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Learning to love science

Verona Area High School students hosted a Junior Science
and Engineering night Thursday, Jan. 14, at Promega in
Fitchburg. The event was led by students in the Project Lead
the Way program, which promotes science, technology,
engineering and math education. VAHS has the biomedical
and engineering sets of classes, and the program has grown
in recent years. The Jan. 14 event aimed at getting younger
children interested in science included booths from local
engineering companies, VAHS groups and a keynote speech
by Bas Rokers, who is a contributor to National Geographics
Brain Games.
Above, Sam Herkert, 13, of Verona, has his vision tested
by PLTW students. Left, VAHS students Brenna Gladding,
left, Abby Bohrer and Ava Sutter (not pictured) show that an
anecdote about homemade glow sticks is false.
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Verona Fire Department
24/7 on track for June

Fire Department running
24/7 by June.
That would be at least
six months sooner than
previously planned.
The new deputy chief,
former Boscobel Volunteer Fire Department chief
Jacob Bielanski
Jeffrey Boughton, will
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focus on personnel and
operations, and the departThe hiring of a new ment expects to hire its
deputy chief this month third full-time firefighter
was the first 2016 step of
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a plan to have the Verona
Deputy chief hired,

third full-time
firefighter, another
intern coming
Content under pressure
Former Army combat medic-turned-VPD officer saves life after Hwy. 18-151 rollover crash
When Verona police officer Phil Witkiewicz recalled what went through his head
the night of Nov. 8, he offered a standard
response: First, you control the scene, then
determine who your patients are.
But Nov. 8 was anything but standard.
Witkiewiczs quick thinking and application of a tourniquet saved the life of a
51-year-old man whose car had rolled at
least five times, he estimated.
I was actually working that day, and
I heard (Witkiewicz) on the radio and he
The
sounded like it was no problem at all, miles from the actual scene, an area outside
Verona Lt. Dave Dresser told the Press. of Verona police jurisdiction.
Anybody else, they probably wouldve
To ensure no time was
been stressed out on that call.
wasted, the units put out a
It was a life-threatening situation that is
mutual aid call, used when
units are called to assist
rarely handled by trained medical professionals in Verona, much less police offianother department, in
cers. Dresser told the press that, as a result,
order to get to the scene as
Witkiewicz was recognized at a recent
quickly as possible.
staff meeting for his actions that day.
Once at the crash site,
Witkiewicz
on U.S. 18-151 on County
Quick thinking
Hwy. J, Witkiewicz found
a badly damaged vehicle
It started when Witkiewicz and another
officer were dispatched to wrong place. and a man being helped by onlookers.
The address they were given was three The passers-by had noticed a lot of blood
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coming out of the wrist of the mans jacket

and were squeezing the cuff to apply
pressure, but Witkiewiczs training told
him bleeding that bad was likely coming
from higher up the arm.
His suspicions were confirmed after
EMS cut off the sleeve of the jacket and
found it was filled with blood. After seeing
the wound, Witkiewicz said that the mans
arm must have become trapped outside
of the car as it violently tumbled into the
under-construction portion of the highway.
I could see just a huge, what they call
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A younger brother places his brothers glove and a baseball and a makeshift memorial after he died
in a drunk driving accident in the Verona Area High School submission in the Fox 47 Msg 2 Teens
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to promote safe driving to
teenagers.
The Msg 2 Teens contest, which focuses on driving safety, is run by the
Fox 47 television station
and was narrowed to five
finalist advertisements in
late December with the
VAHS ad among them.
VAHS students Emily
Osiecki and Alyssa Erdman made their video, part
of their Art of Persuasion
class at the high school, to
dissuade teenagers from
drinking and driving.
The video depicts a
teenager deciding to drink
at a party with friends
instead of spend time with
his younger brother, and
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drunk.
It starts with a young boy
asking his older brother
to hang out, but the older
brother said he has a place
to be.
The video then cuts to
the brother and friends
drinking in the basement
before showing headlights
coming toward a car and
the sounds of a head-on
collision.
A police officer delivers
the news to the family and
the younger brother breaks
down, eventually bringing
a baseball mitt to a memorial for his brother.
The video ends with a
pointed message:
You are someones role
model. Be a good one.
Dont drink and drive.
Other schools in the final
round are Mount Horeb,
Middleton, DeForest and

Madison West, with videos that focus on aspects
of driving including wearing a seatbelt, stopping for
pedestrians and texting and
driving.
Viewers can vote for
their favorite ad until noon
Friday, Jan. 22. The winning ad will appear during
primetime programming
during the week of Jan. 25.
Winners will get a $500
cash prize for each team
member, plus a $1,500
school grant. Second place
gets $250 for each team
member and the same
school grant, while third
place is $125 for each
team member and the same
school grant.
All finalists will receive
a prize pack that includes
a $25 gift card to the Nitty Gritty restaurant, two
movie passes from Marcus Theatres and a $50 gift
card from Milios restaurant.
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Verona Area School District
VASD students mostly

above state averages
2015 Badger Exam,
ACT scores released
It was mostly good
news for the Verona Area
School District when the
state Department of Public Instruction publicly
released Badger Exam
scores last week.
Students in third through
eighth grade took the English Language Arts and
mathematics tests in 2015,
the Badger Exams first
(and only) year, and all
high school juniors took
the ACT for the first time,
as well. The exam was tied
to the Common Core State
Standards, but was repealed
during last summers legislative session as the standards have become politicized over the past year.
Districts had already
received their scores earlier
this school year, but they
were embargoed until Jan.
13.
More Verona students
(except fifth grade) scored
advanced or proficient than
the state average. Juniors
taking the ACT also scored
better than the state average
score.
The fifth-graders, however, had a lower percentage scoring proficient or
advanced in math and ELA
than the statewide average
for their grade. Fifty-two
percent of VASD fifthgraders were proficient or
advanced in ELA, while
one of the top two categories, with 40 percent statewide.

Seventh-graders perBadger Exam ELA
formed the furthest above
the state average on the
Grade VASD* State*
ELA exam, with 59 per3
56% 52%
cent scoring proficient or
advanced, while the state4
53% 50%
wide average was just 52
5
52% 55%
percent. Eighth-graders
took that honor in math,
6
51% 46%
with 54 percent scoring
7
59% 52%
proficient or advanced
8
55% 53%
compared to just 39 percent
statewide.
On the ACT, VASD
Badger Exam
juniors were more than two
points above the state avermathematics
age on the ELA, math and
Grade VASD* State*
composite score sections.
3
54% 51%
The ACT is scored on a
scale up to 36.
4
52% 48%
District officials have
5
38% 40%
said the scores will be
tough to use to assess the
6
46% 41%
districts progress, given
7
51% 43%
that they are different than
8
54% 39%
the tests that came before
and will come after them.
*Percentages of students
The new exam this
scoring proficient/advanced year will be the Forward
Exam, which students will
take this spring. Students
ACT
in grades 3-8 will again
take the exam for ELA and
Section VASD State
math, while students in
ELA 21.5 19.3
grades four, eight and 10
will be tested in science.
Math 22.1 20.0
A DPI news release
Composite 22.0
20.0
from September said the
new exam is expected to
be shorter and to cost less
than the Badger Exam it
that was 55 percent state- replaces.
wide. In math, 38 percent of
VASD fifth-graders were in
Scott Girard
Test scores
VASD named to AP Honor Roll

1 of 31 districts in Wisconsin
The Verona Area School District has
increased access to its advanced placement classes, and it recently received recognition of its efforts.
VASD is one of 31 school districts in
Wisconsin and 425 in the United States
and Canada to be named to the sixthannual AP District Honor Roll. The
College Board releases the list to recognize districts that are increasing access
to AP course work while simultaneously
maintaining or increasing the percentage
of students earning scores of 3 or higher
on AP Exams.
Reaching these goals indicates that
these districts are successfully identifying motivated, academically prepared students who are likely to benefit from rigorous AP course work, the College Board
said in a news release.
AP classes are available at Verona Area
High School in subjects including calculus, psychology, chemistry and languages. The classes are of a higher degree of
difficulty, and a student receiving a score
of three or higher on year-end exams
become eligible for college credit in that
subject.
VAHS recently removed some of the
pre-requisite requirements to enter AP
classes after finding a large disparity in
the percentages of minority students taking the classes compared to white students.
According to a VASD news release,
national data shows similar statistics,

with about half of students among
African-American, Hispanic and Native
Americans that have a high degree of
readiness for the classes do not participate.
Data from the state Department of
Public Informations database show
that while the percentage of AP exams
with a score of three or higher in VASD
dropped from 76.7 percent in 2013-14 to
70.8 percent in 2014-15, the total number
of exams taken jumped from 712 to 885.
The participation rose from 26.3 percent
two years ago to 32.4 percent last year.
Those increases include a jump from
6.2 percent for African-American student
participation to 14.2 percent. For Hispanic students, 16.7 percent took an AP exam
last year, compared to just 5.9 percent the
year before.
The increases have also come for white
students, with a jump in participation rate
from 32.2 percent in 2013-14 to 37.9 percent in 2014-15.
Its an honor to work with so many
high school teachers that desire to focus
on offering the opportunity for our students to excel, VAHS principal Pam
Hammen said in the release. Our students will only excel when they are
offered the opportunity, and our teachers
are devoted to assisting them along the
way. This will only increase our student
goal of post high school education and
success in life beyond.
Scott Girard
AnchorBank to be acquired by Old National

AnchorBank branches
will become Old National
banks under a $461 million
deal inked Jan. 11.
AnchorBank operates
46 branches in Wisconsin,
according to a presentation announcing the details
of the deal, making it the
seventh largest bank in the
state. Nearly half of those
branches are in the Madison area, including one
at 420 W. Verona Ave. in
Verona.
Founded in Madison in
1919, Anchor BanCorp
the parent company to
the branch filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2013
after five years of sustained losses, primarily
from the tanking of commercial loans it made prior
to the Great Recession. In
a restructuring deal that
wrote off nearly $150 million in debt, the bank was
saved in 2013 and emerged
as a public company in
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MLK Outstanding Young Person awards

Verona Area School District has 11 recipients of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Outstanding Young Person
awards, given out at a breakfast event Sunday. Honorees included four students from Savanna Oaks
Middle School, above from left, eighth-grader Tariq Warthman, seventh-grader Shania Valentine,
eighth-grader Katie Martinez-Lagunas and seventh-grader Joanna Basilio-Alejandro.
Four Core Knowledge Charter School students, Alexandra Hernandez Lucio, Cole Meverden, Sabrina
Melendez-Quinton and Samuel Abreu, and three Verona Area High School students, Mariana
Gandolfo-Bustamente, Damitu Hamda and Jaleah Price, also received the recognition.
Students are honored based on their academic performance, community service and extracurricular
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Roberts shows integrity, initiative

I am writing to draw voters
attention to a unique opportunity
our school district will enjoy this
election cycle. We can elect a person to the school board who is a
recent beneficiary of the free public education offered by the Verona Area School District.
Noah Roberts graduated from
Verona last summer and spent
time during his senior year of high
school doing what very few other
high school seniors do anywhere.
He began attending and meaningfully contributing to the Board of
Education meetings. Noah called
for attention to be paid to policies
and programs that were not working as envisioned. He encouraged
fellow students to become more
involved in the education process
and remained engaged throughout
his senior year.
Noahs commitment to run
for school board shows integrity and initiative. Electing Noah
will bring relevant and recent
firsthand student experience and
valuable practical insight to the
ranks of the dedicated members of
the Board of Education and their
board discussions. It is a boon for

Verona schools that this talented
and mature young man remains
interested and eager to work for
continued improvements to student education.
How many college freshmen
would have remembered and
followed through on their high
school decision to run for a seat
on the school board? There are
many parents with children in
the school system that do not, or
are not able to, participate in the
school board discussions. Lets
elect Noah Roberts and give this
young man the chance to contribute his reasonable voice to the
process which will shape how
Verona educates students going
forward.
I encourage other voters to consider lending a voice to Verona
students and promoting civic
engagement by our young citizens
with a vote for Noah Roberts for
school board.
Colleen Chase
City of Fitchburg
Corrections
Due to a writing error, last weeks article on Epics grants misnamed its
founder and CEO, Judy Faulkner. The name reported, Judy Dvorak, was a
combination of Faulkner and company president Carl Dvoraks names.
Because of a reporting error, the name of the newest Parks, Recreation
and Forestry Commission chair and Plan Commission member was misspelled in a Verona Press story last week. The new commissioner is Jon
Turke, not John Turk.
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The short-lived heyday of

the dedicated e-reader
ts January, and in past years

that meant post-holiday
e-reader season at the
library.
After the presents were
opened and the tree taken down,
people would
make their way
in droves to
the library with
new Nooks and
Kindles saying,
My son got
me this thing
for Christmas,
Burkart
how do I use
it?
But sales of e-readers are
dropping, and so are the number
of questions librarians are
getting about them.
E-readers are starting to slowly make their way out of style.
People will continue to read digital books on computers and tablets, but the standalone e-readers
like Nooks and Kindles seem to
be going the way of leg warmers
and parachute pants.
Just a few short years ago, the
media was full of predictions
about the end of the printed
book. Those warnings, though,
havent exactly panned out. Half
of Americans own an e-reader or
a tablet, but the vast majority of
those readers also report reading
printed books.
As digital books become more
of a norm and less of a novelty,
the dire predictions are fading
away. Digital books have found
a place in the market and in our
lives, but it is turning out to be
alongside printed books, not
instead of them.
Like any technology, e-readers

have their upsides and downsides. They are light and easy
to pack and can hold hundreds
of books. They often have their
own light source, so insomniacs
like me can read at night without
turning on a lamp. And there is
no mistaking the appeal of the
instant download.
But for all the perks, studies
show that most people really
do prefer reading on paper.
Paper is easier on your eyes and
requires no power source, cords
or charging. You can touch
them, smell them, pass them
on to a friend or give them as
gifts. There is something tactile
and appealing about turning the
pages of a book that a screen
just doesnt have.
Libraries are also finding
a balance between print and
electronic books. You can visit
the Verona Public Library and
browse over 100,000 books,
movies and music collections
on our shelves. And your library
card also gives you access
to a vast collection of digital
books and audiobooks through
Overdrive, a resource that public
libraries all over the state of
Wisconsin contribute a million
dollars each year to.
The library also pays for
access to digital copies of
popular magazines through
a pretty cool product called
Flipster. All this is available free
to download with your library
card. So whether youd like to
check out a stack of novels or
download them onto your iPad,
we have you covered.
We also have a collection of

Nooks and Kindles pre-loaded
with popular titles you can
check out. I check one out if Im
taking a vacation that involves
air travel. It really is more convenient than loading up my suitcase with three or four novels
for a week at the beach.
Ive even read a few books on
my smartphone, but it wasnt a
great reading experience. It just
doesnt feel good to me to spend
that kind of time staring at my
phone.
Electronic books and print
books are both here to stay.
No matter what the format,
people have stories to tell and
information to share, and the
many choices we have makes
it an interesting time to be a
reader.
But the brief heyday of
e-readers seems to be coming to
a close. Since the introduction
of the iPad five years ago,
tablets are taking over the realm
of portable electronic devices.
Its hard to imagine that in the
future many people will want
to maintain separate pieces of
equipment for reading books,
making phone calls, playing
games and connecting to the
Internet.
Nooks and Kindles will
eventually become a niche
market product instead of a fad
in the great tradition of other
go-to holiday gifts like the Chia
Pet and the Beanie Baby.
Stacey Burkart is the
director of the Verona Public
Library
Letter to the editor
Utilize diplomacy over military intervention
The nuclear agreement with Iran, and

the release of the U.S. hostages, highlights the importance of diplomacy in
contrast to chronic belligerence, a reliance on military intervention and commitment to never-ending warfare.
The Republican candidates for president have shown they have no interest
in diplomacy, but are all in with threats
and bullying.
Led by Trump and Cruz showcasing
their rude, hostile, provocative, arrogant and insulting behavior, they have
no understanding of the prime importance of diplomacy. To elect one of
these abrasive imbeciles as president
would send a message to the world
that the U.S. has total contempt for

diplomacy, and with extreme hubris
will continue to maintain our military
empire with brutish militarism. Given
the dangers in the Middle East and
around the world, this would ensure
continuous war and strife. The result
with our obsession of militarism is further deficit spending and bankruptcy.
The U.S. needs a president with an
even temperament to make thoughtful decisions, rather than a narcissistic, out-of-control Trump that blurts
out crazy thoughts that pander to fear,
anger and bigotry.
Bob Menamin
City of Verona
Its your paper,

too
The Verona Press
depends on submissions from readers to
keep a balanced community perspective. This
includes photos, letters,
story ideas, tips, guest
columns, events and
announcements.
If you know of something other readers might
be interested in, let us
know.
E-mail veronapress@
wcinet.com or call 8459559 and ask for editor
Jim Ferolie.
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January 21, 2016
The Verona Press
Verona Area School District
AP info night scheduled for Jan. 25

exams, which are on a scale
of five, they can become
eligible to receive college
credit.
Parents and students can
hear from VAHS students
and staff involved in the AP
program and a University of
Wisconsin-Madison admissions representative during
the event. Child care will
also be provided.
For information on the
event, visit vahs.verona.k12.
wi.us.
Verona Area High School

will hold an Advanced Placement Information Night Jan.
What: Advanced
25.
Placement Information
The school is inviting parNight
ents to the Performing Arts
When: 6-7:30 p.m.
Center from 6-7:30 p.m. to
Monday, Jan. 25
answer questions about the
AP program.
Where: Verona Area
The district was recentHigh School Performing
ly placed on the College
Arts Center
Boards AP District Honor
Info: vahs.verona.k12.
Roll.
wi.us
AP classes offer a more
challenging course environment, and students have the end of the year. If a student
option to take exams at the earns a three or higher on the
If you go
Scott Girard
Former teacher to play pre-K concert

If you go
Former Verona Area School District

What: Pre-K concert with David Landau
teacher and musician David Landau will be
When: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30
back for a concert Jan. 30.
The event is free and open to all ages.
Where: Verona Area High School
Landau will play in the Verona Area
Performing Arts Center, 300 Richard St.
High School Performing Arts Center from
Info: prek.verona.k12.wi.us
10 to 11 a.m.
Landau has won awards for his music,
and his appearances are upbeat musical
programs that keep children engaged and attendees for Landaus concerts in Verona.
constantly thinking, VASD pre-K coordiFor information on the event, visit prek.
nator Marisa Kahler wrote in an email.
verona.k12.wi.us.
Kahler said there are usually about 300
Scott Girard
Police report
All reports taken from the issued.
log book at the Verona Police
Department.
Dec. 15
12:31 p.m. A counterfeit
Dec. 10
$20 bill was recovered after
5:18 p.m. A man was cited a customer attempted to use
for his first OWI after causing it at a business on the 400
an injury crash at the inter- block of E. Verona Ave. Staff
section of S. Main Street and recognized the bill was not
Church Avenue. According legitimate and the customer
to police, the driver of the at- paid another way. The Verona
fault vehicle was tested with a Police followed up with the
BAC of .18, and was released customer and the Secret
to a responsible party.
Service.
1:56 p.m. A woman
Dec. 12
alleged a man driving a
4:53 p.m. A vehicle hit a smaller, white SUV smashed
dog that had escaped from the passenger's side window
its home on the 300 block of of her car and stole her purse.
Locust Drive. Officers recov- Upon further investigation,
ered the dog on the 500 block the suspects vehicle was
of Bruce Street and were able found to have been rented in
to return it to the owner.
Ft. Lauderdale.
Dec. 13
11:40 a.m. A person was
found dead in a residence on
the 7500 block of Riverside
Drive. Police later determined
that the individual have been
deceased for quite some
time.
4:20 p.m. A 17-yearold teen was pushed to the
ground by her 15-year-old
brother after an argument
over the use of a computer
at the 400 block of Azurene
Lane. Police were initially told
the girl lost consciousness,
but she denied being injured
when police showed up. After
talking to the brother and
parents, no citations were
sobriety" and after speaking

with staff, they determined he
had been drinking.
5:46 a.m. Police arrested
a 22-year-old Verona man at
Industrial Drive and S. Nine
Mound Road after finding
drug paraphernalia during a
traffic stop. The man was also
found to have a warrant for
his arrest from the sheriff's
office for failure to appear in
court.
2:46 a.m. A 17-year-old
was allegedly given cocaine
at an "unknown" location in
Verona, according to a call
from the Mt. Horeb police
department.
9:36 p.m. A juvenile was
arrested for possession of
THC and drug paraphernalia
after being stopped for a
defective tail lamp at the
Dec. 16
100 block of N. Nine Mound
8:48 a.m. A caller claiming Road. Officers established
to be from Madison West probable cause after smelling
threatened two VAHS marijuana during the stop.
students, saying they
Jacob Bielanski
were coming to Verona.
After speaking with Madison
West, police determined that
caller was not a student at the
school.
Future jazz stars

Madison Jazz
Society concert to
showcase VAHS
Jazz One ensemble
If you go
Kate Newton
In his 11 years directing the Verona Area High

Schools instrumental jazz
ensembles, Paul Heinecke
has made it a point to introduce as much variety into
the program as possible.
That applies not only to the
arrangements and composers he selects, but the audiences, as well.
That spirit will bring the
VAHS Jazz One ensemble
to the Coliseum Bar, 232
E. Olin Ave., on Sunday,
Jan. 31 for the Madison
Jazz Societys Jazz Stars
of the Future concert.
They want to provide
something for the kids
where its not just something that theyre playing for their own parents,
Heinecke said. Im actually pretty active in doing
that, and think that its
important that they have
the opportunity to be
out and about and play at a
venue besides our performing arts center.
The concert, in its fifth
iteration, will showcase
performances by VAHS
(participating in the concert for the third time),
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(those 18 and under can
attend for free) will support the band programs.
Heinecke said that the jazz
ensembles have benefited
often in the past from the
society, which has provided funds and grants to purchase instruments, music
and other necessities.
Theyre very generous because they dont
try to make money on (the
concert), but they instead
turn around and they give
it right back, he added.
Heinecke and the band
hopes to give back through
a segment of their program
for the concert, as well.
Many of their selections
act as tributes to musicians
with Wisconsin or even
local ties, and several also
intend to honor both past
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12:24 a.m. A man was
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What: Madison Jazz

Society presents Jazz
Stars of the Future concert
When: 1-4 p.m. Sunday,
Jan. 31
Where: Coliseum Bar,
232 E. Olin Ave., Madison
Tickets: $10; 18 and
under free
Info: madisonjazz.com
or 850-5400
and present supporters of

the VAHS music programs.
The segment, titled
Something Special from
Wisconsin, will feature a
version of Mercer Ellingtons Things Aint What
They Used to Be by
Woody Herman, the late
Milwaukee-born bandleader, as well as an arrangement called Broken
Ivory, which was composed by Madison resident
Michael BB and will technically be the world premiere of that arrangement.
Several numbers by the
late Fred Sturm, the former
director of Jazz Studies at
Lawrence University who
had close ties to Heinecke
and VAHS jazz, will also
be performed.
Were going to do some
different things that you
might not hear from the
other (bands), Heinecke
said. Each of the programs brings something
unique to the table.
Jazz Stars of the Future
represents only one of the
upcoming opportunities
VAHS Jazz One will have
to play for a wider audience: theyll also share the
stage with the UW-Madison Jazz Orchestra at 8
p.m. Friday, Feb. 12 at the
UW Music Hall, 925 Bascom Mall, in Madison.
Doors open at noon, and
the concert begins at 1 p.m.
For information, visit
madisonjazz.com or call
850-5400.
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Coming up
Churches
Cultural exchange
Voter education
Costa Rica Frika will host a cultural

exchange community event to welcome
Costa Rican high school students and
teachers to Verona at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21 at the library.
From 6:30-7 p.m., participants can
socialize with the students and teachers,
who will be in Verona until Feb. 1 to
learn about the culture and community.
Costa Rica presentations will start at 7
p.m., followed by a question-and-answer
session. For information, email info@
costaricafrika.com or visit costaricafrika.
com.
The Dane County Voter ID Coalition

will host a voter education event from
noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23 at the
library.
Learn about the new voter ID laws and
get registered to vote. Proof of address is
required to register. For more information on voting, visit cityofmadison.com/
election/voter/. For more information or
to RSVP to the event (not required), visit
facebook.com/voterIDwisconsin/ or call
729-7720.
that teaches journaling techniques to

women for increased self-awareness and
to benefit their emotional and physical
well-being. Participants will receive a
free specially-designed journal, guidebook, pen and health resource information.
This program is free and open to the
public. Registration is required and is
limited to 15 participants. To register,
contact Nora Miller at nmiller@wwhf.
org or call 251-1675, ext. 103. For information, visit veronapubliclibrary.org or
call 845-7180.
Resume workshop
Writing retreat
Free family portraits
Writers looking to share a day with a

small group of other writers can attend a
one-day writing retreat from 9 a.m. to 3
p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28 at the Linda and
Gene Farley Center for Peace, Justice,
and Sustainability, 2299 Spring Rose
Road.
Madison author Sarah White will host
the retreat, which will feature time for
solo writing and joining others for informal
discussion. Registration is required
Journaling workshop
for the retreat, and the $75 fee includes a
Stop by a free journaling workshop gluten-free hot lunch.
from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27 at the
For information or to register, contact
library.
Sarah White at 347-7329 or email sarah.
EveryWomens Journal is a program white@firstpersonprod.com.
Badger Prairie Needs Network, 1200

E. Verona Ave., is offering free professional family portraits to families who
use the food pantry from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 23. Others who may qualify must make under 185 percent of the
poverty level.
No appointment is needed; portraits
will be taken on a first come, first served
basis. Prints will be available at the front
desk in February. Free lunch will be
served between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.,
but note that the food pantry closes at
noon. For information, visit bpnn.org.
The Verona Young Professionals will

host a free resume workshop from 11
a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26 at the
library.
The workshop will allow the public
to meet professionals and recruiters for
resume feedback and mock interviews.
All ages are welcome. Bring several
copies of your resume. For information,
email vypwisc@gmail.com.
Community calendar
Thursday, January 21
6:30-8 p.m., Costa Rica cultural

exchange community event, library,
info@costaricafrika.com
7:30 p.m, VACT presents Brighton
Beach Memoirs, VAHS Performing
Arts Center, 300 Richard St., vact.
org
Friday, January 22
10 a.m., Parkinsons Group, senior

center, 845-7471
1 p.m., Movie Matinees: San
Andreas (PG-13, 114 minutes),
senior center, 845-7471
7-9:30 p.m., Steven Graham and
Keith Hampton, Tuvalu
org
Saturday, January 23
9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Free family photos, Badger Prairie Needs Network,

bpnn.org
11-11:30 a.m., Chinese/English
Storytime, library, 845-7180
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Prairie

Kitchen free community meal,
BPNN, bpnn.org
Noon to 4 p.m., Dane County
Voter ID Coalition voter education
event, library, facebook.com/
voterIDwisconsin/ or 729-7720
7-9:30 p.m., Field and James,
Tuvalu
Monday, January 25
7 p.m., Verona Area school board,

administration building
Tuesday, January 26
11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Verona Young

Professionals resume and interview
workshop, library, vypwisc@gmail.
com
4-5 p.m., Threads Club (grades
2-6), library community room, 8457180
6 p.m., Verona Area Pre-K registration informational meeting, Stone
Crest Apartments, 5673 King James
Court, Fitchburg, 845-4807
Wednesday, January 27
11 a.m. to noon, Chinese/English
Storytime, library, 845-7180

4:30 p.m., Tech Time with Tim,
senior center, 845-7471
6-8 p.m., EveryWomans Journal
workshop, library, 845-7180
org
Thursday, January 28
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Writers retreat

with Madison author Sarah White
($75, registration required), Linda
and Gene Farley Center for Peace,
Justice, and Sustainability, 2299
Spring Rose Road, 347-7329
4-5:30 p.m., Anime Club (grades
6-12), library, 845-7180
5-7:30 p.m., Pickled Pottery Party,
Tuvalu
6 p.m., Verona Area Pre-K registration informational meeting, Boys and
Girls Club, 4619 Jenewein Road,
Fitchburg, 845-4807
6-8 p.m., Wood Carving for
Beginners, library community room,
845-7180
Whats on VHAT-98
Thursday, Jan. 21
7 a.m. Incontinence Talk at
Senior Center
8 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. Skip Jones at Senior
Center
5 p.m. Bill Burns at Senior
Center
6 p.m. Salem Church Service
7 p.m. Senior Center Redo
9 p.m. Honor Flight at
Senior Center
10 p.m. Ellis Manufacturing
at Historical Society
Friday, Jan. 22
7 a.m. Skip Jones at Senior
Center
1 p.m. Honor Flight at Senior
Center
3 p.m. Why We Love the
Packers at Senior Center
Center
5 p.m. 2014 Wildcats
Football
8:30 p.m. Why We Love the
10 p.m. Incontinence Talk at
Senior Center
11 p.m. 3 Rs at Senior
Center
Saturday, Jan. 23
8 a.m. CARPC Meeting from
Jan. 14
11 a.m. Why We Love the

Football
4:30
p.m.
Ellis
Manufacturing at Historical
Society
6 p.m. CARPC Meeting
from Jan. 14
Center
Sunday, Jan. 24
7 a.m. Hindu Cultural Hour
9 a.m. Resurrection Church
10 a.m. Salem Church
Service
Noon CARPC Meeting from
Jan. 14
4:30 p.m. Ellis Manufacturing
6 p.m. CARPC Meeting
from Jan. 14
Center
Monday, Jan. 25
Center
Center
Center
Football
7 p.m. Common Council
Live
9 p.m. Hindu Cultural Hour
10 p.m. Incontinence Talk
at Senior Center
Center
Tuesday, Jan. 26
Senior Center
10 a.m.Zumba Gold
Center
2 p.m.Zumba Gold
Center
Center
6 p.m. Resurrection Church
Center
Wednesday, Jan. 27
Center
Center
5 p.m. Common Council
from Jan. 25
7 p.m. Capital City Band
10 p.m. Incontinence Talk at

Senior Center
Center
Thursday, Jan. 28
Senior Center
8 a.m.Zumba Gold
Center
Center
Center
6 p.m. Salem Church Service
9 p.m. Honor Flight at
Senior Center
Support groups
AA Meeting, senior center, Thursdays at 1 p.m.
Caregivers Support
Group, senior center, first
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.
ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN

CHURCH
2951 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg
(608) 276-7729
allsaints-madison.org
Pastor Rich Johnson
Sunday: 8:30 & 10:45 a.m.
(608) 845-6613
stchristopherverona.com
Fr. William Vernon, pastor
Saturday: 5 p.m., St. Andrew, Verona
Sunday: 7:30 a.m., St. William, Paoli
Sunday: 9 & 11 a.m., St. Andrew,
Verona
Daily Mass, Tuesday-Saturday: 8
a.m., St. Andrew, Verona
THE CHURCH IN FITCHBURG

2833 Raritan Rd., Fitchburg
(608) 271-2811
livelifetogether.com
Sunday: 8 & 10:45 a.m.
ST. JAMES EVANGELICAL

LUTHERAN CHURCH
427 S. Main St., Verona
(608) 845-6922
stjamesverona.org
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
(608) 271-2811
livelifetogether.com
Sunday: 9 a.m.
FITCHBURG MEMORIAL UCC
5705 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg
(608) 273-1008
memorialucc.org
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
salemchurchverona.org
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
springdalelutheran.org
Pastor Jeff Jacobs
Sunday: 8:45 a.m. with communion
DAMASCUS ROAD CHURCH WEST

The Verona Senior Center
108 Paoli St., Verona
(608) 819-6451
info@damascusroadchurch.com,
damascusroadonline.org
Pastor Justin Burge
Sunday: 10 a.m.
MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH
201 S. Main St., Verona
(608) 845-7125
MBCverona.org
Lead Pastor Jeremy Scott
Sunday: 10:15 a.m.
REDEEMER BIBLE FELLOWSHIP
130 N. Franklin St., Verona
(608)848-1836
redeemerbiblefellowship.org
Pastor Dwight R. Wise
Sunday: 10 a.m. family worship
RESURRECTION LUTHERAN
CHURCH-WELS
6705 Wesner Rd., Verona
(608) 848-4965
rlcverona.org
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
sugar.river@sugarriverumc.org,
sugarriverumc.org
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
Coming Into Your Own

At a certain age, we realize that we cannot live our lives
by anyone elses standards. Despite the fact that we are
social beings, and other peoples opinions matter to us,
we must sooner or later heed our own counsel and follow our own advice, wherever that may lead. Some are
blessed to realize this early, perhaps even in their teens
or twenties, for others this realization may not come until
they are in their forties or even fifties, and some may
never come into their own, living their entire life by someone elses plan for them. The path may not always be
straight or clear, but trust that there is an authentic path
there, if only you can quiet the many voices calling you
down those inauthentic paths long enough to see your
own way. And if there is no path there, but you see your
goal, know that you may have to clear your own path to
get there. Trust yourself, and remember the admonition of
Ralph Waldo Emerson when he said that Whoso would
be a man, must be a nonconformist for Nothing is at
last sacred but the integrity of your own mind. Be a lamp
unto yourself, and since God has put within you a spark
of divine fire to light your lamp, you cannot go astray if
you trust in your true self.
Christopher Simon, Metro News Service
You will keep in perfect peace
those whose minds are steadfast,
because they trust in you.
Isaiah 26:3 NIV
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CARPC: New state law limits regional planning body to recommendations only
most of the request was in a
less controversial area.
But mostly it was because
CARPC pretty much was
forced by state law to say
yes.
The commission, meeting Thursday at Verona City
Center, voted 11-0 to add all
four areas part of the North
Neighborhood, near County
Hwys. PB
Online First
and M, a
185-acre
chunk of
Epics
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land, a
113-acre
addition to the Verona Technology Park and an 18-acre
school site south of the
Cathedral Point subdivision
to the citys urban service
area.
At first, commissioners
planned to split the votes
apart, but after clearing up a
misunderstanding about the
school site, they put it back
together as a single resolution to recommend approval
to the state Department of
Natural Resources. The DNR
is required by state law to
approve or deny it by next
month, and its never turned
down a request CARPC
approved.
That approval would allow
the city to connect sewer service in all four areas, totaling 553 acres: In Area N, it
essentially clears the way
for imminent commercial
and residential development on the north side, up
to Madisons border. Area
NW allows for what presumably would be part of Epics
Campus 6 or a geothermal
well field. Area SE permits
additional large industrial
development on the southeast side of the city. Area S
allows for the elementary
school, which is expected
to go to referendum no later
than April 2017.
The last three areas were
recently tacked on to the
original expansion plan, part
of the North Neighborhood.
When developed, that area
will provide some breathing
room for Verona for residential growth, which is basically down to its last rural
subdivision, Cathedral Point.
It also will open an area for
another potential elementary
school to eventually go on
the north side.
Debating
recommendations
With so much imminent
development, there ended
up being relatively little
controversy, particularly in
comparison to the Southwest
Area portion that was added
in 2013, after nearly three
years, six trips to CARPC
and two trips to the DNR.
Ironically, nothing in that
area has yet been developed.
There was little for commissioners to complain about
Thursday, as the amendment
touched on just about every
request theyve had in recent
years: intergovernmental
cooperation, growing density, sensitivity to water quality in key areas and transportation planning.
But the real reason for the
relatively clear path this time
despite suffering through
nearly three hours of discussion on that single agenda
item Thursday had nothing
to do with whether there was
development ready.
Last years state budget

included a provision that
sharply limited the powers
and scope of the commission, forcing it to make recommendations only and to
basically limit them to issues
of water quality, its original charge, and imposing a
90-day deadline on the DNR.
Commissioners poked fun
at their limitation numerous
times, calling some of their
suggested recommendations
which previously would
have been conditions of
approval feel-good, applepie statements. But the
toothlessness of those statements didnt prevent them
from going all-out to debate
them.
For example, commissioner Zach Brandon, patched
in by phone, took issue with
commissioner Ken Goldens
amendment to request that
the city ask Epic to work on
managing its traffic planning.
Brandon noted that the
countys largest employer
does far more traffic management than other companies and said last time
they were doing everything
right and we said they should
do more. But it still passed
9-2, with Brandon and Verona alder Evan Touchett dissenting.
At one point, the debate
turned nearly comical,
when commissioner Peter
McKeever, a Dane County
appointee who spoke as
much as just about every
other commissioner put
together, complained that the
school propertys inclusion
in this submission was premature.
McKeevers point was
about comprehensive planning, and with the site on
the edge of the city and no
lands south of it designated, he worried the school
would become a magnet
for development, creating
sprawl. The Madison attorney is one of the founding
members of CRANES, an
environmental group that has
long pushed to slow development in the county.
But Touchett, one of the
newest members of the commission, couldnt wait to
answer McKeevers longwinded commentary about
the schools planning.
When he finally got a
chance to speak, he noted
that not only was it being
included because theres
an impending referendum,
but the school closest to it
is already out of room. City
planner Adam Sayre added
that its so crunched, a large
portion of would-be incoming students at Glacier Edge
Elementary School next year
are instead going to be bused
to the opposite end of the
city.
Within minutes, after
superintendent Dean Gorrell
answered some basic questions about the school planning, commissioners voted
unanimously to put that piece
of land, called Area S, back

in with the rest of the areas
so it could be voted on in a
single motion.
No opposition
Unlike the dozens of comments and public speeches
opposing the 268-acre Southwest Area addition, the latest
Verona expansion got only
one actual public comment,
from CRANES president
Gary Werner, who also submitted a letter and maps.
Werner specifically stated he was there neither to
support nor to oppose the
expansion, but rather to draw
attention to a couple of key
areas, including a 24-acre
spot next to the Ice Age Trail
hed like to see the county
buy as farmland.
That inspired a broadly
worded amendment to
encourage the city and developer (Livsey Company) to
work on a land transfer to the
area, which is already in an
environmental corridor and
therefore cant be developed.
The long, detailed staff
report ran through the environmental challenges at each
of the four areas, such as kettle ponds and closed basins
(in Area N), steep, wooded
slopes (Area SE) and a large
floodplain and an intermittent, dry tributary (Area
NW). It also noted that in all
areas, Veronas regulations
match up with the countys,
and in two proposed areas (N
and S), Veronas proposed
regulation (for the amount of
Map courtesy Capital Area Regional Planning Commission
water returned to the ground)
The four areas include a residential-commercial area (N), a 185-acre addition to Epic (NW), industrial
exceeds the countys.
A few times, commission- park land (SE) and the new school (S).
ers put on their expert hats
and delivered warnings and
cautions about hydrological
and transportation engineering issues while some Verona staff members who had
been involved in the planning for years stared sternly
and blankly.
But commissioners didnt
take the bait when Werner
requested they consider recSINCE 2006
ommending the city require
bigger buffer zones around
kettle ponds that he couldnt
specify, and most other recommendations not included
by staff were general, like
encouraging there to be a
consideration of future bus
service.
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CKCS director Rick Kisting, center, laughs with two of the people
recognized during the ceremony for their contributions to CKCS.
Two decades down

Volunteers created a CKCS tree, the schools logo, made up of all of
the first names of students who have come through the school. The
names of the four founders are in the grass below the tree.
On the web
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which opened one year after New Century School, in 1996, focuses on the national Core Knowledge
20th anniversary celebration:
curriculum and uses direct response teaching tactics. The event included a silent auction, food, crafts
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and speeches from CKCS director Rick Kisting and a family that has gone through CKCS. The school
raised $7,000 for its endowment fund through the event.
Above, CKCS kindergartner Mehrnaz Kharoliwalla shows off her pig made of cotton balls, one of the crafts available in the small gym at
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Boys hockey
Boys swimming
Verona moves
into firstplace tie with
Cardinals
Jeremy Jones
Sports editor
Verona boys hockey were

unable to take advantage of
the late-season stumble for
Middleton last week, but
did manage to move into
a first-place tie atop the
Big Eight Conference with
Middleton.
The Wildcats split conference games with Madison Memorial and Madison West last weekend to
improve to 10-7-1 overall
and 8-2-0 in conference.
Memorial 3, Verona 1
Touchett, Hagelin and Sebastian

took fourth place in the 850 free
relay (50-100-200-500) with a
time of 8:31.48.
Sophomore Ryan Stewart, Will
McMillan, Hoppe and Kaleb
McMillan added a fourth-place
finish on the 400 medley relay in
4:07.65.
Sebastian, Rozeboom, Hagelin
and Wellnitz matched the finish on
the 4x200 relay (7:47.59).
Looking to win out the

rest of the regular season
and share the conference
title, Verona traveled to
Madison Ice Arena on Friday where they lost 3-1.
Mason McCormick drew
the Wildcats even with
6 1/2 minutes remaining
in the first period before
Memorial took control with
a two-goal second period.
Parker Lindauer scored
twice for the Spartans,
while Jack Andringa scored
and assisted on another.
The Wildcats defeated
the Spartans 7-4 back in
early December.
Despite the loss Verona
(10-7-1 overall, 8-2-0 conference) had a chance to
overtake previously undefeated Middleton (15-3-0,
8-2-0), which dropped three
straight last week, including back-to-back losses
against Janesville (9-6-0,
6-3-0) and Sun Prairie (9-60, 7-3-0).
Wildcat senior Alex
Jones turned aside 24 of 27
shots on goal, while Ryan
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Photo by Jeremy Jones
Will McMillan competes in the 200-yard IM Friday at Sun Prairie. McMillan finished second to teammate Preston Vesely in 2 minutes, 18.53 seconds and Verona Area/
Mount Horeb won the Big Eight Conference dual meet 104-66.
Cats knock off Cardinals

Verona defeats Sun
Prairie for first time in
three years
Jeremy Jones
Sports editor
The ninth-ranked Verona Area/

Mount Horeb boys swimming
team saw 11 of 14 relays better
their seed times Saturday at the
Middleton Cardinal Invitational.
Top-ranked Madison Memorial

(190) finished 20 points ahead of
second-ranked Madison West to
take top honors. Eighth-ranked
Middleton rounded out the top
three schools with 154 points
11 ahead of Verona Area/Mount
Horeb.
The meet also marked the first
time in three attempts this season
that the Wildcats were able to best
McFarland (137), ranked second in
Division 2.
Verona seniors Preston Vesely,
Bryce Angaran and Will McMillan

were joined by junior Bryce Hoppe
to finish runner-up behind Madison Memorial (43.5) in 43.75.
Shane Rozeboom, Jacob Wellnitz, Angaran and Vesely matched
the finish on the 200 free relay
(1:29.21).
Zeke Sebastian, Luke Hagelin,
Bryce Hoppe, Angaran, Rozeboom, Wellnitz, McMillan and
Vesely posted a 3:04.48 for third
place on the 8x50 pineapple relay.
Magnus Kittleson, Bryan
Girls basketball
Cats press Regents, force running clock

Anthony Iozzo
Assistant sports editor
Photos by Anthony Iozzo
Senior Cheyenne Trilling runs in for a layup after a steal in the first
half Friday in a Big Eight Conference match at Madison West. She
had five steals that led to 10 points in the first 18 minutes. She finished with a team-high 15 points in a 68-29 win.
Everything was clicking

early for the Verona Area
High School girls basketball team Friday in a 68-29
win at Big Eight rival
Madison West.
Senior Cheyenne Trilling collected five steals
on errant passes and then
raced to the basket for easy
layups. Senior Kira Opsal
had a couple of easy baskets under the rim. And
suddenly the Wildcats
were up 49-9 at halftime.
We come out in our
press and we just start out
aggressive and just keep
that on until we hopefully
have a lead, Trilling said.
The passion that we have
and the teamwork we have
and team chemistry we
just keep cheering each
other and telling each other to stay focused that

type of communication
really helps us.
Senior Grace Mueller
got into the action in the
second half, working the
lane for three straight baskets. After West finally got
some points on a basket by
junior Giselle Monette,
Mueller came back and
scored again. She finished
with 10 points.
With Verona leading by
49 points, the game went
to a running clock with
nine minutes remaining,
and the Wildcats rotated
the bench for the rest of
the game.
We have all been playing with each other since
fifth grade, so we all know
each other really well.
And that really helps now
Senior Kira Opsal goes up for a layup in the first half Friday at
Turn to Girls BB/Page 11 Madison West. Opsal finished with 13 points.
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Wrestling
Six make top four, Cats

finish fourth overall
Anthony Iozzo
The Verona Area High

School wrestling team traveled to Chippewa Falls for
an invite Saturday and took
fourth overall with six wrestlers finishing in the top four.
Senior Ryan Weiss (152)
and junior Brandon Daniels
(138) both took second, while
seniors Egill Hegge (145),
Dom Sabbarese (170) and
Zach Edwards (heavyweight)
all took third. Senior Garrison Stauffer (220) finished in
fourth place.
Those finishes helped the
Wildcats garner 122 points.
Spring Valley/Elmwood
ranked No. 4 in Division 3
won the meet with 234.5
points, while Clear Lake
(156) ranked as an honorable mention in D3 and
Edgar (133) took second and
third, respectively.
Daniels pinned Regis Joe
Larsen in 1 minute, 28 seconds and Osseo-Fairchilds
Joe Zamora in 1:23 to make
the finals at 138. He lost
the first-place match 4-1 to
Spring Valleys Logan Newton ranked No. 10 in D3.

Weiss had a bye and
pinned Osseo-Fairchilds
Cody Breaker in 1:19 to
make the finals at 152. He
lost the first-place match by
pinfall in 3:14 to Spring Valleys Carter Merth.
Hegge defeated Spring
Valleys Collin Huebel 8-7
and bounced back after a
semifinals loss to pin Clear
Lakes Blake Johnson in 3:39
to make the third-place match
at 145. Hegge pinned Mondovis Dillon Larson in 2:34
to finish third.
Sabbarese defeated Mondovis Bryce Johnson 5-0 and
later knocked off StanleyBoyds Nathan Scheidler 8-6
to make his third-place match
at 170. He then edged Chippewa Falls Jared Woodhull
3-2 to finish third.
Edward pinned Clear
Lakes Sam Dusek in 56 seconds and later pinned OsseoFairchilds Hunter Brixen in
47 seconds to make the thirdplace match. Edwards pinned
Spring Valleys Dakota
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Girls hockey
Metro Lynx fail to close out

No. 2 Fond du Lac
Jeremy Jones
Sports editor
The Metro Lynx girls

hockey co-op controlled
the second period but were
unable to finish the job Friday, skating to a 4-4 stalemate against second-ranked
Fond du Lac Warbirds (121-2) inside the Fond du Lac
Blue Line Ice Center.
Despite trailing 2-1 in the
first period after a goal by
Samantha Dingle, the Metro
Lynx took control in the second period with three straight
goals, including two by Lizzy
Conybear.
Anna Schieldts powerplay goal 1 1/2 minutes into
the period drew the Lynx
even before a pair of goals
by Conybear over the next 9
minutes pushed the visitors
ahead 4-2.
The Warbirds showed why
they are one of the top ranked
teams in Wisconsin, however, scoring in every period to
force overtime.
Callie Tighe struck with a
minute left in the second period and Kendalynn Acheson
added the game-tying goal 19
seconds into the third period,

but neither goalie was going
to be beaten again.
Gwen Parker stopped 28
shots on goal for the Metro
Lynx, while Rebecca Binder
made 22 saves for Fond du
Lac.
Lynx 5, Viroqua 0
The Lynx outshot the host
Viroqua Blackhawks a ridiculous 55-8 on Saturday en
route to a 5-0 Badger Conference victory.
Dingle had a goal and two
assists, while Vivian Hacker
added two goals. Conybear
chipped in with a goal and
an assist and Dragoo scored
once.
Erin Webb finished with
eight saves for the Lynx,
while Ivy Shonka stopped 50
for the Blackhawks.
The Lynx (10-3-3 overall,
5-1-0 conference) travel to
Edwards Ice Arena in Beloit
on Thursday for a 7 p.m.
game against the Rock County Fury (8-8-0, 5-2-0). The
Lynx are a 1/2 game behind
the Cap City Cougars (7-100, 6-1-0) in conference and
lead the Fury by a 1/2 game.
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Boys basketball
Second-half comeback falls short

against Sun Prairie
Anthony Iozzo
It all came down to one

play Thursday as the Verona Area High School boys
basketball team erased a
23-point deficit at halftime
to trail visiting Sun Prairie
by three with 17.1 seconds
left.
The play was called in,
but senior Cole Schmitz
was never able to get a
clean shot off, missing
a game-tying 3-pointer.
Senior Keaton Knueppel
scored a basket on an offensive rebound, but the buzzer
sounded and Verona (5-8
overall, 4-5 Big Eight) fell
82-81 in the Big Eight Conference match.
While the comeback was
commended by head coach
Alan Buss, he said that the
game was lost the night
before in practice. The reason the Cardinals (10-3,
7-2) jumped out to such a
big lead was due to not following the game plan in the
first half.
We had a terrible practice last night. We didnt
have the energy we needed, and we didnt have the
focus and the concentration. And the things that
we talked about in terms of
preparation for Sun Prairie,
specifically, we didnt do
those things in the first half
and that is why we lost the
game, Alan Buss said.
Sun Prairie had nine
3-pointers in the first half,
while Verona was 6-for-22
in the lane. And even when
the Cardinals missed a shot,
they secured an offensive
rebound and got the putback.
Senior Rod Johnson had
four of those 3-pointers, finishing with 14 points in the
first half, and stopping him
was something the Wildcats
talked about in practice.
He has a quick release.
He has deep range, and if
you dont close out hard
on him and you let him get
going early with a rhythm,
you are in trouble. And that
is exactly what happened,
Alan Buss said. Even after
the first few, we didnt
force him to put the ball on
the floor with our closeouts.
We just let him continue to
shoot the ball comfortably.
Verona trailed 46-23 at
halftime, but something was
different in the second half.
The Wildcats started the it
on a 9-1 run, and Schmitz,
who didnt score any points
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Senior Keaton Knueppel (14) drives to the basket and is fouled by senior DeShawn Black (right) in the
first half Thursday in a Big Eight Conference match against Sun Prairie at Verona Area High School.
Knueppel hit one of two free throws for Veronas first point of the game. He finished with 11 points as
the Wildcats fell 82-81.
Big Eight
Team W-L
Middleton 9-0
Sun Prairie
7-2
Madison Memorial 7-2
Madison East
5-4
Janesville Craig
5-4
Verona 4-5
Madison West
4-5
Beloit Memorial
3-6
Janesville Parker
1-8
Madison La Follette 0-9
in the first half, was able to
get some open looks on the
perimeter.
And this time, when the
Cardinals missed a shot,
Verona was crashing the
boards and limiting Sun
Prairie to one-and-done
possessions. And suddenly,
the blowout became a hardfought game.
I think they played
harder. Sun Prairie missed
some shots early that gave
us some opportunities. We
started shooting the ball
with a little bit of confidence and were really
attacking, which is what
we want to do all the time.
But we didnt do that in
the first 18 minutes, Alan
Buss said. You have to
shoot with confidence. It
is about hunting your shot.
It is about running offense
and getting yourself some
opportunities to score. We
didnt do anything right in
the first half.
Junior Nick Pederson launches a 3-pointer in the first half Thursday

against Sun Prairie. The shot halted a 20-5 Sun Prairie run that
started the game.
Verona still trailed by 20

with 7:18 left, but Schmitz
drained a 3-pointer to start a
14-6 run. Suddenly, senior
Kwan Clements and junior
Nathaniel Buss started making shots and getting to the
free-throw line.
Another 3-pointer by
Schmitz who finished
with 24 points made a
79-76 deficit. And that is
when it became a game
of fouls and missed free
throws. The Cardinals
missed the front end of a
1-and-1 twice in the final
1:30. They were 3-for-6
during that final stretch, and

Schmitz was on fire.
I commended our kids
for showing a lot of heart
in the second half. But I
also think that is not easy to
do but is easier to do when
you are down by that much
because now you coming
out and playing with nothing to lose, Alan Buss said.
So it seemed that the
improbable comeback was
now in reach. 17.1 seconds
remained, and Schmitz was
trying to get open.
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Gymnastics
Photo submitted
Using their feet

Three Verona middle school students (8th graderU14) won the US Youth Futsal Regional tournament this past weekend (Jan. 16-18) in St. Louis, Missouri.
Photo by Jeremy Jones
Verona/Madison Edgewood gymnasts Lizzie Lyubchenko competes on the uneven bars Saturday at the
Madison East Invitational. Lyubchenko finished fifth on the apparatus, while the Wildcat/Crusaders finished runner-up in the Purple Division with 108.875 points.
Samz takes beam at East

Invite, V/ME finishes second
Jeremy Jones
Sports editor
Sun Prairie gymnastics has looked like the

team to beat in the Big Eight Conference this
season and that didnt stop Thursday when the
Verona/Madison Edgewood girls lost 136.175126.575 inside Prairie Phoenix Academy.
Lauren Samz finished runner-up to Sun
Prairies Isabelle Castleberg (8.35) on the
uneven bars with an 8.05.
Mandy Michuda was the only other Wildcat/Crusader to crack the top three, finishing
third on the balance beam with an 8.70.
Cardinal sophomore Allayah Lane captured
the all-around title, winning the floor exercise
with a 9.25, vault with a 9.1 and the balance
beam with an 8.95 en route to a meet-best 35.0
points. Castleberg (34.5) took second, while
teammate Natalie Pfann (34.425) was third.
Michuda placed fourth with a combined
score of 32.825.
Madison East Invitational

Verona/Madison Edgewoods Samz was
one of only a handful of varsity competitors participating Saturday at the Purgolder
Invitational.
She went on to win the balance beam with a
meet-best 8.85 in the final rotation.
Madison United won the team portion of the
meet with a 126.4. Verona/ Madison Edgewood finished second with a 108.875 and
Janesville Parker took third with a 107.425.
Annie Maher tied for fourth with Janesville
Parkers Carson Richards with a 7.85 on beam.
Maher placed third on the uneven bars with a
7.25, while teammate Lizzie Lyubchenko (6.2)
took fifth.
The Wildcat/Crusaders top floor exercise
finish came via Vanessa Wagner, who took
second with an 8.10 behind the 9.175 by Madison United junior Celia Ramsey.
Wagner, who along with Maher has
switched between varsity and JV this season,
led Verona/Madison Edgewood on the vault,
taking fifth with a 7.70.
Ramsey took home the purple division allaround title with 36.25 points by adding the
uneven bar (9.2) title and placing second on
vault (9.075). Freshman teammate Rachel
Ramsey finished second with 33.725, taking
second 8.625 on bars and winning the vault
with a 9.1.
The U14 boys were the first and only Madison Forge team to take home the Midwest Regional
Futsal Champion title. They had been invited to the National Tournament in Kansas City in February.
The local competitions take place at the VAC in Verona. Futsal is soccer played on a basketball
court.
Boys BB: Cats fall to Sussex-Hamilton

But the ball stayed on the student section
side of the court, and the time continued to
click away. Still no open shot existed.
Finally, Schmitz threw up a contested shot
that looked offline from the start. It missed,
and Knueppel cleaned up the play, but no
time remained.
The play that we called is for him, but we
didnt run it, Alan Buss said. It was probably not the look we wanted and probably not
the look we could have gotten if we had actually set up and done what we were supposed
to do.
Nathaniel Buss finished with 19 points, and
Clements added 16. Knueppel chipped in 11.
Johnson led Sun Prairie with 29, while
senior Sam Kerr added 17. Sophomore Marty
Strey picked up 15.
The take of two halves was something Alan
Big Eight
Team W-L
Middleton 10-0
Verona 10-1
Janesville Craig
8-2
Sun Prairie
6-4
Janesville Parker
5-5
Madison East
4-6
Madison Memorial
4-7
Madison La Follette
3-7
Madison West
1-9
Beloit Memorial
0-10
Buss said hopes motivates the team for the

future. The Wildcats outscored Sun Prairie
58-36 in the second half.
That is the pace we like to play at, but it is
kids understanding that how you practice has
a great impact on how you play. You couldnt
get a better lesson than this right here, so
hopefully, they use that moving forward,
Alan Buss said.
Verona travels to Madison West (5-7, 4-5)
at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Sussex Hamilton 89, Verona 67

The Wildcats traveled to the Just A Game
Fieldhouse in the Wisconsin Dells Saturday to
take on non-conference Sussex Hamilton and
lost 89-67.
Clements finished with 22 points, while
Schmitz added 19.
Senior Jacob Hartung led Sussex Hamilton
with 27 points.
Hockey: Verona edges Madison West

Kenny made 28 saves.
Verona 2, Madison West 1
Girls BB: Janesville Craig up next

because we just know where everybody is
on the court, Trilling said.
Trilling finished with 15 points, while
Opsal added 13. Senior Cassie Hei and
junior Grace Schraufnagel both added
seven points.
Sophomore Kate Carlson led West with
10 points.
The Wildcats (12-2 overall, 10-1 Big
Eight) host Janesville Craig (10-4, 8-2)
at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Trilling said the
team just needs to keep practicing hard
and keep a positive attitude if the girls
are going to keep the momentum and win
the conference.
Middleton (12-2, 10-0) still holds the
only win over Verona in the Big Eight.
(From left) Sam Lynch, Eliot Popkewitz (both of Badger Ridge Middle School) and Jordan Stump
(Savanna Oaks Middle School) were members of the Madison Forge Futsal Academy. Multiple
teams at different age groups attended the tournament.
Verona was back inside the Madison Ice

Arena on Saturday, this time facing Madison West, where senior Zach Ritter scored
the game-winner 5 minutes into the third
period for a 2-1 victory.
Jake Keyes answered a Madison West
goal by Drake Baldwin 14 1/2 minutes into

the second period, while Nathan Cleghorn
stopped 28 of 29 shots on goal for the win.
Adam Buencamino made 19 saves for the
Regents.
Kade Binger, Graham Sticha, Braeden
Schindler and Josh Novotny all had assists.
The Wildcats host Arrowhead (11-3-0) at
7 p.m. Friday and then travel to Naga-Waukee Ice Arena to face the Waukesha Wings
(11-2-2) at 7 p.m. on Saturday.
Wrestling: Big 8 Showcase is next

Elsenpeter in 2:33 to take third.
Garrison Stauffer was 2-2 at 220 pounds.
He pinned Osseo-Fairchilds Michael Orth
in 26 seconds and later pinned Edgars Kade
Schrufnagel in 1:06. Stauffer lost his thirdplace match to Clear Lakes Ian Ruble
ranked No. 2 in D3 by pinfall in 1:01.
Freshman Conner Dugan (106) defeated
sophomore Jono Herbst 13-4 in an all-Verona
fifth-place match. Freshman Zakh Kalifatadi

(113) finished fifth, and freshman Dillon Currier (152) was sixth.
The Wildcats travel to Sun Prairie at 6:30
p.m. Friday for the Big Eight Showcase.
Verona finished second in the West Division
and will take on Sun Prairie, which took second in the East Division.
The Big Eight regular season title will be
decided by the winner of the Middleton and
Janesville Craig match.
Swim: JV squad gets nine individual best times at Spartan invite

Both our IM relays, the backstroke relay and the butterfly
relay exceeded my expectations,
Wildcats head coach Bill Wuerger
said.
VA/MH 104, Sun Prairie 66

Verona/Mount Horeb defeated
the Sun Prairie Cardinals in a
Big Eight Conference dual meet
for the first time in three years
Friday, 104-66.
Wellnitz (1:52.52) and Sebastian (1:54.52) and Vesely
(2:15.74) and McMillan (2:18.53)
finished 1-2 in the 200 free and
200 IM, respectively.
Finishing 1-2 in both the 200
free and 200 IM got us of to a
good start, Wuerger said. The
1-2-3 finish in the 100 backstroke
sealed the deal, and the 1-2 finish on the 400 free relay was the
exclamation point.
Vesely helped the Wildcats go
1-2 after the break, leading freshman Shane Rozeboom (58.38) to

the wall of the 100 butterfly title
in 56.42.
Sebastian, meanwhile got the
better of the Wellnitz in the 500
free, helping VA/MH to another
1-2 finish in 5:08.07.
Will McMillan, Kaleb McMillan, Stewart and Touchett won the
200 medley relay in 1:41.36.
Angaran, Rozeboom and
McMillan gave the Wildcats
their biggest point swing via the
100 backstroke, sweeping the

top three spots behind Angarans
57.09.
Angaran, Rozeboom, Hagelin and Wellnitz helped VA/MH
closeout the meet by leading a
1-2 finish in the 400 free relay
(3:32.51).
Kittleson made his end-of-season goal time in the 50 free, and
had lifetime-bests in both the 50
and 200 free. Sebastian also had
a lifetime best and made his goal
time in the 500 free.
Veronas JV team defeated the

Cardinals 82-57.
Spartan JV Invitational
The Wildcats posted nine out of
a possible 14 individual best times
Thursday at the Spartan JV Invitational at Madison Memorial.
Caulden Parkel dropped 33 seconds in the 500 free and Torbin
Kittleson dropped 6 seconds and
made his end-of-season goal time
in the 100 free.
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January 21, 2016
The Verona Press
ConnectVerona.com
Verona History
December
50 years ago
With the school district growing significantly faster than had even been projected earlier in
the year, electors agreed to purchase a second
20-acre parcel for expansion, the Barth property
to the west of the high school.
A new high school building was already
being planned, but electors had previously only
agreed to purchase one of two 20-acre sites,
with the other one being the Niglis property to
the north.
Mrs. Marcel Paar announced she would
have to close Paars Market and Locker Plant,
one of three grocery stores at the time, with too
much work to do since the death of her husband a year earlier. The couple had expanded
the store twice since buying it 20 years earlier
and had three school-aged children.
The last two schools that had been part of
the Verona Area Public Schools consolidation,
Stoner and Maple Corners, were auctioned to
the highest bidder for a total of $625. The buildings were not on school-owned land, however,
and in both cases, the owners of the respective
properties, Gordon Vroman and Pauline and
William Batker, bought the buildings.
A resident complained the village no longer
put high-water marking in practice, meaning
it risked building subdivisions that could be
flooded under heavy rains.
The Press hired students Linda Severson
and Nancy Raemisch to report junior high
school news.
40 years ago
Plans to create traffic islands at the corner
of County Hwy. M and what is now known as
Paoli Street drew strong public resistance. The
state had painted lines for where they would
go, and many people complained that turning
would be too difficult.
The islands were never installed.
Police found it difficult to stop juveniles
from continuing to damage the Shelter House
at Harriet Park, particularly to the restrooms.
The Harriet Park shelter continued to be a target
and hiding area for juvenile delinquents years
and was eventually rebuilt in 2007 with fewer
hiding areas.
Thieves stole more than $3,000 in three

separate burglaries, including at the home of
Ed Feller and at two local businesses, Verona
Lumber and Verona Bowl.
Mildred Roethlisberger was honored as a
50-year member of Veronas Royal Neighbors
chapter.
Anna and Albert Lokken celebrated their
50th anniversary.
30 years ago
The Common Council overturned a veto
of industrial park board marketing funding by
Mayor Thomas Moore.
The mayor had complained that the $4,500
cost was too high for only having four lots
remaining, and at least one member of the
council felt blackmailed by the park boards
threat to step down.
The state assigned a mediator to help the
Verona school board and teachers union work
out a contract for the 1985-86 contract. Part of
the reason the contract was running late was
because the union had decided not to negotiate
over the summer so it didnt miss out on communications with teachers.
With attendance growing, the school district
added another kindergarten bus route.
20 years ago
The school board passed a site-based
governance policy and gave approval to the districts second charter, Core Knowledge Charter
School, a year after its first one opened.
The combination provided unprecedented
autonomy at its member schools.
There is no other school district in the
state that can approach the magnitude of what
happened here tonight, superintendent Bob
Gilpatrick remarked.
The Verona Area Chamber of Commerces
new Economic Development committee began
setting objectives. Some included having written promotional and informational material for
visitors and prospective businesses, working
with nearby communities and helping new residents get to know the community.
Wrestling coach Jim Brooks helped put out
an engine fire on the bus that was returning his
team from the Milton wrestling invitational.

With windchills of minus-40, the evacuated
athletes and cheerleaders eventually returned to
the bus, which no longer had heat, and then sat
in the cabs of some semis that pulled over to
help. Another bus arrived from Madison about
an hour later.
A flood related to a burst pipe in ultra cold
temperatures forced the Verona Senior Center
to close for three weeks.
The city and Horizon came to a deal about
development in the business park on the east
side of the city.
The developer had won a lawsuit that forced
the city to acknowledge a hotel and a restaurant
fit into its definition of retail, and they withdrew
all claims. The deal hinged on an amendment
to the original developer agreement that prevented restaurants and taverns and several
other things west of Enterprise Drive (except
where the Culvers is now) but eliminated the
citys role in providing permits for such operations east of Enterprise Drive.
Town Board members debated the impact
of the new Military Ridge development on the
southeast side of the city on Old PB, a former
county highway. Some worried the town would
be forced to pay for traffic controls or allow
conditions to deteriorate.
Were setting up something unsafe, said
Sup. Manfred Enburg, himself a traffic engineer.
A local attorney volunteered, through the
senior center, to give free assistance to an
elderly man who was victimized by a scam in
which a local person took more than $5,000 for
yardwork that was supposed to add up to onetenth of that amount.
10 years ago
The city voted against a concept plan for
the Thompson property on the west side of the
city, beginning a long saga that would involve
the eventual sale of the property to T. Wall
Properties, several changes in the plan and
another sale of most of the property, just this
year, to the Verona Area School District.
Alders couldnt agree even what a concept
plan should have some said it should be
general, others wanted more specifics but a
potential layout showed a road similar to what

would eventually become the West End with a
grocery store, a large space for big boxes and a
hotel, plus condominiums.
Students at Stoner Prairie Elementary
School moved into their new, 20,000-squarefoot classroom addition. The expansion was
part of the same referendum that brought
Glacier Edge Elementary School.
The school district narrowed its list of names
for its new elementary schools to Autumn Hills,
Glacier Hill, Rolling Hills, Trails Edge and Twin
Trails. None of them was actually chosen; the
final name is Glacier Edge.
Four Winds Manor residents bid happy
retirement to local barber Ernie Johnson, who
hung up his shears at the young age of 96. He
had been giving free haircuts at Four Winds for
43 years.
Hometown Pharmacy was robbed by two
men seeking specific prescription drugs. Police
did not disclose the names of the drugs but said
they were popular among thieves.
Fitch-Rona EMS moved an ambulance into
a new facility in the Venture Court industrial
park in order to provide Verona with 24/7 service. It had previously been housed at the King
James Way fire station in Fitchburg.
The 107-year-old Schuetz building on South
Main Street was razed to make way for the Sara
Properties building at 103 S. Verona Ave. It
had previously been home to Bretls Wine and
Spirits.
Park bank opened downtown on the southwest corner of Main and Verona, replacing a
Hardees that had closed a few years earlier.
Avanti Italian Restaurant went through a
remodeling and expansion to add, among other
things, a full-length bar.
Resurrection Lutheran Church opened on
Wesner Road, on the south side of the Town
of Verona.
The fire department took delivery of a new
low-profile fire truck that could service the Epic
garage. Epic purchased the truck.
Local teachers Sue Cook and Rita Mortenson
earned a national teaching certification.
Jim Ferolie
Photos submitted
A visit from the experts

University of Wisconsin-Madison biomedical engineering students
visited New Century School Jan. 15 to help supplement the NCS
biomedical unit. The UW-Madison students ran five stations about
the heart and circulation, including a pulse oximeter and a station
about biomedical materials like stitches and how your body reacts
to them.
Above, NCS students listen as a UW-Madison student asks them
questions such as, How could you make your pulse go up? How
could you make it go down? How does the oxygen level in your
blood change when you do such activities?
Sydney Schultz listens to her heart rate on a stethoscope after exercising to see how it would change.
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Allison Schmidt places a finger in the pulse oximeter. The students

exercised for a bit and rested to watch what happened to the numbers on the machine.
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January 21, 2016
The Verona Press
Lifesaving: Used
13
Sugar River Euchre

League
tourniquet on man
Montes
wins again

an avulsion - just muscle and tissue and
stuff - just hanging there. Witkiewicz
told the Press. It was bleeding, for lack
of a better word, like a stuck pig.
When Witkiewicz realized direct pressure would not stop the bleeding, he
asked for a tourniquet. Fitch-Rona EMS
deputy chief Jeff Dostalek told the Press
that even his paramedics only have to
apply a tourniquet three to four times a
year, if at all.
Coincidentally, the Verona Police
Department had, for the first time ever
this past summer, conducted training
with every officer in applying a tourniquet.
I was already asking for a tourniquet
and (a paramedic) threw it to me, we put
it on, got some gauze, wrapped it up and
it seemed to stop the bleeding, Name
said.
After the tourniquet was applied, Dostalek said the agitated victim need to
be calmed down and traffic on 18-151
blocked in both directions in order to get
the patient on a medical helicopter to be
treated. For Witkiewicz, time seemed to
slow down.
It took a lot of time to get him out of
the car, he said. For me on the scene,
it seemed like it took a lot of time.
Falling into it
Long before Witkiewicz was a lifesaver, he was a kid who didnt know
what he wanted to be.
I was one of those people who you
would call a lost soul, I never really concentrated on what I should do with my
life, he told the Press.
After completing a degree in business administration from the University
of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, he joined the
U.S. Army Reserves in 2002. He was
trained as a combat medic and attached
the 367th Engineering company. He was
deployed to Afghanistan, assisting a unit
tasked with clearing mines from roads.
In spite of his war-zone experience,
Witkiewicz said the Nov. 8 crash was
the first time he had ever needed to
apply a tourniquet.
The experience in the military began
to steer him toward a life of service, and
after the end of his initial four years of
his contract, around 2007, he began
working for the Wisconsin State Patrol.
When a calling to a smaller town and
new experiences brought him to VPD
roughly two years ago, his experience
didnt go unnoticed. The department
recently had Witkiewicz lead a class
on applying a chest seal, a method of
closing a puncture wound in the chest.
And his years of work in patrol makes
him particularly adept at monitoring the
streets.
Hes seen a lot of bad crashes over
the years (as a patrolman), Dresser
said. Its his wheelhouse thats in his
comfort zone.
Photos submitted
Truffle business
Nearly 100 Glacier Edge Elementary School thirdgraders used their math skills to help outline how
to run a truffle business. Mark Clinger, the father
of GE teacher Nikki Borchardt, came to the cafeteria in chef attire to help bring the lesson home.
The students first made their own customized
truffle by choosing ingredients, but had to use
addition, subtraction and multiplication to package
them in boxes of 10.
Above, students raise their hands to answer a
question from Clinger.
At right, teacher Amy Otis, left, helps Karma
Williams gather ingredients for her truffle.
SOMS
geography
bee
Savanna Oaks Middle School
held its annual geography bee
Jan. 13 in the schools step
room. The event included 16 participants who had 15 seconds to
answer questions on basic geography terms, states, countries
and more. The first-place winner,
sixth-grader Simon Lee, left, will
take a written exam by the end of
January to send to the National
Geography Bee. The top 100
scores will be picked to compete
at the state level. The state winners travel to Washington, D.C. in
May and compete for the national
competition, which includes a
$50,000 prize. Second- and thirdplace finishers were sixth-grader
Jackson Diring, center, and
seventh-grader Kirstin Poppen.
Photo submitted
Kleemans, Montes and

Marcines remain undefeated going into the third week
of the second half of the season.
Montes finished the evening as a winner with a 46
point victory over Hooterville-Express. Janice Magnuson and Jim Day racked
up 115 points for Montes.
Kleemans won their second match with ease beating
the Screaming-Eagles by 65.
It came down to the last
hand of the evening in Mt.
Vernon to determine who
would walk away the winner
in the match between Marcines and Shenanigans. At
the end it was the Cowboys,
with five subs along for the
ride, who completed a 402
to 400 win over the Shenanigans-Pranksters.
Two weeks ago Hooterville-Marys lost to Hooterville-Express by 73 points.
This week they turned the
tables on their opponents
when all four HootervilleMarys couples scored 111
points or more to beat Jones
Plumbing by 73. This 447
points is the highest team
score recorded in recent
history, maybe ever. This
match also produced this
weeks low score when
Chris Booth and Chuck
Jones (Jones Plumbing)
could only squeeze out 74
points.
The other match took
place at the Sportsmans Bar
in New Glarus, where the
Cheese-Eaters added another loss to their streak when
the J&M Bar River-Rats
won by 24 points.
Stan Hook
Standings
Kleemans 2-0
Marcines 2-0
Montes 2-0
Hooterville-Express 1-1
Hooterville-Marys 1-1
J&M Bar 1-1
Shenanigans 1-1
Eagle Heights 0-2
Jones Plumbing 0-2
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Obituary
Mary Louise Bartlett
Mary Louise Bartlett
Mary Louise Bartlett,

age 90, passed away
unexpectedly at home on
Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016.
She was born March
27, 1925, the daughter of James and Eunice
(Girton) Mickey in Missouri Valley, Iowa. She
was united in marriage to
John Bartlett on May 20,
1950, and he preceded her
in death on Jan. 18, 2002.
Mary was a devoted
grandmother who thought
the world of her grandsons. She liked living in
Verona and had a special
appreciation for Millers
Grocery Store; it provided her with weekly outings. She also enjoyed the
Verona Senior Center and
the activities and outings
with them. She loved

her surprise 90th birthday party. She enjoyed
working part-time at Four
Winds, Sears and WalMart.
She is survived by
two sons, Neil (Susan)
Bartlett of Mt. Horeb,
Kurt (Becky) Bartlett of
Evansville; three grandsons, Ethan (Karen),
Zeke, Bryan; two sisters,
Dorothy and Donna; and
many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in
death by her parents; and
three brothers, Harlan,
James and Dwight.
A funeral service will
be at 2 p.m. on Friday,
Jan. 22, at Ryan Funeral
Home, Verona Chapel,
220 Enterprise Dr., with
the Rev. Dr. Mark Yurs
officiating. Burial will
follow at Verona Cemetery.
Visitation will be at
the funeral home on Friday from 1 p.m. until
the time of service.
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Interested persons may comment
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Fire: Full staff would allow around-the-clock coverage

within the next two months.
Once the department hires a third
firefighter and ramps up its intern
program which it expects to happen this summer it will have the
staff necessary to respond to fires
immediately at any time of any day.
In its 2016 budget, the city gave an
early green light to the around-theclock transition when it budgeted for
the additional firefighter.
The additional staff and the new
station could also provide for a new,
third-year intern option. This option
would allow interns to work in conjunction with Fitch-Rona EMS for
their training to receive paramediclevel instruction, but still be housed
in the same building.
On Monday, Giver told the Press
that program would be up to FitchRona to implement.
In July, the three lieutenants currently working in the station were
moved into 24-hour shifts, Giver
said, allowing the station to kind
of operate in a capacity similar to a
24-hour station.
Previously, the stations staff comprised six members, including the
chief, working 12-hour shifts from
6 a.m. to 6 p.m. In late 2014, after
reaching a settlement with the local
311 firefighters union, the department began restructuring the staff,
promoting two firefighters to a rank
of lieutenant and putting them on
24-hour shifts.
A third lieutenant position was
approved for the 2015 budget, to
coincide with the opening of the station.
In order for the fire departments
trucks to respond to a fire call, it must
have a crew of at least four firefighters, including someone qualified to
drive the truck. The station has been
relying on paid-on-call, or POC, firefighters for off-hours calls, and parttime staff to help fill the evenings.
The new staffing levels would
ensure that four firefighters would be
on-site throughout the day, supplemented by response from POCs.
Though the $10 million fire station
became operational last July, Giver
said Monday he still has no idea
when it will be fully completed. Last
falls planned open house had to be
postponed until this spring or possibly later because of the extensive
punch list remaining on the facility.
Giver said a single contractor has
been coming in regularly to take care
of that list, which includes installing
a rolling door on the kitchen in the
basement and finishing a fire pole,
the latter of which Giver said was
completed Monday after months
and months of not working.
Photo by Jacob Bielanski
Jeffrey Boughton, picture here in the Verona Fire Station, began as the departments deputy
chief on Jan. 4.
When we get the station done,

that will certainly help, Giver
said. You cant even rig tours yet,
because you begin a tour and then
the guy shows up and that doesnt
work out.
New deputy chief

Meanwhile, a wait of more than a
year for a new deputy chief came to
an end with the new year.
Boughton started Jan. 4 after having spent 24 years in his native Boscobels fire department, including 12
years as its staff-elected volunteer fire
chief. He also taught fire courses at
Southwest Technical College for 27
years, the same place he had received
his fire training.
Boughton said he retired from
the fire chief position after a change
in leadership brought the Boscobel
department in a direction he didnt
want to see it go.
Verona selected him out of seven
candidates that had been approved
by the Police and Fire Commission.
Giver said among those candidates,
Boughton represented the all-around
package.
Being a combination department,
we needed someone that had both
experience with full-time and parttime staff, Giver told the Press. And
in my opinion, the experience with
part-time staff was even more important.
Giver said the new deputy chief
will take some time to ramp up into
the role, and he said Boughtons
Being a combination
department, we needed
someone that had both
experience with full-time
and part-time staff.
Joe Giver, Verona Fire
Department chief
easing into operations will coincide

with items such as the further development of the intern program.
Ive got to appreciate the chief not
just dumping a bunch of stuff on my
lap, Boughton said with a laugh.
Boughton has an 18-month probationary period to move into the
district. He has been commuting to
the station from his home in Boscobel, where he currently lives with his
wife, herself a former EMT, who now
works with a charitable thrift store in
the Boscobel area.
When hes not working with the
fire service, which he said is rare, he
likes to get outdoors with his three
adult children and four grandchildren.
He said hes excited for the opportunity to help work out some of the
glitches and discombobulation of
a department going through a major
transition in its history.
I think (the fire department) is
a great place. It just looked like a
place that I would love to help with,
Boughton told the Press.
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436 Office
Administration & Clerical
VERONA CONTRACTOR looking for
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Knowledge of Word, Excel and QuickBooks helpful.
Please send resume to:
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PO Box 930427
Verona, WI 53593
449 Driver, Shipping

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548 Home Improvement

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602 Antiques & Collectibles

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Customer Appreciation Week!
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920-623-1992
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HALLINAN-PAINTING
WALLPAPERING
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608-455-3377
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554 Landscaping, Lawn,

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606 Articles For Sale

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646 Fireplaces, Furnaces/

Wood, Fuel
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560 Professional Services

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586 TV, VCR &

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PROGRAM MANAGER
The City of Verona is seeking an energetic and people-oriented individual to join the team at the Verona Senior
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a well-rounded schedule of programs and activities to
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A strong candidate will have a degree in human services,
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comprehensive benefit package including excellent health
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For a complete position description and to apply go to
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688 Sporting Goods &

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705 Rentals
GREENWOOD APARTMENTS
Apartments for Seniors 55+, currently
has 1 & 2 bedroom units available
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heat, water, and sewer.
608-835-6717 Located at:
139 Wolf St., Oregon, WI 53575
STOUGHTON 1616 Kenilworth Ct.
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Pets welcome. Many feature new wood
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STOUGHTON 3-BEDROOM lower level
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W/D, water included. No pets. $855/
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DANE COUNTYS MARKETPLAE. The
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ROSEWOOD APARTMENTS for Seniors

55+. 1 & 2 bedroom units available
starting at $750 per month. Includes
heat, water and sewer. Professionally
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300 Silverado Drive, Stoughton, WI
53589 608-877-9388
750 Storage Spaces For Rent
The Verona Press
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
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Call: 608-509-8904
975 Livestock
FOR RENT: Cottage on Shawano Lake.

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PURE BRED Red Angus Bulls, open and

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801 Office Space For Rent
990 Farm: Service

& Merchandise
865 Mobile Homes

& Lots For Sale
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.
970 Horses
WALMERS TACK SHOP
16379 W. Milbrandt Road
Evansville, WI
608-882-5725
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
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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
15
770 Resort Property For Rent
OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT

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Free Wi-Fi, Parking and
Security System
Conference rooms available
Kitchenette-Breakroom
Autumn Woods Prof. Centre
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ALL SEASONS SELF STORAGE

10X10 10X15 10X20 10X30
Security Lights-24/7 access
BRAND NEW
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Credit Cards Accepted
CALL (608)444-2900
RENT SKIDLOADERS
MINI-EXCAVATORS
TELE-HANDLER
and these attachments. Concrete
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rock hound, broom, teleboom, stump
grinder.
By the day, week, or month.
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4417 Hwy 92
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SELL IT
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in the Classifieds!
835-6677 or
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Injection Molding - Press Operator

First & Second Shift
NORTH PARK STORAGE

10x10 through 10x40, plus
14x40 with 14' door for
RV & Boats.
Come & go as you please.
608-873-5088
A Press Operator is responsible for the

production, finishing and packaging of
small plastic parts.
OREGON SELF-STORAGE
10x10 through 10x25
month to month lease
Call Karen Everson at
608-835-7031 or
Veronica Matt at 608-291-0316
The Successful Press Operator will

require attention to detail and dependable
attendance.
We offer competitive starting wages and
excellent benefits after 60 days.
RASCHEIN PROPERTY
STORAGE
6x10 thru 10x25
Market Street/Burr Oak Street
in Oregon
Call 608-520-0240
Please stop at our corporate office to

complete an application.
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
Equal Opportunity Employer
HELP WANTED
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Duties include assisting in set-up of web press,
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Applications will be taken through Friday, January 29, 2016.
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Woodward Printing Services is an

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IMMEDIATE FULL TIME OPENINGS FOR:

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January 21, 2016
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Pre-employment substance abuse testing is required.
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16 - The Verona Press - January 21, 2016
Ask the Verona
SENIOR CARE
VETERINARIAN
Q. What Would Make Me Want To Call Comfort Keepers?

A. Elders and their families are benefiting from home care, a safe and effective alternative for senior
have heard there are new cases of canine influenza in our area.
Should I be concerned?
A: Last month, veterinarians in Dane County were notified of several recent cases
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HEATING/COOLING
CHIROPRACTOR
Q. What is a multi-stage furnace?

A. Your furnace is sized to maintain the temperature inside during the coldest
Q. Can I see a chiropractor if Im pregnant?

A. Absolutely! Keeping your spine free of vertebral
subluxations is one of the best things you can do if
youre pregnant. A womans body goes through many
changes during pregnancy, including a change in
her center of gravity due to the added weight she is
Jill Unwin,
Lee Unwin,
carrying
and relaxation of the ligaments in the pelvis
D.C., C.C.E.P
LMT
in preparation for child birth. This leads to instability
of the spine which can cause vertebral subluxations (joint misalignments that cause nerve
interference). A chiropractor can safely adjust the subluxation to allow the body to function
at an optimum level often resulting in decreased back pain, leg pain and an easier delivery.
Dave Kaltenberg
102 N. Franklin Street Verona, WI 53593

(608) 848-1800 unwinchiropractic.com
161 Horizon Dr., Suite105 Verona, WI

53593 (608) 845-8494
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REAL ESTATE
PRESCHOOL
Q. How Did the Real Estate Market Perform in 2015?
Q. My three year old fights me about brushing his teeth.
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I need some ideas!

A. Many children argue about brushing their teeth. If they are
not used to it, it can be uncomfortable for sensitive mouths. Let
your child help you pick out a fun toothbrush with bristles that
arent too hard. There are many toothpaste products now that
are more pleasing to children also. Try making a sticker chart and let your child mark off a
spot each time they brush. Developing a consistent routine of brushing now will help with
better lifelong dental health!
The Caring Center/Verona Montessori House

402 W. Verona Ave. Verona (608) 845-8620
www.caringcenter.com
Keith & Kinsey Schulz

Real Estate Team
A. It was another good year for real estate. The housing market locally and nationally has seen increased
values and sales volume in the past year. According to the Case Shiller Index, home prices nationally
were up 5.16% over last year (through the 3rd quarter). Here, in Dane County, MLS data as of January 1st
shows median home prices were up 4.5% to $230,000 and sales were up 8.7%. Most communities around
the area where in similar ranges. Heres a list of local communities and there 2015 stats: Fitchburg: Prices
up 6.4% to $284,000. Sales up 6.4% to 229. Madison: Prices up 5.6% to $233,375. Sales up 5.6% to
2670. Middleton: Prices up 8.5% to $412,000. Sales up 6.8% to 315. Mount Horeb: Prices up 8.8%
to $225,250. Sales up 7.4% to 102. Verona: Prices up 2.3% to $305,000. Sales down 3.8% to 203. I
think its safe to say weve recovered well from the real estate downturn a few years ago. Prices have
been up for 3 straight years now, and have exceeded the previous peak in 2007. Things appear to be on
track for a healthy slow and steady growth that this area has seen historically.
Making a Difference, One Home at a Time!
(608) 492-2272
kschulz@KeithAndKinsey.com
www.KeithAndKinsey.com
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LAWYER
Comprehensive Therapy Services

1049 N. Edge Trail Prairie Oaks
(608) 845-2100 Verona, WI 53593 www.stellarrehab.com
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of arthritis, caused by an autoimmune response of the body that causes

inflammation of the joints. Symptoms of RA can include joint pain,
swelling, stiffness, weakness and muscle fatigue. Over time and without
proper treatment, persons with RA can experience a decline in functional
mobility due to progressive joint damage. Management of RA symptoms
often include medication to decrease inflammation and promote the bodys
Susan Armstrong, MPT immune system. In addition, physical therapy is often prescribed for
Physical Therapist
individuals with RA to improve flexibility, strength, balance and functional
motions while decreasing the inflammation and joint pain. A daily exercise
program is important to complete and would be specifically designed by
a physical therapist. Contact Stellar Rehab at via www.stellarrehab.com
to learn more about Physical Therapy treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis.
DENTIST
Q. What is tooth decay?

A. Tooth decay is the destruction of healthy tooth structure. It occurs when the
sticky bacterial substance called plaque feeds off of the sugars and starches in
the foods we eat. The longer food sits on the teeth, the more food the bacteria
consume. The more food they eat, the more acid they give off. Its these acids
that cause the breakdown of your tooth. Decay starts off by slowly dissolving
the minerals in the enamel shell of your teeth. This breakdown can often be seen
Dr. James Sands, DDS on your front teeth as white spots near the gum line. As these spots break down
further, they get softer and will often become darker in appearance. X-rays allow
us to see this process taking place in the areas of the teeth that arent visible with
the naked eye. By the time you start to have sensitivity, the decay has very likely
broken through the enamel and is nearing the pulp. How do we prevent this? Brush
twice a day and make sure youre flossing. Do you have a dental question? Email
me at jsands@associateddentists.com.
1010 North Edge Trail Verona, WI (608) 848-4000

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After you have been in a motor vehicle accident you may be wondering what steps you should take to
reach a fair settlement. Always make sure to call the police to ensure that there is a police report on
file. When the police officer arrives make sure to speak to him/her and relate your version of events.
This will come in handy at a later date if the other involved party denies liability. Next, take photos!
Take photos of your own vehicle and all other vehicles involved in the collision. These photos will aid
you to produce as evidence and may help show the other drivers negligence. It is important that even
if you do not believe yourself to be injured, to call an ambulance to the scene. In this way there will be
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a record of treatment if your injuries manifest themselves at a later date. Take down the other drivers
Attorney at Law
info including: name, address, insurance information along with contact info of anyone else who
witness the accident. Lastly, make sure to document any bruises, injuries, and your feelings that show up in the days following
the incident. Remember, the more information you leave the scene with, the more helpful it will be down the road when looking
for a fair settlement.
600 W. Verona Avenue, Verona, WI 53593 (608) 709-5565 Email: gcg@rizzolaw.com
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Q. Can physical therapy help with my symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis?

A. Absolutely! Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is one of over 100 forms
Q. What Can I do after a motor vehicle accident to get a fair settlement?

A. Motor Vehicle Accidents- Protecting Your Rights to a Fair Settlement.
INVESTMENTS
Q. Will the Presidential Election Affect Investment Outlook?

A. Were just a few weeks away from the first presidential primaries and caucuses. As
a citizen, you may be quite interested in the election process. But as an investor, should
you be concerned? Actually, in the last 12 presidential election years, the Dow Jones
Industrial Average has been up nine times and down just three. But instead of counting
on historical trends to boost your investment success, focus on what you can control.
For example, are you investing too aggressively, taking on more risk than you should?
Or, on the other hand, are you playing it too safe, holding too many investments that,
Brendon Diers, AAMS despite their relatively low risk, are not providing you with the growth potential you
need? In either case, you might have to adjust your portfolio to help keep you on track
Financial Advisor
toward your long-term goals, such as a secure retirement. Will this year look like
past presidential election years, as far as good returns from the stock market? No one
knows. But if you vote for smart investment moves, you wont be sorry.
This article was written by Edward Jones for the use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Brendon Diers, AAMS, Financial Advisor
161 Horizon Dr., Suite 107a Verona, WI 53593

(608) 845-2533 Member SIPC
brendon.diers@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com
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PHYSICAL THERAPY
(corner of Hwy. M and Cross Country Rd.)
normal outside temperatures. But, most of the time during the heating season, the
outdoor temperature is above this minimum temperature. At these more moderate
conditions, a single stage furnace is actually larger than it needs to be.
A multi-stage furnace will reduce its heat output in these times, when full capacity is not needed. This usually results in better comfort and more even heating
throughout your home. Plus, since many multi-stage furnaces include an ECM
blower motor, you may also get lower electrical costs and quieter operation than a
standard motor provides.
For these or any other questions on your HVAC system, contact Dave at OK
Heating & Air Conditioning.
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203 West Verona Avenue (608) 845-6700
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of dog flu in the Madison area that were likely caused by a new strain of canine
influenza virus. This new strain, first seen in Chicago in April 2015, came into
the country from Asia and is very contagious. Signs of canine influenza include
coughing, sneezing, discharge from nose and eyes, and lethargy. If the influenza
progresses to pneumonia, the disease can be fatal.
Dr. Barney Smith
A new, safe influenza vaccine that is specific for the new Asian virus strain became
available 2 months ago (previously, only vaccine for a different flu strain was available and this old
vaccine was less effective). Dogs who go to doggy daycare, dog parks, kennels, training classes and dog
shows should be vaccinated with the new flu vaccine. Check with your veterinarian to discuss your dogs
risk of exposure and the benefits of the new vaccine.
care. Most elders prefer to live in the safety and comfort of their own homes where they are most
familiar. However, when routine tasks and activities become difficult or impossible because of aging,
elders need consistent care. There are several options including assisted living, nursing homes or other
similar care facility and at-home care. Comfort Keepers provides high-quality, respectful care to
Elders who wish to remain at home. Comfort Keepers visit elders in their homes and help with tasks
such as meal preparation, medication reminders, grocery shopping and errands, bathing, incontinence
care, mobility assistance, food preparation, hygiene care, toileting and non-medical services, like light
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housekeeping, activities of daily living and personal and companionship care. Many Elders require
FACHE, CSA
post-hospital support following surgery, injury or hospital stays. We can provide wound care, speech,
physical and occupational therapy, disease education, nursing care and pain management. A Comfort Keepers intake nurse
will visit the seniors in their home, speaking with the elder and their family to determine exactly what kind of care is required.
Service packages can vary, ranging from a bath visit once a week to full-time 24/7 at-home care. We also offer automated
medication dispensing, door and window sensors, alert systems, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and more. The seniors
family can rest assured, knowing that their elderly loved-one is safe!
If you would like to join our Ask a Professional page, contact Donna Larson at 608-845-9559 to find out how!
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