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Mayoral candidate and District 3 Ald. Luke Diaz wants to build a transparent government.
Mayoral candidate and former school board president Dennis Beres recalls his contributions to the high school referendum.
Beres, Diaz spar on schools, leadership sounded generally similar About 80 attend in their answers to the first few questions in a forum candidate forum Wednesday night. SCOTT GIRARD But the differences between the two – one a Unified Newspaper Group 36-year-old alder, the othMayoral candidates Den- er a 64-year-old retirement nis Beres and Luke Diaz planner and former school
board president – began to show as the questions turned to leadership, development and perhaps most significantly, the city’s tenuous relationship with the school district. One of them will succeed Jon Hochkammer, who is
not running for re-election as mayor after 12 years. After the April 3 election, that person will step into an office overseeing a relatively new staff and a few significant development
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Area High School, Badger Ridge Middle School and Core Knowledge CharSchool Walkout Walkout Day before Day before ter School walked to the Excused Unexcused Excused Unexcused high school track and did laps for those 17 minutes, VAHS 291 235 42 71 some holding signs askSOMS 104 202 29 12 ing for harsher gun laws, others in remembrance of BRMS 122 163 46 29 the victims. Savanna Oaks Middle School students – along with about 10 Stoner parents of the planned in honor of the 17 victims Prairie Elementary School walkout. of the school shooting in students – participated near The “#Enough” walkout Parkland, Fla., a month their sites in Fitchburg, began at 10 a.m. around the earlier on Valentine’s Day. country, lasting 17 minutes Students from Verona Turn to Walkout/Page 17
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Almost 1,000 Verona Area School District students took part in a national walkout movement of more than 3,000 schools Wednesday, March 14. Most of those brief absences were considered unexcused despite a letter from the district warning
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City, district close in on deal Board members lament ‘unfortunate position’ for negotiations SCOTT GIRARD
Students join national walkout Almost 1,000 take part around district
There is no answer yet on the best way to keep students safe at the new Verona Area High School. And, one board member said during the 75-minute listening session March 15 on the topic of security, there likely won’t be one that satisfies everyone. “I don’t know that we’ll reach one agreement that is the perfect solution that everybody is unanimous on,” said Meredith Stier Christensen. “We can find a balance.” With growing concerns expressed by some in the
community about the new building’s design – specifically the amount of interior glass into hallways – the school board announced the session a week earlier. That design had drawn some complaints when it was first unveiled last summer, district officials have said, but the questions increased after the Feb. 14 school shooting in Parkland, Fla., that left 17 people dead. Many attendees Thursday worried about the potential for a similar event of that sort, with some asking pointedly about safe areas in the event of a shooting and discussing whether areas the architects considered safe really would be if the shooter were a student and knew about them.
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The Verona Area School board almost has an agreement with the City of Verona for funding a second road into the new high school site – and nobody seems happy about it. After months of public and hidden negotiation between the board and Common Council over a deal for the city to contribute up to $5 million in exchange for the Sugar Creek Elementary School site, board members reluctantly indicated support Monday for the city’s latest offer, with a few small exceptions. The most significant
holdup Monday during open session – the board later went into further discussion in closed session – was the city’s demand that the school district assume the costs and negotiations with a property owner whose land would be needed to connect the high school site to South Nine Mound Road. The council made that proposal, which includes $4.5 million of payments to the district, at its March 12 meeting, pointing out that if it were required to negotiate with the property owner, it would do so without any leverage. Board members said the city had maintained since last year that it would be the only entity to negotiate with the property owners and didn’t change that position until Jan. 22 of this year, board member Meredith Stier Christensen said. “I actually agree with the city attorney, if we have the
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Kids’ Carnival Families filled the gymnasium and the cafeteria of the Verona Area High School on Saturday for the Kids’ Carnival. Students in extracurricular activities hosted a variety of art projects, games and puzzles for kids to do.
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Sebastian Curbelo, 5, of Verona, runs a Hot Wheel car around the plastic racetrack at the Engineering Club booth. Families filled the gymnasium and the cafeteria of the Verona Area High School on Saturday for the Kids’ Carnival. Students in extracurricular activities hosted a variety of art projects, games and puzzles for kids to do.
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The Town of Verona is expecting to begin the formal adoption of its new comprehensive plan next week after more than a year of outreach and planning. The plan, which guides future land uses in the town, was last adopted in 2006. Currently in draft
form, planners and town officials worked to build the plan through public input from residents in each of nine designated areas of the town. Those meetings began in July 2016 and were held once every month or two until April 2017. The Plan Commission then considered a future land use map, which was posted to the town’s website in December, followed by a pair of meetings in January to review the map. The commission is expected to consider a resolution on adopting the plan at its March 29
meeting, which will begin a 30-day public comment period. That will include comments from adjacent jurisdictions and Dane County, with a public hearing and potential final adoption scheduled for May 1. The county would then also have to adopt the plan, a process that is expected to take 60 days, according to information on the town’s website.
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A sign about “God’s marriage” that sparked a twohour protest outside St. Andrew Church last Sunday morning ended with the church taking the sign down. But not before the church’s pastor said he made his point. Protest organizer Jade Pekol said she initiated the action because she was concerned the church’s sign– which read “God’s marriage = 1 man + 1 woman” might have negative impact on the high school students across the street, as well as residents and visitors who drove by. “The kids are already struggling and the sign makes their life 10 times worse,” Pekol told the Press. Holding her sign of “God loves everyone,” Pekol was glad seven other people
joined her and held signs saying “love is love” and “preaching love and acceptance in God’s name instead of hate.” She said most people, who drove by were supportive, smiling and honking along, except a couple of people yelled “go get a wife.” “I just want to let people know there will be people fighting for them,” Pekol said. The protest concluded two hours later when the church took down the sign. Pekol said as long as the sign is down, they won’t take further actions. However, St. Andrew pastor Rev. John Sasse said the sign aimed to send a message to promote married couples being dedicated to raising their children. He said studies show children raised in homes with less conflicts do
better academically and emotionally. “All of these things contribute to the good of society as a whole,” Sasse wrote in an email. He said the protest is “an illogical stretch to say the least” by interpreting the sign as a discrimination against homosexuals, which is likely to cause teenage suicides. “Our promotion of virtue and goodness does not imply a hatred for those who try and sometimes fail to reach it,” Sasse wrote. The church took the banner down because the promotion is concluded. But their support for “good, true and beautiful marriage and the proven benefits it has for children and future society will always remain.”
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After a successful first year under a new charter agreement, Verona Area International School’s enrollment requests have once again dipped. The Chinese-language immersion charter school, which faced scrutiny for low enrollment during its charter contract renewal in 2016, received 18 applications for 22 open spots in next year’s kindergarten class by the February deadline. That followed a year in which the school received 24 applications for the same number of spots. According to its agreement with the district, the school will have to be at or above 95 students by the third Friday of September or the district can revoke the charter. A full class next year – with no one
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Charter openings K openings K applications School 2018-19 2018-19 2017-18 VAIS 22 18 24 CKCS 41 41 30 NCS 21 43 36 leaving from other grades – would put the school at 95. There was better news for the district’s other two charter schools, especially at New Century School, which received 43 applications for 21 kindergarten spots. That’s the most in the last three years, after 36 last year and 39 the year before. Core Knowledge received 41 applications for 41 kindergarten spots, up from the 30 requests it got last year. The district holds a lottery when there are more applications than open spots, drawing names out of a hat to determine who gets in and putting others on a wait list. The Two Way Immersion program also received 96 kindergarten requests, down slightly from 100
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Vote Luke Diaz for mayor Beyond a doubt, Luke Diaz is the most qualified person running for Mayor of Verona and as such, I want to go on record as endorsing and supporting Luke for mayor. He has served as an alder for the last several years and understands very well how city government works and how it can be best utilized to benefit the community. He brings excellent credentials to the position of mayor and would do a great job for all of us. He believes in a vibrant downtown, where we can shop and eat and drink, and promotes development
that is friendly for people who walk or bike. His well-known accountability to open communication and transparency in government is evident in his ongoing pursuit of open sessions at council meetings. Luke’s willingness to listen closely to the public’s questions and concerns makes him the clear choice for our next mayor. I believe Luke Diaz is by far the person best qualified to be our next mayor and I will be voting for him on April 3. Sarah Gaskell City of Verona District 2 alder
Knoll ‘well suited’ for county board We’re writing to express our support for Jason Knoll for county board supervisor. Mr. Knoll taught history to one of our sons at Verona Area High School and we were impressed by his ability to capture his students’ interest in the subject, and also by his concern for all his students, no matter what their personal circumstances. That concern translated, a few years later, into his creation of a charity to help impoverished children and families in Dane County. Under the auspices of the charity, VAHSAid, students under Mr. Knoll’s supervision have conducted a number of charitable activities including the collection of nearly 2,500 pounds of food for the food pantry during an overnight camp out at Millers parking lot and a Read-a-thon to promote literacy among schoolchildren.
The charity has worked with United Way, the Boys and Girls Club and Kids Forward. To heighten personal responsibility and concern for others among high school students, as Mr. Knoll has done, is just what students need before entering the adult world. Finally, Mr. Knoll is a veteran and understands what it means to give to his country. In short, he has served his country, our school community and our community at large. Now, he wants to serve our county as County Board supervisor. Given his background, his range of experiences and his interest in serving others, we can’t imagine anyone more well suited for the position. Please join us in voting for Jason Knoll on April 3. Paul and Denise Beckfield City of Verona
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Investing is simple, but volatility makes it hard
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ne of my favorite Warren Buffet quotes is, “Investing is simple, not easy.” When you boil it all down, I think that really does sum it up. We all understand that we want to buy stocks when they are low and sell them when they are high – simple, right? But in practice our emotions often tell us to do the exact opposite. When stock prices are going straight up we get excited and want to buy more. And when volatility Arndt kicks in and we see values decline fear rears its head and we want to sell, perhaps at exactly the time when we should be buying. Simple, not easy. In my last newspaper column, I talked about the Goldilocks market we had experienced for virtually all of 2017 and the factors that led to it. As I laid out, stocks went up in value because the fundamentals were “just right.” Growing global economies coupled with low interest rates, improving employment and tame inflation resulted in rising corporate revenues and robust bottom lines. The stars all aligned, it seemed. So what changed last month that caused market volatility to suddenly return and stock prices to correct (i.e. fall by 10 percent or more) for the first time in nearly two years? On a fundamental level nothing much. All of the factors that my column laid out are still in place, and corporate earnings announcements have started the year even stronger than anticipated. In fact, the case can be made that the volatility in February was partly a result of things looking too good. Really. Investors can be a skeptical
lot, and when things go really good for a long time, they tend to look ahead to try and anticipate what could change. The jobs report that came out in early February indicated that long-anticipated wage growth appeared to have arrived, with U.S. wages growing an annualized 2.9 percent. While I think most would argue that this is good news, the investment markets saw it is a sign that perhaps wages would grow too fast, which could lead to higher inflation, which could lead to higher interest rates, which could… well, you get the point. The volatility was amplified by the fact that a lot of investors were looking for a reason to take some of the profits they have made and by the computers that were preprogrammed to rapidly trade if certain triggers occurred. The result was a rapid pullback in stock prices, followed by stabilization and some bounce back up. It has been quite a while since we last saw a true correction in the U.S. stock market, so it might have felt scary – but it really wasn’t. Historically, the stock market declines by 10 percent or more at least once a year. Before 2017, literally every other year in history had at least one month when stock prices declined. Last year’s lack of volatility was the abnormality, not the recent market actions. Most market corrections are the result of uncertainty and not a true fundamental shift. Once that uncertainty is assuaged, investors tend to refocus on the fundamentals, and if they remain strong, the markets recover. I suspect this recent round of volatility will look just like that – several ups and downs, followed by stabilization, a refocus on the strong fundamentals and a move forward. With that being said, eventually the fundamentals have always changed, and we may be starting
to see some of the winds of that change now. The stock market’s negative reaction to the announcement of the federal government imposing new tariffs on steel and aluminum was rooted in history. If the United States imposes tariffs that lead to our trade partners retaliating with new tariffs on our products (the European Union has specifically threatened to impose tariffs on Harley Davidson and Wisconsin cheese), then a trade war could ensue. That could materially affect the global economy. The investment markets also tend to prefer stability and certainty from government policy, something that can be called into question by high-level personnel changes, especially those that work directly on economic issues. As my last column said, it is important to have an investment strategy that is appropriate in all market environments, not just when everything is “just right.” You don’t want to be tempted to let your emotions get the best of you and sell just because values are down or buy too much stock when prices are already up a lot. Simple, but not easy. All indices are unmanaged and investors cannot invest directly into an index. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties which are difficult to predict. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Diversification does not ensure against market risk. Trisha Arndt, CFP, is President of Wealth Strategies of Wisconsin Ltd, 901 Kimball Lane, Suite 1400, Verona, WI 53593, (848) 2400. Securities and Advisory Services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network, member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser.
‘Impressed’ with Townsend’s integrity, knowledge, empathy I support Marilyn Townsend for judge in the April 3 election. I had the opportunity to try a complex case in federal court with Marilyn. I have known her professionally for decades. She is a first-rate attorney and one of the finest people I know. I have always been impressed with her integrity, knowledge of
the law, communication skills, and her empathy for those caught in the legal system. Those traits make her a fine Municipal Court Judge. They will make her a fine Circuit Court Judge, too. Marilyn has handled cases in Wisconsin Circuit Court, Courts of Appeal, Federal Court and last year she won a unanimous
decision in the Wisconsin Supreme Court. She is uniquely qualified to be a Dane County Circuit Court Judge. Please join me in supporting Marilyn Townsend on April 3. Robert J. Kasieta City of Verona
Cronin is ‘smart, honest, well balanced’ for Dist. 3 position We are writing to express our enthusiastic support for one of our own local women who is running for alder in Dist. 3 of the Verona Common Council. We have known Kate Cronin for 15 years. She is the person to ask if you want to know what is going on in Verona. Kate keeps up to date on what is happening on our Common Council by
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attending council meetings and talking with neighbors so she can share their thoughts on neighborhood issues. She has been able to clearly express concerns regarding traffic through town, health and nutrition options for kids (and adults!), and issues related to livability in Verona. We need more people like Kate involved in public office.
She is smart and honest and well balanced. Her only agenda is to make Verona an even better place to live. She has our support and we encourage everyone in Dist. 3 to vote for her on April 3. Barb and Doug Smith City of Verona
In the March 15 issue of the Press, Peggy Tipple’s name is misspelled on page 13. The Press regrets the error.
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Tips for deciding how to vote in the upcoming spring election
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At this point in our nation’s history, the forces that aim to put us into political conflict seem to be succeeding on nearly every front. As a consultant that works with large and small cities around the country, I’ve always admired local governments’ aspirations to steer clear of the dysfunctions that plague our national (and increasingly, state) politics. I believe that the closer elected officials are to the people that elected them, the less beholden they are to ideologies and special interests. That results in local government being our last, best hope for
I wholeheartedly offer my support to Dennis Beres in his run for mayor of the city of Verona. This is an important position that impacts Verona in many ways and Mr. Beres is an exemplary candidate that will not take this role lightly. I worked with Mr. Beres for three years as part of the Verona Area School Board and I found him to be a conscientious, thoughtful, and steady decision-maker.
time a candidate or their family has lived in the Verona area. I hold longtime Verona residents in high regard, and I believe they have important perspectives on the direction of our city. I also believe that Verona is changing rapidly, and we can benefit from new ideas and perspectives that come from residents that have lived elsewhere. 3. Most importantly, find the time to get out and vote sometime between now and April 3. There aren’t going to be lobbyists and robocalls from celebrities reminding you to do so. Our local election turnouts have been less than
stellar over the past few years. We’re all busy with work, families, and life, but we owe it to our fellow citizens to make sure our officials are elected with the broadest input possible. Our city has so many things to be proud of, not the least of which is neighbors that seek to represent us locally. I know this responsibility comes with little pay, extremely long hours, and few perks. I’m grateful to all of the candidates for the time and heart they’ve put into their campaigns and wish them the best of luck. Patrick Lytle City of Verona
Kohl would bring needed ‘fresh perspective’ to council Those of us living in the City of Verona’s Aldermanic District 2 are fortunate enough to have two candidates running for our Common Council seat this year, which went uncontested in 2016. Katie Kohl has courageously decided to step up to the challenge of running for office, and I fully support her and plan to vote for her in the April election. I would like to encourage my Dist. 2 neighbors to do so as well. Katie Kohl is the right choice for Verona now. She
will bring a much needed fresh perspective to the Common Council. She is committed to thoughtful, sustainable development that will continue to enhance our community, bringing neighbors and friends together. She supports continued investment in our downtown corridor, which has so much potential, especially through ongoing support of local businesses. I believe in her vision of a pedestrian and bicycle friendly community where people regularly visit the
downtown shopping district to support the local businesses and restaurants. I met Katie Kohl when I joined New Century School’s governance council last year. I have had the opportunity to regularly work with Katie on the council, and I am frequently impressed by her advocacy abilities. She is committed to representing the interests of our students and teachers and actively advocates on their behalf; I am confident that when I cast my vote for her, she will do the same
for all of her constituents. She truly believes her role is as a representative of her constituents, and will therefore carry our voices and opinions with her while she works hard on our behalf. Once again, I believe that Katie Kohl is the voice we need to move Verona forward and that is why I will be voting for her on April 3. Rikki Conwell City of Verona
Knoll is ‘uniquely qualified’ to serve on Dane County board By way of introduction, I have been a resident of Verona for the past forty years. During that time, I have seen many individuals run for any number of local and county wide government offices. The people who seek these positions must be commended for their willingness to sacrifice their time and effort in what often times can be a thankless job. To be a public servant is kin to being a coach or referee. No matter what decision
one makes someone will be upset with you. Having said that, the Verona community is in a position to elect an individual who is uniquely qualified to be on our county board. Jason Knoll has served in the military, for a while stationed just south of the DMZ in Korea. He obviously was able to handle the pressure of that situation. He has been a highly successful teacher, mentor, and advisor at the high school.
Dealing with high school students is its own kind of challenging experience. Jason even took his own summer time to take some of his students to Brussels. You may have also seen him in front of Millers with his students collecting food donations for Badger Prairie Needs Network. He’s been an excellent role model to both his students and parents in how to be an advocate for community service. Jason is an acknowledged master of
his craft. I have no doubt that all candidates for public office have only the best interest of their constituents in mind when they seek these positions. My experiences with Jason Knoll have convinced me that Jason is uniquely qualified to serve us well. Please consider voting for Jason Knoll for County Board. Jay Borroughs City of Verona
represent the community and the many interests within it. As a longtime resident, he loves this city and wants to maintain the character and small town feel we all enjoy. Denny knows the issues we face as a growing community. As board president, Denny worked countless hours attending many intergovernmental meetings for the district. Through the knowledge he gained, he provided
proactive direction to the school board and he will do the same for this city. With the acquisition of the Sugar Creek school site the city has a great opportunity. However, that opportunity needs vision and someone who has the experience to direct it. We cannot continue to allow developers to come here and define our community through their plans. We must create our own vision. I believe Denny
Beres, through years of public service to this community, has the skills needed to enable us to direct our future. For this reason, I endorse Denny Beres for Mayor of Verona. Charyn Grandau City of Verona Former school board member
Vote Rebecca Dallet, Susan Crawford on April 3 Spring elections are scheduled for Tuesday, April 3. Traditionally, turnout for spring elections is not high. I am writing to encourage you to vote. There are two very important judicial elections on the ballot. There is the statewide race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court
and a county race to elect a new circuit court judge. Prior to my retirement in 2015, I spent my entire legal career practicing in the Dane County Courthouse. I served for nearly 30 years as a circuit court commissioner for Dane County. Currently, I am the Municipal Court
Judge for the Towns of Madison, Middleton and Verona joint municipal court. I hope you will accept my recommendations for these two judicial races. I strongly encourage you to vote for Judge Rebecca Dallet for the Wisconsin Supreme
Casting a ‘confident’ vote for Diaz I am writing to express my support for Luke Diaz in the April 3 election for Mayor of Verona. The issues facing us as citizens are complicated and I’m glad to have Luke as a candidate for leadership. In talking with him and looking at what he stands for, I am confident that he will serve the people, protect the environment and seek responsible opportunities for Verona. He is committed to an open and transparent local government – he’ll keep
in touch with us. He is determined to have a clean and vibrant city – a growing hometown with safe schools, streets and parks. He will continue to offer the various communities in Verona access to the city services and amenities we want. I am thankful for all the candidates running in this election. I am excited to support Luke for this important local office. Robert Radford City of Verona
Vote Jason Knoll on April 3 We believe everyone can agree that we need more honest, trustworthy people in political office. This is why we’re voting for Jason Knoll for the Dane County Board. After teaching with Jason for several years, we can attest to his extremely high level of character and his relentless pursuit to serve others. As a teacher and Model UN advisor, he
inspired our children to think deeply, make connections and give back to the community. We cannot think of a better role model for our community or a better representative for the Dane County Board. Please join us in voting for Jason Knoll. Jim and Margy Guy City of Verona
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He considered all angles of the issues and he led the school board with integrity, honesty, and foresightedness for many years. I know that he will do the same as the mayor of our city. I am going to cast my vote for Dennis Beres for mayor of Verona and I highly recommend that others do the same. Jeannie Porter Former school board member
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Mary Poppins St. Ambrose Academy will present a magical production of Mary Poppins this weekend at the Verona High School Performing Arts Center, 300 Richard St. The show will be held at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 23-24, and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 25. Tickets can be purchased online or over the phone, $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and $7 for students and children. For tickets, visit ambroseacademy. org/musical or call 827-5863.
Easter egg hunt The Easter bunny will hop around Miller and Sons Supermarket, 210 S. Main St., from 8-9 a.m. Saturday, March 24. Kids can hunt for Easter eggs from 8-8:30 a.m. to celebrate Easter. For information, call 845-6478.
Family fort night Families can set up a fort, enjoy some walking s’mores and crawl in for an evening of reading together from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, March 26, at the library. Some sheets and clips will be provided but people are encouraged to bring their own sheets or lightweight
blankets for making forts. They can also bring a pillowcase filled with objects such as toothbrushes and pencils for a pillowcase scavenger hunt at 7 p.m. in the story room. Each object packed will earn a point, which increases the chances of winning a prize. For information, call 845-7180.
Marble paintings, kinetic sand Children ages 3-7 can participate in a marble painting and kinetic sand from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, at the library. Parents can work with their children on the paintings. Messy clothes are suggested. For information, call 845-7180.
Hedda Paradise Playhouse will present a musical show from 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, at the senior center. Jillian Gabrielle will re-create an original one-woman musical about the iconic Hollywood gossip columnist, actress and political pundit Hedda Hopper. For information, call 845-7471.
Live insects Children can learn about live insects at 2 p.m. for kids ages 3-6 or
3:30 p.m. for kids ages 7-11, Wednesday, March 28, at the library. Insect ambassadors from UW-Madison will present insect knowledge and illustrate with live insects. For information, call 845-7180.
Hiking basics People can learn what to consider when planning a hike from 6:308 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, at the library. Staff from REI Co-op will discuss the basics of hiking, including trip planning, essential items, equipment, safety precautions, local resources and places to go. Registration is required and is limited to 50 participants. To register, visit rei.com/madison.
Epic tour From 3-5 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, people can participate in a tour of Epic facility, and then afterward Hop Haus Brewing is holding a mixand-mingle event with free appetizers and a cash bar from 5-7:30 p.m. Epic employees will act as tour guides, taking groups of 8-10 around the campus. Both events are free, but space is limited to 50 people for the tour. To register, visit veronawi.com.
Community calendar Thursday, March 22
• 4-5:30 p.m., Anime and Manga club, library, 845-7180
Friday, March 23
• 12:30-2:30 p.m., Movie: “The Darkest Hour,” senior center, 8457471 • 4-10 p.m., Fitch-Rona Art Crawl, Yahara Bay Distillers, 6250 Nesbitt Road #200, Madison, info@ yaharabay.com • 7 p.m., Mary Poppins, Verona High School Performing Arts Center, 300 Richard St., ambroseacademy.org/musical
Saturday, March 24
• 8-8:30 a.m., Easter egg hunt, Miller and Sons Supermarket, 210 S. Main St., 845-6478 • 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fitch-Rona Art Crawl, Yahara Bay Distillers,
6250 Nesbitt Road #200, Madison, info@yaharabay.com • 7 p.m., Mary Poppins, Verona High School Performing Arts Center, 300 Richard St., ambroseacademy.org/musical
Sunday, March 25
• 3 p.m., Mary Poppins, Verona High School Performing Arts Center, 300 Richard St., ambroseacademy.org/musical
Monday, March 26
• 6:30-8:30 p.m., Family fort night, library, 845-7180 • 7 p.m., Common Council, City Center, 111 Lincoln St., 845-6495
Tuesday, March 27
• 10:30-11:30 a.m., Marble paintings and kinetic sand (ages 3-7), library, 845-7180 • 2-2:45 p.m., Ice cream taste test
(ages 8-12, registration required), library, 845-7180 • 3-4 p.m., Musical: “Hedda,” senior center, 845-7471
Wednesday, March 28
• 2 p.m. or 3:30 p.m., Live insects, library, 845-7180 • 6:30-8 p.m., Hiking basics, library, rei.com/madison
Thursday, March 29
• 1:30-3 p.m., Family movie: “Ice Age,” library, 845-7180 • 3-5 p.m., Epic tour, Epic Campus, 1979 Milky Way, veronawi.com • 4-5:30 p.m., Teen gaming (ages 11-18), library, 845-7180
Friday, March 30
11 a.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 1 p.m. – 2016 Wildcats Football 4:30 p.m. – Leper Colony? at the Historical Society 6 p.m. – Mayoral Forum from 3-14-18 9 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 10 p.m. – Leper Colony? at the Historical Society 11 p.m. – Review & Preview at Senior Center Sunday, March 25 7 a.m. – Hindu Cultural Hour 9 a.m. – Resurrection Church 10 a.m. – Salem Church Service Noon – Mayoral Forum from 3-14-18 3 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 4:30 p.m. – Leper Colony? at the Historical Society 6 p.m. – Mayoral Forum from 3-14-18 9 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 10 p.m. – Leper Colony? at the Historical Society 11 p.m. – Review & Preview at Senior Center Monday, March 26 7 a.m. – Home Improvement at Senior Center 1 p.m. – E-Readers/Music & Memory at Senior Center 3 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 4 p.m. – Greg Anderson at
The Church in Fitchburg 2833 Raritan Rd., Fitchburg (608) 271-2811 livelifetogether.com Sunday: 8 & 10:45 a.m. Fitchburg Memorial UCC 5705 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg (608) 273-1008 memorialucc.org Interim Pastor Laura Crow Sunday: 8:15 and 10 a.m. Good Shephard Lutheran Church ELCA (608) 271-6633 Madison: Raymond Road & Whitney Way, Madison Sunday: 8:30 & 10 a.m.. Verona: Corner of Hwy. PD & Nine Mound Road, Verona Sunday: 9 & 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Damascus Road Church – West The Verona Senior Center 108 Paoli St., Verona (608) 819-6451 info@damascusroadchurch.com, damascusroadonline.org Pastor Justin Burge Sunday: 10 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church 201 S. Main St., Verona (608) 845-7125 MBCverona.org Lead Pastor Jeremy Scott Sunday: 10:15 a.m. Redeemer Bible Fellowship 130 N. Franklin St., Verona (608) 848-1836 redeemerbiblefellowship.org Pastor Dwight R. Wise Sunday: 10 a.m. family worship Resurrection Lutheran Church – WELS 6705 Wesner Rd., Verona (608) 848-4965 rlcverona.org Pastor Nathan Strutz and Assistant Pastor Timothy Priewe Thursday: 6:30 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. St. Christopher Catholic Parish St. Andrew Church 301 N. Main St., Verona St. William Church 1371 Hwy. PB, Paoli (608) 845-6613 stchristopherverona.com Fr. John Sasse, pastor Saturday: 5 p.m., St. Andrew, Verona Sunday: 7:30 a.m., St. William,
Paoli Sunday: 9 & 11 a.m., St. Andrew, Verona Daily Mass, Tuesday-Saturday: 8 a.m., St. Andrew, Verona
St. James Lutheran Church ELCA 427 S. Main St., Verona (608) 845-6922 stjamesverona.org Pastors Kurt M. Billings and Peter Narum Office Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8 a.m.-noon Wednesday Saturday Worship: 5 p.m. Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Salem United Church of Christ 502 Mark Dr., Verona (608) 845-7315 salemchurchverona.org Rev. Dr. Mark E. Yurs, Pastor Laura Kolden, Associate in Ministry Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:15 a.m. Fellowship Hour: 11:30 a.m. Springdale Lutheran Church ELCA 2752 Town Hall Rd. (off Hwy ID), Mount Horeb (608) 437-3493 springdalelutheran.org Pastor Jeff Jacobs Sunday: 8:45 a.m. with communion Sugar River United Methodist Church 415 W. Verona Ave., Verona (608) 845-5855 sugar.river@sugarriverumc.org, sugarriverumc.org Pastor Gary Holmes 9 & 10:30 a.m. contemporary worship. Sunday School available during worship. Refreshments and fellowship are between services. West Madison Bible Church 2920 Hwy. M, Verona (608) 845-9518 www.wmbiblechurch.org Pastor Dan Kukasky Jr. Sunday Worship: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. Zwingli United Church of Christ Hwy. 92 & G, Mount Vernon (608) 832-6677 Pastor Brad Brookins Sunday: 10:15 a.m. Zwingli United Church of Christ Hwy. 69 & PB, Paoli (608) 255-1278 Rev. Laura Crowe Sunday: 9:30 a.m. family worship
• 12:30-2:30 p.m., Movie: “Paddington,” senior center, 845-7471
What’s on VHAT-98 Thursday, March 22 7 a.m. – Diabetes Info at Senior Center 8 a.m. – Zumba Gold 9 a.m. – Daily Exercise 10 a.m. – Review & Preview at Senior Center 2 p.m. – Zumba Gold 3 p.m. – Daily Exercise 4 p.m. – Home Improvement at Senior Center 5 p.m. – Greg Anderson at Senior Center 6 p.m. – Salem Church Service 7 p.m. – Al Anderson at Senior Center 8 p.m. – Daily Exercise 9 p.m. – E-Readers/Music & Memory at Senior Center 10 p.m. – Leper Colony? at the Historical Society Friday, March 23 7 a.m. – Home Improvement at Senior Center 1 p.m. – E-Readers/Music & Memory at Senior Center 3 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 4 p.m. – Greg Anderson at Senior Center 5:30 p.m. – 2016 Wildcats Football 8:30 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 10 p.m. – Diabetes Info at Senior Center 11 p.m. – Review & Preview at Senior Center Saturday, March 24 8 a.m. – Mayoral Forum from 3-14-18
All Saints Lutheran Church 2951 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg (608) 276-7729 allsaints-madison.org Interim Pastor Sunday: 8:30 & 10:45 a.m.
Senior Center 5 p.m. – 2016 Wildcats Football 7 p.m. – Common Council Live 9 p.m. – Hindu Cultural Hour 10 p.m. – Diabetes Info at Senior Center 11 p.m. – Review & Preview at Senior Center Tuesday, March 27 7 a.m. – Diabetes Info at Senior Center 10 a.m. – Zumba Gold 9 a.m. – Daily Exercise 10 a.m. – Review & Preview at Senior Center 2 p.m. – Zumba Gold 3 p.m. – Daily Exercise 4 p.m. – Home Improvement at Senior Center 5 p.m. – Greg Anderson at Senior Center 6 p.m. –Resurrection Church 8 p.m. – Al Anderson at Senior Center 9 p.m. – E-Readers/Music & Memory at Senior Center 10 p.m. – Leper Colony? at the Historical Society Wednesday, March 28 7 a.m. – Home Improvement at Senior Center 1 p.m. – E-Readers/Music & Memory at Senior Center 3 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 5 p.m. – Common Council from 3-26-18 7 p.m. – Capital City Band 8 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports
10 p.m. – Diabetes Info at Senior Center 11 p.m. – Review & Preview at Senior Center Thursday, March 29 7 a.m. – Diabetes Info at Senior Center 8 a.m. – Zumba Gold 9 a.m. – Daily Exercise 10 a.m. – Review & Preview at Senior Center 2 p.m. – Zumba Gold 3 p.m. – Daily Exercise 4 p.m. – Home Improvement at Senior Center 5 p.m. – Greg Anderson at Senior Center 6 p.m. – Salem Church Service 7 p.m. – Al Anderson at Senior Center 8 p.m. – Daily Exercise 9 p.m. – E-Readers/Music & Memory at Senior Center 10 p.m. – Leper Colony? at the Historical Society
You Shall Not Pass This Way Again “I shall pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.” – Stephen Grellet The French-born Quaker Stephen Grellet came to the United States in 1795 after escaping execution during the French Revolution, since he was a member of the King’s guard. Though he was raised Catholic, he was deeply moved by the writings of William Penn, George Fox and other Quakers, and in 1796 he joined the Society of Friends, the official name of the Quakers. The Society of Friends believe that every human being has experiential access to “the small light within” them, i.e., that God is within every human being. They also place emphasis on the “priesthood of all believers,” a doctrine found in the first epistle of Peter (1 Peter 2:9). After joining the Society of Friends, Grellet devoted himself to missionary and charitable work and was granted meetings with many rulers and dignitaries. By all accounts he led an exemplary life, encouraging charitable work and reforms in education, prisons and hospitals. He spoke out against what he saw as the evils of his age, such as slavery, and was a man of faith who put his faith into constructive action. Reflect on how you might do more to serve your fellow man and then put your plan into action. – Christopher Simon
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Casey and Greg perform at Hop Haus Band Casey and Greg play at Hop Haus Friday night, March 16. The bandmates, who began playing together three decades ago, play a variety of Irish tunes, folk songs and acoustic versions of popular music.
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From left, Greg Matysik and Casey Day sing while performing “The Moonshiner” as Casey and Greg play at Hop Haus Friday night. The bandmates, who began playing together three decades ago, play a variety of Irish tunes, folk songs and acoustic versions of popular music.
Percussionist Tom Herman keeps time during an Irish ballad as Casey and Greg play at Hop Haus Friday night.
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Glacier Edge concerts Glacier Edge Elementary School students shared their musical talents with family and teachers Wednesday, March 14, and Thursday, March 15, during the school’s annual concert series. Each grade performs its own set of songs, often including instruments, at the direction of teacher Melissa Bremmer.
From left, Owen Welty, Lillian Bahr and Nathan Heil perform a skit during “Father Grumble.”
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Nathan Heil plays the part of the chicken during a skit along with the song “Father Grumble.”
Jaclyn Comber plays the wood blocks during “This Land is Your Land.”
Artists’ reception at Sugar River Gallery Student artists from around the Verona Area School District showed off their work at the annual artists’ reception in the Sugar River Gallery at Verona Area High School on March 15. Students and parents participated and took an art tour. A group of students plays the xylophone to accompany the song “Father Grumble.”
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Movement specialist Capitol Physical Therapy has helped thousands of patients reduce pain HELU WANG
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Barb Dorn can go out shopping and hang out with friends without worrying about joint pain after two years of therapy. In addition to relief of her symptoms, she felt grateful that her therapists at Capitol Physical Therapy are always “nice and supportive” when helping her get through her pain. “Now I can walk more and continue being active,” Dorn said. Dorn is one of the hundreds of patients that the local therapy business has served every week since it was launched in 2004, at the Verona Athletic Center. Last year it moved to a new building, at 416 E. Verona Ave., which provides an atmosphere of ambient light with a modern design and layout. The CEO of Capitol PT Julie Lombardo recalled how she first started the business as a “one-woman show” when she had to answer phone calls, do paperwork and provide therapy services all by herself. But now the business has grown with 16 therapists in six locations that spread across Dane County over 14 years. Lombardo said the therapy services work on pain from “head to toe” and cover a wide range of ages from teenagers to seniors. She points out that many daily activities might cause pain, such as lifting, shoveling snow and golfing. Started from orthopedics and senior therapy, the services have expanded to women’s health, including mobility problems caused by breast cancer and other cancers. For Lombardo, the service expansion is also a reflection of her personal growth and experience,
What: Capitol Physical Therapy open house When: 4:30-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 4 Where: 416 E. Verona Ave. Info: capitolphysicaltherapy. com growing up as an athlete, being a mother and fighting breast cancer for years. “Life experience shapes who you are,” Lombardo said. “I have always been passionate about physical therapy and getting people back to moving in doing the things they’d love to do.” Going through the “terrible” experience motivated her to provide guidance and training to others who are suffering similar situations. Usually physical thera py i n c l u d e s h a n d s - o n treatment, education and exercise. Nowadays, more technology has been used to better pinpoint patients’ needs. An appointment starts from a survey including questions about how the patient’s body is functioning on that day. By answering questions such as “how far can you walk today,” the patient would get a customized therapy plan. Therapists would adjust the plan based on the patient’s answers and performance. Patients can also track their plans with an app to complete the exercise assignment. “It’s extremely rewarding to help those people to get their life back,” Lombardo said. Lombardo said Capitol PT has been providing services to underserved people and becoming more involved in the communities, organizing educational
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After a long, three-decade run of fixing Verona’s vehicles, Avenue Auto Clinic will finally close up shop Friday, March 30, owner Brian Knox confirmed to the Press on Tuesday. The business on 503 W. Verona Ave. is one of several slated for demolition to make way for the Sugar Creek Commons center. Their original plan was to relocate the business so
owner Brian Knox could sell it to one of his employees, but a suitable spot couldn’t be found. An answering machine message at the business Tuesday stated hours for the week as well as a good-bye. “Thank you to our customers for allowing us to serve Verona for over 30 years,” the message read. As part of the planned common project, an abandoned truck stop, empty parking lot, car wash and five small apartment
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Road: Second pool, turf in football and soccer fields could be sacrificed to cover shortfall Continued from page 1 city jump in at negotiations at this point, we’ve put them at a disadvantage,” Stier Christensen said. “The problem is the city is the one that had the negotiating position when it was a good, strong position, and neglected to act on it. This is going to cost us more than it would have.” After almost an hour of discussion, they came to the same conclusion they seemed to have entered with, as Stier Christensen asked attorney Bill Fahey if they had any options to push back with the city. “If we want to get that school done and avoid additional costs and delays, I think no is the answer,” Fahey said, referencing the midMay construction permitting deadline. That leaves the district with a potentially significant unknown: the cost of acquiring that land. Whether through negotiations with the owner, a land swap or eventual condemnation of the property – any of which would require approval from the district’s electors – the board discussed the potential reductions to the project to plan for whatever that cost is. “Some of our budget decisions will need to be made based on just unknowns,” said board member Renee Zook. “We’ll have to make our best guesstimate of what we need to reduce our scope.” The $4.5 million the city will contribute leaves a $3.1 million gap to the cost of the access road and intersection improvements, which superintendent Dean Gorrell indicated could be covered by not putting in the second pool and using grass instead of turf on the soccer fields.
But added to the cost of land acquisition, the board indicated the next item on the chopping block was turf in the football stadium – using grass instead – which added to their disappointment with the proposal. “There are an immense number of opportunities that come along with having a field that, no matter what the weather was the day before, you can use it,” board president Noah Roberts said. While board members eventually agreed taking on the land acquisition was the only option, they decided to send back different language on the idea of public access to the school’s features. The city had requested spelling out access, even adding a sentence in its latest term sheet that the performing arts center access would be “similar” to what other high schools in the area provide. “What just seems odd is the insertion of two new items that they have not ever dabbled in before. That’s the apart that’s just troublesome,” superintendent Dean Gorrell said. “I’m just kind of at a loss as to what that’s about.” Fahey came up with new language clarifying that the developer’s agreement would not create a contractual obligation for any specific public access. Gorrell made it clear that he did not “envision changing what we do with them right now,” but he and board members said having flexibility would be important. The council is expected to consider the new proposed agreement at its March 26 meeting.
By the numbers $7.6 MILLION Cost of road improvements in, around site
$4.5 MILLION City contribution in exchange for Sugar Creek
$2.5 MILLION Potential savings from not putting in second pool
$1.2 MILLION Potential savings from not using turf on soccer fields
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Baker, Osiecki land on All-State team JEREMY JONES Sports editor
Juniors Brockton Baker and Jake Osiecki were vital pieces in helping the Verona boys hockey team end a four-year hiatus from the WIAA state hockey tournament. Earlier this month both were named to the Wisconsin Hockey Coaches Association All-State team as honorable mentions. It was the first All-State recognition for each. Baker led the team with 32 goals and 32
assists during the regular season, which culminated with a second straight Big Eight Conference title. He was named an honorable mention forward, scoring four power-play goals and assisting on five more to go along with two short-handed goals. Baker added six goals in the playoffs, including two in a 4-1 victory over Green Bay Notre Dame in the state quarterfinals. He also had six assists in five games. File photo by Jeremy Jones Osiecki was a bit of a wild card this Junior forward Brockton Baker, shown splitting the Notre Dame defense Thursday in the WIAA state quarterfinals, was named to the All-State team with teammate Jake Osiecki.
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Triple first team Nelson earns AllAmerican honors in three events JEREMY JONES Sports editor
Karate students show off skills at Southern Wisconsin Open
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Donavan Smith, 7, who trains with Karate America in Verona, spars in a match at the Southern Wisconsin Open Karate Tournament held Sunday at Verona Area High School.
A lifetime spent breaking records all led to this moment last week as former Verona Area High School standout B e a t a N e l - Nelson son clocked t h r e e fi r s t team All-American performances at the NCAA championship in Columbus, Ohio. Nelson swam to All-American honors in the 100 and 200 backstroke and the 200 individual medley for UW-Madison. She was the second Badger to accomplish the feat, joining Ellen Stonebraker, who did it in 1999. Nelson also earned a pair of honorable-mention honors. “I came into this meet knowing that I had the opportunity to do
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NCAA finishes
Evelyn Feng, 6, of Verona demonstrates her karate moves at the Southern Wisconsin Open Karate Tournament held Sunday at Verona Area High School.
Cristian Real, 9, spars in a competition match at the Southern Wisconsin Open Karate Tournament held Sunday at Verona Area High School.
100 backstroke: 2nd, Nelson, 49.92 200 backstroke: 3rd, Nelson, 1:49.27 200 individual medley: 6th, Nelson, 1:53.54 400 medley relay: 11th, Nelson, Berg, Saghafi, Jagdfeld, 3:30.96 200 free relay: 13th, Berg, Sehmann, Unicomb, Nelson, 1:28.58 800 free relay: 17th, Jagdfeld, Unicomb, Sehmann, Nelson, 7:02.58
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Kundinger wins triple jump at Dubuque, Iowa meet JEREMY JONES Sports editor
Junior Ally Kundinger won the triple jump and the Verona girls track and field team’s distance medley took third Friday at the University of Dubuque Girls High School Indoor Classic The Wildcats finished 13th with 11 points. Wahlert Catholic won the meet with 79 points, 11 more than Linn-Mar and 33 more than third place Dubuque Hempstead. Kundinger took the triple jump by seven inches with a leap of 30 feet, 10 inches and then joined senior Emelia Lichty and sophomores Tamiya Smith and Leah on the girls distance medley relay team to finish third in 4 minutes, 33.37 seconds. Remiker, Kundinger and Lichty finished fourth on the 4x400-meter relay in 4:23.45. Wahlert Catholic won the relay in 4:12.62. Junior Ashley Kundinger took fifth place in the
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Verona’s Bantam A roster (front, from left) included: Owen Hebgen, Easton Simpson, Zach Harrison, Conrad Moline, Carson Lindell, Max Codde, Brady Stebbeds and Cael Pertzborn; (middle) Anthony Heinrichs, Abe Thompson, Isaac Thomas, Tanner Kaltenberg, Hudson Gehrke, Joe Bakalars and Troy Tollefson; (back) coaches Brian Severson, Tony Heinrichs, Steve Simpson and Jamie Stebbeds; (not pictured) Christina Gehrke.
U14 Bantam team competes at state Waunakee, Eau Claire, and Superior. The Verona Wildcats Youth Hockey Association’s State tournament. Teams qualifying for state tournaEau Claire captured the state title with Association’s U14 Bantam A hockey team recently hosted and compet- ment play included: Verona, Arrowhead, a 2-1 victory over Superior in the chamed in the Wisconsin Amateur Hockey Fond du Lac, Green Bay, Stevens Point, pionship game.
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Peter Barger ran all the way to his first WIAA Division 1 state cross country meet last fall. Saturday, the senior kept the momentum going. Barger and junior Dylan Bourne finished in the top three at the University of Dubuque High School Indoor Classic to help the Wildcats take ninth out of 18 teams in their first competition this spring, with 24 points. Dubuque Senior beat Western Dubuque and Dubuque Hempstead to take home top honors. Senior scored 70 points, while Western and Hempstead had 53 and 49, respectively. Madison West was the top-scoring Wisconsin team, taking fourth with 48 points. Barger moved up four spots from his seed to finish the 1,600-meter run in 4 minutes, 41.51 seconds. Wisconsin dominated the top three, led by seniors Aaron Letcher (4:38.7) of Madison West and Drake Ingold (4:40.28) of Monroe. Bourne earned a third-place shot put finish, launching a personal-best throw of 47 feet, 11 1/4 inches. The throw was tops among Wisconsin throwers and put Bourne on the VAHS all-time honor roll for the first time. Linn-Mar senior Cameron Bonner had a meet-best 50-1. Junior J.T. Hawkins nearly matched his personal best in the high jump to
The Verona boys track and field team travels to the UW Shell for the Madison West Relays at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31. finish fifth based on attempts with a clearance of 5-10. Northeast junior Braeden Hoyer reached 6-6 to win the event by four inches over Wahlert Catholic senior Matt Bandy. Sophomore Eric Blum posted a sixthplace finish in the 800 with a time of 2:11.09. Freshman Jackson Acker moved up from eighth to seventh in the 55 finals with a VAHS honor roll time of 6.81. He was the only freshman or sophomore in the finals. Cedar Rapids senior Josue Bokoyo won the race in 6.57. Acker’s shot put didn’t make the final, but he is well on pace to surpass Drex Jackson’s freshman record of 45-11 1/2, which he set on his final meet of the season. Senior Jared Jenkins also finished seventh, opening the season with a 53.82 in the 400. Dubuque Senior’s Angelo Romanga won in 52.12. J.J. Gumieny led Verona in the 3,200, taking 12th place in 10:58.32, and Michael Egle did not make the 55
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hurdles finals, finishing 15th in the prelims with an 8.83. The 4x200 relay team of sophomore Malik Odetunde, junior Tim Soko, senior Joe Riley and Herkert finished eighth in 1:37.36. Verona’s 4x800 relay of juniors Bryan Lopez and Ian Grossenbacher-McGlamery and sophomores Joe Kleese and Drew Gonzales took 11th in 9:20.49. Senior Yousef Amir and junior Max Herkert both finished in the top three of the unscored triple jump and high jumps, which are not events for Iowa schools. Yousef stretched the tape to 37-4 1/2 for second place in the triple jump. Teammate Hunter Bohnsack took fifth with a leap of 33-9 and Madison Memorial sophomore Jeremyah Williams won with a jump of 39-6. Herkert cleared 12-0 in his first pole vault competition for third place. West Bend West senior Canon Melstrand raised the bar to 14-4, while Madison Memorial senior Kevin Tatooles bested Cuba City junior Martin Shelliam based on attempts, as both cleared 13. Joe Riley supplied the unexpected highlight of the meet. Put in the JV long jump competition to, “see what he could do,” according to coach Joff Pedretti, the senior was only six inches from making the VAHS honor roll in the long jump with a leap of 19-10. That jump would have earned fifth place in the varsity competition.
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triple jump (29-2) and freshman Tatum Reisdorf finished sixth in the 55 dash (8.17). T h e Wi l d c a t s ’ 4 x 8 0 0 relay of freshman Anna Knueve and Janina Bruhn and juniors Caroline Bobb and Natalia Aparicio finished ninth in 11:02.92. Knueve finished 10th in the 800 in 2:38.08 and freshman Annika Larson took 11th in the high jump based on jumps with a clearance of 4-10. Sophomore Jamie Hogan took 13th place in the 3,000 in 12:13.18. S o p h o m o r e Ta m i y a Smith did not quite reach the 55 dash finals, finishing 10th in the preliminaries in 7.7. The top eight made the finals.
however, and the rest of the state took notice as he was named an All-State honorable mention on the blueline. Osiecki scored seven goals and assisted on 16 more, including seven power-play goals during the regular season. He added one goal and five assists in the Wildcats’ five playoff games.
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something special,” she said. “But I wanted to treat it just like another swim meet and do what I could for my team. Being in one A final was something that I wanted to do forever — being in three was unbelievable.” The UW sophomore broke 50 seconds three weeks in a row in the 100 back. One of those was the Big Ten championships, and Friday at the NCAAs s h e fi n i s h e d s e c o n d i n a race that featured the four fastest swimmers of all time inside McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion. Nelson’s time of 49.92 made her the first woman to go under 50 seconds three times. “That was crazy. I had tingles running through my body before I even got into the water,” she said. “I just gave it everything that I had. I wanted to break 49.0 again, and just race.” Even though her goggles fell off, Nelson finished third in the 200 back in a
school- and conference-record 1:49.27 – her 13th swim of the meet. Her performance Saturday in the 200 back was the seventh fastest for a woman in history. Nelson added a sixthplace finish in the 200 IM (1:53.54). She also received honorable mention All-American recognition on a pair of relays. The 200 medley relay team of Katie Coughlin, Marissa Berg, Jess Unicomb and Nelson finished in 11th place in 1:37.41, and the 400 medley relay of Ari Saghafi, Abby Jagdfeld Berg and Nelson finished in 3:30.96 and now owns the fastest time in school history. UW finished the championships with 78 points, good for 17th place. Nelson earned honorable-mention honors at the NCAAs last year, taking 12th on the 200 medley relay. She also took 17th in the 200 back and 400 medley relay, 23th in the 100 back and 40th in the 100 butterfly.
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Erik Ehlenbach, 17, presents 3D printer at the STEAM Fair.
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Matthew Burdette, 10, plots his next move while contemplating his already record-breaking tower.
Science and Engineering Night The Verona Area High School Science and Engineering Night was held at Promega’s BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute Feb. 15 hosted by the Verona Area Project Lead the Way Team. Attendees learned about science, math and engineering through interactive events for people of all ages. Displays and information booths included Project Lead the Way students, Future Farms of America and Science and Engineering clubs. PLTW is a national nonprofit that develops curriculum to teach students critical and creative Verona Area High School students Jared Price and Noah Jannusch control a robot to thinking, problem solving, communication and collaboration skills through computer science, send out popcorn. engineering and biomedical science courses.
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Chad E. Kemp Age: 38 Family: Wife Nicole, sons Elliott (9), Kellen (6), daughter: Noelle (3) Originally from: Fitchburg Lived in Verona since: 2007 Education: Verona Area School District 1984-1997; University of Wisconsin, politi- Kemp cal science BA UW law school JD Occupation: Attorney Employer: Owner of Kemp Law Firm Political experience: Ran for mayor of Verona in 2014, lost. Other notable affiliations: State of Wisconsin Bar Why are you running for alder? I’ve always felt a calling to public service, and I believe that I can bring people of different ideals and backgrounds to achieve. Why are you the most qualified person for this office? Every individual that runs for office brings different experiences to the table. My family history, education, business experience and willingness to serve is what gives me the requisite qualifications for this office. What are your top priorities for the next two years? Working with both the city staff and other organizations to promote the public safety, reasonable economic development, responsible fiscal decis i o n s a n d g ove r n m e n t
Board president Noah Roberts assured the audience safety in the building was a “priority of the district since the first day of this project.” “It will be a state-of-theart building as it relates to security, especially as it relates to the integration of technology into security practices,” Roberts said. The board discussed potential changes to the proposed design four days later, at its March 19 meeting, including one presented March 15, but did not approve any changes. Further discussion is expected at the April 2 board meeting after the architect has had conversations with the police department and core team overseeing the referendum implementation. “This is an ongoing process,” Roberts said. “This is something that we have looked at for months now and will continue to look at even after the building is built.” District director of security Todd Endl said they were still working out what emergency response protocol to use at the new school, and that the final decision would depend on what the design ultimately looks like. Roberts said “all possibilities are being explored,” and appreciated the community members who came to share their concerns and thoughts with the board. “The goal throughout this process is to hear the concerns and address the concerns about safety while also adhering to those design principles that our staff and students (identified),” he said.
transparency. Is there anything the city has done in the last two years you would have done differently? I may have had an open dialogue with the school district with respect to the referendum. What or who is to blame for the recent disconnect between the city and school district on funding related to the new high school? I don’t look to assign blame to others. It does nothing to solve the matter at hand. I can say that communication between all parties could have been better. Further, it is important that all elected officials are getting the requisite information from their staff. Has the city been transparent enough over the past two years. What could it do better? I think the city has done a better job of being transparent over the past few years. There are occasions where closed session may be necessary. My preference is for the business of government to be done publicly whenever possible. What can the city do to bring more people downtown? The city started with the redevelopment of the sidewalks and crosswalks. I’d like to see us work directly with existing businesses and citizens to find what they would like in the downtown. I personally thing downtown projects that would promote density, commercial, and retail opportunities should be a priority in future development.
Safe spaces Architect Chris Michaud of Eppstein Uhen Architects, who has been the lead designer of the building, presented one of the potential alternatives to the current design, which includes lots of glass looking out from classrooms into hallways. The change would remove that glass from a few rooms in each “pod” of classrooms and create doors between the rooms that would allow that glassless room to provide a “safe room” space.
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Verona Area High School teacher Rita Mortenson, right, reads a letter from a co-worker and shares her own thoughts on how much glass is appropriate in the new Verona Area High School building. “This glass has actually been championed and supported by a number of teachers, but it’s also been a concern for some teachers and for some members of the community,” Michaud said. “There’s an uneasiness with the ability of students to hide in a situation.” Some in the audience expressed concern that would provide a shooter with a simple place to go to shoot at more people – especially if the walls were not bulletproof. But Stier Christensen responded that the information they’ve seen has indicated the goal is to “put as many obstacles in place” as possible to allow emergency responders to arrive, and that a shooter is unlikely to shoot “unless they can see a target.” Michaud added that each “pod” includes security doors at certain points in hallways to help compartmentalize the school. Those doors could be remotely locked in an emergency,
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he explained, allowing students to exit from them but stopping anyone from entering. “If they need to flee that compartment they can exit, but anyone on the outside of that compartment cannot get in,” he said.
Feeling secure A few teachers also spoke during the meeting, with two – both of whom were on the initial design team – in support of the glass and another stressing the importance of private spaces for teachers. “The No. 1 concern that’s come up in my department has nothing to do with physical safety and everything to do with emotional safety,” said psychology teacher Sarah Domres. “I have had conversations with kids that would absolutely break your heart. If I start to lose those conversations and those safe spaces for kids, that’s when you have to worry about safety.” Domres stressed that those private conversations with students helped build relationships and it was important to have venues for them. “I want you all to think of the worst breakdown you’ve ever had,” she said. “I want you to think about if you were in a glass room and if every one of your coworkers saw that breakdown.” Michaud and the board members declined to disclose certain pieces of information community members asked about, including the type of glass that would be used in the building externally and internally. “There’s certain things we just don’t feel comfortable addressing in a public manner,” Michaud said. Stier Christensen added that those concerns were
“something that we have thought of at the very outset of the design process.”
Benefits of glass Some on the board were concerned that changing the design to plan for the unlikely occurrence of a s c h o o l s h o o t i n g wo u l d come at the cost of daily comfort and security. Board member Russell King said at the March 19 board meeting that he wanted to be “sure any change we make in our building design actually increases security, if that’s what we’re concerned about,” questioning whether the potential changes would actually improve the safety of students and staff. “A horrible event happened, and the nation reacted in fear,” King said of the security concerns. “Fear’s a really bad basis for making decisions.” Michaud told the board studies he has seen indicate more visibility throughout a school can create a more positive environment, which helps with the dayto-day safety. That was one of the most significant concerns for board member Tom Duerst, who spoke about his visit to a Kansas City high school with plenty of glass and said the amount has a significant effect on the “dayto-day discipline.” “What is right? I don’t know 100 percent, I just know we want it to function well for us 100 percent of the time,” Duerst said. Contact Scott Girard at ungreporter@wcinet.com and follow him on Twitter @sgirard9.
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The Verona Press sent questionnaires to each of the candidates for City of Verona alder this month about themselves and current issues facing the city. The election is April 3. District 2 incumbent Jack Linder will The Press also encouraged the two alders 12 after being the only person on the ballot, In District 2 and 3, the incumbents are being challenged. The two are the lon- face his first challenger as an incumbent running unopposed to return questionnaires. returned the questionnaire. They were asked to limit answers to 100 gest-serving members of the council, and in Katie Kohl. District 3 incumbent Brad Incoming District 1 alder Chad Kemp, who was appointed to fill the open seat March words on two questions and 50 on the others. neither challenger has political experience. Stiner is challenged by Kate Cronin.
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City of Verona District 2 spring election 2018
Katie Kohl
Jack Linder Age: 46 Family: Wife Nancy, children Katie (14), Emma (12), Owen (10), Darren (7), Malcolm (5) Originally from: Random Lake Lived in Verona since: 1999 Education: MBA Edgewood College, Linder BS Electrical Engineering UW-Madison Occupation: Production manager Employer: Cardinal AG in Spring Green Political experience: Common Council since 2014, Finance committee, Plan Commission, Tourism Commission, joint City/Town Review Board, Community Development Authority. Common Council from 2006-2008, member of Finance committee, chair of Public Safety and Welfare; member of Verona Plan Commission from 2004-2006 and 2008-2017. Why are you running for alder? I do this because I enjoy representing the people of Verona. I also want to see Verona remain in an excellent position with regard to public safety, finances and development. Being on the council gives me a way to effect that change. Why are you the most qualified person for this office?
My experience is the main reason I am most qualified. Six-plus years on the Finance committee, 11 on the Plan Commission and 6.5 years total on the council is more than all but one other alder. With a new mayor starting, this experience will be more important than ever. However, experience is not the only reason. I have learned lessons over the years about what works and what does not work. This relates to large projects such as the fire station and development, like where to put multifamily. I put the lessons learned to use at every meeting. What are your top priorities for the next two years? I want to see a senior development similar to Oakwood in Madison, where seniors can live whether they are independent and living in their own apartment or in assisted living or memory care units. Verona would benefit greatly from a development like this. Also, with the upcoming change to the council, I want to keep the financial progress we made over the last four years from being reversed. We have planned really well for the future by building revolving equipment funds and borrowing less for roads. I want the city to continue to be good stewards of public money. Is there anything the city has done in the last two years you would have done differently? I would go back prior to the
referendum and make a formal offer to the school with regard to the new high school. This may have prevented all of the issues we are seeing now. The communication was there, but not formal, which led to misinterpretation. What or who is to blame for the recent disconnect between the city and school district on funding related to the new high school? I am not as interested in placing blame as to coming to a resolution. I want a good relationship with the school district and will work openly to improve communications. Has the city been transparent enough over the past two years? What could it do better? I am for transparent government. However, when we are deciding how much to offer in a negotiation, that discussion should be in a closed session. Doing these negotiations in public would unnecessarily cost the city a lot more money. What can the city do to bring more people downtown? Revitalizing the downtown is not a quick fix. We have spent money buying properties for parking, supporting businesses/ events and constructing new streetscaping to make it more inviting for everyone. Putting a new pool on the Sugar Creek Elementary site would help drive families downtown.
Age: 38 Family: Husband Peter; daughters Lily (11) and Maecie (7) Originally from: Ohio, m ove d t o Iowa when I was 11. From rural areas in both states Kohl Lived in Verona since: 2009 Education: BS in biology from UW-Milwaukee, certificates in forensic science, forensic toxicology, and death investigation, also from UWM. Occupation: Forensic scientist – DNA analyst Employer: Wisconsin DOJ – State Crime Laboratory in Madison Political experience: None Other notable affiliations: Governance Council member at New Century School, volunteer at Badger Prairie Needs Network Why are you running for alder? My family and I love Verona. I want to be able to give back to this city, and I feel like I can do that best by representing my friends and neighbors on City Council. I am committed to being an alderperson that Verona residents know and trust. Why are you the most qualified person for this
City of Verona District 3 spring election 2018 Why are you the most qualified person for this office? As a health educator/research coordinator, I’ve implemented projects that require working successfully in communities with families to identify ways to improve their health. Serving as an educator, a planner and providing financial management for project budgets – these skills will all serve me well on the council. Success in my work requires bringing people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives together, ensuring a willingness to share expertise and identifying strategies in support of lasting change. My skills and training, as well as lived experience creating healthy and thriving neighborhoods, are what make me a strong candidate for elected office. What are your top priorities for the next two years? My priorities are ensuring city services meet resident’s needs, encouraging reasonably priced housing options and exploring expanded access to regional transit opportunities. Is there anything the city has done in the last two years you would have done differently? The development of East Verona Avenue, with an almost exclusive focus on fast-casual restaurants. The long-term impact of development choices on residents’ health and quality of life is a priority. I would have advocated for a more diverse mix of business, including locally owned businesses and a limit on fast-casual restaurants.
in our best interest. I would have liked to see more opportunities for public input so that the city staff can get a better feel for the type of development residents want, not just what developers feel is best. What or who is to blame for the recent disconnect between the city and school district on funding related to the new high school? I do not believe that either is to blame. I think they both have the best interest of our city and school district in mind, and they are working on ways to creatively solve problems that are bound to come up in large-scale projects. Has the city been transparent enough over the past two years? What could it do better? I am a proponent of open government, and I think that the city has done a good job in being transparent over the past two years. What can the city do to bring more people downtown? Create a more vibrant shopping corridor that includes shops and restaurants that are attractive to tourists and residents alike. This includes working on a more defined “hometown feel” downtown area where it is safe and fun to walk around to shop and eat.
City of Verona District 3 spring election 2018
Kate Cronin Age: 45 Family: None Originally from: Dubuque, Iowa Lived in Verona since: 2002 Education: BA in communications, law, economics and government, American University; master’s of public health, international health and nutrition, Emory University Cronin Occupation: Health educator and research coordinator Employer: UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health Political experience: None Other notable affiliations: Volunteer, Badger Prairie Needs Network; membership committee, First Unitarian Society; meal provider, Grace Episcopal men’s shelter Why are you running for alder? I am running for alder to give District 3 residents a voice at the table where decisions that affect our dayto-day lives are made. I encourage citizen engagement and make it a priority to connect with my District 3 neighbors. This opportunity would allow me to represent our collective priorities, having heard input from as many voices as possible. I am particularly interested in contributing to Verona development plans. I am committed to finding ways to keep our neighborhood connections strong and accommodating many different types of housing options for those who want to make Verona home.
office? I have held both scientific and supervisory positions at the State Crime Lab. I have managed large and small projects, maintaining budgets for the three different units. I supervised up to 16 people at a time, gaining wonderful leadership experience. As a supervisor, I worked with upper-level management and scientific staff. I am well-versed in fostering creative problem-solving. On the Governance Council at New Century School for the past four years, I have worked to maintain budgets, come up with creative ideas to fund projects, written and upheld by-laws, worked with a 501(c)(3) committee, hired a director and worked through a re-chartering process. What are your top priorities for the next two years? a. Housing opportunities for all Verona residents b. Common-sense, sustainable development, including support for our public infrastructure c. Continued investment in our downtown shopping district, including ongoing support for our local businesses Is there anything the city has done in the last two years you would have done differently? In general, I think the city council has been working
What or who is to blame for the recent disconnect between the city and school district on funding related to the new high school? The discussions around the new high school highlight an opportunity to create stronger connections between the council and school board and to engage more Verona residents. Creating opportunities for citizen input in Verona’s school and development decisions is challenging but critical to envisioning, creating and maintaining a healthy and diverse community and school district. Has the city been transparent enough over the past two years? What could it do better? With our projected growth, there are opportunities to engage citizens in helping city leaders envision what we want Verona to look like for ourselves and for future generations. This requires using multiple communication methods to publicize new projects in a timely fashion and finding new ways to encourage citizens to participate in city business. What can the city do to bring more people downtown? Encouraging more shops and restaurants in the downtown area will inspire people to stay and play – promising initial steps have already been taken by the city with the improvements to pedestrian-friendliness and the parking lot. These amenities allow people access to offstreet parking, so they can explore downtown on foot – a healthier option for all!
H. Brad Stiner Age: 64 Family: Spouse Ellen; Children Megan, 27, Jacob, 29 Rachel, 25, Adam, 22 Originally from: Prairie du Chien; lived in Moscow Township on family farm as an adult Lived in Verona since: 1992 Education: Bachelor’s in elementary education, Kent State University; masters, Edgewood College Stiner Occupation: Retired teacher Political experience: Alder since 1995, Seniors, Library Board, Parks and Recreation Other notable affiliations: Membership with Knights of Columbus Why are you running for alder? I still enjoy serving citizens of the City of Verona, concentrating on District 3. Why are you the most qualified person for this office? I believe experience is a good teacher. Serving the public is a top priority; another person could be just as qualified! What are your top priorities for the next two years? Relationship with the school district; finish the development of the west side truck stop property; continue to invite businesses
to the Liberty Park development and monitor the construction of County M as it approaches the city limits. Is there anything the city has done in the last two years you would have done differently? Our leadership has been awesome; the city administrator and city staff have worked hard to fulfill Common Council direction. What or who is to blame for the recent disconnect between the city and school district on funding related to the new high school? No one is to blame; it is part of the development process of a huge development within our city. Our citizens deserve the best investment for their dollars, and we will find a way! Has the city been transparent enough over the past two years. What could it do better? Yes, communication has been open and consistent; legal issues dictate closed sessions, our leadership has done a wonderful job leading us through the project and protecting the involvement of city funds. What can the city do to bring more people downtown? We continue to develop the defined downtown; we are blessed to have 5,000 cars passing through our city every work day. A strong percentage of these folks stop and shop, or patronize our variety of restaurants.
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projects – Sugar Creek Commons, the Legends Edge proposal and the continued downtown revitalization among them. March 14, they sat in front of an audience of around 80 people at the Verona Senior Center for a forum hosted by The Verona Press and Verona Area Chamber of Commerce, answering a mix of predetermined questions and some formulated from audience submissions.
Candidates for alder spoke before the forum began, and their speeches can be viewed at the beginning of the forum video on the city’s YouTube channel.
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About 80 people, including Bev Beyer, left, attended the mayoral forum at the senior center, and some asked questions. community members and as people who care very much about Verona we’re g o n n a wo r k o u t s o m e thing.” Beres agreed there was a solution to be found. “We can’t forget that we are equivalent of family,” he said. “We have to realize that even if two brothers are fighting, we’re all g o n n a h av e C h r i s t m a s dinner together. It’s pretty important to get that back on track, and that will be a priority of mine.”
Development Each candidate outlined a general vision for development. Both acknowledged the city had its work cut out as it transitions away from counting on Epic for huge amounts of growth year after year. “Our biggest challenge is centered around growth,” Diaz said. “Both in our downtown and throughout the city, we need to focus on unique and interesting development that fits with our city.” Beres said that was especially important with the opportunities the city will have in the next two years on the West Verona Avenue corridor, which he called
“sort of the neglected area of town.” On the way are the new h i g h s c h o o l a n d S u ga r Creek Commons development. “The most important thing in the short run, securing and building on that high school site. That is going to be a jewel,” Beres said. “Making that whole thoroughfare available for great restaurants and other amenities people want to see.” Diaz said he’d like to find a place for some sort of business incubator to “provide an opportunity for people that are maybe cycling out of Epic to create a company here,” adding that the city needed to carefully consider potential developments. “There’s gonna be a lot of pressure from developers,” he said. “We basically have developers knocking down our door to build apartments, hotels, everything.” Beres said he would want to “really look hard at who we want to bring here,” and that he had “the time” to go meet with potential developers. “It’s not just running that office from the room,” he
said. “You are an ambassa- himself as a “facilitator,” dor for Verona.” shot back during his rebuttal that “not a single projLeadership ect was delayed, the budThe first topic that got get was released on time the two candidates to use and there was not anything their optional rebuttal time that was delayed” because and counter each other was of any divide, real or perceived. over leadership. “As mayor, I would be in Specifically, the suggestion that the council tends a better position to bargain to in “left” and “right” with people and get things blocs made Diaz cringe, done,” he said, adding and he pointed to a vote that the mayor has limited earlier that week on an leverage over the council.” Beres pointed to his own apartment complex where he differed from those in experience coming onto the the progressive group he’s school board during a time when the “community was often associated with. “Sometimes people do torn” with “lots of high vote as blocs, sometimes emotion,” and said the key they don’t,” he said. “In is to make sure everyone some ways, it’s a little feels their voice is heard. “We built a communimore hype than reality.” B u t f r o m a n o u t s i d e ty of a school board that perspective, Beres said, people could trust again “there’s some reality to it because we worked togethas well,” pointing to the er,” he said. “That’s what I 11-month-long stalemate will try and do in the city.” over appointing an alder to the Plan Commission. That Keep it local topic which resulted in a Both candidates stressed similar vote nearly every that if elected, they would time until this month, when want to hear from resiAld. Sarah Gaskell (Dist. dents. 2) was appointed. “I’m running to be may“This has been a frustra- or for all Verona citizens,” tion for lots of people to Diaz said during his clossee what’s going on over ing statement. “I’d love to there,” Beres said. hear feedback and quesD i a z , w h o d e s c r i b e d tions from people.”
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VeronaWIMeetings YouTube channel Beres stressed the importance of local politics when national and state issues have become so divisive. “We’re neighbors, we’re friends, we operate in the same sphere,” he said. “I will do my darnedest to keep that in the City Council.” He said that at a “really critical time,” people asked him to run and he responded. “I feel I have the skills to take us into the next term,” he said. Diaz said he hoped to stress the importance of transparency and “keeping our hometown feel, even as we grow.” “(I’d work on) open and transparent government, because people have a right to see what their government is doing,” he said. Contact Scott Girard at ungreporter@wcinet.com and follow him on Twitter @sgirard9.
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The question that was “on everyone’s mind,” as Beres put it, centered on the recent dispute between the city and Verona Area School District over payment for an entry road to the new high school site and related infrastructure. Beres said he can help repair the relationship by leaning on his 15 years of experience on the school board and the relationships he still has with the district after stepping down last April. “I will use every possible personal relationship I have to speak to people and get this back on track,” he said. “When I left (the board), we were all shaking hands and smiling and on the same page.” Diaz, who regularly voted against going into closed session to discuss the negotiations with the district, said he thinks an o p e n d i s c u s s i o n wo u l d have prevented the situation facing the two bodies now with deadlines approaching. “If elected mayor, it’s something I’m going t o t a k e a n a g g r e s s iv e approach to fix,” he said. “We would’ve saved ourselves a lot of trouble and we would be in a lot better position if we had discussed this openly.” He added later that he sees the two as partners. “When the schools succeed, that means Verona succeeds,” he said “You can be friendly as friendly can be, but as soon as it involves money – and this issue involves a lot of money – sometimes it can be hard to get along. “Ultimately, as
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Walkout: ‘Young constituents’ join millions nationwide in remembrance of shooting victims Continued from page 1 according to a district news release. “I was completely blown away by the support we had, not just from the high school students, but from the middle schoolers as well,” freshman Christopher Lofts wrote in an email. “It was incredibly empowering to see that we, the students of VASD, were able to come together as a community fighting for a mutual goal alongside over a million other students across the country.” Some of the high school students sold orange ribbons for $1 apiece at the track, and Lauren Damgaard reported they raised over $200 that will go to the Coalition to End Gun Violence. “Nothing ends with these walkouts, instead things begin,” Damgaard wrote in an email to the Press later that day. “Interest, dialogue and conversations began today and will continue.” Lofts, who created an online event for the walkout through the Action Network website, said seeing the students from Parkland speak out after the shooting made him feel “things changed.” “For the first time, many of us students started to realize that we had a voice, that we could be heard if we took the effort to speak out,” Lofts wrote in an email. “It no longer mattered how you were socially ranked, but how much you cared about this issue of gun violence and the safety of our school, public places, and overall lives.” The district had known about the walkout ahead of time and told parents it would allow their children to be excused, but only
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ConnectVerona.com with a parent phone call. As of Thursday, March 15, more than half of the day’s absences at the middle and high schools – including some unrelated to the walkout – were unexcused. In an email to parents after the walkout event, the district mentioned two upcoming dates that could also see protests: March 24 and April 20. It did not endorse any of the plans. “We will continue to honor those who lost their lives in this recent school shooting by purposefully supporting the values of citizenship, responsibility and compassion while we strive to find a teachable moment in this tragedy,” the email stated. Lofts said students are beginning to plan for an Photos by Scott Girard April 20 protest to mark Above, below: Hundreds of Verona Area High School and Badger Ridge Middle School students walked laps around the the anniversary of the Col- VAHS track Wednesday morning as a part of a nationwide school walkout to remember the victims of the Parkland high umbine shooting in Colora- school shooting and support new gun laws. do. Damgaard said she chose to participate March 14 because “we want to be able to go to school and feel safe,” and called for stricter gun laws. “Our message: we stand with all the victims of past school shootings, and if kids are brave enough to fight for this issue, adult lawmakers should be as well,” she wrote. “We may not all be able to vote, but the representatives will be forced to answer to their young constituents.” Contact Scott Girard at ungreporter@wcinet.com and follow him on Twitter @sgirard9.
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Legals STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DANE COUNTY, NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD J. OTT Case No. 2018PR158 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for Informal Administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth December 1, 1931 and date of death January 30, 2018, was domiciled in Dane County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 471 Prairie Way Boulevard, Apartment 1313, Verona, WI 53593. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is June 8, 2018. 5. A claim may be filed at the Dane County Courthouse, 215 S. Hamilton Street, Madison, Wisconsin, Room 1005X. /s/ Danell Behrens Deputy Probate Registrar February 27, 2018 Attorney Peter J. Waltz 205 East Main Street, PO Box 294 Mt. Horeb, WI 53572 608-437-5577 Bar Number: 1008249 Published: March 8, 15 and 22, 2018 WNAXLP *** NOTICE The City of Verona Plan Commission will hold Public Hearings on April 4, 2018 at City Hall, 111 Lincoln Street, at 6:30 PM for the following planning and zoning matters: 1) Zoning map amendment to rezone 201 East Verona Avenue from Urban Commercial (UC) to Central Commercial (CC). 2) Conditional use permit for a group daycare center land use, known as the Seventeenth Radish, to be located at 201 East Verona Avenue. 3) Conditional Use Permit for a proposed personal or professional service land use, known as SBR Coaching, to be located at 507 Bruce Street. Interested persons may comment on these planning and zoning matters during the public hearings at the April 4th Plan Commission meeting. The Plan Commission will make recommendations for these matters, which will then be reviewed by the Common Council for final decisions on Monday, April 9th. Contact Adam Sayre, Director of Planning and Development, at 608-8489941 for more information on these items or to receive copies of the submittals. Ellen Clark, City Clerk Published: March 15 and 22, 2018 WNAXLP *** NOTICE ELECTORS OF THE CITY AND TOWN OF VERONA Notice is hereby given that the Public Test of the Automatic Tabulating and Electronic Voting Equipment to be used for the April 3, 2018 Spring Election in the City of Verona and Town of Verona will be conducted on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at the respective municipal buildings. The City of Verona and Town of Verona will conduct their tests at 10:30 AM. This test is open to the general public. Ellen Clark, Clerk City of Verona 111 Lincoln Street Verona, WI 53593 608-845-6495 John Wright, Clerk Town of Verona 7669 County Highway PB Verona, WI 53593 608-845-7187 Published: March 22, 2017 WNAXLP *** OFFICIAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS WELL 6 PUMP STATION CITY OF VERONA, WISCONSIN OWNER: The City of Verona, Wisconsin, hereby gives notice that sealed lump sum Bids will be received for the construction of Well 6 and the associated well pumping station. The project also includes well pumping equipment, chemical feed equipment, electrical generator, instrumentation and controls and related equipment, 1,000 lineal feet
of 8-inch sanitary sewer, 520 lineal feet of 12-inch ductile iron water main, 8,500 cubic yards of granular trench backfill, 1,200 cubic yards of common excavation, 300 ton of 3-inch aggregate base course, 300 ton 1.25-inch aggregate base course, , 200 ton of asphalt base course, 200 ton of asphalt surface course, erosion control, restoration, landscaping, and traffic control within the City of Verona, Dane County, Wisconsin. TIME AND PLACE OF BID OPENING: Sealed Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. Local Time on the 17th day of April, 2018 at the office of the Director of Public Works, 410 Investment Court, Verona, Wisconsin, 53593. After the official Bid closing time, the Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. BIDDING DOCUMENTS: The Bidding Documents are on file for review at the office of the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Verona Wisconsin, office of the Director of Public Works, Verona Wisconsin, and the offices of AECOM, 200 Indiana Avenue, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, and 1350 Deming Way Suite 100, Middleton, Wisconsin. Copies of the Bidding Documents are available online at www.questcdn. com. Bidders may download the digital Plan Documents for $30.00 non-refundable payment by inputting Quest Project No. 5638283 on the website’s project search page. Please contact QuestCDN. com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn. com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with the digital project information. No paper plan documents will be provided. LEGAL PROVISIONS: The Contract letting shall be subject to the provisions of Sections 62.15, 66.0901, 66.0903, and 779.15 of the Wisconsin Statutes. BID SECURITY: Bid Security in the amount of not less than 5 percent nor more than 10 percent of the Bid shall accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. CONTRACT SECURITY: The Bidder to whom a Contract is awarded shall furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond each in an amount equal to the Contract Price. BID REJECTION/ACCEPTANCE: OWNER reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, waive informalities in bidding or to accept the Bid or Bids, which best serve the interests of OWNER. BID WITHDRAWAL: No Bid shall be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after the opening of Bids without consent of OWNER. Published by authority of the City of Verona, Wisconsin. By: Jon H. Hochkammer, Mayor Ellen Clark, Clerk AECOM Stevens Point, Wisconsin Project No. 60563442 Published: March 22 and 29, 2018 WNAXLP *** MEETING OF TOWN OF VERONA PLAN COMMISSION FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2018, 4:00 P.M. TOWN OF VERONA HALL, 7669 COUNTY HIGHWAY PD 1. Call to Order/Approval of Meeting Agenda 2. Public Comment - This section of the meeting provides the opportunity for comment from persons in attendance on items not listed below over which this governing body has jurisdiction. Comments on matters not listed on this agenda could be placed on a future Plan Commission meeting agenda. 3. Approval of minutes from 2/22/2018 4. Reports Chair: recent development inquiries and updates on past applications Committee Reports (Public Works, Finance, Natural and Recreational Areas) Commissioners Planner/Administrator 5. Land use application 2018 – 3 – for property located at 3071 Timber Lane submitted by James Jensen and Marianne Madar. The purpose of the application is the splitting of one 5.3 acre parcel into two residential lots. No rezoning is required. The existing zoning is RH1. * Public Hearing * Discussion * Action 6. Land use application 2018 – 4 – for parcel number 0608-101-9170-7 located on Stony Ridge Circle submitted by Premier Builders. The purpose of the application is the creation of a Certified Survey Map for a 1.91 acre parcel that was
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on a traffic study done in the area. That information was provided to the school district on February 23, 2018. This is all public record. Our study estimates a cost of $2.346 million to the city for the road improvements. This amount is further broken down into three categories. Based on the traffic study, the city estimates that public background traffic benefitting the city is worth approximately $1.058 million. $367,000 is allocated to additional properties in the area that will be benefitted by the project, for which it was determined that it would not be reasonable for the city to seek contributions from the property owners. $921,000 is allocated to the property owned by the by the Erbach Trust, as the city believes that to be the amount that the property will benefit from the proposed road improvements based on a traffic analysis done for the city. The city would pay those costs up front, with the idea that they would be collected from the property owner at a later date. Mr. Jacobson stated original estimates for this project were done in October of 2015. However, the scope of the project has changed since then. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has stated that a connector off of Paoli Street is not an option. The DOT owns the access control there, so we had no choice in that matter. At the April 19, 2016 meeting of Staff and DOT, the DOT’s stance on the road’s access point was reported and discussed. This has been a well-known point of interest to be evaluated since the beginning. DOT access controls have been discussed at open Public Works/ Sewer and Water Committee meetings since July of 2017. We had good communication regarding this. The DOT does not provide waivers for access control, so as not to break the access control and interchange. Other options were to go through the Cleary property or the CPI property. However, those property owners would not allow any options through their properties. The costs for the roads were provided to the school district in the first week of February, 2018. Detailed cost estimates were done in October of 2017 and passed on to the school district. Contingencies and the cost of design were added to the construction costs, resulting in the $9.3 million estimated cost. Mr. Kleinmaier explained that in their response to the city’s term sheet, the school district has proposed that the Sugar Creek property be pulled out of the deal. The overall road construction cost listed on their term sheet is just over $9.3 million. They propose that the school district’s cost would be capped at $3.5 million, and the city would pick up the remainder of the costs. Land acquisition costs that are necessary for one of the roads are not included in the $9.3 million figure. The school district has had discussions with the Erbach Trust, which owns the property to be acquired. In order to come to a land acquisition agreement with the Erbach Trust, the school district is requesting a waiver from the city regarding assessments on the Erbach property for improvements to the property resulting from the road project. Mr. Mikorski explained that in its response to the city’s term sheet, the school district is asking the city for $5.8 million plus the cost of property acquisition. Mayor Hochkammer stated the money for this would have to be borrowed. Every dollar that we would borrow for this would be a dollar that couldn’t be spent on other city projects. Motion by Touchett, seconded by Gaskell, to convene in a closed session, as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e), for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons deem a closed session necessary, regarding costs associated with public roads, public rights-of-way, and potential property purchase in partnership between the City of Verona and the Verona Area School District regarding the development of the new high school and property. The Common Council may reconvene in open session to discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in the closed session. On roll call: Alder Doyle – Aye; Alder Gaskell – Aye; Alder Linder – Aye; Alder Reekie – Nay; Alder Stiner – Aye; Alder Touchett – Aye; Alder Diaz – Nay. Motion carried 5-2, with Alders Diaz and Reekie voting Nay.
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The Common Council convened in closed session at 8:59 p.m. CLOSED SESSION Motion by Diaz, seconded by Doyle, to reconvene in open session at 10:09 p.m. No action was taken by the Common Council in closed session. Mr. Kleinmaier explained that the Common Council has directed city staff to provide a response to the school district by the end of the week in the form of an updated term sheet. The city will be providing three separate options for the school district to consider: Option 1 – A $1.5 million contribution by the city. The Sugar Creek School property is not part of the deal, and the city waives special assessments for improvements to the Erbach property. Option 2 – A $4.5 million contribution, in structured payments, by the city. The Sugar Creek School property is conveyed to the city in a clean state, and the city waives special assessments for improvements to the Erbach property. Option 3 – A $4 million contribution, in structured payments, by the city. The Sugar Creek School property is conveyed in as-is condition, and the city waives special assessments for improvements to the Erbach property. The term sheet response will touch on all seven of the sections of the original term sheet. B. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Development Agreement for Sugar Creek Commons Project in Tax Incremental District #9 The Common Council may convene in a closed session, as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e), for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons deem a closed session necessary. The Common Council may reconvene in open session to discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in the closed session. Mr. Mikorski stated that staff is requesting a closed session to update the Common Council on the discussions that have taken place with the developers of the proposed Sugar Creek Commons project in an effort to negotiate an agreement. Motion by Linder, seconded by Gaskell, to convene in a closed session, as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1) (e), for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons deem a closed session necessary, regarding a development agreement for the Sugar Creek Commons Project in Tax Incremental District 9. The Common Council may reconvene in open session to discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in the closed session. The Common Council convened in closed session at 10:21 p.m. CLOSED SESSION Motion by Linder, seconded by Diaz, to move into open session at 10.39 p.m. No action was taken by the Common Council in closed session. C. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Selection of a City Council Representative to the Planning Commission. Alder Linder nominated Alder Touchett as the City Council Representative to the Planning Commission. Alder Doyle nominated Alder Gaskell as the City Council Representative to the Planning Commission. On roll call: Alder Gaskell – Gaskell; Alder Linder – Touchett; Alder Reekie – Gaskell; Alder Stiner – Touchett; Alder Touchett – Touchett; Alder Diaz – Gaskell; Alder Doyle - Gaskell. 4 votes for Gaskell, 3 votes for Touchett. Motion failed. New Business 12. A. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Approval of Operator Licenses. Motion by Linder, seconded by Gaskell, to approve an operator license application for Kody A. Popenfus for Kwik Trip #456. Motion carried 7-0. 13. Adjournment: Motion by Touchett, seconded by Reekie, to adjourn at 10:42 p.m. Motion carried 7-0. Ellen Clark City Clerk Published: March 22, 2018 WNAXLP ***
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DAIRY CATTLE AUCTION FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2017 1:00 PM TAH LIVESTOCK WINSLOW, IL EARLY CONSIGNMENTS SO FAR: ONE COMPLETE HOLSTEIN HERD DISPERSAL FROM BROWNTOWN, WI STANCHION MILKED, IN THEIR EVERYDAY CLOTHES. 40 COWS- 1/2 RECENTLY FRESH, 1/2 MILKING AND BRED BACK. SCC 180-280. WILL BE HERE THURSDAY OR FRIDAY AM. 18FRESH 2 YR. OLD HEIFERS, THESE ARE HERE AND FRESH 20 TO 45 DAYS. LOW SCC, MILKING VERY WELL AND PRETTY, PRETTY UDDERED. REPUTATION KIND. ONE GOOSENECK LOAD OF PARLOR FREESTALL COWS WITH RECORDS. 9 HOLSTEIN HEIFERS, BRED 7-8 MONTHS. HOME RAISED. 5 CLOSE UP HOLSTEIN HEIFERS. 8 READY TO BREED HOLSTEIN HEIFERS. 5-700# HOLSTEIN HEIFERS AND 3 SHORTBRED HEIFERS. 3-500# HOLSTEIN HEIFERS CHECK OUR WEBSITE.TAHLIVESTOCK.COM FOR MORE INCOMING CONSIGNMENTS BEFORE SALE. HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL SALE DAY! THERE WILL BE CATTLE FOR EVERYONE'S POCKETBOOK. THANKS FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF OUR 29TH YEAR IN BUSINESS! CALL TERRY AT 815 291-5604 CELL OR 815367-5581 BARN FOR ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING OUR SALES.
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Ask the Verona
VETERINARIAN
THE CARING CENTER
Q. I have heard that anxiety can be a problem in dogs. What can I do to
Q. My three year has always been a good eater but
help my puppy from becoming anxious?
recently he began only wanting to eat the same few foods every day. Should I be concerned?
A. A recent study done in Finland looked at factors that contributed to anxiety in family-owned
A. Are the foods he wants healthy choices? Many children
go through phases where certain foods are appealing or comfortable and they will choose them over and over again. If what they want is healthy, allow them access to those foods while still having other options available. For some children, helping prepare the meals or snacks can encourage them to expand their choices. Try to avoid making food a battle and chances are the phase won’t last too long
Christopher Voss D.V.M.
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DENTIST
CHIROPRACTOR
Q. What makes sugary drinks so bad for your teeth? A. Everyone knows that the mouth is loaded with bacteria. Like all living things,
Q. My friends are trying to talk me into running Crazy Legs. I
haven’t done any running for the past 10 years and I don’t want to injure myself. Do you think that I will have enough training time?
A. From experience teaching our Zero - 5K run classes I would say the likelihood of injury would be high. It’s simply not enough time to properly train, but don’t worry, you can still be part of the Jill Unwin, Lee Unwin, fun. I’d suggest you consider doing the 2 mile walk instead, but you DC, CCEP BCMT, CSCS should start walking now! In our classes we spend the first couple weeks mostly walking (fast paced) with very short runs, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Most people are shocked at how sore they feel from “just walking”. We mistakenly think that because we walk every day that it shouldn’t be that hard, but very few people are actually walking at a quick pace for 30 minutes or longer. I would encourage you to get back to running but consider the Zero – 5K class which incorporates gait analysis, proper strength training and stretching, basic nutrition and injury prevention to make it a safer and more satisfying experience all around. 102 N. Franklin Street • Verona, WI 53593 (608) 848-1800 • unwinchiropractic.com
bacteria need to eat too. Bacteria love carbohydrates (sugars). When bacteria eat the sugars, they produce waste in form of acids. These acids attack tooth enamel to cause decay, especially when daily brushing does not remove the bacteria (plaque) and acids. Sugary drinks provide the food source for these bacteria. Some drinks are extra Dr. James Sands, DDS acidic and attack the enamel directly. A general rule to remember regarding sugars and carbohydrates is that it’s not just the volume of sugar that matters, but also the contact time that the sugars/acids have with teeth. In other words, one glass of juice every night can be worse than 4 glasses in a single day. Brushing and flossing is the most important step in preventing tooth decay but diet is a very close second and in young children may be the key to preventing tooth decay.
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SENIOR CARE
ATTORNEYS
Q. Are you a dog owner? A. As dog owners, we love our dogs. We walk them, we play and run with our dogs, and we love our loyal animal friends.
Unfortunately, thousands of people are bitten, mauled, or chased by dogs each year that are left at-large or left loose, off-leash. Many of those people are the elderly or children, where the victim’s body frame is particularly vulnerable to severe injuries from a vicious dog attack. Also, cyclists are another category, as they may not be aware that there is a dog at large, about to jump on them, as they cycle past the dog. These dog attacks usually require that the victim go to the ER hospital for treatment. Some people also have to have shots against rabies, and those with severe injuries, may need surgery. The law is clear that dog owners are required under Wisconsin law to have control of their dogs. A dog owner is strictly liable and may be liable also in negligence for all the damages caused by his/ Attorney her dog. In these instances, damages are not only the physical injuries resulting from the dog bite and all the medical bills, but also Gail Groy the pain, suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, disability, scarring, disfigurement, psychological and mental health issues, post-traumatic stress, and loss of earnings. Finally, if the dog owner was aware that his/her dog had previously bitten someone, the victim of a dog attack may find themselves entitled to “double” the compensation awarded for the damages. In short, dog owners are responsible for damages resulting from a dog attack to the injured person. Better still, if you are a dog owner, secure, control, and leash your animal, and check your home insurance to make sure you have liability coverage should your dog bite or injure someone.
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INVESTMENTS
This article was written by Edward Jones for the use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Brendon Diers, AAMS®, Financial Advisor
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up your financial environment? For starters, look for ways to “de-clutter” your investment portfolio. If you own too many of the same type of investment, you may be better off by selling some of them and using the proceeds to pursue new opportunities. Also, think about how you could better organize your investment and retirement accounts. For example, if you have IRAs with several providers, you may save on fees and paperwork by consolidating them with one provider. And this move could make it easier for you to follow a single investment strategy. Finally, just as some needed repairs can help protect your home, you may need to take steps to guard your financial independence – and that of your family. Brendon Diers, AAMS® Specifically, make sure you have sufficient life and disability insurance. Consider putting Financial Advisor these “spring cleaning” suggestions to work. They may help you keep your financial house in good shape for all the seasons to come.
HEATING/COOLING
Q. How do I select a whole house high efficiency air cleaner? A. Several different types of air cleaners are available today. The most basic
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types are made just to keep the HVAC equipment clean. The next type of air cleaner provides equipment protection like the first type, and filters out pollens, mold spores, and pet dander. These filters were originally developed for people with allergies, but are often used as a good general purpose air cleaner. The last type of air cleaner is the electronic type. They filter out the smallest of particles like smoke, viruses and bacteria. These are the best choice for anyone with asthma, or otherwise interested in providing the cleanest environment. Beyond efficiencies, the frequency of maintenance should be considered when selecting an air cleaner. For help with selecting the right air cleaner for your home contact Dave at OK Heating and Air Conditioning.
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About half the people who are 85 and older have hearing loss. Whether a hearing loss is small (missing certain sounds) or large (being profoundly deaf), it is a serious concern. If left untreated, problems can get worse. Hearing loss can affect your life in many ways. You may miss out on talks with friends and family. On the telephone, you may find it hard to hear what the caller is saying. At the doctor’s office, you may not catch the doctor’s words. Sometimes hearing problems can make you feel embarrassed, upset, and lonely. It’s easy to withdraw when you can’t follow a conversation at the dinner table or in a restaurant. It’s also easy for friends and family to think you are confused, uncaring, or difficult, when the problem may be that you just can’t hear well. If you have trouble hearing, there is help. Start by seeing your doctor. Depending on the type and extent of your hearing loss, there are many treatment choices that may help. Technology has come a long way! Hearing loss does not have to get in the way of your ability to enjoy life.
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Q. Is it time for Financial “Spring Cleaning? A. Spring is here – so spring cleaning can’t be far behind. This year, why not also spruce
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Q. Is There Help For My Dad’s Hearing Loss? A. About one-third of Americans between the ages of 65 and 74 have hearing problems.
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REAL ESTATE
Q. How much do I need for a down payment on a house?
A. Many people ask this question when they are starting to think about buying a house. There are lending programs available that allow people to buy a house with zero money down. These programs include VA, USDA, WHEDA, and bank portfolio loan programs; although there are some disadvantages with these programs. First, in a competitive seller’s market like we are in, a seller will often choose an offer with stronger financing over an offer with a slightly higher price. This is because the seller has higher confidence that the sale will close with stronger financing. Second, these zero down programs are generally more expensive in terms of closing costs, fees, and/or interest rate. Keith & Kinsey Schulz These programs can work great for the right situation, and they allow buyers not to use all their cash. I would just encourage buyers not to buy if they really don’t have any money, they should at least have Real Estate Team an emergency fund. You don’t want to have your new home turn into a curse when the furnace goes out and you cannot afford to fix it. While it is possible to buy with little to no money down, you’ll get the best loan terms by putting 20% or more down on your house. If you can afford this option, you’ll probably be better off with the larger down-payment conventional loan, but it’s not a necessity. Making a Difference, One Home at a Time! (608) 492-2272 kschulz@KeithAndKinsey.com • www.KeithAndKinsey.com
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PHYSICAL THERAPY
Q. My mother is elderly and is having a difficult time living at home independently, what are her options for living arrangements?
A. There are many options for the elderly these days. If your mother is having difficulty living independently because of
stairs and obstacles within the home, then a senior apartment complex may be her best option. Senior apartments may also be known as “independent living” apartments as the person lives in the apartment without physical assistance, yet has more social opportunities than living in their own home. Independent living apartments are typically “senior friendly” with grab bars in the bathroom, wider hallways, shorter carpet, and minimal stairs and many on-site amenities to help make living independently easier. If your mother is having difficulty getting dressed, cooking, bathing, and performing typical daily living skills, then Susan Armstrong, MPT an assisted living center may be the best option. An assisted living facility can range in size from a small (8 bed) facility to a Physical Therapist larger multi-unit facility. They typically have 24 hour staffing to assist with toileting, cooking, laundry, and light dressing and bathing needs. Many assisted living facilities offer services with a separate “memory care” for individuals with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. It is important to speak with your mother, siblings, and physician to decide which placement is ideal for her. Stellar Rehabilitation offers on-site therapy services in many independent and assisted living facilities in Dane county. Check Stellar’s website to observe the list of facilities where you may find Stellar employees – www.stellarrehab.com.
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dogs. The research showed that fearful dogs had less socialization experiences when young, and that these dogs had lower quality of maternal care. The study also found that dogs that had limited amounts of daily exercise also were more likely to have noise sensitivity and separation anxiety. Finally, the personality of the parents of a dog had a significant influence on the disposition of the puppy. So, if you are purchasing a puppy, make sure that the pup has lived with his mother until the time of weaning. Meet the parents of the pup and assess their personalities. If the pup has been handled before adoption and is accustomed to people, that is also a big plus. Once the puppy is in your home, you also play an important role in the early months of a pup’s development. Intentionally provide many different experiences for learning (including training classes) - and encourage lots of healthy exercise! If you follow these ideas, you will have a good chance of having a happy, calm dog!
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