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City of Verona

Council wont fill seat until June

Jim Ferolie
Verona Press editor

The city has five candidates to fill a single one-year term on the Common Council, but it will be at least June 10 before the council can decide who will get it. Seven people had informed the mayor of their interest in the job by the deadline last Friday, but two dropped out over the past few days. Among the candidates are

former city administrator Larry Saeger, who has stayed active in Verona issues since his retirement in 2007, and Pat Lytle, who has served on the Plan Commission for several years. Mayor Jon Hochkammer, District 4 Ald. Heather Reekie and council president Ald. Mac McGilvray (D-1) will take the lead in recommending what the mayor said Monday night he hopes will be a single candidate to the council. However,

Hochkammers travel schedule has ruled out the possibility of conducting interviews before Tuesdays Memorial Day-adjusted council meeting. That leaves June 10 as the next possible decision date. Hochkammer said Monday he did not plan to have candidates answer questions in front of the council, as some cities opt to do, unless the ad hoc committee is unable to form a consensus. But ultimately, the decision on the

process will be left to the full council. There are many different methods by which cities (and villages) fill vacancies among elected officials. One is waiting for the next direct election, which the council has not considered in this case (it would have to wait until November). State statutes have few specific rules on how appointments may be handled, other than requiring the councils vote and prohibiting

secret ballots. City ordinances do not specifically address the matter, either, leaving most of the process up to the councils discretion. The council has had no official discussions on the topic, only a few quick comments from the mayor during the Mayors business item on the May 13 agenda. After Mondays Committee of the Whole meeting adjourned,

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Annual police data: Thefts from cars rising

Grants help boost traffic enforcement
Mark Ignatowski
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Residents skeptical of changes to downtown traffic

Roundabout concept draws least support
Mark Ignatowski
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Calls for service to the Verona Police Department continue to rise, particularly for thefts from cars, while the some more serious incidents have dipped slightly. Verona police provided data this month to the Verona Press for 2012 crimes based on information from incident reports, along with information from their calls-for-service reporting system. Lt. Dave Dresser said in the report that thefts have increased steadily during the past three years. Theft has been consistently on the rise for the past several years, Dresser said, adding that people taking small electronics from vehicles continues to be the crime trend.

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Police data
Year 2012 2011 2010 Calls 12,407 9,774 11,109 Theft-auto 58 32 32 OWI 64 46 51 Traffic 2,821 1,804 2,292

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A young competitor dressed as Batman jumps over hay bales during part of the Kids Mud Run on Saturday morning at Badger Prairie County Park. The obstacle course-based event, which finishes in a mud pit, has had an adult version in Verona for three years but added a kids race for charity this year. All the competitors wore jersey No. 1. More photos: Page 8

Last weeks public meeting about the future of Veronas downtown was full of opinions on how to change or not change the citys central corridor. More than 50 people turned out for the public meeting, designed to help guide city staff and planners from MSA Professional Services with selecting a preferred long-term path for traffic in the area. The meeting included a presentation of three options for the intersection of Main Street and Verona Avenue: a signalized intersection, a roundabout and a pair of one-way streets, much as the city had done in 2008 during the comprehensive planning process. The selection of a preferred alternative is still in the early stages and the meeting was a chance for residents to weigh in on what aspects they liked and didnt like about each option. A few residents acknowledged the need for some changes to help with traffic flow in the area, but the majority

of attendees wanted the city to do nothing or pick an option that could be changed easily in the future. How many of us people here are natives of Verona and we do not want our intersection downtown changed? one resident asked. We dont have much left of Verona that looks like Verona anymore. Echoing those sentiments, several residents urged planners to get the through-traffic out of the area and to leave the citys core intact. Residents thought that using stoplights and stop signs would make the citys core less appealing to through traffic and that only drivers who wanted to be in the downtown area would be there. A north-south bypass route would give drivers the option to avoid congesting the downtown area if they had no intention of stopping there. Kevin Ruhland, a project manager with MSA, led the group through a discussion about the pros and cons of each of the traffic pattern options and answered questions about traffic flow. In particular, he said drivers will continue to drive the route they perceive as the shortest distance meaning that as traffic volume

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Information from Verona with girls who were drawpolice log books: ing on the 500 block of Melody Lane with chalk April 5 about the safety concerns 5:57 p.m. Police left of playing in the street. the 800 block of Walnut Street, where a caller April 10 had reported juveniles on 12:32 p.m. Four stuthe roof of an apartment dents beating up another building, to respond to a student fled Harriet Park call about three juveniles when Police arrived. The believed to have automatic victim was uncooperative weapons near the cross- with police and released to ing of US Highway 18 and his mother. County Highway M. The youths had airsoft weap- April 16 ons. Police cited the juve4:55 p.m. A caller niles for disorderly con- informed police of a light duct and released them to pole that was tipping over their parents. on the 600 block of East View Court. Police passed April 6 the information on to 5:25 p.m. A call about the department of public an alleged drunken driver works. heading northbound on Highway PB helped police April 17 locate the suspected vehi1:01 a.m. Police cited a cle at US Highway 18 and 24 year-old man for posCounty Highway PB and session of marijuana and arrest its 34 year-old male operating with a suspenddriver for his first OWI. ed license at the intersecPolice also cited the man tion of Geneva Way and for marijuana after find- Lucerne Drive. Police also ing the drugs in a vehicle issued written warnings search. for failing to stop at a stop sign and a defective brake April 7 lamp. Rob Kitson 5:40 p.m. Police talked

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Showing off
Angel, a white cockatoo, perches on the arm of Josiah Spennetta, 7, of Middleton while dad Jim, left, watches Sunday outside Miller and Sons Supermarket. Jean Carrasquillo (left) and husband Carlos brought the bird and a parrot, Boomer, to draw attention to the nonprofit animal sanctuary they plan to establish in the Town of Verona. The Carrasquillos recently moved to Verona from South Carolina.

Crime: Department was staffed better in 2012 than in 2011

Continued from page 1 Dresser told the Press that theres no real pattern to these types of thefts and that the perpetrators are both kids and adults and from Verona and other areas. Theres no one group, Dresser said. In 2012, the department had 58 thefts from automobiles reported, up from 32 reports each in 2011 and 2010. Total theft reports were up to 250 in 2012, compared with 225 in 2011 and 198 in 2010. Dresser said the department tries to take a proactive approach to combating these types of crimes. Especially during the spring and summer, officers are out on bikes and foot and will make contact with car owners who have their vehicles unlocked or have valuables visible in their vehicles. They also make contact with homeowners who leave their garage doors open. Thefts from vehicles are often crimes of opportunity, where the thief will see an item in an unlocked vehicle and take it. Dresser said it is rare that a criminal will break into a vehicle for these crimes. Dresser noted that some criminals might not be aware of the fact that breaking into a vehicle in a garage is considered burglary and is a felony. Theyre upping their crime from a misdemeanor (by entering a garage), he said. Some more serious crime reports have dropped off slightly. There were six reported sexual assaults in 2012, compared with 13 in 2011 and seven in 2010. Only one robbery occurred in 2012 and there were no homicides. Battery and burglary remained consistent with last years data. Twenty-eight battery/assault cases were reported in 2012 and 2011, both up from 21 in 2010. There were 19 burglary cases in 2012, compared to 18 in 2011 and 31 in 2010. Overall, the department had 12,407 calls for service in 2012, almost a 27 percent increase over the 9,774 in 2011. The department had 11,109 total calls in 2010. Dresser said there was a dip in calls for service in 2011 because the department was taking part in larger investigations and was dealing staffing shortages. Since then, the department has increased its minimum staffing to no fewer than two officers on duty for each shift.

Total Calls Homicide Sexual Assaults Robbery Battery/Assault Burglary Theft - Total Theft from VAHS Retail Theft Theft from Auto Theft of Auto Theft of Bike Traffic Crashes OWI Traffic Enforce. (include OWI) 911 Disconnect

2012 12,407 0 6 1 28 19 250 68 19 58 2 3 191 64 2821 263

2011 9,774 1 13 2 28 18 225 81 21 32 1 10 211 46 1804 275

2010 11,109 0 7 1 21 31 198 40 13 32 1 11 167 51 2292 245

Traffic enforcement

Traffic enforcement increased significantly last year with 2,821 trafficrelated reports, compared to 1,804 in 2011. The department had 2,292 in 2010. Dresser said the department participated in many traffic safety grant programs last year. The grants allowed for more officers to be part of special enforcement initiatives, and as a result, more citations related to traffic incidents were reported. The number of operating while intoxicated incidents increased by 18 between 2011 and 2012. Sixty-four OWI reports were logged last year. Traffic crashes, however, decreased from 2011. Only 191 traffic crashes were reported in 2012, compared to 211 in 2011 and 167 in 2010. Dresser said the department plans to continue involvement in at least four state grant programs for traffic enforcement in 2013.

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Alders talk long-term goals, hold interactive exercise

Group lists citys strengths, considers its biggest challenges
Jim Ferolie
Verona Press editor

The Common Council of 2013 has scattered goals for Verona, but after a two-hour informal discussion Monday, a few themes have become apparent. A brainstorming exercise drawn up by city staff revealed priorities of encouraging more varied types of housing, of enhancing the citys downtown and capitalizing on the citys recreational assets, among other things. Unlike previous Committee

of the Whole meetings during Mayor Jon Hochkammers sevenyear tenure, Mondays meeting seemed to be more about educating the councils four new alders about the background of important city issues and getting them to elaborate on their objectives than about directing city staff on specific issues or setting the table for impending decisions. The first hour of the unrecorded discussion focused on planning, zoning and development issues. Those are always complex topics, but in Verona they can get particularly deep, when the effects of the citys rapid growth and the conflicts with the Capital Area Regional Planning Commission are involved. With one candidate for the open

aldermanic seat and three Town of Verona representatives attending, the group had an extensive discussion about Veronas history with CARPC, as well as its consideration of a rural-style development that wouldnt require CARPC approval and the citys existing planning policies. The group which was missing Alds. Mac McGilvray and Brad Stiner spent much of the second hour on an interactive activity that highlighted the citys strengths, challenges and goals. As for the communitys strengths, most agreed on recreational opportunities, services and small-town feel. And some struggled to go beyond that basic picture. But the pens got scribbling a little faster when they were asked

to name challenges Verona faces. As expected, given the tenor of discussions during the campaigns earlier this year and the current planning process, the citys downtown got some attention. While some reported that many citizens think traffic and parking problems there arent in need of fixing yet, there was general agreement that long-term planning is a necessity and that the city might need to do a better job of defining how far along Main Street and Verona Avenue the downtown actually stretches. One novel suggestion was to add programming such as music or movies to draw more foot traffic. Another popular theme was improving the range of housing

options. Though recent councils heavily favored single-family homes, this group spoke of apartments, senior housing and lowcost housing, all things in short supply here. Alders worried about maintaining staffing levels and fighting obstacles to development as well as finding more ways to take advantage of the Military Ridge State Trail and its connection to a rebuilt former railroad stop at Hometown Junction. Many of the issues alders discussed Monday tie in with the citys finances, which will be the next topic of discussion at the June 17 Committee of the Whole meeting.

Former florists sentenced to prison

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Two men who stole from a Town of Verona event planning business to prop up a Verona floral business were sentenced to prison last Friday. Steve Schmidt, 56, deemed a flight risk by U.S. District Judge William Conley, was taken into custody at the end of Fridays hearing to begin serving threeand-a-half years in prison. Darren Schmidt Ulatowski, 47, the former owner of House of Flowers in Verona, was sentenced to a 15-month prison term that begins Ulatowski June 17. The men, both from Fitchburg, were arrested in December 2011 on 22 counts of embezzlement and fraud after a four-year federal investigation. They were accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars between 2003 and 2007 from the company Its Your Party, where Schmidt worked 10 years before he was fired in September 2007. The stolen funds padded their paychecks and were used to keep House of Flowers solvent, to buy gifts for friends and hold lavish parties at their Fitchburg homes, according to court documents. In February, Schmidt pleaded guilty to one count of money laundering and Ulatowski pleaded guilty to a single count of mail fraud. At separate hearings held last Friday, both men apologized to Its Your Party owner Betsy Jenkins and other employees for betraying their trust. Ulatowski said he became desperate when House of Flowers was hemorrhaging money, prompting him to steal. I am not a bad person, he said, I used bad judgment. Turning to face Jenkins, he

said, I am truly sorry. From my heart, I do apologize, Schmidt said later. I am ashamed of what I did. Prior to the sentencing, however, Jenkins and Its Your Party business manager Julie Armtoski in prepared statements said both men deserve prison time. Armtoski said while several pre-sentencing letters to the court painted Ulatowski as being duped by Schmidt, Ulatowski was the victimizer, not the victim. And of Schmidt, she said she would like to shout from the rooftops, Do not trust this man! Their scheme left a profitable business with a glowing future ravaged, Jenkins said. She said she had to take out mortgages on her alreadypaid-for home to pay debts to vendors or to pay employees. She called Schmidt a serial fraud artist, a claim backed by letters to the court alleging past schemes by Schmidt dating back to the 1990s. I have never been through such a journey, Jenkins said. I only know I will carry scars. Thankfully our company is slowly making its way back, she said later. Conley ordered Schmidt to repay $323,948 and Ulatowski to repay $112,375. Both men will have to pay a minimum of $500 a month to Jenkins and Its Your Party, beginning six months after their release from prison. Conley, however, cautioned Jenkins that shes unlikely to recover all the money owed to her. But he hoped Fridays sentencing would bring her some closure to the ordeal Jenkins said consumed her for the past 10 years. My hope for you is that you view this as the final chapter of a tragedy, Conley said. Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel Graber did not ask for the judge to jail Schmidt immediately. But Conley felt Schmidt could be a flight risk, and ordered him to receive a mental evaluation, as well. House of Flowers shut down in March 2012 after more than 15 years in business after Ulatowski filed for bankruptcy.

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Workers from Madison Gas & Electric on Monday clean up after installing part of a gas line that will connect to the new indoor batting cage facility across the street in Ceniti Park. The project is being financed by the city but paid for by baseball boosters, Verona Area High Schools baseball team, the Verona Little League and Edgewood college.

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Exciting things ahead for cycling in Dane County

ane County is a nationally recognized leader in biking, with over 200 miles of trails, premier events like the IronMan competition, and numerous cycling industries calling our region home. I meet regularly with residents, cycling organizations, and cycling businesses that give me valuable perspective on how to increase cycling safety, and strengthen this key recreational and economic asset. This year were continuing to move forward on a number of key recommendations from our Parisi community. This spring, communities and organizations will be able to apply to fund projects such as signage, road striping, bike trail crossing improvements and lighting from the $25,000 included in my county budget to enhance safety. A number of trails will move forward this year, adding to our extensive network of on and offroad trails for cyclists and pedestrians that link our parks, natural spaces and communities. First we will connect the Military Ridge State Trail to Brigham County Park. The trail will be a little over 1 mile long, paved 10

wide and traverse through some of the most scenic areas of Dane County. Construction will most likely begin sometime this summer with completion anticipated by July 2014. Planning for phase one of the Lower Yahara River Trail will also be finalized, with construction anticipated in 2014. This trail would connect the Capital City Trail in Madison to McFarland and eventually will extend to Stoughton. The county continues to partner with the City of Madison on the Ice Age Junction North Trail, connecting county highway PD to Raymond Road in Madison and county highway M. Development of a missing trail link between the Glacial Drumlin Trail and Capital City Trail that could connect Madison all the way to Milwaukee continues as well as a county-wide trail signage project, allowing cyclists to better navigate across the county for day or week long cycling trips. Our efforts are making this fun and easy sport for families and people of all ages safer and even easier to get into. For more cycling info and area maps, please visit: countyofdane.com/lwrd/ parks/bicyclists.aspx Joe Parisi is the Dane County Executive.

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Trip abroad gives glimpse into life of minorities

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his spring I took the trip of a lifetime. I went to South Korea. Even as I write that now, it sounds scary. But luckily, we returned the week before some really serious political events began to unfold. Threats of war aside, the trip really opened my eyes to a whole other world I didnt really know existed. I applied for the trip on a whim, to study agriculture imports, exports and markets on a global level Sarbacker with several other Iowa State students and faculty members. It turned out to be incredible to see agriculture on a global level and have first hand experiences with agriculture in another country. But the trip was so much more than that. I learned how much I love traveling. I spent time in the mountains. I ate every food imaginable with chopsticks (including lettuce!). And I fully embraced the Korean culture. In doing so, I got to feel, for the first time in my life, what it was like to be in the minority. It was an eye-opening experience. When I first contemplated traveling or studying abroad, I tended to push the thought out of my head. I thought I was happy in my bubble of the United States borders. But after I got accepted for my Spring Break trip, I realized all the dreams I had been

denying were knocking on my door. And Id do it again in a heartbeat. After spending my whole life in Wisconsin and Iowa, being in South Korea shocked me that I had finally started to explore the world and loved to do so. And it shocked me to get a sense of what it is like to always stand out wherever I go. In the streets of Verona, it may be difficult to imagine what its like to be in the minority. I had thought I was prepared, but it was much more challenging than I had imagined. Even in the second- and thirdlargest cities in South Korea, we were the only white people around. Everywhere we went, we were pointed at and gawked at. My traveling companions with blonde hair were awed over. In our town, that doesnt happen much. We have a decent representation of races, and here thats a normal thing. No one stares as a blonde-haired, blueeyed teenager walks down the street. No one stops to point at a fair-skinned curvy lady. Being in such a small minority really gives you an appreciation for all the minorities here and the challenges that they face. I never really thought very much about the challenges that other students face when coming to study abroad in the United States or that families face when moving to the United States. Maybe you havent thought much about it, either. I also got to experience some difficult language barriers. I had gone there under the

assumption that most Koreans spoke really great English and that language wouldnt be an issue. Most Koreans do speak English, yes, but much like when most of us took a foreign language in high school, they dont speak it well and only remember pieces of it. They know enough to pass their classes and it ends there. I was surprised that we needed an interpreter nearly everywhere that we went. Because of that language barrier, it still surprised me every single time that someone would speak directly to me in Korean. And you know what I instinctively did each time? I responded in Spanish. As you can guess, neither the Korean speaker nor I knew much of what was going on. And Im sure we can all relate to this. When you see someone that you assume to be Hispanic, do you assume that they speak Spanish? When you see someone you assume to be American, do you assume they speak English? I have realized that I am guilty of this. Language barriers are becoming more and more of a challenge that we are going to have to learn to face. Maybe youll soon find yourself in that situation someday. If you do find yourself in a language barrier pickle, I recommend hand gestures and nodding. Macy Sarbacker is a 2011 graduate of Verona Area High School studying at Iowa State University.

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Verona Area Performing Memorial Day program to honor fallen soldiers Verona area veterans Verona Area High School. be followed by a memorial moves to the cemetery for Arts Series features three who gave their lives for this There will be a presenta- address from Ken Nyland, a prayer service and bugle country will be honored at tion of colors, singing of a retired Navy master chief. and bagpipe music. Memorial Day program the Star Spangled Banner The names of Verona area Guests are invited to a shows in upcoming season aMonday, May 27. and a recital of the Pledge deceased veterans will be potluck meal at the AmeriBill Livick
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The Verona Area Performing Arts Series announced its 2013-14 season last week with three shows to suit a variety of musical tastes. The season kicks off Saturday, Nov. 9, when a Chicago tribute band, Transit Authority, comes to town. The eight-piece ensemble will cover three decades of music from the rock band that incorporated elements of jazz with its brassy horn section. Transit Authority takes its name from the bands original title, Chicago Transit Authority, dating back to the late 1960s. Transit Authority will perform covers of the original groups many hits, including Does Anyone Know What Time It Is? Colour My World and Saturday in the Park. The second VAPAS show will bring The Wisconsin Singers to the high school Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014. The Wisconsin Singers formed in 1967 and have been producing Broadway caliber shows ever since. The group features students from UWMadison exclusively, who will produce and stage the performance themselves. Renowned pianist Teresa Walters will appear in the season finale on Saturday, March 19, 2014. Walters is widely known as The International First Lady of Piano. In recent years, she has performed as recitalist

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Memorial Day traditions include flag flying, parades, grave site visits and symbolic poppy flowers.

hile the Veroan area has Memorial Day celebrations, many people carry on national traditions on this day. Here are a few traditions and their orgins, according to PBS.org.

Memorial Day national traditions

dead by decorating their graves with flowers. Many Americans make special flower arrangements and deliver them as a family to gravesites of their loved ones and ancestors. National Moment of Remembrance: In accordance with a congressional resolution passed in 2000, Americans pause wherever they are at 3 p.m. local time for a moment of silence to remember and honor the fallen.

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On Memorial Day, the U.S. flag should be displayed at half-staff until noon. In the morning, the flag should be raised momentarily to the top, then lowered to half-staff. Americans can also honor prisoners of war and those Memorial Day Parades The Memorial Day parade is a missing in action by flying the POW/ MIA flag. time-honored tradition in cities and towns across America, where neighVisiting Gravesites bors come together to remember with Memorial Day was originally pride those who sacrificed so much known as Decoration Day because for our country. Source: pbs.org/memorialdayconcert/ it was a time to honor the nations meaning/traditions.html

The tradition of red poppies on Memorial Day was inspired by the 1915 poem In Flanders Fields by John McCrea. Seeing the poem and its colorful illustration in a magazine, Georgia teacher and volunteer war worker to Moina Michael made a personal pledge to always wear red silk poppies as an emblem for keeping the faith with all who died. She also began a campaign to make the poppy a universal symbol of tribute and support for veterans. Through her efforts, the idea was adopted in the United States and spread to England, France, Australia and more than 50 other countries.

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Join the 2013 Dane County Ice Age Trail Hike-a-thon Saturday, June 1. As part of National Trails Day, this hiking adventure will allow participants to see some of the best and newest Ice Age Trail in the state, and to raise some much needed funds for the Alliance. The hike, which starts at 8 a.m., will traverse 21 miles through southern Dane County, and will be supported with water breaks and lunch. The hike starts at the County Hwy. PD parking lot, just west of the intersection of Hwy. PD and High Point Road. Sponsorships to benefit the Ice Age Trail Alliance are encouraged. For info, visit dane.iceagetrail.org/ hike-a-thon.
ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH 2951 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg (608) 276-7729 allsaints-madison.org Pastor Rich Johnson 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. worship times THE CHURCH IN FITCHBURG 2833 Raritan Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711 (608) 271-2811 livelifetogether.com Sunday Worship: 8 and10:45 a.m. THE CHURCH IN VERONA Verona Business Centre 535 Half Mile Rd. #7, Verona. (608) 271-2811 livelifetogether.com Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. FITCHBURG MEMORIAL UCC 5705 Lacy Road, Fitchburg (608) 273-1008 memorialucc.org Phil Haslanger GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA (608) 271-6633 Central: Raymond Road & Whitney Way SUNDAY 8:15, 9:30 & 10:45 a.m. Worship West: Corner of Hwy. PD & Nine Mound Road, Verona SUNDAY 9 &10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Worship LIVING HOPE CHURCH At the Verona Senior Center 108 Paoli St. (608) 347-3827 livinghopeverona.com, info@livinghopeverona.com SUNDAY 10 a.m. Worship MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH 201 S. Main, Verona (608) 845-7125 MBCverona.org Lead pastor: Jeremy Scott SUNDAY 10:15 a.m. Worship REDEEMER BIBLE FELLOWSHIP 102 N. Franklin Ave., Verona Pastor Dwight R. Wise (608)848-1836 www.redeemerbiblefellowship.org SUNDAY 10 a.m. Family Worship Service RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH Wisconsin Synod, 6705 Wesner Road, Verona (608) 848-4965 rlcverona.org Pastor Nathan Strutz and Assistant Pastor: Timothy Rosenow THURSDAY 6:30 p.m. Worship SUNDAY 9 a.m. Worship Service ST. CHRISTOPHER CATHOLIC PARISH 301 N. Main St., Verona (608) 845-6613 Stchristopherverona.com Fr. William Vernon, pastor SATURDAY 5 p.m. Sunday Vigil, St. Andrew, Verona SUNDAY 7:30 a.m., St. William, Paoli 9 and 11 a.m., St. Andrew, Verona Daily Mass: Tuesday-Saturday at 8 a.m., St. Andrew, Verona ST. JAMES EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 427 S. Main Street, Verona (608) 845-6922 www.stjamesverona.org Pastors Kurt M. Billings and Peter Narum Service 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m., Sunday SALEM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 502 Mark Dr., Verona, WI Phone:(608) 845-7315 Rev. Dr. Mark E. Yurs, Pastor Laura Kolden, Associate in Ministry www.salemchurchverona.org 9:00AM Sunday School (for all ages) 10:15AM Worship Service Staffed nursery: 8:45am-11:30am 11:30AM Fellowship Hour SPRINGDALE LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA 2752 Town Hall Road (off County ID) (608) 437-3493 springdalelutheran.org Pastor: Jeff Jacobs SUNDAY 8:45 a.m. Communion Worship SUGAR RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 130 N. Franklin St., Verona (608) 845-5855 sugar.river@sugarriverumc.org, sugarriverumc.org Pastor: Gary Holmes SUNDAY 9:00 & 10:30 Contemporary worship with childrens Sunday school. Refreshments and fellowship are between services. WEST MADISON BIBLE CHURCH 2920 Hwy. M, Verona, WI 53593 Sunday (nursery provided in a.m.) 9:15 a.m. - Praise and worship 10:45 - Sunday School (all ages) 6 p.m. - Small group Bible study ZWINGLI UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Located at Hwy. 92 & Ct. Road G, Mount Vernon (608) 832-6677 for information Pastor: Brad Brookins SUNDAY 10:15 a.m. Worship ZWINGLI UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST At Hwy. 69 and PB, Paoli (608)845-5641 Rev. Sara Thiessen SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. Family Worship

Join the senior center for lunch and music as part of the May birthday and anniversary celebration. Music is free and starts at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, May 30. Lunch reservations are needed by Wednesday, May 29, at 845-7471. Join award-winning author Rochelle Pennington as she presents A Walk Down Memory Lane Friday, May 31, at the Verona Senior Center. Those who are turning 90 years old or older are invited for lunch and a group photo at 11:30 a.m. Lunch reservations are needed by

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A Red Cross blood drive will be held from noon - 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, at the Verona Public Library. Call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment. There will also be a blood drive at

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11 a.m., Womens group, Verona Senior Center, 334-5748 USA Ultimate College Championships, Reddan Park USA Ultimate College Championships, Reddan Park 8-11 a.m., Fitness fundraiser, Fit Club, 403 Venture Court, Suite 2, fitclubtraining.com USA Ultimate College Championships, Reddan Park Memorial Day Library, senior center, city offices closed 10 a.m., Memorial Day program, Verona Area High School 10:30 a.m., Child development story time, library, 845-7180 Noon - 4 p.m., Blood drive, Verona Public Library, 3-7 p.m., Verona Farmers Market, Hometown Junction, veronafarmersmarket.com 5:30 p.m., Public works committee, Public works building 6:30 p.m., Finance committee, Verona City Center,

Thursday, May 23 Friday, May 24

7 p.m., Common council, Verona City Center 12:30 p.m., Old Time Fiddlers, Verona Senior Center, 845-7471 12:30 p.m., Author Rochelle Pennington talk, Verona Senior Center, 845-7471 8 a.m., Ice Age Trail Hike-a-thon, just west of the intersection of Hwy. PD and High Point Road, dane. iceagetrail.org/hike-a-thon 5:30 p.m., Plan Commission, City Hall 3-7 p.m., Verona Farmers Market, Hometown Junction, veronafarmersmarket.com 6:30 p.m., Town Board, Town Hall 3 p.m., Verona Area High School graduation, Epic Systems campus 6:30 p.m., Finance committee, City Center 7 p.m., Common Council, City Center

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Wednesday, May 22 5 p.m. Common Council from 5-13-13 7 p.m. - Capital City Band 8 p.m. Cuba at Senior Center 10 p.m. Healthy Aging at Senior Center 11 p.m. Retro Swing at Senior Center Thursday, May 23 7 a.m. Healthy Aging at Senior Center 9 a.m. - Daily Exercise 10 a.m. - Retro Swing at Senior Center 3 p.m. - Daily Exercise 4 p.m. Arbor Day at Senior Center 6 p.m. - Salem Church Service 7 p.m. - Words of Peace 8 p.m. - Daily Exercise 9 p.m. Chatting with the Chamber 10 p.m. Dairyland at Historical Society Friday, May 24 7 a.m. Arbor Day at Senior Center 1:30 p.m. - Chatting with the Chamber 3 p.m. - Cuba at Senior Center 5 p.m. - 2011 Wildcats Football 8:30 p.m. - Cuba at Senior Center 10 p.m. - Healthy Aging at Senior Center 11 p.m. Retro Swing at Senior Center Saturday, May 25 8 a.m. Common Council from 5-13-13 11 a.m. - Cuba at Senior Center 1 p.m. - 2011 Wildcats Football 4:30 p.m. Dairyland at Historical Society 6 p.m. Common Council from 5-13-13 9 p.m. - Cuba at Senior Center 10 p.m. - Dairyland at Historical Society 11 p.m. - Retro Swing at Senior Center Sunday, May 26 7 a.m. - Hindu Cultural Hour 9 a.m. Resurrection Church 10 a.m. - Salem Church Service Noon - Common Council from 5-13-13 3 p.m. - Cuba at Senior Center 4:30 p.m. - Dairyland at Historical Society 6 p.m. Common Council from 5-13-13 9 p.m. - Cuba at Senior Center 10 p.m. Dairyland at Historical Society 11 p.m. - Retro Swing at Senior Center Monday, May 27 7 a.m. Arbor Day at Senior Center 1:30 p.m. - Chatting with the Chamber 3 p.m. - Cuba at Senior Center 5 p.m. - 2011 Wildcats Football 9 p.m. - Hindu Cultural Hour 10 p.m. Healthy Aging at Senior Center 11 p.m. Retro Swing at Senior Center Tuesday, May 28 7 a.m. Healthy Aging at Senior Center 9 a.m. - Daily Exercise 10 a.m. - Retro Swing at Senior Center 3 p.m. - Daily Exercise 4 p.m. Arbor Day at Senior Center 6 p.m. - Resurrection Church 7 p.m. Common Council Live 8 p.m. - Words of Peace 9 p.m. - Chatting with the Chamber 10 p.m. - Dairyland at Historical Society Wednesday, May 29 7 a.m. Arbor Day at Senior Center 1:30 p.m. - Chatting with the Chamber 3 p.m. Cuba at Senior Center 5 p.m. Common Council from 5-13-13 7 p.m. - Capital City Band 8 p.m. Cuba at Senior Center 10 p.m. - Healthy Aging at Senior Center 11 p.m. Retro Swing at Senior Center Thursday, May 30 7 a.m. Healthy Aging at Senior Center 9 a.m. - Daily Exercise 10 a.m. Retro Swing at Senior Center 3 p.m. - Daily Exercise 4 p.m. Arbor Day at Senior Center 6 p.m. - Salem Church Service 8 p.m. - Daily Exercise 9 p.m. Chatting with the Chamber 10 p.m. Dairyland at Historical Society

The Widows Mite

The gospels of Mark and Luke both tell the story of the poor widow who gives two small copper coins to the temple treasury. This would have been the rough equivalent of putting in two pennies, but Jesus tells his disciples that she has actually given more than all the others. They have given from their abundance while she has given from what she had to live on. With income inequality growing in many countries we have a much larger number of both impoverished and wealthy people and consequently a hollowing out of the middle class. In the United States, the U. S. Census Bureau reports that 15.9 per cent, 48.5 million Americans, fell below the poverty line in 2011, while the Wall Street Journal reports that the wealthiest 1% of Americans saw their income increase by 275% over the last three decades. What income growth there has been in the United States during the last few years has been reaped mostly by the wealthiest of us. The poor are indeed getting poorer, the rich are getting richer, and more middle class folks are falling into poverty. It is certainly nice when the wealthy share their riches, but when billionaires donate a million dollars they are literally giving one thousandth of their wealth away. When someone living below the poverty line, whose net worth may be less than zero, gives a single dollar, they are literally giving of their very life. How many of us, whether rich or poor, can actually heed the call of the gospels to give of our substance, not just our abundance? Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them; for they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in all the living that she had. Luke 21:3-4

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Veronas plate has gotten a little bigger and a little cooler. A Dairy Queen restaurant opened here March 18 at 651 Hometown Circle, in front of the Farm and Fleet store and across from Connor Field. Weve been looking for a long time, said Timm Heller, who owns and operates not only the Verona Dairy Queen but also the Dairy Queen in Fitchburg. Heller lives in the area, and he said he thought Verona needed some more food options. He has set up shop right alongside the citys gateway, and he cited its proximity to the baseball fields just across the street as part of the locations curb appeal. Construction started last year on the 2,300-squarefoot Dairy Queen in Verona, which employs 55 people

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and features a drive-up window to go along with outdoor seating, according to a news release from Dairy Queen. It seats 76 people inside the restaurant and 34 outside, the company said. Work crews can still be seen working on the landscaping around the restaurant. Plans for the restaurant were approved by the citys Plan Commission last year and then Common Council, including the drive-through

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Stoner Prairie lands 4 grants

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Many competitors needed a little help one way or another Saturday during the first Kids Mud Run at Festival Park and Badger Prairie County Park. The adults race was Sunday.

The month of May has been generous to Stoner Prairie Elementary School. In recent weeks, the school landed four grants totaling more than $25,000 that will be used to paint murals on school walls, buy new computers and offer summer classes. Earlier this month, the school received a $6,050 innovation grant from the Verona Area School District that will set up a program to offer evening summer classes for roughly 150 elementary school students in the Nakoma Heights neighborhood in Fitchburg. The school on May 10 landed a $6,000 grant from the charitable foundation of home improvement store chain Lowes. The grant will pay for roughly eight iPads and apps to be used in classrooms. The school landed an almost identical grant last year from the Berbee Foundation. Last week, the school learned it had won $10,000 through the Box Tops for Education program offered by the Roundys supermarket chain. Principal Chris Olson said two parents

Michelle and Greg Puent entered the school into the drawing last winter. Olson said he didnt know yet what the exact contest guidelines were but that the money should be available in December and will likely be used to purchase new technology. Also last week, the school was named a recipient of a $3,338 grant from the Dane County Cultural Affairs Commission. The grant will help pay for the creation of a mural in the school entryway showcasing the many cultures represented in the school, according to a commission news release. School counselor Sarah Holzem, art teacher Jayne Baitinger Peterson and Olson applied for the arts grant. The school has already met with Madison artists Sharon Kilfoy and Jerry Jordan and former Verona art teacher and muralist Emida Roller, who will help staff, students and parents create the murals that will celebrate the 17 nations represented by our student body through visual depictions of the multicultural society our community and our nation are moving toward, the application said.

Local groups earn county grants for environmental programs

Several area conservation groups have been awarded grant money by Dane County to help purchase equipment and provide nature programs. Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced the approval of $18,718 in grant awards through the Dane County Environmental Councils Community Partners and Capital Equipment grant programs in a news release last month. Local groups accounted for nearly $5,550 in grants. All the projects must take place in Dane County and provide a benefit to Dane County natural resources and residents. As part of the Community Partner Grant Program, the Friends of Donald Park earned $751 to produce 2,000 interpretive maps that will be available in containers at trailheads. The Ice Age Trail Alliance, Inc.earned $940 to hire professional services to remove brushy invasive species from an overlook of the Ice Age Trail. Several groups earned capital equipment grants, as well. The Friends of Donald Parkreceived $1,295to purchase the fabrication of an environmentally themed interpretive panel for Donald Park, a 782-acre conservation area just southwest of Verona. The Ice Age Trail Alliancewas awarded $1,570to purchase a Billy Goat weed mower to allow for land stewardship and trail maintenance work. The Ice Age Trail bisects Verona. The Upper Sugar River Watershed Associa tionreceived$1,039to purchase cattle fencing, a waterproof camera and a telescoping gas pole pruner for documenting and conducting stewardship work along the Upper Sugar River, which runs along the southwest side of the city and town. The Village of Bellevillewas awarded $225to purchase directional and interpretive signage along a new trail by the Sugar River in a new conservation area. .Funding for Environmental Council grants is provided through Dane Countys Land and Water Legacy Initiative and generous donations from local businesses, including the MG&E foundation. Most grant recipients also provide matching funds in order to complete their projects. New Monthly Class 2-Hour Joint Movement Flow Sat., May 25 8:00 a.m. See website for information on other classes and more
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Cats edge Spartans for Big 8 title

Verona wins first Big Eight Conference title in school history
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Junior John Tackett tees off on the 16th hole Thursday in the Big Eight Conference boys golf meet at Evansville Golf Club. He finished with a 78. Senior Caleb Baltes didnt wake up feeling like Thursdays Big Eight Conference meet at Evansville Golf Club was going to be special. Baltes, Veronas No. 2 golfer, said he was optimistic, but he didnt expect anything more than what he usually does. So when he came to the clubhouse with a 72 to help the Wildcats (308) edge Madison Memorial (310) for their first Big Eight Conference title in school history, he was all smiles. I am super psyched to shoot that score and help the team out for sure because we have been really hoping to win conference, he said. We won our conference season obviously for standings and all, but to come here and win was super cool. Baltes was coming off wins at the Morgan Stanley Shootout May 8-9 and a second place at the Spartan Invitational May 13, and he stayed steady with a one-under par 35 on the front nine and a one-over par 37 on the back to finish even. And being in a group with Madison Memorials John Springer (74, second overall) and Beloit Memorials Connor Day (78, ninth overall), Baltes needed to keep his own on the course. As for the rest of the Wildcats, the groups were filled with many low scores. Veronas No. 1 golfer senior Tyler Reinecke shot a 77 to finish seventh overall. He was paired with Middletons Josh Haunty (76, third overall), Madison Memorials Peter Webb (76, sixth overall) and Beloit Memorials Kolton Kelley (78, 10th overall). Veronas No. 3 senior Matt Feller shot an 81. He was paired with Middletons Emmet Herb (76, fifth overall) and Madison Memorials Brett Oberg (77, eighth overall). In fact, the only golfer not in the final team group that made the top 10 was Janesville Craigs Nolan Moran (76, fourth overall). But out of all of Veronas scores, junior John Tacketts 78 might have been one of the most important for the Wildcats to stay ahead of Madison Memorial and Middleton, which took third with a 314. It always seems like one guy always steps up and goes low with our No. 4 and No. 5, and today it was me I guess, said Tackett, who is Veronas No. 4 golfer. My putter was rolling really good, and I finally got some shots straight off the tee. I think that helped

Cats go wild at regionals

Jeremy Jones
Sports editor

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Senior Caleb Baltes chips onto the 18th green Thursday in the Big Eight Conference boys golf meet at Evansville Golf Club. Baltes finished first with a 72 to help Verona (308) win its first Big Eight Conference meet since moving in 2010.

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Hosting its first WIAA Division 1 regional in a decade, Verona track and field made the most of the opportunity, winning the girls title and finishing runner up on the boys side. Senior Nichole Bathe won the regional championship of the 3,200-meter run in 11 minutes. 56.41 seconds. I saw the clock after about the first 400 and decided I was going to try and break 12 for the first time this year, Bathe said. It really helped having that Parker girl in front of me keeping a really good pace the whole time. All the while, distance coach Dave Nelson was telling the Alaska-Fairbacks cross country ski recruit to save something for this Thursdays WIAA Division 1 sectional meet in Waterford. I ski and roller ski a lot, Bathe said. It helps me with endurance and Ive found a good balance between both sports. Teammate Erica Higgins secured the final spot to sectionals, taking fourth in 12:40 as the Wildcats held off Stoughton 134.5129. Janesville Craig (121) rounded out the top three.

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Senior Brian Davenport reacts to a shot against Middletons Joey Niesen in the championship match at No. 2 singles last Thursday inside Nielsen Tennis Stadium. Davenport defeated his rival 6-3, 6-4 to win his first Big Eight Conference title.
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Argall, Davenport claim Big 8 titles

Jeremy Jones
Sports editor

Seniors Andrew Argall and Brian Davenport took eerily similar paths to Big Eight Conference titles last week. While both entered the conference tennis tournament as the top seeds at No. 1 and 2 singles, respectively, after running the table during the regular season both faced their own set of challenges in the championships. Argall, who defeated Middletons Ben Luskin last year to claim his second title at No. 2 singles, moved up to 1 singles this season with the graduation of Alex Boomgarden And took his third title with a 6-1, 6-4 victory over Luskin, who has battled right elbow tendinitis

all season. Argall knew he wasnt going to be handed a title from the injured Luskin just from watching the Cardinal juniors first match, a win 3-6, 6-0, 7-5 win over Madison La Follette senior Adam Martin. Hes a kid that never quits, Argall said. He was down 5-1, love-40 in the third set and came back to win icing his elbow. I knew I just had to focus on me and not worry about whatever his situation was. Argall cruised to 6-0, 6-0 and 6-1, 6-0 wins in his opening two matches. Its great to be able to move up to 1 singles, Argall said. Making that jump you never really know how you are going to compete. It was very fulfilling to be

able to make the transition so well. It wasnt until around November that Argall, who also plays basketball for the Wildcats varsity team, decided he was really going to hit. I said I was going to play a lot over the winter just with basketball, it didnt really happen, he said. I maybe played a couple times a month maybe, until basketball was over. Davenport celebrated his first Big Eight Conference championship, hugging rival Joey Niesen at the net following his 6-3, 6-4 victory at 2 singles. He didnt drop a game in his first two matches Thursday. Its developed into a really

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Continued from page 9 Verona advanced a total of nine individuals and all four relays on to sectionals, including senior Katy Miller, who was unable to defend her Big Eight Conference title in the 300 hurdles last week after the meet was postponed. While the meet was finished up at 5 p.m. Saturday, it was concluded in conflict with Veronas Senior Awards night, leaving Miller unable to compete. It was a really hard decision, said Miller who came back to win regionals in 47.88. I wanted to go back and defend my title, but Im just glad I left everything I had on the track tonight. Miller helped the Wildcats add two more titles in the 4x200 and 4x400 relays. She partnered with sophomore Shannon Kerrigan, freshman Kylie Schmaltz and junior Jenni LaCroix to take the 800 in 1:44.69 before capping the Wildcats regional team championship evening in the 1600 where sophomore Nichole Noltmeyer, sister Hannah and LaCroix raced out to a season best time of 4:02.18. LaCroix finished runnerup to Oregons Jamie Wood in the 800 with a time of 2:29.02. Wood won the event with a time of 2:24.5. Freshman Europa Christoffel hurdled her way to second place in the 100s with a time of 16.84 just record 13-7. Though he didnt clear the latter height, Dietlin went on to finished second overall to Janesville Parker junior Devonte Scott on attempts in the high jump with a clearance of 6 feet. Teammate Steven Queoff secured the final spot also, reaching 6 feet as Verona advanced nine individuals and three of four relays. Senior Ben Hansen captured the final spot in the pole vault, clearing a season-best 11-6. Junior Alex Anderson nearly ran himself to a regional title, finishing two-tenths of a second behind Janesville Craig junior Alec McCann with a time of 2:02.9 in the 800. Fellow junior Ben Feller added a runner-up finish behind another Cougar, taking second in the 1600 (4:41.81) behind Evan Lalor. Senior Noah Borchardt also advanced taking the final spot in 4:44.19. Veronas 4x100 relay of freshman Carson Parks and sophomores Luke Lamberson, Josh Peckam and Cameron Tindall secured the final spot for sectionals in 44.81. Sophomore Case Baio joined juniors Andrew Husbands, Feller and Anderson to take second behind Janesville Parker in the 4x400 relay (3:32.61). Senior Sean Happel, Erik Wickstrom and Husbands opened the meet by taking third place with junior Luke Waschbusch in the 4x800 (8:27.06). Junior Adam Stiner unleashed a season-best 141-2 to finish second overall to Miltons AJ Natter (153-8) in the discus. Senior Joe Pagura didnt reach the finals in the discus, but he did finish fourth overall in the shot put (453 ) to advance on to sectionals.

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Senior Jordan Bartholf lets fly with a throw of 108 feet, 7 inches in the discus. Bartholf advanced on to sectionals in both the shot put and discus. At right: Senior Sean Happel takes the baton from junior Luke Waschbusch in the boys 4x800-meter relay. The relay finished third in 8 minutes, 27.6 seconds.

two tenths off the first place time of fellow underclassmen Alexa Deutsch of Stoughton. Junior Nicole Zimbrick vaulted her way to a second-place finish tying her season best with a clearance of 9-6. Stoughton sophomore Hannah Posick raised the bar to a meet-best 10 feet. Senior Jordan Bartholf kept her season going with a season-best throw of 37-11 in the shot put,

finishing behind only Stoughton senior Haley Houser. Bartholf added a third-place finish in the discus (108-7) to once again finish behind Houser. Kerrigan sprinted to a third-place finish in the 100-meter dash (13.33). Schmaltz, who was sitting in sixth place after trials, moved up to fourth to secure the final spot in the 200 (27.11). The Wildcats went on to advance all four relays to

sectionals. Freshman Lexi Alt and sophomore Hannah Miller joined Kerrigan and Schmaltz on Veronas 4x100, which finished runner-up to Janesville Craig in 51.52. Junior Aylise Grossenbacher-McGlammery, junior Asia Christoffel and freshmen Greta Schmaltz and Emily Ford secured the final spot in the 4x800 relay with a time of 10:42.76.

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The Verona Area High School boys basketball coaches will again be leading the summer Wildcat Hoop Camp for boys entering grades first through ninth. Sessions for grades first through sixth will be held the week of June 10. Sessions for grades seventh through ninth will be held the week of June 17. Registration forms are available in the VASD Summer Offerings brochure on the VASD web site or at all local schools, or by contacting coach Alan Buss at 845-4434 or alan.buss@verona.k12.wi.us.

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The Verona girls lacrosse team moved to 9-3 overall (7-3 in the Madison Area Lacrosse Association conference) after going 2-1 last week. Verona defeated Westside 10-8 last Thursday, Oregon 13-5 Saturday and lost to Westside 16-13 Monday. The girls are now in third place behind Waunakee (9-1, 9-1) and Middleton (8-3, 8-3). The Verona boys lacrosse team is 4-3 in the MALA red conference (5-3 overall). The boys are also in third place. They are behind Middleton (7-2, 6-1) and Sun Prairie (8-2, 7-2).

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Baseball

Verona is picked to be No. 11 seed

Anthony Iozzo
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Tennis: Cats,West battle for team state spot

Continued from page 9 good rivalry, said Davenport, who plays with Niesen over the winter. Hes a great player and I played great to beat him. Davenport, who lost all three matches to Niesen last year, dropped a threeset match to his rival in the championship at 3 singles last year. Despite the wins of Argall and Davenport over Middleton, each said they are happy to be moving to the much weaker Lake Geneva Badger sectional this year. Getting away from the Cardinals and Waunakee, the Wildcats and Madison West appear to be the front runners to earn a trip to the WIAA Division 1 team state tennis tournament. We are very relieved that Middleton is no longer in our sectional, but its still going to be tough with West, Davenport said. If we play well, well hopefully make it. Junior Philip Rudnitzky fell 6-4, 6-1 against topseeded Brian Bellisimo of Middleton in the championship match at No. 3 singles. The second-seed, Rudnitzky opened the tournament with a 6-4, 6-1 against Sun Prairies Steven Plesh. Rudnitzky won the four singles title a year ago. Four-seeded freshman Alex Pletta placed third on the strength of his 6-1, 6-0 win over second-seeded Isaac Treves of Madison Memorial. Pletta fell 6-3, 6-2 to fifth-seeded Noah Lawrence-Holder in his first match at 4 singles. Seniors Alex Hadjiev and Austin Gerdes played to their seed, finishing third overall at No. 2 doubles with a 6-4, 6-2 win against Madison Easts Aran Lenon and Jackson Moberg. They survived a 5-7, 6-3, 7-5 win over Janesville Parker in the first round before falling to second-seeded Middleton in the second, 6-2, 6-3. Freshman Matt Blessing and junior Jackson Hutchcroft also took third, cruising past secondseeded Madison Memorial 6-2, 6-1 at No. 3 doubles. Blessing and Hutchcroft held on 7-6 (5), 6-7 (4), 6-2 against Sun Prairies Nick Fredrickson and Ben Havlicek before falling 6-0, 6-4 to the eventual champion and top-seeded tandem of Miles Morgan and Matt Munns of Madison West. Veronas only doubles team to earn a top seed, senior Elliot Schad and sophomore Nolan Fink

The Verona Area High School baseball team (5-15 overall, 4-14 Big Eight Conference) was given the No. 11 seed for the WIAA Division 1 playoffs at last weekends seeding meetings. The Wildcats travels to No. 6 Milton at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, at Schilberg Park.

for the Wildcats. He allowed seven earned runs. He struck out seven batters and walked three.

Oregon 3, Verona 2

Madison East 13, Verona 3

The Wildcats traveled to Madison East Thursday and lost 13-3. Junior Jeff Reinholtz hit an RBI single to make it 2-1 at the time, but the Purgolders scored three in the third and eight in the fifth to 10-run rule Verona. Senior Derek Witte started on the mound

A play at the plate did the Wildcats in last Friday in a 3-2 loss to Oregon. Verona looked to tie the game on a single by freshman Ben Rortvedt. Junior John Moynihan rounded third but a relay from junior left fielder Jack Krueger to junior third baseman Logan Laski to junior catcher Collin Byron was quick enough to get Moynihan and preserve the lead. Oregon scored all three runs in the third inning. Kruger scored on a wild pitch, and junior Pierce Peterson and senior Simon

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Senior Andrew Argall plays to his third Big Eight Conference title last Thursday. He defeated Middletons Ben Luskin 6-1, 6-4 in the championship match at No. 1 singles.

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Junior John Tackett tees off on the 16th hole Thursday in the Big Eight Conference boys golf meet at Evansville Golf Club. He finished with a 78.

Golf: Cats advance to sectionals with a 319

Continued from page 9 feats means a lot to the team, but it means even more to win the tournament. Everybody was pretty steady, head coach Jon Rebholz said. No one was super high, and that is what you are looking for when it comes to playoff time, which starts next week. I am happy for these guys It means a lot to the program. a 74. Baltes shot a 75. High winds made the final nine holes, on the Lake 9 course, a little tougher as several golfers had trouble keeping the ball straight. Reinecke battled through the weather, however, and finished with a 36 on the back nine. I played better on the back nine than I did on the front nine even though it was playing a little more difficult, which is nice, Reinecke said. It definitely got a little tricky on 16 (the par 3) and 17 with the tee shot straight into the wind, and its not a short hole. Reinecke finished second overall in the tournament as Memorials Webb bounced back from a double bogey on the first hole to shoot a 2-over 73. Springer also shot below 80 with a 76 for the Spartans. Honorable mention Stoughton also joined the regional, and it also advanced, finishing ahead of Waunakee 325-332 for the fourth and final team sectional spot. Sauk Prairies RJ Budd (75), Oregons Grant ODonnell (78), Waunakees Max Murphy (78) and Madison Wests Lake Larson (79) all advanced as individuals. Sectionals are at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, at River Run Golf Course in Sparta. Onalaska, Holmen, Tomah and Baraboo advanced out of the Baraboo regional and will also join Stoughton at sectionals. Reinecke said the best way to approach sectionals is to not worry what other teams and individuals are doing while you are playing. That can definitely get us into trouble since you will never know how every team is doing. There is a lot of talent at our sectional, and all we can do is do the best we can and hope to move on.

settled for fourth placed, falling 2-6, 6-1, 6-1 in the third-place bout against third-seeded Madison Memorials William Xiang and Jamy Dennis. Middleton posted 46 points with titles at No. 3 and 4 singles, while second place Madison West (41) swept all three doubles flights, but only advanced only one of its singles players to a title match.

Memorial subsectional

Verona was back at Nielsen Tennis Stadium on Tuesday for the WIAA Madison Memorial subsectional meet. The Wildcats advanced four of seven flights, including all four singles

players. Argall (27-1), Davenport (27-2), Rudnitzky (20-7) and Pletta (19-7) all moved on at No. 1 through 4 singles. None of the Verona doubles teams advanced, however. Sun Prairie, Madison West and Madison Memorial all advanced at No. 1 doubles. Madison West, which leads Verona, 22-18, advanced at all three doubles flights. The team with the most points after sectionals advances on to the team state meet June 7-8. The Wildcats travel to Badger High School in Lake Geneva at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday for the WIAA sectional meet.

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Continued from page 11 Maurice scored on a throwing error. Verona came back with two runs in the fourth. Senior Derek Witte doubled and scored on an error, and sophomore Connor Volker knocked in a run on an RBI ground out. Senior Zach Ragels picked up the win for Oregon. He went 5 2/3 innings and allowed one earned run on two hits. He walked six and struck out four. Senior Adam Brauns finished the game. He allowed no runs on two hits in 1 1/3 innings. He walked one and struck out one. Freshman Keaton Knueppel went 3 2/3 innings and picked up the loss, allowing an earned run on one hit. He struck out three and walked four. out one. The final game of Saturday was not as successful. Verona dropped a 4-1 contest against Kaukauna. We are really close, and we try not to let one play affect how we felt overall Saturday, DOrazio said. Saturday was a step in the right direction. Two errors in the top of the fourth allowed Kaukauna to score all four of its runs after Verona grabbed a 1-0 lead in the first. The Wildcats scored after junior Mitch Flora singled and stole second and third. Sophomore David Rogowski brought Flora home with an RBI ground out. The Wildcats out hit the Galloping Ghosts 10 to 5, but could not score any more runs after the first inning. Verona was led by Flora (2-for-3), Rogowski (2-for4), and senior Kyle Reichert (2-for-3). Junior Ryan Pynnonen pitched all seven innings for the Wildcats, as he scattered five hits and did not allow an earned run. He walked three batters and struck out two.

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Groovy Girls go undefeated

The Verona Groovy Girls U9 soccer team went undefeated in the MAYSA Cup tournament at Reddan Park last weekend, beating McFarland, 9-3, Oregon, 11-3, and Lodi, 5-0. Team members (front, from left) are: Anna Burse, Lexi Stremlow, Claudia Bobb, Taylor Stremlow and Delaney Wepking; (back) coach Sarah Stremlow, Grace Parker, Emma Petta, Lauren Volk, Lydia Bellin, Elyse Ziegelbauer and Megan Murphy.

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The Wildcats hosted a quad last Saturday and split two games. But the win was a 10-0 upset over eight-ranked Appleton North in five innings. Our approach at the plate was much more aggressive, and we just swung the bats more to give us more opportunities, head coach Brad DOrazio said. Verona scored eight runs in the third inning. Rortvedt started the offense with a two-run single, while Witte followed with an RBI single. Senior Sam Sharer, and Lucas Kirch followed with RBI singles, while Tyler Stone, who started the inning with a hit, knocked in two runs on a single to make it 7-0. Sophomore David Rogowski capped the inning with an RBI sacrifice fly. In the fourth, Trevor Kermicle added an RBI single, and the final run came home on a wild pitch. Senior Nick Phillips worked all five innings on the mound. He allowed two hits, walked two and struck

Wildcats knock MG out of regionals

Jeremy Jones
Sports editor

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West 7, Verona 5 (8 inn)

Verona traveled to Madison West Tuesday to take on the No. 1 seed in the sectional in a regular season game and were able to take the game into extra innings. But that is as far as the Wildcats would get in a 7-5 loss in eight innings. Rogowski tied the game at five in the sixth with a two-run single. Rortvedt and senior Kyle Reichert added RBI singles. Kermicle took the loss working the final three innings. He allowed an earned run on one hit. He struck out four and walked three. Junior John Moynihan started on the mound and went five innings, allowing four earned runs on eight hits. He struck out three and walked four.

The third-seeded Verona softball team threw out the first pitch on the WIAA regional playoffs Tuesday with a 12-6 win over 14th-seeded Monona Grove at home. Though five of the Wildcats 13 hits went for extra bases, Veronas defense continued to be cause for concern moving forward. We cant give up unearned runs moving forward and, obviously, the competition is only going to keep getting better, Verona head coach Todd Anderson said. Verona (17-3) jumped on the Silver

Eagles (6-10-1) with seven runs in the first but committed four errors, all of which led to runs to allow MG to hang around. Leslie Banzhaf (2-for-4) had a triple and a double to go along with two RBIs. Taylor Maier finished 3-for-4 as the Wildcats collected four doubles and a triple. The Wildcats advanced to host sixth-seeded Holmen at 5 p.m. Thursday.

Bailey Buisker and Steph Keryluk each drove in three runs in the win. Buisker tripled three times for Verona. Emma Ray tossed four innings and struck out five before Kori Keyes came on to face the final four hitters.

The Wildcats capped their regular season with an 8-4 win Friday over Beloit Memorial. Claudia Kepler, Keryluk and Ray all doubled in the win. Verona 13, Memorial 2 (5 inn.) Beloit scored its four runs, only one The Wildcats knocked in 13 runs on earned, on five hits. Verona, which 16 hits over five innings against Madi- left eight on base, held the Purple son Memorial last Thursday in a 13-2 Knights without a run after the third inning. win at Jefferson Middle School.

Verona 8, Beloit Memorial 4

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Cats crush Beloit co-op with eight goal outburst

Junior Felicia Retrum, freshman Shelby Wing and freshman Ellery Roark all scored two goals last Thursday as the Verona girls soccer team blew out the Beloit coop 8-0. Roark started the scoring with a goal in the seventh minute with an assist to freshman Bella Genova and another less than two minutes later with an assist to freshman Makenna McGilvray. Retrum ended the first-half scoring with a goal in the 30th minute and an assist to Roark. She scored her other goal to start the second half with an assist to sophomore Teeghan Tvedt. Wing scored her two goals a few minutes a part beginning in the 68th minute. Freshman Sofia Abreu and Returm picked up assists on the goals, respectively. Sophomore Ari Makuch and Genova scored the other goals for Verona. Wing had an assist on Genovas goal. Senior goalie Sarah Schoeberle and freshman goalie Grace Mueller each picked up a save for Verona. Beloits Abby Obando had 10 saves.

Waunakee 3, Verona 1

The Wildcats hosted Waunakee Tuesday and allowed three-unanswered goals in a 3-1 loss. Tvedt started Verona off well with a goal in the eighth minute from junior Morgan Dykman picking up the assist. Schoeberle finished with nine saves.

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Downtown: Planners discuss Main-Verona intersection options with skeptical residents

Continued from page 1 continues to grow, more drivers would revert to driving through the downtown area even if there were a good north-south bypass. In addition, Main Street also known as County Hwy. M is slated to become a major north-south thoroughfare. Dane County has plans to make Hwy. M four lanes wide from Verona to Mineral Point Road by 2017. Residents pointed out and planners acknowledged the shortcomings all of three options that were presented. Based on verbal comments at the meeting, the roundabout seemed to garner the least amount of support. Residents were wary of traffic flow and had safety concerns about pedestrians and bicycle users. Some residents were more receptive to a signalized intersection because it represented the least amount of change from the current traffic pattern. Based on traffic prediction models, however, there wouldnt be much improvement in the wait times for drivers during peak hours. A one-way pair would involve a greater deal of land use changes but could help move through-traffic through the area more efficiently. Representatives from MSA acknowledged that all these traffic patterns dont mean much without a vision for the land use in the downtown area. Jason Valerius, planner for MSA Professional Services, said residents need to make a value judgment about what they want the citys core to look like for the next few decades. Theres a value decision to be made with all of this about the kind of downtown you want and the kind of community that you want, Valerius said. You have a lot of traffic and a lot of congestion and its fair to say that you will always moving forward with a preferred alternative. The steering committee was set to have a short meeting in the morning Thursday, May 23, to discuss the comments from the public meeting, city administrator Bill Burns told the Press. The committee likely wont make any recommendations until after the citys planning commission has had a presentation by MSA on June 3, Burns said. Another steering committee meeting will be held later in June to narrow down the traffic pattern options. Once a preferred option is selected, the community can look closer at what types of land use options are available downtown. According to documents provide by MSA on the citys website, another public meeting about the draft plan will be held in July. The plan is tentatively slated for council review, a public hearing and possible approval by late August or September.

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Residents look over a map showing projected wait times at one of the proposed intersection options for downtown Verona at a meeting last Tuesday.

have a lot of traffic. Youre not going to engineer your way out of that. Because of that, the residents and Common Council

need to strike a balance between a number of different factors including land use, traffic flow, business access, safety, aesthetics

and development. Planners from MSA, city staff and the citys steering committee will all weigh in again on the options before

Scenic Ridge to be featured in Parade of Homes

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Continued from page 1 comprehensive agenda to prepare workers to find jobs in the modern workforce, a press release stated. The Council also advises the Governor and state Department of Workforce Development (DWD) on the allocation of federal workforce development funding and approves the annual Workforce Investment Act plan in coordination with Wisconsins 12 autonomous workforce investment boards. Payne & Dolan, Inc., is a professional construction services company that is based in Waukesha but has six office locations in the state, including in Fitchburg.

Veronas Scenic Ridge will be one of those neighborhoods featured during next months annual Parade of Homes June 8-23. Its the fourth time in six years the site has made the regional showcase. The 2013 Parade features 30 new homes that represent a wide range of prices and styles in five neighborhoods: Bristol Gardens (Bristol), Rivers Turn at Conservancy Place (DeForest), Savannah Parks (Deerfield), Scenic Ridge (Verona) and Westbridge (Waunakee). I think the main reason people enjoy the Parade of Homes is that they get to see the new trends going on in housing, said Jim Campbell, owner of J Campbell Signature Homes in Mt. Horeb, which is presenting a Parade home in Veronas Scenic Ridge neighborhood. Not just colors, but also how the layouts are changing. We are seeing more functionally designed homes than ever before. Customers are becoming very specific about what they require in a home for example, a home office or rehab facility. More homes are also integrating extra space for in-laws or children that are returning home. As the homebuyers needs change, so does design. Campbells Parade Home at 1224 Scenic Ridge Drive in Verona is a 4,600-square-foot, fourbedroom, three-level home. Features include an elegant master suite with a private deck and large walk-in shower, a spacious kitchen with walk-in pantry, and a screened porch off the dining room. The fully exposed lower level provides the fourth bedroom, an in-home office, a large family room and lots of storage space.

This is a large house, Campbell said. But the couple decided that, with interest rates as low as they are now, that the time was right to build their perfect home. Also, by taking advantage of the terrific deals offered by vendors and subcontractors, they saved about $50,000. We are able to give our clients the most for their money during the Parade, compared to any other time of the year. They will have that extra money as builtin equity, which is good for everyone. Sponsored by the Madison Area Builders Association (MABA), the Parade of Homes is an annual Madison tradition that goes back more than 60 years. The Parade of Homes is open June 8-23. Monday to Friday hours are 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit maba.org for more information on MABA and the Parade of Homes, ticket prices, locations/directions and the latest updates.

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Street Verona Wisconsin 53593. Bidding is on the complete contents of the unit of the personal property/goods stored therein by the below named occupant: Unit # 407 Occupant: ANDREW BRYANT. Contents are as follows: Office and household furniture, golf clubs, ski equipment, antique crib, luggage, clothing and other misc. items. Payment must be made in cash only, paid at the time of the sale. All goods are sold As Is and must be removed at the time of purchase. We reserve the right to reject any/all bids. Sale is subject to adjournment. NOTE: Call 608-848-3334 to confirm that the sale will proceed as scheduled. Published: May 23 and 30, 2013 WNAXLP

Verona-based Cleary Building Corp. has sold building No. 91,000, the company said in a news release. The building was sold by Doug Brooks, a building sales specialist working out of North Platte, Neb., to Travis Anderson, of Trenton, Neb. Cleary Building Corp. is a family-owned company that has been in business since 1978. Its corporate office and manufacturing plant are located in Verona, while additional manufacturing facilities are located in Grand Island, Neb., and Hazelton, Idaho. Cleary Building Corp. employs over 800 full-time employees throughout the United States at its 77 offices.
11:00 A M, preview at 10:30 A M on date of sale only: on the premises where said property has been stored and which is located at Whats In Store--211 Legion Street Verona, Wis. 53593. Bidding is on the complete contents of the unit of the personal property/goods stored therein by the below named occupant: Unit # 209 Occupant ; JEREMY HOSLER. Contents are as follows. Household furniture, large metal work table, computer equipment, tools and work lights, motor hoist, tires, bicycle, archery equipment, heavy duty floor cleaning machine, floor jack, microwave and other misc. items Payments must be made in cash only, paid at the time of the sale. All goods are sold As Is and must be removed at the time of purchase. We reserve the right to reject any/all bids. Sale is subject to adjournment. NOTE; Call 608-848-3334 to confirm that the sale will proceed as scheduled. Published: May 23 and 30, 2013 WNAXLP

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VERONA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD ENERGY SAVINGS PERFORMANCE CONTRACT to H&H ENERGY SERVICES, INC.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that School Board of the Verona Area School District will meet at the School District Administrative Offices, located at 700 North Main Street, Verona, Wisconsin 53593, on June 3, 2013 beginning at 7:00 oclock p.m., with the intent to award an Energy Savings Performance Contract (Contract) to H&H Energy Services Inc, of 3201 Latham Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53713. The parties to the Contract will be the School District and H&H Energy Services, Inc. The following energy conservation and facility improvement measures shall be included in the

contract: indoor and outdoor lighting, domestic water conservation, building envelope improvements, energy control equipment, energy efficient equipment, and other facility improvement measures designed to provide long-term energy or operating cost reductions, as desired by the School Board. This Notice is issued pursuant to Section 66.0133(3), Wis. Stats. Dated May 22, 2013 Dean Gorrell Superintendent Verona Area School District Published: May 23, 2013 WNAXLP

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Continued from page 1 Hochkammer and Reekie discussed the process and schedule while some of the other alders listened in. Hochkammer told Reekie and the Verona Press that he hoped to get as many sitting alders as possible to attend the interviews in order to keep the process smooth. They decided to limit interviews to about 30 minutes. The five District 4 residents who remain in contention for
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the seat are: Saeger, Lytle, Mike Bare, a research director at a Milwaukee nonprofit, Dick Vock, a construction project manager, and Jim Wottreng, a retired Public Service Commission auditor. The seat has been vacant since April 26, when Jeremy Charles resigned after five years on the job, citing the political environment that resulted from an unprecedented sweep by four challengers. The vacancy means only one alder can be absent to take official
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council action, and it puts at question the legality of several votes taken earlier this month regarding Epic after two alders were instructed by the city attorney they should abstain, and did so. One is an Epic employee, and the others spouse is an Epic employee, a situation that could become more and more common as the companys employee roster grows toward matching the citys population. Only shortly before that meeting were the two informed that they should not

participate in any votes or negotiations relating to Epic, either, to minimize the citys risk of an action being challenged as a conflict of interest. State law requires two-thirds of the council, or six members, be present to take binding action. That amount, called a quorum counts only the number of alders who are legally entitled to take action. State law is murky about whether an employee of a company can vote on a public action
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affecting that company, but it is much clearer in its prohibition of employees being involved in the negotiation of or voting on contracts. And before Epic builds its next set of buildings and benefits from the remainder of the citys taxincrement financing available to the Epic campus, it will surely need to commit to another developer agreement.

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516 Cleaning Services

KEDLEY CLEANING For all your cleaning needs. Great rates! Excellent references. 608-695-1191 REASONABLE HOUSE CLEANING available. Monthly, bi-weekly, weekly, one time only. Great Rates, References, Honest & Trustworthy, Reliable. Call Jasmine 906-4969

590 Wanted: Services

ARTS LAWNCARE- Mowing, trimming, rototilling ,etc. 608-235-4389

360 Trailers

FOR SALE: Blue Face breeding stock, fall born rams, ewe lambs, ram lambs, feeders, Romadale/CVM crosses. 608527-5311

342 Boats & Accessories

980 Machinery & Tools

JOHN DEERE 3950 Forage Harvestor, hydraulic tongue, electric controls, 1000 RPM. 7ft hay head, 2 row corn head, very good condition. 608-558-5240

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

990 Farm: Service & Merchandise

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

532 Fencing

LAWNCARE MAINTENANCE and landscaping. Lawn mowing and cleanup, organic fertilization and weed control programs. Tree and shrub planting, edging, shredded bark application, etc. Also tree pruning and cutting. Serving Belleville/ Brooklyn/Oregon/Verona /Stoughton and Madison areas. Call 608-575-5984

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390 Auto: Wanted To Buy

508 Child Care & Nurseries

WANTED: Autos, heavy trucks, equipment and scrap iron. Steve's Recycling. Hollandale, WI. 608-574-2350 (cell)

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548 Home Improvement

LAWN MOWING Rototilling, Aerating Dethatching Tree/Bush Trimming, Spring/fall clean-ups landscaping, & more. Quality work Reasonable. Price 608-219-4606 ROTOTILLING, SKIDLOADER, and Lawnmowing. Brooklyn, Oregon, Evansville and surrounding areas. 608-5138572, 608-206-1548 SHREDDED TOPSOIL Shredded Garden Mix Shredded Bark Decorative Stone Pick-up or Delivered Limerock Delivery Ag Lime Spreading O'BRIEN TRUCKING 5995 Cty D, Oregon, WI 608-835-7255 www.obrientrucking.com SNOWMARE ENTERPRISES Property Maintenance Bush Trimming Powerwash Houses Spring/Fall Clean-Up Lawncare, Gutter Cleaning 608-219-1214

BROWN DEER Family Daycare Stoughton/Pleasant-Springs Licensed Childcare. Openings available. 22 yrs exp. - Quiet acre lot. Best area summer trip program. Location-Experience-References. Indoor Slide- Competitive Rates. 8730711 www.browndeerdaycare.com HIGH SCHOOL Student Available for summer child care. Oregon Area Experienced, certified, reliable. cindyhomeoffice@gmail.com OPENINGS FOR child care infants to school age welcome.Stoughton area Meals included. Fun learning environment. 20+ years experience with excellent references. Debbie 608-877-1711 STATE LICENSED Family Childcare provider has an opening. 18 years of early childcare experience and education. Excellent references. Check me out at Lisa's Little Ones Childcare in Oregon. 608-445-5194 CLASSIFIEDS, 845-9559, 873-6671 or 835-6677. It pays to read the fine print.

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A&B ENTERPRISES Light Construction/Remodeling No job too small 608-835-7791

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340 Autos

SHOREMASTER DOCK & Lift Headquarters! New & Used. We do it all. Delivery/Assembly/Install & Removals. American Marine & Motorsports, Schawano = SAVE 866-955-2628 (wcan)

GUN SHOW May 24-26. Eagle River Wi ICE Arena. Friday 3-8, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 9-3. Admission $6. 14 & under free. Drawings/hourly door prizes. 608752-6677 bobandrocco.com (wcan)

2002 HONDA Civic SI Hatchback (ep3) 2.0 liter K20 V-Tec. Lowered, 18" wheels, low profile tires, silver/aluminum color. Many performance and appearance modifications, nice car, good condition. Less than 200 miles on recently replaced 5-speed tranny, new clutch & flywheel, rebuilt CV axles, new ball joints and sway bar links. Excellent heater and A/C, Alpine stereo/cd/mp3 jack, etc. Asking $7,500 OBO. Call 608-575-5984.

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BUYING CYCLES Nonrunners ok! Wisconsin Cycle Salvage 920-722-1283 parts@cyclesalvage.net (wcan) CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS Noon Friday for The Great Dane and Noon Monday for the Verona Press unless changed because of holiday work schedules. Call now to place your ad, 8459559, 873-6671 or 835-6677.

560 Professional Services

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576 Special Services

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163 Training Schools

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203 Business Opportunities

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586 TV, VCR & Electronics Repair

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618 Building Supplies: Tools & Fixtures

CLOSED WOOD Working Shop. All is for Sale. Power tools, Hand tools, supplies. William Argue N8431 Marty Rd, New Glarus. 9:00 to 4:00 May 24-25.

STEEL BUILDINGS: 4ONLY 20X20, 30X40, 40X54, 50X104. Must move Now! Selling for Balance Owed! Free Delivery! 1-800-411-5869 x171 (wcan)

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648 Food & Drink

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DUNN - $174,900. Sherry Lessing, (608) 212-1555, Michael Lessing, (608) 212-1556. MLS# 1657329. TOWN OF MONTROSE - $35,500. Elaine Holpin, (608) 278-4180. MLS# 1660776. TOWN OF BROOKLYN - $109,000. Julie Bollig, (608) 225-2324. MLS# 1665437. OREGON - $119,900. Brenda Cuta, (608) 278-4199. MLS# 1684666. OREGON - $129,900. Brenda Cuta, (608) 278-4199. MLS# 1677794. OREGON - $164,900. Mark Riese, (608) 235-5458. MLS# 1680334. RUTLAND - $194,000. Julie Bollig, (608) 225-2324. MLS# 1682997. OREGON - $219,000. Sharon O. Christensen, (608) 843-9185. MLS# 1682991. OREGON - $235,900. John Norwell, (608) 698-5246. MLS# 1666649. FITCHBURG - $299,000. Sharon O. Christensen, (608) 843-9185. MLS# 1671705. WHISPERING OAKS, TOWN OF OREGON - $314,900. Brenda Cuta, (608) 278-4199. MLS# 1675027. OREGON - $434,900. Brenda Cuta, (608) 278-4199. MLS# 1679825. FITCHBURG - $69,900. Randy Hess, (608) 276-5211. MLS# 1667869. TOWN OF DUNN/STOUGHTON - $149,900. Charlie Fuller, (608) 4691355, Julie Larson, (608) 661-5466. MLS# 1666962. OREGON - $179,900. Jennie W. Post, (608) 276-5206. MLS# 1670761. FITCHBURG LOFTS - $229,000. Sarah Deischer, (608) 206-1519, Melissa Hanewicz, (608) 212-5064. MLS# 1681685. OREGON - $310,000. Patricia Sternad, (608) 216-5749. MLS# 1670262. VERONA - $389,000. Sarah Deischer, (608) 206-1519, Melissa Hanewicz, (608) 212-5064. MLS# 1675046. VERONA - $399,900. Lisa Mohar, (608) 276-5218, Renee Christman, (608)278-4166. MLS# 1675358. VERONA - MVP $420,000 - $440,000. Barb Dawson, (608) 575-3290. MLS# 1671411. OREGON - $550,000. Brendan McGrath, (608) 219-3675. MLS# 1650808. OREGON - MVP $700,000 - $800,000. Laurie Howard, (608) 469-6710. MLS# 1674715.

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STOUGHTON- 2149 Colladay Point Dr 5/24, 8:30am-6pm. 5/25, 8:30am-2pm. Clothing (Excellent Condition/Brand Names). Girls 2T-12, Women's and Men's M-XL. Furniture, antiques, tons of Books, Toys, Tools, Housewares and much more! Details on Craigslist. STOUGHTON- 3066 Shadyside Dr, One Day Only Sale. 5/23, 2pm-7pm. Hundreds of items, including Name Brand Children's, Women's & Men's clothing. Like new household items, pictures, toys, books & much more! STOUGHTON- 800 Truman Rd Garage Sale/Estate Sale. 5/23-5/24 8am-7pm, 5/25 8am-noon. MANY TOOLS. Closing work shop. Planer, router, Shop Smith, mower, name brand lady clothes. Pfaltz craft, dishes, teenage items, DSI

696 Wanted To Buy

705 Rentals

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

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

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444 Construction, Trades & Automotive

ASPHALT PAVING CREW Madison Asphalt Contractor has openings for skilled paver operator,roller, lute man and laborer.CDL Drivers and Plant Yard/ Loader man. Call 608-274-4932 for Details. THEY SAY people dont read those little ads, but YOU read this one, didnt you? Call now to place your ad, 845-9559, 873-6671 or 835-6677.

805 Commercial & Industrial Lots

750 Storage Spaces For Rent

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3'-12' EVERGREEN & Shade Trees. Pick up or Delivery! Planting Available! DETLOR TREE FARMS 715-335-4444 (wcan)

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1 BEDROOM apartments available in Verona for persons 62+ and/or handicapped/disabled. Rent starts a $443 and includes major appliances, off street parking, water and sewer, garbage pickup and SNOW REMOVAL. Call 888-2375710 for more details. This institution is an Equal Housing Opportunity provider and employer. 2 BEDROOM 1 1/2 bath laundry included. Large yard. $650/mo 2 bedroom 1 bath, 1st floor. Fenced yard. $650/mo. 608-628-9569 BROOKLYN BEAUTIFUL Modern upper 1 bedroom apartment in quiet neighborhood. Stove, refrigerator, W/D included. $525. per month plus $525.security deposit. Utilities not included. 1 year lease. No pets. No smoking. If interested call 608-669-2460 GREENWOOD APARTMENTS Apartments for Seniors 55+, currently has 1 & 2 Bedroom Units available starting at $695 per month, includes heat, water, and sewer. 608-835-6717 Located at 139 Wolf St., Oregon, WI 53575 OREGON 2-Bedroom in quiet well kept building. Convenient location. Includes all appliances, A/C, blinds, private parking, laundry and storage. $200 Security deposit. Cats OK. $650/month. 608-2196677 STOUGHTON- 105 West ST. 2 bedroom, appliances, water, heat, A/C, ceiling fan, on site laundry. Well kept and maintained. On site manager. Next to Park. $725 per month. 608-238-3815 STOUGHTON 2-BEDROOM All Appliances, Including Washer/Dryer, Detached Garage, No Pets, NonSmoking. $695/mo. Lease Required. 608-835-8806

ATTENTION JOINT & Muscle Pain Sufferers: Clinically proven all-natural supplement helps reduce pain & enhance mobility. To try HydrAflexin Risk Free for 90 days. Call 888-550-4066 (wcan) ATTENTION SLEEP APNEA SUFFERERS with Medicare. Get FREE CPAP Replacement Supplies at NO COST, plus FREE Home Delivery! Best of all, prevent red skin sores & bacterial infection! 888797-4088 (wcan)

FOR SALE BY OWNER: Near Copper Harbor & Lake Medora, MI. 700 wooded acres. CFR tax. Will divide. Terms available. Asking $800 per acre. 715-4782085 (wcan)

FOR SALE 70 ACRE FARM near Albany. 26 tillable and 44 timber. Updated farmhouse. Very secluded. Must see to appreciate beauty and potential. 608-329-5033.

FOR SALE BY Owner: Near Copper Harbor, MI. 400 wooded acres. Montreal River runs through land. CFR tax. Will divide. Terms available. Asking $350,000. 715-478-2085 (wcan)

CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS Noon Friday for The Great Dane and Noon Monday for the Verona Press unless changed because of holiday work schedules. Call now to place your ad, 8459559, 873-6671 or 835-6677.

OTR TEAM and SOLO DRIVERS * Above Average Mileage Pay *Teams Avg 6000 Miles per Week* *Solos Avg 2500-3500/wk* * Flexible Home Time * 100% No Touch/Drop&Hook * Full Benefit Pkg CDL/A * 12 Months Exp. Preferred 1-888-545-9351 Ext. 13 Jackson WI www.doublejtransport.com (wcan)

PEER SUPPORT of Dane County connects older adults with volunteers to provide needed support through friendly home visits. We need volunteers who have an interest in helping to keep older adults in their own homes by providing emotional support to promote wellness and reduce social isolation. This is a flexible opportunity for adults 55+ in their own community. Mental health or social work experience is helpful but not necessary. Do you like to clean and organize? Would you like to put a smile on the face of Middleton Outreach Ministry clients when they see a clean building each day? Help us clean the food pantry and organize the food shelves after hours Tues or Thurs from 2:30-4:30 pm, weekly or every other week. Two volunteers needed each shift, so sign up now with a friend! United Way 2-1-1 is seeking new volunteers to become Information and Referral Specialists. If you are looking for an opportunity to learn more about community resources and would like to assist people in finding ways to get and give help, United Way 2-1-1 may be the place for you! Our volunteers staff our telephone lines, answering questions about resources available in the service area. Call the Volunteer Center at 2464380 or visit www.volunteeryourtime.org for more information or to learn about other volunteer opportunities.

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MEDICAL ALERT FOR SENIORS - 24/7 monitoring. Free Equipment. Free shipping. Nationwide Services. $29.95/month Call Medical Guardian today. 877-8636622 (wcan)

DEER POINT STORAGE Convenient location behind Stoughton Lumber Clean-Dry Units 24 HOUR LIGHTED ACCESS 5x10 thru 12x25 608-335-3337 FRENCHTOWN SELF-STORAGE Only 6 miles South of Verona on Hwy PB. Variety of sizes available now. 10x10=$50/month 10x15=$55/month 10x20=$70/month 10x25=$80/month 12x30=$105/month Call 608-424-6530 or 1-888-878-4244 NORTH PARK STORAGE 10x10 through 10x40, plus 14x40 with 14' door for RV & Boats. Come & go as you please. 608-873-5088 RASCHEIN PROPERTY STORAGE 6x10 thru 10x25 Market Street/Burr Oak Street in Oregon Call 608-206-2347 UNION ROAD STORAGE 10x10 - 10x15 10x20 - 12x30 24 / 7 Access Security Lights & Cameras Credit Cards Accepted 608-835-0082 1128 Union Road Oregon, WI Located on the corner of Union Road & Lincoln Road VERONA SELF-STORAGE 502 Commerce Pkwy. 10'x5', 10'x10', 10x15', 10x20, 10'x30' 24/7 access, security lit. Short/long term leases. Call Jim: 608-334-1191 or fax 608-845-7165

EDGERTON- 2 BEDROOM Ranch in the country; plus 2 acres, on main highway. 1 Full Bath, 1/2 bath with laundry on 1st floor. All Appliances, AC, 2 car attached garage, newer roof and furnace-many updates. 608-322-2835

Universal Banker
We currently have a position available for a part time Universal Banker. A complete job description is available at www.middletonbank.com. Please direct inquiries to: Middleton Community Bank Karla Homan 3207 Parmenter St Middleton, WI 53562 or email khoman@middletonbank.com
An Equal Opportunity Employer

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668 Musical Instruments

AMP: LINE 6 Spider IV 75 watt guitar amp. Tons of built in effects, tuner, and recording options. Like new, rarely used, less than 2 years old. Asking $250 OBO. call 608-575-5984

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

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FULL TIME Laborer for concrete foundation work. Must have DL. Experienced preferred. Call between 8:30am-11:30am 608-695-2191 NOW HIRING Event Specialists. Conduct in-store product demonstrations to generate excitement & brand awareness. Weekends reqd. Email Dennis. Bernstein@inmarketingservices.com or 714-780-3025 (wcan) RESIDENTIAL CLEANER needed to work 2 to 3 days per week. $8.50 per hour. Days only . Experience helpful. Non smoker 835-0339 SUMMER HELP WANTED. OLD STAGE VEGETABLE GARDENS. Is looking for energetic, self-motivated, hard working individuals to join our team. Sales Persons must be at least 18 with clean driving record. Vegetable Pickers (mostly sweet corn) must be at least 14. Enjoy fresh air, sunshine and free produce. Work starts mid July. Call Tom Eugster at 608-279-2855

GUITAR: FENDER American made Standard Stratocaster guitar. Tobacco burst finish, mint condition. Includes tremelo bar, straplocks, and custom fitted Fender hard-shell case. Asking $950 OBO. Call 608-575-5984

676 Plants & Flowers

HOSTA SALE COOKSVILLE (intersection of hwy 138 & 59). 11921 W Hwy 59 May 23-27 9am-5pm. Locally grown & potted. Many varieties, low prices for the novice and collector PROFLOWERS ENJOY SEND FLOWERS for any occasion! Prices starting at just $19.99. Plus take 20% off your order over $29! Go to www.Proflowers.com/ ActNow or call 877-592-7090 (wcan)

PLANT SALE OFF TOWER DR. Will be June 8th-9th.

688 Sporting Goods & Recreational

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

690 Wanted

STOUGHTON- N/W LOCATION 2 BR Duplex. Single Car Garage. Very, Very nice. Great Neighborhood. Please No Pets/Smoking, Available June 1. 608743-0092 STOUGHTON TOWNHOUSE 2-Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath, All Appliances Including W/D, FF Laundry, Basement, Attached Garage. $875/Month. No Pets. No Smoking. 835-8806 VERONA 1 BEDROOM Upper small apartment. Off Street parking. Heat, water, sewer, stove, refrigerator and electric included. No Pets. 1yr. lease. $500/month plus deposit. 608-575-2607

STOUGHTON-LARGE 2-BDRM unit in quiet, owner managed 10 unit. All appliances, C/A, gas heat. Close to shopping, off street parking, large yard. Laundry. $665/month. Water included, elec/gas extra. Approx. 850 sq ft. Available June 1. Call 608-772-0234

STOUGHTON 3 Bedroom Duplex in quiet neighborhood near Fox Prairie School. $850 Month +Utilities. Water/ Sewer Included. 608-843-7098

INJECTION MOLDING PRESS OPERATOR Openings on First & Second Shift

The Press Operator is responsible for placing inserts, picking, trimming, inspecting and packaging small injection molded plastic parts. Other responsibilities may include finishing operations at the press during production. Please stop at our corporate office for more information and to complete an application.
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DONATE YOUR CARFAST FREE TOWING 24 hr. Response - TaX Deduction United Breast Cancer FOUNDATION Providing Free Mammograms and Breast Cancer Info. 866-343-6603 (wcan)

760 Mobile Homes

DISH NETWORK STARTING at $19.99/ mo for 12 mos. High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/month (where available) SAVE! Ask about SAME DAY installation! Call 888-719-6981(wcan)

HIGHSPEED INTERNET EVERYWHERE By Satellite! Speeds up to 12mbps! (200x faster than dial-up). Starting at $49.95/mo. Call Now & Go Fast! 888-709-3348 (wcan)

VERONA DUPLEX- Small, 1-bedroom, office and 1car garage. Walking distance to groceries/restaurants/biketrail. Available 7/01/13 $685/mo. Diiscount for mowing. 608-225-0158 THEY SAY people dont read those little ads, but YOU read this one, didnt you? Call now to place your ad, 845-9559, 873-6671 or 835-6677.

WE PAY CASH for your used Mobile Home. Home Source One. Text or call today 920-889-7440 or Barbara. Schauf@assetdevelopment.com (wcan)

Attention College Students and 2013 HS Grads! Summer Work, $17 base-appt, FT/PT customer sales/service, no exp nec, conditions apply, all ages 17+, call now for interview 608-662-2092 or apply online at www.summeropenings.com

Web Designer
Are you a skilled web designer? Does working in an ever changing, fast-paced environment excite you? Are you a self-motivated person with creative ideas? If you answered yes to all three of these questions, you might be the TH Medias next Web Designer. This Web Designer position is located in Dubuque, IA. Responsibilities include developing, testing, and auditing of THonline, other TH Media websites, and our mobile site. In addition, this person should also be skilled in print design, provide a high level of timely and accurate customer service, and stay abreast of the latest trends as it relates to web development. To be considered for this position, you must have a two-year college degree in a related field (or the equivalent in experience) and one to three years experience with Web site creation, design and online publishing. Additionally, experience with content management systems is a plus. For consideration, apply online at www.wcinet.com/career.cfm.

PRODUCT SPECIALIST
Carnes Company, a leading manufacturer of commercial HVAC equipment seeks a Product Specialist for multiple product lines. Job duties include technical support to sales reps and end-users, work with internal departments on all aspects of the assigned product lines, and assist the Product Line Managers as needed. Qualifications include great customer service skills, great written and verbal skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks. Mechanical aptitude or HVAC experience desired but not required. Associates Degree or higher is desired. Send cover letter, resum and salary history to: Carnes Company/Human Resources P.O. Box 930040 Verona, WI 53593-0040 or email Human Resources at HR@carnes.com

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