputy
clerk Holly Licht for the
job based on her extensive
experience, city administrator Bill Burns said.
Clark spent 27 years in
Neillsville as deputy clerk,
and with Neillsvilles lack
of an administrator, her
duties were a bit more
personnel-intensive, something thats a necessity
in Verona, which has no
dedicated human resources
department.
Clarks employment
agreement specifies a
starting salary of $57,277,
slightly less than Lynch
was earning. It states she
will start Jan. 11.
Clark, whose son and
grandson live in Madison, said she was very
excited. She told the Press
Verona was perfect, just
perfect not just because
of the location between
Madison and her native
Platteville but also because
it has a small-town atmosphere despite its proximity to Madison.
The people Ive
encountered so far have
just been incredibly kind,
she said.
Clark said shes eager to
take advantage of cultural
opportunities she didnt
have in the laid-back,
remote Clark County village of 2,400.
Im also interested in
community development,
economic development,
being involved in the community, volunteer work
and that sort of thing, she
added.
In other action
The
council
Council: Lack of trust jeopardizes Candinas project

too much in and for not trying hard enough to win over
neighbors, who showed up
in force both weeks and
had not reacted well in the
two neighborhood meetings
held this summer and fall
for each one.
Trails Edge, with
36 apartments and a
3,800-square-foot commercial building on 1.6 acres,
earned a unanimous no
from the Plan Commission the week before, but
somewhat strangely, developer Bill Dresser kept it on
the agenda and defended it
staunchly as the best option
for the property, as did his
planner.
Candinas had much
more room to work with,
but along with its 20 townhouse-style apartments
jammed into the southwest
corner (later modified to
18), he also tried to include
a mid-sized restaurant, a
coffee shop and several
other retail buildings on a
lot that has been wooded
and secluded for decades.
And alders took him to task
for not clearly demonstrating he had heard neighbors
concerns throughout the
process.
Incremental changes,
Dist. 3 Ald. Luke Diaz said,
led to a lack of trust.
The nearly full council
chambers cleared out shortly after that, with neighbors showing satisfaction
alders had listened to their
concerns. But Ald. Mac
McGilvray (D-1) put out a
warning to them, too, having planner Adam Sayre
go through a long list of
possible developments that
would be permitted under
the towns current zoning
if the city were to not annex
the Candinas land.
I hope the two parties
can come to a project I can
support, he concluded.
Ald. Elizabeth Doyle
(D-1) offered another warning to some neighbors who
included what she considered to be prejudicial comments about people who
live in multifamily properties and rentals, including
the prospect of increased
crime. While she agreed
there were too many in
both developments, she also
asked neighbors to refrain
from othering folks who
live in multifamily.
The two developments,
which first came to the
commission in July, are

just the latest attempts at
putting multifamily buildings in spots not originally
planned for them.
The market has been
screaming for more multifamily options, and city
planner Adam Sayre asserted that, as well. But that
doesnt mean Verona needs
to be the one to accommodate, Mayor Jon Hochkammer said, and it doesnt
mean these are the right
places for it, he and several
alders said.
Nothing wrong with
renting; I rented the first
two years I lived in the
city, he said. We hear
all the time that this is the
trend, but what I hear (from
residents) is thats not what
they want here. Many
have told me, We moved
away from Madison for that
very reason.
Trail Edge
Dressers group doesnt
face as many hurdles as
Candinas does, as its
already in the city, already
connected to services and
already got approval for
24 European-style apartments and a restaurant on
that very property two years
earlier.
But that prior approval
had disadvantages, too,
as alders kept referring
to that project, known as
VeloCity, and pushing for
something similar. Dresser
pointed out that the bicycle-themed VeloCity didnt
work because entrepreneurs
didnt see a way to make a
restaurant next to the bike
trail work during the winter,
Neighbors aimed lower
than the council did, saying the only real fit for the
neighborhood would be
duplexes, senior housing or
other properties with green
space like their own large
yards.
But that could be a tough
sell, with industrial parks to
the south and west and an
expansive, aging apartment

development across the
bike trail.
Neighbors made a point
of citing how long they'd
lived there and how a big
apartment development
would change their lives
considerably.
Sayre recommended
dropping the density to 32
units on the 1.5 acres and
alders generally agreed that
would not go far enough.
Dressers planner, Tim
Kritter, suggested the council should go ahead and
approve it and simply specify a maximum density for
the next round of approvals.
He pointed out that materials and architecture are high
quality and said that means
the density is the only
remaining issue.
Some alders and speakers disagreed, though, also
questioning the placement
of the buildings and whether it was really a mixed-use
development. With a large
parking lot separating the
two buildings, they said, it
seemed they were separate
projects with one having
ultra-high density.
Alders briefly considered taking no action at all,
but Hochkammer said that
wouldn't be fair to either
developers or neighbors,
and they voted unanimously against it.
Candinas
There was no vote scheduled or allowed for the
Candinas plan, but after the
chocolate chef sat uncomfortably in his chair near
the back, hearing for much
of the discussion about
problems with the development and how he wasn't
handling this the right way,
there didn't need to be.
At one point, he delivered
the same kind of explanation to the council that he
had for at least one of the
neighborhood meetings he
hosted, telling them how
excited he was and that topnotch design would make
it a great project. But that

seemingly disconnected
attitude, combined with the
awkward circle drive with
a single entry point, the
trail right behind existing
backyards that survived two
revisions and the height and
proximity of the apartments
to other homes, brought
some hostility.
I dont want to talk to
him, barked Ald. Brad
Stiner (D-3), when Sayre
redirected his question
about why Candinas didnt
try to develop in the town
first. We are looking at
interrupting a way of life.
Im not sure for the benefit of one company that
we should even be talking
about this.
Diaz was also direct,
pointing out that theres
no margin for error
when annexation requires a
supermajority vote.
I wouldnt want a building towering over my
(back) yard, he said of the
33-foot-tall, townhousestyle apartments.
But others were more
sympathetic, and most
alders said some sort of
development there is not
only likely but appropriate and recognized the city
would have no control over
a plan worked out through
the town.
The Candinas plan is one
step behind the Trail Edge
plan, with both utilizing a
three-stage process known
as a planned-unit development.
Candinas has now passed
the concept plan stage
despite getting negative
responses, and Trail Edges
submittal was a general
development plan, including approximate locations,
sizes and designs, with final
details subject to change.
The final step, the precise
implementation plan, would
include specific architecture, layout, vegetation,
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unanimously approved
plans for a wine bar on
South Main Street and a
group personal training
fitness center in Liberty
Business Park, on the citys
southeast side. Alders had
brief questions for each
and no major concerns.
The citys application to expand into the
North Neighborhood will
be on the Jan. 14 Capital
Area Regional Planning
Commission agenda, city
administrator Bill Burns
reported. He added that it
will be held in Verona, at
City Center, as is common
for CARPC when addressing a specific local issue.
The city officially withdrew from a state-funded
property insurance program that lost its funding
in the 2015-17 budget. The
city will now be represented by the Municipal Property Insurance Company, a
joint venture by three common insurers of government entities. The $36,321
cost will be similar to what
the city had expected with
its addition of the new fire
station. Had it stayed with
the Local Government
Property Insurance Fund, it
would have paid more than
$53,000.
The city annexed 83.8
acres on and around the
gravel pit at Nine Mound
Road and County Highway
PD. The city purchased
the property for the expansion and relocation of Nine
Mound, though it is getting
a large chunk back from
Epic, which plans to fill in
the property.
The city passed an
ordinance defining private
streets and formally discouraging them. That had
been a matter of practice
in the past, and in fact, previous ordinances forbade
them specifically but did
not define them. It only
applies when there is a land
division.
City engineer Bob
Gundlach reported that the
Cross Country Road-Nine
Mound Road intersection
change is almost done.
When finished, it will go
back to a three-legged
intersection like it was 10
or 12 years ago, requiring
anyone planning to go on
to Epic to turn north, then
west again.
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Lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m.,
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Learn some Spanish while listen- Thursday, Dec. 31 at the library.
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CHURCH
2951 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg
(608) 276-7729
allsaints-madison.org
Pastor Rich Johnson
Sunday: 8:30 & 10:45 a.m.
Birthday, anniversary party
Community calendar
Thursday, December 17
4:30 p.m., Christmas and the

Winter Light presentation, senior
center, 845-7471
6:30 p.m., Town Plan
Commission meeting, Town Hall
Friday, December 18
10 a.m., The Young and the

Restless indoor play time (ages
0-5), library, 845-7180
11:45 a.m., Birthday and anniversary party, senior center, 845-7471
7 p.m., Boolean Operators,
Tuvalu
Saturday, December 19
9:30-10:15 a.m., Grow into

Spanish with Maestra Marti, library,
845-7180
7 p.m., Tracy Jane Comer and
Friends, Tuvalu
Monday, December 21
10:30-11 a.m., Child development

storytime, library, 845-7180
1 p.m., Retro Swing Band, senior
center, 845-7471
Wednesday, December 23
12:30-1:30 p.m., Sing-along with
Leon, senior center, 845-7471

4:30-5:30, Tech Time with Tim,
senior center, 845-7471
Library closed
Friday, December 25
Library closed
Monday, December 28
12:30 p.m., Movie Matinees

(New Years Eve), senior center,
845-7471
1-3 p.m., Family board games,
library, 845-7180
Wednesday, December 30
1:30 p.m., Free Kids Movie:

Inside Out, library, 845-7180
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., American Red

Cross Blood Drive, library, 1-800733-2767
11:45 a.m., New Years Eve
party, senior center, 845-7471
Thursday, January 7
10:30 a.m., Child Development

Story Time, library, 845-7180
Friday, January 8

Restless open indoor play time
(ages 0-5), library, 845-7180
Wednesday, January 13
4 p.m., Minecraft Club (grades

1-3), library, 845-7180
4 p.m., Minecraft Club (grades

4-6), library, 845-7180
7 p.m., The Power of Play:
Finding and Living Your Passion,
library, 845-7180
Friday, January 22

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(ages 0-5), library, 845-7180
Saturday, January 23
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6-8 p.m., EveryWomans Journal

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ST. JAMES EVANGELICAL

LUTHERAN CHURCH
427 S. Main St., Verona
(608) 845-6922
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Pastors Kurt M. Billings and Peter
Narum
Office Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8 a.m.noon Wednesday
Saturday Worship: 5 p.m.
Sunday Worship: 8:30 and 10:45 a.m.
THE CHURCH IN VERONA

Verona Business Center
535 Half Mile Rd. #7, Verona
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Sunday: 9 a.m.
FITCHBURG MEMORIAL UCC
5705 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg
(608) 273-1008
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Pastor Phil Haslanger
Sunday: 8:15 and 10 a.m. Worship
Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.
SALEM UNITED CHURCH OF

CHRIST
502 Mark Dr., Verona
(608) 845-7315
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Rev. Dr. Mark E. Yurs, Pastor
Laura Kolden, Associate in Ministry
Sunday School: 9 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 10:15 a.m., staffed
nursery available
Fellowship Hour: 11:30 a.m.
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN

CHURCH ELCA
(608) 271-6633
Central: Raymond Road & Whitney
Way, Madison
Sunday: 8:15, 9:30 & 10:45 a.m.
West: Corner of Hwy. PD & Nine
Mound Road, Verona
Sunday: 9 & 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.
SPRINGDALE LUTHERAN
CHURCH-ELCA
2752 Town Hall Rd. (off Hwy ID),
Mount Horeb
(608) 437-3493
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Pastor Jeff Jacobs
Sunday: 8:45 a.m. with communion
DAMASCUS ROAD CHURCH WEST

The Verona Senior Center
108 Paoli St., Verona
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Pastor Justin Burge
Sunday: 10 a.m.
MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH
201 S. Main St., Verona
(608) 845-7125
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Lead Pastor Jeremy Scott
Sunday: 10:15 a.m.
REDEEMER BIBLE FELLOWSHIP
130 N. Franklin St., Verona
(608)848-1836
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Pastor Dwight R. Wise
Sunday: 10 a.m. family worship
RESURRECTION LUTHERAN
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6705 Wesner Rd., Verona
(608) 848-4965
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Pastor Nathan Strutz and Assistant
Pastor Eric Melso
Thursday: 6:30 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m.
SUGAR RIVER
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
415 W. Verona Ave., Verona
(608) 845-5855
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Pastor Gary Holmes
9 & 10:30 a.m. contemporary worship.
Sunday School available during worship. Refreshments and fellowship are
between services.
WEST MADISON BIBLE CHURCH
2920 Hwy. M, Verona
Sunday Praise and Worship: 9:15 a.m.
Nursery provided in morning.
Sunday school (all ages): 10:45 a.m.
Small group Bible study: 6 p.m.
ZWINGLI UNITED CHURCH OF
CHRIST
Hwy. 92 & G, Mount Vernon
(608) 832-6677
Pastor Brad Brookins
Sunday: 10:15 a.m.
ZWINGLI UNITED CHURCH OF
CHRIST
Hwy. 69 & PB, Paoli
(608)845-5641
Rev. Sara Thiessen
Sunday: 9:30 a.m. family worship
ST. CHRISTOPHER CATHOLIC

PARISH
St. Andrew Church
301 N. Main St., Verona
St. William Church
1371 Hwy. PB, Paoli
The Importance of Character
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4 p.m. Bill Burns at
Senior Center
5 p.m. 2014 Wildcats
Football
9 p.m. Hindu Cultural
Hour
10 p.m. Incontinence
Talk at Senior Center
11 p.m. 3 Rs at Senior
Center
Tuesday, Dec. 22
7 a.m. Incontinence Talk
at Senior Center
10 a.m.Zumba Gold
9 a.m. Daily Exercise
10 a.m. 3 Rs at Senior
Center
2 p.m.Zumba Gold
3 p.m. Daily Exercise
4 p.m. Tony Rocker at
Senior Center
Senior Center
6 p.m. Resurrection
Church
8 p.m. Senior Center Redo
9 p.m. Veterans Day 2015
at Senior Center
10 p.m. Ellis Manufacturing
at Historical Society
Wednesday, Dec. 23
7 a.m. Tony Rocker at
Senior Center
1:30 p.m. Veterans Day
2015 at Senior Center
3 p.m. Singalong with
Leon at Senior Center
5 p.m. Common Council
from Dec. 14
7 p.m. Capital City Band
10 p.m. Incontinence Talk
at Senior Center
Center
Thursday, Dec. 24
at Senior Center
8 a.m.Zumba Gold
Center
Senior Center
Senior Center
6 p.m. Salem Church
Service
9 p.m. Veterans Day
10
p.m.
Ellis
Manufacturing at Historical
Society
David Brooks recent bestseller, The Road to

Character, makes a compelling case for the importance of character in our lives. He draws a distinction
between what he calls the rsum virtues and the
eulogy virtues. The rsum virtues are our accomplishments and competencies which help us gain
employment, while the eulogy virtues are those
things which have most to do with our character. Are
we kind, honest, or brave, and do we form loving and
lasting relationships? Do we spend as much time
cultivating our character as we do our work skills
and educational credentials? His book is a powerful and moving exhortation to spend more time and
effort working on our characters. We will probably be
remembered more for our character (or lack thereof)
than for the skills and accomplishments listed on
our rsums. Reflect on what you can do this year to
improve your character.
Christopher Simon, Metro News Service
Better is a poor man who walks in
his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his
ways.
Proverbs 28:6 ESV
Support groups
AA Meeting, senior center, Thursdays at 1 p.m.
Caregivers Support
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and third Tuesday, 10:30
a.m.
Healthy Lifestyles
Group meeting, senior
center, second Thursday
from 10:30 a.m.
Parkinsons Group,
senior center, third
Friday at 10 a.m.
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Church
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Saturday, Dec. 19
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importance of education.
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for the record These Are
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through a collaboration
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Music and the Office of
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along with Breaking Barriers
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community organizations.
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left, and Solomon Roller, above right, finished in two of the top three places
at the recent Schools Got Talent competition in Madison. Johnson won the
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Wildcats stay
undefeated in
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Jeremy Jones
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Verona boys hockey and

Middleton have looked
above the rest of the Big
Eight Conference this season. Last week, the two
programs helped widen
the lead between them and
third place with two more
impressive wins.
The Wildcats knocked
off Madison West and Sun
Prairie, while the Cardinals ran their record to
9-0-0 on the season with
victories over the Eastside Lakers and Madison
Memorial.
Verona 4, Sun Prairie 0
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Returning letterwinners for the Verona/Madison Edgewood gymnastics team (from left) are: Emma McGuire, Vanessa Wagner, Kirsten Queoff and Mandy Michuda; (not
pictured) Maddie Molitor.
State aspirations
Michuda, Molitor hope to lead

Wildcat/Crusaders back to Rapids
Jeremy Jones
Sports editor
The Verona/Madison Edgewood gymnastics

team will be without Hannah Semmann and Sammy Seymour, who graduated following last season. Semmanns departure will be especially big
after she finished 23rd overall on the uneven bars.
Fifth-year Wildcat/Crusader head coach Hannah Semmann is optimistic that her team will
compete against everyone this season.
Verona/Madison Edgewood does return a pair
of state qualifiers, however, in junior Maddie
Molitor and senior Mandy Michuda.
Michuda finished 14th on the balance beam at
state with an 8.0.
Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln sophomore Tia
Dorshorst is back after tying Burlington co-ops
Bailey Fitzpatrick for the balance beam title last
season with a 9.367. Dorshorst is one of four
underclassmen in the top 10 returning to the field

from last season.
Molitor, a returning state all-around, vault and
balance beam competitor, is hoping for a stronger
showing this season.
She tied for 19th overall on beam with a 8.717
and placed 24th on bars en route to a 25th-place
finish as an all-around competitor.
In order for the Wildcats to compete in the Big
Eight Conference and into the playoffs, the team
will need sophomore Vanessa Wagner to be a
bigger varsity contributor.
Freshman Annie Maer and sophomore Lauren
Samz will be counted on as key newcomers to the
team. Maher was an Xcel Platinum at Gymfinity, while Samz was a Level 8 athlete at Badger
Gymnastics Academy.
The Wildcats will once again compete in the
Madison Memorial sectional where Middleton
and the host Spartans will be two of the favorites.
Verona finished third at sectionals last year and
missed out on a trip to the WIAA Division 1 state
meet.
Middleton (138.1667) finished fifth out of the
top 10 teams at state last year, while Memorial

(130.633) came in ninth.
Arrowhead (148.333) topped Franklin/Mukwonago/Oak Creek/Whitnall (146.4667) and Mukwonago/East Troy/Kettle Moraine (144.1667) for
its first title since winning back-to-back crowns
in 2009-10.
The top two uneven bar finishers from last season return in Arrowheads Taryn Sherman and
Franklin co-op standout Erin Sholz.
Senior Mady Marko of the Kenosha Bradford
co-op is also back as the top competitor on the
floor exercise. She finished fourth last season.
Arrowhead senior Marissa Kildow returns as
the top vaulter in the state after tying for third
place last year with a 9.733, while Sherman
returns as the top all-around competitor after
placing fifth last season.
The state tournament is set for March 4-5 at
Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln High School.
The Wildcats open the season at 6 p.m. Thursday against Madison West at Glacier Edge Middle School. They will be without Molitor who
will not compete until January due to an injury.
Games were not the first

thing on the mind of the
Sun Prairie hockey team
Tuesday after three Sun
Prairie students and boys
hockey teammates were
hurt in a serious crash
Friday night.
Officials said the boys
were attempting to pass
another vehicle at a high
speed on the left side of
the road when the two
vehicles collided, causing
their SUV to roll over several times near the corner
of Wilburn Road and Corporate Center Drive.
Playing with red tape
on their sticks in support
of the injured Sun Prairie players, Verona didnt
waste anytime in jumping
on the host Cardinals.
Freshman Mason
McCormick and juniors
Jack Anderson and Jake
Keyes all scored two minutes a part in the first period as the Wildcats cruised
to a 4-0 victory over Big
Eight rival Sun Prairie
Tuesday inside the Sun
Prairie Ice Arena.
Zach Ritter also scored
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Wrestling
Freshmen make strides at West

Anthony Iozzo
Assistant sports editor
Freshmen Aric Decorah and Zakh Kalifatidi are two Verona Area High School
wrestlers that came into the season without experience.
But that didnt matter Tuesday at Madison West as both Decorah (220 pounds)
and Kalifatidi (120 pounds) picked up
pins, helping the Wildcats knock off the
Regents 60-20.
Some of our newer guys like Arik
Decorah had fun matches and got pins,
co-head coach Bob Wozniak said. (Zakhs
pin) was huge for a freshman and that is
another kid that has never wrestled before
this year. When you have those kids in
your lineup, and they can go out and get
pins, it is nice.
Decorah started things off at 220 after
Verona won by forfeit from 170 pounds
to 195. He trailed West sophomore Alex
Okelue 7-2 after the first period, but was
able to gain control early in the second

period before putting Okelue on his back
for a pin in 2 minutes, 44 seconds.
Later Kalifatidi took on freshman Camden Kobersteain at 120 pounds. The two
were tied 2-2 after the first period, but
Kalifatidi scored a takedown and a twopoint near fall to quickly take a 6-2 lead
in the second period.
The next time Kalifatidi was scoring a
near fall, he finished the job with a pin in
3:08.
Senior Garrison Stauffer (heavyweight)
and senior Austin Powers (138 pounds)
also picked up pins.
Garrison Stauffer pinned senior Gabe
Bernard in 1:10, while Powers had a little
tougher time before he recorded his fall.
Powers took a 4-0 lead on freshman
Drew Christensen, but he got into some
trouble in the second period, taking a
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three-point near fall.
But before Powers lost all control, he Freshman Zakh Kalifatidi (120 pounds) goes for a pin against Madison West freshman Kamden
Koberstein Tuesday in a Big Eight Conference match at West High School. Kalifatidi pinned Koberstein
Turn to Wrestling/Page 12 in 3 minutes, 8 seconds, and the Wildcats won 60-20.
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Boys swimming
Cats claw past Parker,

move to 2-2 in the Big 8
Anthony Iozzo
The Verona Area High

School boys basketball
team was able to hold off
Janesville Parker in an
87-82 Big Eight win Friday, moving to 3-2 overall
(2-2 conference).
The Wildcats held a seven-point lead at halftime,
but the Vikings and Wildcats went off for a combined 104 points in the second half.
In the end, Verona finished with four doubledigit scorers and won the
rebound battle 44-27.
Almost all of Parkers
points came from two players seniors Carlos Campos (40) and Marq Brooks
(22).
Senior Kwan Clements
led the Wildcats with 28
points, while senior Cole
Schmitz added 26 points
and nine rebounds. Senior

Keaton Knueppel had a
double-double with 12
points and 15 rebounds,
and junior Nathaniel Buss
collected 13 points, eight
assists and five rebounds.
Those four also combined
to go 25-for-36 from the
free-throw line.
Senior Rob Wagman
added eight rebounds, and
Schmitz led the defense
with three steals and a
block.
Verona hosts Beloit
Memorial at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday and travels to
Madison East at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday.
The Wildcats finish the
week against non-conference Sauk Prairie at 7:30
p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22.
Verona finishes 2015
with a non-conference
game at Madison Edgewood at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30.
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Verona Area/Mount Horeb junior Jacob Wellnitz matched a team best third-place finish in the 500 free Saturday at the Fort Atkinson
Invitational in 5 minutes, 10.06 seconds. The Wildcats finished sixth overall as a team.
Wildcats swim to sixth-place finish

at Fort Atkinson Invitational
Jeremy Jones
Sports editor
The Verona Area/Mount

Horeb boys swimming
co-op was short-handed
Thursday due to a concert at Mount Horeb High
School and illness. Still,
VA/MH found some success, defeating Madison
East 133-34 before falling
106-64 against Madison
West during a Big Eight
Conference triple dual.
Veronas defeated Madison East 65-41 on the JV

side, while losing 43-16
against West.
I was happy we were
able to defeat Easts
JV and keep the score
respectable against West
with less than a full lineup, VA/MH head coach
Bill Wuerger said.
The Regents won 19 of
22 events between varsity
and JV with Verona taking the other three titles.
Veronas 200-yard freestyle relay quartet sophomore Luke Hagelin and
juniors Bryce Hoppe,
Zeke Sebastian and Jacob
Wellnitz got things rolling, posting a time of
1:34.62 to hold off the

Regent team of Aidan
Meara, Michael Zimmerman, Max Ohnesorge and
Noah Nicol by one-hundredths of a second.
The Wildcats followed
that up by adding a 1-2
finish in the 100 backstroke led by Bryce Angarans winning time of
58.16. Freshman Shane
Rozeboom finished second in 1:02.36.
Hoppe secured Veronas final win with a time
of 1:06.03 in the 100
breast.
Other highlights of
the night included Luke
Hagelin dropping 5.5
seconds in the 100 fly
and Ian GrossenbacherMcGlamery cutting 21.8

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breast.
Fort Atkinson invite

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posted team-bests thirdplace finishes in the 500
free (5:10.06) and 100
breast (1:04.3) Saturday
at the Fort Atkinson Invitational.
The Wildcats posted 19
of 22 season-best times in
individual events to finish sixth (out of 12) teams
competing Saturday at the
Fort Atkinson Invitational
with 223 point. Monona
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Girls basketball
Verona moves to 6-1 with

wins over Parker, Beloit
Anthony Iozzo
Verona 75, Parker 50
Verona junior forward McKenzie Imhoff tries to get a first period shot for the Metro Lynx off Thursday against Sun Prairie co-op goaltender Taylor Thornton. The Metro Lynx, who were undefeated entering the game, lost 5-0.
Lynx look to get on track against

Icebergs after dropping two straight
Jeremy Jones
Sports editor
The Middleton girls hockey co-op

opened last week looking to continue a 5-0 start to the season. Dealing with a handful of adversity over
the week however, the Metro Lynx
dropped two straight games.
Cap City 5, Metro Lynx 0

The day before the Lynx dropped
the puck on their biggest test of the
season against the Cap City Cougars,
a couple of people entered the teams
locker room during practice and stole
10 cell phones, some money and few
other things, head coach Derek Ward
said. While some of the thieves have
been caught only one of the phones
have made their way back.
We were all very upset with the
invasion of privacy, Ward said. I
though the girls did a good job putting it behind them before the game
tonight, but we certainly faced some

adversity.
We will definitely be locking the
locker room at all times from now
on. We will also be monitoring the
rink and parking lot a little bit better.
Combined with the loss of the
teams leading scorer (Lizzy Conybear) and couple of bad breaks, the
Lynx dropped the conference tilt 5-0
against the Cougars.
Cap City standout Jada Ward and
Annika Johnson each scored twice,
while Margo Thousand and Johnson
both picked up a pair of assists. Ward
assisted on one.
Johnson broke a scoreless tie nineand-a-half minutes into the first
period, getting a fortunate bounce to
hit off the back and roll over Metro
Lynx junior goaltender Erin Webbs
shoulder. Ward then slapped a goal
from the left circle past Webb in the
12th minute in the second.
Metro Lynx defenseman Anna

Schieldt lost her edge two-and-ahalf minutes later, resulting in Maria
Griffiths goal.
I think we may have overestimated ourselves a little bit, Ward
said. The Cougars are a great team
and we didnt have our best game
tonight. Were going to meet again in
order to win conference and to hopefully get to state, though.
The Lynx were almost able to get
out of the second without further
damage only to see Johnson extend
the lead to 4-0 on the power-play
with one second left.
Ward capitalized on a 1-on-1
breakaway against Webb for her
final goal midway through the second period.
Jadas a great player. Probably
the best forward in the conference,
Ward said. We talked about where
Verona jumped out to a

20-point lead at halftime
and eventually defeated
Janesville Parker 75-50 on
Friday.
Senior Grace Mueller
was one of four players in
double digits. She led the
Wildcats with 21 points.
Verona 111, Beloit 22

The Wildcats dominated
Beloit Memorial 111-22
on Saturday.
Verona led 72-8 at halftime and played the bench
for the second half.
Opsal (16 points), Mueller (14 points), junior
Grace Schraufnagel (13
points), senior Cheyenne Trilling (12 points),
senior Alyssa Erdman (12
points), senior Heather
Rudnicki (11 points),
sophomore Chandler Bainbridge (11 points) and
Johnson (10 points) all
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team is now 6-1 overall
(5-1 Big Eight Conference) after knocking off
Janesville Parker (4-3,
3-3) and Beloit Memorial (0-6, 0-5) at home last
week.
The Wildcats travel to
Madison East (1-4, 1-4) at
7:30 p.m. Friday and hosts
non-conference Madison
Edgewood (5-0, 2-0 Badger South) at 7:30 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 21.
They finish out 2015
with a non-conference
game against Monroe (3-4,
1-2 Badger South) at 7:30
p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29.
Senior Kira Opsal, junior

Alex Luehring and Alley
Johnson joined Mueller. Opsal and Luehring
had 16 points each, while
Johnson collected 14.
Senior Kaitlyn Foster
led Janesville Parker with
19 points.
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a short-handed goal in
the blowout. Ritter and
Anderson added assists in
the win.
Verona improved to
4-3-1 overall and 4-0-0 in
conference with the win,
while Sun Prairie dropped
to 4-3-0, 3-2-0.
Alex Jones faced just
five shots through the first
two periods, finishing
with eight on the evening.
Sun Prairie junior Sam
Dunn posted 39 saves in
the loss.
The Wildcats host
Janesville (3-2-0, 2-2-0)
on Thursday and travel to
non-conference Waunakee
(5-1-0) on Saturday. Both
games get underway at 7
p.m.
150 for Veronas coach

Joel Marshall, who is
coaching his eighth season with the Wildcats.
Zach Ritter and Henry
Smith picked up evenstrength goals in the first
period before Kalen Bales
cut the lead in half with a
minute-and-a-half remaining in the third period.
Jake Keyes and Braeden
Schindler helped Verona
extend its lead to 4-1 in
the second before Anderson capped the win with a
little more than two minutes remaining in the second period.
Wildcat senior Alex
Jones stopped 14 of 15
shots on goal, while Adam
Buencamino had 24 saves
for West.
Saturday at Cornerstone
Arena as non-conference
rival Notre Dame held off
Verona 3-0 on Saturday.
Nathan Cleghorn turned
aside 27 of 30 shots, while
Jason Revolinsky stopped
16 for the shutout.
Notre Dame 3, Verona 0

Stephen Lovell followed up a first period
power-play goal by Mike
Gregoire with a pair of
even-strength scores
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A week after scoring three short-handed

goals in a 7-4 victory
over Madison Memorial,
Jack Anderson buried his
fourth short-handed goal.
Verona finished the game
with goals coming from
five different scorers.
The win was number
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Wrestling: Verona sends seven wrestlers to Tomah Invitational

was able to get a reverse
and pin Christensen in 3:35.
The Wildcats won by
forfeit at 106 (sophomore
Jono Herbst), 145 (junior
Brandon Daniels), 160
(senior Ryan Weiss), 170
(senior Dom Sabbarese),
182 (sophomore Reagan
Stauffer) and 195 (freshman
Jeremy Grimm).
But Wozniak was hoping the Wildcats did better
in the eight matches they
did wrestle. They ended up
going 4-4 in those matches.
I am not really OK with
that. I think we could have
won more than them, Wozniak said. Obviously you
win the dual no matter what
... we will talk about that.
Verona hosts Madison
Memorial at 7 p.m. Friday
and travels to the Mount
Horeb invite at 9:30 a.m.
Saturday.
The lineup still isnt 100
percent with some guys
out, including state qualifer
Trayvonn Johnson.
We are trying to get
everyone back. (Johnson)

will be back eventually. If
we get everybody where
they will be, we will obviously have a better lineup
than right now, Wozniak
said.
Middleton 44, Verona 33

The Wildcats quest for a
Big Eight Conference dual
championship took a hit
Thursday in a 44-33 loss to
Middleton.
Sophomore heavyweight
Jordan Recob had a comefrom-behind pin, while
Garrison Stauffer (220
pounds),Sabbarese (170
pounds), senior Egill Hegge (160 pounds) and junior
Matt Maier (152 pounds) all
added pins.
Daniels (138 pounds) finished the scoring for Verona
with a 7-0 decision over
state qualifier Chris Rogers.
Herbst also had an exciting match at 106 pounds,
co-head coach Bob Wozniak said. Despite falling
in sudden death overtime,
Herbst battled to a 15-15 tie
through three periods. He
trailed 8-2 at one point and

was nearly pinned in the
first period.
The Wildcats forfeited
two matches and wrestled
up two weight classes in a
few others, contributing to
the dual loss.
Tomah invite
Verona took seven wrestlers to the Tomah Invitational on Saturday, including Daniels (138) and Garrison Stauffer (220) who both
made third-place matches.
Daniels, who was 4-1
on the day, took third with
an 8-1 decision over Noah

Reedy (West Salem/Bangor). He added a pin over
Devon Olson (Cashton) in
55 seconds, a 9-2 decision
over David Seymour (Caledonia) and a 3-2 decision
over Teagen Miller (Mauston).
Stauffer finished fourth
after being pinned by Dylan
Campton (Cashton) in 2:21.
He pinned Adam Rynes
(Richland Center) in 1:34
and had a bye to earn a spot
in the A-pool.
Powers finished sixth at
132 pounds, pinning Clay
McCartney (Lancaster) in
3 minutes, defeating Alec
Devito (Tomah) 8-2 and
winning a 12-2 major decision over Elliott Morning
(Eau Claire Regis).
Sabbarese was 3-2 in
the tournament and took
sixth. He pinned Cole Zenz
(Lancaster) in 30 seconds,
defeated Hunter Kluender
(Baraboo) 3-2 and pinned
Jaxon Kostka (Eau Claire
Regis) in 38 seconds.
Hegge (145) won two
matches and took seventh.
He pinned Joe Sugden
(Royall) in 5:08 and pinned
Chris Ehlts (Waupun) in

1:59.
Maier (152) won his lone
match of the day in a 10-8
decision over Justin Erdman
(Westby) and took seventh,
while senior Ryan Weiss
pinned Grant Fremstad
(Westby) in 33 seconds and
took 10th.
West Salem/Bangor won
the meet with 385 points,
while Tomah (376) and
Cashton (361) took second
and third, respectively.
Verona was 12th overall
with 193 points.
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Wellnitz added a fourthplace finish in the 200 free
with his time of 1:50.45.
Angaran (57.19) and
Will McMillan (1:00.28)
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Bryan Touchett, Hoppe,
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fifth in the 200 free relay
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McMillan, Hoppe, Angaran and Sebastian matched
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December 17, 2015
Obituary
Arlene I. Solberg
Arlene Solberg
Arlene Isabel Solberg, age 95,

passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 9,
2015 at the Ingleside Manor in Mt.
Horeb, Wis.
She was born at home on Schaller
Road outside Paoli to her parents
Jacob and Lillian (Ellefs) Schaller.
Arlene graduated from Belleville
High School and then went on to
Madison Business College.
On Nov. 3, 1945, she was united in marriage to John Solberg in
Shullsburg, Wis. The couple spent
63 years together until Johns passing.
Arlene retired at the age of 62 as
the administrative assistant to the
Dean of the School of Education at
UW-Madison. She was a member
of St. Williams Catholic Church in
Paoli.
Arlene loved life and she cherished her husband and children to
the end. She was a friend to many
and loved by them. She will be deeply missed.
Arlene is survived by her eight
children, Dennis (Myra) Solberg,
Michael (Lucy) Solberg, Thomas
Solberg, Patti (Ron) Rieder, Richard
Solberg, Terry (Cheryl Way) Solberg, Cindy (Steve) Bucierka and
Don (Pam) Solberg; fifteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; husband John; brothers Russell and Fred Schaller; sisters Jeanette Winn and June Caruso; and a
granddaughter Jessica Hayes.
A Mass of Christian burial will be
held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19
at St. Williams Catholic Church,
1371 County Rd. PB, Belleville,
Wis., with the Rev. William Vernon
officiating. Burial services will be
held in the St. Williams Cemetery.
Relatives and friends may call
from 9 a.m. until time of services
at St. Williams Catholic Church on
Saturday, Dec. 19.
A memorial fund has been established.
The Becker-Beal Funeral Home of
Belleville is serving the family.
An online memorial with guestbook is available at www.bealfuneralhomes.com
The Verona Press
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Police reports
All reports taken from the inhabitant was found deceased
Verona Police Department log by her in-home careworker.
books.
Oct. 5
Oct. 1
9:40 a.m. A mother report3:17 a.m. Officers came ed sexual misconduct of her
upon a man laying on the son during pajama day at Glaground. After speaking with ciers Edge. According to the
him, the man admitted to mother, another student had
have been drinking and falling unzipped her sons pajamas
asleep. The officer gave the and touched him inappropriman a ride home.
ately. A police investigation
4:54 p.m. A cell phone was determined only the unzipping
reported stolen from a teach- occurred.
er at Badger Ridge Middle
2:40 p.m. Police responded
School.
to a three-vehicle crash at the
8:21 p.m. A juvenile was intersection of Cty. highways
arrested on the 900 block of M and PB. An investigation
Hillside Way for battery, dam- found that 63-year-old Janesage to property and disorderly ville man ran a red light and
conduct, after it was reported struck a vehicle traveling
that he threw items around the northbound. Both vehicles
house and broke things.
subsequently struck a stationary truck. The initial two
Oct. 2
vehicles involved in the acci2:09 a.m. Police stopped a dent had to be towed from the
42-year-old Mt. Horeb man at scene.
the intersection of N. Main and
4:37 p.m. Two students at
Llanos streets, arresting him the high school reported not
for what would be his fourth feeling well after they allege
OWI.
they were fed marijuana
brownies by another student.
Oct. 4
9:35 a.m. Police were Oct. 8
called to a home on the 1100
3:37 p.m. A cell phone
block of Cathedral Point Road was reported stolen after a
to conduct a death investi- woman told police she left
gation, after the 69-year-old it in a restaurant on the 600
block of Hometown Circle.

Upon returning to claim the
phone, employees of the restaurant said they had given the
phone to another person who
claimed it was theirs.
to a home break-in alarm at
the 300 block of Glacier Ridge
Trail. Upon arrival, officers
found that a toddler had activated the alarm after finding
the remote for the system and
pressing a button.
Oct. 13
to a report of parents confronting each other during
student pickup at Sugar Creek
Elementary. Police found a
man was confronting people
who had parked in front of a
yellow-painted curb, but the
parties denied using profane
language or yelling.
Oct. 14
11:56 a.m. A student at the
high school reported she was
receiving threats via social
media from another student.
The other student involved
alleged to police that he was
not serious when making the
threats.
Jacob Bielanski
Legals
Case No. 15PR823

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:
1. An application for Informal Administration was filed.
2. The decedent, with date of birth
September 17, 1931 and date of death
August 29, 2015, was domiciled in Dane
County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 5929 Forest lane, Fitchburg, WI 53711.
3. All interested persons waived notice.
4. The deadline for filing a claim
against the decedents estate is March
11, 2016.
5. A claim may be filed at the Dane
County Courthouse, Madison, Wisconsin, Room 1000
Lisa Chandler
Probate Registrar
December 3, 2015
Attorney Shane W. Falk
Lawton & Cates, S.C.
PO Box 2965
Madison, WI 53701-2965
(608) 282-6200
Bar Number: 1027506
Published: December 10, 17 and 24, 2015
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OFFICIAL NOTICE TO
BIDDERS
Community Park Parking
Lot Reconstruction
& Park Lane Parking Lot
Construction
City of Verona,
Wisconsin
OWNER: The City of Verona, Wisconsin hereby gives notice that sealed
unit price Bids will be received for the
reconstruction of the Community Park
parking lot and construction of a new
Park Lane parking lot. The parking lot
construction includes miscellaneous removals; approximately 9250 sq. yards of
pulverizing and reshaping base course
and asphaltic surface; salvage asphalt
pavement, 410 sq. yards; approximately
630 cubic yards common excavation;
350 cubic yards of borrow material; 65
lin. feet of 18-in RCP culvert pipe and
apron endwalls; approximately 1785 lin.
feet concrete curb and gutter; 18 to 30
inches wide; 780 sq. feet concrete sidewalk; 270 sq. feet stamped and colored
sidewalk; 2650 tons crushed aggregate
base course; 1440 tons crushed stone
for sub-grade stabilization; 2180 tons asphaltic concrete paving; pavement marking; landscaping; erosion control and all
appurtenant work.
TIME AND PLACE OF BID OPENING: Sealed Bids will be received until
2:00p.m., Local Time on the 6thday of
January, 2016 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 Bidding
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,
WI53562.
Copies of the Bidding Documents
are available at www.questcdn.com.
Bidders may download the digital Plan
Documents for $20.00 non-refundable
payment by inputting Quest Project
#4151823 on the websites project search
page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at
952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for
assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with the
digital project information. No paper plan
documents will be provided.
LEGAL PROVISIONS: The Contract
letting shall be subject to the provisions
of Sections62.15, 66.0901, 66.0903, and
779.15 of the Wisconsin Statutes.
WAGE RATES: CONTRACTORs
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 incorporated 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 Bidder
to whom a Contract is awarded shall furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment
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 bidding 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
Holly Licht, Deputy City Clerk
AECOM
Middleton, Wisconsin
Project No. 60430159
Published: December 10 and 17, 2015
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ORDINANCE NO. 15-866

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
TITLE 14, CHAPTER 1 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY
OF VERONA, WISCONSIN
The Common Council of the City of

Verona, Dane County, Wisconsin, do ordain that Title 14, Chapter 1 (Subdivision
Regulations), of the Code of Ordinances,
City of Verona, Wisconsin is amended as
follows:
1. Section 14-1-10(a)(48a) is created
to read as follows:
(48a) Private Street. A road or driveway on privately-owned property that is
limited to the use of the owner and the
owners patrons, employees, members,
or members guests. The road or driveway shall not be dedicated to the City,
and shall be maintained by the owner.
Notwithstanding the preceding sentences, the definition of private street
is not intended to regulate, and does not
include, a driveway located on an individual single-family residential lot.
2. Section 14-1-70(m) is amended to
read as follows:
(m) Private Streets. Private streets
shall be approved only in extraordinary
circumstances, and it is preferred that all
property adjacent to a private street be
owned by a single entity. Public improvements shall not be approved for any private street. All private streets shall be
designated as a Fire Lane on the plat
or certified survey map, and the Subdivider shall post Fire Lane signs on the
private street pursuant to Section 5-5-151
of the City Code and plans approved by
the Fire Chief.
The foregoing ordinance was duly
adopted by the Common Council of the
City of Verona at a meeting held on December 14, 2015.
CITY OF VERONA
_________________________
Jon Hochkammer, Mayor
_________________________
Date Adopted: December 14, 2015
Published: December 17, 2015
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ORDINANCE NO. 15-868

AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING
THE HEREIN DESCRIBED
PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF
VERONA, DANE COUNTY,
WISCONSIN
The Common Council of the City of

Verona, Dane County, State of Wisconsin,
by at least a two-thirds (2/3) vote of its
members, does hereby ordain as follows:
Section 1. Territory Annexed.
In accordance with Section 66.0217
of the Wisconsin Statutes the following
described territory contiguous to the City
of Verona, owned by the City of Verona
and located in the Town of Verona, Dane
County, Wisconsin is hereby annexed to
the City of Verona:
LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS AS SURVEYED IN THE TOWN OF VERONA,
DANE COUNTY, STATE OF WISCONSIN
LANDS TO BE ANNEXED TO THE

CITY OF VERONA
PART OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE NW
1/4, PART OF THE NE 1/4 OF THE SW
1/4, PART OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE SW
1/4, PART OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE SW
1/4, PART OF THE SW 1/4 OF THE NW
1/4, SECTION 9 AND PART OF THE NE
1/4 OF THE NW 1/4, SECTION 16, ALL IN
TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST,
TOWN OF VERONA, DANE COUNTY,
WISCONSIN
Commencing at the North Quarter
corner of Section 9, Township 6 North,
Range 8 East, Town of Verona, Dane
County, Wisconsin; Thence S 05002
W, 1321.32 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; Thence S 05002 W, 1321.32
feet to an existing brass cap monument
at the Center of said Section 9, Thence
S 04549 W along the west line of the
Unrecorded Plat of the First Addition to
Cross Country Estates, 1322.12 feet to a
point on the south line of the NE 1/4 of the
SW 1/4; Thence N 882638 W along said
south line, 654.08 feet; Thence S 03707
W, 115.44 feet to the southeast corner
of Lot 1 Certified Survey Map Number
(C.S.M.) 1319 and northeast corner of
Lot 1 C.S.M. 7140; Thence N 882213
W, along the south line of C.S.M. 1319,
407.44 feet; Thence S 15148 E, 36.93
feet; Thence S 880812 W, 150.30 feet;
Thence S 25127 E, 31.42 feet; Thence
S 134748 W, 47.77 feet to the existing easterly right of way line of North
Nine Mound Road; Thence S 25148
E, along said easterly right of way line,
173.62 feet; Thence S 893406 E, 30.73
feet; Thence S 02332 W, 82.66 feet;
Thence S 525618 W, 31.34 feet to a
point on the existing easterly right of way
line of North Nine Mound Road; Thence
S 24552 E, along said easterly right of
way line, 33.12 feet; Thence S 25242
570.58 feet to a point of curvature;
Thence along the arc 297.58 feet, having a radius of 719.50 feet, the chord of
which bears S 144319 E, 295.46 feet to
a point of tangency; Thence S 263409
998.60 feet to the southwesterly right of
way corner of Lot 1, C.S.M. 2605; Thence
N 880858 W, 37.52 feet to a point on the
centerline of North Nine Mound Road;
Thence N 263409 W, along said centerline, 980.74 feet to a point of curvature;
Thence along the arc 311.23 feet, having a radius of 752.50 feet, the chord of
which bears N 144318 W, 309.02 feet to
a point of tangency; Thence N 25218
W, along said centerline, 1006.26 feet;
Thence N 25201 W, along said centerline, 115.06 feet to a point on the southerly line of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4; Thence
N 882605 W, along said southerly line,
33.02 feet to the westerly right of way line
of North Nine Mound Road; Thence N
00831 W, along said westerly right of
way line, 1327.35 feet; Thence N 00942
E, along said westerly right of way line,
1326.54 feet; Thence S 880110 E, along
the northerly line of the SW 1/4 of the
NW 1/4, 27.48 feet; Thence S 880123
E, along the northerly line of the SE 1/4
of the NW 1/4, 1308.98 feet to the POINT
OF BEGINNING. The described parcel
contains 83.790 acres (3,649,908 Sq. Ft.)
Said parcels are contiguous to the
City of Verona, subject to any and all
easements and/or right of ways of record. Said parcels contain two (2) electors and have a population of two (2).
Section 2. Effect of Annexation.
From and after the date of this Ordinance, the territory described in Section
1 shall be a part of the City of Verona,
Dane County, Wisconsin for any and all
purposes provided by law and all persons coming to or residing within such
territory shall be subject to all ordinances, rules and regulations governing the
City of Verona. Per Chap. 66.0217(14)(a)1
the City of Verona agrees to pay annually
to the Town of Verona, for five (5) years,
an amount equal to the amount of property taxes that the Town of Verona levied
on the annexed territory, as shown on
the tax roll under s. 70.65, in the year in
which the annexation is final.
Section 3. Temporary Zoning Classification.
Upon recommendation by the Plan
Commission, the territory annexed to the
City of Verona by this Ordinance is temporarily designated to be a part of the following district of the City for zoning purposes and subject to all provisions of the
zoning ordinance of the City of Verona
relating to such district classification and
to zoning in the City: Rural Agriculture.
Section 4. Voting Districts.

The territory annexed shall be within
the following voting districts:
(a) Aldermanic Districts No. 1
(b) Wards No. 1
(c) Dane County Supervisory District
No. 32
Section 5. Severability.
If any provision of this Ordinance is
invalid or unconstitutional, or if the application of this Ordinance to any person or
circumstances is invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the other provisions
or applications of this Ordinance which
can be given effect without the invalid or
unconstitutional provision or application.
Section 6. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall be effective
upon publication as required by law.
CITY OF VERONA
_________________________
Jon Hochkammer, Mayor
_________________________
Date Adopted: December 14, 2015
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CITY OF VERONA
MINUTES
COMMON COUNCIL
November 23, 2015
Verona City Hall
1. The meeting was called to order

by Mayor Hochkammer at 7:02 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call: L. Diaz, E. Doyle, M.
McGilvray, B. Stiner, E. Touchett and D.
Yurs. J. Linder and H. Reekie were absent and excused. Also in attendance:
City Administrator, B. Burns; Fire Chief,
J. Giver; Police Chief, B. Coughlin; Director of Public Works R. Rieder; and Deputy
Clerk, H. Licht.
4. Public Comment:
5. Approval of Minutes: Motion by
Yurs, seconded by Doyle to approve the
minutes of the November 9, 2015 Common Council meeting. Motion carried 6/0.
6. Mayors Business
7. Administrators Report
8. Engineers Report-Carla Fischer
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Finance Committee
(1) Discussion and Possible Action
Re: Payment of Bills. Motion by McGilvray, seconded by Doyle to approve
the payment of bills in the amount of
$413,282.27. Motion carried 6/0.
Re: PUBLIC HEARING on the 2016 City
of Verona Budget. Motion by McGilvray,
seconded by Doyle to open the public
hearing. Motion carried 6/0. There were
no members of the public wishing to
speak. Motion by McGilvray, seconded
by Doyle to close the public hearing. Motion carried 6/0.
Re: Resolution R-15-055 Approving the
2016 City of Verona Budget. Motion by
McGilvray, seconded by Doyle to approve
the 2016 City of Verona Budget. Motion
carried 6/0.
Re: Resolution R-15-056 Approving the
Levy of Property Taxes for City Purposes. Motion by McGilvray, seconded by
Doyle to Approve the Levy of Property
Taxes for City Purposes in the amount of
$10,713,828.00. Motion carried 6/0.
B. Public Safety & Welfare Committee
Re: Appeal of a Recommended Denial
of Operators License for Weston Tran.
Mr. Tran did not appear before the Committee. Motion by Yurs, seconded by
Touchett to Deny the Operators License
for Weston Tran. Motion carried 6/0.
(2) Discussion and Possible Action Re: An Application for a Temporary
Class B Beer License for Hometown
Brewdown on Saturday, July 16, 2016
from Mike OBrien of Ice Inc. Motion by
Yurs, seconded by Touchett to Approve
the Temporary Class B Beer License for
Hometown Brewdown with the contingency that the Beer Run be removed
from the event. Motion carried 6/0.
Re: Resolution-15-057 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement for Operation of an Impaired Driving Task Force.
Motion by Yurs, seconded by Touchett
to Approve an Intergovernmental Agreement for Operation of an Impaired driving
Task Force. Ald. Yurs stated this was the
third year Verona will be participating in

the agreement to promote safe driving.
Motion carried 6/0.
C. Public Works Sewer & Water
Committee
(1) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Resolution R-15-058 Amending
a Contract with Waste Management of
Wisconsin for the Collection of Refuse
and Recyclable Materials. Motion by
Touchett, seconded by Diaz to Amend
a Contract with Waste Management of
Wisconsin for the Collection of Refuse
and Recyclable Materials. Under the contract, Waste Management will provide refuse collection using a cart system and
continue to provide curbside bulk item
collection and the annual electronic recycling collection. Ald. Touchett stated
that the City would save $70,000 in 2016.
Motion carried 6/0.
Re: Ordinance 15-867 Amending Title 9,
Chapter 1 of the Code of Ordinances (Water Utility Regulations and Rates). Motion
by Touchett, seconded by Diaz to approve Ordinance 15-867 Amending Title
9, Chapter 1 of the Code of Ordinances.
Ald. Touchett stated the new rates will become effective on December 15, 2015 and
that the 3% rate increase to necessary to
improve efficiency. Motion carried 6/0.
Re: Professional Services Agreement for
Design Survey and Design Services for
CTH PD and the New Westerly Entrance
into Epic Campus. Motion by Touchett,
seconded by McGilvray to Approve the
Professional Services Agreement for
Design Survey and Design Services for
CTH PD and the New Westerly Entrance
into Epic Campus. Motion carried 5/0 with
Ald. Diaz abstaining.
(4) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Change Order #1 for the Locust
Drive Bridge Widening Project. Motion by
Touchett, seconded by Yurs to Approve
Change Order #1 for the Locust Drive
Bridge Widening Project. Motion carried
6/0.
(5) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Resolution R-15-059 Approving
a Charitable Donation Agreement with
Epic Systems Corporation. Motion by
Touchett, seconded by McGilvray to approve a Charitable Donation Agreement
with Epic Systems Corporation. Motion
carried 5/0 with Ald. Diaz abstaining.
(6) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Resolution R-15-060 Approving
an Option to Purchase Agreement with
Epic Systems Corporation. Motion by
Touchett, seconded by Yurs to Approve
an Option to Purchase Agreement with

Epic Systems Corporation. Motion carried 5/0 with Ald. Diaz abstaining.
10. New Business
Re: Approval of Operator Licenses. Motion by Touchett, seconded by Yurs to approve licenses from Lindsay Phillips and
Hayli Smith at MT Treads, Matt Stoker at
Mr. Brews Taphouse, Angel Schommer
at Cahoots, Kellie Hein at 5th Quarter,
and Spring Teasley and Derek Gille at
Vincenzo BP. Motion carried 6/0.
Re: Filling of the Vacant City Clerk Position
The Common Council may convene
into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat.
19.85 (1)(c) for the purpose of considering employment and compensation of a
public employee over which the Common
Council has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. The Common Council may
reconvene in open session and may take
action on the closed session item. Motion
by Yurs, seconded by Doyle to convene
into closed session. A roll call vote was
taken with the following voting aye: McGilvray, Stiner, Touchett, Yurs, Diaz, and
Doyle. There were no members voting
no and the motion carried 6/0. The Common Council convened into closed session at 7:31 p.m. The Council reconvened
into open session at 7:57 p.m.
11. Announcements
12. Motion by Yurs, seconded by
Doyle to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Motion carried 6/0.
Holly Licht, Deputy Clerk
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NOTICE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT, the

Town of Verona Board of Supervisors
amended Chapter 5 of the partial code of
ordinances at a meeting held on December 1, 2015. Chapter 5 deals with traffic
regulation.
The amendment was limited to
Chapter 5, Traffic Regulation. The amendment added no parking regulations to the
cul-de-sac bulb of Manhattan Drive.
The amended ordinance is available
for review at the Verona Town Hall, 335.
N. Nine Mound Road.
Published:December 17, 2015
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points, Harold Schlimgen and

Don Williams took fourth place
with 110 points and fifth place
went to Dean Herfel and Jeff
Ellingson with 108 points. The
low score for the evening was an
81 compiled by Dave and Dale
Herfel.
Season awards
At the end of the tournament,
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announced the tournament winners and awarded trophies for the
2014-15 season.
The league championship trophy went to Marcines, with each
Photo submitted
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The Sugar River Euchre League Mid-Winter Tournament winners are pictured
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are Harold Schlimgen (captain),
Harold Schlimgen; back row, from left: Jeff Ellingson, Tom Magnuson, Mark
Dana Darrow, Roger Olstad, Jerry
Losenegger, Dean Herfel, Mike Doyle and Keith Wenger.
Rotar, Dough Schlimgen, Tom
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Seeking individual to telemarket/demo
established products to organizations
nationwide from Stoughton office. Ideal
candidate: Internet-savvy person who
excels working either independently or w/
successful marketing team. Send resume
to lmiller@isadex.com or call 608-8770050.
SUPER 8 VERONA
has immediate openings for:
Driver (P/T) $10/hour
Front Desk Associates:
$9-$10/hour (F/T and P/T).
Driver: $10/hour
Experience preferred,
but willing to train
the right people.
Paid training, vacation, and uniform.
Free room nights.
Apply in person at
131 Horizon Dr., Verona
434 Health Care, Human

Services & Child Care
COMFORT KEEPERS IN MADISON
Seeking caregivers to provide care
to seniors in their homes. Need valid
DL and dependable vehicle. FT & PT
positions available. Flexible scheduling.
Sign-on bonus.
Call 608-442-1898
HEALTHCARE EMPLOYMENT
Opportunities
DIRECTOR OF REHAB SERVICES
- Full-time salaried management
position
DIRECTOR OF PATIENT FINANCIAL
SERVICES - full-time Salaried
managment position
REVENUE/CHARGE INTEGRITY
SPECIALIST - Full-time business
office position
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER Full-time clinic position
OR TECH - .8 FTE part-time tech
position
COOK - full-time position
ICU RN - .6 FTE evening/night shift
To find out more detailed information
about all open positions and to apply,
go to our website at
www.uplandhillshealth.org
Upland Hills Health
800 Compassion Way
Dodgeville, WI 53533
NURSE'S AIDE/CAREGIVER needed to
assist diabetic Grandma (Mon-Fri) 5hrs/
day, $15/hr. All applicants should email
directly at mw64885@gmail.com
OREGON MANOR, a 45-bed skilled
nursing facility just 8 miles from Madison has an opening for a FT cook. This
position is 10:30 am to 7pm, 32 hours a
week including every other weekend with
rotating holidays. We offer a competitive benefit package. Experience is not
required. You may apply on-line at www.
oregonmanor.biz or stop by 354 N. Main
St, Oregon for an application. EOE
436 Office
Administration & Clerical
VERONA CONTRACTOR looking for
part-time office help. Mondays off. Tuesday-Thursday, 1-5pm, Friday, 8am-4pm.
Knowledge of Word, Excel and Quickbooks helpful.
Please send resume to:
BLIND BOX 1172
c/o The Verona Press
PO Box 930427
Verona, WI 53593
437 Customer Service & Retail

HOLIDAY RUSH!
Madison Distribution
Center needs to fill
21 FULL TIME,
Permanent positions
in several different departments.
STOP LOOKING AND
START WORKING!
Rapid advancement opportunities. No
Exp. required.
Must be 18 & have valid DL.
$1,600 to start PLUS
incentives and bonuses!
To secure an interview,
call 608-228-6788
9am-6pm, Mon-Sat.
440 Hotel, Food & Beverage

MARIA'S PIZZA
IS HIRING!
Dishwashers (age: 16+)
Servers (age: 18+)
Delivery Driver (age: 18+ with
own car/valid DL/proof of insurance).
Evening & weekend/part-time hrs. Come
in and fill out
an application today!
449 Driver, Shipping

& Warehousing
DRIVERS: SEMI - Home weekends for
550 mile radius runs. Mainly WI. Park
truck at home. Must have 1 yr exp. Good
driving record. Benefit pkg avail. Call
800-544-6798. (wcan)
HAVE A Class A CDL? Let's go to work!
No refresher course needed. Paid training! Apply today! 800-227-0020 www.
windyhilltrans.com (wcan)
451 Janitorial & Maintenance

GROWING COMPANY seeking FT
Housekeeping/Laundry Site Supervisor for long term Healthcare Facility in
Stoughton, $13/hr. Please call 262-6857113 to schedule an immediate interview. *Health Insurance, PTO, Dental
and Vision.
452 General
OFFICE CLEANING in Stoughton
Mon-Fri 4 hours/night. Visit our website:
www.capitalcityclean.com or call our
office: 608-831-8850
548 Home Improvement
DOUG'S HANDYMAN
SERVICE
"Honey Do List"
No job too small
608-845-8110
HALLINAN-PAINTING
WALLPAPERING
**Great-Winter-Rates**
35 + Years Professional
European.Craftsmanship
Free-Estimates
References/Insured
Arthur Hallinan
608-455-3377
RECOVER PAINTING currently offering
winter discounts on all painting, drywall
and carpentry. Recover urges you to join
in the fight against cancer, as a portion of
every job is donated to cancer research.
Free estimates, fully insured, over 20
years of experience. Call 608-270-0440.
TOMAS PAINTING
Professional, Interior,
Exterior, Repairs.
Free Estimates. Insured.
608-873-6160
554 Landscaping, Lawn,

Tree & Garden Work
FULL SERVICE Landscape Company,
renovation, patios, walls, snow removal
and much more. Call for FREE ESTIMATE! Nostra Terra 608-695-1742 or
nostraterrascapes.com
560 Professional Services

A PLACE for Mom. The nation's largest
senior living referral service. Contact our
trusted, local experts today! Our service
is FREE/no obligation. Call 1-800-9303021 (wcan)
COMPUTER PROBLEMS - Viruses,
Lost Data, Hardware or Software Issues?
Contact GEEKS ON SITE! Service.
Friendly Repair Experts. Macs and PC's.
Call for FREE Diagnosis. 1-800-2905045 (wcan)
572 Snow Removal

PLOWING, BLOWING.
Residential & Commercial.
20+yrs exp. Fully insured.
608-669-0025.
586 TV, VCR &

Electronics Repair
AT&T U-VERSE Internet starting at $15/
month or TV & internet starting at $49/
month for 12 months with 1-year agreement. Call 1-800-385-0843 to learn more!
(wcan)
A&B ENTERPRISES
Light Construction Remodeling
No job too small
608-835-7791
DISH NETWORK. Get more for less!

Starting at $19.99/mo (for 12 mos.). PLUS
Bundle & Save (fast internet for $15 more/
month) Call now 800-374-3940 (wcan)
CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS NOON

Monday FOR THE Verona Press
THEY SAY people dont read those little

ads, but YOU read this one, didnt you?
Call now to place your ad, 873-6671 or
835-6677.
Increase Your sales opportunitiesreach over 1.2 million households!

Advertise in our Wisconsin Advertising Network System.
For information call 845-9559 or 873-6671.
AGRICULTURAL/FARMINGSERVICES
Our Hunters will Pay Top $$$ To hunt your land. Call for a Free
Base Camp Leasing info packet & Quote. 1-866-309-1507
www.BaseCampLeasing.com (CNOW)
ALL THINGS BASEMENTY!

Basement Systems Inc.
Call us for all
your basement needs!
Waterproofing. Finishing.
Structural repairs. Humidity
and mold control.
Free Estimates!
Call 800-991-1602 (wcan)
Derek Schmitz.
Perfect Score trophies were
awarded to Dean Herfel, Dave
Losenegger, Jerry Rotar, Roger
Olstad, Steve Sponem and Jerry
Judd. The High Average for the
season went to Jerry Retrum with
an average of 105.867.
First half averages were also
posted for players to examine.
Twenty-six players accumulated
averages of 100 or more points
during the first half of the 20152016 season. Mike Doyle is leading the pack with a 106.25 average.
Next match
A first half playoff match
between Hooterville-Express and
Marcines will be held at Hooterville Inn, Blue Mounds, at 7:30
p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17.
Stan Hook, league reporter
602 Antiques & Collectibles
PLYMOUTH FURNITURE
NEW MATTRESS SETS from $99.
All sizes in stock! 40 styles!
PlymouthFurnitureWI.com
2133 Eastern Ave, Plymouth, WI 920892-6006.
Open 7 days a week. (wcan)
COLUMBUS ANTIQUE MALL

& CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
MUSEUM
"Wisconsin's Largest Antique Mall"
Customer Appreciation Week!
Feb 01-07. 20% Discount!
Enter daily 8am-4pm 78,000 SF
200 Dealers in 400 Booths
Third floor furniture, locked cases
Location: 239 Whitney St
Columbus, WI 53925
920-623-1992 www.
columbusantiquemall.com
666 Medical & Health Supplies

ACORN STAIRLIFTS
The affordable solution to your
stairs. **Limited time - $250 off your
stairlift purchase!**. Buy direct and
save. Please call 800-598-6714 for
free DVD and brochure. (wcan)
606 Articles For Sale

SWITCH&SAVE EVENT from DirecTV!
Packages starting at $19.99/mo. Free
3-months of HBO, Starz, Showtime &
Cinemax. Free Genie HD/DVR Upgrade!
2015 NFL Sunday Ticket included with
select Packages. New Customers Only.
IV Support Holdings LLC- An authorized
DirecTV Dealer. Some exclusions apply.
Call for details 800-918-1046 (wcan)
638 Construction &

Industrial Equipment
FARM & Construction Toys for kids of all
ages! Open 7 days a week! Hounsell's
W13196 Hwy 23, Ripon 920-748-2360
& 302 Prospect Ave North, Fon du Lac
920-322-9483 Best Selection in the Midwest (wcan)
HOLIDAY SALE-STORE-WIDE-VENDOR Deals/New Products! WoodworkersDepot.com M-F 8-6, Sat 8-4. Oneida
St., off 41 @ Subway, 2965 Ramada
Way, Green Bay 1-800-891-9003 (wcan)
646 Fireplaces, Furnaces/

Wood, Fuel
DRY OAK and Cherry Firewood For
Sale. Contact Dave at 608-445-6423 or
Pete 608-712-3223
FIREWOOD STORED INSIDE
dry oak, cherry, maple
free delivery to Stoughton area $110.00
Face, $300 cord
608-873-3199 OR 608-445-8591, leave
message
FIREWOOD: TRUCKLOADS 8' pulp, cut,
split or retail pkg. Quality outdoor wood
boilers & furnaces 920-833-7839 (wcan)
648 Food & Drink

EMERGENCIES CAN strike at any time.
Wise food storage makes it easy to prepare with tasty, easy-to-cook meals that
have a 25-year shelf life. Free sample.
Call: 800-986-3458 (wcan)
ENJOY 100% Guaranteed, deliveredto-the-door Omaha Steaks! Save 76%
plus 4 Free Burgers - The Happy Family
Celebration - Only $49.99. Order today
1-800-307-1674 mention offer 47222VPY
or www.OmahaSteaks.com/mbfave37
(wcan)
650 Furniture
HOLIDAY COMPANY? Sofa Bed, DBL,
like new, supported futon, no metal, oak
frame, stylized botanical pattern, neutral
fabric, $325. 608-832-8077.
GOT KNEE pain? Back Pain? Shoulder

Pain? Get a pain-relieving brace at little
or NO cost to you. Medicare Patients
Call Health Hotline Now! 800-431-3924
(wcan)
LIFE ALERT 24/7. One press of a button
sends help FAST! Medical, Fire, Burglar.
Even if you can't reach a phone! FREE
Brochure. CALL 800-931-2177 (wcan)
SAFE STEP Walk-in tub. Alert for
Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal.
Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets. Less than 4 inch step-in.
Wide door. Anti-slip floors. American
made. Installation included. Call 800940-3411 for $750 off. (wcan)
672 Pets
GOT AN older car, boat or RV?
Do the humane thing. Donate it to the
Humane Society. Call 800-990-7816
(wcan)
688 Sporting Goods

& Recreational
HILLSBORO GUN Show! Dec. 18 & 19
Foremen's Community Center. 203 Mills
St. Fri: 3pm-8pm. Sat: 8am-4pm. Adm.
$5. Buy-Sell-Trade Browse. Gun buyer
shows 608-548-4867. (wcan)
WE BUY Boats/RVs/Pontoons/Sled/
ATVs & Motorcycles! "Cash Paid" now.
American Marine & Motorsports Super
Center, Shawano 866-955-2628 www.
americanmarina.com (wcan)
DIRECTV'S BIG DEAL special. Only
$19.99 per month. Free premium channels HBO, Starz, Cinemax and Showtime
for 3 months & FREE receiver upgrade!
NFL 2015 Season included. Call now!
800-320-2429 (wcan)
705 Rentals
STOUGHTON 1616 Kenilworth Ct.
Large 2-BR apts available now.
Pets welcome. Many feature new wood
laminate flooring.
$775-$825/mo. 608-831-4035.
www.madtownrentals.com
STOUGHTON- 2/BEDROOM, 4 unit on
dead end st. One upper, one lower.
Remodeled bath, kitchen, dishwasher,
microwave, stove, refrigerator. Window
blinds, oak floors, storage, coin laundry. Heat, water/sewer included. $775/
mo. lower, $750/mo. upper. 1 month
deposit. One dog lower, one cat upper.
561-310-5551
STOUGHTON 3-BEDROOM lower level
of two-flat, near downtown, River Bluff
School. Newly renovated. Central air.
W/D, water included. No pets. $855/
month+security deposit. 608-873-7655
or 608-225-9033.
Marten Transport. NOW HIRING DRIVERS FOR DEDICATED

& REGIONAL RUNS! Work a rotating 4 day on/4 day off
schedule! Running WI, MN & the U.P. of Michigan! Full benefits!
New Tractors! CDL-A, 6 mos. OTR Exp. Reqd. EEOE/AAP
LIMITED POSITIONS! APPLY TODAY! 866-370-4476 www.
drive4marten.com (CNOW)
HELP WANTED- TRUCK DRIVER

ON THE ROAD TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE! Midwest Truck
MISCELLANEOUS
Driving School. Now offering Log Truck & School Bus training.
cdltrainingmidwest.com contact us at mtdsmac@gmail.com or ATTENTION TRUCK RECRUITERS: RECRUIT an applicant
in over 179 Wisconsin newspapers! Only $300/week. Call this
call 906-789-6311 (CNOW)
TMC HAS OPENINGS hauling boats to waterfront locations paper or 800-227-7636 www.cnaads.com (CNOW)
throughout US and Canada. CDL Class A, 1 yr. OTR experience.
Full Benefits, Employee Owned Company 855-409-3630 www.
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tmctrans.com (CNOW)
CPAP/BIPAP SUPPLIES at little or no

cost from Allied Medical Supply Network.
Fresh supplies delivered right to your
door. Insurance may cover all costs. 800995-0831 (wcan)
692 Electronics
SEASONED SPLIT OAK,

Hardwood. Volume discount. Will
deliver. 608-609-1181
720 Apartments
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Thirty-two euchre players

invaded Montes in Verona for
the Sugar River Euchre League
Mid-Winter Tournament on
Thursday, Dec. 10. After seven
rounds of intense card playing,
four couples played well enough
to place themselves into a position for a shot at becoming tournament champions.
With 101 points and a 3-point
lead over the next closest couple,
tournament leaders Dave Losenegger and Tom Magnuson only
needed to win their last game
to slam the door on all the other
players and to be crowned champions. Unfortunately for them,
they fumbled at the end of the
round, putting up only 12 points
in the eighth round, giving them
113 points.
When all was said and done,
they ended up sharing first place
with Mark Losenegger and
ROSEWOOD APARTMENTS for Seniors

55+. 1 & 2 bedroom units available
starting at $750 per month. Includes
heat, water and sewer. Professionally
managed. Located at
300 Silverado Drive, Stoughton, WI
53589 608-877-9388
CLASSIFIEDS, 873-6671 or 835-6677. It
pays to read the fine print.
ConnectVerona.com
6803 SUNSET Dr., Lot 3. Rural Wooded

desireable lot within 1 mile of town.
8+ acres. No deed restrictions. Verona
schools. MLS# 1758398. $267,500. Mary
Ruth Marks, (608) 513-7490. Bunbury &
Associates.
CLASSIFIEDS, 873-6671 or 835-6677. It
pays to read the fine print.
ALL SEASONS SELF STORAGE

10X10 10X15 10X20 10X30
Security Lights-24/7 access
BRAND NEW
OREGON/BROOKLYN
Credit Cards Accepted
CALL (608)444-2900
C.N.R. STORAGE
Located behind
Stoughton Garden Center
Convenient Dry Secure
Lighted with access 24/7
Bank Cards Accepted
Off North Hwy 51 on
Oak Opening Dr. behind
Stoughton Garden Center
Call: 608-509-8904
DEER POINT STORAGE
Convenient location behind
Stoughton Lumber.
Clean-Dry Units
24 HOUR LIGHTED ACCESS
5x10 thru 12x25
608-335-3337
FRENCHTOWN
SELF-STORAGE
Only 6 miles South of
Verona on Hwy PB.
Variety of sizes available now.
10x10=$60/month
10x15=$70/month
10x20=$80/month
10x25=$90/month
12x30=$115/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
OREGON SELF-STORAGE
10x10 through 10x25
month to month lease
Call Karen Everson at
608-835-7031 or
Veronica Matt at 608-291-0316
960 Feed, Seed & Fertilizer
975 Livestock
EXCELLENT LARGE squares alfalfa

bales, 1st cutting $42, 2nd -4th $62.
Grass large squares 1st cutting $38, 2nd
$42. Durand, IL 815-248-2381
PURE BRED Red Angus Bulls, open and

bred heifers for sale. Pick your bulls now
for summer delivery. Shamrock Nook
Red Angus 608-558-5342
970 Horses
980 Machinery & Tools
WALMERS TACK SHOP

16379 W. Milbrandt Road
Evansville, WI
608-882-5725
FARMI logging winches, Valby PTO chippers, Skidsteer wood splitters, log loader,
trailers, grapple rotators, rototillers 866638-7885 threeriversforestry.com (wcan)
NOW HIRING!
Join the leading team in residential,

commercial, and municipal drain cleaning!
Full-time with some nights and weekends required
Must be able to pass a physical
Knowledge of plumbing is helpful
Will train the right person
Good mechanical aptitude
Clean driving record (CDL is a plus!)
Call to apply today!

608-256-5189
THEY SAY people dont read those little

ads, but YOU read this one, didnt you?
Call now to place your ad, 873-6671 or
835-6677.
NOW HIRING DRIVERS FOR DEDICATED & REGIONAL RUNS!

Work a rotating 4 day on/4 day off schedule!
Earn $750 to $950 per week!
Running WI, MN, & the UP of Michigan!
Full benefits! New tractors!
CDL-A, 6 mos. OTR exp. reqd EEOE/AAP
LIMITED POSITIONS! APPLY TODAY!
866-370-4476 www.drive4marten.com
NOW HIRING
Culinary Professionals Wanted
Preparing delicious meals for over 9,000 employees with a

menu that changes daily keeps Epics talented culinary team
pretty busy. Truth be told, this isnt your average culinary job,
and we wouldnt have it any other way.
Cook
Learn new dishes and flex your creative muscles creating a
menu that changes daily and features a variety of regional,
seasonal, and international dishes. Youll rotate through three
different stations grill, soup and salad, and entre.
Excellent Starting Wages and Benefits

Employee Travel Discounts
Porter
Distribute food and beverage goods throughout our campus.
You will track inventory and maintain fresh and plentiful stock.
Kitchen Steward
Expand your repertoire and grow as a culinary professional
executing a menu that changes daily. Youll work with our
cooks doing basic food prep and other kitchen projects.
UNION ROAD STORAGE

10x10 - 10x15
10x20 - 12x30
24 / 7 Access
Security Lights & Cameras
Credit Cards Accepted
608-835-0082
1128 Union Road
Oregon, WI
Located on the corner of
Union Road & Lincoln Road
Dishwasher
Youll clean and stock utensils, dishes, and equipment used by
our culinary team. You will also help with kitchen cleaning and
other kitchen projects.
As a member of our dynamic team, youll work in a state of
the art air conditioned facility, enjoy consistent, full-time
hours, earn competitive wages, and receive benefits befitting
a leading software company (401k match, great health
insurance, life insurance, performance bonuses and stock
appreciation rights).
Holiday Inn Express & Suites is

currently hiring for the following
full and part-time positions:
Fairfield Inn & Suites is

currently hiring for the following
full and part-time positions:
Guest Services Representative (FT/PT)

Night Auditor (FT/PT)
Breakfast Host (PT)
Bell Staff/Shuttle Driver (PT)
Maintenance Assistant (FT/PT)
Guest Services Representative (FT/PT)

Night Auditor (FT/PT)
Breakfast Host (PT)
Bell Staff/Shuttle Driver (PT)
Maintenance Assistant (FT/PT)
Weekend availability is
required for all positions
Weekend availability is
required for all positions
Email resumes to
Email resumes to
To be considered, please inquire online at careers.epic.com

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OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT

In Oregon facing 15th hole
on golfcourse
Free Wi-Fi, Parking and
Security System
Conference rooms available
Kitchenette-Breakroom
Autumn Woods Prof. Centre
Marty 608-835-3628
RENT SKIDLOADERS
MINI-EXCAVATORS
TELE-HANDLER
and these attachments. Concrete breaker,
posthole auger, landscape rake, concrete
bucket, pallet forks, trencher, rock hound,
broom, teleboom, stump grinder.
By the day, week, or month.
Carter & Gruenewald Co.
4417 Hwy 92 , Brooklyn, WI, 608-455-2411
CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS Noon

Friday for The Great Dane and Noon
Monday for the Verona Press unless
changed because of holiday work schedules. Call now to place your ad, 873-6671
or 835-6677.
Family owned since 1948.
RASCHEIN PROPERTY
STORAGE
6x10 thru 10x25
Market Street/Burr Oak Street
in Oregon
Call 608-206-2347
801 Office Space For Rent
990 Farm: Service &

Merchandise
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750 Storage Spaces For Rent
865 Mobile Homes

& Lots For Sale
15
THE NEW GLARUS HOME, INC.
hr@hixverona.com
515 W Verona Ave Verona, WI 53593

608-497-4500 hixverona.com
Grow With Us
We are currently accepting applications for
Universal Care Workers
is currently accepting applications for
Certified Nursing Assistant

PM SHIFT - FULL-TIME
Registered Nurse
Part/Full-Time
St. Clare Friedensheim

&
Glarner Lodge
This is a Benefit eligiBle POSitiOn
CNA
Part/Full-Time
Benefits Include: Competitive Wages; Shift and

Weekend; Differentials; Incentive Pay; Health, Dental,
Vision, Disability and Life Insurance; Retirement Plan;
Vacation, Paid Sick Days and Holiday Pay.
We offer competitive starting salary and differentials!

Zero deductible healthcare options, Vision, Dental,
Disability, and Life Insurance, Retirement Plan,
Vacation, Paid Sick Days, and Holiday Pay.
Join our team of professionals & experience the

pleasures of working on a retirement campus serving
our senior citizens. Our facility is nonprofit, church
affiliated, with a dedication to serve our residents.
Join our team of professionals & experience the

pleasures of working on a retirement campus serving
our senior citizens. Our facility is nonprofit, Church
affiliated, with a dedication to serve our residents and
tenants.
Visit our website www.nghome.org to apply!
Visit our website www.nghome.org to apply!
613 W Verona Ave Verona, WI 53593

608-845-3000 fairfieldverona.com
is recruiting for the following positions:
Full-Time Nights
at these 2 locations
hr@fairfieldverona.com
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FOR RENT: Vacation home.

1-1/2 hours from Madison.
Lake frontage. Great ice fishing, skiing
and snowmobiling.
See us on Facebook:
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715-333-5056
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740 Houses For Rent
The Verona Press
December 17, 2015
Benefits Include:
Competitive Wages
Weekend and Shift Differentials
Health (ZERO DEDUCTIBLE OFFERED), Dental, Vision,
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Vacation, Sick and Holidays
401K Retirement Plan
Join our team of professionals & experience the pleasures of
working in a skilled nursing facility dedicated to caring for
its residents!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer
The New Glarus Home, Inc
600 2nd Avenue, New Glarus, WI 53574

(608) 527-2126 hr@nghome.org
new glarus Home is an equal Opportunity employer
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16 - The Verona Press - December 17, 2015
Ask the Verona
DENTIST
CHIROPRACTOR
Q. My dentist recently told me that two of my fillings need to be replaced. I have had
these filings for 15 years; they dont hurt, so why do I need to have them replaced?
Q: Are there any natural ways to prevent a cold?
A. Our immune system is our natural defense against disease

including cold, flu and sinus infections. The best way to maintain
a healthy immune system is by minimizing stress. Moderate
exercise, a healthy diet low in processed carbohydrates and sugars,
and adequate sleep of at least 7 hours per night are things that you
can do daily to keep your body up to the task of fighting off illness.
Jill Unwin,
Lee Unwin,
Additionally, research studies find chiropractic adjustments
D.C., C.C.E.P
LMT
and massage therapy to be mutually beneficial in prevention
by supporting our immune systems. Chiropractic adjustments
increase our bodies immunoglobulin A levels while massage therapy increases levels of our killer cells
known as lymphocytes, with both treatments decreasing levels of cortisol (a major component of stress). All
of these tools combined will make you a healthier individual so even if you catch that cold you will be on a
pathway to a more rapid recovery.
102 N. Franklin Street Verona, WI 53593
(608) 848-1800 unwinchiropractic.com
A. Although a well placed filling can provide service for many years, the harsh environment of the
mouth will slowly cause fillings and any dental work to wear, deteriorate and sometimes even corrode.
Constant pressure from chewing, grinding, clenching and even abrasive or acidic foods and drinks may
cause a filling to wear away, chip, crack or leak. When fillings begin to wear, chip or crack, small
gaps or spaces develop between the filling and the tooth. Although you may not be able to feel these
gaps, decay-causing bacteria can easily find their way under the filling and cause decay. This kind of
decay can grow more aggressively under a filling and can be very difficult for the dentist to identify.
Dr. James Sands, DDS
Sometimes fillings that leak or have decay may become sensitive to cold, hot or sweets but often by
the time they become sensitive, the decay has caused great damage possibly needing more extensive
treatment like root canal therapy and/or a crown. At times an old large filling that is failing may need
something stronger such as a crown to prevent fracture. A crown is like a splint or cast placed over
a tooth to hold it together just as a cast is placed around a broken bone to stabilize it while it heals. A
crown just isnt removed. One of our many roles as dentist is to try to prevent disease or further damage
to your teeth. Replacing the failing fillings can and does prevent bigger problems later. Waiting for
something to hurt may be too late and will likely be more costly and time consuming.
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Q. My spouse and I divorced. Im dreading trying to

arrange how our son will spend time with both of us over
the holidays. What should I do?
A. Holidays are challenging when custody of children is
involved. Regular schedules have to be put aside and disputes
arise. Talk early about your preferences and try to get a plan
agreed upon. Put it in writing with each other so everyone is clear. Be flexible and remember
that both parents have traditions they want to keep some adjustments will need to be made
by both of you. Most importantly, keep negativity away from your child. Children deserve
happy holiday memories and both parents have a responsibility to make that happen.
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that are placed on each of us as we prepare for the holidays. These feelings can become
overwhelming at times, yet there are ways to reduce associated stress in the upcoming
weeks. Planning ahead, sleeping well, and eating properly will all decrease levels of
holiday stress. Also, take time to unwind - possibly with a relaxing walk, a total body
exercise routine, deep breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, or a gentle massage.
Its not surprising that participation in an exercise routine will invigorate the body and
Susan Armstrong, MPT give us more energy to complete all of the tasks associated with the holidays. One
Physical Therapist
may not be aware, however, of the additional benefits of exercise. Endorphins, gamma
globulins, and interferon are substances that are produced by your brain during exercise.
Endorphins are the bodys natural painkillers; gamma globulin fortifies your immune
system; and interferon helps combat infections, viruses and even cancer cells. Contact
Stellar Rehab today to find out more of the benefits of a regular exercise program, tailormade for you.
PRESCHOOL
The Caring Center/Verona Montessori House

402 W. Verona Ave. Verona (608) 845-8620
www.caringcenter.com
LAWYER
Q. What should you do when contacting a Personal Injury Attorney following a motor vehicle accident?
A. When contacting a law office there are a few things you should do in order to obtain the most effective answers
to your questions. First, identify yourself and state that you have been in a motor vehicle accident and are looking for a
personal injury attorney. Be prepared to give a brief summary of what happened to the receptionist or legal assistant so
that they may better prep the attorney in question about your potential claim. Information that is helpful for them to know:
the date of your incident, if you have insurance and, if so, through which company, where the incident took place, and a
rundown of events leading up to the incident. Remember, the attorney may not be able to speak to you then and there so
if the personal injury attorney is unavailable, be prepared to leave your name and number. Most attorneys will call you
back if you leave your contact information as soon as they can to discuss your matter. If an attorney is available then try to
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answer their questions as clearly as you can even though recounting your incident may be emotional for you. Try and have
Attorney at Law
as much information available to you on hand such as insurance information, photographs, medical discharge notes and a
copy of the police report regarding your incident. Having these items on hand helps not only you to recall the facts but also makes the information readily
available should the lawyer ask you questions. Remember to remain patient. Your issue will not be resolved within a day or even a week in most instances.
Personal injury claims take time because attorneys such as myself, meticulously do everything they can to ensure that you receive adequate compensation.
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PHYSICAL THERAPY
Q. How can I avoid Burnout during the upcoming Holiday Seasons?

A. Holiday Burnout involves the feelings of stress, fatigue, intensity and anxiety
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INVESTMENTS
Q. What are the End-of-Year Investment Tips?

A. Although 2015 is almost in the books, you
can still make some year-end

investment moves that may help you get off to a good start in 2016. Here are a few
suggestions: First, ask your employer if you still have time to add more to your 401(k)
before the year ends. Also, if you have investments that may no longer meet your
needs and that have declined in value, consider selling them to claim the tax loss,
which you can use to offset capital gains on other investments. Its also a good endof-year idea to review your investment mix to make sure its still appropriate for your
Brendon Diers, AAMS time horizon and goals. Finally, If you dont already have one, start an emergency
fund before the year is out. Without such a fund, you might be forced to dip into your
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long-term investments to pay for unexpected costs, such as a major car repair. Making
these moves can help you close 2015 on a positive note and ring in the new year with
greater confidence in your financial future.
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(608) 845-2533 Member SIPC
brendon.diers@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com
HEATING/COOLING
CPA
Q. My furnace is not working. Is there anything I should do before calling for
Q. What is the 2015 tax rate on Capital Gains?

A. For short term gains held a year or less, the answer is simple the rates on ordinary
income apply.
Its much more complicated for gains on long term property held more than a year. Theres
no Federal tax at all (0%) if these gains land in the lower tax brackets. The 0% rate ends when
taxable income exceeds $74,900 on joint returns and $37,450 for single taxpayers.
The rate on long term gains jumps from 0% to 15% for incomes above this and below
Greg Andrews, CPA $464,850 married ($413,200 single). Long term capital gains above these $464,850/$413,200
thresholds, are taxed at 20%.
The Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) adds two more rates. Investment income above $250,000 (married) and
$200,000 (single) is subject to the 3.8% NIIT, so the 15% and 20% rates become 18.8% and 23.8% to the extent
that the NIIT applies.
A complete answer would explain how the Federal Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) and Wisconsin capital gains
tax could add to these rates. But thats another column.
HomeTown Tax & Financial, S.C.
110 Enterprise Dr., Suite 104 Verona (608) 845-5511 www.hometowntax.net
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REAL ESTATE
Q. What Defines a Buyers Market Vs. a Sellers Market?
A. Think back to your high school economics class about supply and demand. A buyers
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Real Estate Team
market is when there are more sellers than buyers, in other words there is a larger supply of
homes for sale than there are buyers for those homes. This results in good deals for buyers,
and more time to be choosy. A sellers market is the opposite, there are more buyers than
sellers, resulting in better sales prices and quicker sales for sellers. Since its all based on
the available supply of housing, we generally use the following rules of thumb to define a
market; 0-4 months of inventory is a sellers market, 5-7 months is a balanced market, and
8-12+ months is a buyers market. Currently Verona has 53 available house listings and
211 have sold in the last 12 months. This puts us at 3 months of inventory, which is up
from 2.5 months in July. We are still in the range of a sellers market, but we are getting
closer to a more balanced market.
Making a Difference, One Home at a Time!
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service?
First be sure that the thermostat is in the heat position and the temperature is set above
the indoor temperature. Next, check for power at the furnace by turning the fan switch (on the
thermostat) to the on position. If the furnace blower does not turn on, check the circuit breaker
for the furnace and the switch at the furnace, to ensure they are on. Also check the air filter to
ensure it is clean. If you have LP gas or oil heat, ensure that you have sufficient fuel. Some LP
gas furnaces have pressure switches that will not allow the furnace to run if the tank is low on
fuel. Even though the water heater sitting right next to the furnace lights and runs, the pressure
may be too low to allow the furnace to light. If you have a high efficiency gas furnace with pvc
vent pipes, be sure that the piping is clear of obstructions such as snow, birds or rodent nests.
Also look to see if there are any flashing diagnostic lights on your furnace. For all your heating
and air conditioning questions, contact Dave at OK Heating and Air Conditioning.
A.
Dave Kaltenberg
161 Horizon Dr., Suite105 Verona, WI

53593 (608) 845-8494
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SENIOR CARE
Q. Why Are Elders Always So Cold?

A. Chances are their bodies are merely going through a natural dip in metabolic rate due to the aging
process. A lowered metabolic rate affects the bodys ability to maintain what is considered a normal
temperature of 98.6. When metabolism slows, so does the bodys ability to generate heat. This means
elders can become cold outdoors in the sun during summer or indoors in a well-heated room during
winter. It is important to seek medical advice in order to identify underlying causes. Hypothyroidism
and cardiovascular disease are chronic medical conditions that affect body temperature. It is important
to note that, regardless of the reason, the bodys inability to stay warm can lead to hypothermia if the
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body temperature reaches 95 or below. Elders in frail health are more susceptible to hypothermia,
FACHE, CSA
even when the room temperature is 71 to 75. Whether being cold is the result of slowed metabolism
or a medical condition, older adults must stay warm to maintain an appropriate body temperature. Nearly half of the elderly who
develop hypothermia die from its effects. Therefore, a cozy blanket, sweaters, caps, scarfs and gloves are a must during cold
months. Large meals during cold weather also help heat up the body as the digestive process generates heat within. A warm
beverage such as hot chocolate helps too. Avoiding alcoholic beverages is also recommended as they cause the body to lose heat.
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