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What: Public hearing for 2014 City of Verona budget When: 7 p.m. Nov. 25 Where: City Center, 111 Lincoln St.

The citys Finance committee has recommended a 3 percent property tax increase for 2014. But dont be surprised if that number changes and the actual budget is significantly different from the one that is published in this weeks Verona Press. In prior years, the Finance committees budget worked out over the course of several weeks in September and October has generally been identical or nearly identical to the one approved by the Common Council a month later. Notable exceptions have been an increase in the use

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of reserve funds for 2006 and the shift of funding from the planned extension of Silent Street to the Harriet Park shelter a year later. Last year there was more discussion than usual at the Committee of the Whole, but the council

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Students and a teacher embrace following Calvin Terrells emotional presentation, which included students coming to the front of the Badger Ridge gym and apologizing to other students or people in their lives they have bullied.

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Veterans Day

Denise Rohan will celebrate Veterans Day on Monday with her husband, Mike. Both of them are veterans, but she recognizes that her image might not be what pops into someones head when he or she thinks veteran. Rohan, who became the

first female American L e g i o n commander in the state in 2011, doesnt seem to Rohan mind. What she does mind is that other veterans, like herself, who didnt serve in combat or travel overseas, often dont think of themselves as vets and dont use resources they

Middle schools emphasize respect and understanding

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Rethinking Bullying

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Hundreds of middle schoolers packed together in the Badger Ridge Middle School gymnasium last month, and the only sounds were sniffles and tears. No talking, laughing or even whispering. Social justice speaker Calvin Terrell was nearing the end of his two-and-ahalf hour presentation to the Verona Area School Districts seventh- and eighthgraders. As he had the students imagine sitting in the corner of a locked classroom, hearing gunshots just outside in the hallway, he received word that the situation he was describing was actually happening thousands of miles away in Nevada. That reality confirmed to the students and staff in attendance that the fictional

Calvin Terrell embraces a student following his presentation to seventh and eighth graders Monday, Oct. 21.

story was less imaginary than theyd like to think. His visit included another session with sixth-graders, time with staff, a community event that evening and a smaller session with 40 or

so students the following day. It was a continuation of efforts at the middle school level to both reduce bullying and increase diversity awareness, Badger Ridge principal David Jennings said.

The presentation focused on what bullying which Terrell described as a form of terrorism can lead to and how it can hurt others, as part of a larger message he spreads about social justice and diversity. As the fictional story ended, Terrell invited the students up to the microphone, offering a chance to repent for any harm they may have caused to others, or offer up hope for those who may be going through tough times. The line to talk extended more than 100 long. While not all students got the chance to talk, it was a powerful statement of the lessons Terrell had given them, with students apologizing, sometimes even by name, to others they had hurt or bullied in the past. We had been dealing with some of these issues prior to Calvin coming, and then the kids brought it up themselves and said Ive been doing this and called out the person by name who

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Budget proposal has slight increase

The Town of Verona has proposed only a slight increase in its overall budget for 2014. If approved by voters at the annual town meeting next week, it would bring an increase of 21 cents per $1,000 of assessed value over last year, or about $42 on a $200,000 property. Last years town mill rate was $3.58 per $1,000 of value. However, because this is a revaluation year, some property owners might see increases while others see drops. Town administrator/planner Amanda Arnold called it a straightforward, routine town budget, which will include road repair, trash

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What: Public hearing on 2014 budget When: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12 Where: Town Hall collection and fire protection as its primary expenses. The total budget will be just over $1.6 million, up from the $1.52 million 2013 budget. Although some of the items in the budget look as though they are increasing or decreasing dramatically, such as the Miscellaneous expenditures line that shows a 2000 percent increase,

Arnold said that it mostly falls under moving budget lines. Thats not money that we keep if everything goes right, she said of the item, which increased due to a new escrow fee the town charges when someone builds a new home that the town pays back to the builder. Intergovernmental revenue will also see an increase thanks to the portion of the fire equipment paid out to the town. Arnold said that will be saved for payment of future emergency services. The town will also purchase a new truck after buying a snow plow last year, Arnold said. There is also a large

proposed increase in the utility district budget, up from $19,144 spent in 2013 to a proposed $40,958. Arnold said this is mostly for putting cameras into the sewers to check for problems. The issue is we havent done a lot of maintenance over the last two years of the sewer district, she said. The proposal would take $20,000 out of reserves and also increase sewer fees by $15 on each single-family home. The sewer increase and the budget as a whole will be the topic of a public hearing Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 335 N. Nine Mound Road.

Verona Fire District

City, town meet for last time as a fire district

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The final joint meeting between officials from the city and town of Verona as the Verona Fire District was quick. In a meeting that lasted just more than 20 minutes, the two municipalities gave a nod to the departments budget for next year. This is the shortest joint meeting Ive ever had, Verona Fire District chair Dave Combs quipped as the group voted to adjourn. While the meeting was quick, it gave leaders from the city and town a chance to share their views on how the districts dissolution process

went and how the department will operate in the future. City of Verona mayor Jon Hochkammer praised the fire district members for their work on putting together a sound agreement that will continue to benefit both city and town residents in the long term. Its a bittersweet day for me, Hochkammer said. I think the good thing about the dissolution here is that it was well-thought out we were not rushed into it. Earlier this year, the two municipalities agreed to dissolve the district and have the city operate the fire department and have the town contract for services. That agreement takes effect Jan. 1, 2014.

As part of that agreement, the two municipalities will meet each year to discuss any issues related to fire service, but last Wednesdays meeting was the last as the Verona Fire District. The city and town both gave approval to the 2014 fire department budget with the understanding that neither the town nor city has approved their share of the budget yet. The town might pay close to $23,000 more next year, but Combs who is also town chair said the town knew it was time to change to a cityrun department. Ive been very pleased at how amicable the whole process has been, Combs said. Its good to see us moving

forward. Next years fire department budget will not call for 24/7 coverage as planned for by chief Joe Giver. The city plans to make that shift once a new station is constructed and more space is available to the department. The citys Finance committee recommended about $952,000 worth of fire department expenses. The council will take final action on Nov. 25 and the town is scheduled to vote Nov. 12. Any difference between the budget approved by the town and changes made by the city would be covered by a contingency fund, town administrator/ planner Amanda Arnold said last week.

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Planning for a new fire station will begin in earnest as soon as a construction manager is hired by the city and that could be as soon as next week. The citys ad hoc public safety facilities committee interviewed three firms last week, and its choice was Fitchburg-based Tri-North Builders, city administrator Bill Burns told the Verona Press this week. We felt that all three were good firms and could do a good job for us, Burns said. (The committee) felt (TriNorth) had a very balanced project team. Burns said the city is working on a contract with the company that would have

to be approved at the Nov. 11 Common Council meeting. Tri-North would receive about $307,000 for its work, Burns said. The project management team will oversee the day-today design and construction of the fire station and report to the citys ad hoc committee. When the city built the new Verona City Center in 2007, public works director Ron Rieder took on the construction manager role. This time around, the city discussed hiring a construction management company for the fire station because the role would be overwhelming for city staff. The construction management team will analyze the architectural work to look for cost savings, help plan construction timing and prepare to bid the work

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It might have been a $200 million project that drew the attention of television news media, but the citys Plan Commission didnt need to discuss much to give Epics fourth campus a hearty seal of approval. The commission took less than 15 minutes to approve a site plan for the 478,000-square-foot, fivebuilding campus Monday, leaving the only remaining step a permit from the Common Council next week for a multi-building campus. Thats essentially a formality, which means Epic can start construction this month. Epic chief administrative officer Steve Dickmann told commissioners the company will start in the middle of the month. Construction for the first two buildings, the 1,500-stall parking garage and the food services building approved this summer will start concurrently, and the final three buildings of Campus 4 will go in after the parking structure underneath them is complete. Campus 4, located north of all the current facilities, will have nearly 1,600 offices, but even when its complete, the company will still only have enough offices in Verona for the number of employees it had at the end of last year. Epic has maintained for years that its goal is one employee per office, but thats at least two years away under even the unlikely best-case scenario, in which construction of Campus 5 still in the planning stages would start next year and finally

catch up to the pace of the companys growth. Commissioners also asked about firefighter access and the temporary 40,000-square-foot contractor building, which has already been moved once. The campus, which appears to be designed as a mix of the mythical Hogwarts castle from the Harry Potter books and old English university buildings, will include multiple towers and similar structures as high as 102 feet off the ground and marking some of the highest points in the Verona community, but it still will be mostly invisible from off the Epic property, located behind other buildings.

Restaurant proposal
The commission gave mostly positive feedback to a proposed 5,742-squarefoot restaurant that would be located at 700 E. Verona Ave. Most commissioners expressed concern about aesthetics from the road but were otherwise supportive. Architect Jerry Bourquin said the project will be back for a formal review as soon as possible for an opening next year.

Prairie Oaks
The council will consider a controversial plan for 108 apartments and 111 senior housing units in the Prairie Oaks apartment subdivision after the commission forwarded it on a 4-2 vote. The developer brought a nearly identical plan last month but resubmitted it last month with a revised phasing plan that would fit into the citys year-old apartment phasing policy, limiting apartment construction to 50 per year.

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Shutdown costs exceed monetary values

Standard & Poors, the noted credit rating agency, reports a portion of the cost of the latest Tea Party-driven government shutdown and brinksmanship to default to be $24 billion. Estimates are that the final cost may be three to four times that amount. These were manufactured crises that took attention away from real problems. They caused an untold loss of trust and confidence in the United States government, which, ultimately, may outweigh the financial costs. In the U.S. Senate, 18 members voted against ending the shutdown and avoiding a default on government debt. Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson steadfastly supported the Tea Party position of my

way or no way. In the House of Representatives, four members from Wisconsin Sean Duffy, Paul Ryan, Tom Petri, and James Sensenbrenner stood with the Tea Party extremists. Their actions harmed the government they pledged to serve. We can help retire these men who led our country to the brink by supporting their opponents monetarily, and by urging friends and family who are their constituents to do likewise. A concerted effort to remove Tea Partiers who hate government will benefit Wisconsin and the nation. Tim White Town of Springdale

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Its just not me. The partner, starving for affection, is met with this rejection. In turn, that partner may interpret this lack of attention as suggesting that he or she is not loved, or even, perhaps, not lovable; unworthy of attention. This creates a cycle of fear and pain that can permanently damage a marriage. Heres a little secret. Most often, such resistance to affection doesnt mean that the person does not care for or want to show love to the partner. It is more likely that they fear they are not good at this and will ultimately fail to be what their partner needs. When someone says he or she is not the romantic type, it usually means he or she has some fairy tale or movieinspired view of a romantic person and doesnt expect to ever be able to match up to that. However, when people slow down and engage their more creative brains when theyre not paralyzed by fear they come to understand that there are thousands of ways to pay attention. When they were dating, they knew how to do this but now its easier to retreat to the position of ignorance, I just dont know how to give him or her, what he or she needs. Now heres the other secret. There is no magic hoop that you need to jump through in order to be perceived as loving. You will never write the perfect card, bring the perfect gift or offer the perfect date and you dont need to. You dont need to get it right. You need to put energy into trying and you need to ask what your partner needs. Next, you need to pay attention to your own body. If your partner asks for something, and you immediately experience muscle-tightening, increased heart rate, stomach churning, confusion, etc., that means you are afraid. Your partner has labeled a need that you feel unable, unwilling or incompetent to meet. This is not a deal-breaker. When faced with a challenging request that invokes this fear reaction, slow down and ask yourself whether you can break this challenge down into manageable parts much like you would a difficult assignment at work. For example, your spouse says, Id like you to plan a romantic evening for us and really take charge. You might immediately begin guessing as to what is meant by romantic. Does it include dancing at a club, a funny movie or acrobatic sex? Oh my goodness! What if you guess wrong and she doesnt have a good time, or even worse yet, is totally offended? When these questions arise, perhaps you can ask a few helpful questions or slow down and imagine what has been pleasant for the two of you in the past. More importantly, you can ask your partner to let you take the lead but also to cut you some slack if you get it wrong. As you build trust in a relationship, you can treat such requests as an experiment. If you get it wrong, you punt, back up, check in with each other about preferences and then take another shot. When you view these requests as a work in progress rather than do-or-die, it is more likely that the two of you will remain in a playful state of mind and actually enjoy the event, even the errors. If you feel your partner is less interested in you, consider he or she might feel unskilled or incompetent. Your partner might, of course, actually be disappointed in the relationship or less interested than before, but it is more likely that the intrusion of life, work, children and other responsibilities and perhaps some past errors have made the two of you unsure of how to meet each others needs. It would be helpful to state this openly and to begin to experiment in rebuilding your relationship. Don Ferguson is the owner of Infinite Relationships LLC in Verona.

e all know the stories about people who feel their partners dont seem interested in making them happy. If you dont personally See something wrong? know couples with this problem, The Verona Press does not sweep errors under the rug. If you see you have seen it in movies and something you know or even think is in error, please contact editor television. Jim Ferolie at 845-9559 or at veronapress@wcinet.com so we can get But often, its not what it it right. seems to be. Heres a scenario Ive seen many times: Sue complains that Bill is just not interested in her anymore. Thursday, November 7, 2013 Vol. 48, No. 24 He doesnt talk and often USPS No. 658-320 Ferguson seems annoyed Periodical Postage Paid, Verona, WI and additional offices. Published weekly on Thursday by the Unified Newspaper Group, if she asks for A Division of Woodward Communications, Inc. some time together. And Bill POSTMASTER: Send Address Corrections to answers that he doesnt know The Verona Press, 133 Enterprise Drive, Verona, WI 53593. what the big deal is. Phone: 608-845-9559 He explains that he is not the FAX: 608-845-9550 romantic type but he works hard e-mail: veronapress@wcinet.com and tries to help out with the children and domestic duties. He ConnectVerona.com just cant understand why nothThis newspaper is printed on recycled paper. ing he does seems to be good enough. In fact, he seems to be General manager News irritated just talking about this. David Enstad Jim Ferolie As a result, Sue moves a little david.enstad@wcinet.com veronapress@wcinet.com farther away from him and things just get worse. Advertising Sports After interviewing hundreds Donna Larson Jeremy Jones of couples Ive come to underveronasales@wcinet.com ungsportseditor@wcinet.com stand that often a seemingly disconnected partner is simply Classifieds Website afraid. Its not a dislike or a Kathy Woods Victoria Vlisides disdain, but theres an anxiety ungclassified@wcinet.com communityreporter@wcinet.com that he or she will never be comCirculation Reporters petent at fulfilling the partners needs. Carolyn Schultz Scott Girard, Bill Livick, Anthony Iozzo, These partners often avoid ungcirculation@wcinet.com Mark Ignatowski, Scott De Laruelle intimacy because, for whatever Unified Newspaper Group, a division of reason, they assume they are not good at being partners. This WOODwARD COMMUNIcATIONS,INc. fear of failure leads to actions A dynamic, employee-owned media company or words that keep them at a Good People. Real Solutions. Shared Results. distance from their loved ones, thus bringing about the expected failure. Thats whats known as a selfNATIONAL NEWSPAPER fulfilling prophecy: The anxiety ASSOCIATION about being hurt or ignored actually leads to the person hurting or ignoring the partner and SUBSCRIPTION RATES therefore being injured in return. One Year in Dane Co. & Rock Co. . . . . . . $37 Heres one common example. One Year Elsewhere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45 One partner announces, I am just not the touchy-feely type. Verona Press You cant expect me to act all Oregon Observer Stoughton Courier Hub romantic like he wants me to.

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Several dozen volunteers were busy Saturday morning helping sort items for the Verona Area Needs Networks Food Pantry at Sugar River United Methodist Church. Left, Verona High School students Keaton Knueppel and Whitney Murray fill boxes.
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What: Presentation on stress Where: Verona Performing Arts Center When: 4-6 p.m., Nov. 13 we lead that change instead of be led by it, Gorrell said. The event is open to the public and will also include a discussion period.

The Verona Area School District will offer a chance to learn from a local psychologist how stress and change can impact decision-making processes. Dr. Don Ferguson, who runs his local practice near Grays Tied House, will present from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13 at the Verona Performing Arts Center. The presentation will focus on how people respond to major, unwanted change, which can often lead to fight-or-flight responses that are not appropriate in interpersonal relationships, according to a description of the event. VASD superintendent Dean Gorrell, who helped organize the event, said Ferguson has presented to district administrators two times in the past, and he wanted to share the knowledge they got from those sessions with more people. We found him to be very beneficial, he said. Gorrell said he wants people to understand that having certain reactions to stress or change in life means youre normal, and thats a big part of Fergusons presentation. The district invited all Dane County superintendents and hopes many staff members will show up to learn how

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Children ages 2-5 and their caregivers are invited to visit the librarys Story Room from 10:30-11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, to learn how to enhance childrens language skills through reading and ask questions about their childs development during this story time led by therapists from Communication Innovations Pediatric Therapy Services. Annual Badger Ridge Middle School Food pantry talk Holiday Art and Craft Sale, from 9 Want to know more about the Vero- a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9, at na Food Pantry? Come to this infor- the school, 740 N. Main St. Call Nanmational meeting from 12:30-2 p.m., cy at 276-8594 for information. Friday, Nov. 8, at the senior center to find out what its all about and how to participate. Veterans Day recognition Come to Hometown Junction Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. Pantry volunteers needed 11, to recognize Verona area veterans The Verona Area Needs Network and their service. Food Pantry needs your help to sort The event begins with the annual and shelve food from the Verona flag-raising ceremony, with musical Area High School Food Drive. Dates accompaniment by Randy Roisum. to volunteer are Saturdays on Nov. Lunch follows at 11:45, with presen9, 16, and Dec. 7, 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. tations and a guest speaker. The VANN Food Pantry is located at 130 N. Franklin St. (basement of Sugar River Church). Free memory screening In recognition of Alzheimers Craft bazaar Awareness Month, people are invited Come to St. Andrews Catholic to the Verona Senior Center from 10 Church Parish Center (301 N. Main a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12, for St.) for the annual CCW Craft Bazaar a free screening. and Lunch from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Each screen takes about 15 minutes Saturday, Nov. 9. and is confidential. There will be crafts, a bake sale and a childrens shop where children can purchase gifts (with the help of some Saving One Kitty at a Time jolly elves). Angels Wish is dedicated to reducing animal overpopulation. Find out more from 12:30-2 p.m., Tuesday, Holiday art and craft sale Nov. 12, at the senior center through People are invited to the 17th a PowerPoint presentation.

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ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH 2951 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg (608) 276-7729 allsaints-madison.org Pastor Rich Johnson 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. worship times THE CHURCH IN FITCHBURG 2833 Raritan Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711 (608) 271-2811 livelifetogether.com Sunday Worship: 8 and 10:45 a.m. THE CHURCH IN VERONA Verona Business Centre 535 Half Mile Rd. #7, Verona. (608) 271-2811 livelifetogether.com Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. FITCHBURG MEMORIAL UCC 5705 Lacy Road, Fitchburg (608) 273-1008 memorialucc.org Phil Haslanger GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA (608) 271-6633 Central: Raymond Road & Whitney Way SUNDAY 8:15, 9:30 & 10:45 a.m. Worship West: Corner of Hwy. PD & Nine Mound Road, Verona SUNDAY 9 &10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Worship LIVING HOPE CHURCH At the Verona Senior Center 108 Paoli St. (608) 347-3827 livinghopeverona.com, info@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: Jacob Haag THURSDAY 6:30 p.m. Worship SUNDAY 9 a.m. Worship Service ST. CHRISTOPHER CATHOLIC PARISH 301 N. Main St., Verona (608) 845-6613 Stchristopherverona.com Fr. William Vernon, pastor SATURDAY 5 p.m. Sunday Vigil, St. Andrew, Verona SUNDAY 7:30 a.m., St. William, Paoli 9 and 11 a.m., St. Andrew, Verona Daily Mass: Tuesday-Saturday at 8 a.m., St. Andrew, Verona ST. JAMES EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 427 S. Main Street, Verona (608) 845-6922 www.stjamesverona.org Pastors Kurt M. Billings and Peter Narum Services 5 p.m., Saturday, 8:30 and 10:45 a.m., Sunday - office hours 8-4 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday SALEM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 502 Mark Dr., Verona, WI Phone:(608) 845-7315 Rev. Dr. Mark E. Yurs, Pastor Laura Kolden, Associate in Ministry www.salemchurchverona.org 9 a.m. Sunday School - 10:15 a.m. worship service - Staffed nursery from 8:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Hour SPRINGDALE LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA 2752 Town Hall Road (off County ID) (608) 437-3493 springdalelutheran.org Pastor: Jeff Jacobs SUNDAY 8:45 a.m. Communion Worship SUGAR RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 130 N. Franklin St., Verona (608) 845-5855 sugar.river@sugarriverumc.org, sugarriverumc.org Pastor: Gary Holmes SUNDAY 9:00 & 10:30 Contemporary worship with 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

Help with technology

Want to know more about iPads and new technology? Come to the Verona Senior Center (108 Paoli St.) from 4-5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7 to have some hands-on fun while learning from Verona High School students about everything you need to know to be a technophile. The iPads will be provided if you dont have your own.

Anti-bullying presentation
Come to the Verona Senior Center from 9-11:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 8, to hear from Sgt. Lyan Losby on a firstof-its-kind anti-bullying law he created, which made national news. A breakfast will be provided. Call 8457471 for information.

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10:30-11 a.m., child development story time, library 4-5 p.m., Get help with iPad technology from VAHS kids, senior center

Thursday, Nov. 7

9-11:30 a.m., anti-bullying presentation, senior center, 845-7471 12:30-2 p.m., Verona Food Pantry talk, senior center, 845-7471

Friday, Nov. 8

11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Veterans Recognition ceremony, Hometown Junction Park 4:30-7 p.m., American Legion Veterans Day dinner, 207 Legion St., Verona 6:30 p.m., Finance committee, City Center 7 p.m., Common Council, City Center

8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Andrews Catholic Church bazaar and lunch, 301 N. Main St., Verona 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 17th Annual Badger Ridge Middle School Holiday Art/Craft Sale, Badger Ridge Middle School, 276-8594 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., food pantry volunteer sorting, 130 N. Franklin St., vanncares.org

Saturday, Nov. 9

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Free memory screening, senior center, 845-7471 12:30-2 p.m., Saving One Kitty at a Time, senior center, 845-7471 7-8 p.m., meet author David Rhodes, library, 8457180

Tuesday, Nov. 12

8:30 a.m. to noon, Influenza shots, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7291 County Road PD, 241-7279

Sunday, Nov. 10

9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., food pantry volunteer sorting, 130 N. Franklin St., vanncares.org 6-8 p.m., legal workshop, library, 845-7180 6:30-8:30 p.m., firearm safety presentation, senior center, 845-7471

Thursday, Nov. 14

Morning and Evening Prayer

Prayer can be unplanned and spontaneous, and sometimes the spontaneous prayer that flows out of an abundance of spirit is exactly the right prayer for the moment. But, more often than not, it is best to have a prayer routine. People who take their spirituality seriously usually have set times when they pray. Morning and Evening prayer are perhaps the most common times, but many also add a midday prayer. Praying shortly after arising in the morning and shortly before going to bed bookends our day with the sacred. It also helps to have a prayer book or some systematic way to pray. If you have never done this, invest in a prayer book and try it for a month or two. Most prayer regimens are fairly simple and need not be very time-consuming. Five or ten minutes each morning and evening will be time well-spent. So, perhaps you could check out your local Christian bookstore or ask your Pastor for guidance with this. You will be amazed at how regular prayer will improve the quality of your life. Christopher Simon via Metro News Service Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

Monday, Nov. 11

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sonatina Festival, Rhapsody Arts Center, 848-2045

Saturday, Nov. 16

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Wednesday, Nov. 6 5 p.m. Plan Commission from 11-0413 7 p.m. - Capital City Band 8 p.m. Health Care at Senior Center 10 p.m. Mail Fraud at Senior Center 11 p.m. Retro Swing at Senior Center Thursday, Nov. 7 7 a.m. Mail Fraud at Senior Center 9 a.m. - Daily Exercise 10 a.m. - Retro Swing at Senior Center 3 p.m. - Daily Exercise 4 p.m. Homecoming 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. Sally Matts Healy Historical Society Friday, Nov. 8 7 a.m. Homecoming at Senior Center 1:30 p.m. - Chatting with the Chamber 3 p.m. - Health Care at Senior Center 5 p.m. - 2012 Wildcats Football New! 8:30 p.m. - Health Care at Senior Center 10 p.m. - Mail Fraud at Senior Center 11 p.m. Retro Swing at Senior Center Saturday, Nov. 9 8 a.m. Plan Commission from 11-0413 11 a.m. - Health Care at Senior Center 1 p.m. - 2012 Wildcats Football New! 4:30 p.m. Sally Matts Healy Historical Society 6 p.m. Plan Commission from 11-0413 9 p.m. - Health Care at Senior Center 10 p.m. - Sally Matts Healy Historical Society 11 p.m. - Retro Swing at Senior Center Sunday, Nov. 10 7 a.m. - Hindu Cultural Hour 9 a.m. Resurrection Church 10 a.m. - Salem Church Service Noon - Plan Commission from 11-0413 3 p.m. - Health Care at Senior Center 4:30 p.m. - Sally Matts Healy Historical Society 6 p.m. Plan Commission from 11-0413 9 p.m. - Health Care at Senior Center 10 p.m. Sally Matts Healy Historical Society 11 p.m. - Retro Swing at Senior Center Monday, Oct. 11 7 a.m. Homecoming at Senior Center 1:30 p.m. - Chatting with the Chamber 3 p.m. - Health Care at Senior Center 5 p.m. - 2012 Wildcats Football New! 6:15 p.m. City budget presentation 7 p.m. Common Council Live 9 p.m. - Hindu Cultural Hour 10 p.m. Mail Fraud at Senior Center 11 p.m. Retro Swing at Senior Center Tuesday, Nov. 12 7 a.m. Mail Fraud at Senior Center 9 a.m. - Daily Exercise 10 a.m. - Retro Swing at Senior Center 3 p.m. - Daily Exercise 4 p.m. Homecoming at Senior Center 6 p.m. - Resurrection Church 8 p.m. - Words of Peace 9 p.m. - Chatting with the Chamber 10 p.m. - Sally Matts Healy Historical Society Wednesday, Nov. 13 7 a.m. Homecoming at Senior Center 1:30 p.m. - Chatting with the Chamber 3 p.m. Health Care at Senior Center 5 p.m. Common Council from 11-11-13 7 p.m. - Capital City Band 8 p.m. Health Care at Senior Center 10 p.m. - Mail Fraud at Senior Center 11 p.m. Retro Swing at Senior Center Thursday, Nov. 14 7 a.m. Mail Fraud at Senior Center 9 a.m. - Daily Exercise 10 a.m. Retro Swing at Senior Center 3 p.m. - Daily Exercise 4 p.m. Homecoming at Senior Center 6 p.m. - Salem Church Service 8 p.m. - Daily Exercise 9 p.m. Chatting with the Chamber 10 p.m. Sally Matts Healy Historical Society

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Continued from page 1 may need like V.A. hospitals. A lot of women will say they arent a veteran, but they did serve, said Rohan, who served in the U. S. Army from 1974-76. Through education and setting an example, she hopes to change that. Rohan has been a part of the American Legion in Sun Prairie for around 30 years, but moved just outside of Verona near Hawks Landing three years ago. Her son and daughter-in-law live here, and she plans to join the Verona Legion. She is an active member of the Legion who last month was appointed as the Chairman of The American Legion Nation Veterans Employment and Education Commission, a volunteer position appointed by the National Commander of The American Legion. Through this position, she wants to help educate military personnel and veterans about how to translate their resumes from military to civilian to assist with job hunts. In addition, shell work to redefine educational benefits for personnel defined in the bill commonly referred to as the G.I. Bill. That same leadership is how this small-town girl from Iowa found her spot among a male-dominated workforce after joining the service after high school. Rohan was one of the first women in her class to study a field that had just been opened up to women during her time of service. She worked in communication and electronic repair, including doing inventory for electrical parts for transistor radios. Rohan was handy in electrical work because her father was an electrician and she also enjoys accounting, which translated well to the field, she said. Rohan finished as the top in her class and was made a course instructor after completing training. Her first three months, she wasnt doing much teaching, but when she finally got into the classroom, she enjoyed being an example for others. The experience gave her deep respect for the teaching profession, she said. Rohan left the service after two years to accompany her husband, whose service brought them to the Sun Prairie area in 1978. Rohan will go to Washington, D.C., this month to start training for her new position at the Legion. While she works to educate veterans, she encourages everyone to take a moment to listen to a veterans story that isnt in the history books. I hated history when I was a kid, but Im meeting people and Im hearing their stories, she said. Oh man, the things they went through

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In memory
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Howard Schmid Post 8653 of Verona has purchased a marble bench in memory of all Mt. Vernon area veterans from Pechmann Memorials in Madison. It was installed in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery on Hwy. G by owner Gary Pechmann and his son Eric on Oct. 26. Above are members of Post 8653 Don Schmidt, a Vietnam War veteran, Pete Way, a Korean War veteran and Jim Kinney, an Iraq War veteran.

Veterans Day Event

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After basic training at Fort McClellan in Alabama, she went to Fort Lee in Virginia where she lived in one of the first co-ed barracks. This is also where she met her husband, who shot and produced Army training videos. Rohan went into the service after high school because serving her country made sense, plus she wasnt exactly sure what she wanted to do career-wise. She grew up in an area of Iowa that described as similar to Verona Hometown, USA, and said the army helped her grow up fast. I was very naive, she said.

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What: WIAA Division 1 Middleton sectional When: 1 p.m. Saturday Where: Middleton High School

Cross country

Girls swimming

Cats splash to second at Big Eight meet

Nelson swims to pair of wins motivated by sisters absence
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The Verona/Mount Horeb girls swimming team is as deep as its ever been this season and its a good thing as the Wildcats were able to swim to a second-place finish at the Big Eight Conference meet last Saturday despite the absence Beata Nelson of one of its top swimmers. Sophomore Beata Nelson was one of only two competitors to win both of their Rozeboom individual events at the meet, helping V/MH to 422.5 points despite the absence of senior Maddy Nelson, who sprained her ankle after falling down the bleachers at last weeks junior varsity conference meet in Middleton. We are a team, and Maddy and the other captains have done a great job at leading this team to believe that they are a force to watch out for, Wildcats head coach Halley Johnson said. Its about keeping them focused on what their goal has been all year. The absence of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee recruit served as inspiration for everyone, especially younger sister Beata, the defending Division 1 state champion who established a new conference record in the 100-yard backstroke (55.27 seconds). She also anchored the Wildcats to comeback victories over Madison West in both the 200 and 400 freestyle relays. Veronas 200 free relay team of junior Shelby Rozeboom, freshmen Kristi Larsen and Maizie Seidl and Beata Nelson posted a meet-best time of 1:38.52, while the quartet of Becca Wilson, Lindsey Craig, Seidl and Beata Nelson held off the Regents 400 free relay by less than six-tenths of a second in 3:38.24. Beata opened the meet with a victory in the 200 individual

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Rivalry continues to grow

Nameth, Hacker finish 1-2 at 101st annual state meet
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Junior Ryan Nameth (258) improved one place from last seasons third-place finish Saturday, taking second overall at the WIAA Division 1 boys state cross country meet in 15 minutes, 51.84 seconds. Big Eight rival and fellow junior Olin Hacker (986) of Madison West won the 5,000 meter race in 15:46.19.

If junior Ryan Nameth was going to lose Saturdays 101st annual WIAA Division 1 boys state cross country meet to anyone, the odds were that it would be Olin Hacker.

The only runner to beat Nameth all season, Hacker covered the 5,000 meter Ridges Golf Course in a state-best 15 minutes, 46.19 seconds. It was good enough to hold off Nameth, who finished runnerup a little over five seconds later in 15:51.84. Its a rivalry of course, but its not a bitter rivalry, Nameth said. Hes a good runner and he earns it. If youre going to lose to anyone,

losing to him doesnt hurt as much. But of course I dont like it. Having never run a cross country race before last season, Nameth went on to finish third in the state at Wisconsin Rapids a year ago. That experience certainly lessened the shock this time around. Last year when the bus pulled up, I remember just thinking, Wow. Knowing the course and all helps, but its the state meet, once

the gun fires pretty much anything can happen. Having a conference rival like Hacker will only make his goal of winning a state championship that much easier next year, Nameth said. The two of us have such a big advantage over everyone else because we get to compete against each other so much.

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Happel earns Coach of the Year honors

Verona Area High School girls tennis coach Mark Happel was named the Division 1 girls coach of the year for 2012 at the Wisconsin High School Tennis Coaches Association conference last Friday in Jackson. I look at the award as a huge honor for the program, Happel said. We obviously had an outstanding team that was willing to work hard and wanted to improve. And you have to have quality assists like Nancy Platto, Barb Dawson and Terry Geurkink. Happel was also honored with the Century Club award given to coaches with 100 or more career wins. His record is 127-46 in 10 years at Verona.
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Nameth takes second

Continued from page 9 While he improved one spot upon his finish a year ago, Nameth said he felt lucky to do so well Saturday. With about 1,000 meters to go, I thought I was going to have to settle for fourth, he said. As we got to a little less than a half mile to go, I just told myself, No. Im not settling for third place. In order for Nameth to get back and win a state title next year, Wildcats head coach Randy Marks said, Hes just got to keep doing what hes doing and stay healthy. Being out of running for five months puts you at a significant disadvantage. I think Ryan did everything he could this season and today. He cant have any regrets. Hackers teammates placed 16th through 44th as the defending state champion Regents finished runnerup to Stevens Point, 83-124. Eau Claire Memorial (126) rounded out the top three. Wauwatosa West senior Taylor Floydmews and River Falls Trent Powell were the only other D1 athletes to crack 16 minutes on the Ridges Golf Course, which ran much slower-than-usual. Wet and rainy conditions, not to mention five races beforehand, did their part in tearing up the course. I think next year the rivalry between Ryan and Hacker could get even more heated, Marks said. Nameth seemed to already be thinking the same thing. Asked if he could see Hacker winning Saturdays meet, Nameth said, half joking, I could see him winning it, but its not going to happen next year.

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Records fall during Pumpkin Run

The 27th annual Pumpkin Run for first through sixth graders was attended by 300 energetic boys and girls from the Verona Elementary and Middle Schools. The highlights of the annual run were the performances of Olivia Rawson and Leah Remiker, who both broke the record in the 1,100 meter run set by Jenna Butler. Rawson crushed the old mark with her 4 minutes, 4 second effort and Remiker followed closely in 4:11. Both runs were outstanding considering the wind and cold they also had to fight. Troy Tollefsons outstanding 4:14 for the fourth grade boys 1,100 meter run lead the boys efforts as he posted the second fastest fourth grade time in the 27-year history of the run.

Pumpkin Run results

1ST GRADE BOYS
Leo Becker 3:37 Forrest Oakley 3:37 Carsten Zenner 3:38

3RD GRADE BOYS

Ben Aune 2:45 Reece Cordray 2:48 Gavin Farrell 2:49

5Th GRADE BOYS

Ben Stitgen 4:14 Remy Klawiter 4:22 Bailey Griffin 4:25

1ST GRADE GIRLS

Molly Armstrong 3:26 Joely Pringle 3:30 Lexi Levitt 4:06

3RD GRADE GIRLS

Kylee McCormick 2:52 Elena Risgaard 2:57 Julia Trias 3:03

5Th GRADE GIRLS

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Continued from page 9 medley (2:04.42), an event where teammate Julia Ver Voort (2:18.74) also placed fourth. Verona/Mount Horebs final victory came via junior Shelby Rozeboom who took the 50 free in 24.61. Newcomers Mallory Olson and Rose Parker took fourth place in the 500 free (5:24.43) and 100 breaststroke (1:09.98), respectively. We didnt have any spots left on our sectionals team, but when we saw that performance, we had to make room, Johnson said of Roses performance. Sammy Seymour, meanwhile, finished fifth in the 100 butterfly (1:02.19). Veronas 200 medley relay (Olson, Larsen, Seymour and Rozeboom) also finished fourth 1:53.91. The Cardinals saw at least one top-three finish in nine of 12 events to collect 538 points, which gave Middleton its fourth-straight Big Eight Conference title. Middleton hosts sectionals at 1 p.m. Saturday. Madison Memorial (407) placed third inside Beloit Memorials newly christened natatorium.

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Budget: Council majority expresses different priorities from Finance committee majority
Continued from page 1 still ended up with the exact numbers agreed to by Finance. This year everything is different. Priorities with a mostly new Common Council this year are varied, with the prevailing political leanings of the threemember Finance committee different from those of the council. With this in mind, the council will have three discussions on the budget in November beginning Monday rather than its usual two. City staff produced a list of 62 spending options and presented five scenarios, and it would not be a complete shock if the city went through a lengthy process of proposing individual amendments such as is often seen in Fitchburg. Ald. Luke Diaz (D-3) is part of the new contingent, and he was one of four alders unable to attend last Mondays Finance committee meeting, where the numbers that are being published in this weeks Verona Press were determined. In an email to the Verona Press, he lamented not being able to follow up on the discussion on video, as hed be able to with Common Council meetings. I wish the budget process was more transparent, he wrote. A lot of decisions are made at the Finance committee, and those meetings arent recorded on video even though the budget is the most important thing the city does. He could get his wish for more transparency, nonetheless, as the budget gets worked on by the council over the next three weeks. But nobody can say exactly how that will happen, since it will be new for everyone.

Budget proposal
(Numbers do not include TIF) Budget Levy Mill rate 2012 final $8 million $6.33 2013 requested $8.45 million $6.69 2013 recommended $8.24 million $6.52 2013 final $8.15 million $6.45 2014 requested $9.73 million $7.70* 2014 recommended $8.5 million $6.73* 2014 published $8.5 million $6.73* Change N/A +5.7% +2.97% +1.95% +17.9% +3% +3%

Mill rate
2013: 1.95 percent 2012: 1.5 percent 2011: 3.7 percent* 2010: 3 percent* 2009: 0 percent 2008: 0 percent 2007: 3 percent 2006: 2 percent
* Effective rate for average homeowner was 1.5 percent higher because of addition of stormwater utility fee

I wish the budget Were not the only process was more taxing jurisdiction. transparent. A lot of It becomes an decisions are made affordability issue. at the Finance Id have to committee, and swallow pretty hard those meetings to support even arent recorded on (a 3 percent video. increase).
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Numbers game
The Finance committee last Monday recommended exactly the same budget as the mayor did, not so much because there was agreement on all the details, but rather on the target number. Its a surprisingly austere budget, despite having a 3 percent increase that the mayor generally considers the ceiling for tax increases. In five of the past eight years, the tax increase has been lower than that. But this year, simultaneous pleas from the library, public works, police and fire departments are putting elected officials in a pinch. Do they continue increasing a fire department budget that has nearly doubled since 2009, add a fourth or even fifth police officer in the past four budgets, agree to the first requested additional public works maintenance worker since 2006 or help the library catch up with growing circulation? The only answer thats certain is the council cant do it all. Even if the council goes with the maximum 8.7 percent mill-rate increase one that cashes in all its chips from prior debt spending and could put the city in a bind next year it could not provide all the funding requested by department heads. And that would be with a roughly

$150 hike on the average homeowners tax bill. Were not the only taxing jurisdiction, Ald. Scott Manley pointed out at last weeks meeting. It becomes an affordability issue. Id have to swallow pretty hard to support even (a 3 percent increase). Committee members clearly knew the numbers they were publishing were likely to draw some debate, so for the most part, they saved it for when the full group would be present. Though Ald. Mike Bare (D-4) attended the meeting, as did the full committee, four others did not. In discussions with the Press, Bare and fellow Alds. Diaz, Heather Reekie (D-4) and Dale Yurs (D-2) all agreed theyd like to see more help for the library which gets only a small market-rate adjustment for two top employees in the proposed budget and grant one of the police chiefs top priorities, a second lieutenant. That plan sent to the council which Ald. Liz Doyle (D-1) voted against after commenting on both of those issues -- instead includes funds for a patrolman, which costs $27,000 less when benefits are factored in. It also does not include the chiefs top priority, a raise for his existing lieutenant. Doyle said shed like to see a more detailed budget published to get better public interaction and therefore a better sense of the communitys priorities. Personally, I would like to see the lieutenant included in this budget, she added. I know that would bump us over 3 percent, but for reactionary purposes, I would like to see us go with (publishing a 5 percent increase) just to see if there is support for that.

Scenario 2s 3 percent hike. McGilvray worried last week that the nearly halfmillion-dollar requested increase by the Library Board responding to inquiries from some alders to show a big picture, and what it would cost to add Sunday hours would lead to unrestrained spending and favoritism by the newer members of the council. By going down that road we are choosing to support the library at a higher level, he told the committee. Id like to have information that says by doing that youre definitely going to hamper your ability to make these other adjustments (to staffing). Not a factor, amazingly, is the expenditure restraint shared funding the city has gotten all but one of the past eight years for keeping expenses below a certain threshold. Because it only applies to general funds, anything the city puts toward the library or fire department will not count. That means the city could put its entire request in, increasing the tax rate by 17.9 percent more than double the legal limit and still, quite ironically, qualify for next years expenditure restraint. Reekie noted those numbers and told the Press shes comfortable going a bit higher than the Finance committees recommendation. I think coming down to 4 or 5 percent is still reasonable, she said. I would want to see what other

perhaps smaller things that dont involve staff could be cut. One factor that could be a consideration in that decision is what other taxing jurisdictions are likely to do. More specifically, the property taxes in the Verona Area School District, which went up by $130 last year on an average Verona home, will go down by about $120 this year on the same home. For the city to even talk about drastically moving your taxes, its pure politicking, Yurs told the Press. Were 28 percent of the taxing authority.

that week comes to some sort of consensus so all the numbers can be properly calculated and prepared for the public hearing Nov. 25. Something like this has been expected all along, but city staff havent been certain how best to handle it. There are no city ordinances that deal specifically with this part of the budget, and theres little precedent. Alders could, in fact, decide on rules as they go along, but in absence of that, theyll submit all their amendments by next Friday and staff will attempt

to organize them piece by piece so they each can be considered or withdrawn on Nov. 25. The city traditionally approves its budget in the same meeting as the public hearing, usually the Monday before Thanksgiving. That information and final calculations from the state and other taxing jurisdictions are then sent to the county, which prints out tax bills in the order they are sent by municipalities. Tax bills generally arrive in the mail during the first two weeks of December.

A new process
On Monday, city administrator Bill Burns and finance director Cindy Engelke will give the presentation they usually deliver a week later, detailing the Finance committees recommendation along with the various options and a plethora of background information. That presentation, at 6:15 p.m. Monday, will be recorded on video, even though its a no-action Committee of Whole meeting. That will avoid the need for a repeat of the full presentation during the public hearing later in the month. Meanwhile, alders are being encouraged to submit amendments for the budget that will be discussed Nov. 18, at whats being described as a working meeting. The hope is that the council meeting as a Committee of the Whole

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Neither the maximum raise nor the flat tax have gotten any support but both were included in the city presentation for reference. A more realistic but still expensive option, which the staff labeled Scenario 4, is a 6.6 percent mill rate increase that would max out the citys taxing ability without the danger of applying the debt service exemption. Thats still high, though, so a more likely compromise is probably closer to the 5 percent represented by Scenario 3. Thats a number Finance committee members Alds. Scott Manley (D-2) and Mac McGilvray (D-1) couldnt stomach, so they reluctantly voted for

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Bullying: Middle schools working on several projects to increase diversity awareness

Continued from page 1 they had been targeting and apologized to them in front of everybody, said Badger Ridge assistant principal Barbara James. That was pretty awesome. The presentation comes a year after VASD matched its highest percentage of minority students in the district, with 29.8 percent in the 2012-13 school year, a number nearly four times higher than in the mid-1990s. classrooms and hallways quoting Terrells talk and discouraging bullying as part of the student councils antibullying campaign. It still comes up on a daily basis, teacher Kellie Miesbauer said of the talk more than two weeks later. Staff at the school said the effect on students was clear from the moment Terrell invited them to the microphone, and they hope it will continue through follow-up efforts they are planning. The efforts began the day after Terrells visit, when 40 or so Badger Ridge students, plus staff members, gathered for a more personalized session with the speaker, which Miesbauer described as more interactive. The group of students followed that with a brainstorm of how they could take the lessons they learned and apply them, with suggestions ranging from service learning projects in the community to doing independent studies in a history class, which two students gained approval for. The schools will hold another assembly Nov. 14 focused on anti-bullying, with a speech from Verona Area High School head football coach and physical education teacher Dave Richardson. The teachers also hope to create a group that continues the courageous conversations surrounding diversity and discrimination issues, a concept they learned through Beyond Diversity training district staff has gone through. The group, while still in the creation stage, also would have community members who will come in and help facilitate those meetings to offer the students a large set of perspectives, said Hanson. Meanwhile, a new class focused on diversity could be in the works if an application for a VASD innovation grant to create a social justice through service learning course is approved. Those proposals are due to the district this month, and the school board will decide which programs to fund. The class would begin this year in the fourth quarter, when students could have an opportunity to design the class for future students who are interested in it. Finally, the teachers are working with a group of high school students to create a mentoring program for middle school kids who feel like they could use someone to look up to and talk about these issues with. Core Knowledge Charter School director Brett Stousland said his students will be involved in the same programs because they share a building with Badger Ridge, and added that Core Knowledge teachers are involved in some of the planning and leadership with the programs. focus on a negative behavior and stamping it out its going to be on everyones mind as opposed to talking about a positive community and a supportive community and a collaborative working relationship we have with each other, said associate principal Sandy Eskrich. You start using those words and people start living those words.

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A group of students at the high school brought Terrell to the districts attention after seeing him at a conference at Arizona State University. Since then, he has been brought in multiple times to work with staff and some high school students, though this was his first visit with the middle schoolers. The Minority Student Achievement Network, which covers districts throughout the United States, includes a group of students in Verona from diverse backgrounds. Those who had seen Terrell for a third, fourth or even fifth time said it did not take away from the power of his presentation. Its like reading a book again where you pick out new things the second time, the third time, said MSAN member Ary Saravia Coira, a VAHS sophomore. VAHS counselor Carri Hale oversees the group and said the proposed mentoring program will aim to make up for the lack of people of color in leadership positions in the district at both the administrative and teaching levels. The students are excited to be part of the upcoming program, and said theyre looking forward to teaching the younger kids things you wont learn in school, such as different cultural histories. Although the details are still being worked out, the MSAN student group had originally targeted a November start to the mentoring as part of their overall action plan, and Jennings said he knows whenever it does begin it will be key to developing the thoughts and conversations needed among his middle schoolers at Badger Ridge Our kids really look up to high school kids, he said. Thats where the voice comes from. They will listen to those kids. Thats powerful.
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Obituaries NEllIE ANN COONS

On Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, Nellie Ann Coons peacefully passed away, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Nellie was born in Detroit on Aug. 24, 1932, to Elmer and Mary Delong. The middle of three sisters, Nellie knew as a young child she longed to become a nurse. In 1952 she married her high school sweetheart, David Coons, in Clawson, Mich., at Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Nellie attended the University of Michigan until David went off to serve his country in the Korean Conflict. During that time, Nellie gave birth to the first of their eight children. When David returned, their family continued to grow, and began their first of many life long adventures, moving to Florida. Nellie earned her Associates Degree in Nursing at Brevard Junior College, working as a Licensed Practical Nurse while raising 6 children. From Florida they continued their travels to Washington and Idaho, before settling in Wisconsin. In 1978, Nellie fulfilled her childhood dream and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, earning her Bachelors Degree in nursing. All the while she cared for her family, teaching her children so many valuable life lessons. She loved to sew, and passed that passion on to her five daughters. She created original, one of a kind fashions children, Michael (Jamie) Coons, Baraboo, Pamela (Mike) Pope, Mountain Home, Idaho, Patricia (Phil) Howe, Verona, Robert (Jean) Coons, Pardeeville, Susan (Allen) Schmid, Verona, Linda Pechan, Verona, James (Nancy) Coons, Verona, and Catherine (Robert) Matts, Verona. She is further survived by their 19 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren (with another on the way) and her two sisters, Ruth Patterson, Oxford, Mich., and Jeanne Shebuski, Hubertus. Nellie was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Mary Delong and her granddaughter, Lauren Jean Coons. The family would like to thank the very special team of Nurses and Doctors at Meriter Hospital and Agrace HospiceCare, and the spiritual guidance and support of Father William Vernon, who allowed her to complete her journey here on Earth with the grace and dignity that she lived all her life. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, at St. Williams Catholic Church, Paoli, with Father William Vernon presiding. Burial will follow at St. Williams Catholic Cemetery, Paoli. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the UW Carbone Cancer Center or Agrace HospiceCare. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: ryanfuneralservice.com.

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Thomas A. Gibson, age 70, of Verona, passed away Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, at his home. He was born May 31, 1943, in Neenah the son of Willard and Vivian (Law) Gibson. Tom graduated from UW-Madison with a degree in chemistry. He worked for the State Lab of Hygiene as a chemist for over 39 years until his retirement in 2005. Toms greatest passion was coin collecting. He loved to buy, trade and talk coins. His other treasures included guns, pistols, and swords. He was always more than happy to show them off. Above all, Tom enjoyed quiet time to himself, polishing stones and making jewelry, gardening, biking and reading. Survivors include his two sons, Keith and David Gibson, both of Madison and their mother, Carla (Mike) Dilorio of Madison; his wife, Donna Sweeney of Verona and her two children, Jennifer (Chad) Gieseke, Brian (Katie) Sweeney; five grandchildren, Alexander, Isaiah and Jacob Bowman, Ethan and Amelia Gieseke, all of Mount Horeb; a brother, Ronald (Lucy) Gibson of Madison; a sister, Joan (Jerry) Bascolm and their daughter, Jennifer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard Gibson and Vivian Gibson Wilcox. A memorial visitation was held from 35 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, at Ryan Funeral Home, Verona Chapel, 220 Enterprise Drive. Tom will always be remembered for his generosity and his very warm heart. Ryan Funeral Home

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SIENNA MEADOWS- OREGON, has immediate job opportunities to join our compassionate Care Specialist Team. We offer competitive wages designed to attract and retain quality staff. Various shifts available both full and part time. Preferred candidate will have a C.N.A. and all state mandated courses completed. Go to www.siennacrest.com to print an application today! Turn in your completed application to : Sienna Meadows, Chris Kiesz, Manager 989 Park St, Oregon, WI 53575 608-835-0000 E.O.E.

548 HOME IMPROvEMEnT

A&B ENTERPRISES Light Construction/Remodeling No job too small 608-835-7791 ALL THINGS BASEMENTY! Basement Systems Inc. Call us for all your basement needs! Waterproofing? Finishing? Structural Repairs? Humidity and Mold Control? Free Estimates! Call 888-9298307 (wcan) HALLINAN-PAINTING WALLPAPERING **Great-Fall-Rates** 30 + Years Professional European-Craftsmanship Free-Estimates References/Insured Arthur Hallinan 608-455-3377 NIELSEN'S Home Improvements/ Repairs, LLC Kitchens/Bathrooms Wood & Tile Flooring Decks/Clean Eaves *Free Estimates* Insured* *Senior Discounts* Home 608-873-8716 Cell 608-576-7126 e-mail zipnputts@sbcglobal.net TOMAS PAINTING Professional, Interior, Exterior, Repairs. Free Estimates. Insured. 608-873-6160

560 PROFESSIOnAL SERvICES

AIR CONDITIONER SALES, Service and Installation. All pros are pre-screened and relentlessly reviewed! Call now for a no obligation estimate. 800-807-8559 (wcan) APPLIANCE REPAIR We fix it no matter where you bought it from! 800-624-0719 (wcan) BOOKKEEPING SERVICE Payroll - Receivables - Payables Inventory - Sales Tax 15 years using Quickbooks. Reasonable. 608-692-1899 MULTIPLE HOME Window replacement or installation. All pros are pre-screened and relentlessly reviewed. Call now for a no obligation estimate. 800-871-1093 (wcan) MY COMPUTER WORKS - Computer Problems? Viruses, Spyware, Email, Printer Issues, Bad Internet Connections - FIX IT NOW! Professional, US based technicians. $25 off service. Call for immediate help. 888-885-7944 (wcan) ONE CALL Does it All! Fast and Reliable Electrical Repair and Installations. Call 800-757-0383 (wcan) ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! Fast and Reliable Handyman Services. Call ServiceLive and get referred to a pro today. Call 800-604-2193 (wcan) ONE CALL Does it All! Fast and Reliable Plumbing Repairs Call 800-981-0336 (wcan) RECOVER PAINTING Currently offering winter discounts on all painting, drywall and carpentry. Recover urges you to join in the fight against cancer, as a portion of every job is donated to cancer research. Free estimates, fully insured, over 20 years of experience. Call 608-270-0440.

SNOW REMOVAL For Brooklyn, Oregon, Evansville and surrounding areas. Insured. Residential/Commercial. 608513-8572 or 608-206-1548 SNOW REMOVAL sidewalks and driveways Stoughton area. Free estimates. 608-438-6512

586 TV, VCR & ELECTROnICS REPAIR

REDUCE YOUR Cable Bill! Get wholehome Satellite system installed at NO COST and programming starting at $19.99/mo. FREE HD/DVR Upgrade to new callers, so call now. 888-544-0273 wcan

453 VOLUnTEER WAnTED

CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL of WisconsinCommunity Service is seeking volunteers to help at the Madison Early Childhood Council Community Resource Fair on Nov. 19. Volunteer roles include setup/take-down, directing families through the fair, serving dinner, helping with children's activities and helping parents complete questionnaires. Do you want to help out a local nonprofit community center? Neighboring House is distributing its newsletter and other program information to the surrounding neighborhoods. We're located at 29 S Mill St. and are seeking volunteers willing to walk routes nearby. We are looking for volunteers who are available as soon as possible! Flexible days and times. The Wisconsin Historical Museum is looking for an intern to work on social media marketing efforts for 10-12 hrs weekly. Experience with social media on a business, nonprofit or organizational level is preferred. You must be able to measure and document the impact of social media and then suggest action-steps to increase impact. Current students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Call the Volunteer Center at 608-246-4380 or visit www.volunteeryourtime.org for more information or to learn about other volunteer opportunities.

601 HOUSEHOLD
NEW MATTRESS SETS from $89. All sizes in stock! 9 styles. www. PlymouthFurnitureWI.com 2133 Eastern Ave. Plymouth, WI Open 7 days a week (wcan) VERONA 214 Noel Way Clara Lingard Estate Sale (tag) Fri. & Sat. - Nov 8 & 9, 9:am-4:pm Furniture - Tools - Household - More! Bedroom sets, dressers, desk, sofa, lamps, kitchen table & chairs, washing machine, large assortment of Christmas decorations, kitchen items, tools. Look for Hawley signs. See HawleyAuctions.com for photos and details. Hawley Auctions & Estate Sales 608-437-4650

402 HELP WAnTED, GEnERAL

DEER VALLEY LODGE Hiring Lifeguards Weekends - Good Pay Flexible scheduling 608-924-1600 MONROE FULLTIME Maintenance: Due to continued growth, Wisconsin Cheese Group is in need of experienced maintenance personnel. Pay commensurate with experience. WCG offers a very complete and competitive benefit package. We are interested in hearing from those at all experience and skill levels. We will only accept resumes that are mailed to us, no walk-ins or phone calls please. Send your resume to: Wisconsin Cheese Group, 105 3rd St. Monroe, WI 53566 Attn: Director of Manufacturing. OREGON EXPERIENCED mechanic/ salesman to work with all types of small engines. Call 608-835-0100 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.

163 TRAInInG SCHOOLS

DENTAL ASSISTANT Be one in just 10 Saturdays! WeekendDentalAssistant. com Fan us on Facebook! Next class begins 1/4/2014. Call 920-730-1112 Appleton (Reg. WI EAB) (wcan)

173 TUTORInG & InSTRUCTIOn

STUDIO ZEN is offering affordable personal training, yoga ($10) and small group fitness classes ($5). No membership required. 1060 W Main St #12, Stoughton www.studiozen.us for schedules and other info.

340 AUTOS
DONATE YOUR Car, Truck or Boat to Heritage for the Blind. Free 3-Day Vacation. Tax Deductible. Free Towing. All paperwork taken care of! 888-439-5224 (wcan)

606 ARTICLES FOR SALE

3 CUBIC Foot FRIGIDAIRE Freezer. Purchased new in 2002. White. $80. OBO 608-669-2243. FOOSBALL TABLE - hardly used & in great condition $75.00. Bar with 2 stools, top has removable glass shelf & inside has 4 glass shelves, this was used outside for 1 summer $65.00 Call 873-8106 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.

550 InSURAnCE
SAVE MONEY On Auto Incurance from the major names you trust. No forms. No hassle. No obligation. Call READY FOR MY QUOTE now! 888-708-0274 (wcan)

342 BOATS & ACCESSORIES

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

508 CHILD CARE & NURSERIES

BROWN DEER Family Daycare Stoughton / Pleasant Springs Licensed Family Childcare 23 yrs. experience. Full & Part Time Openings Available. $160p/ week. Music Program - Indoor Slide. 608-873-0711. Location - Experience - References. On our website at: www. browndeerdaycare.com

554 LAnDSCAPInG, LAwn, TREE & GARDEn WORK

SNOWMARE ENTERPRISES Property Maintenance Snow Removal 608-219-1214

572 SnOw REMOvAL

PLOWING, BLOWING, Residential and commercial. 608-873-7038 CLASSIFIEDS, 845-9559, 873-6671 or 835-6677. It pays to read the fine print.

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516 CLEAnInG SERvICES

CLEANING SERVICES Weekly, Biweekly or Monthly will also organize with great references. 608-774-3170 HOUSE CLEANING Honest, Reliable, 20 years Experience! Call Leslie 608-845-8646 HOUSE CLEANING Quality Work Free Estimates Satisfaction Guaranteed 608-233-1137
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Drivers: Class A CDL Tractor/Trailer Daycab Drivers Wanted. Competitive Pay, Frequent Home Time. JOIN THE DEBOER trans TEAM NOW! 800-825-8511 www. drivedeboer.com (CNOW) Regional Runs Available- CHOOSE the TOTAL PACKAGE: Regular, Frequent HOME TIME; TOP PAY BENEFITS, Mthly BONUSES, Automatic DETENTION PAY & more! CDL-A, 6 mos. Exp. Reqd. EEOE/AAP HELP WANTED- TRUCK DRIVER 866-322-4039 www.drive4marten.com (CNOW) OTR Drivers Needed Above Avg. Mileage Pay. Avg. 2500-3500 Miles/WK 100% No Touch. Full Benefits Drivers-CDL-A Train and work for us! Professional, W/401K. 12 Months CDL/A Experience 1-888-545- focused CDL training available Choose Company Driver, Owner Operator, Lease Operator or Lease Trainer. (877) 9351 Ext 13 www.doublejtransport.com (CNOW) 369-7893 www.CentralTruckDrivingJobs.com (CNOW) ATTENTION: Class A CDL semi drivers - West coast MISCELLANEOUS reefer runs, late model equipment, rider program, excellent miles, competitive pay. Call Chuck or Tim THIS SPOT FOR SALE! Place a 25 word classified ad (800) 645-3748. (CNOW) in 180 newspapers in Wisconsin for $300. Call 800-227NEED CLASS A CDL TRAINING? Start a CAREER in 7636 or this newspaper. Www.cnaads.com (CNOW) trucking today! Swift Academies offer PTDI certified SPORTING GOODS courses and offer Best-In-Class training. New New Lisbon Sports Club Gun Show November 15-16 Academy Classes Weekly No Money Down or Credit Fri 3pm-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm. New Lisbon Community Check Certified Mentors Ready and Available Paid Center. HWY 80 Exit-61 190/94. Guns, fishing, knives. (While Training With Mentor) Regional and Dedicated Browse/Lunch Dennis 608-562-3808. (CNOW) Opportunities Great Career Path Excellent Benefits WANTED TO BUY OR TRADE Package. Please Call: (602) 842-0353 (CNOW) WANTED older Boy Scout badges. Highest prices GORDON TRUCKING CDL-A Truck Drivers Up to for Jamboree, WWW, Eagle, Merit Badge, Camp $5,000 Sign-on Bonus & $.56 CPM! Solo & Teams, Full badges. Individual pieces or collections. 800-877-1544 Benefits, Excellent Hometime No Northeast. EOE Call 7 gimogash@comcast.net (CNOW) days/wk! 866-565-0569 GordonTrucking.com (CNOW)

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646 FIREPLACES, FURnACES/ WOOD, FUEL
ANTHROCITE COAL in 50 lb bags. Clean burning. 4 sizes available. Prices starting at $10.50 per bag. 920-838-2200 (wcan) SEASONED SPLIT OAK, Hardwood. Volume discount. Will deliver. 608609-1181 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 WE BUY Junk Cars and Trucks. We sell used parts. Monday thru Friday 8am-5:30pm. Newville Auto Salvage, 279 Hwy 59 Edgerton, 608-884-3114.

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750 STORAGE SPACES FOR REnT
ALL SEASONS SELF STORAGE 10X10 10X15 10X20 10X30 Security Lights-24/7 access BRAND NEW OREGON/BROOKLYN Credit Cards Accepted CALL (608)444-2900 C.N.R. STORAGE Located behind Stoughton Garden Center Convenient Dry Secure Lighted with access 24/7 Bank Cards Accepted Off North Hwy 51 on Oak Opening Dr. behind Stoughton Garden Center Call: 608-509-8904 DEER POINT STORAGE Convenient location behind Stoughton Lumber Clean-Dry Units 24 HOUR LIGHTED ACCESS 5x10 thru 12x25 608-335-3337 FRENCHTOWN SELF-STORAGE Only 6 miles South of Verona on Hwy PB. Variety of sizes available now. 10x10=$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 OREGON SELF-STORAGE 10x10 through 10x25 month to month lease Call Karen Everson at 608-835-7031 or Veronica Matt at 608-291-0316 RASCHEIN PROPERTY STORAGE 6x10 thru 10x25 Market Street/Burr Oak Street in Oregon Call 608-206-2347 STORAGE INSIDE - RV - AUTO - BOAT & PONTOON. @ very low prices. Pickup, Winterizing, Delivery. We Do It All! American Marine, Schawano. 866-9552628. americanmarina.com (wcan)

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676 PLAnTS & FLOwERS

PROFLOWERS ENJOY SEND FLOWERS for any occasion! Take 20% off your order over $29! Go to www.Proflowers.com/ActNow or call 877-592-7090 (wcan)

705 REnTALS
2 BEDROOM Townhouse apartment w/ full basement on Racetrack Rd-Stoughton $775/mo includes utilities. No Pets. Security deposit and references are required. Available Now for an approved applicant. Call 608-241-6609 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 1 Bedroom upper apartment. Utilities included. Smoke free. No pets. $595. 608-835-9269 OREGON BERGAMONT Duplex. 3 BR, 2.5 Bath, 2 fireplaces, 2 car garage, finished lower level, screened porch. Available December 1 $1600+ 608-212-0420 STOUGHTON- ONE-BEDROOM Appliances included. Garage. No Pets- No Smoking. Now Available 608-873-3432 VERONA 2 Bedroom Apartment $690 in a small 24 unit building. Includes heat, hot water, water & sewer, off-street parking, fully carpeted, dishwasher and coin operated laundry and storage in basement. Convenient to Madison's west side. Call KC at 608-273-0228 to view your new home.

648 FOOD & DRInK

ENJOY 100%GUARANTEED, delivered to the door Omaha Steaks! SAVE 74% plus 4 FREE burgers - The Family Value Combo - ONLY $39.99. ORDER today. 888-676-2750 Use Code 48643XMT or www.OmahaSteaks.com/mbff79 (wcan) SHARI'S BERRIES: ORDER mouthwatering gifts! 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Fresh-dipped berries from $19.99 + plus s/h. Save 20% on qualifying gifts over $29! Call 888-479-6008 or visit www.berries.com/happy (wcan)

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

883 WAnTED: RESIDEnTIAL PROPERTY

OREGON AREA DUPLEX. Will pay cash. Call 608-835-0046. 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.

970 HORSES
WALMERS TACK SHOP 16379 W. Milbrandt Road Evansville, WI 608-882-5725 CLASSIFIEDS, 845-9559, 873-6671 or 835-6677. It pays to read the fine print.

801 OFFICE SPACE FOR REnT

OREGON OFFICE SPACE 500 sq ft, 2 room suite with signage. 120 Janesville St. Call 608-575-1128 STOUGHTON 209 E Main St. Retail or Office space. 1000 sq ft. Beautifully remodeled. $766. per month utilities included. 608-271-0101 STOUGHTON 211 E Main St. 3400 sq. ft. Retail space plus 1800 sq. ft. display or storage space. Beautifully remodeled $1900/mo plus utilities. 608271-0101 STOUGHTON 307 S Forrest Retail or Office space. 400 sq. ft. $299/ month utilities included. 608-271-0101 VERONA- OFFICE/WAREHOUSE 1000 Sq Ft.$500 +Utilities. 608-575-2211 or 608-845-2052 CLASSIFIEDS, 845-9559, 873-6671 or 835-6677. It pays to read the fine print.

680 SEASOnAL ARTICLES

PERSONAL CREATIONS- Personalized holiday gifts. Order now for 25% off your order of $19.00 or more. (regular priced) To redeem this offer- www.PersonalCreations.com/bargain or Call 800-718-0922 (wcan)

990 FARM: SERvICE & MERCHAnDISE

RENT SKIDLOADERS MINI-EXCAVATORS TELE-HANDLER and these attachments. Concrete breaker, posthole auger, landscape rake, concrete bucket, pallet forks, trencher, rock hound, broom, teleboom, stump grinder. By the day, week, or month. Carter & Gruenewald Co. 4417 Hwy 92 Brooklyn, WI, 608-455-2411 CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS Noon Friday for The Great Dane and Noon Monday for the Verona Press unless changed because of holiday work schedules. Call now to place your ad, 8459559, 873-6671 or 835-6677.

688 SPORTInG GOODS & RECREATIOnAL

FULL LENGTH Blaze Orange SuitMedium $80 608-873-3530 Evenings or noon. WE BUY Boats/RV/Pontoons/ATV's & Motorcycles! "Cash Paid" NOW. American Marine & Motorsports Super Center, Shawno. 866-955-2628 www.americanmarina.com (wcan).

652 GARAGE SALES

STOUGHTON- 1860 Sheryl Lane, Nov 7-8-9 Thr 2-6, Fri 8-4, Sat 8-noon. Holiday, household, furniture, bikes, clothing, winterwear, sport stuff, everything must go. STOUGHTON- 400 N Morris St Skaalen Friendship Room. Tuesday November 12th 9am-noon

690 WAnTED
DONATE YOUR CARFAST FREE TOWING 24 hr. Response - TaX Deduction United Breast Cancer FOUNDATION Providing Free Mammograms & Breast Cancer Info. 866-343-6603 (wcan)

664 LAwn & GARDEn

HUSQVARNA RIDER Lawn Mower 48 inch wide cut, 18 H.P. Hydrostatic Drive. Good Shepherd by the Lake Lutheran Church 608-873-5924

720 APARTMEnTS
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 STOUGHTON 2BR $725. includes heat, water/sewer. No dogs, 1 cat is Ok. E.H.O. 608-222-1981 ext 2 or 3.

666 MEDICAL & HEALTH SUPPLIES

MEDICAL GUARDIAN Top-rated medical alarm and 24/7 monitoring. For a limited time, get free equipment, no activation fees, no commitment, a 2nd waterproof alert button for free and more. Only $29.95 per month. 877-863-6622 (WCAN) SAFE STEP WALK-IN TUB Alert for Seniors. Bathrooms falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets. Less than 4 inch step-in. Wide door. Anti-slip floors. American made. Installation included. Call 888960-4522 for $750. off (wcan)

692 ELECTROnICS
DIRECTV OVER 140 channels only $29.99 a month. Call now! Triple Savings. $636.00 in Savings, Free upgrade to Genie & 2013 NFL Sunday ticket free! Start saving today. 800-320-2429 (wcan) 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 now 888-719-6981 (wcan) SAVE ON CABLE TV, Internet, Digital Phone, Satellite. You've Got A Choice! Options from ALL major service providers. Call us to learn more! CALL Today. 888-714-5772 (wcan)

740 HOUSES FOR REnT

HOLLANDALE COUNTRY Home on working farmette. 3 bedroom, 2 bath Laundry off kitchen. Approx. 1700 sq. ft, 2 car plus detached garage, all appliances. Landowner plows driveway. No animals, no smoking. 35 minutes to Epic. Completely renovated: electrical, plumbing, insulation. $1100. month Call Cathy 608-967-2481. OREGON 325 Pine Way. 2 Bedroom+den, 2 1/2 Baths, 2 Car Garage, full basement, yard, shed and deck. C/A, dishwasher, Jacuzzi tub and more. $1295/month. www.apexrents.com 608-255-3753

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 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.

696 WAnTED TO BUY

TOP PRICES Any Scrap Metal Cars/Batteries/Farm Equipment Free appliance pick up Property clean out. Honest Fully insured. U call/We haul. 608-444-5496

FULL-TIME DRIVERS FOR REGIONAL WORK

Tractor-trailer drivers needed for the Walgreens Private Fleet Operation based in Windsor, WI. Drivers make hand deliveries to Walgreens stores within a regional area (WI, IL, IA, MN, ND, SD). Workweek is Tues. ~ Sat. All drivers must be willing & able to unload freight.

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Spirits were high at the Friday opening of the Wisconsin Brewing Companys tap room.

A new brew

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The Wisconsin Brewing Company opened its doors to the public Nov. 1, offering tours of the brewery and its four beer offerings available in its tap room and around Verona. Hundreds flooded the muchanticipated building, located at 1079 American Way, to test the beers and get a first look at the operation. Monday, the beer spread to stores across Wisconsin and will continue to grow in the years to come if all goes to plan, president Carl Nolen said. Above, WBC Brewmaster Kirby Nelson pours beer from the tap in the WBC taproom Friday.

Wisconsin Brewing Company president Carl Nolen helps deliver kegs to Verona area bars Friday morning.

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Brothers Carl and Mark Nolen, the president and chief financial officer of WBC, respectively, look at their brewing operation Friday.