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APPOINTMENTS WITHIN 24 HOURS!

Main Street rebuild Verona Area School District

Going public
entirely in Spanish.
Meetings allow Voters will decide on
for detailed the spring ballot wheth-
er the district can borrow
conversations more than $180 million
for a new high school,
SCOTT GIRARD athletic fields, a pool,
Unified Newspaper Group renovations and new
operating expenses. The
However the April 4 referendum is split into
referendum turns out, three questions: the high
Verona Area School Dis- school building with an
trict officials hope voters auditorium and prac-
feel theyre making a tice fields; a new pool
fully informed decision and competition athletic
when they mark yes or fields; and an ongoing
no. operating question that
Id rather have people would be needed begin-
vote no and do so in an ning in 2020.
informed way than won- The two public ses-
Rendering courtesy DOnofrio Kottke Associates der what theyre voting sions this week followed
An aerial view of the project looking south shows strategically placed bumpouts to facilitate pedestrian crossings, colored for, VASD superinten- a pair of smaller events
concrete, additional seating areas and more decorations. It will cost a few parking spaces, however. dent Dean Gorrell told last week at which two

City prepares for shutdown

a crowd of about 20 in school board members
Fitchburg Monday night. met with anyone inter-
The group was at ested at a coffee shop
the library for the first in the morning on both
of three informational Tuesday and Thursday.
nights the district has Board member Meredith
Work starts April 3, but road wont close until June planned for members of
the public. The third is Turn to Outreach/Page 7
JIM FEROLIE Construction to limit the road closure
Verona Press editor
If You Go to six weeks between June 13 and
Aug. 18.
City of Verona
P ublic works director Theran What: Public information session The southern half of the road will be
Jacobson hopes to fill the City for Downtown streetscape and Main closed for a maximum of four weeks.

CDI plan bigger,

Center chambers next week at Street rebuild project New traffic signals along the detour
a public information session for the route will help with traffic backups.
downtown streetscape and Main Street When: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 21 And throughout the project, all busi-
reconstruction project. Where: Verona City Center, 111 nesses and homes will have at least

ready for deal

If not, he might well spend half of Lincoln St. one vehicle access available.
the next five months answering the Info: Call Theran Jacobson at 848- But theres no denying that it will be
same questions individually. 6801 or email theran.jacobson@ a major disruption.
After all, the last time Verona had ci.verona.wi.us Even less than a month of incon-
to shut down the road completely was venience can be devastating, as some
Proposal doubles
three decades ago, a trying, frustrating Verona Road businesses learned Inside
time that prompted the Verona Area what the public works committee during that multiyear project. Thats in size since
Chamber of Commerce to put on a determined was a need for a complete why Jacobson and the citys engineer-
mini festival to celebrate the end of it. rebuild of the road, right down to the ing team have kept in touch with the December Commons
This time, theres no party being base. Its staging the project which roughly two dozen affected businesses
discussion passes on split
planned (at least not yet), but the city also includes the twice-delayed for the past several months and held a
is compressing everything it can to face-lift of the streetscape in two separate information session for them vote
minimize the shutdown time, despite phases and requiring contractor Parisi JIM FEROLIE
Turn to Shutdown/Page 20 Verona Press editor Page 3
Alders agreed Monday
Colins Crew seeks funding for rare disease to draw up a contract for
what could be the big-
gest thing in Verona oth-
Common Council first
heard a proposal for Cel-
lular Dynamics Inter-
SCOTT DE LARUELLE work to help find a cure. newest addition to Colins been encouraging news er than Epic. national, a human-cell
Unified Newspaper Group Against the odds, Colin Crew, who will be gathering about gene therapy trials at a And its already grow- manufacturer that would
also has a pair Saturday for a fundraiser for childrens hospital in Colum- ing.
Life has certainly had its of little broth- research on Sanfilippo syn- bus, Ohio. Five months after the Turn to CDI/Page 19
share of mixed blessings for ers to laugh drome at Ten Pin Alley in Theyre injecting kids
Hilary and Ross Berning along with. Fitchburg. with a modified virus, (and)
since the Press featured a I t s b e e n
a bu s y f ew
The group is raising money
to fund a gene therapy clini-
the hope is the cells would
get that virus and start pro-
Inside
story two years on their son,
Colin, who has a rare, debili- years for the cal trial to study and hopeful- ducing the chemical that kids
tating genetic disease. Bernings, who ly cure Sanfilippo syndrome, can make on their own, he
And while his condition welcomed a rare genetic childhood dis- said. A handful of kids have
has regressed, hes also into the world Berning ease that gradually degrades been treated and reported
recently started to laugh twin boys body functions. Ross Bern- earlier this year, so far the
again, giving his parents and Simon and Nolan in June ing told the Press that while results being positive. Pages 10-16
supporters Colins Crew 2015, several months after one study they were follow-
some good news as they the story ran. They are the ing was canceled, theres Turn to Colin/Page 2

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Colin: Getting quieter but laughing again

Continued from page 1 On the Web
Still, because of the If You Go Team Sanfilippo Foundation:
slow progression of the What: Colins Crew:
disorder normally, Berning Bowling for a Cure 2017 teamsanfilippo.org
said it will likely take some
time to get a good sense of When: 10:30a.m. to
how effective that treatment 2p.m. Saturday, March Colins Crew Facebook page:
is. 18
facebook.com/
We dont fully under- Where: Ten Pin Alley, events/1201243773283206/
stand this disorder and what 6285 Nesbitt Road,
all the things happen, he Fitchburg few months, he has started
said. We know that the Info: cureforcolin@ laughing again, Berning
genes are defective and that gmail.com said, and is showing more
causes a certain lack of a emotion.
certain something in the At least for now, weve
body, but its not quite clear words here or there, and gotten that back from him,
is why does it turn out the typically it might be a, he said. We dont know
way it is for kids. Thats mama or something like how long it will stay, but
why were trying to explore that, he said. He has well take it for what it is
all the research; as many always been very full of and enjoy it while its here.
avenues as we can to come personality and life, very And the Bernings are also
up with an effective treat- social, and he kind of enjoying their time with the Photos by Kate Newton
ment for the kids. got very quiet and really toddlers unexpected arriv- Poseidon (Chayank Pawar) helps Erysichthons mother (Zaria Roller) into the water, where
Ups and downs stopped doing a lot of those als, as doctors had warned shes restored back to her youth after her son sold her to a merchant in exchange for food.
things. the couple of the possibility
For Colin, 9, the last few Colins balance is also

A watery trip to ancient Greece

of future children also car-
years were kind of what starting to fail him, which rying Sanfilippo. But other
we expected, Berning said: Berning said he started than an early arrival, its
Hes regressed and isnt noticing about a year ago. been so far, so good.
KATE NEWTON Ovid into a more contem-
talking much anymore.
It started about 18
He used to like to jump
on his trampoline, but now
They were in the incu-
Unified Newspaper Group
On the Web porary context, features
bator for three months, but
months ago. he has to hold on to the theyre as healthy as can nine separate vignettes
To view more photos from
Now, its just a few side to keep him steady, be, Berning said. We Verona Area High School that unfold entirely in and
VAHS Theatres production of
he said. Even just on his werent planning on it, we Theatre tackled what could around a pool of water
Metamorphoses, visit:
feet, hell fall over every just got lucky. be considered its most onstage. The audience was
Since so often so we have to keep ambitious production yet ConnectVerona.com also seated onstage so they
1976 could have an up-close view
a close eye on him these Email Unified Newspaper with its production of the
days. Group reporter Scott Mary Zimmerman play of the performers, many of
But while Colin hasnt De Laruelle at scott. Metamorphoses, which Center. whom played multiple roles
been talking much the past delaruelle@wcinet.com. ran March 9-10 in the The play, which brings in the production.
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LOCAL Verona police arrest

Community fugitive wanted by FBI
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City of Verona

Commons passes on split vote

Three alders against financial assistance. And employees, who tend to new one on the site. But the

using TIF to displace Whats next city planning director Adam

Sayre argued that design-
be young and on the upper
end of the countys income
three who voted against the
project wanted more assur-
ing a transition plan for scale. Some alders openly ances before considering
residents The final stage of approvals is the precise implemen- the current apartment res- prefer to keep Verona gen- voting in favor.
tation plan, which covers landscaping, architecture, light- idents would be getting trified, with limited apart- McGilvray said while he
JIM FEROLIE ing, traffic, utilities and other details. It will require a public the cart in front of the horse ments and heavy on sin- understood the position
Verona Press editor hearing and votes at the Plan Commission and Common here without construction gle-family homes, so devel- other alders are taking,
approvals. opers tend to promote their displacing people is part of
A week after a multimil-
Council. But Reekie returned the apartments as such. the deal.
lion-dollar apartment-re- The project will not go forward, however, without finan- conversation back to the Henshue had noted that Anytime you redevelop,
tail-hotel project along cial assistance, which would come after the developer idea of affordable hous- the new layout would allow that is the core of what you
West Verona Avenue final- ing, which prompted some them to be built in stages, are doing, he said.
ly won over the citys Plan makes a request and the council discusses it (likely in skepticism from Mayor Jon which would help anyone Email Verona Press
Commission, the Common closed session) and later approves a developer agree- Hochkammer. who wanted to move from editor Jim Ferolie at
Council was far more divid- ment. At some point, I would an existing apartment to a veronapress@wcinet.com.
ed. like us to define affordabil-
The Sugar Creek Com- ity, he said.
mons project, which would When Doyle directed him CUSTOMER
require several million
dollars worth of taxpayer
by Alds. Elizabeth Doyle
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McGilvray (D-1) pressed
him for some numbers
to a traditional definition of
rents in the neighborhood APPRECIATION
assistance, would tear down (D-4), who had swept into that had not yet been made of 30 percent of median DAYS SALE!
several blighted properties office in the same 2013 pro- public the total value of income, he shot back, Im MARCH 16-17 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. MARCH 18 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
between Legion Street and gressive-minded upset of the project and the likely aware of that, and stat-
the St. Vincent de Paul thrift
store. Among them are five
incumbents Diaz did.
Though Doyle had
request for assistance.
Henshue, with some
ed that many constituents
arent and instead think Best Prices of the Season!
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add up to about $30 mil-
lion to the tax increment
A lot of people who talk
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stand against Monday.
While they were outnum- Group seemed unprepared and would require around they know what it really is,
bered in a 5-3 vote approv- for the show of solidarity. $3 million to $7 million they would not support it,
ing the projects general The three votes against the in TIF assistance, num- he said.
development plan (GDP), GDP present no real threat bers he said city staff were Nonetheless, Doyle
they clearly made an to the plans proceeding to aware of but hadnt gotten argued, the citys compre-
impression, with developers completion but perhaps a formal application for. hensive plan calls for it and
still holding an animated put its prospects of getting He actually broke down provides examples. And
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corridor is ripe for devel- We can take that respon- Ald. Evan Touchett (D-4)
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vote for it. developed that plan, and we allow the council to accept
The idea of using TIF can develop that and bring the GDP without reserva-

Marvin
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out of their houses does not sure that we will do that. in is the projects densi-
sit right with me, he said. He was put on the spot in ty and general layout, and
He was quickly joined a different way a few min- alders would get an oppor-

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Letters to the editor

Support new school in referendum
Please support the referen- c) Improve property values
dum; early voting has started. due to more prestigious schools
Voting the complete package d) Create an economic boost
of 1, 2 and 3 for Verona schools from regional events
will give our area kids the best With low interest rates now,
facilities and: the cost will never be lower.
a) Create great venues for Vote yes on all counts: 1, 2
multiple sports: football, soc- and 3.
cer, baseball, track, swimming,
diving, lacrosse and softball Guy Lofts,
b) Free up facilities for local City of Verona
clubs

Support Gaskell for Common Council

Were writing to express our needs of a growing community.
support for Sarah Gaskell for And as she and her husband
the Verona Common Coun- have been Verona taxpayers for
cil in the upcoming election. several years with two children
With her formal experience as in the Verona Area School Dis-
a planner and her experience trict, Sarah will work to keep
sitting on four foundations, taxes low while still preserving
councils and public boards, she the quality of life we all value.
has the expertise and the back-
ground to understand how to Denise and Paul Beckfield,
balance the competing financial City of Verona

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populated by humans in the Tent Lot across its Conversations About Contact Kate Newton at
since the glaciers receded from the Delphi Room. Conservation series April kate.newton@wcinet.com.
Refreshments will be 5 at Wisconsin Brewing

Onalaska Omni Center

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VAHS student groups to host carnival Saturday
255 Riders Club Road, Onalaska WI

will host more than 30 Admission is $5 per

OR TRADE March 17, 18 & 19, 2017
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Families can spend some from 11a.m. to 1p.m. activities. Food will also be
of the waning hours of S a t u r d a y i n t h e VA H S available for purchase. School Carnival Sunday 9 am to 3 pm
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Cost: $5 per child
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Various sports teams and according to a flier for the
student-run organizations carnival. Info: 845-4400
BOB & ROCCO For more info call 608.752.6677 or
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or even think is in error, please contact editor Jim Ferolie at 845-9559 or at veronapress@ Healthy Women Community Talks
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Coming up Churches
All Saints Lutheran Church Sunday: 9 & 11 a.m., St. Andrew,
Lions food drive library. The class will be led by Huma perform authentic Scandinavian dances. 2951 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg Verona
Siddiqui, cookbook author and found- Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for (608) 276-7729 Daily Mass, Tuesday-Saturday: 8
The Verona Lions Club will host a er of White Jasmine, and will include students 18 and under, and are available allsaints-madison.org a.m., St. Andrew, Verona
food drive to benefit BPNN from 9a.m. demonstrations for tandoori meatballs, at vapas.org, the State Bank of Cross Pastor Rich Johnson
to 1p.m. Saturday, March 18, at Miller Sunday: 8:30 & 10:45 a.m. St. James Lutheran Church
cumin basmati rice and a salad. Registra- Plains-Verona, Capitol Bank-Verona or ELCA
and Sons, 210 S. Main St. tion is required and limited to 30. by calling 848-2787. The Church in Fitchburg 427 S. Main St., Verona
As shoppers enter the store, a Lions For information, call 845-7180. 2833 Raritan Rd., Fitchburg (608) 845-6922
member will hand them a list of food Mindfulness workshop (608) 271-2811 stjamesverona.org
and non-food items needed by the pan- Family fort night Families can take a mindfulness work-
livelifetogether.com Pastors Kurt M. Billings and Peter
Sunday: 8 & 10:45 a.m. Narum
try. Collections boxes will be located Families can set up a fort, eat walking shop together from 6-6:45p.m. Tuesday, Office Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon-
near the store exit, and cash donations smores and crawl in for an evening of March 21, at the library. Fitchburg Memorial UCC day, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8
will also be accepted. reading together from 6:30-8p.m. Satur- Each family will make a small clear
5705 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg a.m.-noon Wednesday
For information, contact Jim Fletcher day, March 18, at the library. (608) 273-1008 Saturday Worship: 5 p.m.
mind jar to take home. The workshop is memorialucc.org Sunday Worship: 8:30 and 10:45
at 845-6067. Some sheets and clips will be provid- geared toward kids ages 5-11 and adults, Pastor Phil Haslanger a.m.
Sunday: 8:15 and 10 a.m.
NHS book sale ed. Families are welcome to bring their and registration is required. Salem United Church of Christ
own sheets or lightweight blankets for For information or to register, call Good Shephard Lutheran 502 Mark Dr., Verona
Verona Area High School students in building their fort in the childrens area. 845-7180. Church ECLA (608) 845-7315
the National Honor Society will host a For information, call 845-7180. (608) 271-6633 salemchurchverona.org
book sale to raise money for students in County job fair Central: Raymond Road & Whitney Rev. Dr. Mark E. Yurs, Pastor
Laura Kolden, Associate in Min-
Tanzania from 9a.m. to 6p.m. Saturday, VAPAS show Free transportation to the Dane Coun-
Way, Madison
Sunday: 8:15, 9:30 & 10:45 a.m. istry
March 18, and 8a.m. to 4p.m. Monday, The Verona Area Performing Arts ty Job Fair is available by taking a Bad- West: Corner of Hwy. PD & Nine Sunday School: 9 a.m.
March 20, Tuesday, March 21, and Fri- Series will host its first afternoon concert ger Bus from the library at 10:30a.m., Mound Road, Verona Sunday Worship: 10:15 a.m.
day, March 24, in the VAHS Performing featuring the all-male Grieg Chorus of Sunday: 9 & 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Fellowship Hour: 11:30 a.m.
noon and 2:30p.m. Wednesday, March
Arts Center Studios, 300 Richard St. The Madison and the Stoughton Norwegian 22. The fair runs from noon to 5p.m. at Damascus Road Church West Springdale Lutheran Church
sale will include books of varying genres Dancers at 2p.m. Sunday, March 19, at the Alliant Energy Center and will host The Verona Senior Center ECLA
for readers of all ages. the VAHS Performing Arts Center, 300 approximately 150 employers with up 108 Paoli St., Verona 2752 Town Hall Rd. (off Hwy ID),
For information, call 845-4400. (608) 819-6451 Mount Horeb
Richard St. The Edvard Grieg Chorus to 5,000 jobs available. Admission is info@damascusroadchurch.com, (608) 437-3493
Cooking class will perform Norwegian, patriotic, spir- free, and transportation registration is not damascusroadonline.org springdalelutheran.org
itual and Broadway music. The Stough- required, but encouraged. Drop-off times Pastor Justin Burge Pastor Jeff Jacobs
Explore the flavors of Pakistan ton Norwegian Dancers are a group of Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday: 8:45 a.m. with communion
are scheduled for 2 and 5p.m.
during a cooking class from 11a.m. to Stoughton High School students who For information, visit scwijobs.com. Memorial Baptist Church Sugar River United Methodist
12:30p.m. Saturday, March 18, at the 201 S. Main St., Verona Church
(608) 845-7125 415 W. Verona Ave., Verona
MBCverona.org (608) 845-5855
Community calendar Lead Pastor Jeremy Scott
Sunday: 10:15 a.m.
sugar.river@sugarriverumc.org,
sugarriverumc.org
Pastor Gary Holmes
Thursday, March 16 Performing Arts Center Studios, 300 VAHS PAC, 300 Richard St., vapas. Redeemer Bible Fellowship 9 & 10:30 a.m. contemporary
5-7 p.m., Artists reception for VASD Richard St., 845-4400 org 130 N. Franklin St., Verona worship.
(608)848-1836 Sunday School available during
K-12 artists, VAHS Sugar River Art 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Pakistani Monday, March 20 redeemerbiblefellowship.org worship. Refreshments and fellow-
Gallery, 300 Richard St., verona.k12. Cooking Class with Huma Siddiqui Pastor Dwight R. Wise ship are between services.
(registration required), library, 845- 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., VAHS NHS book
wi.us sale, VAHS PAC Studios, 300 Rich-
Sunday: 10 a.m. family worship
7180 West Madison Bible Church
6-7 p.m., Evening Caregiver Sup- ard St., 845-4400 Resurrection Lutheran Church 2920 Hwy. M, Verona
port Group (repeats first and third 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., VAHS Carnival WELS (608) 845-9518
($5 per child), VAHS gym, 300 Rich- 6:30-8:30 p.m., Adult Coloring Club,
Thursdays; refreshments 5:30-6 library, 845-7180
6705 Wesner Rd., Verona www.wmbiblechurch.org
p.m.), senior center, 845-7471 ard St., vahs.verona.k12.wi.us (608) 848-4965 Pastor Dan Kukasky Jr.
rlcverona.org Sunday Worship: 9:15 a.m.
6:30 p.m., Trinity Irish Dancers per- 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Prairie Kitchen Tuesday, March 21 Pastor Nathan Strutz and Assistant Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.
formance, library, 845-7180 free meal, BPNN, bpnn.org 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., VAHS NHS book Pastor Benjamin Phelps
sale, VAHS Performing Arts Center
1:30-3 p.m., Read to a Dog (ages 5 Thursday: 6:30 p.m. Zwingli United Church of
Friday, March 17 Studios, 300 Richard St., 845-4400
and up; registration required), library, Sunday: 9 a.m. Christ
11:45 a.m., March birthday and Hwy. 92 & G, Mount Vernon
845-7180 6-6:45 p.m., Mindfulness for Fam- St. Christopher Catholic Parish (608) 832-6677
anniversary party (reservations ilies class (ages 5-11; registration
required), senior center, 845-7471 6:30-8 p.m., Family Fort Night, St. Andrew Church Pastor Brad Brookins
required), library, 845-7180 301 N. Main St., Verona Sunday: 10:15 a.m.
library, 845-7180
4:30-7 p.m., Corned Beef Dinner 6:30-7:30 p.m., Staying Vital sup-
St. William Church
($12), American Legion, 207 Legion 7 p.m., Acoustic Collective, Tuvalu 1371 Hwy. PB, Paoli Zwingli United Church of
port group (registration requested; (608) 845-6613 Christ
St., 845-7898 Sunday, March 19 repeats every third Tuesday), senior stchristopherverona.com Hwy. 69 & PB, Paoli
7 p.m., Irish music with Casey and 12:30-3 p.m., USRWA annual center, 845-7471 Fr. William Vernon, pastor (608)845-5641
Greg, Tuvalu Saturday: 5 p.m., St. Andrew, Rev. Sara Thiessen
meeting, Epic Systems Delphi Room, 6-8 p.m., Downtown streetscape Verona Sunday: 9:30 a.m. family worship
Saturday, March 18 usrwa@usrwa.org public information meeting, Verona Sunday: 7:30 a.m., St. William,
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Verona Lions Club 1-2:15 p.m., Chop Chop Cooking
Paoli
City Center, 848-6801
food drive, Miller and Sons, 210 S. Club (registration required), BPNN,
bpnn.org/cooking-classes Thursday, March 23
Main St., 845-6067 9-11 a.m., FoodShare Employment
9 a.m. to 6 p.m., VAHS National 2 p.m., VAPAS presents the Grieg
Chorus and Stoughton Norwegian and Training Outreach, library, 216-
Honor Society book sale, VAHS 7640 Making Space for God in Your Life
Dancers ($10 adult, $5 students),

Whats on VHAT-98 If we want to have a closer relationship with God

and we should want this above all elseit is import-
Thursday, March 16 11 a.m. Verona 91-92 4 p.m. Sutter Brothers at Center ant to create the time and space necessary to do so.
7 a.m. School Referendum Boys Basketball Senior Center 10 p.m. School In much the same way that a new exercise or study
at Senior Center 1 p.m. 2015 Wildcats 5 p.m. 2015 Wildcats Referendum at Senior Center regimen will probably require a change in our sched-
8 a.m.- Zumba Gold Football Football 11 p.m. Retro Swing Band ule, if we want to be a more spiritual person, we must
9 a.m. Daily Exercise 4:30 p.m. Batker 9 p.m. Hindu Cultural Thursday, March 23 carve out the time and space necessary for it. In our
10 a.m. Retro Swing Band Blacksmith Shop at Historical Hour 7 a.m. School Referendum busy lives this usually entails finding time (and space)
at Senior Center Society 10 p.m. School at Senior Center at the beginning or end of our day, since the middle
2 p.m. Zumba Gold 6 p.m. Common Council Referendum at Senior Center 8 a.m.- Zumba Gold of our day is usually filled up with work or school or
3 p.m. Daily Exercise from March 13 11 p.m. Retro Swing Band 9 a.m. Daily Exercise taking care of family. God wont force his way into our
4 p.m. Jim Hetzal at Senior 9 p.m. Verona 91-92 at Senior Center 10 a.m. Retro Swing Band lives. If we want more of God in our lives, we should
Center Boys Basketball Tuesday, March 21 3 p.m. Daily Exercise create the time and space for that to happen. There is
5 p.m. Sutter Brothers at 10 p.m. Batker Blacksmith 7 a.m. School Referendum 4 p.m. Jim Hetzal at Senior a good reason why most monks start their days ear-
Senior Center Shop at Historical Society at Senior Center Center lyits the only time that they arent likely to be inter-
6 p.m. Salem Church 11 p.m. Retro Swing Band 10 a.m.- Zumba Gold 5 p.m. Sutter Brothers at rupted by lifes other necessities. It is also important
Service Sunday, March 19 9 a.m. Daily Exercise Senior Center that the space where you pray or meditate be condu-
7 p.m. Jeff Mikorski at 7 a.m. Hindu Cultural Hour 10 a.m. Retro Swing Band 6 p.m. Salem Church cive to it. A quiet comfortable corner of a room is all
Senior Center 9 a.m. Resurrection 2 p.m.- Zumba Gold Service that is necessary. Find some quiet time and space at
8 p.m. Daily Exercise Church 3 p.m. Daily Exercise 7 p.m. Jeff Mikorski at the start or end of each day to make room for God in
9 p.m. Safe at Home at 10 a.m. Salem Church 4 p.m. Jim Hetzal at Senior Senior Center your life. Christopher Simon, Metro News Service
Senior Center Service Center 8 p.m. Daily Exercise
10 p.m. Batker Blacksmith Noon - Common Council 5 p.m. Sutter Brothers at 9 p.m. Safe at Home at But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness,
Shop at Historical Society from March 13 Senior Center Senior Center and all these things will be given to you as well.
Friday, March 17 3 p.m. Verona 91-92 6 p.m. Resurrection 10 p.m. Batker Blacksmith Matthew 6:33 NIV
7 a.m. Jim Hetzal at Senior Boys Basketball Church Shop at Historical Society
Center 4:30 p.m. Batker 8 p.m. Jeff Mikorski at
1 p.m. Safe at Home at
Senior Center
Blacksmith Shop at Historical
Society
Senior Center
9 p.m. Safe at Home at
Support groups
3 p.m. Verona 91-92 6 p.m. Common Council Senior Center AA Meeting, senior cen-
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Honor Roll
Badger Ridge/Core Knowledge Quarter 2
Samuel David Abreu Erick A Covarrubias Garrett Carl Hoppe Ryan Joseph Love Gunnar Neal Oakley Theo James Sebastian
Madison Pakes Ahlman Matthew James Cramer Samantha Jane Hoppe Albert R Luckas Silas J Oakley Yassin Secka
Max Pakes Ahlman Meilyn Fu Ting Cravens Jacob Joseph Horsfall Amy Jo Luginbuhl Virginia Colleen O'Brien Aidan L Selzer
Jenna J Albert Colby Robert Davis Julia May Huseth Brooks Everett Luttinen Ryan Mark Ochowski Elizabeth Michelle
Ana Karen Alvarado Duarte Finley James Deischer Zachary Christopher Janz Sean Patrick Lytle Kaylee Lynn Odden Semmann
Michaela Dyonne Anderson Natalie Marie Diller Senuja Vilhan Evan Matai Maggit Anna Grace Olson Noah Jeremy Serrault
Madeline Elizabeth Andres Nina Marie Donny Jayawickrama Jacob R Mahaffey Elizabeth Agnes Osting Kayde Grace Sheaffer
Hope Lillian Archer Ian Thomas Donovan Peyton Grace Jeske Evan Michael Maier Joshua Thomas Osting Lauren Anne Simonett
Saira Alexandra Ardon Alexander Kane Drye Aaliyah Konjit Hubacher Isaac Matthew Maier Brennen Chase Pelletier Arielle Ceana Smith
Meza Lydia Louise Durnen Johnson Alexandra Maldonado Brian Perez Montes Jordan Laine Sommers
Amanda Joy Armstrong Lily Jean Eggen Antwone Zachery Johnson Gabriel Manuel Maldonado Anna Perez Alexandra Anastasia
Ben John Aune Lucas Jay Eggen Anya Maija Johnson Andrew C Manley Jenny Rose Perez-Soto Spencer
Drake Philipp Badger Nathan James Elias Luna Gracia Johnson Michael P Manley Hipolito Jesus Perez- Aja Patrice Sprewell
Graeden William Battles Kelsie Marie Erstad Nathan James Jurrens Ava Maria Maradiaga Xelhua Olivia Renee Stacionis
Griffin Joseph Battles Nicholas John Fauble Page Elizabeth Kassner Lucas Paul Marckesano Katelin Anne Plesac Olyvia Kambell Stark
Luke Jackson Bayer Michail Fedorov Matthew Harris Keel Atticus Calvin Wolfe Marse Anya Elizabeth Williams Aiden David Styers
Oliver Oscar Becker Allison Rachel Fee Ian James Kellor Jack Thomas Marske- Polet Reagan Anne Sutter
Brennan Michael Beckler Samantha Ann Feller Cade Bryson Kermicle McCabe Simon Andrew Popkewitz Olivia Paige Swain
Sarah Marie Bekx Bailey Michelle Felsheim Sofya Ahsan Khalid Madeline Marie Marten Ryan John Porter Carter Terrence Temple
Nevaeh Lynn Benning Coen Alexander Fewel Ava Dmitrievna Kharin Benjamin Scott Mast Tatiana Vladimirovna Lucky Neng Thao
Brooklynn Mikkel Benzine Mason James Fewel Sarah Njeri Kimani Hanna Ruth Mathiot Predko Joseph Oscar Thies
Sydney Morgan Benzine Mason Petersen Fink Jacob Fredrick Kisting Charlie Cleven McChesney Allison June Prough Benjamin Edward
Emma Grace Billmeyer Henry John Gabrielski Laura Ailleen Kisting Cole M McDermott Brock Matthew Prough Thiesenhusen
Toritseju Monalisa Sarahi De Jesus-Colorado Kaden Randal Kittleson Maija Rose McElroy Anna Lanee Putney Ly d i a Elizabeth
Blagogee Garcia Andrew Elton Kling Delaney Rose McIntosh Bowen Quan Timmerman
Addison Rose Blomberg Joseph Strom Garibay Cassandra Grace Kniess Megan MaryEllen McMunn Jaden Elizabeth Quinn Seth Mathias Tobie
Hilary Jean Blomberg Riley Elizabeth Garibay Kylee Marie Knuppel Abigail Christina Kimberly Susan Quinn Troy Richard Tollefson
Mia Jane Blomberg Chloe Elise Garsha Allison Rose Kohlstedt McWilliams Renee Anne Rech Sydney Marie Toman
Hannah Elizabeth Bly Samuel Lucas Garsha Lilyana Caroline Kotulak Jacob Allen Meade Katie Ann Richardson Anna-Sophia Mabel Tsiolis
Cesar Yahir Bonilla-Torres Jordan Rose Gasser Kyle Scott Krantz Karol Sofia Mena Silas Cian Wetherald Brigham Rolin Tvedt
Andrew Christian Bowers Miya C Gentile Joseph Richard Kyle Megan Christine Merlet Riday Jaxson James Uhalt
Calder James Bowman Alison Rae Gerlach Logan William Lafler Ryan Michael Merlet Elena RaeLynn Risgaard Ana Paula Valadez
Joshua William Bradley Eliana Wood Gerndt Paige Elizabeth Lambe Claire Mary Meyer Ethan Kenneth Risley Paz Kristine Vargas-
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Lazaro Anthony Jerome Heinrichs Katelynne Grace Linder Sophia Geneva Neher Riley Eugene Sass Morgan Grace Witkowski
Adeline Margaret Chvala Margaret O'Brien Heinzen Vincent Liu Logan Charles Neuroth Charles Joseph Scadden Cael Robert Wozniak
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Outreach: Different dynamic at smaller events, larger ones and even house calls
Continued from page 1 more directly with district really was a lot of nuanced No matter how much
officials and consultants at questions about the details you do that (outreach),
Stier Christensen, who different stations set up of the plan. there will always be people
attended both, expressed a to focus on different top- But some attendees at who are confused because
sentiment similar to Gor- ics like finance and school the larger meetings said they heard one thing from
rells during a follow-up functionality. they wished the district a community member and
conversation Monday. That allowed for more had offered a group ques- something else from anoth-
Whatever conclusion conversations like Sti - tion-and-answer time so er, Roberts said. We just
they reach about the ques- er Christensen and fellow people with similar ques- hope that when people have
tion and how theyll vote, board member Noah Rob- tions could have gotten those concerns they do
it was really encouraging erts had at the coffee events them answered or had reach out, because a lot of
to hear theyre absolutely the week before. Both said someone elses question times those questions can
going to vote, Stier Chris- they liked that dynamic. spark one of their own. be answered.
tensen said. I want every- I really enjoy being able Roberts said whatever
one to vote, however they to sit down with people and format the outreach is in, Contact Scott Girard at
feel we should go. actually being able to go hes found its valuable to ungreporter@wcinet.com
At Monday nights meet- into detail with their ques- ensure the correct informa- and follow him on Twitter
ing, that feeling was mixed, Photo by Scott Girard
tions, Roberts said. It tion is out there. @sgirard9.
based on conversations Verona Area School District superintendent Dean Gorrell
the Press had with seven explains the tax impact of the April 4 referendums to an
attendees. Three of those with removable and virtually invisible
audience of about 20 at the Fitchburg Public Library March Invisalign braces or Fast Braces
said they were solidly in the 13.
yes camp and had been short-term orthodontic treatment
before the meeting. The Its all for facilities, Haight pointed out that
other four said they were
still undecided.
Fitchburg resident David
nothing for staff, aides,
general instruction, Haight
told the Press.
every $1 million theyre
spending on this could
pay for teachers and aides
you can have
Haight explained that while
he had no problem with
the tax increase 79 cents
He added that with a
lack of certainty about
what school funding from
instead. But, he acknowl-
edged, after a long conver-
sation with school board
straight teeth by
per $1,000 of property val-
ue between the two capital
questions for schools,
the state could look like in
future years, its an expen-
sive project that could tie
president Dennis Beres he
felt better about it.
The outreach meetings
the spring thaw
he was concerned about the districts hands if they included a 30-minute pre-
whether a new building was have to ask for more operat- sentation before attendees
the best use of that money. ing funds. had the opportunity to talk

In brief their home or business to talk with groups

about the upcoming referendum, and told
Were offering a free thorough consultation*
the Press Monday night he received his
Meetings with Gorrell first two requests recently. to determine an orthodontic treatment plan.
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Arts and crafts

at Glacier Edge
Rows of projects packed half of the Glacier Edge Ele-
mentary School on Thursday, March 9. The other half of
the gym was filled with families looking at books, while
hallways around the school were lined with student art
work.
On the Web
See more photos from the Glacier Edge craft fair:
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Photos by Jeremy Jones

Diego Curbelo (7) demonstrates his project regarding how electricity flows through a circuit Thursday at the Glacier Edge
science fair.

Addison Quackenboss (7) produces a volcanic eruption in

an orange during Thursdays science fair at Glacier Edge photo by Jeremy Jones
Elementary School. Friends and family crowded into Glacier Edge Elementary School on Thursday for an art fair, science fair and book sale.

CKCS Science Fair

Core Knowledge Charter School students shared their science projects at the schools science fair Friday, March 10.
The schools K-8 students shared projects ranging from experiments to models of the solar system.

First-grader
Anaisha Verma
points to all of
the different
moons surround-
ing earth, which
illustrated the
moons orbit.
Photos by Scott Girard

Seventh-grader Xander Carter explains the model arm he

created to illustrate how muscles and tendons work.

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POLICE REPORTS
All reports taken from the preventing him from talking control after construction at
log book at the Verona Police to anyone prior to paying. Shady Oak Lane and County
Department. After talking to family mem- Hwy. PD caused a large gas
bers, the man realized it was leak. Roads in the area were
Dec. 20 a scam. temporarily closed as crews
9:39 a.m. A minor was 10:07 a.m. Police received repaired the leak.
arrested and booked into jail an anonymous tip of a man 10:47 p.m. A woman re-
on charges of theft and bail allegedly delivering a package ported hearing either fire-
jumping after Postal Con- through the drive-thru win- works or gunshots near the
nections notified police he dow of the Arbys restaurant 100 block of West Railroad
had attempted to ship an un- on Hometown Circle before Street. Officers made con-
wrapped computer part that opening hours. tact with the bartender and
had been reported stolen. 4:52 p.m. A man was ar- several customers nearby at
3:05 p.m. An officer took a rested for domestic violations Cahoots, as well as several
report from a Madison Police of false imprisonment, bat- pedestrians in the area, but
Department sergeant who tery and disorderly conduct no one had heard anything
had been faxed information after the mother of his child resembling those sounds.
from the Racine Police De- came to the department to
partment about a sexual as- report an argument with him. Dec. 31
sault of a child that occurred 12:57 a.m. A 16-year-old
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Art teacher Alanya Patterson, left, and Country View Elementary School first-grader Symone 2009. The incident is under 7:39 a.m. Officers assisted speeding, violating a license
Edwards show off Edwards Superintendents Choice award-winning painting of a flower investigation. the Dane County Sheriffs Of- restriction and violation cur-
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Whats
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Lifestyle

Aging Masters
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Benefits of growing
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Assessing your
driving abilities
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Health

Bring a companion
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Miki Mott, Becky Losby, Sandy Hanson and Allene Olson discuss current events in the community room at Prairie Oaks on Friday, March 10.
to appointments

On the move
Case manager on wheels brings center to seniors
Joint replacement
rehab takes time
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Healthy eating tips

SCOTT DE LARUELLE said. topics that can affect them, including Medicare
Unified Newspaper Group You can reach a lot of people at once by coverage, scams, or just whats going on around Page 15
doing that, and Ive gotten to know a lot more town. Recently, Losby has been bringing along
Senior centers are changing the way ser- people. It's fun to stop in a check on somebody city alders, firefighters and police officers to
vices are provided to seniors, and in the case and see how they're doing. provide updates on whats going in Verona, as
of the Verona Senior Center, a case manager Losby said its important to get out into the well as tips on safety. Activities
on wheels has proven to be a new, vital link community to meet with seniors who other- Verona Senior Center director Mary Hanson
between the two. wise might not take advantage of services at the said being able to bring those people directly to
For the past several years, case manager senior center. seniors helps create more familiar faces for Volunteering as an
Becky Losby has made regular appointments at Theres a wide variety of people who don't them, and creates an important bond of trust older adult
area senior apartment complexes, bringing her get out, so I can get them the information and with Losby.
knowledge directly to seniors, some of whom try to get them in and join an exercise size class When she gets out in the community, folks
would not otherwise participate in the centers or come in for lunch, she said. I specifically get to know her, Hanson said. If they end Page 14
programming. Losby now visits seven loca- like connecting with the people who are may- up with a change in their situation, an injury
tions around Verona each month, including the be isolated, because that's really important to or something that is creating more need, now Simplify everyday
library, and makes a point to connect with as be able to visit with somebody who doesn't nor- she is a known entity; she's a friend, someone
many seniors as she can during each visit. mally get a visitor; they may not have family familiar to them.
tasks
That's probably the favorite part of my job, around here, or may not be quite as social, so In the process, Losby has become a valued
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Empowering seniors
Pilot program connects
seniors, important issues Find out more
SCOTT DE LARUELLE Spots are available for the next Aging Mastery program at the Fitchburg
Unified Newspaper Group Senior Center that starts March 22 (people can sign up after that date).
Helping seniors to make needed For information, contact Fitchburg Senior Center director Jill McHone at
changes as they face the many issues 270-4291 or Jill.McHone@fitchburgwi.gov, or Oregon Senior Center direc-
of aging is all part of a new pilot pro- tor Alison Koelsch at 835-5801 or akoelsch@vil.oregon.wi.us.
gram at senior centers in Fitchburg
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and Oregon.
Older people typically have less negativity and higher self-es- The Aging Mastery program, run
teem. by the National Council on Aging, empowers them to make small little of 10 weeks, McHone said the first
aims empower seniors by being them changes and maintain those chang- rounds of the program averaged

Some benefits of together to talk hear and talk about es as they move through aging pro- around 15 participants.
topics important to them as they age. cess, McHone said. The program They were really successful,
Several senior centers in Minnesota incorporates a lot of evidence-based she said. Were so lucky to be near
and Wisconsin are piloting the pro- information and we get speakers Madison, where we can pull speakers

growing older
gram, and the Fitchburg and Oregon for each topic, to incorporate some of from UW and really get some credi-
centers have teamed up to provide that information and present that to ble speakers to present this informa-
courses for two years, said Fitchburg the participants. tion.
For this two-year pilot program,
Senior Center director Jill McHone. Better together the class costs $25 to take, with the
Many people are quick to their ages. Discounts are We felt we would be more suc-
cessful if we drew a larger audience McHone said the program has NCA grant covering the remain-
think of growing older in available through an array received really good feedback ing $75 per participant. That will
a negative light. Although of venues if one speaks rather than competed against each
other, so it's worked out really well, from participants so far, including change if the program were to con-
there certainly are some up. Seniors also can enjoy some aspects she hadnt considered tinue, though, McHone said, and she
side effects of aging that travel perks, with slashed she said. Last spring, Fitchburg
kicked off the first Aging Mastery before. is looking for sponsors to help offset
one may wish to avoid, prices on resorts, plane We really found it brought new those future costs.
people may find that the tickets and more. program Oregon did the fall, and the
our new spring program starts here people in and people really enjoyed Maybe we would look toward
benefits of growing older Reasoning and prob- the camaraderie of the class, because medical providers or other business-
outweigh the negatives. lem-solving skills: Brain March 22.
The 10-week course covers a wide they met new people they had time es to sponsor one or two people to
Seniors are a rapidly scans reveal that older to discuss some of the ups and down take the class, she said.
growing segment of the adults are more likely to range of topics, including exercise,
sleep, healthy eating and hydration, they are going through with the aging While the program is only current-
population. In the United use both hemispheres of process, she said. That camara- ly offered around the area in Fitch-
States, the Administration their brains simultaneously financial fitness, medication manage-
ment, advance planning, healthy rela- derie was a big surprise to me - that burg and Oregon, McHone said peo-
on Aging states that the - something called bilater- was one of the main things people ple are welcome to come from any
older population persons alization. This can sharpen tionships, fall prevention and com-
munity engagement. Students are enjoyed, being with this group every community. She noted that Madison
65 years or older num- reasoning skills. single week, talking about their will start a similar program in the
bered 46.2 million in 2014. For example, in a Uni- given weekly homework assign-
ments to help them retain what they homework, and what they are expe- fall, but anyone wanting a similar
With so many people liv- versity of Illinois study, riencing relating to the topic being program in their community should
ing longer, its time to cel- older air traffic controllers learn.
It's a series of issues that older presented. contact their senior center director
ebrate the perks of getting excelled at their cogni- Despite the big commitment and ask about hosting an Aging Mas-
older rather than the draw- tively taxing jobs, despite adults face as they age, and it really
tery program.
backs. Here are some great some losses in short-term
benefits to growing old. memory and visual spatial
Higher self-esteem: processing. Older control-
The insecurities of youth
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older people have less neg-
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Assessing your abilities as an aging driver

When a person first earns a driv- signs are confusing, this can make
er's license, they've earned more it difficult to safely operate an auto-
than just the right to legally operate mobile. Such feelings when driv-
an automobile. To many drivers, a ing could also be a side effect of a
driver's license is symbolic of free- particular medication, so discuss
dom and self-sufficiency. the issue with your doctor to see if
The significance of a driver's that's the case and if there are any
license never truly dissipates, which alternatives.
makes it difficult for aging men and
women to address their abilities as Honestly address loved
a driver and whether or not they can ones' concerns
still safely share the road with other
motorists. Aging drivers are often the last
Though many drivers can safe- to notice if their abilities behind
ly stay behind the wheel well into the wheel are starting to diminish.
their golden years, others begin to Loved ones are often put in the
recognize their skills are starting to position of talking to aging driv-
diminish as they approach senior ers about their abilities, and this
citizen status. For those who want can cause friction.
help gauging their abilities as a If loved ones have expressed
driver, some self-examination can concern about your abilities as
help. a driver, honestly address these
concerns, even if it's initially
Assess your eyesight hurtful or embarrassing to do so.
Your loved ones are sharing their
Healthy eyes are essential to feelings out of genuine concern
being a safe driver, and drivers can for your well-being, so don't look
assess their eyesight in a number at it as an assault on your self-suf-
of ways. In addition to visiting an ficiency.
eye doctor for an eye examination, Some organizations, including
drivers should look for signs that the AARP and AAA, offer driving
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Aging drivers are often the last to notice if their abilities behind the wheel are starting to diminish. Its important classes for mature drivers to help
ing. them more adequately handle the
If signs and street markings aren't to assess your eyesight and comfort level and talk to your loved ones about their concerns.
challenges aging drivers might
so easy to read anymore, you might face.
need a new prescription for eye- Aging drivers face obstacles
glasses. When the glare of head- following questions before getting lose strength, coordination and/or you're having trouble steering or
back behind the wheel. flexibility, which can make it more operating a motor vehicle in any they may or may not be prepared
lights at night makes it difficult to for. When such challenges arise,
see, your driver's seat might need Is it troublesome to look over difficult to operate a motor vehi- way, you might just want to find a
your shoulder and change lanes? cle. Answering "yes" doesn't mean vehicle that's easier to drive, such that doesn't necessarily mean it's
to be adjusted or you might want to time to stop driving entirely.
consider anti-glare eyeglasses that Has steering become difficult? you have to give up your driver's as one with an automatic transmis-
Has your reaction time when license. sion that has power steering and Instead, honestly weigh a host
make it easier to see at night. of factors before deciding if it's
switching from the gas pedal to the In fact, your doctor might be able brakes.
Assess your comfort level brake pedal decreased? to prescribe therapies or medicines When assessing your comfort still safe for you to be behind the
If you can answer "yes" to any or suggest a fitness regimen that level, also examine your mental wheel.
Safe drivers are also comfort-
able drivers. To assess your comfort of the questions above, then it can make it easier for you to com- state while driving. If other drivers
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Appointment companions are a smart move
Visits to a physician are still living on their own take
just one step people make a companion with them to
in an effort to improve Companion their routine doctors office
their well-being. While its
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tor, it is easy for anyone panions may want to learn
to miss important compo- more about patients goals
nents of what the doctor is physicians can reduce the at each appointment prior to
saying, and its just as easy risk of misunderstanding going along so they can pre-
to misunderstand certain advice or diagnoses given pare and know how to help
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Volunteering as an older adult

How to find the right fit
for your new lifestyle Tips for
Many parents feel involving volunteering
their children in volunteering at
an early age can have a profound, Know your schedule
long-lasting impact on their kids.
But youngsters are not the only Consider your experience
ones who can reap great rewards Know each role has merit
from volunteering, as studies show
that men and women at, beyond or Take time to relax
approaching retirement age also
benefit greatly from volunteer
work.
Research from the Corpora- in many variations, and each is
tion for National and Community significant in its own right. Coach-
Service found that more than 20 ing a grandchilds soccer team can
million older adults contributed have as significant an impact on
in excess of three billion hours of the people you help as other vol-
community service time each year unteering opportunities. Volun-
from 2011 to 2013. teers offer their time because they
The reasons why older adults have a passion to help others, and
volunteer are varied, but in its that help can be given in a myriad
2014 survey the AARPs Experi- of ways.
ence Corps found that 97 percent Leave time for the rest of
of its volunteers indicated that your life. Volunteering is a selfless
their volunteer work with the orga- act, and volunteers are the back-
nization gave them a sense of pur- bone of many successful charita-
pose. Photo by Metro News Service ble organizations. But older men
Older adults who want to vol- Many older adults feel that volunteer work gives them a sense of purpose, whether its helping at local blood and women should leave time for
unteer but have little or no history drives or coaching a grandchilds soccer team. the rest of their lives as well.
with volunteering might not know Retirement should be fulfill-
where to begin with regard to find- ing but also include time for rec-
ing the right opportunity. The right how much time they have to volun- your experience. Older adults But life experience can also prove reation, so dont downplay how
fit can make all the difference for teer. Before you begin to look for who have retired or are on the invaluable in volunteering oppor- important hobbies are to you in an
volunteers and the people they an opportunity, write down your cusp of retirement have a lifetime tunities. attempt to find more time to vol-
help, and the following tips might commitments and daily schedule, of experience they can use to help Mentoring programs give vol- unteer. No retiree wants to grow
help older adults as they look for using this list to determine how others. unteers the chance to help young resentful of his or her volunteer
an opportunity that best utilizes much free time you have to vol- Imparting wisdom learned in people, and such opportunities can work because it leaves little time
their skills and experience. unteer. Some opportunities require your professional life can provide involve more than just offering for other pursuits, so do your best
Know your schedule. Older greater time commitments than a sense of purpose and even make professional advice. to balance your charitable endeav-
adults who are still working but others, so make sure you know just you feel as though you are still Dont downplay the signifi- ors with the other things in life that
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Eat healthy at age 50 and beyond

A balanced diet is an
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women and children alike.
But while kids and young recommendations
adults might be able to get
away with an extra cheese- Women
burger here or there, men
and women approaching 50 Not physically active: 1,600 calories
have less leeway. Somewhat active: 1,800 calories
According to the National Active lifestyle: between 2,000 and 2,200 calories
Institute on Aging, simply
counting calories without Men
regard for the foods being
consumed is not enough Not physically active: 2,000 calories
for men and women 50 Somewhat active: between 2,200 and 2,400 calories
and older to maintain their Active lifestyle: between 2,400 and 2,800 calories
long-term health. Rather,
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way to maintain a healthy cals, which the PBH says are so closely related, foods
weight, provided those cal- have disease-preventing enjoyed for years may no
ories are coming from nutri- properties. longer tantalize the taste
ent-rich foods. The NIA The NIA also advises buds.
advises men and women that men and women over That can be problematic, Photo by Metro News Service
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calorie intake recommenda- the grains in their diets are cally add more salt to foods tables and fruits.
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ing about having someone health takes a downward something that lays them
really know you, she said. turn, they have someone in low, Hanson said. For
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tures of their families, and Hanson said seniors know difficult, and the fact that
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Girls basketball

Leaving an impression Three earn

all-conference
Luehring is named the Big
Eight Conference Player honors
of the Year ANTHONY IOZZO
Assistant sports editor
ANTHONY IOZZO
Senior Alex Luehring was
Assistant sports editor
joined by senior Sisi Mitchell
and junior Chandler Bain-
Senior Alex Luehrings career bridge on the All-Big Eight
made an impact not only for the Conference girls basketball
Verona Area High School girls team.
basketball program but in the Luehring (6-foot-2 guard/
entire Big Eight Conference. forward) was named to the
Luehring, who was honored first-team and the Big Eight
with a first-team all-conference Player of the Year, and Bain-
selection this year, was also bridge (5-foot-9 guard) was
named Big Eight Player of the named to the third team.
Year. And the NCAA Division I Mitchell (5-foot-4 point
University of Wisconsin-Green
Bay recruit received this honor Turn to Girls bb/Page 18
despite missing half of January
and three conference games.
I am very humbled by it, said
Luehring, a 6-foot-2 guard/for- All-Big Eight
ward. There are so many amaz-
ing athletes in our conference, so Conference
the fact that the coaches respected First team: Player of the
me enough to call me the top play- Year Alex Luehring, sr.
er after missing a couple of weeks (Verona); Erin Howard,
really meant a lot to me. jr. (Madison East); Jayda
Luehring injured her ankle Jan. Jensen, jr. (Sun Prairie);
4 while backpedaling on defense Bria Lemirande, sr. (Mid-
at practice. She missed games on dleton); Julia Hartwig, so.
Jan. 5 against Sun Prairie, Jan. 7 (Janesville Parker)
against Madison East and Jan.
13 against Janesville Parker. She Second-team: Justice Fil-
also sat out a nonconference game ip, jr. (Madison East); Lei-
against Waunakee the day before lani Kapinus, fr. (Madison
her injury. Memorial); Alyssa Blair,
Luehring, who reached 1,000 sr. (Sun Prairie); Alyssa
career points this season, returned Lemirande, sr. (Middle-
Jan. 21 and scored 27 points in a ton); Alexis Thomas, sr.
win over Madison Memorial. (Middleton)
Initially, however, there was Third-team: Hannah
a fear of that Luehring would be Halverson, sr. (Janesville
out four to six weeks, possibly Craig); Aniah Williams, jr.
making her miss the rest of the (Beloit Memorial); Riley
season. But those fears were alle- Larson, sr. (Madison
viated some when the recovery East); Kalea Kruser, sr.
time was corrected to two to three (Madison East); Chandler
weeks. Still, Luehring was actu-
Bainbridge, jr. (Verona)
ally cleared and ready to play on
Jan. 13 against Parker, and she Honorable mentions: Ali
even told head coach Angie Mur- Carlson, sr. (Janesville
phy she was ready to go in when Craig); Sisi Mitchell, sr.
that game went to overtime. File photo by Anthony Iozzo (Verona); Nyenhial Riak,
B u t w h e n t h e i n j u r y fi r s t Senior Alex Luehring (right), pictured celebrating with graduate Grace Mueller in 2016 when the Verona Area High fr. (Madison La Follette);
School girls basketball team won its first state title in school history, was named Big Eight Player of the Year this Giselle Monette, sr. (Madi-
season. Luehring, a University of Wisconsin Green Bay recruit, finished the season with 384 points, running son West)
Turn to Luehring/Page 18 her career total to 1,180.

Youth hockey
Schaefer to be honored Saturday by Verona Youth Hockey
JEREMY JONES objective. Hes had to be a mentor, coach
Sports editor Whats next Schaefer coached his second-
oldest son, along with future
and father. He has the level of
passion it takes and understands
Bob Schaefer will be honored Bob Schaefer will be coaching the Southwest Eagles U18 hockey UW-Madison national champi- what having these opportunities
by the Verona Youth Hockey on and National Hockey League will provide being involved
Association at its annual Par- team at the WAHA state tournament in McFarland this weekend. Stanley Cup winner Adam Bur- and supported and part of a com-
ents Night Out The team plays at 8a.m. on Friday and either noon or 2p.m. Satur- ish and his sister Nikki (who munity.
event March 18 also won a national title at UW) Schaefer now focuses primari-
at Grays Tied day, depending on if they win or lose their first game. on a summer league team before ly on the U18 team a program
House. they left to join the Madison offered for student/athletes who
Just dont Capitols. dont have hockey at the schools
expect the long- His oldest son skated on a they attend or didnt make their
time coach and Bob is very humble, Verona two years before Verona Youth team with Jack Skille, who went high school team.
board member Youth Hockey president Jamie Hockey (known as the South- on to play at UW-Madison and With his children having long
to say too much Schaefer Stebbeds said. We had to chat west Eagles until three years was eventually drafted by the since graduated, the past eight
about it. about even doing this, but I think ago), had its own rink and was Blackhawks seventh overall in years coaching have been a dif-
I dont need there is value in what Bob has renting ice time at the Dane the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. And ferent kind of family affair for
to be honored, said Schaefer given back to the community County Arena. his third son play with Universi- Schaefer, whose wife Laurie has
who has been a coach and board and honoring that. Schaefer coached all three of ty of Minnesota recruit and NHL managed the team.
member for the past 25 years. I Schaefer, who was coaching in his sons and finally his daughter, player Phil Kessel. I try to make as many games
certainly didnt do this for me. Dodgeville and had children in who hung up her skates in 2010, Bob has seen it all over the as I can, and its great to watch
Starting out coaching his kids, the Pecatonica School district, all the way up the ranks of the past 20-plus years from kids them, Stebbeds said. Both Bob
Schaefers life has intersected saw an opportunity to move to Verona youth hockey program. t h a t d i d n t m a ke t h e i r h i g h and Laurie do a fantastic job of
with players of every age and Verona two-and-a-half decades Coaching is a lot more fun school team and thought it was running the program as a family,
ability, including a couple of ago and never looked back. when its not your kids, he said. the end of the road, to bad situ- and everyone on that team is a
future NHL players. He began coaching his kids It lets you focus solely on your ations at home, Stebbeds said. family member to them.
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Luehring leaves for Green Bay in June

Senior Alex Luehring committed to the anything, a sentiment she learned while
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay as a continually taking on new roles in high
junior and has had two years to prepare school. As a freshman at Verona, she
to play for the NCAA Division I school. said she wasnt confident in herself yet
One week after graduation on June 18, despite getting minutes and contributing.
that new chapter begins when she goes to But as she continued to work at getting
UW-Green Bay for summer school and stronger and improving her skills, she
summer workouts. Luehring then returns saw the rewards of what working hard
home in August for a few weeks before can do.
leaving again for the official start of the I think it is really going to help at
fall semester. Green Bay to know if I want it, I am
When Green Bay offered me a schol- going to have to work for it, she said.
arship and I visited campus, I just knew it Nothing is going to be handed to me,
was the perfect fit for me, Luehring said. and I just have to trust the process as
It was nice to have the feedback from days go on.
the coaches since I was still playing in And that work is continuing since the
Photo submitted by Brian Marse
high school and committed. They would high school season ended on March 4.
tell me to try and work on my rebound- She is working with a trainer three days
Youth wrestlers tune up before state qualifiers ing or try to drive to the basket more,
because when I get there they would
a week and with a basketball trainer two
days a week.
On Sunday, the Verona Area Youth Wrestling Club hosted the Verona Classic Warm Up want me to drive more in their offense. They say when you commit, a lot
tournament, which prepares the young wrestlers for the Kids Folkstyle state qualifiers It really made me excited and also of people think, Oh, my work is done
wrestling tournaments on March 18. motivated me to work even harder in because I am going here. But that is
high school so I can prepare for going really when the work starts, Luehring
This years tournament drew more than 400 top-quality wrestlers from around the state to there. said. It will just depend on this summer
compete. Luehring doesnt know whether she and how bad I want it. If I can work hard
Logan Neuroth (above) takes his opponent from Neenah down to the mat. Neuroth won will redshirt or play her freshmen year, and compete with the team, then hope-
the match 5-2 and claimed first place in his division. but said she will be able to adapt to fully I will be able to play.

Girls bb: Bainbridge earns a third-team spot Luehring: UW-Green Bay recruit is a first-
Continued from page 17
team all-conference selection
guard) rounded out the list for
the Wildcats with an honor- Continued from page 17
able mention. Standing out at Verona
Luehring finished with 384 happened, Luehring said
points while missing several she was scared but was able Alex Luehring helped the Verona Area High School
games due to an injured ankle. to get through it by remem- team win a state championship as a junior, but she
She finished with 19.2 points b e r i n g t h e l a t e E b o ny also helped the Wildcats share two Big Eight titles and
per game and 2.7 assists per Nettles-Bey and how she win two regional titles.
game. battled through adversity Luehring also reached 1,000 career points this sea-
Alex was a matchup night- while going to chemother- son, finishing with 1,180.
mare being able to post and apy and radiation therapy
shoot deep threes, head coach and still playing when she
Angie Murphy said. could. Here are the point breakdowns for all four years:
Bainbridge led the Wildcats I just thought about Freshman: 138
with four assists per game and (Nettles-Bey) so much on Sophomore: 289
also scored 10 points and had the days I would be frus-
four rebounds per game. trated or sad about not play- Junior: 369
Bainbridge will be one of ing. I just thought about her Senior: 384
the senior leaders next season. and how she handled her
Chandler really came into situation, Luehring said.
her own this year and showed My injury was nothing help her teammates as a in.
she can be an offensive force compared to what she was coach. During the Parker At the freshmen, JV and
for us next year, as well, going through. I think that game she wanted to play, varsity level, all the girls
Murphy said. really helped me to open but instead helped during are really good friends, so
Mitchell collected eight my eyes and realize, Wow. warmups and helped keep it was really easy for me
points and two assists per I am very lucky to play this the girls motivated before to step into that leadership
game and also led Verona with sport, and I cant take it for they were able to get the role because I had really
two steals per game. granted. win in overtime. good relationships with
Sisi was the quickest play- That was really import- Luehring was able to some of the younger girls,
er in the Big Eight with a ant for me to be able to think about herself and Luehring said. When the
motor that didnt quit, Mur- put it in perspective and what she could do better. girls came up to the varsity
phy said. She made it hard to not feel bad about myself, She was also able to see her team, they already under-
press us because of her ability instead thinking about what teammates play and give stood what was going on.
to handle pressure. else can I do to help the them advice, and as her Luehring is now pre-
There were co-coaches team. trainer cleared her for cer- paring to play basketball
of the Year Madison East During her recovery and tain drills, Luehring didnt for UW-Green Bay, but
head coach James Adams and File photo by Anthony Iozzo rehabilitation, Luehring hesitate to help, whether it she said it has been hard
Sun Prairie head coach John Senior Sisi Mitchell was named as an honorable mention was able to see a new per- be a passing drill or some- to close the chapter in her
Olson. to the All-Big Eight Conference team this season. spective on the sport and thing else. Verona career. It was real-
When I wasnt having a ly hard during the region-
good game or wasnt feel- al final, when 10 seconds
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CDI: Human cell manufacturer plans 133,700-square-foot facility in technology park
Continued from page 1

move from Madison, they

gave city staff direction in
closed session to prepare a
developer agreement that
would include a still-unde-
termined amount of tax-in-
crement financing.
Partly, thats because
CDIs planned facility in
Verona Technology Park
has doubled in size since its
vice president appeared at a
Plan Commission meeting
in December to add context
to an uncontroversial land
split necessary to allow
the facility. At the time, it
was suggested the build-
ing would eventually total
100,000 square feet over
two phases and at that point
represent a significant
increase from the current Rendering courtesy Flad Architects
160 employees over five The proposed Cellular Dynamics International facility in the Verona Technology Park would host almost twice as many employees as whats in Research
to 10 years. Park.
Now, the proposal is to
start with a 133,700-square- company last year for $307 it would be built into a hill,
foot building in the first
phase, with 280 employees,
By the numbers Whats next million. At the time of the
sale, CDI executives told
with the footprint totaling
74,000 square feet. Overall,
and build a 65,000-square- the Wisconsin State Journal its 20 percent more floor
The Plan Commission
foot addition in 2021 that
would allow for another
UP TO $50 MILLION will review and possibly
the company has a strong
commitment to Madison
space than the Farm and
Fleet.
approve the site plan and affection for the people The project is located in
130 employees. Construction cost of CDI facility here. the citys eighth TIF dis-
Groundbreaking is still April 3, and the Com- Vice president Derek Hei trict, which overlays on
targeted to 2017 June is
what theyre saying, plan- 133,700 mon Council could re- told the Press in November much of TID 6 (not includ-
ning director Adam Sayre view a developer agree- the facility would open in ing Liberty Business Park)
told the Press on Monday
Square footage of latest proposal ment April 10. about 18 months and will but was created earlier this
and the company has include a gradual transi- year specifically because
already submitted a site
plan for Plan Commission
280 If there are no snags,
groundbreaking would
tion from its current facil-
ities, much like the one
of this project. That district
has a projected value of $28
review in April. That would Initial employee capacity at CDI be in June. happening nearby at Unit- million and a maximum
not need council approval, ed Vaccines. Mikorski told expenditure of $18 million,
but the land split still will. the Press on Tuesday he did numbers that it seems could
City administrator Jeff Mikorski said he was council in the developer assistance is more to pro- not get into details of the easily need to be revised
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Tuesday the initial facili- would work out, though He hopes to have that advantage to other cities the timeline did not appear That would be fine with
ty as currently planned is rough estimates of the tax agreement ready for coun- than it is to bridge a financ- to have changed when the Mikorski.
expected to cost up to $50 increment and the TIF cil at its next meeting, April ing gap. building plan grew. Were hoping that the
million, based on similar request were provided to 10. That date is also when Thats pretty accurate, The company would be grouping of biomedical
facilities. That, however, the council in the closed the council would be pro- Mikorski said, adding that located directly east of companies will continue
does not factor in a large session, and he said alders viding that final approval he was aware other cit- the former SAFC-Pharma to be favorable for the
discount in its valuation were favorable of the for the land division, which ies were in the mix, but he biopharmaceutical facility park and the other industrial
for taxes on manufacturing plan. generally is a formality. didnt know which ones. (now Merck subsidiary Mil- park, he said.
equipment, which means We have not gotten that A fungible TIF request The Dane County home- liporeSigma).
calculating how much tax information back from the that varies with the even- grown company was found- The building as submit- Email Verona Press
increment the project will assessor yet, he said. We tual valuation is a good ed in 2004, and Japan-based ted for site plan review is editor Jim Ferolie at
generate is complicated. will provide that to the indication that the citys Fujifilm purchased the two stories, though part of veronapress@wcinet.com.

City of Verona In brief treat it as a responsibility. General Store, which is taking over
I just hope that we dont see a the Francois Oil Citgo on Prairie
trend, he said. Oaks Drive. The Caseys also was

Bids for 3 traffic

No meeting March 27 approved for a tobacco license.
The Common Council canceled
New liquor licenses
its planned March 27 meeting The council approved new liquor New firefighter CBA
because of a lack of a quorum. At licenses for two businesses with no The council approved a three-

lights accepted
least three alders were unavailable discussion. year contract with Local 311, the
to attend that week, which is spring One was for the bar and restau- firefighters union.
break in Verona schools. rant in the Hyatt Place hotel, which The deal runs through 2019 and
Mayor Jon Hochkammer is expected to open in May. Typical- features three pay raises, 4, 3 and
Avenue and West End Cir- ly, Hyatt Places have a small bars 2 percent respectively, as well as
All expected to be cle. That would be the main
acknowledged that he misses some
meetings because of his day job and with limited food marketed toward adding longevity pay and two addi-
done this summer entrance to a new high there are unavoidable conflicts at guests, rather than a larger audience. tional holidays that are paid at time-
school if next months ref- times, but he warned the council to The other was for a Caseys and-a-half.
JIM FEROLIE erendum passes, and devel-
Verona Press editor opers are planning to add

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The city will have three ings to the existing apart-
new stoplights this summer. ments there.
With the acceptance of The approved bid of just
three bids Monday, the under $580,000 by Parisi
Common Council made Construction was more than
plans for intersection
changes at three long-await-
$130,000 less than the engi-
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Street, where accidents or as a package, thus creating I & H Beams $3 & up per foot
near-accidents have been more competition.
increasingly common, and Parisi is also the general
contractor for the down-
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the other at Whalen Road, Sto
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last Thursday.
Its an aggressive sched-
ule. We want to minimize
disruptions, he told them.
Sometimes, he said,
that will mean long days
for construction crews. It
certainly has factored into
the cost of the roughly $2
million project, which will
stop all on-street parking
from April 3 until Septem-
ber and will permanently
eliminate a few parking
spots.
Among the accommoda-
tions are an official detour
that nobody will actually
want to use and a new park- The terrace and streetlamps
ing lot that many people on Railroad Street are a good
havent even yet noticed. indication of what the rest of
Jacobson and contracted the project will look like.
planners will discuss those
and other details of the Millers, Tuvalu and Home-
project from 6-8p.m. at town Junction will become
the March 21 information southbound traffic lanes.
session. The open house Images courtesy City of Verona
Sidewalks on the east These roads wont be official detours, but theyre more appropriate ones the city is recommending.
will feature several maps side will be torn up, though
and will start with a formal pedestrian access will
Growing and waiting
presentation.
We understand its
remain available to every
business, even if might be Main Street shutdown
a disruption, Jacobson on a wooden board across
told the Press. But at Project area: Verona Avenue to Valley View Street
a hole. All side streets will In most respects, the streetscape plan is almost
the end, its going to be a be open, even though there Scope: New pavement, terraces, seating, bumpouts, new identical to what was designed in 2014 and 2015,
diversified, aesthetically will be terrace work on sev- signals at Paoli Street and Whalen Road intersections with the intention of starting in 2015 and being done
pleasing improved business eral of them. Timeline: April 3 to September in 2016. At the time, it was intended to be a quick
development revitaliz- The few businesses with update to show Verona was serious about investing
ing the downtown for the On-street parking closed: April 3 to September
vehicular access off Main in its downtown.
businesses that have been Street will retain at least Road shifted: April 3 to mid-June Whats changed and caused the delay is the
promised. one access point at all Road closed: Mid-June to early August scope of improvements to the underlying infrastruc-
April-June: shifted times. ture.
Utility lines inspected in 2015 had to be replaced,
While the road will June-August: closed The road will close from promised. and when city officials inspected Main Street infra-
only be closed for about All businesses and homes the southern edge of the That partial access will structure in 2016, it became clear that entire section
one-third of the total proj- will also keep at least one Verona Mart gas station at expand to businesses of the street wouldnt last much longer. That meant
ect time, there will be no access point when traffic is the corner of Verona Ave- between the bike trail and either tearing up all the terrace work in three or four
on-street parking through- shut off in mid-June. nue to the bike trail. It will Railroad Street within four years or delaying a year and replacing it all at once.
out any of the project. Depending on weather also cut off the turn lane weeks of the start. That That made the combined project much more
Parking lanes will either be and other factors, Phase 3 from West Verona Avenue, will be whats considered expensive than originally planned, but contractor
worked on or used as traffic could start as early as June including the Park Bank substantial completion of bids for Phases 2 and 3 came in nearly $400,000
lanes the entire time. 12, the day after the Verona entrance, to replace con- the southern leg of the proj- lower than anticipated at $1.8 million. That puts
The first phase (actually Area High School gradua- crete with asphalt. ect, but no access will be the total for both phases at around $2.4 million.
called Phase 2 because tion. Its required to finish A local traffic only sign allowed from South Main
will be posted at the corner onto Church Avenue. Jim Ferolie
the project started with by Aug. 18, which means
the Hometown Junction it likely would have to start of Paoli Street, allowing Detours
memorial) will include the by the first week in July. limited access to business-
extended curb areas variety of plans to help
entire east side of the street. In any case, the contractor es such as Verona Vision During the project, the designed to decrease the prepare for the closure.
That will allow traffic to must give a two-week noti- Care and Verona Family city will post detour signs, travel distance for pedestri- The most notable, per-
shift to the west side, where fication of the date so the Dental. At least one access but it wont make much
ans and make walking safer haps, is the addition of
parking lanes in front of the city can inform residents point will be available to sense to anyone from Vero- and the colored concrete stoplights at Paoli Street
former World of Variety, and businesses. them at all times, Jacobson na.
designating crosswalks and and further south at Wha-
Because Main Street is a terraces. len Road, along with the
county trunk highway, the But the new feel thats previously installed medi-
official detour must provide been visible at the Home- an north of Whalen. All are
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Road and other routes that to sit, planters, wrought- finished by the time the
are likely to be popular. iron fencing, new trash road closes in June.
Those who travel through receptacles and new LED A week before Phase 2
Verona daily are likely to street lights, which will begins, lighted message
want to go around the city themselves allow for less boards will warn of the
entirely, perhaps using U.S. cluttered holiday lighting
Minutes walk to everything Hwy. 18-151, but Jacobson next December.
lane switch and restricted
access. Two weeks before
said establishing a state
yet a country like setting. highway as an official
The Hometown Junction the road is closed, those
memorial is part of the first boards will warn of the full
Heated Underground Parking Private Patio on Most detour is complicated and phase which was supposed closure.
requires special permis- to be finished by last fall, Parisi Construction
Spacious Townhomes Private Entrance sion, and he figured people but was stalled because of will also host bi-weekly
Full Stainless Steel Appliances Fitness Center would find their own, faster what the city determined to meetings for businesses to
ways.
In-Home Washer/Dryer Full Granite Kitchen be a substandard delivery
Officially, the detour will of materials from a sub-
take feedback and provide
updates.
Clubhouse with Kitchen Pet Washing Stations be posted at the Paoli and contractor. Workers from Some details of the phas-
Fireplace & Grilling Deck On-Site Management Verona Avenue intersec- general contractor J.P. ing, including what parts
tions and will send north- Cullen will return to put of the street will be started
24-Hour Emergency Maintenance bound travelers southeast to concrete caps on planters, and finished first within
County Hwys. M and PB, mount the railing and place the two main phases, will
north to Verona Avenue and the granite memorial eagle be available after the city
then back to Main Street. on the fountain no more holds a preconstruction
Detour maps will be posted than a days work, Jacobson meeting with the contrac-
at several local locations, estimated. tor later that week.
as well as at polling places The project also includes The citys website will
during the April 4 referen- terrace work along several post information about
dum vote and on the citys side streets and paving of the project, including the
website. the bike trail on either side PowerPoint presentation
Call For A Tour Project details of the road. The bike trail Jacobson and planners give
608.729.9200 paving and terrace work on at the meeting.
When its finished, the the west side will extend
citys downtown will have to the Hometown Junction Email Verona Press
a significantly different parking lot. editor Jim Ferolie at
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HEATING/COOLING PHYSICAL THERAPY

Q. Does the phase out of R-22 refrigerant mean that I must replace Q. What is tendonitis and how is it treated?
my existing air conditioner? A. A tendon is a strong band of smooth connective tissue that attaches a muscle to
A. The short answer is no, as long as your existing air conditioner is a bone. It is contained within a covering, called the tendon sheath, which allows the
functioning. However the limits on R-22 production have significantly tendon to slide easily when the muscle contracts and relaxes. Tendonitis (or tendinitis)
increased its cost. So if you have a system that needs to regularly get occurs when the tendon becomes inflamed, generally from overuse, repetition, injury
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Q. What should I do if I am rear-ended by another motor vehicle? Q. Is There Help For My Dads Hearing Loss?
A. Unfortunately you might be the victim of another drivers lack of attention and bad driving. You might be A. About one-third of Americans between the ages of 65 and 74 have hearing problems.
rear-ended at no fault of your own whilst you sit patiently in traffic or some other similar circumstance. The first
and most important rule, is do not panic. Secure your vehicle and call the cops, and the ambulance if you are About half the people who are 85 and older have hearing loss. Whether a hearing loss is
injured. Stay in your car, if you can safely do so, until the cops arrive and use your eyes and ears to observe all small (missing certain sounds) or large (being profoundly deaf), it is a serious concern.
that is going on around you. Make notes of the other driver, his/her vehicle condition, and his/her license plate If left untreated, problems can get worse. Hearing loss can affect your life in many ways.
number. Note any witnesses that you can point out to the cops. Take photos of the vehicles and the area. If you are You may miss out on talks with friends and family. On the telephone, you may find it hard
injured, wait for the ambulance to take you to the ER. Let the ER doctors know that you were in a motor vehicle to hear what the caller is saying. At the doctors office, you may not catch the doctors
Attorney accident and that you are hurt. Let them know even the slightest pain that you may be feeling, so that when your Stephen Rudolph words. Sometimes hearing problems can make you feel embarrassed, upset, and lonely.
Gail Groy shock wears off and you find that these slight injuries have become more significant, you have them recorded at FACHE, CSA Its easy to withdraw when you cant follow a conversation at the dinner table or in a restaurant.
the time of the accident. Continue with your medical treatment plan. Report the accident to your auto insurance. Its also easy for friends and family to think you are confused, uncaring, or difficult, when the problem may be that
Then, contact a personal injury attorney providing them with all this information so that they are prepared for the fight when the other vehicles you just cant hear well. If you have trouble hearing, there is help. Start by seeing your doctor. Depending on the
insurance company blames you for the accident, denies the claim or tries to low ball your compensation. type and extent of your hearing loss, there are many treatment choices that may help. Technology has come a long
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Q. Why is my pet so itchy? Q. Is It Time for Some Financial Spring Cleaning?
A. Allergy season is fast approaching and our pets can suffer just as we can. We all likely know A. Winter is just about over. This year, in addition to tidying up around your home, why
someone with hay fever. Many pets suffer from some degree of sensitivity to airborne or food aller- not do some financial spring cleaning? For starters, consider getting rid of clutter in your
gens as well. Possible causes of itching are, parasites (fleas, ticks etc), airborne pollens, dust mites, portfolio. If you own investments that no longer meet your needs, you may want to replace
food allergies and skin infections to name a few. If your pet is scratching or chewing at his/her skin them with others that can better help you make progress toward your goals. Also, just as
excessively, he/she should be examined by your veterinarian straight away. We will first perform a you prepare your home for a rainy day by keeping your gutters and downspouts in good
thorough physical exam to rule out skin infections and external parasites. We will also discuss whether
shape, youll want to protect your financial goals by maintaining adequate life and disability
the signs are seasonal or not and discuss food and treats. Mild cases of allergic skin disease may be
controlled with topical therapy or antihistamines. More severe cases may require antibiotics to control insurance. And, similar to how you might put all your lawn and garden equipment in one
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control of the allergic reactions. We will typically institute a food trial as food allergies are very difficult to test for. Food allergies strategy. This spring, when youre cleaning your physical surroundings, take some time to
can manifest as skin irritation, hair loss, poor hair coat and sometimes gastrointestinal upset. As Spring approaches, watch for the also tidy up your financial environment. You may be pleased with the results.
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Q. As a buyer, what can I do to compete in a Sellers market? Q. Will my electric toothbrush cause gum recession?
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priced, well prepared homes are receiving multiple offers. As a buyer, theres a few things A. Any type of toothbrush, whether it is manual or electric, can cause gum
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the market, you may need to go see it the first or second day it allows showings to have a Its not uncommon when switching to an electric toothbrush to use the same
chance at it. If a house is of interest, let your Realtor know immediately and try to schedule pressure you used with your manual brush. Let the toothbrush do the work. Keep
the soonest possible showing. If you wait 3 or 4 days, theres a good chance it will be in mind as youre brushing to use a light touch--you can even train yourself by
gone. Second, prepare your financing. In a competitive situation, its a must to have a holding the electric brush by your fingertips. Studies have shown that the electric
Keith & Kinsey Schulz pre-approval letter from your bank, and conventional financing is often more desirable to a Dr. James Sands, DDS toothbrush does an excellent job of removing plaque. The built in timer also makes
Real Estate Team seller than some of the more challenging specialty programs. If you are trying to buy a home it far more likely that youll spend two full minutes brushing. Thats something you
contingent on the sale of your residence, talk to your lender about your options to avoid that and your dentist can smile about.
contingency. Third, minimize contingencies. The fewer hurdles you must get thru, the more If youre worried about recession, realize that youre far more likely to get
desirable your offer is to a seller. Fourth, try to adapt to the seller. For example, if the seller recession from excess plaque and calculus buildup on your teeth than you are from
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A. ITBS commonly causes pain on the outside of the knee and is seen most
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pediatrician. Some key basics to start be sure all medications well. Most cases of ITBS respond very well to a combination of chiropractic
and therapeutic massage treatment and usually require only 4-6 weeks of care.
and cleaning products are locked up and/or stored in places A chiropractor will make sure the joints in the entire lower extremity are
not accessible to children. Open electrical outlets should be Jill Unwin, Lee Unwin, functioning and moving properly. This includes checking your feet, ankles,
protected with plugs and cords should be minimized whenever possible. Stairs should be DC, CCEP BCMT, CSCS knees and hips. We want to identify the cause of your pain, not just treat the
symptoms. Chiropractic adjustments will help restore normal biomechanics to the foot, ankle, knee, hip and pelvic joints.
blocked by securely attached baby gates. Small furniture that has a potential to tip over Massage therapy will address the soft tissue components of the ITBS and will allow for better gains in releasing adhesions and
onto a child can be removed or anchored. Check for small objects that could become tight muscles beyond just stretching.
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Obituaries ConnectVerona.com

Jo Ann Bitzer Jo Ann was born in

McLeansboro, Ill., to Guy
upon her retirement from
elected office served as
husband Herman Tucker,
of Madison; son, Evan, of
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Eblen and Gladys (Jacobs) resident/citizen volunteer Verona; two grandchildren, We like to send reporters
Eblen. She attended high on various subcommittees. D a n ny ( K i m b e r l y ) a n d to shoot photos, but we
school at McLeansboro, During Jo Anns tenure Jolene Bitzer, and their cant be everywhere. And
graduating in 1948. She a s a n e l e c t e d o ffi c i a l , mother Kim; and great- we know you all have
completed her B.S and the town adopted its first grandson, Lincoln Eric cameras.
M.A. degrees at Southern comprehensive land use Bitzer. Her husband Lloyd So if you have a photo
Illinois University in plan, a formal annual town and two sons predeceased of an event or just a
Carbondale, where she was budget approval process, her: Eric T. Bitzer (father slice of life you think
a champion debater and implemented a voter of Danny and Jolene), and the community might
orator. She and Lloyd came r eg i s t r a t i o n o r d i n a n c e , Jeffrey C. Bitzer. be interested in, send it
to Madison in 1961 when formulated an emergency No words can convey how to us and well use it if
he became an assistant service district, sought much she will be missed by we can. Please include
professor at the University approval of an ordinance A young Jo Ann Bitzer family and friends. Please contact information, whats
Jo Ann Bitzer
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Jo Ann acted on the town board, and enacted well. She was a long time www.CressFuneralService. and the names of people
principle that each person numerous other ordinances member and leader in the com. pictured.
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Jo Ann Bitzer died Feb. She served as an local unit of government. Cress Funeral
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elected Town of Verona H e r k n ow l e d g e o f t h e and Lloyd worked together & Cremation Service com, email to editor Jim
home at age 86. The supervisor for 25 years, Tow n o f Ve r o n a s p a s t 3610 Speedway Road,
family lived in the Town of on a biography of English Ferolie at veronapress@
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Verona. She was married Plan Commission, was a provided valuable insight
for 63 years to Lloyd Frank She is survived by her electronic media at our
member of the FitchRona not only to local elected daughter, Jo Claire, and her office at 133 Enterprise
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Legals
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ration. es it with updated language to regulate NOTICE February 13, 2017 Common Council 2017-108, Senior Center, Library and
2. Alternate 1: Wesner Lane Im- permitted uses: target practice and gun The City of Verona Plan Commission meeting. Motion carried 7-0. Old Library parking lots. Construction
2017 ROADWAY provements (approx. 315 LF) includes: sighting. Penalties for violations are pre- 6. Mayors Business: is scheduled for late summer and early
will hold Public Hearings on April 3, 2017
IMPROVEMENTS adding 3 inches of milling to the center scribed in Chapter 16. Hunting and pest at City Hall, 111 Lincoln Street, at 6:30 * Steve Steinhoff, Deputy Director, fall of 2017. The cost is not to exceed
TOWN OF VERONA 16 of pavement and pulverizing the en- control are permitted uses as allowed by PM for the following planning and zoning and Sean Higgins, Planner with CARPC, $33,500. Motion carried 7-0.
tire roadway, grading, two lifts of asphalt Wisconsin Statutes and the Wisconsin matters: presented an update and overview of the (3) Discussion and Possible Action
DANE COUNTY, WI pavement, adding 3.25 inches of millings Department of Natural Resources regu- Capital Area Regional Planning Commis- Re: A Professional Services Contract
The Town of Verona will ONLY re- 1) Zoning map amendment to zone
to the 1 foot wide shoulder and resto- lations. This Ordinance does not apply approximately 3.601 acres of land to Pub- sion (CARPC), and introduced the Com- with AECOM for Design Services Re-
ceive and accept bids through Quest- ration. to the maintenance and use of lawfully missions A Greater Madison Vision garding Pedestrian and Bike Improve-
lic Institutional (PI). The property to be
CDN.com via the online electronic bid The BIDDING DOCUMENTS may established and duly supervised rifle zoned PI is located in part of the south- initiative ments. Motion by Touchett, seconded
service (QuestvBid) for the construction be examined at the offices of MSA Pro- or pistol range or shooting gallery ap- west quarter of the northeast quarter of 7. Administrators Report: None by Diaz, to approve a Professional Ser-
of 2017 Roadway Improvements until fessional Services, Inc., Madison, Wis- proved by the Town Board. The full text 8. Engineers Report: vices Contract with AECOM for design
Section 16, part of the northwest quarter
March 24, 2017 at 1:00 PM. All bids will consin; the Town of Verona; Wisconsin. of Ordinance 2017-02 may be obtained at of the northeast quarter of Section 21, * Traffic signal designs for Old CTH services regarding pedestrian and bike
be downloaded and publicly read aloud Planholders list will be updated interac- the Town of Verona office located at 7669 Township 6 North, Range 8 East. The PB & Whalen, South Main Street & Paoli, improvements. This project includes a
at MSA Professional Services, Inc., 2901 tively on our web address at http://www. County Highway PD, Verona, Wisconsin parcel is identified as parcel number and West Verona Avenue & West End Cir- bike loop sign template; intersection im-
International Lane, Suite 300, Madison, msa-ps.com under Bidding. or on the Town website: http://www.town. 286/0608-164-9275-2. cle have been officially advertised in the provements along CTH M; sidewalk and
WI 53704 at that time. Copies of the BIDDING DOCUMENTS verona.wi.us/. For additional information, 2) Zoning map amendment to rezone Verona Press and online, with bid open- culvert modifications on Locust Drive
The work for which bids are asked are available at www.questcdn.com. You please contact Town Clerk/ Treasurer ing scheduled for March 9, 2017 at 1:00 and Bruce Street; and CTH M sidewalks
includes the following: approximately 1.72 acres of land from
may download the digital plan docu- John Wright at (608) 807-4466. Rural Agricultural (RA) to Neighborhood p.m. DPW Jacobson will be conducting at Whalen to Locust Drive, Locust Drive
A. Project A: DeMarco Trail ments for $30 by inputting Quest eBid- Published: March 16, 2017 Public Information Meetings for these to Carnes Driveway, and Carnes Island.
Residential (NR). The properties to be
1. Base Bid: DeMarco Trail Improve- Doc #4909331 on the websites Project WNAXLP rezoned are located at 2760 North Nine projects, including traffic routing infor- The contract is not to exceed $150,800.
ments (approx. 970 LF) includes: adding
3 inches of millings to the center 18 feet
Search page. Please contact QuestCDN. Mound Road and are identified as par- mation. Motion carried 7-0.
com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn. *** cel numbers 286/0608-093-9641-2 and 9. Committee Reports: (4) Discussion and Possible Action
of pavement and pulverizing the entire com for assistance in free membership A. Finance Committee Re: A Drainage Easement on Lot 15, 16
roadway, grading, two lifts of asphalt registration, downloading, and working
TOWN OF VERONA BOARD 286/0608-093-9561-2.
(1) Discussion and Possible Action and 17 of Industrial Plat No. 2 that is
pavement, adding 3.25 inches of millings ADOPTS CHAPTER 16 3) Zoning Ordinance text amend-
with the digital project information. ment to modify Section 13-2-5(c) of the Re: Payment of Bills. Motion by McGil- Located along S. Nine Mound Road at
to the 1 foot wide shoulder, sanitary man- No proposal will be accepted unless OF A PARTIAL CODE OF vray, seconded by Linder, to approve Pure Sweet Honey Farms, Inc. Motion by
Citys Floodplain Zoning Ordinance relat-
hole adjustments and restoration. accompanied by a certified check or bid ORDINANCES ing to Flood Insurance Study (FIS) maps the payment of bills in the amount of Touchett, seconded by Diaz, to approve
B. Project B: Hillside Heights bond equal to at least 5% of the amount $435,280.77. Motion carried 7-0. a permanent drainage easement on Lots
1. Base Bid: Hillside Heights Im- Please take notice that the Town of and create Sections 13-2-5(d) and 13-2-
provements (approx. 425 LF) includes
bid, payable to the OWNER as a guaran- Verona Board adopted a chapter to the 5(d)(1) relating to Official Maps Based on B. Parks, Recreation and Forestry 15, 16 and 17 of Industrial Plat No. 2 lo-
tee that, if the bid is accepted, the bidder existing partial code of ordinances enti- Other Studies. Commission cated along S. Nine Mound Road at Pure
adding 3 inches of millings to the cen- will execute and file the proper contract tled, Town of Verona Code of Ordinanc- Interested persons may comment (1) Discussion and Possible Action Sweet Honey Farms, Inc. This easement
ter 18 feet of pavement and pulverizing and bond within 15 days after the award Re: A Professional Services Agreement is to protect the local drainage between
the entire roadway, grading, two lifts of es at their regular Board meeting held on these planning and zoning matters
of the contract. BIDDER is required to on March 7, 2017. This chapter pertains during the public hearings at the April with MSA for Cathedral Point Park Shel- each lot. This is not a city maintained
asphalt pavement, a portion of concrete deliver the original certified check or bid to the following topics: Chapter 16 enti- 3rd Plan Commission meeting. The Plan ter and Parking Lot. Motion by Reekie, easement. Motion carried 7-0.
curb and gutter, adding 3.25 inches of bond within the 72 hours of bid opening seconded by McGilvray, to approve a (5) Discussion and Possible Action
millings to the 1 foot wide shoulder, tled Enforcement and Penalties. Chap- Commission will make recommendations
to MSA Professional Services, Inc., Attn: ter 16 establishes the citation method for for these matters, which will then be re- Professional Services Agreement with Re: An Agreement for Sanitary Sewer
sanitary manhole adjustments and res-
toration.
Kevin Lord, 2901 International Lane, the enforcement of Town ordinances and viewed by the Common Council for final MSA for the Cathedral Point park shel- Flow Monitoring Services. Motion by
Suite 300, Madison, WI 53704. The certi- to authorize certain Town officials to is- decisions on Monday, April 10th. ter and parking lot. This agreement is Touchett, seconded by Diaz, to approve
2. Alternate 1: Hillside Heights Im- fied check or bid bond will be returned sue citations for violations of ordinances Contact Adam Sayre, Director of for MSA to provide site design, building an agreement with Mulcahy Shaw Water
provements (approx. 1035 LF) includes to the bidder as soon as the contract is directly related to their official responsi- Planning and Development, at 608-848- plans and specifications, bidding ser- to obtain real time flow data in the san-
removing of the existing asphalt and signed, and if after 15 days the bidder vices and construction administration for itary sewer system to determine areas
bilities. The Chapter also includes penal- 9941 for more information on these items
some base material, grading, base resto- shall fail to do so, the certified check or ty provisions and a schedule of deposits or to receive copies of the submittals. the new park shelter to be constructed of inflow and infiltration problems in the
ration, two lifts of asphalt pavement, por- bid bond shall be forfeited to the OWNER this summer. Motion carried 7-0. system. The data will be used to design
tions of concrete curb and gutter, culvert for various ordinance violations. The full Ellen Clark,
as liquidated damages. text of Chapter 16 may be obtained at the City Clerk (2) Discussion Re: Update on Pool/ upgrades to the sewer system under the
work, adding 3.25 inches of millings to No bidder may withdraw his bid Water Facility Planning and Design. Sanitary Sewer Collection Master Plan
the 1 foot wide shoulder, sanitary man- Town of Verona office located at 7669 Published: March 16 and 23, 2017
within 60 days after the actual date of the County Highway PD, Verona, Wisconsin WNAXLP Discussion included keeping this item update. Monitoring will be conducted in
hole adjustments and restoration. opening thereof. before the council to avoid missing the April and May. Contract will not exceed
C. Project C: Horseshoe Bend Road or on the Town website: http://www.town.
OWNER reserves the right to waive verona.wi.us/. For additional information, *** construction season, improvements to $41,856. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Base Bid: Horseshoe Bend Road any informalities or to reject any or all Firemans Park beach, building/funding 10. New Business.
Improvements (approx. 1300 LF) in- please contact Town Clerk/ Treasurer CITY OF VERONA
bids. a pool jointly with the school, and wait- A. Discussion and Possible Action
cludes: filling and grading along the Published by the authority of the
John Wright at (608) 807-4466.
MINUTES ing until after the April 4th school district Re: Approval of Operator Licenses.
edge of the existing roadway shoulders Published: March 16, 2017
Town of Verona. COMMON COUNCIL referendum to decide on how to move No operator licenses were present-
in specific locations to provide a safer CONSULTING ENGINEER:
WNAXLP
forward with the pool project. ed.
shoulder area. MSA Professional Services, Inc. FEBRUARY 27, 2017 C. Public Works/Sewer & Water 11. Announcements:
D. Project D: Range Trail ***
1. Base Bid: Range Trail Improve-
2901 International Lane, Suite 300 VERONA CITY HALL Committee * Alderperson Reekie announced
Madison, WI 53704 NOTICE OF 1. Mayor Hochkammer called the (1) Discussion and Possible Action that the Badger Prairie Needs Network
ments (approx. 2200 LF) includes: filling Kevin Lord, P.E. Re: A Professional Services Proposal needs servers for some of their dates in
and grading along the edge of the exist- ABSENTEE VOTING meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
1 (608) 242-6617 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 2. Pledge of Allegiance for Construction Inspection Services April, May and June.
ing roadway shoulders and providing Published: March 9 and 16, 2017 3. Roll call: Alderpersons Diaz, Regarding the Downtown Streetscape * Clerk Clark announced extended
ditching to provide a safer shoulder area. special voting deputies from the Town
WNAXLP of Verona will conduct absentee voting Linder, McGilvray, Reekie, Stewart, Stiner Project. Motion by Touchett, seconded hours for in-person absentee voting for
2. Alternate 1: Range Trail Improve- and Touchett present. Alderperson Doyle by Diaz, to award a Professional Services the April 4th Spring Election and school
ments (approx. 130 LF) includes: extend- at the Badger Prairie Health Care Center,
*** 1100 E. Verona Avenue Verona, WI 53593 absent and excused. Also present: City Agreement to perform Construction district referendum: Saturday, March
ing an existing culvert and filling and Administrator Mikorski, Planning and De- Inspection Services regarding Project 25th: 9 a.m. 4 p.m. at the Verona Public
grading an existing ditch area to provide TOWN OF VERONA BOARD on Thursday - March 23, 2017 at 9:30 AM
2015-104 Streetscape Phase II and III to Library Monday, March 27th Thursday,
for the Spring Election to be held April 4, velopment Director Sayre, Public Works
for a flatter ditch area along the pave- ADOPTS FIREARMS Director Jacobson, City Engineer Mont- SEH in the amount of $121,800, contin- March 30th: 8 a.m. 7 p.m. at City Hall
ment pull off for the mail area. 2017.
E. Project E: Wesner Lane
DISCHARGE ORDINANCE DONE in the Town of Verona pas, and City Clerk Clark. gent upon approval of the city attorney. 12. Adjournment:
Please take notice that the Town This 10th day of March 2017. 4. Public Comment: Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Reekie, seconded by Diaz,
1. Base Bid: Wesner Lane Im- Board of Verona enacted Ordinance * Alderperson Stiner spoke in sup- (2) Discussion and Possible Action to adjourn at 8:04 p.m. Motion carried 7-0.
provements (approx. 55 LF) includes: Tammy Dresser
2017-02, regulating Firearms Discharge, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer port of updating and enhancing Fire- Re: A Professional Services Contract Ellen Clark
constructing a T turnaround, adding at their regular meeting held on March mans Park with AECOM for Design Services Regard- City Clerk
3 inches of millings to the center 16 of Town of Verona
7, 2017. A Public Hearing was held on Published: March 16, 2017 5. Approval of Minutes from the Feb- ing the Senior Center, Library and Old Published: March 16, 2017
pavement and pulverizing the entire the matter on February 7, 2017. The Or- ruary 13, 2017 Common Council Meeting: Library Parking Lots. Motion by Touchett, WNAXLP
roadway, grading, two lifts of asphalt WNAXLP
dinance repeals the existing Firearms Motion by Reekie, seconded by seconded by Diaz, to approve a Profes-
pavement, adding 3.25 inches of millings Discharge Ordinance 69-03 and replac- Stewart, to approve the minutes of the sional Services Contract with AECOM ***
to the 1 foot wide shoulder and resto- ***
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to TDS : Savings of $448.49 in the first year based on comparison to TDS TV Expanded with 100 MBPS Internet and Classic Unlimited Voice with HD and Wi-Fi ($142.25 mo.) = $1707.00/yr., per www.tdstelecom.com,
10/25/2016. Plan may not be an exact match. 2Bundle price for TV Select, Internet, and Voice is $89.97/mo. yr. 1; standard rates apply after year 1. Free DVR service is for 1 DVR for year 1; standard rates apply after year 1
(currently $11.99/mo.); install, other equipment, taxes, fees and surcharges extra; additional services are extra. 3DVR receiver ($6.99/mo.) required for DVR service and is extra. General Terms: TV: TV equipment is required
and is extra. Channel and HD programming availability based on level of service. Spectrum TV App requires Spectrum TV. Spectrum.com or Spectrum.net account log in may be required to stream some TV content
online. Apps are free with corresponding level of service. INTERNET: Available Internet speeds may vary by address. VOICE: Unlimited calling includes calls within the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam & the Virgin Islands.
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Taxes and fees included in the price. Money Back Guarantee: Restrictions apply. Go to Spectrum.com/Guarantee for complete details. Services are subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, which are subject
to change. Services may not be available in all areas. Restrictions apply. 2017 Charter Communications